See a Political Opera at Artisphere

Performances start this weekend.

Artisphere is showing a 60-minute opera this weekend that performers describe as a look at the “absurdity of modern presidential politics.” "Photo-Op," a political satire, is presented by UrbanArias, a new Washington-based company dedicated to producing short contemporary operas, according to its website. Show organizers promise to include all the standard campaign staples, such as debates, stump speeches and, of course, photo ops. Performances will take place: 8 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday; 8 p.m. on Sept. 14, and 8 p.m. on Sept. 15. Tickets are $22. Purchase tickets online or call Artisphere’s Box Office at 888-841-2787.

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Belly Dance Carnival at the Artisphere this Weekend

The event takes place on Saturday.

Learn how to belly dance (or just watch), get a henna tattoo, and listen to live music at the Artisphere this weekend. The Belly Dance Carnival takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday at the arts center. Tickets are $20. The event is being put on by the D.C.-based Sahara Dance, which gives Middle Eastern dance classes. Egyptian dancer Mohamed El Sayed will be performing. Tickets can be purchased online. Want Clarendon news and information in your inbox? Learn more about free newsletters here. 

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Where Do You Listen to Live Music? Vote Now!

In the 2012 Readers' Choice Poll, we're asking readers to vote for the best live music venue in Arlington. The choices are Galaxy Hut, IOTA and Artisphere.

Get Out: Coldplay, 'The American President' and More

Needs ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.

1. Steel Drum Live Music Series When/Where: The show starts at noon Sunday on the waterfront at The Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW, Washington, D.C. Why Go: Even if you can't afford a trip to the Keys, you can mosey on down to the Georgetown waterfront and envision yourself sipping a pina colada by the seaside. Steel drummer Roger Greenidge is here to help. Greenridge performs free, live music on the plaza every Sunday through Oct. 14. Pricing: Free to attend. 2. Coldplay at the Verizon Center When/Where: The shows starts at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. Why Go: Coldplay will be performing live at the Verizon Center with opening acts Robyn and Wolfgang this weekend. The band, well known …

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High School Students Compete in Artisphere's 'Battle of the Bands'

The competition will be held in Arlington on Saturday.

Eight local high school bands will take the stage at Artisphere on Saturday for the teen Battle of the Bands challenge. According to the Artisphere website, "Each band will perform a 15-minute set of original material, with a limit of one cover song per band. The bands performing are: Teen Witch Rebellion, Songs About Girls, Challenger Deep, Mr. Mannequin, New Metro, Breakthrough, Remedy and NOX." The winner of the competition will receive 32 hours of professional recording time at 4Mile Studios in Arlington. The public is encouraged and welcome to attend the event, which will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $5.

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Get Out: All That Jazz, Glover Park Day and More

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1. National Chamber Ensemble: All That Jazz! When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Artisphere's Spectrum Theatre Why Go: From Artisphere: "Featuring award-winning pianist and composer Burnett Thompson, this concert will include the jazz suites by Claude Bolling, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue as well as original arrangements of jazz favorites." Pricing: $28 for adults, $15 for students 2. Glover Park Day When/Where: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Guy Mason Recreation Center at Calvert Street and Wisconsin Avenue NW.  Why Go: Great food from local restaurants, live music, crafters, a flea market, community organizations, local businesses, childrens’ activities and much more. Pricing: Free! 3. Natasha Leggero Live Stand-Up Comedy When/Where: 9:55 p.m…

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'An Artistic Discovery' Showcases Young Talent

Yorktown High School student's work will be displayed at U.S. Capitol for one year.

More than 60 pieces of art created by high school students across the 8th Congressional District will be on display at the Artisphere in Rosslyn through June 17. The exhibition is the result of the annual Congressional Art Competition, which began in 1982 to give members of Congress a chance to encourage and recognize young artistic talent. "Lady of Rain," a photograph by 18-year-old Ryan Carroll, a Yorktown High School senior, won the contest and will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol along with the winners from other congressional districts across the country. The black-and-white photograph depicts a woman on a beach in Massachusetts looking across the water toward distant smokestacks. She's holding an umbrella, unfurled, which itself …

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Arlington County Video: Frida Kahlo Opening Reception

Exhibit will be at Artisphere through March 25.

Arlington County shared this video from the opening reception of the "Frida Kahlo: Her Photos" exhibit at Artisphere. The exhibit runs through March 25.

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'Frida Kahlo: Her Photos' Debuts at Artisphere

Artisphere is the first and only U.S. venue to host exhibition.

An exhibition of 240 personal photographs of renown Mexican artist Frida Kahlo debuted Thursday at Artisphere in Rosslyn, the first and only U.S. venue to present the work. "Frida Kahlo: Her Photos" runs through March 25. More than 6,500 personal photographs and items belonging to Kahlo and her husband and artist Diego Rivera were sealed and put into storage upon Kahlo's death in 1954, according to Artisphere. The collection was opened, inventoried and catalogued in 2007. Kahlo was a lifelong resident of the Mexico City suburb Coyoacán, one of Arlington's sister cities. Arlington County Board member Chris Zimmerman personally went to Coyoacán at his own expense to make sure the exhibit landed in Rosslyn. "This is big," Vice Chairman Walter…

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