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Hip and historic, Alexandria is where you'll find incredible architecture, spooky tales and history rich sites to explore. It's where the past resonates into the present day, and where memories are still being made with all the fabulous things to do and see.
Mount Vernon is joyfully decking the halls for "Christmas at Mount Vernon," a special daytime program offered from Thanksgiving Day weekend through the Twelve Days of Christmas. Exciting additions this year include a dozen themed Christmas trees, a gingerbread Mount Vernon by former White House pastry chef Ronald Mesnier, historical chocolate-making demonstrations, 18th-century dancing, and a Christmas camel just like George Washington had on the grounds during Christmas 1787! The popular tradition continues on opening the rarely-seen third floor of the Mansion and inviting visitors to meet the charming "Mrs. Washington." Schedules may vary for dancing and "Mrs. Washington."
First time since opening! Inaugural special event - check out our unique collection of historic etchings and paintings plus small collectibles that woudl be perfect souvenirs of this once in a lifetime event. We will gladly ship.
MAGFest is a video and computer gaming festival run by fans, for fans. It's similar to most fan-based (anime, scifi, etc) conventions, but aims to be more of a laid-back video game party atmosphere. No crowded show floors here, but rather lots of fan art, film and music, and room to relax. Our special guests fit right in and socialize with the rest of the crowd. Game movies and cartoons are shown weekend-long. In addition to our 10 000 square foot game room, lots of attendees set up games in their rooms and invite others inside. Perhaps most importantly, MAGFest has a huge focus on game music -- multiple concerts worth -- filled with video game music tributes, some even with the original composers! On Friday and Saturday nights multiple bands perform on our main stage, and our 'JamSpace' is open 24 hours for collaborative music and special treats alike.
Studios and galleries open 6 - 9 p.m. Browse open studios, interact with the artists, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public.
The Washington Society of Landscape Painters and The Nature Conservancy partner to present a magnificent collection of oil, acrylic, and watercolor scenes of The Nature Conservancy’s Preserves. Opening reception at 4 p.m. November 16. Gallery talk at 6 p.m. December 9.
This new exhibition at Alexandria's History Museum highlights the Jones Point Lighthouse, and the Fresnel lenses that guided vessels into Alexandria from the Potomac. A scale model of the building and interpretative panels discuss the history of the lighthouse from its construction in 1856 to recent restoration efforts. Also on view are two original Fresnel lenses, one of which was actually used in the lighthouse itself, which have just been restored. Note: Museum open 1-5 p.m. Sundays.
Take in memories of childhood and the spirit of the holidays with this joyful exhibition of miniature dollhouses by Sharon J. Frazier and Linwood M. Smith. The exhibit features more than a dozen buildings and rooms in 1:12 scale, including a log cabin, stone home, one room schoolhouse, and church, as well as buildings inspired by real places in Alexandria, like a barbershop, attorney’s office and florist -- all influenced by actual businesses in the Parker-Gray community. Open Tues-Sat.
A fine art photography exhibit featuring new work by Min Enghauser with "The Standing People" and Alan Sislen with "(Black and) White Sands". The Photographers’ images depict subjects that they continually return to. Sislen revisits the magical sand dunes of White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, while Enghauser focuses on one of her favorite subjects found in many of her finest photographs: trees. Reception: Saturday, December 13, 2 - 4pm. Open until 9pm for Second Thursday Art Night!
Glass sculpture artist Alison Sigethy presents a show of new works inspired by her recent trip to the Arctic and the fascinating stones found there. Alison invites you to join her for the show’s reception and view the work in her third floor Torpedo Factory studio. Reception: Second Thursday Art Night, December 11, 6 - 9pm
The Kiln Club presents a wide variety of blue glazed pots and pieces decorated with blue motifs.
Members of Printmakers Inc. are inspired by the months of winter.
Patriotism springs forth to start 2009. Enamelists Gallery welcomes change and hope this inaugural month.
A fiber-interpreted celebration of the “Post PRIMARY” colors in time for the inauguration. Jewelry, sculpture, clothing, and wall pieces are some of the items that will be exhibited. Open until 9 pm for Second Thursday Art Night!
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