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NOVA’s newest outdoor art space
Catch a glimpse of the project as it comes together. | Photo by Arlington Arts
A new community art space is on the horizon in Arlington County.
Right near Four Mile Run, at 2700 S. Nelson St. and 2701 S. Oakland St., the 2700 Art Space Project is meant to be an area that locals can use day-to-day or for specific events, and the expected opening date is just a couple of months away.
“What I think is unique about this idea is that this is a temporary outdoor, modular space for the arts,” Josh Stoltzfus said. He’s the Acting Director for the Cultural Affairs Division for Arlington County, also known as Arlington Arts.
One of the key components of this space will be a market called SPARK!, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month from May through November. If you’re interested in being a vendor, applications are due Monday, March 9.
The expected opening date of the 2700 Art Space Project will kick off with the first SPARK! event, set to take place on Sunday, May 3.
Thai food is my fav, so I’m very excited to try 246 Thai Street, which recently opened in Herndon at 171 Elden St. Various discounts are being offered this month to celebrate the opening, so make sure to check it out. Now I’m craving pad thai. (The Burn)
Eat
Tysons Galleria’s food hall is getting a new fast-casual restaurant from DC chef Kevin Tien, the mastermind behind Moon Rabbit. Chao Ban will open on Tuesday, March 10, and combines Vietnamese and Cajun cuisine. See what’s on the menu. (FFXnow)
Transit
Starting this Friday, March 6, a portion of the Mount Vernon Trail near Old Town will close for shoreline embankment repairs. The closure is expected to last about five to six weeks, between north of E. Abingdon Dr. and 3rd St. Plan for the detour. (The Alexandria Brief)
Development
A refresh is coming to the Village at Shirlington, including wider sidewalks, expanded patio dining, decorative lighting, new landscaping, and other features. Construction is underway through November, and all businesses will remain open during the improvements. What other amenities are in store? (ARLnow)
Biz
A new Indian restaurant is headed to Ashburn. Royal Biryani House — currently serving five locations around the US, including Herndon — is expanding with a new location in Moorefield Village. While an official opening date hasn’t been announced, diners can look forward to dishes like lamb tikka masala and butter chicken. (The Burn)
Edu
Hey batter batter. Construction on the sports fields near Kenmore Middle School is set to begin this fall and last for about a year. The project will replace the existing fields with two new baseball and softball diamonds, along with dedicated fields for soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse. (ARLnow)
Trending
We recently covered the proposed Fairfax casino currently under consideration. The Virginia House of Delegates has now passed the bill that would authorize its development, sending the measure to the governor’s desk for review and potential approval. (FFXnow)
Health
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The Buy
Five viral products that are actually worth paying attention to:
🛍️ A popular swap for claw clips: these flat hair clips for better comfortability and all-day wear.
🛍️ Owala’s best-selling water bottles, now available in exclusive prints + patterns from Urban Outfitters. Or, you can never go wrong with one of the classic color combos.
🛍️ This practical long-handle wall cleaner easily goes from cleaning baseboards to high areas — no step ladder required.
🛍️ A pair of cloud slides with an ultra-cushioned sole and sleek, durable design.
🛍️ Kasa’s smart lightbulbs that have 16+ million color options + can be controlled from anywhere using a free app.
Has anyone been watching the new show “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” which outlines the relationship of JFK Jr. and Carolyn? It’s become my new fixation show — and it seems I’m not the only one.
A JFK Jr. lookalike contest will be held in Washington, DC, this Sunday, March 8 at Barrel House Cafe & Bar in Logan Circle. Contestants should arrive at 4 p.m. — RSVP here.
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