VCU Alumni Atlantic 10 events

VCU Alumni is returning to New York City for the 2023 Atlantic 10 men’s basketball Conference tournament on March 7-12, and we’re hosting a series of engaging events throughout the city.

First session

A-10 pregame reception

Celebrate VCU’s return to the NYC with food, drink, camaraderie and swag.

When: Thursday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Barclays Center 40/40 Club, 620 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Cost: $25; includes two-hour open bar, buffet and VCU swag.

Additional sessions

VCU headquarters gathering

When: Before each VCU game starting with the semifinals/finals from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Black Forest Brooklyn, 733 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Cost: Free - come collect some VCU swag and hang out with VCU Alumni

Wednesday, March 8

VCU on ‘The Today Show’

Showcase your Ram pride on national television.

When: 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 8
Where: 35 W. 48th St., New York, NY 10020
Cost: Free

Friday, March 10

9/11 memorial visit

Visit the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan. Complimentary round trip from the New York Marriott Marquis via the subway.

When: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 10
Where: Meet at the New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036) and take the subway to the 9/11 Memorial.
Cost: Free; does not include admission to the museum.

VCU food tour

Take a guided food tour of Greenwich Village, including meatballs and dessert.

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: Starts at 153 Sullivan St., New York, NY 10012
Cost: $45 (50% discount off normal ticket price)

Bushwick Street art walking tour

Take a guided tour of the street art of Bushwick, a Brooklyn neighborhood and outdoor art gallery. Learn more about the work on display from a graffiti artist from New York City.

When: 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: 282 Meserole St., Brooklyn, NY 11206
Cost: $10 (50% discount off normal ticket price)

Headshots & Happy Hour

Same headshot since 2019? Come snap a new one and network with alumni over happy hour and hors d’oeuvres.

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: Black Forest Brooklyn, 733 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Cost: $15

VCU on Broadway: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

Enjoy the Broadway musical “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Afterward, meet VCUarts alum John Alix (B.F.A.’04/A) for a Q&A about his role supporting the production’s choreography.

When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036
Cost: $100 ($40 discount off normal ticket price)

VCU on Broadway: ‘& Juliet’

Enjoy the Broadway musical “& Juliet.” Afterward, meet VCUarts alum Curtis Miller (B.F.A.’16/A) for a Q&A where he talks about his role supporting the production’s lighting and tech.

When: 8 p.m. Friday, March 10
Where: Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036
Cost: $100 ($40 discount off normal ticket price)

Questions? Contact Jared Kline, event specialist, DAR Signature Events, at (540) 614-2117 or klinejc2@vcu.edu.

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