Flamenco In Old Town
Restaurants feature dances, music.
For fun with a different kind of flavor, look no further than King Street for live flamenco dances and music.
Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, also known as Amma
Hugging Saint to embrace 5,000 individuals in Alexandria.
Some people are huggers, some are not. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, also known as Amma, is definitely the former. With over 30 million hugs and counting, she is known as the "hugging saint." "She is a saint," said Ken Steben of the Potomac Amma Center, "she is like love embodied."
Contee: From Cell 7 Unit 2D to Ministry
Serving Alexandria jail as its chaplain.
Myron Contee was a pretty good basketball player. Back in the decade of the ‘70s, he was better than most and without doubt was headed to a professional career.
Praising Senior Services
SSA welcomes officers, new board members.
Senior Services of Alexandria held its annual meeting and luncheon June 21 at The Fountains at Washington House to formally elect the 2012-2013 slate of officers and board of directors.
Living Legends: Allen Lomax
Allen Lomax has focused on those in greatest need in the city.
Living Legends of Alexandria is an ongoing 501(c)(3) photo-documentary project to identify, honor and chronicle Alexandria's Living Legends.
Hams Have Field Day in Alexandria
Amateur radio proves its value.
Wires, antennas, batteries, and a solar panel adorned a section of Armistead Boothe Park this past weekend in an effort to demonstrate what amateur radio is capable of today.
All the World's a Stage
LTA holds Open House July 13.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria will hold an Open House reception Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m. to welcome the community.
Exhibit Showcases Occupation
Lyceum reveals life in Alexandria during the Civil War.
Throughout the Civil War, Alexandria was an occupied city under the control of the federal government. An exhibit at the Lyceum, Alexandria's history museum, displays what life in the city was like during the that time, as well as, before and after the war.
Editorial: Case Closed. Why the Secrecy?
No reason for police to exercise "blanket" approach, shielding every document in every case.
Connection readers know that we respect and appreciate our public safety professionals.
Military Matters
Allen holds forum to meet with veterans.
Republican Senate candidate George Allen held a Veterans Issues Forum June 14 at American Legion Post 24, where he met with Alexandria veterans to discuss issues affecting military service members and their families.
ACVA Summer Social
City bids farewell to Stephanie Pace Brown.
The Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association celebrated five years of accomplishments June 15 at its annual Summer Social, an event that also served as a farewell to ACVA President and CEO Stephanie Pace Brown.
Former TC Administrators Transfer to Elementary Schools
Balas, Eisenhour show Sherman’s focus.
A sign from Mount Vernon Community School’s staff on Peter Balas’ office door states: "Mount Vernon is like a hockey game … we all work overtime!" Looking at it, the school’s new principal laughed. "The staff here has been very warm, very welcoming," he said.
'A Night at the Races'
Fostering the Future cruise raises $30,000.
More than 200 people donned their finest Derby attire aboard the Cherry Blossom riverboat for the 9th annual Fostering the Future cruise June 8 to benefit the Fund for Alexandria's Child.
Setting Sail for Success
Seaport Foundation receives $50,000 grant.
With financial and philanthropic superstar Warren Buffet in attendance, the Alexandria Seaport Foundation was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Economic Club of Washington D.C. at its 25th anniversary celebration June 5 at the Marriott Wardman Park.
Wood Kicks Off City Council Campaign
Billed as “The Rally to Reset City Hall,” Republican candidate John R. “Bob” Wood formally launched his campaign for City Council June 14 with a kick-off reception for more than 120 supporters in the courtyard of Gadsby's Tavern.
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