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Nesbitt Realty is there for all your real estate needs in West End Alexandria VA.Cameron Station cupola
The West End of Alexandria is a mixed bag. Condos and high rises abound in "Condo Canyon" near Landmark and Lincolnia.
But single family and townhouse development from the 1950's and 1960's is also found tucked on side streets and around unexpected corners. The homes around and near Seminary Road are regarded by many as stately and highly desirable. Another interesting neighborhood in the West End is Cameron Station. Cameron Station is a newer development of townhouses and condos, but the stylings and architecture imitate the best of Old Town. Cameron Station is relatively close to both Landmark Mall and Old Town.
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The Watergate at Landmark is one of many high-rise condominium communities in West End Alexandria VA
The West End is well connected to Washington DC via I-395. The West End is the newest and largest part of the city. The West End has a diverse selection of restaurants and shops as well as Landmark Mall and several fine hotels. Fort Ward Park and Museum is found in the West End of Alexandria.
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West End Alexandria offers some of the best value-priced homes inside the Beltway.
Abi's II is a family owned restaurant located at 5838 N Kings Hwy. They are inside of the Huntington Station shopping center, next to Huntington Metro.
Abi's is open Monday through Thursday 11:00am to 10pm, Friday 11:00 am to midnight, Saturday 10:00 am to midnight and Sunday 10am to 10pm. Abi's II is casual dining establishment that offers a warm atmosphere and a quick to go service.
The menu sports a variety of classic Mexican and Salvadorean dishes. The alcohol served includes domestic and import beers, margaritas and wine. My favorite entree is the homemade pork and cheese pupusas with a side of cabbage and salsa. The mellow pupusa is contrasted in flavor by the crunchy cabbage drenched in hot salsa. This is a filling meal at a good price.
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Il Porto is located on King Street as it approaches the water in Old Town Alexandria. Il Porto serves home-made pasta and Italian food in a traditional setting and manner.
One dish I highly recommend is the Chicken Parmesana together with the homemade ravioli's. The portions are generous and the food is high quality and prepared with care. A pictorial menu is online.
Il Porto is definitely one of my favorites and together with a few other classics in lower Old Town, it's one of the reasons I really enjoy living and working in Old Town Alexandria.
A Record Fair was held at the Artisphere. Vendors and consumers gathered for this day long activity. At the midway point, there was a film screening. Afterwards, the director of the movie had a question and answer session with the audience. Ian Mackaye was in attendance.
Vendors present their collections to consumers
A performance at the dome theatre
A Q & A with the director & Ian Mackaye
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An active listening experience on the second floor
Rosslyn is located in the northeastern corner of Arlington County, north of Arlington National Cemetery and directly across the Potomac River from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The numerous high-rise buildings of Rosslyn appears (in some ways) more urban than nearby Washington.
Added to the mix are new condominiums, lively restaurants and exciting shops, all with easy access to Washington and close-in proximity to Interstate-395, the Pentagon and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
On Memorial Weekend 2014 my brother took me out to Jones Point Park.
An available basketball court at Jones Point Park
This was my first time seeing this place since I was in High School, when I would go there to fish for catfish with chicken livers. The development since the completion of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge adds to the beauty of Alexandria. Cruising on the Mount Vernon Trail, Stuart & I took the fork in the road towards Jones Point Park, which is just after Porto Vecchio Condominiums. The other alternative fork goes across the Woodrow Wilson bridge and enters Maryland, as opposed to sticking on the Mt. Vernon Trail.
The path into Jones Point Park was smoothly paved. Entering the view of the underside of the bridge was very picturesque. While Stuart stretched, I took a lap around the park and saw an open basketball court, several fishers casting out, a boat or two passing, and lots of movement from bikers, joggers, and other fitness oriented folks.
Continuing in the direction of Old Town, there was another smooth paved asphalt trail that was just behind a series of luxury homes at the very end of Union St. The close proximity of it all, made for an outstanding location.
The ride didn't end there, Stuart pressed on and I followed until Founders Park, which is where I threw in the towel and suggested we return home, due to my fading stamina. The way back through Jones Point Park was just as fun on the way there, especially with the lively activity going on inside.
Jones Point Park transitions into Old Town
Jones Point Park at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Fisherman enjoy the amenities on the water while a boater passes
Jones Point Park has a World War I era wooden rudder underneath the bridge
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This path bridges the space between Jones Point Park and Old Town
A military rudder on display
Aubrey Nesbitt takes a break from riding his bicycle below the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
On 19May2014 the GI Film Festival kicked off at Old Town Theater. The event was visited by David Arquette, who you might know from the 1996 feature film Scream. The first movie of the 2014 GI Film Festival was the Field of Lost Shoes. The event sold out quickly.
As a volunteer, I got there early to help with set up. After moving a table to the second floor, I was waiting for the next task when I over heard someone asking about coffee shops in Old Town. I couldn't help but offer my two cents on a subject I was familiar with. I recommended Bittersweet, which was right next door from Old Town Theater, and Misha's, which was about 3 blocks away. Later on I was surprised to find out that the person asking about coffee was one of the GI Film Festivals directors!
As the event got closer to starting time, a line of audience members began to form. I took a spot as a door opener and handed out programs to incoming ticket holders. Meanwhile on the red carpet, there were professional photographers staffed who took pictures of celebrities and guests a like. It was interesting to see the crowd of cocktail attired visitors pass through to the evenings entertainment, which started seating at 6:15pm. After the beginning of the event had settled in, I took my leave, and said goodbye to Kim Palmese who had been my POC throughout the GI Film Festival. I remember her shuffling through the crowd, placing volunteers with excellent timing, and overseeing the logistics of this nonprofit hosted event.
Aubrey Nesbitt gets a photo on the red carpet
David Arquette gets a his photo taken
The GI Film Festival had a red carpet area where people got professional photos taken at
A gentleman gets a photo with one of the film directors
Getting ready before the premier
David Arquette is on the red carpet
Volunteers greeted incoming audience members
The second floor of the theater was RSVP’d for celebrity guests
The GI Film Festival as seen from the second floor balcony
Visiting the Artisphere in Rosslyn was very enjoyable. I was there to see Kaki King, a critically acclaimed female guitarist. Taking the some what spiral stairs past the lounge, and up to the second floor was neat. There were a few art related quotes to read from the walls display, as well as a series of artistic photographs streaming from a projector onto a wall.
Entering the Dome Theatre, there were steep seats which created an immediate intimate closeness with the stage. Looking up, the spherical shape of the Dome Theatre reminded me of a planetarium. During the performance everything was very professional, there were perfectly timed lights and video that corresponded with the acoustic-electric guitar's rhythms & progressions & physical movements which were a part of King's kickstarter. During a pausing moment, Kaki King told the audience that this was her third performance of the nights entertainment, entitled 'the Neck is a Bridge to the Body.' Overall, I found the music and video to be soothing and cerebral. Afterwards, I left for the Orange line metro station two blocks away, still thinking about the sounds and pictures that I had seen earlier that evening.
The Artisphere is close to the Rosslyn Metro
Rosslyn is home to the Artisphere
Awaiting a performance by Kaki King
An audio visual performance at the Artisphere by Kaki King
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On the second floor of the Artisphere there is the Dome Theatre
Outside an office at the Artisphere
Welcome to the Artisphere
The Artisphere has a lounge
The Artisphere is the result of 40 years of community desire culminating with a public & private partnership with Arlington County & Rosslyn Business Improvement District and Monday Properties. Amenities here include:
4,000 sq. ft. Terrace Gallery, plus two additional gallery spaces for visual arts
4,000 sq. ft. Ballroom (3,000 sq. ft. dance floor) for events, performances and live music
220-seat Dome Theatre for concerts, films and presentations
125-seat Black Box Theatre—the new home of WSC Avant Bard
387-seat Spectrum Theatre for concerts and events located just next door
Free WiFi
Two-story Video Wall screening experimental film and video installations
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Rosslyn is located in the northeastern corner of Arlington County, north of Arlington National Cemetery and directly across the Potomac River from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The numerous high-rise buildings of Rosslyn appears (in some ways) more urban than nearby Washington.
Added to the mix are new condominiums, lively restaurants and exciting shops, all with easy access to Washington and close-in proximity to Interstate-395, the Pentagon and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
I have found through my own personal experience that volunteering to help shelter dogs at the Petco on Rt1 is very rewarding. To see the joy of dogs (old & young) leaving their store (where they wait for adoption), to go outside for fresh air, is very uplifting. Feeling a slight tug on the other end of the leash, while seeing four legs scrambling on the tile as we approach the automatic sliding glass door. Once outside, the dogs are happy to follow me in any direction, whether it be towards Target, Beacon Mall, or elsewhere. And for me, I'm happy just to see them around their little world.
A puppy looks forward
Pupppalooza will take place on 10May2014
“This smells good!”
Last Chance has dogs up for adoption at the Petco on Rt1
