Washington Football Team Fan Appreciation Day, Saturday, August 3rd, gates open at 9am. The event starts at noon and player practice will begin at 1pm for a couple of hours. Fans are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and to arrive early at the Bon Secours Washington Washington Football Team Training Camp, Fan Appreciation Day draws a crowd of about 20,000 to 25,000. Visit redskinsrva.bonsecours.com/fan-appreciation-day-schedule.
Music for Massey benefit concert for VCU Massey Cancer Center, Tuesday, August 6th, gates open at 5:30, concert at 6pm at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, features Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers and Railroad Earth. www.ticketstobuy.com or www.musicformassey.com.
5th annual Jazz and Food Festival hosted by St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Saturday, August 3rd, non -7:30pm, family-fun day featuring Plunky & Oneness, James “Saxmo” Gates, Carlton Ayles, Curv Appeal, Nicky McMullen and music by DJ Mike, vendors, seniors and communities issues addressed, donation $5, 2712 Second Avenue in Highland Park, visit www.stelizcc.org.
Virginia Stampede Rodeo at Colonial Downs, featuring bareback bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and calf roping and other events, admission adults $20 at the gate & $5 children 12 & younger, www.colonialdowns.com or 804-966-7223.
African American Leadership Summit hosted by The National African-American Empowerment Association(NAARA) is Saturday, August 3rd, 3-5pm at Flatheads Restaurant, 3125 Wharf Street, former location of the Annabel Lee, special homage to Maggie L. Walker and a discussion on the Trayvon Martin verdict, for details visit http://www.naaea.weebly.com or 804-551-6632.
