Gail M. Adams
alexandria, va
- Gender: Male
- Interested In: Women
- Member since: 2007-04-03 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-09-10 00:00:00
- Events: 15
Events:
Tuesday Evening Book Group
Where: Martha Washington Community Library
Date: 2008-05-13 19:00:00
Type:
Join others at the library to discuss the title selected.
Bob Schneider
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2008-05-09 19:30:00
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The winner of nearly every Austin Chronicle music award, Bob Schneider is a gifted balladeer. Singer and songwriter Melissa Ferrick has developed a loyal fanbase thanks to her intense, passionate performances and excellent musicianship.
The Waifs
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2008-04-30 19:30:00
Type:
The Waifs' acoustic guitars and honeyed harmonies infuse audiences with infectious energy. The first Australian act ever presented at the prestigious Newport Folk Festival, this group has taken America by storm.
Workshop: Vermiculture
Where: Green Spring Gardens Park
Date: 2008-02-09 14:30:00
Type:
Discover the dark and wonderful world of worm composting.
Jimmy Thackery
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2008-03-28 19:30:00
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Thackery became widely known as the innovative guitarist with the Nighthawks. Thackery has been acclaimed as one of the hottest live acts around, with his jaw-dropping performances becoming the stuff of legend. Maryland-based blues and boogie pianist/saxophonist Deanna Bogart combines the energy of 1930s-style boogie piano blues with contemporary blues sounds emanating from places like New Orleans, Chicago and Memphis.
Richie Havens
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-11-17 19:30:00
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Richie Havens is one of the most impassioned & inspiring performers in all of popular music. He also performed at the original Woodstock Festival.
Over the Rhine
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-10-28 19:30:00
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Over the Rhine's brooding, atmospheric and sometimes stark collection of songs, traditional and otherwise, are inspired by dark December evenings and come-in-out-of-the-cold midnights. Rosie Thomas performs with gorgeous vocals, reflective lyrics and understated accompaniment.
Performance Based Logistics - PBL 2007
Where: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
Date: 2007-07-17 00:00:00
Type:
Because of an overwhelmingly positive response to the Performance Based Logistics day at Defense Logistics 2006, we have created an exclusive event that delves more deeply into this topic. This event will focus on the challenges facing public-private partnerships and the structuring of PBL contracts. You will be able to learn how PBL is providing support to the warfighter, optimizing readiness from weapon systems down to the component level. What cost savings and performance improvements are being delivered by PBL? How are our government and contractor communities being brought together and capitalizing on best industry practices? These questions will be addressed in an environment which encourages discussion. Some top-level speakers presenting at PBL include: David Pauling, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Materiel Readiness and Maintenance Policy Major General Arthur B. Morrill III, Director of Logistics, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Brigadier General C.D. Moore II, F-22 System Program Director, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Brigadier General Arthur B. Cameron III, Commander, 309th Maintenance Wing, Hill Air Force Base Colonel Peter Cunninghame, Assistant Chief of General Staff – Logistics, New Zealand Defence Force Captain Will Bransom, Head, Aviation Readiness Branch, OPNAV N4, USN Captain John W. Scanlan, Commanding Officer, NAVAIR Depot Jacksonville Captain Joe Spruill, Chief of Staff for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Logistics, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, USN Attend PBL 2007 And You Will: Hear case studies of successful PBL implementation from weapon system level down to component level Partner with other companies contributing to PBL success: This event is an ideal opportunity for large companies to partner with small and mid-sized businesses Learn how tackle to the most difficult challenges – conducting business case analyses and forming measurable and meaningful metrics Share “leading edge” business practices from industry, and accelerate their adoption by government Industry can offer logistics solutions – including software and enterprise applications - to assist DoD and military organizations during their migration to PBL
Hiroshima
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-10-13 19:30:00
Type:
The Japanese-American fusion band Hiroshima features the string instrument "koto," but also incorporates many world beats -- perhaps reflecting multi-ethnic East L.A., where members grew up.
The Nighthawks
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-12-30 19:30:00
Type:
Considered one of the world's great bar bands, The Nighthawks blazed across America fighting the evils of disco with blistering blues harp and vocals by Mark Wenner and the group's version of rock, blues and rockabilly.
Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend
Where: The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Date: 2007-11-29 00:00:00
Type:
In their 37th year as host of the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend, The Campagna Center is proud to launch Alexandria’s holiday season with the fresh scent of heather and the festive melody of bagpipes throughout the quaint streets of Old Town. Weekend events include a children's concert, a Christmas Marketplace, a children's tea party, the Taste of Scotland Scotch Tasting, the Designer Tour of Homes, a Celtic concert, and the 37th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. For the 2007 Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend, we are excited to announce a new location—the George Washington Masonic Memorial will host the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend events! The Memorial is located at 101 Callahan Drive (at the intersection of King & Callahan) in Alexandria What better than a city rich in Scottish heritage to be the gathering site for clans and pipe and drum bands from far and near with their faithful companions, the terriers and hounds. The Saint Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C. partners with The Campagna Center to sponsor the annual parade complete with over 100 clans dressed in their colorful tartans. Consistently ranked by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the South, the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend draws nearly 30,000 individuals and families to the Parade. Tourists travel from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to participate in this celebrated community event. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, November 29 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Children’s Concert Noon – 5:00 p.m. Christmas Marketplace & Heather and Greens Sale 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Children’s Tea Party 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Christmas Marketplace & Heather and Greens Sale 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Celtic Concert Friday, November 30 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Children’s Concert 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Christmas Marketplace & Heather and Greens Sale 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Taste of Scotland Patron Hour Only 8:00 – 10:30 p.m. Taste of Scotland Saturday, December 1 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Christmas Marketplace & Heather and Greens Sale 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Scottish Christmas Walk Parade 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Massed Band Concert 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Designer Tour of Homes 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Children’s Concert