Loudoun Events - July 2010

Brambleton Kicks Off the Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series with exciting live performances   on Thursdays - July 15 and 29, and Aug. 12 and 26. The concerts are open to the public at no charge. Enjoy dinner at one of the Town Center's vibrant eateries, and bring a chair or blanket to the Town Center plaza to join the fun from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit  www.brambleton.com, or call  703-542-2925.
 
The GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus Regional Artist Series Exhibit Wild Things! explores Loudoun's wild side with more than 20 paintings from nine local artists. The artist reception is Thursday, July 15, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Building 2 First Floor Gallery and is open to the public. The reception features the Shenandoah Trio, sponsored by Olivera Music Entertainment.  Call 703-726-3650 for more information or  www.gwvirginia.gwu.edu
 
The Village @ Leesburg hosts a Summer Block Party Featuring American Idol finalist Elliott Yamin, Emmet Swimming and Kid's Entertainment on July 17th @ 5 PM. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Located at Route 7 & Crosstrail Blvd, near Wegmans.  visit www.villageatleesburg.com
 
A Summer Garden Wine Tasting July 18 at 5PM at Oatlands. Award-winning sommelier Mary Watson-DeLauder will lead groups of 20 on a walk through Oatlands' herb garden, describing how herbs impact the flavors of the wines. Hors d'oeuvres will be served  and additional wine will be sold by the glass by Corcoran Vineyards. Tickets, $55 per person. Reservations required: Call 703.777.3174 x110 or book online at www.oatlands.org

Cookology offers both adult and children's cooking classes, as well as wine tastings and wine education classes. Join us on July 24th and experience CUBAN NIGHT where delicious food & wine will transport you to the tropics. Learn to create an authentic Cuban menu with hands-on instruction from our professional chef.$59 per person includes instruction, 3-course meal, plus a glass of paired wine. For more information visit www.cookologyonline.com

Lower Loudoun Little League will host the prestigious Virginia State Junior League Baseball Tournament, from July 23 thru July 28 at Foltz Field and Park View high school in Sterling. Lower Loudoun Little League is seeking community help with donations of services or sponsorships from local businesses or individuals in exchange for a listing in the tournament program and packets that will be given to each player and their family. To support the Virginia State Junior League Baseball Tournament, contact Tim Lieb at The Sage Agency, at 202-431-5855 or tim@sageagency.com.