You might not expect to see doughnuts from Sugar Shack and pints from Port City Brewing Company at an art show, but that's exactly what makes Art on Tap so unique. It's not just a celebration of visual art; it also honors edible and drinkable art. The Art League designs the event, starting with original […]
The 42nd Annual Virginia Wine Festival is coming to Alexandria on October 14th and 15th, and it's bringing enough vino to keep guests sipping from noon until 6 p.m. Wineries from all over Virginia will be supplying the wines, which are all crafted right here in your own state. Some will also offer ciders for […]
Gadsby's Tavern has hosted dinner meals for some pretty influential people, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. But it's the lesser-known people who have shaped Alexandria's history that Centennial of the Everyday introduces you to. This special exhibit is currently showing at the historical tavern, and you can experience it at the Free […]
More than $15 million dollars' worth of artwork will be on display at this year's 15th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival on September 16th and 17th. The 200-plus national and international artists are expected to take up six city blocks along Main Street in downtown Alexandria. Admission is free, so even if you don't […]
The Torpedo Factory Art Center draws a crowd of roughly 500,000 people over the course of a year. Considering the fact that it hosts the biggest number of working artist studios in a single building anywhere in the country, it's no wonder why. The former munitions plant has plenty of space for artists, and it […]
As a retired chemical engineer, Benjamin Umansky understands the language of science. So when he and wife Raquel took their gelato-making hobby and transformed it into a full-fledged business, he remained committed to the science behind crafting authentic gelato. Taste what he and his family can do at Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato. They enlist low […]
The Art League ensures that Alexandria's art scene remains thriving and vibrant, hosting events that further the arts throughout the year. Art on the Vine is one of its biggest soirees, and it's coming up this month. The event begins with a 10-day online auction that showcases masterpieces crafted by The Art League's faculty, culminating […]
Color runs and music fests are a dime a dozen these days, but the Questival Adventure Race is a unique type of event that blends the best elements of races, festivals, and exploration. The 24-hour Adventure Race is taking place all across the country this year, including Alexandria on May 19th and 20th. For just […]
Even with its proximity to Washington, DC's much larger museums, the Alexandria Archaeology Museum still manages to stand out in the crowd. It may not tell the tale of the entire nation, like many of the museums in the country's capital do, but it does give an in-depth look at the backstory of Alexandria. Its […]
The powers that be at Old Town Sport and Health are never satisfied with the same old technology and approaches to fitness. That's why they're constantly updating their fitness studio and adding new, innovative exercise classes. The changes keep patrons coming back and enjoying their time at the gym. Old Town Sport and Health was […]