What a day!

Back at the hotel after an AMAZING day. Spent all morning getting music while the kids went to the Aquarium... Free time in the afternoon at the beach with cool, but nice, weather... Good dinner at Golden Corral... OUTSTANDING performances by the Concert and Jazz Bands... Ice cream at Friendly's... All's well that ends well!

One crisis averted...

Long story short, all of our music is in the BHS band room! We managed to get our performance times moved to later tonight, and all of our music has been scanned/emailed/faxed to us from 5 different sources. While I was busy getting the music, the kids got the chance to visit the Virginia Aquarium, and had a terrific time. Sorry I don't have pics, but I've been on the computer and phone all day. It only gets better from here, right?!?

Our Hotel, part 2

The view from our hotel - nice, eh?!?

Medieval Times

Welcome to, "Medieval Times!"

Main Entrance

Go Red Knight!

Are we having fun, or what?

The Red Knight is the first one on the right - of course, he was also the first one eliminated from the tournament...

on our way

We've just left BHS, and we're on the road to Virginia Beach. Wish us luck!

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Our hotel!

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel's Guests Have It All

From a private, oceanfront balcony to 250,000 gallons of aquatic adventure, the Holiday Inn® & Suites Virginia Beach - North Beach hotel's guests enjoy the perfect beach vacation in Virginia Beach. The resort's oceanfront location is a perfect, relaxing family retreat as the hotel offers everything under the sun.

Slide into our Splish Splash Lagoon, float along the indoor lay-Z-rivah or lounge with a favorite summer beverage at the oceanfront outdoor pool. The hotel's activity program, Splash Kamp, is the perfect place for your children. The arts and crafts, games and more will create unforgettable memories. Take a break from the sun and catch a quick flick in our 48-seat movie theatre.
Schedule your next meeting in our conference center, which offers 8,000 sq ft of meeting space, and treat your associates and families to a mini-vacation in Virginia Beach. The resort's Office-on-the-Go and the free Wi-Fi access in the guest rooms help you stay connected and productive.
Enjoy the best of the beach as the hotel's guest in Virginia Beach. Inspired by 50 years of family tradition, the Isle of Capri offers fine Italian dining and stunning views of the Atlantic. The Square Whale is the ideal spot to enjoy moderately-priced poolside specialties. Want a great start? The Greenery Cafe's funky candy-colored atmosphere serves a buffet of breakfast delights. We look forward to welcoming you!

Dress

All of our events are casual dress, but they MUST be school-appropriate clothes. When we're on the bus to and from Virginia, you can wear pajama bottoms. BUT REMEMBER, we're going straight from the bus to Medieval Times, so be sure you have appropriate clothes!

Itinerary

Visit barbertonband.org for our trip schedule. Short version - we leave Wednesday April 6 just before midnight, and get back home Sunday morning, April 10. I'll try to get on here periodically with pictures, information, news - anything that may (or may not!) interest you. Thanks for keeping up with us!