Savage in Limbo
Thursday, October 13, 8PM
Friday, October 14, 8PM
Saturday, October 15, 5PM & 8PM
Sunday, October 16, 3PM & 7PM
MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA

MetroStage presents the highly-acclaimed production of Savage in Limbo, a play following a group of regulars of a seedy Bronx bar one evening and how they seek relief from the disappointments and tedium of the outside world. The Washington Post described the production "a knockout."

Fall Invitational Reception
Friday, October 14, 2011 • 6:30-9PM
Principle Gallery, 208 King Street, Alexandria, VA

Principle Gallery is hosting a Fall reception to showcase their newest original artwork by established and emerging artists whose primary medium is oil painting.

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Sunday, October 16, 2011, 3PM
Bishop Ireton High School, Whaley Auditorium
201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will collaborate with NOVA Community Chorus and Kathy Harty Gray Dance Theater to perform Bernstein's Candide Overture and Chichester Psalms, De Falla's Three Cornered Hat and a new Kaleidoscope work by Johathan Kolm (world premiere)

One + One, Twice the Fun
Virginia Bronze Concert
Sunday, October 16, 2011, 4PM
George Washington Masonic Memorial Auditorium
101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA

Playing duets is so exciting that Virginia Bronze, welcomes the Westminster Ringers of Maryland, in a program featuring music for two ensembles as well as works for each individual group. Virginia Bronze and Westminster Ringers, auditioned community handbell ensembles, perform original and arranged secular concert music on handbells and handchimes.

QuinTango's Autumn Cabaret
Viva the French Connection!
Sunday, October 23, 2011, 4-7PM
Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA

QuinTango’s world-renowned musicians bring passion, sizzle to the elegantly cool Carlyle Club. Cabaret show followed by dancing. Wine, hors-d'oeuvres, tango lesson included. Intimate seating, space limited. Attire: dressy /dance. Proceeds fund QuinTango’s work in Alexandria public schools. Tickets: $35-$75 on sale August 1.
703-548-6811 or visit the website.

Art on the Rocks
Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 6:30-8PM
The Art League, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA

Art on the Rocks is an art-inspired cocktail competition hosted by The Art League. During this festive event, several local mixologists will each select a work of art from the October juried exhibit as inspiration to whip up a creative cocktail. Ticket holders may sample the cocktails and vote for their favorite. Appetizers from the restaurants, and drawings for prizes, will complete the event. Must be 21 or older to attend. $35 per person. Visit the website for more details!

Kaleidoscope Quilt Show
Through October 31, 2011
Alexandria City Hall, Vola Lawson Lobby
301 King Street, Alexandria, VA

Kaleidoscope quilts by the finest national and regional quilters who embrace this art form. These quilts were originally hung at Virginia Quilt Museum in Harrisonburg, VA. Donations will be accepted for the benefit of the Virginia Quilt Museum.

Click HERE to download the exhibit program (PDF format).

14th Annual Kaleidoscope Show
September 10-30, 2011
Arts Afire Glass Gallery, 1117 King Street, Alexandria

Arts Afire Glass Gallery is Washington DC’s best source for quality kaleidoscopes. Check its website for special events during the show. Special Kaleidoscopes available during the show only!

Rabbit Hole
September 10 - October 01, 2011, 3 PM & 8PM
The Little Theatre of Alexandria 
600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria

Mourning a deceased child is unbearably sad, but not mourning that child is even worse. The Little Theatre of Alexandria continues its long tradition of powerful dramas with this challenging Pulitzer-prize winning play about the different ways a couple overcomes the accidental death of their child. This delicate and poignant exploration of blame and grief will captivate you. 703-683-0496.

Autumn Serenade
September 10, 2011, 5-7PM
King Street Festival of the Arts
Market Square, Alexandria, VA

Autumn Serenade, presented by the Alexandria Singers, the Washington area’s “Premier Pops Chorus,” features exciting selections of American popular music, including Broadway, film, jazz and pop; from Sinatra’s “Come Fly With Me” to Toto’s “Africa!”  Engaging choreography and great accompanying instrumentalists are hallmarks of the Singers.  The Singers welcome featured guests including ensembles from the Alexandria Harmonizers and DC’s Singing Capital Chorus, two of the area’s top a cappella organizations & Karen Reedy Dance.

Washington Balalaika Concert
September 10, 2011, 7:30PM
The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA

The Washington Balalaika Society orchestra performs the rich musical heritage of Russia on traditional instruments and in costume.  An ensemble of orchestra musicians performing on Russian folk instruments, balalaikas and domras, will present a program replicating the “shimmering” sound found in the communes and cities of Russia. Tickets are available online at $20. 703-549-0760

EcoVoce
Sunday, September 25, 2011, 3PM
Huntley Meadows Park Visitors Center
3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, VA

The EcoVoce Ensemble and Friends of Huntley Meadows Park present “Inspired by Nature,” a concert program of music and multimedia on the theme of nature. Soprano Denise Freeland, flutist Susan Hayes, and pianist Narciso Solero  take audiences on a musical journey, performing innovative interpretations of songs about butterflies, global warming, birds, and other aspects of nature. Admission $20.

The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents the
Turtle Island String Quartet World Premiere
Saturday, October 8, 2011, 8PM
Sunday, October 9, 2011, 3PM
Schlesinger Center, 3001 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA

For its season opening concert, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra welcomes two members of the renowned and innovative Turtle Island String Quartet, David Balakrishnan on violin and Mark Summer on cello. Each will perform on two of Mr. Balakrishnan's original compositions, Little Mouse Jumps and the world premiere of Force of Nature. Led by Maestro Kim Allen Kluge, the concert will conclude with a performance of Berlioz's dramatic Symphonie Fantistique.

Retakes and Transformations:
Art from Everyday Life
Opening Reception: Friday, September 2, 2011, 7-10PM
Exhibit: September 2 - October 2, 2011
Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Del Ray Artisans is pleased to present an art exhibition by Del Ray Artisan members taking a close look at everyday life--delving into habits, routines, favorite things and surroundings--giving familiar items new life through art.

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