America runs on technology – and this October you can celebrate the impact of our nation’s most innovative achievements while scoring a free performance from music legend Chubby Checker. That’s right, it’s time for the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s 2011 National Patent and Trademark Expo.  While the event is designed primarily for... [Read more...]

If you’ve been to the Smithsonian in D.C. or any of its affiliated museums, than you probably noticed that there’s no entrance fee – meaning that you get to spend an afternoon gallivanting around some of America’s greatest artistic and ecological treasures without spending a fortune.  But the fact remains that there are still a ton of great fee-based... [Read more...]

Want to spend you lunch break getting close to nature? The US Botanical Gardens is offering free Lunchtime Tours of the Conservatory. The Conservatory Garden Court is full of fully blossomed flowers that are as useful to our daily lives as they are beautiful. Take the FREE tour during September and marvel and the colorful scene at the end of... [Read more...]

There are thousands, maybe even millions of great ideas floating around the noggins of Alexandria residents. From the politically-driven minds of those hoping to one day make it to the White House; to the scientific brains toiling away at the next technological or medical breakthrough; to upcoming artists and entertainers who just need that extra push to... [Read more...]

August 10 is Smithsonian Day! The Smithsonian Institute was established in 1846 to create a complex of government funded museums. Today, there are nearly 30 dedicated Smithsonian museums, zoos, and research facilities, most of which are in Washington, DC. However, 168 Smithsonian affiliated museums dot the country with over 100 million historic, scientific,... [Read more...]

Heading out for an aimless drive this weekend? I know gas prices have been fickle, but according to Yelpers, George Washington Memorial Parkway is a Washington landmark in itself. If the weekend calls for good weather, go ahead and cruise down the expressway and see for yourself what is so special about this stretch of road. Make sure not to drive too... [Read more...]

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One of the best feelings is having friends and neighbors over to your apartment and having them compliment on the beautifully original pieces of furniture and decorations you own. Not only does is speak volumes to you as your own interior decorator, but it means you know were to find the perfect pieces to make people notice. Another great feeling is knowing... [Read more...]

If you think back to your middle school field trips to the museum, you might be tempted to stifle a yawn. As kids, it didn't seem like there was much to see or do in the museum because we probably were too young to appreciate all of history's fine examples of art, culture, and classic memorabilia. Today, a trip to the hallowed halls of history doesn't seem... [Read more...]

The weekend is here and we're all looking for something to do. It's a great advantage that Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge has a great location, we live in Arlington and we're only moments away from Washington D.C. With such a variety of events in D.C. Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge has put together a great list of events for you! Are you looking for an event... [Read more...]

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