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Oscar Watch Party
The Oscar Awards Ceremony is one of the best ceremonies, where fashion designers show off their talent. Let us watch it together.
The full list of nominations for the 2017 Oscars (http://oscar.go.com/nominees). Every nominee, every category, every detail you need is right here. What was nominated for Best Picture (http://oscar.go.com/nominees/best-picture)? Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Hidden Figures, La La Land, Lion, Manchester by the Sea and Moonlight all secured Best Picture nominations. The nominees for Actor in a Leading Role (http://oscar.go.com/news/nominations/best-actor-nominations-2017-oscars) include Casey Affleck, Andrew Garfield, Ryan Gosling, Viggo Mortensen and Denzel Washington. For Actress in a Leading Role (http://oscar.go.com/news/nominations/best-actress-nominations-2017-oscars), Isabelle Huppert, Ruth Negga, Natalie Portman, Emma Stone and Meryl Streep were nominated. Check out the complete list of nominations below. Let the glitz, glamour and prestige begin! Watch The Oscars LIVE! OSCAR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 7e|4p on ABC.
Ruth Negga is an Ethiopian-Irish actress who has appeared in the films Capital Letters (2004) (also released as Trafficked in some countries), Isolation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isolation_(2005_film)) (2005), Breakfast on Pluto (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_on_Pluto_(film)) (2005), Warcraft (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warcraft_(film)) (2016) and Loving (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loving_(2016_film)) (2016). She has also played roles in television, such as in the BBC (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC)'s mini-series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini-series) Criminal Justice (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_Justice_(TV_series)), RTÉ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RT%C3%89)'s Love/Hate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love/Hate_(TV_series)), E4 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E4_(channel))'s Misfits (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misfits_(TV_series)), and ABC (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Broadcasting_Company)'s Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel%27s_Agents_of_S.H.I.E.L.D.). In 2016, she began a starring role as Tulip O'Hare in AMC (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_(TV_channel))'s Preacher (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preacher_(TV_series)).
For her portrayal of Mildred Loving (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loving_v._Virginia) in Loving (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loving_(2016_film)), Negga was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress), Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actress_in_a_Motion_Picture_-_Drama), Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_Spirit_Award_for_Best_Female_Lead), Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critics%27_Choice_Movie_Award_for_Best_Actress), and a BAFTA Rising Star Award (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAFTA_Rising_Star_Award).
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We will have the whole venue by ourselves, with a humongous projection screen and several TVs.
Drinks and food specials (5-7pm) :
- Domestic Beers and Wings Pairings $ 1 0
- Mer-Tini $ 8
- Bottle Service (Bottle of Ciroc with Chicken Platter) $ 250
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METRO & PARKING INFO :
Stonefish Grill is a short block away from Farragut North Metro Station (take the L St. exit) and two blocks from Farragut West (take 18th St. exit).
Street parking might be difficult. But there are parking garages around.
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Singles Oscar Watch Party
The 88th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_of_Motion_Picture_Arts_and_Sciences) (AMPAS), will honor the best films of 2015 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_in_film) and is scheduled to take place on February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Theatre). During the ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Academy Awards (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Awards) (commonly referred to as Oscars) in 24 categories. Actor Chris Rock (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rock) will host the show for the second time, having previously hosted the 77th ceremony (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Academy_Awards) held in 2005.[5] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/88th_Academy_Awards#cite_note-5)
This year's Oscar is controversial and Chris Rock might curse:). WILL BE FUN TO WATCH!
We will have the whole venue by ourselves, with a humongous projection screen and several TVs.
Drinks and food specials (4-7pm) :
- Domestic Beers and Wings Pairings $ 1 0
- Mer-Tini $ 8
- Bottle Service (Bottle of Ciroc with Chicken Platter) $ 250
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METRO & PARKING INFO :
Stonefish Grill is a short block away from Farragut North Metro Station (take the L St. exit) and two blocks from Farragut West (take 18th St. exit).
Street parking might be difficult. But there are parking garages around.
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Let's Draw (or other Crafts) Together!
Rockville Memorial Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room (max capacity 65)
Come sketch, draw, crochet, paint minis, or work on any other creative project! This is very casual—whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, feel free to come and socialize. Bring your sketchbook, tablet, paints, yarn, crochet, or anything else you are working on! We will meet on the SECOND FLOOR meeting room of the library. It's the one by the elevators. Please bring your own supplies and make sure to leave the area clean when we leave. See you there!
ADULT Cardio-Tennis Weekend Mornings: Advanced NTRP 4+
**RSVP Note:** You **MUST** register on links below, **not** on Meetup.
**REGISTER: Weekend Advanced: [https://playtennis.usta.com/northbethesdamiddle/BookClass/0e83cd4f-409f-4792-8c76-210f66a4b3f6](https://playtennis.usta.com/northbethesdamiddle/BookClass/0e83cd4f-409f-4792-8c76-210f66a4b3f6)**
**REGISTER: Wednesday Advanced: [https://playtennis.usta.com/northbethesdamiddle/BookClass/136f8826-c0e6-460a-9b8b-3c1ddc2e38a6](https://playtennis.usta.com/northbethesdamiddle/BookClass/136f8826-c0e6-460a-9b8b-3c1ddc2e38a6)**
**Private Lessons: $70**
**[Read the Washington Post article about our class!](https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/its-not-whether-you-win-or-lose-its-how-much-you-sweat/2015/10/07/3b2f26c2-66b9-11e5-9ef3-fde182507eac_story.html)**
Cardio Tennis is a game-based, FUN way to play and learn tennis while burning more calories than singles! Instruction and game formats are provided by internationally recognized tennis coach, speaker, author David Robinson; USPTA and PTR certified professional.
55 & Up Paint & Sip
Come hang out with us and other adults for our paint & sip social at 11:30 AM on Sunday, February 22nd at The Greene Turtle in College Park! We’ll be painting and having a good time together. No experience needed, just come as you are and have some fun. Tickets are $10 and materials provided. We'll be painting a starry night sky. Parking is free, call us at (571) 354 - 6626 in advance if you want a free ride to the event. We can’t wait to see you there!
**There is a $10 fee for materials, payable online via the following link:** [https://buy.stripe.com/14AbJ1c0icaAcSD4xobAs09](https://buy.stripe.com/14AbJ1c0icaAcSD4xobAs09).
**Parking Information:** Free standard and accessible parking is available right outside the venue.
**Public Transportation Information:** The nearest bus stops are Baltimore Av & Knox Rd serving buses M44 and P10 and Baltimore Av & Hartwick Rd serving buses M44, P1X, and P10.
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Cocktails & Coloring @ Ballston Market food market, Basement level
Come the whole time or if you just spend 30 minutes. All are welcome.
You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own coloring supplies but, if you don't have any, I will have plenty and am happy to share! (coloring books, colored pencils, and markers).
Part of the mission of this group is to provide us an opportunity to check out AND SUPPORT local businesses. So, please don't bring any outside food/drinks and, while purchasing something isn't at all a REQUIREMENT to participate in the event, I do strongly encourage you to try something from the vendor :)
I look forward to seeing and meeting you there!
***\*\*DISCLAIMER*\*\*** Photos may be taken during the event to be shared here on Meetup so feel free to let me know if you'd like to be excluded from them.
Scythe
Scythe is an engine-building game set in an alternate-history 1920s period. It is a time of farming and war, broken hearts and rusted gears, innovation and valor.
The Year of the Horse Sichuan Lunch
Part 2 of our celebration of the Year of the Horse finds us at Q by Peter Chang in Bethesda. Here's the link if you wish to peruse their menu:
[https://www.qbypeterchang.com/menu](https://www.qbypeterchang.com/menu)
We really want to try and fill out our tables with attendees, so we ask that you be diligent with managing your RSVPs. The RSVP mechanism will close 24 hours before the start of the event, so make your decisions by then so that we can give the restaurant an accurate head count!
Disclaimer that we have to say even though we don't want to.........Just a heads up that we may have to give out "No Show" labels to those who don't follow our attendance protocol, but we know you don't want that Scarlet Letter, so don't let it be you! Also, please do not show up if you are not in the field of attendees! You will only anger the horse!
As always, a bonus activity could follow if the mood is right!
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If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!
Neighborhood Gems: Momos and Dosas at Tapori!
Our NEIGHBORHOOD GEMS series features emblematic meals from around the world. This series shines a light on local restaurants and is designed to bring together inquisitive foodies and dishes that are unique and oh so worth a trip on roads less traveled!
Join us for playful Indian-ish food at the communal table at ***Tapori*** !
**Eater DC**
On March 12, two days before the H street's anticipated South Asian restaurant opened, head chef Baburam Sharma finally touched down in D.C. After developing Tapori's menu over Zoom for over a year, months of visa delays, and over 20 hours of travel from Nepal, Sharma headed directly from his hotel to the Northeast kitchen that executive chef Suresh Sundas had built for them
I just put my luggage in the room and came here, and we started prep,” he recounted. Sundas, who has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for his inventive cooking at neighborhood spot Daru, says that he and Sharma immediately clicked. They had been workshopping a complex menu spanning popular street foods from all over India and their shared birthplace of Nepal while 7,000 miles apart. But once they were together, those dishes evolved even more.
From workshopping new ingredients, like pesto and pine nuts in the fragrant mushroom pilau, to finally having Sharma’s expertise on South Indian techniques, they began to perfect Tapori’s key dishes.
These three represent their commitment to recreating South Asian street foods from distinct regions in an American kitchen: momos from Nepal; dosas from Tamil Nadu; and bison phav bhaji from Mumbai.
**Jhol Momo** \- Sharma explains that while there are only two Himalayan snacks on the menu\, one of them had to be a momo\. “The most selling item in Nepal is the momo\,” he said\. “You will find the momo everywhere\, every state\.\.\. even in India\.”
The steamed dumplings from Nepal and Tibet are usually filled with vegetables or minced meat, traditionally chicken, pork, or lamb. For Sundas, the lesser known wagyu beef momo at Tapori is an homage to a food memory from 45 years ago that still haunts him.
A momo shop a block away from his father’s business was his daily indulgence while growing up in Nepal. He still smiles as he describes “the smell of that momo… Oh my god.” He’s been trying to recreate that “texture of the wrap” and meat filling ever since, but he’s never been able to without those “pure local ingredients.” So he decided he would do something more original.
Instead of a small bowl of richly flavored broth sometimes served beside momos in Nepal, the wagyu beef momos at Tapori come swimming in a chicken stock that is simmered for four hours and seasoned with Nepalese session peppers, garlic, and leeks. The wagyu filling is seasoned simply as well, with chili, ginger, cilantro, and a little soy sauce. The similar seasonings meld together the two different proteins, while a bit of cilantro oil drizzled on at the end cuts through the rich flavors.
**Podi Masala Dosa** \- Sundas was laser\-focused on producing the best dosa possible: “Every single day we are working on it together\,” he says\. He had started his culinary career in D\.C\. in 2007 working at South Indian restaurants and he knew that he had to show diners “the taste of a very authentic dosa\.” He found many dosas in the District were more crepe\-like\. They were missing that sour fermented flavor and thin texture with a satisfying crunch\. That’s where Sharma came in\. He had started his career in five\-star hotel kitchens in the southernmost state of Tamil Nadu and had made dozens of dosa almost daily for 15 years\.
They create Tapori’s creamy and fermented batter over two days. The process of soaking the lentils and rice for at least four hours and cleaning the grains 10 to 12 times is repeated twice before they are ground up in a specially-ordered, massive dosa grinder from India, which they converted themselves to work with an American power grid. Salt and sugar are added for an eight-hour fermentation period to keep the batter at room temperature overnight.
Sundas and Sharma are also grilling up each dosa at Tapori right now, expertly spreading out and flipping 40 to 50 a day with an “intuition” that comes with years of practice. The flavor punch of podi masala, a combination of seeds and spices known as gunpowder seasoning, plus a potato filling and nutty ghee that are added to the batter as it fries up on their grill. It’s served with an array of stews and coconut chutney, though that crispy texture and spicy, fermented flavor makes it easy to eat on its own.
Sundas says that labor intensive process pays off when Indian and Indian American diners tell him that the dosa is “exactly how they got it in India.”
**Bison Phav Bhaji** \- Tapori is named after rowdy Mumbai street culture\, so it had to include the city’s favorite internationally\-influenced street food: phav bhaji\. The hearty snack is comprised of buttered buns \(originally from Portuguese immigrants\) and stewed potato and pea curry\, but Sundas wanted to create a flavorful meat version that stood out from the chicken or fish dishes on the menu\.
After trying to source local water buffalo meat from West Virginia, he finally settled on bison from Texas that’s cooked down with tomato paste, onion, minced garlic, green chili, and cumin paste. Cilantro and butter are added after a little over a half hour of stewing to balance out the heavy umami flavors. The buns add even more butter to the mix with a recipe that was developed in-house. The chefs are proofing and baking the buns themselves on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the total process taking about three hours. On busier weekend shifts, artisan wholesale bakery Uptown Bakers makes buns based on the Tapori team’s original recipe.
Why create your own buns half the week when you have a great supplier? It’s the same reason that Sundas and Sharma fold fresh momos if they run out of their prepped dumplings after a long night of service. They’ll dig into the dough and wagyu filling they saved for the next day instead of saying they’re sold out, because they’re devoted to making each dish perfectly for every customer that walks through Tapori’s door.
**Check out the menu** [here](https://www.taporidc.com/menus)
Separate checks will be arranged in advance. All diners will settle their own tabs.
We ask that ALL folks honor their RSVP. If you are unable to attend after sending in a YES, please update your status so that others may join and help us support local businesses. In the event our group incurs a fee for no-shows / late cancellations, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
To enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we will continue to limit the group size. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 4 friends.
**\*\*** **WAITLIST:** Meetup does not allow waitlists for paid events. *If this event fills and you would like to be added to the waitlist, please send a note to the host through the Meetup app. **\*\****
In the future, we will vary the days of the week and the types of restaurants to keep events interesting.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO GO WHEN YOU RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. Feel free to make suggestions for future meet locations.
\*\* The small non-refundable registration fee helps us share the cost associated with the Meet-Up platform ($360/yr) and reduces the likelihood of no-shows, allowing us to better plan our events and accommodate all participants. Meetup charges $0.51 and Paypal charges $0.53 on the $2 registration fee. Thanks in advance for your understanding!\*\*
If you are unable to join us in February, we hope you'll stay interested and join us for a meal in the future. Looking forward to catching up with you for a delightful dinner at Tapori!
February Writers' Meetup
Join our monthly writer meetup to share ideas, socialize, kick off your creativity, and write something!
To find us, either take the stairs or elevator to the fourth floor, following the signs for the conference center. We'll be in room 401-D.
All writer levels are welcome; we're all about building community and confidence. If you have any questions, please email us! (writingheptagon@gmail.com)
Sunday Skate with The Washington Area Roadskaters - Rosslyn and Adams Morgan!
Join us as The Washington Area Roadskaters lead you on a different adventure every week, skating through and around our Nation's Capital!
Freedom Plaza is currently closed for construction, so we are shifting the starting line. We will meet at the corner of E St and 14th Street NW, right outside the WWI Pershing Memorial, across from the Willard Hotel. If that area is covered with snow, skate down 14th street one block and meet in front of the Wilson Building (south of Freedom Plaza, across Pennsylvania Ave.
This Sunday Chris will lead us on a great intermediate 12+ miles skate!
The route for today covers 12.1 miles through the District of Columbia and parts of Arlington, Virginia.
We will begin near Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue. From there, we proceed west through Georgetown via the waterfront paths. The route crosses the Key Bridge into Rosslyn, Virginia, providing an elevated view of the Potomac River and the House of Sweden.
After a brief loop in Rosslyn, we head south toward Roosevelt Island. While skating is restricted on the island's interior trails, the paved approach and boardwalk near the footbridge offer a stable surface for a brief stop. We then cross back into DC via the Roosevelt Bridge, passing directly by the Kennedy Center.
From the Kennedy Center, the path turns north into Kalorama. This section involves a steady incline through residential streets characterized by embassy architecture. We will then transition into Adams Morgan, specifically moving along 18th Street. This area contains several landmarks, such as the Madam’s Organ mural, and various food options including Andy’s Pizza and D Light Café.
The final segment descends back through the historic district of Georgetown, passing the Washington Harbour ice rink on its final day of the season. The loop concludes by returning east to Freedom Plaza.
The Details
• Meeting Point: Corner of E St and 14th St NW
• Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
• Roll-out Time: 11:10 AM
• Distance: 12.1 Miles
• Elevation Gain: 980 Feet
• Level: Intermediate (Urban hills and navigation required)
It's going to be a great day, and you don't want to miss it!
The route:
https://onthegomap.com/s/b79a2mqf
For up to the minute details, check Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WashingtonAreaRoadskaters/events
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/weareskatedc/
We hope to see you soon!
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Mangia at Carfagna's!
Let's gather for lunch at Carfagna's followed by an optional stop in Carfagna's Market to check out the tastes and smells of Italy.
Carfagna's address is 1440 Gemini Pl, Columbus, OH 43240
Creativity Circle: Protest Sign Making
**In March we will be making protest signs form carboard, paper, thick markers, and more! All supplies are provided, seats are limited! Come As you are, when you can; hope to see you there!**
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
5:45-7:45 in Conference Room B, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited.
Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street.
See you there!
Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 3 p.m. of that day.
CMG Special Event: OSCAR PARTY & RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together for a CMG-favorite event, the OSCAR PARTY AND RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre! The highlight of the movie year live on the big screen always makes for a fun and memorable evening! Here are details for this event:
WHAT TO EXPECT: This year’s ceremony will be hosted once again by Conan O’Brien. In addition to the Oscars on the big screen, your ticket includes a Meal Deal from the Drexel’s new food partner Newfangled Kitchen (I’m checking on vegetarian/vegan options) along with unlimited popcorn and sodas, a free box of candy, and your first beer, wine or specialty drink on the house! Also included: Oscar-themed trivia with prizes from local businesses, on-site paparazzi, and the Drexel's Oscar ballot contest with a chance to win a year of free Drexel movies! Plus, the BEST and most FUN way to watch the Oscars with fellow film fans and your CMG friends!
ADVANCE TICKETS: General public tickets are $45 but Movie Group Members and their guests get in for just $35! Here’s how to purchase your tickets:
\* Option 1 – In Person: You can purchase at the ticket counter anytime during operating hours. Just mention you are with the Columbus Movie Group for the discounted rate.
\* Option 2 – Online: If you prefer to purchase online, you can do so by going to the link below and following these instructions: 1. Click the link below. 2. Click the little TICKETS box then click BUY TICKETS. 3. If you are a Drexel Member, you can log in here to receive the Member/Group rate, which is the same. If you are not a Drexel member, click “No” and the $40 Rate will pop up. But, don’t fret. It’s a little hard to find but there’s a “Promotion Code” section on the screen. Click the “Know a Promotion Code?” box, enter “CMG2026” (case sensitive) and submit. Select the appropriate number of tickets in the Discount Rate section and click “Add.” Next “Proceed to Checkout” then “Checkout” and enter your credit card info. There’s a $1.50 online service fee but it’ll save you a trip to the Drexel. (If you don’t already have one, you will need to sign in or create an account first.) Sellout possible so please purchase yours as soon as possible in advance!
LINK FOR TICKETS (See Above Instructions): https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=373546\~e2e0a350-c626-4e33-bc63-27e983f4aecf&epguid=ab0b2f82-403c-4972-9998-5475e7dcfa0e&mdy=3/15/2026&
DRESS: Dressing up for the occasion art of part of the fun! Dress up as much as you like – there will be everything from casual to formal at the event! Or you can go in character as one of this year’s nominated films!
ARRIVAL: Doors open for CMG at 5:30pm so that’s when we’ll plan to meet! That’ll give us plenty of time to fill out our Oscar Ballots, pick up some free popcorn, candy, and something to drink, mix, mingle, take some photos, pick up your Newfangled Kitchen Meal Deal, grab a seat in our CMG Reserved Section, then settle in to enjoy the Academy Awards on the Big Screen!
PICTURES: We’ll take pics throughout the evening and the Drexel Paparazzi will be on hand as well. We’ll also take a big group photo around 6:40 near the entrance before the show begins. If you happen to take some good shots yourself, be sure to upload them on the Oscar Party Meetup event!
RESERVED SEATING: As you enter the theater, the roped off section to the right marked “Reserved” is reserved for you, your guest(s) and the Columbus Movie Group!
VEGAN MEALS: As previously mentioned, the food vendor does NOT have a vegan option at this year’s Oscar Party. However, we DO have a solution! I have reached out to several individuals who are affected. If you are a vegan, plan to attend the Oscar Party and did not receive an e-mail from me, please reach out via private message post a note below. I’ll provide details off-line.
And while there won’t be a vegan meal option this year, I think we do have a workable solution. And, all other plans are usiness-as-usual: popcorn, sodas, candy, on-site paparazzi, decorations, bar drinks (including your first drink on the house), the Drexel’s Annual Oscar ballot contest, along with the Big Show on the Big Screen and a fun group of Movie Group friends to watch ‘em with!
BONUS LINKS:
\* COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES: https://deadline.com/lists/2026-oscar-nominations-list/
\* INTERESTING ARTICLE ON RECORDS BROKEN, SUPRISING FACTS AND OSCAR FIRSTS: https://abc7.com/post/oscar-nominations-2026-surprising-facts-nominees-98th-oscars/18448908/
\* SHORT VIDEO MONTAGE OF THIS YEAR’S BEST PICTURE NOMINEES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3abMnrsaUA
\* FUN VIDEO OF OSCAR NOMINEES HEARING THEIR NOMINATIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eY1yGQ2aU
PARKING: Parking is available along Main Street in front of the theater, on Drexel Avenue, and other nearby side streets. Additional parking is available at the Bexley Municipal Parking Lot (two driveways west of the theatre).
LINK: Should be a fun & festive evening and a terrific way to celebrate a great year of movies together!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Shut Up & Write!® Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
12:00 - quick intros.
12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Sunday!
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!





























