Alexandria: Preparing City for National Spotlight
Visit Alexandria plans for upcoming PBS drama “Mercy Street.”
Forget Lady Mary and the Grantham’s of Downton Abbey. A new PBS drama based in Civil War Alexandria will make its premier in January and Visit Alexandria is preparing the city for its close up in the national spotlight.
Alexandria: Sonoma Cellar Opens in Old Town
“We are passionate about bringing Sonoma County and Virginia wine to the D.C. area."
There is something new to “wine” about in Alexandria: Rick and Elizabeth Myllenbeck welcomed customers to Sonoma Cellar, a wine tasting room and bistro in Old Town, to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception Sept. 30.
Alexandria Celebrates Banned Book Weeks
Athenaeum Read Out celebrates the right to read.
The Athenaeum hosted a Read Out Sept. 29 as part of Banned Books Week 2015, an annual event designed to celebrate the freedom to read.
Raise the Roof: RTA Hosts Fundraiser
RTA hosts annual fundraiser.
A competitive cornhole tournament helped “raise the roof” as Rebuilding Together Alexandria held its annual fundraiser Sept. 24 at Port City Brewing.
Alexandria Appetite: At Teaism, a Plethora of Meatless Options
The restaurant in north Old Town offers many choices for veggie-lovers.
It’s a good time to be vegetarian in the United States.
Alexandria: Aldersgate Church Community Theater Presents ‘The Miracle Worker’
Tells the classic story of blind and deaf Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan.
Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) is presenting "The Miracle Worker," the story written by William Gibson about the blind and deaf Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan, from Oct. 2-17 at the church located at 1301 Collingwood Road in Alexandria.
In the Kitchen: Carluccio’s Chef Celia Keeps it Simple, Fresh, Italian...
Carluccio’s Chef Alfio Celia juggles an industrial stove full of boiling kettles, one for the eggs that will go in the Nicoise salad and one for the chicken that will be brined for the chicken salad.
MetroStage in Alexandria Presents ‘Uprising’
Show is part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, now through Oct. 25.
MetroStage in Alexandria will open its 2015-16 season with the premiere of “Uprising” by Atlanta playwright Gabrielle Fulton as part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, now through Oct 25.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: Sept. 25-Oct. 4
Events in Alexandria City and Mount Vernon, Va.
Alexandria Appetite: Prost! Oktoberfest Brings Out the Best in Beer
For Port City Brewing Co., Oktoberfest is only beginning of busy season.
You can set your watch by it year after year, September after September.
Alexandria People at Work: It’s All About the Pan
Mauviel copper saucepans and fry pans hang on pegs across the wall in back of the counter at La Cuisine on Cameron Street.
Alexandria Appetite: 4 Scenes From Alexandria’s Restaurant Week
Annual summertime deal allows diners to taste eateries’ menus at a fraction of the price.
Every year near the end of summer, Alexandria’s Restaurant Week offers diners a prix fixe menu at some of the city’s best restaurants for a great price — generally, $35 per person or per couple depending on the establishment.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: Sept. 11-20
Events in Alexandria City and the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax County, Va.
Little Theater of Alexandria Stages ‘Laughing Stock’
This play-within-a-play comedy promises tons of chuckles.
The Little Theater of Alexandria (LTA) is staging "Laughing Stock," a play-within-a-play, from Sept. 5-26.