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Eric Scott at
the Recovery Center
6:30-8:30

Joey and the Waitress
at The Cooley Gallery
6:00-9:00

Joseph Keith
at Blue Mountain Cafe
7:00-9:00

Cindy McConnell
at The Pink Shop
7:00-9:00

Kevin Dunn
at Night Gallery
6:30-9:00

Lydia Lewis Jazz Trio
at Designer Goldsmith
7:00 - 9:00

Jonathan Deluca
at Stockman Title and Escrow
6:30-8:30

Emily Guagliardi
at Savannah's of Leesburg
7:00-9:00

Trinity Strings
at The Old Town Grill
7:00-9:00

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

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

David Davol
at Doener Bistro
7:30-10:00

Jan and Jeff at
Carter Braxton
7:00-9:00

Maggie Anderson
at Photoworks
6:00 - 9:00

Events scheduled for Friday, July 6, 2012:

• 6:30-8:30 Concert – Eric Scott. The Recovery Center is featuring WAMMIE award-winning musician, Eric Scott, whose music blurs the lines of neo-soul, pop, funk, rock and even gospel. Recently named DC's Best Urban Contemporary Instrumentalist and Best Urban Contemporary Male Vocalist, Eric has now won seven WAMMIES by the Washington Area Music Association.
  Location: 101 Loudoun St. SE
• 6:30-8:30 Electric Cello. Sona Bank is featuring cellist, Wytold performing six-string electric cello rock-orchestral arrangements with progressive world rhythms and joined by Bryan Bowman and Jerry Tolk on percussion. A "Strathmore's Artists in Residence", Wytold's two extra strings on his bodyless, shoulder-strapped electric cello allows him to capture the depth and power of a stand-up bass, the rich tonal timbre of an acoustic cello, and the bright crispness of violin solos. His first solo album "When Fulvio Finds Celeste" received international airtime on European and Australian radio. Refreshments served.
  Location: 1 E. Market St
• 7:00-9:00 Concert - Cindy McConnell. The Pink Shop is featuring acoustic guitarist, Cindy McConnell, who has been performing acoustic folk/rock covers for the past 10 years in Northern Virginia coffee houses, pubs and wineries, such as Tarara, Casanel and Willowcroft. She happily donates tips from her music performances to "Virginia Greyhound Adoption."
  Location: 16 S. King St.
• 6:00-9:00 Pottery, Music, Wine & Chocolate. The Cooley Gallery features pottery, paintings, photography by Washington Redskins tight-end Chris Cooley and other locally acclaimed artists. Also, live music by "Joey and the Waitress," a local alternative acoustic band. Plus, wine tasting by a Three Fox Vineyards and chocolate tasting with MC2 Confections.
  Location: 12 S. King St.
• 7:00-9:00 Singer, Emily Guagliardi. Savannah's of Leesburg is featuring guitarist and singer, Emily Guagliardi, singing her own original folksy, indie style songs, along with some cool cover tunes.
  Location: 27 S. King St.
• 6:30-8:30 Singer, Dani Degooyer. Caulkins Jewelers is hosting live music with singer/guitarist, Dani DeGooyer, playing acoustic rock covers along with some of her own original songs. Dani is a 2011 graduate of Stone Bridge High School and is currently working on her first album.
  Location: 11 S. King St.
• 6:00-9:00 Live Music & Art. King Street Coffee is featuring an outdoor concert by local musicians, Gary Rudinsky and Friends. The coffee shop's "artists of the month" is Nathaniel Williams, with his oil landscapes which will be on display until the end of July.
  Location: 110 S. King 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.
• 7:00-9:00 Joseph Keith. Blue Mountain Cafe, a new Jamaican restaurant in downtown, is hosting live music with singer/guitarist, Joseph Keith performing an array of modern rock tunes.
  Location: 26 S. King St.
• 6:30-8:30 Singer, Milton Herd. Downs and Company is hosting live music by singer/guitarist, Milt Herd performing country, folk, bluegrass and the occasional light rock tunes.
  Location: 3 Loudoun St. SW
• 6:00-9:00 iPhone Show with Music. Photoworks is featuring a fun photography exhibit by Eric Brown entitled "More iPhonegraphy." Come check out the wide array of his unique photographs on display throughout the gallery. Also hosting live music by singer/guitarist, Maggie Anderson, who graduated from Potomac Falls in 2010 and is now a student at JMU.
  Location: 2A Loudoun St. SW
• 6:00-8:00 Artists at Work & Story Telling. The Leesburg Arts and Cultural District is hosting "Loudoun Artists at Work," featuring local artists painting and demonstrating how they make their art. Also, featuring a storyteller from the Curtains Up Theatre Company, spinning exciting tales in the tradition of storytelling from the past.
  Location: 2 Loudoun St SW.
• 6:00-9:00 Book Signing. Books and Other Found Things is featuring a book signing event with the author, Robert Brent, who wrote "Bolt Clan," which is a new Si-Fi book and the first in a series.
  Location: 13 Loudoun St. SW
• 6:00-9:00 Wine Tasting and Jewelry. The Loudoun County Visitors Center is hosting a wine tasting event with Hidden Brook Winery and jewelry artist, Paula Bannerman.
  Location: Market Station - Upper Level.
• 7:00-9:00 Nathaniel Davis. MacDowell Brew Kitchen, is featuring the Nathaniel Davis Band, whose music is best described as indie-folk rock with a strong bluesy influence. They play an eclectic mix of original music along with some fun, clever re-imaginations of well known covers of pop and rock songs.
  Location: 202-B Harrison St.
• 7:00-9:00 Acoustic Rock. Designer Goldsmith is hosting live music by Lydia Lewis Jazz Trio," which is an instrumental jazz group that performs mostly straight ahead jazz, with a mixture of swing, latin and funk.
  Location: Market Station - Lower Level.
• 7:30-10:00 David Davol. Doener Bistro is hosting acoustic guitarist/singer, David Davol, highlighting the Folk-Rock style of the 60's and 70's. He also performs selections of modern Country and Western music, as well as Rock and Alternative tunes. Pick your favorite hits from his 400 song request list.
  Location: 202 Harrison St.
• 6:30-8:30 Bluegrass Music. Morningside House of Leesburg is hosting a bluegrass jam with their own "Morningside Bluegrass Band" playing some classic bluegrass tunes along with folk songs.
  Location: 316 Harrison St.
• 6:00-7:00 Free Yoga Lesson. Flow Yoga is offering a FREE fun-filled yoga practice, which is open to all experience levels.
  Location: Market Station - 3rd floor.
• 6:00-8:00 Wine Tasting. L Gifts & Home Furnishings is hosting a wine tasting event with il Pioppo Wines and featuring their "Summer White."
  Location: 11 W. Market St.
• 6:30-8:30 Art and Music. Stockman Title and Escrow is featuring live music by guitarist/singer, Jonathan Deluca along with the artwork of locally acclaimed artist, Ruby Gulin Lambert, which will be on display. Light refreshments will also be offered.
  Location: 1 S. King St.
• 7:00-9:00 Classical Music. The Old Town Grill 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.
• 6:30-9:30 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
• 6:00-8:30 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: 19 S. King St.
• 7:00 Virginia's 8th Infantry. The Loudoun Museum is featuring a lecture by David Purschwitz regarding the Eighth Virginia Infantry, then and now. He will have original items from the Civil War unit on display and will be dressed in an authentic uniform as he speaks about the companies of the Eighth Virginia, which were raised in Leesburg. Admission $5 (free to museum members).
  Location: 16 Loudoun St. SW
• 6:00-9:00 Art Open House. Medlin Art Gallery is exhibiting a large selection of antique prints, maps and original artwork from such nationally-known artists as Mort Kunstler, Mary Hope Worley, Paul Landry, John Paul Strain, and P. Buckley Moss. Refreshments served.
  Location: 2 Loudoun St. SE
• 6:30-9:00 Funky Art. The Night Gallery is featuring an exhibit by artist, Kevin Dunn of unusual "edgy" art, often with a message about society. Stop by to check out this funky new addition to Leesburg's art scene.
  Location: 109 S. King Street - Lower Level.
• 6:00-9:00 All-Natural. Cultured is hosting a cool celebration featuring their gourmet all natural yogurts and soups. Stop by for a 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)
• 6:00-9:00 Open House. The Rose Manor is featuring a "Beauty Tips" open house event with Mary Kay Cosmetics and an array of hand-made floral arrangements. Light refreshments served.
  Location: 107 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 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.
• 6:00-8:00 Triathlon Clinic. Transition Triathlon, which offers a comprehensive array of gear for swim, bike and run, is hosting a free Introduction to Triathlon clinic. Come learn about getting into the sport - how to pick a race, what are the various distances, what gear you need. We'll answer these and other commonly asked questions to get you motivated. Also you can demo the ground-breaking Newton Running shoes and enjoy special featured product discounts on First Friday.
  Location: 222 S. King St.
• 6:00-9:00 Art Exhibit. The Leesburg Commission on Public Art is hosting an exhibit of work by photographer, J. Riley Stewart, which will be on display in the Town's Exhibit Hall on the first floor through July 21st. He specializes in landscape photography and offers scenic that provide the viewer a sense of "standing at the bottom edge of the frame, only having to take one step to find themselves in the midst of the beauty - or the danger, as the case may be."
  Location: 25 W. Market Street
• 7:00-9:00 Jan and Jeff. Carter Braxton Real Estate is hosting live music with the popular guitar duo, Jan & Jeff, performing from their wide repertoire of songs, from classic rock to contemporary to bluegrass and old standards.
  Location: 11 Loudoun St. SW.
• 6:00-8:00 FREE Dance Lessons. The Dance King Studios is hosting free dance lessons at their social dance studio. Owner and dancer, Adam King teaches lessons specializing in salsa, tango, swing and ballroom dance. Stop by for a quick fun lesson and find out what all the buzz is about at this new hot spot in historic downtown.
  Location: 26 W. Market St.
• 6:00-8:00 William Shakespeare! The Leesburg Arts and Cultural District is hosting theater performances by "Not Just Shakespeare" Theatre Company, featuring excerpts from their upcoming play of "Twelfth Night."
  Location: Town Green at 25 W. Market St.

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