Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87 degrees. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight, with a low of around 66 degrees. South wind around six mph, becoming calm in the evening.
🚨 You need to know
A military history expert is giving a lecture tonight (June 5) on the hidden aspects of D-Day operations at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S. Washington St).
Dr. Kim Holien, a former U.S. Army historian, will present “Eisenhower’s Top Secrets from D-Day to V-E Day” as part of Alexandria’s annual D-Day anniversary events.
The City of Alexandria says the talk will cover “the operations of T Force and how it worked behind the scenes under Eisenhower’s direct control through the war’s end.”
Holien’s presentation digs into lesser-known intelligence operations, including ‘T Force,’ which worked secretly under General Eisenhower from the Normandy landings until Victory in Europe Day.
The event description promises insights into “the Last Great Secret of the War in Europe and how much of it is still under wraps today.”
The lecture runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for general admission and $12 for Historic Alexandria members. You can buy them online at AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop.
Here’s what else you need to know
⌛ As options are whittled down, the public has its last chance tonight to weigh in on proposed redistricting changes for Alexandria City Public Schools. Months of discussion have led to this point, and the School Board is conducting its second public hearing on the proposed maps.
🎶 Bagpipe and kilt lovers can get their fill this evening, as the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums will take the stage for their summer concert at Market Square. The concert will be held in front of City Hall (301 King Street) from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m.
🗳️ The deadline to apply for a mail ballot for the June 17 Primary is Friday. Your local registrar’s office must receive your request by 5:00 p.m. Early in-person voting continues through June 14.
🎤 St. Joseph Catholic Church (711 N. Columbus St.) will host Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson, Founders of Black and Missing Foundation, on June 14.
🗓️ On this day in 1922, groundbreaking for the George Washington Masonic Memorial at Shuter’s Hill took place. According to Historic Alexandria, Memorial association president Louis A. Watres and Charles H. Callahan, Past Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, turned the first dirt.
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for June 4, 2025.
- Notes: Former Governor McAuliffe, Mayor Gaskins to join Levar Stoney at Alexandria rally ahead of Lt. Gov. Primary
- VDOT holding public hearing in Alexandria on plan to add express lanes to Woodrow Wilson Bridge
- Final public hearing on ACPS redistricting is this Thursday
📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today in Alexandria, as per our newsletter and event calendar.
Things To Do
- 11 a.m.: Sip & Sense: A Guided Monthly Cupping at Hypergoat Cafe
- 11 a.m.: Hopsurgence Release at Port City Brewing
- 12 p.m.: Sing Me A Sea Shanty Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans
- 1:30 p.m.: Film – “Conclave” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1:30 p.m.: Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion – “The Heart in Winter” by Kevin Barry at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers’ Market at Montgomery Park
- 5 p.m.: “More Moments of Art” exhibit reception at River Farm
- 6 p.m.: Early Mountain Wine Dinner with Winemaker & Viticulturist Maya Hood White at Vermilion
- 6 p.m.: Period Products 101 – Exploring Reusable and Disposable Options for Young People at Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop
- 6 p.m.: Pride Month Drag Dinner Show at Del Ray Pizzeria & Draft House
- 7:45 p.m.: City of Alexandria Pipes & Drums Concert at Market Square
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Open Mic Comedy at 7 p.m., Trivia at 7:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: Artur Carneiro at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Pat Garvey at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- 4:30 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging Economic Committee
- 6 p.m.: ACPS Public Hearing on Redistricting
- 6:30 p.m.: Housing Affordability Advisory Committee
- 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing
- 7 p.m.: Eisenhower’s Top Secrets from D-Day to V-E Day
- 7:45 p.m.: Alexandria Pipes and Drums Summer Concert
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