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Mothers Day

Alexandria is the perfect place to bring mom and show her how much you care. Whether she's interested in boutiques, antiques or spa getaways, Alexandria has what mom loves.

 

Sanctuary MassageCelebrate with mom this Mother's Day in Alexandria, Virginia. From free admission to historic sites on her special day, shopping for antiques or a spa package you've created especially for her, mom will love being pampered this weekend - and all month long in Alexandria!

 

 

 

Dessert for Mom
Relax for a weekend getaway enjoying one of Alexandria's Hotels and spoil mom with elegant meals served by renowned chefs at a fabulous Weekend Brunch, or treat her to a shopping spree at one of the many boutiqes or elegant consignment shops showcasing the designers she loves - and deserves!

 

 

 

Gadsbys mothers day

Old Town's historic sites celebrate Mom's big day by offering free admission to all mothers when accompanied by their families. Sites that welcome Mom include: Gadsby's Tavern, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, the Carlyle House and the Lee-Fendall House. 

 

 

For more Mother's Day events, see below.

And don't forget - while you're here, use the FREE! King Street Trolley to get around Alexandria.

 

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36th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival

  • May 27, 2013
  • Times: 1-6 p.m.
  • Location: Waterfront Park, Between Prince and King streets
  • Admission: Free!
  • Phone: 703-746-3301

American music played by jazz ensembles and orchestras performing in a variety of jazz styles. Lineup: 1 p.m. - The Commodores | The Commodores are a specialty unit of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D. C., and features 18 of the Navy's top jazz and "big band" musicians. 2 p.m. - Al Williams | Al is an Alexandria favorite and 4-time WAMMIE Award winner, including Best Jazz Instrumentalist. Al has appeared at many jazz festivals around the world. 3 p.m. - Daniel Ori | Daniel is a prominent young voice in the New York contemporary Jazz scene, and has performed worldwide in venues and festivals. Daniel's music has been described as fresh, communicative, lyrical and rhythmic modern jazz with Middle Eastern, Latin and African influences. 4 p.m. - Emy Tseng |Emy sings with some of DC's best jazz and Brazilian musicians and performs throughout the DC area and is noted for her Brazilian sound and feel. 5 p.m. - Bob Gibson Big Band | The Bob Gibson Big Band, composed of various area musicians, including members of Armed Forces Service ensembles, performs a variety of swing and big band pieces in the 40's style that may just make the audience get up and dance. Waterfront Park features grass seating, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food, such as barbeque, fried chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, snow cones and funnel cake are available for purchase, but everyone is welcome to pack a picnic lunch or dinner. Grilling and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Please be mindful of your neighbors and refrain from smoking at this event, and pets should be left at home. Visitors are encouraged to take the Metro Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station in Old Town and take the King Street Trolley, take DASH or Metro buses, or park in one of the convenient parking garages or lots. /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";}

Happening This Month

Special Event -- Band of America's Few

The Band of America's Few will perform patriotic selections in celebration of Memorial Day on the Museum's parade deck. Free admission, free parking. Museum store and restaurants available.

Memorial Day Service

Rain or shine, join us for a Memorial Day Service of Morning Prayer in the Wilkes St. Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27. From Duke St., take S. Henry St. to the next light, turn right on Wilkes St., and go to the end. There is street parking before the cemetery and parking along Wilkes St. and S. Payne St. before the cemeteries.

On-Going Events

New Exhibition: Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington

  • May 22, 2013 to July 05, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Location: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
  • Venue: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
  • Admission: Included in Estate admission: $15/adult, $7/child, 5 and under free
  • 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
  • Mount Vernon, VA 22121
  • Phone: 703-780-2000
  • Visit Website

Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the Washingtons’ kitchen through the new exhibition, Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington. On display inside the Donald W. Reynolds Museum, this temporary exhibition celebrates food at Mount Vernon and Martha Washington’s role as early America’s premier hostess. Following food from the Estate’s field to kitchen to table, visitors will see recipes and cookbooks that Martha treasured, pots that simmered in her kitchen, and fine table-wares that made Mount Vernon’s dining room fit for a president. For the first time ever, visitors to the Museum will experience scents as they explore the exhibition - smelling cinnamon, coffee, herbs and warm bread. Open through Summer 2013.

 

 

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