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Past Events Berlin

DANCAE’s “Chasing Nothing” modern dance performance

by Carl Kruse

The DANCAE dance company invites members of the Ivy Circle to its upcoming performance of “Chasing Nothing,” a new three-act ballet set to electronic music, performed by dancers of the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

Performances take place July 5, 7,8, 9 and 10, 2025 at Eichenstraße 4A, 12435 Berlin, Germany

For further information and tickets see:  https://dancaeberlin.com

About DANCAE
Founded in Berlin as a collective of classically trained ballet dancers, choreographers, and multidisciplinary artists, DANCÆ is reshaping contemporary performance by merging neoclassical ballet with electronic music, immersive installations, and cutting-edge technology. Their in-house ensemble, Ballet Sur_real, exemplifies this hybrid vision: a platform for cross‑disciplinary collaboration with DJs, visual artists, fashion designers, and spatial sound engineers.


Premiering July 5, 2025, at Eichenstraße 4A in Berlin, Chasing Nothing unfolds over three acts. It is set within a kinetic foil‑based installation by Dominic Kießling, whose subtle, air‑driven sculptures mirror dancers’ transient forms. This visual dialogue underscores the theme of ephemerality and human desire.

DANCÆ stands at the forefront of Berlin’s avant‑garde dance scene, rooted in ballet tradition yet boldly experimental. With a roster of internationally trained dancers, celebrated choreographers, and alliances with leading composers, technologists, and visual artists, their work transcends performance—it’s an immersive artistic ecosystem. Chasing Nothing continues this trajectory, offering Berlin audiences a rich sensory encounter that probes the nature of desire, memory, and impermanence through movement, sound, and space.

Past Events Berlin

Invitation to Cambridge Garden Party

by Carl Kruse

I hope you’re enjoying the Berlin summer. Here is an invitation for the German Cambridge Society for their annual garden party:

“I’d like to reach out now and warmly invite your members to the German Cambridge Society Garden Party. A great opportunity to enjoy a relaxed afternoon of good company, conversation, and summer cheer.

Our party this year will take place in the Garden Room and adjacent patio of the International Club Berlin.

Date: Saturday, 5 July 2025

Time: 5 pm – 10 pm

Venue: International Club Berlin e.V., Thüringerallee 5–11, 14052 Berlin

Cost: for non-members EUR 80 including food & drinks

Full details and tickets here: https://buytickets.at/germancambridgesocietyev/1745173

NB: There are only 40 places available.

We’re very much looking forward to meeting as many friends of the Society as possible. 

The GCS Committee

PS: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via: https://www.gercamsoc.org/contact/.

Past Events Berlin

Drinks with LSE Generate – July 9

by Carl Kruse

The London School of Economics (LSE) “GENERATE” team are organizing laid-back drinks on the 9th of July, for which they have secured their own room on top of the Humboldtforum. A central location with a great view of the city. Here are the details:

  • When: Wednesday,  9th of July, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
  • Where: Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin.
  • Who: Around 50 alumni of the LSE, including Laura-Jane Silverman, the Head of LSE Generate, who has recently been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to social innovation and education.
  • What: An informal summer gathering for meaningful conversations, reconnections, and new connections – all in a relaxed setting with drinks, snacks, and Berlin’s evening sun.
  • Why: To bring together the broader community of socially-minded and entrepreneurial alumni in Berlin, connecting innovators from LSE and beyond, and contributing to Europe’s evolving startup and impact ecosystem.

Hoping everyone is enjoying their (hot) Summer!
Cheers!
Carl Kruse
Ivy Circle

P.S. The last Ivy Circle event with GENERATE was a tremendous success.

Past Events Berlin

Impari Moda’s “Circle of Change” During Berlin Fashion Week

by Carl Kruse

The fashion house IMPARI MODA invites the Ivy Circle to IMPARI’s “CIRCLE OF CHANGE” on July 1, 2025, at Kühlhaus Berlin, as part of Berlin Fashion Week.

The invite from Impari invites us to “experience an immersive live performance featuring sustainable fashion, dance, visual art, and a live violinist known, among others, for performing with Adele.”

IMPARI MODA has developed special threads from recycled plastic bottles, which are then used to create unique high fashion clothing.

Full details & RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaf1yBov2ymHF-1j_jJOZwLXjh0ZfE9u7El4_eAwxOW-2SNw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113764675007471427843

We’d love to see you there!

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The Miettinen Collection Hosts Artist Helena Kauppila


By Carl Kruse

Ivy Circle member Helena Kauppila who we have done several events with in the past (see her well-received brunch here) invites the Ivy Circle and friends to her continuing exhibition at the Miettinen Collection.

Here is the invite from Helena herself:

“I am honored that my recent work Early Life (2025) will be included in the exhibition A Little Madness in the Spring, an exhibition in collaboration with Sotheby’s International Realty and the Miettinen Collection.

The exhibition is open by appointment until July 11th, 2025. To make an appointment, please contact Riina Kylätasku at the Miettinen Collection (the email contact is below).

The exhibition is curated by Riina Kylätasku and explores the themes of spring and the beauty of life. How artists translate nature’s wild renewal into paint–revealing beauty not just in what grows, but in how we feel it. The title is inspired by Emily Dickinson’s famous poem “A Little Madness in the Spring:”

A little Madness in the Spring
Is wholesome even for the King,
But God be with the Clown – 
Who ponders this tremendous scene – 
This whole Experiment of Green – 
As if it were his own!

In my painting Early Life, I go back to the very beginning of life on Earth. What is life? How did life first arise? How is life connected?  Not only genetics and biology but many fields of inquiry are involved in trying to answer these origin questions.

There’s a subtle visual element in this painting arising from the embedded DNA code: under certain lighting conditions, when blue or purple tones come forward, large-scale structures emerge—only to dissolve again as the light shifts. The painting thus balances between order and chaos, between system and individual.  

If you would like to add Early Life to your collection, or are interested in visiting the exhibition A Little Madness in the Spring, please contact Riina Kylätasku at the Miettinen Collection: kylaetasku@miettinen-collection.de

Best regards,
Helena

About Helena:
A mathematician turned visual artist, Helena is intrigued by complexity and emerging systems. While her colorful work may appear random and disjointed, there is a systems process behind it, often anchored in mathematics. Her work touches on the structure of DNA, mathematical theories, and the human connection to nature and the world around us..

Kauppila lives in Berlin and holds a doctorate in Mathematics from Columbia University and is the recipient of the Reginald Marsh and Felicia Meyer Marsh scholarship at the Art Students League of New York.

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BBA Art Gallery – 10th Anniversary Celebration

by Carl Kruse

We have an invitation from our friends at the BBA Art Gallery to join in their 10th anniversary celebrations, which take place from May 22 through June 1 at the Kuhlhaus  in Berlin.

Carl Kruse and several friends of the Ivy Circle will join the event on the opening night, May 22 at 7pm.  Here is the complete information from BBA Art Gallery.  Use discount code IVYCIRCLE for a 10% discount.

Join us at Kühlhaus Berlin from 22 May to 1 June for our major upcoming Prizes exhibition.

Spanning three floors, the exhibition will showcase works by over 130 international and local artists and photographers. Highlights include the 2025 BBA Artist Prize, Photography Prize, Made in Berlin Award, One Shot Award, and a curated selection of standout pieces from the past decade.

Start celebrating with the Opening Reception on Thursday 22 May from 19:00. Tickets are available on our website. 

KEY EVENTS:

OPENING
Thursday 22 May from 19:00

ARTIST TALKS
Friday 23 May at 14:00, 16:00, 18:00

AWARDS CEREMONY
Saturday 24 May from 18:00

LOCATION
Kühlhaus Berlin, Luckenwalder Str 3, 10963 Berlin

🖼️ Exhibition on 22.05 until 01.06 

🕐 Daily open hours 13:00 – 20:00, Tuesday – Sunday.

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Wharton Summit 2025



The Wharton School invites the Ivy Circle to its Wharton Summit 2025. Below is the information:


The Wharton Summit 2025 will take place in Berlin – and we couldn’t be more excited!

Seats for the exclusive Summit Dinner are selling out fast, so if you haven’t registered yet, we encourage you to secure your spot today. We are proud to present an outstanding program featuring a diverse lineup of high-caliber speakers and thought leaders who will share their perspectives on the key challenges and opportunities shaping Europe’s economic future.Please see the full agenda below:
We’ve curated an inspiring day with a broad view of today’s economic landscape – from entrepreneural insights, economic development, changes in leadership, cutting-edge innovation and green technology to AI and security. This intimate gathering of professionals from various business schools and industries promises: Fresh perspectives from thought leaders High-quality networking across sectors Inspiring discussions in a unique setting Lasting connections in a vibrant community
Sign up now
This event is open to all who are curious, inspired, and ready to engage – not only Wharton Alumni. Here’s what to expect:
Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 PM
We’ll kick things off with an exclusive dinner at Restaurant Austernbank, (Behrenstraße 42, 10117 Berlin)  featuring a special guest speaker.
Friday, May 23 at 8:30 AM
The Summit will be hosted at Zalando SE Headquarters (Hedwig-Wachenheim-Straße 7, 10243 Berlin) and will conclude with a rooftop reception offering stunning views of Berlin (weather permitting).
Saturday, May 24 at 10:00 AM
For those spending the weekend in Berlin, we’re offering an optional cultural highlight: a private tour of the renowned Hoffmann Collection (Sophienstraße 21, Entrance C, 10178 Berlin). To join, please contact Isabel Matz (isabelmatz.wcga@gmail.com) directly.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Berlin for this exciting event. Should you have any questions or need assistance with your registration, feel free to reach out. Warmest regards,  

The Summit-Team Martin Bell  |  Fana Gibson  |  Delfina Mattern  |  Isabel Matz  |  Sebastian Seehusen

Cheers!
Carl Kruse
Ivy Circle Berlin
Past Events Berlin

Introductory Tango With The Ivy Circle

by Carl Kruse

We’re excited to invite you to a special evening — a private Argentine tango introduction workshop followed by networking over wine and the chance to experience Berlin’s famous Milonga. All exclusive and private for the Ivy Circle.

No experience? No problem! Most of us have never been introduced to tango and this evening we’ll be guided by Berlin’s top tango teachers at Nou Tango Berlin, the city’s most prestigious tango school.

We start completely from zero:

  • Learn tango basics, the unique etiquette, and how to walk comfortably
  • Get a glimpse into the rich, magical world of Argentine tango.
  • No partner or special shoes needed — just bring yourself!

Program:
🕓 4:30 PM – Private tango class exclusively for the Ivy Circle.
🕕 6:00 PM – Wine & networking in our private mirror room at the venue.
🕢 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Join or watch Berlin’s famous Milonga (the lively social dance event open to the wider tango community)

You can either join the dancing and try your new skills or simply relax with a glass of wine and watch beautiful tango dancers in action.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Nou Mitte (Chausseestraße 102, 10115 Berlin). (U-Naturkundemuseum).
Cost: 20€ (includes the workshop + one glass of wine)

Milonga? A milonga is a traditional tango gathering — a warm, welcoming evening full of music, dancing, and community.

Fun fact: Berlin has the largest and most vibrant tango community in the world outside Argentina!

RSVP:

Please RSVP to Carl Kruse at carl@alumni.princeton.edu before Saturday 03 May if possible.

+1s are warmly welcome! Bring a friend, partner, or fellow alumni — the more the merrier.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the magic of tango, make new friends, and enjoy a beautiful evening with the Ivy Circle.

We look forward to dancing and toasting with you!

Cheers!
Carl Kruse

P.S. May thanks to LSE Alum Avitosh Sawhney for the original idea and organizing of the event.

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Harvard Club Event in Berlin: Fireside Chat with Dr. Gregor Schmitz

The Harvard Club of Berlin invites members of the Ivy Circleto the Fireside Chat – “Turning Point. In the World. In the United States? In Germany ?” with Dr. Gregor Peter Schmitz scheduled for Wednesday, 28 May 28, at 18:30 at the Marriott Hotel on Potsdamer Platz. in Berlin.

About Dr. Gregor Peter Schmitz:

Gregor Peter Schmitz, born in 1975, is Chairman of the editor-in-chiefs of STERN, GEO and Capital. He is also responsible for the joint digital offering Stern +. A lawyer and political scientist with degrees from Cambridge and Harvard began his professional career as head of the Brussels office of the Bertelsmann Foundation. He spent six years as SPIEGEL’s USA correspondent in Washington before he took over as European correspondent in Brussels. After heading the capital city office of “WirtschaftsWoche” in Berlin, Schmitz spent four years as editor-in-chief of the “Augsburger Allgemeine”, one of the highest-circulation and most-cited German daily newspapers.

He has received numerous awards for his journalistic work, including the Henri Nannen Prize, the Theodor Wolff Prize, the Arthur F. Burns Prize and several times as “Editor-in-Chief of the Year”. His first book, “Wetten auf Europa: Gespräche mit George Soros” published by Random House, was a SPIEGEL bestseller and was translated into numerous languages. Schmitz is a regular guest on national and international TV and radio programs, such as Markus Lanz, Anne Will, Maischberger, the Presseclub, Deutschlandfunk and the BBC. At the end of 2022, after his first year as the new editor-in-chief at STERN he has been awarded by both a 100-member jury of the “Medium Magazin” as well as by the trade magazine Kress as “Editor-in-Chief of the Year”.

We are very much looking forward to seeing you at our Fireside Chat!

Tickets: Members & partners: 25 € p.p.

Non-Members: 35 € p.p.

Soft drinks and finger food are included.

Registration here: Registration Link

Payment options:

  1. Transfer: Please transfer the ticket to the account: 

Harvard University Alumni Club of Berlin e.V.

IBAN: DE33 1007 0848 0036 7532 00

BIC: DEUTDEDB110

Reference: your name & Gregor Schmitz

  1. Paypal: frohn@pwwl.de  family and friends

Reference: your name & Gregor Schmitz

This promises to be a great event.

Cheers!
Carl Kruse
Ivy Circle Berlin

Past Events Berlin

London School of Economics Invite To GENERATE Event

By Carl Kruse

Our friends at the London School of Economics (LSE) invite the Ivy Circle to join in the launch of the LSE Generate chapter in Berlin and a discussion of European tech resilience.  This launch is LSE’s third Generate chapter in Europe, with the goal of bringing together the broader community of socially-minded and entrepreneurial alumni in Berlin — connecting innovators from LSE and beyond — and contributing to Europe’s evolving startup ecosystem.

  • When: Wednesday, 21st May, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. The panel will kick off shortly at 7 pm and run for about 1 hour, followed by some informal networking.
  • Where: Clubhouse Berlin on Torstraße 85 close by Rosenthaler Platz.
  • Who: Saad Saeed, co-founder of Flink and now building Layla, a leading AI-powered travel platform; André Wilkens, one of the founding members of the European Council on Foreign Relations and LSE alum; Melina Sanchez Montanes, climate investor, Principal at AENU, and Harvard and Dartmouth alum. The discussion will be moderated by Marcela Mogilska, founder of Radia, the inclusive tech network.
  • What: The event marks LSE Generate’s third chapter in Europe with a panel on European tech resilience.

This promises to be a great event and members of the Ivy Circle can sign up here: https://lu.ma/k2xwoq74

Hope to see everyone there!

Carl Kruse
Other current events include the Theater Reading Discussion Group.