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8th Annual National Book Festival Comes to Washington
September 22nd, 2008 Categories: Things to Do
Love books? Love to read? Then this Saturday is for you when the 8th Annual National Book Festival comes to the Washington Mall in a literary extravaganza.
Among more than 70 authors and illustrators participating in the National Book Festival this year are Tiki Barber, Marc Brown, Warren Brown, Kimberly Dozier, Arthur Frommer and Pauline Frommer, Philippa Gregory, Steven Kellogg, Brad Meltzer, Salman Rushdie, Bob Schieffer, Daniel Schorr, Alexander McCall Smith, Paul Theroux and Dionne Warwick.
Festival authors, illustrators and poets will discuss their work in pavilions dedicated to Children, Teens & Children, Fiction & Mystery, History & Biography, Home & Family and Poetry.
PBS characters and NBA/WNBA players will also appear at the festival, including NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Bob Lanier and players Chris Duhon and Ivory Latta.
Organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady Laura Bush, the festival is open and free to the public from 10:00am to 5:30pm (rain or shine).
Virginia and I are both avid readers and this one day celebration of books and reading is one of our “must do” events. Pack a picnic lunch, take the Metro Blue Line to the Smithsonian exit, find your favorite tent or author and just enjoy. Maybe we’ll see you there!
Michael
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Alexandria Summer Concerts Offer A Little Something for Everyone
July 14th, 2008 Categories: Things to Do
Looking for a midweek break? A concert that doesn’t require extreme planning ? An open air musical celebration? A last minute indulgence?
Look no further - The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation offers a series of FREE concerts throughout the summer and throughout Alexandria for you listening pleasure.
Concerts are canceled in the event of bad weather and are subject to change without notice so be sure and check the Special Events Hotline at 703.883.4686.
Market Square Concerts
7:30 p.m. - Market Square, 301 King Street (Old Town)
July 18, August 1 & 8 - Alexandria Citizens Bank, the City’s Oldest Performing Arts Organization
August 22 - Alexandria Harmonizers (Barbershop Chorus)
Music at Twilight Concerts
7:30 p.m. - Ft. Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Road
July 17 - Hand Painted Swinger (Pop & Rock)
July 24 - Alexandria Harmonizers
Jul 31 - Seth Kibel and Bay Jazz Project
August 7 - Dagmar and the Seductones (Roots and Rock)
August 14 - All Scottish Night (Traditional Scottish)
August 21 - “1776″ (A theatrical performance by the Little Theater of Alexandria)
Ben Breman Park Concerts
7:30 p.m. - 4800 Brenman Park Dr.
July 16 - Boys Night Out (Folk & Bluegrass)
July 30 - Blue Book Value (Rockin’ Rhythm & Swing Blues)
Canal Center Plaza Concerts
12 noon - Canal Center Plaza, 44 Canal Center Plaza
July 16 - don’t panic (Rock)
July 30 - Cletus Kennelly and Lori Kelly (Folk/Pop)
August 6 - Steven Gellman (Folk)
Peace out,
Michael
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July’s 1st Thursday in Del Ray Salutes Community and Country
July 3rd, 2008 Categories: 1st Thursday, Things to Do
Local residents took to the streets tonight as Del Ray’s July 1st Thursday celebration saluted community and country.
Sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association, 1stThursday’s are a time for Del Ray residents to stroll, talk, taste, shop, play and simply enjoy.
Just strolling . . .
A relaxing massage - with everyone watching!
When was the last time you tried a hula hoop?
Sign up for knitting lessons with Danielle Romanetti
Maggie
Want to know more about living in this great neighborhood? Call me at 703.927.4554 and let’s have a cup of coffee.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July and we’ll catch you August 7th for the next 1st Thursday,
Michael
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