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.

Photo by Steven Halperson/Tisara Photography

For information about the Artist's Talk or the project contact AlexandriaLegends@ninatisara.com or call 703-625-2330.

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.

Guests gather in the lower atrium for refreshments.

Alexandria's Town Crier Benjamin Fiore-Walker

Mayor Bill Euille introduces the Legends

2012 Legend Bud Hart with grandchildren.

Virginia Delegate Charniele Herring and Glenn Hopkins.

Congressman Jim Moran receives a gift "Get Out of Jail Free" certificate.

Nominee Patrick O'Brien and Legends Pat Miller, Jimmie McClellan, Allen Lomax and Bill Kehoe.

 

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.

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.

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.

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 

Register for Meet The Legends Reception

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.

Thank you, Virginia Commerce Bank!