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It’s a Wonderful Night at the Drafthouse. Arlington Cinema ‘N Drafthouse is holding a benefit on Friday, December 17th, 2010 with gate proceeds going to Children’s National Medical Center in Washington. There will be a holiday wine tasting and music beginning at 6:15 followed by a screening of It’s a Wonderful Life, my favorite holiday movie. Donations and toys will be accepted at the door.
A-SPAN’s Annual Holiday Gala, Light Up Rosslyn, will be held from 6-9:30 on Thursday, December 16th, 2010 at the Artisphere. Food from Lebanese Taverna, Santa Fe Cafe, & SushiRock, will be provided along with live music from BMT and a special performance by BalletNova.
A-SPAN provides life-sustaining services for Arlington’s street homeless. Their mission is “to secure permanent housing for one of Arlington’s most vulnerable populations through outreach and relationships built on trust and respect.”
Light up Rosslyn is an annual event. Visit the Rosslyn BID website for the current year’s date.
Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill, the anxiously awaited new restaurant located at 2424 Wilson Blvd. in the Clarendon/Courthouse opened in 2010 with the large rooftop patio opening the following year. The restaurant is open Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 pm. They are serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
The winners of the 2010 ABBIE awards for Arlington’s Best Businesses was announced at the County Board meeting today. Congratulations to the winners.
Arlington’s Best Boutique |
ShoeFly |
Arlington’s Best Brunch |
Carlyle |
Arlington’s Best Community-Based Nonprofit |
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) |
Arlington’s Best Customer Service |
Eventide |
Arlington’s Best Dessert |
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe |
Arlington’s Best Late Night Spot |
Bob and Edith’s Diner |
Arlington’s Best Performing Arts Organization |
Signature Theatre |
Arlington’s Best Place to Care for Your Pet |
Ballston Animal Hospital |
Arlington’s Best Place to Dance the Night Away |
Clarendon Ballroom |
Arlington’s Best Place to Learn Something New |
Arlington Public Library |
Arlington’s Best Happy Hour |
The Liberty Tavern |
Arlington’s Best Neighborhood Bar |
Whitlow’s on Wilson Bar and Grill |
Arlington’s Best “Bargain” Restaurant |
Lost Dog Café |
Arlington’s Best Family Friendly Restaurant |
Lost Dog Café |
Arlington’s Best New Business |
Northside Social |
Four top wine educators from Arlington’s best wine shops, including Arrowine, Best Cellars, Curious Grape and Screwtop Wine Bar, will be conducting Thursday WineTastings 11/18- 1/13 from 6:15 to 7:30 at Town Square at the Artisphere in Rosslyn. $30 per person. This week’s tasting focuses on Wines for Thanksgiving and helps you understand which wines go best with turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.
UPDATE: This was a date specific event but check the Art Jamz website for current events.
ArtJamz will be holding “The Crystal Ball Sessions” in Crystal City November 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2010 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. ArtJammers will take over the entire 12th floor of a building in Crystal City for the biggest and most creative ArtJamz session yet! Register online to receive a canvas on an easel, paint and materials, and get four hours to create an original work of art – which is yours to take home. Wine and soft drinks, hors d’œuvres, great music, and an ArtJamz host are included.
In addition, the Super Crystal Sessions will be held 12/2 – 12/4 from 7-11pm and KidsJamz will be held Sunday 12/5 from 10:30 – 2:00 pm.
