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Signs Point to Blooming Sales for Northern Virginia Florists on Valentine’s Day
Del Ray Patch
Feb 06Burke floral designer Karen Promisel said last week she expects to see increased floral sales for Valentine’s Day this year. “I think people have learned to budget better and there is a little perk in the economy,” she noted. The National Retail Federa... »
Old Town Boutiques Host Annual Warehouse Sale
Del Ray Patch
Feb 01Alexandria boutiques are banding together once again to host the annual Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale. The sale will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Goods from stores such... »
At Home in Alexandria! Helps Older Residents Age at Home
Del Ray Patch
Feb 01Former Alexandria mayor and retired state Sen. Patsy Ticer isn’t above asking for a little help.Following knee surgery, Ticer called on Alexandria’s “village movement” -- volunteers helping older residents who choose to live at home -- for transportati... »
Crime Report
Del Ray Patch
Feb 01The following information was provided to www.crimereports.com by the Alexandria Police Department. Additional details about the most recent crimes were not available at publication time. Jan. 30 — A breaking-and-entering incident was reported at 9:19 ... »
Arrest Made in Death of Lenny Harris
Del Ray Patch
Jan 31Linwood Johnson of Oxon Hill, Md., has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Lenwood "Lenny" Harris. Prince George's County police are looking for other suspects related to the case, according to Corporal Larry Johnson. Johnson and Harr... »
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DCist Interview: John Hodgman
DCist
Feb 02In advance of his nearly sold out show at the Birchmere next Friday, we had a chance to chat with writer, actor, comedian John Hodgman about the end of the world, D.C. vs. the moon, the impending space launch of the Washington Monument, his desire to b... »
Food in focus: Evening Star Cafe
Going Out Gurus
Jan 27The Evening Star Cafe, in Alexandria’s Del Rey neighborhood since 1997, recently got a facelift and some new hands in the kitchen, including Jim Jeffords, a former line cook at CityZen. Tom Sietsema reviews Evening Star in his Sunday dining column in T... »
Don’t Be Bored: Conquering Cultural Attitudes?
Arts Desk
Jan 25TheFootballGirl.com isn’t as bad as it could be. A site aimed explicitly at female fans, after all, might host the worst kind of patronizing drivel—the assumption being that women aren’t interested in the game because they don’t understand it, and all ... »
Richard Byrne’s New Play Nero/Pseudo, Guest-Starring The Mekons’ Jon Langford
Arts Desk
Jan 12Playwright Richard Byrne announced on his blog this week that WSC Avant Bard, the Washington area’s most pun-tastic theater company, will stage a reading of his new play Nero/Pseudo at Artisphere on May 30. While this one-night-only event will be a rea... »
UPCOMING: MUSIC: Free Show Tonight, THURS, Jan 5th at 8:00pm with Billy Coulter Band and Tomorrow, FRI, Jan 6th at 8:30pm with Josh Hisle at The Hamilton - new spot at 14th & F St, NW
Free in DC
Jan 05Live Music at The Hamilton - Restaurant and Music Venue!at 14th & F St, NW - Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! There are two free shows this week!Thursday, January 5thBilly Coulter Band 8:00pmFree Show!"Singer/songwriter Billy Coulter’s distinctive ... »
