Brief: Dance Center Hosts Family Event
Metropolitan Fine Arts Center of Alexandria is hosting their 13th annual family open house on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 1-4 p.m., featuring free dance and fitness classes for all ages, seminars and workshops, arts and crafts vendors, performances, a meet and greet with center staff, as well as refreshments.
Brief: Kaleidoscope for Kids Arts Festival Premieres
Alexandria arts non-profit Access through the Arts introduce a new children’s festival that is part of the fall Kaleidoscope arts celebration throughout the City called Kaleidoscope for Kids Arts Festival. The children’s festival will take place the weekend of Sept. 29-30 at the Durant Center for the Arts, Alexandria’s multicultural center for the performing and visual arts.
Fall Fun: Beer and Brats
Bands, bratwurst, and brews to celebrate Bavaria
What to do and see this fall
Alexandria Calendar: Sept. 26, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Run for Purpose and Pancakes
Family Fun Day this Sunday.
Support Alexandria’s local charities by participating in the Inaugural Family Fun Day/5K on Sunday, Sept. 30, and enjoy a post-race pancake breakfast provided by the Alexandria South Rotary Club.
On Exhibit
Two Living Legend portraits by Nina Tisara — Lillian Patterson, 2012, and Nelson Greene Sr., 2010 — were selected by jury for the Young At Art exhibition currently at the Durant Center for the Arts, 1605 Cameron St.
Festivals, Foliage and Fun
20 things to see and do this fall.
As the seasons change, so do the activities that keep us busy. With crisp air, apple pie and leaf-peeping upon us, we say so long to flip flops, air conditioners and barbeques. And while it may not always feel like it, the fall season is officially here and there is no better time to grab family and friends and see what the city has to offer.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Sept. 20, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Last Big Swim of the Season
The Cameron Street pool opened on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 15 for the dogs.
Alexandria Bulletin Board: Sept. 19, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Sept. 13, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
Alexandria Bulletin Board: Sept. 13, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
Shoppers on the Prowl
Shoppers are gearing up for the thrill of the hunt when they participate in the Old Town Boutique District’s Scavenger Hunt taking place the weekend of September 21-23, 2012.
