Graphic Conversation, by Marc Wathieu @ Flickr

And now for something completely different! 

You've heard of speed dating, perhaps? Speed Friending is all the fun of friendship-making, without the pressure of finding a suitable date. Could there be a better reason for an Echoes event?

What it is: within the larger group, people are paired up to enjoy a brief conversation, discussing a question that is offered at the beginning of each round. At the end of a designated period of time (usually 3 - 8 minutes, we'll figure this out depending on how many attend), each person will pair up with a different conversation partner to discuss a new question. The rotating is systematic, so no there's no stress to find a new partner.

Location is a new venue for us: the upstairs Mezzanine of the Brandywine Kitchen. This downtown favorite serves fresh, local foods, and serves some decent beers. Grab some dinner, a snack, or a pint, and join us for a seriously awesome time of developing friendships.

Location: 1317 Commerical Street, between Magnolia and Holly streets.