4th Annual Ice Cream Social

Come out to the Workhouse and support the Ceramics Program at the 4th Annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 7 from Noon- 4pm!

    Bring the family, set up a picnic on the Quad and join us for a fun-filled, entertaining afternoon. You won't want to miss a visit by Fairfax County Fire Department Station #441 and pony rides by Tamarack Stables. $15 will get you your very own handmade bowl, created by one of our students, instructors or resident artists. Tickets may be purchased onsite the day of the event. Local band, "State of Mind" will also be on hand to dish out their tunes!

 Purchase a $5 raffle ticket and earn three chances to win a certificate to one of our ceramic workshops. A $200 value!

   All proceeds benefit the Lorton Arts Foundation and the Workhouse Ceramics Program.

Sponsors of the 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social include: Hershey's Ice Cream, UNO Chicago Grill, Giant Food, Z Pizza, Tamarack Stables and other Local Businesses.

  

 Venue - Workhouse Arts Center

       Address - 9601 Ox Road Lorton Lorton, VA 22079

        Date(s)/Time: Saturday, July 07, 2012 (12:00 PM)

   Phone: (703) 584-2900

     Email  marketing@lortonarts.org

   Website www.workhousearts.org

       Event Information workhousearts.org/events/events/4th-annual-ice-cream-social

     Admission Fee: $15 per bowl

 



Fireworks

Come join the festivities at Lake Fairfax Park July 4, 2012  (No rain date)

 

Park grounds open at 7am so bring your family for a full day of fun! The Water Mine will be open 10am-8pm, but generally hits capacity around 12pm so plan to arrive early!! There will be vendors near the park main office offering a variety of foods and tasty dessert treats! The carousel and marina will also be available from 10am-6pm. There will be pony rides and a small petting zoo from 10am-1pm, and a field day event with family games from 4pm-6pm near the picnic area. There is also a puppet show from 6pm-8pm near the carousel!

 

Parking attendants will be directing traffic throughout the park. When you enter the park, please follow the directions of the parking staff.

Since this is our busiest day of the year with nearly 10,000 visitors, expect some lines and delays to get into activities. Lots of water and patience will help all enjoy the day. Bring a picnic or buy food from one of our delicious food vendors. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:15pm. The fireworks are shot off over the lake so the view can be seen from almost any portion of the park!

The campgrounds are available for anyone wishing to stay overnight. Reservations are highly recommended and will be accepted as long as space is available.

Call 703-471-5415 to make your reservation today.



Caton Merchant Family Art Gallery

The Caton Merchant Family Gallery, located on the first floor of the Candy Factory building, shows nine art exhibits each year. The exhibits feature regional artists as well as works by world-renowned artists such as sculptor Joseph Henry Lonas. The Center sponsors a yearly juried youth art exhibit, featuring artwork created by local high school students. With an open floor plan, the gallery also accommodates a wide range of other activities, including art lectures and music recitals.

 

Current Exhibit

June 20 – July 26 Our World From the imagination of children and young adults from our area schools, artwork representing Our World will fill the gallery. This exhibit is part of the Virginians for the Arts statewide initiative Minds Wide Open – Children in the Arts.

 

Hours 

  Monday - Friday 10am to 5pm  Saturday1-5pm

 

A little History

The level of programming at the Center for the Arts has increased dramatically with our move to the Old Hopkins Candy Factory in November of 2002. This three story historic brick building was owned by the Caton Merchant family of Merchant’s, Inc. It was donated to the City of Manassas by Merchants, Inc., specifically to house the Center for the Arts and expanded cultural activities. The Candy Factory houses a theater in the round, classroom and office space and an art gallery. Restoration of the Candy Factory began in August 2001 and was completed in October 2002.

"Collecting the Civil War"

"Collecting the Civil War"

A New Exhibit from June 29 through October 28

Collecting the Civil War, a new Manassas Museum exhibit opening on June 29, will explore the sheer range of Civil War artifacts in private and museum collection, and will offer visitors the chance to see unusual items from the era.

Mary Helen Dellinger, the museum's curator, acknowledges that many Civil War artifacts like bullets and belt buckles may be familiar to many. What makes this exhibit unusual, Dellinger says, is its emphasis on a variety of unusual items from a number of collections. "This exhibit will show just a small slice of what's collected from the war, whether they are military supplies, or family heirlooms or modern-day art.

Dellinger credits the generosity of private collectors David Goetz and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Leigh, Jr., The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond and The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center with providing depth to the exhibit's artifacts. A number of items from the museum's own collection, some that have never been display, are also included in the exhibit.

The Museum of the Confederacy has loaned a pair of spurs once worn by Confederate Civil War legend General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. Another spur, belonging to an unknown solider and found in recent years by Olde Towne Landscaping Company president Mark Olsen, shows that Civil War artifacts are still being found in the areaCollecting the Civil War runs through October 28 and is included with admission

City of Manassas, City Hall, 9027 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110

Information: 703-257-8200



American Music! - Fredericksburg Big Band

Join us for our second American Music! Concert Series. This concert in the series features the Fredericksburg Big Band.

Whether it is music from the 40’s and 50’s made famous by such artists as Glen Miller, Benny Goodman and Count Basie, or more recent songs like Barry Manilow’s Copacabana, the Fredericksburg Big Band will have everyone on their feet dancing!
The series will showcase a variety of American music genres including jazz, country, Americana, and classical music. Concerts will take place on various Saturdays from May through September and are held from 7-9pm in historic Market Square. All concerts are FREE and open to the public. For more information on the entire series visit http://www.famcc.org/

Date - June 30 2012, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Contact - (540) 371-3037   hkrofft@famcc.org


Address - 907 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401



Admission / PriceFREE

Bricks and Boards in the 'Burg

The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, along with Hallowed Ground Tours, present walking tours of historic downtown Fredericksburg. Bricks and Boards in the ’Burg will highlight history and architecture from four different centuries, the historic influence of the Rappahannock River, the Spire and Steeples of Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg’s Town Hall, Market House and the history of Market Square. Tours begin and end in Market Square, located behind Town Hall, and run every Saturday, April 7 – October 13, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Date

April 7 2012, 10:00am to October 13 2012, 10:00am

Contact

(540) 809-3918 spoore@famcc.org

  Address

1011 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401

 Website

 http://www.famcc.org/

Admission / Price

 $4/adult $1/studentDescription

5th Annual Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest

Kick off the summer with a Celebration of American Beer! Sample some of the finest libations from over 40 of America's best breweries, learn how the beer is made, and how to brew your own. Enjoy your favorite foods made by great local restaurants: chicken wings, chili, barbecue, and much more. Local and regional musical groups will be performing, wonderful crafters and artisans will show their wares, and a Family Fun area is available for kids.

Our Summer BrewFest is a craft beer festival, providing a great opportunity to try beers from different microbreweries from around the United States. Adult admission is for those 21 years of age and older. Prior to admission, you must present a valid identification documenting that you are at least 21 years of age.

Included in the price of adult admission you will receive a sampling glass (4.75 oz) and 4 beer sampling tickets. You can use those tickets to purchase beers at the price of 1-2 tickets per beer, depending on how expensive your tastes are. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 a piece. We encourage you to sample different beers and enjoy all of the tasty libations, but be careful because some of these are much stronger then what you’re used to drinking! And yes, we have wine too! The Lone Winery will be a local winery offering several varieties for purchase by the glass!


Participants are expected to drink responsibly.
Admission Fee: Day of event: $25/adult over 21 years,$20/designated driver. Advanced purchase: $20/adult over 21 years, $15/designated driver.
 
Brewfest will be held at Morven Park just north of Leesburg on Route 15 at Tutt Lane. The exact address is 41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg, VA, 20176.



The Summer BrewFest schedule is shown below. Please note that beer sampling will close one hour prior to the end of the festival. Saturday, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

AIDS Memorial Quilt

In June of 1987, a small group of strangers gathered in a San Francisco storefront to document the lives they feared history would neglect. Their goal was to create a memorial for those who had died of AIDS, and to thereby help people understand the devastating impact of the disease. This meeting of devoted friends and lovers served as the foundation of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Today the Quilt is a powerful visual reminder of the AIDS pandemic. More than 47,000 individual 3-by-6-foot memorial panels — most commemorating the life of someone who has died of AIDS — have been sewn together by friends, lovers and family members. This is the story of how the Quilt began…

• Funds Raised by The Quilt for Direct Services for People with AIDS: over $4,000,000 (U.S.)

• Number of visitors to the Quilt: +18,000,000

• Number of names on the Quilt: more than 91,000

• Size: 1,293,300 square feet

• Viewing time: To see the entire Quilt spending only one minute per panel – over 33 days

Established in 1987, The NAMES Project Foundation is the international NGO (non-governmental organization) that is the custodian of The AIDS Memorial Quilt, an official American treasure.
The mission of The NAMES Project Foundation is to preserve, care for and use The AIDS Memorial Quilt to foster healing, heighten awareness, and inspire action in the age of AIDS. Specifically, The NAMES Project works to display The Quilt in nearly 1,000 venues each year, to conserve and care for the aging 54-ton tapestry and it’s half a million piece archive, and to encourage and support the creation of new Quilt panels for this ever-evolving handmade memorial.
Weighing 54 tons and composed of more than 47,000 panels dedicated to more than 90,000 individuals, The AIDS Memorial Quilt is the premier symbol of the AIDS pandemic, our greatest HIV prevention education tool and the largest ongoing piece of community folk art in the world.
Throughout its 20 years history, The Quilt has been used to fight prejudice, raise awareness and funding, as a means to link hands with the global community in the fight against AIDS. Whether The Quilt is displayed as a single section in an elementary school or 1,000 of blocks on the national mall in Washington, it provides balm for the painful wounds of grief, pours oil into the waters made turbulent by controversy, opens eyes that refuse to see and enlists every person who experiences it to play a role in stopping the pandemic.

Redskins Training Camp 2012



Redskins Training Camp is held each July/August at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia. During the first week of practice, fans are invited to see the Washington Redskins in action on the practice field. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Practices last between 90 minutes and two hours. After each practice, fans may have the opportunity to get autographs and take photos of their favorite players. Admission and parking is free.

The Washington Redskins will identify a new training camp site to hold summer practice in Richmond, Virginia starting in 2013.

Redskins Training Camp Hotline: (703) 726-7411

Location: Redskins Park 21300 Redskins Park Drive Ashburn, Virginia

FedEx Field is the home of the Washington Redskins football team and is the largest stadium in the National Football League, with 91,704 seats. Located in Landover, Maryland, the stadium was built to replace Washington’s RFK Stadium in 1997 at a cost of $250 million. FedEx Field has five levels including standard seating and three tiers of luxury suites. Suites are equipped with restrooms, a refrigerator, televisions, a lounge area, two rows of seats and bar stools. Improvements for the 2010-2011 season include a new text message traffic alert system, new HD video boards, complete renovation and replacement of the stadium’s video control room, and the installation of the locker of the late Sean Taylor for viewing on the club level.

Prince William County Fair 2012

  

The Prince William County Fair dates back to 1949 and today is Virginia's largest County Fair. The annual event in Manassas, Virginia includes

• livestock exhibits, a Civil War encampment, a variety of midway shows, truck and tractor pulls, a rodeo, demolition derbies, baby contests, pet shows, live music, storytelling, games and carnival rides

Dates and Hours

August 10 - 18, 2012 Monday – Thursday: 3-11 p.m. Friday: 3 p.m. – Midnight Saturday: Noon – Midnight Sunday: Noon - 11:00 p.m.

Admission Prices

$8.00 Adults (ages 14-59) $5.00 Children ages 5-13 $5.00 Seniors 60 & over Ages 4 & under free
Discounts available if purchased online before August 11.
Grandstand shows are $2 for ages 14 and up. Specials: Two Dollar Day: Tuesday, August 16. Half Price Day: Sunday, August 14. Admission to the Fair and ride wrist bands will be half price.


For an full schedule of events www.pwcfair.com



Asian Food and Tennis Festival 2012 - Fairfax Virginia

The Asian Food and Tennis Festival is a free event that features:

 unique music, cultural performances, food, beauty pageants, fashion, handicrafts, gifts, and other products and entertainment.

The Asian Food and Tennis Festival is sponsored by the Thai Tennis Organization in America (TTOA) and Singha Beer to promote greater understanding of Asian countries and cultures among the general public, and among Asian Americans as well.

This year, the theme is “The Year of Dragon” where you will discover the Dragon lord of the heavens and rain maker’s representation in their own cultural and heritage in four showcase areas: Heritage India, It's More Fun in Philippines, Image of China and Amazing Thailand.

 

The Festival will also include: an all-day prized money tennis tournament, USTA Smash Zone mobile tour, stage performances, contests, interactive demonstrations, children interactive area–as well as “Destination Asia,” where Asian embassies and organizations exhibit their cultures, arts, and cooking demonstration.

Festival Dates and TimesJuly 21 - 22, 2012 Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m - 6 p.m.

Festival LocationGeorge Mason University Fairfax, Virginia Free Parking in Lots J and K

Entertainment

 Three stages of non-stop entertainment will showcase live bands: Ralf Toledo and The Speaks, Paperdoll, Ivy Rose, The Embassy, etc. Free cultural performances feature over 200 performers from the Asian American organizations in the Washington DC area. Think Bollywood, Asian martial arts, cooking demo, Angklung music, and children’s inter-active tent.