Arts
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Where the Heck Should I See the Odyssey?
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Confession from the publisher: I just got around to reading Kelly MacConomy’s review of The Odyssey in…
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They Built an “AI-Free Zone” for Kids—And It All Started at a Neighborhood Restaurant
ALEXANDRIA, Va – Hope Gibbs envisioned a publication that helps children shine over a decade ago. Now, her dream is…
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A Special Elephant Brings a Global Story to Nepenthe Gallery’s New Fort Hunt Road Space
ALEXANDRIA, VA – There is, quite literally, an elephant in the room at Nepenthe Gallery’s new home in the Hollin…
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Hidden Inside Alexandria’s Oldest House Is an Antique Treasure Stash—And It’s All Going Up for Grabs
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Collectors, history lovers, and antique enthusiasts will soon have a rare opportunity in Old Town Alexandria. The…
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Alexandria Art Exhibits to See in August 2026
Alexandria, VA – August brings us to the midpoint of a long, hot summer. For those of us not joining…
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Mayor Gaskins Launches Alexandria’s Art in Every Space Initiative
Alexandria, VA – Last month Mayor Alyia Gaskins officially launched the new citywide initiative called Art in Every Space. Predicated…
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Jenny Waters Named Museum Director at Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden
Alexandria, VA – This isn’t simply good news. It’s standing ovation news! Jenny Waters joined the Old Town museum team…
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George Washington’s Enduring Gift to Religious Freedom Honored at Basilica of St. Mary
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — More than two centuries ago, George Washington quietly helped Alexandria’s small Catholic community build its first church.…
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Harmony in History: Alexandria-Based Quartet GQ Makes History as First All-Female Group to Win World Barbershop Gold
ALEXANDRIA, VA — On the Fourth of July, the Alexandria-based quartet GQ shattered 88 years of tradition by becoming the…
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What Makes Old Books Smell Like Vanilla And Almonds
The familiar vanilla-and-almond scent of old books comes from the chemical breakdown of paper. Learn how lignin, cellulose, and other…
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