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Festival Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary National Archives Building Constitution Avenue | Washington, DC June 4-6, 2026 You're invited to the <a href="https://archivesfoundation.org/spirit-of-independence-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spirit of Independence Festival</a>, a three-day immersive celebration of American history, culture, and community at the National Archives—the home of the original Declaration of Independence—in the heart of Washington, DC.&nbsp; Hosted beneath a tent spanning two city blocks in front of the National Archives, the Spirit of Independence Festival will include free daytime events for families and three evening benefit events to support the National Archives Foundation and its effort to engage the American public with the nation’s history.&nbsp; From free daytime programming like a patriotic pet “yappy hour” to ticketed nighttime events like a culinary “taste of America,” there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the multi-day festival. Guests can <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/39180/national-archives-museum-spirit-of-independence-festival" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">reserve free tickets</a> to daytime programming and purchase individual tickets to select evening programs. Guests who reserve tickets online will receive complimentary access to the National Archives Museum.

Local Event: June 4-6: Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the Spirit of Independence Festival!

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Festival Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary National Archives Building Constitution Avenue | Washington, DC June 4-6, 2026...

June 4-6: Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the Spirit of Independence Festival!

Gunston Arts Center, Theater One, 2700 S Lang St, Arlington, VA, 22206

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the National Chamber Ensemble brings its 2025–2026 season to a joyful and inspiring close with Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos.
This special finale blends the power of great masterpieces with the warmth and intimacy of chamber music, offering a fresh and deeply moving way to experience some of the most beloved works ever written. 
Internationally acclaimed pianist Carlos César Rodríguez joins NCE for Mozart’s radiant Piano Concerto No. 21 “Elvira Madigan,” overflowing with elegance, lyricism, and pure musical joy. Artistic Director and violinist Leo Sushansky takes center stage in Bruch’s passionate Violin Concerto No. 1, bringing heartfelt intensity and sweeping romance to one of the violin world’s greatest treasures.
Adding even more beauty to the evening are Adoration by American composer Florence Price, glowing with warmth and serenity, and Romance by Johan Svendsen, beloved for its graceful lyricism and charm. 
This season finale celebrates the enduring brilliance of classical music’s great composers while showcasing the artistry and interpretive depth of NCE’s distinguished musicians: Najin Kim (violin), Kelly Cho (violin), Uri Wassertzug(viola), Vasily Popov (cello), alongside Rodríguez and Sushansky.
Come celebrate the season with us through music that stirs the heart, uplifts the spirit, and reminds us why these masterpieces continue to captivate audiences around the world.
Reserve your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable season finale. 
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Local Event: Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos

Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the National Chamber Ensemble brings its 2025–2026 season to a joyful and inspiring...

Nathan’s Cancer Slayers, a local Arlington fundraising team under Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, invites the community to Cocktails for a Cause — An Amalfi Coast Evening on Sunday, June 14 in Georgetown. ✨🍸
This inaugural silent auction will bring together friends, neighbors, and community supporters for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a fun silent auction — all raising funds for childhood cancer research in honor of Nathan Fleming, an Arlington student who passed away from rhabdomyosarcoma in 2019, just one week after turning 18.
Nathan was an Arlington student and alum of Jamestown Elementary, Swanson Middle School, and Washington-Liberty High School. His mom, Michele Fleming, formed Nathan’s Cancer Slayers under Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in 2020, and the team has raised more than $775,000 to advance childhood cancer research.
This year’s auction will support promising research led by Dr. Valter Longo at USC and Dr. JinSeok Park at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, with the goal of moving this work toward clinical trials for children within the next 2-3 years.
Guests can attend the event in person, browse and bid online from anywhere, or make a donation directly. Auction items include luxury getaways, VIP experiences, local packages, handcrafted items, and more.
Every ticket, donation, and auction bid will be matched 1:1 by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation up to $30,000, doubling the impact of community support.&nbsp;💪
Event details, tickets, auction preview, Nathan’s story, and more about the research team are available here:
<a href="https://event.auctria.com/5b075d5a-b398-43be-8d2d-e8826b8d5ab9/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NathansCancerSlayers.auctria.events</a>
Thank you for helping spread the word and support life-saving childhood cancer research in Nathan’s honor.
&nbsp;Michele Fleming &amp; Nathan’s Cancer Slayers 💛

Local Event: Cocktails for a Cause: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Silent Auction Honors Arlington Student Nathan Fleming

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Nathan’s Cancer Slayers, a local Arlington fundraising team under Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, invites the community to...

Cocktails for a Cause: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Silent Auction Honors Arlington Student Nathan Fleming

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