Day 3: The Art of Flight FREE showing at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse

Day 3 of 365...

For all you depressed snow boarders out there who haven't been able to hit the slopes this year, get ready to get your "fix" tonight.  DC Adventure Films & Red Bull DC presents "Art of Flight," a snowboard film for FREE, tonight at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse. There are two free shows today.  Unfortunately the 7:30 show is sold out, but don't fret there are still free tickets available for the 9:45 show.  To reserve your tickets go to, http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2667856631.


 
 

If you have never been to Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse it is located at 2903 Columbia Pike in Arlington.        Venues are for 21 and older unless accompanied by a parent before 9pm, and 21 and and over after 9pm.

Day 2: Learn the Cha Cha

Day 2 of 365...

Starting to get that cabin fever feeling? Having withdraw from Dancing With The Stars? Heat things up tonight and learn how to do the Cha Cha! Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio located at 125 Old Greenwich Dr, Fredericksburg, 22408 is offering a beginners group lesson on the Cha Cha. The event starts at 7Pm with a group learning session.  After the hour long class, get ready to dance your heart out for the remainder of the night.



Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio offers a variety of events and classes, so make sure to check out their website( http://strictlyballroom.net/index.html).

Tonight's event is $12 per person, and a partner is not required.

Day 1: Alexandria Restaurant Week

Day 1 of 365...

     Whether you drive through Alexandria or take advantage of its walk-ability, it is hard to travel down a street and not be able to find a place to sit and eat.  Whether you are looking to eat a burger, trying to impress a date, or need an over the top restaurant to dig yourself out of the "doghouse," Alexandria offers a place for you.

Friday kicked off Alexandria's Restaurant Week, which continues through Sunday and what a better way to kick off DC Metro 365 than with my favorite thing..Food!  While there are over 60 restaurants that are participating this week, I wanted to highlight two of my favorite restaurants in Alexandria; Joe Theismann's Restaurant and Columbia Firehouse Restaurant & Barroom.

     Joe Theismann's Restaurant:  Located at 1800 Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, 22314, which is conveniently located directly across from the King Street Metro.   An upscale sports bar, Joe Theismann's offers a wide variety of food selections ranging from my favorite the Sesame Crusted Tuna to their House Burgers.  Have a date night planned during the big game, no problem as there are several Tv's located throughout the bar, as well as in the men's restroom, so you don't have to worry about missing the big play.  Joe Theismann's is offering $35 Prixe-Fixe Dinners through January 22.


    Columbia Firehouse:  Looking to enjoy a nice dinner in one of the many historic buildings located in Old Town, Columbia Firehouse is your spot.  Originally built in 1883, as a firehouse, 109 South Saint Asaph St has been meticulously restored into a 4 star dining experience.  With seating available on its 4 floors, a beautiful atrium, ballroom, as well as an outdoor patio Columbia Firehouse is perfect for just a night out or that special occasion.  Their menu includes a raw bar, steaks, and seafood.  Columbia Firehouse is offering $35 Prixe-Fixe Dinners during restaurant week.

For the full list of restaurants participating in Alexandria's Restaurant Week, go to:
 http://visitalexandriava.com/restaurants-nightlife/restaurants/alexandria-restaurant-week/

DC Metro Weekly Neighborhood Preview Bloomsbury, Spotsylvania Va

Welcome to the first installment of Dc Metro's Weekly Neighborhood Preview!  This new project we are initiating will highlight a neighborhood or subdivision and will not only assist buyers looking for their dream home, but also assist sellers in highlighting their neighborhood to potential buyers, as well as allow current residents to show off their neighborhood to family and friends.

Custom Home in Bloomsbury

When trying to determine a neighborhood to debut this new project, I decided what better neighborhood than the place I call home, Bloomsbury Subdivision located in Spotsylvania, Virginia.  Located 3 miles from I-95, Bloomsbury offers a favorable location to Dc and Northern Virginia commuters looking to get more house for their money over a more northern location.  Bloomsbury is also conveniently located to Central Park and Massaponax shopping centers, both offering a wide array of shopping and dinning.  

Homes in Bloomsbury are situated on 1-3 acre wooded lots, and built by some of the area's most sought after builders including Tom Sagun and Colonial House Builders.   Tom Sagun and Colonial House builders are well known in the area for their over the top colonial style homes, featuring beautiful crown molding and wood work.  Original construction of Bloomsbury was started during the mid 1980's and with the addition of Bloomsbury Farm Estates, potential home owners are able to select from newly constructed homes, as well as the opportunity to build their dream home on available lots located in Bloomsbury Farm Estates.  

New Construction Home in Bloomsbury Farm Estates

Bloomsbury Farm Estates 

2011 Market Statistics for Bloomsbury & Bloomsbury Farm Estates:

Bloomsbury has remained a stable neighborhood even through the housing crisis and recession.  With very low distressed property rates, and its sought after prestige home prices have remained stable and allowed for regular resales of properties.  

Bloomsbury Lot Over Looking Pond

• There have been 18 Active Listings in Bloomsbury during 2011
• The average list price for homes in Bloomsbury is $616,335
• Homes that have Sold in 2011 have an average sales price of $431,467
• There are currently 2 homes Under Contract at an average price of $597,450
• There are currently 5 Active Listings at an average list price of $500,960