Cushing Receptions
Throughout the year — at locations throughout the US and internationally — Cushing hosts events for anyone interested in Cushing Academy: alumni, parents of alumni, current parents and students, partners, and prospective families. Events are a great opportunity to meet with other Penguins and make Cushing connections in your area. We hope to see you soon!
If you would like to help organize an event near you, please reach out to our Advancement team at [email protected].
Cushing Icebreakers
In conjunction with Cushing Together: A Celebration of Giving, our Penguin Ambassadors have helped organize a series of get togethers around the United States. We invite you to join fellow alumni, parents, and friends of Cushing Academy for a Penguin Icebreaker — informal community meetups designed to connect our Penguin community and celebrate Cushing Together.
No RSVP is required — just come by and say hello to Penguin friends new and old. Please note: food and beverages will be available for purchase at each location.
Philadelphia
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Daisy Tavern
1100 E Hector Street (Corner of Hector + Lee)
Conshohocken, PA
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Organized by Lauren Dellheim Ainsworth ’94 and Mark Axelman ’88
No RSVP required — just come by and say hello!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase


New York City
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Alberts Bar
140 E 41st Street (41st and Lexington)
New York, NY
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Organized by George Saunders ’04
No RSVP required — just come by and say hello!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase
Chicago
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Homeslice Pizza + Patio
938 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Organized by Marina “Boo” Vernon ’07
No RSVP required — just come by and say hello!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase


San Francisco
Friday, April 24, 2026
Amelie Wine Bar
1754 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Organized by David Nevins ’16
No RSVP required — just come by and say hello!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase
Boston
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Harpoon Brewery Seaport
306 Northern Ave
Boston, MA
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Organized by Jack Casady ’15
No RSVP required — just come by and say hello!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase


Manchester, Vermont
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Lost Marble Brewing Company
4529 Main Street
Manchester Center, VT
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Organized by Brett Torrey ’85, Dean Boecher ’67, and John Hand ’79
No RSVP required — just come by and say hello!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase
Washington, DC
Monday, April 27, 2026
Bobby Van’s
809 15th Street NW
Washington, DC
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Organized by Courtney Houston-Carter ’04 and Chelsea Cummings Koski ’03
No RSVP required — just come by and say hello!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase


Portland, Maine
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Sebago Brewing Company
201 Southborough Drive
Scarborough, ME
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Organized by Betsy Smith ’78
No RSVP required — just come by and say hello!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase
Stuart, Florida
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Hudsons on the River
351 SW Flagler Avenue
Stuart, FL
Time: 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Organized by Libby Mapes Yarnall ’79
No RSVP required — just come by and say hello!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase

