Saturday, May 11, 2013
Cinema Del Ray starts in May. The Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival and Clarendon Screen Outdoor Film Festival start in May and June.
A great summer tradition in Alexandria and beyond: watching movies outside. Here's a round-up of what's coming in 2013 in Alexandria, Arlington and DC. Alexandria Cinema Del Ray — Now in its ninth year, local Realtor Jen Walker presents Cinema Del Ray. The movies are shown in the field next to the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., in Del Ray. Families can start gathering at 7 p.m. No dogs allowed. Click here to see the Cinema Del Ray 2013 schedule. Arlington Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival — Rosslyn’s Business Improvement District presents movies every Friday at dusk from May 17 to Aug. 30. Movies are at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway, in Arlington. Click here for the schedule of Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival movies. …
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Making noise in the heart of Del Ray.
One person’s treasure is another person’s frustration. Due to noise concerns, the City’s Special Events Committee is reviewing the Del Ray Music Festival. At this point, next year’s music festival will move from Colasanto Park to a less central (undetermined) location. I live within close earshot of Colosanto Park, the green space adjacent to Mount Vernon Recreation Center, where most major Del Ray events are held. From my home, I can hear everything from event music to the elementary school’s fire drills. I see these sounds as a part of our neighborhood soundtrack—a byproduct of being in the mix. As a mom of three children under the age of 4, having community events in a central location—surrounded by restaurants and playgrounds and …
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Saturday, June 2, 2012
Food, hiking, art, festivals—this weekend has something for everyone.
The city pools are open, Cinema Del Ray kicked off and the mosquitoes have made their triumphant return. Summer is upon us! Whether you’re looking for a cool refuge or a fun afternoon in the sun, this weekend has a little something for everyone. Today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy free live entertainment (including Rocknoceros), face painting, balloon animals and tons of hands-on creative activities at Imagination Bethesda. The street festival celebrates the arts and is geared toward children 12 and under. Near and dear to my heart, today is also the National Trails Day. The day is intended to encourage communities and outdoor enthusiasts to get outside and improve their favorite footpaths. In celebration, many parks are holding trail …
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5:35 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012
It is ridiculous to move the festival from a wonderful site, easily accessed by all Del Ray citizens, to who knows where because 2 people complained! If one of them was Elizabeth W. that makes me extra mad, because she said the "the noise is intolerable, as well as the trash left by its followers." I know for a fact there was NO trash left at the festival, I know because my partner and myself … more ›