Arts
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August in Alexandria: Art Exhibits You Shouldn’t Miss
Alexandria, VA – APRÈS-MIDSUMMER MUSINGS The palette of summertime bursts with bright, intensely saturated color. From the azure blues of…
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Ten Thousand Villages Spotlights Local Afghan Sewing Students in One-Day Popup, August 2
ALEXANDRIA, VA–In 2024, Forozan Mirwais launched a non-profit sewing school offering free sewing classes to empower immigrant women. Drawing from her…
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Hold Onto Your Wands—Potter Magic Has Arrived in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For all you Potter fans out there, and there are legions of you who have read all…
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Five Historians Named Finalists for the Prestigious 2025 George Washington Prize
ALEXANDRIA, VA – In a powerful celebration of historical scholarship, five acclaimed historians have been named finalists for the 2025 George…
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Thousands Flock to Oronoco Bay for Alexandria’s 276th Birthday Bash
Alexandria, VA – The crowds began arriving early. The air hung thick with humidity, heavy thunderstorms dancing around the edges…
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The Summer Solstice Segues into Solo Shows, Summer Markets, and Salutes to Our Grand Old Flag
Alexandria, VA – The official start of summer may have come and gone, and post–July 4th can feel a bit…
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Alexandria Celebrates Pride Month with Plethora of Events, Activities
ALEXANDRIA, VA – One June night in 1990 a King Street bar kicked out two lesbian women for dancing the…
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As Summer Starts, Here’s What Local Galleries Have to Offer
Alexandria, VA – Feeling as if vacation Your July or August vacation can’t come soon enough? Why not take a…
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Art on Hilltop Celebrates and Promotes Community Talent and Art
ALEXANDRIA, VA-An event called Art On Hilltop was held May 31 in Alexandria. This local makers market celebrates creations by…
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Alexandria’s Metropolitan School of the Arts Presents “ECHO,” June 12-15
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Get ready to feel all the feels and meet characters like RIZZ (Charisma), CALM, SUS (Suspect), ANGER,…
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