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Central Library to Hold Laughter Yoga Session

Published May 16, 2012 at 10:45AM | Updated May 16, 2012 at 12:24PM

Laughter yoga is a practice started in India in 1995 to let people experience the medical benefits of laughter. The sessions are based on medical research indicating the human body apparently cannot tell the difference between real laughter and fake laughter.

Some of the benefits reportedly include an immune system boost, increased oxygen intake, increased “feel good” hormones and reduced stress hormones. To get the full benefits, a person must laugh heartily for a sustained period of time, about 15 minutes.

Arlington Cemetery to Hold Historic Taps Event

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 15, 2012 at 2:45PM

The anniversary of the National Song of Remembrance will be marked with a ceremony on Saturday, May 19, in the cemetery’s Old Amphitheater. There will be participants from TAPS 150, an organization devised to commemorate the anniversary, along with Bugles Across America, an organization to recruit volunteers for playing Taps at veterans’ funerals.

Hundreds of buglers from around the country will take part in the ceremony, which starts at 10:00 a.m. There will be speakers, special music and a playing of Taps at the event. After that, the buglers will move to sites throughout the cemetery to simultaneously play Taps following the noon chimes.

Road Closures for Bike DC Event on Sunday

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 11, 2012 at 9:30AM | Updated May 12, 2012 at 3:56PM

Bike DC is an annual non-competitive bike ride through the District and Arlington. Participants get up close looks at parts of the metro area they typically might not be able to while riding a bike.

A portion of the proceeds for the event will go to the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. The full ride is 24 miles long, and the family ride is 11 miles long.

Testicle Festival Returns to Va. Square

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 10, 2012 at 3:55PM | Updated May 12, 2012 at 3:54PM

The event lets attendees sample unlimited amounts of bull testicles, also called Rocky Mountain oysters. Like last year, there will be all-you-can-drink beer and Crown Royal to wash it down.

In a press release, organizers touted the event as a “unique western tradition.”

Election Year Theme for Rosslyn Outdoor Movies

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 10, 2012 at 2:00PM | Updated May 12, 2012 at 3:52PM

All of the movies involve the American presidency or elections, featuring films like Wag the Dog, The American President and All the President’s Men. They will be shown at dusk every Friday night from June 8 through August 24 at Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway).

The movies will play rain or shine, but may have to be cancelled in the event of storms.

Twilight Tattoo Performance Relocated Due to Rain

By ARLnow.com

Published May 9, 2012 at 3:30PM | Updated May 12, 2012 at 4:41PM

Due to the chance of rain showers and thunderstorms this evening, tonight’s Twilight Tattoo performance at Ft. Myer has been moved to an indoor venue.

From the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall public affairs office:

Dogs and Humans Welcome at Fundraising Walk

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 9, 2012 at 11:00AM

AWLA considers this one of its most important fundraisers of the year. Money raised will help care for all the homeless animals brought to AWLA every day, from dogs to hamsters to birds.

The three mile walk or one mile stroll will start and finish at Bluemont Park (329 N. Manchester Street). Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. In addition to sponsor booths, there will be demonstrations by WOOFS! Dog Training Center of Shirlington, and by the Arlington County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit.

Artisphere to Host U.S.-French Hip-Hop Dance Battle

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 8, 2012 at 1:45PM

The “Battle of the Dance Crews” show ends a week of events in the D.C. area for a transatlantic hip-hop festival. The Urban Corps Festival will feature dancers from the United States, France and Senegal, who are trained in a variety of techniques such as contemporary dance, Brazilian capoeira, karate and gymnastics.

Performances will highlight the dancers’ interpretations of hip-hop culture through urban dance. The festival website says this type of artistic event “serves as proof that urban issues are not only local, but mutually influenced on both sides of the Atlantic and across the globe.”

Events Planned for Neighborhood Day on Saturday

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 8, 2012 at 10:55AM | Updated May 8, 2012 at 11:19AM

The goal of the annual event is to get people out into their communities to have some fun and connect with their neighbors. Events are planned throughout the county, some aimed at local communities and others for all Arlington residents.

A full list of activities can be found on the Neighborhood Day website, which is updated as new entries come in. Here are a few of the events:

Eventide Rooftop Barbecues Begin on Sunday

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 3, 2012 at 2:45PM | Updated May 3, 2012 at 3:46PM

The barbecues will take place on the first Sunday of each month throughout the summer.

On the menu are items like grilled bratwurst, barbecue chicken and angus burgers. The bar team will be featuring summer beers, bourbon and specialty cocktails.

Event Gives a Peek Inside Planned ‘NOVA Fashion Week’

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 3, 2012 at 10:45AM

The event was cancelled just weeks before it was supposed to kick off at Clarendon Ballroom last fall. Now there’s word that Artisphere is holding an event tomorrow in anticipation of NOVA Fashion Week returning this October.

“Behind the Scenes of NOVA Fashion Week” will let the audience see the preparations that go into pulling off a fashion show. There will be live hair and makeup stylings, as well as a demonstration of how a runway is created.

Chevys in Pentagon City Alive and Kicking for Cinco de Mayo

By Katie Pyzyk

Published May 1, 2012 at 2:30PM | Updated May 2, 2012 at 8:27AM

The daily specials started yesterday and include deals like $4 1800 fresh fruit margaritas (Wednesday) and $5 Dos Equis Grandes (Friday).

In addition to the drink deals, there are also food specials and chances to win free dinners. On Saturday, May 5, there will be games and dancing for the big Cinco de Mayo bash. The fiesta ends on Sunday with a “Kids’ Cinco” featuring balloons and face painting.