Hoppin' Hallow's Eve

Washington Post's city guide lists 6 Halloween events going on in Arlington. Not all of them are on Halloween itself ..
the first one starts tomorrow - the Zombie Prom at Galaxy Hut

What are you doing for Halloween??

Tonight: ACE's "Hallowgreen" 30th Anniversary Gala

The Green Miles will be heading to the Hilton Arlington in Ballston tonight for Hallowgreen! It's the 30th anniversary gala for Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Program highlighting ACE’s 30 years
• Live music by The Walkaways
• Costume contest with cash prizes for:
  • Best Environmental Costume
  • Best Costume from Reused Materials
  • Best Student Costume
• Eco-Horror displays
• Silent auction
• Stewardship awards
• Cash bar
• Refreshments (highlighting local and organic produce) catered by the Hilton Arlington

I'll be entering the "best environmental costume" contest but expect to be beaten soundly by someone much more creative than me. And if you're thinking about outbidding me for the autographed copy of An Inconvenient Truth, you'd better bring your checkbook.

Tickets will be available at the door:

- Single: $75
- Couple: $140
- Students (under 21): $10
- VIP: Single: $175 / Couple: $300

Steep by WUA standards I know, but at least they're practically giving away student tickets.

A major shout out to the sponsors of Hallowgreen: The Nature Conservancy, The Hilton Arlington, Ecoprint, Arbour Realty, The Cadmus Group, and Wild Birds Unlimited.

As much credit as the sponsors deserve, it's kind of surprising to see some big green businesses missing from that list. Where's EnviroCAB (EDIT: Envirocab was not a major sponsor but donated lots of gift certificates)? Where are those Fresh AIRE business champions?

Cross-posted from The Green Miles

Two Scary Movies - Two Bucks

This bit from one of my favorite Arlington sites - Night Out ...

Two Scary Movies - Two Bucks

It's fright night at the Arlington Cinema 'N Drafthouse! Join fellow Halloween revelers in two classic scary movies: "Shaun of the Dead" (7:30 pm) and "Halloween" (9:50 pm). Both movies are $1 each, so it's a super cheap way to freak yourself out for an evening, if that's what you're looking to do.

Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike
(703) 486-2345

Vampire's Ball

What a super cool way to spend Halloween! This definitely falls on the side of a "nice" Halloween night, but very cool.

Synetic Theater dives deep into the dark corners of the human psyche with a strikingly fresh adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic dark tale The Fall of the House of Usher. Helen Hayes award-winning director Paata Tsikurishvili’s bold vision and the glorious physicality and acting of Synetic’s ensemble bring this ultimate psychological thriller to horrifying life.

And on Halloween Night, the performance is followed by a Vampire's Ball. Patrons will have a chance to mingle with the hauntingly talented actors and staff of Synetic Theatre, with wine and food, for a festive yet elegant evening to remember. Come in costume; prizes will be given for the most creative outfits

Tickets for the special performance and Vampire's Ball are $45. Regular show prices are $35. The Rosslyn Spectrum is located at 1611 N. Kent Street. Free parking is available, or it's just a short walk from the Rosslyn Metro.

For more information,or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.synetictheater.org/.

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