Civil War Uniforms, As Not Seen on TV

The uniforms you see in Civil War movies may be more Hollywood myth than historical fact. The Arlington Historical Society will attempt to dispel some of the myths behind modern depictions of...

Wine and Walking Combine at Weekend Event

If you're looking to sip some wine without worrying too much about calories, this weekend's 1K Wine Walk in Crystal City may be up your alley. Walkers can sample more than 30 different wines while...

Events Planned for MLK Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is on Monday, and Arlington has plans to honor the civil rights leader. Here is a short list of some of the events in the area. The county's big event is on Sunday at...

Crystal City to Host Winter Cycling ‘Derby’

Crystal City is planning to transform an underground parking garage into a "distinctive cycling obstacle course" in March for the inaugural "Crystal City Diamond Derby." The derby will allow...

Plenty of Holiday Events in Arlington This Weekend

There's going to be plenty of Christmas cheer to go around in Arlington this weekend. A sleigh-ful of holiday events are planned around the county. Among them: Winter Wonderland in Clarendon...

New Year’s Eve Ideas in Arlington

It's getting to be that time when some people look past Christmas and start firming up plans for New Year's Eve. A number of venues will be raising ticket prices after this week, so it's a good time...

County Offering Free HIV Testing for World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS Day, and Arlington County is marking the occasion by offering free HIV testing. The HIV rapid testing is available from 4:00 to 7:00 this afternoon at 800 S. Walter Reed Drive....

Rosslyn Light-Up Ceremony To Be Held Thursday

Rosslyn will hold its annual holiday light-up night on Thursday. The event will feature speeches, music, free food and drink, and a winter clothing collection drive in front of the WJLA Jumbotron...

Shirlington Tree Lighting Rescheduled

A planned Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Shirlington Village has been rescheduled due to a rainy forecast. The "Light Up the Village" event will now be held on Thursday, Dec. 1, after...

‘Fast Feet for Food 5K’ to Be Held Tomorrow

Up to 250 runners will participate in the Fast Feet for Foot 5K tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. in Bluemont Park. The race is held by D.C. Capital Striders to benefit D.C. Central Kitchen. Participant are...

T-Minus Two Weeks to Shirlington Tree Lighting

Update on 11/28/11 -- This event has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1. Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Case in point: Shirlington's 9th annual holiday tree-lighting is only two...

Winter in Crystal City to Feature Wine, Beer & Fashion

Crystal City is planning a series of events to help make the dead of winter a bit livelier. The Crystal City 1K Wine Walk -- which combines light exercise with moderate drinking -- will be back...

Oyster Feast Marks Final Campaign Opportunity

(Updated at 3:35 p.m.) Candidates for public office are getting ready for the Arlington Kiwanis Club's Oyster Feast and Pig Roast tomorrow night. It's the final large-scale public event before...

Fundraiser at Whitlow’s Will Feature Mechanical Bull

Whitlow's (2854 Wilson Blvd) is inviting bar-goers to take the bull by the horns, so to speak, to raise money for the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). The Clarendon watering hole...

Zombies to Invade Shirlington Tonight

(Updated at 1:58 p.m.) Don't be surprised if you see moaning, pale people shuffling down the streets of Shirlington tonight. In fact, maybe you just want to join them. The second annual Shirlington...