Thursday, 21 November 2013 00:00

Birchmere Concert Hall

In music circles, the reputation of The Birchmere is legendary. Many careers have been launched from this internationally recognized music hall. On any given night, a star may be born. Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dave Matthews, Vince Gill, John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and k.d. Lang are just a few of the artists counted as good friends of the Birchmere. The Birchmere is committed to the presentation of the highest quality music in a comfortable and intimate atmosphere.

Published in Night Life
Sunday, 25 January 2015 00:00

Bodybuilding

GMU Concert Hall, Fairfax, Virginia

OlympicsThe Center for the Arts Concert Hall is designed as an adaptable venue, able to serve many types of events from conferences, to orchestral concerts, to large scale productions, and features an expansive glass-walled lobby suitable for formal and informal receptions, dinners, and presentations. Harris Theater is a modified proscenium/thrust theatre and is ideal for smaller-scaled concerts, recitals, lectures, and theatrical events. The Center for the Arts Concert Hall, opened in 1990 is a technically adaptable venue. Each year it houses operas, symphony orchestras, theatre productions, dance performances, cultural shows, and a much more.

  • 1935 Continental Seating with ample leg room (821 Orchestra level -
    including the pit area and 1112 seats in the Grand Tier/Balcony)
  • Adjustable music shell which can enhance the acoustical presence
    of an orchestra, chorus, soloist, or chamber ensemble
  • State of the art lighting and sound system including
    a projector and large video screen
  • Large Orchestral Pit
Published in PURPLE Venues
Sunday, 25 January 2015 00:00

Bowling

Bowl America, Dranesville, Virginia

For more than 50 years, Bowl America has offered the finest in family entertainment to league and recreational bowlers alike. Expanding from its first location in the Washington, DC area, Bowl America was incorporated in 1958 when the company went public to finance its expansion. The place "Where Thousands Cheer" now operates 19 locations along the Atlantic coast--10 in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (Virginia and Maryland) and others in & around Baltimore, Richmond and Orlando & Jacksonville, Fla.

Published in BLUE Venue
Sunday, 25 January 2015 00:00

Boxing

GMU Concert Hall, Fairfax, Virginia

OlympicsThe Center for the Arts Concert Hall is designed as an adaptable venue, able to serve many types of events from conferences, to orchestral concerts, to large scale productions, and features an expansive glass-walled lobby suitable for formal and informal receptions, dinners, and presentations. Harris Theater is a modified proscenium/thrust theatre and is ideal for smaller-scaled concerts, recitals, lectures, and theatrical events. The Center for the Arts Concert Hall, opened in 1990 is a technically adaptable venue. Each year it houses operas, symphony orchestras, theatre productions, dance performances, cultural shows, and a much more.

  • 1935 Continental Seating with ample leg room (821 Orchestra level -
    including the pit area and 1112 seats in the Grand Tier/Balcony)
  • Adjustable music shell which can enhance the acoustical presence
    of an orchestra, chorus, soloist, or chamber ensemble
  • State of the art lighting and sound system including
    a projector and large video screen
  • Large Orchestral Pit
Published in PURPLE Venues
Friday, 27 September 2013 00:00

Bull Run Regional Park

Bull Run's spacious fields accommodate groups by the hundreds, even thousands, for picnics, camping or special events. Bull Run's scenic woodland and trails offer miles of hiking and solitude. In springtime, acres of bluebells and other wildflowers bloom beside a picturesque, meandering stream. A large outdoor pool is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Disc golf is open year round. A public shooting center, which includes sporting clays, skeet, trap, wobble trap and indoor archery, is open year-round.

Published in Campgrounds
Wednesday, 30 October 2013 00:00

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

The park was originally called Busch Gardens: The Old Country, reflecting the European theme. In 1993, the park was renamed Busch Gardens Williamsburg before briefly being named Busch Gardens Europe in 2006 until it returned to the Williamsburg name in 2008. Similarly, its sister park in Florida was originally called Busch Gardens: In 2010, the estimated attendance of 2.8 million placed it in the top 20 most-visited parks in the US.

In addition to its landscaping and European theme, Busch Gardens is widely known for its roller coasters, including Alpengeist and Apollo's Chariot, which won #4 best steel coaster in 2012 from the Golden Ticket Awards.

Published in Amusements
Monday, 13 October 2014 00:00

CrossFit®

Lerner Town Square, Tysons Corner, Virginia

Opened in 2014, Lerner Town Square at Tysons II is a public | private partnership with the Tysons Partnership and Lerner that provides the greater Tysons community with a one-of-a-kind outdoor pavilion footsteps from the new Tysons Corner Metro Silver Line Station. Lerner Town Square will offer ongoing vibrant events including the Great Tastes of Tysons, Tour de Tysons, Tysons Music Festival, Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, the Tysons Fall Harvest among others.
Published in BLACK Venues
Tuesday, 28 January 2014 00:00

Cycling - Criterium

City of Fairfax

The six-square-mile jurisdiction in the heart of Northern Virginia was founded in 1805 as the Town of Providence. Known for its courthouse, it was for a time known as Fairfax Courthouse then as the Town of Fairfax. The City of Fairfax was established as the independent city in 1961. The city celebrates its past and embraces the future, and encourages it residents, business leaders and visitors to find out more about this fascinating city.
Published in PINK Venues
Monday, 24 March 2014 00:00

Cycling - Road Race

Prince William Forest Park

Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during the Great Depression. Renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948, these fragrant woods and trickling streams have welcomed generations of campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers. Discover Northern Virginia's best kept secret! Prince William Forest Park is located only 35 miles south of Washington, DC and directly in between two other National Park Service units - Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and Manassas National Battlefield Park. With cabins and campgrounds, Prince William Forest Park is the ideal "home base" for your visit to the Washington, DC metropolitan region.
Published in ORANGE Venues
Monday, 01 December 2014 00:00

Cycling - Time Trials

Prince William Forest Park

Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during the Great Depression. Renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948, these fragrant woods and trickling streams have welcomed generations of campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers. Discover Northern Virginia's best kept secret! Prince William Forest Park is located only 35 miles south of Washington, DC and directly in between two other National Park Service units - Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and Manassas National Battlefield Park. With cabins and campgrounds, Prince William Forest Park is the ideal "home base" for your visit to the Washington, DC metropolitan region.
Published in ORANGE Venues
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