First Night Celebrations Around Washington DC
... are hosting family-oriented First Night celebrations.
First Fairfax - A Night to Remember! Chain Bridge Rd and University Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Hours – 6:00 p.m. – midnight
Ring in the New Year starting with the lighting of the Fairfax bonfire, them make your way to the multi-stage celebration that includes magic and music for children, a four mile run, swing dancing, an art fair, an Irish festival, Improv, musical and theatrical performances, a wine house...
December 31st, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Alesanfria, Annapolis, Events, Fairfax, Family Friendly, first night, Leesburg, Maryland, music, new-years, Virginia
Merry Christmas
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A Merry Christmas to one and all from The DC Traveler.
Image – from personal collection – ©2008, Jon Rochetti _______________________________________________________________
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December 25th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, christmas, Virginia
If you’ve been Drinking, Don’t Drive – Use Washington, DC’s SoberRide
... including some surprising locations. One year, I saw a check point in the heart of Georgetown, catching post-happy hour drivers.
Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland all have a .08 blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for a establishing DUIs, and Maryland adds a .07 for a DWI.
The penalties for a receiving a first-time DUI are severe, including losing your license, fines, points, and possible jail time. Washington, DC also requires mandatory jail time of a minimum of 5 days for drivers arrested...
December 21st, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, drunk driving, holidays, Maryland, News, nightlife, Virginia, Washington DC
If Angels Could Sing
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Here’s your chance to hear the closest thing to angels singing, a performance of Christmas music by the famous Vienna Boys Choir.
A symbol of Austrian music for nearly 500 years, the choir has delighted music lovers, starting with King Maximilian I who, in 1498, had the choir formed, consisting of a dozen boys to the royal court. Since then, the choir has worked with composers such as Mozart, Salieri, Haydn and Schubert.
The choir brings in their angelic voices to sing of peace and happiness...
December 14th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: christmas, music, Virginia, Washington DC
Enjoy a Plantation Style Christmas Dinner at George Mason’s Home
... Gunston Hall, the home of founding father, George Mason.
Dine tavern-style, by candlelight, on items such as traditional turkey and dressing, Virginia ham, dressing, and of course, home made pie.
For more about Gunston Hall, check out my Oct. 12, 2007 post.
Plantation Christmas Yuletide Dinner at Gunston Hall
Gunston Hall Plantation
10709 Gunston Road
Mason Neck, Virginia 22079 (map it)
703-550-9220
Dates and Times – Friday, December 12, 2008 at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. and Saturday,...
December 9th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: christmas, dining, Events, Family Friendly, george--mason, Mason Neck, Monuments & Memorials, Restaurants & Bars, special events, Virginia
Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tours
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Experience the unique holiday charm and colonial history at a evening candlelight walking tour of historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
The self-guided tours include four historical building. On the walking tour are:
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum – a colonial tavern and meeting place.
Carlyle House – Alexandria’s only stone Palladian-style house dating back to 1753.
Lee-Fendall House, the home of the Lee family, and son Robert E. Lee. The urban plantation house was built...
December 9th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Alexandria, christmas, Events, Family Friendly, Great Places to Unwind, Tours, Virginia
A Formal White Tie Christmas Ball
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Kick off the holiday season with a grand Viennese-style Christmas Ball at the beautiful Washington Golf and Country Club in suburban Arlington, Virginia.
Highlights of the evening include a traditional champagne reception, a scrumptious Austrian dessert buffet, and music for dancing by Con Brio!, one of Washington’s most regarded salon orchestras. they will perform waltzes and ballroom music and even a polka or two.
The ball will open with a cotillion performance by students from the...
December 7th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arlington, christmas, Great Activities for a Date, nightlife, Virginia
December 7th, 1941…
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…A day which will live in infamy.
I was walking through Arlington National Cemetery last January and happened across a headstone that caused me to freeze in my tracks. The date first caught my eye. Then, I realized the significance of the ship listed on the headstone.
The headstone for sailor, Gunners Mate Robert Edwin Kline, of New York, listed him as killed on December 7th, 1941, aboard the battleship USS Arizona. IThe date on the headstone was the same as the day the Japanese attacked...
December 7th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: arlington-cemetery, Attractions, December 7, Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, Virginia
Peace, Love & Robbery
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The American premiere of Love, Peace and Robbery, at the small, 50-seat Theatre on the Run in Arlington, Virginia, tells the story of two Irish ex-cons, Gary and Darren. They were recently released from Cork Prison in Ireland and sincerely want to put their lives back together. But to go straight, each must attempt to avoid the problems that got them originally sent to prison, so staying clean and sober, avoid “tabs” (pills), and obey the terms of their probation and curfew, even if it is hours...
December 2nd, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arlington, plays, The Arts, Virginia
Torpedo Factory Art Center Holiday Open House
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Visit the annual holiday extravaganza at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Browse artist’s studios and galleries and watch as they create one-of-a-kind works of art and gifts.
Live music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres will add to the festive occasion.
Torpedo Factory Art Center – Holiday Open House 105 N. Union Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (map it) 703-838-4565
Dates and Times – Thursday, December 4, 2008 6:00 – 9:00 p.m....
November 27th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Alexandria, Shopping, Virginia
Holiday Parade of Lights
... decorated crafts sail by.
This year, more than 50 power and sail boats should participate in annual Parade of Lights in suburban Alexandria, Virginia. Watch the floating parade along the Potomac River at the city’s historic waterfront.
Festivities also include pictures with Santa for small children.
Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Alexandria’s Historic Waterfront at the foot of Cameron Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (map it) 703-838-5005
Dates and Times –...
November 26th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Alexandria, boating, Events, Family Friendly, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, nightlife, People Watching, Potomac, Sports & Recreation, Virginia
It’s Snowing at Tysons Galleria
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Holiday shoppers dreaming of snow can find snow falling inside, yes…inside, Tysons Galleria shopping mall in Tysons Corner, Virginia, every day through Christmas Eve.
In one of the areas “coolest” promotions to attract shoppers, from November 22 until Christmas Eve, “snow” will actually fall from the ceiling, inside the upscale shopping and dining mall.
The first “snow show” will begin daily at 11:00 a.m., falling from the top level and descend through all three levels of the...
November 22nd, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, Shopping, Tysons, Virginia
Ring in the New Year with James Bond
... here for prior event photos.
New Years Eve James Bond 007 Around The World party
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22311 (map it)
Date and Time – Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 8:30 p.m.
Tickets – $139 – $179 depending on when purchased and are available online. Special discounted room rates are also offered.
Nearest Metro Subway Station – Van Dorn – Blue line, then a 3-mile cab ride.
Parking – Paid event self parking...
November 18th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Alexandria, Events, Great Activities for a Date, new-years, nightlife, party, Virginia, Washington DC
The World Famous Dancing Horses
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The internationally known Lipizzaner Stallions perform the highest level of dressage with their intricate ballet-like marching, jumping and prancing. Choreographed to classical music by the masters, the dozen all white horses entertain horse fans across the globe with their lively performances.
Read more about their history here.
The Lipizzaner Stallions Patriot Center 4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax, VA 22030 (map it)
Dates and Times – Friday and Saturday, November...
November 16th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: animals, Fairfax, Sports & Recreation, Virginia
November Music Round-up for Washington, DC
... with Aaron Neville & His Quintet - Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 at 7:30 – $45.00
The Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, Virginia 22305 (map it)
At the State Theatre in Falls Church, Virginia
Los Enanitos Verdes from Argentina - Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 9:00 – $30.00
The Radiators with their New Orleans funky Rock & Roll sound – Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 7:00 – $22.00
State Theatre 220 Washington Street Falls Church, VA ...
November 12th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Maryland, music, Virginia, Washington DC
Lines Lessen at Virginia Polling Places – 9:00 Update
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I again visited a couple polling places in Northern Virginia, including my own, just after 9:00 a.m. The initial long lines were gone and the waiting time to vote was under 10 minutes.
Both polling places, along with the regular electronic voting machines, had several paper ballot stations, there to accommodate the high number of expected voters.
Personally, I waited under a minute to check in, and less than three minutes to vote on one of the three electronic machines. All of...
November 4th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: election, News, Virginia, voting
Huge Early Morning Voter Turnout in Virginia
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This morning, during the pre-work voting rush, I witnessed huge crowds queuing up to vote.
I visited three polling places near my home in Northern Virginia before 7:00 a.m., and at two locations, the line s were at least double in the two most recent presidential elections in both 2004 and 2000.
The lines at these two polling places ranged from 150 voters waiting to over 250 people lining up outside of the building, plus additional people indoors.
Strangely, at one other polling place...
November 4th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: election, Maryland, News, Virginia, voting
Punker Henry Rollins Speaks Out
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Former punk rock icon and hardcore Black Flag front man, Henry Rollins is hitting the road with a his new election-time ‘Recountdown Tour’ talking tour.
You’ll be sure to hear lots of Bush bashing, anti-war, anti-establishment, anti-government, and straight talking (and at times angry) social commentary on subjects ranging from music and culture to society and celebrities.
The host of the IFC one-on-one interview program The Henry Rollins Show, Henry grew up in Washington, DC where he sang...
November 2nd, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Alexandria, Birchmere, Henry Rollins, music, People, political humor, The Arts, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington-DC-travel
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