art galleries, specialty shops, dining
Different performances and special events every month!
 
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Dry Mill Winery Thouroughly Modern Millie Dave Pepper Last Ham Standing Civil War Lecture at Loudoun Museum

 

Over 35 Specialty Shops, Art Galleries, Antique Shops and Restaurants are open until 9pm or later, many offering free refreshments and/or special sales.

Events for Friday, July 3, 2009

• 7:00-9:00 Smallwood Brothers with Wine! Very Virginia/The Pink Shop presents an outdoor concert by the "Smallwood Brothers," consisting of Tom and Gary Smallwood, locally-acclaimed guitarists known for their acoustic classic rock. Also enjoy a wine tasting event with the fabulous wines from Fabbioli Cellars. Virginia gourmet foods served. www.garysmallwood.com
   Location: 109 S. King St.

• 7:00-8:30 Modern Millie. Actors and actress from the community theater group, Sterling Playmakers will serenade you as they stroll around downtown performing samples of their roaring 20's songs from their upcoming musical/comedy production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" www.sterlingplaymakers.com.
   Location: Downtown

• 6:30-8:30 Live Music by JR. CLINE The Recovery Center of Northern Virginiais proud to present JR. Cline of the popular DC area band, "Jr. Cline and the Recliners." From big band R&B to acoustic ballads and blues, Daryl Jr. Cline's distinctive musical style draws fans from far and wide. www.jrcline.com
   Location: 101 Loudoun St. SE

• 6:30-8:30 Classical Music. Sona Bank is proud to present "Ensemble a la Carte," a premier woodwind quintet from Washington DC, consisting of bassoon, oboe, flute, clarinet, and French horn, performing a wide assortment of classical arrangements and popular favorites. Appetizers served. www.ensemblealc.com
   Location: 1 E. Market St.

• 6:00-9:00 Photography Show with Wine. The Loudoun County Visitors Center is hosting a wine tasting event with wines from "Loudoun Valley Vineyards" and showcasing local photographer, Neil Steinberg's Native Flower Collection.
   Location: 112G South St in Market Station

• 7:00-9:00 Live Music & More. Carlos Salon and Day Spa is featuring "Sentimiento Andino," a Latin American band, playing traditional folklore. Enjoy complimentary wellness evaluations and clothed energy massages with Janet Blair. Also, ten minute chair massages and reflexology sessions are available for a small fee. Enter the drawing for a chance to win a free make-over. Refreshments served.
   Location: 212 S. King St.

Michael Haley• 6:30-8:30 Violinist -Michael Haley. Creme de la Creme presents violinist, Michael Francis Haley, performing solo arrangements of classical music as well as bluegrass, folk and his own original violin music. www.MichaelFrancisHaley.com
   Location: 101 S. King St.

• 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. The Leesburg Vintner is hosting a wine tasting event from their collection of wines from around the world, showcasing wines from Austria this month.
   Location: 29 S. King St.

• 7:00-9:00 Historic Walking Tour. The Loudoun Museum is offering one hour "Walking Tours of Historic Leesburg," with costumed guides, starting at 7pm and 8pm. Stroll back in time to view over 250 years of local history and architect and to learn of Leesburg's importance in the American Revolution and Civil War. Hear stories of famous American figures and their connection to our town. Tickets: $5. Space is limited, so you must register in advance by calling 703-777-7427.
   Location: 16 Loudoun St.

6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. Otter Creek Collections is featuring a wine tasting event with select wines locally made by Dry Mill Vineyards. www.drymillwine.com
   Location: 10 S, King St.

• 6:00-8:30 Jewelry Artist. The West Loudoun Street Cafe is featuring jewelry designer, Yvette Perri and her hand-crafted "Fine Heart Jewelry.," Enjoy complimentary gourmet hors d'oeuvres, pastries and wine tasting and enter the drawing to win prizes. www.yvetteperri.com
   Location: 7 West Loudoun St, SW

• 6:00-9:00 Photo Exhibit. Photoworks is showcasing their wide array of photographs on display throughout the gallery. Stop by to see these extraordinary images. Refreshments served.
   Location: 2A W. Loudoun St.

• 7:00-10:00 Live Music. Doener Bistro, known for its wide selection of German beers, is hosting British guitarist Dave Pepper performing a high-energy, acoustic sing-along of "beer drinking shanty songs." Dave is lead vocalist for the Dave Pepper Band, a rock/punk group that tours nationwide.
   Location: 202 Harrison St.

• 6:00-9:00 Art Open House. Medlin Art is exhibiting a large selection of original paintings, etchings, engravings, signed and numbered limited edition prints and antique prints from nationally known artists such as: Mort Kunstler, P. Buckley Moss, Paul Landry, G. Harvey and Patricia Bason and many others. Refreshments served.
   Location: 2 Loudoun St.

• 8:00-10:00 Live Comedy Show. Tally Ho Theater presents the "Last Ham Standing," a local improv group of comedic actors, who take suggestions from the audience, to create wacky scenes and funny games. Don't miss this hilarious show, full of laughs for the entire family. Tickets: $10.
   Location: 19 W. Market St.

• 6:00-8:00 Yoga Happy Hour. Flow Yoga offers Happy Hour Yoga, a fun-filled yoga practice from 6-7pm, followed by snacks and drinks from 7-8pm. Open to all levels of yoga practitioners and FREE!
   Location: Market Station - 3rd floor.

• 8:00-10:00 Enlightenment. Esoterica will have Tarot card readers, palm and face readers and mediums available for your entertainment and enlightenment. Also featuring an Open Drum Circle. Free coffee, tea and munchies.
   Location: 25 S. King St.

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