Thursday

April Book Club

Thursday, April 22
7:30 P.M.


Hosts: Bill & Andy
Location: 2001 Royalwood Dr., Arlington, 76006 (map)
Call for directions: 817-718-2424
AUTHOR WILL ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION!

Without One Plea (Ben Mitchell) When Chet Monroe is offered a job as a law professor at a university near his hometown of Mission Springs, Mississippi, he jumps at the chance to get away from the bustle of New York City and start a new life. The small town is happy to welcome home a successful native son. Chet doesn't come home alone, however. He brings with him his longtime lover, Drew Weatherly, who takes a job at the local bank. The men know that the town may not be accustomed to an openly gay couple, but their plan is to slowly gain acceptance, easing the neighborhood into an understanding of their relationship. Everything seems to be going well until the local Baptist minister, Brother Gene, begins to suspect that the two men are more than just friends, and he's squarely against allowing them to work their way into the community on their own terms. As tensions begin to rise, Chet is accused of the unthinkable: raping a local boy he befriended. Now, winning over the community is no longer a choice but a necessity if he's to keep his freedom in Without One Plea.

1. Get the book. (Books available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, or by through the author's website.)
2. Read it.
3. Sign-in on the comments for this blog entry so we know how much dessert to get.
4. Come share dessert, as well as your thoughts and insights on the book.

All are welcome. See you there!

GROUP RATING OF THIS FOLLOWING DISCUSSION (10=HI, 1=LO): 6.5

Saturday

APRIL SUPPER GATHERING

Saturday, April 17th
7:00 PM

226 Lincoln Square, Arlington, TX 76011 (map)
PH: (817) 861-8300

Habaneros is a local favorite for Mexican food and a great place to enjoy a drink. Locally owned and operated, Habaneros is located in the upscale Lincoln Square Shopping Center on the southwest corner of Interstate 30 and Collins. Enjoy an authentic, traditional Mexican meal. All of their food is made fresh daily with the emphasis on distinctive sauces and salsas. (Dinner menu)

So that the restaurant can pre-set tables for our group, please leave your FIRST NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS in the comment section for this posting. When you arrive at the restaurant, ask for the ARLINGTON SUPPER CLUB group.

APRIL SPECIAL EVENT

Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival
Saturday, April 10th

The Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival will celebrate its 25th year by showcasing a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, live concerts, performance artists and street performers on the streets of downtown Fort Worth. The #1 Arts Festival in Texas and the 9th largest Arts Festival in the country!

  • Car Pool / Caravan: 5:00 PM – Home Depot Parking Lot (Road To Six Flags between Cooper & Collins) OR
  • Drive Yourself and Meet the Group: 6:00 PM at entrance to Mi Cocina on Main Street, Fort Worth
  • Cost: There is no charge to attend this festival; however, food and beverage coupons must be purchased at coupon booths located conveniently throughout the festival prior to obtaining food and beverage products. (Coupon booths accept cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. ATM Machines are located conveniently throughout the festival.)
  • Festival Map
  • Artists
  • Food Vendors
  • Entertainment
  • A complete list of parking lots is available at http://www.fortworthparking.com/.
If you are interested in participating, please leave your FIRST NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS in the comment section for this posting.