This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
From roads and housing to light rail, development is booming in Northern Virginia. But what are the impacts of development on the natural environment, particularly the bird population?
This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
From NPR “Tiny Desk Concerts” to Rolling Stone magazine, the Cuban band Cimafunk has the music world buzzing about their super-charged blend of funk and tropical rhythms (“Top 10 Latin Artist to Watch,” Billboard).
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Calling all artists! October is National Arts & Humanities Month, and we are excited to partner with Americans for the Arts for the #NAHM 2022 Poster Competition!
This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
A trio of Arlington’s theatrical ensembles join forces for a special event: join Avant Bard Theatre, The Arlington Players and Encore Stage & Studio for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber), a special collaborative production as part of the Free Summer Concert Series at Lubber Run Amphitheater, at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6, and on Sunday, August 7 at 6 p.m. Admission is Free.
This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
WE PAUSED! A Handmade Book by Studio Pause for Gates of Ballston, chronicles a year in the life of one Arlington community during the COVID-19 epidemic through creativity and art.
This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary with its first fully in-person event since the pandemic, vocalist Shemekia Copeland (2021 Blues Foundation “Entertainer of the Year”) headlines The Columbia Pike Blues Festival on Saturday (1-8:30 p.m.) June 18th. The full line up of blues, R&B, and funk performers of national and regional note, includes: Eric Scott, Robbin Kapsalis & Vintage #18, Shakin Woods, and Anthony “Swampdog” Clark. The free event covers three blocks at the intersection of So. Walter Reed Drive and Columbia Pike, in Arlington.
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Pop-ups have emerged as a fun and insightful tool to explore new and innovative ways to activate public spaces. They provide an inexpensive opportunity to experiment with what works at a particular location (and what doesn’t).
By Michelle Isabelle-Stark, Director at Arlington Arts
Not long after I began working for Arlington County, Arlington Arts launched the Arlington Art Truck: a bold new project to take curated and interactive visual art experiences out into the community to where people congregate. Five years in, the program has succeeded beyond our wildest expectations.
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Looking for fun ways to engage the whole family in Earth Day? A day-long street festival, Earth Day Every Day features live music, great food, kids art activities, a native plant sale, environmental education activities, and even a sustainable art market.
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Have you ever wondered about how our decisions about fashion, clothing and textile purchases have affected our environment and community and what we can do about it?
This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
When “Summer Camp” for youth comes to mind, most of us probably think of canoeing on a lake, or hiking through mountainous terrain. However, a number of Arlington arts organizations offer young people an adventure in their own creativity through the arts!
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History is all around us every day, but Black History Month offers the perfect time to highlight important milestones in the County’s history.
