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Emerging from the Batmobile, Batman is greeted by a youngster participating in the YMCA afterschool program. Batman Visits YMCA atman AKA Bruce Wayne, AKA Lenny B. Robinson stopped by Bthe Arlington YMCA on North 13th Street on Friday, March 22, promoting National Inhalants and Poison Awareness Week. Af- ter school children from all over the county were bused to the YMCA for the event. Batman, driving his new replica 1966 Batmobile, ar- rived to the cheers of children, parents and staff members. After greet- ing the superhero, the children were invited to participate in group activities aimed at educating parents and children about poison pre- vention in their homes. The program was made possible by the Ameri- can Association of Poison Control Centers, the Alliance for Consumer Education and the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.

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Spring Fun Crystal City 5k runs return in April By Montie Martin running coach. “Out of all the races, the 5k ners on average, and the relaxed atmosphere The Connection is the most scatterbrained of them all. There creates a sense of community and fun. are people who just want to do a 5k a day “The races are one of our most successful ay goodbye to winter woes over a to keep the doctor away, there’s the track events in a lot of ways, they showcase a friendly 5k run this April in Crys- and field athlete who practically sprints the neighborhood in a fun way,” said Angela Fox, Stal City. Races return this spring entire distance, and there’s everybody in president and CEO of the Crystal City BID. every Friday, and offer participants between.” “If you’ve never run a 5k and always wanted a chance to get out and go. The Friday evening spring races draw to, here’s a chance to run on a flat course “I believe anyone can train for a 5k,” said crowds from across the region. According to over four weeks. The races have a laid back Terrill Jefferies, a physical trainer and group event organizers the 5k races host 1,500 run- attitude, people are mostly competing with themselves, there’s a nice feel to it.” Abundant parking, bicycle stops, and the nearby Crystal City metro station make get- ting to the race easy and convenient. Bag checks are available at the starting line, and post race festivities include an after party at Hamburger Hamlet where racers can di- gest their accomplishments. by Marc Da Image “It’s a great environment, especially for people just getting started, you get to go at your own pace,” said Allison Logemann, an Arlington resident who participated in last year’s race. “I really enjoyed it last year, I’m

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Photo courtesy of Terrill Jeferies looking forward to doing it again.” The Crystal City spring 5k races are Terrill Jefferies, physical trainer and held every Friday in April, starting at group running coach, enjoys a post 6:30 p.m. The 3.1-mile race begins race moment with friends in Crystal and ends at 2121 Crystal Drive, and City. According to Jefferies, the most includes several water stations along important part of racing is to have a a flat course in downtown Crystal training plan. Jefferies holds training City. Races cost $20 each, and regis- runs every Saturday at Roosevelt tration is available on site race day Island starting at 12 p.m. For more or online. For more information information contact Jefferies at: visit: runpacers.com/race/crystal- [email protected]. run-5k-Fridays/. Arlington school officials to conduct public Moving the Boundaries hearings on changes to attendance zones By Michael Lee Pope of 2015. Administrators are also dealing The Connection with overcrowded classrooms at seven el- Public Hearings ementary schools: Ashlawn, Glebe, The Arlington School Board will rlington County schools are burst- Jamestown, McKinley, Nottingham, Taylor, conduct two public hearings on the proposed boundary changes. The ing at the seams, with schools at or and Tuckahoe. Critics say Arlington Public The superintendent’s A recommended first will be at 7:30 p.m. on April 3 at beyond capacity across the division. Schools is segregating wealthy white chil- the Education Center, and the second With enrollment projections showing no dren in north Arlington and poor minority boundary will be at 7:30 p.m. on April 23 at the sign of letting up, school officials are going children in the south part of the county. changes. Education Center. back to the drawing board — literally — “The board’s defensive mantra is that if drawing a new boundary map. The politics they do not overtly intend to segregate, it of which neighborhoods are assigned to cannot be called segregation,” said Fred which schools can be divisive, tearing com- Millar, whose children attend Arlington munities apart pitting neighbors against Public Schools. “We parent activists have each other in pitched boundary wars. Ar- been challenging them on this all along the lington County school leaders hope to avoid process, pointing out that de jure and de conflict by holding a series of public forums facto segregation must be distinguished.” leading up to the final vote, which is ex- pected this spring. THE DIALOGUE began in September “This is going to be the first stage in ad- 2011, when the superintendent launched a dressing this issue over a series of years,” campaign he calls “More Seats for More said Superintendent Patrick Murphy. “We’ve Students.” In October of last year, School had to do this in a matter that is strategic Board members approved a scope for the and comprehensive.” process. For the next several months, vari- School leaders usually try to avoid draw- ous options were considered by school of- ing new boundaries because of intense ficials, parents and students. School Board neighborhood feelings. But Arlington lead- member Sally Baird said school officials ers had no choice because a new elemen- were eager to avoid the controversy that tary school will be opening its doors soon gripped the county back in 2007, when near Williamsburg Middle School in the fall See Boundaries, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ MarchArlington 27 - April Public 2, Schools2013 ❖ 3 Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is noon the Thursday before publication. Photos are welcome. Bulletin Board The will hold a workshop on growing shiitake complimentary appetizers from 8-10 p.m. Also MARCH 28-31 mushrooms. $35 covers all supplies. Visit features a silent auction, as well as raffles for cash Arlington Holy Week Events. Last Supper reenactment on www.mgnv.org to register. and prizes. Cafe Asia’s Party Loft (located behind Connection Thursday 7 p.m.; Good Friday service 7 p.m.; Easter Speaker. 7-9 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, Cafe Asia in Rosslyn). 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Current Proposed Design of the Millennium Project The Millennium expansion project is estimated to add close to 30,000 additional burial and niche spaces to Arlington National Cemetery. The current design in- cludes restoring the existing stream and preserving the trees within 50-to-100 feet of the creek, as well as other areas where possible. The Millennium Project at Arlington National Cemetery started in the late 1990s when the Arlington National Cemetery was near capacity. Expansion areas were limited, but through law, Con- gress directed a land transfer from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Na- tional Park Service; paired with existing Arlington property, the Millennium Project was born. Hearings Set on School Boundaries From Page 3 Hoffman-Boston Elementary. Schools on the north administrators drew the last set of boundary changes. end, on the other hand, have the lowest rates of pov- “It was kind of difficult and not pretty and conten- erty, including Tuckahoe Elementary, Nottingham tious and really divisive for the community,” said Elementary and Taylor Elementary. That disparity Baird. “That was really difficult, and not something concerns many parents. that we wanted to do again.” “Socio-economic as well as racial and ethnic inte- School officials say their top priority was proxim- gration should be a fundamental principle for the ity — keeping students as close to their home as organization of public education,” said Jim Lyons, a possible. They also wanted to make sure that the civil rights attorney in Arlington. “I don’t think we boundary changes preserved as much stability as want to construct a school system on the basis of possible, minimizing the number of students who residential patterns that are either economic or ra- have been assigned to new schools. The trick was to cial and ethnic segregation.” accomplish this while minimizing the separation of For now, a set of boundary changes largely pre- students from their classmates and while promoting serves the current map — with the exception of add- demographic diversity. Ultimately, the superintendent ing a new elementary school in north Arlington. recommended a plan that moved the fewest number School officials don’t have a name for the new facil- of students as possible. ity yet, although they expect to have one before it “This plan is effective at relieving overcrowding opens in 2014. as well as balancing capacity,” said Lionel White, di- “This is a tremendous opportunity because we are rector of facilities and planning. building a brand new, beautiful elementary school,” said School Board member Abby Raphael. ““And one DEMOGRAPHIC DATA from the school system of the primary reasons we are doing this now is so shows that schools in the south part of the county that we create the community at that school, and tend to have higher rates of poverty, including Carlin families can be part of the decisions that are going Springs Elementary, Randolph Elementary and to be made about that school.” You Can Make a Difference

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s stomp rockets flew de graaf generators; viewing Jupiter through the air, balloons and the moon through a telescope; A expanded, and electricity papermaking; stringing earth-bead set hair standing on end, bracelets; making and launching children at Ft. Belvoir Elementary stomp rockets; learning about cova- School didn’t know which hands-on lent bonds by using milk, food color- science activity to try first. ing and soap; playing a resource- They were participating in Opera- matching game; making seed buddies tion Patriotic STEM, an evening of that use body heat to help seeds ger- science activities organized by minate; and inflating balloons with Marymount University. Dr. Usha baking soda and carbon dioxide. Rajdev, Marymount associate profes- Next year, the partnership with Ft. sor of Education, has established a Belvoir will expand. Undergraduates partnership with the Ft. Belvoir in the Teaching Mathematics and Sci- school to “give back to U.S. military ence course will spend Wednesdays families who sacrifice so much for at Ft. Belvoir. In the mornings, they us.” will learn a hands-on math lesson, For the evening’s activities, she then immediately teach it to a class brought in educational partners Rick at the school. In the afternoon, they Varner from NASA’s Goddard Space will do the same with a science les- Flight Center, Elizabeth Burke from son. Project Learning Tree, and Tammy Maxey from Agriculture in the Class- room. The papermaking station is Marymount master of education run by Marion Schubert of

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6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ March 27 - April 2, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Spring Fun ‘Voodoo Macbeth’ Shakespeare’s original themes of witchcraft American Century and the occult with practices of voodoo. stages dark Orson Using an all-male cast, Akerley returns “Voodoo Macbeth” to Scotland, where a Welles drama. battalion of American servicemen is sta- tioned in the futuristic year 2033. Their Christian faith is combined with Wiccan-like By Jeanne Theismann practices to depict the story of Macbeth’s The Connection murder of King Duncan and subsequent ty- Photo by rannical rule. illiam Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” Joe Carlson is compelling as Macbeth with Wconsidered by many to be one the talented Matt Dewberry joining him as Johannes Markus of his darkest tragedies, tells the Gruoch, Macbeth’s closet confident and story of a Scottish general named Macbeth Akerley’s replacement of the traditional who commits murder to become king and Lady Macbeth role. fulfill his ambition Other performers in for power. In 1936, the ensemble cast in- a young Orson clude Frank Britton as Welles staged his Banquo, Theodore M. Frank Britton as Banquo, James Finley as Fleance, Joe Carlson as own legendary ad- Snead as Duncan, Will- Macbeth, Will Hayes as Hecate, Matt Dewberry as Gruoch in The Ameri- aptation of the play, iam Hayes as Hecate, can Century Theater’s “Voodoo Macbeth,” running through April 13. “Voodoo Macbeth,” and James Miller as which is reimagined Ross. set and costume designs. “Voodoo Macbeth” is not for everyone and now by The Ameri- Akerley is joined by Although TACT is known for its revivals TACT’s adaptation in particular is geared can Century The- the talented production of often overlooked American plays, this towards an audience with a heightened ater. team of Tyler Hermann production of “Voodoo Macbeth” is more a appreciation for Welles’ groundbreaking Directed by and Annalisa Dias- tribute to Welles’ creative style rather than interpretation of Shakespeare’s tragic tale. Kathleen Akerley, Mandoly (assistant di- a traditional re-staging of his script. In that TACT’s production rectors), Frank DiSalvo regard, Jack Marshall’s Artistic Director’s “Voodoo MacBeth” is playing now through diverges from Jr. (sound design), Jason Notes in the program book are a must-read April 13 at American Century Theater, The Welles’ original Aufdem-Brinke (lighting to make sense of this unconventional story Gunston Arts Center, Theater II, 2700 South staging and casting design), and Casey line so allow a few extra minutes prior to Lang Street, Arlington. A talkback discussion concepts, which Kaleba (choreography). the show to gain a better understanding of with cast and crew will take place following moved the setting to Matt Dewberry as Gruoch and Akerley herself is behind Akerley’s complex vision. the March 28 performance. Call 703-998- Haiti and replaced Joe Carlson as Macbeth. the appropriately eerie With its blood, gore and occult influences, 4555 or visit www.americancentury.org

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Email announcements to arlington@ www.novaartcenter.org or 571-483- camp, learn about the items soldiers connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 0652. An Evening carried and taste hardtack. $5/due at noon Thursday. Photos are welcome. registration. 703-243-4342. Program #632723-C. THROUGH APRIL 13 With Tyler Cowen The Quack Came Back. 3-4:30 p.m. ONGOING ‘Voodoo Macbeth.’ Adapted by Orson One More Page Books presents at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Food Truck Thursdays. In the Welles, using the imagery and economist, social commentator, dining Carlin Springs Road. Families can surface parking lot at the corner of traditions of Voodoo. Presented by guide blogger and New York Times walk and see the waterfowl. Free. Crystal Drive and 18th Street. The American Century Theater, at bestselling author Tyler Cowen dis- 703-228-6535. Program #632953-L. Line Dancing Class. Fridays, 10-11 Theatre II, Gunston Arts Center, 2700 cussing and signing his book, An Book Club. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Gulf a.m. Line dancing with Barbara S. Lang St. Visit Economist Gets Lunch: New Rules for Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Allen. Covers the basic steps, then www.AmericanCentury.org. Everyday Foodies. Claiming that Road. Adults can discuss “The Forest combines them to music for a gentle American food snobbery is hurting en- Unseen” by David Haskell. Free. 703- 228-3403. aerobic workout. More experienced WEDNESDAY/MARCH 27 trepreneurship and innovation, Cowen line dancers are welcome as they can argues that the current beliefs about Nanny Club. 10 am.-noon at Columbia assist newer dancers. At Aurora Hills Program. 10:30 a.m. at Long Branch food are wrong. While local food may Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Drive. For children up to age 5. Senior Center. Call 703-228-5722. well indeed taste better, he says, it’s Road. Children ages 3-5 can learn Nannies and parents can read, talk, Family Skate Opening Night. not better for the environment and in- Saturdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., through participate in a group and learn sing, and play with their children. about nature. 703-228-6535. expensive food is not necessarily bad Free. 703-228-5710. March 30. Thomas Jefferson Center, food. Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m., at 3501 2nd St. Fees: $2 entry, $3 skate Program #632913-K. Book Club. 10:30 a.m. at Central Arlington Central Library, 1015 North rental, $2 re-entry for students Program. 13:30 p.m. at Long Branch Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Discuss attending both family and teen skate. Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Quincy Street, Arlington. This event is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Cash only. Save time in line by Road. Children ages 3-5 can learn open to the public and admission is Barbara Kingsolver. Free. 703-228- bringing skates. Visit participate in a group and learn free. Visit http://mercatus.org/events. 5710. www.arlingtonva.us. about nature. 703-228-6535. Knitting Group. 6:30 p.m. at Exhibit. Gallery B will showcase some Program #632913-L. Children ages 6-9 can learn how and Gardening Talk. 7-8:30 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. of Arlington resident Richard Levine’s Comedy. 7:30 p.m. at Arlington why fortifications were built and then Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Kensington St. Drop-in for knitting paintings and photographs in its Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 use Lincoln logs to design and build Get a lesson on starting seeds and support and instruction. Free. 703- gallery, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite Columbia Pike. See Duncan Trussell forts. $5/due at registration. 703- seedlings. Free seeds. 703-228-5990. 228-6548. E, Bethesda. Through March 30. perform. $20. Visit 243-4342. Program #632723-B. arlingtondrafthouse.com for more. Free. Visit www.bethesda.org or 301- Nanny Club. 10 am.-noon at Columbia FRIDAY/MARCH 29 215-6660. Cookbook Discussion. 7 p.m. at One Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed THURSDAY/MARCH 28 Photo Exhibit. See “Paris by Day, Paris More Page, 2200 N. Westmoreland Drive. For children up to age 5. Program. 10:30 a.m. at Long Branch Comedy Show. See Rich Vos and by Night: Photos by Kevin Kasmai” at St. Free. Laila El-Haddad and Maggie Nannies and parents can read, talk, Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Bonnie McFarlane at 10 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 Military Schmitt share “The Gaza Kitchen: A sing, and play with their children. Road. Children ages 3-5 can learn Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, Road through April 2. Free. 703-228- Palestinian Culinary Journey,” a Free. 703-228-5710. participate in a group and learn 2903 Columbia Pike. $20. Visit 6330. cookbook based on extensive Meet the New American Girl Doll. about nature. 703-228-6535. arlingtondrafthouse.com for tickets. Exhibit. See “Real and Imagined” interviews with home cooks in the 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, Program #632913-M. Nanny Club. 10 am.-noon at Columbia through April 6 at Northern Virginia Gaza Strip. Visit 2190 N. Military Road. Meet “Julie Civil War Discovery. 1-2 p.m. at Fort Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed ART Center, 2100 Crystal Drive. www.onemorepagebooks.com for Albright” and enjoy crafts and C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. Drive. For children up to age 5. Features painter George Bowles’ more. activities to reflect Julie’s story. Free. Children ages 7-12 can learn about a Nannies and parents can read, talk, photo realistic work to Bud Civil War Discovery. 1-2 p.m. at Fort 703-228-6330. soldier’s life in the army. Set up See Calendar, Page 9 Hensgen’s abstract work. Visit C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ March 27 - April 2, 2013 ❖ 7 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ March 27 - April 2, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

From Page 7 production team or the crew. Visit Book Club. 1-2 p.m. at Shirlington Fairs & Festivals www.encorestage.org or 703-548- Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Discuss 1154 for more. “Pearl Buck in China” by Hilary sing, and play with their children. Free. Nanny Club. 10 am.-noon at Columbia Spurling. Free. 703-228-6545. 703-228-5710. Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drop in Storytime: Over 2s. 4:30- April June Drive. For children up to age 5. 5:15 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, SATURDAY/APRIL 20 SATURDAY/JUNE 1 SATURDAY/MARCH 30 Nannies and parents can read, talk, 2190 N. Military Road. For children sing, and play with their children. ages 25 months to 5 years. Free. 703- Alexandria Earth Day 2013. 10 Alexandria Armenian Festival. Comedy Show. See Rich Vos and Free. 703-228-5710. 228-6330. a.m. Alexandria’s 20th Annual 1:30-6 p.m. at Market Square, 301 Bonnie McFarlane at 7:30 p.m. or 10 Knitting/Crocheting Group. 1:30- Paws to Read. 5:3-6:30 p.m. at Earth Day celebration takes place King St. Vendors, entertainment, p.m. at Arlington Cinema & 3:30 p.m. or 5-8 p.m. at Westover Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter at Ben Brenman Park. Visit food and more. Free admission. Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road. Reed Drive. Children in grades K-5 www.alexearthday.org. Visit www.alexandriaarmenian $20. Visit arlingtondrafthouse.com Bring projects to finish, yarn and can read to therapy dogs for 15 festival.com. for tickets. needles to start something new, or minutes. Each dog is part of PAL. Author Event. 6 p.m. at One More work on a piece to contribute to Register for a slot by calling 703-228- MONDAYS/JUNE 3-AUG. 26 Page, 2200 N. Westmoeland St. Artisphere’s Yarn Bombing project. 5710. May Crystal Screen: Blockbusters. Jenny Milchman will discuss her Free. 703-228-5260. Drop-in Storytime. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Movies begin after sunset at 1851 book “Cover of Snow.” Free. Visit Movie. 3-4:45 p.m. at Columbia Pike Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. THURSDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 2-4 S. Bell St. Rain or shine. Free. www.onemorepagebooks.com. Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. All ages can enjoy stories. Free. 703- Visit www.crystalcity.org. Watch “Bringing Up Baby.” Free. 228-5946. Spring for Alexandria. 10 a.m. A multi-day celebration where the 703-228-5710. Movie. 6:30 p.m. at Shirlington Library, FRIDAYS IN JUNE SUNDAY/MARCH 31 focus is on philanthropy and April Fool’s for Teens. 4-5 p.m. at 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “Jane service to Alexandria—“Where we Vintage Crystal: Wine in the Easter Egg Hunt. 11 a.m. at Bethel Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Eyre.” Free. 703-228-6545. Fridays in June work, play, live and give.” All City Water Park. United Church of Christ, 4347 Teens can enjoy decorating cupcakes. from 6-10 p.m. Arlington Blvd. Register at Free. 703-228-5710. facilities, including libraries and recreation centers. Visit http:// [email protected] or Meet the Artist. 7-8 p.m. at APRIL 2-28 SUNDAYS/JUNE-AUGUST volunteeralexandria.org for 703-528-0937. Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Theater Performance. See “The Last individual events. Concerts on the Green. 6-8 p.m. Ave. Meet Edward Gero, who plays Five Years” at Max Theatre at Sundays in June, July and August MONDAY/APRIL 1 the wealthy bachelor Horace Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell FRIDAYS/MAY 17-AUG. 30 on the Great Falls Village Green. Vandergelder in “Hello, Dolly!” Free. Ave. Performances are Tuesday and Visit http://www.gfvcca.com/ Film Festival. Fridays at dusk, in Rehearsals Begin. 7-9 p.m. at 703-228-6545. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, concerts.htm. Arlington Presbyterian Church, 3507 Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Arlington’s Gateway Park. Visit Columbia Pike. All ages and musical Sunday at 7 p.m.; and matinee www.rosslynva.org/play/ abilities can perform with the NoVa TUESDAY/APRIL 2 performances Saturday and Sunday calendar/film-festival. Lights Chorale. Visit Theatre Auditions. 5-7 p.m. at at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $40. Visit FRIDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 17-19 July www.novalightschorale.jigsy.com or Thomas Jefferson Community signature-theatre.org for more. Northern Virginia Fine Arts e-mail [email protected]. Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. SATURDAY/JULY 6 Author Series. 7 p.m. at One More Students age 9-18 can audition for Festival. At Reston Town Center, Page, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. “Sleeping Beauty” as part of the WEDNESDAY/APRIL 3 the three-day event attracts more USA & Alexandria Birthday than 50,000 patrons and provides Celebration. Enjoy a concert by Local author Ellen Herbert will share production team or the crew. Visit Author Event. 7 p.m. at Central an interactive experience to view, the Alexandria Symphony her collection of short stories. Free. www.encorestage.org or 703-548- Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Tyler purchase, and experience art Orchestra, birthday cake, food Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com 1154 for more. Cowen will discuss his book “An directly from the artists who have and fireworks. The evening for more. Nanny Club. 10 am.-noon at Columbia Economist Gets Lunch: New Rules for created it. Visit http:// culminates in Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Theatre Auditions. 5-7 p.m. at Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Everyday Foodies.” Free. A food truck northernvirginiafineartsfestival.org. Overture.” Concert at 6 p.m. and Thomas Jefferson Community Drive. For children up to age 5. will be on site at 6 p.m. fireworks at 9:30 at Oronoco Bay Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. Nannies and parents can read, talk, Author Event. 7 p.m. at One More Students age 9-18 can audition for sing, and play with their children. Park. Free. “Sleeping Beauty” as part of the Free. 703-228-5710. See Calendar, Page 10 EnglishEnglish CountryCountry GardensGardens

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For a Consultation/Estimate, Please Call 703.791.5363 E-mail: [email protected] www.Englishcountrygardens.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ March 27 - April 2, 2013 ❖ 9 Email announcements to arlington@ connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and SUNDAY/APRIL 7 artwork are welcome. Deadline is Thurs- “From One Place.” 4 p.m. at day at noon. Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Jane Franklin Dance performs new work. $20/advance; $25/door. Visit ONGOING www.artisphere.com for tickets. Juxtaposed: An Interactive Photo Contest. Through Sunday, May 19. THURSDAY/APRIL 11 Participants can send in a photograph that blends objects that convey wit, Album Release. 8:30 p.m. at IOTA symbolism and/or deeper meaning. Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Contest runs in conjunction with Jeffrey Foucault & Cold Satellite will “The Next Wave: Industrial Design celebrate the release of their Innovation in the 21st Century” sophomore album “Cavalcade.” $15. exhibit. Upload photos to Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or www.flickr.com/photos/ 703-522-8340. apartmentzero1. Free. Through Sunday, May 19. Visit SATURDAY/APRIL 13 www.artisphere.com for more. Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, May 19. Countdown to Yuri’s Night. 8 p.m.- See “The Next Wave: Industrial 2 a.m. at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Design Innovation in the 21st Blvd. Features an exhibit of Century” at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson interchangeable robot paintings, Blvd. Features innovation in product performances, music and more. $25/ design from the last 13 years. Visit The Next Wave: advance; $30/door. Visit www.artisphere.com or call 703-875- INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INNOVATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY www.c2yn.com for more. 1100. What makes an object useful, engaging and beautiful? What is it about a distinct “Penelope’s Pesky Pen.” 4 p.m. at design that conveys calm, wonder and excitement in the user and helps us recall a Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Jane moment in time? Artisphere and Apartment Zero have teamed up to present the Franklin Dance performs new work. REGISTER NOW Washington, DC International Design Festival, a free three-month long multi-dis- $10/advance; $15/door. Visit Summer Art Classes run June 24-Aug. 23 ciplinary celebration of design, featuring the exhibition The Next Wave: Industrial www.artisphere.com for tickets. at Arlington Arts Center. Visit Design Innovation in the 21st Century, curated and produced by Apartment Zero www.arlingtonartscenter.org for a co-owner Douglas Burton. On view through Sunday, May 19 in the Terrace Gal- SATURDAY/APRIL 20 list of classes. lery at Artisphere. Free. Visit www.artisphere.com or call 703-875-1100. Panel. 5-6:30 p.m. at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Enjoy a conversation on WEDNESDAY/MARCH 27 TNG. $10. The Comedy Spot is 4238 Wilson Blvd. Visit “Oh Say Can’t You See: What Film Screening/Discussion. 7 p.m. located in Ballston Common Mall, at comedyindc.com or call 703-294- Happened to American Design.” A at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. 4238 Wilson Blvd. Visit LAFF. reception follows. Free. Visit Watch “An Ordinary Hero: The True comedyindc.com or call 703-294- Comedy Show. 10 p.m. The Blue www.artisphere.com or 703-875- Story of Joan Mulholland.” Free. 703- LAFF. Show. $15. The Comedy Spot is 1100. 228-6321. Comedy Show. 10 p.m. The Blue located in Ballston Common Mall, at Show. $15. The Comedy Spot is 4238 Wilson Blvd. Visit SATURDAY/MAY 4 located in Ballston Common Mall, at comedyindc.com or call 703-294- THURSDAY/MARCH 28 4238 Wilson Blvd. Visit LAFF. Art Bash. VIP arrive at 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. Live Music. 8 p.m. Hear The Linemen. comedyindc.com or call 703-294- for general admission at Arlington $12. IOTA Club & Cafe is located at LAFF. Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. 2832 Wilson Blvd. Visit SUNDAY/MARCH 31 Proceeds benefit Arlington Arts www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call Live Music. 8 p.m. Hear Rachel Center. Enjoy an open bar, heavy 703-522-8340. SATURDAY/MARCH 30 Brooke, with The Highballers. $12. hors d’oeuvres, music and silent Live Music. 9 p.m. Hear Nataly Dawn, IOTA Club & Cafe is located at 2832 auction. $75 general admission; $60/ with Lauren O’Connell. $15. IOTA Wilson Blvd. Visit member; $150/VIP; $125/VIP AAC FRIDAY/MARCH 29 Club & Cafe is located at 2832 www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call member. Buy tickets at http:// Live Music. 9 p.m. Hear Bells and Wilson Blvd. Visit 703-522-8340. artbash2013.eventbrite.com or visit Hunters, with Skip House and Turtle www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call www.arlingtonartscenter.org Recall. Visit them at http:// 703-522-8340. FRIDAY/APRIL 5 www.reverbnation.com/ Comedy Show. 3 p.m. Comedy Sportz WEDNESDAY/MAY 15 bellsandhunters, http:// 4 Kidz. $10. The Comedy Spot is Community Concert Series. 7:30 www.skiphouserocks.com/ and located in Ballston Common Mall, at p.m. Columbia Flute Choir, including Talk and Tour. 6 p.m. at Terrace http://www.turtlerecallmusic.com/. 4238 Wilson Blvd. Visit music for low flute ensemble. Central Gallery at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson $12. IOTA Club & Cafe is located at comedyindc.com or call 703-294- United Methodist Church, 4201 N. Blvd. Free. Hear a talk on “Roberto 2832 Wilson Blvd. Visit LAFF. Fairfax Drive, Arlington. A reception Palomba: Italian Industrial Designer.” www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call Comedy Show. 7:30 p.m. Comedy follows. Free. No reservations or Free. Visit www.artisphere.com or 703-522-8340. Sportz. $15. The Comedy Spot is tickets required. 703-875-1100. Comedy Show. 8 p.m. Comedy Sportz located in Ballston Common Mall, at www.cumcballston.org.

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From Page 9 McKinley Road. For children up to Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military 703-228-5260. Page, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. age 2. Free. 703-228-5260. Road. For children up to age 5. Free. Author Event. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Commemorating the 50th Drop-in Storytime. 4-5 p.m. at 703-228-6330. Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military anniversary of the historic Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Drop-in Storytime: Under 2s. 10:30 Road. Meet Valerie Tripp, author of Woolworth sit-in, Fairfax resident Clifford Garstang will discuss his Reed Drive. For children in grades K- a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. the “American Girls” series. She will Michael O’Brien talks about “We volume of stories “What the Zhang 5. Enjoy stories and activities with 18th St. For children up to age 2. show the audience manuscripts in Shall Not Be Moved: The Jackson Boys Know,” which is set in a fairies, fables and more. Free. 703- Free. 703-228-5715. various stages of completion, pretend Woolworth Sit-In and the Movement condominium on the edge of 228-5710. Drop-in Storytime. 10:30 a.m. or to be different characters and sign it Inspired.” Free. Visit Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown. Free. Drop-in Family Storytime. 6:30- 11:15 a.m. at Shirlington Library, books. Free. 703-228-6330. www.onemorepagebooks.com for Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com 7:30 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 4200 Campbell Ave. For children up more. for more. S. Kensington St. All ages can enjoy to age 2. Free. 703-228-6545. Harps On a Pilgrimage. The Nanny Club. 10 am.-noon at Columbia stories. Free. 703-228-6548. Drop-in Storytime: Over 2s. 11:15 FRIDAY/APRIL 5 Washington Area Folk Harp Society Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. Opening Reception. 6-8 p.m. at Fort presents its annual benefit concert Drive. For children up to age 5. 18th St. For children age 2-5. Free. C.F. Smith, 2411 N. 24th St. Meet the with Robbin Gordon-Cartier as a Nannies and parents can read, talk, THURSDAY/APRIL 4 703-228-5715. artists and vote for favorite artwork. featured guest and hymn tunes from sing, and play with their children. Nanny Club. 10 am.-noon at Columbia Drop-in Storytime. 4:15 p.m. at Free.Visit world religions performed by several Free. 703-228-5710. Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for local harp ensembles. 7:30 p.m. at Drop-in Storytime. 10:30 a.m. or Drive. For children up to age 5. All ages can enjoy stories in English more. Knox Presbyterian Church, 7416 11:15 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 Nannies and parents can read, talk, and Spanish. Free. 703-228-5946. Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. $15 at N. Quincy St. Al ages can enjoy sing, and play with their children. Drop-in Storytime. 4:15 p.m. at the door, seniors and students $10. stories. Free. 703-228-5946. Free. 703-228-5710. Westover Library, 1644 N. McKinley SATURDAY/APRIL 6 Visit www.wafhs.org or 703-578- Drop-in Storytime: Under 2s. 1:30 Drop-in Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at Road. For children up to age 5. Free. Author Chat. 6:30 p.m. at One More 3106. p.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N. 10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ March 27 - April 2, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales In February 2013, 163 Arlington homes sold between $3,600,000-$88,000. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $920,501-$589,000 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Address ...... BR FB HB .... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC PostalCode ...... Subdivision 1315 BARTON ST N ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $920,501 .... Townhouse .. 0.03 ...... 22201 ...... COURTHOUSE HILL 5416 37TH ST N ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $900,000 .... Detached .... 0.23 ...... 22207 ...... WILLIAMSBURG VILLAGE CHATTANOOGA, TN by Motorcoach, May 16 – 20...... $859 6002 WILLIAMSBURG BLVD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $895,000 .... Detached .... 0.27 ...... 22207 ...... OHIO ST HALLIDAY Includes Motorcoach from Vienna or Rockville, 4 Nights Hotel, Daily Breakfast 1305 LYNNBROOK DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $885,000 .... Townhouse .. 0.08 ...... 22201 ...... LYNNBROOK & Dinner, Sightseeing, Cruises, Train Rides – Call for Details 1751 22ND ST N ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $880,000 .... Atth/Row Hse0.04 ...... 22209 ...... PALISADES PARK 3817 18TH ST N ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $874,900 .... Detached .... 0.15 ...... 22207 ...... CHERRYDALE MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY by Motorcoach, July 14 – 20...... $979 5635 8TH ST N ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $852,100 .... Detached .... 0.14 ...... 22205 ...... BONAIR Includes Motorcoach from Vienna or Rockville, 6 Nights Hotel, Daily Breakfast, 807 BARTON ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $841,000 .... Detached .... 0.13 ...... 22204 ...... PENROSE 4 Dinners, Sightseeing – Call for Itinerary 1881 NASH ST #1705 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $840,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... TURNBERRY TOWER 2785 FORT SCOTT DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $825,000 .... Detached .... 0.23 ...... 22202 ...... AURORA HILLS TURKEY, Oct. 10-21...... $2199 1530 KEY BLVD #506 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $820,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22209 ...... ATRIUM CONDO Includes Air from Dulles, 10 Nights Hotel, 9 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners, 3000 19TH ST S ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $816,000 .... Detached .... 0.16 ...... 22204 ...... JOHNSON’S HILL Sightseeing – Call for details 511 NORWOOD ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $800,000 .... Detached .... 0.16 ...... 22203 ...... ASHTON HEIGHTS 1725 OAKLAND ST S ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $799,000 .... Detached .... 0.19 ...... 22204 ...... DOUGLAS PARK NEW ARL. SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB 3435 ROBERTS LN ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $790,000 .... Detached .... 0.46 ...... 22207 ...... BELLEVUE FOREST 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 2337 PIERCE ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $789,000 .... Detached .... 0.19 ...... 22202 ...... AURORA HILLS 2367 QUEBEC ST N ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $780,000 .... Detached .... 0.20 ...... 22207 ...... CRYSTAL SPRINGS KNOLLS 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 609 FLORIDA ST N ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $770,000 .... Detached .... 0.25 ...... 22203 ...... BONAIR Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com 5033 35TH ST N ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $770,000 .... Detached .... 0.32 ...... 22207 ...... COUNTRY CLUB MANORS for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. 2628 UPLAND ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $770,000 .... Detached .... 0.36 ...... 22207 ...... BROYHILL FOREST/HILLS 506 ABINGDON ST ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $769,000 .... Detached .... 0.52 ...... 22204 ...... BARCROFT 4319 37TH RD N ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $769,000 .... Detached .... 0.32 ...... 22207 ...... ARLINGWOOD 3030 POLLARD ST N ...... 4 ... 1 ... 2 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $745,000 .... Detached .... 0.27 ...... 22207 ...... BELLEVUE FOREST 6547 WASHINGTON BLVD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $733,000 .... Townhouse .. 0.06 ...... 22205 ...... MADISON MEWS 2022 CULPEPER ST N ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $720,000 .... Townhouse .. 0.03 ...... 22207 .. THE OVERLOOK AT HIGH VIEW PARK 2001 15TH ST N #1202 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $715,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22201 ...... THE OYDSSEY OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS 1131 VERMONT ST N ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $708,000 .... Detached .... 0.14 ...... 22201 ...... BALLSTON Will Return Next Week 874 LIVINGSTON ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $705,000 .... Detached .... 0.18 ...... 22205 ...... DOMINION HILLS 6324 25TH ST N ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $705,000 .... Detached .... 0.17 ...... 22207 ...... BERKSHIRE OAKWOOD 3318 COLUMBUS ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $705,000 .... Detached .... 0.23 ...... 22207 ...... SHIRLEY WOODS 870 JACKSONVILLE ST N ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $690,357 .... Detached .... 0.14 ...... 22205 ...... BROCKWOOD 1406 GLEBE RD N ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $685,000 .... Detached .... 0.13 ...... 22207 ...... WAYCROFT 2321 POWHATAN ST ...... 6 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $680,000 .... Detached .... 0.21 ...... 22205 ...... OVER LEE KNOLLS 3443 25TH CT S ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $680,000 .... Townhouse .. 0.03 ...... 22206 ...... SHIRLINGTON 1800 LYNN ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $655,000 .... Detached .... 0.29 ...... 22202 ...... TOP OF ARL RIDGE ROAD 2122 19TH ST N ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $650,000 .... Detached .... 0.11 ...... 22201 ...... AURORA HEIGHTS 215 IRVING ST S ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $645,000 .... Detached .... 0.17 ...... 22204 ...... ARLINGTON HEIGHTS 2001 15TH ST N #311 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $644,900 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22201 ...... ODYSSEY 1201 KENILWORTH ST ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $642,500 .... Detached .... 0.13 ...... 22205 ...... WESTOVER 1301 COURTHOUSE RD #1805 .... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $640,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22201 ...... WOODBURY HEIGHTS 2808 UNDERWOOD ST N ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $635,000 .... Detached .... 0.24 ...... 22213 ...... OAKWOOD 256 COLUMBUS ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $615,000 .... Detached .... 0.15 ...... 22203 ...... ARLINGTON FOREST 1828 UNDERWOOD ST N ...... 4 ... 1 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $603,500 .... Detached .... 0.19 ...... 22205 ...... FALLS CHURCH PARK 501 HIGHLAND ST S ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $599,900 .... Detached .... 0.09 ...... 22204 ...... ARLINGTON HEIGHTS 5711 20TH ST N ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $599,900 .... Detached .... 0.14 ...... 22205 ...... LEEWAY HEIGHTS 5611 WILSON BLVD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $599,900 .... Detached .... 0.12 ...... 22205 ...... BROCKWOOD 5229 11TH ST S ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $590,000 .... Detached .... 0.14 ...... 22204 ...... VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ETC To add your Realtor represented Open House 4613 HENDERSON RD ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $589,000 .... Detached .... 0.14 ...... 22203 ...... ARLINGTON FOREST to these weekly listings, please call 703-778-9410 Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of March 15, 2013.

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wenty-two teams playing at Washington-Lee and T Photos by the new Long Bridge fields kicked off the 2013 Ultimate’s (Frisbee) season last

weekend with the YULA Invite Louise Krafft tournament. The Invite has be- come the largest high school Ulti- mate Frisbee tournament in the Washington Region. Teams from

North Carolina, New Jersey, and /The Connection throughout Virginia, Maryland and D.C. competed with local high school teams on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-23. The Yorktown and HB Woodlawn boys are currently the Allison Hahn sends the Frisbee down the field for the HB Woodlawn player Agnes Chang pivots to get the See Frisbee, Page 13 return throw after her team scored. Frisbee off and down the field to a teammate. 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ March 27 - April 2, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports

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Hannah Hauptman looks for a teammate. Grace Denney prepares to pass. Spring Brings Ultimate Frisbee

From Page 12 champions since statewide play was available for Virginia State Champions, and will play against girls. They have already started the 2013 season with state rivals LC Byrd and Woodside HS as well as lo- undefeated play against college teams at VC cal teams from Jefferson, Woodson and School With- Ultimate’s Virginia is for Layouts tournament last out Walls. weekend. The HB Woodlawn Ultimate Varsity girls are currently The Youth Ultimate League of Arlington (YULA) is U.S. Southern region champions (the highest level a new league designed to promote the sport of Ulti- of national play). The have been the undefeated state mate and love of the game for Arlington and the region’s youth from grades 8-12.

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