It doesn't take long for a piece of chocolate to travel from the mold to the display case at Bluprint Chocolatier; the production kitchen is just down the stairs from the charming retail shop at street level. So not only are the sweets crafted by seasoned chocolatiers with great care but they're also incredibly fresh. […]
This year, 70 restaurants will offer major deals for the annual Alexandria Restaurant Week. Running from February 17th through the 26th, restaurant week participants dish out three-course meals for $35 per person or a $35 dinner for two. During lunch, select restaurants will offer special menus at either $10, $15, or $20, and restaurants in […]
Networking is arguably the number one way to get ahead in your career. Who you know can affect the number and variety of opportunities available to you, so it pays to know as many people as possible. But it’s not always the easiest thing to go out and simply make new connections out of the […]
Art can express an endless number of ideas, which is why it comes in so many different varieties. Painting, sculpture, writing, performance art; they all act as forms of expression, depending on the artist. At the Simply Abstract exhibit at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery, you'll have the chance to explore a hodgepodge of art […]
After a night of revelry, there's really only one way to do New Year's Day: reset your body with a yoga class. You can do just that at Pure Prana Yoga Studio when you sign up for the New Year's Day Detox class. It begins at 12:15 p.m. today and runs for about 75 minutes. […]
Improvised comedy shows are pretty unique. It’s not often that the audience plays such a crucial part in what actually happens on the stage, but that’s exactly what improv is all about. To those of us who don’t practice this art, making it up as you go along sounds chaotic, even daunting, but those in […]
For more than 30 years, the Waterskiing Santa has entertained crowds in the DC region right around the holidays. And for the past few years, Alexandria residents have been lucky to have a front-row seat to the show. Now taking place in Old Town Alexandria for the third year in a row, Waterskiing Santa is […]
Each year as the holiday season gets underway, there's one aspect of it that many people dread: buying gifts for everyone on their list, especially the picky recipients. That's why Alexandria residents are lucky to have the Fine Art and Fine Craft Holiday Market come to town each year. Held in the Del Ray Artisans […]
The next time you need a haircut, pay a visit to V Studio in Alexandria. The highly rated salon is a favorite among residents, specializing in all sorts of haircuts and styles. The staff offers excellent service here, and the stylists are also known for creating beautiful updos and hairstyles for big events like prom, […]
On Saturday, December 3rd, a favorite Alexandria holiday activity returns: the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. Annually, this festive event draws thousands of people along the waterfront in DC and in Alexandria as the crowds watch more than 50 beautifully decorated boats make their way down the Potomac. Guests can expect powerboats, sailboats, and […]