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    Memorial Day Holiday Schedule of Services -- Updated 5/23/2013 12:40:57 PM

    All Alexandria City government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

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    Community Events & Activities

    Visitors to the historic district are encouraged bike, walk or take the Metrorail Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station and take the free King Street Trolley, or DASH or Metro buses to the festival. For DASH schedule information, call 703.370.DASH or visit dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit wmata.com. Parking is also available in one of the convenient parking garages or lots.

    Bicyclists may visit alexandriava.gov/localmotion for the City's Bikeways Map, which features the City's best on-street and off-road bikeways, as well as locations of grouped bicycle parking.

    For additional information, call the sponsoring organization for more information.  For events sponsored by the City of Alexandria, call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592 for current information. Please be advised, events are subject to change.

    Also see our website for more information, including schedules for RPCA-sponsored classes and activities.

    Date    TimeEvent
    May 24, 2013 Fri 12:15 PMSchool Lunch Bunch Concert
    Concert by Immanuel Lutheran School Chorus
    May 27, 2013 Mon 1:00 PM36th Annual Jazz Festival
    Enjoy the sounds of Jazz at beautiful Waterfront Park. The United States Navy Band Commodores will open the concert performing the very best of big band sound, followed by a variety of jazz performers: Al Williams, contemporary; Daniel Ori, modern with World influences; Emy Tseng, Contemporary & Brazilian and concluding with the Bob Gibson Big Band. ...
    May 29, 2013 Wed 6:30 PMBrenman/Boothe Parks Improvement Draft Plan Review
    Large Park Improvement Plans Review
    Jun 1, 2013 Sat 1:00 PMAlexandria Armenian Festival
    Annual Festival which provides an opportunity to share the Armenian Culture through food and vendor sales, and entertainment throughout the Festival.
    Jun 5, 2013 Wed 12:00 PMCanal Center Plaza Concert
    Noon concert by the Dave Chappell Band featuring roots rock, beside the Potomac at the Canal Center Plaza amphitheatre.
    Jun 5, 2013 Wed 6:30 PMChinquapin Park Improvement Draft Plan Review
    Large Park Improvement Plans Review
    Jun 6, 2013 Thu 10:00 AMCommission for the Arts - Youth Arts Festival
    Scheduled meeting of the Youth Arts Festival Committee in partnership with ARHA and Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities
    Jun 6, 2013 Thu 7:30 PMCarlyle Music at Twilight Concerts
    Evening Concert by the Alexandria Singers, the Washington D.C. Metro Area's Premier Pops Chorus.
    Jun 7, 2013 Fri 7:00 PMRock in the Park
    Enjoy a concert by the group Living on a Bad Name, a Bon Jovi tribute band, from Massachusetts. This dynamic, high energy Bon Jovi tribute boasts of world renowned guitarist Ethan Brosh and after only three years of existence, have become a growing force in the tribute industry. Radio personality Ken Pittman convincingly plays the part of Jon Bon Jovi ...
    Jun 8, 2013 Sat 9:00 AMWaterfront Commission Waterfront Walk
    Waterfront Walk
    Jun 8, 2013 Sat 12:00 PMYouth Arts Festival
    This festival will showcase the talents of all youth around the city and forum of expression for both visual and performing arts. The festival is free of charge and will include artists, music, entertainment, and food vendors.
    Jun 12, 2013 Wed 6:30 PMSimpson Park Improvement Draft Plan Review
    Large Park Improvement Plans Review
    Jun 12, 2013 Wed 7:00 PMTeen Rock Night - Fuse Box
    Christian Youth Concert
    Jun 13, 2013 Thu 5:00 PMWaterfront Commission - - Marina Committee
    Scheduled meeting
    Jun 14, 2013 Fri 7:30 PMAlexandria Citizens Band Concerts
    City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, the band performs a variety of music.
    Jun 18, 2013 Tue 7:30 AMWaterfront Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    Jun 18, 2013 Tue 7:00 PMU.s. Navy Band Sea Chanters (choral Variety)
    The Navy Band Sea Chanters is the United States Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway, and contemporary music.
    Jun 19, 2013 Wed 12:00 PMCanal Center Plaza Concert
    Noon concert by Cathy Ponton King featuring blues and jazz, beside the Potomac at the Canal Center Plaza amphitheatre.
    Jun 19, 2013 Wed 6:30 PMHensley Park Improvement Draft Plan Review
    Large Park Improvement Plans Review
    Jun 20, 2013 Thu 8:30 AMCommission for the Arts - Arts Forum Comm.
    Executive Committee meeting of the Alexandria Arts Forum
    Jun 20, 2013 Thu 7:30 PMCarlyle Music at Twilight Concerts
    Evening Concert by the Cruisers, the United States Navy's premier contemporary entertainment ensemble.
    Jun 22, 2013 Sat 12:00 PMAlexandria's Food & Wine Festival
    Alexandria Food & Wine Festival, held at 300 John Carlyle Square featuring arts and crafts, children's activities, food vendors, and a Wine Garden managed by Alive! Inc.
    Jun 26, 2013 Wed 7:00 PMMokihana - Hawaiian Dance
    Seeking to facilitate a correct understanding of the Hawaiian culture through educational and entertaining performance of traditional hula in the style and from the genealogy of Halau Mohala `Ilima, Kailua, O`ahu.
    Jun 27, 2013 Thu 12:00 PMCommission for the Arts - Arts Forum Comm.
    Scheduled meeting of the Alexandria Arts Forum
    Jun 28, 2013 Fri 7:30 PMAlexandria Citizens Band Concerts
    City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, the band performs a variety of music.
    Jul 5, 2013 Fri 7:30 PMAlexandria Citizens Band Concerts
    City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, the band performs a variety of music.
    Jul 10, 2013 Wed 12:00 PMCanal Center Plaza Concert
    Noon concert by Wake Campbell featuring smooth jazz, beside the Potomac at the Canal Center Plaza amphitheatre.
    Jul 11, 2013 Thu 7:30 PMCarlyle Music at Twilight Concerts
    Evening Concert by the Sudden M Pac Band performing R & B, both old and new school.
    Jul 13, 2013 Sat 7:00 PMAnnual USA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration
    237th Annual USA/264th Alexandria Birthday Celebration. Musical entertainment, food and beverage sales and fireworks.
    Jul 19, 2013 Fri 7:30 PMAlexandria Citizens Band Concerts
    City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, the band performs a variety of music.
    Jul 19, 2013 Fri 8:00 PMComcast Outdoor Film Festival
    Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
    Jul 20, 2013 Sat 8:00 PMComcast Outdoor Film Festival
    Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
    Jul 24, 2013 Wed 12:00 PMCanal Center Plaza Concert
    Noon concert by Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark featuring blues, beside the Potomac at the Canal Center Plaza amphitheatre.
    Jul 25, 2013 Thu 7:30 PMCarlyle Music at Twilight Concerts
    Evening Concert by the Alexandria Harmonizers international champion men's barbershop chorus.
    Aug 7, 2013 Wed 12:00 PMCanal Center Plaza Concert
    Noon concert by Silver City featuring country & bluegrass, beside the Potomac at the Canal Center Plaza amphitheatre.
    Aug 8, 2013 Thu 7:30 PMCarlyle Music at Twilight Concerts
    Evening Concert by Jason Paul Curtis & Swing Lab performing American song book, jazz, swing and bossa nova.
    Aug 9, 2013 Fri 7:30 PMAlexandria Harmonizers
    International champion barbershop chorus
    Aug 16, 2013 Fri 7:00 PMU.s. Navy Band Commodores (big Band Jazz)
    Jazz is America’s music and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for over 40 years.

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