New York City Oberlin Alumni Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 18 from 6:30 - 8:30
Common Ground Bar and Restaurant
206 Avenue A between 12th and 13th Streets
http://www.commongroundnyc.com/
Let's keep the celebration going!! Join us in the East Village for the
second Oberlin Alumni Happy Hour of the season! This is a great chance
to catch up with old friends, make new friends and network with fellow
alumni. Common Ground mixes "the creature comforts of a lounge with
the friendly atmosphere of a neighborhood pub." It's a fun spot filled
with books, board games, a super friendly staff and great Happy Hour
specials (**Buy One Get One Free Appetizers and Panini * $5 Cosmos and
Apple Martinis * $2 Pints of Yuengling and Miller Lite**).
Please bring your friends and co-workers! All are welcome! We look
forward to seeing you next week!!
November 12, 2008
November 4, 2008
NOV 2008 Oberlin Club of NYC Newsletter
CONTENTS:
OFFICIAL CLUB EVENTS
Nov 8 - Alumni Family Event at Striking Viking Story Pirates
UPCOMING
Dec 6 - Alumni Tour of the Rubin Art Museum
Jan - Oberlin Entrepreneurship Scholars Program is coming to NYC this January
OTHER ALUMNI EVENTS
Nov 1-23 - Rich Orloff, ‘73, presents new play: SPECIAL OBERLIN DISCOUNT thru Nov 14!!!
Nov 5 - Jeffrey Young performs with Manson Family Picnin
Nov 7, 8 - Garrett Fisher, ‘92, presents a new opera at Judson Memorial Church
UPCOMING
Jan 2-31 - Philip Koch ‘70 art exhibit at George Billis Gallery
Jan 3 - Artist’s reception with Philip Koch ‘70
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Retired professor Sylvan Suskin passed away on Oct 16
______________________________________
ALUMNI CLUB EVENTS IN THE CITY THIS MONTH:
NOVEMBER 8
STRIKING VIKING STORY PIRATES OBERLIN FAMILY DAY
Announcing a very special Story Pirates show for Oberlin Alumnae and their families!
Kids loan us their written works - everything from comics to novellas to a few barely legible sentences - and we turn those stories into a raucous sketch comedy show with music, puppets, and professional actors. Now it's time for Oberlin to experience the magic of the Story Pirates! Get your tickets today for a special event just for families and friends of Oberlin Alumnae!
November 8, 2pm
at The Drama Book Club
250 W. 40th Street (bet. 7th and 8th Aves.)
Purchase your tickets today online at www.oberlin.edu/alumni/storypirates
For more info on Striking Viking Story Pirates, visit http://www.storypirates.com
BUT WAIT! Is there a kid in YOUR life whose story you'd like to see performed at this show? Send it in!
Stories can be any length and about any topic. They can be handwritten or typed...even illustrated! Young children can dictate their stories to a parent. Some of our best stories have been under 25 words in length. Others are many pages long. Most IMPORTANTLY, we strive to celebrate the imaginations of the kids themselves. We want STORIES IN KIDS OWN WORDS; STORIES NEED NOT (AND SHOULD NOT) BE CORRECTED, EDITED, OR REWRITTEN BY GROWNUPS. They should be submitted in the kids own syntax, exactly as written or dictated. Read all the submission details at http://oberlin.edu/alumni/nyc/.
_____________________________________
UPCOMING
Tour of the Rubin Museum of Art
Saturday, December 6 at 11am
The Rubin Museum of Art (RMA), dedicated to the arts of the Himalayas, opened its doors in October 2004, and in its short four years has employed more than eight Obies! Come see why Oberlin alumni are attracted to this wonderful institution.
The tour will journey throughout five gallery floors, looking at both highlights of the collection and exhibitions of visiting works, exploring the beauty, interest, religion, culture, and mystery of the Himalayan region.
After the tour, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. tables have been reserved at the Café@RMA.
Space is limited for the tour, so please RSVP by Monday, November 24th online at www.oberlin.edu/alumniRSVP.
All attendees pay $15 which includes general admission and the tour guide.
=============================
The Oberlin Entrepreneurship Scholars Program is coming to NYC this January ...and we are looking for volunteers!
The Entrepreneurship Scholars is an intensive winter term program designed to provide creative and motivated Oberlin students with the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship and begin building a foundation of the practical skills essential to planning and launching a venture. From January 5-9th the program will feature lectures on a variety of topics relating to entrepreneurship, skills-building workshops, and an individual shadow day with a professional relevant to each student.
We are looking for alumni, parents, and friends to contribute in a variety of ways, including:
• Advising: providing feedback and guidance for student ventures;
• Shadow hosting: having a student spend the day with you at your workplace;
• Providing Housing: offering a student lodging in your house or apartment during winter term;
• Spreading the word: we are always looking for recommendations for speakers and workshop leaders.
Please contact Lauren Abendschein '07 at creativity@oberlin.edu to discuss these opportunities. More information on the Entrepreneurship Scholars and other programs offered by the Creativity & Leadership Project is available at oberlin.edu/creativity
_____________________________________
OTHER ALUMNI RELATED EVENTS IN THE CITY:
Nov 1-23
From Rich Orloff, '73
The Foolish Theatre Company presents
FUNNY AS A CRUTCH
nine irreverent comedies about disability
by Rich Orloff '73
Special discount for Oberlin alums: Use ticket code OBIE for performances through November 14, and tickets are only $12!
FUNNY AS A CRUTCH consists of nine short comedies exploring the concept of disability, how it is perceived and what we project onto it. The play is performed by an ensemble of five versatile comedic actors with disabilities. Although I didn't realize it when I started writing the play, such a project (both the script and the cast) is unprecedented. No playwright has ever written a collection of comedies on the subject. As significantly, New York has never seen a comedy whose cast is comprised 100% of actors with disabilities.
It's being presented through November 23 only, by the Foolish Theatre Company, whose motto is "Laughter guaranteed!"
Thu, Fri, Sat at 8 pm; Sunday at 3 pm
bonus performance Mon Nov 10 at 7 pm
The Dorothy Strelsin Theater
(in the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex)
312 W. 36th St., 1st floor
(just west of 8th Avenue)
Tickets $18
(OBIE discount good through Nov 14 only)
Purchase tickets at SmartTix:
www.smarttix.com or (212) 868-4444
For more info, visit www.foolishtheatre.org
============
Nov 5
From Jeffrey Young
Wednesday, November 5 with Manson Family Picnic, 8:20 PM @ Jezebel Music Showcase upstairs at Pianos, 158 Ludlow St, Manhattan, free
Manson Family Picnic is playing at Resonance, the Jezebel Music showcase event, for our second time. The first time was great and got us a nice little review. Come out and support! In related news, congrats to Manson Family Picnic songwriter Aaron Feinstein for being chosen to play in Jezebel Music's Williamsburg Live Songwriter Competition. He'll be performing in the WLSC at the Lucky Cat, 245 Grand St in Williamsburg, on Sunday, November 16 (time tba) - go cheer him on! And as always, check out more about Manson Family Picnic online at www.myspace.com/mansonfamilypicnic.
Happy voting!
Jeff
P.S. In addition to Aaron, there's a whole bunch of other great songwriters performing in the WLSC this year, several of whom I've played with (Angela Ortiz, Carl Creighton, Eric Margan, Indra Raj, Jason von Kraut, Josh Fox, Julia Ilowiecki, and Michael Wagner). Check out more about the competition, including the full schedule of performers, at www.wlsc2008.com.
====================
Nov 7-8
from Garrett Fisher, ‘92
MOON IN THE BUCKET
a new opera by Garrett Fisher
A wandering priest employs the moon’s reflection to release a pair of ghosts from their haunted past. Inspired by Zeami’s fourteenth-century Noh play Matsukaze (“wind in the pines”), Moon in the Bucket is an oratorio-style “mood poem” that combines a mix of Japanese modes with Western-style harmonies to create an exquisite sound unique to Fisher’s compositions.
November 7-8, 2008 (Fri-Sat) 8 PM ($18/$12)
Judson Memorial Church, New York, NY
For tickets contact:
212-868-4444
https://www.smarttix.com/Show.aspx?ShowCode=MOO9
Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
______________________________________
UPCOMING
Jan 2-31
From Philip Koch, ‘70
Philip Koch ('70) will show his contemporary landscape paintings in a solo exhibition at George Billis Gallery from Jan. 2 - 31, '09.
There will be an artist's reception Saturday Jan. 3, 6-8 p.m. that is free open to the public.
Billis Gallery is at 511 W. 25th St. in Chelsea on the ground floor.
212 6452621
www.georgebillis.com
Koch entered Oberlin intending to major in sociology but was so impressed by his first Art History course that he immediately switched his major to Studio Art. He is a Professor at Maryland Institute College of Art.
_________________________________
GENERAL ALUMNI ANNOUNCEMENTS
To the Oberlin Community:
I write to inform you that Sylvan Suskin, professor of music history at Oberlin College from 1968-2001, passed away last Thursday, October 16th, in New York City, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. On behalf of his family, would you please inform the Oberlin College community in New York about my father's passing.
In keeping with his wishes, my family is attempting to organize a memorial concert celebrating my dad's life and his passion for music--a passion he tried so enthusiastically, and at times acrobatically, to impart on his students. Our goal is to have the concert in early-to-mid December 2008. We would so love it if a group of his former students, friends and colleagues could perform some of the pieces that he so cherished.
We would be most grateful if you could email the news of my father's passing to the Oberlin community in NYC (at last count he had over 11,000 students), asking if any of his former students would be interested in attending, and most especially performing, at the event. My father would have been so thrilled to know that his dear students performed at his memorial. We are also looking into various venues in Manhattan to hold the event, but could certainly use any advice the Oberlin community might give us.
Please let any interested students contact me directly at marcsuskin@mac.com or 917.547.3155.
Sincerely,
Marc Suskin and the Suskin family
Condolences should be sent to:
Malou Suskin
142 West End Avenue
Apartment 26V
New York, NY 10023
Thanks.
OFFICIAL CLUB EVENTS
Nov 8 - Alumni Family Event at Striking Viking Story Pirates
UPCOMING
Dec 6 - Alumni Tour of the Rubin Art Museum
Jan - Oberlin Entrepreneurship Scholars Program is coming to NYC this January
OTHER ALUMNI EVENTS
Nov 1-23 - Rich Orloff, ‘73, presents new play: SPECIAL OBERLIN DISCOUNT thru Nov 14!!!
Nov 5 - Jeffrey Young performs with Manson Family Picnin
Nov 7, 8 - Garrett Fisher, ‘92, presents a new opera at Judson Memorial Church
UPCOMING
Jan 2-31 - Philip Koch ‘70 art exhibit at George Billis Gallery
Jan 3 - Artist’s reception with Philip Koch ‘70
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Retired professor Sylvan Suskin passed away on Oct 16
______________________________________
ALUMNI CLUB EVENTS IN THE CITY THIS MONTH:
NOVEMBER 8
STRIKING VIKING STORY PIRATES OBERLIN FAMILY DAY
Announcing a very special Story Pirates show for Oberlin Alumnae and their families!
Kids loan us their written works - everything from comics to novellas to a few barely legible sentences - and we turn those stories into a raucous sketch comedy show with music, puppets, and professional actors. Now it's time for Oberlin to experience the magic of the Story Pirates! Get your tickets today for a special event just for families and friends of Oberlin Alumnae!
November 8, 2pm
at The Drama Book Club
250 W. 40th Street (bet. 7th and 8th Aves.)
Purchase your tickets today online at www.oberlin.edu/alumni/storypirates
For more info on Striking Viking Story Pirates, visit http://www.storypirates.com
BUT WAIT! Is there a kid in YOUR life whose story you'd like to see performed at this show? Send it in!
Stories can be any length and about any topic. They can be handwritten or typed...even illustrated! Young children can dictate their stories to a parent. Some of our best stories have been under 25 words in length. Others are many pages long. Most IMPORTANTLY, we strive to celebrate the imaginations of the kids themselves. We want STORIES IN KIDS OWN WORDS; STORIES NEED NOT (AND SHOULD NOT) BE CORRECTED, EDITED, OR REWRITTEN BY GROWNUPS. They should be submitted in the kids own syntax, exactly as written or dictated. Read all the submission details at http://oberlin.edu/alumni/nyc/.
_____________________________________
UPCOMING
Tour of the Rubin Museum of Art
Saturday, December 6 at 11am
The Rubin Museum of Art (RMA), dedicated to the arts of the Himalayas, opened its doors in October 2004, and in its short four years has employed more than eight Obies! Come see why Oberlin alumni are attracted to this wonderful institution.
The tour will journey throughout five gallery floors, looking at both highlights of the collection and exhibitions of visiting works, exploring the beauty, interest, religion, culture, and mystery of the Himalayan region.
After the tour, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. tables have been reserved at the Café@RMA.
Space is limited for the tour, so please RSVP by Monday, November 24th online at www.oberlin.edu/alumniRSVP.
All attendees pay $15 which includes general admission and the tour guide.
=============================
The Oberlin Entrepreneurship Scholars Program is coming to NYC this January ...and we are looking for volunteers!
The Entrepreneurship Scholars is an intensive winter term program designed to provide creative and motivated Oberlin students with the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship and begin building a foundation of the practical skills essential to planning and launching a venture. From January 5-9th the program will feature lectures on a variety of topics relating to entrepreneurship, skills-building workshops, and an individual shadow day with a professional relevant to each student.
We are looking for alumni, parents, and friends to contribute in a variety of ways, including:
• Advising: providing feedback and guidance for student ventures;
• Shadow hosting: having a student spend the day with you at your workplace;
• Providing Housing: offering a student lodging in your house or apartment during winter term;
• Spreading the word: we are always looking for recommendations for speakers and workshop leaders.
Please contact Lauren Abendschein '07 at creativity@oberlin.edu to discuss these opportunities. More information on the Entrepreneurship Scholars and other programs offered by the Creativity & Leadership Project is available at oberlin.edu/creativity
_____________________________________
OTHER ALUMNI RELATED EVENTS IN THE CITY:
Nov 1-23
From Rich Orloff, '73
The Foolish Theatre Company presents
FUNNY AS A CRUTCH
nine irreverent comedies about disability
by Rich Orloff '73
Special discount for Oberlin alums: Use ticket code OBIE for performances through November 14, and tickets are only $12!
FUNNY AS A CRUTCH consists of nine short comedies exploring the concept of disability, how it is perceived and what we project onto it. The play is performed by an ensemble of five versatile comedic actors with disabilities. Although I didn't realize it when I started writing the play, such a project (both the script and the cast) is unprecedented. No playwright has ever written a collection of comedies on the subject. As significantly, New York has never seen a comedy whose cast is comprised 100% of actors with disabilities.
It's being presented through November 23 only, by the Foolish Theatre Company, whose motto is "Laughter guaranteed!"
Thu, Fri, Sat at 8 pm; Sunday at 3 pm
bonus performance Mon Nov 10 at 7 pm
The Dorothy Strelsin Theater
(in the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex)
312 W. 36th St., 1st floor
(just west of 8th Avenue)
Tickets $18
(OBIE discount good through Nov 14 only)
Purchase tickets at SmartTix:
www.smarttix.com or (212) 868-4444
For more info, visit www.foolishtheatre.org
============
Nov 5
From Jeffrey Young
Wednesday, November 5 with Manson Family Picnic, 8:20 PM @ Jezebel Music Showcase upstairs at Pianos, 158 Ludlow St, Manhattan, free
Manson Family Picnic is playing at Resonance, the Jezebel Music showcase event, for our second time. The first time was great and got us a nice little review. Come out and support! In related news, congrats to Manson Family Picnic songwriter Aaron Feinstein for being chosen to play in Jezebel Music's Williamsburg Live Songwriter Competition. He'll be performing in the WLSC at the Lucky Cat, 245 Grand St in Williamsburg, on Sunday, November 16 (time tba) - go cheer him on! And as always, check out more about Manson Family Picnic online at www.myspace.com/mansonfamilypicnic.
Happy voting!
Jeff
P.S. In addition to Aaron, there's a whole bunch of other great songwriters performing in the WLSC this year, several of whom I've played with (Angela Ortiz, Carl Creighton, Eric Margan, Indra Raj, Jason von Kraut, Josh Fox, Julia Ilowiecki, and Michael Wagner). Check out more about the competition, including the full schedule of performers, at www.wlsc2008.com.
====================
Nov 7-8
from Garrett Fisher, ‘92
MOON IN THE BUCKET
a new opera by Garrett Fisher
A wandering priest employs the moon’s reflection to release a pair of ghosts from their haunted past. Inspired by Zeami’s fourteenth-century Noh play Matsukaze (“wind in the pines”), Moon in the Bucket is an oratorio-style “mood poem” that combines a mix of Japanese modes with Western-style harmonies to create an exquisite sound unique to Fisher’s compositions.
November 7-8, 2008 (Fri-Sat) 8 PM ($18/$12)
Judson Memorial Church, New York, NY
For tickets contact:
212-868-4444
https://www.smarttix.com/Show.aspx?ShowCode=MOO9
Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
______________________________________
UPCOMING
Jan 2-31
From Philip Koch, ‘70
Philip Koch ('70) will show his contemporary landscape paintings in a solo exhibition at George Billis Gallery from Jan. 2 - 31, '09.
There will be an artist's reception Saturday Jan. 3, 6-8 p.m. that is free open to the public.
Billis Gallery is at 511 W. 25th St. in Chelsea on the ground floor.
212 6452621
www.georgebillis.com
Koch entered Oberlin intending to major in sociology but was so impressed by his first Art History course that he immediately switched his major to Studio Art. He is a Professor at Maryland Institute College of Art.
_________________________________
GENERAL ALUMNI ANNOUNCEMENTS
To the Oberlin Community:
I write to inform you that Sylvan Suskin, professor of music history at Oberlin College from 1968-2001, passed away last Thursday, October 16th, in New York City, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. On behalf of his family, would you please inform the Oberlin College community in New York about my father's passing.
In keeping with his wishes, my family is attempting to organize a memorial concert celebrating my dad's life and his passion for music--a passion he tried so enthusiastically, and at times acrobatically, to impart on his students. Our goal is to have the concert in early-to-mid December 2008. We would so love it if a group of his former students, friends and colleagues could perform some of the pieces that he so cherished.
We would be most grateful if you could email the news of my father's passing to the Oberlin community in NYC (at last count he had over 11,000 students), asking if any of his former students would be interested in attending, and most especially performing, at the event. My father would have been so thrilled to know that his dear students performed at his memorial. We are also looking into various venues in Manhattan to hold the event, but could certainly use any advice the Oberlin community might give us.
Please let any interested students contact me directly at marcsuskin@mac.com or 917.547.3155.
Sincerely,
Marc Suskin and the Suskin family
Condolences should be sent to:
Malou Suskin
142 West End Avenue
Apartment 26V
New York, NY 10023
Thanks.
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