Mayflowers Floral Studio Offers Advice for Valentine’s Day Flowers – make it even more memorable this year!

For Immediate Release
February 1, 2012

Media Contact:
Myers Public Relations
703-476-9377
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Reston, VA - Considering the majority of the planet enjoys flowers, one would be hard pressed to think of anyone who would really not want to receive an arrangement as a loving gesture. Chocolate and flowers are the most popular Valentine’s Day tributes, but flowers are non-fattening, and the long-lasting effect is positively flattering.

Mayflowers Floral Studio is offering free, no obligation floral consultations from 12 pm until 7 pm on two Fridays, February 3 and February 10 at 11959 Market Street, at Reston Town Center. May Bernhardt, owner and floral designer, offers some advance advice in making Valentine’s Day all the more memorable with some tips and trends:

Remember Romeo - It’s estimated that 90% of Valentine’s Day flower purchases are made by men for women, but, “We know from experience that men who receive bouquets from a loved one always blush approvingly,” according to May Bernhardt of Mayflowers Floral Studio.

The Language of Flowers - With flowers, it’s not quantity, but the quality of the arrangement that really counts. An appropriate choice of flowers can send the right message, radiating “I love you”, or simply saying “I like you”.

Bespoke Arrangements - For the best result, Bernhardt recommends selecting blooms and containers that match personal preference. Color is an important factor for every arrangement, and with assistance from a good floral designer, it’s easy to choose colors that reflect a person’s personality, or coordinates with their home décor. “Really, the trend is that anything goes, just be sure to make it personal,” according to Bernhardt. “Choose flowers that your special someone will love the most.” She also suggests thinking beyond the ever-popular roses – make it a goal to deliver the ‘wow’ factor and be open to the amazing array of flowers and foliage available. “The right selection can truly cast a spell over the recipient,” says Bernhardt.

The Element of Surprise - Another way to make an impact with flowers is with delivery. Send them to the recipient’s workplace, or ask for your florist’s help in coordinating the arrival as a romantic surprise during a meal at a restaurant, or even at home.  For the best laid plans, just remember to order early. Don’t be shy to ask a florist for creative help, and make this Valentine’s Day memorable for a lifetime.

 

Mayflowers speaks “the language of flowers” at 11959 Market Street at Reston Town Center, in the Promenade. Owner and designer May Bernhardt will be offering free, no obligation floral consultations at Mayflowers from 12 pm until 7 pm on two Fridays, February 3 and February 10. For more information, contact Mayflowers at 703-709-1200, and see the gallery of designs and products at MayflowersInc.com

 

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New Allen Edmonds Store Opening at Reston Town Center in Reston, VA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT:
Mike Grossman
SCC Grossman Public Relations
mgrossman@sccgrossman.com
312.222.7478

New Allen Edmonds Store Opening at Reston Town Center in Reston, VA
Second D.C.-Area Retail Store for the Company

PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (September 22, 2011) – Allen Edmonds, the U.S.-based manufacturer of premium men’s footwear and accessories, announces the grand opening of its store at Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia. The new Allen Edmonds store is the second in the D.C. area and will carry their full line of American-made men’s shoes, belts and accessories. The new store will join the company’s existing store located at 1027 Connecticut Avenue NW in Washington D.C.

Allen Edmonds designs and crafts American-made classics, providing men with the best quality/value ratio in the executive men’s shoe market. The company is in the midst of a spectacular business resurgence led by terrific new designs and Made in U.S.A. craftsmanship.

“We are delighted to open a second store in the D.C. area,” said Paul Grangaard, President and CEO of Allen Edmonds. “The Allen Edmonds offering is a perfect fit for the men of this area, and adding a second store offers more convenience to our customers.”

Allen Edmonds will offer a storewide grand opening sale on all merchandise from September 22-25 during which all Allen Edmonds branded shoes, belts and accessories will be marked down by 15 percent. Immediately following the grand opening sale, the store will move into their Rediscover America promotion from September 26 through October 11. As a thank you for continued customer support and in celebration of Columbus Day, the event will feature best prices of the year on some of Allen Edmonds most popular Made in USA styles, including several classic and new styles for fall. Customers will also enjoy continued Grand Opening savings of 15 percent on all other Allen Edmonds shoes, belts and accessories.

On September 29, Grangaard and Head Shoe Designer, Mark McNeill, will host a meet­and-greet at the new store. From 5-8pm, shoppers can tour the store, enjoy refreshments and save 15 percent on their purchase.

About Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation

Founded in 1922, Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation is a privately held, U.S.-based manufacturer of premium men’s footwear and accessories. Taking shoemaking to the

level of an art form, Allen Edmonds footwear is handcrafted in Port Washington, Wis., using a 212-step production process. Allen Edmonds products are available at upscale stores worldwide, including 36 Allen Edmonds stores across the U.S., and online at www.allenedmonds.com.

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MayFlowers – One Year of Growing at Reston Town Center

For Immediate Release
September 6, 2011

Media Contact:
Myers Public Relations
703-476-9377
marion@myerspr.com

Mayflowers
~ One Year of Growing at Reston Town Center
Open House Celebration:
Thursday, September 15, 2011, 11 am until 2 pm

Reston, VA - In celebrating her first anniversary of moving her retail location toRestonTownCenter, May Bernhardt is ecstatic about the results of her decision. Her upscale floral studio, Mayflowers, has been providing artfully designed arrangements and accessories at different locations in Reston over the years, butRestonTownCenter has been the crescendo of the company’s success. “With higher visibility and the advantage of walk-in traffic, sales have increased,” says Bernhardt, designer/owner of Mayflowers. The additional benefit is more customers are discovering that Mayflowers is ‘fluent in the language of flowers’, and are being inspired by the beautifully decorated shop.

All are welcome to join in the celebration of the one-year anniversary at the Mayflowers Open House on Thursday, September 15 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with complimentary refreshments catered by Mon Ami Gabi. From September 15 through 18, in support of Reston Interfaith (RI), Mayflowers will be offering $10 “Bouquets To Go”, while supplies last, and all proceeds will be donated to RI’s “Help the Homeless” program.

This woman-owned business has had a banner year, and this past July Mayflowers received the ACE Award for Small Business of the Year from Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. Ever since Mayflowers began, the company has routinely donated floral works and support to benefit charities and non-profit organizations such as Reston Interfaith, Greater Reston Arts Center, Best of Reston Awards, Reston Historic Trust’s Reston Home Tour, and Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce.

As part of the Mayflowers celebration, a private VIP reception is also in the works, includingRestonfounder Robert E. Simon, Jr. as a special guest.

Mayflowers is located at 11959 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190, in the The Promenade between Market Street and Democracy Drive at Reston Town Center*. For more information, call 703-709-1200, or contact info@mayflowersreston.com, and visit www.mayflowersreston.com.

(*On RestonTownCenter’s Directory, #81, listed under Specialty at http://www.restontowncenter.com/pdf/RestonTownCenter-MapListing.pdf.)

“The World Laughs with Flowers”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

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Reston Town Center – Solar Belly and R4 Collection Day

For Immediate Release
September 1, 2011

Media Contact –RestonTownCenter:
Myers Public Relations, 703-476-9377
carol@myerspr.com

 

Reston Town Center ~
SOLAR BELLY and
R4 COLLECTION DAY

“Reduce. Re-use. Recycle. Reston!”
Wednesday, September 14, 2011       1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Reston, VA – Reston Town Center announces the seventh R⁴ Collection Day: Reduce. Re-use. Recycle. Reston, and another green initiative, Solar Belly recycling and trash receptacles.

R⁴ Collection Day: Reduce. Re-use. Recycle. Reston is on Wednesday, September 14 from 1 pm until 4 pm in front of the Reston Town Center Pavilion,11900 Market Street,Reston,VA20190. To access the unloading area, vehicles can enter Market Street off Presidents Street at the east end of Reston Town Center (near Ann Taylor). No fees are charged for this collection service. (More details and collection list are below.)

Two Solar Belly receptacles are now in use near the Pavilion onMarket Street, the hub and main community gathering area ofRestonTownCenter. Using the power of the sun, the new Solar Belly units are independently compacting recyclables and trash on site. The units also have sign panels that help explain the workings of Solar Belly, and retailers are able to utilize the space to promote their businesses.

In an ongoing effort to provide awareness and options for disposal of items that can be diverted from landfill, RestonTownCenterwill accept specific items listed below at R⁴ Collection Day: Reduce. Re-use. Recycle. Reston. Information is also available at www.restontowncenter.com.

Reston Town Center is partnering with a number of groups that will be on site to collect used items for recycling and re-use, including: Bikes for the World (bicycle, sewing machine and hand tool collection); Reston Interfaith (winter coats); Reston Lions Club (eyeglasses, hearing aids); Secured Shred (document disposal on site); and Turtle Wings (computers and other electronics collection – removal and destruction of computer hard drives provided on site).

In the previous six R⁴ Collection Days, held twice a year since 2008, more than 65 tons of electronics and paper have been collected for recycling, and hundreds of items have been gathered for shipment to underprivileged areas nearby and around the world, including eyeglasses, winter coats, bicycles and portable sewing machines for repair and re-use. Tenants, local businesses, and residents have been very appreciative of this ‘green’ opportunity to safely dispose of items that can be recycled, and potentially put to good use, rather than put into the trash. Reston Town Center plans to continue holding this event as demand requires.

Only the items listed below will be accepted at the R⁴ Collection Day. NO hazardous waste items. Items will only be accepted from 1 pm until 4 pm, and must be delivered directly to the appropriate collection booth. The list is also available on www.restontowncenter.com/events.

R⁴ collection items include:

Bicycles ($10 donation requested for repairing bikes for reuse)

Bicycle parts, accessories, and tools

Cell Phones

Computers and related equipment (hard drives can be removed on site)

Compact fluorescent light bulbs

Documents for shredding

Electronics* (full list follows)

Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids

Portable Sewing Machines

*Electronics, collected by Turtle Wings, include: Answering machines, cables, camcorders, CDs, CD players, cell phones, circuit boards, computers, copiers, cords, duplicators, DVDs, DVD players, electric typewriters, electronic games, fax machines, hard drives, ink/toner, keyboards/mice, laptops, lab equipment, laptop batteries, LCD monitors, mainframe equipment, media, microwave ovens, modems, monitors, networking equipment, pagers, PDAs, printers, printed circuit boards, radios, rechargeable batteries, remote controls, scanners, stereos/components, tapes, tape players, telephones, telecom equipment, televisions, toasters, transparency makers, two-way radios, UPS-power supplies, VCRs, word processors.

Established in 1990, beautiful Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue offering more than 50 retailers, more than 30 restaurants, and a multi-screen cinema. At the center’s hub, the Pavilion hosts special events, concerts and festivals throughout the year, plus ice-skating in winter. Free parking in 6 garages. For more information on shopping, dining and events at Reston Town Center, visit www.restontowncenter.com. Social media links for shopping, nightlife, other options, and mobile devices available at:

www.restontowncenter.com/sales

www.restontowncenter.com/nightlife

www.restontowncenter.com/enews

www.restontowncenter.com/iphoneapp

www.restontowncenter.mobi

www.restontowncenter.com/blog (WhereOutsideIsIn.com)

www.Facebook.com/restontowncenter

www.Twitter.com/RestonTwnCenter

Main Address: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190  T: 703-689-4699

Directions: From I-495 or I-66, take the Dulles Toll Road/Route 267 exit west to Reston Parkway (Exit 12). Turn right on Reston Parkway then left on New Dominion Parkway (4^th light).

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Mercury Fountain Coins Benefit Character Counts! Coalition

For Immediate Release
September 8, 2011

Media Contact –RestonTownCenter:
Myers Public Relations, 703-476-9377
carol@myerspr.com

 

Reston Town Center ~
Mercury Fountain Coins Benefit Character Counts! Coalition
Wishes = Buckets of Cash Donated to a Good Cause

Reston, VA – Mercury Fountain atRestonTownCenter is the venue’s major icon, meeting place, and cooling respite on a hot day, but over the years, it has also contributed thousands of dollars in donations to a community foundation, Character Counts! Coalition.

During the months of fountain operation, the many coins that have been deposited as wishes are retrieved by the maintenance crew. They deliver the heavy load – about 7 buckets of coins each year – to Character Counts! Coalition. The organization then undertakes a lengthy process before they can benefit from the windfall. The coins arrive wet, so must be spread out to dry, then sorted to remove buttons, gum, foreign coins and other debris. Each time, the result is about 4 quart-size zip lock bags of cold cash, which are taken to their bank’s coin machine for a tally of the deposit. All those fountain pennies and silver add up to about $1,500 in donations every year.

“We are very grateful for the donations,” says Cate Fulkerson, president of theRestonchapter of Character Counts! Coalition, explaining that the funds are a major support for the organization’s efforts, including Ethics Day withSouthLakesHigh Schooland the Annual Essay & Poster Contest.

Mercury Fountain, designed by Saint Clair Cemin of Brazil, has been in operation since 1990 and is maintained by Reston Town Center Association (RTCA). Topped by the Greek god of commerce and communications, Mercury, the Carrara marble fountain flows from early spring through late fall.

CHARACTER COUNTS! is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, character education initiative designed to help youngsters and adults develop and practice the basics of good character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. TheReston CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition assists this effort by providing leadership, coordination, and resources to promote character development throughout the community. Coalition Members include Reston Association,RestonCommunity Center, Reston Interfaith, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, Reston Citizens Association, YMCA of Reston, and the office Fairfax County Hunter Mill District Supervisor, Cathy Hudgins.

Established in 1990, beautiful Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue offering more than 50 retailers, more than 30 restaurants, and a multi-screen cinema. At the center’s hub, the Pavilion hosts special events, concerts and festivals throughout the year, plus ice-skating in winter. Free parking in 6 garages. For more information on shopping, dining and events at Reston Town Center, visit www.restontowncenter.com. Social media links for shopping, nightlife, other options, and mobile devices available at:

www.restontowncenter.com/sales

www.restontowncenter.com/nightlife

www.restontowncenter.com/enews

www.restontowncenter.com/iphoneapp

www.restontowncenter.mobi

www.restontowncenter.com/blog (WhereOutsideIsIn.com)

www.Facebook.com/restontowncenter

www.Twitter.com/RestonTwnCenter

Main Address: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190  T: 703-689-4699

 

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Scythian to Play Reston Concerts on the Town Finale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Dana Steinberg, coordinator                Dena Verrill, director

703-597-8298                                      202-333-3199

danaeve327@hotmail.com                   denasverrill@aol.com

 

Scythian to Play Reston Concerts on the Town Finale

Reston, VA—On August 27, local favorite SCYTHIAN will close out the 2011 season of Reston Concerts on the Town. Since going national in recent years, Scythian plays relatively few shows in the DC area, their hometown, so we are thrilled to welcome them to Reston.

Rousing and raucous, Scythian (sith-ee-yin) plays kicked-up Celtic and world music with hints of Gypsy and Klezmer, all infused with a touch of punk-rock sensibility. Take a pair of classically trained dueling fiddlers, toss in a rhythm guitar and the occasional funky accordion, then power it with the driving rhythm of a jazz percussionist, and you’ve got the ingredients for a show you won’t soon forget. Their high-energy, adrenaline-peddling, interactive brand of music has one goal in mind: to get people on their feet and dancing. Their repertoire ranges from traditional and contemporary Celtic and folk music to the alluring and dramatic strains of Gypsy and Eastern European tunes, and then crosses back over the border to pick up some good old-fashioned bluegrass licks.

Reston Concerts on the Town takes place at Reston Town Center’s Pavilion every Saturday night, June 4^th thru August 27^th, from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., rain or shine. Thanks to a generous grant from the Reston Town Center Association, these concerts are free to the public. Music lovers of all ages are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics to the concerts each week and come ready to have a swingin’ good time.

Established in 1990, beautiful Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue offering more than 50 retail shops, 30 restaurants and a 13-screen cinema, plus more to come. At the center’s hub, the Pavilion hosts special events, concerts, festivals throughout the year and ice-skating in winter. For more information on shopping, dining and events at Reston Town Center, log on to:

www.restontowncenter.com
www.Facebook.com/restontowncenter
www.Twitter.com/restontwncenter
Blog: www.WhereOutsideIsIn.com 

Address: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190

Directions: From I-495, take I-66 west to the Dulles Toll Road (Exit 12, Route 267 West) to Reston Parkway (Exit 12). Turn right on Reston Parkway then left on New Dominion Parkway (4th light). ∙

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Reston Welcomes Jazz Guitar Legend Bucky Pizzarelli & Friends

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Dana Steinberg, coordinator               Dena Verrill, director

703-597-8298                                     202-333-3199

danaeve327@hotmail.com                  denasverrill@aol.com

 

Jazz Guitar Legend Bucky Pizzarelli and Friends
to Play Reston on July 16

Reston, VA—Every summer, Reston Concerts on the Town is proud to host a jazz concert led by local jazz great Chuck Redd. This summer, on July 16, we are thrilled to announce that jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli will join Redd, along with Delores King Williams on vocals; Tom Williams on trumpet, and another special guest, jazz vocalist and bassist Nicki Parrott.

Bucky Pizzarelli, now 85 years old, is one of the great chord soloists and extraordinary rhythm players of our time. Over the years, Pizzarelli has worked with many legendary musicians from Les Paul to Benny Goodman and beyond. Pizzarelli is also known as one of the first jazz guitarists to master the seven-string guitar. Vibraphonist Chuck Redd had worked with the Charlie Byrd Trio for 19 years and also worked with Mel Torme and Dizzy Gillespie.

Reston Concerts on the Town takes place at Reston Town Center’s Pavilion every Saturday night, June 4^th thru August 27^th, from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., rain or shine. Thanks to a generous grant from the Reston Town Center Association, these concerts are free to the public. Music lovers of all ages are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics to the concerts each week and come ready to have a swingin’ good time.

Established in 1990, beautiful Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue offering more than 50 retail shops, 30 restaurants and a 13-screen cinema, plus more to come. At the center’s hub, the Pavilion hosts special events, concerts, festivals throughout the year and ice-skating in winter. For more information on shopping, dining and events at Reston Town Center, log on to:

www.restontowncenter.com       www.Facebook.com/restontowncenter         www.Twitter.com/restontwncenter        Blog: www.WhereOutsideIsIn.com

Address: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190

Directions: From I-495, take I-66 west to the Dulles Toll Road (Exit 12, Route 267 West) to Reston Parkway (Exit 12). Turn right on Reston Parkway then left on New Dominion Parkway (4th light).

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New Orleans Piano Legend Henry Butler to Play Reston Town Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Dana Steinberg, coordinator                Dena Verrill, director
703-597-8298                                      202-333-3199
danaeve327@hotmail.com                   denasverrill@aol.com

 

New Orleans Piano Legend Henry Butler
to Play Reston Town Center

Reston, VA—New Orleans piano legend Henry Butler and his band NONYF will play Reston Concerts on the Town in Reston, Virginia on Saturday, June 11, from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., rain or shine.

Butler, the man Dr. John calls, “the pride of New Orleans,” is considered by many to be the premier exponent of the great New Orleans jazz and blues piano tradition. Widely hailed as a pianist and vocalist both as a solo artist and with a variety of groups, Butler is equally respected for his versatile work as a composer and arranger in a broad range of genres.

Butler’s music is as rich and varied as the culture of his hometown of New Orleans. A soulful amalgam of jazz, blues, R&B, Caribbean, and classical influences, Butler’s music combines percussive jazz piano with the playing style of New Orleans’ late great Professor Longhair. An eight-time W.C. Handy “Best Blues Instrumentalist – Piano” award nominee, Butler—who was blinded by glaucoma since birth—is a classically trained musician on piano and vocals.

In the course of his long, illustrious career, he’s done it all: 10 albums under his own name, dozens of collaborations with major musicians ranging from the late Freddie Hubbard to Soul Asylum, and appearances at major festivals and club venues around the globe. Butler also was just featured prominently throughout last Sunday’s episode of the HBO series Treme.

In 2005, Butler’s home in the lower ninth ward of New Orleans, along with his beloved grand piano, was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Although he now lives in Brooklyn, New York, he remains true to his New Orleans roots, playing his soulful and heartfelt music with a rollicking blues and funk band that will make you want to leap from your seats and dance. Don’t miss Henry Butler at Reston Town Center on June 11!

New Orleans Piano Legend Henry Butler

Reston Concerts on the Town takes place at Reston Town Center’s Pavilion every Saturday night, June 4^th thru August 27^th, from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., rain or shine. Thanks to a generous grant from the Reston Town Center Association, these concerts are free to the public. Music lovers of all ages are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics to the concerts each week and come ready to have a swingin’ good time. [Concert information line: 703-912-4062]

Established in 1990, beautiful Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue offering more than 50 retail shops, 30 restaurants and a 13-screen cinema, plus more to come. At the center’s hub, the Pavilion hosts special events, concerts, festivals throughout the year and ice-skating in winter. For more information on shopping, dining and events at Reston Town Center, log on to:

Website: www.restontowncenter.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/restontowncenter
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/restontwncenter
Blog: www.WhereOutsideIsIn.com

Address: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190

Directions: From I-495, take I-66 west to the Dulles Toll Road (Exit 12, Route 267 West) to Reston Parkway (Exit 12). Turn right on Reston Parkway then left on New Dominion Parkway (4th light). ∙

Reston Concerts on the Town Announces Its 2011 Summer Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Release Date:   May 12, 2011

Contact:

Dana Steinberg, coordinator               Dena Verrill, director

703-597-8298                                     202-333-3199

danaeve327@hotmail.com                  denasverrill@aol.com

  

Reston Concerts on the Town Announces Its 2011 Summer Schedule

Reston, VA— Reston Concerts on the Town, the weekly summer concert series at Reston Town Center, will kick off its summer season on June 4^th with the Beatles tribute band Hard Day’s Night. Every Saturday night, from June 4^th thru August 27^th, talented local and national acts from across the country will perform. This year’s line-up features a diverse array of music including boogie-woogie blues; swing; jazz; Latin rhythms; Motown; reggae; and Celtic and East European rhythms.

Reston Concerts on the Town takes place at Reston Town Center’s Pavilion every Saturday night, June 4^th thru August 27^th, from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., rain or shine. Thanks to a generous grant from the Reston Town Center Association, these concerts are free to the public.

Music lovers of all ages are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics to the concerts each week and come ready to have a swingin’ good time. For more information about this series, please call the concert hotline: 703-912-4062.

Established in 1990, beautiful Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue offering more than 50 retail shops, 30 restaurants and a 13-screen cinema, plus more to come. At the center’s hub, the Pavilion hosts special events, concerts, festivals throughout the year and ice-skating in winter. For more information on shopping, dining and events atRestonTownCenter, log on to:

www.restontowncenter.com       www.Facebook.com/restontowncenter

www.Twitter.com/restontwncenter        Blog: www.WhereOutsideIsIn.com

Address:11900 Market Street,Reston,VA20190

Directions: From I-495, take I-66 west to the Dulles Toll Road (Exit 12, Route 267 West) to Reston Parkway (Exit 12). Turn right on Reston Parkway then left on New Dominion Parkway (4th light).

2011 SUMMER SCHEDULE

Free concerts throughout the summer!

Time: Saturdays, June – August, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., rain or shine

Place:RestonTownCenter Pavilion, RestonVirginia

Directions: From the Capital Beltway (495), take theDulles Toll Road (Exit 45/ Route 267 West). AtReston Parkway (Exit 12), turn right. To enterRestonTownCenter, turn left at the fourth light onto New Dominion. Free parking.

Contact: call 703-912-4062 for further concert information

JUNE

4^th
Hard Day’s Night
Beatles tribute     

11^th
Henry Butler & NONY Funk, 
Jump blues,New Orleans jazz, funk

18^th
Texas Chainsaw Horns
Blues-based rock            

25^th
David Akers & the Epitome,
Hits from the 40s thru today                       

JULY

2^nd
Radio King Orchestra
Swing, Big Band Jazz

9^th
Reston Festival

16^th *
Bucky Pizzarelli & Chuck Redd,
w/ Nicki Parrott, Robert Redd, Delores King Williams & Tom Williams

23^rd
Incendio
Spanish guitar, Afro-Cuban, & more

30^th
The Verny Varela Band
Salsa, Merengue, Rumba,& more

AUGUST

6^th
Jambulay
Reggae, calypso, soca, & zouk

13^th *
U.S. Army Band Downrange
Pop, R&B, & more

20^th
Mo’ Sol
Motown, Soul, R&B

27^th
Scythian
High-energy Celtic and World music

Please note: Other than the June 18^th Taste of Reston, alcohol is permitted at restaurants only.

*concert format: no dance floor

Taste of Reston Set for June 17 – 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

News Release

TASTE OF RESTON SET FOR JUNE 17-18

Virginia’s largest outdoor food festival to include“Guns n’ Hoses” Police/Firefighter chili cook-off

(May 23, 2011 –Reston, VA) More than 25 restaurants will line the streets of the Reston Town      Center June 18 and 19 as the 21st Annual Taste of Reston www.RestonTaste.com comes to town. Produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, the event is Virginia’s largest outdoor food festival. This year’s festivities include a competition pitting police against firefighters in the Guns n’ Hoses Chili Cook-off plus a two-day beer and wine garden.

Participating restaurants include returning favorites like Clyde’s, M&S Grill and The Counter as well as newcomers American Tap Room, Sweetgreen, Pollo Peru and Red Velvet Cupcakery. In addition live music will fill the streets with local musicians, The Dialtones¸ headlining on Friday, June 17 and the popular Texas Chainsaw Horns closing out Saturday June 18.

With more than great eats to offer, the Second Annual Guns n Hoses Chili Cook off, where Fairfax County Firefighters and the Fairfax County Police will battle for the Best Chili title on Saturday, June 18 from noon until 5 p.m. The Living Well Expo, presented by Anthem, will showcase local and regional health organizations Friday, June 17 from 3 until 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 18 from noon – 6 p.m.

Back by popular demand is the Taste of Reston Carnival Friday, June 17 from 3 until 11 p.m., Saturday, June 18 from noon until 11 p.m. and Sunday, June 19 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. featuring the Ferris Wheel, The Big Slide, the Swings, and much more. A new attraction will be The Family Fun Zone! on Friday, June 17, from 3 until 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 18, from noon until 6 p.m. with interactive activities for the whole family!

Taste of Reston event admission is free; food and drink tickets prices are $1 per ticket or 24 for $20. Advance tickets on sale at the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce office (1763 Fountain Dr. Reston VA) beginning May 25th.

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Media Contact:

The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Lesley Green

Lesley@m-b-logistics.com

Phone: 703-989-9234

TASTE OF RESTON

Reston Town Center, Reston Virginia

Friday June 17 – 3-11p.m.

Saturday June 18 – noon – 11 p.m.

Guns n’ Hoses Chili Cook-off

Saturday June 18 – noon- 5 p.m.

Living Well Expo

Friday, June 17 – 3 – 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 18 – noon – 6 p.m.

The Family Fun Zone!

Friday, June 17 – 3 – 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 18 – noon – 6 p.m.

Taste of Reston Carnival

Friday June 17 – 3 – 11 p.m.

Saturday, June 18 – noon- 11 p.m.

Sunday, June 19 – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Admission: free

Food tickets $1 each or 24 for $20

www.RestonTaste.com

703.707.9045

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