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Christmas in July at Tysons Corner Center

The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays

Let’s celebrate Christmas in July! I am clearing out my photos from my computer and I came across these from the complete opposite end of the calendar. Even though we are in the middle of the summer concert season at the mall, the holidays are the most colorful and may have even more visitors than summer days.

The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays

One of the largest differences in these two times is the shortness of the days. The early sunset really makes it easy to get some blue-hour photos of the center. Blue hour is what photographers use to describe the time after the sun has set in the horizon, and the approximately the next hour. During this time there is still plenty of light in the sky and it is usually a beautiful blue color especially in the winter. This makes for a beautiful backdrop for holiday lights.

The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays
The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center during the holidays

But the cold is perfect to keeping the ice in the rink ready for skaters!

Ice skating on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
Ice skating on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

And of course, we cannot forget about Santa Claus! He is one of the hardest working people at the mall during the season. He has the traditional portrait sittings at his set in Fashion Court, but he also has several other appearances over the two months leading up to Christmas. He has the Santa Breakfast, along with meet and greets throughout the center. I love to see the reactions to Santa whether young or old, and it always makes for a great photo.

Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center
Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center
Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center
Santa Claus at Tysons Corner Center

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Karl Alzner at Tysons Corner Center

NHL Player

Back in February, I covered and appearance by Karl Alzner at Tysons Corner Center. He is a defenseman for the Washington Capitals. If you are not familiar, the Capitals are the professional hockey team based in Washington DC, and Alzner has been a standout player for the team since he joined them in 2008.

Karl Alzner Meet and Greet at Tysons Corner Center
Karl Alzner Meet and Greet at Tysons Corner Center

Of all the professional sports teams in the DC area, it is a popular opinion that the Capitals are the team that is closest to winning a Championship. Although the did not make the playoffs in 2014, they have made it every year since 2008 reaching the conference semi-finals 3 times. It is a popular chant in the arena to ‘Rock The Red’ so the Concourse at Tysons Corner Center was decked out with red.

Karl Alzner Meet and Greet at Tysons Corner Center
Washington Capitals Meet and Greet at Tysons Corner Center
Washington Capitals Meet and Greet at Tysons Corner Center
Washington Capitals Meet and Greet at Tysons Corner Center

Karl greeted a lot of fans young and old. He signed autographs for a line of people that came prepared with memorabilia, shirts, pucks, for him to add his signature. While he was there, and they had the gear, he watched people take some shots at an inflatable goal setup. He gave tips to help some people make better shots through the back of the net. He was very patient and took a lot of time with those that came out to see him.

Karl Alzner skills challenge

Hockey shooting drill on the Concourse
Hockey shooting drill on the Concourse

There were other notable people that were in attendance. Grant Paulsen from 106.7 the Fan radio station was there to emcee the event. Being a host of a daily sports radio show made him a perfect person to keep the crowd entertained. Slapshot, the Eagle mascot of the Capitals was also there! He even put on some skate to take a few turn around the ice rink out on the Plaza!

Slapshot on the Plaza ice rink at Tysons Corner Center
Slapshot on the Plaza ice rink at Tysons Corner Center
Grant Paulsen directing the show
Grant Paulsen directing the show
Slapshot and the Red Rockers at Tysons Corner Center
Slapshot and the Red Rockers at Tysons Corner Center

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SingStrong – A Cappella Music Festival

A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media
A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media

Reston, Virginia

Last March, I was invited to cover the SingStrong in Reston, Virginia. SingStrong is an a cappella music festival held at South Lakes High School on this occasion. Overall, musicians come together to do workshops, have master classes, and hear from performers from around the country. A cappella, in short, describes a style of music where all of the sounds from the band are create from the human voice. Popular culture has show off these performers especially in movies like “Pitch Perfect” or TV shows like NBC’s “The Sing – Off.”

A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media
A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media
A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media

Main Stage – South Lakes HS

Blue Jupiter are the main hosts for all the attendees of this event. Diana and Jonathan emcee the larger shows over the weekend including the Aca-Idol competition and the main show on Saturday evening. Marty sets up the audio-visual presentation on the stage running the sound board. The sound of the singers sounds amazing from the crowd and along with the theater lights really elevates the concerts.

A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media

The 2015 edition of SingStrong continued their tradition of bringing passionate musicians together. They spend a weekend full of learning, networking, and inspiring each other. I enjoy being a part of the weekend to help preserve some memories that the groups can look back on when they get back home. I hope it keeps them working to sound better, and to continue their progress to be even better. The proceeds from participating or attending the shows over the weekend help to support the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. With the tickets and silent auctions, all of the funds help to support an amazing cause. I hope to see what the groups have in store next year!

Blue Jupiter performing at SingStrong - A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media
Blue Jupiter performing at SingStrong – A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media
Ball in the House performing at SingStrong - A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media
Ball in the House performing at SingStrong – A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media
Main Stage at SingStrong - A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media
Main Stage at SingStrong – A Cappella Music Festival ©TimeLine Media

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