Fairfax County Summer Concerts, Wine Tasting Begin

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA—Need a place to relax after work? The Evenings on the Ellipse summer concert series is returning to Fairfax County this Thursday, July 6.

Each Thursday from July 6 to August 24, the Fairfax County Government Center will be transformed into a live music venue with wine tastings. Fairfax County's own Paradise Springs Winery and the Winery at Bull Run are again taking part in the event with free tastings and wine available for purchase.

"Employees, nearby residents and music lovers can stop by after work to relax in Wolf Trap-esque style," said Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in a statement.

The schedule for performances is as follows:

• July 6: The Claire Lynch Band (Bluegrass)
• July 13: The U.S. Army Band Downrange (Rock)
• July 20: Leonard, Coleman & Blunt (Motown)
• July 27: Zydeco A-Go-Go (Zydeco)
• August 3: Incendio (Latin)
• August 10: The U.S. Navy Commodores (Jazz)
• August 17: The Hula Monsters (Hawaiian/Swing)
• August 24: Eilen Jewell (Alt-Country/Roots-Rock)

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