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.

#273 – Come to a Concert for Haiti

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First Presbyterian Church is hosting a benefit concert for Haiti Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 7PM.  A variety of professional area musicians will be performing, including a jazz trio, piano four hands, a dancer from Ballet Nova, members of the Navy Sea Chanters, the Army Chorus, and the Singing Sergeants, The Commonwealth Brass Quintet, The Arlington Children’s Chorus, National Cathedral Organist Scott Dettra, Concert Pianist David Kosutic, and Saxophonist Irvin Peterson. No tickets are required. All donations will go directly to DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS for their relief work in Haiti.

#260 – Attend a Benefit for the Planetarium

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There will be a Benefit for the Arlington Planetarium at the newly renovated IOTA Club & Cafe in Clarendon on Sunday, December 26 at 8PM.  You must be 21 or older and they are requesting a minimum $10 donation.  Musical performances include J.P. Reali, The Mantis, Robinson Lee Earle, The Last Monarchs and Lost Civilizations experimental music project.

The Friends of the Planetarium has also launched a 10-day challenge to try to raise $20,000 for the David M. Brown Planetarium which is being threatened with closure if enough funds cannot be raised to support it.  Please donate or make a pledge and spread the word.  The challenge ends New Years Eve.

In addition, Night at the Planetarium Part 3 will be held on December 29th from 4-9PM.  Be sure and visit the Planetarium website for more information.

#248 – Enjoy Listening to Holiday Music

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My dad would have listened to Christmas carols all year long (and sung along) if we let him, but always  made him wait till after Thanksgiving.  If you can’t get enough of holiday music, here are a plenty of opportunities to get your fill this holiday season:

The Arlington Children’s Chorus is presenting a Festival of Song on Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 4PM at Clarendon United Methodist Church.

Home for the Holidays -Music at the Spectrum Theatre at Artisphere on Sunday December 12th at 4 PM– National Chamber Ensemble

Holiday Mayhem – Signature Theatre’s annual holiday cabaret runs from December 20th-23rd.

Prelude, the Arlington Youth Orchestral Program, will be presenting a Holiday Chamber Music Concert at Lyon Park Community Center on December 19th at 4 pm (free)

The Potomac Harmony Chorus, Arlington’s women’s barbershop chorus will be holding a holiday concert at Thomas Jefferson Community Center December 19th at 3 pm.

The Columbia Pike Community Chorus will be performing at Trinity Episcopal Church on December 19th at 4 PM.

Music To Cheer the Soul with Chorus, Brass and Bells will be presented by the Metropolitan Chorus on December 18th at 8PM at the Thomas Jefferson Theatre.

 

#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.

#156 – Attend the Rosslyn Jazz Festival

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The Rosslyn Jazz Festival is an annual event typically held the second Saturday in September at Gateway Park and features several local and national artists as well as a street fair along Lee Highway with food and artisan vendors. 

For 2021, there will be some pop up events on September 8th, a jazz supper club on September 9th at Amuse, and the event at Gateway Park on September 18th.  Check the Rosslyn BID site for this year’s schedule.

#151 – Visit the Netherlands Carillon

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Netherlands CarillonA gift from the Dutch people after American aid during and after World War II, the Netherlands Carillon has chimes that play daily on the hour between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m with automated concerts at noon and 6. Other patriotic tunes are played at special times through the year and summer concerts are presented most Saturdays and national holidays from May through September.  The site offers a panoramic view of Washington, DC and is a popular picnic spot.

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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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