got back to the hotel after a long day of jury, ate a little anti pasta, had a glass of wine, went for a swim, took my book - fully intending to read but instead fell sound asleep for an hour. lovely! My favorite time at the beach, late afternoon.

The festival in old town this September will be wonderful! It was much more difficult to jury this year. Simply astonishing paintings - I can still see them. Everyone at Howard Allen Events is such a delight.

Alexandria Festival of the Arts
September 13-14
King Street between Union & Washington streets.
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.artfestival.com/
703/838-5005

More than 200 juried artists display and sell fine art ranging from paintings, sculpture, prints and photography to pottery, glass, jewelry and ceramics. Old Town. 10a.m.-7 p.m. Sat.; 10 .m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free!