And we’re back. How do we celebrate this first weekend back at the grind?
Tonight work on your collection of bling. Mystique of Alexandria, Virginia is popping up at tabula rasa this weekend. The event will kick-off with a cocktail party tonight from 5-7pm. Enjoy champagne and a private showing of bridal designs from Andrew Meyer, as well as every day wearable jewelry designs from celebrity designer, Alberto Parada, and California designer, Jude Frances. The Pop-up will run Friday through Saturday, 10am – 5pm. Mystique will be offering a pair of free pearl 11.5mm earrings with any purchase during the pop up! View invitation and more details at www.mystiquejewelers.com.
Friday Truckaroo is back at the Fairgrounds from 11am to 11pm. The list of food trucks scheduled to be on site are Bada Bing, BBQ Bus, Big Cheese, Bon Mi, Cajunators, Caribbean Cafe, Cole’s Palette, Curbside Cupcakes, DC Empanadas, DC Slices, DClaw, Doug the Food Dude, Feelin Crabby,Goodies Frozen Custard, Halal Grill / Halal Gyro Plus, Popped! Republic, Randy Radish, Red Hook Lobster Pound -DC, Rocklands, Rolling Ficelle, Sinplicity Ice Cream, Surfside, TaKorean, Tapas, That Cheesecake Truck,and Top Dog.
I’m just assuming your Saturday plans now include painting…something. Keep your evening low key and stop by the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s latest art show called Comeback Chronicles, a photography exhibition by Wes Schaefer. The opening goes from 5:00–7:00pm. The exhibit features a series of photographs taken by Wes while following dog musher Lance Mackey as he prepared for, and raced the 2013 Iditarod. The show encapsulates the classic mode of transportation with modern enhancements, as well as the strong bond between human and canine. Admission to the opening and exhibit is free. The exhibit runs until October 12,
Sunday at 8 PM Kelly McFarling Band appears at The Corner Store. Singer/Songwriter Kelly McFarling’s powerful voice, bold lyrics and roots melodies are accompanied by banjo, pedal steel, guitar, bass and drum. A powerful performer, they say she usually sells out so reserve ahead of time. $15 advance rsvp, $20 walk-in.
It must be Lady Singer Songwriter Night on the Hill. Over at the Hill Center singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Phoebe Hunt performs at 6:30. Known for her sultry take on music influenced by country, western, swing, blues, gypsy, jazz, and soul. Tickets are $20 in advance and $20 day of show. learn more and buy your tickets here.
I think it is entirely do able to go to both shows since Phoebe starts early at 6:30 and the two venues are a block apart. no need to choose!