Gold Heart Bluegrass
Pianist Nancy Prestipino
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Kimmon Waldruff
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Over 45 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, August 6, 2010• 6:00-9:00 Art, Wine and Dancing. The Loudoun Art Council is hosting a dancing troupe, American Travelling Morrice, comprised of dancers and musicians from across the nation, dancing old English country traditional style dances. This month's wine tasting is with the fabulous wines from Tarara Winery. Inside, see fine art and craft from the Gateway Gallery, an artists' cooperative gallery in Round Hill. • 6:30-8:30 Concert - Naked Blue. The Recovery Center is featuring Jennifer and Scott Smith and their band, Naked Blue, in an outdoor concert. Naked Blue, led by the super smooth vocals of Jennifer and accompanied by her husband, Scott on guitar, have played venues such as Wolf Trap, Strathmore Hall and the Birchmere. If you missed them at Acoustic on the Green earlier this summer, here is your chance to hear them locally in a small setting. • 7:00-9:00 Concert - Gold Heart Bluegrass. Very Virginia/The Pink Shop is
featuring an outdoor concert by the Gold Heart Bluegrass band, an award-winning group that features mountain style harmony and the energetic pickin' of the Gold sisters from Hamilton - Analise (mandolin), Jocelyn (guitar) and Shelby (fiddle). They tour extensively and perform as a quintet with their father, Trent on bass and banjoist Russ Carson. Also wine tasting by Boxwood Winery of Middleburg.
• 7:00-9:00 Pianist, Nancy Prestipino. Resourceful Woman is hosting a concert by classically-trained pianist and locally acclaimed vocalist, Nancy Prestipino, performing a wide array of music, from jazz to classical to pop contemporary songs. • 7:00-9:00 Guitarist, Kimmon Waldruff. The 1757 Real Estate Company is hosting singer/songwriter, Kimmon Waldruff on guitar playing his version of acoustic rock. Refreshments served. • 6:30 - 8:30 Flute Vibrations. Caulkins Jewelers is featuring the local flute duet, "Flute Vibrations" featuring Michelle Rubis and Anne Hennessey. They will perform a wide variety of musical arrangements from classical to popular music. • 6:00-9:00 Summer Celebration. Jerry's Downtown Florist is hosting a Summer Celebration and offering great party ideas and tips with refreshments. • 6:00-9:00 First Friday for Dogs. The Reign of Cats & Dogs is hosting a fun place for dogs to visit while at First Friday, complete with "Doggie Treats" for man's best friend. If you happen to bring your four-legged friend to First Friday, be sure to stop by. • 6:00-9:00 Lure of Loudoun. The Loudoun Museum is featuring an exhibition titled, The Lure of Loudoun: Virginia's Emerald County, showcasing a variety of artifacts from past centuries. Also open is the Children's Discovery Room, where today's youngster can enjoy a special hands-on history experience, exploring what life was like for children in the 1820's. • 6:00-9:00 New Stationery Shop. Haute Papier, a well-known stationery shop in Georgetown, recently opened a location in downtown Leesburg and is featuring letter-press demonstrations with music and refreshments. • 6:00-9:00 Antique Advice. Black Shutter Antiques is offering insight into the vast world of antiques and vintage collectibles. They are available with advice on getting the best value when purchasing antiques and can answer your questions about what to look for and how to select antique furnishings. Refreshments served. • 6:00-9:00 A Night to Remember. Fleur de Lune and Country Peddler are hosting a benefit event with pink carnations to help raise money for cancer research, with the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Also, celebrating the opening of "An affair to remember catering." • 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. Otter Creek is hosting a wine tasting event with Notaviva Vineyards of Purcellville and showcasing their shop full of fabulous new arrivals for your home decorating needs. • 6:00-9:00 Photography Show. Photoworks is showcasing an exhibit of photos, by the members of the Loudoun Photography Club, featuring their wide array of photography. Refreshments served. • 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. The Loudoun County Visitors Center is hosting a wine tasting event with Sunset Hills Vineyard and featuring local artist, Alex Carr. Refreshments also served. • 7:00-10:00 David Davol. Doener Bistro is hosting acoustic guitarist/singer, David Davol, highlighting the Folk-Rock style of the 60's and 70's. He also performs selections of modern Country and Western music, as well as Rock and Alternative tunes. Pick your favorite hits from his 400 song request list. • 6:00-9:00 Photography Exhibit. Medlin Art Gallery is hosting an opening reception for Lee Smith and her photography exhibit. Subject matter includes classic autos and other complex designs, landscapes and artistic presentations of everyday scenes. Wine tasting will be provided by Fabbioli Cellars. • 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. The Leesburg Vintner is hosting a wine tasting event, showcasing the wide array of local wines of North Gate Vineyards. • 7:00-9:00 Free Massage. Hideaway Massage is offering free chair massages to relax away your work week. Come meet Allison Shorb, owner of Hideaway Massage, a boutique practice located on South King Street, offering relaxation and therapeutic massages and well-known for their couple massages. • 6:00-9:00 Charity Art Auction. The Leesburg United Methodist Church is hosting an art show featuring local artists and a wide array of different mediums (paintings, drawings, photographs, etc). The art pieces will be sold via a silent art auction with all proceeds given directly to the Haiti Relief Fund, which was set up by the church. Refreshments will be served by our youth group, M&M kids.
• 6:00-9:00 Gallery of Fine Art. Gleedsville Art Publishers is promoting the fine artwork of their featured artists, such as Bill Schmidt, Antony Andrews, Sue Kelleher and Catherine Thomas, among others. Original paintings and prints of the highest quality in a variety of subjects and media are on display through-out the gallery.
6:00-9:00 Windy City Red Hots is celebrating their recent opening in downtown Leesburg with their authentic Chicago style - Hot Dogs, Polish Sausage, Italian Sausage, Pizza Puff and Chili-Cheese Fries. Stop by to welcome the newest restaurant in the historic district and get a quick bite of Chicago, without traveling 700 miles. • 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.
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