Arlington’s Artisphere, an exciting new art space with three galleries, three theatres, a 3000 sq. ft. ballroom, and an outdoor terrace, is opening this weekend in the space formerly housing the Newseum before it moved into DC. Beginning with a preview opening gala on Friday, October 8th with music, dance, theatre, hula hoops, and a special cabaret performance by Signature Theatre. Tickets are $250 and are available online.
On Friday evening, October 9th, the arts center will be having a Kickoff Bash, Burst @ Artisphere, hosted by arts impresario Phillipa Hughes’ Pink Line Project and Brightest Young Things. A variety of performance artists will be on hand including balloon art, an art exhibit about skateboarding, music, free beer and wine and more. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.
The official opening is 10-10-10 from 10am to 11 pm with a free open house followed by another free open house Monday the 11th from 11 to 11.
And Tuesday, October 12th is the start of weekly Salsa Tuesdays featuring regional and national bands with classes in the new ballroom beginning at 7:30 and a concert at 8:30.
For a complete schedule of activities, see the brochure or visit the Arlington Arts website.
