Columbia Pike Artist Studios, located at 932 Walter Reed Drive in Arlington, is open to the public during special events and by appointment. In 2021, they will be holding a Visual Art Studio Tour on 9/26 from 11-5.
#218 – Come to Catsino Night.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is hosting a “Catsino Night and Silent Auction” on Saturday, November 13th, 2010 in the historic lobby of Reagan National Airport. The annual event will include Casino-style Gambling, a Silent Auction,
Live Music, an Hors D’Oeuvres Reception catered by Lebanese Taverna, and a Wine, Beer & Martini Bar.
Veteran’s Day Information
Veteran’s Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a National Ceremony to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony begins at 11:00 am with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier followed by a parade of colors and remarks from dignitaries at the Memorial Amphitheatre. Arrive early as parking is limited and you need to take a shuttle bus to the tomb/amphitheater. There will be a prelude concert inside the amphitheatre at 10:30 by The United States Air Force Band. For more information, visit the Arlington National Cemetery website.
You can also honor America’s Veterans by visiting battlefields and military parks preserved in the National Park System and November 11th is an entrance fee free day to all National Parks. Due to the rich history in our area, there are many nearby. For more information, visit the link here.
Arlington will also be holding aWomen’s Memorial Veterans Day program on November 11th at 3 PM. The ceremony at the Memorial for Women in Military Service , is free and open to the public and will include formal military honors, a keynote address, veterans’ remarks, and a wreath laying.
#217 – Honor America’s Veterans
November 11th is Veteran’s Day and our area offers many opportunities to honor those who have served our country. For a list of some of these events visit this post.
#207 – Come cheer on the runners in the Marine Corps Marathon
The annual Marine Corps Marathon is typically held the last Sunday in October. Come out and cheer them on as they run through Arlington and Washington, DC. There are five locations recommended for spectators.
Visit the Marine Corps Marathon website or download the free APP for the iPhone.
Opening ceremonies will be held at the MCM Start Line on Route 110 in Arlington accessible on Metro’s blue/orange line at the Rosslyn or Pentagon Station. Metro will open at 5 AM and the race begins at 7:55 AM. After the start you can cross the Arlington Memorial Bridge to the Lincoln Memorial in DC where you’ll be able to see runners at mile 11 and mile 16. If you head east on Constitution Avenue, past the Washington Monument to the National Mall you will be in a good position to see the runners at miles 18 and 19. From there take the Metro via the Smithsonian station and head back into Virginia on the Blue or Yellow line to Crystal City where you can see the runners at miles 22 and 23. There will also be live music and family activities. At the finish line near the Marine Corps War Memorial there will be bleacher seating. Take Metro’s blue line to Rosslyn or the MCM shuttle from 23rd Street in Crystal City.
The Marine Corps Marathon Finish Festival is usually held in Rosslyn with a family link up area, music, food samplings and a beer garden.
#206 – Celebrate Halloween a day early.
UPDATE: This was a date specific event, but check the Westover Village and Ballston Quarter websites for Halloween celebrations for the current year.
Come to Westover Village for their Halloween Celebration from 2-6 on October 30th, 2010. Highlights include a toddlers’ costume parade, Mr. Don, a moon bounce, tattoos, and story time at the Westover Library. And from 5-7, kids can trick-or-treat at Ballston. Stop by the food court for a free goodie bag.
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