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SUMMARY:Black Book Block Party [POSTPONED]
DESCRIPTION:*DUE TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9TH* \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our community first Black Book Block Party – a day festival featuring Black authors\, bookstores\, creative vendors\, libraries\, games & prizes\, and so much more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are partnering with Cozy Girl Book Club to bring you the best book block party of the summer featuring an array of activities including panel discussions\, book drives\, specialty cocktails and more!  \nExplore some of our favorite Black authors and leaders like Tylik McMillan as well as local vendors and organizations like Books and Bouquets and Kindred Bookshop. \nWe are coming together to celebrate community\, literature and Black voices! Leading up to and throughout the event we will be raising money for Dunbar Middle School’s Book Vending Machine and highlighting local initiatives like Adopt-A-Classroom to provide supplies and materials in local schools.  \nTickets are free\, with the option to donate!
URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/black-book-block-party/
LOCATION:Morrison House Hotel\, 116 S Alfred Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Community
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SUMMARY:Beats\, Bites and Brews
DESCRIPTION:Pack your picnic blanket and bring your friends and family to Beats\, Bites\, and Brews at John Carlyle Square Park in Old Town Alexandria! This laid-back\, fun-filled event is the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful summer day with live music\, delicious food\, refreshing drinks\, and plenty of local art and crafts. \nBeats\, Bites & Brews is your ticket to a day of good vibes\, great food\, and endless summer fun. See you there! \nExperience the Summer Magic: \n– *Live Beats:* Groove to the sounds of summer with live music performances that will set the perfect tone for your sun-soaked day \n– *Delectable Bites:* Indulge your taste buds with a variety of summer-inspired bites from local food vendors\, ensuring a feast for every palate. \n– *Refreshing Brews:* Quench your thirst with an array of cold beverages in our Beer Garden. \n– *Summer Shopping:* Explore local artisans and vendors offering a curated selection of summer goodies\, from fashion finds to unique crafts. \n– *Fun for All:* Bring friends and family for a day filled with laughter\, games\, and a festive summer atmosphere. \nAdmission: FREE \nParking: Plenty of convenient parking nearby in public lots and garages. \nPublic Transit: Easily accessible by metro and bus for a hassle-free visit.
URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/beats-bites-and-brews/
LOCATION:John Carlyle Square\, 300 John Carlyle Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Community,Party
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SUMMARY:Let Freedom House Ring! A Literary Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join three historic houses of Old Town — Freedom House\, Morrison House\, and Spite House — for a special fundraiser benefiting the Freedom House Museum Rehabilitation Project. \nSpend the afternoon at the storied Morrison House\, where history and storytelling come together in a one-of-a-kind event. Enjoy a panel discussion: \n\nJohn Wasowicz shares his insights into the 7th book of his acclaimed Old Town Mystery Series\, Spite House.\nBrendan O’Leary\, the current owner of an Old Town spite house\, reflects on the unique experience of living in a landmark.\nThe Old Town Crier\, Ben Fiore-Walker\, recounts the history of Old Town’s Freedom House and the lore of its Spite Houses.\nGretchen Bulova\, Director of the Office of Historic Alexandria\, will share the cultural and historical importance of the Freedom House the Freedom House and the elements of its rehabilitation project\nWilliam T. Newman\, Jr.\, retired Circuit Court Judge and popular stage and screen actor as well as Nicole Lacroix\, announcer and producer at WETA Classical\, will regale the audience with passages from ‘Spite House\,’ book 7 of the Old Town Loves Mystery series.\n\nAfter the discussion\, John will be signing copies of Spite House and 40% of all book sales will be donated to the Freedom House Rehabilitation Project. Guests can also enjoy light refreshments and mingle with the rest of the panel! \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/let-freedom-house-ring-a-literary-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Morrison House Hotel\, 116 S Alfred Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Community
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SUMMARY:Alexandria & USA Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The City will celebrate its 276th and the USA’s 249th birthday on Saturday\, July 12\, at Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.). Experience this one-of-a-kind Alexandria event with your family. The evening includes live music\, food and drink vendors\, and ends with the grand finale — a fireworks display on the Potomac River at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free.
URL:https://morrisonhouse.com/event/alexandria-usa-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Oronoco Bay Park\, 100 Madison St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Community
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