There's plenty to enjoy in Alexandria this week — including wine tasting and exploring a new public art installation. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Planet Wine's West Coast Beach Party Tasting & Sale
This Saturday, sample up to 25 different wines at Planet Wine Shop. The afternoon features two tasting sessions and discounts on wine sales.
When: Saturday, March 30, noon-4:30 p.m.
Where: Planet Wine, 2000 Mount Vernon Ave.
Admission: $25
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'Mirror Mirror' debut at Waterfront Park
Check out “Mirror Mirror,” a new installation on display at Waterfront Park. Visitors can step inside the temporary art installation to talk, sing and play and watch the lights respond to their sounds.
When: Saturday, March 30, 2-9 p.m.
Where: Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St.
Admission: Free
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From Blog to Book with Abby Maslin
Last but not least, Old Town Books hosts its latest installment of its “Read Write Now" discussion series this Saturday. The session features memoirist Abby Maslin, who will share her path to writing — including how she started her blog and published a book. Expect a discussion, group writing exercise and an audience Q&A session, plus a signed copy of Maslin's new book, “Reinventing Love," to take home.
When: Saturday, March 30, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Old Town Books, 104 S. Union St.
Admission: $27
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Get out there.
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