The March 14th 2019 Meet the Legends Reception was a huge success. We want to thank everyone who was able to attend to make this night a special night. View the 2019 Living Legends video interviews. View the 2019 Reception Catalog. View photos from the …
MARCH 14 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Living Legends of Alexandria is an ongoing project conceived to create an enduring artistic record of the people whose vision and dedication make a positive, tangible difference to the quality of life in Alexandria. Each of the Living Legends …
January 19, 2019 CONTACT: Jennifer Ayers, 571-218-2436, [email protected] Living Legends of Alexandria is pleased to announce its selections of Living Legends for 2019. The 2019 Living Legends were vetted from an array of nominations that were submitted by the public and received through fall of …
When Living Legends Founder and 2015 Legend Nina Tisara retired from the Living Legends organization, she announced that she was going to focus on her art. True to her promise, this year Tisara has exhibited her mosaic art at the Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of …
2018 Legend Jason Ellis continues to be recognized for his active involvement in the community. Jason has recently been named as one of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s “40 Under 40,” recognition of emerging leaders—Congratulations, Jason! Legends in the News by Linda Hafer
We’re sorry to report the passing of 2017 Living Legend, Col. Ethel Underwood, on July 19, 2018 at the age of 93. After a groundbreaking career in the US Air Force Reserve Nurse Corps, becoming the first African American woman to achieve the rank of …
We are sad to hear of the passing of Living Legend Pat Troy. Troy passed away on March 22, 2018 after serving as the grand marshal, along with his wife, at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A celebration of his Pat Troy’s life will …
Welcome to the 2018 Meet the Legends Information Page!! Event Updates February 23, 2018: Happy Friday everyone! Tickets are going fast so please buy yours on our Eventbrite sooner than later! Please use Seminary Road or Route 7 (King Street) as the primary entrance for …
Char McCargo Bah started a new freelance writing project in January. She is focusing attention on the work of African Americans living in Alexandria and their contribution to the city. Her first article can be found in the Alexandria Gazette. Stop by her self-published blog …
Below is a message from our friends at ACT for Alexandria. John Porter continues to give back to the city he calls home and we wish him the best on his next endeavor. From: Lauren Stack, ACT Board Chair October 19, 2017 TO: ACT for Alexandria …