Public Meeting on Trail, Safety, and Waterfront Improvements in Old Town North & January Events Round Up
Happy New Year!
There is so much to look forward to this year in Old Town North! If one of your resolutions is to become more involved in the community and you would like to support our efforts in Old Town North (including the emails that go out to this distribution list), please consider becoming a Member of the Old Town North Alliance. Visit our website for dues information and email director@otnalliance.org for information on how to join. Your support is critical to our success! Thank you for your consideration.
Public Meeting on Trail, Safety, and Waterfront Improvements in Old Town North & January Events Round Up
Monday, January 12th, 6pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Public Meeting hosted by
the National Park Service and HRP Group
Join the National Park Service and HRP Group for a virtual public meeting to help shape a plan for trail, safety, and waterfront improvements in connection with the HRP ALX project (redevelopment of the former coal-fired power plant). Topics of discussion will include: proposed improvements to the Mount Vernon Trail and Potomac River Access, transportation and safety upgrades, and public space integration.
Pre-registration is not required. To join the meeting, visit:
https://hilcoglobal.zoom.us/j/99568224577
For more information, visit:
https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?ProjectID=132756
January Events Round Up
New Arts & Cultural Offerings in Old Town North
Royal Restaurant Presents: Music Mondays, 5pm - 8pm
730 N. Saint Asaph St.
Listen to live music from classical guitarist Alex Barnett and partake from Royal’s Happy Hour menu from 3pm - 7pm or the full dinner menu until close.
532 Yoga/NCO Creative Presents:
Living Traces - An Exhibit of Cuban Contemporary Art
Gallery Hours on Tuesday Nights and Weekend Afternoons
500 Montgomery St. (walk past Bond Vet towards the back corner of the building)
Stop by the new arts space at 532 Yoga/NCO Creative on Tuesday nights (6:30pm - 9:30pm) and weekend afternoons (1:30pm - 4pm) to explore the Living Traces exhibit curated by Natalie O’Connor. The exhibit features contemporary Cuban artwork.
Month-long Features
Hank’s Oyster Bar Presents: Winter Wonderland
Fridays and Saturdays, 4pm - close
818 N. Saint Asaph St.
Every Friday and Saturday night for the month of January, Hank’s will transform their rooftop bar into a winter wonderland. Enjoy hot drinks, s’mores and more from 4pm - close.
Royal Restaurant Presents: Well-Being Bar
730 N. Saint Asaph St.
Who said Dry January means you have to stay home? Celebrate “Mindful January” at Royal and choose from a wide variety of spirit-free cocktails from their Well-Being Bar all month long.
Made in ALX Presents: Free Kid Crafts
Every Saturday in January, 9am - 12pm
415 King St.
Every Saturday in January, Made in ALX will be hosting free kid crafts for ages 2-12 (with parent). Note that kids crafts will end at 10:30am on January 24th to accommodate an adult jewelry class at 11am.
For more information, visit:
Thursday, January 15th, 7pm - 8:30pm
Royal Restaurant & Wild Petal Society Present:
Sip & Stem - Vibrant Winter Bouquets
730 N. Saint Asaph St.
Learn how to make your very own winter bouquet as you enjoy a glass of wine or a mocktail along with a trio of Royal appetizers.
To buy tickets, visit:
Thursday, January 15th, 6pm-8pm
St. Elmo’s Old Town North Presents: Open Mic Night
529 Montgomery St.
Stop by St. Elmo’s on Thursday, January 15th for an Open Mic Night hosted by Sunflower_Sep. Come show off your talents (or enjoy the talents of others!) and take advantage of drink specials including $8 rosé frosé, $6 house wines, $5 draft beers.
To reserve your spot, visit:
Friday, January 23rd - Sunday, February 1st
Visit Alexandria Presents: Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to sample prix-fixe menus at these neighborhood favorites!
St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub - Old Town North
529 Montgomery St.
$12.99 combo meal including a sandwich, chips, and a canned drink.
Royal Restaurant
730 N. Saint Asaph St.
$35 per person for starter, main, and dessert.
To make a reservation, visit:
https://royalrestaurantva.com/
a.lounge+bar
625 First St.
$55 per person for starter, main, and dessert.
To make a reservation, visit:
Hank’s Oyster Bar
818 N. Saint Asaph St.
$55 per person for a first course, main, and dessert.
To make a reservation, visit:
https://hanksoysterbar.com/old-town/reservations/
Jula’s on the Potomac
44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 401
$55 per person for a first course, second course, and third course.
To make a reservation, visit:
Saturday, January 31st, 3pm
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Family Performance: Symphony in Space
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center
Join the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra on a mission to help the Starforce General defeat the villainous Lieutenant Tritone in order to save the galaxy from total destruction. Symphony in Space features classic and modern orchestral favorites paired with dynamic visuals and video. This performance is suitable for ages 4-12, but all ages are welcome!
To purchase tickets, visit:
https://alexandriasymphonyorchestra.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a03Nt00000dvXP3IAM
Neighborhood Notes
OTNA Business Members, be sure to take advantage of the free resources provided by the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership.
For more information about upcoming workshop and training opportunities offered by AEDP, visit:
https://alexandriaecon.org/small-business/small-business-programs/
Don’t miss these regularly scheduled events in and around Old Town North!
Farmers Market on Sundays (9am - 1pm). Presented by Old Town North Community Partnership in Montgomery Park. The Thursday Market is closed for the season.
Made in ALX classes. To register, visit: https://www.madeinalx.com/shop/classes-events/68
Lee-Fendall House (614 Oronoco St.). Various history-themed events. For more information, visit: https://leefendallhouse.org/pages/events