TALL CLUB OF GREATER
WASHINGTON,
D.C.
March 2010 Events Calendar
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Monday, March 1 7 PM
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Rock
Bottom Brewery and Restaurant Ballston
Common Mall No RSVP needed - just join us! NEW LOCATION! |
Business
Meeting and Social Planning Directions: From the North: Take I-495 South to Route 66 East, exit 71 (Fairfax Drive/Glebe Road). Stay in the right hand lane and follow Glebe Road. Ballston Common Mall will be on your left where Glebe Road and Wilson Boulevard intersect. From the South: Take I-95 North to I-395 North, exit 7B (Glebe Road/Route 120 North). Continue for approximately 3 miles. Ballston Common Mall will be on your right, just past Randolph Street. From the East/Washington, DC: Take Route 66 West, exit 71 (Glebe Road). Turn left onto Glebe Road South and continue on for about 1 mile. Ballston Common Mall will be on your left where Glebe Road and Wilson Boulevard intersect. Via Metro: Take the orange line to Ballston-GMU Station. Exit Ballston Station and at the top of the escalator turn right. Cosi Café on Stuart Street will face you. Turn left. Walk two blocks until you reach the entrance to Ballston Common Mall (just left of Macy's). |
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Sunday, March 7
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Oscar's Party Inia's
House Fairfax, VA If you are interested in this event, please contact Kathleen at kathleenm123@gmail.com
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Be a
part of the 2010 Academy Awards celebration -- Washington, D.C.-style. Come
dressed as your favorite nominee or in ooh-la-la finery, and be greeted by
Oscar himself as you walk up the red carpet. Awards to be hosted by Steve
Martin and Alec Baldwin! $5 gets you an (un)official Academy Awards Ballot -- pit your film expertise against that of the real Academy, and win the pool of $$! Inia will provide an entree and soft drinks, the rest -- side dishes, desserts, libations -- are potluck. Your dish of food is your ticket into the evening. RSVP to Inia by Fri., Mar 5 to receive the location and driving/parking directions. Cat tolerance required |
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Friday, March 12 7 PM
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"A Crazy Affair . . ." Remembering Patsy Cline Best Western-Lee Jackson Conf. Center 711 Millwood Ave, Winchester, VA www.patsyclinemuseum.org If you are interested in this event, please email Kathleen at kathleenm123@gmail.com
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Dance the night away to the sounds of the region's most popular band, "Sould Out" as we pay tribute to to Patsy. The ticket includes a heavy reception menu and a cash bar.Great door prizes, a live and silent auction, 50/50 raffle and a special tribute to the memory of Patsy Cline are among the night's activities. Come and meet Wendy Pepper, a top contestant on the first season of the hit realty TV show "Project Runway." Wendy will be recreating one of Patsy's dresses to be used in Hilda Hensley's sewing room during the house tours. Contact Linda for tickets and further information.
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Saturday, March 13 7 PM
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St. Patty's Day - Early! Ireland's Four Provinces 105 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 703.534.8999 www.4psva.com Host: Rhonda
If you are interested in this event, please email Kathleen at kathleenm123@gmail.com |
Skip the crowds and celebrate St. Patrick's day early. Ireland's Four Provinces is where authentic Irish fare, live music and brews combine with an equally beautiful ambience to create the ideal atmosphere for your next meal or drink. The food is a mix of classic "bar" food, traditional American dishes and authentic Irish fare. RSVP to Rhonda by Friday, March 12, 9 PM.
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Monday, March 15 7 PM |
Ides of March Maggiano's Little Italy Tysons II, 2001 International Drive McLean, VA 703.356.9000
Host: Emily
If you are interested in this event, please email Kathleen at kathleenm123@gmail.com |
The Ides of March was a festival day dedicated to the Roman god Mars and a military parade was usually held. In modern times, the term is better known for the date that Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC. Of course, for us it's an excuse to go out and eat Italian food! RSVP to Emily by Sunday, March 14, 9 PM. |
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Saturday, March 20 6 PM |
Marfan's Fundraiser at Lucy's McLean, VA
If you are interested in this event, please email Kathleen at kathleenm123@gmail.com |
Always a favorite, soup! We'll be raising money for Marfan's Lucy will provide several types of soup, salads, warm bread, dessert, soda's and wine. Bring a few extra dollars for the raffle. RSVP to Lucy by Friday, March 19, 9 PM. |
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Sunday, March 21 1:30 PM |
Beagling! Boyce, VA Capping fee: $15 Host: Linda
If you are interested in this event, please email Kathleen at kathleenm123@gmail.com |
Join Linda for a unique afternoon of beagling in the beautiful Virginia hunt country. The beagling event will be held 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 16. There is capping fee of $15 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. |
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Sunday, March 28 2:30 PM |
Hexagon 2010 Theme: Dancing with the Czars Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center 7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD www.hexagon.org 202.333.show Tickets $30 Host: President Bear
If you are interested in this event, please email Kathleen at kathleenm123@gmail.com |
Our host again this year is President Bear, who is purchasing tickets. Contact him no later than Monday, March 8. We are musical, we are satirical, we are theatrical. We are Hexagon. And proceeds go to area charities. Every year since 1956, this nonprofit has put on Washington’s only all-original revue of its kind – with more than $3.5 million donated to 40-plus organizations in return. Our all-volunteer member-ship makes up the cast, crew, orchestra, front of house, and production team. We even write our own material. Our mission: to use theatrical arts to help improve the lives of others within our community. This year's charity beneficiary is Rebuilding Together Washington. |