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Lost Rhino to Ship Drinkers Out to D.C. Beer Week
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, August 12th, 2011
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D.C. Beer Week is next week, which is pretty exciting for all the beer nerds who live or work in the District. Those of us in the Commonwealth, however, are left to stand on the banks of the Potomac looking kind of sad.
Out of the bajillion or so sanctioned events over the next week, only a pair of them takes place in Virginia, both at Arlington’s Lyon Hall.
But before you think about hopping on the metro or struggling your way around D.C.’s parking situation, Ashburn brewery Lost Rhino has taken it upon itself to let people ride with them on a bus ride into D.C., Arlington and Falls Church for a trio of events that celebrate the local brewing scene.
Tickets aren’t cheap, $40 a seat per event, and they leave mighty early, but the other option is missing out on some of the best from the area’s newest breweries–or having to drive. So suck it up!
Here’s a breakdown of the events:
Monday, August 15. 4:30pm-9:45pm: Great Lakes and Lost Rhino Beer Showcase at Bourbon DC
The first event takes place at Bourbon DC (the one in Adams Morgan), where the brewers from Lost Rhino will team up with Cleveland brewery Great Lakes for a showcase of their flagship brews. There will be food specials as well. The Lost Rhino crew will be shipping out from Ashburn at 4:30 and heading back at 9:45.
Bourbon DC
2321 18th St NW, Washington
Tuesday, August 16, 3:30pm-8:45pm: Lost Rhino Night at Fireworks
Fireworks Pizza in Arlington is hosting a Lost Rhino night, where the brewery willb e showing off all three of their beers: Face Plant IPA, New River Pale and Rhino Chasers Pacific Pilsner. Bus leaves from Lost Rhino at 3:30 to return at 8:45. So… skip work.
Fireworks Pizza
2350 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington
D.C. New Brewery “Kill the Keg” Event, 5pm-10pm at Mad Fox Brewing Company
The last of the events takes place at another Virginia brewery, Mad Fox in Falls Church. The brewpub has invited three of the area’s newest breweries including Lost Rhino, Alexandria’s Port City and media darling D.C. Brau for a battle for beer supremecy in a Kill the Keg contest. The first brewery to kick a keg will be crowned “King of DC Beer,” a highly sought after title that lasts for about a day and really doesn’t count for anything. Ben Matz from the freshly opened Chocolate City Beer will be there as well, likely rigging the contest so D.C. Brau loses.
Bus leaves at 5, and Lost Rhino will cart everyone home at 10pm.
Mad Fox Brewing Company
444 West Broad Street, Suite I, Falls Church
- Kris King
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Spectacular Fourth of July Savings
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Happy Fourth of July!
Gearing up for all of the holiday shopping specials? Here’s your go-to guide!
In no particular order …
Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets are having a July 4th Summer Sale through Monday. Save 25 to 65 percent at stores like Ann Taylor, BCBG Max Azria, Coach, DKNY, Kate Spade, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lacoste, Pottery Barn and Williams & Sonoma.
Of course, area Macy’s stores are in on the sweet sale action, too. You’ll save 25 to 80 percent through July 5 with an All-Day Savings Pass.
Looking for formal wear or a wedding dress for the summer? Make sure to stop by the Priscilla of Boston trunk show in Tysons Corner, which lasts through July 6. Also in Tysons, Nicole Miller stunners are now marked up to 60 percent off. (Another FYI, Nicole Miller fans: It’s still not too late to enter the designer’s contest for a $1,000 shopping spree.)
If you plan to hit up The Attic at Hysteria, which, per usual, has massive discounts on designer clothes, bags and accessories, don’t leave Alexandria before checking out the sale items at Silver Parrot Jewelry Boutique, too.
And, don’t forget to include nearby Arlington in your plans, as well, as Farinelli’s 4th of July sale is a must! Save 65 percent on spring/summer fashions and 50 percent on denim in-store, as well as online with the codes “FOURTHOFJULY” and “FOURTHOFJULYDENIM”.
Yet another store calling your name … Lord & Taylor is offering 20 to 30 percent off their online selection; that’s with the code “JULY4″. And, don’t forget about swimwear savings of up to 50 percent! Plus, here’s a coupon for 20 percent off in-store merchandise.
Are shoes and accessories what you’re after? You can save 30 percent on Steve Madden shoes and bags plus ship them for free with the code “SPIN30″ until July 5. And, just a little heads-up: Stylish heels like the trufle come in a variety of summer colors.
If only the top designers will do, here’s a real treat: Save 40 percent off already-reduced Cusp merchandise in stores, plus receive free shipping on any Cusp.com order with the code “CUSPFS”. Likewise, save 60 percent on clothing from the Saks Fifth Avenue during the designer sale.
Then again, if you’re hoping to find some fabulous deals on furniture, consider Frontgate. You can receive $50 off the website’s Zen Conversational Seating Furniture collection, including outdoor furnishings and pool essentials.
Could the kiddos use some cool new clothes? The American Eagle Outfitter’s summer collection is up to 70 percent off, and shipping is free all week online.
And, don’t forget about the many semi-annual sales going on now, too. A few great examples: This season’s essentials from South Moon Under are 50 percent off. And, Bath and Body Works is offering “buy three, get three free” on their signature collection of fragrances, as well as free hand sanitizer with any in-store purchase.
Still, that’s not all. Feel free to share the scoop on any of your favorite holiday bargains!
And, for insight on our region’s best July4th fireworks, food deals and more, make sure to consult our official Fourth of July Guide.
–Kaitlyn Miller
