Tinkerbell Forever

Tinkerbell magic for the little angel in your life.  Thanks to the generosity of Tinkerbell Collector Frances Mohr, Living Legends is offering her Tinkerbell Forever collection including a 3 foot star Tinkerbell rug, Ceramic trashcan, 20 inch stocking, tiara, magic wands, cloisonne earrings,  comb and brush set, wash cloth, school supply bag for 3 ring binder, personal journal, 6 pencils, painted wood note/recipe holder, 4 rubber stamps, small pillow, and bag of magic dust. Collection value:  $150.  Buy Now price - $119. Funds support Living Legends.  First call to 703-625-2330 gets it in time for holiday giving.

Living Legends Portraits at Prudential PenFed Realty

Despite the day-long rainstorm and high winds, about 50 people attended the reception honoring the Living Legends of Alexandria.

Tisara (right) surrounded by Board members Mary Anne Weber, Joe Shumard and Jane Collins and past year's Legends Fran and Gant Redmon, John Porter, Melvin Miller and Arlene Hewitt holds up the Living Legends catalogs.  The annual catalog with stories and photographs of the year's Legends and nominees is donated to the Alexandria Library, collected by the Library of Virginia in Richmond and available at the U.S. Library of Congress.

Vice Mayor Kerry Donley (left) and Prudential PenFed Realtor Becky Arnold.  Arnold organizes the art exhibitions at the Prudential PenFed Offices.

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Photos by Steven Halperson/Tisara Photography

 

Three years of Living Legends of Alexandria portraits are currently being exhibited at the offices of Prudential PenFed Realty, 300 N. Washington St., Suite 100. 

 

In her review of the exhibition, Trudi Van Dyke, Independent Fine Art Consultant, wrote  "...Artist Nina Tisara is representative of the many historical photographers and painters who see beyond the subject of the "head shot" and present the soul and personality beyond the likeness.

"Capturing the essence of each person is the key to making the black and white portraits of the legends come to life. The viewer of this exhibition is treated to meeting each of the legends in a way that brings their individuality to the forefront. The careful composition, lighting, and unpretentious appearance allows the viewer to virtually interact with the subject.

"...I encourage citizens of Alexandria in particular to visit this outstanding art exhibition before it closes on January 27 and get insight through art into the people who make Alexandria a great place to live and work. The Prudential PenFed Realty office is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday."

Now in its fifth year, Living Legends of Alexandria is an ongoing 501(c)(3) photo-documentary project to identify, honor and chronicle Alexandria's Living Legends.  The project was conceived by Tisara to create an enduring artistic record of the people whose vision and dedication make a positive, tangible difference to the quality of life in Alexandria. 

 

Major 2011 sponsors are Club Managers Association of America, Erkiletian Real Estate Development, Inova Alexandria Hospital, John McEnearney, Renner & Co., Rotary Club of Alexandria, the late Douglas Thurman and the Alexandria Commission for the Arts.

 

The Legends of 2012 will be announced by the end of December.  For more about the project and a list of past Legends see www.AlexandriaLegends.com or contact Nina Tisara, AlexandriaLegends@NinaTisara.com.  For information about art exhibitions at Prudential PenFed, contact Becky Arnold, becky.arnold@penfedrealty.com, 571-345-6175. 

 

 

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Scottish Walk

It was a perfect day for the Scottish Walk.  The Living Legends banner was carried by Board President Rose Gentile and Gianna.  Nina (in the plaid cape) is holding the leash of Sandy (AKA Bubbie), one of the family chihuahuas.  Little Bubbie who was the hit of our group is not visible in this photo.

Photo by Steven Halperson/Tisara Photography

Family Legends - The Stories

The first class of Family Legends at the William Ramsay Rec Center finished their books last week.  The 5 week class on handmade storybooks was led by writer, book artist and educator Sushmita Mazumdar.  Contact Center Director Harold Little, Harold.Little@alexandriava.gov, for information about the next class at Ramsay Rec Center.

 

 

  
Contact Nina Tisara at AlexandriaLegends@ninatisara.com if you have a suggestion for another class location.

Photos by Nina Tisara/Living Legends of Alexandria

Living Legends Featured in The Zebra

Living Legends of Alexandria is featured in the November edition of The Zebra. Go to www.thezebra.org and click on the paper at the top of the home page to download the pdf of the issue.  In addition to the cover and feature about Living Legends, there are two Legend profiles and a spread on the Volunteer Alexandria reception.

Evening in the Heart of Alexandria

Volunteer Alexandria recognized Nina Tisara and Brooke Curran at their 17th Annual Evening in the Heart of Alexandria, a dinner gala event at the Carlyle Club on December 10.

City of Alexandria Town Crier Benjamin Fiore-Walker called guests to dinner.

Brooke Curran received the Joan White Grassroots Volunteer Award presented by Jane Collins.

The Carlyle Club provided an excellent venue for the event.

Nina Tisara received the Marian Van Landingham Lifetime Service award presented by John Chapman.

Congressman Jim Moran, event chairperson Vola Lawson (left) and Donna Walker James, 

Program Manager, Volunteer Alexandria.

Photos by Steven Halperson/Tisara Photography

Give to the Max

We're late leaving the gate, but Living Legends of Alexandria  has signed on to participate in Give to the Max day,  a one-day fundraising event on November 9, 2011 (today) that will unite local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC communities to support nonprofits serving the area.  The goal is to get tens of thousands people to support their favorite regional charity, raising millions of dollars in donations and grants in just 24 hours! 

If you haven't made your year-end donation to Living Legends, (or your other favorite good causes) this is an easy way to do it.  Just go to http://give2max.org  and follow the prompts.  Deadline is 11:59:59 tonight.  You'll find us listed under Living Legends of Alexandria.   

Read more in today's Local Kicks article by Jane Hess Collins.