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Get Out: House Tours and a Spring Garden Market

Check out these five local events going on this weekend.

  • WHAT: Numerous local vendors selling a wide variety of plants and garden supplies
  • WHEN: Friday, April 15, 9am to 6pm and Saturday, April 16, 9am to 5pm
  • WHERE: , 7931 E Boulevard Dr, Alexandria, VA 22308
  • HOW MUCH: $3 for parking

 

  • WHAT: Everyone is welcome to dance to the band and enjoy refreshments.
  • WHEN: Friday, April 15, 2011
  • WHERE: , 1500 Shenandoah Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
  • HOW MUCH: $4

 

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  • WHAT: A tour of six beautiful homes built between 1796 to 1856 that also have impressive gardens
  • WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 10am to 4pm
  • WHERE: 619 S Lee St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (one of the six houses)
  • HOW MUCH: $40

  • WHAT: A presentation, book signing and reception hosted by the Estate and the American Horticultural Society
  • WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 7pm to 9pm
  • WHERE: , 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
  • HOW MUCH: $20



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  • WHAT: A benefit concert featuring the music of Mozart and Beethoven as well as Japanese songs and more
  • WHEN: Sunday, April 17, 7pm to 8:30pm
  • WHERE: 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • HOW MUCH:  $40 (tax deductible)
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