All Around Arlington

Whether you live in Arlington, Virginia or are thinking of moving here this site is for you. Presented by Elizabeth Bouchard, Arlington native and longtime real estate professional.

#198 – Come listen to oldies at Jay’s Saloon

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Editor’s Note:  Jay’s Saloon is now closed.

Jay’s Saloon, nominated for an ABBIE award for “Best Neighborhood Bar” is one of Arlington’s last true dive bars. Every Friday night from 9-12 Pee Wee features classic rock hits from the 1960’s through the 1980’s. If you answer a random trivia question you might get draft beer for a quarter.  Every other Saturday night, they have live music from classic rock bands.  In addition, they offer half price burgers on Tuesday nights and Happy Hour prices from 4-7 Monday through Friday and during NFL football games.  Jay’s is located a few blocks from the Clarendon Metro at 3114 N. 10th Street.

#197 – Learn to Belly Dance

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Saffron Dance, nominated for an ABBIE award for “Best Place to Learn Something New” has an 8 week Crash Course Intro in Belly Dancing as well as Bely Fit and several other dance technique classes starting this week. The studio is located one block from the Clarendon Metro at 3260 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington.

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#196 – Check out the new boutique, Covet

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Covet and Urban Farmhouse

Covet is a new art, jewelry and home decor gallery near Ballston. The shop, which just opened in May, has already been nominated for Best Boutique and Best New Business in the ABBIE Awards. Hours are Wed-Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 12-5. Thursday, October 21st they will be holding a Mad Men Cocktail Party from 7-10:30.

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#195 – Cheer on your favorite Marching Band

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Photo Credit Elizabeth Rylander

Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown High School Marching Bands play at Friday night football games as well as at various competitions through the year, including an APS Marching Band Showcase which will have all three of them performing.  This is typically held in October.  Check the schools’ websites for specific dates and locations and come out to cheer them on.

Washington-Liberty

Wakefield

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It’s time to vote for the ABBIES

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The 2010 ABBIES nominations are in and between now and November 8th you can cast your final vote for Arlington’s Best Businesses  in fifteen different categories, including Best Bargain Restaurant, Best Boutique, Best Happy Hour, Best Family Friendly Restaurant and Best Late Night Spot.

In addition to recognition from the Arlington County Board, ABBIE winners receive a year’s worth of acknowledgment from Arlington Economic Development including promotion on the Arlington County Web site and special placement in the Arlington County Visitors Guide and Map.

To learn more and cast your vote, visit the ShopArlington site here.

About This Site

As a native of Arlington, Virginia and a longtime real estate agent, Elizabeth Bouchard has developed this site for those who live in Arlington or are thinking about moving here. When people choose a home, they don't just pick out the house that meets their needs. They pick out a neighborhood and community they are comfortable in. This site is designed to keep you informed about events in and around Arlington and to learn more about the community. For more information regarding real estate, visit her Samson Properties website at www.elizabethbouchard.com.

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