BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Events & Public Meetings METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Events & Public Meetings X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-CALNAME:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,King St. Metro,King Street,Old & Historic Alexandria ,Old Town,Parents,Recreation,Recreation Centers,Results Alexandria,Toddler s DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=27834\n\nThe Office of the Arts is hosting a series of monthly family-friendly puppet shows at the Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\, Alexandria\, VA. The puppet show series is de signed especially for the very youngest of audiences\, so toddlers are wel come. \n\nOn Saturday\, September 21\, two shows will be offered 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Beale Street Puppets will perform "Out of Orbit." Blast off to a Space Age Adventure! Beam aboard for far-out fun with our musical Mi lky Way marionettes! Aliens and Astronauts\, Spaceships and Planets-- jus t about everything in the galaxy and beyond joins together for our Astrono mical Rock 'n' Robot Finale! \n\nAll tickets are $6 per person. Make your make your reservations today visit: alexandriava.gov/WebTrac\, enter as gu est\, scroll down to puppet shows. \n\nThe "Puppet Shows" at Durant Serie s is a family-friendly project of the Office of the Arts\, a division of t he Alexandria Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities. F or additional information call Cheryl Anne Colton at 703.746.5565\, or che rylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\, or visit the Office of the Arts website: www.alexandriava.gov/Arts. \n\nFor reasonable disability accommodation\, contact cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5565\, Virginia Rel ay 711.\n\nAbout the Puppeteer:\n\nBeale Street Puppets. Jill Kyle-Keith h as been delighting family audiences for over thirty years with her musical marionette shows. She is also a frequent slam participant and has also pe rformed at the Edinburgh Fringe and the DC Fringe and was awarded a "Best of Fringe" by The Scotsman newspaper. \n\n\nLocation: Durant Center\, 160 5 Cameron St.\nContact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Regional Program Direc tor\nContact Phone: 703.746.5565\nContact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexand riava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Family\, King St. Met ro\, King Street\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Parents\, Recrea tion\, Recreation Centers\, Results Alexandria\, Toddlers\n\nImport this e vent into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?i d=1&si=27834\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttp://alexandriava.gov/WebTrac\n DTEND:20190921T160000Z DTSTAMP:20190919T131620Z DTSTART:20190921T140000Z GEO:38.807761;-77.056990 LOCATION:Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St. SEQUENCE:8 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Monthly Puppet Shows at the Durant Center TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:aa15ba22-9d1d-4007-ba28-6bb04edf7055 URL:http://alexandriava.gov/WebTrac X-COA-DTSTAMP:20190919T131620Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Class,Family,King St. Metro,King Street,Old & Historic Alex andria,Old Town,Recreation,Recreation Centers,Toddlers,Visual Arts DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=27936\n\nAre you looking for a memorable and inspiring evening for your family and you? With the holiday s right around the corner\, plan to create the perfect gift by attending t he First Friday: "Family Art Night" on Friday\, October 4\, 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. \n \nA "meet and greet" begins at 6 p.m. Pizza\, soda and water will be on hand\, complements of the Office of the Arts. Art activities begin at 6:30 p.m. No experience necessary. Reservation includes ONE art experi ence\, art supplies\, pizza and soda. You have three art experiences to ch oose from: \n\nPaint with Teresa Brunson - Ages 5 and up with adult. Do yo u love to paint? No experience necessary - Teresa will guide you through p ainting your very own masterpiece. Take your masterpiece home at the end o f the evening. Limit: 50 people (255201-13)\; or\,\n\nCreate Mosaics with Maria Illingworth - Ages 6 and up with adult. Design a mosaic trivet that you can give as a gift or use in the kitchen. Limit: 30 (255201-12). \n\ n Create a clay sculpture with Sharmila Karamchandani - Ages 5 and up with adult. Back by popular demand is an opportunity to create a clay sculptur e. Sharmila will guide you through creating a 3-D multi-color fantasy dra gon. The dragon sculpture can be given as a gift\, or you can showcase it in your house. Limit: 20 people (255201-14).\n\n\nAll tickets for the "Fir st Friday" are $9 per person. Children under 5 years old are free. Childre n must be accompanied by at least one adult. Make your make your reservati ons today visit: alexandriava.gov/webtrac\, enter in as guest and scroll t o the event. \n\nThe "First Fridays\," at Durant Center family-friendly pr ojects of the Office of the Arts\, a division of the Alexandria Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities. For additional information call Cheryl Anne Colton at 703.746.5565\, or cherylanne.colton@alexandria va.gov\, or visit the Office of the Arts website: www.alexandriava.gov/Art s. \n\nFor reasonable disability accommodation\, contact cherylanne.colton @alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5565\, Virginia Relay 711.\n\nAbout Office of the Arts:\nA division of the Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultura l Activities\, the Office of the Arts promotes the value of arts and cultu re in Alexandria by nurturing\, investing in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists and arts organizations. Through engaging the comm unity\, encouraging participation\, and facilitating access to the arts\, the Office of the Arts works with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all of the City's residents\, workers and vi sitors. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/arts or follow @alexartsoffice on I nstagram and Twitter. Add to the conversation with #artsALX\n \n\nLocation: Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\nContact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Regional Program Director \nContact Phone: 703.746.5 565\nContact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\nFees: All tickets for the "First Friday" are $9 per person. Children under 5 years old are f ree. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Class\, Family\, King St. Metro\, King Street\, O ld & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, To ddlers\, Visual Arts\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps. alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=27936\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhtt p://alexandriava.gov/Webtrac\n DTEND:20191005T010000Z DTSTAMP:20190927T185836Z DTSTART:20191004T220000Z GEO:38.807761;-77.056990 LOCATION:Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:First Friday: Family Art Night TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:345d38cd-2f46-4e8b-b2a1-e64600ec1ee3 URL:http://alexandriava.gov/Webtrac X-COA-DTSTAMP:20190927T185836Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Family,King St. Metro,King Street,Old & Historic A lexandria,Old Town,Performing Arts,Recreation,Recreation Centers,Toddlers DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=27937\n\nYou are invited to att end the Sunday\, October 6 "Bagels and Bach" Concert scheduled from 11 a.m . to 1 p.m.\, at the Durant Arts Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\, Alexandria\, VA. Enjoy classical music\, your children will become aware and will lear n how to appreciate classical music\, and you will be treated to a light b runch. What better way to enjoy a Sunday morning? \n\nThe October 6 concer t will showcase Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra Quartet. Musicians are: Viol ins - Sheyna Burt and Christopher Dixon\; Viola - Deja Burt\; and\, Cello - Joan Burdette. The string quartet will play classical pieces which will delight audience members of all ages. \n\nAll tickets for the "Bagels and Bach" concert are $9 per person. Children under 5 years old are free. Mak e your make your reservations today visit: alexandriava.gov/webtrac\, ente r in as guest and scroll to the event. \n\nThe "Bagels and Bach" Concerts at Durant Center are family-friendly projects of the Office of the Arts\, a division of the Alexandria Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities. For additional information call Cheryl Anne Colton at 703.746 .5565\, or cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\, or visit the Office of the Arts website: www.alexandriava.gov/Arts. \n\nFor reasonable disability ac commodation\, contact cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5565\, Virginia Relay 711.\n\nAbout Office of the Arts:\nA division of the Depar tment of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities\, the Office of the Ar ts promotes the value of arts and culture in Alexandria by nurturing\, inv esting in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists and arts o rganizations. Through engaging the community\, encouraging participation\, and facilitating access to the arts\, the Office of the Arts works with l ocal artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all o f the City's residents\, workers and visitors. Learn more at alexandriava. gov/arts or follow @alexartsoffice on Instagram and Twitter. Add to the co nversation with #artsALX. \n \n\n\nLocation: Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\nContact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Regional Program Director\nCont act Phone: 703.746.5565\nContact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov \nFees: All tickets for the "Bagels and Bach" concert are $9 per person. C hildren under 5 years old are free.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Ar ts\, Concerts\, Family\, King St. Metro\, King Street\, Old & Historic Ale xandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, T oddlers\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava. gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=27937\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttp://alexandri ava.gov/Webtrac\n DTEND:20191006T170000Z DTSTAMP:20190927T184806Z DTSTART:20191006T150000Z GEO:38.807761;-77.056990 LOCATION:Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Bagels and Bach Concert TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:542eb983-47e7-451a-b080-7523c6aef1cb URL:http://alexandriava.gov/Webtrac X-COA-DTSTAMP:20190927T184806Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Family,King St. Metro,King Street,Old & Historic A lexandria,Old Town,Performing Arts,Recreation,Recreation Centers,Toddlers DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=27938\n\nThe Office of the Arts is hosting a series of monthly family-friendly puppet shows at the Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\, Alexandria\, VA. The puppet show series is de signed especially for the very youngest of audiences\, so toddlers are wel come. \n\nOn Saturday\, October 19\, two shows will be offered 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The Beech Tree Puppets will perform\, "The Giant Turnip." This humorous and whimsical folktale celebrates care for the earth and working together. An old man and his wife who\, after lovingly preparing and tend ing their garden\, grow a vegetable so large they can't pull it up by them selves. Artfully told and sung\, with hand-crafted rod and shadow puppets. Classically trained singers\, Ingrid and Ole Hass\, delight audiences wit h their spellbinding show.\n\nAll Puppet Show tickets are $6 per person. M ake your make your reservations today visit: alexandriava.gov/ WebTrac\, e nter as guest\, scroll down to puppet shows. \n\nThe "Puppet Shows" at Du rant Center are family-friendly projects of the Office of the Arts\, a div ision of the Alexandria Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Acti vities. For additional information call Cheryl Anne Colton at 703.746.5565 \, or cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\, or visit the Office of the Arts website: www.alexandriava.gov/Arts. \n\nFor reasonable disability accommo dation\, contact cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5565\, Virg inia Relay 711.\n\nAbout Office of the Arts:\nA division of the Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities\, the Office of the Arts pr omotes the value of arts and culture in Alexandria by nurturing\, investin g in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists and arts organi zations. Through engaging the community\, encouraging participation\, and facilitating access to the arts\, the Office of the Arts works with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all of the City's residents\, workers and visitors. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/a rts or follow @alexartsoffice on Instagram and Twitter. Add to the convers ation with #artsALX. \n\n\n\nLocation: Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\n Contact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Regional Program Director \nContact P hone: 703.746.5565\nContact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\nFee s: All Puppet Show tickets are $6 per person.\nAudience: Anyone may attend \nTags: Arts\, Concerts\, Family\, King St. Metro\, King Street\, Old & Hi storic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts\, Recreation\, Recreation C enters\, Toddlers\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.ale xandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=27938\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttp:/ /alexandriava.gov/Webtrac\n DTEND:20191019T160000Z DTSTAMP:20190927T185600Z DTSTART:20191019T140000Z GEO:38.807761;-77.056990 LOCATION:Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Monthly Puppet Shows at Durant Center TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:3ef2f73b-39db-43cc-99bc-b0d41e375616 URL:http://alexandriava.gov/Webtrac X-COA-DTSTAMP:20190927T185600Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,King St. Metro,King Street,Old & Historic Alexandria ,Old Town,Performing Arts,Recreation,Recreation Centers,Rosemont,Toddlers DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=28033\n\nAre you looking for a memorable and inspiring evening with your family? Plan to attend the Firs t Friday: "Dances Around the World" sponsored by the Office of the Arts on Friday\, November 1\, 2019\, 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. at the Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\, Alexandria\, VA. During the evening\, you will take a spin around the world through dance and music. Bring your dancing shoes\ , and plan to join in the festivities. Who knows\, you might learn a few new dance steps!\n\nA "meet and greet" begins at 6 p.m. Light refreshment s will be on hand\, complements of the Office of the Arts. Festivities be gin at 6:30 p.m. \n\nFeatured Heritage Dance Groups:\n? Sierra Leone Dance rs\n? O'Neill-James School of Irish Dancers \n? Fairfax Chinese Dance Trou pe\n? Royal Scottish Country Dancers \n\nThe "Dances Around the World" tic kets are $9 per person\, children under 5 years old are free. To purchase tickets online\, enter as guest and scroll to your tickets. Tickets are a lso available at the door. \n\nThe First Fridays are part of the family-fr iendly programs of the Office of the Arts\, a division of the Alexandria D epartment of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities. \n\nFor additio nal information or to request reasonable disability accommodation\, contac t cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5565. \n\n\nLocation: Dur ant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\nContact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Region al Program Director\nContact Phone: 703.746.5565\nContact Email: cherylann e.colton@alexandriava.gov\nFees: The "Dances Around the World" tickets are $9 per person\, children under 5 years old are free. \nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Family\, King St. Metro\, King Street\, Old & His toric Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts\, Recreation\, Recreation Ce nters\, Rosemont\, Toddlers\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http: //apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=28033\n\nWeb resources: \n\nhttps://rec.alexandriava.gov/webtrac/wbwsc/rt14prd.wsc/wb0305.html?xxm od=TK&xxticket=4552310200\n DTEND:20191102T020000Z DTSTAMP:20191023T135840Z DTSTART:20191101T220000Z GEO:38.807761;-77.056990 LOCATION:Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:First Friday: "Dances Around the World" TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:04c5f98e-e3c9-49f2-bef7-4ce00cb6a753 URL:https://rec.alexandriava.gov/webtrac/wbwsc/rt14prd.wsc/wb0305.html?xxmo d=TK&xxticket=4552310200 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20191023T135840Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Family,Holiday Event,King St. Metro,King Street,Ol d & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Performing Arts,Recreation,Recreation Cen ters,Seniors,Toddlers,Tourism DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29111\n\nDo you love classical music\, but it is difficult to attend a concert because you have to find a babysitter? Or if you go to a concert\, it might be too long and your chi ldren will not be able to sit through it. Attend one of the "Bagels and Ba ch" Concerts on the First Sunday of each month. You will enjoy classical\, your children will begin to learn how to appreciate classical music and a light brunch\, what better way to enjoy a Sunday morning? The December 1 concert will be held at the Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron Street. Doors ope n at 11 a.m.\, concert begins at 11:30 p.m. \n\nThe Prov?zek Quartet will be featured at the December 1 concert. Musicians showcased are: Violin - Mia Lunati and Leah Nickelsburg\; Viola - Eliza Medearis\; and \nCello - K ristianson Dillon.\n\nFor more information or to request reasonable disabi lity accommodation for any of these programs\, contact cherylanne.colton@a lexandriava.gov or 703.746.5565\, Virginia Relay 711. \n\nAbout the Artis ts\nProv?zek Quartet\nThe Prov?zek Quartet is a professional youth string ensemble performing traditional\, romantic\, classical and modern music in the Washington\, DC metropolitan region. Its members are Mia Lunati (viol in)\, Leah Nickelsburg (violin)\, Eliza Medearis (viola) and Kristian Dill on (cello). The group formed in the Spring of 2015 with a common goal to c hallenge themselves to play great music. The members share enthusiasm for romantic compositions and fun music\, like tangos and adaptations of popul ar music. The quartet can be found playing and competing against other tal ented musicians in the greater Washington\, DC area. Their professional en gagements include weddings\, holiday gatherings\, celebrations\, and regul ar "Mornings with Mozart" performances at Nook children's play centers. \ n\n\nLocation: Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\nContact Person: Cheryl An ne Colton\, Regional Program Director\nContact Phone: 703.746.5565\nContac t Email: cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\nFees: All tickets are $9\, Ch ildren under 5 years old are free. Children must be accompanied by at lea st one adult. To purchase tickets\, enter in as guest and click on the pro gram you wish to attend. Tickets are also available at the door.\n\nAudien ce: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Concerts\, Family\, Holiday Event\, Ki ng St. Metro\, King Street\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Perfor ming Arts\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Seniors\, Toddlers\, Tourism \n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Cal endar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=29111\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttps://rec.alexandriav a.gov/webtrac/wbwsc/rt14prd.wsc/wb0305.html?xxmod=TK&xxticket=4552310200\n DTEND:20191201T180000Z DTSTAMP:20191115T171438Z DTSTART:20191201T160000Z GEO:38.807761;-77.056990 LOCATION:Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Bagels & Bach Concert TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:6630b70d-a5c4-4205-8457-0d7de45ec90d URL:https://rec.alexandriava.gov/webtrac/wbwsc/rt14prd.wsc/wb0305.html?xxmo d=TK&xxticket=4552310200 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20191115T171438Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Family,Holiday Event,King St. Metro,King Street,Ol d & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Performing Arts,Recreation,Recreation Cen ters,Toddlers,Tourism DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29112\n\nGet into the spirit of the holidays on December 6 by attending the First Friday: "A Season of Ce lebrations" from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\ , Alexandria\, VA.\n \nEnjoy delicious music from "Russkie Musikanti Ensem ble." An evening of holiday music from Russia\, Ukraine and Eastern Europe an countries on traditional instruments and in costume. Want to do some ho liday shopping? Visit the Pop-up Holiday Fair with items from around the w orld for purchase for last minute holiday gifts featuring: Blooms of Parad ise (floral arrangements)\; "African Women and Youth Initiative" (African jackets\, handbags and jewelry from Kenya)\; and Girl Scout Troop 5416 (ho liday stocking stuffers). \n \nA "meet and greet" begins at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be on hand\, complements of the Arts Division of the Al exandria Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities. Concert begins at 7 p.m.\n\nFor more information or to request reasonable disabil ity accommodation for any of these programs\, contact cherylanne.colton@al exandriava.gov or 703.746.5565\, Virginia Relay 711. \n\n\nLocation: Dura nt Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\nContact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Regiona l Program Director\nContact Phone: 703.746.5565\nContact Email: cherylanne .colton@alexandriava.gov\nFees: All tickets are $9\, Children under 5 year s old are free. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. To pu rchase tickets\, enter in as guest and click on the program you wish to at tend. Tickets are also available at the door.\n\nAudience: Anyone may atte nd\nTags: Arts\, Concerts\, Family\, Holiday Event\, King St. Metro\, King Street\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts\, Recreat ion\, Recreation Centers\, Toddlers\, Tourism\n\nImport this event into yo ur calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=29112 \n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttps://rec.alexandriava.gov/webtrac/wbwsc/rt14prd.w sc/wb0305.html?xxmod=TK&xxticket=4552310200\n DTEND:20191207T030000Z DTSTAMP:20191204T192059Z DTSTART:20191206T230000Z GEO:38.807761;-77.056990 LOCATION:Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St. SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:First Friday: Season of Celebrations TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:f62571df-d9f3-406f-bbd1-789ba1b88d00 URL:https://rec.alexandriava.gov/webtrac/wbwsc/rt14prd.wsc/wb0305.html?xxmo d=TK&xxticket=4552310200 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20191204T192059Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Family,Holiday Event,King St. Metro,King Street,Ol d & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Performing Arts,Recreation,Recreation Cen ters,Seniors,Toddlers,Tourism DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29113\n\nThe American Youth Phi lharmonic Orchestra's Flute and Harp Ensembles will perform a joint concer t just in time for the holidays with works adapted and originally composed for flute\, clarinet and harp ensembles. Plan to attend this delightful afternoon of holiday music on Saturday\, December 14 from 3 p.m. at the Du rant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\, Alexandria\, VA.\n\nFor more information or to request reasonable disability accommodation for any of these program s\, contact cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5565\, Virginia Relay 711. \n\nAbout the Artists\nAmerican Youth Philharmonic Orchestra\n The American Youth Philharmonic is a musical training ground for the most accomplished young musicians in the area\, many of whom go on to have succ essful music careers. The Orchestra performs a series of demanding orchest ral literature spanning from Classical to contemporary and commissioned wo rks. Typically includes students grades 9th-12th\, averaging grade 11. The Flute Ensemble\, under the direction of Laura Kaufman Mowry\, repertoire includes arrangements for flute ensemble as well as original works. The H arp Ensemble\, under the expert direction of Elizabeth Blakeslee\, reperto ire will include arrangements for harp ensemble as well as original works. \n\n\n\nLocation: Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\nContact Person: Chery l Anne Colton\, Regional Program Director\nContact Phone: 703.746.5565\nCo ntact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\nFees: All tickets are $9\ , Children under 5 years old are free. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. To purchase tickets\, enter in as guest and click on the program you wish to attend. Tickets are also available at the door.\n\nAu dience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Concerts\, Family\, Holiday Event\ , King St. Metro\, King Street\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Pe rforming Arts\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Seniors\, Toddlers\, Tou rism\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov /Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=29113\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttps://rec.alexand riava.gov/webtrac/wbwsc/rt14prd.wsc/wb0305.html?xxmod=TK&xxticket=45523102 00\n DTEND:20191214T220000Z DTSTAMP:20191115T173323Z DTSTART:20191214T200000Z GEO:38.807761;-77.056990 LOCATION:Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Flute and Harp Ensemble TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:f84ff46f-2882-4cb9-9b1a-68e390956bac URL:https://rec.alexandriava.gov/webtrac/wbwsc/rt14prd.wsc/wb0305.html?xxmo d=TK&xxticket=4552310200 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20191115T173323Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,King St. Metro,King Street,Old Town,Performing Arts, Recreation,Recreation Centers DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29342\n\nSilly Goose and Val re turn for a fast-paced\, humorous musical treat celebrating snow\, jingle b ells\, elves\, Santa\, reindeer and more. If you are not in the holiday sp irit by December 21\, you will definitely leave in the holiday spirit. Th e 10 a.m. puppet show at the Durant Center\, (1605 Cameron St.\, Alexandri a\, VA) moves into the large multi-purpose room Enjoy a family afternoon o ut with music\, ventriloquism\, comedy\, dancing\, singing\, and 100% audi ence participation.\n\n\nFor more information or to request reasonable dis ability accommodation for any of these programs\, contact cherylanne.colto n@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5565\, Virginia Relay 711. \n \n\n\nAbout t he Artists\nSilly Goose and Val\nVentriloquist\, musician\, composer\, and performer Valerie Leonhart Smalkin has performed across America as well a s in France and Belgium. She was one of the writers\, performers\, and co- producers as well as the head puppeteer of the Emmy-Award winning It's Kin dertime on Baltimore's WMAR-TV. Her three albums-A Gentle Halloween\, Sing ! Sing! Sing!... and Dance!\, and Love Bug!-all received Parents' Choice a wards. Her book\, Springtime Dance\, earned gold in the Moonbeam Children' s Book Awards in 2014. She has earned several grants from the Maryland Sta te Arts Council as a solo performer and actively performs and composes mus ic for ages 2 through 10. \n\n\nLocation: Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St .\nContact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Regional Program Director\nContact Phone: 703.746.5565\nContact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\nF ees: All tickets are $9. To purchase tickets visit: alexandriava.gov/Arts\ , scroll to Durant Center. Tickets are also available at the door.\n\nAud ience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Family\, King St. Metro\, King Stre et\, Old Town\, Performing Arts\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\n\nImpor t this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCa l.aspx?id=1&si=29342\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttp://alexandriava.gov/Arts\n DTEND:20191221T170000Z DTSTAMP:20191213T232636Z DTSTART:20191221T150000Z GEO:38.807761;-77.056990 LOCATION:Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St. SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Silly Goose and Val Holiday Extravaganza TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:4f10a6ff-9383-424f-9e61-5c02127b6eac URL:http://alexandriava.gov/Arts X-COA-DTSTAMP:20191213T232636Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Gallery ,King St. Metro,King Street,Marina,Museums,O ld & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Pet Friendly,Recreation,Teens,Torpedo Fa ctory Art Center,Tourism,Visual Arts,Waterfront DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29266\n\nThis Valentine's Day\, include the Art Center in your evening plans. Start with Target Gallery's reception for My Queer Valentine\, a playful but poignant show exploring non-heteronormative relationships. Stay to enjoy an evening of interactive performance art\, a photo op at our kissing booth\, DIY art-making activi ties\, a raffle to support local LGBTQ+ organizations\, and dance party in the last hour.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact P hone: 703.746.4570\nContact Email: torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov\nAudien ce: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Family\, Gallery \, King St. Metro\, K ing Street\, Marina\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Pet Friendly\, Recreation\, Teens\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\, Tourism\, Vi sual Arts\, Waterfront\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=29266\n\nWeb resources:\n\nh ttp://torpedofactory.org/event/my-queer-valentine-2/\n DTEND:20200215T030000Z DTSTAMP:20191206T214010Z DTSTART:20200215T000001Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:My Queer Valentine TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:2595e185-86af-479e-9417-5101bcee156e URL:http://torpedofactory.org/event/my-queer-valentine-2/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20191206T214010Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Holiday Event,King St. Metro,King Street,Marina,Muse ums,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Performing Arts,Recreation,Teens,To rpedo Factory Art Center,Tourism,Visual Arts,Waterfront DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29458\n\nEvery year\, the regio n shakes off winter with the arrival of the world-famous pink and white ch erry blossoms. Torpedo Factory Art Center hosts an Alexandria satellite ce lebration for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Join the fun with a li vely afternoon of hands-on activities\, performances\, and inspired works of art to shop and explore from all three floors.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Fac tory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Phone: 703.746.4570\nContact Email: torpe dofactory@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Fami ly\, Holiday Event\, King St. Metro\, King Street\, Marina\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performing Arts\, Recreation\, Teens\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\, Tourism\, Visual Arts\, Waterfront\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal .aspx?id=1&si=29458\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttp://torpedofactory.org/event/c herry-blossom-jubilee/\n DTEND:20200328T210000Z DTSTAMP:20200326T182340Z DTSTART:20200328T160000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Cherry Blossom Jubilee TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:37d4ed18-9cbc-49df-b8a8-c09f8a3098c5 URL:http://torpedofactory.org/event/cherry-blossom-jubilee/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20200326T182340Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Gallery ,King St. Metro,King Street,Marina,Museums,O ld & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Pet Friendly,Recreation Centers,Teens,To rpedo Factory Art Center,Tourism,Visual Arts,Waterfront DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29263\n\nCANCELLED: Torpedo Fac tory Art Center's signature seasonal evening series features inspiring nig hts of eclectic art and activities. In among three floors of open artists' studios\, discover gallery receptions\, thought-provoking artist talks\, pop-up performances\, hands-on projects\, local drinks\, lively music\, an d more.\n\nIn April\, welcome back The Late Shift for the new season. Meet the 2020 Emerging Artists in Target Gallery and stay to enjoy the night's festivities.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Per son: Daniel Guzman\nContact Phone: 703.746.4570\nContact Email: torpedofac tory@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Family\, Gallery \, King St. Metro\, King Street\, Marina\, Museums\, Old & Histori c Alexandria\, Old Town\, Pet Friendly\, Recreation Centers\, Teens\, Torp edo Factory Art Center\, Tourism\, Visual Arts\, Waterfront\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx ?id=1&si=29263 DTEND:20200411T020000Z DTSTAMP:20200326T162041Z DTSTART:20200410T230000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: The Late Shift: Emerging Artists TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:cc790423-37a9-4ce7-a7a0-678b83eb28d6 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20200326T162041Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,King St. Metro,King Street,Marina,Old & Historic Ale xandria,Old Town,Pet Friendly,Recreation,Recycling ,Teens,Torpedo Factory Art Center,Visual Arts,Waterfront,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29459\n\nEven studios need a bi t of spring cleaning. Artists of all ages and skill levels can buy or trad e a variety of used and surplus art supplies in all visual media. From pai nts and papers to beads and books\, discover deals and perhaps some unusua l finds you didn't know you needed. Bring extra items for the school suppl y donation area.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Phone: 703.746.4570\nContact Email: torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov\nAudie nce: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Family\, King St. Metro\, King Street \, Marina\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Pet Friendly\, Recreati on\, Recycling \, Teens\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\, Visual Arts\, Water front\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexand riava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=29459\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttp://tor pedofactory.org/event/art-supplies-market/\n DTEND:20200418T210000Z DTSTAMP:20200401T211237Z DTSTART:20200418T160000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Art Supplies Market TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:1e1c13e6-e590-432a-ba13-6d0bd5fa538d URL:http://torpedofactory.org/event/art-supplies-market/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20200401T211237Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Gallery ,King St. Metro,King Street,Marina,Museums,O ld & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Recreation,Teens,Torpedo Factory Art Cen ter,Tourism,Visual Arts,Waterfront DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29264\n\nTorpedo Factory Art Ce nter's signature seasonal evening series features inspiring nights of ecle ctic art and activities. In among three floors of open artists' studios\, discover gallery receptions\, thought-provoking artist talks\, pop-up perf ormances\, hands-on projects\, local drinks\, lively music\, and more.\n\n In May\, catch the action as artists test their mettle and create new work on-the-spot. Discover new spring art on display in various studios and ga lleries.\n\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Person : Daniel Guzman\nContact Phone: 703.746.4570\nContact Email: torpedofactor y@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Family\, Gal lery \, King St. Metro\, King Street\, Marina\, Museums\, Old & Historic A lexandria\, Old Town\, Recreation\, Teens\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\, T ourism\, Visual Arts\, Waterfront\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=29264 DTEND:20200509T020000Z DTSTAMP:20200401T211336Z DTSTART:20200508T230000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: The Late Shift: Art Battles TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:2d14fb3a-e670-4192-86e5-b6ff3f19287b X-COA-DTSTAMP:20200401T211336Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Adult,Arts,Author Reading,Awareness Month,Concerts,King St. Metr o,King Street,Marina,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Performing Arts,Re creation,Torpedo Factory Art Center,Tourism,Visual Arts DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29460\n\nIn honor of Armed Forc es Day\, salute our service men and women with\nan evening line-up of come dy\, music\, storytelling\, poetry\, and art. This\nevent is in partnershi p with Community Building Art Works and Armed\nServices Arts Partnership.\ n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Phone: 703.746.45 70\nContact Email: torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may a ttend\nTags: Adult\, Arts\, Author Reading\, Awareness Month\, Concerts\, King St. Metro\, King Street\, Marina\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old To wn\, Performing Arts\, Recreation\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\, Tourism\, Visual Arts\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandr iava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=29460\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttp://torp edofactory.org/event/arts-the-armed-forces/\n DTEND:20200517T010000Z DTSTAMP:20200402T194540Z DTSTART:20200516T230000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Arts & the Armed Forces TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:fa40aedd-090b-4260-bc23-f6a09280a23f URL:http://torpedofactory.org/event/arts-the-armed-forces/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20200402T194540Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Family,Gallery ,King St. Metro,King Stre et,Marina,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Pet Friendly,Recreati on,Recreation Centers,Teens,Torpedo Factory Art Center,Tourism,Visual Arts DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=29265\n\nTorpedo Factory Art Ce nter's signature seasonal evening Leading up to Capital Pride weekend\, jo in the Alexandria-centered LGBTQ+ celebration at ALX Pride Special Event: "UHAULED" Online Conversation\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Daniel Guzman\nContact Phone: 703.746.4570\nContact Email: torpedofactory@ alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outr each\, Family\, Gallery \, King St. Metro\, King Street\, Marina\, Museums \, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Pet Friendly\, Recreation\, Recr eation Centers\, Teens\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\, Tourism\, Visual Art s\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Ca lendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=29265\n\nWeb resources:\n\nALX Pride Special Even t: "UHAULED" Online Conversation\nhttp://torpedofactory.org/event/uhauled/ \nJoin curator Cat Baker as she moderates a panel featuring three UHAULED artists - Nava Levenson\, Koren Grace\, and Arielle Eisen - for a conversa tion centered on the pop up gallery project\, the impact LGBTQ+ artists ha ve made in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area\, and where each of the panelists believe things will go from here\n DTEND:20200613T000001Z DTSTAMP:20200609T125114Z DTSTART:20200612T230000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Late Shift: ALX Pride TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:0e51b75f-e2e6-4ea3-868d-dd07a4f0eb1b URL:http://torpedofactory.org/event/uhauled/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20200609T125114Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Business Development,City Council Calendar,Community Meeting,Com munity Outreach,King St. Metro,King Street,T&ES Events,Transportation DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=49057\n\nDuke Street in Motion Community Meeting (Focused on Roth Street - King Street Metro Station)\n\n From October 1 to October 28\, the City will host a variety of events and activities to share street design concepts for Duke Street and gather inpu t. This will be the second community input phase of Duke Street In Motion\ , following up on last summer's community input on the overall vision and goals for the project. Community input in October will contribute to decid ing which elements to advance into further design\, analysis\, and additio nal public input as we work to develop a final design recommendation for D uke Street In Motion. This is one of 3 community meetings which will inclu de a presentation followed by an open house component. The meeting will fo cus on Roth Street to King Street Metro Station (Segment 3)\, but will hav e information on the entire corridor.\n\nBishop Irelton is a 5 minute walk from the Duke Street and Cambridge Road DASH Route 30 and 9 minute walk f rom the Alexandria Commons Metrobus 28A bus stop. Parking is available on- site.\n\nTo request reasonable disability accommodation\, contact geralyn. taylor@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4084\, Virginia Relay 711. Spanish interpretors will be available.\n\nLocation: Bishop Ireton\, 201 Cambridg e Rd.\nContact Person: Jennifer Monaco\nContact Email: jennifer.monaco@ale xandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Business Development\, C ity Council Calendar\, Community Meeting\, Community Outreach\, King St. M etro\, King Street\, T&ES Events\, Transportation\n\nImport this event int o your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=4 9057\n\nWeb resources:\n\nDuke Street In Motion\nhttps://www.alexandriava. gov/DukeInMotion\n DTEND:20221013T003000Z DTSTAMP:20220926T151523Z DTSTART:20221012T223000Z GEO:38.809099;-77.080786 LOCATION:Bishop Ireton\, 201 Cambridge Rd. SEQUENCE:9 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Duke Street In Motion Community Meeting TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:7aea09fc-42a4-4ea3-824c-35416291ce4a URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/DukeInMotion X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220926T151523Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR