Celebrate Black History Month in Northern Virginia -- February 2010The Workhouse Arts Center is mounting an exhibition of works by several well-known African-American artists. The Center is located in Lorton on the site of the defunct prison. Sully Mansion in Chantilly, built in 1799, offers guided tours which highlight the lives of its early 19th century owners, tenant farmers and slaves, whose original quarters have been preserved. Guides at Mount Vernon Estate emphasize the lives and contributions of the resident slaves. Be sure to visit the gift shop for further materials highlighting the African American experience in America in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Attend gospel music concerts, movies and cultural celebrations in Arlington County. Visit the website of the Arlington County Publc Libraries for a list of exhibits, programs, brochures and suggested readings in Black History. Check out the Alexandria Black History Museum at 902 Wythe Street. Its collection includes documents related to the first public schools for African Americans, records of Civil War exploits by black soldiers, a large collection of historic photographs and even some African artifacts. The Robert H. Robinson library was originally established in 1940 because the Alexandria public libraries were segregated. The museum and library also have their own adjacent park. Then take a walk through beautiful, historic Old Town. Finally, cross the river to celebrate the life Frederick Douglass--abolitionist, businessman and journalist. Frederick Douglass House is located on the banks of the Anacostia River. On February 14 historians will celebrate Douglass' birthday with readings, tours, films and music. Sponsored by Condo 1 Alexandria / Will Nesbitt Realty LLC Serving real estate needs of Northern VA · in Alexandria · in Arlington · in Fairfax County · | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 Cities Where It's Smarter to BuyFor people who want to own a home, the premium to buy---the spread between what they’d spend to rent and what they’d pay for a mortgage---is much lower than the 15-year average in many cities. To determine what cities are smart buys, Forbes magazine computed the premium and also identified locales where economists predict home prices will go up the most over the next five years. Here are the top 10 cities the magazine chose as the best places to buy right now.
Source: Forbes, Francesca Levy (01/21/2010)
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Get Out and Do Something! Five Fun and Frugal Upcoming Events in Arlington, VirginiaGet out and do something! Even though it's cold outside, there is always something to do in Arlington, Virginia. Below is a list of five fun, local, and free or low-cost events in Arlington that anyone can enjoy!
1) Children's Theatre Festival
Event: Children's Theatre Festival Date/Time: Saturday, January 16, 11 am-5 pm Location: Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent Street, Arlington, VA 22209
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Event: Painting Class for Beginners Date/Time: Wednesday, January 20, 10 am – 12 pm Location: Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 16th Street South, Arlington, VA 22204
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Event: Comedy Club Date/Time: Friday, January 22, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Location: Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
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4) Under the Ice Event: Under the Ice Date/Time: Saturday, January 23, 2 pm-3 pm Location: Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road, Arlington, VA 22207
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Event: Sudoku Mental Exercise Class Date/Time: Wednesday, January 27, 1 pm – 3 pm Location: Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 Culpeper Street. Arlington, VA 22207
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Bon Air Memorial Rose GardenThe Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden is located at the corner of North Lexington and Wilson Boulevard, at 850 North Lexington Street in Arlington, Virginia. This scenic and serene rose and botanical garden occupies approximately one acre of land and features over 135 different rose varieties and houses 2,500 plant species as well. Featured roses include Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, Floribunda, and miniature roses. The garden also hosts the latest All-American roses annually, showcasing the newest variety of roses at least one year before they become commercially available. Bon Air Memorial Park also features an azalea garden, a shade garden, a sun garden, and an ornamental garden. Other amenities include picnic tables, charcoal grills, a babbling spring stream, a paved walking trail, tennis and basketball courts, an additional children's playground. Cultural advice and guidance for the rose garden is provided by the Arlington Rose Foundation. Call (703) 358-4747 for more information.
This beautiful and fascinating garden is a brilliant and colorful local resource that
truly proves Virginia is for lovers! Whether you are a botanical aficionado or an
individual who simply wants to stop and smell the roses, the Bon Air Memorial Rose
Garden is a must see this spring in Northern
Virginia. Park hours are from Sunrise until half an hour after Sunset throughout
the year.
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Fun for the Whole Family at Upton Hill Regional ParkUpton Hill Regional Park, located at 6060 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia, offers local residents and visitors alike a versatile, wooded recreational commons in the heart of one of the most densely populated areas of Northern Virginia. The park features an outdoor swimming pool complex that includes a lap pool, a full-sized recreational pool, a separate kiddie pool, multiple water slides, and a children's water house with a huge bucket that fills up with water and empties out onto everyone in its path!! The park also features a deluxe miniature golf course as well as batting cages that include baseball and softball both. Although the park facilities are presently closed for the winter season, the park itself remains open every day for hiking, picnicking, and playing on the playground. The batting cages and mini-golf facilities will reopen for the season in March of 2010. The water park and swimming pool complex will reopen Memorial Day weekend. In addition, Upton Hill Regional Park hosts and annual Easter Egg Hunt in early March and welcomes the whole family to come and join in the festivities. Children can enjoy hunting for eggs filled with candy as well as a moon bounce, coloring, and other games. The Easter Egg Hunt is recommended for children ages 2 through 10 and reservations are required. Call 703-534-3437 for more information or to make reservations.
Located between the Arlington and Fairfax
County line at the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Wilson Boulevard, Upton
Hill Regional Park is a great venue with a wide range of activities that provide fun
for the whole family! In 2007, the Park's facilities underwent a $2 million renovation
as part of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's effort to attract local
residents and visitors to an innovative, public facility representative of both the
area and the local governments' commitment to its community.
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The Waterford House CondosThe Waterford House Condominiums are located at 1200 Crystal Drive in Arlington, Virginia, at the North end of Crystal City. Built in 1986, the Waterford House maintains 68 condo units with only 4 units per floor, offering its residents the epitome of privacy along with an ideal location. The Waterford House provides easy access to Washington D.C., Reagan National Airport, the Pentagon, Arlington and Alexandria. The building features a concierge, a gym, extra storage, a clubroom, and a parking garage; however, the Waterford House does not allow pets.
The most unique element of the Waterford
House is that its residents can enjoy an underground, pedestrian walk-way to access
the Metro and
the Crystal Mall,
which means that transportation, shopping, dining and entertainment are all within
minutes of this luxury community. Between the convenient location, dramatic views,
and the ease of access the Waterford House is one of the best condominium locations
in Northern Virginia!
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Rosslyn condos at a glanceRosslyn is just across the Potomac from Washington DC, couched between Georgetown and Arlington National Cemetery, with easy access to the Memorial Bridge, Key Bridge and Roosevelt Bridge. Here are few highlights from the condominiums you'll find here:
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Crystal City condo and community shopping notesCrystal City is located mostly just east of Jefferson Davis Highway (US Rt 1) in Arlington County south of I-395 and the Pentagon. Crystal City has an enviable location between Old Town Alexandria and uptown Arlington/Rosslyn.
Crystal City is highly metro accessible via both the Blue and Yellow Lines, and is well-served by several bus lines. Crystal City was never a bad place to live, but is even better with the addition of several upscale restaurants that have contributed to the renewal of this part of town. Click Crystal City for a map of the area and a list of condos and homes for sale here in Crystal City . If you are looking for a condo for sale or a home in Crystal City, our team of realtors suggest checking though some of the following communities:
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The Astoria Condominiums in ArlingtonThe Astoria Condominiums in Arlington, Virginia, is a stately Victorian condo building in the Rosslyn area of Arlington. Located within a ten minute walk of the Rosslyn Metro on the Orange Line and within blocks of Georgetown in Washington D.C., the Astoria condominium community features 240 homes where residents enjoy a unique lifestyle with a host of convenient amenities as well. Such amenities include a swimming pool, a library, a tennis court, a club house, an exercise room, and a garden plaza. The Astoria also features 24 guest parking spaces for overnight guests, and private, reserved parking for residents. The Astoria is a mid-rise condominium situated conveniently for commuter access to many major thoroughfares including I-66, Lee Highway, the George Washington Parkway and the Key Bridge.
With a rich and long history in the greater Arlington
Area, the Astoria was included as one of the "Best Address" buildings in the Smithsonian's
book entitled Best Addresses: A Century of Washington's Distinguished Apartment Houses.
The Astoria is located at 2100 Lee Highway in Arlington,
Virginia. Between the Astoria's ultra-convenient location and its all-inclusive
amenities, the Astoria caters to the economically savvy resident seeking a high-quality
condominium with a hassle-free commute. Click here for a map
of the Astoria with properties listed for sale.
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Arlington is an urban county of about 26 square miles located directly across the Potomac River from Washington DC. Arlington’s central location in the Washington DC metropolitan area, its ease of access by car and public transportation, and its highly skilled labor force have attracted an increasingly varied residential and commercial mix. Arlington has a number of prominent villages such as Rosslyn and Crystal City on the metro.
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