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Weekend Highlights

Friday, November 13

4 – 8 p.m.
Alumni Evening on the Central Quad
A casual gathering for alumni, friends and families. Enjoy light fare and libations, magic and balloon artists, "wearable light" (light necklaces, rings) and the great sounds of Kevin Charles and his band. Kevin's music will span the decades with tunes old and new. This family friendly event is fun for everyone. Stop by at any point 4 – 8 p.m. to enjoy this evening gathering.
Though there is no charge, reservations are requested.
Ray Courtyard, RMC, Central Quad


8 p.m.
35th Reunion Party at the Taylors
Meet for cocktails and a light buffet at 8 p.m. This historic home provides a remarkable venue for a Rice celebration. Friends and classmates, excellent fare and live music (conversation friendly) will make this memorable evening complete.
Tickets for alumni and friends are $30.
Robert and Amy Taylor's Home
http://www.houstons55.com/postcards-from-texas/stories/2009-03-15-courtlandt-place.jsp
22 Courtlandt Place
Houston 77006

Saturday, November 14

10 a.m.
Take the Tour
Meet at the Sallyport for mimosas and start your tour of campus.
Wear your walking shoes and view the buildings of Rice – old and new.

Noon
Rice Alumni Barbecue
Right next to Tailgate Owley, the Alumni Barbecue is the place to be. With Goode Company cook'in and fix'ins, suds and iced tea, there is a place at the table for everyone – alumni, family and friends. Space bouncers for the kids and a bit of county western music make this a truly entertaining pregame lunch for all. Barbecue will be served continuously Noon – 2 p.m.
The Rice vs. Tulane kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
Barbecue tickets for alumni and friends are $15. Barbecue tickets for children under 12 are $10.
Alumni Tent, Rice Stadium entrance # 3 (Rice Boulevard entrance # 17)
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Noon
Homecoming Luncheon
Dore Commons in James A. Baker III Hall provides a sophisticated venue for this pregame event. A catered fall buffet offers an excellent dining experience accompanied by favorites St. Arnold, Shiner, "red" and "white." Lunch will be served continuously Noon – 2 p.m.
The Rice vs. Tulane kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
Luncheon tickets for alumni and friends are $35.
Dore Commons, James A. Baker III Hall

2:30 p.m.
Rice vs. Tulane
Football Game, Rice Stadium
Halftime presentation of the Class of 1974 Reunion Gift
Football tickets are $20 for reserved lower westside seats and $10 for the student section.
Football tickets can be purchased online at http://www.riceowls.com
The promotion code is HC2009.

7 p.m.
Seventies Celebration at the Rice University Art Gallery
Time to party with light fare and libations! The bar and buffet stations will be open for your enjoyment 7 – 10 p.m. A seventies cover band will bring back the tunes from evenings past at Rice and the gallery will delight you with the work of El Anatsui.
(As of October 8, the gallery has extended the installation of Wayne White until Decemebr 13
The work of El Anatsui will be exhibited January 28 - March 14, 2010)
Tickets for alumni and friends are $30.
Rice University Art Gallery http://www.ricegallery.org
(Across Loop Road from Cohen House)

Coming this fall . . .

Class of 1974 Reunion invitation with response card
Homecoming 2009 brochure

May we answer a question? 713-348-6094 or harding@rice.edu