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July 2016
An American Celebration
Mount Vernon salutes our first commander-in-chief during its annual Independence Day event! Watch dazzling made-for-daytime fireworks shoot off over the Potomac River. Listen to the roar of the cannon fire while viewing special military re-enactments throughout the day.
An American Celebration includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens with a special keynote address, daytime fireworks, military re-enactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” Enjoy a performance by the National Concert Band’s during its “Red, White and Blue” concert. Spend a truly inspiring day at a truly inspiring place.
http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/an-american-celebration/Growing Flowers Using Organic Methods: Free Tour at Greenstone Fields
Loudoun County Master Gardeners present Barbara Lamborne, owner of Greenstone Fields. This tour and lecture focuses on how this specialty cut flower farm cultivates fresh, local and naturally grown flowers. Over 90 varieties of flowers flourish using organic methods that nurture the soil. Barbara started farming in 2006 after moving to the 400 acre, multi-generational farming community of Wheatland in Purcellville. She currently serves on the Executive Board for the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers and has a background in biology in addition to many years of experience working for the Environmental Protection Agency.
SummerSounds Concert – La Unica
La Unica –
Latin Irish Fusion & Rhythms
Each year, the Center for the Arts, in partnership with Micron Technology Foundation, the City of Manassas and the Harris Pavilion offers a series of free concerts. The popular concerts are scheduled on Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy these concerts with your friends and neighbors! Free 6:30 – 8 pm
Performances held at the Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center Street, Historic Downtown Manassas
https://center-for-the-arts.org/programs/summer-sounds-concerts/Ash Lawn Opera presents Così fan tutte
The 2016 summer season kicks off with Così fan tutte, one of Mozart’s most beloved operas. The hilarious and heartfelt story begins with a game of love and seduction when two young men decide to test their fiancées’ fidelity, only for both couples to discover the fickleness of attraction. For the first time, Ash Lawn Opera will take its mainstage opera on the road, with a fully-staged performance of Così fan tutte at the beautiful Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre at the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech on June 30, followed by a return to The Paramount Theater for performances on July 10, 13, and 15. This comedic classic, full of mistaken identities, deceptive servants, jealous lovers, and sublime music, is a production you won’t want to miss.
http://www.theparamount.net/2016/ash-lawn-opera-presents-cosi-fan-tutte/Hiroya Tsukamoto
Don’t miss internationally acclaimed guitarist and composer Hiroya Tsukamoto as he performs a hypnotic blend of folk, jazz, and world music that has been described as “eclectic, immersive, and mesmerizing.”
“Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey”
– Boston Herald
Hiroya creates evocative images through his music, taking listeners with him on scenic journeys of melody and rhythm.
Date & Time:
Sunday, July 10 at 4:00 PM | Doors open at 3:00
Ticket Prices & Info:
All Tickets are General Admission
$15 in advance until 1:00 PM on the day of event
$20 at the door
Children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult
Hiroya Tsukamoto
Don’t miss internationally acclaimed guitarist and composer Hiroya Tsukamoto as he takes us on an innovative, impressionistic journey filled with earthy, organic soundscapes that impart a mood of peace and tranquility.
Wine Paired Dinner with La Grange
We are excited to host a wonderful 5 course wine paired dinner with The Winery at La Grange! Join us with their wine Maker Seth for what is sure to be a fun and delicious experience! Menu and price TBD
https://www.facebook.com/events/881012105341549/Piedmont Green Party Meeting
A gathering of anyone interested in preserving and protecting our environment and landscape and keeping this on the agenda of politicians. It is also for those who believe a third choice is needed for US President in 2016
https://www.facebook.com/events/283799835343448/Gino’s Cooking French Cuisine!
Gino Ballerin, our beloved Maitre D’, will be bringing his life-time of spectacular restaurant experience to out kitchen and guests! Gino is a former restaurateur with a resume that includes 22 years with Club 21 in NYC, the Pallio, and 15 years at the Georgetown Club. Five-course dinner with pairings. &72 per person (excludes tax and gratuity).
https://www.facebook.com/events/1052903078136301/Daily & Vincent
Dubbed by CMT as the “Rockstars of Bluegrass,” the Dailey & Vincent duo has been hailed throughout the music industry as one of the most exciting, reputable and elite Bluegrass bands in America, having won numerous awards for their uniquely contagious and riveting music, including: three Grammy Award Nominations for the 2014 “Bluegrass Album of the Year;” 14 IBMA Awards (International Bluegrass Music Awards) as three-time “Entertainer of the Year,” three-time “Vocal Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” and four Dove Awards with three “Bluegrass Album of the Year” awards and “Bluegrass Song of the Year.” Now experience this sensation for yourself at the State Theatre on July 15th at 7:30!
http://culpepertheatre.org/event/dailey-vincent/Mozart’s Opera “Cosi fan tutte” by Ash Lawn Opera
The summer season kicks off with Così fan tutte, one of Mozart’s most memorable operas. The witty and heartfelt story begins with a game of love and seduction when two young men decide to test their fiancées’ fidelity, only for both couples to discover the fickleness of attraction. For the first time, Ash Lawn Opera will take its mainstage opera on the road, with a fully-staged performance of Così fan tutte at The Paramount Theater for performances on July 10, 13, and 15. This comedic classic, full of mistaken identities, deceptive servants, jealous lovers, and sublime music, is a production you won’t want to miss.
ashlawnopera.orgOpening Reception for Summer Light: A Group Show
“Summer Light” will feature paintings and sculpture by such regional favorites as Sally Bowring, Pam Black, Elizabeth Geiger, David Hawkins, Gwyn Kohr, Kathy Kuhlmann, Susan Mcalister, Ann Lyne, Ana Rendich, Theo van Groll and Millicent Young. The show will run from July 16 through August 21 at Les Yeux du Monde.
www.lesyeuxdumonde.comCraft Cocktails with Guest Bar Chef Jackie
Join us for a fun night with Guest Bar Chef Jackie of Gastrique Chic. We may even be joined by Colleen from Wild Roots Apothecary, whose amazing elixirs will be used in Craft Cocktail night.
Our inaugural Craft Cocktail Night was a smashing success! All parties agreed, we HAVE to do it again! Last week, we experienced slushies, foams, herbs, infusions and elixirs.
This week we will expand into the realm of spheres, gels, scented mists and more.
These fine cocktail consultant extraordinaires will pair some of their creations with Mussel Monday recipes and utilize sweet, savory, soothing, unique and distinctly local rich concentrates of botanical syrups, shrubs and our roof-top herbs and edible flowers in out of this world molecular mixology!
Imagine colors, textures, spheres, slushies for grown ups, dry ice, and gels.
Pure mixology magic!
https://www.facebook.com/events/143201132773125/Mineral Bluegrass Festival
A beautiful, bluegrass weekend packed with gorgeous views, treat music, and friends from miles around. Bring your camper and your pets! A lawn chair is all you need to enjoy the weekend. We’ve got the music, refreshments and friends you’re looking for.
http://www.mineralbluegrass.comRADIO BRISTOL PREMIERES: MALCOLM HOLCOMBE
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Malcolm Holcombe, whose “heartfelt baritone” (NPR) delivers “haunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folk” (Rolling Stone), will perform music from his latest album Another Black Hole during a special Radio Bristol Premiers concert on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Produced by Grammy-winning producer and engineer Ray Kennedy and Brian Brinkerhoff, Another Black Hole features Holcombe’s rasping vocals and bright, percussive guitar accentuating his insightful lyrics.
“It is Malcom’s perception of the world that make his songs hit you like a gunpowder blast. His gruff and tough delivery is a primordial power full of grit, spit, and anthropomorphic expression,” says Kennedy.
Tickets to be part of the studio audience for the live performance are $20.
http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/events/event/radio-bristol-premieres-malcolm-holcombe/Sunset Paddle
Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) for a Sunset Paddle on the Rappahannock River. Float in kayaks from Old Mill Park to City Dock and learn about local ecology and how the river has influenced American history. FOR provides kayaks and safety gear. The minimum age is 12 years and some paddling experience is helpful. The cost is $35 individual/ $105 per family of four ($28/$84 for FOR members). Log onto www.riverfriends.org/eventspage to purchase tickets. Call (540) 373-3448 for more information.
http://riverfriends.org/eventsDave Mason’s Traffic Jam
Take journey back to the greatest days of rock with Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam.
Join Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the legendary band Traffic, Dave Mason for an evening of music history as he retraces the earliest days of his career with Traffic and the works that launched his successful solo career.
http://culpepertheatre.org/event/dave-masons-traffic-jam/Carriage Day at NSLM
In partnership with the Piedmont Driving Club, the NSLM presents Carriage Day, a free community and family event featuring historic coaches and carriages at the NSLM campus in Middleburg. Carriage Day will feature over a dozen horse-drawn vehicles of all shapes, sizes, and eras. Area carriage experts will give walking tours on the lawn, and the afternoon will feature a “drive-by” in the front circle of the museum. The event will conclude with keynote speaker Paul Bennett, Director of Coach and Livestock at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Free to the public.
http://www.nationalsporting.orgMiddleburg’s Art in the ‘burg
CANCELLED
The Middleburg Arts Council is proud to sponsor the fourth annual town-wide arts celebration, Art in the Burg. The day will include the Main Event: a collection of local and regional artists under tents offering their creative works for sale. Throughout town, Middleburg businesses will host other special art features. The day will also include music, wine tastings, and plein-air artists. (no rain date)
http://www.middleburgarts.org/art-in-the-burg-2016.htmlSilk Painting Workshop
I will be demonstrating my techniques in painting silk scarves. Please register here to attend.
This workshop will teach you how to build a stretching frame for your silk, what silk I recommend and why, how to apply silk dye in layers to obtain a variety of effects and how to apply several different techniques to make it more interesting. Cost $65
Sign up before July 22nd as we have limited spots available.
Image by Barbara J Ellison
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silk-painting-workshop-tickets-26292756342