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Artist to Paint at DCA Baggage Claim for Black History Month

Published February 4, 2013 at 11:05AM

In honor of Black History Month, Baltimore-based artist/historian Morgan Monceaux will work on a new original painting for his Negro Baseball League series. Art students from Howard University will be on hand to watch and talk with the artist.

“While working on his new art series, Monceaux will explain his creative process in choosing subjects, developing materials, art media and finalizing the portrait for display,” according to a press release. “He also will answer questions from the audience.”

Fashion Show to Benefit Autism Charity

By ARLnow.com

Published February 1, 2013 at 10:30AM

The fundraiser starts at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow at Clarendon Ballroom (3185 Wilson Blvd). The runway show will feature a DJ and models who helped raise money for the event.

From the Arts of Autism web site:

Today’s Featured Events

By ARLnow.com

Published January 30, 2013 at 12:00PM

The winner will be announced at the end of the night and will receive $100 cash as a prize. The audience will also select its favorite! The winners of our monthly contests go on to compete in Tournaments where the prize jumps to $250. Submit your 100-word story synopsis at storyleague.org or fill out a card at the show.

Join us this Thursday, January, 31st for a “Beer and Bundle Bash” featuring Baltimore and San Francisco beer as well as our Prepared Foods Super Bundle.

Festival to Celebrate African American History and Culture

By Katie Pyzyk

Published January 29, 2013 at 9:45AM

Avon Dews will provide live music and the Soul in Motion Players will offer an African dance and drumming performance. Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon art and making art projects while adults check out the vendors.

Anyone interested in taking in the history of the High View Park neighborhood can join in a cultural walk starting at 2:30 p.m. The group will stop at significant locations along the route, where walkers will be encouraged to share memories about the neighborhood, its residents and its traditions.

Del. Hope to Hold Town Hall on School Safety

By ARLnow.com

Published January 28, 2013 at 5:00PM

Hope was recently appointed to Gov. Bob McDonnell’s Task Force on School and Campus Safety, which was created in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The task force has been charged with making recommendations regarding improvements to school safety practices at K-12 schools and at colleges and universities. Such improvements may include expanded use of school resource officers or security guards, new state or local programs or policies, and improvements to Virginia’s mental health system.

From 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, interested parents, students and residents are invited to discuss school safety with Del. Hope at the Wakefield High School auditorium (4901 S. Chesterfield Road). Hope will give an update about the work of the task force and listen to concerns and recommendations from the audience.

Volunteers to Remove Arlington Nat’l Cemetery Wreaths

By ARLnow.com

Published January 25, 2013 at 1:30PM

The Dec. 15 wreath laying, an annual holiday tradition in its 21st year, involved some 20,000 volunteers. The cemetery is hoping to get another good volunteer turnout from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday).

From a military press release:

Race Celebrates Healthy Dating Practices

By Katie Pyzyk

Published January 23, 2013 at 3:58PM

The “No Fear in Love Race” is designed to celebrate healthy relationships and to teach teens and young adults how to avoid unhealthy ones. The idea behind the name is that experiencing fear in a relationship is an early indication that it may be unhealthy.

The third annual event begins at Marymount’s Ballston Center (1000 N. Glebe Road), and the race will take place on the Custis and W&OD Trails. There will be refreshments, group and individual race prizes, raffles, and discussions about the promotion of healthy dating relationships.

Today’s Featured Event

By ARLnow.com

Published January 22, 2013 at 6:00AM | Updated January 24, 2013 at 12:54PM

Doors open at 1pm and the last game begins at 4pm. Raffle prizes for recycled artwork every half-hour! Registration is not required, but your RSVP will help us better plan for the event.

Be sure to check out the full Arlington event calendar. Submit your event to the calendar here.

Today’s Featured Events

By ARLnow.com

Published January 18, 2013 at 7:00AM

The following are today’s featured events from our Arlington event calendar. Submit your event to the calendar here.

The 2013 Grassroots Inauguration Gala and Fundraiser for AFAC — State Theatre (220 N. Washington Street, Falls Church) on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.

Today’s Featured Event

By ARLnow.com

Published January 17, 2013 at 6:00AM

The following is today’s featured event from our Arlington event calendar. Submit your event to the calendar here.

Join Whole Foods Market, Arlington every Thursday this winter for Wine:30 Thursday. Enjoy 5 plates of food, 5 sips of wine for only $5!

Today’s Featured Events

By ARLnow.com

Published January 11, 2013 at 7:00AM

The following are today’s featured events from our Arlington event calendar. Submit your event to the calendar here.

Northern Lights: Music by Grieg, Sibelius and Rautavaara — Sunday, Jan. 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Lyon Park Community Center (414 North Fillmore Street)

Capitol Steps to Perform at Yorktown High

By ARLnow.com

Published January 9, 2013 at 12:00PM

The group — which was formed when a group of Senate staffers set out to satirize their employers — has been poking fun at Washington politics for more than 30 years. They are regularly featured on National Public Radio and have made appearances on network TV.

The Steps will be performing at the Yorktown High School Auditorium (5200 Yorktown Blvd) from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13