Alexander Duncan has seen the light. An emotional speaker, Duncan chokes up when he describes his life’s work, his newly published book on self-recovery. The book, “Bridging the Gap: The Journey Towards Self Discovery,” was released Saturday at T. C. Williams High School, where Duncan teaches 11th grade English.
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Rebuilding Bridges…Mentally; T. C. Williams High School English Teacher Releases New Book
[From: Arts & Style, Schools]iMovie Mentors Program Presents Second Annual Film Festival
[From: Announcements, Arts & Style]Come and discover Alexandria’s hidden talents at the Second Annual iMovie Mentors Annual Film Festival, scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Old Town Theater, 815 1⁄2 King Street. The iMovie Mentors Program, which serves preteen boys, is sponsored by the Alexandria Court Service Unit with funding from the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
“The Eight: Reindeer Monologues”
[From: Arts & Style]Warning: Adult content.
Delightful, hilarious, scandalous, intimate. Disturbing?
For an actor, monologues can be a delight and a challenge.
The beauty of the Little Theater of Alexandria is that you don’t have to play over the top because it’s such a small theater. Everything reads, straight to the back. This can also present an awkward proposition if you’re alone on the stage – it takes a fine actor to fill that space comfortably. It’s kind of like inviting three hundred strangers into your boudoir. This show marks William D. Parker’s debut as a director at LTA, and the cast responds with vivacity.
Alexandria Ballet Performs The Nutcracker
[From: Arts & Style]For 17 years, the children of The Alexandria Ballet, along with a complement of adult professional dancers have delighted audiences with performances of The Nutcracker. This year’s performance opened on Saturday to rave reviews.
“The Duchess”
[From: Arts & Style]“The Duchess” is based on a best-selling biography and covers a period of ten or so years in the life of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. Set in 18th century England, the film follows the charming Duchess as she becomes engaged, married and unhappily married. Despite brief allusions to her interest in politics, fashion and theater, her relations with her husband, the duke, are the focus of the movie.
Miniatures Exhibition At Alexandria Black History Museum Opens Dec. 3: Creators Of Dollhouses Inspired By Alexandria, African American History
[From: Arts & Style]The Alexandria Black History Museum welcomes a new exhibition, Childhood Memories in Miniature: African American Dollhouses by Sharon J. Frazier and Linwood M. Smith, featuring more than a dozen buildings and rooms in miniature. The exhibition runs from Wednesday, Dec. 3, through Saturday, Jan. 24.
Agatha Christie Murder Mystery Opens At T.C. Williams On Nov. 14
[From: Arts & Style, Schools]The T.C. Williams High School Theater Department presents its fall play, Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, 15, 21 and 22, in the school’s auditorium, 3330 King Street, Alexandria. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for Alexandria City Public Schools employees, students and senior citizens.
Alexandria Commission For The Arts Seeks Applicants To Serve On Arts Resource Panels
[From: Arts & Style]The Alexandria Commission for the Arts is seeking volunteers with expertise in music, theatre, and dance to serve on Resource Panels. Members serve as subject matter experts who advise and assist the Commission by reviewing grant applications for various arts programs in the City of Alexandria.
Alexandria Commission For The Arts Announces 2008 Alex Awards Recipients
[From: Arts & Style, Other News]The Alexandria Commission for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2008 recipients of the Alex Awards: Frank Shutts, Nina Tisara, Frank Regan and Gary Thomas. The honorees will receive their awards on Friday, Oct. 24 at the “Taste for Giving” event at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union Street.
Another Successful Year For Art On The Avenue
[From: Arts & Style]On Saturday, Oct. 4, Mount Vernon Avenue in DelRay was open to pedestrian traffic only for the annual event “Art On The Avenue,” a regional multicultural arts and music festival that took place from 10 a.m to 6 p.m.