Calendar - Event List View click here for daily view - click here for monthly view JULY 2010 January February March April May June July August September October November December 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 July 1 City of Alexandria Homeless and Special Needs Housing Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 pm, City of Alexandria Homeless and Special Needs Housing Meeting at the T. C. Williams High School Cafeteria, 3330 King Street, Alexandria. The meeting will include a presentation as well as panel and community discussions on the housing needs of seniors, persons with physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities, and the homeless. Topics will include demographics, housing gaps, costs, assisted living and current issues. For more information contact the Office of Housing at 703-746-4990 or visit the City’s Housing Master Plan webpage at www.alexandriava.gov/housingplan. Alexandria School Board Organizational Meeting 8:00 am, Alexandria School Board Organizational Meeting athe the School Administration Offices, Winkler Building Board Room, 2000 Beauregard Street, Alexandria. For more information contact Rosemary Webb at 703-824-5514. July 2 Opening Reception of Global Rhythm Exhibition 7:00 – 10 pm, Opening Reception of Global Rhythm Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. The First Thursday Preview is Thursday, July 1, from noon – 9:00 pm. From Paul Gauguin to Amedeo Modigliani, artists have been inspired and entranced by the culture, people, and artistic vision of a foreign land. Whether it’s their ethnic technique or the exotic appearance, artwork influenced by a foreign country opens the minds of fellow artists and patrons alike – displaying a visual passport to a new, beautiful and unfamiliar world. This show celebrates that global inspiration. Jurors have chosen artists based upon their artist's statement, personal art philosophy and submitted artwork. The exhibition runs until Sunday, July 18. . Gallery hours are: Thursdays, 12 noon to 4 pm (First Thursdays, 12 noon to 9 pm); Fridays, 12 noon to 9 pm; Saturdays, 10 am to 9 pm; and Sundays, 12 noon to 6 pm. The gallery is free, open to the public and handicap accessible. For more information, please contact Matthew Tito Cuenca, curator, at 703-768-1726 or GlobalRhythm@matthewcuenca.com or for directions, please visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org July 3 Open to the Public – R.E. Lee Camp Hall Museum 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Open to the Public – R.E. Lee Camp Hall Museum, 806 Prince Street, Alexandria. During the Civil War, this 1850s house served as a hospital by the Union army and after the war, it became the hall for the R.E. Lee Camp #2 for the United Confederate Veterans. The museum houses a collection of Civil War artifacts, including Confederate uniforms, flags, and camp items and other artifacts of the 17th Virginia Infantry Regiment CSA. Several Lee family items are also housed there. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. For more information contact 703.519.2123 or relcamphall@hotmail.com Alexandria Art Market 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, rain or shine, Alexandria Art Market at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Park, adjoining the Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. A variety of original artwork from over 20 artists will be displayed for sale including, but not limited to, painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and glasswork. This is a rain or shine event and is free and open to the public. The market is held on the 1st Saturdays of June, July, August, September and November. For more information about the Alexandria Art Market, how to apply for an arts space at the market, about being a food vendor or musical act, please contact Kimberley Bush at 703-627-7656 or email DRA.AlexandriaArtMarket@gmail.com. July 4 July 4th July 4th Lyceum Chamber Concert 3:00 pm, Lyceum Chamber Concert at the Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria. The concert will feature pianist Alexander Beresovsky playing works by Schumann, Scriabin and Chopin. Donations are accepted. For more information contact 703-746-4994. July 7 Alexandria City Transportation Commission Meeting 7:30 pm, Alexandria City Transportation Commission Meeting at Sister Cities Conference Room 1101, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria. The meeting will include a public hearing to accept comments on the BRAC transportation management plan. Meeting is open to the public. A draft agenda is posted on the Commission website at http://www.alexandriava.gov/TransportationCommission. If you have questions or need further information about the Transportation Commission, please contact Mr. Abi Lerner at 703-746-4025 or abi.lerner@alexandriava.gov. Blues Concert 7:00 pm, Blues Concert by Hey Norton band at Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Ben Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria. Free. For more information contact 703-838-4200 or 703-746-5592. July 8 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting 7:30 pm, Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals regular monthly meeting, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 King Street. For more information contact Peter Leiberg, 703-746-4666. Second Thursday Music at the Athenaeum 7:00 pm, Second Thursday Music at the Athenaeum with Eric Scott, the Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria. Admission- prepay on line. For more information contact 703-548-0035 or nvfaa.org July 10 USA & Alexandria Birthday Celebration 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., USA & Alexandria Birthday Celebration at Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., Alexandria. Rain date for fireworks only July 11. Come celebrate the USA's 234th and Alexandria's 261st birthdays. This evening of music, activities and fireworks will include community exhibitors, children's activities and refreshment sales starting at 4, performance by the 257th Army Band ("The Band of the Nation's Capital") at 6, presentation of civic awards by the Mayor and a reading by the City's Poet Laureate at 7:30, birthday cake at 8, and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra's concert at 8:30, concluding with the fireworks and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," complete with cannon fire provided by the U.S. Marine Corps at 9:30 p.m. Raindate for fireworks only is July 11. Sponsored by the City of Alexandria. For more information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703-746-5592 or the Special Events Office at 703.746.5418 or www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation. Alexandria Black History Museum Hosts Antigua and Barbuda Masquerade Symposium 1 pm - 3 pm, Alexandria Black History Museum Hosts Antigua and Barbuda Masquerade Program, 902 Wythe Street, Alexandria. An art display and panel discussion explore aesthetic elements of the Jumbie Masquerade tradition in Antigua and Barbuda. “Jumbie” refers to a spiritual being in the likeness of a deceased person, and a panel will discuss the significance and application of wood elements as an aesthetic of Jumbie, as well as the influence of spirituality in the Antiguan Creole aesthetic. This event is free! For more information call 703-746-4356 or contact www.alexblackhistory.org. Movies With a Mission Series 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Movies With a Mission Series at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street, Alexandria. This month's film is "Harlem's Art 125: The American Dream." Explore the history of Mart 125 and learn how it correlates to the “revitalization” of 125th Street, Harlem’s main commercial sector. Viewers will take a historical journey with the economic transition of 125th Street from the late 1960s to the present day, examining issues like urban renewal from a commercial standpoint. This story looks at the changing face of the well-known African-American neighborhood and examines the complexity of issues surrounding this community in peril. This film series about Africa and the African Diaspora seeks to inform and inspire dialogue. The film is 68 minutes long and is free. For more information call 703-746-4356 or contact www.alexblackhistory.org. July 11 Fest-Ability Picnic 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Fest-Ability Picnic at T C Williams High School, 3330 King Street, Alexandria. This is an annual special event sponsored by the Virginia Ability Alliance (VAA) which provides fun, activities, information, and resources for Northern Virginians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Summer Chamber Music Series 3:00 pm, Summer Chamber Music Series at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria. Trombonist Kirsten Lee Warfield performs "The Electric Slide", music for solo trombone with electronics and electrical trombone. Free July 13 Jones Point Park Community Meeting 7 pm, Jones Point Park Community Meeting at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria. Congressman James P. Moran, City of Alexandria, Virginia Department of Transportation, and the National Park Service will host this meeting, the purpose of which is to discuss park reconstruction plans scheduled to begin this fall. For more information, call 703-746-5504. Books to Film Discussion Group 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Books to Film Discussion Group at the Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria. There will be a discussion of the play "Hamlet" and its film adaptation from the masterwork by William Shakespeare. For more information contact Mark Schwartz at 703-746-1770. July 14 Fort Ward Park Concert 7:30 pm, Fort Ward Park Concert, at the Ford Ward Park Amphitheater, 4301 West Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Featuring the Army "Capital Sound" of the 257th Army Band, an 18 piece big band/pop ensemble, in conjunction with the Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Band Camp. Concerts are canceled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703-746-5592. July 15 Great Books Discussion Group Meeting 7:00 pm, Great Books Discussion Group Meeting at the Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria. The group will discuss "The Things They Carried," a story by Tim O'Brien. For more information contact Bill Scouton at 703-931-3559. Music at Twilight Concert 7:30 pm, Music at Twilight Concert at the Fort Ward Park Amphitheater, 4301 West Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Featuring the Alexandria Harmonizers, a men's barbershop group. Concerts are canceled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703-746-5592. Transportation Commission Meeting 7:30 pm, Transportation Commission meeting, Sister Cities Conference Room, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria. This meeting will include a public hearing to accept comments on the BRAC transportation management plan. All meetings are open to the public. An agenda and meeting materials are posted on the Commission website at http://alexandriava.gov/TransportationCommission If you have questions or need further information about the Transportation Commission, please contact Mr. Abi Lerner at abi.lerner@alexandriava.gov, or call (703) 746-4025. Park and Recreation Commission Meeting 7:30 pm, Park and Recreation Commission meeting, at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. As part of the regular meeting, staff will provide an update to Commission members on the Potomac Yard Development Project and the planned athletic fields at Simpson Park. For additional information, visit www.alexandriava,gov/12376 or call the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities at 703-746-5500. July 16 2010 Comcast Outdoor Film Festival Park gates open 7 p.m., movie starts at 8:30 p.m., 2010 Comcast Outdoor Film Festival at Waterfront Park on Prince Street, Alexandria. There will be one film each night beginning at dusk. This year's Friday featured film is the Blind Side. There will be concessions including popcorn and homemade lemonade. This should be a great summer outing! Market Square Concert 7:30 pm, Market Square Concert, 301 King St., Alexandria. Featuring the Alexandria Citizens Band, the “City’s Oldest Performing Arts Organization.” Concerts are canceled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703-746-5592. July 17 Hidden History of Union Street Walking Tour 10:30 am, Hidden History of Union Street Walking Tour, meets at the northeast corner of King and Union Streets, Alexandria. Join City Archaeologist Pam Cressey as she explores "The Hidden history of Union Street -- Are We Walking on Water?" Walk along Union Street to learn what archaeologists have found above and below the ground. This free event is part of Christmas in July Celebration on Union Street organized by The Christmas Attic. For more information, visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or call 703-746-4399. 2010 Comcast Outdoor Film Festival Park gates open at 7 p.m., film starts at 8:30 p.m., 2010 Comcast Outdoor Film Festival at Waterfront Park on Prince Street, Alexandria. This year's Saturday featured film is Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen. There will be concessions including popcorn and homemade lemonade. This should be a great summer outing! July 18 Cuts for Jackson 10:00am - 4:00pm, Cuts for Jackson at the Lorraine Aprile Salon, 112 S. Fayette Street, Alexandria. Lorraine Aprile Salon in Old Town is hosting a "cut-a-thon" for Jackson. The salon is donating 100% of the total sales and all tips that day to the Jackson Dundon Recovery Fund. Treat yourself to a fabulous haircut. All hair cuts $35 (cash or check) this includes men, women, and kids. Other services, besides haircuts are also available...braids, curls, & blow dries too! Appointments in advance are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 703-299-6100 for appointments. Family Tour Day at Gadsby's Tavern Museum 1 pm - 4 pm, Family Tour Day at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. Experience the historic tavern through our Junior Docent tours! Junior Docents, volunteers from grades 3 through 6, will be stationed at each stop on the tour, including the taproom, bedchambers, ballroom, assembly room and dining room. Tour at your own pace and let your children learn about history from other kids at the place where George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and others made history.$5 adults/$3 children. Further information is available at 703-746-4242 or www.gadsbystavern.org. Small Business Night for the Alexandria Aces 5 p.m., Small Business Nightť for the Alexandria Aces collegiate baseball team at Frank Mann Field, 3700 Commonwealth Ave. at Four-Mile Run Park. Sponsored by the West End Business Association and the Eisenhower Partnership. Tickets sold at the gate: adults $5, children 12 and under $3. No advance reservations required. Concessions provided by Union Street Pub. No charge for 2nd game at 7:30 p.m. [Rain date is July 24.] Questions: 703-824-1799. July 20 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Professional Networking Breakfast 7:30 - 9:30 am, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Professional Networking Breakfast at Joe Theismann's, 1800 Diagonal Road, Alexandria. Meet with other local professionals at this networking breakfast. Highlight your company or association, and gain a competitive advantage. For more information contact info@alexchamber.com Meeting on King Street Metro Station Access Improvements Study 7 pm - 8 pm, Meeting on King Street Metro Station Access Improvements Study, in the Sister Cities Conference Room 1101, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria. City Staff will be on hand to take your comments and answer questions about the proposed plans. More information about the King Street Metro Station Access Improvements Study can be found at www.alexandriava.gov/tes and www.alexandriava.gov/localmotion or by calling 703-746-4084. Alexandria Mentoring Partnership's Annual Mentor Recruitment Cruise 6:30-9:30 pm, Alexandria Mentoring Partnership's Annual Mentor Recruitment Cruise. Join us for food and fun while taking advantage of a unique opportunity to learn about mentoring opportunities in the City of Alexandria. This free event is limited to the first 100 individuals who respond. RSVP to Loralei Coyle at loralei.coyle@alexandriava.gov. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/mentoring. July 21 Stories in the Park 11 am, Stories in the Park, at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Come out and enjoy stories in the park, read by your favorite Alexandria librarians! This free event is recommended for children ages two and up. For more information, call 703-746-1703 ext. 5. Lunch Bunch Concert Noon, Lunch Bunch Concert at John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, featuring the Joe Rathbone Band (indie pop). Concerts are canceled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703-746-5592. Duncan Book Discussion Group Meeting 7:00 pm, Duncan Book Discussion Group Meeting at the Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria. The group will be discussing the novel "Emma" by Jane Austen. For more information contact Ruth Hailu at 703-746-1705 ext. 3. Concert at Ben Brenman Park 7 pm, Ben Brenman Park Concert, 4800 Ben Brenman Park Dr., Alexandria. This concert features Folk by Association. Concerts are canceled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703-746-5592. July 22 SummerQuest Dance Party 11:00 am, SummerQuest Dance Party at Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen Street, Alexandria. Come and participate! Come ready for ribbons, rhythm shakers and lots of fun. This free event is open to children ages two and up. For more information, call 703-746-1703. Team Englin Volunteer Night 6:00. - 9:00 p.m., Team Englin Volunteer Night at Team Englin HQ, 1505 Wayne St, Alexandria. There are lots of envelopes to stuff to reach out to new voters and keep empowering people to get involved and make change. Please join us! As always, we'll fuel the evening with pizza and beverages. Call us at 703-549-3203 to let us know you'll be there. Project Update on Potomac Yard Replacement Fields' Plan 7:00 pm, Project Update on Potomac Yard Replacement Fields' Plan, at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria. City staff and the developer will address recent public comments and answer questions on the project. Persons who are unable to attend the community meeting can send written comments to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Attention: Roger Blakeley, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314, or e-mail roger.blakeley@alexandriava.gov. July 24 Soldier-Led Walking Tours at Fort Ward 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, Soldier-Led Walking Tours at Fort Ward, 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria. Learn about the history of Fort Ward on a soldier-led guided tour! Participants begin the tour inside the Museum with a brief orientation of the Defenses of Washington. The soldier guide draws from examples of objects in the exhibit cases to illustrate life at a Civil War military installation. Visitors will learn about Fort Ward's construction and a soldier's life in the Defenses of Washington as they explore the Officers' Hut, the preserved walls of the fort, and the restored Northwest Bastion during the 90-minute tour. Admission is free and reservations are not required. Tours are weather-dependent. Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather are recommended. Free parking is available. For more information, please call Fort Ward Museum at 703-746-4848 or visit www.fortward.org. July 25 Lyceum Chamber Concert 3:00 pm, Lyceum Chamber Concert featuring Jay Chadwick on the French horn and friends at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria. Donations accepted.For more information contact 703-746-4994. July 26 Preconstruction Meeting for Installation of Sacandaga Totem Sculpture 10:30 am, Preconstruction Meeting for Installation of Sacandaga Totem Sculpture, corner of King and Fayette Streets, Alexandria. The purpose of the meeting is for staff, and artist John Van Alstine, to provide information on the installation. For more information, call Cheryl Anne Colton at 703-746-5565 or e-mail cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov. July 27 Clio's Kids History Camp 9 am - 12 pm, Clio's Kids History Camp, at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria. This three-day history camp introduces children, ages 5 through 7, to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing and dancing, crafts, old-fashionedť games, and visits to nearby historic places. This year campers will explore travel and transportation in Alexandria's past and present! Advance registration is required. Fee of $105 includes snacks and souvenirs. For more information or to register, please visit www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703-746-4994. Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting 7:00 pm, Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting at the Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. For more information, e-mail laura.durham@alexandriava.gov. July 28 Clio's Kids History Camp 9 am - 12 pm, Clio's Kids History Camp, at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria. This three-day history camp introduces children, ages 5 through 7, to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing and dancing, crafts, old-fashioned games, and visits to nearby historic places. This year campers will explore travel and transportation in Alexandria's past and present! Advance registration is required. Fee of $105 includes snacks and souvenirs. For more information or to register, please visit www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703-746-4994. Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District Monthly Meeting 7:30 pm, Alexandria Board of Architectural Review - Parker-Gray District monthly meeting, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 King Street. For more information contact Steven Milone, 703-746-4666. Lunchtime Concert Noon, Lunchtime Concert at Canal Plaza, 44 Canal Plaza Drive, Alexandria. The concert features the Legend of Lummy Hallin. Free. For more information contact 703-746-5592 or 703-838-4200. July 29 Clio's Kids History Camp 9 am - 12 pm, Clio's Kids History Camp, at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria. This three-day history camp introduces children, ages 5 through 7, to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing and dancing, crafts, old-fashioned games, and visits to nearby historic places. This year campers will explore travel and transportation in Alexandria's past and present! Advance registration is required. Fee of $105 includes snacks and souvenirs. For more information or to register, please visit www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703-746-4994. 18th Century Dance Lessons 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, 18th Century Dance Lessons at Gadsby's Tavern, 138 North Royal Street, Alexandria. Participants can prepare for the Jane Austen ball on August 14 with instruction from dance master Corky Palmer. Learn the basic steps of English country dancing for $12 per class or $30 for the series. For further information call 703-746-4242. Additional lessons will be held on August 5 and August 12. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Public Meeting 7:00 pm, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Public Meeting on the Mirant Health Report at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria.The ATSDR will release their report on July 12, 2010. The report will have data from air samples -collected near the Mirant facility. After public comment and the meeting, a final health consultation document will be prepared. For more information contact the Office of Environmental Quality at 703-746-4065 or www.alexandriva.gov/Mirant. Ebenezer Baptist Church Concert 7:30 pm, Ebenezer Baptist Church Concert at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Free. For more information contact 703-883-4686. Delegate Herring's Northern Virginia BRAC Working Group Meeting 7:30-9:00 pm. Delegate Herring's Northern Virginia BRAC Working Group Meeting at Ellen Coolidge Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road, Alexandria. VDOT will discuss VDOT"s Traffic Studies, Access Studies and the New Traffic Study that is about to be started for BRAC 133. Department of Army will do a presentation of its TMP. For more information contact the Office of Delegate Charniele Herring, Jennifer Bissett, Legislative Aid, 703- 606-9705, RSVP not required but appreciated so that we can ensure that we have sufficient accommodations. Music At Twilight Concert 7:00 pm, Music At Twilight Concert featuring Folk by Association (Eclectic Acoustic) at the Fort Ward Park Amphitheater, 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria. Concerts are cancelled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703-746-5592. Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours 5:30- 7:30 pm, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Connect 113, 113 South Columbus Street, Alexandria. For information about this event contact 703-549-1000 or info@alexchamber.com or www.alexcham.com Torpedo Factory Jazz Concert 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Torpedo Factory Jazz Concert at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street Alexandria. There will be a performance by Reverie Jazz Trio. Free. For more information contact 703-838-4199. July 30 Alexandria Citizens Band Concert 7:30 pm, Alexandria Citizens Band Concert at Market Square, 301 King Street, Alexandria. Listen to the City’s oldest performing arts organization. Concerts are cancelled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703-746-5592. July 31 Four Mile Run Clean Up, Softball Game, and Cookout 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Four Mile Run Clean Up, Softball Game, and Cookout sponsored by the Alexandria Democratic Committee with Arlington County Democratic Committee at Four Mile Run Park. Join your Democratic neighbors from Arlington in this afternoon of service and fun. We will begin with a clean up of Four Mile Run and then play softball and have a cookout at Four Mile Run Park. More details as game day gets closer, but hit those batting cages and get ready to play ball on July 31.