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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 1E Food & Drink Sangria Prohibition Draws to a Close Holdover 1930s regulation ends on July 1, legalizing the traditional Spanish cocktail.

By Michael Lee Pope regulators. After meeting with representa- Gazette Packet tives from La Tasca, Rustico and Jaleo, Ebbin began crafting language that would he time was 5:20 p.m. on a gusty eventually be introduced as House Bill 1269 December afternoon in 2006 when the General Assembly convinced in Twhen Special Agent Katherine January. The bill sailed through the legisla- Matikonis walked into La Tasca ture earlier this year without opposition, Restaurant on King Street in Old Town. She and restaurants will now be able to put sat down and ordered Sangria, a cocktail Sangria back on their menus. that was illegal at the time — forbidden “I haven’t had a Sangria in years,” said under 1930s regulations encouraging tem- Ebbin last week. “But looking forward to perance. Matikonis charged the restaurant raising a glass of legal Sangria on July 1.” with multiple code violations, initiating a widespread confrontation between regula- SINCE COLONIAL TIMES, Virginia’s gov- tors and restaurateurs that would culminate ernment has regulated alcohol differently in a statewide legislative effort earlier this than other products. From 1789 to 1822, year. Fortunately for La Tasca and every alcoholic sales were limited to taverns. Yet other restaurant that wants to serve the tra- as the temperance movement began gain- ditional Spanish drink, the Sangria legal- ing momentum in the 19th century, oppo- ization effort of 2008 was a success. nents of alcohol consumption joined forced La Tasca is able to serve Sangria (pictured right) starting on July 1. Sangria will finally become legal on July with other reform efforts of the era. After 1. the Civil War, the government expanded li- of 1914. 10), who has led an ill-fated effort to priva- “This whole thing has been just totally censing of alcohol sales to include restau- “Many final drinks were indulged in Tues- tize Virginia’s liquor sales. “Virginia consum- absurd,” said Uno Pizzaria of Arlington rants. Then in the 1870s, jurisdictions across day night,” noted the Fairfax Herald on July ers suffer as a result because you end up manager Richard Jarrouj, who was forced began initiating local bans on alcohol sales 3, 1914. “And many men were killed or in- paying a lot more in Virginia than you do to take Sangria off the menu earlier this year or limiting sales to state-owned operations. jured in the brawls that followed.” in Maryland or D.C.” after he received a cease-and-desist letter By 1900, three quarters of Virginia’s juris- By 1914, Virginia’s temperance lobby had from state regulators. “Our customers dictions were “dry” even though alcohol moved its focus toward instituting a na- VIRGINIA’S MONOPLOY on the sale of thought it was totally ridiculous when we consumption increased. Meanwhile alcohol tional ban. In 1920 they successfully passed distilled spirits is kept in place by a power- told them we had to take it off the menu.” opponents mobilized to oppose liquor li- the 18th Amendment, which prohibited the ful lobby in Richmond that has thwarted The Sangria legalization effort was unin- censes during public hearings all over Vir- “manufacture, sale, or transportation of in- every privatization effort that Watkins has tentionally launched by the Alexandria Ga- ginia. toxicating liquors.” Yet after the 1929 stock attempted over the years. Restaurants are zette Packet, which published the results of By the early 20th century, groups like the market crash and the onset of the Great forced to buy from the Virginia monopoly a Sangria investigation on April 26, 2007. Virginia Women’s Temperance Union and Depression, the national mood shifted and even though they might be able to get bet- Titled “Sangriagate,” the article traced the the Anti-Saloon League were lobbying for the prohibition experiment became increas- ter prices elsewhere. And when special history of the legislation outlawing the drink a statewide ban on alcohol sales. The move- ingly unpopular. Virginia was one of the last agents from the department arrive at res- and quoted state officials who said they ment culminated in 1914, when voters over- states to join the anti-prohibitionist move- taurants, they look for state-issued stamps would enforce the existing 1930s-era ban whelmingly supported prohibition in a ment, approving the amendment in a state- to make sure distilled spirits are state-is- on mixing wine with distilled spirits. Con- statewide referendum. Alexandria residents wide referendum on Oct. 25, 1933. In re- sued liquor. tacted by a reporter for his reaction to the voted against the measure four to one, a sponse to the end of prohibition, Virginia Sen. Watkins said that wholesalers for regulatory crackdown at La Tasca, Del. wider margin than any other jurisdiction. created the Department of Alcoholic and beer, wine and distilled spirits profit from Adam Ebbin (D-49) vowed that he would Nevertheless Alexandria went “dry” and Beverage Control — a vast new state bu- the three-tiered system, and they pour vast sponsor legislation to legalize Sangria. Portner’s Brewery was forced to shut its reaucracy with its own system of right and amounts of money into lobbying efforts to By August, he convened a meeting be- doors. All alcohol distributors were forced wrong. maintain the status quo. As a result, Watkins tween several area restaurants who had to shut down at midnight on June 30, a “They set the price, and there is no com- See Sangria, Page 6 been having a difficult time dealing the state balmy Tuesday night in the early summer petition,” said state Sen. John Watkins (R-

Richmond as evidence, and regulators March 5, 2007: La Tasca Vice President offered drink specials for a specified pe- Anatomy of a warned La Tasca about the Sangria prohi- Francis McDonald writes a letter to the de- riod of time in violation of Virginia regu- Crackown bition. partment requesting that the restaurant be lations. Dec. 5, 2006: Special Agent Matikonis able to premix Sangrias, arguing that mak- Dec. 5, 2007: Special agents from the June 30, 2006: The Virginia Depart- arrives at La Tasca for an inspection and ing each beverage to order would result in Virginia Department of Alcoholic Bever- ment of Alcoholic Beverage issues liquor finds eight bottles of mixed beverages be- a “poor beverage.” In the letter, McDonald ages stage another sting operation at La licenses to La Tasca Spanish Restaurant, hind the bar without a stamp from Virginia’s explained that Sangria is a “pre-mixture of Tasca. Once again, the restaurant is dis- a new restaurant on King Street located state-operated liquor monopoly. Depart- fruit, fruit juices, wine and brandies” that covered selling illegal Sangria despite in a space that was previously occupied mental documents note “there were four is “prepared and held for serving by the multiple warnings from department offi- by Founder’s Brewery. According to bottles of Triple Sec, one bottle of Jack pitcher.” The request was later denied. cials. Charges are filed in Richmond. documents filed with the department, Daniel’s, one bottle of Captain Morgan, one March 11, 2007: While reviewing Jan 24, 2008: The Virginia Alcoholic Special Agent Katherine Matikonis Peach Schnapps, and one Bailey’s.” The res- Internet advertising, Agent Matikonis found Beverage Control Board hears the mat- warned the restaurant’s legal counsel taurant is charged with multiple code vio- happy-hour violations and a wine menu that ter of La Tasca, known as Incident about Virginia’s prohibition “against lations, including a 1930s-era prohibition indicated Sangria was available by the 200703150144. The board found that all premixing Sangrias, serving pitchers to against mixing distilled spirits with wine pitcher or the glass. Although the words the charges were substantiated, and the patrons, and advertising happy hour.” and a 1960s-era law that forbids restaurants “happy hour” were not used in the Internet restaurant was fined $2,000 in civil pen- Copies of the menu were submitted in from mixing drinks before they are ordered. advertisement, the promotional text clearly alties.

2E ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Festivals A Summer For the Arts Market Square, Lee District Park are just two of the places that are hosting events during the summer.

By Ishmael Salandy pected to rock the house like Charles seems to be the Gazette Packet Bubeck’s act at Fort Ward Park last Thurs- river dance. The day evening. music was “relax- dding to our days a little more Despite the ominous clouds and slight ing” — a few neigh- than the scorching heat and the drizzle that seem to worry some from the bors laid on their massive amounts of rain saturat- crowd, vibraphonist Charles Bubeck, drum- blankets in far up- A mer Tony Martucci and bass player Christ per-left corner of ing the streets, this summer Al- exandria City and Mount Vernon offer an Kosks continued soothing the audience with the stadium said electrifying array of concerts along with their melodious chords. With exciting ges- this is “a reason to theatrical performances beginning early tures like clapping, finger snapping and the come to the park, a June to late August. tapping of the feet, the audience expressed good way to build In Alexandria, the concerts will be held their approval and enjoyment. Wrapping the community.” at four different locations with two perfor- their arms around each other shoulder, the Holding what look mances in Old Town at Market Square, 11 children gathered front-stage dancing what like 4 drum sticks, at Fort Ward Park including the Theatrical “1776” performed by the Little Theater of Alexandria, two at Ben Brenman Park, and five at 44 Canal Center Plaza. Mount Vernon is also host to a few music events. Fort Ward Park will have an array of music, from to country to Motown Hula Monster will perform on Aug. 1 as part of through July 27. Lee District Nights has two Mount Vernon Nights. Last Train Home (left) venues, one in Kingstowne at Hayfield El- will perform July 16 at Lee District Park ementary School on Saturday nights and Amphitheatre. one at Lee District Park on Wednesday nights. The Mount Vernon Nights will host twelve concerts with all performances held two in each ing her husband perform, wife Linda Bubeck at Grist Mill Park in Alexandria (Fairfax hand, with a is still astonished by “how talented he is,” County) every Friday night beginning at round blue she said. 7:30 p.m., just off Route 1. These perfor- top the size Besides being a musician, Bubeck is a mances will include children puppet shows of a ping- husband and father that “puts other hus- to jazz, rock, bluegrass, world, and classi- pong ball, bands to shame” says friend Bob cal music. All events are free and are ex- Charles McClelland. “He packs his wife a lunch ev- Bubeck eryday and walks the kids to school.” * July 11: Jaxonville striked the key with great force and speed Ending at 8:30 p.m., the band received a Arts Events * July 18: Pablo Antonio y La Firma creating high tempo chords then decreas- warm and a well appreciated applause that For more information on the events, visit http:/ * July 25: Tuxedo Park Quintet ing his momentum once again for a jazzier resonated throughout the park. Approach /www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ or * Aug. 1: Hula Monsters vibe. * Aug. 8: Stephen Samuel Band See Arts, Page 7 ttp://alexandriava.gov/recreation. All concerts are After 19 years of marriage and of watch- free. Chairs and blankets encouraged. * Aug. 15: Alt Washingtonia Market Square Concerts, 301 King St. at * Aug. 22: IONA 7:30 p.m. * Aug. 29: The Moonlighters *July 18: Alexandria Citizens Band Fort Hunt Park, 6 miles south of Old Town on Mount Vernon Nights — Chuck Hagee *Aug. 1: Alexandria Citizens Band the George Washington Memorial Parkway *Aug. 8: Alexandria Citizens Band * June 29: Tom Principato (Blues) On June 6, Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mt. Vernon vocalists and instrumental soloists. *Aug. 22: Alexandria Harmonizers *July 6: Signature Live (Motown/R&B) Memorial Highway, came alive once again with the On Aug.1 get ready for the Hawaiian invasion of Music at Twilight Concerts, Fort Ward Park, * July 13: Army Band sounds of “Mount Vernon Nights.” And, that will “The Hula Monsters.” Described by critics as a 4301 W. Braddock Road at 7:30 p.m. * July 20: Laurie Rose Griffith & Peter Mealy be the case until Labor Day Weekend except for a swing band with an Hawaiian flavor, their reper- * June 26: Alexandria Singers (Choral) (Folk) break over the July 4 holiday. toire includes Hawaiian, rockabilly, blues, country * July 10: Swing Command (Big Band) * July 27: Mount Vernon Swing Band “Mount Vernon Nights” brings free music con- and jazz. * July 17: Hand Painted Swinger (Pop Rock) Lee District Nights – Kingstowne, Hayfield certs of every mode to those who enjoy listening They are followed by the Stephen Samuel Band * July 24: Alexandria Harmonizers (Barbershop Elementary School, 7633 Telegraph Road, Satur- to musical performances in the great outdoors. on Aug. 8. Playing soca, calypso, reggae, and much Choral) days. They begin each Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. more, everything with this group resounds of the *July 31: Seth Kibel and Bay Jazz Project (Jazz) * June 28: The Winstons Rounding out the first month of concerts is the Caribbean. *Aug. 7: Dagmar and the Seductones (Roots & *July 5: Alexandria Kleztet Tommy Lepson Band on June 27 featuring the vo- The final three concerts of 2008 Mount Vernon Rock) * July 12: The Nighthawks cals of Lepson with the versatile instrumental Nights carries through on geographic/ethnic * Aug. 14: All Scottish Night (Traditional Scot- * July 19: Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys backing of his band. A combination of soul, funk groups. Aug. 15 is the Bavarian sounds of Alt tish) at 7 p.m. * July 26: Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer and rock, Lepson and his band offer something for Washingtonia. As a link to the old homeland cul- *Aug. 21: “1776” (Theatrical Performance) at 7 * Aug. 2: SingCo Rhythm Orchestra everyone. ture of the Alps, their performances feature p.m. * Aug. 9: The Continentals July’s offerings kick off on July 11 with traditional dances, singing, yodeling, accordion Canal Center Plaza Concerts, 44 Canal Cen- * Aug. 16: Ruthie and the Wranglers “Jaxonville.” This Australian duo features twin sis- playing and other specialties of that culture. ter Plaza at noon * Aug. 23: Daryl Davis ters Rebecca and Rachael. As the top finalists in the On Aug. 22, audiences are transported musically * July 9: don’t panic (rock) * Aug. 30: Hawaiian Australian 2006 Q Song Music Awards for Aussie to the Emerald Isle by “IONA.” A high energy * July 23: Cletus Kennelly and Lori Kelley (Folk/ Lee District Nights, Lee District Park country music, the sisters are noted for their indi- group, their music is that of Scotland, Ireland, Pop) Amphitheatre, 6601 Telegraph Road, Wednesdays. vidualized brand of country. Wales, England and France. It features selections *Aug. 6: Steven Gellman (Folk) * July 2: Klezcentricity July 18 it’s Pablo Antonio y La Firma who spe- on the fiddle, flute, guitar and percussion as well Ben Brenman Park Concert, 4800 Brenman * July 9: Billy Coulter cializes in tropical rhythms such as meringue, as vocals. Park Drive, 7 p.m. * July 16: Last Train Home cumbia, and salsa. His music is a worldwide blend Rounding out the summer of 2008 on Aug. 29 * July 16: Boys Night Out (Folk and Bluegrass) * July 23: The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Sum- of Europe, the Caribbean, and North and Central are the Motown sounds of the Moonlighters. One * July 30: Blue Book Value (Rockin’ Rhythm and mer Band America. of the region’s best-loved groups, they have per- Swing Blues) * July 30: John McCutcheon Rounding out July on the 25th are the sounds of formed seven times at the Kennedy Center and Mount Vernon Nights, Grist Mill Park, 4710 * Aug. 6: Citizen the Tuxedo Park Quintet. Playing the music that have thrilled audience in a wide range of venues. Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Friday eve- * Aug. 13: Washington Balalaika Orchestra has kept America dancing for the past half century, Concerts are canceled if it is raining. If there is nings. * Aug. 20: Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra they entertain their audiences with original ar- a threat of bad weather, call 703-324-SHOW * June 27: Tommy Lepson Band * Aug. 27: Sol Y Rumba rangements that highlight the talents of featured (7469) after 6 p.m. for cancellation updates. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 3E Calendar

E-mail announcements to the Gazette, the President’s Table: American Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy [email protected]. Presidential China,” visitors to stories and more. Free. Registration Photos and artwork are encouraged. Mount Vernon will have a chance required, 703-519-5900. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- every day from June 1 to Aug. 31 to Family Story Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley lowing week’s paper. Call Rebecca Halik win a piece of porcelain featuring the Library, 5005 Duke St. For all ages. at 703-917-6407 with questions. Martha Washington “States” pattern. Free. 703-51-5900. Drawings occur daily at 3 p.m. in the Shops at Mount Vernon, and the The Crossroads Gallery, 3440 S. TUESDAY/JULY 1 Jefferson St., Falls Church, will host an grand prize will be drawn on Aug. 31. No purchase is required, and visitors Tiny Tots. 10:30 a.m. at Martha Artists Talk and Reception with Alexan- do not have to be present to win. Visit Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt dria Native Audrey Grissom and her son www.mountvernon.org or 703-780- Road. Children ages 13-23 months Alex about their exhibit “Two Ways of 2000. can enjoy stories, songs and more. Seeing by a Mother and a Son,” on July Free. 703-768-6700. 13 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. On weekdays from June through August, from 10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.- The Crossroads Gallery, 3440 S. noon., children ages 6-12 can hunt WEDNESDAY/JULY 2 Jefferson St., Falls Church, will host for Harry Potter’s favorite plants Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Lee workshops with featured artist and Alex- and explore their lore. Learn how to District Park Amphitheater, 6601 andria native Audrey Grissom on July 24 craft a wand and make potions. Telegraph Road. Hear Klezcentricity and 31 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Groups welcome. $6/student. 703- perform. Free. 703-922-9841. 642-5173. At Green Spring Garden, 4603 Green Spring Road. THURSDAY/JULY 3 OTHER ITEMS On Saturdays from June 7 through Garden Sprouts: Water, Water The City of Alexandria will host its Aug. 16 from 1-3 p.m., children ages Everywhere. 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Second Annual Film Festival at the 8-12 years can learn how to create a Clare and the Reasons will be at IOTA this weekend. For Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Lee Center’s Kauffman Auditorium garden with hands-on activities and more with Clare, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com Spring Road. Children ages 3-5 can (1108 Jefferson St.) from Sept. 25 will be able to grow a garden. $10/ learn about the Chesapeake Bay, through Sept. 28. The deadline to student. At Green Spring Garden, Rebecca Halik make an ocean in a bottle and more. 4603 Green Spring Road. To register, writing songs then. When I was 18, $6/child. 703-642-5173 to register. submit a film entry is June 30. To The Connection receive a submission form, visit 703-642-5173. I stared getting serious and went Book Discussion. 12:15 p.m. at www.alexandriacommissionforthearts.org. to music school and have been per- Kingstowne Library, 6500 See Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Landsdowne Centre. Discuss “Animal, Royal St., in a whole new light – lare and the Reasons forming for quite a few years now, Vegetable, Mineral” by Barbara ONGOING lantern light. Tour the 1785 tavern will perform for the the rest of the band too. Kingsolver. Free. 703-339-4610. See a replica Liberty Bell everyday and 1792 City Hotel during the first time in D.C. at through July 6 at Mount Vernon summer season with costumed guides C IOTA on Sunday, June How were your musicians FRIDAY/JULY 4 Estate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $13/ as you experience the tavern as adult; $12/senior; $6/child. Visit patrons did more than 200 years ago 29 with Leah Morgan. They have chosen? Independence at Mount Vernon. 8 www.mountvernon.org for more. before the advent of electricity. Tours performed internationally, with It wasn’t really choosing them, a.m.-5 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. are every Friday night, June France being one of their favorite it was a natural coming together Enjoy a variety of events including Visit George Washington’s through August, from 7 p.m. to 10 meeting General and Mrs. Distillery & Gristmill through Oct. p.m. Tickets are $5 per person ages 5 places to tour. Visit and knowing that we had a con- Washington. $13/adult; $6/child; 31 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See how and up. Tours last approximately 30 www.iotaclubandcafe.com. nection musically and otherwise children under 5 free. Visit whiskey got started. $4/adult; $2/ minutes, with the last tour starting at Introduce yourself or the and everyone had something spe- www.mountvernon.org for more. child. Get discounts with admission to 9:15 p.m. Call ahead to confirm tour Organ Concert. 10 Mount Vernon Estate. Visit date. For more information, call 703- band: cial to add. a.m. at St. Paul’s www.mountvernon.org for more. 838-4242 or visit Greetings, this is Clare Muldaur Church, 228 S. www.gadsbystavern.org. Manchon from Clare and the Rea- What is it that you love Pitt St. Features Take a seasonal walking tour from “Stars and Stripes sons, a Brooklyn band. about performing? Forever” and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mount Vernon FRIDAY/JUNE 27 Estate. This 30-minute tour explores a The free drinks, and also play- more. Free. Visit variety of contributions. Free. Visit Mount Vernon Nights. Listen to a How did you get your start ing music for people and getting www.stpaulsepis.com or 703-549- www.mountvernon.org for more. variety of music at 7:30 p.m. on 3312. Friday nights at Grist Mill Park, 4710 in music and how long have the feeling that you’re entertaining Mount Vernon Memorial Highway On Sundays take a Potomac River you been performing? them, or taking them away from SATURDAY/JULY 5 Sightseeing Cruise at 10:30 a.m., starting June 6. Free. Visit I fell off my horse and landed on their own thoughts for a few min- 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Lee District Nights. 7:30 p.m. at and 3 p.m. $9/adult; $5/child in performances for more. a guitar when I was 14 and started utes. Hayfield Elementary School, 7633 addition to Mount Vernon Estate Designs from the Garden. 1:30- p.m. Telegraph Road. Hear Alexandria admission. Visit at Green Spring Garden, 4603 Green Kleztet perform. Free. 703-324-SHOW www.mountvernon.org for schedules. Spring Road. Learn how to arrange www.alexjaycees.org/yardsales.htm. [email protected] for more. (7469). floral masterpieces. $18/person. 703- For updated rain date information call Car Wash. Boy Scout Troop 1076 will Garden Sprouts: Water, Water Every Tuesday and Thursday through 642-5173. 703-866-7171. hold a car wash from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everywhere. 10 a.m. at Green October from 5- 8 p.m. at Hotel Friday Flicks. Noon at John Marshall Lee District Nights. 7:30 p.m. at at the Sunoco located in Kingstowne. Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Monaco Alexandria, enjoy Doggie Library, 6200 . Hayfield Elementary School, 7633 Donations accepted. Road. Children ages 3-5 can learn Happy Hour. Enjoy doggie treats Children up to age 5 can bring lunch Telegraph Road. Hear The Winstons Machine Embroidery Class and about the Chesapeake Bay, make an and human treats. and enjoy stories and a short movie. perform. Free. 703-324-SHOW Show. Belinda Burger will present ocean in a bottle and more. $6/child. Free. 703-971-0010. (7469). four-five classes at Mount Vernon 703-642-5173 to register. Join City archaeologists and trained Time For 2s. 10 a.m. at Beatley Designing with Perennials. 9:30-11 Presbyterian Church, 2001 Sherwood Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages a.m. at Green Spring Garden, 4603 Hall Lane. Register at 703-360-7198. volunteers for an exciting program for MONDAY/JULY 7 kids of all ages at Alexandria 24-36 months can enjoy stories and Green Spring Road. Combine more. Free. Registration required, perennials and woody plants. $18/ Let’s Go. 2:30 p.m. at John Marshall Archaeology Family Dig Days. Be SUNDAY/JUNE 29 part of the fascinating archaeological 703-519-5900. session. 703-642-5173. Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. All ages investigation and discover firsthand SummerQuest. 4 p.m. at Duncan Del Ray Music Festival. 10 a.m.-10 Bridge Club. 4 p.m. at Sherwood can take part in Tracey Eldridge’s the hidden clues left behind by the Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. p.m. at Mount Vernon Recreation Regional Library, 2500 Sherwood Hall musical trip. Free. 703-971-0010. people who lived and worked there Children ages 6-12 can enjoy “Sea Center. Free. www.delraycitizen.org Lane. Beginners and advanced players Teddy Bear Picnic. hundreds of years ago, by helping Bugs” with Magician Joe Young. Free. for more. age 12 and up can learn. Free. 703- 10:30 a.m. at screen excavated soil. Monthly Family 703-838-4566. Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at 765-3645. Kingstowne Library, Dig Days will be held from 1:30 p.m. Music Performance. The Choralis will Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All 6500 Landsdowne perform at 8 p.m. at the Rachel M. ages can enjoy stories. Free. Centre. Children ages to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the MONDAY/JUNE 30 George Washington Masonic National Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Registration required, 703-519-5900. 24-35 months can Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, in Beauregard St. See Haydn’s Digital Photography Seminar. 2-6 Family Story Time. 2 p.m. at Green bring favorite stuffed Alexandria. The 2008 dates are on “Creation.” Tickets range between p.m. at Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring animal and listen to Saturdays: June 14; July 12; Aug. 16; $25-$35 with discounts for students. Lockheed Blvd. Learn how to take Road. Families of all ages can enjoy songs and stories. Free. 703-339- Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. $5/person and Visit www.choralis.org or 703-237- pictures outside, and receive critiques. stories and then an activity. Free. 4610. spots fill up fast. Call 703-838-4399 2499. $90/person. For more information or 703-642-5173. Comics Around the World. 7 p.m. at or visit Machine Embroidery Class and to register, call 703-768-2525. Juggling and Other Amazing Martha Washington Library, 6614 www.alexandriaarchaeology.org to Show. Belinda Burger will present Food Drive. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mount Tricks. 7 p.m. at John Marshall Fort Hunt Road. Age 12-18. See reserve a spot. four-five classes at Mount Vernon Vernon Government Center, 2511 Library, 6200 Rose Hill Drive. Learn comics from around the world and Presbyterian Church, 2001 Sherwood Parker’s Lane. Bring non- to juggle, walk on stilts and more. create your own. Free. 703-768-6700. On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the Hall Lane. Register at 703-360-7198. perishable goods in bags to Children ages 12-18. Free. 703-971- Waterfront and see history- support the United Community 0010. Ministries Food Pantry. 703-780- What’s The Matter? 2:30 p.m. at TUESDAY/JULY 8 inspired performances near the SATURDAY/JUNE 28 Torpedo Factory; do a “meet and 7518. Sherwood Regional Library, 2500 Let’s Go. 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, greet” of early Alexandria residents Yard Sale. The Alexandria Jaycees will Del Ray Music Festival. 10 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 6- 6500 Landsdowne Centre. All ages and travelers near the Waterfront and hold a yard sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at a.m.-10 p.m. at Mount Vernon 12 can learn about chemistry with can take part in Tracey Eldridge’s lower King Street. Free. Visit Anthony T. Lane Elementary School, Rec Center, 2701 fizz, foam and flash. Free. 703-765- musical trip. Free. 703-339-4610. www.historicalexandria.org for more. 7137 Beulah St. Free. Browse a Commonwealth Ave. Free. 3645. Martha’s Movie Madness. 2 p.m. at variety of items. Vendors may Games, food and more will be Little One-Ders. 10 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Martha Washington Library, 6614 In celebration of the exhibition “Setting register online at available. E-mail Pat Miller at at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Fort Hunt Road. Children ages 6-12

4E ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com can enjoy a movie with popcorn. Free. 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Discuss in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union Children up to age 5 can bring lunch Telegraph Road. Hear The 703-768-6700. “Golden Tales: Myths, Legends and St. Browse studios, enjoy and enjoy stories and a short movie. Nighthawks perform. Free. 703-324- Book Group. 7 p.m. at Martha Folktales from Latin America” by Lulu refreshments and more. Free. Visit Free. 703-971-0010. SHOW (7469). Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Delacre. Children ages 9-12. Free. www.torpedofactory.org or 703-838- Nursery Tales & Mother Goose Music Performance. The Marine Road. Discuss “Amsterdam” by Ian 703-765-3645. 4565. Rhymes. 10:30 a.m. at Martha Chamber Orchestra will perform at McEwan. Free. 703-768-6700. Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt 7:30 p.m. at the Schlesinger Concert Road. Children ages 2-5 can enjoy Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Free. THURSDAY/JULY 10 FRIDAY/JULY 11 stories, crafts and activities. Free. Visit www.nvcc.edu or 703-845-6156. WEDNESDAY/JULY 9 Let’s Play. 2 p.m. at John Marshall Mount Vernon Nights. 703-768-6700. Deciduous Tree ID. 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Lee Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Listen to a variety of music Lunch Bunnies. Noon at Sherwood Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green District Park Amphitheater, 6601 Children ages 6-12 can learn how to at 7:30 p.m. on Friday Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Spring Road. Learn how to identify Telegraph Road. Hear Billy Coulter play games from around the world. nights at Grist Mill Park, Lane. Children ages 1-5 can bring trees and more. $20/person. 703-642- perform. Free. 703-922-9841. Free. 703-971-0010. 4710 Mount Vernon lunch and enjoy stories. Free. 703- 5173. Lunch Bunnies. Noon at Kingstowne Music Performance. 7 p.m. at the Memorial Highway starting 765-3645. Picnics and More. 10:30 a.m. at Green Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Hear June 6. Free. Visit Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Children ages 1-5 can bring lunch and music by the Harley String Band. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Road. Enjoy games, food and more. have fun. Free. 703-339-4610. $10/person. Visit www.nvfaa.org or parks/performances for more. SATURDAY/JULY 12 Order a picnic or bring one. $40/ Rising Words, Rising Images. 11 703-548-0035. Friday Flicks. Noon at John Marshall Lee District Nights. 7:30 p.m. at picnic or $12/adult; $5/child. 703- a.m. at Sherwood Regional Library, Second Thursday Art Night. 6-9 p.m. Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Hayfield Elementary School, 7633 642-5173.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2008 ❖ 5E Food & Drink We Have What’s For Dinner Sangria Legalized Thanks for coming in! Dinner hours 2:30 - 9:30 P.M. From Page 2 other drinks — like the a “boilermaker,” a combina- Monday - Homestyle Night We're close to you! tion of beer and spirits. Beef Stew & Fresh made from scratch said, the Virginia wine industry has suffered enor- “I think that cost it some votes on the House side,” 1 ⁄ 2 Lb. Burgers We have mously because most Virginia wineries operate on a said Tom Lisk, a lobbyist for the hospitality industry. small scale that large distribu- “Some lawmakers from Tuesday - Big Fat Greek Specials Night ample free parking Athenian Chicken Roast Leg of Lamb and Carry out – Call tors won’t bother with them. rural parts of the state will Baklava for Dessert “They are one of the reasons always vote in a way that ahead and it that Virginia wines are being “I haven’t had a Sangria discourages the availabil- Wednesday - All-American will be ready. held down in the national and ity of alcohol.” Meatloaf, Milk Shakes and Apple Pie international market,” said in years. But looking One of the 16 votes Thursday - Italian Night (703) 548-1616 Watkins. “The wineries aren’t against the Senate version Calamari and Lasagna allowed to self distribute.” forward to raising a glass closing the martini loop- Dine In or Although the General Assem- hole was Del. Robert Friday - South of the Border Specials of legal Sangria on July The Best Quesadillas Made w/Chicken, Carry out bly did not take steps to free Marshall (R-13), a conser- Seafood or Spinach Virginia’s wine industry from 1.” vative member from the three-tier system, legislators Manassas who would later Saturday - Steak and Chop Night were able to end the Sangria — Del. Adam Ebbin (D-49) organize an ill-fated cam- Best of the Grill - Prime Rib, Chicken and Yes, we take crackdown. Ebbin’s bill became paign to become the Re- tender Pork Chops part of a larger reform effort in the House and be- publican for the open seat in the United States Sen- came incorporated into a bill with a Republican pa- ate. Marshall and other conservative members were tron for a better chance of making it through the on the losing side of the Sangria Legalization Act of N. Washington Street secretive subcommittee process. Meanwhile, on the 2008, which was signed into law by Democratic Gov. other end of the Capitol, senators were trying to close Tim Kaine on March 10. Starting July 1, the Sangria the martini loophole. Because the 1930s-era regula- prohibition enacted in 1932 will become a relic of 7 blocks North Madison St. King Street tion banned mixing distilled spirits and wine, a strict the past. WE ARE HERE Old 734 North Saint Asaph St. reading of the law would outlaw the martini, which “It was clearly an antiquated law that needed to be Town N. Saint Asaph Alexandria, Va. 22314 is a distilled spirit mixed with vermouth, a wine. So done away with,” said Ebbin, the commonwealth’s The Royal the Senate version of the bill was written in a way new patron saint of Spanish cocktails. “I can’t wait to that made it legal for bars to offer a wide array of have my first legal Sangria!”

Coming Soon… Music Nights Starting

From Page xx seven second and two third place awards. The ing the band, individuals from the audience band’s longevity and consistency has definitely introduced themselves and expressed their per- made them one among the city’s favorites. sonal enjoyment, while others purchased CDs. Also scheduled to perform are the Alexandria Har- When asked what he loved most about play- monizers on August 22, 7:30 p.m. at Market Square, ing music, Bubeck’s response was “just the joy Lisa Taylor (Acoustic Guitar) at 44 Canal Center of it. It’s a great privilege, sharing the music Plaza, and if it’s too much music, try a play. with everyone.” The Little Theater of Alexandria is anything but little. With nearly a one hundred and fifty volun- OTHER PERFORMANCES INCLUDE the teers and over two thousand subscribers, LTA, as it oldest and called by its staff, put on acts that attracts about most re- 4,500 people. The volunteers contribute “nearly nowned band 30 hours per week” says President Carolyn Win- “It’s a great in the City of ters “it’s a commitment, but is something everyone privilege, sharing Alexandria, the loves to do”. The theater also consists of a Board of Alexandria Governors who direct, produces, and write the the music with Citizens Band, plays. Among those, is Frank Shuttz, governor of who played at public relations, who has been serving LTA for many everyone.” Market Square, years and is also a performance arts teacher for — Charles Bubeck in Old Town. LTA and at Bishop Ireton. For Frank, opening night They will also is most excited because he loves the response from perform again the audience. Located just off Washington St. head- at Market Square, July 18, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8. ing south bound, at 600 Wolfe Street, The Little The band has been playing and performing just Theater of Alexandria will perform their signature SALLY GATES three years shy of a century. play “1776” to highlight their 75th anniversary. The America’s Premier Pastel Portrait Artist Beginning in 1912 with 40 or odd members, performances will begin July 26 – August 23, with their first public performance was on Feb. 23, one performance held at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Coming to the Greater D.C. Area 1913 at the Alexandria George Washington Braddock Road. July 18 & 19, 2008 Birthday Parade. The band members consisted For more information visit the city of Alexandria For details, or to arrange for a sitting, call of teenagers ages 16 to 18. Surviving two world and Fairfax county government Web sites at http:/ wars, and may other ordeals in American his- /www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ or 330-659-2277 • sallygatesportraits.com tory, the Alexandria Citizens Band has many http://alexandriava.gov/recreation/ or the Special accolades including 12 first place awards, Events Hotline, 703-883-4686.

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Rebecca Halik Paul Gazette McCartney, Elton John and oshua Rich has been playing for many years Billy Joel. and would love to play with Billy Joel They were my Jamong others. He has played all over the favorites U.S. and is performing for the first time at growing up. I the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., on Saturday, July would have 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25/couple or $15/person. loved to have Introduce yourself: been able to Joshua Rich, pianist, vocalist & composer has 30 play with plus years of experience playing a complete range Louis of music including my own compositions. Armstrong. Calling All Filmmakers How did you get your start in music and Describe how long have you been performing? your sound: to the Second Annual Alexandria I discovered my gift for playing while sitting on A hybrid of original solos, piano, jazz and classical my Dad’s lap and watching him play. I began writ- music with improvisation and a personal touch. Film Festival – Politics in the USA ing songs at age 10...and went on from there. September 25-28, 2008 Biggest musical influences: Our call for entries is now open Submit your film (DVDs only) Shorts, Features, Documentaries -- All Genres What is it that you love about performing? Elton John, The Beatles, Mozart, Fats Waller, Chico Further details and entry form at Sharing my passion for music with an audience & Marx www.alexandriacommissionfortharts.org feeling them relate to my music. Deadline: July 15, 2008 Where have you toured? For information contact 703-838-5095 x307 Where is your favorite place to play, either Music has afforded me the opportunity to travel Sponsored by the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, in partnership with the publicly or personally? and perform across the US. Alexandria Department of Recreation Parks and Cultural Activites So far The Kennedy Center and Blues Alley. I also enjoy house concerts, which affords me the oppor- Anything special about the upcoming show tunity for a close interaction with the audience. at the Lyceum? This my first time performing at The Lyceum, hope- Best compliment about a performance? fully exposing my music to a new audience. That I had the deepest connection to an instru- ment the person had ever seen. Future plans: To continue to expand my music venues from youth What is your favorite piece of music and programs and adult productions, such as my why? Originacts Theater Company, solo concerts to even- Hard to say...my favorites are my own. Depends tually performing at Carnegie Hall. on my mood. But I also like my versions of jazz and classical pieces. What would you recommend to someone starting out in the business? Who would you love to play with? Why? Take it seriously and don’t give up!

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“River Sunset” by Meg Walsh

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Photo by Louise Krafft/ Gazette Packet ON THE COVER: “Evening Haze” by Marietje Cham- berlain.

Staff Editor: Rebecca Halik Photo Editor: Louise Krafft Film: Matthew Razak “Afternoon Shadows, Washington” by Fiona Staff Writers: Michael Lee Pope, Pocock Com Passing Storm by Nancy Tankersley. Chuck Hagee, Rebecca Halik, David Schultz, Brad Hathaway, Mary Anne Weber.

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