art galleries, specialty shops, dining
Different performances and special events every month!
 
Jake and the Burtones Quartet from Chorus of the Old Dominion delivers a Singing Valentine to Doris Kidder and Dudley Last Ham Standing Three wine tastings Dave Pepper
Sarah Huntington

Sarah Huntington
"Two Places at Once"
at Photoworks

Gallery 222: Kurt Schwarz Gallery 222's Gallery Two: Libby Stevens Ed Lambert will play piano music at Lightfoot from 7-11 Michael Francis Haley

 

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

Due to the snow storm, events for February 5 have been rescheduled to Friday, February 12, 2010

7:00-11:00 Piano Music. Lightfoot Restaurant is featuring vocalist/pianist, Ed Lambert performing at their piano bar and serenading patrons with some romantic tunes to put everyone in the mood for the Valentine's Day weekend.
   Location: 11 N. King St.

• 6:00-9:00 Art Show. Gallery 222 is hosting an exhibit of "Still Lives" featuring original artwork by Michael Davis, Kurt Schwarz, Maggie Siner, Jeffery Stockberger and Antonia Walker. Gallery Two is featuring "Loudoun Landscapes" by Libby Stevens. Refreshments served.
   Location: 222 S. King St.

7:00-8:30 Singing Valentines. Rose Manor Gifts and Home Decor is hosting the "Singing Valentines," a barbershop quartet of men singing in four part harmony, also known as The Chorus of the Old Dominion. Refreshments served.
   Location: 107 S. King St.

• 6:30-8:30 Jake and the Burtones. The Resourceful Woman is featuring the local bluegrass band, Jake and the Burtones, featuring five talented guys on banjo, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, and upright bass.
   Location: 11A W. Loudoun St.

• 6:30-8:30 Civil War Book Signing. Very Virginia Shop is showcasing it's collection of local books, with a book signing by local historian, Stevan Meserve, author of The Civil War in Loudoun County, Virginia: A History of Hard Times, which examines Loudoun County's role in the Civil War and the hardships that residents endured. Appetizers served.
   Location: 109 S. King St.

6:00-9:00 Valentine Portraits. Photoworks is hosting a photography show featuring the amazing portraits and photos of Sarah Huntington of Lincoln, voted one of the “Best Photographers in Loudoun County” by Leesburg Today readers for several years. Stop by for a Valentine portrait, as special packages are available. Sarah’s work can now be seen in “Two Places at Once,” in the village of Lincoln and now also at Photoworks in historic Leesburg.
   Location: 2A Loudoun St.

• 6:30-8:30 Violin Soloist. Caulkins Jewelers presents violinist, Michael Francis Haley, performing classic solo arrangements of classical music, as well as bluegrass, folk and his own original violin music.
   Location: 11 S. King St

• 6:30-8:30 Classical Music Concert. Sona Bank is hosting "Moonlit in the Sun," a violin and viola duo featuring Alban and Carla Deniz, performing classical music and ragtime and pop standards such as "Moon River." This awesome duo will perform two shows, one at 6:30 and again at 7:30.
   Location: 1 E. Market 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.
   Location: 29 S. King St.

• 6:00-9:00 Landscape Paintings. Julia's Gifts is showcasing the artwork of watercolorist, Leonida Ivanetich and her lovely local landscapes. Chocolate desserts served.
   Location: 26 S. King St.

• 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. The Loudoun County Visitors Center is hosting a wine tasting event with wines from Zephaniah Farm Vineyard.
   Location: 112G South St. in Market Station

6:00-9:00 Hearts of Fire. The Fleur de Lune Shop presents an exhibit of hand-blown glass hearts, along with a chance for couples to have their photo taken with a romantic background. Also an ad release party with models, roses & refreshments.
   Location: 2B W. Loudoun St.

• 6:00-9:00 Antique Print Show. The PDMP Gallery is hosting an exhibit of their authentic original antique prints. Refreshments also served.
   Location: 105 Loudoun Street SW

• 6:00-8:00 Yoga Happy Hour. Flow Yoga is offering a FREE fun-filled yoga practice from 6-7, followed by happy hour refreshments until 8pm. Open to all experience levels.
   Location: Market Station - 3rd floor.

• 6:00-9:00 Lots of Local Artists. The Gallery is featuring several local artists, one of which is Jack Lancto, who will be busy painting at his easel with his watercolors. Refreshments served.
   Location: 14 S. King St.

• 6:00-9:00 Art Open House. Medlin Art Gallery is exhibiting a selection of original artwork from nationally known artists such as: Mort Kunstler, P. Buckley Moss, Paul Landry, G. Harvey and Patricia Bason, etc. Refreshments served.
   Location: 2 Loudoun St. S.E.

• 8:30-10:30 Open Drum Circle. Esoterica is featuring an "Open Drum Circle" - only $5 to join in. All percussion instruments welcome. Extra drums available on a first-come first-served basis. Also, tarot card readers, palm readers and mediums available.
   Location: 25 S. King 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.

• 7:00-10:00 Guitarist, Dave Pepper. Doener Bistro 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.

» Print February 12th's "First Friday Event Schedule" (PDF) to help guide you to events while strolling around downtown.

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