Leisure - Aug. 28 Paper

By: | Stafford County Sun
Published: August 25, 2009

Expect new ride at King’s Dominion
DOSWELL — Kings Dominion’s new thrill ride, Intimidator 305, was named for one of NASCAR’s racing legends, Dale Earnhardt. It will be North America’s second Giga-coaster, or roller coaster with the first drop at least 300 feet in the air, resulting in train speeds of 94 mph. This coaster is going to be 5,100 feet in length, and will take more than three minutes to ride.

Kings Dominion plans to open this ride in Spring 2010. Fans who can’t wait that long can take a virtual ride online at Intimidator305.com.

— Press release

Looking for fun? Concerts never disappoint
STAFFORD — Here is a sampling of area concert listings for those who are looking forward to seeing some live entertainment as the summer winds down and fall kicks in:

8/27, John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville: Keith Urban: Escape Together World Tour at 7:30 p.m.

8/28 and 8/29 at Wolf Trap, Vienna: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Complete film in HD with live orchestra, chorus and soloists, at 7:30 p.m.

8/29, Nissan Pavilion: Kenny Chesney at 5:30 p.m.

8/30 at Wolf Trap: B. B. King at 8 p.m.

9/2-6, at Wolf Trap: Disney’s High School Musical, live on stage at 8 p.m. each day, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

9/3 and 9/5 at Nissan Pavilion: Jimmy Buffett at 8 p.m.

9/12 at Nissan Pavilion: Toby Keith at midnight.

9/26 at Landmark Theater, Richmond: Jerry Seinfeld at 7 p.m.

9/28 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax: Pink’s Funhouse Tour at 8 p.m.

9/28 at the Landmark Theater, Richmond: Lady Gaga at 8 p.m.

9/29 at the DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.: Lady Gaga at 8 p.m.

11/3 at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.: Miley Cyrus at 7 p.m.