January 2005 Events

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Sat, Jan 1

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. You can contact Dan Castelluzzo at 745-1535.

Sun, Jan 2

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.

Mon, Jan 3

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) in their meeting room. (see map Color or Black&White)

Thu, Jan 6

7:00P.M. Lil' Malcolm & The Zydeco House R Located at Arthur's Restaurant & Night Club. Arthur's Restaurant & Night Club, Inns of Virginia, 5215 W. Broad St., Richmond VA (1 block west of Willow Lawn, near Extra Billy's) 804-288-2800 http://www.innsofvirginia.com/Richmond.htm 7 pm Zydeco & waltz dance lesson (no partner necessary) 8--11 pm Live Zydeco dance band. Admission $8, includes dance lesson on a wood dance floor, friendly staff, easy parking, food, plenty of dance partners, good scenery! CreoleArts is promoting the enjoyment of cultural diversity in Virginia through tly live Louisiana musical supplement from CreoleArts - Richmond's regular provider of authentic Louisiana music and dancing for 7 years. Shows are monthly; usually on various Thursdays. Find zydeco shows & others at http://www.WhereWeGoToZydeco.com You can contact at 272-1670 or email.


Fri, Jan 7

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8:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting.  Doors open at 7:45 P.M.and the discussions begin at 8:15.   The meeting will be in the Downstairs section of the Bon Air Community Center on 8725 Quaker Lane. (see map Color or Black&White).   $3 members; $4 others.

Sat, Jan 8

6:30P.M. Chez Roue Orchette Located at Ashland Coffee & Tea. This band is one of Solo's faves! They play New Orleans style jazz and blues. The lead singer has a great Louis Armstrong sound. Meet me at Regency Square at the Applebee's entrance to car pool to this laid back, non smoking venue. We can have supper (around $10.00) and chat before the band starts at 8:00 p.m. Cover is $5.00. You can meet me there, if you like. Go to the AC&T website or call me for more info. RSVP is requested before 1/8@12:00 to at 282-6720 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.

Sun, Jan 9

Click to Send Happy Birthday Note to Gordon Flynn


Wed, Jan 12

Click to Send Happy Birthday Note to Katrinka Pauley


Thu, Jan 13

6:00P.M. Art After Hours Located at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Meet me at 5:45 in the lobby. The Marshall Phifer Band will play Chicago style blues. There will be opportunities to enjoy poetry, a gallery tour and an "Art Moment" similar to the 1/27 event Sara is sponsoring. See the VFMA website or call me for more info. Cost is $10 for non members. Charge your ticket early as these evenings sell out. RSVP is requested before 1/12@8:00 to at 282-6720 or email.


Fri, Jan 14

7:00 PMP.M. Bowling Located at Shrader Lanes. Dust off your bowling ball and come join us at Shrader Lanes (across from Kabuto's on Broad) at 7PM. Normally $5/game + $4.50 for shoes, but, depending on the response, I'll work up groups of 4 for 2 hrs of bowling per lane for $56.01, or$14.00/p/person which includes shoes. RSVP ASAP so I can reserve lanes! RSVP is requested before 1/12 by 8 PM to at 285-1970 or email.


Sat, Jan 15

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. You can contact Dan Castelluzzo at 745-1535.

Sun, Jan 16

3:00P.M. Baroque & Beyond Join me at the University of Richmond's Modlin Center for this Richmond Symphony Concert �Let The Strings Sing�. They will perform Handel, Bach, and Haydn featuring the Violin Soloist, Ariana KIm. For tickets ($20 side balcony), call 788-1212 or go online to richmondsymphony.com. RSVP is requested before by Noon 1/16 to at 342-7495 or email.


Mon, Jan 17

Today is Joyce Foster's Birthday. Tell Joyce Happy Birthday.


Thu, Jan 20

Click to Send Happy Birthday Note to Ginny Engler

6:00 P.M. Art After Hours Located at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Meet me in the lobby at 5:45. Claudia Carawan & Friends will play soulful classic jazz. There will be opportunities to enjoy a poetry reading, an art tour and an "Art Moment". Cost is $10 for non members. Charge your ticket early as these events sell out. Go to the VFMA website or call me for more info. RSVP is requested before 1/19@8:00 to at 282-6720 or email.


Fri, Jan 21

8:00 P.M. Game Night. Join us for an exciting game of Battle of the Sexes &/or Trivial Pursuit, or bring along your own game, maybe scrabble or poker, to be played by either small or larger groups. Doors open at 7:45, The Game will be in the Downstairs section of the Bon Air Community Center on 8725 Quaker Lane and begins at 8:15..� $3 members; $4 others. (see map Color or Black&White)

Sat, Jan 22

Noon Newsletter Deadline. Send items for the next issue to Gordon Flynn at flynnxg@earthlink.net or call 745-7812.

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.

Wed, Jan 26

Click to Send Happy Birthday Note to Teresa Day


Thu, Jan 27

6:00 to 9:00P.M. Art After Hours Join me at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts at Grove and Monument. Meet in the lobby at 6. At 6:30 listen to poetry by Angela Bickman. At 7 take the Mamma Mia tour and at 8 take a tour with the curator of Asian Art. Music in the Marble Hall by DC3 - power blues. Beer, wine, pizza and cheese/fruit will be for sale. Tickets are $10. Call 340-1405 to charge your ticket Wed - Sat 11am to 5pm. RSVP is requested before by 3pm 1/27 so we c to at 342-7495 or email.


Fri, Jan 28

Today is Myra Graves's Birthday. Tell Myra Happy Birthday.

Click to Send Happy Birthday Note to Wesley Childress

5:30P.M. Penny Social Located at Manchester Moose Family Center. Join me for the annual Penny Social at the Manchester Richmond Moose Family Center at the corner of Research and Trade Roads. We always bring home a lot of goodies and don't spend a lot of $$$. If you have things you would like to donate, please give them to Diane before the 1/27. There is no admission cost, but you will spend @ $5 buying tickets to take chances on items. Come join the fun. RSVP is requested before 1/27 @ 9:00 to at 272-1670 or email.

6:00P.M. Dinner & a Play Join us for dinner at La Casita Mexican Restaurant, 5204 Brook Road at 6pm. Then we meet at the Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, 319 North Wilkinson Road, for their production of The Art of Dining. This a comedy about a husband and wife team and their new restaurant. Call for tickets ($13) at 262-9760 or go online at cat@cattheatre.com. RSVP is requested before by 3pm Th 1/27 to at 342-7495 or email.

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