New Summer Camp - Howard Gardner School

We are excited to offer a summer camp this year at The Howard Gardner School, bringing our philosophy to life in a fun, week-long day camp experience for students in rising 5th and 6th grades, and in rising grades 7th and 8th. Weeks of July 16-20 and July 23-27.

Ecological Explorations

In this camp, kids will explore a different local natural area each day, learning about their environment through a combination of field experiences and play. Led by award-winning environmental educator, Addison Helmke, kids will be outside every day, reaping the physical and psychological benefits of being outdoors--and having a great time doing it.

The camp is limited to twelve campers with two teachers. $245/one week, 9:00-3:00*


Creative Self Explorations

Kids will explore their inner life through creative writing in the morning and yoga and meditation in the afternoon. Mornings will be led by Emily Pavot, co-founder of The Howard Gardner School and experienced writing teacher and learning specialist. Emphasis is on creativity rather than mechanics. Afternoons will be led by Emily Thomas of Alexandria Youth Yoga. 

The camp is limited to eight campers. $245/one week, 9:00-3:00*


* After-care is available until 5:00 for an additional fee.

http://www.hgssummercamp.org/





In this camp, kids will explore a different local natural area each day, learning about their environment through a combination of field experiences and play. Led by award-winning environmental educator, Addison Helmke, kids will be outside every day, reaping the physical and psychological benefits of being outdoors--and having a great time doing it.

The camp is limited to twelve campers with two teachers. $245/one week, 9:00-3:00*


Creative Self Explorations

Kids will explore their inner life through creative writing in the morning and yoga and meditation in the afternoon. Mornings will be led by Emily Pavot, co-founder of The Howard Gardner School and experienced writing teacher and learning specialist. Emphasis is on creativity rather than mechanics. Afternoons will be led by Emily Thomas of Alexandria Youth Yoga. 

The camp is limited to eight campers. $245/one week, 9:00-3:00*


* After-care is available until 5:00 for an additional fee.

http://www.hgssummercamp.org/

Alexandria Summer concerts

City of Alexandria Announces 2012 Summer Concert Series

The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce the opening of the 2012 Summer Concert Season on Thursday, June 7 at John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St. featuring original Americana by Dulcie Taylor. John Carlyle Park is the new location for the Music At Twilight Series.

Summer concerts highlight local talent and feature a wide range of music from flamenco to jazz and from pop rock to barbershop. All the performances are free and held outdoors. 

Concerts are cancelled in the event of inclement weather. For up to date information, call the City’s Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592.

•                Music At Twilight Concert-John Carlyle Square Park 
Thu Jun 7, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
New Location. Musical performance by Dulcie Taylor, featuring original Americana. Lawn seating, you are welcome to bring a blanket or folding chair to enjoy the music.
Location: John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St.
Contact: Special Events Office, 703.746.5418

•                Alexandria Citizens Band Concerts 
Fri Jun 8, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Alexandria Citizens Band, the City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, is celebrating 100 years!! You are invited to join them in front of City Hall and enjoy the wide variety of music including marches, jazz, classical, patriotic and others. 
Location: Market Square, 301 King St.
Contact: Special Events Hotline, 703.746.5592

•                Lunch Bunch Concert: Cathy Ponton King 
Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Musical performance by Cathy Ponton King featuring blues, series held in partnership with Tishman Speyer
Location: Canal Center Plaza, 44 Canal Center Plaza.
Contact: Special Events Hotline, 703.746.5592

•                Del Ray Music Week 
Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nightly performances from a variety of groups leading up to the Del Ray Music Festival. 
Location: Mt. Vernon Avenue
Contact: Kate Moran, info@DelRayMusicFestival.com, 703.346.1468

•                Del Ray Music Week 
Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nightly performances from a variety of groups leading up to the Del Ray Music Festival. 
Location: Mt. Vernon Avenue
Contact: Kate Moran, info@DelRayMusicFestival.com, 703.346.1468

•                Del Ray Music Week 
Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nightly performances from a variety of groups leading up to the Del Ray Music Festival. 
Location: Mt. Vernon Avenue
Contact: Kate Moran, info@DelRayMusicFestival.com, 703.346.1468

•                Music At Twilight Concert-John Carlyle Square Park 
Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
New Location. Musical performance by the Alexandria Singers, featuring pop choral.
Location: John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St.
Contact: Special Events Office, 703.746.5418

•                Del Ray Music Week 
Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nightly performances from a variety of groups leading up to the Del Ray Music Festival. 
Location: Mt. Vernon Avenue
Contact: Kate Moran, info@DelRayMusicFestival.com, 703.346.1468

•                Alexandria Citizens Band Concerts 
Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Alexandria Citizens Band, the City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, is celebrating 100 years!! You are invited to join them in front of City Hall and enjoy the wide variety of music including marches, jazz, classical, patriotic and others. 
Location: Market Square, 301 King St.
Contact: Special Events Hotline, 703.746.5592

•                Del Ray Music Festival 
Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The Del Ray Music Festival is a celebration of local music, food and community.
Location: Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
Contact: Kate Moran, info@DelRayMusicFestival.org, 703.346.1468

•                Lunch Bunch Concert: The Russkie Musikanti 
Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Musical performance by The Russkie Musikanti, an ensemble of the Washington Balalaika Society, featuring Russian folk music, series held in partnership with Tishman Speyer.
Location: Canal Center Plaza, 44 Canal Center Plaza.
Contact: Special Events Office, 703.746.5418

•                Concert By 2012 Serenade! 
Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Concert by 2012 Serenade! Washington, DC Choral Festival. In partnership with the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, the Alexandria Old Town community will have a lunch-time treat with performances by select Serenade! Festival participants. Hear music presented by choirs from Colombia, Australia and the United States.
Location: Market Square, 301 King St.
Contact: Special Events Hotline, 703.746.5592

•                USA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration 
Sat Jul 7, 2012 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Program includes children’s activities and pre-show entertainment, exhibits by community groups and food sales; followed by awards presentation, birthday cake distribution, musical performances, and concludes with fireworks.
Location: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St.
Contact: Special Events Hotline, 703.746.5592

•                Lunch Bunch Concert: Lea 
Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Musical performance by Lea, featuring folk & contemporary acoustic music, series held in partnership with Tishman Speyer.
Location: Canal Center Plaza, 44 Canal Center Plaza.
Contact: Special Events Hotline, 703.746.5592

•                Ben Brenman Park Concert 
Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Performance by Jazz Foundry, featuring traditional jazz. Lawn seating, you are welcome to bring a blanket or folding chair to enjoy the music.
Location: Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr.
Contact: Special Events Office, 703.746.5418

•                Music At Twilight Concert-John Carlyle Square Park 
Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
New Location. Musical performance by Lesson Zero, featuring roots rock covers & originals.
Location: John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St.
Contact: Special Events Office, 703.746.5418

•                Alexandria Citizens Band Concerts 
Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Alexandria Citizens Band, the City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, is celebrating 100 years!! You are invited to join them in front of City Hall and enjoy the wide variety of music including marches, jazz, classical, patriotic and others. 
Location: Market Square, 301 King St.
Contact: Special Events Hotline, 703.746.5592

•                Lunch Bunch Concert: Matthew Mills 
Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Musical performance by Matthew Mills, featuring contemporary acoustic & flamenco, series held in partnership with Tishman Speyer.
Location: Canal Center Plaza, 44 Canal Center Plaza.
Contact: Maureen Sturgill, 703.746.5420

•                Ben Brenman Park Concert 
Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Performance by Hand Painted Swinger, featuring pop rock. Lawn seating, you are welcome to bring a blanket or folding chair to enjoy the music.
Location: Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr.
Contact: Special Events Office, 703.746.5418

•                Music At Twilight Concert-John Carlyle Square Park 
Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
New Location. Musical performance by the Alexandria Harmonizers, featuring men's barbershop.
Location: John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St.
Contact: Special Events Office, 703.746.5418

•                Alexandria Citizens Band Concerts 
Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Alexandria Citizens Band, the City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, is celebrating 100 years!! You are invited to join them in front of City Hall and enjoy the wide variety of music including marches, jazz, classical, patriotic and others. 
Location: Market Square, 301 King St.
Contact: Special Events Hotline, 703.746.5592

•                Music At Twilight Concert-John Carlyle Square Park 
Thu Aug 2, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
New Location. Musical performance by The Hot Society Orchestra of Washington, featuring 1920's-1940's Jazz.
Location: John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St.
Contact: Special Events Office, 703.746.5418

•                Concert By The U. S. Navy Band Sea Chanters 
Fri Aug 3, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
The U. S. Navy Band “Sea Chanters” chorus is the official chorus of the United States Navy. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including the sea chantey, to Broadway musicals. The Sea Chanters perform throughout the United States and often perform at the White House, the Vice President’s home and for other ...
Location: Market Square, 301 King St.
Contact: Maureen Sturgill, maureen.sturgill@alexandriava.gov, 703.746.5420

•                Alexandria Citizens Band Concerts 
Fri Aug 3, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Alexandria Citizens Band, the City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, is celebrating 100 years!! You are invited to join them in front of City Hall and enjoy the wide variety of music including marches, jazz, classical, patriotic and others. 
Location: Market Square, 301 King St.
Contact: Special Events Hotline, 703.746.5592

•                Lunch Bunch Concert: Project Natale 
Wed Aug 8, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Musical performance by Project Natale, featuring "real" jazz, series held in partnership with Tishman Speyer.
Location: Canal Center Plaza, 44 Canal Center Plaza.
Contact: Special Events Office, 703.746.5418

•                Alexandria Harmonizers Concert 
Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Alexandria Harmonizers, men's barbershop group, perform a variety of musical harmony. Sit around Market Square on bench seating, or bring a folding chair to enjoy the music.
Location: Market Square, 301 King St.
Contact: Special Events Hotline, 703.746.5592

Spring for Alexandria/Alexandria Gives 
Sat May 4, 2013 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Part of a 4-day celebration where the focus is on philanthropy and service to Alexandria- where we work, play, live and give. Collection of donations of clothing, furniture and electronics. Food vendors, exhibitors and music.
Location: Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
Contact: Marilyn Patterson, springforalexandria@gmail.com

Eco-City events

FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA:

• Green Building and Energy Conservation Workshop Series
• Environmental Policy Commission Work Session

Green Building and Energy Conservation Workshop SeriesAn Eco-City Alexandria Initiative
Residential Energy Saver Loan & Home Performance with Energy Star Programs  
Where: City Hall, 301 King Street, Sister Cities Conference Room 1101
Date: June 16
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The City of Alexandria invites members of the public to attend the eighth Eco-City Alexandria, Green Building and Energy Conservation Workshop. The session will provide an overview of the City's newly released Energy Saver Loan program, energy audit pilot program, Northern VA Home Performance with Energy Star program, and Washington Gas energy-efficient natural gas rebate program. For more information on the workshop or the City’s green building initiatives, visit the Green Building Resource Center.  Participants are encouraged to RSVP by e-mail to erica.bannerman@alexandriava.gov.

Door Prizes include a FREE ENERGY EVALUATION!

Environmental Policy Commission Work SessionWhere: City Hall, 301 King Street, Sister Cities Conference Room 1101
When: June 4, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

As part of its monthly work session, the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission invites members of the public to attend the below presentations on the Virginia Building Codes and the Green Building Codes and Standards. Admission is free and no registration is required. 

Updates on Virginia Building Codes – John Catlett, Director, Department of Code Administration, City of Alexandria

Green Buildings: The Impact of International Green Construction Code and ASHRAE Standard 189.1 - Roger Chang, P.E., Principal, Westlake, Reed & Leskosky