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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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“An Evening of General Ridiculousness”: Or, Not Your Typical Opera Show
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Carmen. The Magic Flute. La bohème. Hearing of these opera classics, you might think of rich folks…
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Alexandria Celebrates 10 Years of RecFest
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The City of Alexandria invites residents and visitors to celebrate a major milestone — the 10th anniversary…
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PHOTOS: Sold Out Alexandria “Adult Prom” Paints the Town Red for 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala
Updated April 24 to reflect fundraising tally Alexandria, VA – It is widely known as “Alexandria’s Adult Prom.” On Saturday evening…
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New Public Art Installation Coming to Alexandria’s Waterfront Park
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria will unveil Now or Never, a monumental public art installation by interdisciplinary artist…
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Alexandria Rings in New Year with First Night Alexandria
As the hours and minutes tick away today, marching towards New Year’s Eve, Alexandria is gearing up for one of…
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George Washington’s Home Reborn: Iconic Mansion Reopens After Historic $40 Million Restoration, Priming Mount Vernon for America 250
MOUNT VERNON, VA—The red ribbon fell yesterday on the most ambitious preservation project in Mount Vernon’s history. A gaggle of…
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Cider Houses Rule! Alexandria Celebrates Virginia Cider Week
The Office of Historic Alexandria in partnership with the Virginia Association of Cider Makers celebrated Virginia Cider Week November 16–22,…
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Friday Film Screening & Art Exhibit at Alexandria’s Galactic Panther
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It’s two-for-one cultural event at the Galactic Panther on Friday, November 7, with both a film screening…
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Alexandria’s Salon deZEN Hosts Girls’ Night Out for FOGH Residents
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Five Friends of Guest House residents were treated to a girls’ night of a hair and makeup…
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