Northern Virginia Real Estate and Community News Blog

Here's what's going on this weekend: Old Town Manassas Saturday 3/12/16, 11am - St. Patrick's Day Manassas Parade The City of Manassas, Virginia celebrates St. Patrick's Day each year with a community parade featuring Irish dance groups, the Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe and Drum, Washington Scottish Pipe and Drum, Fairfax County Sheriff's Coalition Pipe and Drum, the Marine Corps Color Guard and other area groups and organizations.   Old Town Alexandria Sunday 3/13/16 2pm - #ALXBREWTOUR Walking Tour & Tasting Join Alexandria's Historic Breweries author, Garrett Peck, and Portner Brewhouse Co-Founder, Cat Portner, on a guided walking tour around Old Town Alexandria exploring the foundations of local brewing. The tour is designed for adults aged 21+. Those under 21 may attend if accompanied by a guardian. $27.37 per person   Daily at the Torpedo Factory through March 20th  - March150: 6th Annual Exhibition Fundraiser Target Gallery’s popular annual fundraising exhibition and art sale, March150, returns to the Torpedo Factory Art Center to raise money in support of the Gallery’s special exhibitions and programs. This all-media exhibition features more than 170 square panels created by more than 100 regional artists. The only requirement to be included in the show is that artists use the gallery-supplied 10” x 10” panel. All work in the show is priced at $150, but during the Art Party on March 18, work is priced at $100. All proceeds benefit Target Gallery.   Alexandria Daily through March 31^st from 10am - 4pm at Woodlawn House - 53^rd Annual Woodlawn Needlework Exhibition Over 500 pieces of high-quality contemporary needlework are on display. You will not want to miss this extraordinary collection of varied works produced by artists from all over the country. Admission to the house is $10.   Lorton Saturday March 12 6-9pm Workhouse Arts Center - Second Saturday Art Walk The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community. Guests can tour seven unique studio buildings, mix and mingle with artists, buy original works of art, experience ever-changing exhibitions and meet featured artists, all while enjoying light refreshments and music. Admission is free.