art galleries, specialty shops, dining

Different performances and special events every month!

 
Get the one-page printable schedule to help guide you to all the events!
Gold Heart Bluegrass

Gold Heart Bluegrass
at Very Virginia/
The Pink Shop
7:00-9:00

Loudoun Photography Club

Loudoun Photography Club show at Photoworks
2A W. Loudoun St.
6:00-9:00

Pianist Nancy Prestipino
at Resourceful Woman
7:00-9:00

American Travelling Morrice

Morris dancing at
5 Loudoun St. SE
6:00-9:00

Art from the Gateway Gallery at
5 Loudoun St. SE
6:00-9:00

Notaviva Vineyards

Notaviva Wine Tasting
at Otter Creek
6:00-9:00

Naked Blue at
The Recovery Center
6:30-8:30

Alex Carr
at LCVA
6:00-9:00

David Davol

Kimmon Waldruff
at 1757 Real Estate Company
7:00-9:00

 

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.
   Location: 5 Loudoun St. SE.

• 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.
   Location: 101 Loudoun St. SE

• 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.
   Location: 109 S. King St.

Mad for the Road• 6:30-8:30 Concert - Mad for the Road. Sona Bank is featuring a night of Irish music with "Mad for the Road," an Irish band playing traditional Irish folk, jigs and reels and Irish songs. Refreshments served.
   Location: 1 E. Market St.

• 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.
   Location: 11-A W. Louduon St.

• 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.
   Location: 22 W. Market St.

• 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.
   Location: 11 S. King St.

• 6:00-9:00 Summer Celebration. Jerry's Downtown Florist is hosting a Summer Celebration and offering great party ideas and tips with refreshments.
   Location: 14 S. King St.

• 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.
   Location: 13 ½ S. King St.

• 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.
   Location: 16 Loudoun St. SW

• 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.
   Location: 21 Wirt St.

• 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.
   Location: 1 Loudoun St. SE

• 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."
   Location: 2B Loudoun St. SW

• 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.
   Location: 10 S. King St.

• 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.
   Location:: 2A W. Loudoun St.

• 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.
   Location: 112G South St. in Market Station

• 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.
   Location: 202 Harrison St.

• 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.
   Location: 2 Loudoun St. S.E.

• 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.
   Location: 29 S. King St.

• 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.
   Location: 109 S. King St. (behind The Pink Shop)

• 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.
   Location: Aldersgate Meeting Place at 107 West Market St.

(c) Jack Lancto• 6:00-9:00 Lots of Local Artists. The Gallery is featuring several local artists, one of which is Frank Ruggles, a photographer with the National Park Service. Also local artist, Jack Lancto, will be busy painting at his easel with his watercolors. Refreshments served.
   Location: 16 S. King St.

• 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.
   Location: 5 Loudoun St. SW

• 6:00-9:00 Antique Print Show. The PDMP Gallery is hosting an exhibit of over 2000 authentic antique prints, including hand-colored etchings, engravings and lithographs. Refreshments served.
   Location: 105 Loudoun St. SW

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.
   Location: 28 S. King St.

• 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.

Last Ham Standing• 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.

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