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[Archived] News Release - Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria

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For Immediate ReleaseFor More Information, Contact
November 20, 2007
PIO# 296-07
Jennifer Harris, Communications Officer, at 703.838.5078


Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria
November 24 - 30, 2007

Saturday, November 24 – Cooking Demonstration at Market Square
Chef Anthony Chittum of Vermillion Restaurant will give a cooking demonstration at the Alexandria Farmers’ Market, located at Market Square, 301 King St. Chef Chittum will demonstrate how to prepare a variety of culinary delights—and samples will be available for tasting following the demonstration. Please call Jack Browand at 703.838.4343 for more information.

Saturday, November 24 – Scottish Heritage Preview

Come celebrate Alexandria’s Scottish heritage at The Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., a week before the Scottish Walk. Meet Scottish Tartan Day leaders and learn about Scottish breed dogs while enjoying bagpipes, highland dancing, historical re-enactors, and more on Saturday, November 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free! For more information, please visit www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703.838.4994.

Friday, November 30 – Grand Opening of the Duke Street Pedestrian Overpass

The Mayor and members of City Council will cut the ribbon for the new “green” Duke Street pedestrian overpass at 8:30 a.m. at the Ben Brenman Park Pavilion, 4800 Ben Brenman Park Drive. The event is free and open to the public. The overpass provides a key walking and bicycling connection from Cameron Station to the Beatley Library. At the opening, attendees will have the opportunity to walk or bicycle from Ben Brenman Park across the bridge via two new 8-foot sidepaths. For more information, please visit alexandriava.gov/localmotion or call Yon Lambert at 703.838.4966, ext. 183.

Continuing Exhibit – “God Has Made a Way in Leesburg”

“God Has Made a Way in Leesburg,” a photography exhibition by Big Al Carter, is open at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. These large format images, on display for the first time, showcase Carter’s family members and their community in Loudoun County during the early 1970s. Admission is free! Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information please visit www.alexblackhistory.org or call 703.838.4356.

“The Gift is Being Here.” The Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association, in partnership with the City of Alexandria, has launched a multi-faceted program to welcome all during the holiday season. At the heart of the program is www.HolidaysinAlexandria.com, offering hotel packages, restaurant specials, seasonal events, and downloadable discount coupons. Visitors to the web site are invited to shop, dine, and celebrate the holidays in Alexandria.


Coming Soon!

37th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk – Saturday, December 1
The City of Alexandria invites the public to attend the 37th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade at 11:00 a.m. in historic Old Town. The centerpiece of the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend, the parade celebrates the City's Scottish heritage, featuring more than 100 Scottish clans, bagpipe and drum bands, living history reenactment groups, dog clubs, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Ninety cents of every dollar raised goes directly to Campagna Center children’s programs. For more information, please call the Campagna Center at 703.549.0111, or visit www.scottishchristmaswalk.com.

Women, Art and Shopping Holiday Spectacular! - Sunday, December 2
Join the Friends of the Alexandria Commission for Women and the Commission for Women for an afternoon of fun, art, music, and wine! The Women, Art and Shopping Holiday Spectacular will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St. Admission is free. Purchase art and crafts from emerging women artists (jewelry, handbags, children's items, photography, pottery, and more) just in time for the holidays. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and live music by Michael Yugo. Fifteen percent of all proceeds benefit the Commission for Women and Alexandria Office on Women projects.

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