Vol. 67 No. 4

April 2011

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U N I V E R S I T Y C L U B O F C H I C A G O

Sing Along . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Learn at Lunch . . . . . . . .4-5

Gershwin Salon . . . . . . . . .5

Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Family Fun . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Food News . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Cubs Tickets . . . . . . . . . . .9

Theatre Aisle . . . . . . . . . .10

C I V I C A F F A I R S S O C I E T Y W I T HC H R I S T O P H E R G . K E N N E D Y

Did you know that the Merchandise Mart inChicago is the second largest commercial building inthe U.S. next to the Pentagon? Did you know that itis two square blocks of property and encompasses4.2 million square feet? To learn more about the

Mart, join the Civic Affairs Society’s Breakfast Forum: Issues Today and Tomorrowon Thursday, May 19, at 7:30 a.m., to meet keynote speaker Christopher G.Kennedy, President of Merchandise Mart, Inc. (MMPI) Properties. Chris willdiscuss the daily business of the MMPI and how the many exhibits and shows thereimpact Chicago’s local economy. Kennedy will also discuss his involvement as theappointed Chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

Plated breakfast at 7:30 a.m., remarks at 8 a.m., followed by question and answers.Reservations:http://members.ucco.com under Club calendar, 312.696.2286; radoff@ucco.comPrice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15 grat+tax by May 17; $18++ after

Chris Kennedy.

S A L O N N I G H T : B R O A D W A Y O L D A N D N E W

Singer/actress Hollis Resnik will perform someof her favorite songs, featuring Noel Coward, JuleStyne and Rodgers and Hammerstein, at aconcert at the Club on Wednesday, June 8.

Among Hollis’ favorite songs and favorite rolesare Margaret Johnson in Light in the Piazza and the

song Dividing Day, and from Mame, If He Walked Into My Life.Don’t miss this engaging evening of musical comedy and drama.Hollis Resnik will be accompanied by pianist Beckie Menzie.Reception at 5:30 p.m., one-hour concert at 6:30 p.m. Special Broadway menu

afterwards in Cathedral Hall (optional/not included in price). Cocktail attireencouraged.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.696.2208; holloway@ucco.comPrice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30+grat+tax by June 6; $35++ after

A T A L E O F T W O C O V E R S T O R I E S

Hollis Resnik.

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E L E C T E Dt o m e m b e r s h i p

P R O S P E C T I V E M E M B E R S 'R E C E P T I O N

Thursday, April 145:30 to 7 p.m. ~ The Library

Invite your friends. Invite your colleagues. It’s theperfect opportunity to introduce them to the

marvels of University Club membership. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvre and tours take place

throughout the evening. RSVP to 312.696.2223.

The following joined our Club during the past month.Welcome new members.

William H. Bedford, Miami University ‘58Proposer: Nancy B.J. Bueche Seconder: Sally L. Park

Supporter: Craig S. Morris

Ann L. Connors, University of Illinois ‘81Proposer: J. William Cuncannan Seconder: Robert C. Marks

Supporter: Theodore N. Foss

Jamie P. Constantine, Iowa State University ‘81Proposer: Jeffrey E. Stern Seconder: Paul B. Hart

Supporter: N/A

Timothy F. Corvino, St. John's University ‘97Proposer: Peter K. Braxton Seconder: Justin A. Alden

Supporter: Jayme A. Rasmussen

Hugues Delannoy, Stanford University ‘93Proposer: Douglas W. Lyons Seconder: P. Zachary Egan

Supporter: Steffanie N. Garrett

Drew H. Eberly, Ohio State University ‘09Proposer: Henry J. Rowland Seconder: Jevon W. Thorenson

Supporter: Rex James Burgdorfer

John C. Fitzpatrick, Hamilton College ‘95Proposer: Mark C. Kendall Seconder: Mitch Rogers

Supporter: Larry Gard

Michael R. Friedberg, Northwestern University ‘68Proposer: Richard F. Karger Seconder: M. Scott Gordon

Supporter: Carl Gatenio

Scott C. Frost, Emory University ‘87Proposer: William F. Lynch Seconder: Henry J. Underwood

Supporter: Paul C. Carlisle

James G. Gentleman, Eastern Illinois University ‘96Proposer: John P. Swift Seconder: Terry M. Keating

Supporter: Ryan McCleary

Eric Paul Hanek, Loyola University ‘07Proposer: Ashley K. Wade Seconder: Andrew T. Curto

Supporter: Michael J. Curto

Melanie S. Hummer, University of Illinois ‘71Proposer: Cynthia Esler Seconder: Sally L. Park

Supporter: Karl H. Velde, Jr.

Bonnie L. Kirby, Aquinas College ‘76Proposer: John P. Jacoby Seconder: Paul F. Russell

Supporter: N/A

William A. Kummerer, University of Iowa ‘84Proposer: Michael E. Reed Seconder: Paul F. Russell

Supporter: James C. Bridgman

John D. Mueller, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ‘56Proposer: Elizabeth J. Kelly Seconder: John A. Kelly, Jr.

Supporter: Charles L. Michod, Jr.

Shanti S. Nagarkatti, University of Wisconsin ‘02Proposer: Peter K. Braxton Seconder: John P. Hergert

Supporter: Barbara H. Miller

Carolyn A. Sheridan, St. Lawrence University ‘80Proposer: John H. Noonan Seconder: Carryn Clare Quibell

Supporter: Caroline A. Lemoine

Michelle S. Wetzel, Aquinas College ‘94Proposer: David E. Reilly Seconder: Charles D. Hodgkins, III

Supporter: Grant Gardner

James T. Wormley, University of Illinois ‘64Proposer: Daniel D. Bayston Seconder: Melinda B. Hinners-Waldie

Supporter: N/A

O R D E R O F T H E O W LCongratulations and heartfelt thanks go out to all

of you who have sponsored new members. An extraspecial thanks to the following, who have qualified

for Order of the Owl distinctions:FIRST TIME OWL (sponsoring two new members)

Elizabeth J. Kelly Mark C. KendallWilliam F. Lynch Henry J. Rowland

LIFETIME OWL (sponsoring four new members) Peter K. Braxton David E. Reilly

GREEN OWL BLAZER OR GOLD OWL PIN

(sponsoring five new members)J. William Cuncannan Richard F. Karger

John P. Swift

H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A R Y

The Club would like to thank the followingmembers, who are celebrating their anniversarythis month, for their many years of membership.

Charles A. Kelly . . . . . . . . .50 YearsWilliam E. Stowe . . . . . . . .40 YearsJon T. Ender . . . . . . . . . . . .35 YearsGrant G. McCullagh . . . . .35 Years Stephen C. Mitchell . . . . .35 Years Peter L. Rossiter . . . . . . . .35 YearsS. Dale Loomis . . . . . . . . . .35 YearsG. Marshall Abbey . . . . . . .30 YearsRobert J. Ahern . . . . . . . . .30 YearsDan W. Irwin . . . . . . . . . . .30 YearsJoseph C. Lane . . . . . . . . . .30 YearsDarrell W. Pierce . . . . . . . .30 YearsJohn A. Shea . . . . . . . . . . . .30 YearsRobert F. Soukup . . . . . . . .30 YearsGregory I. Stahl . . . . . . . . .30 YearsSlawomir Z. Szczepanski .30 Years

As a reminder, initiation fee waiver certificateswill expire June 30, 2011. There are only six more

interview dates and two more ProspectiveMembers’ Receptions through this date. To find

out more, contact Membership: 312.696.2223.

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S A L O N N I G H T :G E O R G E A N D I R A

G E R S H W I NCabaret entertainer Spider

Saloff returns to the Club forher sixth Salon evening onWednesday, April 13, at 5:30 p.m.

This time she will present amusical tribute to the songs of George and IraGershwin. Chosen by the Gershwin family as one ofthe sanctioned acts for the Gershwin Centennial1996-1998, Saloff toured this concert nationally aswell as headlined the St. Petersburg GershwinFestival in Russia.

The evening will feature a collection of songs thatinclude Gershwin classics as well as some very rarepieces that Saloff was given access to by the GershwinTrust. Saloff, accompanied by Jeremy Kahn on pianoand Jim Cox on bass, will combine stories about thecomposer’s music and fascinating life with her ownspecial brand of humor, making for an elegant andunforgettable evening.

Reception at 5:30 p.m., one-hour concert at 6:30 p.m. Special Deco Style menu afterwards inCathedral Hall (optional/not included in price).Cocktail attire encouraged.Reservations: . . 312.696.2208; holloway@ucco.comPrice: . . $25+grat+tax by April 11; $30++ after

Spider Saloff.

S I N G - A L O N G

Time to stretch your pipes andbelt out a few standards. When?Monday, May 16, from 6:30 to 9p.m., in the Presidents’ Bar. Don'tmiss singing along with cabaret artistEster Hana as she leads the group in

Broadway show tunes. Be prepared to revel innostalgia and be surprised at resulting group efforts.The atmosphere will be fun and the songs classy, soink in the date for our dignified and light heartedsing-along.

K A R A O K E N I G H TJoin us in the Presidents’ Bar on Monday,

June 6, from 7 to 10 p.m., for the Club’s fourthKaraoke Night. This evening’s deejay will furnishthe wigs, party lights, wireless mikes and songs. Tostudy up, try singing along at home, in the car, etc.Enthusiasm need not be matched with an ear forpitch. (Easy songs for the pitch-impaired includeTequila and I Feel Good.)

T R I V I A N I G H T

Quizmaster Dave Ahrens will lead a TriviaNight in the Presidents’ Bar on Monday, May 9,from 7 to 9 p.m. Dave has been running pubquizzes in Chicago for more than six years, and hisregular quiz is considered to be one of the toughestin the city. Expect an evening full of hardquestions, some wise cracks and a lot of trivia.

M A S K E D B A L L

Hilaria – the end-of-winterRoman festival to celebrate thereturn of spring, a festival ofrenewal.

Please join us on Friday,April 1, for the University Club's third MaskedBall, the April Fool’s Masquerade Ball, and comedressed to have fun with like-minded spiritedfriends. Cocktails, mischief, dinner and dancing tothe Michael Lerich Orchestra. Cocktails at 7 p.m.and dinner at 8 p.m. Attire: Black tie.

Chef Mark Baker is preparing a fabulous mealfor this festive occasion. Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.696.2297 Price: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100+grat+taxGuest room reservations: . . . . . .312.726.2840

P I A N O B A R

Enjoy live music,Thursdays and Fridays,from 5 to 8 p.m., in thePresidents’ Bar.

April 1: Pianist Jeff Manuel.April 7: Acoustic bluesman Scott Nev.April 8: Jazz guitarist Zvonimir Tot.April 14: Pianist/singer Beckie Menzie.April 15: Rio Bamba.April 21: Acoustic guitarist Joey Edwin.April 22: Blues pianist Erwin Helfer. April 28: Pianist Leandro Varady.April 29: Brazilian guitarist Paulinho Garcia.

Rio Bamba: Craig Linenberger,Joel Martinez, Maggie Vagle,John Garvey.

Ester Hana.

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L E A R N A T L U N C H

Reservations: http://members.ucco.com underClub calendar, or holloway@ucco.com.

Your Money and Your LifeRobert Aliber will be at the

Club on Tuesday, May 3, to talkabout his book, Your Money andYour Life: A Lifetime Approach toMoney Management.

Bob Aliber is a former fellow atthe Woodrow Wilson Center and

professor emeritus of international economics andfinance at the University of Chicago’s Booth Schoolof Business.

Plated lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:15 p.m.Price: . . . . $15+grat+tax by April 29; $18++ after

The Forgotten Founding Father Josh Kendall will be at the

Club on Monday, May 16, at 12 p.m., to talk about his newbook, The Forgotten FoundingFather: Noah Webster'sObsession and the Creation of anAmerican Culture. Joshua

Kendall is a freelance journalist and author. Platedlunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:15 p.m.Price: $15+grat+tax by May 13; $18++ after

UCC Library: The ClassicsThrough the contributions of

the Friends, Patrons andBenefactors of the Club Library,the Literature and ArtsCommittee purchased a broadselection of the Loeb Library ofGreek and Roman classics. As an

introduction to this new acquisition, ProfessorShadi Bartsch, the Ann L. and Lawrence B.Buttenwieser Professor of Classics at theUniversity of Chicago, will speak at a lunch atthe Club on Wednesday, May 11, at 12 p.m., onthe enduring power of Western Classicalliterature. Professor Bartsch specializes in theareas of the literature and culture of Julio-ClaudianRome, the ancient novel, Roman stoicism and theclassical tradition. Plated lunch at 12 p.m.,illustrated remarks at 12:15 p.m.Price: . .$15+grat+tax by May 9; $18++ after

Barbara Rinella: Presidential Marriages

Academic entertainer andformer teacher Barbara Rinellapresents a program on history asshe becomes many recent FirstLadies, telling their stories of

power and perspective, at a lunch at the Club onFriday, May 20, at 12 p.m. Based on KatiMarton’s book, Hidden Power: Presidential MarriagesThat Shaped Our History, the roles of the wives ofthe Presidents will be analyzed with anunderstanding of the unique contribution eachwoman has made. Plated lunch at 12 p.m.;performance art at 12:30 p.m. Price: $18+grat+tax by May 18; $20++ after

Objects of Not-so-Discreet Desire: Recent Acquisitions at The Art Institute

Join Dr. Gloria Groom, the David and MaryWinton Green Curator of 19th Century EuropeanPainting and Sculpture, for a lunch and lecture atthe Club on Tuesday, April 5, at 12 p.m.,celebrating the recent acquisition of two amazinghybrids: a carved and painted cabinet by Gauguinand Emile Bernard dated 1888, and from the sameperiod, a painted tambourine by the Montmartrelegend, Toulouse-Lautrec. Plated lunch at 12 p.m.,Dr. Groom’s illustrated remarks at 12:15 p.m. Price: .$18+grat+tax by April 1; $20++ after

Giants in the Park: A Guide to Portrait Statues inChicago’s Lincoln Park

Author and artist KristaAugust will talk about her newguidebook, Giants in the Park,at a lunch at the Club onFriday, May 6, at 12 p.m.

Lincoln Park, Chicago’s largest park, boasts 16vintage portrait statues. Krista will talk about theheroes and the monuments, combining biography,Chicago history and sculpture content. Sevenmissing statues will be detailed as well.

Krista August holds degrees from Northwesternand DePaul universities and has studied art withthe Palette and Chisel, the Old Town TriangleAssociation and the School of the Art Institute ofChicago. Her watercolors illustrate the book.

Plated lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:15 p.m. Price: . .$15+grat+tax by May 4; $18++ after

Barbara Rinella.

Book jacket.

Book jacket.

Shadi Bartsch. Book jacket.

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Elizabeth Berg: Once Upon aTime, There Was You

Elizabeth Berg, New YorkTimes best-selling author ofmany novels, will talk about herlatest, Once Upon a Time,There Was You, at a lunch atthe Club on Tuesday, April 12,

at 12 p.m. Once Upon a Time is a novel about the vagaries,

costs and confusion of love, with a mix of humor,pathos and illumination. Berg’s books have beentranslated into 26 languages and turned into threeTV movies.

Plated lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:15 p.m.Books will be available.Price: $15+grat+tax by April 8; $18++ after

The Good Among the GreatDonald Van de Mark will talk

about his new book, The GoodAmong the Great, at a lunch atthe Club on Thursday, May 12,at 12 p.m.

After more than 20 years ofstudying and profiling the rich, famous andpolitically powerful, former CNN and CNBCcorrespondent Donald Van de Mark has zeroed inon 19 personality traits common to admirableachievers.

Plated lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:15 p.m.Price: $15+grat+tax by May 10; $18++ after

Hamlet’s Blackberry Prize-winning writer William

Powers will talk about thepleasures and perils of ourscreen addictions, and his newbook, Hamlet’s Blackberry, at alunch at the Club on Friday,April 29, at 12 p.m.

Using his own life as laboratory and objectlesson, and drawing on such great thinkers as Plato,Shakespeare and Thoreau, Powers shows thatdigital connectedness serves us best when it’sbalanced by its opposite, disconnectedness.

Powers graduated from Harvard with a degree inhistory and literature.

Plated lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:15 p.m.Price: . . .$15+grat+tax by April 27; $18++ after

From Soup to Nuts: A Learn at Lunch about Jim Nutt

Jim Nutt, one of the founding members ofChicago’s Hairy Who, currently has a blockbusterexhibit on view at the Museum of ContemporaryArt. Susan Musich, a lecturer at the MCA, willintroduce us to this artist and discuss hisinspirations from both popular culture andformal portraiture of 15th and 16th centuryEurope at a lunch at the Club on Wednesday,April 13, at 12 p.m. The Club’s art collectionincludes works by both Nutt, and his wife, GladysNilsson, and Ms. Musich will talk about thesepieces as well. Jim Nutt: Coming into Character byLynn Warren will be available at the event. Ms.Musich will bring complimentary passes to theMCA to view the Nutt exhibit before it closes onMay 29. Plated lunch at 12 p.m., illustrated remarksat 12:15 p.m. Price: . . $18+grat+tax by April 11; $18++ after

American Modern: Abbott,Evans, Bourke-White

Kate Bussard, AssociateCurator of Photography atthe Art Institute, will talkabout American Modern at alunch at the Club onWednesday, May 4, at 12 p.m. American Modern , isa special exhibition thatexplores the evolution ofdocumentary images throughthe work of three of theforemost photographers of the

20th century—Berenice Abbott, Walker Evans andMargaret Bourke-White—taken between 1929 and1941. Bussard recently completed her doctoraldissertation on street photography at the CityUniversity of NY. Plated lunch at 12 p.m.,illustrated remarks at 12:15 p.m.Price: . .$18+grat+tax by May 2; $20++ after

Berenice Abbott(1898–1991) Canyon, Broadway andExchange Place, 1936. Gelatin silver print. National Gallery of Art,Gift of MarvinBreckinridge Patterson,2000.148.1

Elizabeth Berg.L. to r.: Gladys Nilsson, Air Bored; Jim Nutt, Tussle.

Book jacket.

Book jacket.

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S O C I E T I E S

Writing SocietyWriting Society

members meet on thefourth Monday of themonth at 6 p.m. for

lively craft discussions, interesting perspectives,learning experiences and critiquing sessions.

The focus is on fiction: novel length and shortstory. Info: susan.arra@oracle.com.

Photography SocietyThe Photography Society meets

on second Wednesdays. The nextmeeting is April 13, 6:30 p.m.;Chicago is the theme. Pleasebring any photos you wish toshare. Contact: Susanna Doolinat shsued@aol.com, or SaraLevinson at slphoto@speakeasy.

net. Join the group at flickr.com: PhotographySociety/UCC.

BridgeSpring is finally here. Comecelebrate with an invigorating

afternoon of bridge. Weplay on Thursday, April

14, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.The level is intermediate and the

style is Chicago. If you don't have apartner we'll do our best to match you with one.Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 12, to Kelly atradoff@ucco.com. Interested in playing card games(spades, hearts, euchre) other then bridge? Yourfeedback is appreciated: Kelly at radoff@ucco.comor Christine Lyon at clyon3750@sbcglobal.net.

BackgammonThe Backgammon Society meets on the fourth

Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Players of allabilities and ages welcome. Contact GeorgeGardner at 312.578.2651 or gardner@rwbaird.com.

Golf SocietyJoin Golf Society members on Thursday,

April 7, at 5 p.m., to view the opening round ofthe 2011 Masters Tournament, fiddle in theglorious new Golf Center and hear highlights ofthe season to come.

Book ClubDates and books for upcoming

second Mondays at 6 p.m. are:April 11: The Help, KathrynStockett. May 9: Life, KeithRichards. June 13: The

Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, RebeccaSkloot. Food and beverage à la carte; noreservations required.

Business NetworkingAfter Hours Mixer

The BusinessNetworking Society willhost an informal afterhours gathering in the

Presidents’ Bar, Thursday, April 7, from 5 to 7p.m., for cocktails and conversation.

Join the Business Networking Society onThursday, April 21, for a lively panel discussionfeaturing a distinguished group of Clubmembers who are talented networkers. They’llshare their insight, experience and advice abouthow to effectively build and nurture businessconnections. Continental breakfast 7:30 to 8 a.m.;panel discussion 8 to 9 a.m. Reservations: .312.696.2286; radoff@ucco.comPrice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15 +grat+tax

For more information, contact Larry Gard(drlgard@gardexec.com) or Dan Logan(dan@danloganlaw.com).

Investment SocietyDeflation or inflation? What's ahead and how

does an investor prepare for it? Bring your ideas,suggestions, insights and questions (as well asyour appetite) to an Investment Society roundtable discussion and luncheon on Tuesday, April12, at noon. Front Grill à la carte menu available. Reservations: . . . . .312.696.2286; radoff@ucco.com

Night OwlsThe Night Owls will host a planning meeting

on Monday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m., to discussideas for events in 2011. After, mosey on over tothe Presidents’ Bar and enjoy $5 burgers and $2beers. This is a great way to meet fellow membersand get involved with the Night Owls.

RSVP to Kelly at 312.696.2286 orradoff@ucco.com.

Photo by memberDon C. Johnston.

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Ski SocietyThe Ski Society

completed its firsttrip, a mid-February stay inPark City, UT.The itinerary alsoallowed for skiingin adjacent DeerValley, nearbyAlta and Snow-

bird, as well as plenty of other winter activities.Fourteen members and guests participated and gotto know each other at nightly dinners. Drop by oneof our informal receptions, or contact Kelly,radoff@ucco.com or Scott McGarvey,smcg@chicagobooth.edu for more information.

Caddyshack NightThe Night Owls and Golf

Society invites all members to anevening dedicated to the cultclassic Caddyshack, on Thursday,April 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,in the Golf Center and Gallery.

In tribute to this great movie, the evening willconsist of contests such as longest drive, closest to thepin, hole-in-one and who can best sing “I’m Alright.”Come dressed as your favorite character: Ty, AlCZervik, Judge Smails or Danny. You and yourguests will be thoroughly entertained with trivia fromthe movie, delicious hors d’oeuvre and classiccocktails. Reservations: . . . 312.696.2286; radoff@ucco.comPrice: . . . . . . $30+grat+tax by April 26; $35++ after

So Others May Live Please join the Wing and Clay

Society for a Learn at Lunch withNavy Corpsman and Silver Starrecipient HMC Jeremy K. Torrision Friday, June 3, at 12 p.m.Chief Torrisi will discuss his role

within MARSOC (US Marine Forces SpecialOperations Command) and the actions inAfghanistan which received the Silver Star (he is alsoa Purple Heart recipient). Learn about the medicalequipment and procedures that make survival duringthe “golden hour” more likely. Plated lunch at 12p.m., Chief’s remarks at 12:15 p.m.Reservations: . . . 312.696.2222; disanto@ucco.com Price: . . . . . $15+grat+tax by May 30; $18++ after

Back row: Jasper Dockery, KrystalDockery, Cathy Schnur, Gerry Schnur,Bec Kaufman, Loren Guzik, ScottMcGarvey, Charlene Krombeen. Frontrow: Marilyn Paul, Bob Holstein, LaneBrady, Whitney Templeton, Elke Rehbock.

Butterfly BallYou won’t want to miss

the annual Butterfly Ballon Friday, May 13, from6 to 9 p.m. This is a

dress-up party designed forgirls—young ladies under age 12—to go on a

dinner dance date with their dads. Live music andactivities, spectacular buffet, majestic setting andbutterfly theme complete the fantasy. Always a sell-out, so reserve early. This event is club seating, attables of 10, and is a great opportunity to meetother members and their daughters.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.696.2297Price: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50+grat+tax Butterflies under 12: . . . . . . . . .$25+grat+tax

Lego Race Car WorkshopLegoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg is

coming to the Club on Saturday, June 4, from10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The workshop is for kids ages5 to 10 years. Small groups of kids build a Legoracecar and then race it on a track. Each childreceives a Lego Jeep as a keepsake of the event.Parents are encouraged to attend. $15 per child,This event will sell out; sign up early with Sarahlewis@ucco.com or 312.696.2209.

Family Fun: Camp-Out in Cathedral Hall. More pictures at www.ucco.com.

Jeremy K. Torrisi.

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Burgers and BrewsMondays it’s $5 burgers and $2 brews in the

Presidents’ Bar from 5 to 9 p.m.

Uncorked Wine NightWe are pleased to offer

Uncorked Wine Night everyTuesday in Cathedral Hall.

PRI76MEIt’s a whole new season of PRI76ME

Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m.

Cupcake DaysThe first Friday of every month is

Cupcake Day here at the Club.

Easter Brunch BuffetThe Cathedral Hall Easter Brunch Buffet takes

place on Sunday, April 24, with seatings from 11a.m. until 3:30 p.m. There’ll be an elaborate buffetof seasonal spring specialties topped off with aspectacular dessert table. In addition to live music,enjoy the Easter Bunny and our favorite balloonartist. Should you be hosting a group larger than 12,we suggest one of our elegantly-appointed privatedining rooms.

Overnight rooms: 312.726.2840.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.696.2297Price: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$73+grat+tax Children under 12: . . . . . . . . . . .$22+grat+tax

with toddlers’ menu available

Administrative Professionals Day What better way to say thank you to those who

help us navigate our daily business world than bycelebrating Administrative Professionals Day in thesplendor of Cathedral Hall? An elegant luncheonbuffet awaits with tasteful and light springtimeofferings. Plan on joining us on Wednesday,April 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Priority seating for tables of eight or more.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.696.2297Price: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28+grat+tax

Mother’s Day Brunch Celebrate the most important person of all—

Mom—at the spectacular Mother’s Day Brunch inCathedral Hall on Sunday, May 8. Chef MarkBaker will feature a menu of spring fare, topped offby an elaborate dessert buffet. Seatings begin at11 a.m. and continue to 3:30 p.m. Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.696.2297Price: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$73+grat+taxChildren under 12: . . . . . . . . . . .$22+grat+tax

with toddlers’ menu available

F O O D &B E V E R A G E

N E W S

For additional information on the Food & BeverageNews items below, please go tohttp://members.ucco.com or call 312.696.2297.

W I N E S O C I E T Y : R I D G E V I N E Y A R D SD I N N E R

The Chateau 76 Wine Societywelcomes Ridge Vineyards for awinemaker dinner onWednesday, April 6, at 6 p.m.

David Gates, VP of Ridge’s VineyardOperations, will walk us through the tasting of fivesignature wines as they are paired with a five-course dinner. Wines to be showcased will be theChardonnay, two iconic zinfandels and two vintagesof the Monte Bello cabernet, the wine that showedquite strongly in the 1976 Judgment of Paris.Cathedral Hall reception beginning at 6 p.m.,dinner at 6:45 p.m.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.696.2297Wine Society price: . . . . . . . . . .$102+grat+tax Non Wine Society price: . . . . . .$135+grat+tax

David Gates.

Interested in a Dance Society? Contact holloway@ucco.com.

L E A D E R S H I P S T O R Y T E L L I N GTranslating Heroism Into Jobs

Members are encouraged to attend a postworkshop event for new veterans to practicetheir interview skills and network onWednesday, April 27. To volunteer, contact Sarahat 312.696.2209 or lewis@ucco.com.

G U E S T R O O M SApril Specials

Special, discounted room rates are available forEaster weekend.

Summer in Chicago: Summer rates start at $129 pernight. Room reservations: 312.726.2840 or visitwww.ucco.com (code for online reservations is uccmbr)

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F I C T I O N

Baldacci, David .......................................The Sixth ManCoben, Harlan.................................................Live WireMcLain, Paula .........................................The Paris Wife

N O N F I C T I O N

Collins, Jim ....................................How the Mighty Fall:Why Some Companies Never Give In

Hillenbrand, Laura ..............Unbroken: A World War 11 Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Thubron, Colin ..........................To a Mountain in Tibet

G I R L S ’ N I G H T O U TDon’t miss the next Girls’ Night Out/Swap til

You Drop on Tuesday, April 5, at 5:30 p.m. Bring a minimum of five and a maximum of 20

accessories that you don’t want any more but hateto toss out. “Shopping” order takes place in orderof points earned, so those who bring the best stuffare the first to “shop” once all the items have beenvalued and tagged. Join us for wine, hors d’oeuvre,check-in and display between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., select from the groaningboard of goodies. A fun way to make new friends.Reservations: . . 312.696.2208; holloway@ucco..comPrice: . .$20+grat+tax by April 4; $22++ after

C E N T E N N I A L I N I T I A T I V EN E W S A N D U P D A T E S

The Centennial Initiative now has over 290members participating and a total pledgecommitment of $1.7 million.

Thank YouWe would like to recognize and thank the

following members for their recent pledgecommitment and generous support of theCentennial Initiative:

Delfo & Fran BianchiniDr. and Mrs. Robert W. CartonAnn M. DrakeRobert HettingerLoretta JulianTimothy MalloyFrank MynardAlicia W. & Bruce H. SchoumacherMichael WolzYou can become a part of this special effort and

help support our historic Clubhouse and therestoration projects. Please consider the CentennialInitiative in your 2011 giving plans by making a tax-deductible contribution, pledge or a deferred gift.Please contact Amy at 312.324.5780 orkavanaugh@ucco.com for more information and tofind out how to contribute to the CentennialInitiative.

The Restoration Project The Gallery windows were

restored into custom-madeFrench-style doors, a projectentirely funded by the generosityof Centennial Initiative donors.

The Pennant Race Support the Centennial Initiative

while honoring your alma mater inthe Club. Your school’s banner ishung in the Strength Training Centeron the 12th floor when your alumnigroup collectively contributes $5k tothe Centennial Initiative. Allcontributions are tax-deductible andbenefit the Clubhouse restoration

projects. Did you go to Yale, Duke or Loyola?Your banner could be up soon. Contact Amy if youare interested or have any questions.

C U B S T I C K E T S

Tickets are available for thefollowing games at Wrigley Field;

seats are in upper deck boxes.Cubs vs St. Louis, Wednesday, May 11,

7:05 p.m., aisle 436, $51Cubs vs San Francisco, Wednesday, June 29,7:05 p.m., aisle 436, $51Cubs vs Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 19, 7:05 p.m., aisle 404, $59 Cubs vs Atlanta, Monday, August 22, 7:05 p.m., aisle 436, $51Cubs vs Cincinnati, Monday, September 5, 1:20 p.m., aisle 436, $24Limit: two tickets total. Reservations open April

4; (messages and emails before April 4 are void).Transportation not provided.Reservations: 312.696.2208; holloway@ucco.com

Restored doors.

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N E X T T O N O R M A L

Dinner and theater ticketsare available for Next toNormal at the Bank ofAmerica Theatre, on Friday,May 6. Next to Normal is the

winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for drama andthree 2009 Tony Awards including best score. AliceRipley, who received the 2009 Tony Award for bestactress in a musical, will reprise her performance.Next to Normal is a musical with a contemporaryscore about a family trying to take care ofthemselves and each other. Dinner at 6 p.m., curtainat the Bank of America Theatre at 8 p.m. Dinner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45+grat+taxTicket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100

P O R G Y A N D B E S S

CourtTheatredramaturg DrewDir will talk

about its production of Porgy and Bess at adinner at the Club on Saturday, June 4, at 5 p.m. Wine and hors d’oeuvre reception at 5 p.m.,three course dinner with house wine, 5:30 to 7 p.m.Curtain at the Court Theatre at 8 p.m.Transportation not provided (parking is free in thegarage directly north of the theater). Dinner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$48+grat+taxTicket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$43

C S O : O T E L L O

Dinner and concert tickets are available forOtello on Thursday, April 7, with a 5:30 p.m.dinner at the Club and a 7 p.m. curtain at theSymphony. Verdi’s Otello achieves the finestmarriage of music and the words of Shakespeare byany composer in history. Seats in the lower balcony.Dinner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45+grat+taxTicket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$93

P E T E R P A N

Tickets are available forPeter Pan on Sunday, May 22,at 1 p.m. This in-the-roundproduction features actors,puppets, epic music and dazzlingflying sequences surrounded by

video projection using the world’s first 360-degreeCGI theater set. Chicago Tribune Freedom CenterNorth, 650 W. Chicago Ave. Runs approximately 2 hours, 20 minutes including intermission.Reservations: . . .312.696.2208; holloway@ucco.comTicket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$78

M E D E A

Dinner and opera tickets are available for theChicago Opera Theatre’s production of Medea onFriday, April 29, with a 5:30 p.m. dinner at theClub and a 7:30 p.m. curtain at the Harris Theatre. Dinner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45+grat+taxTicket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$103

B E A U T Y A N D T H E B E A S T

Lunch and matinee tickets are available forDisney’s Beauty and the Beast on Sunday, July10. Based on the Academy Award-winninganimated feature film, this spectacle has won thehearts of over 35 million people worldwide.

Brunch in the Grill at 11 a.m., curtain at theFord Oriental at 1 p.m.Brunch: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .à la carteTicket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90

T H E A T R E A I S L EReservations: 312.696.2208 or holloway@ucco.com.

Tickets cancelled 30 days or less before performance dateare not refundable. Theater packages require a meal at the Club. Ask for Club table seating if you’d like

to sit with other members.

G A L L E R YO P E N I N G

Joseph Baldwinstudied Moving Imageand ElectronicVisualization at UIC,

earning a BFA and MFA, and explores work thatconsiders perceptions and points of view as itrelates to people and landscapes. Most recently,with a home-made digital slit scan apparatus,Baldwin was capable of shooting timedisplacement images in approximately 138megapixels. He often treats the image as atheatrical space and collaborates with the subjectto think about narratives. Meet Joseph Baldwinat the Artist’s Opening in the Gallery onThursday, April 14, 5 to 7 p.m.

"slit 1," photography, 2’x 3.’

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Marathon TrainingAre you registered for the Chicago Marathon or

one of the Chicago Half Marathons? The secret tosuccessful training is staying motivated, trainingsmart and safely maintaining proper nutrition.Whether you’re already running more than 20 milesa week or haven’t seen a pair of running shoes in 10years, you can successfully train and finish amarathon or a half marathon. To join a trainingprogram, please contact Alissa atwagener@ucco.com; 312.696.2292.

New Spin BikesThe Club recently

purchased six new spinbikes. Try them out on yourown or in one of our spinclasses. Spin bikes are agreat way to improve your

cardiovascular fitness, train for a triathlon, crosstrain with squash or just meet new members.Spinning is suited for any fitness level since youcontrol the resistance level and how fast you pedal.

Check the website for the class schedule underathletics, or call 312.696.2292 for more info.

Bike the Drive Bike on a car-free Lake Shore Drive on Sunday,

May 29. The experience begins in Grant Park atColumbus and Jackson. From 5:30 to 9 a.m., enjoymiles of unrestricted bicycling.

·Head north to the Bryn Mawr rest stop andreturn (15 miles).

·Head south to the Museum of Science andIndustry rest stop and return (15 miles).

·Ride the entire loop (30 miles). ·Choose your own distance. Check the map for

turnaround points. To register, contact Nicole byMay 20 at morris@ucco.com, or call 312.696.2292.

·Price: $45 for adults, $15 youth 17 and under.

2nd Annual Club Fun Run/WalkCome out for a lot of enjoyment and a little bit

of exercise at the second annual Club FunRun/Walk, set for Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m.

We’ll go four miles along the lakefront beforereturning to the Cardio & Squash Center for pizzaand beer. Price is $35 and includes a Fun Run T-shirt, pizza and your first beer.

Contact wagener@ucco.com or 312.696.2292.The top three male and female finishers will be

recognized at our annual Games and AthleticsBanquet on Thursday, May 5.

Illinois Squash Doubles TournamentThank you to all our participants who played in

the Illinois Squash Doubles Tournament. Play ranMarch 4-6, and the tournament was a huge success.Stay tuned for more information on a mixeddoubles event coming in April.

Congratulations to all our winners and finalists: MEN’s Open:

Winners: David Kay/Desmond VindiciFinalist: Sean Ballard/Max LavertyMEN'S BWinners: Peter Braxton/Adam GerchenFinalist: Roelof Opperman/Alec SchmidMIXED DOUBLES OPEN1st place: Jackie Moss/Sean Ballard2nd place: Caroline Lemoine/Desmond Vindici3rd place: Erika LaCerda/Roelof Opperman

Pro TipTry to time your movement with your opponent

striking the ball. Yes, you do want to get to the T,but that's not the only thing you need to thinkabout. When recovering from your shot and movingback towards the T, keep watching the ballcarefully, slow down on your approach to the T andget ready to move as soon as your opponent hits theball. It's good to create a rhythm where you don'tquite stop: once you become completely still it'smuch harder to get moving again.

Summer Junior Squash CampsLook out for more details on Junior Squash

Camp in June and August. Contact Mark atheather@ucco.com.

Club Squash ChampionshipsThe Club Squash Championships are under way.

The finals are on May 5, preceding the Games andAthletics Banquet. Save the date, come watch somegreat squash and have a fun time at the Banquet.

Squash Department Summer HoursThe Squash Pros will be changing to summer

hours (Monday - Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.)starting the week of April 4.

New spin bike.

Left: Peter Braxton, Alec Schmid, Roelof Opperman, student GregJohnson, Adam Gerchen. Right: Desmond Vindici, David Kay.

AT H L E T I C S / S Q U AS H

Guitar Bar, JoeyEdwin, 5 p.m. PRI76ME SteakNight, 5:30 p.m.

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Your Money book lunch

American Modern lunch

Statues of Lincoln Park lunch

Next to Normal dinner theater

Mother’s Day Brunch

The Classics lunch

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Burgers and Brews, 5 p.m.

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Ridge Wine Dinner, 6 p.m.

Guitar Bar, ZvonimirTot, 5 p.m.

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Cupcake Day, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. Cubs Home Opener,12:30 p.m.Piano Bar, 5 p.m.Masked Ball, 6 p.m.

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Casual breakfast andlunch, Grill.

Cocktails, Grill, 3 to 8 p.m.

Bridge, 1:30 p.m.Piano Bar, 5 p.m.Bs. Ntwkng, 5 p.m.

Golf, 5 p.m.

Steak Night, 5:30 p.m.

CSO Otello, 5:30 p.m.

The Good Among the Great book lunch

Butterfly Ball

Barbara Rinella, Hidden Power

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Backgammon, 5 p.m. Burgers, 5 p.m. Writing Society, 6 p.m.

Uncorked WineNight, 5:30 p.m.

LeadershipWorkshop, 9:30 a.m.AdministrationProfessionals lunch,11:30 a.m.

Piano Bar, LeandroVarady, 5 p.m.

Caddyshack, 5:30 p.m.

Steak night, 5:30 p.m.

Hamlet’s Blackberry,12 p.m. Guitar Bar, PaulinhoGarcia, 5 p.m.

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EasterBrunch,11 a.m.

Art Institute NewAcquisitions lunch,12 p.m. Uncorked WineNight, 5:30 p.m. AccessoriesExchange, 5:30 p.m.

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Casual breakfast andlunch, Grill.Cocktails, Grill, 3 to 8 p.m.

Bs. Ntwkng, 7:30 a.m. Gallery, 5 p.m. Piano Bar, BeckieMenzie, 5 p.m.

Steak Night, 5:30 p.m. Prospective Members’Reception, 5:30 p.m.

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Casual breakfast andlunch, Grill.

Cocktails, Grill, 3 to 8 p.m.

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Piano Bar, RioBamba, 5 p.m.

Learn at Lunch: JimNutt, 12 p.m.

Gershwin SalonNight, 5:30 p.m.

Photography Society,6:30 p.m.

Burgers and Brews, 5 p.m.

Night Owls, 5:30 p.m.

Book Club, 6 p.m.

Elizabeth Berg booklunch, 12 p.m.

Investment Societyroundtable, 12 p.m.

Uncorked WineNight, 5:30 p.m.

Burgers and Brews, 5 p.m.

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Passover. Uncorked WineNight, 5:30 p.m.

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One of the newreciprocal clubs is theCapital City Club inAtlanta.

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Piano Bar, ErwinHelfer. 5 p.m.

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Casual breakfast andlunch, Grill.

Cocktails, Grill, 3 to 8 p.m.

Casual breakfast andlunch, Grill.

Cocktails, Grill, 3 to 8 p.m.

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