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| Arlington Beer & Wine Tasting |
| When: | Aug 01, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | free | | Phone: | 703-536-5040 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Arlington Beer & Wine Tasting: Westover Market, 22205 |
| | 1st Friday of every month. Great opportunity to sample an excellent array of beer and wine. Westover Market has over 450 different types of beer; microbrews, domestics, and imports. Conducted by beer and wine vendors; with special appearances by local breweries
www.westovermarket.com...
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 SOLD-OUT!! Cooking Class: How to Prepare Seafood |
| When: | Aug 03, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $75.00 | | Phone: | 202-686-5990 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | New venue in Arlington, Virginia |
| | Are you a seafood lover and would like to know how to skillfully prepare your favorite friends from the sea? If the answer is yes then this class is for you.
This is very much a hands-on class, and it's centered on an overview of basic (and most often used) cooking techniques. We'll prepare four different fish (both fin-fi...
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| Summer Bounty & Wines to Pair Class at The Wine Seller & Vineyard Table in Herndon |
| When: | Aug 05, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 per person | | Phone: | 703-471-9649 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Wine Seller & Vineyard Table, 20170 |
| | Corn, tomatoes, peaches - these are the hallmark foods of summertime. We'll taste several wines which work with the bounty from the garden along with the bounty itself and you'll shine like a rock star at your next BBQ....
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| Red White and Bleu Presents Wolftrap Wonders |
| When: | Aug 08, 2008 (Fri) to
Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | A smile. | | Phone: | 703-533-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Red White and Bleu, 22046 |
| | Join us at Red White and Bleu each weekend for our themed wine and food pairings. We offer tastes of boutique wines, artisanal cheeses, international chocolates, cured meats and sausages. Each weekend is a different theme and it is our pleasure to host you in our private Tasting Room.
This weekend's tasting theme is Wol...
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| TGI Sunset at Barrel Oak Winery |
| When: | Aug 08, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 540.364.6402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Barrel Oak Winery, 20144 |
| | “TGISunsets”
BOW is open late every Friday
Relax and enjoy the sun setting over the Piedmont from our beautiful stone patio...
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| Swingin' Blues Wine Festival |
| When: | Aug 09, 2008 (Sat) to
Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | 21 years & older: $15 18-20 years old:$10 under 18 w/adult:Free | | Phone: | 301-831-5889 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Linganore Winecellars, 21771 |
| | Relax and enjoy the sounds of Blues at Linganore Winecellars’ Swingin’ Blues Wine Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10, 2008. You’ll enjoy an afternoon of warm summer breezes and sunshine on our beautiful 230 acre estate with 60 acres of vineyards located in just 39 miles from Baltimore and Washington, DC in peacefu...
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| SOLD-OUT!! Cooking Class: Recipes from the Best Celebrity TV Chefs |
| When: | Aug 09, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $75.00 | | Phone: | 202-686-5990 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | New venue in Arlington, Virginia |
| | In our opinion the best of the TV chefs and cooking teachers come to us via the air waves from PBS. We'll sample from among these to create a four course menu that will sample four cooking styles from four diverse food cultures: Lidia Bastianich (Italian), Jacques Pepin (French with an increasingly American sensibility), ...
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| Second Saturday Sangria at Barrel Oak Winery |
| When: | Aug 09, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 540.364.6402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Barrel Oak Winery, 20144 |
| | Cool, Refreshing, Delicious White and Red Sangria
Free with additional Special Tasting and Tours Fees....
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| Home Wine Making Seminar at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards |
| When: | Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | | Cost: | $60 per person/two part course | | Phone: | 703-777-8161 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 20175 |
| | Willowcroft hosts a two part seminar on Home Wine Making. Come learn how to perfect White & Red wines at Home! Part One: July 13, 2008. Second Part: Aug 10, 2008. Please call to enroll: 703-777-8161...
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| Gadino Cellars Sunset and Salsa Wine/Dance Event |
| When: | Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 540-987-9292 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Gadino Cellars, 22747 |
| | Gadino Cellars Sunset and Salsa wine/dance event will begin in the tasting room with a wine tasting of several of their best wines, followed by Salsa dance instruction by Michele Kearney from The Ballroom of Centerville. Kick up your heels with the salsa beat and afterwards relax with a complimentary glass of Sunset wine a...
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| Seattle Band Slim Pickens performs on the patio at Barrel Oak Winery |
| When: | Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $4.00 at door | | Phone: | 540.364.6402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Barrel Oak Winery, 20144 |
| | Seattle Band Slim Pickens performs on the patio: Join us from 6-9pm as Marshall's own Annie Ford performs with her band. Slim Pickens throws a unique twist on Cajun, Ragtime and Country Blues by highlighting the songs with an energetic swingy fiddle and a rambunctious harmonica....
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| Best Cellars University Wine Dinner |
| When: | Aug 11, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $70 | | Phone: | 703.741.0404 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Liberty Tavern, 22201 |
| | A 2 hour dinner/class that will teach about the 6 varieties of grapes that are acknowledged in making some of the world’s finest wine. As the dinner progresses you will learn about (and taste) the major characteristics of these grapes. You will have eight wines paired with five courses. ...
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| Benziger Family Dinner Palm Tyson's |
| When: | Aug 13, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $95 plus | | Phone: | (703) 917-0200 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Palm Restaurant, 22102 |
| | Benziger Family Winery and The Palm
Wine Dinners
$95, per person
not inclusive of tax and gratuity
Reception
Trio of Purified Oysters on the 1/2 Shell
(Pemaquid, Blue Points, and Cape Cod)
White Cranberry Mignonette
Carpaccio of Proscuitto Di Parma and Imported Cheeses
Fresh Figs, Seasonal Melon, Roasted Pistachios, Micro...
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| Wine Class for Beginners (part 1): the Ultimate Sensory Experience |
| When: | Aug 14, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $54 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Mrs. K's Toll House Restaurant, 20910 |
| | This wine class is geared at people who would like to discover and understand the world of wine. GiraMondo has developed a proprietary methodology that helps anyone train his/her nose. We will go through a number of fun and educational activities to train your nose before tasting six wines.
This class will cover the followi...
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| Aug 15– Movie Night at Veramar Vineyard |
| When: | Aug 15, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | tasting fee & donation $7 | | Phone: | 540-955-5510 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Veramar Vineyard, 22611 |
| | Aug 15– Movie Night at Veramar Vineyard. Brought to you by the “Magic Lantern Theater”. Enjoy a movie with Veramar wines. No alcoholic beverages permitted other than Veramar wine. Suggested donations $7 to Magic Lantern Theater, a non-profit organization. Movie begins at dusk.
Info: 540-955-5510
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| Forty Plus Singles Dance Party |
| When: | Aug 15, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | | Cost: | $20.00 | | Phone: | 202-686-5990 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge (in the Main Ballroom) |
| | The weekend is finally here and what better time to get together with new and old friends than at tonight's dance party especially for our forty plus members. We are co-hosting the event with VIP Singles in the main ballroom of the Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge on Rt. 50, just off I-495 (see below for directions). If you lov...
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| Singles in the Suburbs ~ Patio Party and Jazz at Reston Town Center |
| When: | Aug 15, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $20.00 | | Phone: | 202-686-5990 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Market Street Bar & Grill Hyatt Regency Reston, 20190 |
| | Come and Party on the Patio in Reston!
Note: In it rains, we will have this party inside!!
ZZ Top made the song famous, and now it's your turn to party on the patio! If you've been looking forward to warm weather, great food and music, this is the event you'll love to welcome a summer of fun with Professionals in the City! ...
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| Moonlight Sonata |
| When: | Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Cost: | $50/pp | | Phone: | 540.668.6216 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hillsborough Vineyards, 20132 |
| | Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars. Dancing, food and merriment included. Last years event was a hit, so make sure to reserve early! Price of admission does not include wine.Must be 21 and over.Please call 540.668.6216 for reservations....
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| Guitarist Michael Yugo on the patio under the Sturgeon Moon at Barrel Oak Winery |
| When: | Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 540.364.6402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Barrel Oak Winery, 20144 |
| | Enjoy the wonderful acoustic sounds of singer/writer Michael Yugo
Free with additional Special Tasting and Tours Fees....
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| Benefit for Fauquier Food Pantry at Barrel Oak Winery |
| When: | Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 540.364.6402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Barrel Oak Winery, 20144 |
| | Benefit for Fauquier Food Pantry
Saturday, August 16th
Anybody who donates nonperishable food items to FISH(For Immediate Sympathetic Help) will receive big wine discounts.
Free with additional Special Tasting and Tours Fees....
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| The Bordeaux Betrayal Book Signing by Ellen Crosby |
| When: | Aug 17, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | No fee to meet Ellen Crosby and learn behind the scenes stories of writing the book | | Phone: | 540-687-3802 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Swedenburg Winery, 20117 |
| | We are thrilled that Ellen's third wine mystery book has finally arrived. Mrs. Swedenburg helped contribute to the wine and local history provided in the best mystery yet.
You won't want to miss the opportunity to meet Ellen and have her personally sign your book.
Bring your friends and come out to enjoy some great wine,...
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| Taste of Spain at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards |
| When: | Aug 17, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $9 per person | | Phone: | 703-777-8161 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 20175 |
| | Join Willowcroft Farm Vineyards for a Tasting of Spanish Wines & Foods....
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| Wine Maker's Social |
| When: | Aug 17, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $28.99 | | Phone: | 540-446-2266 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery, 22554 |
| | Wine & Dine with Simone, our new Italian wine maker, while enjoying the ambiance of our romantic barrel room and Coyote wine cave. Listen to his tantalizing stories and become educated with his great wine expertise.
Bring your appetite, hors d’oeuvres will be served and perfectly paired with Potomac Point Wines.
To reserv...
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| Wine and Golf Event |
| When: | Aug 19, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $59 Member, $79 Guest | | Phone: | 703 268-5078 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | River Creek Club, 20176 |
| | Join us for an afternoon of wine, golf and networking! Afternoon includes your choice of golf activities followed by a wine and cheddar reception. Perfect for all skill levels including a special agenda for 'never evers'. ...
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| Washington Wine Academy: Singles Wine Cruise on the Potomac! |
| When: | Aug 21, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | | Cost: | $65 (USD) per person OR Early Bird Price: $60.00 (USD) | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Capital Yacht Charters aboard the yacht |
| | We have been asked to host more events geared towards singles - especially our fun cruises on the Potomac! Join us for this and more singles themed events.
Reserve early. For all the details and to get in on the Early Bird Price of $60.00 per person, please visit us at http://washingtonwineacademy.org/public-events.htm#aug...
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| Wine Class for Beginners (part 2): Building a Wine Expertise |
| When: | Aug 21, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $54 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Mrs. K's Toll House Restaurant, 20910 |
| | This wine class is the follow up from part 1. We will focus on key information about the world of wine:
Main wine regions and their differences,
Main grapes and blends,
Principles of food and wine pairing,
Differences between new world and old world wines,
Wine etiquette and the meaning of wine pricing.
After this pre...
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| Virginia Wine Showcase |
| When: | Aug 22, 2008 (Fri) to
Aug 24, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 online / $30 at door | | Phone: | 703-823-1868 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Dulles Expo Center, 20153 |
| | Sneak away from the dawg days of summer to experience Virginia's award-winning wine! The Virginia Wine Showcase is Virginia's premier indoor, air conditioned show, featuring unlimited tastings of over 300 world class wines, culinary seminars, and the ultimate collection of fancy foods and fine arts and crafts in the nation!...
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| Pre-release 07 wine tasting with barrel purchases at Barrel Oak Winery |
| When: | Aug 23, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $75.00 | | Phone: | 540.364.6402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Barrel Oak Winery, 20144 |
| | A very special event to be held in the newly completed cellars. Be the first on your block to own a piece of BOW! Pre-release reds tasting and inaugural first barrel sales. Each participant will enjoy VIP access, delicious catered fare, gold medal wines, and our '07 Pre-release reds. The entry fee will be applied to your ba...
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| The Business of Wine – An Executive Seminar |
| When: | Aug 25, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $395 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | GiraMondo Wine Adventures Headquarters, 20902 |
| | Are you a sommelier, wine director, importer or simply a wine aficionado who is thinking about making a career change in the wine industry: take a day off and attend this full day executive seminar.
In this seminar, we will discuss and learn about the most important business trends in the wine industry:
Consolidation of bo...
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| Entrepreneur Wine Tasting Network: The Truth About Email Marketing Network- learn with style! |
| When: | Aug 26, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $49 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Trattoria Sorrento |
| | Network with a group of entrepreneurial wine enthusiasts at this monthly get together providing both non-nonsense information about key areas of growing companies and a stylish wine tasting reception.
Laurent Guinand, president of GiraMondo Wine Adventures will discuss his experience growing a targeted database of wine afi...
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| French Wine Tasting Dinner at La Miche in Bethesda, MD |
| When: | Aug 28, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $99 | | Phone: | 301.841.7609 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | La Miche |
| | Join GiraMondo Wine Adventures and La Miche Restaurant for a fantastic dinner and French wine tasting this August! Enjoy a carefully selected dinner menu with wine pairings and presentation by Laurent Guinand, wine educator and GiraMondo president. You will enjoy the following three course menu and wines:
Appetizers:
Pissa...
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| Big Band Dinner-Dance At The Carlyle Club |
| When: | Aug 29, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Cost: | $55.00 pp (dinner & dancing) or $20.00 pp (dancing only) | | Phone: | 703-548-5953 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Carlyle Club, 22314 |
| | Joe Enroughty And His Royal Virginians, a 12-Piece Big Band based out of Richmond, Va. will be performing for your dancing pleasure at The Carlyle Club.
Enjoy exquisite cuisine prepared by award winning chef Andrew Conlin while dancing the night away to the best Big Band sounds around. Also enjoy a wide selection of fine w...
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| Aug. 30 – Labor Day Bash Weekend at Veramar |
| When: | Aug 30, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 tasting fee lunch extra | | Phone: | 540-955-5510 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Veramar Vineyard, 22611 |
| | Aug. 30 – Labor Day Bash Weekend at Veramar. End the summer with music at Veramar. $15/person includes wine tasting, music and souvenir glass. 11:30-5pm, music begins at 1pm. Gourmet Picnic available for 2 people at $50 includes one bottle of wine and for 4 persons at $75 if ordered 4 days in advance. Also other light fare...
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| Labor Day Celebration |
| When: | Aug 30, 2008 (Sat) to
Aug 31, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | Tasting fees apply | | Phone: | 540-882-3375 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Loudoun Valley Vineyards, 20197 |
| | Celebrate Labor Day with live music, outdoor games, wine tastings, and grilled food....
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| SOLD-OUT!! Forty Plus Singles Dance Party |
| When: | Aug 31, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Cost: | $20.00 | | Phone: | 202-686-5990 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge (in the Main Ballroom) |
| | Labor Day weekend is finally here and what better time to get together with new and old friends than at tonight's dance party especially for our forty plus members. We are co-hosting the event with VIP Singles in the main ballroom of the Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge on Rt. 50, just off I-495 (see below for directions). If y...
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