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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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Alexandria’s African American Heritage Park is a Proud Memorial and a Quiet Oasis
July 3rd, 2008 Categories: Alexandria, Things to Do
Located on the southern edge of the historic Parker Gray neighborhood and in the shadows of one of the areas’s largest mixed use developments, Alexandria’s African American Heritage Park is a quiet place to learn and reflect.
There are eight acres in the park, one of which is a preserved 19th century African American cemetery.
Of the 21 burials on the site, six identified headstones remain in their original location.
Sloping walkways and winding paths were designed to co-exist with the original landscape of the cemetery and are handicapped accessible.
The park designers also maintained the natural wetland environment that is home to an interesting and varied plant life as well as mallards, painted turtles, beavers and crayfish.
A focal point of the park - and the area most easily seen by passersby - is a sculpture group of bronze trees called “Truths That Rise From the Roots Remembered.”
The memorial was created by Washington, D.C. sculptor Jerome Meadows and acknowledges the contributions of African Americans to the growth of Alexandria.
Smaller sculptures throughout the site commemorate historic African American neighborhoods and the individuals buried on the site, both known and unknown. Open year round to the public, it is a favorite spot for leisurely rambles or sitting quietly.
The next time you need to go to Whole Foods on Duke Street, take a few extra minutes, walk across Holland Lane and take in a vital part of Alexandria’s history. You’ll be glad you did.
For more information about homes in historic Parker Gray, call me at 703.927.4554.
Michael
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