art galleries, specialty shops, dining

Different performances and special events every month!

 
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(c) René Dickerson Medlin Art The Red Pumps Feb 2012

René Dickerson at
Medlin Art
6:00-9:00

Splotch Monster 833

Steve Loya's “Splotch Monsters”
at King Street Coffee
6:00-9:00

Lydia Lewis Jazz Trio
at Sona Bank
6:30-8:30

(c) Bob Friedenberg

Bob Friedenberg at
Books and Other Found Things
6:00-9:00

Andrew Tufano

Andrew Tufano
at Otter Creek
7:00-9:00

detail (c) Jill Poyerd

Jill Poyerd
Town Exhibit Hall
6:00-9:00

Last Ham Standing

Live Comedy Show
at Tally Ho Theater
8:00-10:00

Gary Rudinsky & Friends
at King Street Coffee
6:00-9:00

Emily Guagliardi
at MacDowell Brew Kitchen
7:00-9:00

Steele and Oglevee
at the Cooley Gallery
6:00-9:00

Wine Tasting by North Gate Vineyard
at Teh Pink Shop
7:00-9:00

Alison Campbell at
The Resourceful Woman
6:30-8:30

Hard Swimmin' Fish at the Cajun Experience
6:30-9:30

Wine Tasting
at Leesburg Vintner
6:00-9:00

 

Over 45 Specialty Shops, Art Galleries, Antique Shops and Restaurants are open until 9pm or later, many offering free refreshments and/or special sales.

Events scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2012:

  • 8:00-10:00 Live Comedy Show. Tally Ho Theater presents the "Last Ham Standing," a local improv group of comedic actors, who take suggestions from the audience, to create wacky scenes and funny games. Don't miss this hilarious show, full of laughs for the entire family. Tickets: $10.
    Location: 19 W. Market St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Live Music and Art. King Street Coffee is featuring a night of live music by guitarist, “Gary Rudinsky & Friends,” including Emma Rowley. The coffee shop’s “artist of the month” will be Steve Loya, who will have his “Splotch Monster Art” on display until the end of the month. These imaginary beasts made from paint, ink, coffee and tea are currently on exhibit in London and Greece and will be featured in the hugely popular Sticker Bomb book series, due out in October 2012.
    Location: 110 S. King St.
  • Jan and Jeff 7:00-9:00 Rock Music with Wine. The Pink Shop is featuring live music with the popular guitar duo, Jan & Jeff, performing from their wide repertoire of classic rock to contemporary to bluegrass and old standards. Also, a wine tasting by North Gate Vineyard.
    Location: 16 S. King St.
  • 7:00-9:00 Guitarist, Andrew Tufano. Otter Creek is featuring guitarist, Andrew Tufano, from Dominion High School, whose music is contemporary with a hint of blues, similar to John Mayer and multifaceted pop rock like Jason Mraz.
    Location: 10 S. King St.
  • Notaviva Calor 6:00-9:00 Pottery, Music, Wine and Chocolate. The Cooley Gallery features pottery, paintings, photography and other artwork by Washington Redskins tight-end Chris Cooley and other locally-acclaimed artists. Also, live music by acoustic guitarists, "Steele and Oglevee," playing their mix of rock, pop, country and blues. Plus, wine tasting by Notaviva and chocolate tasting by MC2 Confections.
    Location: 12 S. King St.
  • 6:30-8:30 Jazz Music. Sona Bank is hosting the “Lydia Lewis Jazz Trio,” which is an instrumental jazz group that performs mostly straight ahead jazz, with a mixture of swing, latin and funk. Light refreshments.
    Location: 1 E. Market St.
  • 7:00-8:30 Barber Shop Quartet. Caulkins Jewelers is hosting live music by the Chorus of the Old Dominion, Loudoun County's premier a cappella chorus of men, singing in four part harmony.
    Location: 11 S. King St.
  • 7:00-9:00 Live Music. MacDowell Brew Kitchen, downtown's newest pub, is featuring singer/guitarist, Emily Guagliardi, singing her own original folksy, indie style songs, along with some cool cover tunes.
    Location: 202-B Harrison St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Ballroom Dance Studio. The Dance King Studios is hosting a sneak peek of their social dance studio, which will be opening later this month. Owner and dancer, Adam King teaches lessons specializing in salsa, tango, swing and ballroom dance. Stop by to check out this up and coming new hot spot and welcome Adam to downtown.
    Location: 26 W. Market St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Art Exhibit. The Leesburg Commission on Public Art is hosting a new exhibit of watercolor paintings by Jill Poyerd, which will be on display in the Town’s Exhibit Hall on the first floor.
    Location: 25 W. Market Street
  • 7:30-9:00 Flamenco Guitarist. Savannah's of Leesburg is hosting live music with guitarist, Matthew Mills, who combines contemporary acoustic music with the influence of Flamenco guitar in every piece. He has been performing throughout the metro area for over a decade and his newest album, with all 11 tracks composed by him is being released this month.
    Location: 27 S. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Art Show. Medlin Art Gallery is hosting an Art Open House, featuring "Sophie", the exciting new series by artist René Dickerson. Also, showcasing a large selection of antique prints, maps and original art from such nationally-known artists as Mort Künstler, Mary Hope Worley, Paul Landry, John Paul Strain, and P. Buckley Moss.
    Location: 2 Loudoun Street SE
  • 6:30-9:30 Hard Swimmin' Fish. The Cajun Experience is featuring live music with the blues trio, The Hard Swimmin' Fish, playing a range of styles covering the country blues of Mississippi and The Piedmont, the urban blues of Chicago, and funk infused varieties with roots in New Orleans' second line. The juxtaposition of old and new is also evident in both the band members and their play-list.
    Location: 14 Loudoun St SE
  • 6:00-9:00 Artist, Bob Friedenberg. Books and Other Found Things is featuring Bob Friedenberg of “Not Wolf Productions,” who will be showing his collection of very fine, detailed rapidograph drawn images.
    Location: 13 Loudoun St. SW
  • 6:30-8:30 Pop Recital. The Resourceful Woman is hosting singer, Alison Campbell, accompanied by her Dad on guitar. Alison, who is a Loudoun Valley High School student, will play a variety of music from classic and contemporary rock to pop and folk songs, covering such artist as Taylor Swift, Adele and the Beatles.
    Location: 11 Loudoun St. SW.
  • Joey and the Waitress 6:00-9:00 Art and Music. Photoworks is featuring some awesome watercolor paintings by Doris Kidder and live music by “Joey and the Waitress,” a local alternative acoustic band. Their sound has been described as Kings of Leon meets James Taylor. The band includes guitarist/singer Joey Bauer, pianist Andrew Hart, drummer Angie Davis, bass player Lars Henriksen, and harmonicist Kevin O'Neil.
    Location: 2A Loudoun St. SW
  • 6:00-9:00 Skin Care Demonstration. Lou Lou Boutique is hosting a workshop on skin care. Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields revolutionized the treatment of acne and transformed the infomercial business model with the creation of Proactiv® Solution. What they did for Acne they are now doing for Anti-Aging and Sun Damage.
    Location: 9 Loudoun St. SW.
  • 6:00-8:30 Andy Hawk's Acoustic Trio. King's Court Tavern is hosting locally acclaimed Andy Hawk and his acoustic trio, consisting of musical virtuoso, Steve DeVries (mandolin, harmonica, guitar, harmony, banjo, piano) and Chuck Bordelon (bass, guitar).
    Location: 2C Loudoun St. SW
  • 7:00 Civil Rights History Lecture. The Loudoun Museum is hosting a history lecture by Matthew Exline, on the Civil Rights Movement in Loudoun County, entitled “Segregated Public Education in Loudoun County, 1917-1968." Matthew will examine two important phases of the local Civil Rights Movement: the political battles surrounding the building of Leesburg's Douglass High, and the long struggle to achieve the complete desegregation of Loudoun County's public schools. The presentation will use his original thesis research to shed new light on a seldom-explored chapter of local history. Please RSVP for this lecture by sending an email to info@loudounmuseum.org, as space is limited. Admission $5 (free to museum members)
    Location: 16 Loudoun St. SW
  • 5:00-8:00 Running Clinic. Transition Triathlon is hosting a guided run and free Natural Running Form clinic with Newton Running. Come learn how you can make your running more efficient, faster and FUN! And take the revolutionary Newton Running shoes out for a demo run and find your running sweet spot! Guided run and shoe demo starts at 5pm, form clinic at 6pm. Newton's technical representative and running coach will be on hand after the clinic for 1:1 questions and shoe fittings.
    Location: 222 S. King St
  • 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. L Gifts & Home Furnishings will have wine tasting featuring unique Italian varietals distributed by Il Pioppo Selections. L is partnering with the Alpha Phi Foundation for National Wear Red Day and heart health awareness. A portion of all red wine sales will go to the in support of cardiac care.
    Location: 11 W. Market St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting. The Leesburg Vintner is hosting a wine tasting event from their collection of wines from around the world.
    Location: 29 S. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Wine and Jewelry. The Loudoun County Visitors Center is hosting a wine tasting event with Lost Creek Winery and Paula Bannerman with the jewelry line DeaCreo.
    Location: 112G South St. in Market Station
  • 7:00-10:00 Jan and Larry. Doener Bistro is hosting the very talented musician group known as Jan and Larry, playing guitar, upright bass and harmonica. They perform a wide variety of music from bluegrass, rock, and country to jazz and folk.
    Location: 202 Harrison St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Winter Celebration. Cultured is hosting a winter celebration in honor of their new gourmet soups. Stop by to sample some of their unique and delicious soup flavors. Also, free sample of their "real frozen yogurt," which is made from wholesome local ingredients, so it's naturally tart and absolutely delicious!
    Location: 216 Loudoun St. SE (near Mom's Apple Pie)
  • 5:30-8:30 Free Open Gaming. The Leesburg Hobbies & Collectibles Shop is hosting an exciting night of "table top war games" by providing gamers a friendly place to meet and compete against each other, while helping to advance players in not only game strategy, but also in modeling, painting and sportsmanlike conduct.
    Location: 9 W. Market St.
  • 7:00-9:00 Classical Music. The Old Town Steakhouse is featuring a classical concert by Trinity Strings, which is a string ensemble that is primarily comprised of members of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesburg. Formed in 2009, they have three violinists, a violist, two cellos, and feature a popular mix of classical music, hymns, and folk tunes.
    Location: 15 S. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 First Friday for Dogs. The Reign of Cats & Dogs is hosting a fun place for dogs to visit while at First Friday, complete with "Doggie Treats" for man's best friend. If you happen to bring your four-legged friend to First Friday, be sure to stop by.
    Location: 13 ½ S. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Gallery of Fine Art. Gleedsville Art Publishers is featuring several new painting by Catherine Thomas, along with the fine artwork of other local artists, such as Bill Schmidt, Antony Andrews, and Sue Kelleher, among others. Original paintings and prints of the highest quality in a variety of subjects and media are on display throughout the gallery.
    Location: 5 Loudoun St. SW
  • 6:00-9:00 Winter Open House. The Rose Manor is featuring a "Winter Open House" with beautiful hand-made floral arrangements and lots of home décor items.
    Location: 107 S. King St.
  • 6:00-9:00 Chicago Happy Hour. Windy City Red Hots is celebrating a "Chicago Happy Hour," in downtown Leesburg with half price cold beers. They are also featuring their authentic Chicago style - Hot Dogs, Polish Sausage, Italian Sausage, Pizza Puff and Chili-Cheese Fries. Stop by to get a quick bite of Chicago, without traveling 700 miles.
    Location: 28 S. King St.
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