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Free Event Features Arlington Civil Rights Activist

Published March 26, 2013 at 11:45AM | Updated March 26, 2013 at 3:22PM

An Arlington resident lauded for her involvement in the civil rights movement during the 1960s, including a stint in jail, will be featured at a special free movie showing and panel discussion tomorrow (Wednesday).

The Arlington Public Library will host a free screening of the movie “An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Mulholland.” Following the film, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland and her son Loki, who wrote and directed the movie, will take part in a panel discussion. William Pretzer, senior curator of history at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, will also be a part of the panel.

Arlington Agenda (March 25-31)

By ARLnow.com

Published March 25, 2013 at 5:15PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in and around Arlington County.

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5K Fridays Return to Crystal City

By Katie Pyzyk

Published March 22, 2013 at 10:45AM

Every Friday in April, roads will close down for the Crystal Run 5K Fridays races, which begin at 6:30 p.m.

“The 5K Fridays Race Series is one of our most popular programs,” said Angela Fox, President/CEO of the Crystal City BID. “People can get their weekend warrior workout done early in a fun and festive way, and then relax and enjoy the rest of the weekend.”

Controversial Ugandan Play Comes to Artisphere

By Katie Pyzyk

Published March 21, 2013 at 3:45PM

A staged reading of “The River and the Mountain” will take place at Artisphere’s Dome Theatre this Saturday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. The dramatic comedy revolves around the life of a gay factory manager in Uganda who encounters violent reactions from family members and colleagues when he comes out at a party. The free event includes a talk back with playwright Beau Hopkins and U.S. producer/director Sarah Imes Borden.

The play made news in August 2012 when it became the first Ugandan play to have an openly gay character. Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda, as well as 36 other African nations, and punished with lengthy jail terms.

Batman to Visit Arlington YMCA

By ARLnow.com

Published March 20, 2013 at 12:15PM

The Caped Crusader will be at the ‘Y’ from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, hosting an event called “Be a Superhero in Your Home.” The event, which is sponsored by the YMCA, the Alliance for Consumer Education and the American Association of Poison Control Centers, will teach kids “to be a superhero in their home by reading labels, asking permission before using an unknown product, and other poison prevention tips.”

Robinson made international news last year when his $250,000 Lamborghini Batmobile was pulled over by Montgomery County Police. The dashcam video of the traffic stop went viral and Robinson became a minor celebrity in his own right.

Arlington Agenda (March 18-24)

By ARLnow.com

Published March 18, 2013 at 3:45PM | Updated March 18, 2013 at 4:23PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.

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Arlington Agenda (March 11-17)

By ARLnow.com

Published March 11, 2013 at 5:30PM | Updated March 11, 2013 at 6:33PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.

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Arlington Home Show Returns Saturday

By ARLnow.com

Published March 7, 2013 at 12:15PM

The free event is taking place at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 2nd Street S.). Arlington County staff will be on hand to answer questions about zoning and permitting, and numerous home builders, remodelers, and other home-related companies will have exhibits and free seminars.

From a county press release:

Sisqó to Perform at Mad Rose Tavern

By ARLnow.com

Published March 6, 2013 at 10:15AM

Sisqó, the Baltimore native best known for his 2000 hit single “Thong Song,” is scheduled to perform later this month at Mad Rose Tavern (3100 Clarendon Blvd) in Clarendon.

Arlington Agenda (March 4-10)

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Published March 4, 2013 at 3:35PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.

If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form. Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Moran to Host Gun Violence Forum

By Katie Pyzyk

Published February 27, 2013 at 5:00PM | Updated February 27, 2013 at 6:06PM

The forum, titled “Preventing Another Newtown: A Conversation on Gun Violence in America,” will feature a panel of experts on gun policy, public safety and mental health issues.

The following guests are slated to attend: Omar Samaha with the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, retired ATF Special Agent David Chipman, Josh Horwitz with the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, City of Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook, Jonathan Lowy of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and former counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee Karen Marangi.

Columbia Pike Restaurant Week Has Started

By ARLnow.com

Published February 19, 2013 at 12:05PM

The seven-day event, which runs through Sunday, features a dozen restaurants offering a fixed price menu of $10 lunches and $25 dinners.

“This is a great way to get to know the restaurants on the Pike and a reason to revisit your favorites,” said the Columbia Pike Restaurant Week website.