Please see 'Culture Club is reborn' posting prior to reading this post

Culture Club Newsletter
2nd edition 07 October 2009

Living our vision:

‘To gather a group of intellectuals, originating from all over the world, united by one common desire: to seek and understand new cultures through the arts, historical exhibits, music, and interactions with one another … and have a good time doing it!’

Recent event:

The rebirth of the Culture Club was a smashing success! Thank you to all who could attend what turned into probably the funniest show I have ever seen.

For those unable, here is a quick recap of the evening. But before I do so, I would like to congratulate Ms. Lauren Darby once again for her new role as Head of TV Marketing for Talk Talk!! All her hard work and superior intelligence has clearly paid off! Right, so now back to the show…

The true alcoholics of the group, Lauren and Dave, were the first to arrive at our pre-theatre meeting spot Bar Soho (a huge improvement from the old man gay pub I had originally picked out). I of course arrived at the same time to limit the alcohol consumption as I knew they would otherwise become too rowdy, as they always do, for the very tasteful and sophisticated Avenue Q show.

After about an hour of civilized chat and further members arrived, we made our way to the theatre. Upon picking up the tickets, the Box Office suddenly realized who I was and immediately upgraded our seats to a section more in line with my social status.

Walking into the theatre, Lauren proved her superior intelligence extends beyond just her workplace and into her private life as, out of concern for the group of possible dehydration during the show, (a very serious matter I might add) she quickly bought a bottle of wine to bring in and ensure our excessive drinking of liquids continued.

Avenue Q turned out to be hilarious, far exceeding my expectations as well as many others. The love-making scored big hits – I could see the men taking notes. I also think I recognized the “Bad Puppets!” I don’t want to say who, but I am pretty sure their characters were based off some close friends of mine; a brother and sister whose last name begins with “D” and ends with “y” but I won’t name names;-)

I made have had a few too many drinks as I stumbled out of the theatre, but I did manage to deliver a very inspiring speech about the resurrection of the Culture Club at the White Horse pub before we finally made it home, arriving just before the stroke of midnight.

Thanks again to everyone who made this night possible.