Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Tuesday
Film Screening: The House I Live In*
George Mason University Law School Audtiorium (3301 Fairfax Drive)
Time: 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Offender Aid and Restoration presents an examination of every aspect of the criminal justice system. Hors d’oeuvres will be served beforehand and there will be a panel discussion afterwards.
Thursday
Lecture: When Metro Came to Town
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Writer Kevin Craft will give a lecture, presented by the Arlington Historical Society, discussing the circumstances surrounding Arlington’s decision to build the Orange and Blue lines. The event is free and open to the public.
Live Music: Pine Leaf Boys
Artisphere Ballroom (1101 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:00 p.m.
The Pine Leaf Boys have been nominated four times for Grammy awards for their combination of Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music. Tickets are $15 and can be bought in advance.
Friday
Photo and Sculpture Art Exhibit
Gallery Underground (2100 Crystal Drive)
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Sculptor Pamela Soldwedel and her husband, photographer Richard D. Barrett, will fill the special exhibition space in the Crystal City Shops on Friday and Saturday. The gallery is free to enter.
Live Comedy: Michael Che
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 10:00 p.m.
New York Comedian Michael Che performs one of two shows at the Drafthouse. Che cites the late Patrice O’Neal and George Carlin as his comedy influences. Tickets are $20.
Saturday
Live Music: The Highballers
IOTA Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:00 p.m.
The Highballers, a D.C.-based modern country group, are hosting their new album release party at IOTA. IOTA doesn’t list a cover price on its website.
*Denotes a featured (sponsored) event
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For Immediate Release
Progress for All Announces Inaugural Black Men Vote Virtual Town Hall
Date: April 19, 2024
Contact: Marc M. M. Peters
The Award is available to recent high school graduates and non-traditional students (see the application for more details). Each recipient may be awarded up to $20,000. Applicants are required to submit an online application form as well as a short video application.
The applicant must be an Arlington resident pursuing a career or technical education accredited program, within a high-growth career, that will be completed within two years.
The careers and programs include, but are not limited to:
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Audio, Video, and Sound Engineering Technicians
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Broadcast Technicians
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Commercial Drivers
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Culinary Arts
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Early Childcare Education
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Healthcare
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Information Technology and Computer Science
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Manufacturing and Skilled Trades (including welding, auto and aviation mechanics and technicians)
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Public Safety
ACFCU’s Free Homebuying 101 Webinar: Steps to Getting Pre-Approved
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Sweeney Todd
A victim of a gross injustice that robbed him of his wife and child, Sweeney Todd sets about exacting a terrible revenge on society.
