Serving Smith College Alumnae and Friends in the Greater Philadelphia Region
Check out these smiling Smithies with their floral creations from last Sunday’s Fall Bloom STEP Event with Peicha Chang ‘03. Have ideas for future STEP events? For guidelines on how to develop and submit your idea, just download the STEP Proposal Form.
Come enjoy the company of Smithies and watch the sun set from the very stylish 37th floor of Two Liberty Place. Our monthly happy hour in October will take place at R2L on Thursday, October 18th.
R2L
50 S. 16th Street between Market and Chestnut Streets.Thursday, October 18th
5:30 PM
Join the Smith College Club of Philadelphia on Friday, November 30, 2012 for a special tour of the Linda Lee Alter Collection of Art by Women at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, America’s first school and museum of fine art. This collection spans most of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century, and includes such renowned artists as Louise Bourgeois, Alice Neel, and Kiki Smith; it is also notable for its inclusion of artists of diverse backgrounds such as Faith Ringgold and Kara Walker. PAFA received the collection of nearly 400 works of art from Ms. Alter in 2011 and this will be its debut exhibition. There will be a lavishly illustrated catalog of the collection available for sale in PAFA’s store, Portfolio. The collection will also be available online at http://www.pafa.org. Be one of the first to have a tour of this wonderful exhibition!
When: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Where: The group will meet in the lobby of the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building at 128 North Broad Street. Parking is conveniently located at Broad and Race Streets or in a surface lot at 15th and Cherry Streets, both within a block of PAFA.
Cost: Entry fee will be $10.00, which is discounted from the usual admission charge. Lunch following the tour will be an additional $18.00; please select soup and salad, or sandwich and salad.
RSVP required: Please reserve your spot by November 25, 2012 online (in the “Notes to Seller” area, please indicate “PAFA event,” and provide your name and class year, meal choice, and number of guests).
Come support the Smith Pioneers volleyball team as they take on Bryn Mawr in a Seven Sisters Championship game!
When: Saturday, October 6th, 12:30 pm
Where: Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center/Class of 1958 Gymnasium, Bryn Mawr College campus (directions). Also accessible by train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia.
Wear your Smith gear and come ready to cheer on our team! We will gather by our Smith banner.
UPDATE: Topic Announced!
Referendum or Choice? The 2012 Election and the Shape of Things to Come. Political science models that rely on economic indicators predict that the incumbent in a recession will lose… but lots of us wonder if that’s all there is to it.
The Smith College Club of Philadelphia is proud to announce that Marc Lendler, Professor of American Government, will be coming to Philadelphia on October 9th to speak to our group about the upcoming presidential election. For those who did not have the pleasure of taking a class with him, Professor Lendler is an engaging lecturer who is sure to bring a unique perspective to current electoral issues. We are thrilled to be holding this event at The Acorn Club, an elegant women’s club in Center City established in 1886. Join us for a delicious meal, followed by Professor Lender’s talk, and of course, time for Q&A and mingling afterwards. RSVP with pre-payment required.
When: Tuesday, October 9th, 6 – 9 pm. Cash bar cocktail hour from 6 – 7 pm. Dinner will be served at 7 pm, followed by talk.
Where: The Acorn Club, 1519 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Click here for directions.
Menu: Acorn Salad (Greens in Season, Chevre, Julienne Tomato and Cucumber, French Vinaigrette), Poulet Grand’Mere Vol au Vent and Haricot Verts, Lace and Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tea and Coffee. Vegetarian/vegan options are available upon request. Please indicate any dietary requirements when you RSVP.
Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Pre-payment reserves your place. Spouses, partners, and friends welcome.
RSVP required by October 6. Please reserve your spot via Paypal, below (in the “Notes to Seller” area, please indicate “Lendler event,” and provide your name and class year, number of guests, and any dietary requirements) or by mailing a check made out to “Smith College Club of Philadelphia” to Lindsey Allen, Treasurer, 918 Pine Street, 2R, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Not a member yet? Support the club and get a discount on this and other upcoming events by becoming a member today.
Learn to design stunning arrangements that celebrate the bounty of Fall. Peicha Chang ‘03, owner and head designer of Falls Flowers, will lead this floral design workshop as part of our Smith Talent Exchange of Philadelphia (STEP) program. Enrollment is limited to 10, so RSVP today!
Fee includes base flowers and greens. Additional flowers are available a la carte. Bring your own container (we recommend 5-6” diameter, 5-10” high) or purchase one in class. Tools will be provided.
When: Sunday, October 14th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Where: Falls Flowers, 3421 Conrad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Cost: $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Spouses, partners, and friends welcome. ***Enrollment is limited to 10***
How to RSVP: Please reserve your spot online (in the “Notes to Seller” area, please indicate “Fall Bloom event,” and provide your name and class year, and number of guests) or by mailing a check made out to “Smith College Club of Philadelphia” to Lindsey Allen, Treasurer, 918 Pine Street, 2R, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Because of the limited number of spots available, please email Lindsey Allen at lallen008@gmail.com to confirm before mailing a check.
Not a member yet? Support the club and get a discount on this and other upcoming events by becoming a member today.
This workshop is an event of the Smith Talent Exchange of Philadelphia (STEP), providing opportunities for Smith alumnae to share their talents with fellow alums and the Greater Philadelphia community at large. A portion of your fee goes to support the Smith College Club of Philadelphia’s outreach activities.
Our monthly happy hour in September will take place at Local 44 on Tuesday, September 18th. Local 44 is famous for its wide selection of locally-brewed beers, not to mention delicious appetizers (lots of vegan/vegetarian options as well). All local beers are just $3 during happy hour, so come thirsty! The details:
4333 Spruce Street (Corner of 44th + Spruce)
Just a few blocks away from the #34 trolley stop on Baltimore Ave, or the MFL subway stop on 46th and Market.
5:30 pm
On Saturday, August 18th, join us for a picnic on the banks of the Schuylkill River! Celebrate the end of summer and beginning of a new Smith year.
Bring along lawn games, kids, pets, and friends! Please also bring your own packed lunch and picnic blanket.
The specifics:
Saturday, August 18th, 2012
Beginning at 11:00am
Schuylkill Banks at 25th and Walnut Streets (near the Locust entrance)
Walkable from 30th Street Station and other Center City transportation hubs. This website should help you find a parking garage if you’re coming by car.
It’s here again–our monthly happy hour in June will take place at The Farmers’ Cabinet on Wednesday, July 18. Join us for good company and discounted refreshments (Center City Sips-$5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-priced appetizers)! The details:
1113 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
Near PATCO, SEPTA Regional Rail (Market East & Suburban Stations), Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, and more…
5:30pm
Celebrate the summer solstice by enjoying our “On the 18th” Happy Hour on the rooftop deck of Continental Midtown!
Here are the details:
Monday, June 18th, 2012
Continental Midtown, 1801 Chestnut St., Philadelphia (see map)
5:30pm
Join us for drinks and good company! See you there!
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