Encore Stage, theater by kids and for kids. The Synetic Theater, physical theater fusing text, drama, music, acobatics, dance and music. Dominion Stage, offering quality productions in Arlington for over 60 years. American Century Theater, delivering productions yearround and promoting a family experience as children are admitted free.
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The WSC Avant Bard, dedicated to producing classic works with a provocative bold approach in an intimate setting. Visual Arts Are Everywhere Arlington also celebrates the visual artist. In galleries, shows, and exhibits the creativity of local artists is on display. One of the most visible and well-known venues is the Arlington Arts Center on Wilson Boulevard. It is a private, non-profit space that presents new work by regional artists. Its goal is “to increase awareness and appreciation of, and involvement in, the visual arts in Arlington County VA and the region.” It includes nine galleries, 13 working artist studios, and classrooms (arlingtonartscenter.org). Arlington ArtWorks is an organization that offers beautiful art handmade by artists with disabilities. Learn more at arlingtonartworks.org.
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The Ballston Arts and Crafts Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month, May through October from 10am to 4pm. It is a juried show where one can find tremendous art from local and regional artists. One Arlington artisan, Melanie Ferrara of Jewelry Link, summed up the arts scene as well as the climate of the county: “Arlington is very supportive of its citizens. It’s a very people-oriented community that supports creative ideas and artists. Plus you can call the county and somebody actually answers in two rings!” Quick Facts about Arlington •O f the 26 square miles in Arlington County, 4.6 square miles is Federal property (think Arlington National Cemetery and Pentagon). • The population is approximately 211,700 (2012 estimate).
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• I n 2007, Arlington County had the second highest percentage of 25-34 year-olds earning over $100,000 in the country (Loudoun County was #1). •A ccording to CNN Money, Arlington is the most educated county in the US with 35.7% holding graduate degrees. • I n 2011 Arlington was voted 7th in the country by CNN Money as one of the “Best Places for the Rich and Single.” • Arlington is the smallest self-governing county in the U.S. •T he open-air central plaza in the Pentagon is the world's largest "no-salute, no-cover" area (where U.S. servicemembers need not wear hats nor salute).