Venue sells food and drink

Doug the Food Dude Truck

Doug the Food Dude will be selling Caribbean pork, Chipotle chicken, Cajun shrimp, lobster rolls, chili, soups, coffee, hot chocolate and assorted soft drinks.

Location

Jefferson Houston School
1501 Cameron Street outside the building
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
12:01 pm - 10:00 pm

DC Slices Food Truck

DC Slices will be selling cheese, pepperoni and buffalo chicken pizza!

Location

Jefferson Houston School
1501 Cameron Street on the street outside the building
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
12:01 pm - 10:00 pm

Red Hook Lobster Pound Food Truck

Red Hook Lobster Pound will be selling lobster rolls, shrimp rolls, clam chowder, whoopie pies, lemonade, apple cider and soft drinks!

Location

Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union Street On the street outside the building
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
12:01 pm - 11:59 pm

Popped Republic Food Truck

Popped Republic will sell gourmet hot air popped and kettle popped gourmet popcorn in various flavors as well as water and soft drinks.

Location

Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St. in front of the building.
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
12:01 pm - 11:59 pm

One Last Indulgence!

Olio will have a "One last indulgence" tasting for folks to squeeze in before their New Years resolutions kick in. From 1:00-4:00 pm taste a variety of decadent treats made with Olio oils and vinegars, and take home a recipe!

Location

Olio Tasting Room
1223 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Susan Jones Jazz Quartet

Jazz violin group.

Location

Embassy Suites Hotel
1900 Diagonal Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
10:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Family art activities and face painting!

If you're not a scavenger hunt person but want to participate in a fun, art activity for all ages and skill levels, visit the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N Union St.  You can make a button, mask or crown to wear to the best parties all night!  Artists Lisa Schumaier and Dawn Benedetto and their elves will be there to assist!  This is a free event.

Location

Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Alexandria Archeology Museum

Learn about Alexandria's potters at this fun, hands-on activity at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, located on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center from 2 to 5 p.m. on Monday, December 31. Discover Alexandria's salt-glazed stoneware potters and the decorative patterns unique to H.C. Smith (1825-1841) and B.C. Milburn (1841-1876). You’ll be able to copy, or create, your own take-home designs on paper using markers, paint, or both at this free, drop-in activity.

Location

Alexandria Archeology Museum
105 N. Union Street, 3rd Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

David A. Alberding

David performs elegant, award-winning songs, with an awesome baritone and intricate rhythm-filled guitar.  Contemporary folk, rock and blues.

Location

Nickells & Scheffler
1028 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Phone: (703) 549-5545
Event Times: 
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
10:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Art League Activities

Join the Art League in its studio on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center for three activities including:  (1) Exquisite Corpse art projecgt; (2) Chalk graffiti; (3) Accordion books.  This is a free activity.

Location

The Art League
105 N. Union Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Curtis Blues

Curtis Blues is a musical preservationist of acoustic Mississippi Delta blues from the 1920's to the 1940's.  He performs as a one man band, playing drums, guitar and harmonica together.  His shows are interactive and educational for all ages.  Curtis delights audiences by bringing instruments like a cigar box guitar into the audience to see and hear up close, bringing the history of music alive.

Curtis was named Solo Blues Artist of the Year by DC Blues Society. 

There is no charge for performances at this venue.

Location

Bittersweet
823 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
10:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Junkyard Saints

Funk, soul and New Orleans party music provided by this "Best Roots Rock Group" as named by the Washington Area Music Association in 2010 and 2011.

Location

George Washington Masonic Memorial Theater
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Phone: (703) 683-2007
Event Times: 
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
9:15 pm - 9:45 pm
10:45 pm - 11:15 pm

Snacks and beverages for sale

7:00 pm-10:30 pm

Location

GW Masonic Memorial Dining Room
101 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22311
United States
Event Times: 
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Let's Make a Face - Face Painting!

Join Barb and her associates for the best face painting you have ever seen!  Free for children 12 and younger.  There is a $10 per person fee for older children and adults.  Cash only.

Location

GW Masonic Memorial Assembly Hall 2
101 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22311
United States
Event Times: 
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Janna Audey & Rob Santos

Soothing, soulful, melodic pop/rock musical guitar/vocals duo.

Location

GW Masonic Memorial North Lodge
101 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
10:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Janine Wilson Band

Janine is a singer/songwriter and with her band performs an assortment of roots rock.

Feb. 2011 - Washington Area Music Association Awards (Wammies) for Album of the Year (Wakin' Up), Song of the Year (It Should Be Me), Roots Rock Album and Album Design (Wakin' Up).
May 2011 - It Should be Me placed second in the Pop/Rock/Alt/R&B category of the Dallas Songwriters' Contest.

Location

George Wasington Masonic Memorial Theater
101 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
10:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Amazing Clowns

Join all-time favorite Teddy and his gang for fabulous balloon sculptures!  Sculptures for children 12 and under are free (one per child).  There is a $10 charge to older children and adults wanting sculptures.  Cash only.

Location

GW Masonic Memorial Assembly Hall
101 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22311
United States
Event Times: 
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Grandsons

American music in a blender with the lid off!

The Grandsons recently won a WAMMIE for "Best Children's Act" (for the grandsons, Jr.).  They also
received an Arts Envoy grant from the State Department and performed in El Salvador as Rock and Roll Ambassadors.

Location

Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
10:00 pm - 10:45 pm

Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun

Rockin' Rhythm and Twang!  Rock right up until midnight and then watch an amazing fireworks display on the river right behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center - NEW THIS YEAR!

Location

Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
9:15 pm - 10:00 pm
10:45 pm - 11:59 pm

Irish Breakfast Band

This favorite Alexandria band provides traditional Irish music.

Location

George Washington Masonic Memorial North Lodge
110 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States
Event Times: 
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
9:15 pm - 9:45 pm
10:45 pm - 11:15 pm