U n i v e r s i t y C l u b o f C h i c a g o

September 2016 | Vol. 72 No. 967

A m e r i c A n U l y s s e s : A l i f e o f U l y s s e s s . G r A n t

Ronald C. White will talk about his new book, American Ulysses, at a lunch at the Club on Thursday, October 13, at 12 p.m.

Based on seven years of research with primary documents, White shows Grant to be a generous, curious, introspective man and leader – a willing delegator with a natural gift for managing the rampaging egos of his fellow officers. His wife, Julia Dent Grant, long marginalized in the historic record, emerges in her own right as a spirited and influential partner.

Grant was not only a brilliant general but also a passionate defender of equal rights in post-Civil War America. After winning election to the White House in 1868, he used the power of the federal government to battle the Ku Klux Klan. He was the first president to state that the government’s policy toward American Indians was immoral, and the first ex-president to embark on a world tour.

American Ulysses provides a three-dimensional portrait of Grant the man – husband, father, leader, writer.

Ronald C. White earned his Ph.D. at Princeton and is the author and editor of nine books, including the New York Times bestseller A. Lincoln.

Plated lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:15 p.m. Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . online at the Club calendar; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . holloway@ucco.com; 312.696.2208Price: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18+grat+tax by Oct. 11; $20++ after

Top: Book cover. Bottom: Ronald C. White.

2

Melissa Piskozub, Andrews University ‘08 Proposer: A. David Strandberg III Seconder: Douglas A. Crawfrod

Supporter: Brittany J. Reed

Sam B. Rovit, Duke University ‘79 Proposer: Michael S. Wolz Seconder: John M. Kenney Jr.

Supporter: Clifford O. Schwandner III

Jonathan Schoder, Emory University ‘14 Proposer: Peter K. Braxton Seconder: Jeffrey M. Osmond

Supporter: Joeseph P. Costello

Todd F. Schurz, Brown University ‘83 Proposer: Thomas R. Cassady III Seconder: B. Tad Dunville

Supporter: N/A

Marissa A. Wenk, Columbia College ‘06 Proposer: James L. Koutoulas Seconder: Sarah S. Tarpy

Supporter: John M. Kenney Jr.

Andrew A. Ziskind, Bowdoin College ‘80 Proposer: Erica S. Hale Seconder: Michael S. Wolz

Supporter: Natalie Dunn

If you have a child or grandchild interested in joining the Club, contact Membership at 312.696.2223 or membership@ucco.com

for information about a Legacy Membership.

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

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

Amy B. Adamo, Marquette University ‘91 Proposer: Rhonda A. Mottl Seconder: Michael S. Wolz

Supporter: N/A

Connie A. Bentzen, Trinity College ‘74 Proposer: Karen Young Hale Seconder: Christopher J. Shackleton

Supporter: N/A

Howard I. Blumstein, Northern Illinois University ‘80 Proposer: Stephen R. Ferrara Seconder: Richard A. McMenamin

Supporter: Thomas P. McMenamin

Charles T. Brooks, North Carolina A&T State University ‘88 Proposer: Eric Sigurdson Seconder: Jai Shekhawat

Supporter: Shubham Bansal

Curtis Cassel, Kansas State University ‘87 Proposer: Ronald S. Blumenthal Seconder: Michael H. Siemer

Supporter: N/A

Tracy H. Chocol, North Central College ‘95 Proposer: Courtney O. McGovern Seconder: Kate Pancero

Supporter: Edward A. Kovas

Eric Cohen, Case Institute of Technology ‘71 Proposer: Gary M. Ropski Seconder: Paul A. Ropski

Supporter: N/A

Camille Coklow, Mount Holyoke College ‘16 Proposer: Charissa L. Armon Seconder: Leonard John Kutyla

Supporter: N/A

Richard J. Coyle, University of Michigan ‘11 Proposer: Kitson W. Marr Seconder: Michael S. Wolz

Supporter: Anthoy J. D'Asaro

John E Eber, Bradley University ‘73 Proposer: Aloysius T. Stonitsch Seconder: Ray Whittington

Supporter: William A. Obenshain

Eric W. Hasty, Indiana University ‘15 Proposer: Michael W. Wegman Seconder: A. Noah Minetz

Supporter: Emilie P. Kraft

Mary Ellen Hoye, University of Illinois Chicago ‘79 Proposer: Don Fouts Seconder: Jay H. Kleiman

Supporter: N/A

Linda P. Jojo, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ‘87 Proposer: Eric Sigurdson Seconder: Timothy J. Tamer

Supporter: Anne E. Ziegler

Elen M. Leavitt, Tallinn University ‘86 Proposer: Karen Young Hale Seconder: Tenesha R. Neal

Supporter: N/A

David F. Lorentzen, University of Chicago ‘14 Proposer: Ameer Allaudeen Seconder: Emilie P. Kraft

Supporter: A. Noah Minetz

Steven R. Moore, Art Center College of Design ‘72 Proposer: David F. Prindable Seconder: Donald W. Drapeau

Supporter: George E. Douglas

Thomas E. Niehaus, University of Iowa ‘84 Proposer: Douglas A. Crawford Seconder: Lanette A. Bosch

Supporter: N/A

Max Nutkowitz, Kettering University ‘97 Proposer: B. Tad Dunville Seconder: Khaled A. Taha

Supporter: Savitri P. Pai

A v e A t q U e v A l e

Lawrence Howe Harvard University ‘42

Died: July 31, 2016

H A p p y A n n i v e r s A r y

The Club would like to thank the following members, who are celebrating a major

milestone this month.

Frank E. Babb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 YearsC. Gary Gerst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 YearsJohn A. Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 YearsMary H. Barrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 YearsC. Christopher Coetzee . . . . . . . 30 YearsHenry Grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 YearsMadhavan K. Nayar . . . . . . . . . . 25 YearsThomas R. Anderson . . . . . . . . . 20 YearsMichael W. Walker . . . . . . . . . . 20 Years

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

Tuesday, September 13, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Have a friend, family member or colleague

interested in membership? Invite them to join us and learn more about many benefits of

membership. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvre and tours take place throughout the evening.

RSVP to 312.696.2223.

3

c A b A r e t n i G H t s

Masters of Melody Chicago cabaret veteran

Joan Curto will feature songs from the giants of Tin Pan Alley—George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter—at the next Cabaret Night at the Club

on Thursday, October 13. Joan will feature the most prolific and popular

songwriters whose creations have endured through generations, including: S’Wonderful, Our Love is Here to Stay, Change Partners, Lost in His Arms, Night & Day and Just One of Those Things. Beckie Menzie accompanies on piano.

Joan Curto will be honored by the Chicago Cabaret Professionals on October 16 at Park West.

Reception at 5:30 p.m., concert 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Special menu afterwards in Cathedral Hall

(optional). Cocktail attire encouraged.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . online at the Club calendar; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . holloway@ucco.com; 312.696.2208Price: . . . . . . . . $40+grat+tax by Oct. 7; $50++ afterOvernight room reservations: . . . . . . . . .312.726.2840

Steppin' Out: The Musical Life of Fred Astaire

Singer/actress Spider Saloff will present a musical tribute to the songs made famous by the great Fred Astaire on Thursday, November 10. Expect works from an array of composers like the

Gershwins, Cole Porter and Jerome Kern. No other performer introduced as many classic

songs as Fred Astaire. His sense of style and grace, phrasing and rhythm, made him a musical favorite.

Spider will be accompanied by Chicago jazz greats Jeremy Kahn, piano; Jim Cox, bass and Grammy-winning Eric Schneider, sax. You’ll hear the stories behind the songs and about Astaire’s amazing life. Songs will include: Puttin’ on the Ritz, Cheek to Cheek, Steppin’ Out, They Can’t Take That Away From Me and The Way You Look Tonight.

Reception at 5:30 p.m., concert 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Special menu afterwards in Cathedral Hall

(optional). Cocktail attire encouraged.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . online at the Club calendar; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . holloway@ucco.com; 312.696.2208Price: . . . . . . . . $45+grat+tax by Nov. 7; $55++ after

A r t i s t o p e n i n G Through her paintings,

Karen Lebergott seeks to re-contextualize and question the notions of fact-based historical events and intact cultural identities. Her work relates to power, often through language

– the language of the victor. She uses multiple ideas of authority through anagrams and childhood rhymes (fragments of ballads or folk songs) as a camouflage for darker meaning. The paintings confront the supremacy of language over the visual, and some languages over others.

Meet Karen Lebergott at the Artist’s Opening on Monday, September 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Millennium Room on the 6th floor.

Acronym, 2016, oil on canvas, 59" x 47."

c i v i c A f f A i r s

We invite you to hear Dr. Charles L. Evans, the ninth President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, at a lunch at the Club on Wednesday, October 24, at 12 p.m.

Dr. Evans will discuss the national economic conditions and the current challenges facing the local and national economy. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is one of 12 regional Reserve banks which make up the nation’s central bank.

The Federal Reserve System was signed into law over 100 years ago and Dr. Evans serves on the Federal Open Market Committee, the system’s most important monetary policy-making body. Plated lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:30 p.m.Reservations: . . . . . . online at the Club calendar Price: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18+grat+tax

Charles Evans.

Joan Curto.

Spider Saloff.

c o n n e c t w i t H U sBecome a part of our social media

communities to stay up to date and engage with all things #UClubChicago.

@UniversityClubOfChicago@UClubChicago@universityclubofchicago

4

b i G c o U n t r y

Y’all are invited to the Club’s first full-on denim-wearing, rhinestone popping, bandana

busting, big-belt-buckles-and-boots hoe-down featuring Chicago’s No. 1 favorite country cover band Hey Cowboy. When? Saturday, October 22, barn doors open at 7 p.m., dancing 8 to 11 p.m.

Chef Baker will be laying out some seriously tasty country fare the likes of which will only sweeten your anticipation for Jose Antonio de Jesus’ Southern style desserts. All this yummy delish goodness washed down with Tum’s wickedly concocted libations will cause you to go hog wild with absolute delight!

You DO NOT want to miss this event. Hosted by the Activities Committee.

See page 8 for line and two-step dancing lessons from the Dance Society.Reservations: . . . . . . online at the Club calendar Price: . . . .$75+grat+tax by Oct. 1; $85++ after

f o o d A n d b e v e r A G e n e w s

For dining reservations or more information: 312.696.2297 or online at www.ucco.com. To make your event complete, call Room

Reservations and stay the night: 312.726.2840.

The Gallery and Cathedral HallGallery season 2016 will conclude on Friday,

September 9, following a glorious summer of food, wine and memories. At the same time we are pleased to announce that Cathedral Hall will reopen for dinner service beginning Wednesday, September 7, serving Chef Mark Baker’s seasonally inspired cuisine Monday through Friday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cathedral Hall offers an unparalleled dining experience in what is surely the most magnificent setting in the city. Chef Baker creates a menu that is market driven, working with the very best network of suppliers and purveyors across not only the Midwest, but the entire country. With refined service and a wine list of great depth and value, Cathedral Hall is the perfect spot for any occasion. Yes, jackets are still required for men, but don’t let that stop you – Cathedral Hall is upbeat and contemporary in feel. Stay tuned to the weekly eblasts for news about upcoming Restaurant Week and the return of Chicago’s very best steakhouse, PRIME 76.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.696.2297

Chateau 76 Wine SocietyAfter a brief summer respite, Chateau 76 Wine

Society returns with a fall lineup. Kicking off in grand style on Wednesday, September 14, we welcome a California legend, Calera Vineyards, for a winemaker dinner. Calera is one of the pioneers of California Pinot Noir and its single vineyard pinots are legendary for depth, complexity and age ability. This will be a fascinating journey as we taste through these highly acclaimed wines. Following up in October and November are two more big hitters you will immediately recognize as well as November’s grand event, the annual Champagne Tasting. Want to get the inside scoop on all Chateau 76 events as well as preferred pricing and reservations? If you are not a society member, it’s simple to sign up online or email Tum at promlee@ucco.com. One of the largest and most vibrant societies at the Club, Chateau 76 will yet again offer another season of memorable experiences.

Presidents’ Bar Ease into fall in the Presidents’ Bar. It’s a great

drop-in spot for cocktails or casual dining and, post Labor Day, live music returns.

Raw Bar returns on Thursdays, where the shrimp and oysters are just a buck a piece. Comfortable and friendly, the Presidents’ Bar offers cocktails and casual dining, weekdays from 3 p.m.

p i A n o / G U i t A r b A r

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

No cover, no minimum.

September 8, blues/jazz guitar with Dave Specter.September 9, jazz duo with Zvonimir Tot.September 15, pianist Rob ClearfieldSeptember 16, pianist Leandro Varady.September 22, Joey Edwin, guitar and vocals.September 23, pianist Jeff Manuel.September 29, pianist Jeremy Kahn.September 30, pianist Ron Perrillo.

5

w o n d e r f U l t o w n Dinner and theater tickets

are available on Thursday, September 29, for director Mary Zimmerman’s revival of Wonderful Town, Leonard Bernstein’s classic, song-and-

dance-filled ode to New York. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., curtain at the Goodman

at 7:30 p.m.Ticket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86

f U n H o m e

Lunch or dinner and theater tickets are available for Fun Home at the Oriental Theatre on Wednesday, November 9 or Saturday, November 12.

Fun Home is the winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Musical.

Dinner at 5:30 p.m. and curtain at 7:30 p.m. on November 9. Lunch à la carte at 12 p.m. and curtain at 2 p.m. on November 12.Ticket, Nov. 9: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $93Ticket, Nov. 12: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $101

t H e c U r i o U s i n c i d e n t o f t H e d o G i n t H e n i G H t - t i m e

Dinner and theater tickets are available on Wednesday, December 7, for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the

Night-Time, winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® including best play.

Dinner at 5:30 p.m., curtain at the Oriental Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Ticket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $93

c H i c A G o s y m p H o n y o r c H e s t r A

Shostakovich/Beethoven Dinner and concert tickets are

available on Thursday, October 20, for Shostakovich 10 & Ax Plays Beethoven. Program: Emanuel Ax

performs Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto with David Afkham; Shostakovich Symphony No. 10.

Dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Seats are in the lower balcony.

Ticket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $113

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

Tickets are not refundable less than 30 days out.Theatre packages require a meal at the Club.

Call Room Reservations for special rates: 312.726.2840.Dinner price for most theatre events: $45+grat+tax.

l y r i c o p e r A

Lucia di Lammermoor Dinner and tickets are

available for Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti on Wednesday,

October 26. Performed in Italian with projected English translations. The most famous of all bel canto operas, hear the vocal fireworks of Lucia and her lover.Ticket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190Norma

Dinner and tickets are available for Norma by Vincenzo Bellini on Friday, February 24.

Performed in Italian with projected English translations. This timeless story of love betrayed runs the emotional gamut from loyalty and passion to jealousy, revenge and redemption. Ticket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $202Carmen

Dinner and tickets are available for Carmen by Georges Bizet on Wednesday, March 22. Performed in French with projected English translations. Feel the heat with Bizet’s bewitching melodies – the smoky Habanera, the playful Seguidilla, the provocative Gypsy Song.Ticket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190My Fair Lady

Dinner and tickets are available for My Fair Lady by Lerner & Loewe on Friday, May 5.

This classic story is performed with an all-star cast, plus the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Lyric stages the American debut of a production from Théâtre du Châtelet and director Robert Carsen, featuring sets by Tim Hatley and costumes by Anthony Powell.Ticket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130

Main floor prime seats. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Club, curtain at the

Lyric at 7:30 p.m. sharp (5 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. curtain for My Fair Lady).

6

Frederic Clay BartlettWilliam Tyre,

executive director and curator of the Glessner House Museum, will discuss Frederic Clay Bartlett: Artist and Collector, at a lunch at the Club on Thursday, October 6, at 12 p.m.

Bartlett is remembered today primarily as an art collector due to his extraordinary gift of more than 20 post-Impressionist paintings to the Art Institute in the 1920s, including the iconic A Sunday on La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat. But in the first decades of the 20th century, Bartlett was widely known as an accomplished muralist, completing a number of important commissions around the city including Second and Fourth Presbyterian churches, Bartlett Gymnasium at the University of Chicago, the Council Chambers at City Hall, and the University Club. Bartlett’s substantial contribution to the artistry of the Clubhouse can be seen in his stained-glass windows in Cathedral Hall and the ceiling panels in the Michigan Room.

In this illustrated lecture, Tyre will examine Bartlett’s career and explore the lasting impact he had on the cultural fabric of the city.

William Tyre holds a masters in historic preservation from the School of the Art Institute. Price: . . . . . . . . $18+grat+tax by Oct. 3; $20++ after

Looking for The Stranger: Albert Camus and the Life of a Literary Classic

Author Alice Kaplan returns to the Club on Tuesday, October 18, at 12 p.m., to talk about her new book, Looking for The Stranger, a biography of Albert Camus’s perennially popular novel.

Kaplan tells the story of how a nobody, in his 20s, without connections and fighting tuberculosis, managed to produce this timeless classic.Price: . . . . . . . $15+grat+tax by Oct. 14; $18++ after

Tattoo: The Art of Tattoo Revealed

Field Museum curator Alaka Wali will talk about its upcoming exhibit, Tattoos, at a lunch at the Club on Monday, November 7, at 12 p.m.

She will examine the history of tattoo as an art form and its place in global social history. Tattoo has a long history as an important ritual practice in many different cultures, and the designs continue to inspire. Alaka Wali is curator of North American Anthropology in the Science and Education Division of the Field Museum.Price: . . . . . . . . $18+grat+tax by Nov. 4; $20++ after

The Great DerangementAcclaimed Indian novelist

Amitav Ghosh will talk about his new book, The Great Derangement, his first work of nonfiction in 25 years, at a lunch at the Club on Wednesday, October 19, at 12 p.m.

It originated as lectures at the University of Chicago and has

been expanded into a book. It addresses climate change, but specifically why Ghosh finds no trace of it in contemporary fiction. What does it say that our most creative and thoughtful writers don’t feel like they can grapple with one of the great problems of our time?Price: . . . . . . . $15+grat+tax by Oct. 17; $18++ after

Building ChicagoArchitectural historian

John Zukowsky will discuss his new anthology, Building Chicago: The Architectural Masterworks, at a lunch at the Club on Wednesday, November 2, at 12 p.m.

The city’s beloved masterpieces are thoughtfully chronicled in this tribute to the Second City. From the Tribune Tower to the Trump Tower, Zukowsky runs through the who’s-who of the architectural pantheon over the last 200 years – the men and women who created the Chicago skyline.

Zukowsky is the former longtime curator of architecture at the Art Institute of Chicago.Price: . . . . . . . $18+grat+tax by Oct. 31; $20++ after

l e A r n A t l U n c H

Plated lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:15 p.m. Reservations: www.ucco.com under Calendar

Gothic Feast, 1 of 56 painted ceiling panels in the Michigan Room by Frederic Clay Bartlett.

Book cover.

Book cover.

Book cover.

Alaka Wali.

7

o r d e r o f t H e o w l

Our sincere thanks and appreciation go out to all of you who have sponsored new members. We

especially wish to acknowledge the following, who have qualified for Order of the Owl distinctions:

First time Owl

(sponsoring two new members)Jacqueline Evans

Nicholas M. FolgerJames W. Howell

Joanne PoonCurtis D. Radford

liFetime Owl

(sponsoring four new members)Ronald S. Blumenthal

Nikola Njegovan

Great Owl (sponsoring eight new members)

Emilie P. KraftPhilip M. Mattingly Sr.

Kelly Standing

PacificSimon Winchester will talk

about his new book, Pacific: Silicon Chips and Surfboards, Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal Dictators, Fading Empires, and the Coming Collision of the World’s Superpowers, at a lunch at the Club on Friday, October 28, at 12 p.m.

Pacific tells the story of today’s ocean through journeys both in geography and in time, and presents a portrait of a sea of near-infinite complexity and beauty. This is where East and West truly meet; but it is also where great military powers gaze at each other across the international dateline. Is the Pacific Ocean the planet’s future and salvation?

Simon Winchester is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Professor and the Madman, The Men Who United the States, Atlantic, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World and Krakatoa.Price: . . . . . . . $15+grat+tax by Oct. 26; $18++ after

The Swans of Fifth AvenueMelanie Benjamin will talk

about her book, The Swans of Fifth Avenue, a novel about Truman Capote and his New York high society “Swans,” at a lunch at the Club on Thursday, October 27, at 12 p.m.

Benjamin tells the story of the scandalous, headline-making

friendship between literary legend Truman Capote and peerless socialite Babe Paley. By combining her passion for history and biography, Benjamin has found her niche writing historical fiction, concentrating on the “stories behind the stories.”

Melanie Benjamin is the author of The Aviator’s Wife, Alice I Have Been and The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb.Price: . . . . . . . $15+grat+tax by Oct. 24; $18++ after

Navigating an Organizational Crisis: When Leadership Matters Most

Executive coach and leadership consultant Harry Hutson will talk about his book, Navigating an Organizational Crisis: When Leadership Matters Most, co-authored with Martha Johnson, at a lunch at the Club on Tuesday, October 11, at 12 p.m.

“A crisis demands much from leaders but not necessarily from one’s known bank account of skills. It’s humbling to be, in a very public way, in charge but not in control.” Drawing from interviews, social science research, and personal experience, the book explores leadership under pressure.

Harry Hutson is a professor of the practice at Kenan-Fagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.Price: . . . . . . . . $15+grat+tax by Oct. 7; $18++ after

Book cover.

Book cover.

Book cover.

e x e c U t i v e p o r t r A i t s

The Club is offering executive portraits by photographer Ron Gould on Wednesday, October 12. These 10-minute photo sessions will take place in the 8th floor Library from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. You will receive a CD of high quality jpeg images to use as you wish, no restrictions.

The Club’s Library will remain open for member use that day, except for the northeast area by the fireplace where the photos will be taken.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . online at the Club calendar; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . disanto@ucco.com; 312.696.2222Price: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55

8

Annual Fall into the Holidays Design ClassAll members are invited to attend the annual

holiday design class, sponsored by the Garden and Women’s societies, with Steven Bacigalupo, Director of Facilities, on Thursday, November 3, at 12 p.m. Steven has been responsible for creating the many holiday decorations throughout the Club for over 30 years. He will demonstrate autumnal ideas that work both indoors and outdoors and then hone in on his thoughts and designs for this year’s winter holiday season.

The designs are beautifully constructed and easy to emulate … and you do not want to miss Steve’s ongoing commentaries. Seating is limited so make your reservations now for this engaging event packed with ideas for your own home.

Plated lunch 12 p.m., remarks 12:15 to 2 p.m.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . .online at the Club calendarPrice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18+grat+tax

Family Fun: Etiquette 101 Class

The Etiquette School of Chicago returns on Saturday, September 17, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., for a practical instruction in the art of dining

and social skills for ages 7-12 years old. Each family will receive a 45-page reference

manual following the class.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . .online at the Club calendarPrice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65+grat+taxBook Club

Book Club meets on Monday, September 12, at 6 p.m., to discuss Miss Anne in Harlem: The White Women of the Black Renaissance by Carla Kaplan. For October 17: The Parties Versus the People: How to Turn Republicans and Democrats Into Americans by Mickey Edwards.

Beverages à la carte. No reservations required.Writing Society

The Writing Society meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. To date we have focused primarily on fiction but now plan to expand into various forms of nonfiction writing of the author’s choice. If you have an interest in any type of writing, come join us. We welcome new members and new ideas.

Our next meeting is Monday, September 26, at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Barbara Perry at bburdittperry@gmail.com.

Dance SocietyAll are invited to a Dance

Society meeting on Monday, September 12, at 6 p.m. No RSVP required.

In anticipation of the upcoming Big Country hoe-down

on October 22, the Dance Society is presenting two-step and line dancing lessons on Monday evenings, September 26, October 3 and 17, at 6 p.m. Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . online at the Club calendarPrice: . . . . . . . $25 per person per lesson one week out; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 less than one week outWomen’s Networking Club Crawl

Join the Women’s Society for the third annual Women’s Networking Club Crawl on Thursday, October 6. Are you curious about what the other city clubs look like? Interested in expanding your network and meeting new people? Or sharing a fun evening with your friends? This is a great opportunity to do just that. The evening starts at the Chicago Yacht Club at 5:30 p.m., and then travels to the University Club at 6:30 p.m., with the final stop at the Union League Club between 8 and 9 p.m.

Cocktails, heavy appetizers and a fabulous dessert buffet will be served throughout the evening and will culminate in the ever popular and competitive gift basket raffle. Transportation will be available to each club, or you are welcome to walk. Reservations limited to 30 guests per club so please sign up early to assure your space.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . .online at the Club calendarPrice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45+grat+taxHistory Club

Join the History Club on Wednesday, September 21, from 12 to 2 p.m., for a discussion of The Bomb. The big bomb, of course.

Development started at the University of Chicago’s Argonne National Laboratory. The so-called Atomic Age began at the university’s athletic field, under a squash court. Everyone had a blast.

Lunch à la carte from the Front Grill menu.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . .online at the Club calendarNight Owls and Beer Society

Oktoberfest: Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls for the second annual Oktoberfest celebration. Join the Beer and Night Owls’ societies on Wednesday, September 14, from 6 to 9 p.m., for German fare, beer, plenty of photo ops and the spectacular views the Gallery has to offer. Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . .online at the Club calendarPrice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55+grat+tax

s o c i e t i e s

9

Speaking SocietyTweak the Way You Speak: Engage Your

Audience in Every SENSE.A homey kitchen ... a coffee shop ... a humid

middle-school locker room. Instantly, you can conjure the happy or horrible aromas in those spaces. Remember the scratchy upholstery on a relative’s couch? ... the texture of pavement against your skinned knee? ... stubble on your grandpa’s cheek? Cicadas chirping. Cole Porter playing. Children laughing. Sounds open our ears, our minds and our memories. Bring sights, sounds, smells and textures into your business storytelling, and you’ll engage, educate and influence your listeners better than ever.

Join Speaking Society co-chair Kelly Standing on Thursday, September 22, when we’ll come to our senses about speaking. Join us for a fun and informative evening. Networking at 5:30 p.m., program 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Bring friends, colleagues, protégés and prospective members. Presidents’ Bar menu available for food and beverages à la carte. Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . .online at the Club calendarPhotography Society

Photography Society meets on second Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. to show and critique photos. Contact: Susanna Doolin, shsued@aol.com or Sara at sara@saralevinsonphoto.com. Euchre Society

Join fellow members for euchre Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. in the Presidents’ Bar. Food and drink à la carte. RSVP: ddonalds@sbcglobal.net.

Sailing SocietyDue to the success of the

Club’s Bound for Bermuda event during the America’s Cup trials in June, we are reaching out to all members who enjoy sailing and boating to possibly create

a Sailing Society. Please submit your name to member co-chairs Hank Bell and Tom Leverso at william.bell@53.com and tom@ranymanagement.com and indicate whether you are available to attend a preliminary meeting in the Presidents’ Bar in October, date to be determined.Scotch Society

Save the date: The Scotch Society will be offering a Japanese Scotch dinner on Thursday, October 20, in Cathedral Hall. Mark your calendars and watch for more details. All members are welcome to participate and support the Club’s Scotch Society.

Bridge SocietyCome join us for our semi-monthly

duplicate bridge games. We play on Tuesdays, September 12 and 26. We start with a mini lesson at 5:30 p.m., followed by play from 6 to 9 p.m. Because we have a director for our sanctioned game, a nominal fee is assessed based on participation. As always your guests are welcome to join us.

Please RSVP to Christine Lyon at clyon3750@sbcglobal.net by Monday of the day preceding the game(s) you wish to attend. See you around the tables. Chess Society

The Chess Society meets every third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Players of all levels are welcome to attend. Beverages à la carte. Please RSVP to Peter at peter.braxton@gmail.com.

Investment SocietyTrump or No Trump: Politics

and the Economy on Wednesday, September 14, 12 p.m.

Please join us for a lively “roundtable” discussion of current economic and investing

events. We’ll start with a discussion of the Presidential election and its implications for the broader economy and investing outlook. Members may share their views or bring up other topics for discussion. Lunch at 12 p.m.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . online at the Club calendar; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cameron@ucco.com; 312.696.2227Price: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18+grat+taxGems and Jewelry Society

Any Club members with interest in forming a Gems and Jewelry Society, please email Katie Hammond Guilbault at khguilbault@gmail.com.

Society members would get together at fun and informative events geared towards all backgrounds and knowledge bases. Private watch and designer jewelry events, museum tours, auction house meetups, book reviews and much more await both men and women in this potential new society. Business Development Society

The Business Development Society (formerly the Business Networking Society) kicks off its next season on Thursday, September 15, at 7:30 a.m. We have a new name and a broader focus, but as always our events are a great way to meet fellow members.

Continental breakfast 7:30 to 9 a.m. Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . online at the Club calendar; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lanoue@ucco.comPrice: . . . . . . $15+grat+tax by Sept. 12; $18++ after

10

Upcoming Squash EventsJunior Squash Travel Tour This is an exciting new initiative geared to help

our juniors get involved in local events. First event dates set for September 10 and October 8.

Wine Women Squash Fun on the courts followed by wine:

September 21, October 19 and November 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Register at flanigan@ucco.com.

Great Lakes Open Get ready to compete in our first tournament of

the season October 1-2. Skill level, age group and doubles available and all members are welcome to play. Deadline for entry: September 16.

Doubles House LeagueThe Silver and Gold House League revs up

October 17. Great opportunity for competitive and fun matches.

Compete to win end-of-season prizes. MetroSquash Junior Gold TournamentOctober 21-23; deadline October 5, at 12 p.m.

Register at www.ussquash.com.Advanced Adult Training GroupStarting October 9, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 skill levels

can join John Rooney Sundays at 10 a.m. for some pro/member group training sessions.

Super LeagueOctober 1 kicks off our super league series.

Schedule will be posted outside the doubles court. Come and support your clubmates!

Junior Squash ProgramSeason starts Monday, October 3, and we are

gearing up for an amazing year of junior squash. There are groups that cater to all levels of play, from recreational to elite performance players. New format and additional groups this season are sure to keep the kids active and advancing.

Groups are divided into:1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekend Little Belters2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekend Court Stars3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekday Competitive4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekday EliteFor more details regarding any squash events

or programs, please see our squash brochure or contact John at rooney@ucco.com or 312.696.2268.

MassageGet a relaxing massage at the Club with any

of our licensed professional massage therapists. Services include: reflexology, deep tissue, shiatsu, pregnancy and more. Schedule your appointment today at 312.696.2265.

Griffin of the Month – Sean Kruskol

Sean Kruskol is an athletic member because he loves challenging himself by taking personal training sessions to help improve his running, biking and swimming abilities. He has shown real determination by never giving up no matter how hard or how tired he is; the

making of a true athlete.Bench press: Started at 95 pounds and now at

245 pounds. Lunges: Increased load carrying to 70 pound

weights. Squats: Increased to 225 pounds. Core: Daily core work essential.

Adult CPR Class An Adult CPR/AED

certification course takes place on Tuesday, October 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Class includes books, face mask and certificate.

Price: $50 per person. To register, contact Nicole at morris@ucco.com.

Athletico Injury ScreeningsStop by the Club and see Mike or Marni and

determine the cause of your injury. Complimentary injury screenings available Wednesdays, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and September 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. Register on the Club calendar or schedule a private appointment at 312.236.0660.

Fall Junior Swim Classes start soon. Weekend

group classes available and private lessons with packages available by appointment only. To register, contact Toneisha

at tillman@ucco.com with name, age and child’s swim background.

A t H l e t i c s

Sean Kruskol biking in the Life Time Tri Minneapolis.

11

S E P T E M B E R C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

Labor Day.

Artist Opening, 5:30 p.m. Book Club, 6 p.m.Dance Society meeting, 6 p.m.

Writing Society, 6 p.m.Dance Class, 6 p.m.

Jimmy Fallon, born, 1974.

Euchre, 5:45 p.m.

Euchre, 5:45 p.m.Bridge Soc., 6 p.m.

Euchre, 5:45 p.m.

Cathedral Hall re-opens.

Invstmt. Soc., 12 p.m. Wine dinner, 5:45 p.m. Oktoberfest, 6 p.m. Photography Society, 6:30 p.m.

History Club, 12 p.m.Wine, Women, Squash, 5:30 p.m.Civic Affairs, 5:30 p.m.Chess Society, 6 p.m.

Guitar Bar, Dave Specter, 5 p.m.

Guitar Bar, Joey Edwin, 5 p.m.Fun Run, 5:30 p.m.Speaking Society, 5:30 p.m.

Gallery closes.

Guitar Bar, Zvonimir Tot, 5 p.m.

Piano Bar, Leandro Varady, 5 p.m.

Piano Bar, Jeff Manuel, 5 p.m.

Casual breakfast and Bagels & Benedict Brunch.

Cocktails, 3 to 8 p.m.

Casual breakfast and Bagels & Benedict Brunch.

Cocktails, 3 to 8 p.m.

Casual breakfast and Bagels & Benedict Brunch.Etiquette Class, 12:30 p.m. Cocktails, 3 to 8 p.m.

Casual breakfast and Bagels & Benedict Brunch.

Cocktails, 3 to 8 p.m.

u p c o m i n g o c t o b e r e v e n t s

6 13

20

24Frederic Clay Bartlett lunch

Women’s Society Club Crawl

Cabaret Night: Masters of Melody/Joan Curto

Scotch Dinner

Civic Affairs, Charles Evans

Pacific, Simon Winchester book lunch

Business Development Society, 7:30 a.m.Piano Bar, Rob Clearfield, 5:30 p.m.

6 29

2

4

28

5 6 7 8

1

9 10

3

12 13 14 15 16 17

18

25

19

26

20

27

21 22

29

23

30

24

11

Holly Golightly, American author and illustrator born, 1964.

Swissair Flight 111 crashes near Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, 1998.

Euchre, 5:45 p.m.Bridge Soc., 6 p.m.

First round-the-world flight completed, 1924.

Piano Bar, Jeremy Kahn, 5 p.m. Wonderful Town dinner theater, 5:30 p.m.

Piano Bar, Ron Perrillo, 5 p.m.

Bootcamp with MarcusPerspiring and complaining

required. Fall Boot Camp starts Wednesdays and Thursdays

from October 5 to March 30 from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Side effects include: discomfort, body modification, increased stamina and enjoying being fit.

Price: $100 monthly, $20 drop in fee. For details, contact Marcus at spencer@ucco.com.

Sixth Annual Club Fun RunCalling all runners or walkers, the sixth annual

Club Fun Run is Thursday, September 22, at 5:30 p.m. This is a nice, comfortably-paced run along the lakefront going south. We will run/walk four miles and come back to the Club for beer.

Register with Nicole at morris@ucco.com.

Adult Swim Lessons Tim Morrison offers

a wide variety of fitness training techniques used in competitive swimming that are applied to masters

swimmers, fitness swimmers or beginners. SwimFit clinics and private lessons available by appointment. For more details, contact athletics@ucco.com.

7 6 o n l i n e

Get a jump on Club events and news by viewing the 76 online at www.ucco.com. While you are

logged in, visit the Club Calendar and make reservations for upcoming events.

76

Presorted StandardU.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 6784

Palatine, IL

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

76 East Monroe Street Chicago, I l l inois 60603.3102

phone 312 .726 .2840 fax 312 .726 .0620

onl ine www.ucco.com

The 76 is a publication of the Special Events Department

Printed sustainably using 100% wind power, responsibly harvested paper,vegetable based printing inks and ultra-low V.O.C. pressroom chemistry™

c i v i c A f f A i r s

The Civic Affairs Society presents Robert O. Bonow, M.D., as keynote speaker on Wednesday, September 21, at a 5:30 p.m. reception. Dr. Bonow is a highly regarded physician, an internationally renowned cardiologist, and was recently named one of the top 10 highly cited cardiologists researchers worldwide.

Dr. Bonow is the Goldberg Distinguished Professor of Cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Vice Chair of Development and Innovation at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, past President of the American Heart Association and listed in the Best Doctors of America. His mission is to continually develop and innovate so that the beat, quite literally, goes on.

Please join Civic Affairs for this fascinating exploration into one of the world’s foremost minds in cardiovascular medicine and innovation.Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . online at the Club calendar; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . disanto@ucco.com; 312.696.2222Price: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24+grat+tax