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Bring the whole family to Reston Town Center on July 10 & 11 and enjoy a weekend of fun, food, games, arts, crafts, a beer/wine garden, kids’ rides and great entertainment all day including bingo. It’s Reston’s 46th Birthday Celebration and everyone is invited. For more information about activities, the entertainment line up, volunteering at the event, etc., visit us at www.restonfestival.com.
ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINERS:
Saturday, July 10th. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: King Teddy
You’ll find King Teddy at the intersection of swing, rockabilly, and jump blues, happily hanging out and humming Beatles tunes. Although their influences are varied (everyone from Louis Prima to Sam Cooke to Gene Vincent and more), they are single-minded in their musical mission: to swing, baby!
Sunday, July 11th. 3 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.: Cirque-tacular
“Circurious” is a heart-stopping, mind-boggling display of artistry and athleticism. Discover all the wow factor and star quality of the circus tent, concert hall, and Broadway stage combined in one fantastic afternoon.
Sunday, July 11th at 5:45 p.m.: Sierra Hull & Highway 111
Teenage mandolin phenomenon Sierra Hull began playing as an eight-year old prodigy, and has quickly become one of bluegrass music’s youngest favorites. The winner of numerous mandolin and guitar championships, Sierra was a featured performer on the Great High Mountain Tour, which included an all-star bluegrass lineup performing songs from the soundtracks of the hit movies O Brother Where Art Thou and Cold Mountain. A seasoned performer, she has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry radio and television shows, and shared the stage with bluegrass legends such as Alison Krauss, IIIrd Tyme Out, Sam Bush, Mountain Heart and Ricky Skaggs.
Sponsored by:
Reston Festival, Inc., Reston Association and Reston Community Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date: June 21, 2010
Contact:
Dana Steinberg, coordinator: 703-597-8298, danaeve327@hotmail.com
Dena Verrill, director: 202-333-3199, denasverrill@aol.com
Reston, VA—One June 26, Reston Concerts on the Town presents an evening of Brazilian jazz with local jazz favorite Chuck Redd and special guests singer Maucha Adnet and drummer Duduka Da Fonseca. Reston Concerts on the Town is a free concert series that takes place at the Reston Town Center Pavilion every Saturday night, June 5th thru August 28th, from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., rain or shine.
Chuck Redd (www.chuckredd.com) is a veteran jazz musician who performs on drums and vibraphone. He began performing and recording internationally in 1980 when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio and is featured on more than 70 recordings. Redd and the late legendary guitarist Charlie Byrd had performed together for many years at this Reston Town Center concert series.
Maucha Adnet, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, performed, toured, and recorded with legendary composer Antonio Carlos Jobim and his band Banda Nova from 1984 – 1994. Her husband, drummer Duduka Da Fonseca, also hails from Rio and has performed and recorded with Jobim and other top Brazilian musicians. Adnet and Da Fonseca will be featured in this jazz quintet, along with Chuck’s brother, Robert, on piano and Leonardo Cioglia on bass.
Reston Concerts on the Town features talented local and national acts. The concerts are sponsored by the Reston Town Center Association with support from the Fairfax Times. This year’s line-up features a diverse array of music including swing, jazz, Celtic, Latin fusion, New Orleans zydeco; Afro-Cuban, and Motown.
Bring the kids! Bring the dogs! Music lovers of all ages are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics to the concerts each week and come ready to have a swingin’ good time. For more information about this series, please call the concert hotline: 703-912-4062.
Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue offering more than 50 retail shops, 30 restaurants, and a 13-screen Multiplex cinema. At the Center’s hub, the Pavilion hosts special events, concerts, festivals throughout the year, and ice-skating in winter. For more information, visit www.restontowncenter.com.
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ARTINSIGHTS
ART ~ ANIMATION ~ FRAMING
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Leslie Combemale
703-478-0778 artinsights@mac.com
Reston, VA – ArtInsights Animation and Film Arts Gallery will premiere an exhibit featuring famous cats, dogs, and other animals in Disney animation on Saturday, May 1, 2010 with a fundraiser for Animal Allies. 10% of all profits from the day will benefit the charity. The exhibit’s opening reception is from 4 to 6 pm, with exclusive releases and refreshments. The show, which will run through May 30th, will include limited edition and original art from the history of animation like Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, 101 Dalmatians, Aristocats, and Fox and the Hound. Other movies like Balto, Bambi, and Winnie the Pooh will also be featured. The new exhibit features a large collection of characters from the Disney studios, from the early days with Pluto and Pinocchio’s Figaro, to the newly reanimated Cheshire Cat – plus more art – from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. ArtInsights Animation and Film Arts Gallery, the only gallery to represent animation and film in Virginia, is open daily, located at 11921 Freedom Drive, Reston, VA 20190, in Reston Town Center.
“I was inspired to do this fundraiser because the recent adoption of my cat “Chess” from Animal Allies was such a positive experience,” says ArtInsights owner, Leslie Combemale. “I love that I can do something to help other animal lovers find their new family members, help animals find homes, and show great art from Disney’s history all at the same time.” For information, call ArtInsights at 703-478-0778 or visit www.artinsights.com.
Pet Fiesta! Exhibition and Pet Adoption at Reston Town Center – 10th Annual
Saturday, May 1, 10 am – 4 pm, Market Street & Fountain Square
A celebration for pets and pet lovers! Tails on Trails dog walk; super pet adoption; paws-itively fun pet contests and fashion show; 80+ exhibitors of pet resources, rescue and non-profit groups, and more! Presented by and benefiting GoodDogz.org. Sponsored by The Hope Center. On-leash pets of all kinds are welcome. Free admission, rain or shine. petfiesta.org
ABOUT ARTINSIGHTS
ArtInsights, established in 1994, is a privately owned gallery located in Reston Town Center, in Virginia.The art of the cinema is their specialization, creating and developing collections of animation art from Disney, Warner Brothers, Hanna Barbera, and all other major studios. With more than 30 combined years of experience in the animation art field, owners Michael Barry and Leslie Combemale work closely with individuals and corporations to ensure the integrity of their collections. In addition to being one of only 10 Chuck Jones Signature Galleries in the country, ArtInsights is Virginia’s only animation gallery and is the only gallery in the Washington Metropolitan area authorized to represent Warner Bros. and Hanna Barbera animation art to the public. They also have exclusive gallery rights to sell original illustrative art by Harry Potter and Turf artist Tommy Lee Edwards, DC Comics Art Director and Heroes of the Negro Leagues artist Mark Chiarello, and famed cinema artist John Alvin, who has created posters and art for over 130 movies including Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.
www.artinsights.com
Leslie Combemale
ArtInsights Animation & Film Art Gallery
11921 Freedom Drive
Reston, VA 20190
703.478.0778 office
800.820.1717 toll-free
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MEDIA CONTACT:
MYERS PR
marion@myerspr.com
IPAR Fundraiser – New Date
Reston, VA - Open Your Heart to Public Art in Reston. Join the Initiative for Public Art-Reston (IPAR) and Hunters Woods Elementary School PTA for some great, family-friendly fun, Monday, March 1, 4 to 7 p.m., ice skating at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. Admission is $10 and includes the skates rental fee.
The skate, rescheduled because of snow, is open to the public, and proceeds from admission, hot chocolate and cookie sales will benefit IPAR’s first public art project—the creation of a permanent Reston underpass art work involving an artist-in-residence who will engage students from Hunters Woods Elementary School, a Fairfax County magnet school for the arts and sciences. This first Public Art Project is launched by IPAR in collaboration with project co-sponsors, Reston Community Center and Reston Association.
Public art has been an integral part of Reston’s history since its inception. IPAR was formed to inspire a new commitment to public art and to bring world-class art to the community on a project-by-project basis. The underpass project starts this exciting, long-term endeavor. This project is funded in part by the Arts Council of Fairfax County, supported by Fairfax County; the Virginia Commission for the Arts; and the National Endowment for the Arts.
IPAR, an incorporated non-profit composed of civic leaders representing all of Reston’s key community organizations, “imagines public art throughout Reston that is world-renowned, inspires the community and engages the mind and senses.”
The mission of Initiative for Public Art – Reston Inc. is to create, and advocate for, a master plan for public art in Reston, Virginia. Through its collaborative outreach and a Board of Directors comprised of a broad spectrum of local community organizations, Initiative will create a persuasive blue print and vision for the acquisition and maintenance of unique and prominent art throughout Reston. Key IPAR partners are the Reston Association, the Reston Community Center, the Greater Reston Art Center, the Reston Town Center Association, the Reston Chamber of Commerce, the Arts Council of Fairfax County and the League of Reston Artists.
For more information about the fund-raising skate and IPAR, call 703-467-9797, e-mail info@publicartreston.org, or visit www.publicartreston.org.
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Open Your Heart to Public Art in Reston: Join the Initiative for Public Art-Reston (IPAR) and Hunters Woods Elementary School PTA for some great, family-friendly fun, Monday, March 1, 4 to 7 p.m., ice skating at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. Admission is $10 per person and includes the skates rental fee. The skate, rescheduled because of snow, is open to the public, and proceeds from admission, hot chocolate and cookie sales will benefit IPAR’s first public art project—the creation of a permanent Reston underpass art work involving an artist-in-residence who will engage with students from Hunters Woods Elementary School, a Fairfax County magnet school for the arts and sciences. This first Public Art Project is launched by IPAR in collaboration with project co-sponsors, Reston Community Center and Reston Association. For more information about the fund-raising skate and IPAR, call 703-467-9797, e-mail info@publicartreston.org, or visit www.publicartreston.org.
Popular Mexican Restaurant Offers St. Patrick’s Day Specials
WASHINGTON D.C. (February 19, 2010) – On Wednesday, March 17, Irish eyes will smile…even at Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Café. All five Washington D.C. area locations of the restaurant are offering guests award-winning, authentic border-flavored fare and St. Patrick’s Day specials all day long from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., making it easy to be green.
Super Green Frozen Margaritas will be offered for $5.50, and Julio’s Gold margaritas on the rocks will be available for $6. Beer drinkers can get Dos Equis green beer on special for only $3.50. With the purchase of any other item at the restaurant, guests can get a “Pot of Gold” (cup of queso) for the discounted price of $3.
In addition to serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, Uncle Julio’s also caters home and office parties — serving fresh, mesquite grilled favorites cooked on-site – as well as offer a new express delivery service, Catering Express. Now, when guests select Uncle Julio’s for their events, the restaurant offers three different options: Full-Service Catering, or delivery with Express Basic Service and Express Deluxe Service. For more information or to place an order, guests must call 800-244-7633 or 972-554-3611.
The first Uncle Julio’s (www.unclejulios.com) opened in Dallas in 1986, and Uncle Julio’s Corporation now operates 15 restaurants in five major metropolitan areas: Atlanta, Boca Raton, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth and the Washington D.C. area. Uncle Julio’s provides the freshest and
highest quality fine Mexican food in large, reasonably priced portions. The company’s mission, creating hospitality, fun and value, shows in everything from the food to the atmosphere.
In the Washington D.C. area, Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Café has five different locations including Arlington/Ballston at 4301 N. Fairfax Dr., 703-528-3131; Bethesda Row at 4870 Bethesda Ave., 301-656-2981; Fairfax Corner at 4251 Fairfax Corner Ave., 703-266-7760; Gaithersburg at 231 Rio Boulevard; 240-632-2150; and Reston Town Center at 1827 Library St., 703-904-0703. For more information, visit www.unclejulios.com.
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Contact: Anne Mader
For Immediate Release
Tele: 571-218-2002
Email: info@thebikelane.com
Reston, VA The Bike Lane in Reston and Burke, Virginia has partnered with Trek Bikes and Driveway 2 Driveway to challenge a person to give up their car for one year and ride a bike. Starting March 1 The Bike Lane will be accepting online applications from people who are ready to go by bike and want to tell the world about the benefits and challenges of doing so. The person who stands out as the most committed, most challenged by giving up their car, and has the most desire to make it happen will earn a new Trek Ride+ electric assist commuter bike; decked out with a rack, panniers, and lights. The Bike Lane will also provide other accessories such as clothing, riding gear, and commuting support to the winner of the challenge.
Applicants must commit to using a bike for a minimum of 80% of their transportation needs and to blog and use other social media to journal about their experience. Trek Bicycles is planning to video document a day in the life of the winners’ commuting by bike experience. In addition, Driveway 2 Driveway will offer to sell the persons car for free during the one year challenge. “The person who accepts this challenge might not be ready to give up their car immediately. But you never know, they may decide that they don’t need their car after a month or so of going by bike” states Alison Lynch of Driveway 2 Driveway.
The Bike Lane will present the bike and gear to the winner of the challenge at their annual Cyclefest event on April 24 at the Reston Town Center. Cyclefest is a day dedicated to celebrate cycling. The day kicks off with Paul’s Ride for Life; a fundraising ride for the Washington Regional Transplant Community, in honor of Paul Rossmeissl . The Cyclefest Expo activities begin at 10 am and include bike demos, kids safety rodeo, BMX stunt shows, bike fashion show, and more. Cyclefest will finish at 4 pm with the presentation of the Trek Ride + bike and other gear to the winner of the “Give Up Your Car for One Year Challenge”.
“The Bike Lane is really excited about this challenge” says Anne Mader, co owner of The Bike Lane with husband Todd Mader “With the higher gas prices and terrible traffic congestion we hope to use this challenge to get people thinking about using their bike for commuting, going to the store, and running other errands. By providing someone with everything they need to give up their car and go by bike, we may even change someone’s life!”
The Trek Ride + electric assist bike is new for 2010 from Trek Bicycle Company. The bike has various levels of assistance that corresponds to the rider’s effort. This makes longer commutes easy, heavy loads lighter, and long hills shorter but does not take away from the physical effort needed to move the bike forward. “This bike helps to make going by bike easier without taking the enjoyment and freedom away from the cycling experience” states Adam Lewandowski, Manager of The Bike Lane’s Reston store.
Information about the Challenge and Cyclefest can be found at www.thebikelane.com
If you’d like more information about this topic, pictures, or would like to schedule an interview please contact Anne Mader at info@thebikelane.com or 571-218-2002.
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25th Northern VA Chipotle to Open in Reston Town Center
WHAT: Chipotle’s newest burrito eatery opens to the public
WHERE: 11913 Freedom Dr. at Fountain Dive, Reston Town Center.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 15, 11am until 10pm.
WHY: Popular demand
MORE: Wheelchair accessible, major credit cards accepted, seating for 36 inside and 4 outdoors, hot music, cool atmosphere, great food; fax and on-line order pick up window. For fax forms or to order on-line, go to www.chipotle.com
EVEN MORE: The first 100 customers to come into the new Chipotle after 3pm will receive a free t-shirt and a burrito buck to use during a future visit.
About Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) offers a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere. Through our vision of Food with Integrity, Chipotle is seeking better food not only from a variety of fresh ingredients, but ingredients that are sustainably grown and naturally raised with respect for the animals, the land, and the farmers who produce the food. Chipotle opened its first restaurant in 1993 and operates more than 900 restaurants today. For more information, visit www.chipotle.com.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Hours from 11 :00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
p. (703) 435-5795 f. (703) 437-1903
Reston, VA – Reston Town Center presents the 19th annual Reston Holiday Parade on Friday, November 27 at 11:00 AM, launching the festive season with Macy’s-style balloons, musical groups, dancers, antique cars, and more, in a one-of-a-kind, one-hour parade along Market Street, welcoming the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage. The parade is on rain or shine. (Full day’s schedule follows below.)
For 2009, the 19th annual Reston Holiday Parade will kick off a milestone year at Reston Town Center, commemorating its 20th anniversary in 2010. Participants will be getting into the festive celebration with the theme “Reston Town Center – Defining. Inspiring. 20 Years.”
At least seventy (70) groups, with one to fifty in each group, are anticipated for the 2009 parade. Popular favorites from past years that are returning this year include The Hogettes, The Jokesters, GottaSwing dancers, Reston Conservatory Ballet, Bull Run Street Rods,
South Lakes High School Marching Band, Langston Hughes Middle School, Panther Cheerleaders, Northern Virginia Firefighters’ Emerald Society Pipe Band, Regimental Drums & Fifes of Northern Virginia, Children of the Light dancers, Paul Mitchell School, ArtInsights, F.I.S.H., a team of horses from the Misty Brae Farm Pony Club in Aldie, antique and classic cars from the National Capital Jaguar Club and Mustang Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, fire trucks, VIPs, including Reston founder Robert E. Simon, Jr., and much more. For event information, visit www.restontowncenter.com, or call 703-689-4699.
Holidays are Here! November 27 is a full day of events full of holiday cheer and charity at Reston Town Center:
- 8 AM: Reston Town Center retailers opening early
- 8 AM: Run with Alan Webb: 9th annual races for tots to teens to benefit Neediest Kids. Donation of $5 for participation encouraged. Participants can register at www.neediestkids.org.
- 11:00 AM: 19th Annual Reston Holiday Parade
- 12:30 – 4:30 PM: Visits and Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Located on Market Street, next to Talbots. Donations will benefit local charities.
- 6:00 PM: Tree Lighting and Sing Along. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in a horse-drawn carriage to magically light up the Christmas tree, followed by traditional holiday songs led by Reston Chorale and brass quintet.
- 6:30 – 10:00 PM: Horse Drawn Carriage Rides. Proceeds benefit Volunteer Fairfax. Pick-up location is in front of Talbots on Market Street. $5 per person, children 5 and under ride free with adult.
- All day: Ice Skating Pavilion. Open every day for public skating until March.
Santa’s Studio: Santa Claus will be at Reston Town Center in his portrait studio throughout the season. Dates and times vary, November 28 until December 24. His schedule is posted at his location on Market Street next to Talbots, and at www.restontowncenter.com.
Holidays are Here! All through December, Reston Town Center will host performances of music and dance by community groups at Fountain Square, and strolling on Market Street. Horse drawn carriage rides are scheduled for Saturday afternoons, December 5, 12, and 19, from 12 PM until 4 PM. All proceeds benefit local charities. $5 per person, children 5 and under ride free with adult. The Ice Skating Pavilion is open every day until March. See the schedules and more details at www.restontowncenter.com.
Established in 1990, beautiful Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue offering more than 50 retail shops, 30 restaurants and a 13-screen cinema. At the center’s hub, the Pavilion hosts special events, concerts, festivals throughout the year and ice-skating in winter. For more information on shopping, dining and events at Reston Town Center, visit www.restontowncenter.com, find it on Facebook, follow on Twitter (RestonTownCntr), read the blog “WhereOutsideIsIn.com”, or call 703-689-4699. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190
Directions: From I-495, take I-66 west to the Dulles Toll Road (Exit 67, Route 267 West) to Reston Parkway (Exit 12). Turn right on Reston Parkway then left on New Dominion Parkway (4th light).
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