ANZAA: Australian New Zealand American Association of Minnesota
[ February 4, 2012; 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Celebrate 40 years of the Australia New Zealand American Association of Minnesota, and a combined celebration of Australia Day and Waitangi Day. The evening affair will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a plated dinner and an evening of reminiscing, special guests, and fun. The Hon Roger Price, Consul-General of Australia, will be in [...] Read more »
| February 4, 2012 | ||
| 5:30 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Celebrate 40 years of the Australia New Zealand American Association of Minnesota, and a combined celebration of Australia Day and Waitangi Day. The evening affair will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a plated dinner and an evening of reminiscing, special guests, and fun. The Hon Roger Price, Consul-General of Australia, will be in attendance as guest of honor, as will Chris Knepler,Post Manager & Senior Investment Director, Australian Trade Commission (Austrade). Chris manages Midwest operations for the Australian Trade Commission and works to deepen and broaden Australia-U.S. economic relationships in the region. Priority sectors include clean energy, advanced manufacturing, professional services and industrial biotechnology.
Location: Saint Anthony Main Event Centre
Reception 5:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm
Chicken-
Herb Crusted Chicken with Wild Mushroom-Marsala Sauce
Tri-colored Rotini Tossed in Smoked Tomato Cream Sauce
With Sauteed vegetables
Beef-
Rosemary Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Gorgonzola Butter Florets
Herb Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Poached Haricot Verts with Sweet Marsala, Caramelized Onions, and Slivered Almonds
Vegetarian-
Roasted Acorn Squash stuffed with Aromatic Vegetables and White Beans
Herb Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Poached Haricot Verts with Sweet Marsala, Camelized Onions, and Slivered Almonds
Also there will be a pre-plated salad and ANZAA will host wine with dinner.
Questions? Please call 651-646-6972 (Neil) or 612-332-8431 (Ros).
Members $67; non-members $72 Tickets are on sale now, and must be ordered before January 20, 2012. If you are paying by check, please mail your payment to:
ANZAA,
PO Box 65010,
St Paul MN 55165
and let us know if you would like beef, chicken or vegetarian as your main option. You may also pay here by Google Checkout/Wallet (you may also renew your membership, or join for the first time):
| January 12, 2012 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
This might be of interest to some ANZAA members and friends–a new monthly series of International Nights at the Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar in Lowertown, Saint Paul.
What is it exactly?
Hosted by senorita Jessica and panni Martha, monthly “International Nights” will feature international food and drink specials, international themed trivia, world music (live and recorded), speed-dating, and national song singing competitions, fun and conviviality.
Who is it for?
Brazilans, Brits, Belgians, Beer Drinkers, Greeks, Georgians (the yogurt eating kind), Ivoirians, Luxembourgers, Turks, Ojibwas, Poles, Venezuelans, Dakotans (north, south, east and west), Romanians, Ecuadorans, Expats, Exchange students, Japanese, Cheese-Heads, Mexicans, Hmong, Moroccans, Muscovites, Oenophiles, Europhiles, Trivia Geeks and Iowans.
Actually, EVERYONE is welcome.
Inaugural “International Night” featuring Globetrotter Trivia and guest DJ BK One, fun and socializing. BONUS: Ordering in a language other than Minnesotan will get you a discount.
Help us unite the nations at the Black Dog!
No cover charge. National dress optional.
Thursday, January 12th, 6:00-9:00pm
| January 28, 2012 7:00 pm | to | January 29, 2012 12:00 am |
An invitation from the Board of ANZACC Midwest, and the Down Under Club Chicago:
On behalf of the Australian Consul General in Chicago, Mr. Roger Price, we would like to invite you to the G’DAY USA AUSTRALIA DAY BALL IN CHICAGO 2012 presented by Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc., Peabody Energy and QANTAS.
Australian Ambassador to the USA the Hon Kim Beazley, AC will be this year’s special guest. Tabatha Coffey of Bravo’s Hit Reality Television Series, Tabatha Takes Over will be special guest MC and the evening will also feature a special performance by Australia’s Got Talent Winner Joe Robinson.
Not only a celebration of Australia’s national day, this event provides an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and network with both Australian and American businesses in Chicago and the greater Midwest.
Special Guest: THE HON KIM BEAZLEY AM
Australia’s Ambassador to the USA
Special Guest MC: TABATHA COFFEY
Bravo’s Hit Reality Television Series, Tabatha Takes Over
Performance by: JOE ROBINSON
Australia’s Got Talent Winner
Raffle Opportunity: AIRFARE TO AUSTRALIA
Win Round Trip Business Class Tickets on QANTAS
Dress: Black Tie
Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Time:
7:00pm – Cocktail Reception
8:00pm – Dinner followed by Dancing
Location:
The Mid-America Club at the AON Center
200 East Randolph Drive, 80th Floor
Chicago IL 60601
Cost: Individual tickets are $195.00
Who should attend:
Australian/NZ expats
People with business interests with Australia/NZ
Members of the international business community
RSVP:
Reserve tickets now by completing the attached reservation form or for additional information, email chicago@dfat.gov.au or call +1 312 264 5262.
We hope to see you there!
The Board
ANZACC Midwest
| October 31, 2011 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
ANZAA will host the 2011 Melbourne Cup race at Joe Senser’s Sports Bar in Plymouth. Address: 16605 County Road 24, Suite 210
Plymouth, MN 55427. MAP Start gathering from 7pm; come in costume if you wish.
| October 27, 2011 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Get in the Halloween spirit with some drinks and nibbles with friends at the unique establishment Donnie Dirk’s Zombie Den. The Zombie Den is located at 2027 North Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55411. MAP
