Since our Artist in resident program began a year ago we have exhibit- ed the work of several local artists: Ken Ragsdale, Channing Lefebvre and Chancellor Nancy Zimpher. We are happy to announce the addition of Joleen Button to that very talented list. Possessing an interest in arts and crafts since childhood, Joleen’s parents encouraged her to transform her hobbies into a career. She has been a part of the local arts community for nearly a decade, through produc- ing, teaching, and exhibiting. Her works have been showcased in galleries, vacant spaces, restaurants, local publications and television and have received honors and awards. In 2010 she was chosen by the Albany In- stitute of History & Art as one of the Capital Region’s top 50 most promising new artists and her work was part of their Tomorrow’s Masters Today Exhibition and Silent Auction. Apart from exhibiting art, she has worked as a freelance graphic design- er, a personal assistant to established national and international artists, and as an art and graphic design adjunct professor. A multi-faceted artist specializing in fine art, fashion and graphic design, Joleen has a Bache- lor’s degree in Fine Art from The Sage Colleges and was the recipient of a highly selective scholarship to study abroad at Parson’s School of De- sign in Paris, France. Her curiosity is communicated through many different forms of art, one of which is contemporary oil paintings with an old world quality inspired by the peculiarities of life, such as existence and the passage of time, beauties of nature and human desire. “Everything inspires me,” says Button, “the fruit I'm eating, the way a tree falls. Just driving the highway in the Capital Region can be inspirational -- the land- scapes, passing trees and the small farms, beautiful architec- ture.” When asked about her creative process she says, “As a creative, it is the ideas themselves that determine what media is appropriate, which can be a bit overwhelming because I am easily inspired by everything and anything. I go through phases and follow my heart’s desire of what it wants to create.” To find out more about Joleen and see the full spectrum of her work, visit www.joleenbutton.com. And...don’t miss the chance to meet her, and be among the first to see her solo exhibit as the University Club’s next Artist in Residence, at a reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4th. The reception is free - light hors d’oeuvres and cash/sign bar. Reservations are neces- sary. Please call the club at 518-463-1151 if you will attend...and make plans to stay for dinner and catch Jeff Strange in the Grille Room that evening too (see page two for details).
Artist in Residence Joleen Button; 1st Friday with Jeff Strange; Lobster Dinner 9/24; Explore History with Bruce Venter, author of Battle of Hubbardton.
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Since our Artist in resident program began a year ago we have exhibit-
ed the work of several local artists: Ken Ragsdale, Channing Lefebvre and
Chancellor Nancy Zimpher. We are happy to announce the addition of Joleen
Button to that very talented list.
Possessing an interest in arts and crafts since childhood, Joleen’s parents encouraged her to transform her
hobbies into a career. She has been a part of the local arts community for nearly a decade, through produc-
ing, teaching, and exhibiting. Her works have been showcased in galleries, vacant spaces, restaurants, local
publications and television and have received honors and awards. In 2010 she was chosen by the Albany In-
stitute of History & Art as one of the Capital Region’s top 50 most promising new artists and her work was
part of their Tomorrow’s Masters Today Exhibition and Silent Auction.
Apart from exhibiting art, she has worked as a freelance graphic design-
er, a personal assistant to established national and international artists,
and as an art and graphic design adjunct professor. A multi-faceted artist
specializing in fine art, fashion and graphic design, Joleen has a Bache-
lor’s degree in Fine Art from The Sage Colleges and was the recipient of
a highly selective scholarship to study abroad at Parson’s School of De-
sign in Paris, France.
Her curiosity is communicated through many different forms of art, one of
which is contemporary oil paintings with an old world quality inspired
by the peculiarities of life, such as existence and the passage of time,
beauties of nature and human desire. “Everything inspires me,” says
Button, “the fruit I'm eating, the way a tree falls. Just driving the
highway in the Capital Region can be inspirational -- the land-
scapes, passing trees and the small farms, beautiful architec-
ture.” When asked about her creative process she says,
“As a creative, it is the ideas themselves that determine
what media is appropriate, which can be a bit overwhelming because I am easily inspired
by everything and anything. I go through phases and follow my heart’s desire of what it
wants to create.”
To find out more about Joleen and see the full spectrum
of her work, visit www.joleenbutton.com. And...don’t
miss the chance to meet her, and be among the first to
see her solo exhibit as the University Club’s next Artist
in Residence, at a reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on
Friday, September 4th. The reception is free - light hors
d’oeuvres and cash/sign bar. Reservations are neces-
sary. Please call the club at 518-463-1151 if you will
attend...and make plans to stay for dinner and catch Jeff
Strange in the Grille Room that evening too (see page two for details).
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Join long-time University Club member and historian Dr. Bruce Venter on Monday, Septem-
ber 28th at 6:00 p.m. as he discusses his latest book, The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear
Guard Action that Saved America (April 2015, Arcadia Publishing). No charge. The even-
ing begins with light hors d’oeuvres and a cash/sign bar reception, followed by Dr. Venter’s
presentation and a book signing. Reservations are necessary. Call the Club at 518-463-1151 or
visit our blog, www.uclubevents.blogspot.com, for more information.
As an administrator for 26 years in the Albany City School District, Bruce Venter didn’t teach much in the classroom,
but that all changed when he retired. He took his passion for history and created his own tour and conference company,
America’s History, schooling people about the American Revolution in a fun and interactive way. He is also 1st vice
president of the American Revolution Round Table of Richmond and frequently lectures on the Revolutionary War, in-
cluding at Fort Ticonderoga’s American Revolution Seminar and is known for his character portrayals of General John
Burgoyne and Charles Earl Cornwallis. His next book, Kill Jeff Davis: Union Raid on Richmond will be published by
the University of Oklahoma Press in 2016.
The Battle of Hubbardton was an engagement in the Saratoga campaign of the American Revolution-
ary War fought in the village of Hubbardton, Vermont. On the morning of July 7, 1777, British forces,
under General Simon Fraser, caught up with the American rear guard of forces retreating after the
withdrawal from Fort Ticonderoga. In the fields and hills around Hubbardton, a tenacious American
rear guard of about 1,200 derailed the British plan for a quick march to Albany. The British won a tac-
tical victory, but they suffered precious losses. The day would turn the tide for the Patriot cause. Bur-
goyne and his weakened force ultimately surrendered at Saratoga on October 17, 1777, paving the way
for a French alliance with the colonies and American independence.
Stop by Friday, September 4th for the
Meet the Artist Reception then head
to the Grille Room for a “back by
popular demand” performance by Jeff
Strange from 8-10 pm.
You may remember Jeff as a founding
member of the internationally-known
Irish folk band Donnybrook Fair. He
was also a long time member of one of the Capital District's
most popular rock bands, The Newports. He has traveled
nationally and internationally with Donnybrook Fair, and
throughout the Northeast as a solo acoustic performer with
3 CD releases to his credit - The Killing Words (1995), In-
visible Life (1997), and Colours (2004). He is known for
his on-stage patter and energetic performances incorporat-
ing a broad selection of Irish, rock, and original music.
Once a long time contributor for Metroland Magazine as a
freelance writer, Jeff has turned his attention to fiction writ-
ing with two novel manuscripts completed and a third in
the works.
The performance is free as part of the UC Foundation’s
participation in First Friday. Ala carte dinner available from
5:30-9 p.m. Reservations please. Call the club at 463-1151.
Did you miss the lobster dinner last
month? Or maybe you were there,
but you just can’t seem to get enough lobster? Well, ei-
ther way you’re in luck! We know summer can be a busy
time and we heard from many people who were disap-
pointed that they couldn’t make it to the lobster dinner in
August because of other obligations, so we’re doing it
again in September.
Stop by for complimentary nibbles, cocktails (sign/cash)
and good company beginning at 5:30 p.m., then head
upstairs for a delicious dinner at 6:30 p.m.
$27.95 includes soup du jour, a salad bar and a 11/4 lb.
served lobster dinner (or steak if you prefer) and, of
course, one of Chef Kevin’s delectable desserts fresh
from the oven. Tax, service charge and beverages extra.
Additional lobsters will be available at market price up-
on prior request.
Call the club at 518-463-1151 by 09/22 to make reserva-
tions. Let us know your entrée choice and whether or not
you would like extra lobster.
Donnybrook Fair
circa 1982
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The Montauk Club
25 Eighth Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY
718.638.0800
We are happy to announce the addition of the
Montauk Club to our reciprocal club list.
Founded in 1889,
the clubhouse,
was designed by
the famed New
York architect
Francis H. Kim-
ball, and was in-
spired by a palace on Venice’s Grand Canal. The
building was completed in 1891 and its Venetian
gothic architecture, carved mahogany woodwork
and beautiful stained glass windows remain sig-
nature features.
To this day it continues to be a vibrant part of its