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Every Summer the Rosslyn BID & Rosslyn Renaissance host an outdoor film festival at Gateway Park. The movies start just after dusk but if you arrive early there will be music and activities related to the theme. The movies are shown rain or shine but may be cancelled in case of high winds and thunderstorms. For the complete lineup and more information, see the Rosslyn Film Festival site here.
Arlington is celebrating Farm to Table Month from September 15th-October 15th with their 2010 Local Foods, Local Chefs program. You can support sustainable urban agriculture by dining at one of the participating restaurants, attending a workshop or visiting a farmer’s market. The restaurants have agreed to offer at least one complete meal made entirely of local ingredients grown within 120 miles of Arlington. The restaurants include American Flatbread, Eventide, Kora, The Liberty Tavern, Lyon Hall, Restaurant 3, Santa Fe Cafe, Twisted Vines and Willow.
There will also be farmer’s market tours held throughout the month and workshops and lectures on topics such as planning edible gardens and preserving the harvest. For future events, visit DC’s Field to Fork Network here.
Capital Bikeshare launched the largest bike share program in the US today with 13 stations in Arlington and 36 in DC. Membership is required but can be purchased for a day, a month or a year. Once you’re a member, you will get the first 30 minutes of each trip free and pay a trip fee for any time beyond that. Visit the Capital Bikeshare website for more information, fees, and a station map.
This 18-mile long paved trail carries runners, walkers, and bikers from George Washington’s famed Mount Vernon estate through eastern Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington to Theodore Roosevelt Island at its northern trailhead. Enjoy views of the Potomac and D.C.
Photo of Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial with tulips and photo of bikers watching plane take off at Gravelly Point are courtesy of Arlington Economic Development.
See a movie while you eat at Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse, a unique combination of a full service restaurant inside a movie theatre. They also have comedy shows, wine tastings and special events.
The United States Air Force Memorial, is a beautiful and inspiring monument to the men and women who have served in the United States Air Force.
Dedicated in 2006, the memorial is made up of three stainless steel spires that rise 402 feet into the air to represent the contrails of the Air Force Thunderbirds performing a “bomb burst” maneuver. The spires are arranged in a triangle, and they are meant to represent the three branches of the Air Force: the Air Combat Command, the Air Mobility Command, and the Air Force Space Command.
A statue of the honor guard is nearby and a Contemplation Wall as well as a Glass Wall representing The Missing Man flight formation are also part of the Memorial.
The memorial is located on a high point overlooking Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon. The views from the memorial are stunning, and it is a great place to learn about the history of the Air Force and to pay tribute to those who have served.
In the summer, The Air Force Band performs frequent concerts on the grounds.
If you are planning a visit to the Air Force Memorial, here are a few things you should know:
