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Moving Words Competition 2025 Winners

Moving Words placard: "Winter Solstice" by Courtney LeBlanc

Congratulations to the 2025 Moving Words Competition Winners! The seven winning poems, plus one by Arlington’s Poet Laureate, translated into Spanish, are displayed aboard ARTbuses traversing Arlington County from March through October 2025.

View the winning poems, honorable mention poems, and the poem by the Arlington Poet Laureate.

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Synetic Theater's timeless tale of The Immigrant journey onstage

Synetic Theater’s new production of “The Immigrant” is based on the classic 1918 silent comedy by Charlie Chaplin, as it follows a newly arrived immigrant navigating the trials, adventures, mishaps, and high hopes of the American immigrant journey. With its signature blend of physical comedy, innovation, and heart, the company brings a fresh perspective to this cinematic classic.

AIR@2700

The work of four regional artists-in-residence (AIR) will help activate a new flexible outdoor performance space at 2700 S Nelson Street, adjacent to the Arlington Cultural Affairs building located at 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive, with work that is representative of the rich diversity of Arlington County.

Enriching Lives - Arlington Arts and Culture Strategy

The Arlington Arts Commission completed a comprehensive study of the arts and culture ecosystem in Arlington resulting in goals and strategies meant to provide Arlington arts stakeholders with tangible goals to create a thriving artistic and cultural community that supports the foundation of Arlington’s sense of place.

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In the Heights

Monday, April 07, 2025 | 09:00 PM to Sunday, May 04, 2025 | 09:00 PM

The joyous Tony Award-winning triumph by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne's Dive).

Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington 22206

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"Hand Lettering a Family Tree" by Felecia Brice McFail

Friday, April 11, 2025 | 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM

With Native Arlingtonian and hand lettering artist Felecia Brice McFail, choose one of the template family trees drawn by Arlington artist and fill in the names in your own writing style or use our basic introduction guide to calligraphy. As the finishing touch, watch Felecia Brice McFail title your tree with your family name and transform it into a piece of art.

Green Valley Farmers Market, 2406 Shirlington Rd, Arlington, VA 22206

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"Hand Lettering a Family Tree" by Felecia Brice McFail

Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Columbia Pike Farmers Market, 2820 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

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