2:00 P.M. Wall Street Walk Enjoy the architectural treasures of Richmond's Financial District. Examine the engineering achievements of the modern high-rise; view elements such as cast iron front and art deco style. Meet me at the corner of Main & 14th Streets. Fees: $7 walk up/$6 w/credit card (643-0711) benefits the Valentine Museum. Look for coupons in Style for $2 discount. Sponsor/Guide: Kathy Whittington.
7:00 P.M. Ballroom Dancing Dance with the USABDA regulars until 9:30 P.M. at The Dance Space at 6004 West Broad Street St. Wear lightweight shoes that glide. $5 for USBDA members; $7 for nonmembers.
7:00 P.M. Council Meeting. To add items to the agenda leave a message on the Solo/Discovery Information Line, 257.0020. Arrive at 6:30 if you plan to eat at Aunt Sarah's Pancake House, 7927 W. Broad (between Parham and Hungary Springs). We decided to try another location and have reserved their meeting room. (see map Color or Black&White)
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8:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting Topic " CHEMISTRY: How and why does it occur when we meet someone. A pinch of this and a pound of that. Sounds more like a recipe. Nice smile, pretty eyes? What is chemistry and how does it work. " Doors open at 7:45 P.M.and the discussions begin at 8:15. The meeting will be at Roslyn Retreat Pavilion on 8727 River Road one-half mile east of Parham (see map Color or Black&White). $3 members; $4 others.
6:30 P.M. Chez Roue Orchette Located at Ashland Coffee and Tea Co.. Meet me at the Applebee's entrance at Regency Square to car pool to this laid back, non smoking venue to enjoy this wonderful band that plays New Orleans style jazz. The lead singer can make you think you're listening to Louis Armstrong. Cover charge is $5.00. We can have a light supper before the band goes on at 8:00. Go to the Ashland Coffee and Tea website for more information and directions (or call me) if you'd prefer to meet me there. RSVP is requested before 8/7@12:00 to Sharyn by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
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.
2:00 P.M. Hollywood Cemetery Meet at Albemarle and Cherry in Oregon Hill for this 2 hour walking tours examines the art , architecture & landscapedesigns in the magnificent cemetery park , and also discusses biographiesof the notable tenants. Walk is approximately 2.5 miles with numeroushills. Bring water. Fee: $7 at gate/$6 advance registration (643-0711) Benefits the ValentineMuseum. Sponsor/Guide: Kathy Whittington.
2:00 P.M. Summer Interlude Concert Join me at the Virginia Museum at 200 N. Boulevard to listen to the Richmond Chamber Players perform Leclair's Violin Sonata in D, Smetana's String Quartet in E minor & Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in A Minor. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $14. RSVP is requested before 8/8 by 11am to Sara by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
7:30 P.M. The Robber Bridegroom Located at Dogwood Dell. Join me for the last event of the season, a Southern folk/fairy tale of love and intrigue presented in musical style. If you'd like, bring a picnic supper and, for your comfort, a chair or blanket and insect repellant. I'll be across the aisle from the sound equipment. The play starts at 8:30. RSVP is requested before 8/14@12:00 to Sharyn by phone no. in Newsletter 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. For more information you can contact Sid at 323-6423.
7:00 P.M. Swimming and Game Night. Join us for a swim from 7 to 8pm before Game Night. Please bring board and card games to share. We will try to start and end the evening with a warm-up and cool-down group event. Maybe even play some music and dance? Anybody got a Karaoke machine? Doors open at 7:45, Discussion begins at 8:15. This will be at Roslyn Retreat Pavilion on 8727 River Road one-half mile east of Parham. $3 members; $4 others. (see map Color or Black&White).
12:00 Noon. Newsletter Deadline. Submit announcements, events, news and feature stories to Gordon Flynn at editor@solodiscovery.com for publication in the next newsletter.
5:00 P.M. Bogey's Located at 1675 Ashland Road. Please join us for another exciting game of Putt-Putt.Come on out and join us, we always have a good time.Afterwards we will go for a bite to eat for social chit-chat, you don't want to miss it. Hope to see you there. You can contact cathy by phone no. in Newsletter or email. (See map Color or Black&White)
8:30 P.M. Ballroom Dancing Dance with the USABDA regulars until 9:30 P.M. at The Dance Space at 6004 West Broad Street St. Wear lightweight shoes that glide. $5 for USBDA members; $7 for nonmembers.
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.
2:00 P.M. Shockoe Slip & the Canals Meet at the James Center Clock Tower, 10th & East Cary. The 2 hr walking tour discusses the history and architecture of ShockoeSlip, this history of the canals, and examines the current projects which are revitalizing this lively warehouse district. Great views of the river & downtown. Walk is approx 2 miles. Terrain is fairly flat. Fees: $7 walk up/$6 w/credit card (643-0711) benefits the Valentine Museum. Sponsor/Guide: Kathy Whittington.
8:00 P.M. Mailing Party. Join the newsletter distribution crew as they prepare the new issue for mailing. Call 272-2793 to request directions to the Mailing Party.
6:00-9:30 P.M. Friday Cheers Join me on Brown's Island for the final concert of this free series. The Smithereens will be performing and Copper Sails will open for them. Bring your own chair. Meet me in front of the parking garage (cost $3) at the corner of 12th and Canal at 6pm. RSVP is requested before 8/27 by 3pm to Sara by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
7:00pm P.M. Potluck Dinner & Games Located at My house. Please join me at my place for a potluck dinner and games. Please bring something to grill(burgers, hotdogs, chicken, etc....) and a dish and drink to share. I have several board and card games, we can play charades, but feel free to bring domething to share and play. We can also turn on some music and dance if we like. I can only accomadate about 12 so first come first serve. My address is 3301 Spendthrift Court, Richmond. From Broad Street, turn onto Parham Road heading South. Turn Right onto Mayland Drive, go 0.9 miles, Turn left into Spenthrift Court. I am apartment 1205 first floor. RSVP is requested before Wednesday August 24 10:00pm to katrinka by phone no. in Newsletter 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. For more information you can contact Sid at 323-6423.
12:30 to 8:00 P.M. CAM Fest 2004 Join me at The Science Museum of Virginia - Thalhimer Pavilion for the Community Awareness Music Festival sponsored by the Giving Heart. Admission is $6 or go to their web page www.thegivingheart.org for the list of items you can donate. There are four stages of Musicians playing every hour, ending with Pat Dinizio of the Smithereens. The Taters play from 1:45 to 2:30. Bring your own chair. Food/beverages will be for sale. RSVP is requested before 8/29 by 10am to arrange meeting location to Sara by phone no. in Newsletter or email.