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Thursday/Nov. 2
Veteran's Day Tribute. 11 a.m.-noon at the Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, 2601 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Students from the Minnie Howard School in Alexandria will present the colors and read the names on the memorial. Notes expressing appreciation for the service will be offered to the veterans and active duty personnel and a rendition of "Taps" will conclude the event. For questions e-mail elissa.webster@acps.k12.va.us.
English Country Dance Class. 7:30-9:30 p.m. learn how to English country dance from expert instructors at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. $12/class or $30 for the series. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or call 703-838-4242.
Practice Your English. 7 p.m. at John Marshall Community Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. No registration is required. 703-971-0010.
Bash. Belmont, Inc. will host its 6th Annual Belmonster Bash, 6-9 p.m., at 816 N. Saint Asaph St. Contact 703-519-4550 or mdevine@belmontinc.com.
Daytime Book Group. 12:15 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria. Free. Song of the Cuckoo Bird by Amulya Malladi. Adults. No registration is required. 703-339-4610; TTY: 703-324-8365.
What We Know About You: Balancing Privacy & Security. 2 p.m. at Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Free. Dr. Janette Muir of George Mason University on the Patriot Act, First Amendment issues, and data collected on citizens. Adults. 703-768-6700.
Friday/Nov. 3
Music for Brass Quintet. The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series begins at 8 p.m. at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria. Free. For more information call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.com.
Wine Tasting. 7:30 p.m. at Church of St. Clement, Episcopal, 1701 Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Includes wines from around the world, live jazz and a brief talk on the wines tasted. $20/person donation. 703-998-6166.
Easy Evergreens. 9:30-11 a.m., learn which greens are good for the holidays. At Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. $11. Visit www.greenspring.org or call 703-642-5173 for more.
Theater Premiere. "All My Sons" by Arthur Miller at 8 p.m. at the Lee Center's Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria. Visit www.telgo.com/pcp/home.html for ticket information.
Restaurant Benefit. Join Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services at Pho 05, 8740 Richmond Highway, for a restaurant weekend to benefit Good Shepherd Housing. Enjoy Chinese and Vietnamese dishes and a portion of the sales will benefit Good Shepherd Housing and its programs. Make sure to say you are with GSH. For more information, contact Karen Jupiter at kjupiter@goodhousing.org or 703-768-9404.
Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Community Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Bring your lunch and join us for stories. Birth-5 years with adult. 703-971-0010.
Saturday/Nov. 4
The St. Agnes Catholic Church Parish Center Bazaar will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1914 North Randolph St. There will be handmade items such as Christmas gifts and decorations, knit and crochet sweaters, hats, gloves and scarves, used books, white elephants, a silent auction for a Redskins quilt, raffle for a money doll, bake sale and lunch. Call 703-524-8627.
Music Concert. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra will be performing "All That Jazz" at 8 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. 703-845-6229.
Fall Fair. Fort Hunt Preschool is hosting its annual fall fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the school, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria. Activities include games, crafts, raffle and more. 703-768-7584.
Construct a Stone Path. 9-11:30 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Learn the basics of planting a stone path, including planning, layout, picking out stone and more. $38. Visit www.greenspring.org or call 703-642-5173.
Dia de los Muertos Workshop. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. For information call 703-838-4827, or visit: TheDelRayArtisans.org.
Music Performance. "George Sand and All that Jazz" performed by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Art Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. For price call 703-548-0885 or visit: www.alexsym.org.
Restaurant Benefit. Join Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services at Pho 05, 8740 Richmond Highway, for a restaurant weekend to benefit Good Shepherd Housing. Enjoy Chinese and Vietnamese dishes and a portion of the sales will benefit Good Shepherd Housing and its programs. Make sure to say you are with GSH. For more information, contact Karen Jupiter at kjupiter@goodhousing.org or 703-768-9404.
Music Performance. The Washington Balalaika Society will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Ernst Cultural Center Auditorium at Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike. The orchestra is based in Alexandria. $20/adult; $18/senior or student. Visit www.balalaika.org for more.
Healthy Lifestyle Expo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Enjoy free screenings, flu shots, learn how to eat healthy at restaurants and more. 703-360-6925.
Flu Vaccinations. 1:30-3:30 p.m. at John Marshall Community Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Shots $25 or Medicare Part B; must be 18 or older. Call Inova for details 877-895-5284. Adults.
Dimview. 10 a.m. at Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Free. Support group for people with vision loss. Adults. No registration is required. 703-768-6700.
Flu Vaccinations. 1-4 p.m. at Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Shots $25 or Medicare Part B; must be 18 or older. Call Inova for details; 877-895-5284. Adults. No registration is required.
Introduction to PowerPoint. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Free call to register. Learn to create simple presentations. Must know how to use the mouse and keyboard. Adults. 703-765-3645.
Sunday, Nov. 5
Opening Reception. "Peace Pieces" opens with a reception from 4-6 p.m. at the Athenaeum Gallery, located at 201 Prince St., Old Town Alexandria. This show includes all new works by local artist Marta Sewall, including a variety of mixed media pieces. Visit www.nvfaa.org or call 703-548-0035.
50th Anniversary. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is holding a reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open their new offices from 6-9 p.m. at 1001 N. Fairfax St., Suite 600, Alexandria. The reception will also celebrate the 50th Anniversary of NMFTA's service to the motor carrier industry. For further information on NMFTA go to www.nmfta.org.
Opening Reception. Artist Jan Moffat will have an opening reception from 1-3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Free. The exhibit runs from Oct. 31-Dec. 26. 703-642-5173.
Restaurant Benefit. Join Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services at Pho 05, 8740 Richmond Highway, for a restaurant weekend to benefit Good Shepherd Housing. Enjoy Chinese and Vietnamese dishes and a portion of the sales will benefit Good Shepherd Housing and its programs. Make sure to say you are with GSH. For more information, contact Karen Jupiter at kjupiter@goodhousing.org or 703-768-9404.
Art Exhibit. Northern Virginia Artist League are hosting an exhibit featuring an array of artwork including photography, watercolor and oil paintings from 1-3 p.m. at the Fountains at Washington House, 5100 Fillmore Ave., Alexandria. Free. 703-845-5100.
Nov. 8
Coping with Hearing Loss Presentation. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Fountains at Washington House, 5100 Fillmore Ave., Alexandria. Free. 703-845-5100.
Music Performance. The Washington Balalaika Society will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda. The orchestra is based in Alexandria. $20/adult; $18/senior or student. Visit www.balalaika.org for more.
All Saints Day Honor. Trinity Chancel Choir will sing Louis Vierne's Solemn Mass at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria. Free. 703-549-5500.
Music Performance. Enjoy Mt. Zion Baptist Church's 140th Anniversary Service at 10 a.m. at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Free. Visit www.mountzionbaptist.com or call 703-979-7411.
Monday/Nov. 6
Book Sale. The Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Auxiliary will hold a book sale of from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in the main lobby of the hospital located at 2501 Parker's Lane. The sale will feature an assortment of new books, including best-sellers, gardening books, cookbooks, and a wide selection of children's books. Proceeds benefit the hospital, its patients, and the community. For more information or directions, call 703-664-7260.
Art Exhibit. Enjoy a reception and book signing by Charles Santore author of "Escape From The Poppy Fields" and Emily Arnold McCully author of "Piglets Love To Eat" from 5:30-9 p.m. at Elizabeth Stone Gallery, 1127 King St., Alexandria. Free and many books by the authors will be available for purchase. Visit www.elizabethstonegallery.com for details.
Fire Safety Puppet Show. 1 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria. Free. Fairfax County Fire & Rescue teaches that lighters and matches are tools for grown-ups. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-339-4610.
Teen Knitters. 4 p.m. at Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Free. Learn to knit and share your skills with others. Supplies provided for first lesson. Age 10-18. 703-768-6700.
Lunch Bunnies. Noon at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Free call to register. Bring lunch and listen to stories. Age 1-7 with adult. 703-765-3645.
Tuesday/Nov. 7
Book Sale. The Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Auxiliary will hold a book sale of from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in the main lobby of the hospital located at 2501 Parker's Lane. The sale will feature an assortment of new books, including best-sellers, gardening books, cookbooks, and a wide selection of children's books. Proceeds benefit the hospital, its patients, and the community. For more information or directions, call 703-664-7260.
Holiday Shopping. 7-9 p.m. at Apple Seed, 115 S. Columbus St., Alexandria, enjoy tax free shopping and light refreshments. Visit www.appleseedboutique.com or call 703-535-5446.
Tiny Tots. 10:30 a.m. at Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Free. Stories and songs. Age 13-23 months with adult. 703-768-6700.
Storytime Adventures. 7 p.m. at Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Free. Fairytales, legends and other fun stories. Age 5-8. 703-768-6700.
Wednesday/Nov. 8
Herb Farm Excursion. Visit Shenandoah Valley from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. with a lecture, luncheon, tour and shopping. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. $70. Visit www.greenspring.org or call 703-642-5173. Meet at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria.
Author Reading. 7 p.m. listen to James L. Swanson read from his book "Lincoln's Assassins: Their Trial and Execution" at Olsson's Old Town, Alexandria, 106 S. Union St. Free. 703-684-0077.
Opening Reception. A Woman’s Story Gallery will open a new exhibition "Reflections" featuring the art and journey of Israeli-American artist Regina Margarita Barker-Barzel from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 1307 King St., Alexandria. The exhibition showcases over 25 oil on canvas paintings that will be on display at A Woman’s Story Gallery from Nov. 8-Dec. 16. Free. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, desserts and cash bar. To RSVP email Marga C. Fripp at cfripp@aol.com.
Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. at John Marshall Community Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Stories,fingerplays and activities. Age 13-23 months with adult. 703-971-0010.
Practice Your English. 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria. Free. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. No registration is required. 703-339-4610.
Rising Words, Rising Images. 11 a.m. at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Free call to register. "1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving" by Catherine O'Neill Grace, followed by a related activity. Age 9-12. 703-765-3645.
Thursday/Nov. 9
Nocturnal Animals. Green Spring Gardens will offer a program on nocturnal animals, which will include mask making, for children and their parents, at 4603 Green Spring Road, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon. Cost is $5.
Performance. 10:30 a.m. ArtsPower will peform "From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Art Center, 3001 North Beauregard St. Tickets required. For information call 888-278-7769 or visit: www.artspower.org.
English Country Dance Class. 7:30-9:30 p.m. learn how to English country dance from expert instructors at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. $12/class or $30 for the series. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or call 703-838-4242.
Art Night. Enjoy "Naked November Nights" from 6-9 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Guests will be divided into teams and given materials to clothe a naked canvas. Participate in a naked themed scavenger hunt with a drawing for prizes. Free. More information can be found at www.torpedofactory.org or by calling 703-838-4565 x 2.
Fair. 6-8 p.m. at Hollin Meadows Elementary School. Enjoy food, games, music, dancing and more. Free. Contact Michael Czerniawski, Literacy Collaborative Coordinator for Grades 3-6 at 703-718-8344 or Trish Fineran, 6th grade teacher at 703-718-8300.
Author Reading. 7p.m. listen to John Wukovits read from his book "Eisenhower" at Olsson's Old Town, Alexandria, 106 S. Union St. Free. 703-684-0077.
Practice Your English. 7 p.m. at John Marshall Community Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. No registration is required. 703-971-0010.
Friday/Nov. 10
Opening Reception. "Del Ray Dozen" Invitational Photography Show from 7-10 p.m. at the Del Ray Artisans, located in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Includes a silent auction of photography pieces. Free. Exhibit runs through Nov. 26. Visit www.thedelrayArtisans.org for more.
Celebration. In celebration of Veteran's Day and the Marine Corps 231st birthday, the Kingstowne Karate Dojo will have its second annual Goju Karate and Tae Kwon Do martial arts testing and demonstration from 6:45-9:15 p.m. at 7007C Manchester Blvd., Alexandria. Free.
Fall Back Event. Community Lodgings will hold its Annual Fall Back Event "Celebrating Change", 7-10 p.m., at the Christ Church Auditorium, 118 North Washington St. There will be music, cocktails, light repast and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit Community Lodgings' programs to help homeless famlies. Cocktail attire is required. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door.
Saturday, Nov. 11
Veteran's Day Event. The Alexandria, Virginia branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is sponsoring a Veterans' Day program at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.†Free and open to the public. Reservations are requested, due to limited seating, but not required to attend this event. For reservations or additional information, call The Alexandria Black History Museum at 703-838-4356.
Soldier-Led Veteran's Day Event. A free, soldier-led walking tour will be conducted by guides in period uniform. Two tours run at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The tours will introduce visitors to the history of the Defenses of Washington, the building and role of Fort Ward, 19th-century fortification engineering, and the troops who were stationed in this area during the Civil War. Walking shoes are recommended. Located at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria. Call Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 703-838-4848, for more information.
Opening Reception. Gallery West opens annual "Small Works and Holiday Gala show with a reception from 4-7 p.m. at 1213 King St., Old Town Alexandria. The exhibit runs Nov. 8-Dec. 3. The show features a variety of small original art work by its members in many different media. Visit www. gallery-west.com for more.
"Swordsmen’s Rendezvous." 11 a.m-4:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. Experience this unique living history program as you learn a skill all 18th century gentleman must know - swordplay. The program includes re-enactment of 18th-century swordplay and a display of 18th-century weapons. This popular family event is suitable for all ages and will include some audience participation as you practice your newfound talents. $5/person, ages 5 and up. Reservations are required. Call 703-838-4242 for more information or to book a tour time or visit: www.GadsbysTavern.org.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. the Virginia Grand Military Band will perform at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Art Center, 3001 North Beauregard St. For information call 703-281-3331 or visit www.vgmb.com. Tickets required.
Opening Reception. "Springfield Art Guild Art Show and Sale" from noon-3 p.m. at the River Farm Park, 7931 E. Boulevard Drive, Alexandria. Free. Call 703-922-4175.
Annual Women's Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony. 3:30 p.m. includes formal military honors, keynote address, wreath laying and more, at Arlington National Cemetery. Free. For more information call 800-222-2294 or 703-533-1155.
Museum Opening. The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum will reopen at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Many changes will be noted, including a re-designed gift shop. Admission will be $4/adult, $2/students age 11 - 17, children under age 11 are free with paying adult. Group rates and block tickets with other Historic Alexandria museums will be available. For more information, contact the Office of Historic Alexandria at 703-838-4554.
Sunday/Nov. 12
"Washington's God." A free lecture by Michael and Jana Novak, authors of "Washington's God: Religion, Liberty and the Father of Our Country," to commemorate Veteran's Day, at 5:45 p.m. at Christ Church, 118 S. Washington St., Alexandria. 703-549-1450.
Music Performance. 3 p.m. Capital Wind Symphony will perform at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Art Center, 3001 North Beauregard St. For information call 202-607-5510 or visit: www.capitalwinds.org. Tickets required.
Opening Reception. 2-4 p.m. see painter Jane Hahler's solo exhibit "Color in the American Townscape in the Art League Gallery, in the Torpedo Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. Call 703-683-1780 for more.
Music Perfomance. Scottish Singer Jim Malcolm -- Jim Malcolm, formerly the lead singer with the Scottish band Old Blind Dogs, gives a solo performance at 8 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door, children under 14 with an adult half price. Reservations can be made at www.sunspotpro.com or by calling 800 404-9049.
Shopping Event. 6-8 p.m., Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King St. in Old Town Alexandria hosts a community-shopping event to benefit Empowered Women International (EWI). Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list and support EWI. Twenty percent from the evening’ sales supports entrepreneurial programs for foreign-born and immigrant women artists of the EWI. For more information email Marga C. Fripp at cfripp@aol.com, or visit www.ewint.org.
Performance. Focus Inn Alexandria presents "Tanglefoot" at 7 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. $15 general, $12 members. Contact Herb at herbcl@earthlink.net or 703-380-3151. Visit www.focusmusic.org for more.