Parking & Events on Black Friday

FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA:  

Alexandria is rolling out the red carpet for shoppers on Black Friday, November 25, 2011, one of the biggest shopping days of the year. The City of Alexandria is offering free parking in all City-owned garages and parking lots, and metered spaces will also be free, as a special incentive for shoppers to visit Old Town to make their holiday purchases.

These City-owned garages and lots are opening early and will offer free parking for patrons:

• Market Square Garage, 108 North Fairfax St., Open 6 a.m. Friday – 6 a.m. Saturday
• Courthouse Square Garage, 111 South Pitt St., 6 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
• Thompson’s Alley Garage, 10 Thompson’s Alley, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
• North Union Street Garage, 220 North Union St., 6 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.
• South Henry Street Lot, 112 South Henry St., 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Cameron/St. Asaph Street Lot, 210 North St. Asaph St., 6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Dozens of Alexandria’s independently owned shops are offering deep discounts with early and extended hours on Black Friday. Shop as early as 6 a.m. and warm up with a hot beverage and breakfast from some of Old Town's favorite cafés. Holiday shopping becomes a charming one-of-a-kind experience on Alexandria's historic streets.

After shopping all day, stay to enjoy the City of Alexandria Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7 p.m. on the picturesque and historic Market Square. As the official kick-off to the holiday season in Alexandria, you’ll enjoy a performance from Santa’s Frosty Follies, a special visit from Santa Claus, and community caroling.

Then, visit Santa throughout the season in Old Town. Starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26, Santa will be available for photos every Saturday and Sunday until December 18 at 210 South Union Street. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Special parade day schedule is 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, December 3.

For more information on all the Black Friday festivities, free parking, participating shops, and many more holiday events in Alexandria, go to www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com.

Work to begin on observation deck at Oronoco Bay Park

FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA: 

Replacement of Oronoco Bay Park Observation Deck Scheduled to Begin Monday, November 7

City contractors will replace the Oronoco Bay Park Observation Deck damaged in the flooding this past spring. Work will not affect users of the park and will be completed within 30 days.
For additional information or questions about the work, call Cheryl Lawrence, Acting Division Chief, at 703.746.5419 or e-mail cheryl.lawrence@alexandriava.gov.

TC Williams Presents "The Laramie Project"

"The Laramie Project" written by Moises Kaufman will be performed  Fridays, November 11th and 18th and Saturdays, November 12th and 19th. All shows start at 7:30pm.

Senior student, Joseph Powers, is the Student Director. Junior student, Sarah Laane is the Student Stage Manager.

There will be two "Talk Back" discussions where the audience will have a chance to talk to the Cast of the show at the conclusion of these two performances. The dates are: Saturday, November 12th and Friday, November 18th.

Tickets are $5.00 for ACPS Staff, Students, and Senior Citizens and $10.00 for Adults.