Arts and Culture

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1285+ words) When Erin Nelson, professional dancer and teacher at Old Town ballet institution School for Swans, was little, ballet “was [her] everything.” She knew she wanted to be a ballerina since she was 3 years old, after seeing the Richmond Ballet perform…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1268+ words) Maria Ciarrocchi moved to Alexandria the week between her college finals and graduation. Having double-majored in political science and history – with minors in English and drama – at Randolph-Macon College, Ciarrocchi knew she wanted to work in Washington, D.C., but…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (74+ words) Click below for our featured creatives in the October 2026 edition of our “City Creatives” special section. Maria Ciarrocchi, actress Erin Nelson, dancer and dance teacher Diana Papazian, jewelry artist, painter and children’s author Ahmed Akari, photographer The post City Creatives…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (188+ words) The Louisiana Gumbo Festival, held annually in Chackbay, is coming back to the bayou this weekend. The over 50-year-old festival celebrates all things southern Louisiana, with volunteers cooking up nearly 500 gallons of Gumbo during the festival weekend. The festival has…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (566+ words) Alexandria, VA – Alexandria has long had a thriving art community. The storied Torpedo Factory Art Center, thanks to the visionary ambition of founder Marian Van Landingham, remains a testament to the vibrant diversity of art experienced in Port City. From…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (284+ words) The image began circulating over the weekend, appearing to show Virginia State's Trojan Explosion Marching Band forming the name "NOLAN" on the football field in tribute to Nolan Wells. Those unanswered questions have made Wells' story deeply emotional for many…...

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2+ week, 2+ day ago   (118+ words) My goal is to convince them that Louisiana’s paper of record is worthy of the same kind of lucrative contract,’ [Georges] said. He’s been chasing that goal for more than a year, watching other major... Cite this articleHide citations Deck,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (504+ words) This year’s Virginia Film Festival, set for Oct. 21-25, will feature more than 100 films and appearances from Hollywood heavyweights like Nathan Lane, Jessica Lange, Tim Blake Nelson and Aaron Sorkin. The festival, a program of the University of Virginia, is in…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (372+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Book lovers and art lovers won’t have to choose between the two when the second annual Alexandria Book & Craft Festival returns to Old Town on Sunday, Oct. 11. The free outdoor festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p....