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Amid all the news about the Republican Primary and Obama's state of the Union address, it's always nice to get a bit of local news that says "things are looking up." Here's the "long-and-short." Arlington's Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) very recently completed an overhaul on its upgrades, and it's now not only set to help maintain a "greener" Chesapeake... [Read more...]

History has demonstrated that combinations of two things often turn out to be even more popular as a union then they ever were by themselves.  Some examples of this are found with peanut-butter & jelly, green eggs & ham, and fire & firewood. And recently, Wine and Movies. Introduced (we think?) by the Arlington Drafthouse, this pairing of wines... [Read more...]

Relatively local. It's a D.C. event. It's not uncommon for there to be a battle of the [garage] bands, wherein hyperlocal bands and artists get together and compete in a "song vs. song" type format, often featuring bands from the same areas or schools. The Youth Punk Show is a lot like that. Sort of. Taking place on Fri., Jan. 20th at St. Stephen's Church (A... [Read more...]

People love flying.  Whether it's imagining ourselves as birds or speeding down a zip line, jumping out of an airplane ("This isn't flying. It's falling. With style."), speeding down the highway on a motor cycle, or, in the case of this film, jumping out of a helicopter and snowboarding down a mountain. No, seriously. The Art of Flight is a film about... [Read more...]

Some people drink coffee, others tea, others cocoa, and still others drink something else.  But ultimately, nigh everyone needs a pick-me-up either in the mornings and/or during the middle of the day.  What's more, the fact that the weather's getting colder means that more people will be imbibing the aforementioned as not only a means of getting some energy,... [Read more...]

Whether you're a fan of Easy Rider, The Motorcycle Diaries, or Wild Hogs, or Kaneda's bike from Akira, the Tron light cycles, or Zed's chopper from Pulp Fiction, it's safe to say that nigh everyone can appreciate a motorcycle. As such, The Progressive International Motorcycle Show (PIMS) is coming to The Washington Convention Center from Fri. Jan., 13th... [Read more...]

Here's the good news!  Whether you're looking for help with your resume, some dating advice, for some ways to become more involved in the community, or simply to meet some new people, you're bound to find what you're looking for among any of the social, community, or career networking events scattered throughout the Arlington-Washinton, D.C. metro area.  For... [Read more...]

For everyone that's looking to experience some of the biggest New Year's Eve events in the collective Washington D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area, then we candidly put forth for your consideration a suggestion of some excellent events this New Year's Eve. Succinctly, About.com recently posted a comprehensive guide for New Years Entertainment in Washington,... [Read more...]

If you're thinking that there's nothing exciting going on around town this holiday season, then you would be wrong! Mostly! We think! About.com recently posted their Top 10 Washington D.C. Holiday Events consider the following excerpts and examples for places to get together with friends and family and celebrate the festive spirit of the holidays. 1. Visit... [Read more...]

Between DC9's Nerd Nite and all the holiday events going on from the present through the next two weeks, there are plenty of events and things to do going on throughout the Arlington-Washington D.C. metro area. Consider any of a variety of nightclubs, comedy clubs, lounges, saloons, concert venues, and more, if you're looking for an excuse to endure the wet... [Read more...]

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