November Breakfast Gathering

Saturday, November 24, 8:00 AM

Rise & Shine

1815 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington

PH: (817) 277-3201

 “Just plain great!!! I love me a hole in the wall in the land of the bland chain restaurant and this, to my surprise, met the criteria. Food was excellent, service was excellent and prices were incredibly reasonable. Thankfully the other reviews were spot on - hence the reason I tried the restaurant in the first place.” – Steve K.

Please leave your FIRST NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS in the comment section for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you. [P.S. Yes, this is Thanksgiving weekend, but many of us may need a break from family activities. Besides, this is my birthday weekend, so come help me celebrate my 40^th! (That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it!)]

I look forward to seeing you there!

Breakfast Gathering

Saturday, October 20, 8:00 AM

Buttermilk Cafe & Bakery

404 North Collins Street, Arlington, TX • (817) 459-4477

Please leave your FIRST NAME for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you. Follow-up comments after the event are appreciated to help with planning future events.

October Supper Gathering

Thursday, October 11, 7:00 PM

Danielitas Mexican Kitchen

1100 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010 • (817) 274-1204

Please leave your FIRST NAME for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you; if we have enough people signing up early, I'll reserve their party room. When you arrive at the restaurant, ask for the ARLINGTON SUPPER CLUB group. Follow-up comments after the event are appreciated to help with planning future events.

October Hump-day Happy Hour

Wednesday, October 3, 6:00 PM

601 E Main St., Arlington, TX 76010

Trying to enjoy a day out with friends but want to take it easy on your wallet? Visit Mavericks Bar & Grill in Arlington, TX where daily drink and food specials begin at 11:00am every day... We have large flat-screen plasma televisions streaming all the sports you can handle so come in watch sports, play pool, eat, and hang out with friends.


Daily Happy Hour from 11:00am – 7:00pm. • Wednesday Drink Special: $1.00 Domestic drafts

Please leave your FIRST NAME for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you. Follow-up comments after the event are appreciated to help with planning future events.

Special: RENT

Sunday, September 30, 2:00 PM

Theatre Arlington

Tickets: $22 (buy tickets here)

This story of a group of friends struggling to make it in the big city has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, RENT’s music and tale are compelling, memorable and haunting. Winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

• “Theatre Arlington’s Production of RENT Sparkles” – Punch Shaw of the Star-Telegram
• “Theatre Arlington Produces Electrifying RENT” – Lauren Smart of BroadwayWorld.com

Get your tickets online and join us! Add your name in the comment section for this listing so we can look for you at the show. Maybe dinner after to discuss the show? Follow-up comments after the event are appreciated to help with planning future events.

Survey Results

With just over 15% of the mailing list responding (18 respondents), here are the survey results:

1. What is most important about the suppers to you?

• Location 53%
• Meal Cost 6%
• Type of Food 18%
• New and/or unusual meal experience 12%
• Potluck in a private home AND I would be willing to host/co-host an event 12%
• Connecting with others, so an opportunity to mingle before/after 0%

2. I/We prefer suppers to begin at

• 5:30 PM 12%
• 6:00 PM 18%
• 6:30 PM 24%
• 7:00 PM 41%
• 7:30 PM 0%
• 8:00 PM 6%

3. I/We prefer suppers to be scheduled for

• Thursday evening. 41%
• Friday evening. 6%
• Saturday evening. 35%
• Sunday evening. 18%

4. Breakfast events should be scheduled for

• Saturday morning 59%
• Sunday morning 24%
• I/We would not attend a breakfast gathering. 18%

5. Breakfast events, if wanted, should begin at

• 8:00 AM 82%
• 8:30 AM 0%
• 9:00 AM 6%
• 9:30 AM 0%
• 10:00 AM 12%

6. Happy hours should be scheduled for

• Wednesdays 88%
• Thursdays 6%
• Fridays 0%
• Saturdays 0%
• Sundays 0%
• Would not attend a Happy Hour 6%

7. Happy hours, if wanted, should begin at

• 5:00 PM 35%
• 5:30 PM 24%
• 6:00 PM 41%
• 6:30 PM 0%
• 7:00 PM 0%

8. What other events would you attend if scheduled? (check all that apply)

• Tuesday evening movie 19%
• Saturday matinee movie 31%
• Sunday matinee movie 19%
• Board Game night 31%
• Card Game night 25%
• Book Club 0%
• Theatre event 38%
• Concert event 19%

9. What is the best way to get event information?

• Email 100%
• Evite 0%
• Text 0%

10. How often do you want to be reminded of events?

• Monthly 35%
• Semi-monthly 35%
• Weekly 29%
• I prefer just to check the blog. 0%

Thanks to all who participated! Additional polls on the blog to be posted soon.

Supper Club for September

Saturday, September 22, 7:00 PM

1304 East Copeland Rd., Arlington , TX 76011  (map; menu) (817) 543-0544

Please leave your FIRST NAME for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you. When you arrive at the restaurant, ask for the ARLINGTON SUPPER CLUB group. AFTER THE EVENT, PLEASE ADD YOUR COMMENTS ON THE GATHERING TO HELP US PLAN FUTURE EVENTS - WHAT YOU LIKED, WHAT YOU DIDN'T LIKE, WHY YOU DID/DID NOT COME TO THE EVENT, ETC.

SURVEY: Feedback Requested

Arlington Supper Club Members:

Before I posted any more events here I’d like to get some feedback from you.

It’s been more than three years since the supper club began, so maybe it’s time to re-evaluate some of our programs. In addition to the suppers, we’ve tried a number of other regular events – movie nights, Sunday breakfasts, happy hours, book club, etc. – to varying degrees of success. Lately our attendance has dropped significantly at some of these events – just the summer time conflicts, or is something more going on?

I have created a GoogleDocs survey to gather some information for planning some of these events. Additionally, please post in the COMMENTS section for this entry additional critiques, suggestions, etc. to help me plan events that will meet your needs -  places or activities you'd like to see or do with our group, as well as things we're doing you'd wish we do differently. All of these comments can be made anonymously, so feel free to say what's on your mind. (To add an anonymous comment, click on the COMMENT link, enter your comment in the space provided, choose ANONYMOUS from the identity section, enter the letter/number combo required, and hit submit.)

Please take a few minutes to let me know how the club can better meet your needs.

Thanks!

James

P.S. After completing the survey, check out the survey results here.

August Book Club

Thursday, August 23, 7:30 PM

Location: 2001 Royalwood Dr., Arlington

Email Bill or call for directions 817-718-2424

Dancer From the Dance (by Andrew Holleran) Synopsis: “One of the most important works of gay literature, this haunting, brilliant novel is a seriocomic remembrance of things past -- and still poignantly present. It depicts the adventures of Malone, a beautiful young man searching for love amid New York's emerging gay scene. From Manhattan's Everard Baths and after-hours discos to Fire Island's deserted parks and lavish orgies, Malone looks high and low for meaningful companionship. The person he finds is Sutherland, a campy quintessential queen -- and one of the most memorable literary creations of contemporary fiction. Hilarious, witty, and ultimately heartbreaking, Dancer from the Dance is truthful, provocative, outrageous fiction told in a voice as close to laughter as to tears."

1. Get the book. (Books available at Barnes & Noble or Amazon.com.)
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!Upcoming Book Club Selections:
• September: Maurice by E. M. Forster
• October: The Front Runner by Patricia Nell Warren
• Nov-Dec: Call Me by Your Name by Andre Aciman
• January: The Dreyfus Affair: A Love Story by Peter Lefcourt
• February: At Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O'Neill
• March: How I Paid For College: A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater by Marc Acito
• April: A Home At The End of the World by Michael Cunningham
• May: Like People in History by Felice Picano
• June: Becoming a Man: Half a Life Story by Paul Monette

Supper Gathering

Saturday, August 18, 7:00 PM

721 North Watson Road Arlington, TX 76011 • 682-558-8878

Directions: North bound 360:Exit Rd to Six Flags/I-30 and make a U-Turn; located on the service road.

Please leave your FIRST NAME for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you. When you arrive at the restaurant, ask for the ARLINGTON SUPPER CLUB group.