March 2017
2017 Meet the Legends Reception
Please stay tuned as more details are released regarding the event.
Find out more »Witnessing Worship: Connecting through the lens of faith
Photographs from Converging Paths and United in the Spirit by Nina Tisara. The exhibit will be available to the public starting March 17 until June 17, 2017. An opening reception will be held on Friday, March 24, 7:00 - 9:00PM The exhibit and reception are free and open…
Find out more »September 2017
OPENING OF PORTRAITS OF LIVING LEGENDS OF ALEXANDRIA
An exhibit of Portraits of 2017’s Living Legends of Alexandria is on display in the Vola Lawson lobby of City Hall and visitors are welcomed to an opening reception on Tuesday, September 19 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. Also being presented at that time will be a video featuring interviews…
Find out more »February 2018
U-Street, The Musical
U-Street, the musical playwright, Jason Ellis, was recently recognized as part of the 2018 class of Alexandria Living Legends. He was nominated for his work as a social commentary playwright in the city and using the arts platform to serve low-income youth. Mr. Ellis currently…
Find out more »Tisara Photographs at Avant Bard Theatre
Selected photographs of worship in Alexandria's predominantly African American churches by Living Legends founder Nina Tisara will be displayed in lobby showcases during the production of “The Gospel at Colonus,” February 22 to March 25 at Avant Bard Theatre, 2700 S. Lang Street, Arlington. Tisara…
Find out more »Agenda Alexandria February Program
"Telling the Freedman's Story" Our next program is February 26, 2018, back with our generous hosts at the Hermitage (5000 Fairbanks Ave., Alexandria, 22311). Chaired by Agenda Board Members Florence King and Mary Frances Varner, this program focuses on Alexandria connections to the acclaimed Mount Vernon…
Find out more »March 2018
2018 Meet the Legends Reception
Join us where we will honor the work of nine individuals who worked to increase the livelihood and well being of countless Alexandria residents. Charlie Euripides immigrated to the United States from Cyprus, Greece. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War then…
Find out more »April 2018
2018 City Hall Portrait Presentation
The public is welcome to attend the opening presentation and reception of the 2018 Living Legends of Alexandria Portraits. The ceremony will occur at the Market Square Lobby within City Hall on Tuesday, April 10th from 5:00 until 6:30 PM. Prior to and following opening…
Find out more »Here, Now Exhibition
Living Legends founder Nina Tisara will be showing her mosaic art at the Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce office, 6821 Richmond Highway, April 18 – June 15. The exhibition, “Here, Now” features Tisara’s new nature-themed work. The public is invited to an opening reception,…
Find out more »September 2018
“Nominate a Legend!’ Reception
Calling all nominators! It’s that time of year again! Time to nominate your home town hero as a Living Legend of Alexandria! Nominations are due September 30, 2018. To help you with your nominations, you are invited to a free celebration and question and answer session…
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