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,King Street,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Recreation,T orpedo Factory Art Center,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=44520\n\nHear from the 2022 app licants for studios at Torpedo Factory Art Center who have made it to Phas e III. The 2022 application process is an annual competitive process to be come a Resident Artist at the Art Center. This year's applicants are scor ed by four highlight qualified jurors.\n\nThe Phases\nPhase I considered a rtistic merit and was judged blind\, with jurors only viewing the art. Jur ors looked for deliberately crafted artwork with an authentic and original point of view that reflects an awareness of current trends and aesthetics in the larger art world. It was worth a maximum 50 points. Applicants nee ded 33 points to advance.\nPhase II was non-blind and considers applicants ' backgrounds. Jurors looked for artists who can explain their art and who want to engage and interact with the public through their work. They revi ewed applicants' career highlights and how they have marketed themselves o r their work. It was worth a maximum of 25 points. Applicants needed a com bined 50 points from Phases I and II to advance.\nPhase III gives the juro rs an opportunity to meet and interact with the applicants. This is the fi rst time jurors are seeing the art work in-person to review it for quality . Jurors will consider the applicants' ability to communicate about their artwork\, with an eye toward their desire to positively engage with the pu blic. It is worth a maximum of 25 points. Presentations will be open to th e public.\nThis year 50 applications moved forward to Phase III. Presenta tions to jurors by applicants is open to the public.\n\nWednesday June 15\ , 7 - 10 PM: Presentations by 17 applicants. Each applicant presents for five minutes with ability for jurors to ask questions. Each applicant sh ares a presentation via slide show and each artist shares two in-person ar tworks. Audience is not able to ask questions or make comments.\n\nSaturda y June 18 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM: Presentations by 33 applicants. Each applic ant presents for five minutes with ability for jurors to ask questions. E ach applicant shares a presentation via slide show and each artist shares two in-person artworks. Audience is not able to ask questions or make comm ents.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Person: Bre tt Johnson\nContact Phone: 703.746.4577\nContact Email: torpedofactory@ale xandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, King Street\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Recreation\, Torpedo Factory Art Cente r\, Visual Arts\, Waterfront\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http ://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=44520 DTEND:20220616T020000Z DTSTAMP:20220610T212835Z DTSTART:20220615T230000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:2022 Studio Applicant Presentations TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:c5f47eaa-bf55-4efc-bc68-dbbec9f1f01e X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220610T212835Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,King Street,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Recreation,T orpedo Factory Art Center,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=44521\n\nHear from the 2022 app licants for studios at Torpedo Factory Art Center who have made it to Phas e III. The 2022 application process is an annual competitive process to be come a Resident Artist at the Art Center. This year's applicants are scor ed by four highlight qualified jurors.\n\nThe Phases\nPhase I considered a rtistic merit and was judged blind\, with jurors only viewing the art. Jur ors looked for deliberately crafted artwork with an authentic and original point of view that reflects an awareness of current trends and aesthetics in the larger art world. It was worth a maximum 50 points. Applicants nee ded 33 points to advance.\nPhase II was non-blind and considers applicants ' backgrounds. Jurors looked for artists who can explain their art and who want to engage and interact with the public through their work. They revi ewed applicants' career highlights and how they have marketed themselves o r their work. It was worth a maximum of 25 points. Applicants needed a com bined 50 points from Phases I and II to advance.\nPhase III gives the juro rs an opportunity to meet and interact with the applicants. This is the fi rst time jurors are seeing the art work in-person to review it for quality . Jurors will consider the applicants' ability to communicate about their artwork\, with an eye toward their desire to positively engage with the pu blic. It is worth a maximum of 25 points. Presentations will be open to th e public.\nThis year 50 applications moved forward to Phase III. Presenta tions to jurors by applicants is open to the public.\n\nWednesday June 15\ , 7 - 10 PM: Presentations by 17 applicants. Each applicant presents for five minutes with ability for jurors to ask questions. Each applicant sh ares a presentation via slide show and each artist shares two in-person ar tworks. Audience is not able to ask questions or make comments.\n\nSaturda y June 18 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM: Presentations by 33 applicants. Each applic ant presents for five minutes with ability for jurors to ask questions. E ach applicant shares a presentation via slide show and each artist shares two in-person artworks. Audience is not able to ask questions or make comm ents.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Person: Bre tt Johnson\nContact Phone: 703.746.4577\nContact Email: torpedofactory@ale xandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, King Street\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Recreation\, Torpedo Factory Art Cente r\, Visual Arts\, Waterfront\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http ://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=44521 DTEND:20220618T203000Z DTSTAMP:20220610T212914Z DTSTART:20220618T143000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:2022 Studio Applicant Presentations TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:e54e3c24-7f07-4513-99ef-296eaf03c8b7 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220610T212914Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Archaeology Museum,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandria,Torpedo Fac tory Art Center 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=47964\n\nFor thousands of years \, Native Americans moved through the region\, trading and drawing resourc es from the land and river. A new exhibit case at the Alexandria Archaeolo gy Museum shows how archaeologists study changes in stone projectile point technology to help figure out the age of an archaeological site and how t he area was used. Visitors to the Alexandria Archaeology Museum will be ab le to see the case starting on Tuesday\, October 11\, and virtually at www .AlexandriaArchaeology.org starting on Monday\, October 10. This exhibit w as made possible with help from the Friends of Alexandria Archaeology and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. \nContact Person: Emma Richardson\nContact Phone: 703.746.4399\nContact Em ail: Archaeology@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arch aeology Museum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava. gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=47964 DTEND:20221011T200000Z DTSTAMP:20221006T195841Z DTSTART:20221011T150000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Day Exhibit Case Unveiling TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:6a3b1f9c-358a-4fb0-97a9-b86416b2e278 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221006T195841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Commission Meeting,Open Space,Parks,Recreation 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=49128\n\nJoint Subcommittee mee ting of the Park and Recreation Commission and the Waterfront Commission t o discuss the City's proposal to surplus a portion of teh 2 King Street op en space property. \n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nConta ct Person: Jack Browand\nContact Phone: 703.746.5504\nContact Email: jack. browand@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Commission Me eting\, Open Space\, Parks\, Recreation\n\nImport this event into your cal endar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=49128\n\nWe b resources:\n\nWaterfront Commission\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/rpca/a lexandria-waterfront-commission\n DTEND:20221013T220000Z DTSTAMP:20221007T203924Z DTSTART:20221013T203000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Combined Subcommittee for 2 King Street TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:4b6c63c6-7c2e-4e73-a020-e476a5e6d2e8 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/rpca/alexandria-waterfront-commission X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221007T203924Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Archaeology Museum,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandria,Torpedo Fac tory Art Center 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=49080\n\nAn Alexandria traditio n for more than a quarter-century\, Art Safari returns for an in-person da y of art and hands-on activities with artists and Alexandria Archaeology! Great for kids ages 5+. Younger children may need some extra help\, but wi ll still have a lot of fun!\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St .\nContact Person: Emma Richardson\nContact Phone: 703.746.4399\nContact E mail: Archaeology@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arc haeology Museum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Torpedo Factory Ar t Center\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava .gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=49080 DTEND:20221022T200000Z DTSTAMP:20220930T145530Z DTSTART:20221022T160000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Art Safari - Maritime Archaeology TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:a643288f-3ce3-41ff-a760-6cf7848e1443 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220930T145530Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting,Parks,Recreation 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=49152\n\nRegular Meeting\n\nLoc ation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Person: Jack Browand\nC ontact Phone: 703.746.5504\nContact Email: jack.browand@alexandriava.gov\n Audience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeti ng\, Parks\, Recreation\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://ap ps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=49152\n\nWeb resources:\n\n Park & Recreation Commission\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/rpca/alexandria -park-and-recreation-commission\n DTEND:20221118T020000Z DTSTAMP:20221013T193849Z DTSTART:20221118T000001Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Park & Recreation Commission TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:85f072b5-5c6e-482f-ab25-9bebe225e3fb URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/rpca/alexandria-park-and-recreation-commis sion X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221013T193849Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:City Council,City Council Calendar 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=49309\n\nTaste of Scotland - Co cktail Party\n(This is a ticketed event)\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 10 5 N. Union St.\nFees: This is a ticketed event. Ticket must be purchased for entry.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: City Council\, City Council Calendar\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriav a.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=49309 DTEND:20221203T033000Z DTSTAMP:20221116T152606Z DTSTART:20221203T003000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Taste of Scotland TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:deb04e39-980c-4101-b40e-80fc581f289c X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221116T152606Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Torpedo Factory Art Center 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=53395\n\nDue to the storm\, the Torpedo Factory Art Center will be closing at 4 p.m. today\n\nLocation: T orpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts \, Torpedo Factory Art Center\n\nImport this event into your calendar: htt p://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=53395 DTEND:20230807T220000Z DTSTAMP:20230807T185632Z DTSTART:20230807T200000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:Torpedo Factory Art Center Closed TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:48206cea-c45f-4d4f-b719-49b9dcfd56bf X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230807T185632Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Archaeology Museum,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandria,Torpedo Fac tory Art Center 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=54575\n\nArt Safari returns for an in-person day of art and hands-on activities with artists and Alexandr ia Archaeology! Experiment with 19th-century ceramic slip designs\, like m arbling and dendritic patterns\, and apply your own temporary tattoo in th e style of transfer printed porcelain\, while supplies last. Great for kid s 5+. \n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Person: Em ma Richardson\nContact Phone: 703.746.4399\nContact Email: Archaeology@ale xandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Archaeology Museum\, Mus eums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\n\nImport th is event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.as px?id=1&si=54575 DTEND:20231021T200000Z DTSTAMP:20230918T210943Z DTSTART:20231021T160000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Art Safari - Slip Into the Past TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:a1e79ace-5e6f-4b5f-af42-da8fac0781c3 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230918T210943Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Holiday Event,Torpedo Factory Art Center 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=56823\n\nTorpedo Factory Art Ce nter joins the fun on Alexandria's most festive weekend of the year!\n\n2: 00 PM - 6:00 PM: Festivities inside the Art Center - (the building closes to the public at 6 PM).\nDusk - 8:00 PM: Festivities outside the Art Cent er - A video light projection by Monica Stroik\, in collaboration with art ists from the Art Center\, on the Waterfront Facade of the building.\nSant a arrives by fire boat around 3:30 p.m. on the Waterfront. Music fills th e halls and the Waterfront\, beckoning people to browse three floors of op en artists' studios and galleries.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. U nion St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Holiday Event\, Torped o Factory Art Center\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps. alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=56823\n\nWeb resources:\n\nMor e Info\nhttps://torpedofactory.org/event/2023-holiday-fest/\n DTEND:20231203T010000Z DTSTAMP:20231128T182904Z DTSTART:20231202T190000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:2023 Holiday Festival TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:4c039061-88b0-477d-b6fa-aff1331619b3 URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/2023-holiday-fest/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231128T182904Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Holiday Event,Torpedo Factory Art Center 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=56822\n\nThe very nature of art is to share. Something created presented to others who might appreciate. The holiday season simply underscores this most human interchange. Gifting \, whether an ornament or a whimsical sculpture\, a functional pasta bowl or a mug\, is a sacred transaction\, a one-of-a-kind joy. Objects worthy o f gifting are central to our December exhibit. Scope will share in the sea son by making a donation from all sales to a food bank. Featuring the Kiln Club.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nAudience: Anyone m ay attend\nTags: Arts\, Holiday Event\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\n\nImpo rt this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iC al.aspx?id=1&si=56822\n\nWeb resources:\n\nMore Information\nhttps://torpe dofactory.org/event/sharing-in-the-delight-of-the-season/\n DTEND:20231204T230000Z DTSTAMP:20231128T182212Z DTSTART:20231204T160000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Sharing in the Delight of the Season TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:3b89f8c0-2f73-4fb5-bf39-a6bfc46e7804 URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/sharing-in-the-delight-of-the-season/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231128T182212Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting,Performing Arts,Pub lic Art & Memorials,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=56754\n\nMonthly meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts (This meeting is normally held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month but has been rescheduled due to the Christmas ho liday).\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Person: D iane Ruggiero\nContact Phone: 703.746.5590\nContact Email: diane.ruggiero@ alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Boards & Commi ssions\, Commission Meeting\, Performing Arts\, Public Art & Memorials\, V isual Arts\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandria va.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=56754 DTEND:20231213T023000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T152001Z DTSTART:20231213T000001Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:28e4b944-29ba-483b-a0ff-329150c0ba01 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231117T152001Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Holiday Event,Torpedo Factory Art Center 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=56824\n\nThe whole family can c elebrate the close of 2023 at Torpedo Factory Art Center. Find hands-on ac tivities\, meet artists working in their studios\, enjoy music\, get yours elf the gift you really wanted\, and get inspired for 2024!\n\nLocation: T orpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts \, Holiday Event\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\n\nImport this event into yo ur calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=56824 \n\nWeb resources:\n\nMore Information\nhttps://torpedofactory.org/event/o lde-years-day-2023/\n DTEND:20231231T210000Z DTSTAMP:20231128T183130Z DTSTART:20231231T170000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Olde Year's Day TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:4c776cb9-19b6-416b-bda9-9583bc981b58 URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/olde-years-day-2023/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231128T183130Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Recreation,Torpedo Factory Art Center 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=57042\n\nDue to inclement weath er\, the Torpedo Factory will be closing at 4pm.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Fact ory\, 105 N. Union St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Recreati on\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\n\nImport this event into your calendar: h ttp://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57042 DTEND:20240109T230000Z DTSTAMP:20240109T205747Z DTSTART:20240109T210000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:Torpedo Factory Closing at 4pm TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:f174c3ac-f2d2-4063-ab6c-9ccee1f2f9aa X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240109T205747Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Torpedo Factory Art Center 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=57359\n\nThe Art Center will be closed to the public today (3.27.24) due to the flooding in the area. Wa ter is currently making its way up Union St. to the building. Rain is sche duled to continue and low tide is not until late afternoon. It is expecte d that flooding will not enter the building beyond potentially the area ar ound the waterfront doors. \n\nPlease take precautions for your own safety \, particularly if you are in the building. \n\nIf you have any questions\ , please email torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov.\n\nLocation: Torpedo Facto ry\, 105 N. Union St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Torpedo Factory Art Center\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandria va.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57359 DTEND:20240327T220000Z DTSTAMP:20240327T144410Z DTSTART:20240327T140000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:Torpedo Factory Closed TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:1b06147b-24b0-4be5-8873-4c71ca692253 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240327T144410Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Old Town,Public Art & Memorials,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=57425\n\nThe City of Alexandria 's Public Art Program has commissioned Virginia-based artist and muralist\ , Silas Baker\, to design and execute a mural on the exterior loading dock door of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. \n\nPlease join us to learn more about the artist and the project\, which will bring a vibrant presence to the Union Street frontage of the building.\n\nThe reception begins at 2 p. m. with remarks at 2:30 p.m. \n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Person: Meika Daus\nContact Phone: 703.746.5420\nContact Emai l: meika.daus@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Old Town\, Public Art & Memorials\, Visual Arts\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=574 25 DTEND:20240424T200000Z DTSTAMP:20240419T193803Z DTSTART:20240424T180000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Artist Reception with Silas Baker TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:255f4caf-61d6-4d4e-8627-45408268eefd X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240419T193803Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR