Entertainment
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Take a “Gourd-geous” Day Trip: The Great Annapolis Pumpkins Are Back! 🎃
ANNAPOLIS, MD – If you thought Old Town Alexandria had charm in the fall, wait until you stroll the historic…
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How the Wonder of Music Helps Deal with the Fear of Cancer
When musician Matt Davis’ wife Kara got breast cancer 18 years into their marriage, they were obviously worried, as all…
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Where Science Gets Spooky: Alexandria’s Mad Science Expo Marks 10 Years
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Science, costumes, and a little bit of Halloween magic will collide at the 10th Annual Spooky Mad…
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Spirits of D.C.: Haunted Pub Crawl Brings History to Life
There are few occasions when I wish I could still slosh down a beer or two. This is one of…
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Alexandria’s QuinTango Expands Global Reach with European Tour
By Lisa-Helene Lawson ALEXANDRIA, VA — The final notes of Piazzolla’s tango faded into silence before the audience in Vilnius,…
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Alexandria Symphony’s Sympatico Program Wins $50K Grant
Alexandria, VA — The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s award-winning music education program, Sympatico, has struck a high note with a $50,000 grant…
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Tons of Trucks Rolls Back into Alexandria September 20
Alexandria, VA — Big wheels, big fun! The City of Alexandria’s Tons of Trucks event rolls into Chinquapin Park, 3210…
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Alexandria Aces Advance to Championship Series
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Aces are headed back to the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series for…
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Beneath the High School: The Lost Story of Alexandria’s Seminary School for Colored Children
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On the very grounds where Alexandria City High School now stands once stood a modest, underfunded school…
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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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