Alexandria Poet Laureate
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
53rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Program Held in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria’s faith leaders, elected officials, artists, and youth came together for the 53rd annual Martin Luther King…
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Alexandria News
Want to Know the Best Spots to Watch Fireworks in Alexandria for its Big Birthday Bash on July 12?
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Get ready for a party as Alexandria marks its 276th birthday alongside America’s 249th with one epic…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Names Next Poet Laureate
ALEXANDRIA, VA-This morning (April 2) Alexandria announced its new Poet Laureate in an eNews bulletin. Cristina “Cristi” Donoso has been…
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Arts
DASH Seeks Entries for Annual Poetry Contest
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Do you read and/or write poetry? Looking for creative ways to share your work? DASH is seeking entries for…
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Arts
Alexandria Seeks New Poet Laureate, Apply by Jan. 10, 2025
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria’s Office of the Arts is searching for a new poet laureate. Zeina Azzam has held the position since…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Celebrates 274th Birthday July 8 with Cupcakes, Concert, and Fireworks at Oronoco Bay Park Overlooking Potomac River
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It was 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8. The skies began to darken and distant thunder echoed…
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Press Release
City of Alexandria Names Zeina Azzam New Poet Laureate
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria has appointed Zeina Azzam as Alexandria’s new poet laureate. The first Arab American…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
APPLY NOW: Alexandria Searching for Next Poet Laureate
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria is looking for its next poet laureate. If you love the Port…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
How Alexandria’s Poet Laureate Goes Virtual During National Poetry Month
Alexandria, VA – It’s National Poetry Month! How does Alexandria’s Poet Laureate, KaNikki Jakarta go virtual for this month’s celebrations?…
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Arts
Poetry: Listening to Love and Heartbreak at St. Elmo’s
Snap-snap-snap. There’s nothing like sitting in St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub on a Friday night and listening to Alexandrians pour their…
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