For Immediate ReleaseFor More Information, Contact
October 26, 2007
PIO# 267-07		Jennifer Harris, Communications Officer, at 703.838.5078


Tickets Now Available for City of Alexandria Alex Awards
Alexandria Commission for the Arts' Annual Gala Event

Seven nominees are being considered by a panel of judges to receive the prestigious Alex Awards this year. Winners will be announced at the Alexandria Commission for the Arts' Annual Gala, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, November 2 at the Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center, 1605 Cameron Street. Individuals and organizations are recognized for their contributions to the cultural fabric of the Alexandria community. Alex Awards will be presented in four categories of excellence: Artistic Discipline; Service to the Arts; Outstanding Contributions to Arts Education; and Innovative Partnerships Between Businesses and the Arts. Chip Brienza, Weekend Host at Classical WETA 90.9, will emcee the event.

The 2007 Alex Awards nominees are:
    Herb Cooper-Levy, Folk Musician

    Dr. James C. Faser, Alexandria Performing Arts Association and Alexandria Arts Forum

    William Hubbard, Composer, Arranger, Pianist, Singer, Vocalist, Actor and Music Director

    Wesley McCune, John Adams Elementary School

    Barbara Brecher, Brecher Design Group

    Carbon Copy, Musical Group

    Jennifer Lyman, Little Theatre of Alexandria

Each recipient selected for an Alex Award will receive a framed monograph by Betsy Anderson and a brass star draped on a blue ribbon by David M. Martin of Gold Works.

"To receive an Alex Award is indeed a wonderful honor," said Pat Miller, Chair, Alexandria Commission for the Arts. "This is Alexandria's most prestigious art award and is given to individuals and organizations that have provided outstanding contributions to the Alexandria community."

The cost is $25 for single tickets, $40 for couple tickets. Sponsorship and patron tickets are also available. To purchase tickets online, visit alexandriacommissionforthearts.org. All proceeds from the ticket sales are used to support events and activities that promote the arts in the City of Alexandria.

For additional information or to obtain a ticket order form, please call 703.838.6348 or e-mail alexandriacommissionforthearts@verizon.net.
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