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Green Rooftop Gifford's Ice Cream Social and Concert Dates: 9/23/2008 - 9/23/2008 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Details:
RESCHEDULED RAIN DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 Relax... Loosen your Tie... Unbutton your Top Button... Roll Up your Sleeves... Sling on your Sandals... (T-Shirts, Shorts, and Summer Straw Hats Welcome Too....) Join Event Co-Hosts: The Sustainable Business Network of Washington (SBNOW.org); DC Greenworks; the Downtown DC Business Improvement District; and Blake Real Estate for a "Say So Long to Summer -- Because of the Rain Date-- We've Now Fell into Fall" Green Roof Gifford's Ice Cream Social and Concert While savoring a selection of Gifford's All Natural Ice Cream and Sorbets, enjoy the last days of Summer and the beauty of one of Washington, DC's first Green Rooftops. Learn about the numerous advantages of installing Green roofs, including operational cost-savings and environmental benefits. Afterwards, enjoy a sunset roof top concert under the stars by Washington, DC area band, KIVA, performing "Songs of Nature; Sounds of the Planet" . IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to D.C. Fire Marshal roof top space limitations, attendance is limited to 300. All attendees who were registered for the original Sept. 9th event are automatically re-registered for the rain date of Sept. 23, 2008. If you were pre-registered and you cannot make the Sept. 23rd date, please contact: Pamela Skarda, Exeucutive Director of SB NOW at: pskarda@sbnow.org. We will take new registrations from additional guests who would like to attend after we know the number of pre-registered guests who will be going on the new date. To put your name on the Sept. 23rd waiting list, please email: pskarda@sbnow.org. All registrants' names must be on the event's door security list. Walk-ins will not be permitted! When: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Where: Green Roof Top, Blake Real Estate Building, 1425 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005 Take elevator to the Green Roof. Look for signs in the lobby directing you to the designated elevators which can take you to the Penthouse Green Rooftop. Time: 6 - 9 PM Evening's Agenda:
Cost: No Charge Travel: Via Metro: From McPherson Square Metro Stop (Orange/Blue Lines): Depart from the 14th and I, N.W. Street exit. Walk two blocks North to the Blake Real Estate Building, located at 1425 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC, 20005 Via Bike: Bike rack for 15 bikes at building. Via Automobile: Colonial Parking is offering a discounted parking rate of $5.00 per vehicle for the event. Limited to 200 spaces. A Special Thank You to the Evening's Sponsor, SB NOW Sustainable Member, Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy Company, a Washington Area Family Tradition since 1938. Franchise Opportunities Available; for more information contact: 1-800-708-1938 or mail to: franchise@giffords.com
__________________________________________________________ About Gifford's Ice Cream and Candy: Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy Co., Washington DC's oldest ice cream parlor, has been churning the creamiest ice cream and tastiest candy products in the nation's capital since 1938. Through the years loyal fans have included President Dwight Eisenhower, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Media Personality Willard Scott, and Movie Star Goldie Hawn. The recipes of founder John Nash Gifford combined with today's premier all natural ingredients make truly gourmet products. Rich in tradition and taste, Gifford's has become a recognizable treat to over four generations of Washingtonians. While deeply rooted as a Washington tradition, the new generation of Gifford's leadership supports the environmental needs of today's Washington community. Adopting cutting-edge, progressive technologies, Gifford's partakes in sustainable business practices at its wind-powered corporate Silver Spring headquarters. Gifford's ice cream pints are available in seven flavors, and continue to be a thriving part of Gifford's business. Pint availability has expanded from local grocery stores into larger local markets. Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy Co. is proud to feature their pints on the shelves of Harris Teeter and Wholefoods in the Mid -Atlantic region of the United States. Gifford's is also distributed to over 200 quality regional restaurants or other food service establishments in MD, DC, and VA who seek a high-end, recognizable, local, natural ice cream on their menus. After years of requests from loyal customers to "open a Gifford's near them", the next best thing is being offered through franchising opportunities. Gifford's seeks energetic, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic franchising partners who will continue to make the Gifford's name synonymous with Washington D.C. If interested contact franchise@giffords.com Bring Gifford's Ice Cream & Candy Co. to the office! Gifford's corporate offerings include Birthday Ice Cream Cakes, Ice Cream Socials, and Corporate Gift Baskets. Contact sales@giffords.com or visit http://www.giffords.com/ for more information. About KIVA: KIVA is a percussive, acoustic, worldbeat ensemble that celebrates the magic of nature and ancient bardic traditions with music that opens the heart and heals the spirit. The band blends strong vocal harmonies with rich and diverse acoustic and electric instrumentation, performing originals, traditionals, and covers. The musicians are inspired by many cultures, spiritual disciplines, and musical styles, including celtic-folk, folk-rock, blues, big band, traditional chants, and jazz. KIVA is based in the Washington DC metro area, and has been nominated fourteen times (so far) for the Washington Area Music (Wammie) Award. KIVA performs regularly around the Metropolitan area; KIVA is available for private parties and corporate events. To book KIVA, contact Ariana at: 301-430-0388, Website: http://www.kivasong.com/, email: arianakiva@gmail.com.  KIVA "Songs of Nature; Sounds of the Planet", September 23, 8:00 p.m., Green Roof Sunset Concert, 1425 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC |
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