15th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Set for Saturday

Head to the Torpedo Factory and the waterfront at sundown Saturday to see the festive flotilla.

Documentary on Alexandria Debuts

WETA production on early history of the city re-airs Sunday at 7 p.m. Watch a short preview below.

Small Works Group Show and Reception

Opening Reception Saturday December 6th from 1-4 PM

Movie Review: 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1'

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film four out of five stars.

Small works of art at Target Gallery reflect the zeitgeist of today

All-media exhibition features work that is no larger than five inches in any direction

Tickets Available for Saturday Night's Hunt Ball and Dinner

Event is set for Saturday at Gadsby's Tavern.

Online Auction Benefits Alexandria Choral Society

Do some holiday shopping while supporting the society.

2014 Holiday TV Schedule: When to Tune in to Watch Holiday Classics

Find out when your favorite holiday movies will air on network television this season.

Weekend: Annual Alexandria Film Festival Returns

Films will be shown at AMC Hoffman as well as at the Beatley Central Library. Watch trailer below for "Alive Inside," showing Saturday.

METROPOLITAN SCHOOL of the ARTS to HOST a NUTSHELL BRUNCH BUFFET in OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA

Local Performing Arts Academy Performs 30-Minute Nutcracker Performance with Brunch

Second Thursday Art Night - Exhibition Reception & Jane Franklin Dance

Enjoy an special after-hours event at the Torpedo Factory Art Center Thursday, November 13, 6 - 9 pm.

Sol Roots band performs in Alexandria on Fri Nov 28. New Orleans funk, energetic rock, raw blues, and deep soul.

Fri Nov 28 Sol Roots band performs in Alexandria VA. New Orleans funk, energetic rock, raw blues, and deep soul. Event is at 219 Restaurant.

Movie Fridays: Halloween Holiday Favorites

Star Patcher Cinema Siren suggests movies to see in theaters and at home this Halloween

Alexandria Symphony to Welcome Musical Sisters, duo parnas, in November

Violinist Madalyn Parnas, cellist Cicely Parnas to perform BRAHMS: Double Concerto in A minor, more, with orchestra.

Movie Review: 'The Book of Life' Makes Spirits Bright

Cinema Siren gives it 3½ out of 5 stars. Watch the trailer below.

Movie Review: 'Fury' Captures the Raw Hell of War

Cinema Siren gives it 5 out of 5 stars in her review. Watch the trailer here.

Arcadia Plans Farm Fallfest 'Funtacular' on Sunday

Farm yoga, live music, pie-eating contest, games and more on tap.

Post-Photography: Beyond the Print at Target Gallery

New Exhibition in the Torpedo Factory Art Center Examines New Frontiers in Contemporary Photography October 25 – November 30

Torpedo Factory Hosting 19th Annual Art Safari on Saturday in Alexandria

Free event features free art activities for kids, ages kindergarten to middle school.

The Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra in Concert

The Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra will present a concert on Saturday, November 1 at 7pm at the Lyceum in Old Town Alexandria.

Free Concert in Alexandria to Feature Spooktacular Sounds

Attendees are encouraged to come in costume for Oct. 23 concert.

The Art League's First 'Art on Tap' Coming Up Friday in Old Town

Event pairs up craft beers from local breweries and a work of art from an Art League instructor.

Urban Aspect Opening

ART EXHIBIT: Urban Aspect Opening Night: Friday October 10, 2014 6:30 PM to 9 PM The exhibition will hang in our front room until Nov. 4

With Fall Comes Art on the Avenue, Set for Saturday, Oct. 4 in Del Ray

Get ready for the community's signature event!

City Launches Mobile Art Lab

A surplus truck is outfitted with art supplies and equipment offering music, video and hands-on activities that can go anywhere in the city.

Bill Thomas at the Athenaeum

Del Ray Blues legend plays the Athenaeum's Second Thursday Music series

Say Goodbye to Summer at First Thursday in Del Ray

Free outdoor street festival to feature fashion show, music and more up and down 'The Avenue' Thursday night from 6 to 9 p.m.

Popular Outdoor Festival Returns to Old Town Alexandria

Historic King Street from Washington Street to the waterfront is transformed into an eclectic outdoor art gallery with original artwork.

Art Exhibit: Pay It Forward

Opening Night: Friday September 5, 2014 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibition will hang in the front room until October 1, 2014.

Civil War Drama to be Filmed in Virginia

Virginian Randall Wallace will direct; filming will begin in September and take place around central Virginia.

REVIEW: 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Cinema Siren says: James Gunn’s Grootin’ tootin’ space cowboys hit the Marvel blockbuster bullseye.

9 Concerts This Weekend: James Taylor, Rascal Flatts and Sheryl Crow, Smash Mouth and More

Some of the top musical acts this week, along with links to more live music venues.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Storytime at Barnes & Noble, 3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305, (703)299-9124 on 8/19/14 at 11:00 a.m.

Back-to-School Storytime Starring Peanut Butter & Cupcake!

Storytime at Barnes & Noble, 3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305, (703)299-9124 on 8/26/14 at 11:00 a.m.

Hometown Hero Storytime

Storytime at Barnes & Noble, 3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305, (703)299-9124 on 8/23/14 at 11:00 a.m.

Pete the Cat and the New Guy Storytime

Storytime at Barnes & Noble, 3651 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA 22305, (703)299-9124 on 8/16/14 at 11:00 a.m.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': Trailer + Review

Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.

Area Theaters Offering $1 Movies This Summer

More than 350 Regal Cinemas around the country will offer $1 movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2': Review and Director Interview

Cinema Siren gives it 5 stars, saying it's fierier than the first, with twice the dragons.

The Capital Wheel Set to Debut Next Week at National Harbor

The VIP gondola, National Harbor One, seats four passengers and features glass floors, wine chillers, a retracting monitor/DVD player and leather bucket seats.