2016 continues to depress us: The various beloved celebrity deaths. The soul-sucking, never-ending, national degradation of an election. The Nats. But this weather is really pushing me over the edge, for I am not okay with wearing sundresses and flip-flops in October. Armageddon can’t be far off now. Until then, how shall we ignore the inevitable? […]
Thursday, October 13 Torpedo Factory Art Center – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Celebrate Day of the Dead with live music, silkscreening, and gallery receptions. More information, click here. Torpedo Factory Art Center is located at 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA. The Art League – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anita Bucsay Damron […]
We’re halfway through October, people! We are at FULL FALL FUN. Secure some gourds. Pick apples. Mull some spices. Let’s go! In addition to these basic autumnal pastimes, what else should we do this weekend? Tonight. Game 5. Nationals Park. Nats vs. Dodgers. Gah. Why did I become a baseball fan? MY NERVES. This is […]
Is there anything more fun than watching a movie under the stars, surrounded by good food and good company? If this sounds like your kind of fun, these two events are for you: Friday October 14: “Films by the Fountain” is the movie series at the 13th Street Community Garden. This week’s selection is Hotel […]
Halloween celebrations on the Hill are starting to kick off! While we have some of the best trick-or-treating around, you don’t have to wait until the 31st to get into the holiday spirit. From pumpkin carving to cemetery tours to doggie costume contests, there is no shortage of events for kids of all ages. Spooky Cemetery […]