APRIL 2018 Membership News and Happenings - The River Club
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APRIL 2018 Membership News and Happenings
APRIL AT THE CLUB
APRIL EVENTS RECIPROCAL CLUB HIGHLIGHT
Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt The Plaza Club
Sunday, April 1 Honolulu, Hawaii
Young Executive Leadership Luncheon Traveling to Honolulu, Hawaii anytime soon? You’ll
Thursday, April 5 want to make plans to visit The Plaza Club for breakfast,
lunch or dinner. Located in the heart of downtown,
Jazz Night with Akia Uwanda The Plaza Club is a chic modern venue offering
Friday, April 13 breathtaking views from the 20th floor of the Pioneer
Plaza. Visit their website at www.theplazaclub.com.
Trivia Please call our receptionist at 354.1111 for your Letter of
Tuesday, April 17 Introduction one week prior.
World Affairs Council:
CATERING CORNER
Global Business Luncheon
Tuesday, April 17
Spring Wines From Around the World
Wine Dinner
Friday, April 20
Old World vs. New World Wine Tasting
Tuesday, April 24
Administrative Professionals Day
Wednesday, April 25
Young Executive Happy Hour
Wednesday, April 25
Think of The River Club when looking to host your next meeting or special
COMING I N MAY occasion whether personal or professional! The city views are magical night
and day. Function rooms are available to accomodate just about any group
EndZone Happy Hour size - intimate rooms that can accommodate 2-20, medium-sized rooms
Tuesday, May 1st that can accommodate 20-60, ballrooms that can accommodate up to 240,
and the entire Club for more than 400 guests. The Catering Team stands
Young Executive Leadership Luncheon ready to execute your event. We look forward to serving you. Call us at 354.1111.
Thursday, May 3 Photo credit: @yodaalovee on Instagram
Kentucky Derby Happy Hour
Saturday, May 5
World Affairs Council:
MEMBERSHIP CORNER
Global Business Luncheon
Wednesday, May 9 WELCOME
Kimberly Patterson Younkin
Book Club Director of Membership, City Clubs
Thursday, May 10
We welcome Kimberly Patterson Younkin as the
Mother’s Day Brunch Membership Director for Epping Forest Yacht &
Sunday, May 13 Country Club and The River Club. Formerly with the
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Kimberly brings
Trivia more than 12 years in the hospitality industry to us. She
Tuesday, May 15 is responsible for new member enrollment and will work
with member committees to ensure Club goals and strategies are faithfully
Frog’s Leap Wine Tasting executed. Kimberly is a Jacksonville native who grew up in the Tampa Bay
Tuesday, May 22 area. She is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science
in Hospitality & Tourism Management specializing in Event Management and
Young Executive Leadership Luncheon Marketing. She is the mother to Ross, six, and Reed, four. She loves sports and
Wednesday, April 25 hosts tailgate events throughout the nation, enjoys travel, and boating. Please
contact Kimberly to extend an invitation to friends and family who may want
Young Executive Happy Hour to join The River Club. She eagerly awaits your call to 354.3847 or you can reach
Wednesday, May 23 her via email, kyounkin@gatehospitality.com.
CLUB HAPPENINGS
YOUNG EXECUTIVE TRIVIA
LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON TUESDAY, APRIL 17 ∙ 6:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, APRIL 5 ∙ 11:30 A.M.
The River Club invites members
under the age of 40 to this exclusive
Young Executive Leadership
Luncheon. This month features
Darnell Smith, Market President
for Florida Blue North Florida. He
is also the Immediate Past Chair of
the Jacksonville Chamber. $25 per
person, exclusive of service charge
and tax. Space is limited! Call 354.1111 Test your knowledge at our Trivia Night! The first question
for reservations. begins at 6:30 p.m. Call our receptionist to reserve your
table! Teams can consist of up to 8 people. The winner gets
bragging rights and a photo with our trophy. Reservations
BOOK CLUB are required 24 hours in advance by calling our receptionist at
354.1111. Pictured: March Trivia winners.
THURSDAY, APRIL 12 ∙ 6-7:30 P.M.
Join us from 6-6:30 p.m. for socializing and catching up on
past reads. The book discussion will immediately follow from ADMINISTRATIVE
6:30-7:30 p.m. This month we will discuss "Nineteen Minutes"
by Jodi Picoult. This event is complimentary. PROFESSIONALS DAY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
JAZZ NIGHT WITH AKIA UWANDA Call 904.354.1111 today to make your reservations in the
dining room!
FRIDAY, APRIL 13 ∙ 6-8:30 P.M.
Akia is a classically trained, sultry
jazz and soul vocalist with a down- OLD WORLD VS. NEW WORLD
WINE TASTING
to-earth personality that reminds
you of the girl next door. Capturing
the hearts and minds of many with TUESDAY, APRIL 24 ∙ 6:30 P.M.
her warmth and authenticity, Akia
has a high-powered vocal range Sharon O'Reilly with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits brings
from low alto to high soprano. She to the tasting table a fabulous selection of wines and their
has opened for performers such as story. Savor hors d’oeuvres paired with the selections and
Avery Sunshine, Earth, Wind and discover a new favorite! $25 per person, exclusive of tax and
Fire, and has shared the stage with service charge. Please call for reservations. Featured wines
jazz greats such as Gregory Porter to include: Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, Chateau De
and Kamasi Washington. This event is complimentary. Sancerre (Loire Valley France), Markham Sauvignon Blanc
(Napa Valley), Chateau Timberlay Bordeaux (France), and
Rodney Strong Symmetry Red Blend (Sonoma).
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL:
GLOBAL BUSINESS LUNCHEON YOUNG EXECUTIVE
TUESDAY, APRIL 17 ∙ NOON - 1:30 P.M.
HAPPY HOUR
Please join the World Affairs Council WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 ∙ 5:30 P.M.
of Jacksonville and Hap Stein,
Chairman and CEO of Regency Members ages 21 – 40 are
Centers, as he presents “The Future encouraged to meet in VUE34
for Brick and Mortar Retail and for Happy Hour! This is a great
Regency Centers.” $50 for Council opportunity to meet new friends,
Members, $75 for Non-Members, network among colleagues, and
and $1,000 for a sponsored table have a great night out. We will have
of 10. Please call Krystal Martz live music and happy hour prices
at 280.8162, email, krystal@ until 7 p.m. If you have a fellow co-
worldaffairscounciljax.org for more worker or friend interested in membership, please bring
information. them with you! Guests will be able to pay with a credit card.
WEEKLY DINING FEATURES
2 FOR 1 BUFFET MONDAY HOURS OF OPERATION
EVERY MONDAY ∙ 11:30 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Lunch
Join us for lunch every Monday and bring a friend as two Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
dine for only $19.99, exclusive of service charge and tax. Chef
Darek’s delightful luncheon buffet never disappoints! Enjoy Dinner
a selection of soups, salads, cold and hot entrées, and a Tuesday – Wednesday 5:30 – 8 p.m.
variety of delectable desserts. Serving from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday – Saturday 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Reservations are encouraged! Special valid for parties of 12 or
VUE34
fewer.
Tuesday – Wednesday 4:30 – 8 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday 4:30 – 9 p.m.
TAPAS TUESDAYS
EVERY TUESDAY ∙ 4:30 - 7 P.M.
TACOS & TEQUILA THURSDAYS
A tasteful value too delicious to miss! Receive one small plate EVERY THURSDAY ∙ 4:30 - 7 P.M.
appetizer when you order a small plate appetizer from our
Tapas menu from 4:30 - 7 p.m.
The famous River Club Tacos are
back! Pair a specialty Tequila
with Chef Darek’s Mahi Tacos
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS for a delicious and fun night out.
Tacos are $3.50 each. Exclusive of
EVERY WEDNESDAY ∙ 4:30 - 8 P.M.
tax and service charge.
Join us in VUE34 and the St. Johns
Dining room for half price bottles of
wine, $75 and under, and live music
every Wednesday. We’ll even give you a FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET
to-go bag for your wine! EVERY FRIDAY
Come ashore for our Friday Night Buffet! For starters, indulge
in Chilled Shrimp, Crab Claws and Ahi Tuna. Select your
choice of entrée from Maine Lobster, Grilled Salmon, or Filet
3 FOR $35 TUESDAY-THURSDAY Mignon. And for dessert, a selection of wonderful desserts,
including our traditional bread pudding is sure to tempt your
palate. $52.95 per person. Exclusive of tax and service charge.
Blackened Salmon: Tomato and Avocado Salsa, Micro Advanced reservations required.
Greens and Lemon Oil
Chicken Picatta: Grilled Asparagus and Tomatoes
with Lemon Caper Sauce atop Linguini Pasta
Petit Filet Mignon: Blue Cheese Crumbles and served PRIME RIB SATURDAYS
with Sauteed Spinach and Mashed Potatoes EVERY SATURDAY ∙ LIVE MUSIC 5:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Each entrée is accompanied with the choice of a House Savor a delicious Prime Rib dinner featuring an 8oz slow
Salad or Vegetable Soup, and Vanilla Crème Brulee or roasted Prime Rib, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus,
Chocolate Cake. Exclusive of tax and service charge. and a Vanilla Crème Brulee for dessert. Enjoy music with
Cannot be combined with any other offer. Michael Murphy from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $32 per person,
exclusive of service charge and tax.
Half price drink specials Tuesday-Friday
from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in VUE34
Single Malt Scotches and Cognacs excluded
Live music every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
UPCOMING DINING EVENTS
Spring Wines From Around the World
WINE DINNER
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
7:30 P.M. RECEPTION ∙ 8 P.M. DINNER
$85 PER PERSON ∙ EXCLUSIVE OF SERVICE CHARGE & TAX
Reception
Mussels Mariniere
Petit Fried Brie with Tomato Coulis
Asparagus and Prosciutto with Orange Hollandaise
Paired with Chapoutier Bellerouche, Cotes Du Rhône Rouge, France
First Course
Duck Confit atop Frisée and Mache accented with a Crepe and Orange Marmalade
Paired with Antinori, Bramito Chardonnay, Tuscany Italy
Entrée
Tournedos Au Poivre and Coquilles St. Jacques, Pommes Frites and Haricot Vert
Paired with Col Solare Red Blend, Red Mountain Washington
Dessert
Chocolate Lava Cake, Candied Figs, Fresh Berries Cream, Praline and Chocolate Ganache
Paired with Cedar Knoll, Cabernet Napa Valley
END ZONE HAPPY HOUR KENTUCKY DERBY HAPPY HOUR
TUESDAY, MAY 1 ∙ 5-7 P.M. SATURDAY, MAY 5 ∙ VUE34 OPENS AT 4:30 P.M.
Enjoy the fun and excitement of the Kentucky Derby at
The River Club! Mint Juleps and our Jefferson Bourbon
Mingle with former Jaguar’s players and fellow members will be featured all night. Ladies, be sure to wear your
while discussing the exciting upcoming season and new fashionable Derby Hat. Gentleman, don a festive bowtie!
draft picks! The race begins at 6:46 p.m.
Sunset
Happy Hour
in VUE34
Every Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. ∙ Beginning April 6
Create Your Own Tower
Choose any 3 of these Club favorites!
Ahi Tuna
Tenderloin Medallion
Crab Cake
Buffalo Tenders
End (or begin!) the evening with us every Friday Lemon Potstickers
with happy hour drink specials. Chef Darek’s Crispy Shrimp
culinary feature will be “Create your Own Tower.” Red Pepper Hummus & Pita Chips
Michael Murphy will be performing a variety of
contemporary and classic hits until 9 p.m., setting Tower for Two - $14
the scene for a terrific night out. The full VUE34 Tower for Four - $24
menu will also be available.
PREVIOUSLY AT THE RIVER CLUB
The Collins, Redferns, & Kim Broward Wayne Cooksey & Son
Kaedings & Elizabeth Bancks at the Gate River Run
at the Irish Whiskey Tasting attending For the Love of
Rosé Wine Tasting
River Club
Board Of
Calendar of the Arts Directors
April Arts & Entertainment Calendar 2018
The Jacksonville arts and entertainment scene continues to flourish with a variety of
performances. Consider joining us at The River Club for a preshow cocktail or dinner
– the views alone are worth a standing ovation. As a convenience, The River Club CHAIRMAN
gladly provides members complimentary transportation to and from the Times-
Robert L . Wood, Jr.
Union Center and The Florida Theatre.
VICE CHAIRMAN
Times-Union Center Donald H. Horner III
Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. | Beautiful: The Carole King Musical IMMEDIATE
Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. | Beautiful: The Carole King Musical PAST CHAIRWOMAN
Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. | Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Laura V. Edwards
Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m. | Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m. | Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Herbert H. Peyton
Saturday, April 28 at 8 p.m. | A Chorus Line
Daniel Bean
For more information call 633.6110
Lathun Brigman, Jr.
Symphony Breakout Schedule Bruce A . Chappell
Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m. | Brahms & Bruckner
Timothy Cost
Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m. | Windborne’s Music of David Bowie
Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m. | Windborne’s Music of David Bowie Daniel J. Davis
Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m. | EarShot
Saturday, April 28 at 8 p.m. | Classical Conversations R. Patrick Heatherington
For more information call 354.5547
Jerry Mallot
Florida Theatre Jeanne Miller
Thursday, April 5 at 8 p.m. | Buddy Guy with Jimmie Vaughan and Quinn Sullivan
Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. | Civic Cinema – Erin Brockovich
Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m. | Chris Botti
Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m. | The Revivalists
Tuesday, April 17 at 8 p.m. | ABBA The Concert
Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m. | John Mulaney
Tuesday, April 24 at 8 p.m. | David Foster: The Hitman Tour
Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. | Johnny Mathis – The Voice of Romance Tour
Saturday, April 28 at 8 p.m. | Alan Parsons Live Project One Independent Drive
For more information call 355.2787 Suite 3500
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Artist Series Dinner Ticket Package Phone: 354-1111
www.jaxriverclub.com
Tickets now on sale for the 2018 season!
Friday, April 13 | Beautiful For Accounting
Friday, May 18 | Chicago questions, please
Package includes our famous Friday Night Buffet, shuttle to the show, call 273-7754
and First Orchestra seats.
Like our Facebook page!
Call 354.1111 to reserve today!
CLUB CLOSURES
Saturday, April 7
CLUB STAFF - The River Club Club Closed for Private Event
Chris A. Miller, General Manager
Kimberly Patterson Younkin, Director of Membership Wednesday, April 18
Amanda Juneau, Member Relations Manager Club Closed for Private Event
Linda Henry, Director of Catering Sales (closed for dinner only)
Allison Culpepper, Senior Catering Sales Manager
Grace Wilson, Catering Sales Manager Saturday, April 21
Club Closed for Private Event
Darek Stennes, Executive Chef
Michael Greenan, Dining Room Manager Friday, April 27
Jeremy Bonifas, Banquet Manager Club Closed for Private Event
Molly Lozano, Marketing Coordinator (closed for dinner only)
APRIL 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat
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Easter Brunch Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tacos & Tequila Live Music Club Closed
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m. for Private Event
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wine Down
Egg Hunt Wednesday Young Executive Friday Night Buffet
12:30 p.m. Leadership Luncheon
11:30 a.m. Sunset Happy Hour
7 – 9 p.m.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tacos & Tequila Friday Night Buffet Live Music
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wine Down Jazz Night with Akia
Book Club Wednesday Uwanda | 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Prime Rib Saturday
6-7:30 p.m.
5:30-9 p.m.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Two for One Tapas Tuesday Club Closed Tacos & Tequila Live Music Club Closed
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. for Private Event 4:30 - 7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m. for Private Event
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (Closed for dinner only)
World Affairs Council Friday Night Buffet
Global Business Sunset Happy Hour
Luncheon | Noon 7 – 9 p.m.
Trivia Wine Dinner
6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
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Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tacos & Tequila Club Closed Live Music
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m. for Private Event 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wine Down (Closed for dinner only)
"Old World vs. New
Wednesday Prime Rib Saturday
World" Wine Tasting
5:30-9 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Administrative
Professionals Day
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Two for One VISIT US ONLINE AT
Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. WWW.JAXRIVERCLUB.COM
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