Justin Trawick and 9 Songwriter Series at Iota

Popular local musician Justin Trawick is playing at Iota this Friday, Dec 14. This is going to be a blowout party with co-headliner Taylor Carson and his full band as well as Cassidy Ford opening.  Music will start at 9pm with Cassidy, followed by Taylor and then Justin's band around 10pm.  Tickets are $12 and the show is 21 and up.

 

Then next week don't miss two nights in a row of the 9 Songwriter Series. These awesome traveling showcases was started by Justin Trawick and feature nine musicians in one night for a single cover charge of $10. They will be playing on Monday Dec 17 and Tuesday Dec 18 at Iota starting at 8pm. Both nights will feature holiday themed music to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Leadership Institute happy hour at Clarendon Grill

This Thursday Dec 6 Clarendon Grill is hosting a happy hour and networking event for the Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute is a political conservative think tank that resides directly above the Grill in the same building. Also in attendance will be the Center for Shared Services and America's Future Foundation. The event lasts 5:30 - 7pm, and afterwards DJ Pat Premier takes the stage.

Arlington Planetarium Concert at Iota Monday

Monday night Dec 3, Iota is doing its part for the Arlington Planetarium. The four band show will help raise funds to digital full-dome programming to complement the library being developed by Arlington Public Schools and other needs of the refurbished and reopened facility. One of my local favorites Margot MacDonald will be on stage, along with Lost Civilizations, Dominic Fragman, and Koshari.

Instead of a cover charge, there is a $10 mininum donation to the Planetarium. To donate directly to the cause, check out the Friends of the Planetarium page for paypal details.

Hurricane Sandy Ballston Poker Bar Crawl

This Saturday, December 1st there is another day long benefit to raise money for victums of the recent east coast hurricane. Starting at 12:00 PM, the Ballston are Bars will be throwing a blow out fundraising event to support those who were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. The DC Restaurant Group partners Kevin Roberts and Chip Thompson have started a Non-Profit called Delaware Coast Aid to benefit this and have already raised over $50K for those suffering in New Jersey and New York. Here are the Details for the Pub Crawl / Poker Run: Starts at The Front Page in Arlington at 12pm Registration is $10 or $15 which gets you an event t-shirt $2 Bud Lights, $3 Fireballs Start at Front Page then go to: 1st stop - Union Jacks 2nd stop - Rock Bottom Brewery 3rd stop - Bailey's 4th stop - World of Beer 5th stop - A-Town 6th stop - Carpool 7th stop - First Down   There will also be a poker prize give away at Front Page. You need to get a playing card from each bar listed above, then return to Front Page by 4pm. The best hands sit down at poker tables and play for the grand prizes, including Redskins and Capitals gear, gift cards and golf bags. There will also be 5-10 more poker tables available for people to buy in and play rounds of poker.   Zippy Shell Mobile Moving & Storage will also be out in front of The Front Page in Ballston on Wilson Blvd from 9am-8pm for donations. They will be collecting: canned goods, diapers, blankets, pillows, clothes, and all other non perishable items to be delivered to the folks in New Jersey and New York who have lost so much.

Mad Rose Hurricane Sandy Sunday Funday

This Sunday Dec 2 Mad Rose is hosting a benefit for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. They are donating 20% of bar proceeds to the Red Cross. The fundraiser goes from noon until close (around 1:30am) with music provided by DJ Clinton Matthews. Drink specials include $2 Miller Lite, Bud Lite or Coors Lite, 1/2 price drafts, $2 Mimosas, $3 Bloody Mary's and food specials.

9 Songwriter Series at Iota Tuesday

I'm always enthusiastic when the 9 Songwriter Series returns to Clarendon. This Tuesday, Iota is again hosting a wonderful night of talented musicians for a single cover charge of $10. Starting at 8pm, you get to see live performances from nine people, including:

 Justin Trawick 

 Chris Behrmann 

 Cathy DiToro 

 Elyse Krachman 

 Nita Chawla 

 Nathaniel Davis 

 Jason Masi 

 Laura Baron 

 Laura Van Duzer

Thanksgiving at Arlington Rooftop

Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill is also hosting a special turkey day menu this Thursday. Their three course Thanksgiving meal and dessert is $40 per person and is highlighted by a roasted turkey breast with homemade gravy and cranberry sauce.

Thanksgiving at Lyon Hall

One of the best Clarendon restaurants Lyon Hall is offering a three course feast on Thanksgiving day for those who don't want to stay at home. The $35 menu includes favorites like their steak frites and French beignets. Call them for a reservation or check out their Facebook page.

Pics from Iota Red Cross show

Iota hosted a great night of live music last Saturday night with proceeds going towards Red Cross' diaster relief fund. There was such a wonderful diversity with different styles of music, but my favorite was the multitracking and great vocals of Margot MacDonald.

 

Hurricane Benefit Concert at Iota Sat

This Saturday night get ready for a night of great live music for a good cause at IOTA. The venue is hosting a benefit concert for the Red Cross Hurricane Relief fund. Their stage is going to be filled with local talent, as ten musicians will be entertaining you including my favorites Margot MacDonald, Lost Civilizations and the Highballers.

Instead of a cover charge, the suggested donation is $10. If you want to contribute directly to the Red Cross, check this link out.