Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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 let Susan Rice know if you're coming to the event.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
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 know if you're planning to attend.
The BSI Distinguished Speaker Lecture
This year's Distinguished Speaker is John Lescroart, a New York Times bestselling author of twenty books including the Sherlockian volumes Son of Holmes (1986) and Rasputin's Revenge (1987).
6:15 p.m. BSI Distinguished Speaker Lecture at the Williams Club (map)
Cost: $11.00 per ticket; advance purchase only (no sales at the door).
For tickets to this and some of the other events, print the PDF reservation form.
Friday, January 9, 2009
The Beacon Society
10:00 a.m. The Beacon Society's annual meeting and Sixth Annual Beacon Award on the second floor of the Algonquin Hotel. (map)
Cost: Free
Contact Susan Diamond for information about the meeting or the Beacon Society.
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: $44.00 for salmon Wellington or chicken tarragon; $50.00 for prime rib
Contact Susan Rice for an announcement; send checks to her at 125 Washington Place #2-E,New York, NY 10014.
The Baker Street Irregulars Dinner
6:00 p.m. The BSI dinner at the Union League Club (map) - 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: $75.00 (checks payable to Will Walsh) should be sent to Carol Fish, Box 4, Circleville, NY 10919
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 175 copies (for the BSI) to James B. Saunders (3011 47th Street, Astoria,NY 11103), 110 copies (for the Gala) to Francine Kitts (35 Van Cortlandt Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301), and 20 copies (for The Women) to Mary Ann Bradley, 7938 Mill Stream Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46278); your material should arrive by Dec. 15.
After-Dinner/Gala Gathering
There will be an informal gathering after the dinner and Gala at O'Lunney's Times Square Pub (map). (145 West 45th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway).
Saturday, January 10, 2009
The Dealers' Room
A wide variety of Sherlockiana will be offered for sale on the second floor of the Algonquin Hotel (map)
9:30 a.m. Doors open; runs until 12:00 noon
Please contact Ralph Hall (2906 Wallingford Court, Louisville, KY 40218) (502-491-3148) for information about dealers' tables.
The Clients of Adrian Mulliner
Devotees of the works of both John H. Watson and P. G. Wodehouse will hold a Junior Bloodstain
10:30 a.m. Junior Bloodstain, second floor of the Algonquin Hotel (map)
If you are planning to attend, please tell Anne Cotton.
Cost: Free, old Bean
The Baker Street Irregulars Annual Reception
Open to all Sherlockians and their friends. Hors d'oeuvres and open bar.
1:00 p.m. Doors open at the New York City Bar Association (map)
Cost: $75.00 in advance; $85.00 after Dec. 5 or at the door
Lost in New York with a Bunch of Sherlockians
Presented by Baker Street West 1 and The Curious Collectors of Baker Street
6:00 p.m. Dinner at Kennedy's Irish Pub & Restaurant (map)
Space is limited; details are available from Chrys Kegley.
Sunday, January 13, 2009
Christopher Morley's "Knothole on Wheels" mini-Expedition
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BSI Long Island mini-Expedition (includes transportation, tour, talks, and brunch)
Cost: $71.00; only available by advance purchase before Dec. 5; space limited
See the online PDF reservation form
The Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes - informal brunch
11:30 a.m. Brunch at the Oldcastle Pub (map)
Cost: $20.00, including tax & tip
Open to all, but space is limited and reservations will be important; please send your checks to Lyndsay Faye Lehner (450 W162nd Street, #25E, NYC NY 10032). Overseas guests are welcome to reserve via e-mail and pay at the door; her e-mail address is lyndsayfaye@hotmail.com.
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