Arlington County Board Considers New Housing Grants
Expanded program would help increasing number of people in poverty.
For Arlington’s poorest residents, the recession is far from over.
Yorktown Boys’ Lax Has Big Shoes to Fill
Patriots lose all-time leading scorer Crowe, top defender Devine.
Yorktown junior attackman Joe Crawford called the team’s March 16 performance against Mount Vernon “rough.” After losing 18 seniors from last year’s National District championship team, it might take some time before the Patriots put forth an effort of the smooth variety.
'Brother Russia' Comes to Life at Signature Theater
Born in a remote Siberian village, he was raised impoverished and uneducated yet became powerful enough to infiltrate a Russian dynasty. Such was the journey of Grigori Rasputin, whose story is brought to life in the world premier musical of “Brother Russia,” now playing at Signature Theatre.
Orange Line Connection March 21 to 28
Saturday Nights at 11:01 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.
Arlington Calendar for March 21 to 28
Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with any questions. Photos are welcome.
Exciting All-Star Afternoon
Concorde/Patriot All-Stars beat the Liberty/National team 109-108 in overtime.
West Potomac's Bryant Fultz threw down a fourth-quarter alley-oop dunk from fellow Wolverine Randall Brobbey, scored a team-high 15 points and earned game MVP honors as the Concorde/Patriot All-Stars defeated the Liberty/National team 109-108 in overtime at Wakefield High School.
“Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for April 2-6.
Jamestown Rocks the Bard
The students of Jamestown Elementary School brought down the curtain on their final performance Friday, March 16 of “Jamestown Rocks the Bard.”
Three Seek Board Seat
The special election to fill the vacant County Board seat created by the resignation of Barbara Favola, who now serves in the State Senate, will take place Tuesday, March 27. All polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Arlington Real Estate: Houses Sold in $600s, January 2012
In January 2012, 122 Arlington homes sold between $4,200,000-$55,000.
Arlington Real Estate: Houses Sold in $600s, January 2012
Yorktown Baseball Looks to Return to Top of National District
Led by the battery of pitcher John Yoest and catcher Red Dowdell, Yorktown enters the 2012 season with hopes of returning to the top of the district and advancing past the regional quarterfinals. Dowdell is a senior who will play his college ball at Virginia Military Institute.
Yorktown Girls’ Lax Searching for Regional Respect
Patriots have won six consecutive National District titles.
The Yorktown girls’ lacrosse program has dominated the National District to the tune of six consecutive championships. While keeping the streak alive is important to the Patriots, Yorktown enters the 2012 season with a bigger goal in mind: be competitive against teams outside of the district.
TAP Honored at WATCH Awards
“The Seagull,” “42nd Street” take home top prizes.
Standout productions of “The Seagull” and “42nd Street” earned The Arlington Players top honors from the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors awards, taking home five trophies during the WATCH Awards ceremony March 11 at the Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria.
‘Square Off with the R–Word’
The Yorktown High School chapter of Best Buddies hosted a square dance on Saturday, March 10 collaborating with Arlington's Department of Parks and Recreation in addition to the Arlington Partnership for Youth and Family and the Teen Network Board
On the Fast Track
Speed demons and adrenaline addicts stormed the parking garage at 1850 Crystal Drive for the inaugural Diamond Derby in Crystal City on March 10.