February 2007
Issue 53






 
 
FORT LAUDERDALE

 

UNIVERSITY RECEPTION WITH PRESIDENT STEPHEN JOEL TRACHTENBERG
You are cordially invited to a reception honoring Stephen Joel Trachtenberg on the occasion of his transition to President Emeritus and University Professor of Public Service of The George Washington University.

Thursday, February 15
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Pier 66
2301 SE 17th Street Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

There is no cost to attend this event, but alumni who would like to attend must register by February 8.

AN AFTERNOON AT THE THEATRE FOR SOUTH FLORIDA ALUMNI
The Miami Regional Alumni Chapter has purchased a group of tickets to a Broadway hit in March. Join us for a pre-reception, which will include a light lunch buffet and soft drinks, and then head over to the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts to enjoy a performance of Wicked, Broadway’s smash-hit musical that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz.

Saturday, March 24
11:45 a.m. (Pre-Reception)
Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay
1717 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132

2 p.m. (Performance)
Carnival Center for the Performing Arts
Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

The cost for this event is $85 and includes the ticket and the pre-theatre reception. The event takes place in the Ziff Ballet Opera House and the seating chart may be viewed here. Seats are located in the following sections:

Tier 1 Box CTR Seats 1-8
Tier 1 Box 12 Seats 1-7
Tier 1 Box 14 Seats 1-8
Tier 1 Box 16 Seats 1-8
Tier 2 Center Row B Seats 110-114
Tier 2 Center Row C Seats 109-115
Tier 2 Center Row D Seats 108-114

Parking is not included; it costs $15 at the theatre. Alternately, valet parking is available at the Doubletree for the duration of the event for $12. Register today!

Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours prior to the event by contacting alumni@gwu.edu.

GW ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR IN FORT LAUDERDALE
Join GW alumni for a happy hour at Blue Martini.

Wednesday, April 4
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Blue Martini
The Galleria Mall
2432 East Sunrise Blvd. #1008
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304

GW will buy the first drink for alumni, and Blue Martini has reserved the inside bar area for our use. There is no cost to attend this event, but please register so that we can get a headcount.

To learn more about Blue Martini, or to get directions, visit their website.  

SOUTH FLORIDA ALUMNI WINE TASTING
Join fellow GW alumni for an evening of wine education at The Grape, a trendy wine bar in Fort Lauderdale featuring over 120 wines by the bottle and great tapas-style gourmet food. We will sample five different wines, with complementary food tastings to accompany the wines.

Thursday, May 10
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Grape
706 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

The event costs $15 and includes the wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a wine key to take home. Register today!

Parking is not included, but is available on the street and in several lots. For more information about The Grape, please visit their website.

 

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