Elizabeth, Author at All Around Arlington

24th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival

September 3, 2014 by Elizabeth

The 24th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 1 pm to 7 pm

Bring your blankets or low chairs out to enjoy live jazz all day long in Gateway Park, just across the Key Bridge from Washington, DC

The performers at this year’s Rosslyn Jazz Festival include the Rebirth Brass Band from 5:30 to 6:45, Red Bararat from,3:45 to 5, Ghost Train Orchestra from 2:15 to 3:15 and the Corey Wallace DUBtet from 1 to 2.

There will also be a mix of local food trucks, as well as fashion trucks The Thread Truck and Street Boutique and beer and wine for sale provided by Washington Wine Academy.

There will be street around Gateway Park all day from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.. Parking will be available in the parking garage at 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive(the entrance is on N. Moore St.). The festival is also easily accessible from the Rosslyn Metro station. Click for walking directions from the Metro.

Arlington Public Schools Calendar 2014-2015

August 27, 2014 by Elizabeth

Public Schools Open Tuesday, September 2nd

Most Arlington Public Schools open Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 for students in grades Kindergarten through 12. VPI and Pre-K students began Wednesday, September 3rd. The Columbus Day Holiday falls on October 13th giving all students a long weekend, and elementary school students have parent teach conferences October 9th and 10th so there is no school. Middle School parent teacher conferences are on October 10th so they also get an extra day off. The Veteran’s Day holiday is Tuesday, November 11th so it does not create a long weekend this year. Martin Luther King’s Birthday and a Teacher Work Day give students a four day weekend January 19-20, and President’s Day February 16th, and Memorial Day May 25th create long weekends as well. Thanksgiving break begins Wednesday November 26th with students returning to school on Monday the 1st of December. The winter break will begin December 24th and students return Mondayh, January 5th. Spring Break will begin Saturday, March 28th with students returning Tuesday, April 7th.

Parent teacher conferences in the Spring will fall March 5-6 giving some students additional time off. The last day of school is June 17th for high school students, June 18th for middle school students and June 29th for elementary school students. High school graduation will be on June 18th.

For the complete Arlington Public Schools calendar including early release days, click the link below.

Arlington County Fair 2015

August 6, 2014 by Elizabeth

The 2015 Arlington County Fair begins Wednesday August 5th and will run through Sunday, August 9th at Thomas Jefferson Community Center. The fair features competitive exhibits, carnival rides, food vendors, piglet races, pony rides, a kids court with face painting, inflatables, and other games and activities, entertainment including appearances by the Harlem Wizards, musical groups and outdoor movies.

This year the fair begins with an opening parade at Highland and 2nd Street S. on Wednesday August 5th at 6:00 pm. For hours, schedule of performances and more information, visit the Arlington County Fair website.

For a video of a previous Arlington County Fair, see below.

Go Back to School Shopping – its Tax Free Weekend August 1-3, 2014

July 28, 2014 by Elizabeth

Virginia is offering a tax free weekend Friday August 1st through Sunday August 3rd for certain back to school items, including school supplies that are $20 or less and qualifying apparel and footwear that is $100 or less.

The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City in Arlington has announced that they will help shoppers save even more through retailer coupons and other special offerings available online at the Simon Retailer Showcase available at simon.com. Shoppers who spend $150 or more at any store in The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City can present their receipt at Guest Services for a free water tumbler gift (while supplies last).

To add some excitement to the back-to-school season, The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is teaming up with Madame Tussauds Wax Museum! Shoppers can stop by to see a life-size, three-dimensional wax replica of Justin Bieber on August 2nd from 1-3 pm.

For more information, visit fashioncentrepentagon.com or call 703-415-2400.

4th of July 2015 Celebration in Arlington

July 3, 2014 by Elizabeth

Wondering where to celebrate the 4th of July in Arlington?

The fourth annual 4th of July celebration at Long Bridge Park will be held Saturday, July 54 2015 from 5-10 PM. Come enjoy live music, games, food trucks and a fantastic view of the fireworks.he event will feature fun for the whole family, including a food trucks, live music,

There is no on-site parking for the event with the exception of vehicles displaying disability hang tags (limited availability). There will be FREE shuttles running continuously during the event with stops at Crystal City (bus bay C on Bell Street) and Pentagon City (pick up at the bus shelter on Hayes Street at 12th Street) and FREE parking nearby at the Shops at Crystal City parking garage. There is also some bicycle parking.

World Cup Soccer – Watch USA vs. Belgium at Central Library 7/1/2014

July 1, 2014 by Elizabeth

Clint Dempsey (Photo credit: Erik Daniel Drost)

The U.S. vs. Belgium World Cup Soccer match will be playing at Central Library.

The big screen near the Welcome Desk on the first floor will be showing the game on Tuesday 7/1 at 4 p.m. Feel free to bring a drink (non-alcoholic), grab a book to read during breaks and gather to cheer the U.S.A. on. According to the library website, “cheering is allowed on the first floor. Poor sportsmanship, wagering and references to Smurfs and waffles are not.”

The winner of the game will move on to the round of 16. If the U.S.A. wins by 10 or more, all Library fines will be waived.