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Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, followed by a slight chance of showers until 5pm. The sky will transition from cloudy to mostly sunny with a high near 87. South winds at 5 to 13 mph will shift to the west in the afternoon, potentially gusting up to 21 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. Tonight, showers may occur between 11pm and 2am, with possible thunderstorms after 2am. The partly cloudy night will have a low of around 65, and calm west winds around 6 mph. The chance of precipitation increases to 40%.
🚨 You need to know
NCO Creative, an art consulting firm that opened in February, is offering an “exclusive viewing of new artwork obtained during [a] recent excursion to Cuba.”
The viewing is scheduled for Friday, May 10, from 7-9:30 p.m. at 119 South Fairfax Street. Tickets are $35.
According to a release:
This event offers the opportunity to be immersed in the vibrant culture of Cuban artists, while providing a well-deserved platform for the artists on the island.
The pieces on display, are a variety of mediums created by a range of artists from the winner of the country’s prestigious National Visual Arts Award, to some of the younger contemporary artists, exploring bold and inventive artistic directions.
The viewing will also feature Havana-inspired craft cocktails, charcuterie and chocolate treats.
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