The Living Legends of Alexandria board of directors is pleased to announce the Legends of 2013: Willie Bailey, the team of Kathryn Brown and Marlin Lord, Rosa Byrd, the team of Elizabeth Chimento and Poul Hertel, Joseph Guiffre, Thomas "Jay" Johnson, Jr., David Martin, Richard Eugene Merritt, Joann Miller, Lonnie Rich, William "Bill" Rivers and Lewis Stearman. Watch for their feature stories and portraits in the months ahead. Meanwhile, here's a brief summary of their contributions.
Firefighter Willie Bailey decided to do something about the impact of poverty on kids by arranging to supply toys, coats and school supplies first in Fairfax County and now also in Alexandria.
The team of Kathryn Brown and Marlin Lord have contributed to Alexandria through their efforts in the Del Ray Artisans, the King Street Gardens Park Foundation and the Arts Forum.
Thanks to the leadership of Rosa Byrd, her Lynhaven neighborhood has turned from drug-infested to a vibrant, middle-class, diverse community.
Community activists Elizabeth Chimento and Poul Hertel were successful in their years-long lobbying efforts to close GenOn (formerly the Mirant Plant) in 2012.
Among many civic activities to benefit Alexandria, Joseph Guiffre headed up three special ad hoc efforts: a flood relief program called Operation Bailout, Zero Litter and Alexandrians for a Better Community.
Thomas “Jay" Johnson Jr.. entered Alexandria public safety in 1977 as a volunteer firefighter and advanced to lead to Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department as President for over three decades.
Since 1990, goldsmith David Martin has worked to help market Alexandria, promoting beautification projects and spearheading the campaign that led to banners on King Street.
Richard Eugene Merritt has been a community activist for over 10 years, most recently with leadership of the Public Health Advisory Commission and the Coalition for Clean and Smoke-Free Air.
Joann Miller exemplifies service to vulnerable women, children and the aged through her service on the Women's Commission, the Alexandria Community Services Board and Alexandria Commission on Aging.
Lawyer Lonnie Rich's service to the City began with his appointment to the Women's Commission in 1977 and continued to include stints on neighborhood associations, partisan groups, education task forces and his local church.
Through endless hard work and dedication, William "Bill" Rivers helped launch the new Miracle Baseball League program designed specifically for use by youths and adults with physical and metal disabilities.
Lewis Stearman was a founder of Senior Citizens Employment Service and the Alexandria Optimist Club. He's been active in the Boy's and Girl's club and tireless in bringing together persons of different faith groups.
The 2013 Legends will be honored at the "Meet The Legends" reception on Thursday, March 21 at the Patent & Trademark Office Madison Building.
Now in its sixth year, Living Legends of Alexandria is an ongoing not-for-profit photo-documentary project to identify, honor and chronicle people making current history in Alexandria. For additional information, see www.AlexandriaLegends.com or contact Nina Tisara, 703-625-2330.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Musical Tribute to Living Legend Nominees
Come celebrate music
at NOVA and join us in a tribute to the Living Legends of Alexandria
Nominees!
Who: NOVA Community Chorus, NOVA Jazz Ensemble, The NOVA
Alexandria Band, and The Living Legends of Alexandria Nominees
What: A Winter Concert and Introductions of the Living
Legends of Alexandria Nominees
When: December 6th, 2012, 7:30-9:00pm
Join us from 6:30-7:15 p.m. for an opportunity to meet the nominees.
Why: Hear a fantastic concert that features NOVA
Alexandria music ensembles, and join us in a tribute to outstanding citizens
who have made a positive impact on our Alexandria community.
Where: Rachel M. Schlesinger Hall, NOVA Alexandria
Campus, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA
The concert is FREE, but parking is $6 in the Beauregard
Parking Garage. Donations to the NOVA
Music Department and/or Living Legends are welcome.
Thinking of studying music or playing in an ensemble? The NOVA Alexandria Music Department is a
vibrant and energetic program designed to meet the needs of a diverse student
body. A variety of topnotch music
courses and ensembles are offered, all at an affordable price! For more information, please visit our
website at http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/alexandria/libarts/music/
For additional information contact Nina Tisara at
NinaT@ninatisara.com or
Lisa Eckstein at leckstein@nvcc.edu.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Meet the 2012 Living Legends of Alexandria on You Tube
The 2012 Living Legends of Alexandria
were formally introduced and honored at a "Meet the Legends" Reception March 22,
2012 .
Now in its sixth year, Living Legends of Alexandria are nominated for their contributions to improving the quality of life in Alexandria or for providing exemplary service to the city for 10 years or more. For information about nominating a Legend in 2013, see: www.AlexandriaLegends.com.
Video by Abby Sternberg, Media Masters, Inc.
Now in its sixth year, Living Legends of Alexandria are nominated for their contributions to improving the quality of life in Alexandria or for providing exemplary service to the city for 10 years or more. For information about nominating a Legend in 2013, see: www.AlexandriaLegends.com.
Video by Abby Sternberg, Media Masters, Inc.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Living Legends at Artomatic
FLASH!
Living Legends of Alexandria will screen some of our past year's videos in this year's Artomatic on Thursday, June 14, 7-9 p.m.
Living Legends of Alexandria will screen some of our past year's videos in this year's Artomatic on Thursday, June 14, 7-9 p.m.
We'll
be showing:
(1)
The Art of Photojournalism
(2)
Living Legends of Alexandria - 2008-09 Interview Highlights
(3)
Living Legends of Alexandria - 2010 Interview Highlights
If
you haven't seen this films, it's a great opportunity to see them and
if you have seen them, come anyway and invite your friends. It's a
great way to spread the word about Living Legends.
About
Artomatic
Artomatic 2012 (Artomatic.org) is an annual multi-week (May18-June24), multimedia arts event held in the DC area. This year's location is: 851 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA (Adjacent to Crystal city Metro). The Film room is located on the 4th floor.
Artomatic
creates community, builds audience and expands economic development
by transforming available space into a playground for artistic
expression. Unjuried events showcase creative work in visual art,
music, film, performance, and fashion. Artomatic is a non-profit
organization headed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is funded
in part by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency
supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Artomatic hours:
Wednesdays and Thursdays: noon – 10 pm
Fridays and Saturdays: noon – 1 am
Sundays: noon – 5 pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Artomatic's Closing Night will be Saturday, June 23rd.
Artomatic hours:
Wednesdays and Thursdays: noon – 10 pm
Fridays and Saturdays: noon – 1 am
Sundays: noon – 5 pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Artomatic's Closing Night will be Saturday, June 23rd.
RSVP
June 12, 5 p.m.: AlexandriaLegends@ninatisara.com
or 703-625-2330.
Living Legends/Alexandria Singers
Photos by Nina Tisara/Living Legends of Alexandria
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Alexandria Singers - LLA's Newest Performing Arts Partner
Living Legends of Alexandria is delighted to have been invited to exhibit the 2012 Legend Portraits at the June 8-9 concert of the Alexandria Singers.
The Alexandria Singers will present "Red
Carpet Pops" on June 8th at
7:30 p.m. and June 9th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932
King Street.
Join the DC area’s premier pops chorus as they set out to see who
will win the coveted “Blue Alex” award! The Spring
show allows the Singers to entertain audiences with a fun-filled story featuring
song, dance, staging, and costumes. Audiences will be treated to quality
arrangements of a variety of American popular music -- from jazz to swing, to
Broadway, to today's top hits -- comparable with what one would find in places
like the Kennedy Center or in New York! Three showtimes available!
Friday, May 18, 2012
Living Legends/Alexandria Speaks
Two of Alexandria's Living Legends, Carolyn Griffin (2007-08), and Jon Liss (2010) were interviewed by students in the Alexandria Speaks class led by T.C. Williams High School teacher Todd Koren. The assembly program was facilitated by Shawn Thorpe, Academic Principal on Assignment, Center for the Arts K-12 and Sydney-Chanele Dawkins, Filmmaker and Alexandria Commission of the Arts Commissioner.
Alexandria Speaks was created by Superintendent Morton Sherman as an opportunity to capture the human side of Alexandria's history. Dr. Sherman opened the program with a video, Voices of Alexandria, featuring Fred Day, the first African American chairman of a public school board in Virginia. Day was named a Living Legend of Alexandria in 2007-08.
Nina Tisara, director of Living Legends of Alexandria said her hope in bringing the program to T.C. is to help the students understand that "history is not only the past, it is happening now and that Alexandria's Living Legends are part of a interwoven tapestry of movements that includes integration, women's rights, housing and economic issues. By introducing Alexandria's Living Legends to the students, we are demonstrating that individual people can and do make a difference."
As part of the program, students had the opportunity to express interest in internships with Living Legends and MetroStage. For information on internship opportunities, contact AlexandriaLegends@ninatisara.com.
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| Carolyn Griffin, producing artistic director, MetroStage |
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| Jon Liss, Director, Virginia New Majority |
Alexandria Speaks was created by Superintendent Morton Sherman as an opportunity to capture the human side of Alexandria's history. Dr. Sherman opened the program with a video, Voices of Alexandria, featuring Fred Day, the first African American chairman of a public school board in Virginia. Day was named a Living Legend of Alexandria in 2007-08.
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| Dr. Morton Sherman opened the program. |
Nina Tisara, director of Living Legends of Alexandria said her hope in bringing the program to T.C. is to help the students understand that "history is not only the past, it is happening now and that Alexandria's Living Legends are part of a interwoven tapestry of movements that includes integration, women's rights, housing and economic issues. By introducing Alexandria's Living Legends to the students, we are demonstrating that individual people can and do make a difference."
As part of the program, students had the opportunity to express interest in internships with Living Legends and MetroStage. For information on internship opportunities, contact AlexandriaLegends@ninatisara.com.
Photos by Nina Tisara/Living Legends of Alexandria
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Alexandria Speaks / Living Legends of Alexandria
Living Legends Carolyn Griffin and Jon Liss will participate in a program to introduce the Living Legends project to students at T.C. Williams
High School. Living Legends is working toward combining aspects of the project
with the Alexandria Speaks class at T.C.
The program is scheduled for Friday, May 18, 9:30 - 10:15
a.m. Griffin will speak on
MetroStage and bringing professional theater to Alexandria; Liss will speak on Tenants
United and the New Majority.
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| 2007 Living Legend of Alexandria Carolyn Griffin. Photo by Nina Tisara |
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| 2011 Living Legend of Alexandria Jon Liss. Photo by Steven Halperson |
Two videos created by the Alexandria Speaks class will be shown and following the interviews of the Legends, the students will have the opportunity to ask questions.
The program was facilitated by Shawn Thorpe, Center for the Arts K-12, Alexandria City Public Schools.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
FLASH!
Living Legends of Alexandria will screen some of our past year's videos in this year's Artomatic on Thursday, June 14, 7-9 p.m.
Living Legends of Alexandria will screen some of our past year's videos in this year's Artomatic on Thursday, June 14, 7-9 p.m.
We'll be showing:
(1) The Art of
Photojournalism
(2) Living Legends of
Alexandria - 2008-09 Interview Highlights
(3) Living Legends of
Alexandria - 2010 Interview Highlights
If you haven't seen these
videos, now's the time. And if you have seen them, come anyway.
Let's have a
party!
Please come and invite your
friends. It's a
great opportunity to spread the word about Living
Legends.
About
Artomatic
Artomatic 2012 (Artomatic.org) is an annual multi-week (May18-June24), multimedia arts event held in the DC area. This year's location is: 851 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA (Adjacent to Crystal city Metro). The Film room is located on the 4th floor.
Artomatic creates community,
builds audience and expands economic development by transforming available space
into a playground for artistic expression. Unjuried events showcase creative
work in visual art, music, film, performance, and fashion. Artomatic is a
non-profit organization headed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is funded
in part by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported
by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Artomatic 2012 opens to the public on Friday,
May 18 at 6:00pm
Wednesdays and Thursdays: noon – 10 pm
Fridays and Saturdays: noon – 1 am
Sundays: noon – 5 pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Artomatic's Closing Night will be Saturday, June 23rd.
Artomatic 2012 opens to the public on Friday,
May 18 at 6:00pm
Wednesdays and Thursdays: noon – 10 pm
Fridays and Saturdays: noon – 1 am
Sundays: noon – 5 pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Artomatic's Closing Night will be Saturday, June 23rd.
Info: AlexandriaLegends@ninatisara.com or 703-625-2330.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Spring2Action for Living Legends of Alexandria
Spring2Action
We're 15 days away from the May 2 Spring2Action fundraiser.
Today, I'm asking for your help. How?
(1) Make a donation! Your donation, a minimum of $10, gives us a chance to win even more money through matching donations.
Today, I'm asking for your help. How?
(1) Make a donation! Your donation, a minimum of $10, gives us a chance to win even more money through matching donations.
(2) Share this message with your own lists.
In addition to cash prizes for the organizations that get the most donors and most dollars, the organization with the most donors by 8 a.m. wins an extra $500. The first organization to reach 50 donors wins $500 and the first one to reach $2500 in donations wins $500.
Our goal is to reach 50 donors and $2500 by 8 a.m - that would give Living Legends an extra $1,000! This seems infinitely do-able. Let's do it!
Here's the link to use for donations. Please share it on Facebook and Twitter and on your own email lists. Remember, what counts is not only the total amount raised, but the total number of donations.
You can donate on May 2nd--or if early morning, before 8 a.m. is not a good time for you--you can go to the link now and schedule your donation for May 2.
To schedule a donation, click on the link that says, "Schedule one for Spring2ACTion 2012." If you don't have a razoo account, you will be prompted to open one so your charge can be made on that day.
Later in the day on May 2, come back to the Spring2ACTion site, www.spring2action.org to see how Living Legends is doing on the leader board. The leader board provides instant updating so you can see where we are in the running.
Our goal is to reach 50 donors and $2500 by 8 a.m - that would give Living Legends an extra $1,000! This seems infinitely do-able. Let's do it!
Here's the link to use for donations. Please share it on Facebook and Twitter and on your own email lists. Remember, what counts is not only the total amount raised, but the total number of donations.
You can donate on May 2nd--or if early morning, before 8 a.m. is not a good time for you--you can go to the link now and schedule your donation for May 2.
To schedule a donation, click on the link that says, "Schedule one for Spring2ACTion 2012." If you don't have a razoo account, you will be prompted to open one so your charge can be made on that day.
Later in the day on May 2, come back to the Spring2ACTion site, www.spring2action.org to see how Living Legends is doing on the leader board. The leader board provides instant updating so you can see where we are in the running.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Spring2Action
Remember the date: May 2
Spring2Action Fundraiser
Your donation, no matter what the amount, gives us a chance to win even more money through matching donations. What counts for this prize is the number of donors who participate and not the total amount donated. So...when the call goes out to you, please make your donation on May 2 and forward the message by personal phone cal, email or tweets to your friends and associates.
Last year's top winners won prizes of $5,000, $2,600 and $1,500 respectively. And that was in addition to the money raised directly.
Watch for details on how to donate.
Meet the Legends Reception
Meet the Legends Reception
Over 300 people attended the 5th Annual Meet the Legends reception honoring the Legends and nominees of 2012 and past year's Legends. In his remarks, Mayor Bill Euille noted the importance of recognizing, while they're still alive, those with the vision and energy to make Alexandria a great place to live and work. The "class of 2012" includes Bob Calhoun, Al Grande, Harry "Bud" Hart, Wendy McGann John, William "Bill" Kehoe, Allen Lomax, Jimmie McClellan, Pat Miller, Mike Oliver, Lillian Stanton Peterson, Joseph S. Shumard, the Steuerle Family, Dorothy Turner and Gwen Menefee-Smith.
Over 300 people attended the 5th Annual Meet the Legends reception honoring the Legends and nominees of 2012 and past year's Legends. In his remarks, Mayor Bill Euille noted the importance of recognizing, while they're still alive, those with the vision and energy to make Alexandria a great place to live and work. The "class of 2012" includes Bob Calhoun, Al Grande, Harry "Bud" Hart, Wendy McGann John, William "Bill" Kehoe, Allen Lomax, Jimmie McClellan, Pat Miller, Mike Oliver, Lillian Stanton Peterson, Joseph S. Shumard, the Steuerle Family, Dorothy Turner and Gwen Menefee-Smith.
Legendary Tastings
Our gratitude goes to the restaurants and businesses that generously provided the reception refreshments and to Shari Bolouri of Cardinal Events who organized the set up. They did a splendid job.
 UnWined
And, a number of generous restaurants and businesses provided raffle prizes:
Click on the links to read more about these businesses and most importantly show your appreciation by dining and shopping at their restaurants and establishments.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Traveling Exhibit at ASO Midori Concert
Thanks to the collaborative support of Alexandria Symphony Orchestra director Adrien Finlay, the Living Legends traveling exhibition was seen by the audience attending Sunday's concert featuring violinist Midori. Both the Saturday and Sunday concerts were sold out.
We greatly appreciate this opportunity to bring the 2012 Living Legends portraits to a new audience.
Contact Nina Tisara, AlexandriaLegends@NinaTisara.com or call 703-625-2330, to schedule the Living Legends traveling exhibition at your location.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Artist's Talk at Durant Center
You are invited to hear Nina Tisara speak about the history of the Living Legends of Alexandria project and the stories behind the photographs at an Artist's Talk on Tuesday, April 17, 5:30-7 at the Durant Center, 1605 Cameron Street. Thirty-seven black and white portraits representing three years of Living Legend portraits, 2008, 2009 and 2010 are on view at the Center through July.
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| Photo by Steven Halperson/Tisara Photography |
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Fifth Annual Meet The Legends Reception
Over 300 people attended the Fifth Annual Meet The Legends reception at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office on March 22.
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| Guests gather in the lower atrium for refreshments. |
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| Alexandria's Town Crier Benjamin Fiore-Walker |
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| Mayor Bill Euille introduces the Legends |
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| 2012 Legend Bud Hart with grandchildren. |
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| Virginia Delegate Charniele Herring and Glenn Hopkins. |
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| Congressman Jim Moran receives a gift "Get Out of Jail Free" certificate. |
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| Nominee Patrick O'Brien and Legends Pat Miller, Jimmie McClellan, Allen Lomax and Bill Kehoe. |
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| Mayor Bill Euille, Congressman Jim Moran, Program Master of Ceremonies John Porter and Living Legends director Nina Tisara with the 2012 Living Legends of Alexandria. The Legends (in alphabetical order) are Bob Calhoun, Al Grande, Harry "Bud" Hart, Wendy McGann John, William "Bill" Kehoe, Allen Lomax, Jimmie McClellan, Pat Miller, Lillian Stanton Patterson, Joseph S. Shumard, Eugene Steuerle representing the Steuerle Family and the team of Dorothy Turner and Gwen Menefee-Smith. |
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Live Auction - Mickey Mantle Print
Live Auction – Just Added!!!
MICKEY MANTLE PRINT & TICKETS FOR MEMORIAL DAY EVENT
Offered by Curcio Communications
VALUE: $1200. STARTING BID: $250
Most people don't realize that in the 1980's, Mickey Mantle worked for Timesaver/Mastercard and Visa, serving as a national spokesperson to enlighten the public about a brand new financial instrument.
H. David Meyers, who was CEO of Timesaver/Mastercard and Visa hired Mickey Mantle. After he left Timesaver, Mickey Mantle commissioned a painting by the famous artist, Robert Simon, and gave it as a gift to Meyer and his brother. The original painting of Mickey Mantle is valued at a million dollars and will be sold at auction to benefit Wounded Warriors. This print is one of 50 that was been signed by the original artist before he had a heart attack.
Meyers is now the director of Beethovenfound, a charitable corporation created to utilize major symphony orchestras to raise funds for specific causes. Most recently, the focus of their events have been to support Wounded Warriors.
Included in this package are FOUR TICKETS for a major fundraiser for Wounded Warriors. It is scheduled at Great Meadows on Sunday, May 27, 2012 and will include free food & beverages, music, air & car show and much more. It also includes a CD with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic performing Overture to Macbeth & Oboe Concerto and DVD of Copying Beethoven, a movie with Ed Harris and Diane Kruger.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
On-Line Raffle Benefits Living Legends of Alexandria
On-line raffle tickets ($10 each) are available to help support Living Legends of Alexandria.
Raffle Prizes
National Harbor Package - including overnight accommodations for two The Westin National Hotel overlooking the Potomac River, Water Taxi tickets for two from the Potomac Riverboat Company tickets to National Harbor, Tickets for two at Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar and Art Craft gift certificate. Sponsored by Potomac Riverboat Company
Curcio Law & Curcio Communications – An eclectic Gift Basket of assorted items for your home. Value $150.
First Night Alexandria - Two adult tickets to Alexandria's spectacular New Year's Eve Celebration. Value $40
"Tinkerbell Forever" collection including star shaped rug, ceramic trash can, 20 inch Tinkerbell holiday stocking, wands, comb and brush set, washcloth, school supply bag for 3-ring binder, tiara, personal journal, pencils, painted wood note/recipe holder, rubber stamps, cloisonné earrings,key chain and angel dust sparkles. Donated by Frances Mohr. Value $150.
Pampered Women Collection from Frances Mohr. A brimming basket of baubles, beauty enhancements and delightful surprises - Value $200
The Sound of Music. Gift Certificate for 90 minutes of cocktail piano music for your special event by Susan Merritt Nelsen at a mutually agreed upon date and time. Bidder supplies the piano. Value: $250.
Carlyle Club - Dinner for Two (up to $100)
Columbia Firehouse - $75 Gift Certificate
Fish Market Dinner for Two Gift Certificate
Jackson 20 - $75 Gift Certificate
La Tasca - $50 Gift Certificate
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub - Dinner Gift Certificate
Burger Joint - Two $12 Scratch Off Gift Cards
We hope to see you at the Meet The Legends reception on March 22, (Register now) but if you can't make it, you can still take a chance on winning a prize. You won't have to be present to win.
Please share with those who may be interested.
Monday, March 12, 2012
On-Line Raffle Benefits Living Legends of Alexandria
New This Year - Raffle Tickets On-Line
On Line Ticket Sales
Though you can buy tickets during the reception, you can also use the link above to buy your raffle tickets on-line. Select the quantity of tickets beneath each item on the form (each ticket costs $10.00). You have the option of any combination: You may distribute your raffle tickets by selecting the quantity of each raffle item. Or you may select the "General" option and we will distribute your tickets at random among all the options. (Or you can do both!) Gift baskets will be displayed at the event. Raffle drawings are scheduled for 8:30 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.
Raffle Sponsor: Potomac Riverboat Company
National Harbor Package - including overnight accommodations for two The Westin National Hotel overlooking the Potomac River, Water Taxi tickets for two from the Potomac Riverboat Company tickets to National Harbor, Tickets for two at Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar and Art Craft gift certificate.
Curcio Law & Curcio Communications - An eclectic Gift Basket of assorted items for your home. Value $150.
First Night Alexandria - Two adult tickets to Alexandria's spectacular New Year's Eve Celebration. Value $40
"Tinkerbell Forever"collection including star shaped rug, ceramic trash can, 20 inch Tinkerbell holiday stocking, wands, comb and brush set, washcloth, school supply bag for 3-ring binder, tiara, personal journal, pencils, painted wood note/recipe holder, rubber stamps, cloisonné earrings,key chain and angel dust sparkles. Donated by Frances Mohr. Value $150.
Pampered Women Collection from Frances Mohr. A brimming basket of baubles, beauty enhancements and delightful surprises - Value $200
The Sound of Music. Gift Certificate for 90 minutes of cocktail piano music for your special event by Susan Merritt Nelsen at a mutually agreed upon date and time. Bidder supplies the piano. Value: $250.
Carlyle Club - Dinner for Two (up to $100)
Columbia Firehouse - $75 Gift Certificate
Fish Market - Dinner for Two Gift Certificate
Jackson 20 - $75 Gift Certificate
La Tasca - $50 Gift Certificate
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub - Dinner Gift Certificate
Burger Joint - Two $12 Scratch Off Gift Cards
If you have difficulty using the on-line form, contact Joe Shumard, 703-549-7662, joeshumard@gmail.com
Friday, March 2, 2012
Virginia Commerce Bank Hosts LLA Traveling Exhibition
Virginia Commerce Bank's three Alexandria branches are the newest venues for the Living Legend of Alexandria's Traveling Exhibition. The 2012 Legend portraits can now be seen at the Prince, King and Mount Vernon Avenue branches. The prints will move from site to site over the next three weeks.
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Thank you, Virginia Commerce Bank!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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The 2012 Living Legends of Alexandria portraits were exhibited at the Annual Meeting of the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association on Monday, February 20.
The Legends were introduced and awarded honorary membership in the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association. Pictured (L-R) are Allen Lomax, William (Bill) Kehoe, Bob Calhoun, Harry "Bud" Hart, Jimmie McClellan, Lillian Stanton Patterson and Mike Oliver. (Photos by Nina Tisara/Living Legends of Alexandria)
Sunday, February 19, 2012
The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic and Living Legends Collaborate
Photos by Nina Tisara/Living Legends of Alexandria
The Living Legends Traveling Exhibition will next be shown on Monday, February 20th at the annual breakfast of the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Family Legends participants read their stories aloud
The participants of the Family Legends workshops at Ramsay Recreation Center are excited to read their stories aloud. The program is led by Artist-Educator Sushmita Mazumdar, center back.
The books will be exhibited at the Meet The Legends reception on March 22, 6 p.m., PTO Madison Building, where the young authors have been invited as special guests.
Family Legends is a program of Living Legends of Alexandria.
Photos by Nina Tisara/Living Legends of Alexandria
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra and Living Legends Collaborate
As part of a new traveling exhibition, the 2012 Living Legends of Alexandria portraits will be shown at Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra's February concert.
The Orchestra, under the direction of Ul James is presenting Bob Mintzer's - Rhythm of the Americas, featuring the Washington Saxophone Quartet on Sunday, February 19 at 3 pm, at Bishop Ireton H.S. (Alexandria, VA).
The 2012 Legends are: Bob Calhoun, Al Grande, Harry "Bud" Hart, Wendy McGann John, William "Bill" Kehoe, Allen Lomax, Jimmie McClellan, Pat Miller, Mike Oliver, Lillian Stanton Patterson, Joseph S. Shumard, The Steuerle Family, and the team of Dorothy Turner and Gwen Menefee-Smith.
Living Legends of Alexandria is an on-going 501(c)(3) photo-documentary project to identify, honor and chronicle the people making current history in Alexandria.
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