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News & Events
February 2016
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In this issue:
Editorial
Upcoming Events
Member News:
Fumblers Bridge Institute
Corporate Profile:
English Comedy Brussels
Corporate Sponsors
&
Member Benefits
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The
American Club of Brussels is one of
the oldest American clubs
in Europe. An international club with an American heart,
it was founded in 1921 to foster Belgian-American relations.
www.americanclubbrussels.org – info@americanclubbrussels.org
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Editorial
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Dear American Club Members and Friends,
Many thanks to the some 100 of you who attended our 95th Anniversary Gala
Dinner Dance on January 23 at the Bozar. It was a superb evening: excellent
cuisine, relaxed ambience, live music to dance to and a majestic locale.
What more could one ask for? It was a fitting tribute to the 95 years that
the American Club of Brussels has been bringing people together.
Our 95th anniversary celebrations will continue on May 20 when we host a
“Grease Party” – designed for young and old. Mark the date in your agenda
now and read the details in this issue of the newsletter.
In
order to make registrations for Club events more efficient and to guarantee
a first-come first-served service, we will only be taking online
registrations as of this month. You will be provided a link for the
sign-up at the end of each event announcement.
A gentle reminder that the annual dues for individual members for 2016 were
due in January. All individual members have recently received an invoice
and we hope that you will pay your dues promptly.
We look forward to meeting and greeting you at one of our future events.
Best Wishes,
Board of Governors
American Club of Brussels
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Upcoming Events
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Final Friday
Drinks
Friday, January 29 – 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Event details
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Lunch Hour
Social at Le Quartier Latin
Tuesday, February 2 – 12:30 p.m.
Event details
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Guided Visit to the Belfius Art
Collection – SOLD OUT
Saturday, February 6 – 2:45 p.m.
Event
details
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Super Bowl
Sunday, February 7 – 11:00 p.m.
Event details
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Beer Bar Tour
Tuesday, February 9 – 6:30 p.m.
Event details
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CCB/ACB/AWCB Reading Group
Wednesday, February 10 – 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Event
details
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Linguistic Café
Session
Sunday, February 14 – 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Event details
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American
Financial Forum
Thursday, February 18 – 6:00 p.m.
Event details
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Irish Club Ball
2016
Saturday, February 20 – 7:00 p.m.
Event details
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Art in the
Metro
Sunday, February 21 – 1:45 p.m.
Event details
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Final Friday
Drinks
Friday, February 26 – 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Event details
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Train World Museum
Sunday, March 6 – 2:00 p.m.
Event details
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"Grease"
Party
Friday, May 20 – 7:00 p.m.
to midnight
Event details
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Member News – Bridge
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F.B.I.
(Fumblers Bridge Institute)
A group of ACB
members would like to restart an activity popular in the past, Fumblers
Bridge Institute (FBI). This social bridge group is primarily for those who
have not played recently and want to get back into the game. Or those who
just wish to play with friends without the somewhat rigid rules of the
organized bridge clubs.
We nibble, drink,
chat and play. We even discuss the hands and use our own Cheat Sheet when
frantic, all in good fun. If you take your bridge seriously and get mad
when your partner trumps your trick, then we're not for you.
If you are
interested in joining us one evening in a player's home (usually weekend
evenings), or just want more information, give Lis Smith a call on
02/345.86.63 or 0476/34.13.10.
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Corporate Profile
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English Comedy Brussels
It started as a one off-show in
November 2011, with comedians passing the hat at the end of their
performance. Now four years later, the English Comedy Nights have become
very popular among internationals living in Brussels.
The shows usually take place every second Tuesday at The Black Sheep, just
next to Place Flagey, one of the most animated areas of Brussels. The venue
can host approximately 120 attendees, and the atmosphere is that of a
comedy club, where you can share a laugh with friends while drinking a
delicious GT or savoring your favorite burger.
The crowd is very international. Therefore the acts are chosen accordingly.
Most of the actors are professionals from the UK or Irish circuit who are
used to tour abroad, thus able to address crowds from varied backgrounds.
However, you’ll also quite often see comedians from Australia, Canada, the
US, Scandinavia… Xavier Rossey, the man behind the scenes, strives to
select the best possible acts, and also discover new talents. He also now
books acts for shows taking place in such diverse places as the French
Riviera, Monaco, Amsterdam, Berlin, Sofia…
In February 2016, there will be no less than 5 shows taking place, because
in addition to the Comedy Nights on the 2nd and the 16th,
you’ll be able to see Paul Taylor on the 9th, and Ardal O’Hanlon
on the 22nd and 23rd (these two shows are already
completely sold out).
So if you want some time out, and crave for something more than the typical
afterwork party, then the English Comedy Nights are for you. You’ll meet
people from all over the world, attend a great show, and enjoy the best
medicine in the world… laughter.
EnglishComedy Brussels
Shows from 8 p.m.
@ TheBlack Sheep
Chausée de Boondael
8, 1050 Brussels
englishcomedybrussels@gmail.com
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Our Corporate Sponsors
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The American Club of Brussels is supported by the
following companies:
(Special ACB member benefits listed below company logo)
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Sponsor of major ACB events
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Sponsor of major ACB events
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One free
initial
consultation
(1 hour)
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Sponsor of major ACB events
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One free
initial consultation
(½ hour)
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Free
account with no transaction charges
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10%
discount for ACB members
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