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Photo by Louise KrafftPhoto /The Connection online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comDecember 7-13, 2011 Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 ❖ 1 News Mystery Flag

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assers-by at the corner of Lee Highway and PNorth Lexington Street notice three flagpoles. The “Stars and Stripes” are known

/The Connection to all. Many recognize Virginia’s state flag. Pole three, however, holds a mystery. In a child’s terms, it is “the flag with the black bird.” The flags fly before a neat little building which is home to The Republic Group, or TRG, founded Flags flying outside The Republic Group. in 1958. Ten years later, two then- recent graduates of Georgetown cilitate service to any place in the world. University’s School of Foreign Ser- What TRG does, it does well. Evidence is the white vice joined its staff. A specialty is pennant with a blue “E” flying low on the center pole. global marketing of American It is the U.S. government’s award for excellence in technology for large engineering international trade conferred by the U. S. Depart- projects, such as an entire airport ment of Commerce. TRG was “Exporter of the Year” or a country-wide weather fore- in 2007. casting network. Another specialty Michael W. Ueltzen, one of the Georgetown Uni- is selling high technology compo- versity graduates, has been company president since nents for electronic and environ- 1992. He was born in Austria and raised in Germany. mental systems of all kinds. The other “Hoya,” Bob Rissland, long has held the Branch offices in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia fa- See Mystery, Page 9

2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Trodden Out Longtime Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney Richard Trodden retires. By Michael Lee Pope Trodden frequently represents The Connection the association in Richmond, keeping an eye on legislation that could ext week, longtime influence how prosecutors go Arlington Common- about their business. Prosecutors wealth’s Attorney across the commonwealth say that Photos by N Richard Trodden Trodden has the intelligence to will step down and hand the reins know how the proposed legisla- of power to his chief deputy. He’s tion will work and the demeanor

Louise Krafft been the county’s chief prosecutor to lobby members of the General for almost 20 years, going after Assembly in a way to advocate for petty thieves to hardcore crimi- their cause. nals. He’s been in the position “One of the things I’ve always since 1993, when admired about him is his sense of

/The Connection Commonwealth’s Attorney Helen humor, which he’s always able to Fahey became a federal prosecu- maintain no matter what’s going tor. He had to stand election in on,” said Alexandria 1994 and then again in 1995. He Commonwealth’s Attorney Randy was reelected in 1999, 2003 and Sengel. “If someone is taking 2007. themselves too seriously, he has “I would describe him as the E.F. this ability to defuse it and move The 50-foot spruce tree at Linden Re- Misty Bastian and Jennifer Russell join in Hutton of the Commonwealth’s on.” sources glows with lights at the annual with song as the brass band plays a few Attorney’s Association,” said tree lighting ceremony. holiday favorites. Roanoke Commonwealth’s Attor- AN ARLINGTON NATIVE, Trod- ney Donald Caldwell. “When he den grew up in Arlington Forrest Linden Resources Hosts speaks people listen.” See Trodden, Page 6 ‘Miracle on 23rd Street’ Providing Testing inden Resources, formerly the National Concert Brass Band LSOC Enterprises, held its performing holiday tunes. Linden On World AIDS Day annual Holiday Tree Light- staff members and neighbors ing on Friday, Dec. 2 in front of its joined in with a sing-along. Lin- No excuse often spread by IV drug use. headquarters at 750 South 23rd den CEO Linda Chandler led the “Men, women, heterosexual, homosexual, all are at risk,” said Street. Linden Resources, a a non- countdown as the 50-foot spruce The National Concert Brass not to know. Varghese. “All races are affected.” profit, works to provide employ- tree was lit. Immediately follow- Band plays holiday favor- By Maya Horowitz Varghese said HIV is preventable ment services for people with dis- ing the tree lighting, Santa arrived ites as the staff and neigh- The Connection if people can learn to change their abilities. The evening got under on top of an Arlington County fire bors gather for the annual behavior. This is difficult, he said, way with a concert by members of truck by way of Station #5. holiday tree lighting. ne thousand three hun- so programs often focus on start- Odred and fifty-seven ing healthy habits for young Arlingtonians are living people, before dangerous behav- with HIV/AIDS. This World AIDS ior begins. He pointed to the ef- Day, Dec. 1, The Arlington Depart- fectiveness of this strategy with ment of Human Services spon- programs such as Cover Your sored a free, rapid HIV testing. Cough and seatbelts. “I think HIV is a problem every- He encouraged routine testing where,” said Dr. Reuben Varghese, for sexually active or IV drug-us- health director for the Arlington ing individuals. County Public Health Division. “It “If people want to be tested, they would be nice to someday not can be tested any day of the week,” have a World AIDS Day. It is pre- See HIV, Page 5 ventable. People need to know their status. The only way to get Clinic Hours to zero is to prevent transmission Arlington HIV/STD Services or those who have it get treatment 2100 Washington Blvd., Arlington and know their status.” 703-228-1200 AIDS, acquired immunodefi- Monday STD Clinic* (including confidential ciency syndrome, is the disease HIV testing) 12-3 p.m. caused by HIV, human immunode- Wednesday ficiency virus. The virus attacks the Anonymous HIV Testing 3-6 p.m. Thursday body’s immune system and leaves Anonymous HIV Testing 12-2 p.m. it susceptible to other life-threat- STD Clinic* (including confidential ening infections. HIV can be sexu- HIV testing) 3-6 p.m. ally transmitted or blood born, * STD Clinic visit by appointment only. Santa is greeted by dozens of children as he steps off the fire engine. Call 703-228-1200. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 ❖ 3 Benches, Fountains, Trees News 25%25% Shrubs & Statues, Bonsai, Perennials Wallstone, Cactus & Succulents OFFOFF In-Stock Pavers Off-Season Pricing Saluting ‘Spirit of Community’ Christmas Trees & Holiday Hours Open Fridays Greens Are Here! and Saturdays he Arlington until 7pm Community 50% Off Foundation Japanese Maples, T held its annual Evergreen Magnolias, FREE Blue Atlas Cedar & Spirit of the Community lun- Select Shade Trees Landscape Estimates cheon on Monday, Dec. 5, at 9023 Arlington Blvd., the Renaissance Arlington Fairfax, Virginia Capital View Hotel. 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 60-75% 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) The foundation was 703-573-5025 founded in 1991 by the OFF POTS www.cravensnursery.com Chief Judge of the 17th Ju- Open 9-5, 7 days a week dicial Circuit in Virginia, the Hon. William T. Newman, Jr. Mary Ann Nirschl was the Mary Ann Nirschl receives a standing ovation from the audi- recipient of the 2011 Will- ence as she walks to the stage for the presentation of the iam T. Newman, Jr. Spirit of Spirit of Community Award. the Community Award.

Photos by Nirschl was honored for her support of healthcare services for the uninsured and the Arlington Free Clinic. Louise Krafft She has served on the board of the clinic for more than 12 years and is key in rais- ing funds for the clinic. She also served as president of

/The Connection the Arlington Medical Soci- ety Alliance, president of the Board of the Medical Soci- ety of Virginia Alliance, John Murphy, membership committee of ACF president Jim Whittaker and ACF Leadership Arling- the American Medical Asso- trustee Jonathan Kinney present William ton Class of ’99, ciate Alliance, served as Fogarty, chair of the Arlington Partner- accepts the third health education counselor ship for Affordable Housing Board of prize for Innova- for Virginia for the Southern Directors with the first of three ACF tion and Impact on Medical Association Alli- innovation and Impact Awards. behalf of Leader- ance, served on the Arling- ship Arlington. ton Hospital Foundation Board and also as hospital- ity chair for the American Academy of Orthopedic Sur- gery national meeting. Three addition awards were also presented for innovation and impact by non-prof- its in Arlington. The recipi- ents were the Arlington Part- nership for Affordable Hous- ing, Greenbrier Learning Center and Leadership Ar- lington. For more informa- Board Chair of Greenbrier Learning Center Shally Stanley tion on the Arlington Com- addresses the audience after accepting the ACF Prize for munity Foundation see Innovation and Impact. www.alrch.org TWO POOR TEACHERS Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling We Bring the Showroom to YOU!! Select your remodeling products from our Mobile Kitchen and Bathroom Showroom and Design Center!! Standard & Premium Bath Specials! Starting at Free Estimates www.twopoorteachers.com $4,950 Visit our website Fully Insured & Class A Licensed 703-969-1179 EST. 1999 for details!

4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News ‘HIV Is a Problem Everywhere’ From Page 3 ton who works with pa- said Varghese. “They tients with HIV/AIDS, are also welcome to go to said they often have is- any other health depart- sues related to relation- ment in the national capi- ships, disclosing their sta- tol region.” tus, physical problems, Jane Ryapolova, a 23- mental problems, emo- year-old Russian transla- tional problems and fi- tor, got tested in advance nancial problems. of her upcoming mar- “Because HIV is riage. She said she chronic I think there are

wanted to know her sta- Photo by a lot of challenges to try- tus — it was negative — ing to give people hope because, “If you find out but nowadays with medi- early, you can do some- cation people are living thing about it.” Maya Horowitz longer lives than they “If you can’t prevent it, used to,” said Kane. In you can still treat it,” said addition to providing Varghese. “Treatment is testing each week, the very good for the vast ma- Arlington Department of

jority of people. On the /The Connection Human Services sponsors optimal dose, people are the AIDS Drug Assistance living long lives, into Program (ADAP) for in- their 70s and 80s. In the dividuals with HIV/ AIDS past, it was a different who have limited or no situation. It was felt to be medical insurance and a universal death sen- low income. tence. I think everyone Dr. Reuben Varghese, health director “The fear of the disease would like life without for Arlington County Public Health should not prevent HIV but life is possible Division, stands in front of a sign that people from getting with HIV.” reads “1,357 Arlingtonians are living tested,” said Varghese. Philippe Kane, a clini- with HIV/ AIDS; 888 Arlingtonians have “Encourage loved ones to cal psychologist in Arling- died from HIV/ AIDS” get tested.” Crime Report

The following crimes were reported to the Arlington County Police Department for the week of Nov. 24 to Dec. 1.

ABDUCTION-ARREST. Nov. 27. 2300 block of S. Eads Street. On Nov. 27 at 12:32 a.m., a man grabbed his girlfriend to prevent her leaving their IRELAND, April 9-18,...... $2199 Includes Air, Hotels, Daily Breakfast, 7 Dinners, Daily Sightseeing residence and assaulted her. A 39-year- old Arlington man was charged with NEW ORLEANS, March 18-24,...... $947 abduction and assault and battery. He Includes Motorcoach from Vienna, 6 Nights Hotel, Daily Breakfast, 4 Dinners, was held without bond. Sightseeing UNLAWFUL WOUNDING-AR- CRUISES FROM BALTIMORE ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN: REST. Nov. 25. 4300 block of S. 6th Jan. 28-Feb. 6 -...... $390 Street. On Nov. 25 at 10 a.m., a woman March 19-31 -...... $770 assaulted another in a group home. A 30-year-old Arlington woman was HILLELAGHS RAVEL LUB charged with unlawful wounding and S T C held without bond. 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 BANK ROBBERY. Nov. 29. 900 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 block of N. Stuart Street. On Nov. 29 at Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com noon, an unknown man entered a bank. for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. He displayed a handgun and demanded money. He fled after receiving cash. The suspect is described as a white male, 5’7” to 5’9” with a thin build. He wore a gray hooded sweatshirt pulled up over his head, a baseball hat and a black vest. Opening Soon ROBBERY. Nov. 27. 1200 block of S. Opening Soon Forest Drive. On Nov. 27 at 10 p.m., a 15-year-old male was approached by two unknown older male teenagers. The suspects held him by his shirt and stole his cell phone. The suspects were both African American males, 5’10” and 140 lbs. who were wearing dark clothing. ASSAULT AND BATTERY-AR- REST. Nov. 27. 3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard. On Nov. 27 at 1:20 a.m., a man assaulted a bouncer at a bar. A 29-year-old Alexandria man was charged with assault and battery and released on a summons to appear in court. ATTEMPT BURGLARY. Nov. 27. 200 block of N. George Mason Drive. Opening December 10 • 703-893-1182 See Crime, Page 7 8501-3c Tyco Rd., Vienna, VA 22182

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 ❖ 5 News Kenmore Junior Dance To Perform ‘The Nutcracker’ ehearsals are nearly complete as the Road on Thursday, Dec. 8, and Friday, Dec. With music by Tchaikovsky, Bowen the Flowers” section for the student per- RKenmore Junior Dance Company 9, at 7 p.m. for a performance of The Nut- McCauley Dance Company members formers. prepares to take the stage at cracker. Tickets are complimentary, but do- Michelle de Fremery and Alvaro Palao have The school orchestra will also perform Kenmore Middle School on Carlin Springs nations are welcome. set original choreography to “The Waltz of music for a few of the acts in the ballet.

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The Snow Queen, Elle Hawley, Tara Dolan takes the stage as the dances among the snowflakes. Maura Reiley as Clara admires her Christmas present of the Nutcracker. Sugar Plum Fairy. Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney Richard Trodden Retires From Page 3 George Mason College in Fairfax County, engaged in a conflicts about how much its drug-added stupid people,” said Trodden. which was then a four-building campus of past it wanted to retain and how much to “But there are some cases where you know neighborhood, attending St. Thomas More the University of Virginia. He majored in discard. Trodden, who describes himself as victims were badly hurt, and some of those Cathedral School and graduating from a history, and he was particularly interested a “nerd,” says the revolutionary aspect of the stay with you. Some will stay with you for preparatory seminary boarding school in the Reformation in England. Despite his 1960s is overemphasized, although he met a long time.” known as St. John Vianney in Goochland Catholic upbringing, Trodden took a schol- the woman who would eventually become Some cases have stayed with Trodden. County near Richmond in 1964. Although arly interest in the Church of England. his wife at a 1968 rally organized by Martin One was the brutal murder of an elderly he was interested in becoming a priest as a “I was very interested in the development Luther King for the Poor People’s Campaign. woman with a hammer by a man who was teenager, that’s not how his story unfolds. of the Book of Common Prayer as it changed “The folklore would have you think it was freed from a Cuban prison by Fidel Castro. “As you can tell, I didn’t proceed along under the different kings or queens,” he a wild time, but it wasn’t really,” he said. Another is a case Trodden calls “the Big Mac that course,” he said. “Although there is said. “They were having a battle in England “People still worked hard, and not every- Attack,” a case in which nobody was hurt something similar about practicing law and over how much of Romanism to retain and body had beads and pony tails.” and four men each required a separate trial. being a priest in that they are both two of how much to discard.” After graduating from college, Trodden And then there is the case that Trodden will the older professions.” spent three years teaching history and con- be forever linked — prosecuting sports- After graduating high school, Trodden TRODDEN GRADUATED from George temporary social problems at a Catholic caster Marv Albert for sexual assault. returned to Northern Virginia to attend Mason in 1969, when American culture was high school in Norfolk. Then he and his wife “There were guys dressed up in negligees moved back to Arlington to become house and French waitress outfits out on the plat- Bulletin Board parents for the first group home for what form in front of the courthouse,” said Trod- was then known as “the mentally retarded” den. “The funny thing I always remark ONGOING Church at George Mason Drive and Route 50. in Arlington. The next year, he became a about is that we had a much more serious Contact: [email protected]. The Glee Club. A new show choir called The Glee juvenile probation officer and took an in- case going on — a homicide case — at the Club is being formed as part of the expanded FRIDAY/DEC. 9 offerings of the Teens and Theatre Company in terest in the criminal justice system. same time, and that got almost no atten- Arlington. The Glee Club will meet Wednesdays Sen. Mark Warner Address. 11:30 a.m. to 2 “That’s what made me become a lawyer,” tion but when you combine sex with celeb- p.m. Presents Keynote speech to the Arlington from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Students will learn and even said Trodden, who attended Georgetown rity, you get this kind of show.” create routines to show tunes and pop songs. Chamber of Commerce. The Annual Meeting The Glee Club will be broken down into fall, and Luncheon will detail the Chamber’s highly law school at night. “It was nice to realize winter and spring sessions so that students who anticipated key initiatives and developmental that there is a way to settle disputes with- FOR TRODDEN, the show is almost over. plans for the coming year. The event will also participate in sports or other seasonal programs out chaos.” He’ll be stepping down next month when can still join. Registration forms are available include the presentation of the prestigious online at www.teensandtheatre.org. Call 703- Chair’s Award, President’s Award and his chief deputy Theo Stamos takes the oath 527-4061. Committee of the Year Award, along with the AS A YOUNG LAWYER in 1979, Trodden of office to become the next introduction of the 2012 Directors and Officers. Our Lady Queen of Peace is seeking to got a job as an assistant commonwealth’s commonwealth’s attorney. In retirement, replenish its food pantry. The following are Admission is $55/person. At the Sheraton particularly needed: rice (large bags National Hotel. attorney in Arlington. It was an era when Trodden and his wife will be moving to appreciated, the pantry will rebag), dry beans TUESDAY/DEC. 13 the county would have 12 or 15 murders a Charlottesville to be near their daughter and (again, pantry will repackage), canned year, compared to one or two a year these son-in-law. He’s hoping to do some volun- vegetables, soup, small jars of peanut butter, Learn QuickBooks Financial Software. 5:30 small jars of jelly, pasta and pasta sauce. 2700 to 7 p.m. Free. Sponsored by DEMEO PLLC. At days. Trodden credits the abolition of pa- teer work and teach law at the University th South 19th Street. http:// 2009 N. 14 St., Suite 202, Arlington. Visit role, which he supported, as one of the rea- of Virginia. One thing he won’t miss is the www.ourladyqueenofpeace.org/ www.demeo.eventbrite.com or call 703-340- 5194. sons for the decline. Back then, though, he campaigning. SECOND SUNDAY was in charge of prosecuting everything “It’s the least favorable part of the job,” WEDNESDAY/DEC. 14 PFLAG of Arlington. 3 to 4:30 p.m. PFLAG from pickpockets and embezzlers to rapists said Trodden. “You can’t do anybody any Telling Arlington’s Story. 7 p.m. Meet and promotes the equality and well-being of gay, and murderers. favors as a prosecutor and about 50 per- lesbian, bisexual, transgendered persons and Greet; 7:25 p.m. Dinner; 8 p.m. Program. their families. Meets on the second Sunday of Sponsored by Arlington Committee of 100. At “A lot of the people that we prosecute cent of the people go away unhappy from each month, at the Unitarian Universalist Marymount University, 2807 North Glebe Road, aren’t evil people, some of them are just this courthouse.” Arlington. 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime

From Page 5 known suspects. Red Top Receives On Nov. 27 at 1:20 a.m., an unknown LARCENY FROM AUTO man opened an apartment window and (SERIES). Nov. 23. 4300 block Elder Service Award attempted to enter it. The suspect fled of N. 26 Street. Between 6 p.m. when confronted by the female resident. on Nov. 22, and 6:30 a.m. on Red Top Cab and its founder and There is no suspect description. Nov. 23, an unknown person owner, Neal Nichols, received an Elder ATTEMPT BURGLARY. Nov. 23. broke into multiple vehicles bro- Service award at the Culpepper Gardens ken into stole items. There is no 3000 block of Columbia Pike. Between 2011 Elder Service Awards Ceremony 4 p.m. on Nov. 20 and 9 a.m. on Nov. suspect description. 23, the rear window to an apartment Monday, Nov. 14 at the Signature The- was tampered with, but no one gained STOLEN VEHICLES ater. Red Top Cab was recognized for its entry. There is no suspect description. ❖ Nov. 23. VA JBH2847, 2002 discount program for seniors, the cour- LARCENY FROM AUTO (SE- Chrysler PT Cruiser, silver, 900 tesy taxi hotline phones throughout the RIES). Nov. 23. 1700 block of Arlington block of N. Monroe Street. Boulevard. On Nov. 23 between 4 p.m. ❖ Nov. 28. VA 455389, 2000 county, and its contributions to the de- and 10 p.m., multiple vehicles were bro- Yamaha motorcycle, blue, 1700 velopment of the county-wide Super Se- Contact Caddie Tours at 703-938-1300 ken into and items stolen. There are no block of S. Hayes Street. nior Taxi discount program. or [email protected] WWW.CADDIETOURSONLINE.COM

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 ❖ 7 Opinion ARLINGTON CONNECTION www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Arlington More on Giving Locally @ArlConnection A Connection Newspaper An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Local organizations need Suite 210, Reston, serving Reston and Herndon. to homes and businesses. Where To Give 571-323-9555, www.restoninterfaith.org. 1606 King Street your help right now to In no particular order: Programs and services include the Embry Rucker Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ❖ Our Daily Bread — ODB has been serving Community Shelter, Emergency Food Pantry, Free digital edition delivered to needy families in Fairfax County for 25 years. Hypothermia Prevention Program and the your email box help needy families. For more information on their holiday programs, Thanksgiving Food Drive. Email name, mailing & email address to including how to sponsor a family, go to ❖ SHARE of McLean seeks donations of grocery gift [email protected]. www.odbfairfax.com. cards. Gift cards can be dropped off at SHARE, rganizations that help needy ❖ Food for Others — Food for Others is the c/o McLean Baptist Church, 1367 Chain Bridge NEWS DEPARTMENT: largest distributor of free food directly to people Road on Wednesdays and Saturdays (except To discuss ideas and families and individuals in in need in Northern Virginia, provides the Thanksgiving week) 9:30 a.m. - noon. Checks concerns, call: 703-778-9410 Northern Virginia have seen a assistance needed by unemployed and low- and gift cards can be sent to: Holiday [email protected] O income neighbors. The non-profit provides a Celebration, Share, Inc. PO Box 210, McLean, VA dramatic increase in requests for Steven Mauren safety net for people who suddenly face 22101. 703-284-2179. Editor assistance since the recession hit in 2008, and unforeseen emergencies such as a family illness www.SHAREofMcLean.org 703-778-9415 right now those organizations need your help or the loss of a job or a spouse. Located at 2938 ❖ LINK, serving Herndon, Chantilly, Loudoun and [email protected] to meet the need. Prosperity Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031, 703-207- more, needs contributions of food, coats and Michael Lee Pope Connection reporter Victoria Ross cites the 9173. www.foodforothers.com holiday toys for children, plus volunteers. Email Reporter ❖ Ecumenical Community Helping Others Lisa Lombardozzi at 703-615-0960 examples of Ecumenical Community Helping (ECHO), 703-569-9160. Open to receive [email protected]. 703-437-1776 [email protected] Others (ECHO) and Food for Others. In 2010, donations at 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, www.linkagainsthunger.org @MichaelLeePope ❖ ECHO assisted more than 1,472 households, Springfield. www.echo-inc.org. FACETS — Information about supply donations Steve Hibbard ❖ Lorton Community Action Center operates and FACETS holiday gifts drive is available on Associate Editor an increase of nearly 30 percent from before the Act ll Thrift Shop at 9506 Richmond the website at www.facetscares.org. 703-778-9412 the recession. And Food for Others delivered a Highway, Lorton. Sales from the shop generate Additionally, FACETS is always in need of [email protected] funds for LCAC and clients also shop there. volunteers, and offers a variety of one-time and record 2.7 million pounds of Jon Roetman While donations are welcome during store hours, ongoing opportunities. People who are interested Sports Editor food to an average of 125 fami- Editorials visitors are asked to call first at 703-339-8611 in volunteering can contact 703-865-4251 or 703-224-3015 lies a day last year. before dropping off. www.lortonaction.org. [email protected]. 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About half of ❖ ❖ Editor & Publisher: Alternative House — Abused and Homeless Arlington Food Assistance Center Mary Kimm the homeless in Northern Virginia are children. Children’s Refuge, 2100 Gallows Road, Vienna, 703-845-8486 703-778-9433 VA 22182, 703-506-9191. ❖ Habitat for Humanity of Northern [email protected] Here are some suggestions about how to www.thealternativehouse.org. Virginia, Arlington, 703-521-9890 @MaryKimm help, but there are dozens of other opportuni- ❖ Reston Interfaith, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, ❖ Arlington Free Clinic, 703-979-1400 Editor in Chief: ties. Steven Mauren

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Mystery Fine China, Crystal & Giftware From Page 2 CALENDAR OF EVENTS office of executive vice presi- With our dent. He was born and raised in Low Price Guarantee, Germany. These personal back- why shop elsewhere? grounds begin to unravel the mystery of the flag with the black bird. VISIT ANNSANDRA.COM TRG publishes a passing expla- FOR ALL OF OUR EVENTS nation of the third flagpole: “(O)ur 703-354-2110 international customers ... are wel- 4417 JOHN MARR DRIVE comed by their country’s flying flag upon arrival.” Such flags ANNANDALE, VA 22003 change, but infrequently. Absent any other flag, and rather than leave the pole empty, one flag is seen repeatedly: Bundesflagge mit Staatswappen. Black over red over gold and with a modified national coat-of-arms, it is the “unofficial” flag of Germany — where TRG’s senior executives grew up. Mystery solved? Likely, but not certainly. Ueltzen and Rissland did not respond to multiple requests for comment about the third flagpole, and especially about “the flag with the black bird.” “Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for Dec. 19-23. Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N. Pershing Dr.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Ar- lington Mill at Fairlington, 3308 S. Stafford St.; also Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St.; TJ Comm. Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Senior trips: “Lion King,” Hippodrone, Balto., $98, Tues., Dec. 20; Seasons Greetings, U.S. Botanic Garden, D.C., $13, Thurs., Dec. 22. Call Arling- ton County 55+ Travel, 703-228-4748. Registration required. Armchair tour of West African countries, Monday, Dec. 19, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown. Free. Register, 703- 228-6300. Hand and foot massage demo, Monday, Dec. 19, 1:30 p.m., Aurora Hills. Free. Register, 703-228-5722. Madison Chess Club, Monday, Dec. 19, 9:30 a.m., Madison Comm. Center. Free. Details, 703-534-6232. Free blood pressure and glu- cose monitoring, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., Lee. Call for instructions, 703-2228-0555. English/Spanish dialogue sessions, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown. Free. Details, 703- 228-6300. Indoor walking program, Tues- day, Dec. 20, 9:30 a.m., Langston-Brown. Free. Details, 703- 228-6300. Open gym for women basketball players, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m., Langston-Brown. Free. Instruc- tions, 703-228-4771. Famous Christmas music re- cordings, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden. Free. Register, 703- 228-4403. French conversation group, in- termediate and advanced vocabulary skills, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown. Free. Details, 703- 228-6300. Current events roundtable, Thursday, Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown. Free. Register, 703- 228-6300. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 ❖ 9 Home Life Style Creating the Holiday Table Local designers offer suggestions for dressing a festive table Photo courtesy of designer Sh and caring for guests.

By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

festive holiday table requires more than prime rib and plum Apudding. From incorporating azalynn Cavin-Winfrey natural elements to maintaining a consistent theme, local entertaining and design gurus dole out advice for creating a tablescape as enticing as the food it holds. Candlelight creates a warm ambience, but Ann O’Sheilds, owner of The Nest Egg in Fairfax suggests skipping tall tapers. Place cards can put guests at ease during a dinner party. These ceramic “Low candles set a really nice glow on place cards come with a dry erase marker so they can be reused. the table and give it a really nice feeling as Mixing sizes and adding patterns well,” said O’Shields. “I always recom- creates visual holiday harmony. fine. Add it to a fresh centerpiece to give it mend doing unscented candles so they “Keep in mind that the a woodsy look.” don’t interfere with all the fragrances dietary restrictions of the But remember that when you’re creating from your holiday meals.” “If you pick a theme and do concepts for the table, height matters. Vienna-based design consultant it well throughout and don’t average person are much “When setting your tablescape for a din- Denise Willard of Décor by Denise ner, keep in mind the height of things that suggests choosing a color scheme, but falter, you’ll be satisfied.” different than even just a you’re putting together and how many limiting the palette. people will be at the table,” said O’Shields. “A simple way to give your holiday — Michael Corrado, few years ago.” “You don’t want it to be so high that you decorations a designer look is to stick Devers Design Group, Arlington — Scott Hoffner, can’t see the person across from you. to two or three colors at most,” said Main Event Caterers, Arlington For the most polished look, choose a Willard. “This year the silver and green color Potomac. “If it is neutral, then you want to theme and keep it consistent. combination is hot.” add in other colors. Choose colors that go back yard, whether it is pinecones or holly. “I always think that if you pick a theme O’Shields agrees that simpler is better. in the room, maybe the colors of the lin- [You don’t have to purchase] brand new and do it well throughout and don’t falter, “Whether you want to decorate with blues ens. Sometimes people will bring in the decorations every year. You can freshen up you’ll be satisfied whether you spend a lot and browns and silver or go more tradi- china [and try] to pick [the colors in the what you have by using new elements from of money or not,” said Michael Corrado, tional and use red and gold, keep your pal- pattern].” outside.” owner and head designer at Devers Design ate at a minimum for really high impact.” Bring the outdoors in by using elements Rustic floral centerpieces are also popu- Group in Arlington. “If your theme is candy Let the colors of your room inspire you, from nature, even from your own property, lar. cane, for example, and everything you do especially when choosing flowers. on your table. “Woodsy [arrangements] are well-re- [is] red, white and candy cane oriented, it “Pick a color scheme that goes in your “The outdoor, woodsy, organic feel is received in Potomac,” said Kinville. “There is is going to be very successful looking. If you environment,” said Evelyn Kinville, lead flo- ally popular right now,” said O’Shields. “You a [plant] called angel vine. It looks almost ral designer for Behnke’s Florist Shop in can incorporate [things] from your own like grapevine except that it is very, very See Holiday Table, Page 15 Top 10 Things to Know Before You Remodel

By Joshua E. Baker merous players, and may include an architect or designer, various engineers, landscape designer, lighting expert and others. Having one party who here are very few takes accountability and manages the entire pro- decisions that can cess while looking after your interests is key to a T successful remodeling experience. impact your family life, and the value of 2 Plan Early Government regulations and the one of your biggest assets permitting process for home remodeling are be- than selecting the right coming increasingly restrictive and challenging. An remodeler. Why not ap- experienced professional who understands the ever-changing requirements can help you to navi- proach this as you would when hiring a law- gate through this process will be invaluable during yer, investment advisor, or even a physician? the early stages of your project.

1 Seek an Advocate: Unless you’re an expert, 3 Find a Good Match Ensure that your con- and have an enormous amount of time, you will tractor has a track record of success with projects need someone who is able to assemble and man- similar to your own. Ask specifically about projects age team of professionals to work together on your Photo by Bob Narod Photography behalf. Complex projects require input from nu- See Top 10 Things, Page 11 An Arlington renovation by BOWA features cozy family room addition.

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of comparable complexity, magnitude and level of finish, or requiring special areas of expertise, such as green remodeling, or historical restoration.

4 Get First-Hand Info Check the remodeling company’s current references and visit recently completed projects to see firsthand if you are satisfied with the caliber of work. The best Guaranteed Installation before the Holidays! remodeling firms will be able to provide you with a list of raving fans who will welcome you into their homes. Also, check the company website for examples of recent client testimonials from some of your neighbors.

5 Explore Options “Paper is cheap.” Take as much time as you need to make sure that the design addresses Arlington Dulles all of your priorities. It is better to in- 4748 Lee Highway 23430 Rock Haven Way #130 vest in design which is relatively inexpensive, vs. having missed opportu- 703-524-7275 703-661-3999 nities or costly changes during the construction process. Look to the www.parkcarpet.com remodeler for advice on cost-effective ways to increase your home’s value, such as using durable materials, incorporating specialty items you may not know we’re available, and investing in green technologies that will pay off over time. Prefinished Flooring

6 Be Wise Beware of offers and deals that appear too good to be true. Remod- eling remains one of the most reported industries at the Better Business Bureau. Understanding exactly what you are getting for your investment and taking steps to ensure the remodeler will be able to provide service in the long-term is essential. Asking for bank references, researching employee tenure, and con- firming that subcontractors have been paid on time can help you evaluate a company’s financial stabil- ity.

7 Prevent Stress Especially for larger or more complex projects, insist on a full-time onsite project supervisor to orchestrate the entire process and all the players involved. This will help to keep your project on schedule and sur- prises to a minimum.

8 Be Firm Insist that a detailed production schedule be tied to your contract, and hold the builder account- able for these deadlines. While it’s not commonly provided, ask for a written schedule guarantee with a penalty clause to ensure your satisfaction.

9 Double Check Warranties can vary greatly from one remodeler to another, so make sure you understand exactly what your builder will cover and for what duration after the completion of the project. Also ask about what resources are available to provide service if problems arise in the future.

10 Take Advantage Now is a great time to remodel! Compared to a few years ago, subcontractors are more readily available and their costs are sig- nificantly lower, enabling contractors to produce projects more efficiently and deliver greater value.

Joshua E. Baker is founder of BOWA Builders.

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In October 2011, 151 Arlington homes Arlington REAL ESTATE sold between $1,890,000-$64,000. Top Sales in October 1 3333 Glebe Road North, Arlington — $1,890,000

3 3941 27th Road North, Arlington — $1,600,000

2 1406 Meade Street North, Arlington — $1,650,000

5 4 1 3

4 4212 31st Street North, Arlington — $1,530,388

Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold

1 3333 GLEBE RD N ...... 6 .. 5 . 2 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,890,000 .. Detached ..... 0.65 ... 22207 ...... COUNTRY CLUB HILLS ...... 10/05/11

2 1406 MEADE ST N ...... 3 .. 3 . 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,650,000 .. Townhouse .. 0.03 ... 22209 ...... MONUMENT PLACE ...... 10/28/11

3 3941 27TH RD N ...... 5 .. 5 . 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,600,000 .. Detached ..... 0.47 ... 22207 ... DOVER BALMORAL RIVERWOOD 10/03/11

4 4212 31ST ST N ...... 6 .. 5 . 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,530,388 .. Detached ..... 0.24 ... 22207 ...... BROYHILL FOREST/HILLS ...... 10/27/11

5 5046 35TH RD N ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,405,000 .. Detached ..... 0.23 ... 22207 ...... COUNTRY CLUB MANORS ..... 10/28/11

6 1702 ARLINGTON RIDGE RD .. 5 .. 4 . 1 ... ARLINGTON ... $1,400,000 .. Detached ..... 0.44 ... 22202 ...... TOP OF ARL RIDGE ROAD ...... 10/28/11 5 5046 35th Road North, Arlington — $1,405,000 Source: MRIS, Inc. For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com

14 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HomeLifeStyle S. Arlington $272,500 N Affordable Home U S for the Holidays N This property is an exceptional PE O buy: TWO bedrooms, a gor- OPEN HOUSES Holiday 12/11 1-4 geous updated bath, private main level living with a lovely brick patio overlooking mature IN ARLINGTON • DECEMBER 10 & 11 green space in the pet friendly community at The Arlington. Table This condo is ready to be your new home, near all Shirlington has to offer, great commuting From Page 10 routes and very near Mark Center too. Lower your stress, JUST LISTED park your car. Low condo fee start faltering, that is when your too at $248/mth. 2717-A S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington. Call Leanne Spencer event looks mish-mashed and not direct 202.494.7596 or visit this property at www.leannespencer.com well organized.” Leanne Spencer • Realtor Don’t be afraid to break tradi- 202-494-7596 tion. Holly and mistletoe are holi- [email protected] day mainstays, but O’Shields says sometimes it is wise to mix old and new. “If you have plates that you like that were passed down to you, you can use them and add in some new, modern elements, like mer- cury glass pieces,” she said. “A good way to keep your decorations 3600 South Glebe Road #923, Arlington, 22202 current is by adding in modern $469,900 • Open Sunday 1–4 p.m. elements.” Jackie Schillig, Weichert Realtors, 703-200-4919 Kinville suggests looking for ways to personalize your center- When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this pieces and other embellishments. Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit “A good way to give [your cen- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com & click the Real Estate links on the right side. terpieces] a custom look is to Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 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Weichert..703-593-3204 are much different than [they were] even just a few years ago. There is a huge turn to vegetari- anism and veganism, and you have 22206 gluten issues and religious factors in terms of pork or shellfish.” 2717-A S. Walter Reed Dr..$272,500..Sun 1-4...... Leanne Spencer...... Weichert..202-494-7596 Hoffner believes a menu with farm-to-table fare will make a memorable meal. “Find food that is local, fresh 22207 and in season,” said Hoffner. “At the end of that day, that is what is 4007 Richmond St N...... $1,799,999..Sun 1-4...Sharon Chamberlin...... McEnearney..703-533-0537 going to give you the best result.” 4005 Richmond St N...... $1,799,999..Sun 1-4...Sharon Chamberlin...... McEnearney..703-533-0537 A little planning can make your guests more comfortable. 4001 Richmond St...... $1,799,999..Sun 1-4...Sharon Chamberlin...... McEnearney..703-533-0537 Place cards can ease anxiety es- 4009 Richmond St...... $1, 864,499..Sun 1-4...Sharon Chamberlin...... McEnearney..703-533-0537 pecially when guests don’t know 2109 Rolfe St N #A...... $575,000..Sun 1-4...... Betsy Twigg...... McEnearney..703-525-1900 each other. “They put guests at ease,” she said. “If you see the table and you see that there is already a place For an Open House Listing Form, for you, there are not awkward call Deb Funk at 703-778-9444 or e-mail [moments] of looking for a seat [email protected] [and trying to determine] who you should sit by. They take the anxi- All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. ety out, especially if guests don’t know each other.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 ❖ 15 Arlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Wakefield Performs Better During Tribute Game I’m really happy about that.” Warriors, TC honor The Titans and Warriors honored historically black “old-timers” by sporting the names of former Parker-Gray and Hoffman- schools in Arlington, Boston players on the back of their jerseys. Bentley helped design the Alexandria. uniforms, which were modeled after the early 1970s Atlanta Hawks By Jon Roetman (Hoffman-Boston) and the 1970s The Connection New York Nets (Parker-Gray). Some ast season, Wakefield boys basket- former athletes who “To me, ball coach Tony Bentley was attended the game sat Lpleased with everything but his courtside and were winning team’s effort when the Warriors introduced prior to traveled to face T.C. Williams in a contest girls and boys varsity and losing paying tribute to historically black schools games. in Arlington and Alexandria. The teams “It’s just a great this game sported snazzy throwback jerseys and com- feeling to have the peted in front of a big crowd, but Bentley Submitted photos kids honor the old means said Wakefield played “scared” en route to players and have the a lopsided loss. old players come out nothing. On Dec. 3, the schools once again met at and see our players It’s about T.C. Williams High School to honor the past. give 100 percent ef- The Titans donned Parker-Gray Bulldogs fort,” King said. “In what we’re jerseys while the Warriors dressed as the that aspect, wins and Hoffman-Boston Trojans. The teams played Wakefield’s Devon Adams dribbles up the floor against T.C. Williams’ losses really don’t doing for in front of another sizable audience, but this Jordan Byrd on Dec. 3. matter. As coach time Wakefield’s performance better re- Bentley and I have Arlington sembled the quality of the environment. talked about, it’s not Defending Northern Region champion TC about us, it’s about County and defeated Wakefield, 69-58, one year after the two schools.” the Titans throttled the Warriors by 23 The loss dropped Alexandria.” points. Last season, the Warriors went score- Wakefield’s record to — Wakefield less for the first 4 1/2 minutes and trailed 1-2. The Warriors boys basketball by as many as 33. On Saturday, Wakefield have nine seniors on coach Tony led briefly in the second quarter. the roster, but many Bentley “I think we may have focused too much are low on varsity ex- on making sure we didn’t get embarrassed perience. Bentley said a team leader [to the point] we didn’t play as well,” has yet to emerge. Bentley said. “But I think the main thing is Bentley said he is expecting big that we didn’t look scared this time. We things from Justin Glenn, but he played. We completed.” needs a better effort from the center Corey Aldrich led Wakefield with 13 than the four-point, one-rebound per- points. Anthony Chatman finished with 12 formance Glenn turned in against T.C. points and Khory Moore added nine. But Williams. Aldrich is one of the team’s Saturday’s contest was about more than top scoring threats, but Bentley said what the Titans or Warriors did on the court. Aldrich has exhibited poor shot selec- It was about bringing members of the Ar- tion. lington and Alexandria communities to- Wakefield’s Kimari Moore, right, defends T.C. Williams’ Daquan Kerman “You can’t be a leader,” Bentley said, gether for a fun basketball event. After a on Dec. 3. “if guys are going to look up to you freshman game at 2 p.m. and a pair of jun- and watch you come down one-on- ior varsity games, the TC and Wakefield what we’re doing for Arlington County and Julian King and I have really tried to bridge four and shoot a 3-pointer.” varsity girls faced off prior to the boys game. Alexandria. If you’ve been around, Alexan- the gap with Arlington and Alexandria by Wakefield will open National Dis- “To me, winning and losing this game dria and Arlington have had so many fights doing this game. It’s so fun to see the old- trict competition on Dec. 13 at Wash- means nothing,” Bentley said. “It’s about with each other. [T.C. Williams head coach] timers out there enjoying their old days, so ington-Lee. Wakefield Girls Experience Sizable Crowd at TC Garden. With TC donning Parker-Gray nerves that come with playing in front of Logue leads Warriors with 9 points in defeat. throwback jerseys, the Titans defeated the a big crowd could help Wakefield deal By Jon Roetman Wakefield traveled to Alexandria to face Warriors, 73-33, prior to the boys varsity with pressure situations later in the sea- The Connection the defending Northern Region runner-up matchup. son. as part of an event paying tribute to his- Simone Mercer and Rachel Logue scored “This is a great opportunity for the girls he Wakefield girls basketball torically black schools Parker-Gray and back-to-back baskets to pull Wakefield to really be involved in something really T team didn’t earn a victory Hoffman-Boston. After a freshman game within 10 at the end of the first quarter, but special as far as being able to play in front against T.C. Williams on Dec. 3, and two junior varsity contests between the TC started to pull away in the second. While of a big group of people,” Richardson but the Warriors’ experience could help schools, the TC and Wakefield varsity girls the Warriors fell short, head coach Marcia said. “You don’t find that in a lot of the team down the road. played in front of a sizable crowd at The Richardson agreed that experiencing the See Logue, Page 17

16 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Logue Leads Warriors with 9 points From Page 16 Lyon finished with five points, Brittany Prosise tallied women’s basketball — [especially] high school ball four points, Michelle Noelle added three and Krystal — so it’s nice for them to experience it.” Shackleford and Mercer each had two. Logue, a left-handed point guard, led Wakefield Wakefield dropped its first two games of the sea- with nine points. son, but Richardson said she’s hoping the Warriors “That is the Rachel Logue that I was expecting last will be playing well when the calendar turns to 2012. game (against Dominion), but she really played well Wakefield will travel to Baltimore to participate in a tonight,” Richardson said. “[She is a] natural lefty, holiday tournament and will open National District she was aggressive, she was in attack mode the en- competition on Dec. 13 at Washington-Lee. tire night. … She played with a lot of grit.” “I think that they’re going to be fine come Janu- Richardson said Nahdeya Quarles, who scored eight ary,” Richardson said, “and, ultimately, that’s the meat points, also played well as part of a team effort. Kaitlyn of the schedule.” “This is a great opportunity for the girls to really be involved in something really special as far as being able to play in front of a big group of people. You don’t find that in a lot of women’s basketball — [especially] high school ball — so it’s nice for them to experience it.” — Wakefield girls basketball coach Marcia Richardson

Submitted photo Sports Brief weight class, finishing 3-2. Henry Majano, last year’s Wakefield Competes state runner-up at 130, placed third at 132 with a 4- At Elite Opener 1 mark. Ruben Galicia (113, ninth), Deangalo Jones (126, The Wakefield wrestling team finished 10th at the fifth), Jamal Zaggout (138, ninth), Michael Rios (152, Wakefield’s Michelle Noelle (20) jumps against a T.C. Elite Opener last weekend. sixth), Charles Ramirez (160, 11th) and Anthony Rivas Williams’ Brooke Ninman to start their Dec. 3 contest in Henry Vasquez placed third in the 106-pound (195, ninth) also competed for the Warriors. Alexandria.

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one’s adherence to doctor’s orders. I’ve Lashawn Avery-Simons showed up for all my appointments and scans. I’ve taken all my medications as instructed and prescribed. In addition, I’ve tolerated my treatment with minimal compli- cations. Whatever blips (abnormal labs) which have appeared in my weekly, every- three-week/now every-four-week lab work have always returned to acceptable levels within a reasonable time, which has enabled my treatment to proceed. In summary, I’ve /The connection been an excellent patient. As Curly Howard of The Three Stooges said: “I seen my duty and I done it.” Does this behavior make me some sort of freak? How does one not adhere to medic- ally-instructed protocols (if you believe in that sort of thing) when you’re given a death sentence? “I can treat you,” my oncologist Volunteer Yvonne Kicklighter places said after a biopsy confirmed a malignancy in slice tomatoes on top of the salad my lungs, “but I can’t cure you. Radiation is cups as fellow volunteers join the not an option. You have too may tumors. Knights of Columbus members and local volunteers package 270 pre- Knights of Columbus members They’re like weeds.” (My wife, Dina, still hasn’t gotten over that last description.) To sliced turckeys, mashed potatoes and stuffing for families, shelters and prepare Thanksgiving dinners for me however, it was all sort of amusing, con- those who may need a hot meal on Thanksgiving day. needy families in the commuinty. sidering that I was basically symptom-free and a lifelong non-smoker. As serious as all of it was – and is, and likely will continue to be, Holiday Calendar somehow, I’m able to not take it too seri- From Page 18 Potomac Harmony Chorus will perform at the ously. Is that wisdom? I think it’s probably NRECA Conference Center, 4301 Wilson blvd., DEC. 15 more like self-preservation. minute Petite Performance, suitable for age 5 and Arlington. Visit potomacharmony.org. WIT Holiday Party. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Connect with As a result, I guess I am fairly well-pre- under. $10-$28. www.balletnova.org. Women in Technology colleagues and win prizes served, given my circumstances. I wouldn’t Service of Lessons and Carols. 10:30 a.m. all while supporting the efforts of The Women in say I’ve aged like fine wine or a bottle of sin- Presented by the Walker Chapel United WEDNESDAY/DEC. 14 Technology Education Foundation (WITEF). gle malt scotch, but I’m still able to walk Methodist Church choir and the Falls Church Holiday Nature Crafts for Kids. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Cost is $45/members; $65/non-members. At the (slowly though, the neuropathy and edema Community Band Ensemble. At Walker Chapel, Cost is $5. Ages 6 - 11. Register child only. Gannett Building. Visit in my legs and feet – side effects, are a prob- 4102 North Glebe Road, Arlington. Call the Relax and have some holiday fun. Bring the kids www.womenintechnology.org. church office at 703-538-5200 or visit to this special craft workshop where they can lem) and talk. And in so doing, I seem to be www.walkerchapel.org. make natural-themed gifts and decorations. a sort of curiosity, maybe even a source of Winter Delights. 4 p.m. Featuring the NoVA Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 DEC. 16 AND DEC. 17 bemusement to people. Which bothers me Lights Chorale. A free community concert with Military Road, Arlington. Call 703-228-3403. Holiday Art Show and Sale. An exhibit at the not at all. I’m happy to still be in the game. holiday music from around the world. At Arlington Artists Alliance. At the Fairlington Seeing is believing and showing can be tell- Arlington Presbyterian Church, 3507 Columbia Community Center. Features oil paintings, DEC. 13 TO 24 ing. I don’t think I have too many answers, Pike (near Glebe), in Arlington. Visit watercolors, acrylics, pastels and sculpture. The but maybe the fact that I’m available for www.novalightschorale.jigsy.com, or call 703- “Holiday Follies.” Part of Signature Theatre’s artist’s reception is Friday, Dec. 16 from 6 to questions matters more. 346-3512. Cabaret Series. Single tickets for $35. Call 8:30 p.m. The show will be open Friday, Dec. 16 Holiday Concert and Sing-Along. 3 p.m. Free. A Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT (7328) or the at 3 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. fund-raiser for Doorways, which provides shelter Signature Box Office at 703-820-9771. At 5 p.m. At 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. Visit to abused and homeless women and families. The Signature’s ARK Theatre. Visit signature-theatre.org. www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org.

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FRIDAY MORNINGS Line Dancing Class. 10 to 11 a.m. Line dancing with Barbara Allen. Covers the basic steps, then combines them to music for a gentle, social, aerobic workout. More experienced line dancers are welcome as they can assist the newer dancers. At Aurora Hills Senior Center. Call 703-228-5722. NOW THROUGH DEC. 11 “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” Presented by the Providence Players of Fairfax. Tickets are $15. At the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church. Visit www.providenceplayers.org, or 703- 425-6782, and by email at [email protected]. NOW THROUGH DEC. 28 “The Rough-Faced Girl.” Performances are Wednesdays to Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. SATURDAY/DEC. 17 with some weekend 11 a.m. performances. Tickets are $12/advance; $15/door. At Signature Theater, World Children’s Choir Holiday Concert. 7 p.m. Tickets are $20/adults; $10/seniors and students. 4041 Campbell Ave., Arlington. Proceeds from this concert will go to the choir’s scholarship fund for children and teens from families who are financially disadvantaged. At St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4250 N. Glebe Road, Arlington. Call NOW THROUGH DEC. 31 703-883-0920 or [email protected] or www.worldchildrenschoir.org. ”The Gift of Art.” Small works by many members of DEC. 11 the Arlington Artists Alliance. A Meet-the-Artists Author Katie Fallon. 3 p.m. The Audubon at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 N. 16th Cabaret Series. Features Signature favorites Florrie reception is Saturday, Dec. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. At Society of Northern Virginia will host author St., Arlington. Bring a picture of your child. Bagel, Priscilla Cuellar, Jake Odmark, Alan the Arlington Arts Gallery, 5179 Lee Highway, Katie Fallon at Potomac Overlook Regional Park Refreshments following service. Call Henry Allen: Wiggins, Weslie Woodley, and Steven Walker, as Arlington. Call 703-532-4350. in Arlington. Her book, Cerulean Blues: A 703-362-6675/[email protected]. well as special guest performers appearing for Winter Waterfalls Walk. 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is each show. Single tickets for $35. Call DEC. 9, 10, 11 Personal Search for a Vanishing Songbird, takes readers on a journey across two continents and $3. Families, ages 6 and up. See two creeks and Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT (7328) or the ”It’s a Wonderful Life.” Dec. 9-10 at 7:30 p.m.; shows how the plight of an imperiled creature is one river on this chance to stretch your legs before Signature Box Office at 703-820-9771. At Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10/general; $5/ linked to the health of many other living things. holiday madness sets in. We’ll hike about two Signature’s ARK Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., students and seniors. At Bishop O’Connell High At Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. miles over fairly flat but rough terrain. What Arlington. Visit www.signature-theatre.org. School, 6600 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Call 703- Marcey Road, Arlington. Call 703-528-5406. critters will we see? Meet at Gulf Branch Nature 237-1448 or visit www.bishopoconnell.org/ Center, 3608 Military Road, Arlington. Call 703- DEC. 15 theatre. 228-3403. December Happy Hour. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Noam Pikelny & Friends. 8 p.m. Tickets are $17. Arlington Arts Center is hosting a “Down Under” DEC. 9 AND 10 celebrate the band’s 35th anniversary and release At Iota Club & Café in Arlington. Happy Hour, supported by the Embassy of Red Wanting Blue. 8 p.m. Tickets are $12. At Iota of its new album, Roses and Memories. With the “The Nutcracker” with BalletNova. 3 p.m. Australia. Explore the exhibit, Fall Solos 2011, Club, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Mill Run Dulcimer Band. At Friendship United BalletNova Center for Dance, 3443 Carlin Springs while enjoying wine, nibbles, and music. Visit Methodist Church, 3527 Gallows Road, Falls Road, Falls Church. Shortened 45-minute Petite https://www.arlingtonartscenter.org/december- DEC. 10 TO 18 Church. Visit MillRunDulcimerBand.com. Performance, suitable for age 5 and under. $10- happy-hour. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the Holiday House Craft Show and Sale. Saturday, $28. www.balletnova.org. door. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; DEC. 10-11 Service of Lessons and Carols. 10:30 a.m. WIT Holiday Party. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Connect with Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m. The Holiday House is Christmas Tree Sale. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Presented by the Walker Chapel United Methodist Women in Technology colleagues and win prizes a juried arts & crafts sale by local artisans. There is Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. At St. Andrew’s Church choir and the Falls Church Community all while supporting the efforts of The Women in a children’s corner with items priced under $15. At Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane at Military Band Ensemble. At Walker Chapel, 4102 North Technology Education Foundation (WITEF). Cost Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 No. 24th St., Arlington. Road, Arlington. Call 703-522-1600 or visit Glebe Road, Arlington. Call the church office at is $45/members; $65/non-members. At the Call Sharon Casey at 703-243-7329. www.standrewsnet.org. 703-538-5200 or visit www.walkerchapel.org. Gannett Building. Visit Winter Delights. 4 p.m. Featuring the NoVA Lights www.womenintechnology.org. SATURDAY/DEC. 10 SUNDAY/DEC. 11 Chorale. A free community concert with holiday Holiday Helpers. Noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $25. Ages “The Last Christmas.” 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The music from around the world. At Arlington DEC. 16 AND DEC. 17 4 to 14. Register child only. We’ll watch the Yorktown High School Madrigals will perform at Presbyterian Church, 3507 Columbia Pike (near Holiday Art Show and Sale. An exhibit at the kiddies while you shop ‘til you drop! We’ll keep the Arlington House, Robert E. Lee Memorial. Glebe), in Arlington. Visit Arlington Artists Alliance. At the Fairlington them busy with fun and educational games, crafts, Talks will be given throughout the day by park www.novalightschorale.jigsy.com, or call 703-346- Community Center. Features oil paintings, animal encounters and a few short films. Meet at rangers about Christmas, 1860, the last Christmas 3512. watercolors, acrylics, pastels and sculpture. The Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs of peace before the Civil War and the last year the Noam Pikelny & Friends. 8 p.m. Tickets are $17. artist’s reception is Friday, Dec. 16 from 6 to 8:30 Rd., Arlington. Call 703-228-6535. Lee family would ever spend in their home. At Iota Club, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. p.m. The show will be open Friday, Dec. 16 at 3 “The Nutcracker” with BalletNova. 3 p.m. Arlington House is on the grounds of Arlington Holiday Concert and Sing-Along. 3 p.m. Free. A p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 BalletNova Center for Dance, 3443 Carlin Springs National Cemetery. Call 703-289-2533. fund-raiser for Doorways, which provides shelter p.m. At 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. Visit Road, Falls Church. Shortened 45-minute Petite Candle Lighting Service. 6:30 p.m. Free. The to abused and homeless women and families. The www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org. Performance, suitable for age 5 and under. $10- Compassionate Friends of Northern Virginia Potomac Harmony Chorus will perform at the $28. Visit www.balletnova.org. invites all bereaved family members to its Annual NRECA Conference Center, 4301 Wilson Blvd., SATURDAY/DEC. 17 Grand Reunion Concert. 7 to 10 p.m. Free. To Candle Lighting Service in memory of our children Arlington. Visit www.potomacharmony.org. Encore Chorale Holiday Concert. 4 p.m. Free. Encore Chorale, the nation’s largest choral DEC. 12 AND 19 program for older adults, will present over 150 Meditation and Buddhism Introductory singers between the ages of 55 and 96, performing Class. Every Monday at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost a concert of holiday favorites directed by Jeanne $12. Pearls of Wisdom — Advice from Atisha’s Kelly. At Kenmore Middle School, 200 South Heart. In this series, we will examine advice Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Visit http:// given by the great Buddhist Scholar and founder encorecreativity.org. of Kadampa Buddhism, Atisha. By following Country Western Dance. The Northern Virginia Atisha’s practical advice, we can strengthen our Country Western Dance Association will hold its spiritual practice, becoming more happy and dance on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Luther Jackson peaceful as we progress along the spiritual path. Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd., Falls Church. Class includes teaching, guided meditation, and Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, Q&A. Everyone is welcome. Class taught by lay unwrapped toy for donation to the Marine Corps’ Buddhist Teacher, Chris Jamison. Vajrayogini Toys for Tots campaign. Kevin Handy will be the Buddhist Center, Arlington Branch Location — DJ. The line dance “5,6,7,8” will be taught The Griffin Center 3800 Fairfax Dr., Suite 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Keith and Linda Buckle Arlington. Call 202-986-2257 or will teach the “Chiquita” couples specialty dance www.meditation-dc.org beginning at 8 p.m. Open dancing is from 8:30-11 p.m. and includes Two Step, Waltz, line, Swing, TUESDAY/DEC. 13 Cha Cha, and specialty dances. Couples and Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Cost is $10. With the singles are welcome. Admission for NVCWDA band, Steve Smith and the Meteors. At the members $10; non-members $12; children under Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Boulevard, 18 accompanied by a paying adult $5; PSDC Arlington. members $10. Snacks and drinks will be available. Visit www.nvcwda.org or call 703-860-4941 and WEDNESDAY/DEC. 14 leave a message. Holiday Nature Crafts for Kids. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Art+Wine Bazaar. Noon to 6 p.m. An afternoon of Cost is $5. Ages 6 - 11. Register child only. Relax artisans and a sommelier to benefit the Arlington and have some holiday fun. Bring the kids to this Food Assistance Center. Wine tickets will be sold special craft workshop where they can make to benefit AFAC and local artisans will sell their art natural-themed gifts and decorations. Meet at Gulf ranging from fused glass, pottery, photography, Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road, jewelry and paintings. A silent auction will also be DEC. 1 TO DEC. 18 Arlington. Call 703-228-3403. held. Sponsored by AFAC, Green Drinks Arlington. “The Christmas Cabin of Carnaween.” Tickets are $15/adults; $12/students, seniors. Dec. 9, 16 at Held at Arbour Realty, 875 N. Randolph St., Suite 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, 17 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11 and 18 at 2 and 4 p.m. At ArtSpace Falls DEC. 13 TO 24 C, Arlington. Call Genevieve Concannon at 512- Church, 410 South Maple Ave., Falls Church. Visit www.creativecauldron.org or call 571-239-5288. “Holiday Follies.” Part of Signature Theatre’s 767-3002 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 ❖ 21 Entertainment Theater

2011 ABBIE Award Winners Announced More than 7,500 Arlingtonians voted for their favorite local businesses and venues in the 2011 People’s Choice, Arlington Best Business “ABBIE” Awards, Arlington County officials announced. Here’s the list of 2011 winners: NOW THROUGH DEC. 18 ❖ Arlington’s Best Boutique — ShoeFly “A Broadway Christmas Carol.” Created by ❖ Kathy Feininger, the show tells the story of the Arlington’s Best Brunch — Carlyle classic Dickens’ tale with uproarious parodies of ❖ Arlington’s Best Community-Based favorite Broadway show tunes. Performances are Nonprofit — Arlington Food Assistance Cen- Nov. 17-Dec. 18, Thurs. and Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sun. at 3 p.m. and 7 ter (AFAC) p.m. Tickets $45-50 (students $25). TKTS 800- ❖ Arlington’s Best Customer Service — 494-8497/www.metrostage.org, Groups/Info Circa 703-548-9044. 1201 North Royal St. Alexandria. ❖ Arlington’s Best Dessert — Heidelberg NOW THROUGH DEC. 28 Pastry Shoppe “The Rough-Faced Girl.” Performances are ❖ Arlington’s Best Late Night Spot — Bob Wednesdays to Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Melody Tavern Opens in Potomac Yards with some weekend 11 a.m. performances. and Edith’s Diner Tickets are $12/advance; $15/door. At Nestled in the Potomac Yards area of Ar- offer a jazz brunch on Sundays. It will open ❖ Arlington’s Best Performing Arts Orga- Signature Theater, 4041 Campbell Ave., lington, Melody Tavern is a new 6,700-sq.- for lunch when a recently-constructed of- nization — Signature Theatre Arlington. ft. restaurant that opened with a series of fice building, located close by, is leased and ❖ Arlington’s Best Place to Care for Your NOW THROUGH JAN. 29 food-tastings and soft openings earlier this occupied. Pet — Dogma Gourmet Dog Bakery and ”Hairspray.” Weeknights and matinees on month. It is quickly building a clientele of The owners also hope to benefit from a Saturdays and Sundays. Directed by Eric Boutique Schaeffer, starring national radio host Robert regular and loyal patrons who enjoy its cre- slowly recovering economy and the real ❖ Arlington’s Best Place to Dance the Aubry Davis. Tickets start at $63. Call 703-573- ative American cuisine, warm and intimate estate expansion in Potomac Yards. The Night Away — Clarendon Ballroom SEAT or visit www.signature-theatre.org. At atmosphere and 1940s-style jazz and blues Eclipse on Center Park Condominium is lo- Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., ❖ Arlington’s Best Place to Learn Some- Arlington. music. The music-themed venue includes cated directly above and adjacent to the thing New — Arlington Public Library a 148-seat main dining area for watching restaurant, the large Camden Potomac Yard SATURDAY/DEC. 31 ❖ Arlington’s Best Happy Hour — performances, and an enclosed VIP “red luxury apartment building is across the New Year’s Eve Bash. Hosted by Signature Whitlow’s on Wilson Bar and Grill Theatre, the event includes a performance of room” that seats 32 people for private par- street and Pulte Homes is building luxury ❖ Arlington’s Best Neighborhood Bar — “Hairspray” at 8 p.m. and then a count down to ties. Its outdoor patio can accommodate townhome condominiums nearby. the new year with the entire cast. Tickets can be an additional 80 people. The restaurant is Melody Tavern is open seven days a week, Ireland’s Four Courts purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 703-573- ❖ Arlington’s Best “Bargain” Restaurant SEAT (7328) or by calling the Signature Box Wi-Fi accessible, and features a drop down from 5 p.m. to 12 midnight Monday through Office at 703-820-9771. Performance prices are projection screen and six large high-defi- Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and — Lost Dog Café $82 and $87 (excludes handling fees). The New ❖ nition televisions for watching sporting Saturday, and from 5 p.m. to 12 midnight Arlington’s Best Family Friendly Res- Year’s Eve party, which includes two drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, and dancing events and up-to-date news reports. on Sunday. It is located at 3650 S. Glebe taurant — Lost Dog Café ❖ to our DJ’s tunes, are $100 for the general The restaurant accepts reservations us- Road, Suite 170, Arlington; and may be Arlington’s Best New Business — Dis- public and $75 for Signature season ticket ing “Open Table,” a nation-wide reserva- reached by calling 703-413-4141, or by vis- trict Taco holders. At Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. tion system. Currently, the casual-dining iting its web site at http:// All nomination submissions and voting for restaurant is open for dinner and plans to melodytavern.com. the People’s Choice ABBIES took place THROUGH DEC. 23 online. Those without access to a computer “Romeo and at home or work were encouraged to use Juliet.” Tickets are Calling on Local Bands Arlington Public Library internet stations. $45 to $55. Part of “Speak No More” — Bowen McCauley Dance (BMD) is an Arlington-based non-profit organization with a mis- In addition to recognition from the Ar- The Silent Shakespeare sion to introduce people of all ages to the joy of dance. BMD’s founder, Lucy Bowen McCauley, is lington County Board, this year’s ABBIE Festival. Wednesdays calling upon local bands to submit their music for consideration to be included in the 2012 per- winners will receive a year’s worth of ac- 7:30 p.m., Thursdays – formance schedule. One chosen musical group will later perform its song live with Bowen McCauley Saturdays 8 p.m., Dance (BMD) during the spring 2012 performance of “Lucy’s Local Playlist” performance on May knowledgment from Arlington Economic Sundays 2 p.m. with 11-12, 2012, at Synetic Theater in Arlington. Development, including promotion on the some Sunday evenings To enter the Lucy’s Local Playlist Contest, musicians should submit the name of their song, a Arlington County Web site, in Arlington e- 7:30 p.m. At Synetic brief biography, and contact information. Theater, 1800 S. Bell Songs may be entered in any of the following musical categories: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, newsletters, Arlington Virginia Network St., Arlington. Call World, R&B, Hip Hop, Alternative, Punk, Metal, Techno, Post-Rock and Alt-Country. (AVN) television spots, newspapers adver- 800-494-8487 or www.synetictheater.org. The submission deadline is Dec. 20, 2011. Submission information can be found at: tisements and special placement in the Ar- www.bmdc.org/how-to-submit. lington County Visitors Guide and Map. Alex Mills and Natalie Berk in “Romeo and Juliet.”

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DEC. 9, 10, 11 THURSDAY/DEC. 8 Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 3 e-Geaux (Beta). 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are $15. An interactive performance that will p.m. Fusion Indian dance works by the Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance change the way you use Facebook. At the Dome Theater at Artisphere. Visit Company (Dakshina) followed by Bhangra dance parties with the U.S. Department of www.artisphere.com or www.pepysinc.com. Bhangra’s DJ Beta-G. Tickets are $25 dance performance and Bhangra Dance Party; $15 for just Bhangra Dance Party. At the Black Box Theatre and Ballroom, Artisphere. Ballston-MU Arlington Jaycees Host Santa’s Visit The Arlington Jaycees will host Photos with Santa at the Ballston Common Mall, now through Saturday, Dec. 24. All are welcome to visit with Santa and have their photos taken DEC. 1 TO 31 with Santa. QR Designs. Free. “QR codes” are During the first two Sundays in December, the Arlington Jaycees will also host Pet Pho- small square barcodes that are tos with Santa, when pets are welcomed to have their photos taken with Santa. All proceeds very powerful. With a free “QR will benefit the Arlington Jaycees and local, non-profit charities, including the Animal Welfare scanner app” you can scan these League of Arlington. At Ballston Common Mall, Lower Level, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arling- codes with your smartphones’ ton. camera to unlock mobile content. Dates: Dec. 10 – 11; Dec. 14 – 24 This show is about the activation Hours: 3 – 9 p.m. Weekdays; 1 – 9 p.m. Saturdays; 12 – 6 p.m. Sundays. Visit of print. At the Ballroom Elevator www.VArlingtonJaycees.org Landing at Artisphere in Arlington. SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 11:01 Virginia Sq-GMU 11:01 Saturday Nights. Starts at 11:01 p.m. Late-night dance party. Tickets are $15/$12 students. At the Ballroom at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. DANCE WEDNESDAYS Dance Wednesdays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. dance classes; 8:30 to 11 p.m. dancing. Tickets are $15/$12 at door. On Wednesdays, dance the night away at Artisphere to zydeco, cajun, rock, R&B and swing. The new center features a 3,000 square foot dance floor, one of the best in the area. At the Ballroom at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-228- 1850. SALSA TUESDAYS Salsa Tuesdays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. dance class; 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. dancing. At the Ballroom @ Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. NOW THROUGH DEC. 11 Project 2011: Face to Face. Free. International artist exchange and residency: Aachen, Germany/Arlington, Va. For 10 days, visiting artists from Germany will work together with Arlington-area artists to create a site-specific installation within Artisphere. At the Works- Clarendon in-Progress Gallery at the Artisphere. NOW THROUGH DEC. 31 Chronicles of a Professional Eulogist. Free. By Sarah Jane Lapp. At the Bijou Theater at the Artisphere. Sarah Jane Lapp’s short, Chronicles of A Professional Eulogist uses hand- drawn animation (India ink, gouache and wax) to explore the role of those who minister to the soul and manage the inflections of individual and communal sentimentality within the process of creating and sustaining social memory. SUNDAY/DEC. 11 Soprano Nancy Peery Marriott. 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $28/adults; $15/students. NOW THROUGH JAN. 28 Joins the National Chamber Ensemble for a holiday concert. Also featured in the Handcrafted Harmonica Cases with Robert Hoffman. Robert “Hoff” Hoffman has co- concert will be guest violinists Andrew Lu (age 12) and Albert Shyu (age 10). Visit designed over 350 harmonica cases with artists who work in a wide variety of mediums. At http://tickets.artisphere.com or call 888-841-2787. At the Rosslyn Spectrum Theater at the Artisphere in Arlington. Artisphere, 1611 N. Kent St., Arlington. WEDNESDAY/DEC. 7 “Lucky Ducks” Film. Tickets are $6. Writer and director Tracey Jackson asks the question— Van Truck designed as a mobile art gallery. Interact with this exhibit by designing your own why are today’s privileged teens the most unhappy and dysfunctional demographic in customized version of this truck. The exhibit also includes utopian plans for a mobile America? It’s a film about conflict, resolution, growing up and letting go, learning who you greenhouse and diagrams showing various uses of recycled lunar devices for community Court House are, who you were, and who you can be no matter what your age. At the Dome Theater at engagement. At the Works-in-Progress Gallery at the Artisphere. Artisphere. WEDNESDAY/DEC. 14 SATURDAY/DEC. 10 “Family Inc.” Film. 8 p.m. Tickets are $6. When filmmaker Emily Ting was asked by her Winter Wonderland at Market Common Clarendon. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Toys for Tots father to return to Asia and take over the family business, she didn’t exactly know how to Campaign with MIX 107.3 & USMC; 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Santa Claus Arrives by Fire Truck, say no. Promising herself she would try it out for just one year, she traded in her friends, plus Free Entertainment. Attendees can enjoy free holiday activities and entertainment, her filmmaking pursuits, and her love of New York for a new life as a CEO-in-training in one including strolling carolers and characters, professional ice sculptors, and more. Call 703- of Hong Kong’s most notorious toy companies. At the Dome Theater at Artisphere. 785-5634, or log on to www.marketcommonclarendon.net. Market Common Clarendon is at 2700 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington. THURSDAY/DEC. 15 TUESDAY/DEC. 13 Friday Morning Music Club. Noon. Free. A community of music lovers and musicians, the Friday Morning Music Club, Inc., has promoted classical music in the Washington, D.C. area Timba Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. With DJ Reyna. Salsa dance class; 8:30 p.m. music and Salsa for over 120 years. At the Artisphere, 1611 N. Kent St., Arlington. Rosslyn dance. Tickets are $6. At the Ballroom at Artisphere. FRIDAY/DEC. 16 DEC. 14 TO JAN. 16 Justin Trawick. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. Urban folk artist Justin Trawick celebrates the Floating Utopia: Mobile Art Gallery Designs. Free. See drawings from and a team of release of his album You & I. At the Dome Theater at Artisphere, 1611 N. Kent St., seven German architecture students under the direction of Andreas Queneau for a Step Arlington. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 ❖ 23 24 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ December 7-13, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com