Banner Design Project Update; MetroStage Celebrates America 250; Opening Reception at 532Yoga, Arts, & Culture; & Preview of Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week
Old Town North Arts & Cultural District Banner Design Project Update
The call for submissions for the Old Town North Arts & Cultural District Banner Design Project closed on Wednesday, July 15th. OTNA received an overwhelming response to our artist outreach with submissions from over 50 interested artists and designers, thanks in part to help from The Art League, Alexandria Arts Alliance, and Mayor Gaskins’s Art in Every Space Initiative.
The OTNA Board of Directors will review the submissions to select 3-5 finalists, and those finalists will be presented to the community for input. Stay tuned for the announcement of the finalists in the coming weeks and details on how to cast your vote for your preferred candidate.
This exciting project for the Old Town North Arts & Cultural District will be funded through a combination of community sponsorships, a grant from the City of Alexandria through the Business and the Arts Collaborative Invitational Grant program, and financial support from OTNA.
Art in Every Space Initiative Still Accepting Applications
Mayor Alyia Gaskins’s new initiative, “Art in Every Space,” which aims to connect local artists with local businesses and community spaces throughout Alexandria, is still accepting applications from artists and businesses. You can apply as an artist or a business via https://forms.gle/jK6jDzYWiLG3zzwq8
For more information, contact RobinJordanArt@gmail.com.
Coming up this week in Old Town North…
Sunday, July 26th
Help Fill the Truck at the Old Town North Farmers Market (901 N. Royal St.). 9am-1pm. Help Old Town North Community Partnership Fill the Truck for ALIVE! with non-perishable food donations.
Free Yoga in the Fresh Air with River’s Edge Yoga (Montgomery Park Gazebo). 11am-12pm. Weather permitting.
Monday, July 27th, 7pm
MetroStage at the Lyceum presents:
The House I Live In - An American Songbook for an American Birthday
SGM (Ret) Bob McDonald and special guest Susan Derr (image courtesy of MetroStage)
201 S. Washington St.
MetroStage celebrates America 250 with a special evening of song featuring SGM (Ret) Bob McDonald accompanied by SGM (Ret) Tony Nalker on the piano along with special guest Susan Derr. The performance will include favorites ranging from the golden age of Broadway to modern American classics.
Purchase your tickets here.
Thursday, July 30th, 6pm-7:30pm
532Yoga, Arts, & Culture presents:
‘From Pain to Power’ Resilience. Memory. Hope.”
Piece by artist Christian Sitili (image courtesy of 532 Yoga, Arts, & Culture)
532 Yoga, Arts, & Culture (500 Montgomery St., Suite 120)
This contemporary art exhibition featuring the works of renowned Congolese artists Christian Sitili and Benjamin Mbenga is presented by The Embassy of The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in partnership with Lipanda Foundation.
An opening reception will be held on July 30th from 6pm - 7:30pm. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the DRC, H.E. Yvette Kapinga Ngandu will deliver opening remarks and artist Christian Sitili will be in attendance.
To reserve a spot at the opening reception, email contact@lipandafoundation.org
The exhibit will be open to the public from 1pm - 1:30pm on Thursdays through September 10th. You may also email Suzanne@532Yoga.com to set up a private tour.
Friday, July 31st, 7pm
Lee-Fendall House presents: Harry Potter Trivia
614 Oronoco St.
Test your pop culture knowledge at Lee-Fendall House’s Summer Trivia Night series. This is the second event in the series and there will be one more in August (Sitcoms on August 14th).
To purchase tickets for the July 31st Trivia Night, click here.
Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week in Old Town North: Friday, August 14th - Sunday, August 23rd
Take advantage of Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week in Old Town North to enjoy a prix-fixe menu at an old favorite or try out a spot that is new to you. A range of offerings are available from three-course prix fixe dinner menus at $35, $45, or $55 per person to $10.99 lunch specials. See what OTNA Member Restaurants have to offer below, and make your reservations now so you don’t miss out!
THREE COURSES - $35/person
Hank’s Pasta Bar
(no reservations)
LUNCH SPECIAL - $10.99 Combo
St. Elmo’s
(no reservations)
SAVE-THE-DATES
Mark your calendars now for a full slate of September events in Old Town North:
Thursday, September 17th: Taste of Old Town North
Saturday, September 19th: 3rd Annual Chalk-A-Block
For the first time Chalk-A-Block will feature a judging panel to select a “Best in Show” recipient and the community will have the opportunity to vote for a “People’s Choice” award. We are honored to have Mayor Alyia Gaskins and Art League Executive Director Suzanne Bethel on the inaugural judging panel. OTNA is excited to welcome back local favorites, The Okays, to provide live music for the event and we are working on plans for a special community art project in partnership with River Grove Therapy.
Saturday, September 19th: NOTICe Canal History Pub Crawl
