8:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting. Discussions begin at 8:15. Doors open at 7:45 P.M. $3 members; $4 others. The meeting will be at Roslyn Retreat Pavilion on 8727 River Road one-half mile east of Parham (see map Color or Black&White)
8:30 P.M. Ragtime at Dogwood Dell Join me for the last event of the Dogwood Dell season. A "giant musical slice of turn-of-the-20th century American life based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow". Former Solo member Pat Reddington will be among the cast. I will be there at 7:30 to save spaces. Bring your own chair, something to drink and insect spray, if you need it. RSVP by Email early so I can look for you.
8:30 P.M. Swing Dancing at 6004 W. Broad Street. Instructions 7:30 to 8:30, general dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 P.M. Admission $6; refreshments provided.
2:00P.M. Richmond Chamber Players Join me and listen as they perform Mozart, Thuille, Hindemith and Dvorak. At the Virginia Museum at 2800 Grove Ave. Meet me in the downstairs lobby at 1:45pm. Tickets for museum members are $12 and $14 for others. RSVP's appreciated by Email early so I can look for you.
7:00 P.M. Ballroom Dancing Dance with the USABDA regulars until 9:30 P.M. at The Dance Space. Wear lightweight shoes that glide. $5 for USBDA members; $7 for nonmembers. 6004 West Broad Street.
6:45 P.M. Council Meeting. To add items to the agenda leave a message on the Solo/Discovery Information Line, 257.0020 or Email.
8:00 P.M. Contra Dancing at TADAMS at Ginter Park Recreation Center located at the corner of Walton and Hawthorne, one block southeast of Laburnum and Chamberlayne Avenues. $4 members, $7 others.
2:00 P.M. Hollywood Cemetery Meet at Albemarle and Cherry in Oregon Hill. Two hour walking tour explores this lovely historic cemetery park with discussions of the landscape design, art and architecture, monument styles, and biographies of the notable tenants. $7 walk up or $6 in advance by calling the Valentine Museum, 649-0711.
8:00 P.M. Zydeco Dance Join Diane Reid for dancing to the live music of Sean Vidrine and Cajun Fyre; lessons 7:00; $8 cover includes lesson; At the Boulevard Deli, 5218 W. Broad Street. RSVPs to dgreid@verizon.net appreciated.
8:00 P.M. Swim & Game Nite Come from 7 to 8pm to enjoy a dip in the pool. Doors open at 7:45 and Games begin at 8:15pm. Bring along your favorite game. Roslyn Center Pavilion, 8727 River Road, one quarter mile east of Parham. $3 for member; $4 for others. (see map Color or Black&White). This will be done instead of our normal meeting.
12:00 Noon. Newsletter Deadline. Submit announcements, events, news and feature stories to Ron Corio at editor@solodiscovery.com for publication in the next newsletter.
8:00 P.M. Old School Freight Train at Ashland Coffee and Tea. Travel with me to enjoy
this band that plays bluegrass, jazz, classical, Latin and funk. (Something for
everyone!) Cover charge is $8.00. We can have a light dinner before the music
starts. Entrees are limited but tasty. Meet at Regency Square at the
Applebee''s entrance at 6:30 to car pool or you can meet me there. Go to the
AC&T website for details and directions or contact me.
Please RSVP by Email early.
8:00 P.M. English Channel Listen and dance t the music of English Channel. They play Britch invasion music from the late 60's at the Boulevard Deli. Cover charge $5. Be there by 8 P.M. to get a seat. Check out the website of The English Channel group. Also find your way to the Deli by visiting their website. Please RSVP to Diane
8:30 P.M. Swing Dancing at 6004 W. Broad Street. Instructions 7:30 to 8:30, general dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 P.M. Admission $6; refreshments provided.
8:30 P.M. Ballroom Dance. Join the USABDA regulars at the Pinchbeck Elementary School at 1225 Gayton. Dance workshop at 7:30. SD contact: Cal Sawyer, 262.5704.
8:00 P.M. Mailing Party. Join the newsletter distribution crew as they prepare the new issue for mailing. Call the Solo/Discovery Voicemail, 257.0020, and request directions to the Mailing Party.
7:00 P.M. Braves Baseball Join me at the Diamond to watch the Braves play Charlotte. Meet me at the entrance gate at 6:45pm or in section 208 behind home plate. General Admission Tickets are $6 (or get a free ticket with the press pass coupon from the Times-Dispatch). RSVP's appreciated by email early so I can look for you.
5:00 P.M. Bogey's Putt-Putt Golf Cost: $5.00/18 holes. Look for coupon in Markets Best. We will go and get a bite to eat afterwards at players choice. Children welcome. 1675 Ashland Road. (see map Color or Black&White) RSVP is appreciated.
8:00 P.M. Contra Dancing at TADAMS at Ginter Park Recreation Center located at the corner of Walton and Hawthorne, one block southeast of Laburnum and Chamberlayne Avenues. $4 members, $7 others.
11:30 P.M. SD-Phoenix Brunch Please join me and other members of SoloDiscovery and Phoenix for an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet at Charley's in Stony Point Shopping Center. Please RSVP early by email.
2:00 P.M. Shockhoe Slip & Canals Begins at the James Center Clock Tower, 10th & East Cary. Two-hour tour examines architecture & history of the Slip, history of Richmond's canals, & current projects of revitalization on Brown's Island. Cost: $7 or $6 w/credit card in advance, 649-0711
2:00 P.M. Richmond's Wall Street Begins at 14th and Main. Two-hour walking tour of the architectural treasures of the banks, brokerage houses, and other commercial buildings in Richmond's financial district. Cost: $7 or $6 w/credit card in advance, 649-0711