AlexandriaAlexandria Gazette Packet vokevoke ArtsArts ❖❖ EntertainmentEntertainment ❖❖ LeisureLeisure Art in the Area Calendar, Page 4 Local Eateries Food & Drink, Page 2 JazzyJazzy DayDay Enjoy the 31st annual Memorial Toast of Time Day Jazz Festival. Outdoors, Page 2 Outdoors,Outdoors Page,Page 3 Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 15-21, 2008 ❖ 1E Food & Drink Around Town Historic Tours On Sunday May 18 from 2-4 p.m., en- joy this twice-a-year opportunity to visit What’s In A Name? Historic Huntley, 6918 Harrison Lane, a Federal-style unrestored villa built in Alexandria restaurateurs explain the names of their eateries. 1825 for Thomson Francis Mason, a grandson of George Mason. Children of By Julia O’Donoghue is named after the original location in Phila- opened in 1935 but she does know that the all ages will enjoy the puppet show fea- The Gazette delphia, which was opened by Samuel and name has stayed with the restaurant turing Thomson Francis Mason and Sarah Bookbinder in 1865 to feed through several owners. some of his family. Free Admission. Rain aming their business is one of watermen. “I don’t have a lot of research but they or shine. Light refreshments. 703-768- the most important decisions “It has become a Philadelphia tradition say it was because they had cedar trees 2525. Na restaurant owner makes. and we are carrying on that name,” said around it. There are still a couple of cedar When picking a name, many Whitcomb. trees but they are old. There are not a lot of School Art take into consideration where it would fall He added that he was unsure if the Book- trees like their used to be,” she said. in the phone book and whether customers binders’ ancestry were ever involved in The second annual T.C. Williams High can remember it easily. making books themselves. School Student National Art Honor So- For several, the decision is also more in- “Many people do mistake us for some sort Eamonn’s Dublin ciety Member Exhibit will be on display timate, according to Ishi Patterson, the Res- of bookstore. We get phone calls with all through May 18 at the Del Ray Artisans taurant Association of Metropolitan sort of questions about Chipper (728 King Gallery at the Nicholas Colasanto Cen- Washington’s member services director. what types of books we ter, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. For more St.), Restaurant “A lot of people name restaurants person- sell or bind,” he said. information, contact the T.C. Williams ally after either themselves or family mem- Art Department at 703-575-3411. Eve (110 S. Pitt bers,” she said. Here is what some local business leaders Cedar St.) Bike To Work had to say about the names of their own Knoll Inn, When Meshelle and Cathal The City of Alexandria annually rec- Alexandria restaurants: Armstrong were trying to come up ognizes national Bike to Work Day. The 9030 Lucia with a name for their upscale fine City of Alexandria’s pit stop will take Bookbinder’s, 109 S. dining restaurant four years ago, place from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Mar- Lane their three-year old daughter Eve ket Square (301 King St.). Saint Asaph St. When Beatrice Flores suggested they name the restaurant For more information and to register Bookbinder’s has nothing to do with bind- bought the Cedar Knoll after her. for Bike to Work Day, visit ing manuscripts. According to manager Inn 14 years ago, it already had its name. www.alexandriava.gov/localmotion or Donny Whitcomb, the Old Town restaurant Flores said she is not quite sure why the See Restaurants, Page 6 call the City’s Department of Transpor- name was chosen when the restaurant tation and Environmental Services at 703-519-3400. Book Events Gourmet For A Good Cause There are a variety of book events hap- pening in Alexandria and Mount Vernon By Chuck Hagee libraries over the next few days. Of note Gazette are: * Monday, May 19: Mystery Group. ampagna Center’s 38th annual 7 p.m. at Martha Washington Library, C “Toast to Alexandria,” gourmet 6614 Fort Hunt Road. Adults discuss food and wine tasting event will “Edge of Midnight” by Charlene Weir. be held Sunday, May 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 Free. 703-768-6700. p.m. at Collingwood-on-the-Potomac, 8301 *Monday, May 19: Book Discus- East Boulevard Drive, Mount Vernon Dis- sion. 7 p.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 trict. Commonwealth Ave. Discuss “The A wide array of area eateries, vineyards Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman. and breweries Free. 703-838-4566. will be repre- *Tuesday, May 20: Mother-Daugh- sented offering ter Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at John their specialties. Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Some of those Enjoy a lively book discussion on participating in- Photos File “Janitor’s Boy” by Andrew Clements. Call clude: Ben & for title. Ages 9-11. Free. 703-971-0010. Jerry’s Ice Cream, Bitter- sweet, Photo by Louise Krafft/ Chadwicks, Del Rick Taylor serves up chili from Hard Times, while on the left Gazette Packet Merei Grille, Clay Sumner wears a hat made in St. Lucia. ON THE COVER: Juanita Will- Dishes of India, iams performed onstage with Hard Times Cafe, Gravatt. Proceeds from the event, available: the Fred Hughes Trio at last Murphy’s, one of the Center’s primary * Patron $85 each includes parking on the years Memorial Day Jazz Overwood, Res- fundraisers, co-chaired this year grounds and a Patron bag Festival. taurant Eve, by Nicole Palya and Brandi Gra- * General Admission $55 per person in Staff Bombay Curry ham Pensoneau, benefit the vari- advance or $65 at the door Company, Buzz, ous programs of the Campagna Raffle tickets are available at $10 each or Editor: Rebecca Halik Calabash, Center. 3 for $25. Parking and a complimentary Photo Editor: Louise Krafft Rustico, Various ticket options, which shuttle is provided at Aldersgate United Film: Matthew Razak Staff Writers: Michael Lee Pope, Southside 815, Indigo Landing, Tasteful can be purchased by visiting Methodist Church, 1301 Fort Hunt Road, Chuck Hagee, Brad Hathaway, Mary Anne Affairs, Majestic Cafe and Stardust. www.campagnacenter.org/en/84/ located at the corner of Collingwood and Weber. Entertainment will be provided by Wil default.aspx or calling 703-549-0111, are Fort Hunt roads. 2E ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ May 15-21, 2008 Music Festivals Bring a picnic basket to Fort Ward Park on All That Jazz Memorial Day for an afternoon delight. By Michael Lee Pope and relaxing afternoon in the park.” File Photo Gazette Packet The Difficult Run Jazz Bank will kick off Clown entertains at last year’s the show, supplying a up-tempo assortment festival. he lush outdoor amphitheater of big band and swing favorites. Next on at Fort Ward Park will feature the list is the Larry Brown Quintet, one of Ta wide array of jazz musicians the most popular straight-ahead jazz quin- next weekend for the 31st an- tets in the Washington region. They’ll be nual Memorial Day Jazz Festival, everything followed by the Sandra Johnson Quintet, from big band and swing to world and con- and the festival will conclude with the Al temporary styles. The annual festival is one Williams Quartet. of the city’s longest running and most popu- “The band shell at Fort Ward Park creates lar, with a host a very nice setting for of food vendors a jazz festival, and it’s and children’s a great time of the activities. The A Jazzy Afternoon year,” said Larry concert is from The 31st Annual Memorial Day Jazz Fes- Brown, whose quin- 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., tival will be on from 1 to 7 p.m. on May 26 tet won two but organizers at Fort Ward Park at 4301 W. Braddock “Whammy” awards say those who Road. For more information about the fes- last year from the want a front- tival, call the city’s special events hotline at Washington Area row seat should 703-883-4686. Music Association for show up about best jazz group and of jazz and the history of the distinctly Road. In case of inclement weather, the fes- an hour early. best jazz recording. American art form. tival will be relocated to the Lee Center’s “People start ambling into the park “It’s free jazz! How can you top that?” Parking will be available on both sides of Kauffman Auditorium, at 1108 Jefferson St. around noon to find a good spot,” said Tom Grooms, radio personality with West Braddock Road, and additional park- For more information on Alexandria’s an- Sheryl Lawrence, special events supervisor Smooth Jazz 105.9, will host the event and ing will be available at the Minnie Howard nual Memorial Day Jazz Festival, call the with the city government. “It’s a really nice provide quick lessons about different kinds School, located at 3801 West Braddock special events hotline at 703-883-4686. Tyrell Channels Music Greats Steve Tyrell has performed at many different night. Ray Charles, and Frank Sinatra, plus the great R&*B singers of the hot spots in the country and is bringing his Best compliment about a per- early 60’s: Ben E. King, Chuck formance? Jackson, Jerry Butler Sam music to Alexandria. Nancy Sinatra waving her arms at the Cooke, and Otis Redding. Hollywood Bowl telling me that my teve Tyrell will be performing at the As I said earlier, I started singing in my version of her Father’s classic song “Fly Where have you SBirchmere on Monday, May 19.