SPEAKER: PHILLIP JAMES DODD | ENTERTAINER: MELISSA ERRICO

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$55 admission includes a three-course lunch payable at the door by cash or check only

Phillip James Dodd is a bestselling author, award-winning architect, and internationally recognized speaker, widely regarded as a leading expert on the architecture of The Gilded Age. Described by Julian Fellowes as the foremost authority on the era, Phillip has spoken across the U.S., appeared on C-SPAN, and given notable talks aboard the Queen Mary 2 and at landmarks such as The Breakers and The University Club. Born in the U.K. and trained at the Prince of Wales’ Institute of Architecture, he holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame and the Manchester School of Architecture. His acclaimed design work spans New York to India, and he has received prestigious honors including the Addison Mizner and Schuler Awards. A Fellow Emeritus of the ICAA and an Honorary Fellow of INTBAU, Phillip brings to life the grand architecture and scandalous stories of figures like Astor, Carnegie, and Vanderbilt. His latest book, An American Renaissance, features a foreword by Julian Fellowes, and his next title, The Mansions of The Gilded Age, is set for release in Spring 2026.

Tony-nominated actress, recording artist, and writer Melissa Errico has been hailed as “a unique force in the life of the New York theater.” Known for Broadway roles in Amour, My Fair Lady, Les Misérables, and more, she’s also earned acclaim for her solo concerts, with Opera News calling her “The Maria Callas of American musical theater.” Her albums, including Sondheim Sublime and Sondheim in the City, have garnered rave reviews, and she is currently preparing her next release, I Can Dream, Can’t I, for Winter 2025. Recent performances include portraying Zelda Fitzgerald, Mrs. Patrick Campbell, and Eleanor of Aquitaine in new works created for her. A regular contributor to The New York Times, Melissa tours internationally, bringing her singular blend of intelligence, humor, and vocal brilliance to stages from Carnegie Hall to Paris and London.