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After reading this message, this blog post will self-destruct. April Fools! All right, I’m not the best prankster or online jester, but you can see comedians much much funnier than I am at the comedy clubs around Alexandria and Washington, DC. But don’t just stop there! The month of April is also National Poetry Month, so while you’re ready for... [Read more...]

Not every part of April is about fools. There are a lot of well-written and eloquent poets who shine in during National Poetry Month. Are you one of them? Rustle up all those carefully written, heartfelt lyrics you've worked hard on and debut them in April during The Quill Well Poetry Festival presented by Seven City Art Society, LLC. The week... [Read more...]

"Technologic." Daft Punk put simple, catchy lyrics to the beat of an electronic age with their techno hit over half a decade ago. Today, these simple steps have helped companies gain digital dominion in today's economy. The Washington, D.C. region continues to be a hub for great businesses with technology sense, but it's not only the big named conglomerates... [Read more...]

We're coming up on a giant holiday celebration that originated in the one-of-a-kind style of Louisiana cultures. Mardis Gras and Carnival catch the attention of partiers around the country with beads and masks, but there are many great reasons to boogie New Orleans-style this month. One reason is the up-tempo, spirited music. The other, of course, is... [Read more...]

Do you have or know a teen with mad basketball skills? Tell them about the Middle School March Madness Hosted by Saturday Night Hype. This preteen-exclusive event will be held at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center on Saturday, March from 8pm-10:30pm. Students are invited from all Alexandria middle schools to enjoy the friendly competition of their peers. There... [Read more...]

I'm always looking for ways to disguise my normal routine workout. I've always been interested in dance, hula hoops, and anything that I can move to without feeling like I'm forcing myself. You'd be surprised at the limits you exceed when you stop working out and start having fun! Urban Evolution is a gym that wants to push you beyond the limits you think... [Read more...]

There are many trinkets for good luck--rabbits' feet, lucky pennies, shooting stars, those creepy troll tummies. But no one really knows more about great luck than the Irish! Four-leaf clovers, pots of gold, and the Blarney Stone, all charms growing from very devout Irish beliefs and traditions, are just trinkets of the long, triumphant Irish history. The Ballyshaners... [Read more...]

As things are gradually starting to heat up around Alexandria, VA, you might be noticing some significant temperature changes inside your Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge apartment. Before you jump to your apartment home's new HVAC system and start lowering the temperature significantly, remember that the longer your heater or AC unit runs, the more energy... [Read more...]

Guess who’s going to start peeking through the icy frost and warm up Alexandria, VA? The sun! Even thought it’s still February and we’re only about halfway through winter, the inclination to get our spring wardrobe together is strong. Who knows, it might hurry spring along quicker! Many stores are already starting spring sales and helping you stock... [Read more...]

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