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Deck the Halls

Vintage ornaments recapture holiday magic for Old Town resident.

The Christmas tree as we know it today dates back to the 16th century. But until the mid-1800s, they were mostly decorated with edibles like fruits and nuts. That's when German entrepreneurs based in the glassblowing center of Lauscha had the idea to begin producing decorative tree ornaments made out of blown glass.

Silent Shakespeare

Synetic Theater makes a splash with “The Tempest.”

With more than 2,500 gallons of water and a lot of creativity, Arlington’s Synetic Theater transforms its Crystal City stage into Prospero’s magical island in “The Tempest,” the ninth production in the groundbreaking theater’s Silent Shakespeare series.

West End mural depicts local history.

Mural

Heart of Del Ray

Dolce & Bean presented with 2021 award

The Del Ray Business Association presented Dolce & Bean with the 2021 "Heart of Del Award" on Feb. 12.

Viva Las Vegas

Titans of Tech flock to CES 2018.

Restored B-17 honors WWII aviation.

WWII Bomber honored

Puppets for Puppies

LTA musical to benefit local animal charities.

With an abundant use of profanity and episodes of "full puppet nudity," the Tony Award-winning musical “Avenue Q” is not the usual fare from The Little Theatre of Alexandria. But when the storied theater company debuts the Sesame Street-style show July 27, each performance will serve as a fundraiser for several local animal charities.

Best in Business in Alexandria

Chamber celebrates 2021 honorees.

Business recognitions

‘The Cemetery Club’ in Alexandria

Poignant comedy opens March 25 at ACCT.

Theatre in Alexandria

Wreaths Across America at Arlington

Volunteers honor America’s veterans.

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Lillie Finklea, Freedmen’s Cemetery trailblazer dies at 83

Lillie Finklea dies at 83

Alexandria Sheriff’s Office, Detention Center Earn Reaccreditation

Detention Center

Captain Honored for Community Service

Fire and Rescue’s Willie Bailey recognized for 1,000 volunteer hours.

It was supposed to be a one-time event, a toy drive to help 50 struggling families in the Gum Springs community along the Route 1 corridor. But that was 15 years ago.

MVCS Honored with Healthy School Award

Students win $1,000 for PE department.

The efforts of 115 Mount Vernon Community School students who braved the torrential rains and cold temperatures last Oct. 29 paid off when MVCS was honored Jan. 19 as one of the top five schools that participated in the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon Healthy Kids Fun Run.

'God of Carnage' at Signature Theatre

It begins innocently enough: Two New York couples oozing affected politeness meet to discuss a playground scuffle between their sons. Painstakingly attentive to social niceties, they hope to talk things over in a calm, mature and rational way.

The Eyes Have It

Brahm Opticians celebrates 25 years.

Nancy Benjamin was 16 years old when she decided that she wanted to be an optician.

Bows, Baskets and Bikes

ACVA launches “Alexandria Cares” corporate service program.

Holiday spirits were high as the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association launched Alexandria Cares, a corporate community service program in partnership with the nonprofit Get Out and Give Back to offer corporate groups the opportunity to include service projects in their Alexandria-based business meetings.

Celebrating the Maestro

ASO concerts marks 25th anniversary of Kim Allen Kluge.

Showcasing talent from throughout the city, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra celebrated the 25th anniversary of Maestro Kim Allen Kluge with a weekend of concerts Feb. 9 and 10 that featured the world premiere of River Poem, an original piece by Kluge and his wife Kathryn Vassar Kluge.

Soul Survivors

Port City Playhouse stages “The Soul Collector.”

In a throwback to 1970s television hits like “Sanford and Son,” “Chico and the Man” and “All in the Family,” Port City Playhouse's latest production of “The Soul Collector” tells the story of two African-American sanitation workers living in a cramped apartment in Cleveland.

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