After being out of the country last week, I am just now reading the March edition of the Houston-area alumni update, and there are a ton of cool things coming up, including:
- Beer Bike on 3/19,
- Builder's Award on 3/20,
- Brains in a Bar on 3/26,
- Baseball Tailgate & Crawfish Biol on 4/09,
- Rice Engineering Alumni Picnic on 4/16,
plus lectures, book clubs, happy hours and the annual Laureates Dinner on 5/14.

Please take a look!
Rice Alumni Houston - March 2016

Go Owls!

This was not in the alumni newsletter, but it worth its own mention: the quadrennial showing of the "Hello Hamlet!" by Wiess Tabletop Theater has three more performances: 3/17, 3/18, and 3/19. Here is the info:

Quote:The time has come. We have been waiting FOUR years for this. Hello Hamlet, a musical written by a former Wiessmen George Greanias (Wiess '70) in 1967, is performed only ONCE during each student's career. You'll have six chances to see the Rice renowned play, Hello Hamlet! Come out, support your fellow Rice students, and enjoy this legendary performance!

Showings:
Thursday-Saturday, March 10-12 and 17-19
Doors will open at 7:30 PM and the play starts at 8 PM.

Prices:
$10 general, $5 for students and children

* We are taking alum names and counts for reservations. You will need to show up before 7:45 PM to ensure the reservation. Email wiesstabletop@gmail.com

I had a great part (the Messenger) in this play as a senior, and a cameo as an alum several years ago. But my fondest memory was watching the 2008 production with Dr Bill, two years after he had retired from Rice and moved to Vermont. It was a great production, and it turned out to the last one he saw.

Also a Rice Alumni of Houston Happy Hour at Cottonwood on Wednesday.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1244892865524109/

International Beer Night at Pub on Thursday.
Various alumni picnics on Friday afternoon.

More info on Beer Bike weekend in today's email from the Association of Rice Alumni:

Quote:Avoid the lines and get your ticket today!

The Association of Rice Alumni Tent at Beer Bike

Saturday, March 19
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
(Mimosas and tacos are available while they last, so arrive early!)
Southeast corner of the Greenbriar Lot

Your $10 admission to the Association of Rice Alumni Tent at Beer Bike includes: delicious food (breakfast tacos and all-you-can-eat pizza and snacks) and libations (mimosas and Saint Arnold beers), a DJ to get the party started, and an awesome commemorative 2016 Beer Bike koozie. Guests are welcome!

Register

College-specific events will take place on Friday, March 18, and will provide opportunities for you to meet up with your fellow alums and current students.* Visit Alumni Beer Bike Central for all the details, as well as college-specific rules and registration information.

*Please note: In the spirit of Willy Week and Rice traditions, we respectfully ask that you refrain from attending Saturday morning events at the residential colleges and that you join us at the alumni tent instead.

To receive the $5 Beer Bike/Builder's Bundle discount: Please register at the link above. If you've already registered for Builder’s, please register again, select the bundle option and indicate in the comments section that you have already purchased a Builder’s ticket so that we can issue your refund.

(03-15-2016 02:17 PM)georgewebb Wrote:  More info on Beer Bike weekend in today's email from the Association of Rice Alumni:

Quote:Avoid the lines and get your ticket today!

The Association of Rice Alumni Tent at Beer Bike

Saturday, March 19
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
(Mimosas and tacos are available while they last, so arrive early!)
Southeast corner of the Greenbriar Lot

Your $10 admission to the Association of Rice Alumni Tent at Beer Bike includes: delicious food (breakfast tacos and all-you-can-eat pizza and snacks) and libations (mimosas and Saint Arnold beers), a DJ to get the party started, and an awesome commemorative 2016 Beer Bike koozie. Guests are welcome!

Register

College-specific events will take place on Friday, March 18, and will provide opportunities for you to meet up with your fellow alums and current students.* Visit Alumni Beer Bike Central for all the details, as well as college-specific rules and registration information.

*Please note: In the spirit of Willy Week and Rice traditions, we respectfully ask that you refrain from attending Saturday morning events at the residential colleges and that you join us at the alumni tent instead.

To receive the $5 Beer Bike/Builder's Bundle discount: Please register at the link above. If you've already registered for Builder’s, please register again, select the bundle option and indicate in the comments section that you have already purchased a Builder’s ticket so that we can issue your refund.

Bump -- don't forget to sign up for the Beer Bike festivities!