Torpedo Factory Art Center Hosts Regional Launch Event For Minds Wide Open Statewide 2010 Arts Celebration
February 28, 2010
The Torpedo Factory Art Center invites visitors to celebrate the launch of Minds Wide Open, a statewide celebration honoring contributions by women to arts and culture. The Torpedo Factory will host the regional launch event for Northern Virginia, and the evening will feature special speakers, receptions for exhibitions featuring women artists, and modern dance performances. This event will take place during the Torpedo Factory’s Second Thursday Art Night. Studios and galleries will be open until 9pm and visitors are invited to mingle with artists as they enjoy refreshments.
(Read more...)Gallery West Presents Solo Show “Storytelling Artwork By Gail C. Weyant”
February 28, 2010
Ms. Weyant’s show is divided into three separate portfolios of artwork which offers great diversity of subject matter and should appeal to a wide range of viewers. Each piece of artwork has a story to tell, and remarks on some of the show cards enhance the viewers appreciation of the story. There is definitely something in this show for everyone to enjoy.
(Read more...)Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Laundering Drug Money For Arlington Meth Ring
February 27, 2010
A lawyer associated with a large crystal meth ring in Arlington, Va., pled guilty to laundering the ring’s drug money, including using the cash to hire legal counsel for a co-conspirator.
(Read more...)Alexandria Waterfront Committee Marina Subcommittee Meeting Scheduled For March 11
February 27, 2010
The City of Alexandria’s Waterfront Committee Marina Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, March 11 at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, in Conference Room 2 at 6 p.m. Established by the Waterfront Committee, the subcommittee studies issues related to the City Marina and makes recommendations to the Waterfront Committee. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/recreation or call Laura Seidler at 703.746.5494.
(Read more...)Torpedo Factory Art Center Joins Statewide 2010 Arts Celebration , Chosen As An Official Regional Launch Event For Minds Wide Open
February 26, 2010
Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery has scheduled an exhibit PastForward from February 27-March 28 as part of Virginia’s 2010 statewide celebration featuring women in the arts.
MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts will include thousands of special events and programs offered between March and June of 2010.
(Read more...)Sen. Chap Petersen’s Bill Forming GMU Campus In Korea Approved By House Of Delegates
February 26, 2010
Sen. Chap Petersen’s legislation, Senate Bill 712, establishing a George Mason University branch campus in the Songdo area of Inchon, South Korea, was passed unanimously (96-0) by the House of Delegates on Friday.
(Read more...)Central Fairfax Services Hosting Dining Fundraiser
February 26, 2010
Central Fairfax Services, Inc. (CFS) is pleased to announce a dining fundraiser for family and friends starting March 1 and running through May 14. Dine at any Glory Days Grill in Virginia and CFS will receive 10% of the bill.
(Read more...)Culpeper Man Sentenced 27 Months For “Granny Ripping” Schemes
February 26, 2010
Donald Ray Norcross, 26, of Culpeper, Va., was sentenced today in Alexandria federal court to 27 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for targeting vulnerable elderly homeowners and defrauding them of tens of thousands of dollars through bogus repairs and services. He was also ordered to pay $27,100 in restitution.
(Read more...)Capital Beltway Inner Loop Lane Shift To Occur February 26-27
February 26, 2010
Motorists traveling on Interstate 95/495 South (the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway) should prepare for minor traffic impacts the night of Friday, February 26, into Saturday, February 27, as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project plans to shift lanes and close ramps between the Eisenhower Metro Overpass and the Beltway bridge over Cameron Run. The shift will allow crews to prepare for upcoming construction in the Telegraph Road corridor of the Capital Beltway
(Read more...)Alexandria Crime Report
February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Theft of a Vehicle
1 Block of South Van Dorn Street, 11:42 a.m.
Motor Vehicle Theft: Pending
600 Block of South Fairfax Street, 6:00 p.m.
Motor Vehicle Theft: Pending
