Join us on the Hill this May as we celebrate 50 years in the arts! The festivities commence on Friday, May 12 with an evening party and special performances, and then on Saturday, May 13 we'll offer you fun opportunities to celebrate and socialize with your fellow alums over brunch, cocktails and dinner—plus tours, performances, and classes.
Check out the schedule of events below, and register to attend:
MAKE A GIFT IN HONOR OF YOUR CLASS
Questions? alumni@walnuthillarts.org
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Hill for Reunion. If the registration fee is prohibitive, please contact our office at alumni@walnuthillarts.org or 508-652-5061.
Friday, May 12
STORYCORPS — SHARE YOUR WALNUT HILL STORY
Locations TBA // 2:00pm–5:30pm
Share your Walnut Hill story with us! Stay tuned for more information about signing up for a time slot.
Reunion Kickoff & Celebration of 50 years as a global leader of the arts
Delbridge Family Center for the Arts // 6:00pm
Join us at the Delbridge on Friday evening to kick off the weekend and celebrate 50 years of the arts! We’ll enjoy refreshments and drinks, alumni performances, and more.
Register by 5:00pm ET on April 1, 2023 and receive $10 off using the code EARLYBIRD.
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Saturday, May 13
ELLISON CIRCLE BREAKFAST
Keefe Center // 9:30am
Calling all members of the Ellison Circle, our planned giving society, or those who wish to learn more! Join us in the Keefe Center for a delicious breakfast, where we will celebrate your wonderful commitment to Walnut Hill.
STORYCORPS — SHARE YOUR WALNUT HILL STORY
Locations TBA // 9:00am–4:00pm
Share your Walnut Hill story with us! Stay tuned for more information about signing up for a time slot.
walnut hill alumni association open meeting
Campus Center // 11:00am–12:00pm
We are delighted to be hosting our third open Alumni Association meeting of the year in-person! We’ll gather in the campus center to connect with fellow alumni, hear School updates, and engage in brainstorming.
CAMPUS TOURS
Starting from Eliot Porch // 11:00am–2:00pm
Curious to see how campus has changed since you were a student? Look no further than the Eliot porch, where you’ll find Walnut Hill Admission Guides who are eager to take you on a tour! Stop by anytime between 11 and 2 for this fun opportunity to see Walnut Hill through the eyes of our students.
performance of MEAN GIRLS
Keiter Center // 2:00pm - Tickets Required
Join us in Keiter for a matinee performance of the spring musical, Mean Girls! Enjoy this brutally hilarious musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). This queen bee took Broadway by storm and has joined the musical in-crowd. Adapted from Fey's hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. Rated PG13 for strong language & content.
golden alumni cocktail hour
Delbridge Upper Patio // 4:00pm–5:30pm
If you graduated in 1973 or earlier, we invite you to join us on the Delbridge Upper Patio for cocktails and conversation with your fellow Golden Alumni—a wonderful way to socialize with other classes before heading off to your class dinners!
OPEN BALLET CLASS WITH CHARLOTTE GRAM DOYLE '88
Dance Center // 4:30pm–5:30pm
Back by popular demand—Charlotte Gram Doyle '88, the owner of Pineapple Dance in Amherst, MA, will return to lead an open ballet class for alumni of all levels of experience! Charlotte has been teaching since she graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in Dance, and continues to study, believing that the best teachers are the best students.
CLASS DINNERS
Various Locations Off-Campus // 6:00pm
Stay tuned to hear from your class volunteers about the time and location of your class dinner. Register to indicate your interest in attending.
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