ArlingtonArlinThe gton Connection Classified, page 13 Classified, ❖ From Historic Sports, page 12 ❖ To Comedic Guide, page 2 Calendar, page 8 On Stage Guide, page 3 Rivalries Sports, page 12 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com 2009-10 Newcomers & Community Guide Requested in home 7-23-09 home in Requested Time sensitive material. sensitive Time Attention Postmaster: Attention PERMIT #322 PERMIT Easton, MD Easton, PAID U.S. Postage U.S. The spray fountain at Lyon Village Park. STD PRSRT Photo By Maddie Meyer/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJuly 22-28, 2009 ❖ Volume XXIII, Number 29 Arlington Connection ❖ July 22-28, 2009 ❖ 1 Newcomers & Community Guide Welcome his issue of the Con think might be a story, or some- Tnection includes our thing you have a question annual Newcomers about, give us a call, or drop From Historic to Comedic and Community Guide. us a line. Through nar- If you know of a person or rative, listings, viewpoints and an organization doing impor- What to see and do when photographs, we endeavor to tant work, something that wandering around Arlington. capture what it means to live might make a good feature here, highlights of places to story, we are looking for people visit and things to do, a snap- to feature each week. By Danny LeSueur shot of local history, help find- We want to know if someone The Connection ing community resources and in your family or your commu- tips on adjusting to living here. nity published a book, became very city has something that shapes its iden- If you are new to the area, an Eagle Scout, raised money tity. In Washington, D.C., it’s the monu- by Photo you’ll find resources and ideas for a good cause, accomplished Ements and museums. In New York, it’s the on these pages and on our Web some feat like running a mara- multitude of skyscrapers. Chicago has the site, www.ConnectionNews- thon or having art included in shore of Lake Michigan. Louise Krafft papers.com. an art show. But in Arlington, perhaps its defining characteris- Even some longtime resi- We publish photos and notes tic is that there isn’t just one. For some, it can take dents may not have visited of a variety of personal mile- the shape of an urban area with a burgeoning some of the key places in and stones and community events, nightlife for young professionals. Others see it as the nearby their community. including births, engagements, home to a litany of beautiful parks. And then there /Connection We offer many more re- weddings, anniversaries, are those that come to get a glimpse of Arlington’s sources on our Web site. There awards and obituaries. historic landmarks. you will find the complete com- We are also interested in But any way one looks at it, Arlington has some- munity guides for each of our events at your church, mosque, thing for everyone. And while this isn’t a definitive 17 papers, including more ex- synagogue, community center, guide of what to do on a given weekend, here’s a tensive listings than appear in pool, school, club, etc. E-mail sampling of what Arlington has to offer. Trout fishing at Bluemont Park. the newspapers. or mail us a photo and a note You can now access the print about the event. Be sure to in- each week. edition of each of our papers clude the names of all the Visit online, showing each page ex- people who are in a photo, and Arlington is full of historic places, the two most actly as it appears in the paper, say when and where the photo significant being the Iwo Jima Memorial and Arling- Theater including cover, photos, display was taken. ton Cemetery. One of the first not-for-profit theaters in the United ads and classified advertising. Notes about openings, new Iwo Jima, or the Marine Corps War Memorial, is a States and the first theater in this region, the Arena Go to www.Connection employees, anniversaries are life size statue of the original photograph of soldiers Stage was the first of its kind to have a production Newspapers.com, and click on welcome. It is especially impor- raising the flag at Iwo Jima during World War II cre- transferred to Broadway and the first to receive a “Print Editions” in the red bar. tant to us to let people know ated by sculptor Felix Deweldon. To this day, all major Tony Award. It is located at1800 South Bell Street. about events ahead of time in Marine Corps military engagements are engraved on Founded in 1990, the Washington Shakespeare AT THE CONNECTION, we our calendar of events. We ap- the memorial’s base. “It’s something that everyone Company (WSC) is an organization for performing invite newcomers to the area preciate getting notice at least who visits the area wants to go and see,” said Michael arts focused on recreating classic and contemporary and long-time residents alike to two weeks ahead of the event, Petro, an Arlington native and current James Madi- classic works. Since 1995, the WSC has used the Clark be a part of providing more and we encourage photos. son University student. “I’ve been there so many Street Playhouse as their performance space. 601 reader input. Let us know how In covering the issues, we times, but I still enjoy it especially because of its great South Clark Street. we’re doing and let us know strive to provide a voice for our view of D.C.” what is going on in your part readers. Located on what used to be Civil War general Rob- Walk of the community. If you have I look forward to hearing ert E. Lee’s home is the Arlington National Cemetery. questions or ideas, call us or from you. With 200 acres of land, more than 300,000 gravesites For park lovers, there might be no better place to send us an e-mail. spanning from the Revolutionary War to present day be than Arlington with approximately 1,100 acres of We appreciate readers’ ideas. — Mary Kimm, conflicts, and over 4 million visitors each year, the parks. If you see something that you [email protected] cemetery is one of Arlington’s famed tourist spots. The cemetery conducts about 100 gravesite services See Much To See, Page 15 Farm Fresh Arlington Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m., year-round. Arlington County Courthouse Parking Lot at North Court- Viewpoints house Road and North 14th Street. On the Metro, take the Orange Line to the Courthouse Metro stop. For more infor- mation, contact George Parrish at 703-228-3327, or visit What do www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com. Ballston Farmer’s Market you like Fridays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., May 29–October 16 (No Market July 4) Welburn Square at North Stuart Street and North Taylor about Street. On the Metro, take the Orange Line to the Courthouse Metro stop. For more information, contact the Ballston-Vir- living in ginia Square Partnership at 703-528-3527, or visit http:// Arlington? www.ballstonvasquare.org/. /The Connection Photo by Louise Krafft/Connection Clarendon Farmer’s Market Wednesdays, 2–7 p.m., year-round. Ballston-Virginia Square Farmer’s Market. “I like the easy Clarendon Metro Station. On the Metro, take the Orange access to D.C., and Line to the Clarendon Metro stop. For more information, the various hang- please call 703-812-8881, or visit http://www.clarendon.org/ Rosslyn Farmer’s Market farmers.html. Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.–3 p.m., Maddie Meyer out locations.” May 14–October 22, — Katie Columbia Pike Farmer’s Market Rosslyn’s Farmer’s Market takes place at Wilson Boulevard Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., May – November and North Oak Street. On the Metro, take the Orange Line to Randazzo Pike Park at South Walter Reed Drive and Columbia Pike, the Rosslyn Metro stop. For more information, contact Elisa Photo by Photo in front of Eckerd Pharmacy. For more information, call 703- Vitale at 703-522-6628, or visit www.rosslynva.org/play/ 892-2776, or visit www.columbiapikepartnership.com. markets 2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ July 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide Kenmore Middle School students dance with Bowen McCauley Dance troupe. Photos by Louise Krafft/Connection On Stage in Arlington potomacoverlook 2515 N. Randolph St. Music Every other Saturday night in the 703-548-1154 Hesperus summer, local musicians rock out on the encorestage.org 3706 N. 17th St. outdoor stage at Potomac Overlook. Encore runs various programs that Arlington, VA 22207 Concerts are free, but donations are re- produce theater by young people, for 703-525-7550 quested. The park also holds an annual young people. The Children’s Theatre www.hesperus.org open house and heritage festival on the introduces children and teens to all as- Hesperus plays early music, folk mu- first weekend in May with entertain- pects of theater by offering educational sic, and various combinations of the ment and food. Some events require performances and classes throughout two. It presents European medieval, re- reservations. the year. Their season consists of five naissance and baroque music; cultural performances annually, as well as portraits mixing early and traditional school-year classes and a variety of sum- music of a particular country or region, Theatre mer workshops, including Stage Door, and crossover programs fusing medi- American Century Theatre It’s Elementary and the Young Actors eval, renaissance, Appalachian, gospel, Gunston Arts Center Studio. blues, Cajun and Irish styles. Hesperus 2700 S.