As Halloween passes, the season of giving rolls in. The Capital Area Food Bank will start collecting items for the Holiday Helpings A Program of Bread for the City campaign. This  campaign starts next week, and the food bank wants to let people who will be donating the types of food that will be accepted. Here are some foods from the official website... [Read more...]

The Market Common Clarendon will be having a family-oriented event today as Falloween is celebrated. Kids will get to trick-or-treat at the locals shops and participate in the children costume parade. Little ones will be able to enjoy face painting, a petting zoo, and so much more! This is not only for kids, but adults can have a great time as well!... [Read more...]

Get your ballroom gowns and your masquerade masks ready for a night full of mystery 55 Hundred residents because the Zanzibar will be having a grand ball! The Masquerade Ball will be happening on Saturday, October 30th at 9PM. Check out the flyer below for more information.  Read More →

Have you ever visited Arena Stage? This exquisite arena will be hosting a black tie gala for the grand opening of the Mead Center for American Theater on October 25th. This mega event will include cocktails, and an exclusive one-night-only performance featuring Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell.The dinner will light up the city in the evening!... [Read more...]

Are you looking for some ways to make you apartment stand out? Well here are some ideas that might help you. Add Some Color: Color always brings out the mood of the room. Add some dark oranges, reds, browns, and gold to your space, and see how great the room turns out. Decorate the Walls: Buy some paintings and wall arrangement to give your walls... [Read more...]

If you haven't already, it is time to make a trip to the movies because there are some great Halloween movies waiting for you like Case 39. Case 39 Devoted family services specialist Emily Jenkins has seen it all - lies, neglect, abuse - domestic horrors of every type. That is, until she takes on Case 39: the case of 10-year-old Lillith Sullivan, whose... [Read more...]

When the calendar hit October 1st it officially became National Vegetarian Awareness Month! Some people love the idea of eating meat in a carnivorous style, but for those who eat veggies seem to have healthier lives.  Now whether you are a full blown vegetarian or if you just decide to eat fresh vegetables at each meal, you can still take part in... [Read more...]

Hey 55 Hundred residents let us know if you will be celebrating Halloween this year in our new poll. Also check out a few places not to far from Arlington with Halloween events happening.  Read More →

So how will you be celebrating Halloween this year? I have the ultimate Halloween party for you. Metromix DC is throwing the ultimate bash at Capital Skyline Hotel. Admission is $10 w/ RSVP; $15 at the door. Metromix is holding back on all of the details, but here's a few hints. Drink specials, great music, costume contests, big prizes, special surprise... [Read more...]

So are there any residents that have office jobs? Do you ever feel so uncomfortable in those hard, stiff office chairs? Well I was doing some research, and I found this article on how some businesses have incorporated some new types of chairs for the office. The chairs weren’t just plush, leather, rolling chairs they were balance ball chairs. Yes,... [Read more...]

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