Friday, May 29, 2009

May 29, 2009

Washington DC, May 28, 2009 -- Highlighting the joy of music, the Willard InterContinental is celebrating Fete de la Musique - or "World Music Day" on Friday, June 19. Guests partaking in the hospitable ambiance of the Willard's dining, beverage and social venues will enjoy a full day -- from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. -- of varying musical styles. Nine live performances will be featured throughout the hotel. Launched in 1982 by the French Ministry for Culture, Fete de la Musique is held in more than hundred countries in Europe and around the world to celebrate the beginning of summer.

World Music Day Schedule

Cafe du Parc
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Breakfast to classical guitar
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch to a Bluegrass quartet
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Strolling classic/soft rock singer with guitar
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Jazz Trio

Cafe du Parc and Occidental Bar & Grill
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Kamel Zennia Band, Music: Algerian folk-rock/
Mediterranean and World music

Peacock Alley - Afternoon Tea and Champagne
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Classical trio (flute, violin, cello)

Round Robin and Scotch Bar
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Happy Hour to the Banjo and Guitar - Outdoor Bar
Terrace
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Cocktails to Saxaphone and Guitar Duo

Lobby
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. General Manager's Reception in the lobby lounge with
light opera and Broadway songs by a soprano and tenor.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lounge in "America's Living Room" with a Salon
Orchestra

An American institution and leader in Sustainable Hospitality, the Willard InterContinental is located in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, near the White House, the Smithsonian museums and the downtown business and theatre districts. A leader in Sustainable Hospitality, the Willard is the Washington D.C. hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world's business, cultural, social and political elite. The hotel's 332 well appointed large guestrooms include 40 elegant suites. Dining options Cafe du Parc, the popular French bistro with seasonal outdoor seating, the Occidental Grill & Seafood, traditional Afternoon Tea in Peacock Alley and the historic Round Robin and Scotch Bar. The luxurious Red Door Spa offers a wide array of pampering treatments. The classic Willard InterContinental combines heritage and luxury with contemporary comfort and the latest technology. Tel. 202.628.9100, or www.washington.intercontinental.com. "Willard InterContinental - The Next 100 Years" is a holistic sustainable hospitality program in harmony with social and ecological consciousness. Visit www.willarddc.com/sd, a comprehensive guide to the Willard's sustainability efforts.

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