Horse Trading at City Hall as Council Members Approach Budget Deadline
Warwick Pool to remain open for the short term; holiday lights to stay dim during the summer.
The Warwick Pool is likely to stay open for another year, although what happens beyond that is a mystery. But the holiday lights along King Street will likely go dark during the summer months, despite one councilwoman's longtime quest to persuade her colleagues otherwise.
SSSA Pitcher Sargent Reaches 1,000 Career Strikeouts
Saints hurler reaches milestone in fourth varsity season.
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes pitcher Alexis Sargent reached 1,000 career strikeouts during a no-hit performance against Holy Child on April 18.
33 Variations’
The genius of Beethoven at LTA
Was it genius or obsession? From the pen of Moises Kaufman, author of “The Laramie Project” and “Gross Indecency; The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde,” The Little Theatre of Alexandria debuts “33 Variations,” where eminent musicologist Katherine is determined to discover the reason Beethoven spent so much time writing a series of variations on a second-rate waltz he once described as “a cobbler’s patch.”
‘Ghost-Writer’
Witty wordplay at MetroStage.
Novelist Franklin Woolsey is a stickler for punctuation. He insists that the hyphen in “gentleman-farmer” suggests a dual nature, thus revealing the subtle meaning behind the hyphenated title of Michael Hollinger’s “Ghost-Writer,” a brilliant, witty production making its Washington-area debut at MetroStage. Not to be confused with the Roman Polanski film of the same name — without the hyphen — Hollinger’s tale is set in 1919 in Woolsey's one-room office in New York City. Much to the chagrin of his wife, Woolsey (Paul Morella) has hired Myra Babbage (Susan Lynskey) to type his novels as he dictates them.
Charles Esten: From Alexandria to 'Nashville'
May 3 show at the Durant Arts Center features Esten's new, original songs, benefits The Alexandria Scholarship Fund.
Charles "Chip" Esten, an Alexandria boy from age 8 who plays Deacon Claybourne on the ABC hit show "Nashville," likes to think of songwriting like it's farming. "I love the farming as much as I love the crops, I love doing it as much as what you get out of it," said Esten, speaking of his love for the writing process as much as the record deals and shows that it can yield. The 47-year-old actor, comedian and singer-songwriter credits Alexandria, in part, for helping him fall in love with the city of Nashville, because of its "Virginia qualities." Charles "Chip" Esten, an Alexandria boy from age 8 who plays Deacon Claybourne on the ABC hit show "Nashville," likes to think of songwriting like it's farming. "I love the farming as much as I love the crops, I love doing it as much as what you get out of it," said Esten, speaking of his love for the writing process as much as the record deals and shows that it can yield. The 47-year-old actor, comedian and singer-songwriter credits Alexandria, in part, for helping him fall in love with the city of Nashville, because of its "Virginia qualities."
Barking Up The Right Tree
Community supports dogs’ continued use of Westgrove Park.
Approximately 100 citizens attended the Park Authority’s public hearing Tuesday night, April 30, to discuss the proposed master plan for the Westgrove Park, off of Fort Hunt Road and adjacent to Belle View Elementary School. Although some residents and organizations expressed reservations and concerns, the majority of attendees and speakers supported the creation of the off leash dog area at Westgrove Park. Opposition was minor, with the bulk of the criticism aimed at fine tuning the proposal. The next step for the Park Authority staff is to review the residents’ comments and modify their proposal before submitting to the Park Authority Board for its review and final vote.
Cook Off Benefits Carpenter’s Shelter
More than 600 people crossed the threshold of the Birchmere to attend the 11th annual Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off fundraiser on Sunday afternoon, April 28.
New Beginning at Cemetery
New Beginning at Cemetery
Anywhere else in the city, it would appear out-of-place in size and design. But being the lodge — or gatehouse, as many say — at the entrance to Alexandria National Cemetery, the building is a perfect fit. Montgomery C. Meigs, Quartermaster General of the Army, is remembered for ordering that Federal troops be buried all over the plantation estate of Robert E. Lee. Today, that place is Arlington National Cemetery.
Mount Vernon Bulletin Board May 1
Information on events taking place in Mount Vernon.
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Calendar May 1
Entertainment events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
Girl Scouts Enjoy Aquatic-Themed Party
Girl Scouts from the Pride of the Potomac Service Unit had a shell of a good time at the Under the Sea Girl Scout Birthday dance, March 16 at Charles Houston Recreation Center in Alexandria.
New Beginning at Cemetery
Lodge to be resurrected.
Anywhere else in the city, it would appear out-of-place in size and design. But being the lodge — or gatehouse, as many say — at the entrance to Alexandria National Cemetery, the building is a perfect fit.
Letter to the Editor: Closed Door Meeting
Just received an e-mail flyer promoting the next “What’s Next Alexandria” community dialogue on April 30 at the First Baptist Church Activity Center on King Street.
Letter to the Editor: Fiscal Voice Wanted
Re: "Loaded With Debt" Alex. Gazette Packet, April 25, 2013. I hope that all those who voted the Republicans off the City Council are satisfied — actually I hope they are scared for our city — we all should be.
Letter to the Editor: Steer Away From Option B
Soon the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station environmental impact statement (EIS) will be issued in draft form.
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