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For more information, go to president of Mental Health America in Alexandria. www.va.gov/health or call 1-877-222-8387. ❖ The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 9023 Arlington Blvd., “We need to change that. It’s important that every- Administration can help identify affordable mental health Fairfax, Virginia one have access to treatment and services because services. Visit http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/ 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. we have a tremendous amount of knowledge about or call 1-877-726-4727. ❖ The mental health divisions of most health departments or 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) how to identify, treat and even prevent mental health community mental health centers provide free or low-cost conditions.” treatment and services on a sliding scale. 703-573-5025 ❖ The road to recovery begins with recognizing the Many companies offer employee assistance programs (EAP) Open 7 days a week and can issue a referral to a provider. Reach out to the symptoms. The American Psychiatric Association human resources office to learn more. 2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] First-timer Vs Longtimer Former Navy pilot hopes to defeat Moran with charges of conflict of interest. By Michael Lee Pope The Connection
Arlington School Board member Sally Baird reads aloud Photos by ormer Navy pilot Bruce to a group of children at the community reading day. F Shuttleworth’s campaign to oust U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) in the Democratic primary is fashioned as an in- Louise Krafft dictment, a campaign in which the issues are framed as an attack on the incumbent. Ronan Wilson and The first-time candidate hopes to knock off Charlotte pick their the 10-term congressman by describing him choices of what
/The Connection an insider who uses his power to help cam- “Olivia” might do paign contributors and himself. next as Sally “I think that Congressman Moran sides Berman reads the with big business too often,” said book. Shuttleworth. “And too often those big busi- nesses have given him big campaign con- tributions, and in fact he is number one in all of Congress in taking campaign contri- butions from his earmark recipients.” Sharing Joys of Reading Supporters of Moran say these kinds of charges are nothing new, and the same ac- he Reading Connection held a by volunteers who read aloud to children cusations are resurrected every election community reading festival at at shelters and community centers, do- cycle. They say candidates have to raise Tthe Quincy Library on Saturday, nations that provide children with free, money to get elected, and that the congress May 12. More than 40 families new books to keep, See Candidate, Page 19 attended and enjoyed the read-a-long ses- workshops that help parents encour- sion and the interactive crafts. age reading and literacy development The Reading Connection is dedicated to and training for family support workers improving the lives of at-risk children and who promote the importance of reading. A Reason Nikita Polyakov waits patiently families by helping them create and sustain For more information on the program in line for his arm to be painted literacy-rich environments and motivation or volunteering visit with a rainbow. for reading. This mission is accomplished www.thereadingconnection.org To Run Free Clinic volunteer, former patient, in Race for the Cure. By Ashley Claire Simpson The Connection
he Arlington Free Clinic’s first T breast cancer patient, Tshehai Fekede, is gearing up to run the 23rd Annual Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure in DC on June 2. Fekede said she came to the U.S. in 1997 with her family, where everything, includ- ing the English language, was new for her. She said she had a friend at Shopper’s Food Warehouse, her place of work, who fre- quented the Arlington Free Clinic, where patients do not need insurance to receive consultations and treatment. One day, Fekede said she felt a lump on her right breast and she went to the clinic, Reading Connection volunteers Cheryl May, Alli Hoffman and Ibudun where afterward, she was sent to the Vir- Osundare twirl their flower pencils at the afternoon program. Cheryl May works on finishing a ginia Hospital Center to receive her first flower pencil for a young reader. See Komen Race, Page 6 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 ❖ 3 News
Ballston Opens Arts & Craft Market Saturday afternoon, The Ballston Arts & Craft Market opened for the season in the park at Wellburn Square on Saturday, May 12. The market is open the second Saturday of the month through the fall and features more than 35 craftsmen and artists.
Jay and Bri Frank of Itty Bitty Press filled their booth with a number of their original screen-printed posters.
Chris Vitale of Maple Creek Michelle Sasscer of Babus Toys creates knitted wool toys. Designs shows one of his works at the market. Photos by Louise Krafft/ The Connection
Warped owner Jennifer David and a selection of her Cat Audette and her clay custom handbags. monsters.
McCracken Joins School Board The Arlington School Board ap- Council on School Facilities and Capi- pointed Todd McCracken to fill the tal Programs (FAC) and chair of the vacancy on the School Board created FAC Projection and Capacity Subcom- by Libby Garvey’s election to the mittee. In 2010 he co-chaired the County Board in March. McCracken School Bond Committee, and has was sworn in last month and his term served as representative to the El- on the School Board will continue ementary Capacity and Crowding through Dec. 31, 2012. Committee, liaison to the County McCracken was recently recog- Council of PTAs, and a long-time PTA nized as an “Honored Citizen” by the volunteer. Arlington School Board for his vol- He has also served on the board of unteer work with APS. the Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Asso- Todd McCracken He has been chair of the Advisory ciation from 2006-12.
4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Chamber To Salute Businesses Guernsey, Lampe, Peck to be inducted into Arlington Business Hall of Fame.
he 2012 inductees into the Arlington Busi- served as Arlington Chamber Chairman in 1985 and ness Hall of Fame will be honored at the the Fairfax County Chamber chairman in 2000. Cur- T26th Annual Arlington’s Best Business rently, he serves on the board of several local orga- Awards (ABBIEs) held by the Arlington nizations and the Northern Virginia Transportation Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:30 Alliance. Most recently he joined the board of Na- to 9:45 a.m. at the Sheraton National Hotel. tional Federation of Independent Business, serving This year’s inductees are David Guernsey, presi- as its vice-chair. dent and CEO of Guernsey Office Products; Henry “Hank” Lampe, stockbroker and former state legis- HENRY “HANK” LAMPE lator, and the late Robert “Bob” Peck, founder of Bob was employed as a govern- Peck Chevrolet. Peck will be honored posthumously. ment worker and transporta- Hall of Fame inductees have a historical connec- tion planner, as well as a tion with Arlington County and have demonstrated stockbroker, with a long excellence in business, dedication to the success of record of civic activities since others, vision, innovation, inspiring leadership, a 1964. Over time, he has been continuity of excellence and achievements, and ex- a member of the Northern ceptional civic and community involvement. Virginia Regional Planning The Arlington Business Hall of Fame began in 2009 Commission, an elected to recognize contributors to the business community member of the General Assembly of Virginia, Vice who invested their lives in giving back to those Chair of the Virginia Metropolitan Areas Transporta- around them. tion Study Commission, a delegate to the White In addition to the Hall of Fame inductions, some House Conference on Aging, a member of the Ar- of Arlington’s best businesses will be awarded at the lington Commission on Aging, chair and president Best Business Awards. Each year, the Arlington Cham- of the Northern Virginia Mental Health Association, ber of Commerce recognizes outstanding businesses and on the Board of Trustees at Arlington Hospital. in the community with the prestigious Best Business He has also served on the Board of Visitors for George Awards (ABBIEs). These awards are earned by busi- Mason University and as chair of the Arlington Cham- nesses that deliver exceptional quality of service to ber of Commerce (1990). their customers, are industry leaders, or offer a unique approach to delivery of goods and services. ROBERT “BOB” PECK They each also display an interest in and concern for opened his dealership in the Arlington community. 1939 at 2825 Wilson Boule- Those interested in attending the awards can reg- vard. When the business out- ister online or by calling the Chamber office at 703- grew that location, Peck 525-2400. Tickets are $45 for Chamber members and moved it to the corner of $55 for non-members. Wilson Boulevard and Glebe The 2012 Arlington Busi- Road, where it became one ness Hall of Fame inductees: of Arlington’s most recogniz- able structures. Many long- DAVID GUERNSEY cur- term Arlingtonians remember the iconic Bob Peck rently serves as president Chevrolet dealership, as well as his memorable com- and CEO of Guernsey Office mercials. He remained the proprietor until he was Products, Inc.; a family- nearly 80 years old. His son, Don Peck, ran the busi- owned business since 1971 ness until it closed in 2006, and will be accepting that operates primarily in the the award on his behalf. Peck served as chair of the Prices Slashed Throughout the ENTIRE STORE! mid-Atlantic region. He Arlington Chamber of Commerce in 1956. Our door close forever on Saturday, June 2! Don’t miss out on these incredible deals! Fixtures still available! 60% off and More! Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Second Wedding, Special Occasion, Ball Gowns, and More! Choose COUPON from Daymor, Jovani, JSS Knits, Toula Knits, and More! Hynes To Present State of the County 60-75% off! 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Keurig Coffee System, $160. annual event featuring the current Arlington Arlington Chamber of Commerce members; $50 8. Frigidaire Toaster Oven, $150. County Board chair is co- hosted by the Arling- for the general public. The deadline to register Washington’s Premier After 5 Boutique 9. Kick Sound System, $115. 6707 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101 10. Tiger Rice Cooker, $100. ton Chamber of Commerce and Leadership is Friday, June 15. To register, visit the Leader- [email protected] • 703-356-6333 Game Ends 6/02/2012 Store Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm. Sale Terms: All Sales Final. Arlington. ship Arlington website at No adjustments. We Accept: Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX. Hynes will give an update on Arlington www.LeadershipArlington.org or the Arlington County Board’s economic and developmental Chamber of Commerce website at goals. She also plans to share the county’s plans www.ArlingtonChamber.org. The Crystal City Directions: NORTH on the Beltway take Exit 46B onto Rt. 123N.-McLean. Go 3 miles- Turn right onto Old Dominion Dr. (Rt. for the coming year. Marriott is located at 1999 Jefferson Davis 309). Go 1/2 mile thru two traffic lights. We are on the right next to Shell Gas. SOUTH from Md.- Cross over the Amer. Legion Bridge.- Take the VERY first right Exit 43-44 to VA 193 toward Langley - Go Hynes will answer questions from the public Highway. 1/2 mile and turn right onto Balls Hill Rd. Go .9th mile - Turn left onto Old Dominion Drive - Go thru 3 traffic lights - We are on the right next to Shell Gas. We are less than 5 minutes from the Bridge. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 ❖ 5 People Gearing Up for Komen Global Race for the Cure
From Page 3 Komen’s support, the program has communities,” Estrada said. “The “Arlington in general has a lot survivors pretty much stay within grown and expanded and Fekede reason for that is that there are of different immigration popula- their own communities” and mammogram. has continued to stay connected women in those communities who tions in the city,” Estrada said. haven’t met a large number of “I was the first cancer patient at to the clinic as a “patient repre- do not have the same resources or “Last year we were able to high- women who have struggled with the Arlington Free Clinic, period,” sentative.” often times the support system light ways that Komen funding has breast cancer. “They recognize that Fekede said. “The Virginia Hospi- Estrada said 75 percent of all that other women with breast can- been able to help educate the they are part of this community of tal performed the surgery and the fundraised dollars stays within the cer have. Also, a lot of these Mongolian population. This year survivors and it gives them an in- chemotherapy for six months.” area local to the race event. women are immigrants and En- we get to talk about the Ethiopian credible sense of purpose and of She said the Arlington Free He added that the current in- glish is not their first language. population.” hope and they realize they really Clinic was able to give her this vestment of $11 million in the D.C. There is a hesitancy to get a mam- Estrada said they are looking are not alone. Our patients love treatment for free, in addition to area from Komen goes towards mogram; they are afraid.” forward to what the 2012 race will the race, and their families do medicine and support for five breast health programs such as the Potts added that there is no bring to the D.C. community based too.” years. one at the Arlington Free Clinic. other organization in the D.C. area on the proceeds from last year’s Fedeke said she has been a vol- Fekede said she has since been Potts said the funds raised from that addresses breast cancer issues event. unteer at the Arlington Free Clinic organizing a team for the annual the race are invaluable. in minority communities on the He said $3.8 million in new since 2000 and is thrilled to be a Susan G. Komen Global Race for “The Race is what allows for same scale as Susan G. Komen Glo- grants to the D.C. area that came part of it because their efforts and the Cure, a race whose proceeds non-profits like the AFC that bal. from last year’s fundraising. contributions saved her life. go towards breast cancer treat- Komen supports, which is provid- “Proceeds from the Global Race “Aside from raising the funds, “These people are terrific, and ment and research. ing breast cancer services for every year go to local organiza- the race is a wonderful experience still, half of my spirit is at the Free Paula Potts, director of founda- women,” Potts said. “All those tions like the Arlington Free Clinic for our patients,” Potts said. “A Clinic. They saved my life. It has tion relations of the Arlington Free people that gathered are usually so they can continue their breast woman who has breast cancer and been 14 years now,” she said. Clinic, said that Fekede is a “trail- doing the race for someone they cancer education, screening, treat- blazer” and became a “beacon” for know and that their lives have ment and support for those that the breast cancer cause in the Ar- been touched by breast cancer.” need it the most,” Estrada said. New Parking at Long Bridge Park lington immigrant community. Potts added that without the He added remaining funds sup- Currently, parking at Long Bridge Park is free on weekends and free According to Aaron Estrada, proceeds from the Komen race, port Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Due to the construction work and lack of public relations consultant for Su- many patients would not get the mission to address breast cancer sidewalks, parking on Long Bridge Drive is still prohibited. On week- san G. Komen, when Fekede first care they need. on a global level. days, in the park surface lot there is three-hour metered parking dur- attended the Arlington Free Clinic, “Our patients are all low income, He also added that this makes a ing the day until 5 p.m. and there continues to be no parking over- there was not much breast cancer uninsured women,” Potts said. huge difference to the Ethiopian night. Long Bridge Park patrons can also enjoy free parking all day on support or awareness within the “The money stays predominantly community in Arlington that is af- weekends at these nearby garages: 1350 S. Clark Street and 1350 Crystal Ethiopian community. With in underserved and low income fected by breast cancer. Drive.
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6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Women’s Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary
embers of the Women’s Club of Arling- ton gathered Saturday, April 28 at their Mclubhouse on S. Buchanan Street for a celebration of 80 years of community service. The club is a member of the General Federa- tion of Women’s Clubs. In Virginia’s eight club districts, there are 190 clubs. The Arlington Club has contributed to the Wakefield High School Art/Music Award- Wakefield Yearly Schol- arship, Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, Colum- bia Pike Library, Reading is Fundamental, Randolph Elementary School Library, The Reading Connection of Northern Virginia, Arlington Planetarium, Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs (AMEN), Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (ASPAN), Arlington Food Assistance Center (ARAC), Arlington Free Clinic and more. The club is looking for new members, for more infor- mation call 703-553-5800
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Pat Riedinger, newly elected president, North- ern District GFWC (2012- 2014) and Hope Royer, president, General Federa- tion of Women’s Clubs of Virginia make the first cut into the anniversary cake.
Members of the Arlington Women’s Club and guests pose for photos of the front steps of the Clubhouse on South Buchannan Street at the anniversary celebration. Front row: Virginia Blake, chaplain (Women’s Club of Arling- ton); Lucille Cressey, president, Women’s Club of Arling- Barbara Kiker, past president, Northern District GFWC ton (2011-2012), and Barbara Kiker, past president, (2010-2012), presents club president Lucille Cressey with Northern District GFWC (2010-2012). Second row: Pat the General Federation of Women’s Club’s of Virginia, Riedinger, newly elected president, Northern District Legislative and Policy/ Best GFWC Small Club — for Legisla- GFWC (2012-2014); Hope Royer, president, General Fed- tion and Policy 2012. The award was for hosting U.S. Rep. eration of Women’s Clubs of Virginia, and Pat Fisher, Jim Moran (D-8) and Chris Zimmerman, then Arlington Women’s Club of Arlington incoming president 2012- County Board chairman (March 2011) as a program for the 2014. Third row: Lorene Schneider, past president March 7, 2011 meeting. Both came to the clubhouse and Women’s Club of Arlington (2010-2011). Fourth row: informed the group and guests what was happening on the Virginia Blake, chaplain Pamela Chambers, past president, Women’s Club of local and national level. The club won the Northern District (Women’s Club of Arling- Arlington (2008-2010); Molly Rzesutek, past president, GFWC award earlier this year. Also pictured is Hope Royer, ton) reads to the group Women’s Club of Arlington (2004), and Joanne Bayler, president, General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Virginia. facts about Arlington. past president, Women’s Club of Arlington (2006-2008).
John Chambers and Roger Cressey. Hope Royer, president, General The Women’s Club of Arlington Barbara Kiker and Jane Navarro. Federation of Women’s Clubs of president Lucille Cressey and Virginia, and Pat Fisher, Women’s special guest Geraldine Shannon of Club of Arlington’s incoming AMEN (Arlingtonians Meeting president, 2012-2014, Emergency Needs). www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 ❖ 7 Opinion ArlingtonThe Connection
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Bacteria in the river after The Potomac River continues to serve as nless your home is served by well big rainstorms, from dog waste in suburban the scenic backdrop to much of what we do NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and water, you are almost certainly areas, agricultural runoff in more rural areas, here. Let’s continue to push for improve- concerns, call: 703-778-9410 Uamong the five million people in has led to the recommendation by some that ments. [email protected] the Washington Metropolitan area people avoid contact with the river for two-to- — Mary Kimm, Steven Mauren who get their drinking water from the Potomac three days. Editor River. Slowing stormwater runoff, limiting the [email protected] 703-778-9415 This week, the organization American Riv- amount of “nutrients” that are swept down the [email protected] ers named the Potomac River as the most en- river into the Chesapeake Bay, and improve- Father’s Day Photos Michael Lee Pope dangered river in the nation. The ments in methods of treating sewage Reporter Potomac River is far cleaner than it Editorials are all critical to the ongoing health Every year at this time, the Connection puts 703-615-0960 out the call for photographs of fathers and their [email protected] was 40 years ago when the Clean Wa- of our water supply. @MichaelLeePope ter Act was enacted. Fish in the Potomac River also con- children, grandfathers and their children and “Before the Clean Water Act was enacted in tinue to show symptoms of exposure to endo- grand children. Steve Hibbard Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17, 2012 and Associate Editor 1972, the Potomac was a cesspool of sewage crine disruptors, with male bass carrying eggs 703-778-9412 and industrial pollution,” says American Riv- and other signs. Scientists suspect variety of once again the Connection will publish a gal- [email protected] ers. “Thanks to the Clean Water Act, the pharmaceuticals and chemicals are causing lery of Father’s Day photos. Send in photos as soon as possible, includ- Jon Roetman Potomac and rivers across the country are these abnormalities, and it is not known Sports Editor cleaner and safer for drinking, boating, and whether current water purification systems are ing names of everyone in the picture, the date 703-224-3015 fishing. But … a University of Maryland report removing those pollutants fully from the drink- the picture was taken, the ages of the children [email protected] card has given the river a ‘D’ grade for water ing water. and sentence or two about what is happening @jonroetman quality for the past two years.” American Rivers called on Congress to kill and where the photograph was taken. Be sure Now it’s safe for high school crew teams to any legislation that weakens the Clean Water to include your town name and neighborhood. ADVERTISING: Photos are due by June 8. For advertising information take to the river by the dozens. Kayakers and Act or prevents the Environmental Protection e-mail: paddle-boarders join them in intimate contact Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers You can submit your photos to [email protected] with the water. Motorboats, marinas and fish- from restoring protections for small streams [email protected]. Debbie Funk Display Advertising/National Sales 703-778-9444 Rock Spring Church Marks Its 100th Anniversary [email protected] Andrea Smith Rock Spring Congregational United Church Arlington Housing Corp (AHC Inc.). Classified & Employment Advertising 703-778-9411 of Christ in Arlington will celebrate its 100th In the mid-20th century, the congregation, [email protected] anniversary with a weekend full of events May its pastors and individual members brought 18-20, culminating with a worship service and leadership to the drive to improve and later Editor & Publisher traditional Strawberry Festival. desegregate the Arlington County public Mary Kimm The church, located at the intersection of schools, and other public facilities in the 703-778-9433 Little Falls and Rock Spring roads, has been county. More recently, the congregation has ad- [email protected] @MaryKimm serving the community since it first organized vocated for marriage equality for all persons, at the same location in 1912 as Vanderwerken regardless of their sexual orientation. Executive Vice President Congregational Church, named after the clos- Two of the congregation’s former senior pas- Jerry Vernon [email protected] est stop on the trolley line that then ran along tors — the Rev. Sidney Lovett (1957-66) and what is now Old Dominion Drive to Great Falls the Rev. Charles Wildman (1989-2008) — will Editor in Chief Park. be returning for the centennial events. They Steven Mauren Managing Editor The church’s first pastor was the Rev. will join the church’s current senior pastor, the Kemal Kurspahic Franklin Noble, who had previously served as Rev. Dr. Kathryn Nystrand Dwyer, in leading Photography: minister of the Falls Church Congregational worship services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sun- Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel Church. Noble, then living with his daughter, day May 20. The service will also feature a new Art/Design: came out of retirement to lead the fledgling anthem commissioned in celebration of the Laurence Foong, John Heinly, congregation. centennial. Also returning will be Joanne John Smith Production Manager: Rock Spring Church’s Rohrer Memorial Li- Booth, wife of the late Rev. George Booth, who Jean Card brary was the first library opened to the public served the church from 1967 to 1987. Geovani Flores in Arlington County, and the church also pro- Church members have included former Ar- Special Assistant to the Publisher vided a home to the county’s oldest Boy Scout lington County Board members Ellen Bozman Jeanne Theismann Troop, Troop 106. During World War II, its and James Hunter, son of the church’s first full- 703-778-9436 members also helped organize the still-thriv- time pastor, the Rev. Paul Hunter, and former [email protected] @TheismannMedia ing Rock Spring Cooperative Preschool, the state Del. Mary Marshall. The Virginia General county’s oldest cooperative preschool. Assembly recently adopted a resolution and the The Rev. Geoffrey Black, president The congregation and its members were also Arlington County Board a proclamation, mark- and general minister of the United CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Church of Christ, and the Rev. Dr. Circulation Manager: instrumental in founding and supporting a ing the church’s centennial. The county proc- Linda Pecquex number of local non-profit organizations, in- lamation noted, in part, the church’s “constant Kathryn Nystrand Dwyer, senior [email protected] cluding Hospice of Northern Virginia (now commitment to democratic decision-making pastor of Rock Spring Congregational Capital Caring), Meals on Wheels, FISH (For and consensus building and to a vision that United Church of Christ, recess at the Immediate Sympathetic Help), the Arlington looks beyond its immediate neighborhood.” end of the service marking the start Food Assistance Center (AFAC), Arlingtonians More information on the church is available of Rock Spring’s centennial year in Meeting Emergency Needs (AMEN) and the on its website, www.rockspringucc.org. January. 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com “Flourishing After 55” Correction “Flourishing After 55” from dria, tour and lunch, Tuesday, May 29, Traditional Focused Hatha Free. Register, 703-228-0955. In “Treaty of Four Mile Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult $52; National Museum of American His- Yoga classes begin, Wednesday, May Organizing important papers, Run” [Arlington Connec- Programs for May 29 - June 2. tory, First ladies exhibit, Thursday, May 30, 10:30 a.m., Lee. Good for beginners. Thursday, May 31, 1 p.m., Walter Reed. tion, May 9-15, 2012], 31, $11; Ashland Strawberry Faire, $27.50/5 classes. Register, 703-228- Register, 703-228-0955. Arlington senior centers: Aurora Ashland, Va., Saturday June 2, $14. 0555. Arlington Poets meet, Friday, Arlington County and the Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 Call Arlington County 55+ Travel, 703- Meditation classes begin Wednes- June 1, 3 p.m., Langston-Brown. Free. City of Alexandria are S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N. 228-4748. Registration required. day, May 30, 2 p.m., Lee. $27.50/5 Register, 703-228-6300. potentially competing for Pershing Dr.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Long Bridge Park design dis- classes. Register, 703-228-0555. Social Ballroom Dance, Friday, Culpeper St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Ar- cussed, Tuesday, May 29, 11:30 a.m., Finding the right walking June 1, 1 p.m., Lee. Free. Register, 703- the same pool of Small lington Mill at Fairlington, 3308 S. Lee. Free. Register, 703-228-0555. shoes, Wednesday, May 30, 11 a.m., 228-0555. Starts federal funding Stafford St.; also Madison Community Focus group members needed, Culpepper Garden. Register early, 703- Kukuwa dance exercise classes depending on timing of Center, 3829 N. Stafford St.; TJ Comm. age 65+, Tuesday, May 29, 11 a.m., 228-4403. Limited space. begin Friday, June 1, 10 a.m., applications and subse- Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Culpepper Garden. Details, 703-228- Weekly bicycle ride, Wednesdays, Fairlington Community Center. $25/5 Arlington senior centers will be closed 4403. 9 a.m., starts at Bluemont Park, 601 N. classes. Register, 703-228-4745. quent federal processing of Monday, May 28 in observance of Me- Poker games, Tuesdays and Thurs- Manchester St. Details, 703-228-4745. Trash ‘n Treasure Sale, Saturday, those applications. morial Day. days, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lee Senior Acupuncture explained, Thurs- June 2, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Aurora Hills. Senior trips: Mt. Vernon, Alexan- center. Register, 703-228-0555. day, May 31, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed. Details, 703-228-5722.
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In March 2012, 196 Arlington homes Arlington REAL ESTATE sold between $2,300,000-$77,500.
March 2012 Sales in the $900s
1 429 Lincoln Street North, Arlington — $996,000
2 3631 Monroe Street North, Arlington — $930,000
3 1101 Arlington Ridge Road South #916, Arlington — $915,000
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4 2849 11th Street North, Arlington — $911,667 5 3900 Chesterbrook Road, Arlington — $900,000
Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City . Sold Price ... Type ..... Lot AC . PostalCode ..... Subdivision ...... Date Sold 4
1 429 LINCOLN ST N ...... 4 . 2 .. 0 ...ARLINGTON .... $996,000 .... Detached .. 0.25 ...... 22201 ...... ASHTON HEIGHTS ...... 03/29/12 1
2 3631 MONROE ST N ...... 5 . 3 .. 0 ...ARLINGTON .... $930,000 .... Detached .. 0.51 ...... 22207 ...... BELLEVUE FOREST ...... 03/15/12 3 3 1101 ARLINGTON RIDGE RD S#916 . 3 . 3 .. 1 ... ARLINGTON .... $915,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22202 ..... THE REPRESENTATV ...... 03/12/12
4 2849 11TH ST N ...... 3 . 3 .. 1 ...ARLINGTON .... $911,667 .... Townhouse 0.02 ...... 22201 .... CLARENDON CENTER ...... 03/01/12
5 3900 CHESTERBROOK RD ...... 4 . 3 .. 0 ...ARLINGTON .... $900,000 .... Detached .. 0.26 ...... 22207 ..... GOLF CLUB MANOR ...... 03/21/12 Source: MRIS, Inc. For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com © Google Map data
10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales In March 2012, 196 Arlington homes sold between $2,300,000-$77,500. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $349,900-$77,500 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision OPEN HOUSES 4705 29TH ST S #A2 ...... 1 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $349,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON VIL 2701 16TH ST S #640 ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $349,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22204 ...... ARLINGTON VILLAGE 1530 KEY BLVD #923 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $346,900 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... ATRIUM CONDO 3551 STAFFORD ST S #B2 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $342,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON GLEN IN ARLINGTON 4037 8TH ST S ...... 4 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $340,000 .... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... 22204 ...... ALCOVA HEIGHTS 3078 ABINGDON ST S #A1 ...... 1 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $332,400 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON VIL 1600 OAK ST N #523 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $322,905 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... BELVEDERE MAY 19 & 20 2865 BUCHANAN ST S #A2 ...... 1 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $319,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON 3311 WAKEFIELD ST #A ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $319,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON COMM 5059 9TH ST S ...... 3 . 3 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $315,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.02 ...... 22204 ...... BARCROFT TOWNH 900 STAFFORD ST N #911 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $310,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22203 ...... ALTA VISTA 2200 POLLARD ST ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $310,000 .... Semi-Detached ..... 0.06 ...... 22204 ..... FORT BARNARD HEIGHTS 4822 29TH ST S #B2 ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $309,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON VIL 3616 24TH RD S ...... 3 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $306,000 .... Duplex ...... 0.07 ...... 22206 ..... FORT BARNARD HEIGHTS 4077 FOUR MILE RUN DR S #402 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $298,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22204 . WEST VGE AT SHIRLINGTON 1001 VERMONT ST N #312 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $292,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22201 ..... WESTVIEW AT BALLSTON 1708 13TH RD S ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $290,000 .... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... 22204 ...... SOUTHGATE 4500 FOUR MILE RUN DR S #804 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $290,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22204 ...... CENTURY SOUTH 2913 WOODLEY ST S #G ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $285,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... SHIRLINGTON 1200 OAK ST #B ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $285,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22209 ...... RADNOR COURT 1221 QUINN ST N #20 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $277,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22209 ...... 1221 NORTH QUINN 1700 12TH ST S ...... 3 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $275,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... 22204 ...... SOUTHGATE 4500 FOUR MILE RUN DR S #1226 ..... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $275,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22204 ...... CENTURY SOUTH 2717 WALTER REED DR S #A ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $272,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... THE ARLINGTON 1758 RHODES ST N #6-342 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $263,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22201 ...... COLONIAL VILLAGE 2511 ARLINGTON BLVD #101 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $250,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22201 ...... CAMBRIDGE COURTS 3000 COLUMBUS ST S #B1 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $250,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON VIL 1021 ARLINGTON BLVD #942 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $239,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... RIVER PLACE 2055 26TH ST S #5-304 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $237,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... GROVE AT ARLINGTON 1300 ARMY NAVY DR #228 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $234,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22202 ...... HORIZON HOUSE 4141 HENDERSON RD #415 ...... 0 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $232,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22203 ...... HYDE PARK 3014 ABINGDON ST S #B1 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $230,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON VIL 1300 ARMY NAVY DR #601 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $227,500 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22202 ...... HORIZON HOUSE 823 North Lincoln Street, Arlington 22201 3014 ABINGDON ST S #B2 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $226,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON VIL 4501 ARLINGTON BLVD #518 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $218,500 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22203 ...... THE CHATHAM $1,149,000 • Open Sunday 1-4 p.m. 4318 PERSHING DR N #43183 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $205,650 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22203 ...... ARLINGTON OAKS 5353 COLUMBIA PIKE #712 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $205,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22204 ...... THE PALAZZO Ron Cathell, Keller Williams Realty, 703-975-2500 5075 7TH RD S #T2 ...... 2 . 1 .. 1 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $165,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22204 ...... PARK SPRING 1121 ARLINGTON BLVD #833 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $160,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... RIVER PLACE When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this 818 ARLINGTON MILL DR S #4-302 .... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $155,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22204 ...... PARK GLEN Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit 1200 ARLINGTON RIDGE RD S #315 ... 0 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $145,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22202 ...... THE CAVENDISH www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. 1011 ARLINGTON BLVD #946 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $142,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... RIVER PLACE Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times 5565 COLUMBIA PIKE #601 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $120,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22204 ...... COLUMBIA 1506 GEORGE MASON DR S #21 ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $115,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22204 ...... GEORGE MASON VIL 4600 FOUR MILE RUN DR S #1217 ..... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $111,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22204 ...... THE CARLTON 5353 COLUMBIA PIKE #509 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $99,950 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22204 ...... THE PALAZZO 22201 5314 8TH RD S #9 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $83,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22204 ...... ARLINGTON HEIGHTS 4600 FOUR MILE RUN DR #1239 ...... 0 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $77,500 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22204 ...... THE CARLTON 1276 N. Wayne St. #511...... $675,000...... Sun 2-4...... 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Mr. Knick Knack performs. “Live It Up on the Loop” Taste of Arlington Is Sunday, “Live It Up on the Loop” will be held Sunday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 Ballston-MU p.m. at Market Common Clarendon, 2700 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington. The May 20, from 12 – 5 p.m. event features a rock climbing wall, strolling entertainers, and live music — including free performances by Mr. Knick Knack at 10 a.m., and The Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) is hosting the 25th an- Rocknoceros at 12 noon. There will be a moon bounce, hula hooping, side- niversary of Taste of Arlington on Sunday, May 20 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. walk chalking, glitter tattoos, plus fitness demos presented by Washington The Taste of Arlington is an annual event that transforms Wilson Boule- Sports Club. To benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Nolas Salon vard at Ballston Common Mall into a lively street festival, complete with is holding a Cut-A-Thon, and Red Mango will be offering refreshments. family entertainment, local sponsors, children’s activities, and many note- Nolas Salon Cut-A-Thon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – From worthy restaurants from all over Arlington. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Nolas Salon, get a haircut for $20 that will be More than 40 restaurants will participate in this year’s Taste event, which donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Outside in the gazebo, draws an average of 15,000 people from the area. feather extensions for kids are available for $10. For the full “Live It Up” A wide array of Arlington’s favorite eateries will be participating in the schedule, go to www.marketcommonclarendon.net. Call 703-785-5634. Taste again this year including: Bayou Bakery, La Tasca, Lebanese Taverna, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza, Vapiano, Willow Virginia Sq-GMU NOW THROUGH JULY 1 and Zoes Kitchen. New restaurants participating in this year’s Taste of Ar- “The Bacchae” by Euripides. Part of the WSC Avant Bard Spring Repertory. Mixing lington will continue to be added to the event. history with myth to recount by the story of the God Dionysus’s arrival in Greece, this In addition to great food, the Taste will also feature live entertainment tragedy centers on King Pentheus of Thebes and his mother Agaue and their punishment by Dionysus for refusing to worship him. Regular Performances: Saturday, including popular acoustic music group, The Constituents and Lethal Pea- May 19 – Sunday, July 1. Tickets: Previews: All Pay-What-You-Can; Regular run: nut, a rock and blues band that also plays folk and bluegrass tunes. Joining Thursday, $25 7:30 p.m. / Friday, $30 7:30 p.m. / Saturday, Matinee, Pay-What-You- these groups will be Taste favorites: the Levine School of Music, Bowen Can 2 p.m. / Saturday, $35 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, Mat .$30 2 p.m. / Sunday $25 7:30 p.m. At the Artisphere. McCauley Dance’s Kenmore Junior Company and The Children’s Spanish Chorus. THURSDAY/MAY 17 A limited amount of tickets are already available online at the reduced Friday Morning Music Club (On Thursdays). Noon. Free classical music. At the Ballroom at The Artisphere. price of $25. Tickets purchased the day of the event will be the regular price of $30. THURSDAY/MAY 17 This annual event is organized by the Ballston Business Improvement Dis- “The Creators.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8. “The Creators” explores the chaotic reality of modern day South Africa. Moving through the lives of artists from all segments of the trict (BID) and is the largest single day event in Arlington. This year’s pro- formerly-segregated country, the film paints an intimate portrait of those actively ceeds from Taste of Arlington will benefit Arlington Community Founda- Clarendon remolding the legacy of apartheid. Followed by Q&A with director, Fulbright recipient tion, the Virginia Hospital Center and Phoenix Houses of the Mid-Atlantic. and Arlington native Laura Gamse. At the Dome Theater at The Artisphere. MAY 17 TO JULY 1 Participating Restaurants: “The Tooth of the Crime.” By Sam Shepard. Part of the WSC Avant Bard spring Arlington Career Center Repertory. This play with music tells the tale of the battle between two rock stars, Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream Hoss, and his young rival, Crow. It is a style war in which each battles for psychic Bangkok Bistro at Ballston Toscana Grill territory. A combination of a heavyweight prizefight, a showdown, and the Bayou Bakery Coffee Bar Union Jack’s British Pub conventional gunfight in Westerns, the confrontation between Hoss and Crow is fought Vapiano with music and competing styles. Shepard wrote both lyrics and music. Tickets: All Buzz Bakery Boru Asian Bistro Willow Pay-What-You-Can; Regular run: Thursday, $25 7:30 p.m. / Friday $30 7:30 p.m. / Zoe’s Kitchen Saturday Mat Pay-What-You-Can 2 p.m. / Saturday $35 7:30 p.m. / Sunday Mat $30 2 Café Caturra p.m. / Sunday $25 7:30 p.m. At the Artisphere. Capitol City Brewing Company Caribbean Breeze Entertainment MAY 17 TO JUNE 17 Cava Clarendon The Constituents The Congressional Art Competition. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Hosted by Corner Bakery Café Bowen McCauley Dance’s Congressman James P. Moran as part of the National Congressional Program. The Delhi Dhaba Kenmore Junior Company exhibition recognizes the creative talents of Northern Virginia’s young artists. At the First Down Lethal Peanut Court House Works in Progress Gallery at the Artisphere. Flippin’ Pizza Levine’s School of Music Front Page Arlington FRIDAY/MAY 18 The Children’s Spanish Chorus Jaleo “Young and Innocent” (“The Girl Was Young”). A man on the run from a murder La Tasca Restaurant Tickets charge enlists a beautiful stranger who must put herself at risk for his cause. Part of Lebanese Taverna Restaurant Alfred Hitchcock: The Early Years Film Series. 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. At the Dome Mad Rose Tavern The event is free and open to the public, but Theater at The Artisphere. Memphis Barbeque tickets are required to taste. The GuruGanesha Band. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15. The group is led by world devotional Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza Advance Online Tickets: eight (8) Tastes for music pioneer GuruGanesha Singh. At the Artisphere Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent P.F. Chang’s China Bistro $2; Day of Event Tickets: eight (8) Tastes St., Arlington. Visit www.guruganesha.com. Pinzimini Restaurant for $30 WEDNESDAY/MAY 23 Rock Bottom Brewery One food sample costs one Taste ticket Beer or wine costs one Taste ticket “Radiation.” 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. Part of the Galinsky and Hawley Retrospective Rocklands Barbeque Tickets are on sale at: Rosslyn Week. Michael Galinsky and Suki Hawley have a history of making films outside the Rustico Restaurant & Bar realm of traditional narrative, about subjects existing outside the realm of traditional Sangam Restaurant www.tasteofarlington.com/tickets.php society. Their previous films and documentaries explore topics ranging from the Ted’s Montana Grill General Inquiries: 240-483-9068 underground music community to policing the streets of Miami to imminent domain. The Melting Pot At the Dome Theater at the Artisphere. 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Don’t Miss ‘Lonely Planet’ at MetroStage AIDS play never mentions the word.
By Jeanne Theismann The Connection
ike the American city where LSteven Dietz’s “Lonely Planet” takes place, the dis- ease paralyzing the gay commu- nity with fear remains unnamed in the powerful and moving pro- duction of the award-winning work now playing at MetroStage Photo by Jeanne Theismann/The Connection in Alexandria. MetroStage Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin, left, cel- Told through fanciful, game- ebrates opening night of “Lonely Planet” with Michael playing dialogue, the AIDS play Russotto, director John Vreeke and Eric Sutton. Michael Russotto and Eric Sutton in ‘‘Lonely Planet.’’ that never mentions the word is a story of two men who ponder friendship and death within the Jody’s frustration and isolation and indirect, delivering a perfor- tably in the final scene where Jody nial and struggle, is a poignant sheltered confines of a map store. grows. mance full of effective silences in returns to his shop to find Carl’s reminder that the fight against Poignantly realized in the per- It is only as the play evolves that his many monologues. The two favorite chair sitting in the store. AIDS is not over. formances of Michael Russotto Jody and the audience learn that actors make the friendship cred- By examining a relationship be- “Lonely Planet” is playing now and Eric Sutton and under the ex- both chairs and occupations once ible and engaging. tween friends and not lovers, Dietz through June 22 at MetroStage, pert direction of John Vreeke, belonged to friends who have “Lonely Planet” is perfectly cast has crafted a haunting memorial 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria. For “Lonely Planet” is about two gay died, an increasing reminder of with a handsome set by Jane Fink to lives lost, and the MetroStage tickets or more information, call friends: Carl (Sutton), a flamboy- everything Jody is laboring to for- and piercing lighting effects pro- production of “Lonely Planet,” 703-548-9044 or visit ant man with a vivid imagination get: the horrors of disease and the vided by Jessica Lee Winfield, no- with deep reflections of grief, de- www.metrostage.org. and ever-changing occupations; fact that he has yet to be tested and Jody (Russotto), a quiet and for H.I.V. cautious man who lives in fear of Russotto and Sutton brilliantly venturing outside the map store sustain a verbal tug of war and Artomatic Opens Friday, May 18 in Crystal City that he owns. create a powerful friendship based Afraid to venture out in the on need, comfort and strength. This week marks the opening world and get tested for AIDS, Sutton is a tornado of energy as of Artomatic 2012, the Wash- Jody immerses himself in his maps Carl, who is trying to memorial- ington area’s biggest free cre- as Carl turns up time and again ize his friends in some way. As the ative arts event. Artomatic will toting seemingly random chairs map store steadily fills with chairs, feature work by more than that begin cluttering the shop. Carl gets Jody to confront his fears 1,300 artists, performers, mu- With a maddening habit of de- and leave the shop to get tested sicians, filmmakers, fashion scribing his imaginary jobs, Carl for H.I.V. designers, and creatives of all insists on storing chairs there as Russotto’s Jody is more subtle kinds. Doors open to the pub- lic on Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at 1851 South Bell Street in Crystal City, one block from the Signature Theatre’s Eric Schaeffer Crystal City Metro Station. The festival runs through Saturday, Awarded Honorary Doctorate June 23. “We are so excited to kick off Kutztown Univer- ing Arts and Liberal Timothy Forbes shows his work at Artomatic, opening this year’s festival. Artomatic sity officials awarded Arts & Sciences. this Friday. 2012 will feature an amazing an honorary doctor- Schaeffer, a native line-up of artists, performers all free to the public. During the ❖ Wednesdays and Thurs- ate degree to alum- of Fleetword, PA, at- and work by the area’s most day, adults and children alike can days: noon to 10 p.m. nus and Signature tended Kutztown eclectic creatives,” said Barry participate in dozens of workshops ❖ Fridays and Saturdays: Theatre Artistic Di- University from 1980 Schmetter, Artomatic’s Event and events. And at night, thou- noon to 1 a.m. (Opening night rector Eric Schaeffer to 1984 and gradu- Director. “Every day will feature sands of people descend on is Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m.) (’84) at a spring 2012 ated with a Bachelor something new, exciting and Artomatic to discover art, listen to ❖ Sundays: noon to 5 p.m. commencement cer- of Fine Arts degree. different. It’s a great opportu- music, and meet new people. ❖ Closed Mondays and Tues- emony on Saturday, He stated, “It’s an Eric Schaeffer nity to enjoy and truly celebrate This year’s venue spans more days May 12. honor to receive this the dynamic arts community than 380,000 square feet of event Schaeffer received a Doctor of degree from Kutztown Univer- we live in.” space — the biggest ever For the latest information Humane Letters, litterarum sity which proved to be such a Artomatic is well known for Artomatic. The event will feature about Artomatic events, work- humanarum doctor, honoris force in my formative years.” transforming empty spaces into a café, food and drink stations, and shops and happenings, subscribe causa, for his contributions to the Schaeffer has directed more vibrant arts communities that an artist marketplace where visi- to Artomatic by email or arts, theater and performance in than 60 productions and led the celebrate creativity and create tors can purchase select works by Facebook, or visit the Artomatic a ceremony for both under- Theatre to 77 Helen Hayes a unique and exciting event for artists participating in the event. website. New events will be graduate and graduate classes of Awards along with 305 nomina- tens of thousands of visitors — Artomatic will be open: posted weekly. the Colleges of Visual & Perform- tions in the past 22 years. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 ❖ 13 Entertainment
Come out to the Thomas Jefferson Com- (folk singer) and Son Ellas (folk balladeer); Daniel munity Center on Saturday night to enjoy Bouchet, Tango Showman; Miguel Duré, folk- basketball, soccer, volley ball, flag football, dodge ball tango singer; Pampa Cortes, Argentine dance star and more. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. families can also (with Gigi Jensen); Victorio Menghi, tango fusion play big screen interactive video games, moon world tour, and more. For tickets, visit bounces, bingo, art projects as well as pool, ping www.tickeri.com or 202-681-9491. At the Thomas pong, foosball and air hockey. Enjoy a night of fam- Jefferson Community Center and Theater, 125 ily fun while the live DJ plays your favorite music! South Old Glebe Road, Arlington. Visit From 9-11 p.m. the party moves to Teen’s Only and www.festivalargentinoUSA.com or call 703-212- 5850. will be adding the inflatable 44 foot obstacle course and Gladiator Joust. Adults are free to the family MAY 19 AND MAY 20 program, but teens and youths pay $5 for the fun. If Argentine Dance Workshops. 10:30 a.m. and 1 you pre-register you get express entry to the event p.m. With with Pampa Cortes and Gigi Jensen. At and receive a $1 voucher to use at the snack bar. Call the Thomas Jefferson Community Center in 703-228-4747 and use code 970004 or register online Arlington. Visit www.festivalargentinousa.com. at www.arlingtonva.us/dpr. SUNDAY/MAY 20 FRIDAY MORNINGS Prelude. 4 p.m. Free. The Arlington Youth Orchestral Line Dancing Class. 10 to 11 a.m. Line dancing Program will present its annual Masterworks with Barbara Allen. Covers the basic steps, then Season Finale Concert. It will feature string combines them to music for a gentle, social, musicians in grades 5-10 and will take place at the aerobic workout. More experienced line dancers Gunston Arts Center Theater One, 2700 South are welcome as they can assist the newer dancers. Lang Street, Arlington. Visit PreludeVA.org or call At Aurora Hills Senior Center. Call 703-228-5722. 571-249-5884. SATURDAY/MAY 26 Jane Franklin Dance: Zip Through a Tight Space. NOW THROUGH JUNE 10 7 p.m. Tickets are $35; $40 after May 1; $45 at the This is My City. Local and international student Folk Rocker Jim Hanft. 9 p.m. Tickets are $13. At the Iota Club, 2832 Wilson Blvd., door. At Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd, photography show. The show provides students Arlington. Call 703-522-8340 or visit jimhanft.com. Arlington. Visit www.janefranklin.com or call 703- with an opportunity to learn photography 933-1111. fundamentals while exploring their own Emma’s Revolution. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18/ Workshop on How to Prune Trees, Shrubs communities and to have their best works MONDAY/MAY 21 advance; $22/door; $15/students. At the and Perennials. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join Master exhibited at the Arlington Arts Center (AAC). At Civil War in Arlington, A Northern Town in a Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Gardeners, Tree Stewards, and VCE Extension Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd, Southern State. Arlington Blvd, Arlington. For information or Agent Kirsten Buhls at a workshop that provides 3 to 4:30 p.m. The presenter is Arlington. Call 703-248-6800. advance tickets e-mail Joy Cobb, hands-on experience in pruning small trees and Karl VanNewkirk, past president of the Arlington Historical Society. Sponsored by the Arlington NOW THROUGH JUNE 9 [email protected], or UUCA’s Director of Youth shrubs and deadheading/cutting back perennials. Programs Sana Saeed [email protected]. Bring your own pruning tools (hand pruners, Learning in Retirement. At the Arlington Central A Life in Art: A Retrospective of Works. By Bike to Work Day. Join Virginia commuters and lopping shears, pruning saws) if available. At 5518 Library, 1015 Quincy St., Arlington. Call 703-228- John Bryans. Primarily a watercolorist, Bryans also leave your car behind to cycle to work for Bike to N. 18th St., Arlington. To register, call 703-228- 2144. works in acrylics, ink, silk screen, oils and Northern Virginia Mineral Club Work Day 2012 — a regional event that last year . 7:45 p.m. The assemblage of found objects. At the Crossroads 6414 or visit www.mgnv.org. drew a record-breaking 11,000 participants. Neighborhood Day & Yard Sale.’ Northern Virginia Mineral Club promotes, Gallery, Goodwin House Baileys Crossroads, 3440 ‘ 8 a.m. to Cyclists can register, find pit stop locations and educates and encourages interest in geology, S Jefferson St, Falls Church. 12:30 p.m. Old Dominion Citizens Association is learn how to join a commuter convoy at having a large neighborhood yard sale with 20- mineralogy, lapidary arts and related sciences. Meetings are held at 7:45 p.m. on the fourth NOW THROUGH JUNE 2 www.biketoworkmetrodc.org, or call 800-745- plus vendors from the community in the parking RIDE. Monday of each month (except two in Summer “Las Quiero a las Dos” (“I Want Them Both”) by lot of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, located at 2425 N. Glebe Rd (just north of Lee Hwy.). and December) at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 Ricardo Talesnik (Argentina). At Gunston Arts MAY 18 TO MAY 20 Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Call 703-228- Center, Theater Two, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington. Also, there will be cultural exhibitions and music It’s a Steal Art Show and Sale. 6535. No meetings in July and August. Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 3 Presented by the performances, fire truck display, along with food, p.m. Tickets are $30 and $25. Sponsored by Arlington Artists Alliance. This is an opportunity to drinks and many raffle prizes (if you bring food TUESDAY/MAY 22 purchase original paintings, drawings, mixed donation for AFAC). All proceeds go to AFAC. Teatro de la Luna. Call 703-548-3092; “Tapped” Film. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The high cost — media works, and 3-D items such as ceramics for Country Western Dance. The Northern Virginia www.teatrodelaluna.org. to both the environment and our health — of $75 or less. At St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Country Western Dance Association will hold its bottled water is the subject of this documentary 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington. Hours: Friday, May smoke-free, alcohol-free dance at Luther Jackson WEDNESDAY/MAY 16 that enlists activists, environmentalists, community 18, 5 - 8 p.m. (Reception); Saturday, May 19, Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd., Falls Church. Laughter Yoga, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. If you can leaders and others to expose the dark side of the 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 20, 11:30 Kathy Fanelli will be the DJ. A line dance will be laugh, you’ll be able to participate! 45-minutes of bottled water industry. At Arlington Central a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Visit taught beginning at 7:30 p.m. and a couples dance laughter exercises and a 15-minute educational Library Auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org. will be taught beginning at 8 p.m. Open dancing is time about laughter yoga and benefits of The 9 Songwriter Series. 8 p.m. Luke Mitchem from 8:30-11 p.m. and includes Two Step, Waltz, prolonged laughter. At Arlington Central Library, MAY 18 TO JUNE 24 joins Justin Trawick and Co. Tickets are $10. At 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. Visit line, Swing, Cha Cha, and specialty dances. Artomatic Returns to Crystal City. the Iota Club and Café in Arlington. [email protected]. Free. Couples and singles are welcome. Admission for Twilight Tattoo. 7 p.m. Featuring the U.S. Army Artomatic is known for transforming empty spaces NVCWDA members $10; non-members $12; WEDNESDAY/MAY 23 into vibrant arts communities that celebrate children under 18 accompanied by a paying adult Blues and Downrange. At Summerall Field at Ft. New to Medicare Presentation. 6:30 to 8:30 Myer, Arlington. Visit www.usarmyband.com. creativity and create a unique and exciting event $5; PSDC members $10. Snacks and drinks will be for visitors. Anyone can show art at Artomatic - available. Visit the website, www.nvcwda.org, or p.m. Free. If you live in the City of Alexandria or The State of Affordable Housing in Arlington. Arlington County and are newly eligible for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. County staff and affordable there is no criteria to participate, and art is call hot line 703-860-4941 and leave a message. selected on a first-come, first serve basis. Turtle Trot 5K. 10 a.m. At South Bluemont Park, Medicare or are the caregiver of a Medicare housing providers will provide updates, and AHS Beneficiary, come to a presentation to learn about Artomatic will take over the Transwestern 601 North Manchester St., North 4th Street staff will preview the education campaign. At the the ABCD’s of Medicare. At 2100 Washington Blvd. Presidential Tower, entrance at 2511 S. Clark St. entrance, Arlington. To register, go to Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 South 16th (Arlington County Human Services Center - in Crystal City, between 18th and 20th Streets. Visit www.Active.com. Registration fees are $30/adults St., Arlington. Visit Sequoia Plaza); Lower Level Auditorium. Call 703- Artomatic.org. For information about exhibiting and $15/kids 12 and under. (Registration fee www.AllianceForHousingSolutions.org 228-1700. art, visit: http://www.artomatic.org/participate/ reductions are available to qualified individuals; The U.S. Army Blues and Downrange. 7 p.m. The U.S. Army Blues and Downrange. 7 p.m. artists/visual. call 703-228-4747.) Visit: www.arlingtonva.us/ Twilight Tattoo. At Summerall Field, Ft. Myer. Twilight Tattoo. At Summerall Field, Ft. Myer. departments/ParksRecreation/scripts/nature/ SATURDAY/MAY 19 THURSDAY/MAY 17 TurtleTrot5K.aspx. MAY 23 AND MAY 24 Arlington Forest Community Yard sale. 8 a.m. World Children’s Choir Spring Concert. 7 p.m. Senior Law Day. 1 to 4 p.m. The Hon. Joanne F. Yorktown High Concerts. Free. 7 p.m. on May 23. to 5 p.m. Located in the Arlington Forest The concert will include the music of Arditi, Alper, Judge in the 17th Judicial Court of Virginia, “Jazz on the Lawn,” Yorktown High School’s Jazz neighborhood, Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) Puccini, Vivaldi; scenes from The Magic Flute by will headline the event. Also on the agenda are Band will perform on the lawn outside the school’s and Park Drive intersection. Easy access to more Mozart; Chinese folk songs and traditional music The Hon. Theo Stamos, newly elected main entrance. And the Spring Concert on than 50 yard sales in one neighborhood. Wide played by Miss Yiming Chen; folk and Commonwealth Attorney, the Honorable Bob Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Featuring the Wind variety of bargains offered. contemporary songs from Honduras, Ireland, and Brink, delegate to the State General Assembly Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band. At Vaudeville at JV’s Restaurant. 4:30 p.m. the United States; and African Djembe drumming representing the 48th District and Elizabeth Yorktown High School in Arlington. Featuring Warner Williams music of the Piedmont, led by Kofi Dennis. Tickets are $30/family; $20/ Wildhack, attorney at law specializing in elder law. Paddy Kilrain, Billy Hancock, Chris Colvin, Joyee adults, seniors, students; $10/children. At St. At the Arlington County Central Library, 1015 N. FRIDAY/MAY 25 Ettingoff and Mark Lindamood. At 6666 Arlington Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4250 N. Glebe Road, Quincy St., Arlington. Call Jessica Vasquez, Office The Ukulele and Hawaii, Connecting Music Blvd., Falls Church. Call 703-241-9504 or visit Arlington. Info/Tickets: 703-883-0920; of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-0948 or email: and Dance. www.jvsrestaurant.com. [email protected] or 2:30 to 4 p.m. Members of the [email protected] Zumbathon. 9 to 11 a.m. Cost is $20/person. No www.worldchildrenschoir.org. Hawaii State Society Ukulele group will provide Holistic Moms Meeting. 7 to 9 p.m. Featuring signup required. All proceeds to sponsor World Ashlawn Fun Fair. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Moon bounce, historical details of the Ukulele and its impact on Optimal Dental Facial Developments for Children, Health Ambassadors Mission to provide medical cake walk, crazy hair, face painting, raffle, DJ & Hawaiian music and other genres of music. presentation by Dr. Felix Liao of Whole Health and dental care to the Ham Tan Orphanage in more! Games for all ages and fun for the entire Presented by the Arlington Learning in Retirement Dental. At Arlington United Methodist Church, Vietnam. At Westover Baptist Church, Hardison family. At Ashlawn Elementary School, 5950 8th (ALRI). At the Arlington Central Library, 1015 716 S. Glebe Road, Arlington. Visit http:// Hall, 1125 Patrick Henry Drive, Arlington. Rd. N., Arlington. Quincy St., Arlington. Call 703-228-2144. holisticmomsarlalex.blogspot.com/ Contact: Change the World. 1 to 4 p.m. Clarendon United Huge Flea Market. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Great Falls HolisticMomsArlAlex (at) gmail (dot) com or call SATURDAY/MAY 26 Methodist Church will come together with United Methodist Church, 10100 Georgetown Jessica at 703-824-6167. Central Arlington History Tour. Methodists all over the world to Change the Pike, Great Falls. Spaces available to rent for $20 9 a.m. Walk from 1 to 12 miles (1 to 8 hours) visiting parks FRIDAY/MAY 18 World. They will partner with Stop Hunger Now to sell your treasures or donate items for the (SHN), an international hunger relief agency that church to sell. Contact Carol Wesley Wright (703) and historic sites in Clarendon, Ballston, Pershing’s Own Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. This provides food around the world for people in 582-1640 [email protected]. Glencarlyn and surrounding areas. Meet at evening will highlight two of our premier groups: need. Volunteers will be preparing 10,000 bags of Argentine Festival. Doors open at 4 p.m. Cost is Clarendon Metro Station, top of Escalator, at S.W. The U.S. Army Brass Quintet, and one of the few rice, and seasonings that will then be shipped to $20/advance; $30/door. Brimming with authentic corner of Wilson Blvd. and N. Highland St., remaining full-time big-bands in the country, The areas of food shortage. Contact Jane Dixon at foods, crafts and top Tango and folkloric Arlington. Sponsored by Center Hiking Club. U.S. Army Blues. At Brucker Hall, Ft. Myer, [email protected] or 703- 465-0341. performers direct from Argentina. Featuring Tais Contact: Bernie Berne at 703-243-0179 or Arlington. Visit www.usarmyband.com. [email protected]. 14 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment
Duruflé: REQUIEM Britten: REJOICE IN THE LAMB Shafer: SOUL OF MY SAVIOR With the Saint Luke Festival Choir and Choristers from the Saint John Academy Boys’ and Girls’ Treble Choirs Paul Skevington, Organist Sunday, May 20, 2012 | 5:00 PM Saint Luke Catholic Church | McLean, Virginia FREE PARKING $25 General Admission Student, senior and group discounts available Tickets: Call 301-572-6865 or visit thecitychoirofwashington.org
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he 25th Annual Argentina National Day Celebration will take Tplace Saturday, May 19 from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Tho- mas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington. Tickets are $20/advance; $30/door. Visit www.Tickeri.com. The event highlights the cultural and social diversity of the Argentinean people, and showcases music, dance and food. This year’s guest artists include: singer Miguel Dure (Camino Milongas), the U.S. debut of Tais and Son Ellas, and folk singer Daniel Bouchet. Professional Tango exhibitions will be highlighted by the performance of Argentina’s legendary Pampa Cortes in a trio with Gigi Jensen and Lizett Perelle. Also performing will be Victorio Menchi (Tango Fusion world tour artist), Cristian Perez and an array of D.C. area tango danc- ers, including the Carlos & Victoria Tango Show, Camilla Ng and Milonga Virginia Grand Military Band with Sylvia Rodriguez. Call 202-681-9494 or 703-212-5850. Visit Loras John Schissel, Music Director www.festivalargentinousa.com. Victorio Menghi Dance Classes Breathtaking, Saturday, May 19 Four Dance Workshops heart-racing music... 10 a.m. - Family (Class folkdance) Dance Tango Workshops with Pampa Cortés and 11 a.m. - Intro to ArgentineTango (beginner) and a few laughs to boot! Gigi Jensen will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 12 noon - Val Cruzado (beginner-intermediate) 19 and 20 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 1 p.m. - Tango Turns (giros) (intermediate) On Saturday, May 19, the Live Argentina Festival 45 minutes each class. Music by Sousa, Gilmore and Liszt Dances & Folklore opens at 4 p.m. in the Thomas No partner necessary Jefferson Theatre. It’s celebrating the May Revolution Reasonable cost of $5 per person Family class folk dance of 1810 with an Argentine tango show for the whole Tango class: $10 & $12 Saturday, May 26th, 8pm family featuring tango, dances and folk music from All eight classes $69 discounted already Argentina and the rest of Latin America. The event Hayfield Secondary School Sunday, May 20 will commemorate the Argentina National Day Revo- 1 p.m. - Family Class in Chacarrera (folk) lution at the Thomas Jefferson Theatre in 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 2 p.m. - Argentine Tango Fundamentals collaboration with the Embassy of Argentina, and 3 p.m. - Milonga (beginner-intermediate) honor leaders in politics, the arts, business and sports, Book Signing Event at 7pm 4 p.m. - Tango: Adornments (intermediate) and celebrate the Argentine Festival’s rich artistic $3 per child under age 12 programming. Go to www.festivalargentinousa.com. John Philip Sousa IV will be present 45 minutes each class. No partner necessary Soccer Shoot Contest to sign copies of his latest book, Cost of $5 per person Family Class folk dance John Philip Sousa, The Patriot’s Life in Image and Words Tango class: $10 & $12 Special anniversary activity “Soccer Shoot Contest” All eight classes $69 discounted already at Long Bridge Park on Friday, May 18 from 6 to 8 Tickets are $20/advance; $30/door. Four Dance Workshops p.m. Approximately a block from the Metro in Crys- Tickets $20 adults – 1/2 price admission with this ad each day only tickets, which provide access to 45-minute class tal City, at 475 Long Bridge Dr., Arlington. Meet a Band directors, students & under 18 FREE dance with Pampa Cortés & Gigi Jensen in the Thomas Star Player from D.C. United, greet members of the Jefferson Theatre, cost $69 all eight classes. Call 202-681- Arlington County Board, Argentine Embassy Staff, 9494 or tickeri.com or 703-212-5850 or visit and members of the press. [email protected] • (703) 426-4777 www.festivalargentinousa.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 ❖ 15 Arlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Seven Straight Yorktown girls’ lax beats Hayfield in sudden-death OT
Photos by to maintain district-title streak. By Jon Roetman scoreless first period, each The Connection team scored a goal in the Craig Sterbutzel second period, forcing sud- he Yorktown girls’ lacrosse team den death. Galvin depos- entered the 2012 National Dis- ited the game-winner mid- Ttrict tournament final against way through the initial Hayfield with the reputation of sudden-death period, send- a six-time defending champion. The Patri- ing the Patriots into a state /The Connection ots’ first-half performance, however, sug- of jubilation. gested a changing of the guard was in or- “At that point,” Galvin der. said, “I just wanted to get Hayfield, which defeated Yorktown dur- it in the goal.” ing the regular season, led 6-2 at halftime Hayfield took an 8-7 lead of the May 10 rematch. After losing to the when sophomore Patriots in the district championship game midfielder Emily Ryan Sophomore midfielder Emily Spack scored two goals for the Yorktown girls’ lacrosse each of the last two seasons, the Hawks ap- scored with 1:16 remain- team during the Patriots’ victory against Hayfield in the National District tournament peared ready to break through. But after ing in the second overtime final on May 10. an action-packed second half and three period, but Yorktown fresh- overtime periods, it was Yorktown celebrat- man Kristen Somers answered 11 seconds together. … I just really wanted it, so I went first four meetings with Yorktown, includ- ing a seven-year stranglehold on the dis- later to tie the score and force sudden death. for it. I’m glad I did.” ing the 2010 (9-8) and 2011 (16-8) district trict title. “That shot,” Morgan said of Somers’ Both of Richardson’s goals came in the championship games. This year, the Hawks Junior midfielder Meaghan Galvin scored clutch goal, “saved us.” final six minutes. defeated the Patriots in the regular season, in sudden-death over- Yorktown trailed 6-2 “She is always someone you can count 7-6, on April 13, helping Hayfield lock up time to lift the Patriots at halftime, but the Pa- on,” Morgan said. “She will take it straight the tournament’s top seed. After losing two to a 9-8 victory at We’ve worked so hard triots opened the sec- to goal and show no mercy. She’s a go-get- district finals on Yorktown’s home turf, Hayfield Secondary ond half with goals by ter. She’s aggressive on offense and defense. Hayfield earned the right to host, but still School, giving to maintain this and Somers, sophomore When she wants it, she really wants it and came up short. Yorktown its seventh midfielder Emily Spack she really showed good leadership tonight.” “I honestly think that the loss that we had consecutive district keep up our tradition and Galvin. After Morgan also praised the effort of fresh- to them during the regular season was al- championship. The No. Hayfield’s Ryan scored man goalkeeper Erin Morrissey. most like a blessing in disguise,” Morgan 2-seed Patriots over- — the Yorktown with less than 10 min- “I was so proud of Erin,” Morgan said. said, “because it made us realize we can’t came a four-goal defi- utes remaining to ex- “She was stopping point-blank shots. She’s just come in and roll over teams … That cit in regulation and legacy of winning the tend the Hawks’ lead young as a freshman, but she’s a great just made us want to win it even more.” erased a Hayfield lead district championship to 7-5, Yorktown senior player. She’ll be great for us for the next Morgan was named National District in the second overtime captain Ella couple of years.” Coach of the Year for the 2012 campaign. period to defeat the each year.” Richardson willed the Galvin led Yorktown with three goals. Spack earned first-team all-district as an at- No. 1 Hawks. Patriots into overtime, Somers and Spack each had two. tacker, Galvin, Richardson and junior Jennie “It’s an amazing feel- — Yorktown girls’ lacrosse using an aggressive Ryan led Hayfield with three goals. Basile were first-team midfielders and senior ing,” Yorktown head coach Crystal Morgan mentality to score the Sophomores Brenna Thomas and Leah Katie Sondheim was a first-team defender. coach Crystal Morgan final two goals of regu- Brennan each scored two goals and sopho- Senior Maddy Ernesto (attack), junior said. “We’ve worked so hard to maintain this lation. more Mara Dorsey had one. Tori Haling (midfield), junior Sarah Acs and keep up our tradition — the Yorktown “It was definitely one of the hardest wins After joining the National District during (defense) and Morrissey (goalkeeper) made legacy of winning the district championship we’ve ever had,” Richardson said. “It was a the 2009-10 school year, Hayfield lost its the all-district second team. each year.” very tough game, very stressful game and With the score tied 7-all at the end of it feels great to win. It’s exciting to win like regulation, the teams moved on to a pair of that — by one in [sudden-death] overtime three-minute overtime periods. After a — and I’m really proud of how we played Sports Briefs p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. The boys Yorktown Soccer will travel to face No. 2 Falls Church. Teams Advance The top-seeded Yorktown girls’ soccer O’Connell Softball team defeated No. 8 Wakefield in the opening round of the National District Wins WCAC Title tournament on May 14, earning a berth The Bishop O’Connell softball team de- in the Northern Region tournament. The feated Elizabeth Seton, 5-0, on May 12 Yorktown boys’ team, seeded No. 3, de- to capture the Washington Catholic Ath- feated No. 6 Washington-Lee to earn a letic Conference championship, improv- regional berth. ing its record to 24-1. The Yorktown girls will host No. 4 The Knights move on to the VISAA Yorktown senior captain Rachel Kappel (10) reaches for the ball against Hayfield in the district semifinals at 7 state tournament. Hayfield during the National District tournament final on May 10 at Hayfield Secondary School.
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18 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News “Psycho- not-so-matic” Anymore Tomorrow’s Designers, Today By KENNETH B. LOURIE arymount University’s Portfolio cluded garments for every Whatever I thought was only happening in Min Motion 2012 fashion show on lifestyle and occasion from my head – or not, or was really happening May 3 brought the runway to cruise wear to the red car- physically – or not, is the muddled descrip- life with student-designed garments show- pet. tion of the thoughts and emotions that this cased in an ethereal Gilded Forest production. The special guest of Port- cancer survivor/cancer patient-still-receiving- The jury-selected designs were modeled folio in Motion was Eileen treatment feels every time I make a 24/7 self by Marymount students from across the uni- Fisher, who was named assessment (which is often). An assessment versity in a production created by the fash- Marymount University’s that seems to have a mind of its own, and one which is mostly beyond my control to ion merchandising students. The show in- 2012 Designer of the Year. prevent/manage its ugly head from rearing This honor is presented an- whenever it pleases. As much as I pretend, as nually to a fashion designer much as I deny, as much as I compartmental- who has achieved excellence ize, any and every thing that happens to me in the field and has captured happens in the context of having cancer. Any the imagination of both the misstep, physically or emotionally, real or fashion industry and the imagined always brings me back to the ele- public. She was recognized phant in every room in every house; in fact, for her brand of elegant, that metaphorical elephant is in every closet, comfortable clothing and for every drawer, on every television channel and radio station; home or on the road; every- her commitment to fair la- where; especially and of course predomi- bor practices and a sustain- nantly, in my head, and originally in my lungs able, collaborative business and mediastinum, where it still remains, model. Past recipients of the Senior Line of Christina English, Fashion Design “stable,” for the moment. award, given annually at the ’12: Models, from left, Jessica Forbes in a black Whatever strategy I have employed in an show, include Carolina mermaid evening gown, Taylor Arif in a strapless attempt to manipulate my circumstances, to Marymount President Matthew D.Shank presents Designer of the Herrera, Michael Kors, Os- evening gown with black and ivory printed bod- prevent cancer from getting the best of me car de la Renta and Isabel emotionally, always suffers a setback after a Year award to fashion designer ice, and Deen Parker in a strapless evening gown Toledo. visit to my oncologist. As much as I’ve tried to Eileen Fisher. with tulle detailing. make light of these appointments over the last three years, having heart-to-heart, life-and- death conversations with YOUR cancer doc- tor, one who has already told you that he First-Time Candidate Takes on Longtime Incumbent “can’t cure you, that he can only treat you,” is unsettling at best and downright depressing From Page 3 ample of having an extreme conflict of in- and mind-numbing at worst. Facing one’s Bruce Shuttleworth, 47 terest.” own mortality at age 57 conjures two quotes man is an experienced legislator who A native of Amsterdam, Moran supporters scoff at the idea that a from Curly Howard of The Three Stooges, a N.Y., Shuttleworth grew up in famous one and a funny one: “I’m a victim of votes his conscience. Several said that if Severna Park, Md. He has a 10.7 percent mortgage loan is a “sweetheart soycumstance,” and “I’m too young to die, Moran was known as a legislator who votes bachelor of science in history deal,” dismissing the idea that there was too handsome; well, too young, anyway.” in favor of contributors he would have from the Naval Academy and any relationship between the loan and the a master of businesses admin- congressman’s support for the reform. Laughing in the face of adversity has been raised a lot more than $600,000, the istration from the Harvard an ongoing and overriding pursuit of mine amount of money he’s raised and spent so Business School. He was in since being diagnosed with stage IV lung can- far in this election cycle. Ultimately, they the Navy from 1983 to 1995, SHUTTLEWORTH ALSO SAYS he would cer in February, 2009. Not that my circum- say, voters have considered these charges stepping down as a lieuten- have voted against the repeal of the Glass- ant. He is currently a strategy management stances are anything to laugh about but, and dismissed them. Steagall Act, which he says helped contrib- oddly enough, crying about them or consultant and was formerly employed by the Bos- “Voters in the 8th District know Congress- ute to the global financial crisis. Moran “woeing” is me about them is a bit of a tired ton Consulting Group. voted to repeal the act, and Shuttleworth pursuit – for me. Sure I’ve cried and been man Moran,” said Austin Durrer, a spokes- curious why a lifelong non-smoker with no man for the congressman. “He fights for eliminating the project, which some people says he would have voted to maintain a immediate family history of cancer could be their issues they care about, provides strong, call “the alternative engine.” They say that separation between investment banking and diagnosed with a terminal disease at age 54, a progressive representation, and has helped the military would have benefited from commercial banking. Because that was at mere eight weeks after burying my widowed strengthen the region’s economy through improved engine performance, increased the heart of the financial crisis, mother. Nevertheless, life goes on, and it has, his work as a senior member on the Appro- contractor responsiveness and enhanced Shuttleworth says, Moran bears some of the as I’ve now outlived my original prognosis by priations Committee as a leader who un- operational readiness while sustaining an responsibility for the downturn. years, causing my oncologist to say to me at derstands the importance of the federal role industrial base for future aircraft programs. “Too many investment bankers are intent the end of my most recent appointment (and in our regional economy.” “In Econ 101, you learn that competition on getting those short-term bonus checks,” the one I may be overreacting to in this col- said Shuttleworth. “They take wild risk umn): “It’s been a privilege treating you.” brings down costs,” said Durrer. “In this Words, as I say, “to live by.” ON THE ISSUES, Shuttleworth says he case, having an alternative engine would knowing that the downside is capped but Where I’m going in this column is a place would have voted differently than Moran have saved taxpayers more than $20 bil- the upside is not.” I’ve never been: a new phase in my treat- on a number of key votes. One is the F136 lion over the life of the F-35 program.” In a meeting with Connection Newspa- ment, with new medications, new side engine, developed by General Electric and pers reporters and editors, Moran pushed effects, new consequences and new worries; Rolls-Royce. Shuttleworth says that he ANOTHER ISSUE where Shuttleworth back on criticism of his actions during the all of which are unknown and unfamiliar to would have voted against funding for the would have voted differently than Moran height of the financial crisis. He criticized a me. Presumably all of the above are simply project, which the Pentagon opposed. is the 2005 bankruptcy reform. book titled “Throw Them All Out” by Peter more of the same – only different, if you Shuttleworth says the project was unnec- Shuttleworth criticized the law as making Schweizer, which reports that the day after know what I mean – (things I can handle, just a meeting between Secretary of the Trea- calling them different things) meaning my essary, adding that Moran took campaign it harder to declare bankruptcy, preventing concerns are more in my head than they are contributions from General Electric and people from getting a fresh start. He de- sury Hank Paulson and New York Federal in my body. But I really won’t know until I’ve Rolls-Royce. scribed the law as a “big win” for the credit Reserve Chairman Tim Geithner that Moran lived it. For the moment, I can only anticipate “It puts him in a conflict of interest posi- card companies, repeating the charge that sold 92 stocks. it. Knowing what I knew is much preferred to tion,” said Shuttleworth. “I disagree with the congressman took a loan from credit “The book says two things, and then you not knowing what’s new. And what lies ahead any congressman who will embrace that card company MDNA in advance of the vote. naturally assume there’s a connection. It is definitely new. I can’t say anymore: “been kind of conflict of interest, especially if “Four days later, he cosponsored legisla- doesn’t actually say I was at the meeting. I there and done that” – I can only say that they’re voting against the Pentagon’s tion to make it harder for citizens to de- wasn’t. I never attended the meeting,” said I’m glad – and privileged, to still be doing wishes.” clare bankruptcy, the very bankruptcy he Moran. “To suggest that you would make a anything. Supporters of the project say it’s impor- avoided by taking that sweetheart loan,” decision based on some meeting is a little Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. tant to consider the cost ramifications of said Shuttleworth. “So there’s another ex- absurd.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 ❖ 19 20 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ May 16-22, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com