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PFunk family reunion at the 930 Club

The George Clinton and the P-Funk Allstars show came to Washington, DC, February 7, 2012 and tore the roof off of the 9:30 Club. The band which originated in the 1950's is...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Walk The Plank throws it down

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

Hardcore rock fans must see Walk The Plank throw down with Mostly Dead, Aggro or Die, and Sharkfist at The Cellar Door, in Annandale, Thursday night. The bands are accepting...

Dub Outlaws and Get Together unite at Marrakech Lounge Friday

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

Two of the DC Metro area's new bands, the Dub Outlaws and Get Together are uniting to put on a performance at the Marrakech Lounge Friday, January 27. Both bands are based...

The Mutually Exclusives go acoustic at Ragtime

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

Chuck Bowley and Dave Tabaka of Saturday Night Rescue have formed an acoustic duo, and will be performing at Ragtime this Wednesday, January 25. Dave is a guitar shredder and...

13th anniversary of Jazz Night in Southwest DC tonight

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

Jazz Night in Southwest is a cultural arts project which works to preserve the art of Jazz in the D.C. area. It is a weekly Friday performance featuring the best of live D.C....

Analog State will be performing at Marrakech Lounge Friday

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

This Friday, January 20, Analog State will take to the stage in Adams Morgan at the Marrakech Lounge. They will be performing Hip Hop, R&B, and Neo-soul hits from 9:30 pm til...

Sophistafunk returns to Whitlow's On Wilson

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

Sophistafunk has a new album online and they want you to "Listen Up", then go to Whitlow's on Wilson to see them Saturday, January 21. The funky trio has been...

Sol Root announces his January schedule

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

Arlington's own Sol Roots recently announced that he and his trio will be performing at Jo Jo's Restaurant and Bar every Sunday in January from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. Jo...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Arlington, Virginia with AmericanTowns Arlington Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Arlington County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Arlington organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Arlington is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Arlington

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Arlington area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Arlington in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Virginia is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Arlington Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Arlington, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Announcing January 25 Chorus Open House

from:Potomac Harmony Chorus

Local Chapter of Sweet Adelines International to Hold Open House for Women and Teens Who Like to Sing Arlington, Virginia (December 21, 2011). On Wednesday, ...

New Year's Eve - Death By Disco

from:Mystery Dinner Playhouse - Washington DC

Welcome to The Land of Oz Discoteria, and the World Championship King and Queen of Disco Dance Contest! What a night this should be. Our finalists will be bumping to that disco...

Arlington Chamber Meeting Marks 2011 Successes And Looks Ahead To 2012

from:Arlington Chamber Of Commerce

ARLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S ANNUAL MEETING CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2011 WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER SENATOR MARK WARNER2012 Board of Directors and Executive...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Virginia

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Virginia Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Chantilly High School hosts craft fair on Saturday, December 10th

from:Fairfax Women's Issues Examiner

Chantilly High School's Athletic Boosters are bringing back CHS's popular craft show on Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 9am until 3pm. The craft fair will feature over...

Arlington Chamber Announces Senator Mark Warner as Keynote Speaker for the Annual Meeting

from:Arlington Chamber Of Commerce

ARLINGTON, VA---The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Virginia Senator Mark Warner as the 87th Annual Meeting and Luncheon Keynote Speaker at the Sheraton...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Souler Power fuels the Ambassador Restaurant

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

On December 9, Souler Power will heat up the Ambassador Restaurant with their soulful singers and solid rhythm section. They play party tunes from last century. Remember when you...

Help Long Term Care Residents

Help residents of nursing and assisted living facilities in the Fairfax area advocate for their rights, resolve conflicts and improve their quality of life. The Northern Virginia...

AAC Announces SOLOS 2012 Finalists

from:Arlington Arts Center

Three exciting guest panelists led the review process for AAC SOLOS 2012 this year: Klaus Ottman, Director of the Center for the Study of Modern Art and Curator at Large at The...

Arlington Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Arlington area

Arlington VA Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Arlington area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic...

Arlington Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Opening Reception: She Got Game

from:Arlington Arts Center

In the past, professional sports and the visual arts have both kept women on the sidelines. SHE GOT GAME puts strong women artists and athletes front and center. For this show,...

An evening in December with Kathy Troccoli and Ellie Lofaro

from:Fairfax Women's Issues Examiner

In early December, Floris United Methodist Church is hosting two nights out for women of faith called An Evening in December. Kathy Troccoli will sing and Ellie Lofaro will speak...

Local mothers and their babies can change lives

from:Fairfax Women's Issues Examiner

I was recently reminded how easy it is to become a part of the bone marrow donor registry. So I went online to www.bethematch.org and signed up for a test kit and information...

STUDY UNDERWAY ON DEPRESSION WITHIN ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS

URBANA, Ill. – Researchers at the University of Illinois are conducting a study on the experiences of romantic couples when one or both partners has been professionally...

Learn More About College Options at the Free Atlantic City National College Fair

As the process of applying to and selecting a college becomes more and more competitive and complex, students and parents need all the help and information they can get. Attending...

Arlington Arts Center Rallies Thousands In Order To Win Cash Awards

from:Arlington Arts Center

AAC will be competing in Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington (www.give2max.org ), a massive one-day regional online fundraiser to generate donations in support of local...

The Power of a Single Vote - Arlington Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Arlington elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Blues on Halloween Monday

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

Do you have the blues this Monday? Every Monday the people at Westminster Church get the blues. If you don't have it after the Redskins performance yesterday, you can still...

One on One: Artists In Conversation + Open Studios

from:Arlington Arts Center

NOT your ordinary gallery talk! Five AAC resident artists and a guest artist will pair up with six of the FALL SOLOS 2011 artists for an hour-long tour of the galleries led by...

Live Music for Halloween

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

Halloween is a big night out for most people. People put on their costumes and cruise up and down Clarendon Boulevard drinking and letting go of their inhibitions. Most of those...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Virginia VA

Virginia Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Virginia. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Arlington and across the country. With...

Find Virginia Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Virginia haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Virginia corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Patty Boom Boom- a Reggae dancehall

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

The dancehall is up the narrow staircase. It is very plain and empty looking with a small bar on one end of the room. Windows look out onto U St. and the corner of 14th St....

Potomac Harmony Chorus Greets Over 300 WWII Veterans As They Arrive To Visit The Memorial Build to Honor Their Service

Arlington, Virginia (October 10, 2011). Over 40 members of Northern Virginia’s Potomac Harmony Chorus sang God Bless America and other patriotic songs for over three hours...

Zero Hour at the Ambassador Restaurant

from:Arlington Live Music Examiner

Thursday, October 13, Zero Hour takes their explosive punk rock lyrics and attitude to 9th St. NW. They also bring a Ska/Reggae/Funk mix to the stage. Original Scream member...

Happy Hour Featuring Café Caturra

from:Arlington Arts Center

What: Please join us for our October Happy Hour, the second event in our fall Happy Hour series. Explore our new exhibit, Fall Solos 2011, while enjoying wines, nibbles, and...

Arlington Chamber of Commerce Hosts 60th Annual Fall Outing

from:Arlington Chamber Of Commerce

Arlington Business Members to Hit the Greens for the Chamber's 60th Annual Fall OutingArlington, VA - The Arlington Chamber of Commerce's Hosts 60thAnnual Fall Outing. The...

Meetups

from:Fairfax Women's Issues Examiner

Do you have a passion, but you don't quite know what to do with it? Are you new to an area and just want to meet some people with similar interests? Are you thinking about...