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Author Reading: Patricia Briggs
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zviPatricia Briggs is releasing the 6th Mercy Thompson book and will be giving a reading at the Bailey's Crossroad's Borders on March 3 at 7:30 p.m.
zviImportant MAGFest News
Jan. 10th, 2011 08:22 amrebelsheartHey folks, if you a planning on attending MAGFest in Alexandria this weekend and have not pre-registered, their latest news post strongly encourages you to do so as they are fast-approaching their attendance cap.
Deadline for pre-registration is 11:59:59pm EST today, January 10.
Source: http://magfest.org/node/686
Deadline for pre-registration is 11:59:59pm EST today, January 10.
Source: http://magfest.org/node/686
Extended Region Triple Threat
Jan. 9th, 2011 05:44 pmrebelsheartAll these events are this coming weekend, January 14-16.
MAGFest 9
http://www.magfest.org
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia, 22311
Shuttle available from King Street and Pentagon City metro stations.
A convention focused on video games and video game music, featuring concerts every night that are included with your admission.
MarsCon
http://www.marscon.net/
Holiday Inn Patriot
Williamsburg, VA
Sci-Fi Con, with guests of honor Jim Butcher, Shannon Butcher, and Ursula Vernon.
Mid-Atlantic Leather: Revolution
http://www.leatherweekend.com (Adult/NSFW)
Hyatt Regency Washington
5 min walk from Union Station
I think the "Adult/NSFW" bit after the URL tells you everything you need to know.
MAGFest 9
http://www.magfest.org
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia, 22311
Shuttle available from King Street and Pentagon City metro stations.
A convention focused on video games and video game music, featuring concerts every night that are included with your admission.
MarsCon
http://www.marscon.net/
Holiday Inn Patriot
Williamsburg, VA
Sci-Fi Con, with guests of honor Jim Butcher, Shannon Butcher, and Ursula Vernon.
Mid-Atlantic Leather: Revolution
http://www.leatherweekend.com (Adult/NSFW)
Hyatt Regency Washington
5 min walk from Union Station
I think the "Adult/NSFW" bit after the URL tells you everything you need to know.
Road Closures in Arlington on Oct 17
Oct. 15th, 2010 09:18 amrebelsheart"Race for the Cause" will take place in Arlington Sunday-October 17 starting at 8 AM. The following roadway route will be closed 5 AM – 10 AM on Sunday: N. Quincy from Glebe to Wilson Blvd, East on Wilson Blvd to N. 10th Street, East on N. 10th Street to Washington Blvd, South on Washington Blvd ending at Columbia Pike. Take alternative routes when possible.
Least-helpful Email Ever
Oct. 1st, 2010 12:00 pmrebelsheartI got the below email from Stafford County about road closures this weekend.
It's unusually vague on the details...
Due to events scheduled on Saturday 10/02/10, roads around the National Mall and some routes into and out of DC will be closed most of the day.Check local sources for details on best routes and Metro schedules in order to avoid traffic disruptions.
It's unusually vague on the details...
Due to events scheduled on Saturday 10/02/10, roads around the National Mall and some routes into and out of DC will be closed most of the day.Check local sources for details on best routes and Metro schedules in order to avoid traffic disruptions.
Bridge Closures This Weekend
Sep. 17th, 2010 01:04 pmrebelsheartThe Chain Bridge will be closed from Friday, September 17 at 2000 to 0800 Monday,
September 20. There will be no access to the bridge from either the District of
Columbia or Arlington, including access for cyclists and pedestrians.
The South Capitol Street Bridge (Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge) will also be
closed from Friday, September 17 at 2300 to 0500 Monday, September 20.
September 20. There will be no access to the bridge from either the District of
Columbia or Arlington, including access for cyclists and pedestrians.
The South Capitol Street Bridge (Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge) will also be
closed from Friday, September 17 at 2300 to 0500 Monday, September 20.
More Road Closures - 26 September
Sep. 16th, 2010 03:42 pmrebelsheartThe Arlington police will be closing several roadways for the Navy Five Miler foot race on Sunday September 26, 2010, all roads will be closed from about 0600 to 1000 Hrs.
Rt 27 Northbound from 395 at exit 8 B will be closed.
Rt. 27 Northbound From HOV and Washington Blvd Eastbound to Rt. 27.
SouthGate road from Joyce st. to Oak st.
Columbia Pike Both lanes from Joyce St. to the Pentagon.
Southbound Rt. 395 to Boundary Drive both Ramps
Rt 27 Northbound from 395 at exit 8 B will be closed.
Rt. 27 Northbound From HOV and Washington Blvd Eastbound to Rt. 27.
SouthGate road from Joyce st. to Oak st.
Columbia Pike Both lanes from Joyce St. to the Pentagon.
Southbound Rt. 395 to Boundary Drive both Ramps
Road Closures on 25 September!
Sep. 16th, 2010 03:29 pmrebelsheartOn Saturday, September 25th, 2010, the Clarendon Alliance is sponsoring "Clarendon Day". The Alliance has asked for Police assistance with traffic and crowd control. This Festival requires that we close the following streets from 0500 to 2100 hrs.
• Wilson Blvd and Clarendon Blvd between Washington Blvd and North Garfield Street
• North Highland Street and North Hartford Street where they connect by Wilson Blvd
• North Herndon Street at Wilson Blvd
• North Hudson Street at Wilson Blvd
• North Highland Street at Washington Blvd.
The event also has a 10 K race which will close Wilson Blvd from Arlington Ridge Road to North Highland street from 0800-1000 hrs. Kent Street between north 19th and Wilson and Rt. 110 northbound will also be closed between Rt. 1 in Crystal city to the Rosslyn exit from 0600-1000 Hrs.
• Wilson Blvd and Clarendon Blvd between Washington Blvd and North Garfield Street
• North Highland Street and North Hartford Street where they connect by Wilson Blvd
• North Herndon Street at Wilson Blvd
• North Hudson Street at Wilson Blvd
• North Highland Street at Washington Blvd.
The event also has a 10 K race which will close Wilson Blvd from Arlington Ridge Road to North Highland street from 0800-1000 hrs. Kent Street between north 19th and Wilson and Rt. 110 northbound will also be closed between Rt. 1 in Crystal city to the Rosslyn exit from 0600-1000 Hrs.
hummingwolfPassing along some info from a friend:
Looking for something to do this Saturday?
Then come to Stacy's Coffee shop at 7 pm for a concert by Catherine Asaro and Donald Wolcott!
They’ll be playing music from Catherine Asaro’s recent novel, Diamond Star, as well as a combination of original rock, jazzy pop, jazz standards and classic rock. Catherine will be giving readings from Diamond Star as well.
Stacy’s Coffee Shop is at 709 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. The phone number is (703)538-6266. Stacy’s serves a variety of sandwiches, pastries, ice cream, soft drinks, and of course excellent coffee.
Catherine Asaro is two-time Nebula® Award-Winning author of science fiction and fantasy. May 2009 saw the publication of her twenty-fourth book, Diamond Star (Baen Books). In April 2009, Starflight Music released a companion music CD, also titled Diamond Star, that offers readers a soundtrack for the book. The songs are performed by Point Valid, a vibrant young rock band from Baltimore, with Catherine as guest vocalist. Her second CD, Goodbye Note, was released in 2010.
Donald Wolcott has been playing piano since the age of five. In 2005, Donald received acclaim from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia as a top soloist in their annual jazz festival. In 2006 he was accepted as a bassist into the Montgomery County Honors Jazz Ensemble. In 2007 he earned an honorable mention for jazz performance in the National Distinguished Scholar Competition, and in 2008 he was one of only four people who received the coveted “Maestro Award” for individual performance at the Washington D.C. Heritage Music Festival. After his high school graduation in 2008, Donald accepted a scholarship to Towson University, where he majors in Jazz Performance and is the pianist for the Towson Big Band, the school’s premiere jazz ensemble.
[Edit: In different detail over here.]
Looking for something to do this Saturday?
Then come to Stacy's Coffee shop at 7 pm for a concert by Catherine Asaro and Donald Wolcott!
They’ll be playing music from Catherine Asaro’s recent novel, Diamond Star, as well as a combination of original rock, jazzy pop, jazz standards and classic rock. Catherine will be giving readings from Diamond Star as well.
Stacy’s Coffee Shop is at 709 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. The phone number is (703)538-6266. Stacy’s serves a variety of sandwiches, pastries, ice cream, soft drinks, and of course excellent coffee.
Catherine Asaro is two-time Nebula® Award-Winning author of science fiction and fantasy. May 2009 saw the publication of her twenty-fourth book, Diamond Star (Baen Books). In April 2009, Starflight Music released a companion music CD, also titled Diamond Star, that offers readers a soundtrack for the book. The songs are performed by Point Valid, a vibrant young rock band from Baltimore, with Catherine as guest vocalist. Her second CD, Goodbye Note, was released in 2010.
Donald Wolcott has been playing piano since the age of five. In 2005, Donald received acclaim from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia as a top soloist in their annual jazz festival. In 2006 he was accepted as a bassist into the Montgomery County Honors Jazz Ensemble. In 2007 he earned an honorable mention for jazz performance in the National Distinguished Scholar Competition, and in 2008 he was one of only four people who received the coveted “Maestro Award” for individual performance at the Washington D.C. Heritage Music Festival. After his high school graduation in 2008, Donald accepted a scholarship to Towson University, where he majors in Jazz Performance and is the pianist for the Towson Big Band, the school’s premiere jazz ensemble.
[Edit: In different detail over here.]
Charlaine Harris signing May 6
Apr. 30th, 2010 11:38 amzviMay 6, 7:30 p.m., Bailey's Crossroad Borders
Charlaine Harris reading and signing.
She writes the Sookie Stackhouse books on which True Blood is based.
Charlaine Harris reading and signing.
She writes the Sookie Stackhouse books on which True Blood is based.
Arlington County Traffic Advisory
Apr. 1st, 2010 08:18 amrebelsheartThe Arlington County Police Department will close several streets every Friday in April 2010, for the Crystal Run 5K Fridays. The road closures will be in effect on April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, and April 30, 2010.
The following roads will be closed from 6:15 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.:
• Northbound lanes of Crystal Drive between 23rd Street and 12th Street (one north bound lane of Crystal Drive to remain open between 15th and 12th Street).
• Northbound lanes of Crystal Drive between 26th Street and Potomac Avenue / 27th Street
• Northbound lanes of Potomac Avenue between 27th Street and 33rd Street
• Two westbound lanes (one west bound lane to remain open) of 12th Street between Crystal Drive and Old Jefferson Davis Highway/Clark Street
• One lane of Old Jefferson Davis Highway northbound will be closed for approximately 100 feet (one lane to remain open)
The southbound lanes of Crystal Drive will remain open.
Any questions about traffic or street closings should be directed to the Special Operations Section of the Arlington County Police Department at 703-228-4147 (recorded message) or 703-228-4141.
The races start at 6:30 p.m. each Friday. For details visit http://crystalrun5kfridays.com.
The following roads will be closed from 6:15 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.:
• Northbound lanes of Crystal Drive between 23rd Street and 12th Street (one north bound lane of Crystal Drive to remain open between 15th and 12th Street).
• Northbound lanes of Crystal Drive between 26th Street and Potomac Avenue / 27th Street
• Northbound lanes of Potomac Avenue between 27th Street and 33rd Street
• Two westbound lanes (one west bound lane to remain open) of 12th Street between Crystal Drive and Old Jefferson Davis Highway/Clark Street
• One lane of Old Jefferson Davis Highway northbound will be closed for approximately 100 feet (one lane to remain open)
The southbound lanes of Crystal Drive will remain open.
Any questions about traffic or street closings should be directed to the Special Operations Section of the Arlington County Police Department at 703-228-4147 (recorded message) or 703-228-4141.
The races start at 6:30 p.m. each Friday. For details visit http://crystalrun5kfridays.com.
Local and Geeky Both
Sep. 10th, 2009 07:35 pmzviAs you may or may not know, many of the DC area public library systems have reciprocal jurisdictions with one another, allowing residents of one area to register for a card at another library system for free. (Maryland libraries allow reciprocal registration throughout the state.)
Loudoun County, specifically, has reciprocal registration with: Falls Church, Alexandria, Winchester, District of Columbia; Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Clarke and Frederick Counties in Virginia; and Montgomery, Prince Georges, Frederick and Charles Counties in Maryland; and card holders of the Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg.
I am highlighting Loudoun County because, in addition to Overdrive e-books (which are pretty common in the region) and NetLibrary e-books (which are pretty common in Virgina), Loudoun County Library's online resources include Safari Books online. You have to register in person and provide either proof of eligibility or a valid library card from a reciprocal jurisdiction.
Loudoun County, specifically, has reciprocal registration with: Falls Church, Alexandria, Winchester, District of Columbia; Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Clarke and Frederick Counties in Virginia; and Montgomery, Prince Georges, Frederick and Charles Counties in Maryland; and card holders of the Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg.
I am highlighting Loudoun County because, in addition to Overdrive e-books (which are pretty common in the region) and NetLibrary e-books (which are pretty common in Virgina), Loudoun County Library's online resources include Safari Books online. You have to register in person and provide either proof of eligibility or a valid library card from a reciprocal jurisdiction.
Virginia folks?
Apr. 16th, 2009 10:17 amembroideramaI'm hoping to organize some kind of a small fannish get-together in Richmond this spring, and I thought I'd post here to see if there's anybody else who's more down this way rather than up in DC/Baltimore.
I don't have anything concrete in mind, so I'm very open to suggestions. Based on the people I know to invite right now, it would be a SPN-centric event, but multi-fandom would be excellent. If anybody's interested, please let me know!
I don't have anything concrete in mind, so I'm very open to suggestions. Based on the people I know to invite right now, it would be a SPN-centric event, but multi-fandom would be excellent. If anybody's interested, please let me know!
LOTR Trilogy, 4/26, Arlington
Apr. 13th, 2009 01:52 amzviThe Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse is showing all three Lord of the Rings movies on Sunday, April 26 between noon and ten. It's only $8 (although I'm sure they're planning to make up for it by selling you food and beer.) They're giving running times of three hours, so I think it's the theatrical releases.
I'd be interested in going. I've tentatively got a ride set up with![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
lavendertook, which would mean I might leave before the end(s) of ROTK.
(A) Is anyone else interested in going?
(B) Of those interested in going who live in Southern Maryland and are amenable to taking complete strangers in the car late on Sunday nights, could you PM me and we can figure out if I'm more conveniently located to you than to Lavender Took?
I'd be interested in going. I've tentatively got a ride set up with
lavendertook, which would mean I might leave before the end(s) of ROTK.(A) Is anyone else interested in going?
(B) Of those interested in going who live in Southern Maryland and are amenable to taking complete strangers in the car late on Sunday nights, could you PM me and we can figure out if I'm more conveniently located to you than to Lavender Took?
