A Taste of Thailand

                                          

The exotic colors and flavors of Thailand will captivate you on this visit to the unique land of Southeast Asia .  A common question in Thailand is “Gin kow reu yang” which means “Have you eaten yet?”  If your answer is “Yang”, “Not yet”, you will be fascinated by the flow of delicacies, including unusual appetizers, sweet and spicy salads, enchanting curries, flavorful noodle combinations, unusual rice creations, and tropical fruits and desserts.  As you enjoy the decorative arts and music of this creative and beautiful culture, you will find yourself transported to the world of Bankok, Changmai, Phuket and all things Thai.

 

Saturday, February 4, 2006

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

3580 Turnbridge Lane , Glenmore

 

Menu

A Tasty International Explosion of Colors and Flavors

Appetizers, Salads, Curry, Noodles and Rice Dishes

Thai Style

 

Entertainment

Music of Southeast Asia

 

Hosts

 

Happy Birthday, Jamestown

 

The mysteries of the founding of Virginia and of the nation are hidden in the soils of our Commonwealth.  Dr. William Kelso, the renowned archaeologist who was honored as the Virginian of the Year in 2005, will speak about his discoveries at Jamestown and Monticello that have shaped our world view of the first English settlers and Mr. Jefferson.  Dr. Kelso has been described as … full of excitement, like a kid when he stumbles on a discovery.  It’s like Christmas to him…it’s contagious. The event will be held in the handsome new library at the University of Virginia , the Mary and David Harrison Institute for American History, Literature, and Culture. Chat with Dr. Kelso at the reception following the presentation while savoring varied hors d’oeuvres and award-winning wine from Barboursville Vineyards.

 

 

Friday, February 10, 2006

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Mary and David Harrison Institute for

American History, Literature, and Culture

University of Virginia

 

Menu

Hors d’Oeuvres

Wine

 

Entertainment

Speaker

Dr. William H. Kelso

 

Hosts

 

 

That’s Amore

 

What could be more exciting and romantic than a Valentine’s Day Party in Venice ?  You and your friends will be transported to the Adriatic Coast of Italy for a festive feast.  Enjoy the cuisine, wine, and music of Italy .  Around you will be Venetian décor to remind you of the romance of gondolas, canals, moonlit nights, and the songs of gondoliers.  Be assured that St. Valentine’s spirit will inspire this evening.

 

Saturday, February 11, 2006

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

1143 Cambridge Hill Lane

Glenmore

 

Menu

Canapés

Balsamic Soaked Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella on Crostini

Tuna Tramezzini

“ Oranges ” (Risotto Cakes)

Buffet Dinner

Penne with Prosciutto and Peas in an Asiago Cream Sauce

Beef Filet with Mushroom-Pancetta Wine Reduction

Salad of Mixed Greens, Roasted Peppers, Goat Cheese, Pistachios Champagne Vinaigrette

White Bean Salad

Italian Bread, Olive Oil

Dessert

Tiramisu

Cocktails and Wine

 

Entertainment

Evan Mook, Pianist

 

Hosts

Marla and Mark Whittenburg

 

Mr. Jefferson’s Legacy

 

Just beyond Monticello is the lovely Jefferson Library, unfamiliar to many of us who treasure Mr. Jefferson’s famous home.  Join us in this handsome setting for an afternoon devoted to the legacy of Mr. Jefferson.  The speakers will be Fraser Neiman, Director of Archaeology at Monticello , Jack Robertson, Monticello Foundation Librarian, and J. Jefferson Looney, Editor-in-Chief of the Retirement Series of The Papers of Thomas Jefferson. They will discuss archaeological discoveries at Monticello , Jefferson ’s retirement papers, and the vision for the Library.  Following the presentations and a tour of the Library, there will be a reception with coffee, tea, and desserts and the opportunity to talk with staff members of the Library and Monticello .

 

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Jefferson Library

State Route 53 (just beyond Monticello )

 

Menu

Desserts

An Array of Delicious Delicacies

Gourmet Coffee and Tea

 

Hosts

Janie and Josh Goldschmidt

Lilli and Steve Houchens

Cathy and Scott Jolly

Susie and Chuck Kincannon

Amie and Randy Koporc

Jennifer and Rob McGlothlin

Erin and Ted Meissner

Donna and Tom Otis

Shannon and Rob Reuter

Elizabeth Muse and Matt Singleton

 

Arts Alive:  A Downtown Festival

 

Consider these ingredients for a memorable evening:  Grecian cuisine in a downtown art gallery and a Broadway play based on the myths that inspire Western civilization.  Begin the evening at the charming Les Yeux du Monde Art Gallery in downtown Charlottesville where you will enjoy a Grecian supper which concludes with a medley of Greek desserts.  Then stroll to the Live Arts theatre for a production of Metamophoses, a 2002 Broadway play based on Ovid’s tales that are thousands of years old, but that still matter today.  Critic Matthew Murray describes it as a play which infuses Ovid’s tales with a frequently modern, often funny, and always entertaining sensibility. It is powerful, moving, and funny, right up to its final touching moments.

 

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

5:30 p.m.

Cocktails and Light Supper

Les Yeux du Monde Gallery

 

8:00 p.m.

Metamorphoses at Live Arts Theatre

 

Menu

Dolmas with Yogurt Mint Sauce, Chickpea Rolls
Grape Leaves stuffed with Prosciutto, Dried Fruit, & Herbed Rice
Skewered Chicken and Meat Balls, Mint Sauce with Pita Bread
Phyllo Three-Cheese Triangles, Feta Cheese, Greek Olives
Medley of Greek Desserts

 

Hosts

 

St. Patrick’s Game

 

It’s a wonderful day for the wearing of the green; it’s St. Patrick’s Day. Join us for a delicious dinner of Irish fare, including Gaelic appetizers, Irish stew, colcannon, Irish coffee and desserts.  Enjoy heartwarming comradeship and competition as everyone joins in a traveling table-to-table game of hearts.  The game is easy to learn and exciting to play.  Certainly the spirit of Ireland and the luck of the Irish will be yours at this joyful celebration of food, fun, and friendship.

 

Friday, March 17, 2006

7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Ashcroft Clubhouse

Lego Drive

 

Menu

Spinach Dip in Cabbage

Corned Beef Spread

Irish Stew

Colcannon (Irish Potato Dish)

Soda Bread

Assorted Desserts and Irish Coffee

Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks

 

Hosts

Dawn and Don Ainslie

Pam Anderson

Kelly and Jack Oakes

Stephanie and Scott Shellenberger

Susan and Mark Thomas

 

Interior Design at Locust Hill

 

An early spring day, an historic home and estate, a lovely luncheon, and a talented interior designer -- will all combine to ensure you have an enchanting experience as the month of March “goes out like a lamb.”  Dolly Buswell, a renowned Charlottesville interior designer, will warmly welcome you into her historic home, Locust Hill, the former home of Meriwether Lewis. After lunch, she will lead an informal discussion of design topics and concepts gleaned from her twenty-seven years of experience in designing beautiful interiors for comfortable living.

 

Thursday, March 23, 2006

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Locust Hill

Home of Dolly Buswell

 

Menu

Mini Chicken Croissants

Ham Biscuits

Pasta Salad

Fruit Kabobs

Cobb Salad

Assorted Desserts

Wine and Tea

 

Hosts

Kim Swales

 

 

Totally Awesome 80’s

 

Dance back to the decade that gave birth to music videos – Madonna, Prince, Sting, and Duran Duran.  Enjoy an informal buffet dinner of burgers, fries, pizza and pasta.   Then Get into the Groove while you dance the night away to classic songs performed by The Reagan Years.  Dig up your parachute pants, leg warmers, prom dress, or white tuxedo. Just to inspire you as you plan your attire for the evening, the big movies of the 80’s were St. Elmo’s Fire, Dirty Dancing, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Ghostbusters.  Prime time TV featured Dallas , Dynasty, Cheers, Miami Vice and the A-Team.  Prizes for best costumes and dancing contests will top off this dynamic evening.

 

Saturday, March 25, 2006

7:30 pm .

Fry’s Spring Beach Club

 

Menu

Miniature Bleu Cheese Burgers

Petit Croque Monsieurs

Paper Wrapped Oven Fries, Pulled Pork Gorditos

Gourmet Pizza and Pasta Stations

Candy and Dessert

 

Entertainment

The Reagan Years

 

Hosts

 

Fool’s Gold

 

Welcome to the Wild Wild West!  Put on your jeans, boots, and bandana.  Our western saloon has it all: country line dancing (instruction provided), a Texas Hold’ Em tournament, and a shooting competition (with water guns only).  And of course, there will be tons of delicious western fare: quesadillas, wings of all flavors, jalapeno peppers, sausage balls, chips and salsa.  The DJ will be playing your favorite western tunes and excitement will fill the night.

 

Saturday, April 1, 2006

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe

820 West Main Street

 

Menu

Mini Chicken Pizzas, Veggie Quesadillas

Veggie Trays, Tons of Wings

Jalapeno Peppers, Sausage Balls

Chips and Salsa

Beer and Sodas

 

Entertainment

DJ for Country Line Dancing

 

Hosts

Keith Woodward

 

 

 

Midnight at the Oasis

 

Send your camel to bed!  Then join us for a sumptuous feast under a Bedouin tent and enjoy food and entertainment with an Arabic flair. The tent will be layered with oriental carpets and decorated with tropical plants, pit fires, and torches.  The feast includes skewered lamb, stuffed dates, goat cheese, hummus, lentils and other Moroccan and Mediterranean fare. Wonderfully talented belly dancers and themed music provide the setting for an exotic evening full of fun.  So plan to slip off to our sand dune and kick up a little dust.  We promise an experience befitting a sultan!

 

 

Saturday, April 8, 2006

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

135 Clarks Trace

Keswick

 

Menu

Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres

Skewered Lamb and Chicken

Mini-Wraps

Stuffed Dates, Nuts, Goat Cheese

Humus, Couscous, Lentils

Moroccan and Mediterranean Fare

Wine and Beer

 

Entertainment

Belly Dancers and Theme Music

 

 

Hosts

Lauri and T.J. Wilson

 

 

Do You Wanna Ikebana?

 

Welcome to a spring luncheon in the idyllic country setting of the White Hall Vineyards.  The focus will be on Ikebana, the wonderfully evocative Japanese art of flower arranging. Linda Taylor, a master of the O’Hara School of Ikebana, will demonstrate arrangements for special events and occasions.  The simple lines of Ikebana mirror the perspectives of nature and echo the joys of a spring day in the foothills of the Blue Ridge .

 

 

Monday, April 10, 2006

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

White Hall Vineyards

Sugar Ridge Road , Crozet

 

Menu

Roast Beef and Chicken Wraps

Haricot Vert Salad and Fruit Salad

Lemon Curd Tarts and Chocolate Decadence

Wine, Iced Tea, Coffee

 

Hosts

 

Country French Dinner

 

Welcome spring with a classic French seated dinner in a lovely pastoral setting.  Begin the evening with a glass of award-winning Virginia wine served with a selection of French appetizers.  Dine at intimate tables elegantly adorned with candles and fresh flowers.  Enjoy endive and Roquefort salad with pear, beef tenderloin with Bernaise sauce, and classic vegetables.  In the background, you will hear the timeless recordings of renowned French vocalists.  Bid adieu to a delightful evening with gourmet coffee and delectable chocolate dessert.

 

Saturday, April  15, 2006

6:30 p.m.

1480 Garth Gate Lane

(Off Garth Road )

 

Menu

Hors d’Oeuvres

Endive and Roquefort Salad with Pear

 Beef Tenderloin with Béarnaise Sauce

Potato Gratin and Seasonal Vegetables

A Special Chocolate Dessert

 

Entertainment

Recordings of Famous French Vocalists

 

Hosts

Delia and Tom Laux

Brenda and John DeMaso

Nancy and Roger Savarie

 

Wines of Virginia

 

Join your friends at this North Garden private home for an evening of wine tasting and heavy hors d’oeuvres.  The best of Virginia wines will be paired with cheeses, and chocolates.  Michael Shaps is a graduate of the Lycée Viticole de Beaune in Burgundy , France. He will discuss the history of Virginia wine making, its evolution and its future. As a winemaker, Mr. Shaps is associated with the King Family Vineyard.  In 2004, his Cabernet Franc won the coveted Virginia Governor’s Cup. After his presentation, he will be available to answer your questions.   

 

Saturday, April 22, 2005

8:00 p.m.

3822 Red Hill School Road, North Garden

 

Menu

Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres

Virginia Wines Paired with Cheeses

Chocolates

 

Entertainment

Instrumental Trio

 

 

Hosts

 

 

Friends of the Forest

 

When parents and children take a nature walk through the fields and woods of the Ivy Creek Nature area near Charlottesville , who knows what friends of the forest they will see and meet? Just to be sure that some interesting friends are on hand, members of the Virginia Wildlife Foundation will present live animals and tell their stories.  To prepare for the walk in the forest, drinks, munchies and trail treats will be served.  You and your children will remember this wonderful afternoon in the outdoors.

 

Sunday, April 23, 2006

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ivy Creek Nature Area

 

Menu

Mammal Munchies and Trail Treats

(Sweet and Salty Snacks)

Bug Juice

 

Entertainment

Live animal presentation from Virginia Wildlife Foundation

 

Hosts

 

 

Garden Week Luncheon

 

Join us for a luncheon at Farmington Country Club as part of a joyous day of touring the beautiful gardens of Historic Garden Week.  Charlottesville ’s well known flower arranger, Tice Brandt of The Finishing Touch, will demonstrate the art of simple flower arranging for your home. In addition, enjoy unique flower arrangements provided by your hosts on each of the tables in the dining room.  Be sure to view the beautiful gardens on the Farmington grounds. Bring your friends and guests from out of town.  Gentlemen, as well as ladies, are welcome.

Monday, April 24, 2006

  11:30 a.m. -­ 2:00 p.m.

Farmington Country Club

Main Dining Room

 

Menu

Prickly Pear Lemonade, Perrier and Club Soda

Served in Peacock Alley before Lunch

Luncheon Buffet

Tomato Basil Soup

A Medley of Salads

Croissants and Breads

Fresh Fruit Tray

Assorted Desserts

Iced Tea, Coffee and Hot Tea

 

Hosts

 

Juleps - N - Roses

 

Celebrate the running of the 132^nd Kentucky Derby while feasting on traditional derby delights and sipping mint juleps, bourbon or beer.  Start the race by donning your special derby hat and placing your bets.  Then settle into your box seats for the race.  Sing My Old Kentucky Home.  Watch the horses and riders enter the starting gate.  They’re off!  A few minutes later, you may move into the winner’s circle. 

 

Saturday, May 6, 2006

Gates open:  4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Box Seats located at 2013 Farringdon Road , Glenmore

 

Menu

Pulled Pork Bar-B-Q

Cornbread, Vegetable Tray/Dips

Snack Items (Pretzels, Chips)

Bourbon Balls

Derby Pie

Chocolates

Mint Juleps, Beer, Bourbon

Sodas for Those Driving!

 

Hosts

Sasha and Chad Noble

 

 

A Great Gatsby Evening

 

Join us for an evening of wild extravagance set in the jazz age.  The setting and decorations are lavish, befitting a Long Island estate of the 1920’s.  Dine and dance the night away.  You will enjoy an evening of elegance and careless gaiety.  Come dressed to impress and plan to share all of the possibilities that life has to offer.

 

Saturday, May 6, 2006

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ridgeway Farm

 

Menu

Hors d’Oeuvres

Mixed Green Salad

Cold Poached Salmon, Beef Tenderloin

Asparagus, Small New Potatoes

Assortment of Desserts

“Party Drink”, Beer, Wine, Champagne

 

Entertainment

The John Winntet Band

 

Hosts

Emily and Fitz Woodrow

 

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