Arts
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Monty’s Flying Fortress Takes Flight at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Alexandria, VA – A little-known story of World War II aviation is landing in Old Town Alexandria. On Wednesday, Oct.…
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Art Safari Returns Oct. 24: Three Floors of Torpedo Factory Creativity for Kids
The free, family-friendly Art Safari returns to the Torpedo Factory Art Center Oct. 24 with hands-on projects, artist demonstrations and…
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Books, Art and Handmade Finds Take Over Old Town at Alexandria Book & Craft Festival
The free Alexandria Book & Craft Festival returns to Old Town Oct. 11 with authors, local artists, handmade goods, food…
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Alexandria Choral Society Welcomes Cheryl Lovinsky as New Chorus Manager
The Alexandria Choral Society has appointed Cheryl Lovinsky as Chorus Manager, bringing nonprofit expertise and a lifelong background in music…
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Little Theatre of Alexandria Picks Three Winners From 200 One-Act Plays
The Little Theatre of Alexandria has named three winners from 200 worldwide submissions to its 2026 One-Act Playwriting Competition—and is…
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Dan Murray Returns to Alexandria for a No-Cover Show at Havana 151 on October 1
From Old Town busker to the Kennedy Center and DC JazzFest, Dan Murray returns to Alexandria for a no-cover show…
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Kathleen Corcoran Turns a Lifetime of Memories Into ‘Northern Notes’
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — For Kathleen Corcoran, the stories that became her newest book had been waiting a long time to…
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At 101, Legendary Col. Arnald Gabriel Will Conduct on His Namesake Stage at Art on the Avenue
At 101, Alexandria resident, World War II veteran and legendary conductor Col. Arnald Gabriel will lead two selections with the…
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Alexandria Symphony Tunes Up for a New Era With Four Guest Conductors and New Leadership
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026-27 season Sept. 26 with a new interim executive director, four guest conductors and…
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How a Tip from France Led Us to Mighty Mary’s Surprising Alexandria Connection
A tip from a Zebra volunteer in France led us to Linda Lindquist, the former Old Town resident featured in…
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