Alexandria Appetite: Three Spots for a Cozy Sunday Brunch
As autumn takes hold and the air gets chillier, warm up with these hearty brunch options.
By now, it’s no secret: Alexandrians love a good Sunday brunch. Whether it’s eggs Benedict, French toast, a hearty sandwich, or a good mimosa, a quick look around proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that brunch is a popular activity citywide.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Halloween Weekend Fun: Oct. 30-Nov. 8
Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.
LTA Presents ‘The Tale of the Allergist's Wife’
Comedy offers blend of New York and Jewish humor.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) is presenting "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife," a comedy written by Charles Busch, from Oct. 24 to Nov. 14. The play revolves around Marjorie Taub, a middle-aged Upper West Side doctor’s wife, who is devoted to mornings at the Whitney Museum, afternoons at the Museum of Modern Art and evenings at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Alexandria: 3 Top Restaurants for Carb-Loading Before Big Race
In advance of this weekend’s Marine Corps Marathon, here are three of the city’s best spots for getting your starch on.
For many area athletes, it’s all over but the shouting — and the running of 26.2 miles during Sunday’s Marine Corps Marathon.
Alexandria Snapshot: Art on the Avenue
Crowds attended the rescheduled Art on the Avenue, Saturday, Oct. 10. The event celebrated its 20th year.
Alexandria Snapshot: Art Safari
This year's papier-mâché' theme for Art Safari at the Torpedo Factory on Saturday, Oct. 10, was the giraffe. Staff members and patrons worked on its assembly.
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.