Art on the Avenue this Saturday, October 2, 2010

What is Art on the Avenue? 


Art on the Avenue is a multi-cultural arts festival celebrating the community’s diversity through the arts in the Potomac West area in Alexandria, Virginia. Over 300 vendors and 40,000 visitors attend.  The events will take place at Mount Vernon Avenue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.


Craft Vendors
Artists, artisans and craftspeople sell their handmade items. Past exhibitors have sold pottery, baskets, stained glass, jewelry, furniture, painted and hand-woven clothing. The festival strives to reflect the vibrant mix of the community by showcasing local artists and their work.


Food Vendors
Many food vendors will set up shop.  Local restaurateurs’ specialties include Nigerian, Indian, Thai and Tex-Mex fare, as well as American Deli and hot dogs. 


Kids Activities
Non-profit organizations participate in Art on the Avenue by hosting interactive children’s activities. This year the activities range from making bird feeders and bead bracelets to face painting and a moon bounce. There are opportunities galore to make art. On the Children's Stage visitors will enjoy Irish Step Dancing, puppet shows, tap dancing, ballet, and belly dancing. 



Please note that the festival will be held rain or shine.
See http://www.artontheavenue.org/ for more information. 

City of Alexandria Fire Station open house scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010

Fire Prevention Week Raises Awareness



Alexandria Fire Station 202, located in Del Ray, will open its doors from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for an open house in conjuction with Del Ray's annual Art on the Avenue celebration.  Station personnel will be available to answer questions, provide tours of the station and apparatus.  Public education displays and materials will be available throughout the day.

(Image linked to City of Alexandria web site)

Staion 202 is located at 213 East Windsor Avenue, Del Ray 22301

Children's safety event

Creando un mundo mas seguro / Creating a Safer World

NCM and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) join forces to host a multicultural event celebrating child safety. Learn about the Latin tradition of milagros and contribute to our mural by sharing your wish for a safer world. Try on traditional Mexican costumes and enjoy take-home bilingual activity books and other giveaways. Meet rapping robot Clicky and his pals, Nettie and Webster, in NCMEC’s Netsmartz® activities, cartoons, games, and music. The Netsmartz® gang is here to help children make safer choices online and in the real world.

Sat, Oct 2, 2010, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Launch Zone, 112 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD 20745

Registration is not required. Recommended for children under age 10.

This program is presented in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. For more information, visit the NCMEC website.

Under the Big Top

Do you have what it takes to be a circus performer? 

Walk the NCM tightrope, try your hand at plate spinning, and have your face painted. Make your own juggling ball and learn how to use it and other lofty juggling props. Come one, come all!

Special guest, Dave Ritter, Calleva's Ropes Course Director, will be present to lead children in balancing and leaping challenges from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Sat, Sep 25, 2010, 11:00am - 4:00pm

The Launch Zone, 112 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD 20745

For more information about Calleva and the Calleva ropes course at National Harbor, visit www.calleva.org.