A T.C. Williams graduate looks to the crowd before Thursday’s commencement ceremony.Photo/Austin Danforth

T.C. Sends Off ‘New Generation of Hope’

Their 183-day senior year, one that some thought might never end, finally found closure Thursday in a sea of red, white and blue caps and gowns.

Around Town

Musicians Take Center Stage in Del Ray

Katherine Parkinson

The Third Annual Del Ray Music Festival brought live music and fun to Commonwealth Avenue on Saturday. The festival, which lasted from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., featured a variety ... more

MUSIC BOX | 6/25/09

Times Staff

Live music in Alexandria - June 25 - July 31 more

THE MUSIC BOX | The Sounds of Summer

Joel Fowler

Looking for the Best in June’s Tunes more

JUST RELEASED ON CD | Elvis Costello

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And the Winner Is ...

Jeanne Theismann

Helen Hayes Awards Salutes Local Theatre more

If These Walls Could Talk

Marty DeVine

Alexandria, home to scores of art galleries and studios, embraces art in many forms and places, from inside buildings to outdoor sculptures and murals. One of those unique, but little-known ... more

New Rock, New Album, New Year

David Sachs

New Rock Church of Fire is a live band. Its three members have unapologetically defined themselves on the D.C. music scene with hard-biting and energetic live shows doubling as hard-biting, ... more

Vive la Difference! Les Miz Makes Signature Debut

Jeanne Theismann

After months of anticipation, one of the longest running musicals in the world has finally arrived as Les Miserables made its debut last week in the innovative and award-winning Signature ... more

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The Glass Matters

Scott Hendley

On a recent Saturday night, my wife and I joined some good friends at their home for dinner, wine and conversation. I took a couple of bottles of wine, of ... more

Englin Files Smoking Ban Bill

Times Staff

Alexandrian Del. David Englin (D-45) filed legislation Monday for the 2009 General Assembly session to protect the health and safety of workers and customers by banning smoking in restaurants and ... more

Handling a Vegetarian on Thanksgiving

Christina Richardson

There is a great deal of confusion and a lack of knowledge surrounding what to do with a vegetarian at mealtime. Holidays like Thanksgiving are often stressful for the guest ... more

Restaurants chip in for World Water Day

Alexandria Times Staff

Many of DC’s restaurants - including Central, DC Coast, Westend Bistro, 1789 Restaurant, Bebo, Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar, Black Salt, Seasons, Hank’s Oyster Bar & Marcel’s - will participate ... more

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A Signature Night at the Tonys

Jeanne Theismann

Signature Theatre officially picked up its 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award Sunday night as part of the nationally televised broadcast of the prestigious awards from Radio City Music Hall in ... more

It’s a Family Affair at LTA

Jeanne Theismann

‘If you’re going to tell a lie, tell a whopper.’ more

Signature Receives Tony Award

Jeanne Theismann

The Tony Award nominess were announced Tuesday, and with that announcement came the news that Signature Theatre has been awarded the 2009 Regional Theater Tony Award. more

For Heroes, Poignancy, Plenty of Humor

Jeanne Theismann

It’s 1959 and Philippe, Gustave and Henri are cantankerous and cranky. They are World War I veterans who pass the time at a French soldiers’ home dreaming of making their ... more

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Southern Exposure

The Republic of South Africa (or simply “South Africa”) is emerging as one of the world’s most exciting New World wine producing regions.  To characterize an age-old place like South Africa as “New World” and “emerging” may sound somewhat Eurocentric, but speaking strictly in wine terms it makes sense.