~~~ Special Events ~~~ January 2012 Beer Dinner/Tasting An Evening with St. George Join us for our Winter Beer Dinner to be held at St. George Brewery.  Andy Rathmann, master brewer, will share several varieties from the St. George, Old  Richmond, and Tuppers lines... to include the spectacular Russian Imperial Stout and Winter Scotch Ale!!  A full, and warming buffet will be provided. A tour of the facility with discussion of brewing practices will follow.  Wear a sweater, and bring a jacket. Friday, 27 January 2012 Seven O’clock in the Evening St. George Brewing Company 204 Challenger Way Hampton, VA  23666 757-865-7781 Advance reservations are required. Seating for this event is $35.00/person, if secured with payment by Wednesday, 25 January.  After that date, seating is $40.00/person. Seating is limited to 48 persons. For transportation arrangements, call: 757-722-8862 ~~~~~~~ Glassworks by Debra Jean Please view the spectacular mosaic windows at La Bodega Hampton. Debra Jean has created many original and stunningly beautiful works of art, using sea glass and lustrous glass. Works of hers will be permanently on display. Commissioned pieces are welcome. ~~~~~~~ Impromptu wine in the afternoon! Join us for a free sampling of wines from Republic National.  Camille Moore will present the Domino line, a most affordable collection! Friday, 03 February 2012 4:30pm - 7:30pm Must be 21 to partake. ~~~~~~~ Marketing Monster meets in La Bodega Hampton, the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm. Marketing Monster is a consortium of proven specialists in marketing: promotions, advertising, business planning, event organization, videography, media relations... eager to share their expertise. http://marketingmonster.com Share your concerns and get the assistance you need to help your business thrive. New businesses and experts are welcome to attend. Next Meeting: 06 February 2012 ~~~~~~~ The monthly gathering of Hampton Writers Salon convenes at La Bodega Hampton with readings and discussion, Monday, 13 February 2012 at 7:00pm. Each month, original works of poetry and prose are heard, as well as renderings of Classic literature.  Workshop discussions accompany readings, if so desired. Bring your selections to share ~ express yourself! Participants and observers are invited to enjoin. Literary contests and Door Prizes! ~~~~~~~ Living in an intellectual vacuum? Each month (excepting July and August), Sokrates Café convenes in La Bodega Hampton on the third mondays at 6:00pm. Discussions compass a broad range of topics: theology, politics, academic and empirical learning, æsthetic values, social mores, lessons from history, crime and law, philosophy of sciences, reality of truth... the possibilities are endless.   Next gathering: 20 February 2012 The Hampton Sokrates Club celebrates their 3rd Year Anniversary this January, 2012   ~~~ DANCE! ~~~ Do you like to jitterbug, waltz, foxtrot, samba, tango...? The Hampton Dance Club will meet, Friday, 03 February 2012, from 7:30pm until 10:00pm, immediately following our impromptu wine tasting. Instructors, Mme. Amy Green & Mlle. Marsha Turner will be present to discuss dance styles and venues. New participants are welcome.   ~~~ Musical Evenings ~~~ York River Symphony Orchestra http://www.yrso.org occassionally rehearses at La Bodega Hampton on Monday evenings. Visitors are welcome to take a window seat to (quietly) observe and listen. Next full-orchestra session: To be posted ~~~~~~~ Occasionally, from 6:30 - 10:00 pm, La Bodega Hampton will host performances of Phoebus Rio This group of six excellent, diverse musicians play violin, harmonica, string bass, drums, accordian, guitar, washboard... and sing! They present a refreshingly eclectic repertoire including: Celtic, Bluegrass, Swing, Tango, Western Ballad, Cajun, Rock Oldies, Blues, Jazz Standards... Join us for evenings of energy-charged music! No admission fee. Next scheduled performance: To be announced. ~~~~~~~ 2011-12 Calendar of Tasting Events All Tasting/Dinners are on Friday evenings, beginning at 7:00 22 July - beer 26 August - wine 30 September - wine 28 October - beer 18 November - wine 16 December - wine ~~~~~ 27 January - beer 24 February - wine 30 March - wine 27 April - beer 25 May - wine 29 June - wine Happy Hanukka, Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year to all! Our establishment is available most evenings and Sundays for your private tastings, business meetings, receptions and parties. 757-722-8466 (VINO) ~ brief inquiries 757-722-8862 ~ catering and event planning