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Was your New Year’s resolution to try something new, or maybe to make space to cultivate your creative side? The Arlington Arts Center. Part gallery, part educational center, the local nonprofit fosters a community that’s well-versed in art and filled with creators of all skill levels. It started working toward this mission back in the…
Bennett Park Blog
Jan
10
2022
The new year offers an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a newly calibrated outlook and freshly minted goals. And while many people use the changing year as a chance to improve upon their physical self, why stop there? Now is the perfect time to reevaluate your living space, as well,…
Dec
02
2021
Waterskiing Santa started as a dare among a group of friends. The year was 1986 and they got a crazy idea—that one of them should dress up as Santa Claus and waterski atop the chilly waters of the Potomac River. The friend who drew the short straw fulfilled his duty on December 24th of that…
Dec
02
2021
The holiday season is here! If you’re someone who started decorating in October, you might not really need to put any finishing touches on your decor. But if you’re just getting going now, these DIY ideas will elevate your holiday decorations in a fun and modern way. DIY Snow Globes [The Sweetest Occasion] Did you…
Nov
09
2021
There’s something about a cup of coffee you don’t make with your own two hands that just tastes better. Tatte Bakery & Cafe has the hot cup of joe you’ve been craving—and tons of brunch food to go with it. Complement your cup with a vanilla pistachio doughnut, a plate of challah French toast, or…
Nov
09
2021
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on all the things that we have to be grateful for. It’s a joyous time, but for those who are hosting the biggest feast of the year, it can also be a stressful occasion—but it doesn’t have to be! If you’ll be hosting Thanksgiving…
Oct
04
2021
Pick the Perfect Pumpkin at Whitehall Farms Fall has finally arrived, which means it’s time for fun fall festivities, starting with Fall Fun Days at Whitehall Farms! Enjoy a day out with friends and family at the farm and experience the beauty and agri-tainment that the season offers. Start out with the petting zoo…
Oct
04
2021
If the mess of carving a jack-o’-lantern doesn’t really appeal to you, but having some fall fun does, try one of these alternatives to your traditional Halloween decoration. Nail polish pumpkins. Don’t have a fully stocked craft cabinet? No problem! Nail polish pumpkins make use of beauty supplies you have stowed in the bathroom. Use…
Sep
08
2021
Guerra Steakhouse may be relatively new to Arlington’s dining scene, but it’s already generating buzz. Its first diners have exclusively granted Guerra perfect five-star reviews, raving about the quality of the steak, service, and atmosphere. It’s certainly welcome news for the Guerra family, who opened the steakhouse as an homage to their late patriarch, Ermides…
Sep
08
2021
With its shorter days and dipping temperature, the fall season reinvigorates our desire for cozy, welcoming spaces. Here are a few tips to help you bring autumn into your apartment—in the snuggliest, comfiest way possible. Toss up some twinkle lights. Twinkle lights instantly create a cozy vibe within your home, transforming a simple space into…