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.

#187 – Come to a wine tasting at Best Cellars

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Best Cellars wine shop in Clarendon hosts a wine tasting the second Tuesday of every month. This month’s tasting on October 12th features Portuguese wines.  The store was founded on the premise that selecting a wine to fit your food or mood should be simple, easy and affordable.  Most of their wines are designed for every day and are priced at $15 or less per bottle.  They group the wines in eight distinct groupings including fizzy, sweet, big, juicy, fresh, soft, luscious and smooth.  They also may include higher priced wines that are particularly good values.

#186 – Enjoy the Fall Foliage

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You don’t have to take a day trip to Skyline Drive to enjoy beautiful fall colors. We have plenty of mature maples, oaks and hickories right here in Arlington which turn brilliant red, orange and golden in the Fall. Take a leisurely drive through the residential neighborhoods, take a picnic to your local park, or hike the trails at Potomac Overlook and enjoy the colors.

#185 – Fall into Oktoberfest with the Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe

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Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe   is a unique German bakery and delicatessen located on Lee Highway. To celebrate Oktoberfest, they offer a special Oktoberfest meal, a Big Bavarian pretzel sandwich, and wurst by the pound. It’s great the rest of the year, too, for pies, cakes, pastries and breads as well as deli items.

#184 – Come hear Barbershop Harmony

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The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus and Chapter Quartets will be presenting “A Cappella Autumn IV” on Saturday, October 9 at 2PM at the NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Boulevard. Tickets are $12 at the door and garage parking is free at the N. Taylor Street entrance. Call 703-521-9331 for more information.

Want to sing barbershop harmony?  Join the Arlingtones any Tuesday from 7 to 10 pm at Gunston Middle School.

#183 – Check out Artisphere

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A new art space in the old Newseum building in Rosslyn, Artisphere officially opens 10-10-10 with two days of free open houses.  The facility includes three galleries,three theatres, a 3000 sq. ft. ballroom, and an outdoor terrace.  The site will be used to showcase “thought-provoking, weird and wonderful arts activities” including “Skateboarding Side Effects”, weekly Salsa Tuesdays in the ballroom featuring regional and national bands, the Washington Shakespeare Company, comedy shows, a banjo and fiddle festival and the Aurora Opera currently presenting “The Secret Marriage”.

NOTE:  Artisphere is now closed.

#182 – Watch Rhythmic Gymnastics at Marymount University

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The Danish National Performance Team will kick off its 22-city U.S. tour at Marymount on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Lee Center’s Verizon Sports Arena.

Author’s note:  This event has already taken place and is not likely to occur on an annual basis like some of the other events. For other activities at Marymount, please check out their website.

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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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