It’s tough to find a moment of indulgent (or necessary!) shopping when you work full-time. But now you can stay Up Late with Old Town. Every Thursday in May and June, participating stores of Old Town Boutique District will be open until 8 PM! That’s right, they’re staying open to help accommodate those who can’t … read more »
Love to shop? Want to give back? Well, on Saturday, May 18th, you’ll have the chance to do both here in Old Town. You’re probably already familiar with our partnership with Project Knitwell. On May 18th, we will donate 20% of our sales to the organization in support of their mission to bring the healing … read more »
You have probably heard by now that we are moving to King Street, and while we are really excited for the future, our move is a tad bittersweet. After twelve years in operation and more than nine years at 1219 King Street (fibre space’s new location), Bizim Collection is closing. Bizim Collection is a small … read more »
For the past year, every third Thursday across King Street from fibre space™, La Fromagerie hosts Curtis Blues, an acoustic Delta Blues performer whose music recalls the 1920s and ’30s. From 7-9PM, this master storyteller holds his audience captive as he walks them through the life of a blues man and recounts the history of … read more »
Olio Tasting Room‘s “About” page begins as follows: “Oils and vinegars are like fine wines…” Well, then it makes perfect sense for Olio to team up with Le Tastevin, a specialty wine shop, for a one-of-a-kind private tasting. Indeed, the similarities between the two are abundant. Both have a wide selection of product, ranging in price … read more »
It’s that time of year again – our friends at Bellacara are celebrating their 13th anniversary! Saturday, March 9th 10 am – 6 pm As always, the sale is EPIC, and I plan to be there. Enjoy sparkling drinks all day and a 15% discount on your entire purchase. Don’t think you need anything? Think … read more »
This Saturday is Old Town Alexandria’s 32nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. No, it is held neither on nor around March 17th, but always on the first Saturday of the month of March. True to Alexandria’s tradition, there will be bagpipes and dogs, kilts and kids. This year, the parade itself is scheduled to begin … read more »
There are two kinds of women who attend the Alexandria Warehouse Sale every year. And inevitably, they have two very different experiences. The first is a younger woman, probably on somewhat of a budget, to whom the event has become a near-sacred holiday. She marks the February date on her calendar far before she begins … read more »
Bittersweet Cafe is a personal favorite and I asked Jody, the owner, to write about his latest venture: I own Bittersweet Cafe, a restaurant and bakery (we also cater!) in the heart of Old Town, a favorite among both locals and tourists. Hopefully you are familiar with it. A few months ago, we began staying … read more »
The first Alexandria Restaurant Week of 2013 is in full swing. Kicking off this inaugural weekend and lasting 10 days (January 18-27), participating restaurants are offering $35 three-course dinners or $35 dinners for two. The event builds the Alexandria brand by helping the city become a culinary destination, and gives all of us the opportunity … read more »
February gets a bad rep. The buzz and excitement of the new year has worn off but the days are still long and cold. Unless you have a birthday or you go all out for Valentine’s Day, there just isn’t much going on. In 2005, shop owners in Old Town decided to change this. Since … read more »
This weekend is the annual Campagna Center Scottish Walk – a much loved Christmas tradition here in Old Town. The Scottish government is even a sponsor of the event! Old Town is rich in Scottish heritage, thus our holiday parade is just bursting with Scottish pride. The parade features over 100 clans and pipe and … read more »
Thank you to everyone who turned out this weekend! It was a wonderful weekend for shopping in Old Town. Here are some great shots from this weekend’s action, and be sure to check us out on WUSA9. We were live that morning! Photo copyright Matthew Kleinrock
Four years ago, we opened our doors at 6 am for something unheard of in Old Town – a giant Black Friday / Day After Thanksgiving Sale. You all came out and stood in the cold long line and waited for over an hour to get yarn, needles and accessories at 25% off. It was … read more »
If you have the day off and are tired of sitting in the dark or worrying about the tree that is falling on your house (oh wait, that is me)…come by the shop! We are open regular hours today. Most of my neighbors are opening too. We will have a power strip out for you … read more »
Monday, Tuesday & Friday:
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday:
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday:
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
