Sunday, March 2

2:30 PM

Hexagon 2008

Stars and Gripes Forever

The Duke Ellington School of the Arts

3500 R St, NW, Washington, DC

hosted by Bear

If you are interested in this event, please email Kathleen at katmck@aol.com.

Ellington Fund for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Bear has purchased 10 tickets, so send your check as soon as possible.

Then dinner at 5 PM at:

Clyde's of Georgetown

3236 M St, NW, Washingotn, DC 20007

202.333.9180   www.clydes.com

Our host this year is President Bear.  Tickets will go to the first members who send him a check for $30.

Directions:

From Wisconsin Avenue heading south towards Georgetown, turn right on R Street and continue until you reach 35th Street and R.  The Duke Ellington School is on the right.

From Key Bridge, turn right on M Street.  Turn left at the second traffic signal at 33rd Street.  Go one block to Prospect Street and turn left.  Continue on Prospect Street to 35th Street; turn right on 35th Street.  Go about 8 blocks to Reservoir Road.  The Duke Ellington School is on the left between Reservoir and R Street.

Intermezzo Restaurant

No RSVP needed - just join us!

Business Meeting and Social Planning
Hotel is under construction, so Intermezzo Restaurant is moving around.  Follow signs to the restaurant or ask one of the hotel staff where it is!

Your input, as always, is invaluable!  No RSVP required.

Driving Directions:
From the East:
Follow Signs to Route 50 West. Take Route 50 to Rosslyn/Key Bridge exit. At the top of ramp, turn right onto North Lynn Street. At the 5th light, turn left onto Lee Highway. The hotel is located on the right.
From the West:
Take I-66 Eastbound toward DC, Exit 73, Rosslyn/Key Bridge. Turn left at first light, Nash Street. 

From the Beltway: Take the George Washington Parkway South (Exit 43). Follow approximately 8 miles and take the exit that reads 66 East/ Route 50 Washington/Rosslyn. Off the exit, stay right onto North Lynn Street and follow down to the 5th traffic light and turn left onto Lee Highway. Hotel is visible on right. Rosslyn Metro Stop is a short walk away!

Sunday, March 8

noon

Steeplechase!

Blue Ridge Hunt Point to Point

Woodley Farm, Berryville, VA

hosted by Linda

If you are interested in this event, please email Kathleen at katmck@aol.com.

Please RSVP to Linda ASAP.

Saturday, March 15

8 PM

Glen Echo Park

Spanish Ballroom

7300 McArthur Blvd

Glen Echo, MD 20812

hosted by Gottaswing

Cost $18

If you are interested in this event, please email Kathleen at katmck@aol.com.

Join prospective member Brandi for an evening of dancing at Glen Echo.  There will be a beginner swing lesson with Tom and Debra from 8 to 9 PM and the dance runs from 9 to midnight.

The legendary Pinetop Perkins with Daryl Davis, Mitch Woods and the Nighthawks.  Pinetop Perkins is one of the last great Mississippi bluesmen still performing.  He began playing blues around 1927 and is widely regarded as one of the best blues pianists around, having created a style of playing that has influenced three generations of piano players.  Pinetop is possibly best known for holding down the piano chair in the great Muddy Waters Band for twelve years.  Replacing the late, great Otis Spann, Pinetopp helped shape the Waters sound and anchored Muddy's memorable combo with his brilliant piano solos.  Backed up by the legendary Nighthawks, Pinetop will be joined onstage by two other great boogie Woogie piano men:  Daryl Davis and Mitch Woods!  Eat your Wheaties, because you're going to boogie all night long!

No need to RSVP, but Brandi suggest getting there before 8 PM, she's planning on being there around 7:45 PM

Saturday, March 16

2:00 PM

TCGWDC Goes Beagling!

Berryville, VA

hosted by Linda

If you are interested in this event, please email Kathleen at katmck@aol.com.

Join Linda for a unique afternoon of beagling in the beautiful Virginia hunt country.

The beagling event will be held 2 PM sharp to 4 PM on a private parcel of land. This event entails following beagle-hounds (dogs are male only) in this rough terrain together with the huntsman, master of the hounds and the staff(whipper ins- folks who keep the hounds from running astray after deer etc). The members and guests are to keep an eye out for the wild hares/rabbits and not talk too loud etc -be respective to the huntsman and his pack (of hounds). You will get some fun in seeing how they work together, a chase (usually the rabbit wins),and some good fresh country air. After approx. 2 hours the pack is collected and we all head back to the hostess for a 'high' tea. In this case the refreshments will consist of a small meal of sorts w/tea etc.

RSVP Linda at  no later than Tuesday, March 11. There is capping fee of $10 for the hounds upkeep to be collected at the meet. Wear good warm walking shoes/boots, hats, gloves and warm clothing in general. It can be cold and windy in the open territory. Directions will be forthcoming to those who wish to try an old English sport here in Berryville, Va.