Mayor Bill Euille and Councilwoman Del Pepper joined shop owner Pierre Paret and invited guests to cut the ceremonial grand opening ribbon. Contributed
Alexandria — Acme Mid-Century + Modern – a period furniture, art, and home goods boutique at 128 S. Royal St. – officially opened in its new location in the heart of Old Town’s shopping and dining district. Mayor Bill Euille and Councilwoman Del Pepper joined shop owner Pierre Paret and invited guests to cut the ceremonial grand opening ribbon. The larger store will house expanded inventory of mid-century through modern period goods. The Old Town location complements Acme’s inventory within Evolution Home, a multi-dealer store at 6239 Shields Ave., on Route 1 in Alexandria. The new store is open Fridays from 3-7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment. Visit www.acmemidcentury.com.