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(See the Book Discussion page for the 2008-2009 schedule)

Drums Along the Hudson: a Native American Festival and Shad Fest (Preceded by brunch)

Brunch
When: May 3, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Where: GARDEN CAFÉ restaurant
4961 Broadway (between 207th Street and Isham Street right at the last stop on the "A" subway line)

RSVP by April 28 for reservations: werowance@nerowolfe.org or to Ira B. Matetsky, 45 Tudor City Place, Apt. 1910, New York, NY 10017 [No pre-payment; you pay your share of the check.]

Shad Fest & Pow Wow

When: 11:30 a.m. (approx.)
Where: Inwood Hill Park, Inwood, NY, NY

SHAD FEST celebrates the annual return of spawning shad to the Hudson River. It will be celebrated with Shad Planking demonstrations and tastings. Visitors will also learn how to cook this delicious fish for themselves. And there will also be werowances (Cherokee for clan chief according to a PBS documentary) and other Native Americans performing traditional dances in the only Pow Wow in Manhattan.

The restaurant is about a half-mile walk from the park, so your most comfortable shoes are recommended.

July Read: Compare a Wolfe Novel to that of another Grand Master

Although we usually have a summer Book Discussion hiatus, this summer we will try a new format for a Book Discussion -- comparing a Wolfe novel to that of a Grand Master.

Specifics to be determined (books, date, location).

Suggestions for the books to be read and analyzed are welcome and can be e-mailed to werowance@nerowolfe.org.


The Nero Wolfe Stakes
Monmouth Park Race Track

When: September 13, Saturday
Where: Monmouth (Ocean Port), NJ

One of Archie's, if not necessarily Mr. Wolfe's, favorite sports is horse racing, and eight years ago, we pursued this interest with a Wolfe Pack trip to Monmouth Park Racetrack in Monmouth (Ocean Port), New Jersey. After eight years, it is time to reprise this event and we will do so in September with a picnic, a quiz, a race named The Nero Wolfe Stakes, the opportunity to watch and wager, and a good time for all. The track is located conveniently near mass transportation including a train from Penn Station in Manhattan.

Reserve the date; further details and sign-up information will be provided later.


Black Orchid Weekend
December 5, 6, 7, 2008

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WHAT: Book Discussion of The Golden Spiders and comparison to the television show starring William Conrad
WHEN: Friday, December 5, 2008-- The Golden Spiders
WHERE: To Be Announced

WHAT: Assembly and Black Orchid Banquet
When: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Where: JOLLY HOTEL MADISON TOWERS
22 East 38th Street
New York, NY

What: Assembly
Suggestions for speakers are welcome. Send an e-mail
When:
Saturday, December 6, 2008 2:30 p.m.  

What:  Black Orchid Cash Bar
When: 6:00 p.m.  

What: Black Orchid Banquet
What:
7:00 p.m.   
Quizzes, toasts, presentation of the Nero Wolfe and Black Orchid Novella Awards, and a keynote speech by Pulitzer-Prize-winning author (and screenwriter of the 1977 movie version of THE DOORBELL RANG) Frank Gilroy

WHAT: Brunch
WHEN: Sunday, December 7, 2008
Time & Venue to be determined

Check back for event reservations
and other details

  • Room rates will be $299.00 per night for "superior" rooms and $362 per night for newly renovated "deluxe" rooms.
  • Hotel reservations should be made directly with the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers at 212-802-0600
  • Be sure to mention the Wolfe Pack to secure these rates, which are guaranteed only until August 29, 2008
Rooms fill up quickly in December in Manhattan
Reserve now if possible
You can always cancel

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