Art House 7‘s spring session will begin on April 10th! We’re offering classes, workshops, and open studios in a wide range of art mediums for all ages, from 4 year olds to adults. We cater to different skill levels in ceramics, embroidery, drawing, and of course, painting – including watercolor, oil, and acrylics. Our Spring 2023 offerings include a Portfolio Development class for high schoolers who are considering a career in the fine arts. This class provides an opportunity to create and develop a strong portfolio for college applications.

We also have some excellent classes for younger students. The “Art and the Pre-K Reader” class is designed for 4-5 year olds, and we offer “Arts and Crafts” classes taught by teens for 2nd-4th and 3rd-5th grade students.

To view our complete class schedule, Spring workshops, open studios, and 3-week classes, please visit our website. Join us this spring to learn, create, and explore with us!

The March NAACP Arlington Branch General Membership Meeting

The March NAACP Arlington Branch General Membership Meeting is focused on Public Safety & Justice. We will hear from Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Chief Public Defender Brad Haywood, Chief of Police Andy Penn, and Deputy Chief Wayne Vincent. We encourage you to come to this community conversation prepared with questions for our speakers. Registration Required www.arlingtonnaacp.com

Guest Speakers

• Parisa Dehghani-Tafti – Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County & the City of Falls Church
• Bradley R. Haywood – Chief Public Defender at Office of the Public Defender for Arlington County & the City of Falls Church
• Andy Penn – Chief of Police at the Arlington County Police Department
• Wayne Vincent – Deputy Chief of Police at the Arlington County Police Department

Free
Virtual
Open to the Public

Too many of us in our community have experienced wrenching loss lately. It can be particularly tricky to navigate as Spring arrives. While it may feel like the very last thing you are able to do, we urge you to consider a local support group and we have a list of a few that our clients have found to be welcoming and healing. This is by no means a complete list, but from Capital Caring to Haven of Northern Virginia to the Wendt Center to the Dinner Party you will find people who get what you are going through.

Art House 7 is thrilled to announce that the award-winning artist, Teresa Oaxaca, will be returning this Spring to host some amazing weekend workshops! We invite you to join us for two fantastic opportunities to learn from this popular master artist.

Our first workshop, “Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal,” will take place on March 11 and 12. During the class, Teresa will guide students through her approach to drawing the human portrait in charcoal while helping them create their own charcoal portraits of models.

Our second workshop, “Painting the Dutch Tulip from Life,” will be held on April 22 and 23. This two-day class will feature a live demonstration by Teresa as she selects, composes, and paints a beautiful flower. As she works, she will narrate the steps and process, allowing students to follow along and learn the art techniques to create their own stunning paintings of the provided selection of fresh tulips.

Please note that both classes require supplies, which can be found on the workshop registration listings here. If you need art materials, we’ve got you covered at the Art House 7 Store. We sell a broad range of art supplies for all mediums at competitive prices, so you can get everything you need in one convenient location.

Both workshops are open to participants age 16+ and will include coffee, tea, and some morning goodies to get you started for the day. We can’t wait to see you there!

Are you someone who likes to have a good time, but sometimes finds yourself drinking a little too much? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with finding the right balance between enjoying themselves and staying in control.

However, it’s important to recognize that drinking too much can have negative consequences on your health, relationships, and overall well-being. That’s why it’s important to take steps to reduce your alcohol consumption and find healthier ways to cope with stress and have fun.

If you’re ready to take control of your drinking habits, we’re here to help. Our program provides support and resources to help you cut back on your drinking and improve your overall quality of life. You can still be the life of the party without letting alcohol control your life. Contact us today to learn more.

We offer a service to assess your drinking habits to see what may be causing your excessive drinking and what you should do to cut back or cut out drinking altogether.

Visit us at https://peacefulmindsolutions.com to set up your free 15-minute consultation to find out if our services are a good fit for you.

What happens after the Tortoise beats the Hare in the race? Join Encore Stage & Studio on March 3-12 for a new spin on the classic story in its world premiere of What Makes a Winner written by Lynne Childress. When Terri the Turtle and Ray the Rabbit become co-captains on a new racing team, Ray comes to find that he’s got a lot to learn about the true meaning of friendship. This unlikely duo meet all kinds of woodland creatures in their journey to make the perfect team. Together they learn that the most rewarding medals are the friends you make along the way.

“It’s a story full of heart and kindness and the answer to what really makes someone a winner,” says playwright Lynne Childress. Lynne Childress is a playwright, founder and artistic director of Building Better People Productions, a professional theater company based in Annapolis, MD, that focuses on shows for young audiences all based in themes of kindness, respect and the things that make us all better people.

Performances are held at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204). Tickets are on sale now at www.encorestage.org. Tickets are $12-$15.

“Theatre by Kids, for Kids!” Founded in 1967, Encore Stage & Studio inspires young people to develop the creativity, empathy and confidence they need to create meaningful connections with peers and have a positive impact in their communities. Encore believes that an artistic community is enhanced through diversity.

Spring Soccer Starts Soon!

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About AWSL

The Arlington Women’s Soccer League (AWSL) is a voluntary organization in Arlington, VA that provides an opportunity for women to play soccer for recreation, increase their fitness and soccer skills, and enjoy team sports through competitive play. The AWSL is divided into two divisions: Open and Masters.

Players Looking for Teams

Periodically throughout the season, teams may need new players, if you are interested in joining the league, please email the following info to [email protected]. Please include your name, the division desired and skill level

Open Division: Women 18 years old and up may play in the Open Division, which may be divided into Upper and Lower level teams or may include a Middle level as well. The Open Division games are generally played on Sunday mornings between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm. Occasionally there are Sunday evening games.

Master’s Division: Women who will be over the age of 30 during the calendar year may play in the Master’s division in either the Upper or Middle Bracket. The Master’s Division generally plays on Monday evenings between 7:00 and 11:00 pm. Occasionally other week night games may be scheduled.

Master’s, Over 40’s Bracket: Players who are over the age of 40 (or currently grandfathered onto their team) may play in the Master’s Over 40 Lower Bracket. The Master’s Division generally plays on Monday evenings between 7:00 and 11:00 pm. Occasionally other week night games may be scheduled.

Jane Franklin Dance relishes an audience at eye level, performers and audience near enough to touch, and collaborations merging movement with sound or visual art.  Both proximity and presence can be found at the February 25 live performances at Mason Exhibitions Arlington in response to the current exhibition Bennie Herron: Origin Stories. The thirty minute performance features works by choreographers Lauren DeVera, Jane Franklin, and Kevin White.  Poetry, written and performed by Bennie Herron interconnects movement, rhythm, cadence and art.
Mason Exhibition Arlington, 3601 Fairfax Drive Feb 25 at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, FREE

The following week Jane Franklin Dance performs Present Moment BASK at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival.  Artists S.J. Ewing and Robert J. Priore showcase new work with favorites by Jane Franklin, Ryan Carlough, Lauren DeVera. Use promo code BASK23 for a ticket discount

Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE Washington DC, March 3 at 7:30pm

If you would like to dance, JFD teaching artists are there for you with classes for adults and young movers. Theme-based summer camps now open for enrollment start June 20- August 25.  Your young mover may discover an inner cat even sooner at Big Meow Spring Break Camp.   Promo code SPRING is valid for Spring Break or Summer Camps.
Please drop by the website or find us in person.  We would love to meet you at eye level.

(This Community Post was written by Jane Franklin Dance and underwritten by Embracing Arlington Arts.)

Potomac Harmony Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, is excited to introduce our new director, Allison Lynskey, and invites you to experience the excitement every Wednesday evening!

Allison has ten years of barbershop experience singing in a chorus and quartet, and is no stranger to other performing arts. She currently teaches elementary music and chorus in the Fairfax County Public School system. Allison studied voice and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with a focus on voice, and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction at Virginia Tech. She was a member of the women’s chorus, Chamber Singers, Opera Workshop, and Soulstice a cappella group and served as the graduate director of the Virginia Tech men’s chorus.

On the chorus level within Sweet Adelines, Allison has always been an active member. Her quartet experience has been filled with numerous awards within Sweet Adelines and the Harmony Sweepstakes Festival.

Allison has a life-long love of learning and looks forward to growing as a director, bringing that enthusiasm and passion to Potomac Harmony.

Potomac Harmony looks forward to this new chapter and is eager to grow! Consider this your personal invitation to visit our rehearsals any Wednesday evening at The View in Alexandria, 5000 Fairbanks Avenue. You’ll have the chance to meet our members, our director, and sing some 4-part harmony, a cappella style music. Our future is bright as we grow musically and with new membership! Come be a part of the joy! For more information, email [email protected].

Bellrae Marketing, a full service marketing agency, is excited to announce the opening of their Arlington office. Carly Bell, CEO and Founder, started the company over five years ago to follow her passion of helping business owners deliver the best experiences for their customers and clients.

The Arlington office will serve as a satellite office for the Bellrae Marketing headquarters based out of Innsbrook, Virginia. This new office will help the team provide support to all their Northern Virginia and DC-area clients. While the company has experience across industries from health and wellness to hospitality and residential real estate, it specializes in marketing for home remodeling companies where the team’s experience spans two decades.

“We are very excited to continue to serve our Northern Virginia clients with an on-site office. Members of our team have both lived and worked in the Arlington area for over ten years and are very connected to the region. We have a superior understanding of the Northern Virginia and DC markets which gives our clients a marketing advantage,” Bell remarks.

Bellrae Marketing is a full service marketing agency offering services that include marketing strategy, branding, social media marketing, website design and development, photography, videography, FAA certified drone services, content marketing, email marketing, and more. Their strategies focus on results just as much as on design and content to ensure they are fulfilling their mission of helping their clients achieve success. For more information about Bellrae Marketing contact [email protected] or visit their website.

Arlington Girls Softball Registration is OPEN

Spring 2023 Season-Register Now! Registration closes in early March, don’t wait.

House League Ages:

• Pixie League- K & 1st
• Pigtail League-2nd & 3rd
• Ponytail League-4th & 5th
• Diamond League- 6th, 7th & 8th
• High School League- 8th through 12th

Season runs from mid-March through early June. Practices and games on local Arlington County fields. All girls play, scholarships available.

“Spirit” House League All-Star Teams-Ages 9 through 16 start play in early June

Contact Spirit All Star Commissioner Paul Bolejack at AGSA Spirit Commish

Register to Play in House Leagues : Here

Register to Volunteer/Coach: Here

Apply for Scholarship: Here