Return of the Summer Beat Bug

Posted by clara / Monday, July 25th, 2011

Monday, July 25, 2011

Though beetles may not be our favorite pests, the Beatles are one group whose tunes we’re not looking to eradicate any time soon. North America’s largest and longest running Beatles tribute festival, Abbey Road on the River, will return to National Harbor, MD, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center over Labor Day Weekend from September 1st to September 5th.

George Harrison said, “I’d like to think that the old Beatle fans have grown up and they’ve got married and they’ve all got kids and they’re all more responsible, but they still have a space in their hearts for us.” Well, he may be right about his fans leaving room in their hearts, but he got one thing wrong: Beatles fans span generations, and those that grew up as the Beatles became popular passed their fervor along to their kids.

Thus we have the tribute festival. Highlights of the 2011 festival will include a special performance by acclaimed soprano Alessandra Marc and a full reenactment of the Grammy Award-winning soundtrack album LOVE. The five days of peace, love and rock-n-roll will showcase more than 50 bands from around the world performing on seven indoor and outdoor stages, as well as a Beatles merchandise marketplace, film screenings, lectures, and more. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the American Red Cross.

Don’t worry about the weather, because they’ve got indoor and outdoor venues. It’s the world’s largest Beatles inspired music festival, and we’re excited because it will host some Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. local bands. Plus, Bobby McKey will lead the sing-a-long party each night, which is sure to end the day’s fun with a bang.

Book your tickets now because they’re sure to go fast! Visit www.abbeyroadontheriver.com to purchase festival tickets and make a reservation at the Gaylord National Resort, or call (216) 378-1980 for more information.

–Clara Ritger

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Forget Snowmageddon, it’s DC Meat-Free Week!

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

In response to Meat Week, DC Vegan joined forces with Compassion Over Killing to plan the inaugural DC Meat-Free Week.  Unfortunately, Old Man Winter doesn’t seem to want you to eat your veggies. 

Snowmageddon interfered with the last two days of Meat Week and the first few days of DC Meat-Free Week. There’s a good chance it will interfere with the rest of the week’s events as well.

(Image: DC Vegan)

DC Meat-Free Week is scheduled from Sunday, February 7 to Saturday, February 13.

-Tuesday, Feb 9:  Sticky Fingers Bakery in Washington, DC.  A portion of the proceeds benefits Compassion Over Killing.

-Wednesday, Feb 10: Busboys & Poets (all locations)

-Thursday, Feb 11: The Source in Washington, DC (5:30-10:30PM) (Reservations Recommended)

-Friday, Feb 12: Restaurant Nora in Washington, DC (Reservations Recommended)

-Saturday, Feb 13: Great Sage in Clarksville, MD (Reservations Recommended)

A dinner with Farm Sanctuary President, Gene Baur will be rescheduled for February, 27 at Great Sage.

There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan restaurants around Northern Virginia if any of those options are too far. Or, if you’re unable to make any of the events but you do venture out to visit the grocery store, there are plenty of tasty vegan recipes to try while you’re stuck at home.

If you do lose power, try these tips from the American Red Cross to keep yourself and your food safe.

Just be sure to keep warm. You can even memorialize Snowmageddon by helping a great cause. When you purchase a t-shirt from One vs. Many, founded by local guys Alex Welsh and Grant Hill, 15% of each t-shirt sale will benefit So Others Might Eat (SOME), a non-profit organization that works to help the homeless, poor, elderly, and individuals with mental illness by providing meals, housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling services.

Too bad there isn’t a DC Meat-Free Week shirt. Of course, you could settle for one of these shirts.

–Aisha Salazar

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