Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Group is sponsoring free monthly programs on planning for unexpected emergencies.
At Home in Alexandria (AHA!) is hosting a free, four-part series on how to anticipate and plan for events that take people by surprise, such as an emergency trip to the hospital, the sudden illness of a family member or friend or an unwelcome medical diagnosis. AHA! helps support seniors who want to remain independent in their own homes as they age. Yet, some events come from “out of the blue.” According to AHA!, national surveys show that only 25 percent of people have ever discussed emergency plans with family, friends or others. All sessions, which are free and open to the public, will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Charles Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. AHA! is the only “village” operating in Alexandria, joining more than 27 …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
F11, a group of women photographers, has put together an exhibit of photographs showcasing some of the many views of the Potomac River.
F11, a women’s photography collective based in the Washington, DC area currently has an exhibit on display at Alexandria’s Beatley Central Library and it’s all about the pulse of the Potomac River. Collective member Christine Bernstein of Old Town said the group was “initially drawn to the project because of the river’s extraordinary beauty despite the decline of water quality and the effects of construction along its four-mile course.” At the Beatley exhibit, nine photographers showcase 22 images of the river, paying homage to its many facets of beauty – nature, bridges and industry, including pollution. For more Alexandria arts news, sign up for the Old Town Alexandria Patch free, daily email newsletter. Some of the group’s members…
Thursday, December 13, 2012
BBC show is preparing to air its third season in the United States.
“Downton Abbey” fans, rejoice! If you’ve missed an episode or two, or just want to watch shows for previous season for a second (or third) time, the Beatley Central Library is holding a “Downton Abbey” marathon this month. The British period drama, set in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey, has attracted a large following in the United States and is preparing to air its third season on PBS in January. The library is airing seasons 1 and 2 in late December to give fans a chance to catch up on the series before season 3, which has already aired in the United Kingdom, runs in the United States beginning Jan. 6. “Everyone’s really excited about it,” said Kevin Osborne, adult services manager for the library. “It has a …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Festival includes more than 40 feature-length films, documentaries, animations and shorts as well as a world premiere. Many of the films' directors will be attending and available for discussion.
The Alexandria Film Festival is gracing several silver screens this week across the city with an overarching event theme of “sustainability.” “A number of the films, but not all, have a sub-theme of sustainability, which more often then not means environmental, but can also mean just about everything we do that has an impact on the environment and the economy,” said festival Chairwoman Patti North. “We often don’t consider our behavior and what nurtures sustainability.” North and her team of volunteers curate the films for the festival, which is partly funded by the city of Alexandria. The festival presents feature-length films, documentaries, animations and shorts by emerging and established filmmakers, showcasing many films to audiences …
