Hurricane Fundraiser on Oct 8

This Sunday October 8 three Clarendon locations are contributing to hurricane disaster relief fundraisers. Lyon Hall, Citizen Burger and Whitlows will be donating money for every beer sold, with local brewery matching donations.

1-4pm Lyon Hall donates $1 per beer
3-7pm Citizen Burgers donates $1 per beer
6-9pm Whitlows donates .50 per beer

Open Mic Night @ Iota

Every Wednesday is Open Mic night at Iota, where anyone can sign up and play two songs on stage from 8pm to midnight. Weeknights aren't as packed as the weekends, so its much more laid back and easy to have a conversation. Plus its a great way to see a wide variety of local artists and genres.

Tonight had a very diverse mix of musicians, from a white female rapper to a flute playing experimental to acoustic guitar. Local two-guitar band Citizen also played and gave out their sample CD. Derek also rocked out solo with two of his original songs.

Weeknights are actually my favorite time in Clarendon, with a lot of different activities available such as:

• Monday - Live music at Galaxy Hut and Salsa Dancing at Clarendon Grill
  
• Tuesday - Texas Hold'em Poker at Clarendon Grill
  
• Wednesday - Free Open Mic Music at Iota and Free Open Mic Comedy at RiRa
  
• Thursday - Open Mic Comedy at Arlington Cinema Drafthouse
  

Citizen @ Iota, ticket giveaway for OPERATION HOMEFRONT

Iota hosts pop punk Idea Track and Citizen tonight. Citizen also played with local rock group Rome in a Day recently and should put on a good show tonight.

The venue is also raffling off two tickets tonight to the "OPERATION HOMEFRONT" show at 9:30 club on December 2nd. The show will feature Citizen and Shinedown and is dedicated to supporting US military troops and their loved ones.