Del Ray Artisans’ 21st Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

First 3 Weekends in December 2016 December 2-4, December 9-11, December 16-18

Heralded Pianist George Winston to Perform at The Birchmere on Monday Dec. 5

The performance will also benefit a canned food drive for the Carpenter's Shelter.

Del Ray Artisans Presents Vibrant “Local Flavor” Art Exhibit

Exhibit Dates: October 7-30, 2016

H2O/WATERWORKS at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Exhibit Dates: November 4-27, 2016

Bridget Jones's Baby Movie Review

Delivering sweetness, humor, and 40-something fantasy

Still Stellar After All These Years

Q&A with Bill Kirchen & Austin de Lone

First Thursday Finale Showcases the Best of the Avenue

On September 1, 'First Thursday: Health and Wellness on The Avenue' events will showcase the best of Del Ray.

'Hell or High Water' Review: August Indie Excellence

You thought only bloated blockbusters get released in August? Think again. Here's the perfect counter-programming for thinking filmgoers:

Birdhouses of Del Ray: Del Ray Artisans’

Silent Auction Fundraiser October 7 – October 25

“Fire and Earth” National Ceramic Cup and Regional 2-D Art Exhibit

Opening Reception: Friday, September 2 from 7-9pm

“Fire and Earth” National Ceramic Cup and Regional 2-D Art Exhibit

Exhibit Dates: September 2–October 2, 2016

Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week: Make Reservations, Browse Menus Online

Dozens of independent Alexandria restaurants will offer special discounted menus from Aug. 19-28.

Open Life Drawing Sessions

Summer & Fall 2016

FUN-derful: The Main Attraction at Del Ray Artisans Gallery with mini-FUN-raiser Sideshow: "Can You Spare a Square?"

Opening Reception: Friday, August 5 from 7-9pm Exhibit Dates: August 5-28, 2016

Del Ray Music Festival: Pop-Up Beer Gardens New This Year

Seven Del Ray restaurants will host pop-up beer gardens to help you cool off at this year's music festival.

Weekend: The Bacon Brothers to Return to Alexandria

Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon will perform at The Birchmere.

FUN-derful: Main Attraction at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

The FUN-derful exhibit will run August 5-28, 2016.

Weather Cancels Cinema Del Ray 'Toy Story' Saturday Night

A string of thunderstorms rumbled through the region Saturday.

2016 Summer Art Camp for Youth at Del Ray Artisans

Choose Week: July 18-22 or July 25-29 from 9am-4pm daily For Ages: 8-14 years old

Saturday: Award-Winning Guitarist to Headline Del Ray Music Festival

Also look for top local bands, pop-up beer gardens at annual festival coming up Saturday, July 23 in Del Ray.

Del Ray Artisans' Indoor Art Supplies Yard Sale

Shop for gently used supplies June 27-July 15

Finding Dory Movie Review: Pixar Searches for Success in an Ocean of New Technology

Can Pixar make as big a splash 13 years after the release of Finding Nemo? Cinema Siren explains why you should dive back in:

Come Out for Crawfish at Neighborhood Block Party

A local restaurant is hosting an outdoor summer gathering on Saturday afternoon.

Del Ray Artisans' Grown Ups Art Camp

Workshops and classes run June 27 - July 15, 2016

"Choose Del Ray Artisans at Whole Foods Old Town Alexandria"

Whole Foods selects Del Ray Artisans for "Nickels for Nonprofits"Program running now through June 30, 2016

"RESPECT: Unsung Heroes in Uniform"

Opening Reception: Friday, June 3 from 7-9pm Show Dates: June 3-26, 2016

"Streets Meets Glass" Art Exhibit at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter

Opening reception Friday, May 20 from 7-9pm

"Streets Meets Glass" art exhibit at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter

"Streets Meets Glass" exhibit runs May 15-August 15, 2016 at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter.

SPRING ART MARKET at Del Ray Artisans

Saturday, May 7 from 10am-4pm, RAIN or SHINE!

"Surrealism: A Photography Exhibition" Opening Reception

Opening Reception: Friday, May 6 from 7-9pm at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Spring2ACTion! at Del Ray Artisans

24 hours of FREE events in our gallery on Spring2ACTion day, Wednesday, April 20, 2016

"Creatures from the Sea" Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Opening Reception: Friday, April 1 from 7-9pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery

"Creatures from the Sea" Art Exhibit

"Creatures from the Sea" art exhibit runs April 1 – May 1, 2016 at Del Ray Artisans

PBS: 'Mercy Street' To Return for Second Season

The TV series explores life in Alexandria during the Civil War.

Alexandria Film Festival Announces 2016 Dates, Call for Entries

The 10th annual festival will showcase independent films from around the world.

Oscars 2016: Virginians Who Have Won Academy Awards

Did you watch the Oscars Sunday night? Here's a look at past Oscar winners from the Commonwealth.

March Melee - an Art Bash

The exhibit runs thru March 27, 2016 at Del Ray Artisans featuring artists’ best and brashest art.

"March Melee - an Art Bash" Opening Reception

Opening Reception on Friday, March 4 from 7­-9pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery

Generative Digital Art program

The cutting edge of today’s modern art. Presentation by Cameron Turner on Monday, March 14, 7-8pm at Del Ray Artisans.

Silly Hat Making workshop

Create your own Easter bonnet or festive springtime hat on Monday, March 21, 6-9pm at Del Ray Artisans