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.

#72 – Attend the Columbia Pike Blues Festival

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The Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival held in June features free live music from national and local artists, lots of food, and a Music Experience Tent where kids can get a mini-lesson in guitar.  For 2013 the event will be held June 15th from 1PM to 8 PM on South Walter Reed Drive at Columbia Pike.  The lineup for 2013 is below.  Check the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization website for more details on this year’s event.

  • 1:00p – BG and the Mojo Hands
  • 2:00p – Clarence “Bluesman” Turner
  • 3:30p – Chris Polk
  • 5:00p – Cathy Ponton King
  • 6:30p – G.E. Smith

#71 – Enjoy Free Concerts al fresco at the Lubber Run Park Amphitheater

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Lubber Run Park in Arlington Forest has frequently been the site of many Arlington Arts Al Fresco Events including free outdoor dance, musical and theatrical performances.  After a hiatus for a couple of years due to budget cuts the free Summer Concert Series returned to Lubber Run Amphitheater in 2011.  Shows usually begin in June and continue on most Friday and Saturday evenings with children’s performances on Sundays through early August.  For the complete schedule, visit the Arlington Arts website.

#69 – Come to the Summertime Concerts at the Air Force Memorial

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The Air Force Band conducts occasional outdoor concerts during the Summer at the Air Force Memorial on Columbia Pike. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs and you can listen to the music of the Airmen of Note, the Singing Sargents, the Concert Band, or the Air Force Strings while you enjoy a great view of the monuments in DC.

NOTE:  Check the Air Force Memorial website as the concerts are not scheduled as regularly as they were in the past and rules for picnics, chairs, parking, etc. may have changed due to construction and expansion of the Arlington National Cemetery around the site.

#68 – Visit Fort C.F. Smith

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If you are a history buff, you might want to visit Fort C.F. Smith in the Maywood neighborhood of North Arlington, offering some of the best preserved ruins of the 22 Civil War forts that were located in Arlington. There are also trails, gardens and a restored 20th Century mansion, Hendry House, on the site. A half mile walking tour points out the highlights.

#66 – Play Disc Golf or Ultimate Frisbee at Bluemont Park

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Disc golf
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‎Bluemont Park at 329 N. Manchester Street has an ultimate frisbee course where tight fairways, trees, hills,  and a creek all come into play.  There are four pin placements and three cement tees on each of the nine holes.  For more information, visit the  Professional Disc Golf Association
 website.  One of Arlington’s High Schools, HB Woodlawn, even has its own ultimate team.

#65 – Ride in the Armed Forces Cycling Classic

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Photo Courtesy of Armed Forces Cycling Classic

The Armed Forces Cycling Classic is held in early to mid-June featuring two full days of riding and racing from kids to top pros in Clarendon and Crystal City. You can sign up to ride or just come out to cheer them on.

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Clarendon Cup 3 (Photo credit: afagen)

Clarendon Cup

Saturday will feature the Clarendon Cup, the Washington area’s premier Pro/Am races.  High speed bike races will take place on a 1 kilometer course on city streets.  There will be amateur races in the morning, followed by the women’s Pro/Am race and kids’ races, which begin at 11:35 a.m.  The Men’s Pro race begins approximately 12:05 and is 100 laps.

Crystal Cup

On Sunday, races begin at 7:00am with a closed course open to cyclists of all abilities, the Air Force Association Cycling Classic’s Challenge Ride.   All riders must be off the course by 10am.

Some of the top pros in the world will participate in the Men’s pro race, which will be gin immediately after the Challenge Ride. There will be kids’ races, women’s and senior men’s races later in the day.

For a complete schedule, registration information and course routes, visit the Armed Forces Cycling Classic website.

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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