Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Isolated showers before 8 a.m., then scattered showers after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87 degrees. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight – Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then isolated showers between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. South wind 5 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria City High School’s top student artists will showcase their talents at the upcoming Titan Student Art Exhibition, which will be held at Del Ray Artisans Gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue) from May 2 to 24, 2025.
The exhibition, which kicks off with an opening reception today (May 2) from 7-9 p.m., promises a blend of visual and performing arts. Visitors can enjoy chamber music performances by ACHS students, including a string quartet, jazz trio, and vocal quartet, under the guidance of Performing Arts teacher Kevin Pace.
Professional artists have carefully selected the artwork on display, with awards to be announced at the reception. ACHS Executive Principal Alexander Duncan III and Campus Administrator Ashley Carter Sinclair will present special Administrator Choice Awards to recognize outstanding pieces.
The event also offers unique opportunities for attendees. The ACHS National Art Honor Society will be selling handmade items to support the Visual Art Department, and student artists will offer henna tattoos for those looking for temporary body art.
Del Ray Artisans has planned additional events to complement the exhibition, including an art market on May 10 and a youth art workshop on May 18.
The exhibition is made possible through support from the City of Alexandria’s FY25 Arts Program Grant and a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation.
The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Fridays. Admission is free and open to everyone.
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📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today in Alexandria.
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Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Duncan Library Spring Book Sale at James M. Duncan Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Candle Making Workshop at Plant House
- 7 p.m.: Introduction to Bhangra (Free) at Local Motion Project
- 7 p.m.: Del Ray Poetry Reading – Featured Poet: Alexandria Poet Laureate Cristi Donoso at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
- 7 p.m.: Opening Reception for ACHS Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans
- 7 p.m. Screening of “To Kill A Tiger” and panel discussion at Alexandria City High School
- 7:30 p.m.: Two Piano Concertos at Westminster Presents
- 219 Restaurant: Charles Wright Trio at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Flipside Speakeasy: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Moondaddies at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey and Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Stereo Bouncers at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Michael W. Smith at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Climb On at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m
City of Alexandria
- 8 a.m.: In-Person Early Voting Begins
- 8 a.m.: Health and Safety Coordinating Committee & CCJB
- 8 a.m.: ACPS Governance Committee Meeting
- 11 a.m.: Building Safety Month Kick-Off
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