Music
United States Navy Band Country Current
September 12: United States Navy Band Country Current, Downtown Amphitheatre, 7p.m. The United States Navy’s premier country and bluegrass band will perform all types of country music from traditional bluegrass and western swing to contemporary pop music. Cost: Admission free. Call: 449-5051.
Satchmo Summerfest
August 3-5: Satchmo Summerfest, New Orleans French Quarter. Sponsored by Calypso Travel and Cruise Center. Jazz music festival honoring New Orleans’ native son, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. Two nights at Le Richelieu Hotel. Cost: Price varies - $170 per person. Call Cathi Kirk: 445-5553. www.calypsotravelcruise.com
Registration for Fall Drama Classes and Voice Lessons
August 1: Registration for Fall Drama Classes and Voice Lessons, Lagniappe Theatre in Alexandria Mall, time: varies. Drama classes offered for ages 3-college. Voice lessons offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: Varies. Call Karen Burns: 48-STAGE. www.lagniappetheatre.com
Taking it 2 the Street
July 14, August 11 and September 8: Taking it 2 the Street, Downtown Alexandria, 10a.m. Sponsored by Capital One Bank. A family friendly guided walking tour of the beautiful downtown cultural district featuring local celebrity tour guides and lots of local street performers. The tour begins and ends at the Alexandria Museum of Art. Cost: Admission free. Call Rich Joyce: 445-1234 X 242.
Rock the Red
July 4: Rock the Red on the 4th of July, Downtown Amphitheatre, 7p.m. Sponsored by City of Alexandria. Come celebrate the 4th with J. Diamond Washington and Co., a variety, party band from New Orleans and enjoy a patriotic fireworks show over the beautiful Red River. Please support our local food and beverage vendors by leaving your ice chests and glass bottles at home. Cost: Admission free. Call: 449-5051.
Acoustic Concert Series
July 19, August 16 and September 22: Acoustic Concert Series, Café, 1st floor Alexandria Museum of Art, 6:30-8:30p.m. For more information visit www.themuseum.org. Cost: Free to AMoA members, $4 for non-members. Call Anne Reid: 443-3458.
Acoustic Concert Series
July 19, August 16 and September 22: Acoustic Concert Series, Café, 1st floor Alexandria Museum of Art, 6:30-8:30p.m. For more information visit www.themuseum.org. Cost: Free to AMoA members, $4 for non-members. Call Anne Reid: 443-3458.
Acoustic Concert Series
July 19, August 16 and September 22: Acoustic Concert Series, Café, 1st floor Alexandria Museum of Art, 6:30-8:30p.m. For more information visit www.themuseum.org. Cost: Free to AMoA members, $4 for non-members. Call Anne Reid: 443-3458.
Jazz on Jackson at the Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival
2727 Jackson St., 6-8p.m. Sponsored by Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival at First United Methodist Church, Alexandria. Informal concert held in the courtyard of the church. Luke Brouillette of Natchitoches will provide entertainment for the evening in this family friendly outdoor coffeehouse. Art exhibits open for viewing. Cost: Admission free. Call Jennifer Wright: 443-5696.