SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Coco Sept. 15 | 7 p.m.
George Washington’s Estate Colonial Market & Fair
See Coco under the stars in Del Ray. Rated PG, it has a 94 percent rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. In Disney/Pixar’s vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure, aspiring young musician named Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael Garcia Bernal) becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions. The film won Oscars for “Best Animated Feature” and “Best Original Song.” Free.
Sept. 15-16 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cinema Del Ray, 2701 Mount Vernon Ave.
Old Town Alexandria will celebrate their 16th annual art festival with more than $15 million in art displays lining King Street from Washington to Union. Artists will display paintings and sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, photography, hand-crafted apparel, decor and glasswork. The festival promotes the beauty of the historic Alexandria waterfront as well as the blossoming arts culture emerging from this area.
Featured on the 2018 Historic Alexandria Homes Tour is a home with exquisite chandeliers and the previous home of Thomson F. Mason who lived in the home in 1816, 11 years before he became mayor of Alexandria. Mason was the grandson of founding father George Mason. Hosted by The Twig, the Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital, all proceeds benefit Inova Alexandria Hospital. Tickets are $40 in advance; $45 day of tour.
King Street between Washington and Union streets
Various locations, thetwig.org/homes-tour
Enjoy 18th century entertainment, games and market vendors at Mount Vernon Estate for this annual tradition. With 18th-century inspired food and drinks provided upon admission, there’s family fun for all at this beautiful historic site. George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, mountvernon.org PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TWIG
77th Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour
King Street Art Festival Sept. 15 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sept. 16 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sept. 22 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
PHOTO COURTESY OF VISIT ALEXANDRIA
Canine Cruise Sept. 15, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m. Oct. 26 | 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Bring your best buddy to the Alexandria City Marina and get ready for some fun during a 45-minute canine cruise around the Potomac. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash at all times. Tickets range from $18 to $12. Dogs and babies (under 2) admitted free. Potomac Riverboat Company, 105 N. Union St.
September / October 2018 • alexandrialivingmagazine.com
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