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• Toast to the Tunes Summer Concert Series- Ted Garber Band
When: Saturday, Sep 11, 2010
Where: Tarara Winery
Tarara's 2010 Toast to the Tunes Summer Concert Series

Experience live music every Saturday from 6- 9:30pm from now till Oct. Rock out with The TED GARBER BAND tonight. Tarara’s complete line up will surely fulfill your every musical desire whether it’s original rock, cover bands, jazz, country or blues.   Sit under the stars at Tarara’s Shadow Lake while sipping a cool glass of Chardonnay or savoring a bold Cabernet Franc. The experience is yours for $15/per person, children under 7 are free. You may purchase tickets in advance online http://store.tarara-store.com/tickets.html or at the gate. Contact Kim Parker at (703)771-7100 x 233 if you’re interested in a VIP tented space.

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• Chess
When: Tuesday, Sep 14, 2010
Where: Signature Theatre
The world of Cold War intrigue, forbidden love, and 1980s rock rules when the legendary musical Chess , by the composers of Mamma Mia!, plays Signature Theatre, August 10 through September 26. The first major American production in almost 20 years—and the Washington region’s very first professional production—stars Broadway’s Jill Paice (Curtains), Euan Morton (Boy George in Taboo), and Jeremy Kushnier (Footloose) in the Russian/American conflict made new again. Director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet) and his creative team capture the gritty, sexy world of Chess’ 1985 radio hit ‘One Night in Bangkok’ in the amazing intimacy of Signature’s 276-seat MAXTheatre. The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre has a national reputation for its work with musicals – polishing underappreciated gems, as well as producing world premieres and reinventing classics.

Chess: two international chess masters—one American, one Russian—compete for the world championship only to find that their greatest contest is for the love of the same woman. Amidst political intrigue and international conspiracies, Freddie and Anatoly fight to take the queen in a romantic triangle that mirrors the heightened passions of the Cold War. Originally produced on Broadway in 1988, this Tony-nominated rock musical explores the classic themes of love, loss and betrayal. In addition to ‘One Night in Bangkok,’ Chess features unforgettable songs as such ‘Anthem,’ ‘I Know Him So Well,’ ‘Nobody’s Side,’ and ‘Pity the Child.’ Time Magazine called it “one of the best rock scores ever produced in the theater.”
 
Chess performances run from August 10 through September 26, 2010.
 
Show times are Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 pm, Thursday and Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. There are no performances of Chess on Saturday, August 14 at 2:00 pm and Tuesday, August 17 at 7:30 pm. 

www.signature-theatre.org

 
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• Chess
When: Friday, Sep 17, 2010
Where: Signature Theatre
The world of Cold War intrigue, forbidden love, and 1980s rock rules when the legendary musical Chess , by the composers of Mamma Mia!, plays Signature Theatre, August 10 through September 26. The first major American production in almost 20 years—and the Washington region’s very first professional production—stars Broadway’s Jill Paice (Curtains), Euan Morton (Boy George in Taboo), and Jeremy Kushnier (Footloose) in the Russian/American conflict made new again. Director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet) and his creative team capture the gritty, sexy world of Chess’ 1985 radio hit ‘One Night in Bangkok’ in the amazing intimacy of Signature’s 276-seat MAXTheatre. The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre has a national reputation for its work with musicals – polishing underappreciated gems, as well as producing world premieres and reinventing classics.

Chess: two international chess masters—one American, one Russian—compete for the world championship only to find that their greatest contest is for the love of the same woman. Amidst political intrigue and international conspiracies, Freddie and Anatoly fight to take the queen in a romantic triangle that mirrors the heightened passions of the Cold War. Originally produced on Broadway in 1988, this Tony-nominated rock musical explores the classic themes of love, loss and betrayal. In addition to ‘One Night in Bangkok,’ Chess features unforgettable songs as such ‘Anthem,’ ‘I Know Him So Well,’ ‘Nobody’s Side,’ and ‘Pity the Child.’ Time Magazine called it “one of the best rock scores ever produced in the theater.”
 
Chess performances run from August 10 through September 26, 2010.
 
Show times are Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30 pm, Thursday and Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. There are no performances of Chess on Saturday, August 14 at 2:00 pm and Tuesday, August 17 at 7:30 pm. 

www.signature-theatre.org

 
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• HFSTIVAL 2010
When: Saturday, Sep 18, 2010
Where: Merriweather Post Pavilion
HFStival Lineup Announced! MAIN STAGE Third Eye Blind Billy Idol Everclear Ed Kowalczyk from Live Presidents Of the United States of America Fuel Lit Marcy Playground LOCAL STAGE Jimmie’s Chicken Shack Jah Works Fools And Horses Lionize Honor By August Middle Distance Runner RPM – Restoring Poetry in Music

www.merriweathermusic.com
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• Toast to the Tunes Summer Concert Series- 40 Thieves
When: Saturday, Sep 18, 2010
Where: Tarara Winery
Tarara's 2010 Toast to the Tunes Summer Concert Series

Experience live music every Saturday from 6- 9:30pm from now till Oct. Tarara’s complete line up will surely fulfill your every musical desire whether it’s original rock, cover bands, jazz, country or blues. This weekend’s sounds are brought to you by 40 Thieves.  Sit under the stars at Tarara’s Shadow Lake while sipping a cool glass of Chardonnay or savoring a bold Cabernet Franc. The experience is yours for $15/per person, children under 7 are free. You may purchase tickets in advance online http://store.tarara-store.com/tickets.html or at the gate. Contact Kim Parker at (703)771-7100 x 233 if you’re interested in a VIP tented space.

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• OVO Cirque du Soleil
When: Wednesday, Sep 22, 2010
Where: Under the Grand Chapiteau at the Plateau
Cirque du Soleil's latest touring production OVO is hitting Washington D.C. this fall.  OVO will perform for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at National Harbor beginning September 9. OVO is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight & look for love in a non-stop riot of energy & movement. Visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/ovo/default.aspx for more information.
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• Toast to the Tunes Summer Concert Series- Josh Burgess Band
When: Saturday, Sep 25, 2010
Where: Tarara Winery
Tarara's 2010 Toast to the Tunes Summer Concert Series

Experience live music every Saturday from 6- 9:30pm from now till Oct. Tarara’s complete line up will surely fulfill your every musical desire whether it’s original rock, cover bands, jazz, country or blues. This weekend’s sounds are brought to you by the JOSH BURGESS BAND.  Sit under the stars at Tarara’s Shadow Lake while sipping a cool glass of Chardonnay or savoring a bold Cabernet Franc. The experience is yours for $15/per person, children under 7 are free. You may purchase tickets in advance online http://store.tarara-store.com/tickets.html or at the gate. Contact Kim Parker at (703)771-7100 x 233 if you’re interested in a VIP tented space.

For tickets - http://store.tarara-store.com/tickets.html

 
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• OVO Cirque du Soleil
When: Thursday, Sep 30, 2010
Where: Under the Grand Chapiteau at the Plateau
Cirque du Soleil's latest touring production OVO is hitting Washington D.C. this fall. OVO will perform for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at National Harbor beginning September 9. OVO is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight & look for love in a non-stop riot of energy & movement. Visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/ovo/default.aspx for more information.
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• Justin Trawick at Tarara's summer concert series - Toast to the Tunes
When: Saturday, Oct 02, 2010
Where: Tarara Winery
Tarara's 2010 Toast to the Tunes Summer Concert Series

Today is the last day to experience live music from 6- 9:30pm!  The JUSTIN TRAWICK GROUP will be closing out the Summer concert Series.  You don't want to miss this show.   Sit under the stars at Tarara’s Shadow Lake while sipping a cool glass of Chardonnay or savoring a bold Cabernet Franc. The experience is yours for $15/per person, children under 7 are free if you choose to go on your own. You may purchase tickets in advance online http://store.tarara-store.com/tickets.html or at the gate. Contact Kim Parker at (703)771-7100 x 233 if you’re interested in a VIP tented space. 

OR  JOIN ON TAP for a Full day of music, wine and river riding!  Go to the store at On Tap for more details on our Canoe, tasting and concert deal!!!

 
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