Wednesday, January 11, 2012
ASH Wednesday
The Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes formally kick off the weekend with a dinner, for those who are already in the city.
6:00 p.m. Dinner at O'Casey's (22 East 41st Street) (map)
Cost: Attendees pay their own checks, it's a good idea to e-mail Susan Rice (125 Washington Place #2-E, New York, NY 10014) or Evelyn A. Herzog (301 Warren Avenue #203, Baltimore, MD 21230) to let them know if you're coming to the event.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Christopher Morley Walk
Jim Cox and Dore Nash lead the Christopher Morley Walk.
9:30 a.m. The walk commences at the Algonquin Hotel (map)
1:30 p.m. Lunch at McSorley's following the Walk
Cost: The walk is free; lunch is pay-your-own
Please let Jim Cox (2240 15th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116) know if you're planning to attend the walk and/or lunch.
The BSI Distinguished Speaker Lecture
This year's Distinguished Speaker is Dr. Lisa Sanders of Yale University, technical advisor to the television series "House."
6:15 p.m. (Sold Out) BSI Distinguished Speaker Lecture on the 2nd floor of the Midtown Executive Club at 40 West 45th Street (map)
Cost: $11.00 per ticket; advance purchase only (no sales at the door).
For tickets to this event, print and mail this reservation form (PDF).
Friday, January 13, 2012
Open House - Mysterious Bookshop
11:00 a.m. Otto Penzler opens the Mysterious Bookshop (map) to Sherlockians; open until 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
The William Gillette Memorial Luncheon
12:00 noon Lunch and entertainment at Moran's Chelsea Seafood Restaurant (map)
Cost: $45.00 for salmon or chicken; $52.00 for prime rib
Contact Susan Rice for an announcement; send checks to her at 125 Washington Place #2-E, New York, NY 10014. Space is limited; reserve early.
The Baker Street Irregulars Dinner
6:00 p.m. The BSI dinner at the Yale Club - invitation only
The Gaslight Gala
6:30 p.m. The Gaslight Gala (dinner and entertainment) at the Manhattan Club (map) - open to all Sherlockians and their friends
Cost: $78.00 (checks payable to Will Walsh) should be sent to Carol Fish, Box 4, Circleville, NY 10919 (845-361-4320)
Reserve early to insure your place! Please include your e-mail address and primary Sherlockian society affiliation
Those who wish to have seasonal souvenirs in the dinner packets can send 170 copies (for the BSI) to Al Gregory (118 South Prospect Street, Verona, NJ 07044), 110 copies (for the Gala) to Carol Fish (Box 4, Circleville, NY 10919), and 20 copies (for The Women) to Mary Ann Bradley, 7938 Mill Stream Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46278); your material should arrive by Dec. 15.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
The Merchants Room
Open to the public. A wide variety of Sherlockiana will be offered for sale in the Vanderbilt Suite on the second floor of the Roosevelt Hotel (map)
9:00 a.m. Doors open; runs until 12:00 noon
See the BSI Weekend Merchandise page for more details.
The Beacon Society
10:00 a.m. The Beacon Society's annual meeting and Ninth Annual Beacon Award in the Park Suite at the Roosevelt Hotel (45 East 4th Street). (map)
Cost: Free
Contact Susan Diamond for information about the meeting or the Beacon Society.
The Baker Street Irregulars Annual Reception
Open to all Sherlockians and their friends. Hors d'oeuvres and open bar. Includes an auction of rare Sherlockiana for the Dr. John H. Watson Fund.
1:00 p.m. Doors open at the New York City Bar Association (map)
Cost: $79.00 in advance; $89.00 after Nov. 26 or at the door
For tickets to this event, print and mail this reservation form (PDF).
The Very Irregular Lost in New York with a Bunch of Sherlockians Dinner
Open to all Sherlockians and their friends, advance reservations required.
6:00 p.m. Dinner at Pete's Tavern (map)
Cost: $42.00 for dinner, two alcoholic drink, tax, and tip
Space may be limited, so reserve early. Send checks to arrive by Jan. 6, 2012 (payable to Jerry Kegley) to Chrys & Jerry Kegley at 18014 Sherman Way #275, Reseda, CA 91335. Contact Chrys Kegley if you have any questions.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
The Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes - informal brunch
11:30 a.m. Brunch at the Irish Rogue at 356 West 44th Street (map)
Cost: $20.00, including tax & tip
Open to all, but an e-mail RSVP is required to insure space. No advance payment needed - you will pay (cash or check only) at the door. Please e-mail Lyndsay Faye at lyndsayfaye@hotmail.com.
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