http://www.virginia.org Events for Alexandria (city) - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:20 AM Alexandria (city) Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=33272 3/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42816 The illusion of six colorful marbles will be painted in this class using a variety of techniques, brushes and unconventional tools. A $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor. 3/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42818 Polaroid Transfer is a technique for transferring and treating photographic images. The many variations in the process contribute to a singular, delicate, and painterly final print. Students transfer their images onto different paper surfaces or greenware ceramics. participants should bring slides to the workshop 3/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42829 3/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22976 4/5/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22982 4/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43865 Haute Dog Easter Parade Extravaganza at Madeleine's Dogs on April 7, 2007 from 12:00 to 2:00p.m. All dogs will be served delicious madeleine's dogs gourmet treats on silver trays. All dogs wear your Sunday best for this Easter affair. 4/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22976 4/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=32639 Spectacular gardens are in bloom as Mount Vernon hosts its annual outdoor garden and gift sale including ornamentals, perennials and annuals, garden items, books, and heirloom plants propagated from historic cuttings. Guests are invited to enter Washington's historic “orangerie,” or greenhouse, the only occasion this space is open to the public. 4/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22976 4/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16596 This tour, now in its 74th year, features six privately-owned Old Town homes and gardens, one historic church and eight historic properties. Part of the annual week of tours presented by the Virginia Garden Club. Tickets, with souvenir book included, available at Ramsay House Visitors Center, 221 King St. 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22981 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=44014 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=44089 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39727 The acclaimed Alexandria Symphony Orchestra joins the Little Theatre of Alexandria for this program, which includes Previn's "A Street Car Named Desire," Ward's "The Crucible," and Copland's "The Tender Land Suite" and "Our Town." 5/5/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35118 5/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=26003 5/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22299 5/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=29631 “Mrs. Washington” presents a special Mother's Day program, “The Mother of Her Country Speaks to Motherhood” at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. in the Little Theater. Visiting mothers will have an opportunity to take a photograph with Mrs. Washington and receive a free gift (while supplies last). 5/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=38871 5/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35428 Join Mount Vernon in its spring celebration of the history of the Virginia wine industry on the east lawn of George Washington's estate overlooking the Potomac River. Sample wine from Virginia wineries and enjoy live jazz music. "George Washington" greets guests on the Mansion's piazza and candlelit tours feature the cellar. Tickets are $30/adults and $30/per child. No pets allowed. 5/18/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42157 On May 19, 2007, at 8:00 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus, the Reston Chorale will premiere a new choral/orchestral work by noted composer, David Ott. This multi-media event that commemorates Virginia's early beginnings will feature chorus, orchestra, actors and dancers. Tickets are General Admission: $25 and $40. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43578 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35118 5/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=38875 5/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42279 5/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=38871 5/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16601 Features unique American music played by jazz ensembles and orchestras representing a diversity of jazz styles. Food and drinks is for sale and picnic baskets welcome. 5/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=38871 5/31/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37086 6/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=38872 6/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=10638 6/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=29665 Jazz, rock & roll and oldies, plus visiting tall ships, living history exhibits, arts and crafts, children's activities and food vendors are featured at this annual festival, one of the largest in Alexandria. The festival site has a lovely view of the Potomac River, perfect for relaxing. 6/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22472 6/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=29665 Jazz, rock & roll and oldies, plus visiting tall ships, living history exhibits, arts and crafts, children's activities and food vendors are featured at this annual festival, one of the largest in Alexandria. The festival site has a lovely view of the Potomac River, perfect for relaxing. 6/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42310 7/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16603 Observe the 258th birthday of Alexandria and the 231st birthday of the USA. This event features the acclaimed Alexandria Symphony Orchestra performance, including Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with cannon followed by a grand finale of fireworks. The Alexandria tradition includes birthday cake, music and food. 7/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42311 7/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=10644 8/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=20652 Open house, featuring costumed tours, 18th century dancing and tavern refreshments. Also features a volunteer recruitment fair - learn about volunteer opportunities at Gadsby's Tavern Museum... from giving tours to school programs to fundraising to collections care. 8/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35107 8/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=11547 Features music and costumed interpreters who will bring Carlyle House to life. "Housewarming" will recall John Carlyle and his bride Sarah Fairfax's move into their newly built mansion in 1753. 8/5/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35107 8/5/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42311 8/11/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16609 Features arts demonstrations, lots of hands-on activities for children and adults, and fun-filled architectural and archaeological tours at the country's largest and most successful arts center. Arts Safari is held in conjuction with the Alexandria Festival of the Arts to give children an exciting and different perspective on creating art. 9/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=26204 Join more than 200 artists from around the country as they display and sell a variety of fine art ranging from paintings, sculpture, prints and photography to pottery, glass, jewelry and ceramics! This juried art festival will transform Alexandria's King Street in to an outdoor art gallery. 9/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=26999 This annual tour, which has taken place for more than 60 years, features beautifully decorated homes in the Old & Historic District of Old Town. Enjoy Old Town as the weather gets cooler and the leaves start to turn! 9/15/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35751 18th-Century Craft Fair is the most authentic and diverse event of its kind; bringing together distinguished artisans working in colonial attire and a dozen entertainers who re-create the amusements loved by early Americans. As visitors shop, artisans demonstrate their crafts and explain the historic trades used to make items similar to those George Washington purchased in the 18th century. 9/15/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39847 Enjoy live blues and spectacular views of the Potomac River while sampling wine from 16 award-winning Virginia wineries. Visitors will learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father's wine endeavors, enjoy live jazz music, and meet “George Washington” on the Mansion's piazza. Guests will experience an evening tour of George Washington's home and are invited to visit the rarely-open basement cellar vaults where he stored his wine. The Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour tickets ar 10/5/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=11468 Multicultural arts festival celebrating our community's diversity through the arts in the Potomac West community of Alexandria. More than 200 artists and artisans of all kinds will discuss their work and demonstrate their crafts. Also features a variety of culinary specialties and musical performances. 10/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=23620 Celebrate the city's seaport heritage with boat rides and exhibits. Families may work on building their own boat, but advance reservations are required for this activity. This floating museum houses a boat-building program and a marine sciences lab. Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. 10/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22939 10/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37086 10/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=38876 10/18/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39956 10/18/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39863 Bring the whole family for bushels of fun at Historic Mount Vernon's Fall Harvest Family Days. Enjoy wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, a straw bale maze, and early-American games and music. Kids can make their own cornhusk doll, cook over an open fire, and get a FREE pumpkin (while supplies last). Families can also take advantage of the Potomac River sightseeing cruises which are half-price this weekend only. 10/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42699 10/27/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22984 10/30/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35115 11/11/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16612 This long-running show has dealers from around the country with room settings featuring the best in American, English and Continental period furniture and accessories, including porcelain, silver, glass, rugs and textiles, jewelry, fine art and folk art, and much more. 11/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22978 11/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16612 This long-running show has dealers from around the country with room settings featuring the best in American, English and Continental period furniture and accessories, including porcelain, silver, glass, rugs and textiles, jewelry, fine art and folk art, and much more. 11/18/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36445 Everyone is invited to kick off the holiday season with musical entertainment and greetings from the Mayor and Santa Claus. Held rain or shine! 11/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=24930 11/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=11643 The annual parade, held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, honors the City's Scottish heritage with clans dressed in traditional tartans and playing bagpipes, living history reenactment units, dog clubs and Santa! Shops and houses look their finest. On Thursday and Friday, the Campagna Center hosts its annual sale of greens and heather for traditional decorating plus its annual bazaar of handmade items. 11/29/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16615 Celebrate Christmas in Old Town by visiting some of the most beautiful homes in Alexandria. You'll be inspired by the beauty and magnificence of these homes, decorated for the holidays by some of the area's top designers. 12/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=23074 12/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=26951 Alexandria's harbor lights up for the annual parade. Boats are beautifully and imaginatively decorated by their owners, who are competing for great prizes. These sailing and power boats cruise the city's historic waterfront on the Potomac River. 12/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=20667 12/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=21522 12/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22985 12/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37326 12/9/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=16618 New Year's Eve celebration with music, dance, performing arts for all ages throughout Old Town and Del Ray. All performances indoors except finale & fireworks at midnight. (Venues are alcohol free.) 12/31/2007