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Miss America Caressa Cameron (Virginia)

Okay...I must admit as a young girl I watched EVERY pageant that I could find on TV.  Miss America, Miss USA, Miss Universe and even Miss Teen USA.  I loved every minute of them. 

So for all those who are still enchanted by a beauty queen, here is your chance to spend a day @ Mount Vernon and celebrate George Washington's 279th Birthday with Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron.   See all the details below.

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Information courtesy of http://www.mountvernon.org/.

February 21 (Monday) - FREE Admission to Mount Vernon!

Celebrate the national observance of George Washington's birthday by visiting his

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Taylor Swift Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow, February 4, 2011!!

TICKET INFORMATION: SALE DATE FEBRUARY 4, 2011

SHOW DETAILS: AUGUST 2, 2011 @ THE VERIZON CENTER

LINK: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1094215

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There is nothing like a late January snowfall to remind us that winter is far from over!  And while the charm of the snow can be enchanting, the reality is the cold weather can catch up with the young and old alike and make for a less than comfortable family-friendly day.  After you have built your snowman, spent hours sledding and have thrown a few snowballs, it might be time to find some more climate friendly activities for your crew. 

And we have tons of options for you!  To start, we have revamped our list of local museums (LINK).  The Metro DC Smithsonian Museum destinations are all free and offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery.  For something even closer to home,

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Chase the winter blues away with weekday and weekend fun @ Jammin Java in Vienna, VA.  Here is the all-star lineup: 

Mondays at 10:30AM
The Great Zucchini 
 

Tuesdays at 10:30AM
Mr. Don

Wednesdays at 10:30AM
Rocknoceros

Thursdays at 10:30AM
Oh Susannah 

Fridays at 10:30AM
Banjo Man  

Plus...don't forget to check out the Saturday concert series at Jammin Java!  Upcoming shows include Steve Songs, Ellis Paul "Dragonfly Races", The Diggity Dudes and more!

 http://jamminjava.com/home/kids-events/list

Images Courtesy Of Jammin Java

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Join World-Beat at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas for a Family Concert Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.

World-Beat is a duo of singer/actor Charles Williams and global-jazz percussionist Tom Teasley.

The program will feature inspirational readings by Langston Hughes, Nelson Mandela and others set to African folk songs.

Who: Word Beat

When: January 15, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Where: Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas

What: Family Concert Commemorating Martin Luther King

Ticket Information: Buy Tickets

This activity is partially supported by a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.  Ticket prices are
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Join the DC Pep Rally is this Saturday, with special guests fashion photographer/author Nigel Barker, Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Estelle, and WNBA All-Star Alana Beard! 

Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Address:
1901 Mississippi Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020

WEB: http://www.girlup.org/

Travel through the Pep Rally with a passport in hand, as you learn about girls just like you all around the world, and how you can better their future with a simple "High Five!" It will be a globetrotting experience that will turn you and your friends into global leaders!

P.S. Girl Up gifts will be provided to all Pep Rally attendees.
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She's back!  As many of us know Laurie Berkner is insanely popular with little ones.  Her songs still ring in my head from her regular appearances on Nick Jr.  Experince the magic in person.  Details attached:

Washington, D.C.

WHERE: GW Lisner Auditorium
 

WHEN: Sunday, March 6th, 2011 at 11:00AM
 

WHAT: A live (Birthday Party concert) performance by The Laurie Berkner Band (Show runs approx. 1 hour 15min.)
 

INFO & DIRECTIONS:  http://www.lisner.org/  

 

TICKET INFORMATION!!!
Tickets: $25, $35  /  (Plus applicable fees.)  
Babies under age one seated in laps are free.

 

TICKET PRE-SALE DATE: Wednesday, December 1st from 10AM - Thursday, December 2nd 10PM

 

PURCHASE TICKETS ON THE DAY OF THE

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On Friday, December 17, 2010, eight brothers and sisters of the Leahy family invite you to celebrate Christmas in the Celtic tradition with a mix of traditional carols, beautiful melodies and energetic dancing.  Boys and girls alike will delight in the joy and skill of the band as they sing, dance, and switch between numerous musical instruments including the fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, drums, and bass. This award-winning band grew up together (with 11 children in all) on a family cattle farm in Ontario, Canada.  There they learned to play Celtic fiddle from their father, while their mother taught them to sing, dance and play the piano. 



When the Leahy brothers and sisters last

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HERE IS THE WINNER: 

CONGRATULATIONS!   MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED.  STAY TUNED FOR MORE CONTESTS!

As you might have heard by now, Gaylord National Resort has opened its doors to the Region's must-see event of the season - ICE! featuring "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"

Take the family out to the beautiful Gaylord Hotel and experience this 15,000 sq. ft. indoor winter wonderland sculpted from TWO-MILLION pounds of ice. This walk-through, winter wonderland features 10 different scenes and brings to life scenes from the classic Dr. Seuss tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The jaw-dropping creations include brilliantly colored ice sculptures illuminated by LED tube lights and

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