2012 GW Rowing Invitational Launches
April 6th & 7th, 2012 at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | mgustafson@nsl.org | Tel: (540) 687-6542 | Event Website
The George Washington Rowing Invitational, the largest collegiate rowing competition in the Washington metropolitan area, will take place this Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 on the Potomac River race course. Racing commences on Friday from 1-4 p.m. and resumes with two Saturday sessions from 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m., followed by an awards ceremony. Marquee races are scheduled for Saturday afternoon between 2-4 p.m.
Address
Course begins near the Spout Run area of the Potomac River
with the finish line at Washington Harbour (3050 K Street, NW) in Georgetown
Scraps: British Sporting Drawings
April 6th, 2012 at 10:00 AM | mgustafson@nsl.org | Tel: (540) 687-6542
From the Paul Mellon Collection at the VMFA, Richmond, this exhibition takes its title from Henry Alken’s series of drawings and prints that depict varied and often-humorous episodes of sporting and country life.
Address
The National Sporting
Library and Museum
102 The Plains Road
Middleburg, Virginia 20118
Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival
April 7th, 2012 at 01:00 PM | Free and open to the public | Tel: 877.442.5666 | Event Website
Enjoy eight hours of free music, water-related activities, cultural experiences, live entertainment and delicious foods. At 8:30pm, fireworks will light up the Washington Channel.
Address
Kastles Stadium at The Wharf: a waterfront arena with multiple outdoor areas.
800 Water Street, SW.
Korean Culture Night
April 7th, 2012 at 07:30 PM | FREE | auksa.rules@gmail.com | Tel: 267-255-1685 | Event Website
American University’s Korean Student Association is hosting an event celebrating traditional and contemporary Korean culture. Participants will enjoy a food tasting of Korean cuisines, playing Korean games, try on traditional Korean costumes. There will also be performances showcasing the evolution of Korean performance entertainment featuring the Asian American Arts Center Drum and Dance, beat boxer Chip Han, and K-Pop cover group RAW Movement.
Address
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Mary Graydon Center The Tavern
UPPERVILLE GARDEN CLUB DAFFODIL SHOW AND TEA
April 10th, 2012 at 02:00 AM | Free Donations appreciated | jannamleepson@aol.com | Tel: 540-687-5192
This American Daffodil Society accredited horticulture competition will amaze you. View hundreds of daffodils of all sizes, colors and forms, posed and submitted by amateur daffodil growers. Learn about growing and showing these wonderful spring flowers. All amateur growers are invited to exhibit. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the beauty of the daffodils and join us for tea.
Address
Buchanan Hall
8549 John Mosby Hwy
Upperville, Va 20184
