Summer Nights in the City - The City of Fairfax

This week in the City

July 25- City of Fairfax Band

July 26 - Summer Nights on the Plaza

July 27 - Metropolitan ArtProject

July 25 "Annie"

Historic Fairfax

Galleries in the City of Fairfax

August 19 -Legacy for Fairfax...Charity Golf Tournament.

Farmer's Markets in the City of Fairfax

	City of Fairfax Band - Summer Sunset Series Thursday July 25th -8:00pm At Veterans Amphitheater, Armstrong St.

	In the event of of inclement weather please visit our website, or check Channel 12 for updates www.fairfaxband.org, www.fairfaxva.gov

	Summer Plaza Series - Mr.Skip Friday July 26th -7:30pm

	Metropolitan ArtProject FINALE SHOW - DO NOT MISS !! Saturday July 27th -6:00 - 9:00pm

	THANK YOU for making our 4th July Celebrations the BEST ever

	City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade and Evening Show Celebration The City hopes you were able to join in the celebration at the Independence Day Parade and/or Evening Show & Fireworks on July 4th! Please let us know your thoughts and suggestions about the parade and the evening show/fireworks. Did you enjoy the parade? Did you enjoy the evening show performers - City of Fairfax Band and GrooveLine? Did you enjoy the fireworks display? Did you like the food vendors? Was your departure from Fairfax High School after the fireworks a pleasant experience? How was parking and shuttle service for the parade and/or evening show? Please take our short survey so we can give you even more "Amazing Experiences" 4th JULY Survey Thank you for your time. Don't forget to "Like Us" on our Facebook page at CityFfxParksRec to find out about all our Special events, programs and concerts !

	News from the City

	Now available online at Cityscene ----------------------------------- Business Owners: Sign Up for eMAS "Business News" Category To keep city business owners aware of news of particular interest to them, the city has launched a new eMAS category: "business news." This compliments existing categories, to which both businesses and residents are encouraged to subscribe. To sign up for eMAS - or to include additional categories - visit eMAS.fairfaxva.gov.

	" Annie " Starts TONIGHT - July 25th -8:00pm

	Historic Fairfax

	New Civil War Exhibitions at City of Fairfax Sites! Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center 10209 Main St. ● Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 385 - 8414 ● www.fairfaxva.gov Open Daily: 9 am - 5 pm Civil War Fairfax 1863 explores the lives of soldiers, civilians and newly emancipated slaves in war-torn Fairfax. Highlights include items related to Col. John S. Mosby, Union soldier identification discs, Major Joseph C. Willard's uniform and original letters from Fairfax's Antonia Ford to Willard. Through-January 12, 2014. Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway Open Tuesday - Saturday, noon - 4 p.m. Tour at 1 p.m. Free. Currency in Conflict--Union and Confederate currency during the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln: A Legacy in Numismatics--Images of Lincoln on currency and coins Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. Unknown or Unfamiliar Civil War Incidents in Fairfax County Listen to local historian Don Hakenson weave these stories of John S. Mosby and more. The Ratcliffe-Allison House 10386 Main St. ● Fairfax, VA 22030 ● (703) 385 - 8415 Open for guided tours through October - Saturdays - 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Current Exhibition: "Dr. Kate Waller Barrett: Mother to Many" tells the story of the woman who saved the house from demolition in the 1920s and her work as an advocate for aid to women and children and for women's suffrage. Free Admission. Historic Fairfax City's Guided Walking Tours of Old Town Fairfax Saturdays-- July 27, August 24, and September 14. The 90-minute guided walk will step off at 11 a.m. from Ratcliffe-Allison House, 10386 Main Street, and include a tour of the historic house. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and include stops at the Fairfax County Courthouse (1800) and several antebellum buildings. Cost: $5/adults; $3/youth, ages 6-12, under 6 free. Family rate: $15. Reservations: 703-385-8414. Tours will be cancelled due to inclement weather.

	Galleries in the City of Fairfax

	Rotary Gallery at The Sherwood 3740 Old Lee Highway Fairfax VA July 1st " Watercolors by Leonard Justinian " Local and national watercolorist and TV celebrity! Adam Lister Gallery 3950 University Drive, Fairfax VA 22030 UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS: SUMMER GROUP SHOW July 13 - July 25, 2013 gallery reception: Sat. July 13, 2:00-4:00pm The Hollie-Rob Gallery 10409 Main St., Fairfax, The Hollie-Rob Gallery on Main Street, next to Factory T-Shirts, offers a exciting items, 20th century furniture, 17th century merchandise, sterling, rugs, art, restoration services, pet paintings and more. Open 11am - 5pm [or later] daily .http://hollie-rob.com Fairfax Art League Old Town Hall 3999 University Drive Open Monday thro' Thursday 10am - 2pm Village Gallery Old Town Plaza 3950 University Drive Open Saturdays and Sunday 1 - 5pm www.fairfaxartleague.net

	2013 Legacy for Fairfax Charity Golf Tournament Monday August 19

NOMAD CAMP - Fun adventures for your children!

starts Monday August 12

STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS!

6 to 15 years old

New! Now your kids can enjoy a whole week of special field trips. Experienced summer camp staff will ensure that your kids have an amazing experience. During the time before and after the trips staff will organize games and activities.

Note: No discounts are available for this camp

Pick up and Drop off Location: Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax

Six Flags Amusement Park

Monday, August 12, 7:00am - 9:00pm

More information about the park: SIX FLAGS

Price: $90 REGISTER

Potomac Nationals Baseball

Tuesday, August 13, 8:00am - 6:00pm

Price: $40 REGISTER

Hershey Park

Wednesday, August 14, 7:00am - 9:00pm

Price: $100 REGISTER

National Aquarium

Thursday, August 15, 8:00am - 6:00pm

Price: $55 REGISTER

Kings Dominion Amusement Park

Friday, August 16, 7:00am - 9:00pm

Price: $100 REGISTER

Enjoy the whole week of fun!

All field trips and five days of fun for $350 per participant

	Farmers Markets in the City of Fairfax Saturday 8am - 1pm and Sunday 10am - 2pm

Downtown Parking map

Scan the QR[Quick Response] code and keep the Old Town Parking map on your smart phone QR Old Town Parking

Quick Reference

City Hall

10455 Armstrong Street, Suite 123

Parks & Rec: 703-385-7858

Marketing: 703-273-6097

Stacy C. Sherwood Center

3740 Old Lee Highway

703-385-1695

Green Acres Center

4401 Sideburn Road

703-385-7858

Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim

3610 Old Lee Highway

703-591-0560

Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center

10209 Main Street

703-385-8414

Old Town Hall

3999 University Drive

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	This email is a publication of the City of Fairfax: Cultural Tourism & Marketing Department. Event details are subject to change; please check websites and contact information to confirm. See www.visitfairfax.com for updated calendar of events and information.