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To Do This Weekend

Published August 27, 2010 at 2:54PM

On Saturday, the Center Hiking Club is sponsoring an all-day, 12-mile historical walking tour of central Arlington, which will include visits to colonial, Civil War, trolley, and W&OD railroad sites. There will also be stops at cemeteries, log cabins, historic springs and old mills, among others. The tour will start at the Clarendon Metro Station at 9:00 a.m. and end at the Ballston Metro Station around 7:00 p.m. The cost is a mere $2.00. Contact organizer Bernie Berne at (703) 243-0179 or bhberne [at] yahoo.com for more information.

Also on Saturday, Shirlington Village is holding its second annual “Wags ‘N’ Whiskers” pet event from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See our previous article on the event for more information.

To Do Tonight: Live Music in Clarendon, Pentagon City

By ARLnow.com

Published August 26, 2010 at 9:13AM

What to do on a near-perfect summer evening? Head to Clarendon and enjoy an outdoor music performance at the Market Common shopping center (2800 Clarendon Blvd).

Guitarist Eric Waters will perform at the Market Center Gazebo from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Clarendon Day Details Revealed

By ARLnow.com

Published August 26, 2010 at 9:02AM

Clarendon Day 2010 will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25.

For runners, three Pacers-sponsored races will be held before the start of the festival: A 5K at 8:20 a.m., a 10K at 9:00 a.m. and a kid’s dash at 10:30 a.m. (Register here.)

Last Day For Free Family Flick In Ballston

By ARLnow.com

Published August 25, 2010 at 8:55AM

It’s the final day for this summer’s free family movie festival at the Regal Cinema in Ballston Common Mall.

The G-rated Space Chimps and the PG-rated Hotel For Dogs will be screened at 10:00 this morning, free of charge. Seating is first come first serve. Doors will open at 9:15 for those hoping to reserve a seat.

Need a Job? AT&T Is Hiring

By ARLnow.com

Published August 24, 2010 at 2:14PM

AT&T is holding a job fair in Pentagon City tomorrow in an attempt to fill more than 100 retail sales and management jobs in the DC area.

The job fair is being held at the Doubletree Hotel at 300 Army Navy Drive (the one with the dome restaurant up top) from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Road Closures, Parking Restrictions for WTC Steel Ceremony

By ARLnow.com

Published August 23, 2010 at 12:44PM

The event should attract a large crowd. At least 500 motorcyclists are expected to escort the steel from New York City to the fire station and a middle school choir will be driving up from Georgia to participate in the ceremony.

To handle the crowds, South Hayes Street will be closed from South Fern Street to 15th Street for much of the day, and parking restrictions will be put in place in the area.

Pet Event Returns to Shirlington Village

By ARLnow.com

Published August 17, 2010 at 2:45PM

On August 28, Shirlington’s “Wags ‘N’ Whiskers” event returns for a second year. The family-friendly festival will feature live music, pet portraits, contests, demonstrations, children’s entertainment and other free activities.

Fifteen vendors — including pet charities, groomers, publications and bakeries — will be in attendance, under tents along Campbell Avenue, near the library.

Crystal City Announces Next Year’s Outdoor Movie Theme

By ARLnow.com

Published August 17, 2010 at 5:32AM

Now that this year’s film festival is in the books, the Crystal City Business Improvement District has announced next summer’s theme.

“Crystal Screen: By The Numbers” will kick off on June 6, 2011. It will feature a diverse selection of movies with numbers in the title, like Apollo 13 and Oceans 11. The new theme was voted on by audiences at this year’s movies.

The Real World’s Eric Patrick to Perform at Cinema Drafthouse

By ARLnow.com

Published August 16, 2010 at 9:19AM | Updated August 17, 2010 at 12:18AM

Patrick will take the stage with three friends: comedians Lafayette Wright, Mike Eltringham and Courtney Fearrington.

Eric promises to have some fun at the expense of his fellow Real World cast members. Even occasional viewers of the MTV show can attest that Jemmye, Knight and Ryan seem like ripe subjects for comedy.

To Do Tonight: Local Musicians Play at Iota

By ARLnow.com

Published August 9, 2010 at 3:54PM

Garland of Hours, led by Arlington-based composer Amy Domingues, will headline the show. The group plays cello-driven folk rock, with influences from dark Appalachian/English ballads.

Singer-songwriters Anna Connolly and Dennis Kane will open the show. Kane — best known as the sound engineer at the Black Cat — is expected to take the stage first, around 8:00 p.m. Connolly will follow with her emotionally-charged, down-tempo compositions.

To Do This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published July 30, 2010 at 1:20PM

Rosslyn’s “I Love the 90s” outdoor film festival has been been plagued by rainy weather this summer. But not tonight. Expect perfect clear skies and comfortable temperatures for tonight’s screening of 1994’s “Dumb and Dumber” in Rosslyn Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway). The movie starts around 8:00.

On Saturday, more perfect weather is expected for the Friends of the David M. Brown Planetarium fundraiser. From 4:00 to 9:30 p.m., the Friends and the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club will be holding a marathon session of planetarium shows, to be followed by a chance to look at real stars through NOVAC’s telescopes. The event is being held at the planetarium, near Washington-Lee High School (1426 North Quincy Street).

Dates, Details Set for Fall Beer and Wine Festivals

By Scott Brodbeck

Published July 28, 2010 at 10:40AM | Updated July 28, 2010 at 11:18AM

Vintage Crystal is back with the same Latin flavor as last year. The fourth annual festival will feature wine and tequila tastings, all-you-can-eat tapas from more than 20 local restaurants, Latin American music and salsa dancing.

Tickets are $20 and come with a complimentary wine glass.