BEGIN:VCALENDAR CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:America250 CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 2 days before the event.\nTo verif y info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx? si=63347\n\nAlexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence \n\nThe American R evolution in Virginia was more than a war - it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues today. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to the ho metown of George Washington\, Alexandria and this region played a unique role in the birth of the new nation. The Alexandria Forum\, in partnershi p with Emerging Revolutionary War\, will share the history of Alexandria and Northern Virginia during this critical time in history\, showcasing h ow these moments in time reverberate through today. Lectures include "A T ory in Old Town\, The Revolutionary War Journal of Nicholas Cresswell" by public historian Ken Bancroft\, "The 25 Who Signed: Researching the Fair fax Resolves Signers" by Kerry Mitchell\, Historic Site Specialist at Car lyle House Historic Park\, "Prelude to Yorktown: Lafayette and the 1781 V irginia Campaign" by Dr. John Maass. Education Specialist at the National Museum of the United States Army\, and "Alexandria City Hall\, Market Sq uare\, and Slavery" by Greg Beaman. The Forum will end with a reception a t the museum.\n\nAfter the Forum\, join us at the Gadsby's Tavern Museum' s Tavern Games Night! Game night includes historic tavern games\, a brief presentation\, and trivia. You'll also be able to enjoy a beer or cider and light snacks! Cost is $10 - and Forum attendees will receive one free drink! Game night starts at 7 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: $60 pe r person\; $40 for OHA member/student\nTags: America250\, Lyceum\, Museum s\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nWeb resources:\n\nPurchase Ti ckets\nhttps://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx\n DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T182044Z DTSTART:20260918T123000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:40b495f0-abd5-44fa-94d0-43c5725bf045 URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 2 days before the event.
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Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence \n
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The American Revolution in Virginia was more than a war ? it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues today. Fro m the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to the hometown of George Washingt on\, Alexandria and this region played a unique role in the birth of the new nation. The Alexandria Forum\, in partnership with Emerging Revolutio nary War\, will share the history of Alexandria and Northern Virginia dur ing this critical time in history\, showcasing how these moments in time reverberate through today. Lectures include ?A Tory in Old Town\, The Rev olutionary War Journal of Nicholas Cresswell? by public historian Ken Ban croft\, ?The 25 Who Signed: Researching the Fairfax Resolves Signers? by Kerry Mitchell\, Historic Site Specialist at Carlyle House Historic Park\ , ?Prelude to Yorktown: Lafayette and the 1781 Virginia Campaign? by Dr. John Maass. Education Specialist at the National Museum of the United Sta tes Army\, and "\;Alexandria City Hall\, Market Square\, and Slavery? by Greg Beaman. The Forum will end with a reception at the museum.\n
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After the Forum\, join us at the Gadsby'\;s Tavern Museum 9\;s Tavern Games Night! Game night includes historic tavern games\, a br ief presentation\, and trivia. You'\;ll also be able to enjoy a beer o r cider and light snacks! Cost is $10 ? and Forum attendees will receive one free drink! Game night starts at 7 p.m.\n
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Location: Lyceum\n
Fees: $60 per person\; $40 for OHA member/stude nt\n
Tags: America250\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexa ndria\, Old Town
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\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260804T182044Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence: Please visit websi te to confirm time\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town CATEGORIES:Tourism CATEGORIES:Transportation CATEGORIES:Washington Street DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 3 days before the event.\nTo verif y info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx? si=63455\n\nJoin us in the parking lot of the Alexandria History Museum a t The Lyceum for a classic car show\, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Co-sponsored by Pa ckards Virginia and the Office of Historic Alexandria\, the show will fea ture a variety of Packards ranging from the 1930s-1950s as well as other "orphan" vehicles that are invited to register as well. Orphan cars are a ny marque of vehicle built by an out-of-business manufacturer. Inside\, v isit the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum's exhibits that tell the full scope of Alexandria's rich history and enjoy the museum shop. The c ar show is free. For more information\, visit packardsva.org or call 703 -424-5871.\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Lyceum \, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Tourism\, Transportat ion\, Washington Street DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T143623Z DTSTART:20260919T140000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Classic Car Show TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:0a3a8837-3e65-45a1-aa8f-7aa75ad38f07 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 3 days before the event.
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Join us in the parking lo t of the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for a classic car show\, 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Co-sponsored by Packards Virginia and the Office of His toric Alexandria\, the show will feature a variety of Packards ranging fr om the 1930s-1950s as well as other ?orphan? vehicles that are invited to register as well. Orphan cars are any marque of vehicle built by an out- of-business manufacturer. Inside\, visit the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum?s exhibits that tell the full scope of Alexandria?s rich hist ory and enjoy the museum shop. The car show is free. For more information \, visit packardsva.org or call 703-424-5871.\n
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Location: L yceum\n
Audience: Anyone may attend\n
Tags: Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Tourism\, Transportation\, Wa shington Street X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260814T143623Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Classic Car Show: Please visit website to confirm time\, locat ion\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Halloween CATEGORIES:Holiday Event CATEGORIES:Living History CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 44 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx ?si=63459\n\nDon't miss an unforgettable evening with America's earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum's lecture hall to re-create Poe's visit to Virginia in 1849\, sho rtly before his death. This year's performance will include short stories \, poems\, musings\, and literary criticism. Mr. Keltz's performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Richmond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservatio ns strongly recommended. Doors at 7:15 p.m.\, performance begins at 8 p.m . Wine and beer bar will be available before the show (credit and cash ac cepted).\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: $25 / $20 for OHA members & volunteer s\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Halloween\, Holiday Event\, Living History\, Lyceum\, Museums\n\nWeb resources:\n\nBuy Tickets here.\nhttps: //alexandriava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20261030T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260814T150531Z DTSTART:20261030T000001Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Poe in Alexandria TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:dca229eb-472a-45a2-86d9-7ab0bbb69476 URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 44 days before th e event.
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Don'\;t miss an unfor gettable evening with America?s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Al lan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum?s lecture hall to re-cre ate Poe?s visit to Virginia in 1849\, shortly before his death. This year ?s performance will include short stories\, poems\, musings\, and literar y criticism. Mr. Keltz?s performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Richmond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservations strongly recommended. Doors a t 7:15 p.m.\, performance begins at 8 p.m. Wine and beer bar will be avai lable before the show (credit and cash accepted).\n
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Location : Lyceum\n
Fees: $25 / $20 for OHA members &\; volunteers\n
Audience: Anyone may attend\n
Tags: Halloween\, Holiday Event\, Livi ng History\, Lyceum\, Museums
\nBuy Tickets here.
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260814T150531Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Poe in Alexandria: Please visit website to confirm time\, loca tion\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town CATEGORIES:Performing Arts DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 45 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx ?si=63458\n\nDon't miss an unforgettable evening with America's earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum's lecture hall to re-create Poe's visit to Virginia in 1849\, sho rtly before his death. This year's performance will include short stories \, poems\, musings\, and literary criticism. Mr. Keltz's performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Richmond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservatio ns strongly recommended. Doors at 7:15 p.m.\, performance begins at 8 p.m . Wine and beer bar will be available before the show (credit and cash ac cepted).\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: $25 / $20 for OHA members & volunteer s\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & His toric Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts\n\nWeb resources:\n\nBuy Ti ckets here.\nhttps://alexandriava.gov/shop\n DTEND:20261031T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260814T153051Z DTSTART:20261031T000001Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Poe in Alexandria TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:640074a0-d2cb-44ae-bbda-9d58ad6a0e51 URL:https://alexandriava.gov/shop X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 45 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Ca lendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=63458
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Don'\;t miss an unfor gettable evening with America?s earliest master of the macabre - Edgar Al lan Poe! Actor David Keltz returns to The Lyceum?s lecture hall to re-cre ate Poe?s visit to Virginia in 1849\, shortly before his death. This year ?s performance will include short stories\, poems\, musings\, and literar y criticism. Mr. Keltz?s performance has been lauded by The Poe House and Museum in Baltimore\, The Poe Museum in Richmond\, and the Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia. Reservations strongly recommended. Doors a t 7:15 p.m.\, performance begins at 8 p.m. Wine and beer bar will be avai lable before the show (credit and cash accepted).\n
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Location : Lyceum\n
Fees: $25 / $20 for OHA members &\; volunteers\n
Audience: Anyone may attend\n
Tags: Arts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &a mp\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts
\nBuy Tickets here.
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260814T153051Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Poe in Alexandria: Please visit website to confirm time\, loca tion\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 58 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx ?si=63561\n\nJoin us for "The Forces Awaken!" - An Evening of Philosophic Reveries! A Pageant of Modern Scientifical Recreations & Amusements! Gra nd Spectacle and Curious Demonstrations Revealing Unseen & Mysterious For ces of the Universe\, will be on display courtesy of: The Professor. Join veteran science educator and historian Dean Howarth (The Natural Philoso pher\, LLC) for an evening of 19the-century science. Mr. Howarth will con duct experiments from the 19th century\, much like ones conducted at Lyce um Hall in Alexandria in the 1840s and 50s. Enjoy astounding and shocking (sometimes literally) demonstrations as you learn about the invisible fo rces that are all around us. Beer and wine for sale.\n\nLocation: Lyceum\ nFees: $15/$12 for Historic Alexandria members\nTags: Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nWeb resources:\n\nPurchase Ticket s Online\nhttps://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx\n DTEND:20261113T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T121458Z DTSTART:20261113T000001Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:The Forces Awaken! TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:905004ac-33fc-4c3a-93f2-9b3ea105087a URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 58 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Ca lendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=63561
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Join us for "\;The F orces Awaken!"\; - An Evening of Philosophic Reveries! A Pageant of M odern Scientifical Recreations &\; Amusements! Grand Spectacle and Cur ious Demonstrations Revealing Unseen &\; Mysterious Forces of the Univ erse\, will be on display courtesy of: The Professor. Join veteran scienc e educator and historian Dean Howarth (The Natural Philosopher\, LLC) for an evening of 19the-century science. Mr. Howarth will conduct experiment s from the 19th century\, much like ones conducted at Lyceum Hall in Alex andria in the 1840s and 50s. Enjoy astounding and shocking (sometimes lit erally) demonstrations as you learn about the invisible forces that are a ll around us. Beer and wine for sale.\n
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Location: Lyceum\nFees: $15/$12 for Historic Alexandria members\n
Tags: Lyceum\, M useums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town
\nPurchase Tickets Online
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260902T121458Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:The Forces Awaken!: Please visit website to confirm time\, loc ation\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Family CATEGORIES:Holiday Event CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town CATEGORIES:Performing Arts DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 89 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx ?si=63613\n\nThe Colonial English Handbell Ringers bring peace to your wo rld and joy to your hearts this holiday season as they proudly present th eir 2026 holiday concert "Tidings of Comfort and Joy\," presented on Sund ay\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offered\, from 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.\n\nThese performances are FREE and appropriate for all ages\, althou gh donations are very much appreciated. Seating is first come first serve \, so early arrival is recommended. We look forward to seeing and as alwa ys\, thank you for your support as the Colonial English Handbell Ringers celebrate their 35th season ringing with you! For more information about the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyce um.\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Family\, Holi day Event\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Per forming Arts DTEND:20261213T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T153411Z DTSTART:20261213T190000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:ddaf72b5-2583-4fe3-a058-ba1e704a6d8f X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 89 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Ca lendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=63613
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The Colonial English Han dbell Ringers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holid ay season as they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert ?Tidings of Comfort and Joy\,? presented on Sunday\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offered\, from 2?3 p.m. and 4?5 p.m.\n
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These performance s are FREE and appropriate for all ages\, although donations are very muc h appreciated. Seating is first come first serve\, so early arrival is re commended. We look forward to seeing and as always\, thank you for your s upport as the Colonial English Handbell Ringers celebrate their 35th seas on ringing with you! For more information about the Alexandria History Mu seum at The Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.\n
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Locati on: Lyceum\n
Audience: Anyone may attend\n
Tags: Family\, Holid ay Event\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260914T153411Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert: Please visit website to con firm time\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:America250 CATEGORIES:Arts CATEGORIES:Family CATEGORIES:Holiday Event CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 89 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx ?si=63617\n\nThe Colonial English Handbell Ringers bring peace to your wo rld and joy to your hearts this holiday season as they proudly present th eir 2026 holiday concert "Tidings of Comfort and Joy\," presented on Sund ay\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offered\, from 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.\n\nThese performances are FREE and appropriate for all ages\, althou gh donations are very much appreciated. Seating is first come first serve \, so early arrival is recommended. We look forward to seeing and as alwa ys\, thank you for your support as the Colonial English Handbell Ringers celebrate their 35th season ringing with you! For more information about the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyce um.\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: America250\, Arts\, Family\, Holiday Event\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexand ria\, Old Town DTEND:20261213T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T153045Z DTSTART:20261213T210000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:30cfa3b1-35ca-41ed-bb31-eb59b4cdcc0d X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Sep 15\, 2026\, 89 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Ca lendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=63617
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The Colonial English Han dbell Ringers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holid ay season as they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert ?Tidings of Comfort and Joy\,? presented on Sunday\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offered\, from 2?3 p.m. and 4?5 p.m.\n
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These performance s are FREE and appropriate for all ages\, although donations are very muc h appreciated. Seating is first come first serve\, so early arrival is re commended. We look forward to seeing and as always\, thank you for your s upport as the Colonial English Handbell Ringers celebrate their 35th seas on ringing with you! For more information about the Alexandria History Mu seum at The Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.\n
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Locati on: Lyceum\n
Audience: Anyone may attend\n
Tags: America250\, A rts\, Family\, Holiday Event\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Ale xandria\, Old Town X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260914T153045Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert: Please visit website to con firm time\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR