Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

 Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

Learn about the cemetery’s history, artwork, symbolism and famous residents, including two U.S. Presidents, writer Ellen Glasgow, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals George Pickett and J.E.B. Stuart. Meet at the rear of the stone structure on the left at the cemetery entrance, at Cherry and Albemarle streets.

 10:00 am to 11:30 amHollywood Cemetery, 412 S. Cherry Street, Richmond, Va. 23220 Monday - Saturday from April - October Saturdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24

(2-hour Sunday afternoon walks of Hollywood occur on the second Sunday of each month, April - October, then on every Sunday in November).

$10 per person,$5 for History Center Members,Walk-ups welcome, Cash or check, or purchase online & On-street parking.

This tour is presented as part of the Richmond History Tours program, a service of the Valentine Richmond History Center. We offer a full schedule of walking and bus tours of city neighborhoods, waterways, parks, retail districts, historic sites and battlefields. Led by a trained master guide, a Richmond History Tour is the best way to experience the city's rich past, present and future.

Grape and Grains Trail

                                  Hartwood Winery

A new tourism initiative aims to promote the Fredericksburg area’s various alcoholic-beverage producers.

The Grapes and Grains Trail allows people to buy a $12 ticket that gets them a tour of the Hartwood Winery, Potomac Point Winery, Lake Anna Winery, Mattaponi Winery, Blue & Gray Brewing Co. and A. Smith Bowman Distillery.

The ticket also includes a stemless wine glass for tastings with the Grapes and Grains Trail logo on it, and a 20 percent discount at each facility’s gift shop.

Hartwood Winery opened in the spring of 1989 in the rural community of Hartwood, Virginia. Hartwood is an area long known for its heavy deer population. Hart is the old English word for deer, and according to local legend is the basis of the area's name; and in turn the winery's logo.

 Hartwood Winery's award-winning wines are clear evidence of potential embodied in Virginia wines in our rapidly maturing wine industry. Hartwood Winery continues to build on its solid foundation by providing excellent wines in a warm, friendly atmosphere for all to enjoy.



Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts hosts a wide range of concerts including pop, country, folk and blues, orchestra, dance, opera. Wolf Trap holds performances and offers educational programs all year long in indoor and outdoor venues

Filene Center at Wolf TrapFilene Center is a 7,000-seat concert pavilion that is ideal for summer concerts. The seating is under cover with open sides that look out onto the rolling hills of the park. Lawn seating provides an area where patrons can relax and enjoy picnics before and during the performance. In addition to concerts, the Filene Center is a venue for a variety of education programs, artist master classes, special events, and a Holiday Sing-A-Long.

The gates open one and a half hours before all performances. You are allowed to bring in your own food and drink and chairs are allowed on the lawn (though you will be asked to sit in the back, so you will not impair the view of other patrons). Lawn seats are first come first serve and performances are held rain or shine.

The Barns at Wolf TrapTwo 18th century barns serve as a unique venue for year-round indoor concerts with first class acoustics. The larger barn seats 284 people on the main level and 98 in the hayloft. The smaller barn serves as a reception area. The Barns at Wolf Trap is a fabulous place to enjoy jazz, bluegrass, chamber music, folk, comedy, cabaret, and country music. Attend a summer performance of the Wolf Trap Opera Company. The doors open 30 minutes before each performance. The Barns are also rented for meetings, conferences and private parties.

Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods

Special family-friendly performances are held from late June through early August at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays. Music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, and plays are geared towards school aged children. Ticket prices range from $8 to $10 and children under two are free. Advance purchase of tickets is recommended since many performances sell out. National Park Service Park Rangers lead nature walks after most Theatre-in-the-Woods performances.

Center for Education at Wolf Trap

In 2003, Wolf Trap opened a state-of-the art education facility to accommodate rehearsals, workshops, childrens classes, master classes, meetings, and training sessions.

Location

1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, Virginia.

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is located about 20 minutes from downtown Washington, DC. Wolf Trap Express Bus travels from the West Falls Church Metro stop every 20 minutes starting two hours prior to show time. See a map and directions.

Citi Open (formerly the Legg Mason Tennis Classic) 2012 - Washington, DC

The Citi Open, formerly the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, is a US Open Series Event with competitions for more than $1.8 million in player compensation on the court. The world class tennis event benefits the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF), a non-profit organization that strives to improve the life of Washington, DC area youths through tennis, educational and community-based activities.

In its first year as title sponsor, Citi is leading the charge with the “Citi Open Radio” program, which will feature live match updates from all courts and exclusive interviews with players and tournament officials. Fan attractions include a beach bar and photo booth, ping pong, live music, daily sponsor giveaways and more. This year’s special event lineup includes a culinary event headlined by DC Celebrity Chefs Bryan Voltaggio and Victor Albisu.

Dates

July 28 - August 5, 2012

2012 Special Event Lineup

•National Parks and Recreation Family Day, Saturday, July 28
•USTA Member Appreciation Day, Monday, July 30
•WTEF Pro-AM, Monday, July 30
•Chef Challenge with Bryan Voltaggio and Victor Albisu, Monday, July 30
•USTA Member Appreciation Day, Monday, July 30th
•Corona Extra Alumni Night at the Net presented by Lexus, Tuesday, July 31
•Epic Cellars Wine Tasting Night presented by Lexus, Thursday, August 2
•Military Appreciation Day hosted by Geico, Saturday, August 4
•Box Seat Ticket Holder Appreciation Reception, Saturday, August 4

Location

William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center 16th & Kennedy Streets, NW Washington, DC Legg Mason Tennis Classic Tournament Hotline - 202-721-9500

The 7,500 seat tennis center, also known as Rock Creek Tennis Center, is located at Rock Creek Park, a division of the National Park Service.

Parking

Parking is very limited at the tennis center itself, so it is recommended that spectators take Metro to the Van Ness UDC station. Free shuttle service will operate every 10-12 minutes beginning one hour prior to the start of matches and will run until one hour after the last match. You may also park at the Van Ness UDC metro station and ride the free shuttle buses.



FIRST ANNUAL CENTRAL VIRGINIA BIKE FEST AND CAR SHOW

HIT THE DECK ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE FIRST ANNUAL CENTRAL VIRGINIA BIKE FEST AND CAR SHOW. THE EVENT ALL GOES DOWN ON AUGUST 25, 2012 FROM 3PM TO 10 PM ON THE FREDERICKSBURG FAIRGROUNDS LOCATED AT 2400 AIRPORT AVENUE IN FREDERICKSBURG, VA.

HTD Entertainment is calling all bike and car clubs to converge on Fredericksburg, Va on August 25 for this all day event. There will be numerous cash prizes and trophies for numerous categories for the bike and car show.

There will also be music for everyone including:1. Gridloc Band - Playing all the best in old school and classics.
2. Let it Flow Band - Washington, DC's premier grown and sexy band.
3. DJ Marvelous - Virginia's #1 Party DJ.
4. Supa Ken from the nationally syndicated Russ Parr Morning Show and WKYS 93.9 based in Washington, DC.
5. Junkyard Band - One of the greatest Go-Go Bands of our time from Washington, DC.

• There will also be a bikini contest that you definitely don't want to miss, judged by Supa Ken of WKYS and the Russ Parr Show. Cash prizes will go to the winner.
• Tickets are $15 in advance and $25 at the gate.
• For more info on tickets, directions, vendor spots or sponsorships, call 540-850-1618 (Quintin), 703-895-6160 (DJ Marvelous)
• PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT, SO PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY. NO COOLERS WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE FAIRGROUNDS AREA. VENDORS WILL BE SELLING BEER, WATER, FOOD AND MANY OTHER CONCESSIONS.



Annual Herndon Labor Day Festival

The 24th Annual Labor Day Festival on Monday, September 3, 2012, from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. on the Town Green in Historic Downtown Herndon. Presented in collaboration with the Herndon Woman's Club, the event features nationally and regionally known entertainers on our main stage, a Wine Tasting with approximately ten Virginia wineries, gourmet food, a Fine Arts show and micro-breweries. We hope you will join us on the Town Green in Historic Downtown Herndon.

The event is a street festival that includes a wide range of music, 12 Virginia wineries, local beers, a craft show, culinary demonstrations and more. The event is held in conjunction with the Herndon Women’s Club and a portion of the proceeds go toward scholarships.

Musical acts include 2.0 featuring Travis Tucker; Folkadelics; Occidental Gypsy; and Willie Nile.

Participating wineries include Barboursville Vineyards; Chateau Morrisette; Cooper Vineyards; Davis Valley Winery; DelFosse Vineyards; Horton Vineyards; Loudoun Valley Vineyards; North Gate Vineyard; Peaks of Otter Winery; Rebec Vineyards; Thistle Gate Vineyard; and Williamsburg Winery.

Breweries participating in the day include Port City Brewing; Williamsburg Alewerks; Lost Rhino Brewing; and Victory Brewing.

Culinary demonstrations will be held by Cookology, Il Fornaio and Whole Foods – Reston.

Admission for the day is $15 including wine and beer tasting and includes a commemorative glass, and $8 for entrance with no alcohol. Children 12 and under are free, and no pets are allowed. All tastings stop at 5 p.m.



Richmond Jazz Festival

The 3rd Annual Richmond Jazz Festival, August 10-12, brings back a sense of serenity, soul and smooth sounds to the City of Richmond. Located at Maymont, the Richmond Jazz Festival features over 20 local, national and international bands and artists on two stages. Festival attendees enjoy smooth jazz, while taking advantage of products and services sold by vendors, scheduled wine tastings and chef demonstrations featuring international cuisine. Some of the performers include:

•India Arie

•Robert Cray

•Dave Koz

•Trombone Shorty

•Stanley Clarke

•Keiko Matsui

•Brian Simpson

•Ravi Coltrane

•Bebe Winans

•Kim Waters

•Allen Stone

Enter to win an exclusive VIP experience at the Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont:

 2 night stay at Jefferson Hotel or Hilton Garden Inn
4 Richmond Jazz Festival tickets-2 tickets for Saturday & 2 tickets for SundayTransportation to and from Maymont

Complimentary Breakfast Saturday & Sunday.

Corporate Hospitality VIP Tent Access

VIP Artist Meet & Greet Opportunity (Pictures & Autographs)

Jazz Festival Care Package

www.JazzatMaymont.com



National Pinball Museum

National Pinball Museum

From an historical perspective, pinball has always been more than just a game. It’s a scrapbook of American tradition and folklore, a looking glass of culture, a pleasure-filled journey winding its way through the marriage of art and technology. Over the decades it has captured—in lights and action—every relevant strata and change in our society from fashions to fighting, headlines to Hollywood, and national pastimes to international wars. Pinball occupies a niche all its own.

There are all kinds of museums, most following a rather standard approach by creating displays in a walk-stop-look environment. The National Pinball Museum’s vision is to go beyond the traditional museum model to create a touch-play-learn environment that is at once educational, interactive, and exciting. In this way, we hope to awaken both the sweetest memories of those who grew up in the pinball heyday and trigger the interests of a younger generation. We'll inspire them to look beyond the buzzers and the bells and discover the art and technology that lies within.

Founded in 1998, The National Pinball Museum (NPM) preserves, maintains and promotes the heritage of pinball through exhibits and programs designed to advance the public’s knowledge and appreciation of pinball; provide youth and adults with the mechanical, electrical, technical and artistic training to fully restore and preserve pinball machines; and bring the art and the pastime of pinball the recognition it deserves.

Legg Mason Tennis Classic 2012

The Legg Mason Tennis Classic is a US Open Series Event with competitions including 48 singles and 16 doubles teams. The world class tennis event benefits the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF), a non-profit organization that strives to improve the life of Washington, DC area youths through tennis, educational and community-based activities.

 Dates

July 28 - August 5, 2012

  Tickets 

 Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com and TicketsNow.com

Location 

 William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center 16th & Kennedy Streets, NW  Washington, DC  Legg Mason Tennis Classic Tournament Hotline - 202-721-9500

The 7,500 seat tennis center, also known as Rock Creek Tennis Center, is located at Rock Creek Park, a division of the National Park Service.

Parking

Parking for the Legg Mason Tennis Classic is very limited at the tennis center itself, so it is recommended that spectators take Metro to the Van Ness UDC station. Free shuttle service will operate every 10-12 minutes beginning one hour prior to the start of matches and will run until one hour after the last match. You may also park at the Van Ness UDC metro station and ride the free shuttle buses. Official Website


www.leggmasontennisclassic.com



Alexandria Restaurant Week 2012

During Alexandria Restaurant Week more than 60 restaurants will be offering special menus and pricing to entice visitors to dine in Alexandria, Virginia, just five miles south of Washington, DC. The restaurants are offering either a $35 price-five three-course dinner or $35 dinner for two. Alexandria Restaurant Week is a great time to try a new restaurant at reduced prices. During this winter event diners can indulge in some of the latest food trends in Old Town and in the Cameron Station neighborhood. See a map of Alexandria

   Dates: August 17–26, 2012

   Tips for Getting the Most out of Alexandria Restaurant Week

•Make reservations early, many of the most popular restaurants get booked up.
•Read menus and reviews. Restaurant Week is a good deal at the priciest restaurants. Some restaurants offer pre-fixed menus all the time, so specials during this week may not offer as big a savings.

•When you make your reservation, confirm pricing and that the restaurant is participating in Restaurant Week.



Friendship Firehouse Festival

The Friendship Firehouse Festival is a family event celebrating the special role firefighters have played throughout history. The festival, held at the historic Friendship Firehouse in Old Town Alexandria, features antique fire apparatus, craft booths, live musical entertainment by the Lump Dog Band and displays by Alexandria merchants. Children will receive free fire helmets and balloons and will be treated to supervised visits where they can become “co-passengers” inside the City’s fire trucks.
In addition to the outdoor festival events, the Friendship Firehouse Museum will offer tours. The building was originally built as a firehouse in 1855, remodeled in 1871 and was restored to its original condition in 1992. The Engine Room on the first floor showcases historic fire-fighting equipment, including hand-drawn fire engines, leather water buckets, axes, and sections of early rubber hose. The second floor houses exhibits on the Friendship Fire Company – known as “George Washington’s Fire Company” – which was Alexandria’s first fire company and has been a source of civic pride since its founding in 1774.
The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association sponsors the festival each year on the first Saturday in August. The Friendship Fire Company is now a philanthropic organization that remains active in community events and is dedicated to preserving fire-fighting history and promoting fire safety.

Date and Time: August 4, 2012, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: South Alfred Street between Prince and King Streets. These streets will be closed off to traffic for the event. See a map of Alexandria

Admission: FREE