Monday, April 11, 2011

The Boston 'Zou Goes Bowling!

Hello good people!

The Boston 'Zou is at it again, bringing you family-friendly entertainment options in the Boston area. With Football and basketball seasons behind us, we're working to offer you some non-sports related activities appropriate for all ages.  Next week, we're going bowling! And, not just any bowling...but, the tried and true New England tradition of candlepin bowling!  Bring the family!

Thursday, April 21, 2011
7:00 PM
Sacco's Bowl Haven
45 Day Street
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-0552

Check back for other upcoming events, including Boston's Black Heritage Tour, this summer!

And a Bully for Ol' Mizzou

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

It's Tourney Time!

March Madness is here, people! And, Mizzou is in! (Not that we ever doubted it, right?)

The Boston 'Zou will be gathering, this Thursday (March 17--St. Patty's Day!) to cheer on our Tigers in their battle against Cincinnatti. 

We'll have our 50-50 raffle, great door prizes, and plenty of Black-n-Gold cheer!  If all goes as planned we will be putting together another gathering for a game on Saturday as well!  Keep your fingers (and other extremities) crossed and help us cheer on our Missouri Tigers on Thursday night!  Event details below:

Thursday, March 17
9:50 PM
The Brighton Beer Garden
386 Market Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 562-6000
http://www.brightonbeergarden.com/

As always, please bring non-perishable food items to benefit local food banks.
M-I-Z!!!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

M--I--Z! Beat..K..U!

Hey everyone!

Thanks to those who joined us in Portsmouth, NH, last weekend for a fun event (despite the loss to KSU). We had about 20 folks in attendance for the trip. And, a number of us enjoyed a tour and some beer-tasting at the Red Hook Brewery, afterward. Nothing like drowning your sorrows in a glass of good craft beer, made on the premesis.

But, onward we look as the Tigers play host to archrival, Kansas, this Saturday! For those who ordered the 2011 Beat KU t-shirts at our Founders' Day celebration, we should have those available for you at the watch party.  Details below.

11:30 Pre-Game
12:00 Tip-Off
Brighton Beer Garden
386 Market Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 562-6000

Fight, Tigers! Fight for Old Mizzou!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

February 26: Watch Party in NH!

Hey everyone,

The Boston 'Zou will be hitting the road to Portsmouth, NH, to network with our fellow New England alumni and watch our #20 Mizzou Tigers take the Fastest Forty Minutes in Basketball to Manhattan, KS as they play the KSU Wildcats. Details below.

12:00 PM Tip-Off
The Page Restaurant & Bar
172 Hanover Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0004

Please check back for regular updates, as we've recently planned our Spring calendar!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Founders' Day Wrap-Up

Thanks to all who came out for a fantastic evening at The Boston 'Zou's innaugural Founders' Day Celebration!  Last night, we gathered at our local home, the Brighton Beer Garden, for a pre-game networking session and to watch the Tigers host (and beat) Texas Tech.  Todd McCubbin, Executive Director of the Mizzou Alumni Association, joined us for the fun and lent his support and insight toward our efforts in growing the chapter.  And, we are also excited to share that Mizzou's own Brett Austin, (ESPN coordinating producer) and ESPN SportsCenter anchor/ABC's Wipeout co-host John Anderson also joined in the festivities!  All-around, very cool and down-to-earth guys!  Photos below.  (Aside: ESPN recruits aggressively from the MU School of Journalism and currently employs over 20 Mizzou grads.)

Be sure to check back for updates and details on our road trip to Portsmouth, NH on February 26!




M-I-Z!!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Winter Updates & Founders' Day Celebration 2/15

Tigers:
Thanks to those who joined us, last night, for our first-ever Mizzouaoke session! We had a blast pouring out covers of hits by the likes of Rick Astley, Metallica, Digital Underground and Salt & Pepa! But, on to next week already...

Each February, Mizzou Alumni Association chapters host a Founders' Day celebration. Our beloved Alma Mater was founded in February of 1839 and is still going strong! For The Boston 'Zou's celebration, we will be joined on February 15th by Todd McCubbin, Executive Director of the Alumni Association and Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations.

As always, we'll convene at Brighton Beer Garden (386 Market St., Brighton). Our event will start downstairs in the function room for a meet-and-greet, with complimentary appetizers on hand. We'll talk a little bit about Mizzou's grand history and offer everyone a chance to share their favorite Mizzou memory. This will be a lot of fun!

Then at 7:00 we'll head upstairs for the Mizzou-Texas Tech game. As always, please bring non-perishable food items to benefit local food banks. Please RSVP!

Our chapter is growing day-by-day, and we're meeting lots of new Tigers at each event. If you've thought about attending an event, this will be a great opportunity to see what we're all about. In the last 18 months, Some fantastic bonds have been created already...you should be a part of it! Check out our website and friend us on Facebook.

**Update for 2/26 Basketball Watch Party**
On Saturday, February 26, we'll be heading up to Portsmouth, NH, for our annual road trip to visit with our fellow New England Tiger alumni. Details, below:

12:00 PM Tip-Off
The Page Restaurant & Bar
172 Hanover Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0004


Contact TheBostonZou@gmail.com to inquire about carpooling options.

And a Bully for Ol' Mizzou,
The Boston 'Zou

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Winter Events

Hey everyone!

Your friends at The Boston 'Zou hope you're enjoying the start to a wonderful new year after a fantastic holiday season.  We hope you'll join us for some fun events we've put together for the winter months, including some karaoke (aka Mizzou-aoke) and a special Founders' Day networking event with none other than Todd McCubbin, Executive Director of the Mizzou Alumni Association and Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations.  All events will be taking place at the Brighton Beer Garden. Details below.

As always, we will be collecting non-perishable food items to benefit local Boston food banks. This has been a particularly difficult winter and we greatly appreciate  your continued generosity.  

Saturday, January 29
Mizzou vs. Texas Basketball Party
Pre-Game Networking: 8:30 PM
Tip-Off: 9:00 PM

Monday, February 7
Mizzou-aoke
7:00 PM (Downstairs)
Mizzou vs. KU Basketball Party
9:00 PM (Upstairs)

Tuesday, February 15
Founders' Day Networking with Todd McCubbin
5:15 PM (Downstairs)
Mizzou vs. Texas Tech (if televised)
7:00 PM (Upstairs)

Saturday, February 26
Mizzou vs. K-State Basketball Party
11:30 AM Pre-Game Networking
12:00 PM Tip-Off

Saturday, March 5
Mizzou vs. KU Basketball Party
11:30 AM Pre-Game Networking
12:00 PM Tip-Off

Again, all events will be taking place at:
386 Market Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 562-6000