Basset hounds round the final corner of Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town. Dozens of groups — large and small — participated in the 29th annual jaunt dawn King Street organized by the Ballyshaners. (Photo/Austin Danforth)

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29th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls through Old Town

Around Town

Ta’u Pupu’a: 
Singing his own tune

David Sachs

From the gridiron to the opera stage, the tenor could be Julliard’s next big export  more

Flagging down Henry Rollins

David Sachs

In anticipation of his homecoming show, District-native and former Black Flag frontman talks hardcore punk rock, politics and pretending to be a white supremacist more

A Guthrie family affair at Birchmere

David Sachs

Arlo Guthrie chooses Alexandria's Birchmere music hall last week to launch The Guthrie Family Rides Again Tour — about 40 years after his eminent performance at Woodstock more

Infusing her music with life

David Sachs

An interview with concert pianist Yuliya Gorenman more

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Initiative combines art and business to craft success

Chuck Hagee

"Do it yourself" has taken on a whole new meaning. And, in many instances, it has triggered a revival in arts and crafts as well as a renewed appreciation for ... more

Theatre: Mighty Mahalia

Jeanne Theismann

Singer's legacy brought to life in Tom Stolz’s Mahalia! A Gospel Musical, a no-souls barred tribute to the legendary singer, now playing at MetroStage. more

It's Madcap Mayhem at Little Theatre

Jeanne Theismann

Scapino! is not about story; it's about schtick. more

Two decades of art for Dr. King

Austin Danforth

Youth poster contest keeps legacy in present tense more

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Imbibing Brews in Autumn’s Wake

David Sachs

Popular gastropub Rustico throws its own Oktoberfest. more

Local Chef’s Recipes Among Best in Nation

Times Staff

Food and Wine Magazine last week named Alexandria resident Domenica Marchetti’s cookbook as one of the best in the country. more

Virginia is For (Wine) Lovers

Scott Hendley

October is Virginia Wine Month, and the time is ripe for visiting Virginia wineries, learning about grape growing and winemaking in the state and, most importantly, tasting Virginia wines. more

SAMRAT Spices Up Kingstowne

Times Staff

At the intersection of Beulah and Telegraph Roads, you will discover the intimate and spicy sensations of SAMRAT Indian Cuisine, conveniently located at one end of Landsdowne Center. more

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Vixens and vice

Jeanne Theismann

... and all that jazz more

Signature transforms into Grand Guignol

Jeanne Theismann

Sweeney Todd comes to life at Signature Theatre more

Playbill

Times Staff

On stage at local theatres more

A man of many faces, one of them his wife's

Jeanne Theismann

The story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf is told in the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama I Am My Own Wife, now playing at Signature Theatre more

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