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Virginia native Phil Vassar brings ‘Paradise’ tour home to The Birchmere

By Ryan Belmore
Phil Vassar will perform at The Birchmere on Oct. 26. (Photo Credit: Phil Vassar on Facebook)

Country music star Phil Vassar returns to his Virginia roots this month, bringing his “25 Years of Paradise” tour to Alexandria’s Birchmere Music Hall on Oct. 26. The Lynchburg native celebrates the 25th anniversary of his breakout No. 1 hit “Just Another Day in Paradise” with an intimate acoustic performance that promises nightly setlist changes and covers of musical legends like Billy Joel and Elton John.

For Vassar, who attended James Madison University before moving to Nashville in the 1980s, performing at the Birchmere holds special meaning. “I used to go there when I was starting out as a musician, and I went to James Madison,” Vassar said in an interview with ALXnow on Wednesday. “It’s just such a historic venue, and I just love coming to rock.”

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Art Safari returns to Torpedo Factory for 30th year

By Ryan Belmore
The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Torpedo Factory Art Center will host its 30th annual Art Safari on Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon to 4 p.m., offering free hands-on activities for children and families.

The event features art projects led by Art Center artists on all three floors of the waterfront facility. Activities are designed for children aged 5 to 12, although younger children can participate with adult assistance.

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Alexandria watch party set for ‘Neighborhood Favorites’ season two premiere

By Ryan Belmore
A watch party and fundraiser for "Neighborhood Favorites with George Worrell" season two will be held Monday, Oct. 6, from 7-9 p.m. at Cooper Mill in Old Town Alexandria. (Courtesy Neighborhood Favorites with George Worrell)

A watch party and fundraiser will celebrate the season two premiere of “Neighborhood Favorites with George Worrell” on Monday at Cooper Mill in Old Town Alexandria.

The event runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 10 Duke Street. Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins will serve as special guest and deliver a welcome address.

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Meet the artist behind Alexandria’s America 250 public art project

By Ryan Belmore
Sandy Williams IV (via City of Alexandria)

The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts will host a reception with Richmond-based artist Sandy Williams IV on Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

The event takes place in the Overlook Room, 105 N. Union St., third floor, Room 325. Remarks begin at 7 p.m.

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