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Schools of the South Summer Bar Night
Posted: June 1, 2011
When: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 6:00-9:00pm
Where: Sweet & Vicious - 5 Spring Street (Btwn Bowery/Elizabeth - Map)
Cost: $10
Description
Join JMU alumni and others from W&L, Vanderbilt, College of Charleston, UVA, and Sewanee for a fun summer bar night to celebrate two things we all love - the Big Apple and the South! There will be a cash bar with delicious drink specials and live music by the bluegrass band Fresh Baked. A portion of the night's proceeds will go to Toomer's for Tuscaloosa. TFT provides immediate relief to the residents of North Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia affected by the April 27th, 2011 tornadoes. No need to RSVP - we'll see y'all at the door!
Winter Gala
Posted: February 2, 2011
When: Friday, February 25, 2011 at 8:30pm-11:30pm
Where: Butterfield 8 - 5 East 38th Street (Btwn 5th/Madison - Map)
Cost: $45 (Includes hors d'oeuvres and open bar)
Description
The New York City Metro Area Chapter of James Madison University cordially invites you to attend our 2011 Winter Gala! For one of our more polished events of the year we have reserved the elegant back room at Butterfield 8, an impressive establishment just blocks from Grand Central, Penn Station, and many major subway lines. In this private room you'll enjoy beer/wine open bar amongst friends and fellow alumni while being served an assortment of delectable hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening. Now that the stress of the holidays is over it's time to take a break, get out of the cold, and enjoy a much-deserved, classy night on the town! And as always, non-JMU alumni friends, family, and/or significant others are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you!
Meet-&-Greet Networking Happy Hour
Posted: December 1, 2010
When: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 7:00pm
Where: Lily's Bar & Restaurant at the Roger Smith Hotel - 501 Lexington Ave (Btwn 47th/48th St)
Details
Need a break from holiday parties? Join us for a night of networking with fellow JMU Alumni! The NYC Chapter invites you to a Meet & Greet the night before the job fair at Lily's Restaurant & Bar located in the Roger Smith Hotel. Lily's has been kind enough to offer the following drink specials for the event: $6 Purple & Gold cocktails, $6 select wines and $6 select draft beers.
NY Alumni Job Fair
Posted: November 22, 2010
When: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: St. Francis College - Brooklyn (Borough Hall Area)
Details
https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/JMD/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=64912
Basketball Tip-Off Viewing Party: JMU at (#3) Kansas St.
Posted: November 10, 2010
When: Friday, November 12, 2010 at 9:00pm
Where: The Australian - 20 W 38th St (Btwn 5th/6th Ave - Map)
Description
Basketball season is here! Coming into the season with their highest preseason expectations in over a decade, the Dukes open up their 2010-2011 campaign in a marquee ESPNU match-up at third-ranked Kansas State. Get your Friday night started right as we're also teaming up with the Kansas State NYC Alumni group on this viewing!
(#22) JMU at (#20) Richmond Viewing Party
Posted: November 3, 2010
When: Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 3:30pm
Where: Foley's NY - 18 W 33rd St (Btwn 5th/6th Ave - Map)
Description
Do or die! Come out to Foley's to watch the Dukes fight to keep their playoff hopes alive as they visit bitter rival Richmond. Drink/food specials as always!
(#15) JMU vs. (#18) Massachusetts Viewing Party
Posted: October 26, 2010
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 3:30pm
Where: Foley's NY - 18 W 33rd St (Btwn 5th/6th Ave - Map)
Description
We're back at Foley's this Saturday for this pivotal game! Like every game this year, $15 buckets, $10 pitchers and $5 pizzas highlight the gameday specials. Costumes optional!
(#7) JMU vs. (#16) New Hampshire Viewing Party
Posted: October 12, 2010
When: Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 3:30pm
Where: Foley's NY - 18 W 33rd St (Btwn 5th/6th Ave - Map)
Description
For those not making the trek back to the 'Burg for Homecoming, come by Foley's this Saturday afternoon to watch the Dukes take on UNH in another conference battle of Top 25 teams. Like last game, Foley's will be serving up $15 buckets, $10 pitchers, $5 pizzas and more!
(#3) JMU vs. (#5) Delaware Viewing Party
Posted: September 20, 2010
When: Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 12:00pm
Where: Foley's NY - 18 W 33rd St (Btwn 5th/6th Ave - Map)
Description
Come out and watch the Dukes open CAA play in a powerhouse match-up of top 10 teams. This will be the first of four regular season viewing parties at Foley's this year! Specials include $15 buckets, $10 pitchers, $5 pizzas and more!
JMU vs. Virginia Tech Game Watch
Posted: September 9, 2010
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1:30pm
Where: Manny's On Second - 1770 2nd Ave (Btwn 92nd/93rd St)
Description
Though it's an exclusive online broadcast through ESPN3.com, we have late confirmation that Manny's On Second has the capability of showing ESPN3 on their downstairs TVs! Spread the word and come out Saturday to support the Dukes against Tech!
Annual Harbor Cruise
Posted: June 7, 2010
When: Friday, July 23rd at 8:30pm
Where: Pier 16, South Street Seaport - Lower Manhattan
Description
The JMU NYC and NJ Alumni Chapters have reserved CircleLine's premier ship, the ZEPHYR, for an evening of fun cruising around lower Manhattan on the night of Friday, July 23rd. Highlights of the tour around the harbor include the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge viewable from any of the boat's THREE observation decks!
In standard fashion, the entire cruise is an OPEN BAR (not to mention open dance floor!) premium beer, white wine and non-alcoholic beverages are all included in the open bar, while a cash bar is available for all other drinks. The boat boards at 8:45pm, so please arrive to the seaport NO LATER THAN 8:30pm. The boat will not wait. Upon disembarking shortly after 11pm, feel free to keep the party going a block away at Jeremy's Ale House on Front St. for the unofficial post-cruise party!
Also note that even though it's a JMU-organized event, anyone is welcome, so sign up now and invite all of your friends!
New York Red Bulls vs. Seattle Sounders - Alumni Outing
Posted: April 21, 2010
When: Saturday, May 15th at 7:30pm
Where: Red Bull Arena - Harrison, NJ
Description
Come join fellow alumni and friends for a great evening out as the New York Red Bulls take on the Seattle Sounders in the new Red Bull Arena! We've scooped up 25 of the hottest tickets in town for a great discount rate of only $27 a piece! That's 25% off, and these aren't nosebleed seats either...only 15 or so rows from the field and the energy in this place is amazing! Tickets can be picked up at the arena at/near the Will Call area between Gates A and B. The new stadium is much more convenient to NYC or Hoboken residents (as opposed to their former home, Giants Stadium) and is merely a short PATH ride to the Harrison stop, just before Newark...you can't miss it.
For those coming from NYC (or that want to join in), at 4:30pm we will be having a meet-and-greet at Jack Demsey's on 33rd St, between Broadway and 5th Ave. We will leave the bar at 5:30pm SHARP and head to the 33rd St (Herald Square) PATH station in order to arrive at Red Bull Arena shortly before 7:00pm. Come join us for a wonderful night out at one of New York's newest sports venues, and we hope to see you there! There are only 25 tickets available and they're sure to go fast based on the feedback we've gotten... so act fast!
Mini-Opera Premiering JMU Graduate Students
Posted: January 26, 2010
When: Friday, February 19th at 8:15pm
Where: National Arts Club - 15 Gramercy Park South (Map)
Description
Musical opera director Don Rierson has been asked to stage the premiere performance of a mini opera, called "Revue," by Jeremy Beck, whom JMU Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts George Sparks calls "a hot contemporary composer" and "an already risen and still rising" contemporary composer. Artists have already recorded CDs of Beck's work...
Fall Happy Hour + JMU/Ohio St. Basketball Viewing
Posted: November 2, 2009
When: Thursday, November 12th at 7pm
Where: The Hill - 416 3rd Ave (Btwn 29th/30th St - Map)
Description
Join us for happy hour upstairs at The Hill enjoying $12 pitchers and $25 buckets. TVs will be showing the JMU men's basketball team tipping off the season against #17 Ohio State at 7pm, with Thursday Night Football (Bears/49ers) joining the mix at 8:20pm!
JMU vs. William & Mary Joint Viewing Party
Posted: October 12, 2009
When: Saturday, October 24th at 12:00pm
Where: Foley's NY - Manhattan - 18 W 33rd St (Btwn 5th/6th Ave - Map)
Description
Join fellow Dukes fans and rival W&M alumni in this unique joint viewing party at Foley's! Noon kickoff live from Williamsburg, VA. Specials include: Half price Sam Adams -- $10 mini-buckets of six 7oz Bud, Bud Light or Rolling Rock -- $10 pitchers of Rolling Rock, Molson or Coors -- $3 pints of Rolling Rock or Molson -- food specials too! For any questions, contact erik@nycmetrodukes.com.
(#14) JMU vs. (#1) Richmond Viewing Party
Posted: September 29, 2009
When: Saturday, October 10th at 12:00pm
Where: Foley's NY - Manhattan - 18 W 33rd St (Btwn 5th/6th Ave - Map)
Description
Come watch the Dukes take on their rival, defending national champion, and current #1 team in the country Richmond Spiders at Foley's! Kickoff live from Bridgeforth Stadium is set for noon. Specials include: Half price Sam Adams -- $10 mini-buckets of six 7oz Bud, Bud Light or Rolling Rock -- $10 pitchers of Rolling Rock, Molson or Coors -- $3 pints of Rolling Rock or Molson -- food specials too! For any questions, contact erik@nycmetrodukes.com.
JMU Football @ Hofstra
Posted: September 22, 2009
When: Saturday, October 3 (Kickoff 3pm, Tailgate 12pm)
Where: James M. Shuart Stadium - Hempstead, NY (Map)
For Those With Cars
The visitor parking/tailgating lot is on the east side of the stadium along Uniondale Ave just south of the Hempstead Turnpike (Rt 24). Join fellow Dukes at noon (or earlier, of course!) for pregame tailgating festivities. There is no official Duke Club tailgate for this game, so please bring your own food/drinks accordingly.
For Those Without Cars
Meet up with fellow Dukes at Penn Station (at the TGI Friday's) at 11am Saturday. From there, we will take the 11:25am train to Mineola (12pm arrival). If you have friends driving to the game, encourage them to pick you up from the station -- it's a short 5-10 minute drive from the stadium. If not, you could always just split a cab. Hofstra has a complimentary shuttle bus that runs to different parts of campus, but it only comes once every hour on the weekends.
Note: If you wish to depart at a different time, check the LIRR website for train schedules to either Mineola or Hempstead.
Tickets
Tickets can be ordered now through the JMU ticket office by calling 540-568-DUKE. Walk-up tickets can be purchased at the gate for $10 or $15.
Annual NYC Harbor Cruise
Posted: July 24, 2009
When: Friday, August 21 at 7:45pm
Where: Pier 16, South Street Seaport, Manhattan
Cost: $55 (Includes Cruise + Water Taxi Beach Party)
Description
The JMU NYC and NJ Alumni Chapters have reserved a limited number of tickets on CircleLine's premier ship, the ZEPHYR, to cruise around NYC on Friday August 21. The ship will be sailing up the Hudson and East Rivers in Manhattan, going by historic sites such as the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Colgate Clock. With 10 plasma screens, 3 observation decks, and DRINKS included, this is an event that you do not want to miss! The cruise will last 1.5 hours and bar is OPEN. The cruise boards at 7:45pm, please arrive by 7:30pm.
Your ticket will not only include an hour and a half open bar dance cruise, but also free admission and ten dollars worth of "Chits" at the South Street Seaport's Water Taxi Beach. Water Taxi Beach South Street Seaport is 18,000 square feet of fun, food/beverage, music, and dancing. Located along the water's edge on the north side of Pier 17, this Beach offers the most spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River in the city. Water Taxi Beach closes at approximately 2:00 am. [ watertaxibeach.com ]
JMU Alumni Night with the New York Red Bulls
Posted: May 11, 2009
When: Saturday, May 16 at 7:30pm
Where: The Meadowlands (Giants Stadium) - East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: $20 (Discounted group price - regular price $32)
Description
Simply click the link below to order tickets on-line. Tickets will be e-mailed to you within minutes after purchase. Use code JMU when prompted: [ ticketmaster.com ]
If you have any questions, please call Dan Steeves of the New York Red Bulls at 201-583-7024. If you're interested in a JMU group tailgate before the game, please contact Mike Keown (keownmp@gmail.com) with your interest and we will try to organize one.
NYC Dukes Spring Happy Hour
Posted: April 22, 2009
When: Thursday, April 30 from 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Stitch - 247 W 37th St. (Btwn 7th/8th Ave.)
Description
We have a section reserved from 6:30pm-9:30pm, with happy hour specials extended for us until 8pm!
CAA Quarterfinals: JMU vs. George Mason Viewing Party
Posted: March 6, 2009
When: Saturday, March 7 at 6pm
Where: Foley's Pub - 18 W 33rd St. (Btwn 5th/6th Ave.)
Description
March Madness has arrived! Just wanted to pass this tidbit of information along...
JMU men's basketball faces William & Mary today at 6pm in the first round of the CAA Tournament. If they win, they will face George Mason at 6pm tomorrow (Saturday). We caught word that Foley's Pub will be showing the game. It's a last-minute informal gathering, but we wanted to give fans a heads up if they were hoping to catch the game with fellow Dukes!
NYC Metro Alumni Winter Gala
Posted: January 8, 2009
When: Friday, January 23 from 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Where: Stout - 133 W 33rd St. (Btwn 6th/7th Ave.) - Map
Cost: $45
Dress: Business / Cocktail - Coat and tie preferred for the gentlemen, and mid-to-short cocktail dress or long dressy skirt w/ top preferred for the ladies.
Description
The New York City Metro Area Chapter of James Madison University cordially invites you to attend our 2009 Winter Gala! For one of our more polished events of the year, we have reserved the elegant Greene Room at Stout, an impressive establishment just steps from Penn Station and many major subway lines. In this private room you’ll enjoy cocktails amongst friends and fellow alumni while being served an assortment of delectable hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening. Now that the stress of the holidays is over it's time to take a break and enjoy a much-deserved, classy night on the town! And as always, non-JMU alumni friends, family, and/or significant others are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you!
JMU Basketball @ Hofstra
Posted: January 8, 2009
When: Wednesday, February 18 at 7pm
Where: Mack Sports Complex, Hofstra University - Hempstead, NY - Map
Description
Meet up with fellow JMU alumni at 5:15pm in front of Tracks Bar & Grill on the LIRR level of Penn Station. The train to Hempstead departs at 5:38pm, arriving at 6:36pm. The campus-bound complementary Hofstra bus departs from the Hempstead train station two minutes after arrival. (If the train is delayed, the arena is only a 5-minute cab ride away.) Tickets to the game can be purchased at the gate for $10 (reserved) or $15 (premium).
JMU vs. Montana (Semifinals) Viewing Party
Posted: December 9, 2008
When: Friday, December 12th at 8pm
Where: Black Bear Bar - Hoboken, NJ - 205 Washington St, Three blocks from PATH (Map)
Description
Last stop on the road to Chattanooga! Broadcast on ESPN2 live from Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, come out and watch your Dukes take on the Montana Grizzles in this rematch of the 2004 title game. $3 Bud Light drafts and $5 Jack and Cokes among other specials!
JMU vs. Villanova (Quarterfinals) Viewing Party
Posted: December 2, 2008
When: Saturday, December 6th at 3:30pm
Where: Black Bear Bar - Hoboken, NJ - 205 Washington St, Three blocks from PATH (Map)
Description
Playoffs! Broadcast on ESPN GamePlan live from Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, come out and watch your Dukes take on the Wildcats of Villanova in this Division I quarterfinal playoff game. $3 Sam Adams and $10 Miller Lite pitchers all day!
NJ Dukes Happy Hour
Posted: November 13, 2008
When: Wednesday, November 19 from 5:30-8:30pm
Where: Grasshopper Off the Green - Morristown, NJ
Details: $1 off drinks and appetizers until 7pm
JMU @ Villanova Bus Trip
Posted: August 26, 2008
When: Saturday, October 25th
Departure(s): 10am - Manhattan (9th Ave between 38th/39th), 11am - Parsippany, NJ (Smith Field on Route 46E and Baldwin Rd)
Arrival/Tailgate: 1:30pm - Villanova, PA
Kickoff: 3:30pm
Cost: Bus $30, Game Ticket $20, Duke Club Tailgate (optional) $20
Description
Road trip! Come join area alum in cheering on the Dukes this fall in Villanova. Only 55 spots are available, so sign up now! Please arrive on time to your departure location to ensure we make it time to join President Rose and the Philadelphia area alum at the tailgate. The bus will leave 30 minutes after the game and drop off riders in the same departure locations (Parsiappany > NYC). Alcohol is certainly permitted on the bus; BYOB. Past riders can attest to the rowdy, fun time.
To order your bus ticket, visit the alumni website's event page. Game tickets and tailgate passes can be ordered through the JMU Ticket Office at www.jmusports.com or (540) 568-DUKE.
(#7) JMU vs. (#3) UMASS Viewing Party
Posted: August 20, 2008
When: Saturday, September 13th at 3:30pm
Where: Black Bear Bar - Hoboken, NJ - 205 Washington St, Three blocks from PATH (Map)
Description
Broadcast on CN8 live from Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, come out and watch your Dukes take on the Minutemen of UMASS in their conference opener. $3 Sam Adams and $10 Miller Lite pitchers all day!
Annual NY Harbor Cruise
Posted: May 8, 2008
When: Friday, June 6th at 8pm
Description
It's time once again for our annual NY Harbor Cruise! Last year was a huge success so let's make this year even better! Come spend the night cooling off with great food, open bar, and even more awesome people on your own private ship, The Zephyr. We have reserved CircleLine's premire ship to cruise around the city: The ship will be sailing up the Hudson and East Rivers in Manhattan, going by historic sites such as the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Colgate Clock. With ten plasma screens, three observation decks, FOOD and DRINKS included, this is an event that you do not want to miss!
For only $65, this is a steal! You don't have to be from JMU, or an alum (but you might have to learn at least one line from the fight song) -- friends and family alike! So tell all your friends, get off work early, get your party shoes shined, and get ready for a fun night with your fellow Dukes! Did we mention the open bar?
NYC Metro Dukes Alumni Spring Happy Hour
Posted: April 29, 2008
When: Thursday, May 15th from 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Social (NO LONGER AT KANVAS!) - 795 8th Ave between 48th and 49th Map >
How Much: $5 Suggested Donation - Check back for specific happy hour specials.
NYC Metro JMU Alumni Winter Party
Posted: January 17, 2008
When: Thursday, January 31st from 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Arctica Bar & Grill (Downstairs in the "Ice Bar") - 3rd Ave between 27th and 28th
How Much: $5 Suggested Donation - Happy Hour specials extended all night long!
JMU vs. Seton Hall - Newark, NJ
Posted: December 18, 2007
Ticket Pick Up
For all fans who purchased tickets through the alumni chapter, ticket pick up will be between 11:30 - 12:00 in the main Box Office area located inside the PNC Bank Tower (corner of Mulberry & Edison Place). Mike Keown will be in the lobby with a purple and gold, JMU rugby shirt distributing all tickets. ***If you plan to be late or 'just in time' --please call Mike to let him know-862-432-9071... Thanks!!***
Pre-Game Event
Our local JMU alumni chapter has reserved the Ice Lounge located near section 8, inside the arena. (please follow signs) We will be gathering from 12:00 pm until tip off. Food and beverages can be purchased from their standard menu.