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SPECIAL JAZZ FEST ISSUE

1:00 PM: AKUA ALLRICHis a unique jazz vocalist and D.C. native with blues and soul musi-cal roots. All About Jazz described her music as “[flowing] with a free, natural energy as engag-ing as her equally ingenuous personality.” She sings in many languages, including Portuguese, French, Spanish, English, Xhosa and Twi.

2:20 PM: VIEUX FARKA TOURÉ Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara,” Touré is known for dazzling crowds with his speed and dexterity on the guitar. He has played concerts and festivals all over the world, including at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Fest, the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and the Dave Matthews Band Festival. His 2011 release, The Secret, features Dave Matthews, Derek Trucks and jazz legend John Scofield.

3:50 PM: GLEN DAVID ANDREWS The “Crown Prince of Treme” and one of New Orleans’ most charismatic live performers, Andrews is a jazz trombonist who has headlined the New Orleans Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center, the Chicago Folk and Roots Festival, Houston International Festival and more. Andrews hails from a renowned family of musicians, including cousin Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, and was fea-tured in David Simon’s HBO series Treme.

5:30 PM: GRUPO FANTASMA Headlining this event is Grupo Fantasma, a Grammy-winning 10-piece ensemble from Austin. Grupo Fantasma plays Latin-infused funk, jazz and rock with energetic and danceable rhythms. They’ve been praised as one of the most important inde-pendent acts in the Latin genre, and have served as the backing band for the legendary Prince on multiple occasions, including at the Golden Globes and CBS Super Bowl Bash.

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COMMUNITY

JAZZ FESTGrammy-winning Grupo Fantasma to headline annual music festival

This much-anticipated annual event draws upwards of 8,000 music fans to Gateway Park for a day of dynamic performances in Arlington’s largest urban park. Come to hear live music performed by some of the biggest names in jazz and world music today.

Eat + Drink: Enjoy several bar areas serving wine and beer, plus a variety of favorite local food trucks, including Captain Cookie, The Big Cheese, Fava Pot, Pressed Panini, Urban Poutine and more!

NEW!VISUAL ART

JAM SESSIONPresented by

Arlington Arts

NEW!KIDS’ JAZZ

ZONEAT THE SANDBOX

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 / 1-7PM

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GATEWAY PARK 1300 LEE HIGHWAY SATURDAY, SEPT 10 / 1-7PM / ROSSLYNVA.ORG/JAZZFEST

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMUNITY

MEGA LATIN FEST

Sunday, September 25

Save the date for this fabulous Latin American international festival, which will be held in Gateway Park for the first time this fall. Enjoy live music, dance, food, and arts and crafts.

MEGALATINFEST.COM

COMMUNITY

ARLINGTON FUN RIDE

Saturday, October 1

Ride along scenic paved trails for a fun, family-friendly outing on a crisp fall morning. Riders can start at any rest stop along the Arlington loop. Rosslyn is one of the starting points.

REGISTRATION: ARLINGTONFUNRIDE.ORG

CULTURE

NATIONAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE PRESENTS “A NIGHT IN VIENNA”

Rosslyn Spectrum/1911 N. Kent St. Saturday, October 22 / 7:30PM

“A Night in Vienna,” features masterpieces by Johannes Brahms and Franz Schubert, including Schubert’s “Die Forelle,” the lovely “Trout” Quintet and the Quartet in G minor by Brahms.

NATIONALCHAMBERENSEMBLE.ORG

COMMUNITY

MARINE CORPS MARATHON

Sunday, October 30 / 8AM-4PM

Rosslyn is the site of the finish line at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. It’s also home to the Finish Festival which takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout Downtown Rosslyn and features food, music and giveaways.

MARINEMARATHON.COM

COMMUNITY

GREAT CHOCOLATE RACE

N. Kent St. + Wilson Blvd. Saturday, December 10/7:30AM

This 5-mile race features sweeping views of D.C. landmarks and finishes with a box of Godiva chocolates, hot chocolate and holiday shopping at the 2016 Rosslyn Holiday Market + Bonfire.

REGISTRATION: CRUCIBLERACING.COM/CHOCOLATEARLINGTON

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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

One of the more interesting and exciting projects currently under exploration is an aerial gondola system to connect Rosslyn and Georgetown. While I was a bit skeptical when I first heard the idea, I kept an open mind, and the more I learned about the technology and other successful urban gondola systems, the more I became convinced that this was an important idea that was worth further study.

Rosslyn is a vibrant urban center and growing mixed-use community. With three Metro lines, two major bike trails, three bus systems and five major road networks, we also serve as an accessible transportation hub for our region. Our residents and employees want and deserve multiple

transit options, so we believe that we owe it to the community to explore the potential a gondola could have as a cost effective and clean mode of transportation that could alleviate congestion on the Key Bridge while driving additional economic development.

ZGF Architects, the firm conducting the Gondola Feasibility Study, anticipates delivering their findings this fall. We are eager to hear their recommendations and will be sharing the results with the community via our weekly eBlast. Sign up to receive the latest updates at RosslynVA.org/subscribe.

-Mary-Claire Burick, Rosslyn BID President

BUSINESS

Update: Georgetown-Rosslyn Gondola

The feasibility study for a gondola connecting Georgetown and Rosslyn will be completed this fall. A July public informational meeting at the Rosslyn Spectrum was well attended, and an online Washington Business Journal poll conducted soon after showed strong public support for the project.

GEORGETOWNROSSLYNGONDOLA.COM

BUSINESS

New Companies in Town

Grant Thornton LLC and Phone2Action are two of Rosslyn’s newest companies. The international consulting firm and innovative tech startup signed leases with Monday Properties at 1000 and 1401 Wilson Blvd., respectively. Both are bringing fresh talent and new job opportunities to the neighborhood. ROSSLYNVA.ORG/ARTICLES

RETAIL

Mexican Cuisine at Pancho VillaIn June, Pancho Villa opened at 1850 N. Fort Myer Drive in Rosslyn. Their menu features authentic Mexican cuisine and specialty margaritas. It’s a great place for lunch, drinks after work, or dinner. Plus, they have a great outdoor patio!

PANCHO VILLA ROSSLYN 1850 N FT MYER DR/PVMEXICANCUISINE.COM

ACCESS

Metro SafeTrack

Need help navigating Metro’s SafeTrack work, which will continue through March 2017? We’ve compiled several useful resources on our website, including helpful local information from Arlington Transportation Partners.

ROSSLYNVA.ORG/SAFETRACK

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