5:30-8:30 P.M. Midweek Mojo Join me at the Canal Turning Basin (between 14th and Virginia Streets) for this free event. The featured band is the Chez Roue Orchette playing Swing Jazz. You can bring a chair or you can sit on the steps. Food and Beverage (including alcohol) will be for sale. RSVP is requested before 6/2 by 3 P.M. to Sara by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
7:30 P.M. Shanghai Quartet Join me for a this concert which is part of the University of Richmond's Modlin Summer Nights Concert Series. The Shanghai Quartet will be performing with Chris O'Riley on Piano. Tickets are $18 - call the Modlin Center Box Office at 289-8980 or http://oncampus.richmond.edu/modlinarts. RSVP is requested before 6/3 by 3 P.M. to Sara by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
8:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting Topic "Why is the grass always greener on the other side" 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.
5:00 P.M. Greek Festival Join me for dinner and for all things Greek at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 30 Malvern Avenue (between Cary & Patterson). RSVP is requested before 6/5 by 3 P.M. to Sara 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.
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)
6:30-9:30 P.M. Groovin' In The Garden Join me at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden at 1800 Lakeside Avenue (at Hilliard). The featured band is Steve Bassett, Fat Ammon, and the Mystic Soul Bubbas. Bring your own Chair. Food and Beverages (including alcohol) will be for sale (can't bring your own). If it rains the concert is held indoors. Advance tickets are $10 (call 794-6700 or www.groovininthegarden.com) or $12 at the door. Meet me in the Vistor Center Lobby at 6:15 P.M.. RSVP is requested by 6/10 by 3 P.M. to Sara by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
6:00-9:30 P.M. Friday Cheers Brave the crowds and join me on Brown's Island for this free concert. Listen and maybe dance to the Groove Spot performing music from the 70's (Disco/Funk). Bring your own chair. Meet me at 6:00pm in front of the parking garage at Canal & 12th (Cost $3). RSVP is requested before 6/11 by 3pm to Sara by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
10:00 A.M. Malvern Hill Battlefield This is a 2 mile walk through fields and woods may be muddy and rough in spots so leave your dancing shoes at home and wear boots! Meet me at Regency Square at the Applebee's entrance to car pool to Malvern Hill or you can meet me in the parking lot at Malvern Hill at 11:00A.M. Please RSVP to Roger at 340-1880 for more information and to ensure participation. (Information and directions)
6:30 P.M. Jackie Frost Trio Located at Ashland Coffee & 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 mellow trio that performs blues, folk and original acoustic music and features a terrific vocalist. 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. See the web site for AC&T for more info. RSVP is requested, so we can acquire the correct number of seats and I also know to look for you, before 6/12@4:00 P.M.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.
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.
8:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting Guest Speaker (Psychologist) - "How to prepare yourself to be in relationship" 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.
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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.
6:00 P.M. Bogey's Putt-Putt Located at 1675 Ashland Road. Please join us for this exciting event on the greens. Kids are always welcomed. Cost: $5.50. Afterwards we always go out and have a bite to eat at player's choice, you decide where we are going. Come on out, you'll be glad you did. We always have fun and laugh alot. If it rains, we will still meet and go out to Dinner. So, don't let the weather deter you from coming out, its still an event of social chit-chat. Hope to see you there! You can contact Cathy by Phone at 741-1528 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.
7:30 P.M. Summer Concert Join me for this free concert performed by the Richmond Philarmonic Orchestra playing classics from the Barber of Seville, Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter, Water Music, etc. At the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center at 2880 Mountain Road (by Woodman). They suggest a donation of $5 and children are welcome. RSVP is requested before 6/21 by 3 P.M. to Sara by Phone No. in Newsletter or email.
5:30-8:30 P.M. Midweek Mojo Join me down at the Canal Turning Basin (between 14th & Virginia) for this free concert. The featured band is Copper Sails performing pop/rock. You can bring your own chair or sit on the steps. Food and Beverage (including alcohol) will be for sale. RSVP is requested by 6/23 before 3 P.M. to Sara by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
8:00 P.M. Mailing Party. Join the newsletter distribution crew as they prepare the new issue for mailing. After preparing the newsletters and mailing them, we will take a starlight walk and enjoy the constellations and planets in the spring sky. Call 272-2793 to request directions to the Mailing Party.
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.
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.