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:Concerts CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town CATEGORIES:Performing Arts CATEGORIES:Sister Cities DESCRIPTION:To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calend arTest/Detail.aspx?si=62561\n\nMusic of the American Revolution: The 250t h for Alexandria's Sister Cities' Concert \n\nCome celebrate the 250th an niversary of America's War for Independence with renowned music historian s David & Ginger Hildebrand for performances of special period music. The Hildebrands will don period attire to discuss and perform music associat ed with Alexandria's sister cities: Caan\, France\; Dundee\, Scotland\; H elsingborg\, Sweden\; and Gyumri\, Armenia. Scottish music was especially influential in the American colonies\, and once the French joined the Re volutionary cause there were musical celebrations for Generals LaFayette\ , Rochambeau and other French leaders. This concert event is part of the "Alexandria commemorates America's 250" campaign. \n\nThe American war ef fort was expressed through patriotic songs\, ballads\, and dance tunes wh ich connect us to George Washington\, Thomas Jefferson\, Benjamin Frankli n and others. The Hildebrands will explain and demonstrate their instrume nts\, including the harpsichord\, hammered dulcimer\, violin\, and Spanis h & English guitars -- interpreting various musical traditions\, featurin g both the formal and less refined aspects of music in early America. \n\ nDavid & Ginger specialize in researching\, recording\, and performing ea rly American music. Since 1980 they have presented concerts and education al programs throughout the country and abroad at museums\, historic sites \, schools and universities. Mount Vernon\, The National Gallery of Art\, The National Archives\, and Colonial Williamsburg are among their many p ast sponsors. \n\nIn addition to producing seven CD recordings\, the Hild ebrands have appeared on C-SPAN television\, BBC radio\, NPR and "History Detectives\," and they have provided soundtrack materials and served as period music consultants for PBS broadcasts\, including the series Libert y!--the American Revolution\, and one-hour specials Jefferson: A View fro m the Mountain\, Re-discovering George Washington\, and Anthem: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner. In 1999\, along with dance historians Kate van Winkle and Robert Keller\, they co-founded The Colonial Music Institu te (www.colonialmusic.org)\, since bequeathed to and now directed by the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. \n\nGinger holds an M.M. from the Peabody Conservatory\; David's M.A. is from George Washi ngton University and his Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America. S he teaches privately and at the Severn School\, performing also with Trio Galilei - a group which for eight years gave volunteer concerts for woun ded warriors at Walter Reed Hospital. David consults and lectures widely\ , and he teaches American Music history at The Peabody Conservatory. His book Musical Maryland: A History of Song and Performance from the Colonia l Period to the Age of Radio was published in 2017 by Johns Hopkins Unive rsity Press. \n\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: $20\nAudience: The same as NUL L value.\nTags: America250\, Concerts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts\, Sister Cities\n\nWeb resources :\n\nPurchase tickets online\nhttps://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx\n DTEND:20260619T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260410T210323Z DTSTART:20260618T230000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Alexandria's Sister Cities' Concert for America250 TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:eebc91d9-96d9-44d8-ac4f-493216b5bde4 URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To verify info please see https://apps.alexa ndriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=62561
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Music of t he American Revolution: The 250th for Alexandria?s Sister Cities? Concert \n
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Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of America?s War fo r Independence with renowned music historians David &\; Ginger Hildebr and for performances of special period music. The Hildebrands will don pe riod attire to discuss and perform music associated with Alexandria?s sis ter cities: Caan\, France\; Dundee\, Scotland\; Helsingborg\, Sweden\; an d Gyumri\, Armenia. Scottish music was especially influential in the Amer ican colonies\, and once the French joined the Revolutionary cause there were musical celebrations for Generals LaFayette\, Rochambeau and other F rench leaders. This concert event is part of the ?Alexandria commemorates America?s 250? campaign. \n
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The American war effort was exp ressed through patriotic songs\, ballads\, and dance tunes which connect us to George Washington\, Thomas Jefferson\, Benjamin Franklin and others . The Hildebrands will explain and demonstrate their instruments\, includ ing the harpsichord\, hammered dulcimer\, violin\, and Spanish &\; Eng lish guitars -- interpreting various musical traditions\, featuring both the formal and less refined aspects of music in early America. \n
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David &\; Ginger specialize in researching\, recording\, and per forming early American music. Since 1980 they have presented concerts and educational programs throughout the country and abroad at museums\, hist oric sites\, schools and universities. Mount Vernon\, The National Galler y of Art\, The National Archives\, and Colonial Williamsburg are among th eir many past sponsors. \n
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In addition to producing seven CD recordings\, the Hildebrands have appeared on C-SPAN television\, BBC ra dio\, NPR and "\;History Detectives\,"\; and they have provided s oundtrack materials and served as period music consultants for PBS broadc asts\, including the series Liberty!--the American Revolution\, and one-h our specials Jefferson: A View from the Mountain\, Re-discovering George Washington\, and Anthem: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner. In 1999\, along with dance historians Kate van Winkle and Robert Keller\, they co- founded The Colonial Music Institute (www.colonialmusic.org)\, since bequ eathed to and now directed by the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. \n
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Ginger holds an M.M. from the Peabody Co nservatory\; David'\;s M.A. is from George Washington University and h is Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America. She teaches privately a nd at the Severn School\, performing also with Trio Galilei - a group whi ch for eight years gave volunteer concerts for wounded warriors at Walter Reed Hospital. David consults and lectures widely\, and he teaches Ameri can Music history at The Peabody Conservatory. His book Musical Maryland: A History of Song and Performance from the Colonial Period to the Age of Radio was published in 2017 by Johns Hopkins University Press. \n
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Location: Lyceum\n
Fees: $20\n
Audience: The sam e as NULL value.\n
Tags: America250\, Concerts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts\, Sister Citi es
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\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260410T210323Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:America250 CATEGORIES:Arts CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Jun 27\, 2026\, 28 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx ?si=61540\n\nIn partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War\, join us for a fun sing-a-long and panel discussion of 1776 (1972). This ground-break ing movie written by a history teacher\, inspired Hamilton and provides i nsight into people and politics of the 18th and 20th centuries. \n\nBefor e the movie\, visit the America250 exhibit at The Lyceum: Stories of U.S. : Collections Capture Our History. Due to the movie's run time\, we will be fast forwarding through certain sections to facilitate discussion. We suggest watching the movie on your own before attending the program. Snac ks and drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) will be available for purchase .\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: $10\nAudience: The same as NULL value.\nTags : America250\, Arts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nWeb resources:\n\nPurchase Tickets Online\nhttps://shop.alexandri ava.gov/Events.aspx\n DTEND:20260726T013000Z DTSTAMP:20251124T132230Z DTSTART:20260725T230000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:1776 Singalong & Discussion TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:ef4c078e-eb6f-4851-ad36-85e835031708 URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Jun 27\, 2026\, 28 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Ca lendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=61540
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In partnership with Emer ging Revolutionary War\, join us for a fun sing-a-long and panel discussi on of 1776 (1972). This ground-breaking movie written by a history teache r\, inspired Hamilton and provides insight into people and politics of th e 18th and 20th centuries. \n
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Before the movie\, visit the A merica250 exhibit at The Lyceum: Stories of U.S.: Collections Capture Our History. Due to the movie?s run time\, we will be fast forwarding throug h certain sections to facilitate discussion. We suggest watching the movi e on your own before attending the program. Snacks and drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) will be available for purchase.\n
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Location : Lyceum\n
Fees: $10\n
Audience: The same as NULL value.\n
Tags: America250\, Arts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexand ria\, Old Town
\nP urchase Tickets Online
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20251124T132230Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:1776 Singalong & Discussion: Please visit website to confirm t ime\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Concerts CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Jun 27\, 2026\, 34 days before the event.\nTo veri fy info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx ?si=63230\n\nJohn Doyle returns to the Lyceum with traditional songs and those he has composed. Purchase tickets online: https://ticketstripe.com/ John-Doyle \n\nTraditional Music Series concert featuring John Doyle\, wh o will perform songs from his new album: "Free by Nature: Songs of the Ir ish in the American Revolution." From a\nmusical family in Dublin\, John went on the road as a pro at 16 with the group Chanting House which he fo rmed with Susan McKeown and which eventually included such great players as Seamus Egan\, Eileen Ivers\, & Donogh Hennessy. John went on to form t he highly acclaimed super group\, Solas\, with Seamus Egan\, John William s\, Karan Casey and Winifred Horan which took the folk and Celtic music w orlds by storm\, in no small part due to John's powerhouse rhythmic guita r style and innovative arrangements. After leaving Solas\, John has gone on to perform and tour with other greats in the Folk\, Celtic and Bluegra ss worlds - as music director for folk icon Joan Baez\, guitarist for Mar y Chapin Carpenter\, Eileen Ivers\, Tim O'Brien (John was included on Tim 's 2006 Grammy-award winning CD\, Fiddler's Green)\, Linda Thompson\, Kat e Rusby\, Cathie Ryan\, Cherish the Ladies\, and many others. \n\nTickets are $44.44 / $16.20 ages 12-17 at ticketstripe.com/JohnDoyle. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Free snacks. Beer and wine for\nsale. Presented in partnership with the North American Morris Dance Organization. \n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: Tickets are $44.44 / $16.20 ag es 12-17 at ticketstripe.com/JohnDoyle\nAudience: The same as NULL value. \nTags: Concerts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Tow n\n\nWeb resources:\n\nPurchase Tickets Online\nhttps://ticketstripe.com/ John-Doyle\n DTEND:20260801T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260626T234606Z DTSTART:20260731T233000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Traditional Music Concert Series TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:0ab179d6-2859-4ef5-9e3d-646767ad34de URL:https://ticketstripe.com/John-Doyle X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Jun 27\, 2026\, 34 days before th e event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Ca lendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=63230
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John Doyle returns to th e Lyceum with traditional songs and those he has composed. Purchase ticke ts online: https://ticketstripe.com/John-Doyle \n
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Traditiona l Music Series concert featuring John Doyle\, who will perform songs from his new album: ?Free by Nature: Songs of the Irish in the American Revol ution.? From a\n
musical family in Dublin\, John went on the road as a pro at 16 with the group Chanting House which he formed with Susan McK eown and which eventually included such great players as Seamus Egan\, Ei leen Ivers\, &\; Donogh Hennessy. John went on to form the highly accl aimed super group\, Solas\, with Seamus Egan\, John Williams\, Karan Case y and Winifred Horan which took the folk and Celtic music worlds by storm \, in no small part due to John?s powerhouse rhythmic guitar style and in novative arrangements. After leaving Solas\, John has gone on to perform and tour with other greats in the Folk\, Celtic and Bluegrass worlds - as music director for folk icon Joan Baez\, guitarist for Mary Chapin Carpe nter\, Eileen Ivers\, Tim O?Brien (John was included on Tim?s 2006 Grammy -award winning CD\, Fiddler?s Green)\, Linda Thompson\, Kate Rusby\, Cath ie Ryan\, Cherish the Ladies\, and many others. \n
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Tickets a re $44.44 / $16.20 ages 12-17 at ticketstripe.com/JohnDoyle. Doors open a t 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Free snacks. Beer and wine f or\n
sale. Presented in partnership with the North American Morris D ance Organization. \n
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Location: Lyceum\n
Fees: Tickets are $44.44 / $16.20 ages 12-17 at ticketstripe.com/JohnDoyle\n
Audie nce: The same as NULL value.\n
Tags: Concerts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, O ld &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town
\nPurchase Tickets Online
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260626T234606Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Traditional Music Concert Series: Please visit website to conf irm time\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR