Saturday, May 5, 2012
Happy Cinco De Mayo! (Video)
WatchMojo.com explains the history and background of Cinco de Mayo, the holiday that commemorates an initial victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Don't Miss: Ottmar Liebert At The Birchmere This Wednesday!
German-born guitarist Ottmar Liebert composes, performs and records music in a "nouveau flamenco" style, which mixes elements of flamenco with jazz, bossa nova, and other genres. He'll be at the Birchmere in Alexandria this Wednesday. Buy tickets at this link.
While there are many historic concert halls in the D.C. area, no other venue in town has been the site of more acclaimed live albums by scheduled musicians than The Birchmere. Located just six miles from downtown Washington, in Alexandria, The Birchmere isn't your average concert hall; while its size makes it suitable for large audiences, the hall is also filled with quaint tables for the many diners that come to catch dinner and a show. The spacious hall has become an ideal place to catch popular musicians, and a favorite among the performers themselves.
To give you a sampling of what to expect, here's Ottmar & his band Luna Negra performing one of my favorites 'Barcelona Nights.'
While there are many historic concert halls in the D.C. area, no other venue in town has been the site of more acclaimed live albums by scheduled musicians than The Birchmere. Located just six miles from downtown Washington, in Alexandria, The Birchmere isn't your average concert hall; while its size makes it suitable for large audiences, the hall is also filled with quaint tables for the many diners that come to catch dinner and a show. The spacious hall has become an ideal place to catch popular musicians, and a favorite among the performers themselves.
To give you a sampling of what to expect, here's Ottmar & his band Luna Negra performing one of my favorites 'Barcelona Nights.'
Residents! Need An Extra Parking Space?
See this list on our residents portal bulletin board of the latest parking spaces available for rent at Carlyle Towers.
Reminder: Super Moon Tomorrow (Sat. May 5, 2012)
If the moon appears quite a bit larger tomorrow night, it's not your eyes, Jim Carrey pulling the moon closer, or the fact that you enjoyed Cinco De Mayo way too much. Tomorrow's moon is considered a 'Super Moon.'
Get a description of what's happening tomorrow night from NBC Washington or click this link to read more about the 'Super Moon' phenomenon.
Get a description of what's happening tomorrow night from NBC Washington or click this link to read more about the 'Super Moon' phenomenon.
Operation Cinco De Mayo In Effect This Weekend
Via NBC Washington:
The Alexandria Police Department plans to keep you safe on the roads this weekend with Operation Cinco De Mayo in full effect.
In an effort to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers in Alexandria, police will begin cracking down on drunken drivers at 8 p.m. Saturday and continue through 6 a.m. Sunday.
As part of Operation Cinco De Mayo, the department’s mobile sobriety enforcement campaign, police will stop motorists to ensure alcohol or drugs haven’t impaired their abilities.
Chief of Police Earl L. Cook reminds drivers that the maximum penalty in Virginia for the first conviction for driving under the influence is 12 months in jail, a $2,500 fine and a 12-month suspension of driving privileges.
Mayor Euille Delivers The State Of The City 2012 (Video)
City Of Alexandria's Rules Reminder To Dog Owners
Rules to Remember with your Four-Footed Friends
For many Alexandrians, there is nothing better than a walk or a run with their four-footed friend. Dogs are welcome in public parks but are to be kept secured by a leash unless in a designated dog exercise area or dog park. Dogs are not permitted in certain areas as marked by official City signage, including athletic fields, playgrounds, and school grounds.
The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities provides eighteen dog exercise areas and fenced dog parks for the convenience and enjoyment of City residents. Unfenced off-leash dog exercise areas have defined boundaries marked by bollards and are designated locations for dogs and their owners to exercise and recreate without disrupting other uses of the parks. Dog owners who believe their pets are not safe in an open exercise area are encouraged to visit a fenced dog park.
Please remember that regardless of whether a dog is in an off-leash or open area, if it defecates on public property the owner/handler of the dog must immediately remove the waste and dispose of it in a trash receptacle.
For complete listing of City of Alexandria Dog Parks & Exercise Areas, and to obtain a copy of the Dog Owner’s Guide to Enjoying the Parks of Alexandria, visit Dogs in Alexandria.
For many Alexandrians, there is nothing better than a walk or a run with their four-footed friend. Dogs are welcome in public parks but are to be kept secured by a leash unless in a designated dog exercise area or dog park. Dogs are not permitted in certain areas as marked by official City signage, including athletic fields, playgrounds, and school grounds.
The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities provides eighteen dog exercise areas and fenced dog parks for the convenience and enjoyment of City residents. Unfenced off-leash dog exercise areas have defined boundaries marked by bollards and are designated locations for dogs and their owners to exercise and recreate without disrupting other uses of the parks. Dog owners who believe their pets are not safe in an open exercise area are encouraged to visit a fenced dog park.
Please remember that regardless of whether a dog is in an off-leash or open area, if it defecates on public property the owner/handler of the dog must immediately remove the waste and dispose of it in a trash receptacle.
For complete listing of City of Alexandria Dog Parks & Exercise Areas, and to obtain a copy of the Dog Owner’s Guide to Enjoying the Parks of Alexandria, visit Dogs in Alexandria.
Recent Area Restaurants Closed For Food Violations (Video)
Via WUSA 9, several establishments were closed for health violations in the D.C. area including one in Alexandria.
Weekend Track Work To Affect ALL Metrorail Five Lines (Video)
Heading to the Nationals/Phillies game(s)?, Caps game?, breast cancer walk?, shopping?
Three big events in Washington this weekend, mixed with Metro track work, could bring delays and problems for riders. News4's Jane Watrel reports.
Three big events in Washington this weekend, mixed with Metro track work, could bring delays and problems for riders. News4's Jane Watrel reports.
View more videos at: http://nbcwashington.com.
Reminder: Have You Signed Up For Bike To Work Day 2012? (Video)
Our Carlyle community is hosting a Bike To Work Day pit stop this May. Learn more at this link and SIGN UP TODAY! There will be prizes, raffles, free bike repairs, and more.
Sometimes, the greatest way to make an environmental impact is through individual action. Bike to Work Day is an annual, national day of local action where individual bikers make the decision to ride their bike to work. As they meet up with other bikers, their numbers grow to visually demonstrate a growing popular movement. In Washington, DC, the government is responding with programs to accommodate and encourage more bicyclists.
For a listing of more events in our area, visit this link.
If you are unfamiliar about what Bike To Work Day is, here's a great video on this growing movement. If you have ever wondered what it is like to bike to work from Alexandria, see this really cool video.
Sometimes, the greatest way to make an environmental impact is through individual action. Bike to Work Day is an annual, national day of local action where individual bikers make the decision to ride their bike to work. As they meet up with other bikers, their numbers grow to visually demonstrate a growing popular movement. In Washington, DC, the government is responding with programs to accommodate and encourage more bicyclists.
For a listing of more events in our area, visit this link.
If you are unfamiliar about what Bike To Work Day is, here's a great video on this growing movement. If you have ever wondered what it is like to bike to work from Alexandria, see this really cool video.
Don't Miss: Lemonaide Day In Alexandria Tomorrow! (Sat, May 5, 2012)
Lemonaide Day 2012 is part of the three-day celebration of giving and service in Alexandria called Spring for Alexandria, which takes place from May 3rd - 5th. For more information on Spring for Alexandria, please check their website at www.springforalexandria.org.
Via WJLA:
Via WJLA:
Children from all over Alexandria will set up lemonade stands Saturday to raise money to benefit charities supporting at-risk kids.
This year’s “Lemonaide Day” marks the 10th anniversary of the cause, which is part of a four-day celebration of giving and service, sponsored by the teen non-profit organization, Kids Helping Kids, Inc.
For more information, visit www.kidshelpingkidsalexandria.org.
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