

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Banding Together: A Benefit Concert to End Child Abuse
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: We invite you to an unforgettable evening of music, celebration, and community as we come together to support our vital cause—ending child abuse in Alexandria. Banding Together promises to be a night filled with inspiring performances, heartwarming moments, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for children and families in our city. Featuring live performances by School of Rock in Alexandria &amp; Guilty Ghost.

Tickets and Sponsorships Available Now!

We are honored to celebrate the achievements of our 2026 Award Winners:

Outstanding Dedication to Children Award:
John Porter Former Alexandria City High School Principal and Leading Founder of Act  for Alexandria. 

Champion for Children Award:
Dana Lawhorne Former Alexandria Sheriff and Detective for the Alexandria Police Department 

MDT Partner of the Year Award:
Debra Evans Division Chief of the Sexual Assault Center and Domestic Violence Program 

Attire: 
GlamRock - Whether you choose to go all out in dazzling metallics, sequins, and leather, or prefer a more understated approach with sleek, studded jackets and refined accessories, GlamRock allows you to express your personality while supporting a great cause.

Why Attend?
Banding Together is not just another gala—it’s the event of the year, often called the “most fun gala in Alexandria.” Enjoy a lively atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and the chance to connect with others who share a passion for making Alexandria a safer, brighter place for children. Every ticket purchased directly supports the critical programs and services of the Center for Alexandria's Children, which is dedicated to ending child abuse and ensuring that every child in our community grows up in a safe, supportive environment.

Secure your sponsorship today to get tickets, access to the VIP reception and more!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/banding-together-a-benefit-concert-to-end-child-abuse/200029557965420
- **Event Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://centerforalexandriaschildren.org/banding-together-a-benefit-concert-to-end-child-abuse/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=alexandria-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Alexandria
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Oswald Durant Recreation Center
- **lat**: 38.80768
- **long**: -77.05649
- **full address**: Oswald Durant Recreation Center, 1605 Cameron St,Alexandria, Virginia, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Center for Alexandria's Children, Inc. (https://allevents.in/org/the-center-for-alexandrias-children-inc/13500878)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Oswald Durant Recreation Center, 1605 Cameron St,Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Center for Alexandria's Children, Inc.
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** concerts, music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Banding Together: A Benefit Concert to End Child Abuse ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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