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Okay, so you are a UVa grad -- that in and of itself makes you
worthy of being famous. However, as much as we'd like to feature each and every DC area
'Hoo, we have to have standards...
So, this is an official call for 'Hoos in the DC area
who are doing interesting things and want some attention. Whether you are in an a capella
group, a play, a band, organizing a charity event, running your first marathon, or about
to have your moment of fame on NYPD Blue, let us know and we'll get the word out: HooAreYou@DCHoos.org
This month we are featuring John Mackay, CLAS 1983
and Director of the Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum. The museum’s
October event features one of UVA’s most famous non-graduates...Edgar Allan Poe.
"POE in ALEXANDRIA, A Performance of Selected Works
from the Master of Horror", The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street,
Alexandria, October 30-31, 8:00 pm.
Join The Lyceum for two unforgettable Halloween evenings with
America’s earliest master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe! Actor David Keltz will
re-create Edgar Allan Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, shortly before his death. The
performance will include recitations from such classic works as “The Raven,”
“Annabel Lee,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and many others.
Tickets are $10 and the program is open to general public, but
best suited for ages 12
years and up due to content. For tickets, or information, call The Lyceum, 703-838-4994.
Past 'Hoo are You Features:
- John Horst, (CLAS ’67), an
associate professor at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA, announced
UVA’s participation in the Solar Decathlon, which begins on
September 26th and continues until October 9th. Fourteen student teams (including
one from UVA) will participate in this competition to design, build, and operate the most
effective and attractive house powered solely by the sun. For more information and a
schedule of events visit the Solar Decathlon webpage: www.eren.doe.gov/solar_decathlon/
- Claire Carlin, (CLAS '98), who helped to organize
Coca-Cola's DC 12-week summer concert series, DC Sessions (www.dcsessions.com) . From
June 1 – August 17, the concerts took place on the steps of the Smithsonian American
Art Museum at 8th & G Streets, NW, adjacent to the MCI Center. Performers will
include national, regional and local acts, such as Cake, G Love & Special Sauce and
the Pat McGee Band.
- You may remember Sharif (COMM 2001) playing at
Coupe's, the Biltmore and Buddhist. Now he's hitting DC with his brand of
"meditative" pop music with the band Magazine. For more info see www.sharifmusic.com
- Executive Director of Friends of the Occoquan and
UVa grad Alexander I. Vanegas (SARC 2000), invited all fellow DCHoos to
participate in OCCOQUAN RIVER CLEAN UP DAY 2002, Saturday, April 6, 2002. See www.friendsoftheoccoquan.org
for more details.
- Dexter's
Sandbox, fronted by UVa grad Helen Whiteley, (CLAS 1999) will be releasing
their debut CD titled "True Love," the title song of which spent two weeks at #1
on the Washington Post's Top downloads: http://mp3.washingtonpost.com/bands/dexter_s_sandbox.shtml
See www.dexterssandbox.com for
more details.
- If you want to see an excellent up-and-coming gospel hip-hop band,
check out SAGAMinistries,
with UVa grads Chris White (SEAS 1997) and "Big Marc" Porow (SEAS
1997). The group is based in Alexandria and performs around the greater Washington
area. For more information about this event, call 301-352-7456, or see the SAGA
Ministries website: www.sagaministries.com.
- Columbia's
Cure -- a 5K run/walk, 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run or 25K bike ride, and Health, Fitness
& Nutrition Expo will be held on Sunday, March 24th. This event has been
engineered by Brock Yetso (CLAS 1999) to honor the memory of his mother, Marilyn
Yetso, who died from colon cancer on March 17, 2000. The event is planned in
accordance with The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, a non-profit organization also in
Columbia, and the Colorectal Cancer Network, a national organization promoting the
prevention and awareness of colorectal cancer. Last year's event raised more than
$45,000. See www.columbiacure.com
for more information.
- Dogger,
was formed in the summer of 2000 and consists entirely of 'Hoos: Josh Blanchard (SEAS
1999), Scott Greene (CLAS 2000), Brant Kay (CLAS 2000) and John Dinos (CLAS 2001). The
group plays covers and originals and has appeared in most C'ville hot spots. Their DC
calendar is beginning to fill up -- see their website www.doggerband.com
for dates.
- The second is the established and successful Juniper Lane. With two UVa
grads, Vivion Smith (CLAS 1997) and Chris Bonavia (CLAS 1997), the group now
plays impressive venues such as the 9:30 Cub and the 'HFStival. In coming months, they'll
be playing with The Samples and Fighting Gravity -- see their website www.juniperlane.com for dates and details.
 Don't forget --
send a message to HooAreYou@DCHoos.org
and share your talents and accomplishments with your fellow 'Hoos here in the DC area.
Submit a notice or request.
Please include an email address for responses and notify us when the announcement is out
of date.
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