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VISUAL. INNOVATIVE. PROVOCATIVE.
VIP ALEXANDRIA MAGAZINE
VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 5
PUBLISHER | DESIGNER
KELLIE GUNDERMAN
EDITOR
CRYSTAL MOSSER ANDERSON
COPY EDITOR
ANDREW GATES
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
MEGAN CRESCIO
WRITERS
BRIAN ACTON • KATIE KISSAL
DAWN KLAVON • LIESEL SCHMIDT
VIP is not just an acronym anymore -- it has become our new mission statement. And you can expect us to start taking more risks with our content, using more resources to support local businesses and charities and taking our once small-scale publication to newer heights... and even deeper waters. So dive into the HOME + WATER issue, friends! Take a peek at what we've been working on and let us know what you'd like to see next. There's no wrong answer, no topic off limits or place we won't go to bring you the most exciting publication in Alexandria.
With love and excitement!
COVER PHOTOGRAPHER
JONATHAN THORPE
COVER MODEL
MESHELLE ARMSTRONG
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER
LUCIA SMITH
DISTRIBUTION
TL DISTRIBUTIONS
Crystal Mosser Anderson Editor
Summer 2023
JUNE 15
The Chamber ALX's June After Hours
Frank Mann Field, 3700 Commonwealth Ave, 6pm
Join the Chamber ALX as they cheer on the Alexandria Aces, a collegiate summer leage baseball team entering 2023 as the reining Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League Champions. Register: www.thechamberalx.com
JUNE 15
Art Night in Old Town
Galactic Panther Art Gallery, 1303 King St., 5-8pm
Enjoy music by DJ Jah Messenger Sound during this unforgettable exhibit featuring "Benevolent Iron Thunder Mother." This exhibit represents a dozen local, national and interational contemporary visual artists.
JUNE 16-17
Portside Festival
Waterfront Park
This free festival features an array of live music, local craft beer from Port City Brewing Company and fun for the whole family on the Alexandria waterfront.
JUNE 17
Juneteenth Celebration
Carlyle House, 2-4pm
Discover the history of Juneteenth through hands-on activities, art, history, and poetry readings. Activities are part of the planned offerings for the day that marks the liberation of Black Americans on June 19, 1865. Register: www.thechamberalx.com
JUNE 18
Music Bingo @ Lost Boy Cider
Lost Boy Cider, 2-4pm
Who doesn’t love a good game of Bingo?! Grab some friends and play music bingo this month! Prizes include FREE cider or LBC schwag! Space is limited so please RSVP to let us know you’re coming.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com
JUNE 19
Village Brauhaus Farewell Party
Village Brauhaus, 710 King St., 12pm
Village Brauhaus last day.. Farewell all day party. Specials all day. Village Brauhaus swag will be handed out. Plus enjoy gift cards and promos for the new Alexandria Bier Garden coming soon!
JUNE 21
Urbano Paint + Sip
Urbano, 116 King St., 6:30-8pm
A fun-filled evening of painting and sipping with a Mexican twist. Enjoy a complimentary margarita or cerveza, and a selection of delicious Mexicaninspired snacks. Artist will provide canvases, paint, brushes, and aprons. Register: www.eventbrite.com
JUNE 24
Kids Pizza Making Class
Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap, 10-11am
Let your child unleash their inner chef by creating their own personal pizza with Lena's Chef Kevin!
Register: www.eventbrite.com
JUNE 30 + JULY 1
Independence Fireworks Celebration at Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon, 6-9:30pm
Relax and enjoy a patriotic evening that includes dazzling fireworks, musical performances, mansion tours, wreath layings, 18-century dancing & lawn games + more!
Tickets: www.mountvernon.org
JULY 4
An American Celebration at Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon, 6-9:30PM
During this patriotic event you can meet George Washington, watch made-for-daytime fireworks, hear a musical perfroamnce by the National Concert Band, see 18-century magic + more!
Tickets: www.mountvernon.org
JULY 8
USA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration
100 Madison St., 6-9:45pm
The City of Alexandria will celebrate its 274th birthday while the United States celebrates its 247th birthday. Enjoy live music, local vendors, and a patriotic performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra as you watch the grand finale fireworks display.
JULY 13
WEBA July Happy Hour
Bonefish Grill, 5920 Kingstowne Center, 5-7pm
Bring plenty of business cards! You will meet many new people and contacts during this Networking and Socializing opportunity. Enjoy two drink tickets, raffles and door prizes, reserved seating and free parking. Register: www.alexandriaweba.org
JULY 13
The Chamber ALX's Professional Women's Network July Coffee & Connections
The Landing, 8:30-9:30am
Enjoy morning networking and education that provides you with the opportunity to meet new people as well as receive a piece of professional development from an expert speaker.
Register: www.thechamberalx.com
JULY 15
Port City Old Town Pub Crawl
Various Locations, 1:30pm
The Port City Old Town Pub Crawl is back! The Pub Crawl is reverting to the original format; one day, one crawl, eight stops. Our team will be at local restaurants and bars, near the Alexandria waterfront, stamping pub crawl passes and handing out swag from 1:30-6:00pm. Register: www.portcitybrewing.com
JULY 20
The
Chamber ALX's
40 Under 40 Awards Celebration
American Physical Therapy Association, 3030 Potomac Ave., 6-8pm
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is excited to select its eight class of 40 Under 40 honorees. This event is a celebration of incredible individuals, their successes in various industries, and their impact on the thriving Alexandria community.
Register: www.thechamberalx.com
JULY 29
Beats, Bites and Brews
John Carlyle Square, 11am
A full day of outdoor entertainment, featuring food, music, cold beverages, shopping and more. Local bands, food vendors, wineries and breweries, as well as other local small businesses will be on site all for your enjoyment. Tasting will be provided by the wineries and breweries, and you can purchase the tickets on site from them directly. Admission is free, and this event is pet friendly and will occur rain or shine.
AUGUST 5-6
Tax Free Weekend
Various loations
AUGUST 12-13
Old Town Alexandria Sidewalk Sale
Various loations, 8am-5pm
SEPTEMBER 8-16
Old Town Cocktail Week
Various loations
OCTOBER 14-23
The 4th Annual Old Town Oyster Week
Various loations
George Washington's Mount Vernon recently hosted its most popular event of the year – The Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour. Guests were encouraged to bring blankets and relax on the east lawn, overlooking the Potomac River. Wines from Virginia wineries were available for sampling and live music by Bruce Ewan and the Solid Senders was performed.
