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Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Connecticut, New York City
Pennsylvania, Washington D.C.
Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas
Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota
Colorado, Idaho, Utah
Alaska, California, Washington
Argentina, Japan, New Zealand
SCARBOROUGH, ME
Allagash Bash
The Allagash Bungalow
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Wednesday, February 4
5:00–7:00 PM
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Join us in Scarborough for a meetup at Allagash Bungalow. Enjoy trying a variety of beers on tap while engaging in lively conversation with fellow Middlebury alumni.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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21+
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HANCOCK, VT
Come Back to the Bowl
Middlebury Snowbowl
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Saturday, February 7
9:00 AM–4:45 PM
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Hit the slopes at the Snowbowl for an unforgettable day of skiing with fellow alumni, then keep the adventure going with a lively après-ski gathering upstairs in the shelter.
If you don’t have a Snow Bowl pass, please visit the Snowbowl website to purchase one. Equipment can also be rented on the website.
For the après-ski, starting at 3:30, guests may purchase their own beverages at a bar or snack bar.
Hosts will provide cheese and crackers.
Cost:
Free for Snowbowl passholders
Non-passholders must purchase a day pass
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Family-friendly.
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PORTSMOUTH, NH
Oratory Cow Launch Party
Flatbread Company
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Saturday, February 7
3:00–4:30 PM
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The speaking game nobody asked for, but everyone will want to try — this decade-long passion project of Middlebury’s Oratory Now peer coaches is finally ready for prime time. Join us for a beer, a slice, and the world premiere of Oratory Cow. It’s fun, it’s weird, and yes, you might just sharpen your speaking chops along the way. (No actual cows involved.)
Veteran coaches will host and be the dealers for 2-3 rounds of Oratory Cow — a brand new card game that collects the greatest hits among Oratory Now’s speaking challenges and randomizes them to create a lighthearted, highly sociable speaking game.
Cost:
Guests are welcome to purchase food or drink, but no purchases are required.
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CARRABASSETT VALLEY, ME
Midd Loves Sugarloaf
Shipyard Brew Haus at Sugarloaf Inn
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Saturday, February 7
3:00–5:00 PM
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Spend the day on the mountain and then meet for an après-ski at The Shipyard Brew Haus!
For those who wish to ski prior to happy hour, Sugarloaf is on the Ikon and Mountain Collective passes.
For those without a pass, lift tickets can be purchased on the Sugarloaf website.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own lift tickets, food, and/or beverages.
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Family-friendly.
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RIPTON, VT
An Afternoon at Rikert Outdoor Center
Rikert Outdoor Center
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Sunday, February 8
3:00–4:30 PM
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Enjoy the great outdoors on a cross-country ski outing at Rikert Outdoor Center in Ripton, Vermont. Alumni will ski (or snowshoe or fat-bike) on the trails at Rikert and then meet up in the Bread Loaf Barn for hot chocolate around a cozy fire. Beginners and families are welcome. Bring your own skis or snowshoes, or rent equipment from Rikert for an additional fee.
NOON–1:00 PM (optional) Check in at the barn, get a trail recommendation, or join a group to ski with.
3:00–4:30 PM Join the après-ski gathering in Bread Loaf Barn.
Cost:
Free for Rikert passholders
Non-passholders must purchase a day pass
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Family-friendly.
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MALDEN, MA
Men’s Hockey vs. Tufts
Faces Brewing & Malden Valley Forum
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Friday, January 30
5:00–9:00 PM
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Cheer, boys, cheer!
Men’s hockey takes on Tufts Friday, January 30, at 7:00 PM.
If interested, join us at Faces Brewing Co. before the game, starting at 5:00 PM.
Wear your Middlebury gear, and text Brian Abend ’06 to meet up once inside the arena! Brian’s phone number will be provided to those who register.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food, beverages, and admission to game
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Family-friendly.
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WESTBOROUGH, MA
Boston MetroWest Happy Hour
Cold Harbor Brewing Co.
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Tuesday, February 3
6:00–9:00 PM
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We’ll meet at the Cold Harbor Brewing Co, a full-service restaurant, for drinks and food.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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Family-friendly.
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RUMFORD, RI
Rhode Island Roller Skating
United Skates of America
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Sunday, February 8
2:00–4:30 PM
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Join fellow Middlebury alumni for a family-friendly event on Super Bowl Sunday at United Skates of America in Northern Rhode Island!
There is a roller skating rink, laser tag, snack bar, and a climbing tower. Look for the Middlebury banner to find our group table!
Lockers and skate rentals are available.
Cost:
Guests pay for admission, food, beverages, skate rentals, and extras
Please register for details
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Family-friendly.
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ELMSFORD, NY
Fight Hunger in Westchester
Feeding Westchester
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Monday, February 2
9:15–11:00 AM
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More than 1 in 3 households in Westchester are at risk of hunger, with recent federal food assistance cuts causing that number to reach almost 40%. Feeding Westchester connects children, seniors, and families with the food and resources they need. Let’s work together with Feeding Westchester to pack food for distribution to our many neighbors in need!
Cost:
Free
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Family-friendly (ages 12+)
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New York, NY
A MiddWinter Mingle
The Ragtrader
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Tuesday, February 3
6:00–8:00 PM
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Join fellow Middlebury alumni for a Middlebury mixer designed to spark new connections, meet other alums, and have fun during the winter season.
All are welcome – bring a friend, bring a date, or come by yourself!
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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21+
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GREENWICH, CT
The State of College Athletics
The Ginger Man
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Tuesday, February 3
6:00–8:00 PM
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Join other Midd alumni to huddle up with some good food and discuss the state of college athletics. Host Sam McVey ‘01 recommends watching Varsity Blues on Netflix prior to attending the meetup. The discussion won’t be limited to Middlebury Athletics exclusively!
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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21+
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BROOKLYN, NY
Creative Lifestyle Gathering
The Drawing Room, Williamsburg
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Thursday, February 5
6:00–8:30 PM
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The Drawing Room NYC is a chill, vibey space and the perfect spot to unwind, meet new Midd friends, and unlock your artistic side. Event admission includes a seat at a dedicated Midd table and access to unlimited art supplies via the Drawing Room’s unique “art library.”
This is an adult-only event.
Cost:
Table cost + access to art supply library: $40
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21+
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SALISBURY, CT
Winter Pickleball Classic
Salisbury School Pickleball Courts
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Sunday, February 8
1:00–3:00 PM
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Picture this: A crisp winter afternoon with paddles in hand, followed by snacks and conversation as the sun sets behind the Berkshire Hills—the very ridges that roll northward into Vermont’s Green Mountains. It’s pickleball with purpose, building bonds in the heart of winter. All skill levels are welcome.
Cost:
Equipment is provided, if needed.
Guests may purchase their own refreshments at the snack bar or bring their own.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
Skate Into the New Year
National Gallery of Art
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Saturday, January 31
1:00–3:00 PM
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Let’s get Middlebury friends together to enjoy some ice skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden! We will also hold a couple of tables in the café pavilion to grab a snack and take a break.
This is an outdoor event—please dress according to the weather.
Cost:
Admission ticket varies: $12–15
Skate rental: $7
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Family-friendly.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA
Wissahickon Walk and Brewery
Old Rittenhouse Town
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Sunday, February 1
3:00–6:00 PM
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Let’s meet for a walk in the Wissahickon and follow it up with drinks at Wissahickon Brewing Company - East.
Bring your family (including fur-family) and join us for one or both activities!
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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Family-friendly. Dog-friendly.
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DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL
Alabama Day Hike and Dinner
Bankhead National Forest
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Saturday, January 31
8:45 AM
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Join fellow Middlebury alumni and friends in Alabama for a 6-mile day hike to Brushy Creek and Sougahoagdee Falls in the Bankhead National Forest. Follow with dinner (optional) at Sapore Grill Italian Restaurant.
Enjoy photos of the outing here and here.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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Family-friendly. 8+
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ATLANTA, GA
Coffee & Museum Exhibition
Brash Coffee & Atlanta History Center
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Sunday, February 1
10:00–11:00 AM Coffee
11:00 AM Exhibit
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Enjoy a late morning coffee and a group visit to the Atlanta History Center to view Our War, Too: Women in Service, an exhibition highlighting women’s contributions on the home front during WWII.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
Museum Admission: $23 (Middlebury group rate)
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Family-friendly.
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NASHVILLE, TN
Music City Midd Club
Otto’s Bar
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Wednesday, February 4
6:00–9:00 PM
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Come shake off your winter blues with some great drinks and tacos in a hip spot. Imagine how much colder Middlebury is than Music City while enjoying Otto’s Wednesday taco and wine deals!
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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21+
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DALLAS, TX
Nasher Sculpture Center Tour
Nasher Sculpture Center
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Saturday, February 7
3:00–5:00 PM
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Meet at the Nasher Sculpture Center admission desks for a tour of the collection, architecture, and new exhibitions on the work of Robert Rauschenberg and Roy Lichtenstein with Nasher Chief Curator Jed Morse, Middlebury Class of 1994. Linger for conversation with your Middlebury community in Dallas.
Cost:
Museum Admission: Free
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Family-friendly.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Twin Cities Tubing at The Trailhead
Wirth Park and the Loppet Foundation
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Friday, January 30
6:00–8:00 PM
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Bring the kids or your kid-spirit to the hill! The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park is an awesome adventure spot with nighttime tubing for all. Kids under 5 must be accompanied by an adult while tubing, and riders under 16 must have an adult present.
A group reservation will be made in advance.
Cost:
Tube rental + tow rope pass: $17 (Adults and Youth), $10 (Children age 5 and under)
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Family-friendly.
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ANN ARBOR, MI
Midd in A2: Live Jazz at The Habitat
The Habitat at Weber’s
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Friday, January 30th
8:30–10:00 PM
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A bar lounge hangout with great music, company, and conversation. This is a cozy spot in the winter, convenient to 94/M14, with live jazz on Fridays and Saturdays. We’ll get some good drinks and food together.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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21+
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CHICAGO, IL
Happy Hour and Art Tour at MCA
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
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Tuesday, February 3
6:00–9:00 PM
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Tuesday is the Museum’s free day for IL residents! Let’s meet at Marisol, the Museum’s restaurant and bar and then visit some of the exhibitions until close at 9 PM.
Cost:
Museum Admission: Free
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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Family-Friendly.
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KETCHUM, ID
How In the World Did Midd Get to Sun Valley?
Wood River Museum of History + Culture
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Friday, January 30
5:30–7:30 PM
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Dig into some shared libations and food as well as shared history of why there are so many Middlebury people in the Wood River Valley!
Over drinks and conversation, we’ll create (on paper) a timeline and collective history of how and why people came here. Did you come because of another Middlebury person, or did you just happen to end up here? Do you dare dig out your Midd sweatshirt or tee shirt for this? Please do!
Cost:
Free
Please bring either a beverage or appetizer to share!
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PARK CITY, UTAH
Midd Ski Day in Park City
Deer Valley & Canyons
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Saturday, January 31
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
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Join Middlebury friends for a great ski day in Park City! Join us for any or all of the following:
Skiing at Deer Valley
10:00 AM Meet at the top of Carpenter lift
Skiing at Canyons (Park City Mountain Resort)
1:00 PM Meet at Red Pine Gondola
Apres-ski:
3:30 PM Meet at Umbrella Bar, Canyons (Park City Mountain Resort)
Cost:
Guests are responsible for their own lift ticket, equipment, and après libations
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Family-friendly.
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO
MiddKid Après-Ski
Private home
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Wednesday, February 4
4:30–6:30 PM
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Choose your own outdoor adventure for the day, then join us at Karl Pelletier’s home in Steamboat Springs for a casual après-ski gathering. Karl’s address will be provided to those who register. Snacks will be provided by host.
Cost:
Free
Please bring a favorite beverage to share.
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Family-friendly.
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LAKEWOOD, CO
Denver Roller Skating
Roller City
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Friday, February 6
5:00–9:00 PM
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Join fellow local Midd alumni for Family Friday at Roller City in Lakewood! There is one free child admission with each adult. Take a few laps around the roller rink, then grab some food and drink from the snack bar and take a break at a Midd table we’ll reserve. Wear your Midd gear!
Cost:
Guests pay for their own admission, rentals, food, and beverages
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Family-friendly.
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ASPEN, CO
Aspen Highlands Ski Day
Aspen Highlands
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Saturday, February 7
10:00 AM–2:30 PM
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Meet up to ski some laps at Aspen Highlands, then grab a late lunch with fellow Middkids!
We will meet up at the Merry-Go-Round restaurant at the top of the Exhibition Lift at 10:00 AM. Groups can split up to ski the terrain that suits them best, then meet back at Merry-Go-Round at 1:30 PM for a late lunch together.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own lift ticket, food, and beverages
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Family-friendly.
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ALTA, UT
Alta Ski Day
Alta Ski Area
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Sunday, February 8
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Join Middlebury friends for a day of skiing at Alta! Meet at the base of the Supreme lift at 10:00 AM. Depending on attendance, we may make smaller groups based on ability and preference of terrain.
During the day, the group will pick a location for an après-ski social hour.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own lift ticket, food, and beverages
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Family-friendly.
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SEATTLE, WA
Mid-Winter Warm Up Happy Hour
Flying Lion Brewing
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Friday, January 30
4:00–8:00 PM
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Join fellow alumni for a happy hour at the Flying Lion Brewing in Seattle. Let’s connect to make The Long Dark a little more fun and social! Midd ‘06 owner Tyler Williams will be available to take questions about Flying Lion’s history, beer, and operations.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own beverages
Outside food is permitted
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Dog-friendly. 21+
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LAKE TAHOE, CA
Lake Tahoe Après-Ski
Alpine Base Area at Palisades Tahoe
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Saturday, January 31
3:00–6:00 PM
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From the Midd Snow Bowl to the Olympic Valley, we’re bringing our Vermont hearts to California slopes! Join fellow Middlebury alumni for a festive après-ski gathering in the Alpine Mountain parking lot, right by the Subway Chair Lift. It’s the perfect chance to reconnect, share stories, and toast to Panther spirit—coast to coast.
Cost:
Free
Snacks and drinks provided by the host
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Family-friendly. Dog-friendly.
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JUNEAU, AK
Midd Mindmeld & Trivia
Devil’s Club Brewing Co.
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Tuesday, February 3
6:00–8:30 PM
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Meet Juneau area Midd alumni at Devils Club Brewing Co. for dinner, then roll into the brewery’s regular Tuesday night trivia game right afterward. Let’s test our wits to see if we’re still the smarty-pants we once were!
Cost:
Trivia: $2
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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Family-friendly.
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STANFORD, CA
A Participatory Lecture: Era of Noise
Stanford University
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Thursday, February 5
6:00–8:00 PM
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In an era of unprecedented access to information, we are experiencing an unprecedented era of noise. Neighbors are inhabiting completely different realities depending on which media they consume on their phones and on TV. How does our democracy survive if we don’t all have the same set of facts?
Led by Janine Zacharia ’95, a journalist and current Carlos Kelly McClatchy Lecturer in Stanford’s Department of Communication.
Cost:
Free
Snacks and drinks provided by the host
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA
Palos Verdes Coastal Trails and Treats
Palos Verdes Bluffs
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Sunday, February 8
10:30 AM–1:00 PM
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A scenic hike along the Palos Verdes bluffs near Terranea Resort, followed by a casual coastal lunch at Nelson’s. The walk includes oceanfront bluffs, tide pools, panoramic views, and a beautiful rocky beach. Enjoy our gorgeous coast and catch up with other Midd folks in the area!
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
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Family-friendly.
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Café Acogedor en Buenos Aires
Gabán Café Bike Bar
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Viernes, 30 de enero
17:00–19:00
Regístrese Aquí
Abriguémonos juntos en el Hemisferio Sur y traigamos algo de frescura al calor. ¡Reunámonos en un ambiente relajado y conectemos como comunidad Midd del otro lado del mundo! Como punto de partida para la conversación, por favor traiga algún objeto preciado suyo (de Midd o de su vida) para generar una conexión con el grupo.
Cost:
Los invitados pagan su propia comida y bebida
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Friday, January 30
5:00–7:00 PM
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Cozy up in the Southern Hemisphere together and bring some chill to the warmth. Let’s meet up in a relaxed environment and touch base as a Midd community on the other side of the world! As a conversation starter, please bring any treasured object of yours (from Midd or from your life) to spark a connection with the group!
Cost:
Guests pay for their own food and beverages
TOKYO, JAPAN
Art Show Guided Tour: Amulet
Yubido
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Saturday, January 31
3:00–4:00 PM
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Join artist Rebecca Li ’21 for a tour of her solo exhibition, which showcases her recent oil paintings themed around family history, female artisanship, and text-image relations across cultural contexts. Located in the vibrant vintage bookstore neighborhood of Jimbocho in Kanda district, the venue, Yubido, is a historic-frame-shop-turned public art space and a classic example of traditional Japanese kanban architecture. The show is supported by 3331, an established art organization in Japan running Yubido and involved with such events as the Tokyo Biennale.
Yubido has a cozy cafe and hangout area on the first floor, so food, drinks, and further chats could take place before or after the tour, depending on interest.
Cost:
Free
Guests may choose to stay, and pay for, their own food and beverages
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RANGITŪMAU, NEW ZEALAND
Summer Country Luncheon
Te Rangi Lodge
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Saturday, February 7
NOON–5:00 PM
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Enjoy a luncheon with Dawn Blalock Goodwin ’91 in the Kiwi countryside at beautiful Te Rangi Lodge, about a two-hour drive from Wellington.
Please note: Guests traveling to the area from a distance may wish to enjoy overnight accommodations at the lodge or at other hotels throughout the area. Middlebury alumni who choose to stay at Te Rangi Lodge will receive a 50% discount.
Cost:
Guests pay for their own luncheon: NZ$50 per person
Includes two glasses of wine
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Family-friendly.
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