January-February 2019 Issue - Arlington Magazine

Now Here’s Something Different in Men’s Accessories

Arlingtonian Bob Hoffman owns the world's largest collection of handcrafted harmonica cases.

A Shenandoah Valley Wedding: Johannah O’Keefe & John Schell

Married Sept. 8, 2018, at Historic Rosemont Manor in Berryville.

Great Spaces: A Heavenly Living Room

A few dark accents anchor this ethereal hangout.

Get Away: The Draftsman Hotel

One more good reason to visit Charlottesville.

It’s Cool to Be Cheesy

An inside look at the cheese biz with Cheesetique owner Jill Erber.

A Cross-Cultural Wedding: Abbaa Sarhan & Tamer Mansour

Married April 4, 2018, with a reception at Washington Golf & Country Club.

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Arlington’s Longest-Running Theater Company

The Arlington Players, now in its 68th season.

Brown’s Hardware Endures

Hugh Brown died in November, but The Little City's longest-running business lives on.

Where to Recycle Those Old Clothes

Don't wear them anymore? This style-savvy teen has some suggestions.

You Want to Build it Where?

The community needs it. The neighbors have concerns. When it comes to the “Arlington Way,” who has the right of way?

Why I Write Graffiti

It's a culture, an art form and a worthwhile risk, says this award-winning essayist.

Get Away: Fire & Ice Festivals

Winter is festival season in many mid-Atlantic small towns. Go outside and play.

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Gift Alert: The Urban Farmhouse

The Bluemont home goods boutique has a new owner and new merch.

A Garden Wedding: Austin Thomas & Justin Kafka

Married May 12, 2018, in the rose garden at Columbia Gardens Cemetery,

Arlington’s Best-Kept Cocktail Bar Secret

Well, now the word is out. And they offer mixology classes, too.

Get Away: Snowshoe Mountain Resort

Ski season is here! And West Virginia is calling.

Wild Turkeys Among Us

Once nearly extinct, the elusive birds have made a comeback.

Mission to Space

A recent Lego tournament challenged kids to build robots designed for space travel.

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How to Make Peace, Not War

It starts with listening, says peace educator Barbara Wien.

Get Away: Orchid Extravaganza

Longwood Garden's dazzling display runs from Jan. 19 to March 24.

5 Questions with Mark Schwartz

Arlington's county manager discusses budget shortfalls and what they could mean for local residents.

Restaurant Review: Gyu-Kaku

A meal at this Japanese steakhouse in Clarendon is a theatrical experience.

October’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Top-sellers included a Westover home that sold for $1.42 million.