Past Events
Neighborhood Social
May 10, 2013 - 4:00pm

If you live in the area or are just nearby, you're invited to stop by the Athenaeum, check out the latest exhibit and meet your neighbors. This is your last chance to participate in the drawing for a 4-hour Friday or Sunday free rental of the Athenaeum. The social runs from 4 to 7 pm and the drawing will take place at 6 pm. Don't miss it! Free.
 

Second Thursday Music: Mary Gordon Hall
May 9, 2013 - 7:00pm

Join us for the warm and wonderful music of Mary Gordon Hall!



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Athenaeum Open House
May 5, 2013 - 1:00pm

Music, food, local celebrities and door prizes including a chance to win a 4-hour Friday or Sunday rental of the Athenaeum. From 1 to 5 pm. Free!

Spring Fling Vintage Dance Party
May 3, 2013 - 7:30pm

Dance to the sound of swing, with the Swing Band of the Alexandria Citizens Band. Amalgamated Classic Clothing and Dry Goods will offer a prize for the best vintage ensemble! Tickets $15.


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Music in the Gallery: The Noctonals
May 2, 2013 - 7:30pm

The Noctonals perform acapella music in our Gallery or (weather permitting) on the Athenaeum steps. Free.
 

Civil War Flash Mob
April 28, 2013 - 1:00pm

Arrive in your Civil War attire, pose on our steps, with lifesize cutouts of Generals Lee or Grant! Portner Brewhouse will offer a prize for the best Instagram picture with #AthenaeumNVFAA in the post. Free.
 

Slam Alexandria hosted by Shelly Bell / Ladies Only Slam!
April 26, 2013 - 7:00pm

The NVFAA and Seven City Art Society invite you to join us as a talented all women line-up celebrate National Poetry Month with a fun poetry competition! Free to slam! Free to watch! $100 prize for the winner! Music at 7 pm, SLAM at 8 pm.

Mapping Alexandria
April 25, 2013 - 6:30pm

The culminating event in Alexandria’s National Poetry Month activities, Mapping Alexandria in Poems and Pictures will feature readings of poems about Alexandria with Poet Laureate Amy Young. A partnership between NVFAA and the Office of the Arts. Free.

Music in the Gallery: Mount Vernon Flutes
April 21, 2013 - 2:00pm

The Mount Vernon Flutes will perform a program of primarily Renaissance and Baroque songs and dance tunes featuring lush melody lines and intriguing harmonies, as well as a couple of surprises. Free
 

Mary Margaret Pipkin Artists' Reception
April 14, 2013 - 4:00pm

Join us for the artists' reception of Mary Margeret Pipkin's work.