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.
6:30 p.m. Dinner at O'Casey's (map)
Cost: Attendees pay their own checks, it's a good idea to let Susan Rice or Evelyn Herzog 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 Lescoart, the bestselling author of Sherlockian titles such as Son of Holmes
and Rasputin's Revenge
. Admission is by advance purchase only, and it is suggested that you purchase your seat quickly, as this event consistently sells out.
6:15 p.m. BSI Distinguished Speaker Lecture at the Williams Club (map)
Cost: $11.00 per tickets
RSVP form is available in the Resources section at left.
Friday, January 9, 2009
The Beacon Society
10:00 a.m. The Beacon Society's annual meeting and Sixth Annual Beacon Award in the lobby of the Algonquin Hotel (map)
Cost: Free
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 roast beef
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
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.
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)
9:00 a.m. Doors open; runs until 12:00 pm
Please contact Ralph Hall (2906 Wallingford Court, Louisville, KY 40218) (502-491-3148) for information 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
12:00 p.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 friends. Hors d'oeuvres and open bar.
1:00 p.m. Doors open at the New York Bar Association (map)
Cost: $75.00 in advance; $85.00 at the door
RSVP form is available in the Resources section at left.
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)
Details are available from Chrys Kegley.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
BSI Mini-Expedition: Christopher Morley's "Knothole on Wheels"
9:00 a.m. Coach transportation leaves the Algonquin Hotel
Stops include Morley's famous cottage, "The Knothole" (now a state park); "Cedarmere," William Cullen Bryant's home where Steve Rothman will give a talk on Morley; a stop at Morley's gravesite, where a wreath will be placed; and George Washington Manor for brunch.
Cost: $71.00, includes transportation, talks, tour, and brunch
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 contact Lyndsday Faye.
