On the Calendar

Ravens Tailgate

Ravens vs. Steelers

Sunday, January 1 / Beginning at 10 AM, game 1 PM

$35++ / Drinks by chit / Reservations required

Start the New Year with our signature tailgate buffet, complete with Bloody Mary bar and complimentary parking. Wear your favorite jersey and root for the Ravens as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Reserve early as this will sell out.

Women In Business Intra

Cocktails & Conversations

Tuesday, January 3 / 5-6 PM cocktails / 6-7:30 PM buffet

Drinks by chit / $60++ or $50++ for WIB members

Reservations required

All members are welcome to network with their business-minded women peers during a cocktail hour in Bar100. Members of the Women in Business IntraClub are invited to keep the conversation going during dinner. Must be a WIB member or first-time guest to attend dinner.

VETERANS INITIATIVE MIXER 

Wednesday, January 4 / 6–7:30 PM / $35++

Reservations required

Kick off the New Year with a reintroduction to this returning Interest Group! Join us in O’s Pub for an informal mixer to mingle and get to know one another and the unique perspective this Club has to offer. You need not be a veteran to attend.

BOOK CLUB 

The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard

Wednesday, January 4 / 6 PM / $45++ / Drinks by chit

Limited capacity / Reservations required

Enjoy an evening discussing our newest book, The Atomic City Girls, a riveting novel about the everyday people who worked on the Manhattan Project during World War II. This novel is a fascinating look at an underexplored chapter of American history. Join this lively discussion and take a culinary adventure with a multi-course tasting menu featuring Tennesseestyle cooking from Chef Bannan.

FRENCH CLUB 

Friday, January 6 / 5:30-7 PM / Food & drinks by chit Reservations requested

Immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of the French language over drinks and small plates. This Interest Group welcomes all language levels.

Prospective Member Open House

Tuesday, January 10 / 5:30–6 PM meet & mingle 6-6:15 PM welcome remarks / 6:15 tours

Reservations required

Referrals from members are the best way to grow our membership. Invite a friend, family member or colleague to learn about the benefits of joining the only 5-star Platinum City Club in Baltimore City and a Top 100 City Club in the world! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served before a brief introductory program, followed by a tour of the Club. Please RSVP, as we create name badges to facilitate conversation.

National Oysters Rockefeller Day

Tuesday, January 10 5-9 PM / By chit

Celebrate the dish as rich as its namesake, it’s National Oysters Rockefeller Day! Join us for dinner in the Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room and be sure to include an order of Chef’s various oyster dishes! Make your dinner reservation online or by calling 410-727-7788.

Executive Forum 2 Intra

Wednesday, January 11 / 5–6:30 PM / $30++ Limited capacity / Reservations required

This group of senior-level executives, business owners and rainmakers discusses the challenges and opportunities in today’s world. Our topics vary monthly from internal discussions to guest speakers. Members have come to appreciate EF2 as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors. Must be a member of EF2 to attend.

State Of Baltimore

Thursday, January 12 / 5:30-7:30 PM / 5:30–6:15 PM networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres; 6:15–7:30 PM program and discussion / $35++ members or $45 guests

Limited capacity / Reservations required / Open to all Center Club members and guests / Non-member registration through Eventbrite

Is Baltimore poised to thrive or merely survive?

Join Viewpoints members and guests as we weigh in with our panel of subject matter experts to determine “The State of Baltimore.”

Executive Forum Intra

Thursday, January 19 / 4:30–6 PM / $30++ Limited capacity / Reservations required

A group of CEOs, presidents and executive directors in B2B businesses discusses the challenges and opportunities running an organization. Members have come to appreciate EF as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors. Must be a member of EF to attend.

Seafood Buffet

Thursday, January 19 / 5-8 PM / $85++ Drinks by chit / Reservations required

Panel members:

•LouisePhippsSenft, Moderator, Founder, the Integrative Center for Trauma Healing, Advocacy and Transformation/Blink of an Eye

•ShanayshaSauls, President & CEO, Baltimore Community Foundation

•ShelondaStokes, President, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

•Alicia Wilson, Vice President, Economic Development and Community Partnerships at the Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System

New Member Orientation

Tuesday, January 17 / 11:45 AM–1:30 PM Reservations required

All new members and their spouses/partners are invited to join Noreen Frenaye, Director of Membership & Marketing, for a review of the Club’s benefits while getting acquainted with fellow new members over lunch.

Chef Bannan invites you to take a dive into seafood bliss with the Club’s famous Seafood Buffet. Our fresh locally sourced offerings are sure to make a splash! Join us for seafood stations, including Chef’s fabulous raw bar. You won’t want to miss this incredible culinary event. Our regular dining menu will not be available. To make your reservation, please contact Tyese Knight at 667-217-3543 or tknight@centerclub.org. Book early as this popular event sells out!

CRAFT BEER CLUB  Guilford Hall Brewery

Thursday, January 19 / 5:30-7:30 PM / $35++ Reservations required / Open to all Center Club members

Beer Club is back! We’re starting the New Year highlighting one of the city’s newest breweries, Guilford Hall Brewery. Located in the original 1898 Crown Cork & Seal building in Station North, this brewery features hand-crafted lagers and ales using European brewing tradition. Join us as we sip through their special selections!

National Cheese Lovers Day

Friday, January 20 / 5-7 PM / by chit / Bar100 only

National Cheese Lovers Day is a day dedicated to the celebration of the many different types of cheese in the world! Are you a cheese lover? Join us in Bar100 for a specially curated cheese display and discounted wines.

COCKTAIL CLUB INTRA A 2022 Retrospective

Wednesday, January 25 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or $50++ for Cocktail Club members / Limited capacity Reservations required

What were your favorite cocktails of the year?

Let’s look back and celebrate some of the winning cocktails and decide which three were the most outstanding! Must be a Cocktail Club member or first-time guest to attend. To become a Cocktail Club member, contact Emily Ober at eober@centerclub.org.

COCKTAIL & WHISKEY CLUB COLLABORATION INTRA

Japanese Whisky Tasting

Thursday, February 2 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or $50++ for Club members / Limited capacity / Reservations required Japanese whiskies are some of the least regulated and therefore some of the most interesting whiskies on the market. Its production makes their take on the classic spirit distinct from other countries, using soju yeast, unique barreling and other innovative techniques. Join us as we sample drams from three Japanese distilleries. Must be a Cocktail or Whiskey Club member or first-time guest to attend.

Whiskey Club is looking to return in 2023.

FRENCH CLUB 

WINE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING & TASTING INTRA

Friday, January 27 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or $50++ for Wine Club members / Limited capacity Reservations required

Wine enthusiasts, this one is for you! Attend the Wine Club’s annual meeting to learn more about the group and plan for 2023. Led by the Club Chairs Al Spoler and Howard Sobkov, the tasting will explore several varieties of wine.

VETERANS INITIATIVE  Ukraine From a Warfighter’s Perspective

Wednesday, February 1 / 6-7:45 PM / 6-6:30 PM networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres; 6:30-7:45 PM program and discussion $35++ members or $45 guests / Limited capacity Reservations required / Open to all Center Club members and guests / Non-member registration through Eventbrite

On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine on what was supposed to be a “security operation.” Very quickly the Russian military became bogged down while the Ukrainians have enjoyed great success in defending and, now, counter-attacking. So, what’s happening in Ukraine? Where did the Russian military fail? Why did they fail to meet their objectives? What’s potentially next? What are the over-arching issues that we in the US need to pay attention to? Join as we discuss these questions with a panel of experts.

Friday, February 3 / 5:30-7 PM / Food & drinks by chit Reservations requested Immerse yourself in the beauty and richness of the French language over drinks and small plates. This Interest Group welcomes all language levels.

Women In Business

Cocktails & Conversations

INTRA

Tuesday, February 7 / 5-6 PM cocktails / 6-7:30 PM buffet Drinks by chit / $60++ or $50++ for WIB members Reservations required

All members are welcome to network with their business-minded women peers during a cocktail hour in Bar100. Members of the Women in Business IntraClub are invited to keep the conversation going during dinner. Must be a WIB member or first-time guest to attend dinner.

Executive Forum 2 Intra

Wednesday, February 8 / 5–6:30 PM / $30++

Limited capacity / Reservations required

This group of senior-level executives, business owners and rainmakers discusses the challenges and opportunities in today’s world. Our topics vary monthly from internal discussions to guest speakers. Members have come to appreciate EF2 as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors. Must be a member of EF2 to attend.

VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION

Tuesday, February 14 / 5-9 PM

Reservations required

Enjoy our beautiful view over a romantic Center Club dinner on Tuesday with our special à la carte menu and Valentine’s Day specials. Make your reservations soon as this evening will sell out! Make your dinner reservations online or call 410-727-7788.

Prospective Member Open House

Wednesday, February 15 / 5:30–6 PM meet & mingle 6-6:15 PM welcome remarks / 6:15 tours

Reservations required

Referrals from members are the best way to grow our membership. Invite a friend, family member or colleague to learn about the benefits of joining the only 5-star Platinum City Club in Baltimore City and a Top 100 City Club in the world! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served before a brief introductory program, followed by a tour of the Club. Please RSVP, as we create name badges to facilitate conversation. Reservations are required.

Executive Forum

INTRA

Thursday, February 16 / 4:30–6 PM / $30++

Limited capacity / Reservations required

A group of CEOs, presidents and executive directors of B2B businesses discussing the challenges and opportunities running an organization will meet in the Club. Members have come to appreciate EF as a trusted group of advisors. To ensure the sharing of information, it is limited to noncompetitors. Must be a member of EF to attend.

On The Calendar

Mardi Gras Celebration

Saturday, February 18 6:30 PM / $90++ / 16th Floor Reservations required

The Center Club is bringing the Big Easy to Charm City! Delight in Chef Bannan’s innovative menu featuring authentic Creole dishes, New Orleans-inspired cocktail creations, an authentic zydeco band, dancing and much more. Bag those beads and boogie down before Fat Tuesday comes a knocking! Reservations for the Mardi Gras celebration can be made through your member portal or by calling 410-727-7788. The regular dinner menu will be available in the Joseph Meyerhoff Dining Room.

New Member Orientation

Tuesday, February 21 / 5-6:30 PM / Reservations required All new members and their spouses/partners are invited to join Noreen Frenaye, Director of Membership & Marketing, for a review of the Club’s benefits while getting acquainted with fellow new members over light hors d’oeuvres. If you would like to join us for dinner, please make your reservation—remember, it is lobster night!

Wine Club Intra

Wines From Tuscany

Friday, February 24 / 6:30 PM / $60++ or $50++ for Wine Club members / Limited capacity / Reservations required Explore, educate, and enjoy! If you’re a wine enthusiast, we want YOU! Join the Wine Club as members taste, discuss and mingle over perfectly selected wines of Tuscany that are sure to amaze. Wine Club members get first priority when reserving this event. As always, Chef Bannan will prepare some tasty treats for your enjoyment. Must be a Wine Club member or first-time guest to attend. To become a Wine Club member, contact Emily Ober at eober@centerclub.org. FRIDAY