Yep, we're talking about 2011 already. I can't believe it. By the 17th, I trust you will all have recovered from New Year's Eve enough to come have a drink at Eastern Standard. We'll be in our usual spot: the Ann Curio Lounge, just to the left of the entrance.

http://www.easternstandardboston.com/

Just in case there are a few new folks out there who haven't joined us at ES yet: Eastern Standard is easy to find in the middle of Kenmore Square, right off the Kenmore Square T-stop.

As always, guests are welcome, but don't hesitate to come alone either. Cash bar.

If you've never heard of our group before, here's the deal: Opus Affair is a mix of artists and non-artists who get together each month for cocktails and to chat about the arts scene in Boston...or whatever else. Some people come for serious networking, others come for fun. There's no program -- just a chance to have a few drinks with other young professionals interested in the fine arts.

http://www.opusaffair.org

And in other big news...January marks a huge first for Opus Affair: 

We're presenting our first public concert. Icelandic musician Olafur Arnalds is coming to the US and we'll be hosting him at the Modern Theater at Suffolk on January 24th. The concert features him on piano, with a string quartet, combined with midi-synced lighting effects and shadow-puppet-like projections. It's pretty slick. You can get tickets and find more info here: 

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/142673
http://www.olafurarnalds.com/