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On Top of Our World

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With more than three million square feet of strategically located office space, Monday Properties
is Rosslyn’s largest and most committed commercial landlord. The portfolio includes some of the
region’s most well known business addresses with unmatched views of Washington, DC.
We invite you to contact John Wharton or Evan Regan-Levine to learn more about
which of Monday Properties’ Rosslyn addresses is right for you.
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Behind the Scenes at the Washington Business Journal
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Rosslyn Magazine is a complimentary magazine published three times a year by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID). With a circulation of 36,000, Rosslyn
Magazine is mailed to all residents in the 22209 zip code, and staff of Arlington County government, and is distributed by BID Ambassadors to Rosslyn’s commercial office
buildings. The 2012 publication schedule is April, July and November. For ad rates, specifications and materials deadlines, e-mail lmclarty@rosslynva.org.
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I F YOU ’RE I N ROSSLYN, I T MUST B E MONDAY.
The closing celebration for Rosslyn
Renaissance featured many awards,
21 roses, and an fun-filled photo booth.
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A stellar line-up of performers with
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From the Editor
ROSSLYN MAGAZINE
Editor and Publisher•Cecilia Cassidy
ccassidy@rosslynva.org
Director of Communications•Carole I. Bernard
cbernard@rosslynva.org
Creative Director•Paul Montgomery
pmontgomery@rosslynva.org
Editorial Contributors
Lucia de Cordré
ldecordre@rosslynva.org
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tanding on the roof of 1555 Wilson Boulevard, which is seven stories high, you
stand nearly level with the rooftop of the 30-story tower at 1000 Wilson Boulevard.
With a 100-foot difference in elevation, you can peer down to Artisphere’s Dome
Theatre and feel on top of Rosslyn’s world.
And the Washington Business Journal, located on the fourth floor of 1555 Wilson, and
now in its 30th year of publication, is on top of the region’s business world. This
issue’s cover story, a profile of Washington Business Journal publisher Alex Orfinger, is
the second in our series on Rosslyn as Media Central. Alex sat down with our writer
Holly Bass to talk about the paper and what inspires him to do the work he does. We
hope you enjoy the piece.
One of the Business Journal’s top beats is commercial real estate – and Rosslyn by itself
can provide a multitude of stories on that topic. In this issue of ROSSLYN magazine,
we cover just three of the many projects currently in our development pipeline: The
JBG Companies’ Rosslyn Gateway project, nearing approval by the County Board this
summer; B.F. Saul’s Homewood Suites project, slated for the site of the Colony House
Furniture building, currently in the County review process; and Skanska’s 1776
Wilson Boulevard, close to construction completion by summer’s end. There’s much
more to follow.
We also feature another regional favorite – the 22nd Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival, to
be held in Gateway Park on September 8. The headliner is two-time Grammynominated tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman, one of the most acclaimed and
charismatic jazz artists performing today. Check out the rest of the amazing line-up
on page 16.
One of the hallmarks of Alex Orfinger’s leadership at the Business Journal is the light
he shines on philanthropy and volunteerism. This past spring, we wanted to shine
the light on the volunteer members of Rosslyn Renaissance, who
for 21 years have turned a fledgling organization into a strong
voice for the Rosslyn community as it undergoes incredible
growth and development. We had a wonderful party at the Key
Bridge Marriott to celebrate Rosslyn Renaissance’s merger with
the Rosslyn BID. You can tell you’ve made great friends when
you can add a little silliness to a party. It makes you feel on top
of the world. Enjoy!
And have a great summer!
Cecilia Cassidy
Editor and Publisher
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info@rosslynva.org
Advertising•Lee Anne McLarty
lmclarty@rosslynva.org
1911 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite LL-10
Arlington, Virginia 22209
703-522-6628
www.RosslynVA.org
Rosslyn Business
Improvement Corporation
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
President•Peter N. Greenwald
Vice President•Jeffrey L. Kovach
Secretary•Debby Ruffin
Treasurer•Kevin O’Tool
At Large•Tim Helmig, Lisa Marier, Paul Rothenburg,
Mark Schwartz, Andrew VanHorn
Directors
Property Owners
John Bone III, Paramount Group
Kevin Burns, Monday Properties
Colleen Dolby, Brookfield Properties
Peter N. Greenwald, Penzance Companies
Tim Helmig, Monday Properties
Jeffrey L. Kovach, Beacon Capital Partners
Lisa A. Marier, Vornado/Charles E. Smith
Commercial Realty
Jim Marino, Hyatt Arlington
Bryan Moll, The JBG Companies
Gregory Raines, Holiday Inn Rosslyn
Andrew VanHorn, The JBG Companies
Michael Williams, Glenborough Realty Trust
Tony Womack, Tishman Speyer
Commercial Tenants
Todd Cunningham, The Art Institute of Washington
Kip Laramie, Santa Fe Café
Curt Large, Pioneer Ventures LLC
Kevin O’Tool, WJLA/ABC 7, NewsChannel 8
Paul Rothenburg, The McCormick Group
Debby Ruffin, BAE Systems, Inc.
Residents
Peter Berk, Waterview Residences
Ashleigh Simpson, Turnberry Tower
County Board Appointees
Fred Jones, Resident
Stanley Karson, Resident
Sara Melendez, Resident
Mark Schwartz, Arlington Deputy County Manager
Michael Shea, Resident
County Staff Liaison
Marc McCauley, Arlington Department of
Economic Development
Rosslyn Renaissance Representative
Frank Silverio, The Boeing Company
The Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID), which
started operations in 2003, takes a leadership role in
making Rosslyn a better place in which to live, work and
play. The BID cleans and maintains Rosslyn’s 17-block
commercial office core through its Ambassador program,
provides services for Rosslyn’s homeless, beautifies
Rosslyn’s landscapes and public spaces, and presents
community events and concerts. The BID is also a major
supporter of Artisphere and the DC Circulator bus
service. The BID expands and strengthens the historic
work of Rosslyn Renaissance: planning for the future
design and development of the greater Rosslyn area.
ROSSLYN BID STAFF
Executive Director•Cecilia Cassidy
Operations Director•John J. Healy
Director of Finance•John Seal
Director of Communications•Carole I. Bernard
Urban Design Director•Lucia de Cordré
Events Manager•Lee Anne McLarty
Creative Services•Paul Montgomery
Ambassador Program
Operations Manager•Victor Carcamo
Administrative Manager•Sharon Price
RosslynVA.org
PeoplePlace
In The Rosslyn Circle
Rosslyn Renaissance Presidents Honored at Closing Celebration
Aneesh Chopra Keynotes
Foster.ly Event at Artisphere
Lloyd Wolf
Aneesh Chopra, appointed by President
Obama as the first federal chief technology
officer of the United States, was the
keynoter speaker at the “Day of Foster.ly”
held at Artisphere on May 12. The
successful event brought hundreds of
entrepreneurs from Virginia, Maryland and
Washington, D.C.
Chopra raved about Artisphere as the
ideal gathering space for the technology
community. He had served as Virginia’s
fourth secretary of technology under
Governor Tim Kaine, and holds a B.A.
from Johns Hopkins and an M.A. in public
policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School.
COunty Board Office
THREE OF RR’S SEVEN PRESIDENTS: Brian Coulter, The JBG Companies (2000-2006); David W.
Briggs, Holland & Knight (2007-2008); and Jeffrey L. Kovach, Beacon Capital Partners (2009-2012),
attended the May 8 celebration.
Since Rosslyn Renaissance was founded
in 1991, seven presidents have headed
the RR board, giving of their time and
talent, helping RR grow as an organization, and creating a vision for Rosslyn’s
future. Great appreciation is due to them
all, including the four presidents unable
to get to the May celebration: Founding
president David Morrison of MetroPark
(1991-1994); Jim Deuel of Hyatt Arlington
(1995); Maurice Fleiss of The Freedom
Forum (1996-1998); and John Corley, Harry
Weese Associates (1999-2000).
Rosslyn BID Board Holds 10th Annual Meeting
County Board Chair Mary Hynes and David Briggs
County Honors David Briggs
The Arlington County Board on May 22
honored David W. Briggs for his years of
service as the County Board’s representative
to the Rosslyn Renaissance (RR) board,
where he served as president for 2007 and
2008. Currently serving on the Artisphere
Advisory Council, Briggs is a partner in the
law firm of Holland & Knight.
The Washington Business Journal profiled
Rosslyn BID board member Tim
Helmig in its June 1-7 issue. Helmig
is executive vice president and chief
development officer for Monday
Properties, where he manages over
three million square feet of
commercial office space. Monday
owns ten properties in Rosslyn.
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Lloyd Wolf
The Business Journal
Profiles Tim Helmig
BID BOARD MEMBERS AT MAY 8 GALA: (l to r): Colleen Dolby, Brookfield Properties; Paul
Rothenburg, The McCormick Group; Lisa Marier, Vornado/Charles E. Smith; Andrew VanHorn, The JBG
Companies; Tony Womack, Tishman Speyer; John Bone III, Paramount Group; Curt Large, Pioneer
Ventures LLC; and Frank Silverio, The Boeing Company.
The Rosslyn BID held its 10th Annual
Meeting at the Key Bridge Marriott on
May 8 in conjunction with the
celebration of its merger with Rosslyn
Renaissance. The BID also elected new
members to its board of directors to
serve in the upcoming fiscal year. The
board is comprised of 27 individuals
representing the real estate, retail and
residential communities.
rosslynva.org/ board
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On Top of Our World
S econd of a T hree - P art S eries on R osslyn A s M edia C entral
by Holly Bass
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We need more forces that bring
us together. That’s what we do
well. With our business coverage
and our events, we try to be a
force for good.
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– Alex Orfinger
Alex Orfinger has worked in Rosslyn most of his
adult career. As a graduate student at Georgetown
University, he would walk across Key Bridge to his
internship at Systems Planning Corp at 1500 Wilson
Boulevard. He later joined a small French software
company with offices at 1911 Fort Myer Drive.
Now, as publisher of the Washington Business
Journal, Orfinger is at 1555 Wilson Boulevard. He
took over the top post in 1996 after managing
publications in Dallas and Atlanta. His professional
life has literally come full circle. And Orfinger
wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Washington Business Journal Celebrates 30 Years
“I love journalism. I’m a great
consumer of news. I’m a naturally curious
person. I like meeting new people. Now
it’s my job,” he says, affably. After serving
as managing editor of his high school
newspaper, Orfinger attended liberal-artsoriented Vassar College where he studied
history. He went on to earn a master’s in
international affairs from Georgetown
University. And then he realized his heart
was in journalism.
In Their Rosslyn OFFICE: Washington
Business Journal staff in their office at 1555
Wilson include Audience Development
Director Maritza Lizama, Editor Doug
Fruehling and Publisher Alex Orfinger.
As one of five group publishers, now
he personally oversees eight of the 40
Business Journals that are published
nationwide. In Rosslyn, Editor Doug
Fruehling, Audience Development
Director Maritza Lizama and a staff of
first-rate reporters work on the
Washington edition.
A Perfect Location
The Business Journal covers major
industries including banking, restaurants,
retail, technology and real estate. And as
they say in the real estate biz: location,
location, location. For Orfinger, Rosslyn is
the perfect location to do what he does.
“As a company that represents the
entire region, I can be in Reston, Tysons,
Alexandria or downtown in 20 minutes to
a half hour. It’s easy to get places from
here,” he says. “And now there are also
more reasons to stay – good restaurants,
hotels.”
Like Rosslyn, the Washington Business
Journal has developed and grown
tremendously over the past 30 years.
“People tend to still think of us as a
weekly newspaper,” Orfinger says. “Those
days are long gone. We’re producing four
daily email products – 8:00 a.m., 11:30
a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – and each
one is reaching 16,000 to 20,000
dedicated subscribers.
The Book of Lists
The Business Journal has also become
known for its Book of Lists, a compilation
of Top 25 Lists published throughout the
year. “CEOs use it as a way to rank
themselves. It’s their scorecard in this
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30TH Anniversary Party: The Washington Business Journal celebrated its 30th anniversary at their
annual Book of Lists Party, held last January at the National Building Museum. With over 1,200 in
attendance, the affair had the highest attendance of Top CEOs and business leaders in the event’s history.
competitive landscape,” says Orfinger.
The Business Journal celebrated its 30th
anniversary at their annual Book of Lists
Party, held last January at the National
Building Museum. With over 1,200 in
attendance, this year’s affair had the
highest attendance of top CEOs and
business leaders in the event’s history.
“What makes the event special is that
there are businesspeople from all over the
region and from all industries. There are
so many things to pull us apart – the river
pulls us apart, state lines pull us apart,”
Orfinger says. “We need more forces
that bring us together. That’s what we
do well. With our business coverage
and our events, we try
to be a force for good.”
Each year, the
Business Journal
honors 25 women
in business.
Previous
alumnae of the
program are
invited
back, a
strategy
that has
helped
create
what could be called “an old girls’ club” of
women entrepreneurs. “Our winners
support each other and do business with
each other, across industries and regions,
from very large companies to someone
running a high-end shoe boutique,”
Orfinger says.
The Business Journal also hosts
gatherings of minority-owned businesses
and pays tribute to the region’s fastestgrowing businesses. “So many people look
at a congressman or senator as important,”
he explains. “We look at the CEO of a $50
million company who’s out there
hiring people, creating jobs,
contributing to our
economy – those are
our important
leaders.
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We bring these folks together and
shine a light on them,” he says with
measured pride.
Corporate Philanthropy
It was under Orfinger’s direction that
the Washington Business Journal began
tracking corporate giving and volunteer
hours as a way to shine a light on regional
philanthropy – or rather the lack of
corporate giving.
“In Atlanta, in order to be taken
seriously as a businessperson you had to
be involved in the community. My sense
was that Washington was a newer
business community. It didn’t have a
strong history of giving.”
In 1997, the Business Journal held its
first Philanthropy Summit. Then-First
Lady Hillary Clinton was the keynote
speaker. In that year, not every company
responded to its first philanthropy survey.
Virtually every bank responded in the
second year. That showed the power of
competition and peer pressure as a means
to get companies investing in the
community.
“People give testimony on why it’s
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good for the community and for
business,” Orfinger says. “Dollars are
important, but it’s really the stories behind
it and what they’re doing with the money.”
A Grandfather’s Guidance
On his desk, Orfinger keeps a letter his
grandfather, for whom he was named,
wrote to his father, Marvin. The yellowed
envelope bears a postmark from 1945. At
the time Marvin was thinking about
becoming a doctor and sought paternal
wisdom from his father, a Polish
immigrant butcher versed in the Old
Testament.
“That man Moses was humble,” the
elder Alex Orfinger wrote in careful script.
“He’s not described as a great financier, a
banker or president of a big corporation.
But just a man.”
“I feel like he wrote that letter to me,”
Orfinger says of his namesake. “He really
emphasized that it’s the character of the
person that matters. “I’ve done well for
myself and have not a complaint in the
world, but for me it was not about the
money. It was always about making a
difference in the community I love.”
The Alex Orfinger List
Hometown:
Oceanside, Long Island, New York
Summer reading:
The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday
Machine by Michael Lewis
Guilty pleasure:
Gin and tonics
Favorite actor:
Meryl Streep
Radio dial set to:
NPR and WTOP
Favorite summer getaway:
My house in The Plains, Virginia
Way to unwind:
Gardening
Pride of your garden:
The dahlias and hydrangeas
CEO’s Regional Scorecard:
The BizJournal’s Book of Lists
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ooms With A Vie
Rosslyn BID 2012 Lecture Series
Rosslyn as Media Central
A Conversation with Alex Orfinger
Publisher of the Washington Business Journal
AUGUST 1
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WBJ Conference Room
1555 Wilson Blvd. #400
Arlington, Virginia
FREE, but reservations required.
Email RSVP@RosslynVA.org
Coming This Fall
Mike Allen
White House Correspondent
POLITICO
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Join Alex Orfinger for a lively talk on
behind-the-scenes workings of the
Washington region’s premiere business
news publication.
A networking event focusing on the most
interesting aspects of living and working
in Rosslyn.
The second of a three-part series on
Rosslyn as Media Central – the heart of
daily news, business acumen and
Pulitzer prize-winning political buzz.
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Phase TWO: View of hotel and residential tower,
entering Rosslyn from Key Bridge
JBG’sRosslyn
Gateway
Nears Approval
Phase One: 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive remains intact
Three modern towers, to be
developed in two phases,
will create a dramatic entry
into Arlington and the
state of Virginia.
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The JBG Companies’ proposal for
re-developing the Rosslyn Gateway site is
expected to be approved by the County
Board this summer.
Scheduled to be developed in two
phases, the first phase will include a
24-story office tower, facing North 19th
Street, to be built on the site of 1901
North Fort Myer Drive. A 25-story hotel/
residential tower, facing Lee Highway, will
also be built in the first phase, on the
current site of Continental restaurant. In
the second phase, residential residences
will replace the office building at 1911
North Fort Myer Drive.
The current buildings, constructed in
1966 and 1968, are among the oldest in
the area. The new buildings, oriented to
open up to Key Bridge, will provide views
into and out of Rosslyn, stepping down in
height and massing as they approach the
river, and preserving views from JBG’s
future observation deck at Central Place.
In addition, active green roofs will
provide an amenity to building users, and
also animate the view from the
observation deck.
SKYWalk View: The office tower from N. Nash Street
Gateway Park
The current site is currently
surrounded by a service road which will
be eliminated, and enhance Rosslyn’s
relationship to Gateway Park.
Likewise, the hotel and residential
entrances on Lee Highway activate
frontage facing the park. To make access
to Gateway Park easier, a new crosswalk
and pedestrian-activated signal will be
installed on Lee Highway at Moore Street.
Finally, fully below-grade parking for
the office and hotel, combined with an
innovative automated parking system, will
minimize the parking impact on the
buildings and preserve active street
frontage along all four sides.
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Developer: The JBG Companies
Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox
Associates PC
Total Site Square Feet: 957,270
Office Square Feet: Approx. 490,000
Residential Square Feet: 310,131
(283 units)
Hotel Rooms: 148 units
Retail Square Feet: 25,597
Parking: Approx. 785 spaces
Planning Commission: July 2012
County Board: Fall 2012
RESTAURANT
RETAIL
Rosslyn Gateway
SITE PLAN
LEE HIGHWAY
RETAIL
SERVICE DRIVE
RETAIL
OFFICE
LOBBY
NORTH LYNN STREET
RETAIL
NORTH MOORE STREET
KPF Architects
Architect Doug
Hocking of Kohn
Pederson Fox designed
the project.
Mr. Hocking is
currently involved in
international projects in
China, Qatar, and Korea.
His work across the
nation includes projects
in New York City, San
Francisco, Houston and
Portland, Oregon.
RETAIL
19TH STREET
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PDSP SITE PLAN
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Colony House SiteBecoming
Homewood Suites
A LANDMARK BUILDING: Visible from I-66, this building housed Colony House Furniture from 1957 until
November 2011. It was the furniture store of choice for ambassadors and congressmen, but all customers,
regardless of status, were treated like royalty by the store’s staff designers.
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A FAMILY BUSINESS: Third-generation owner
J.R. Diffee helped coach Little League teams who
sported “Colony House” team shirts.
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When the Colony House furniture
store closed last November, it was the end
of an era in Rosslyn. The fine home
furnishings retailer, owned by the Diffee
family for 75 years, was located in Rosslyn
since 1957 in a three-story white building
on Lee Highway. It is a landmark for
anyone taking the Rosslyn exit off I-66.
In 2011, J.R. Diffee sold the property
to B.F. Saul, a Bethesda-based real estate
developer. The County plans to rezone the
site to make way for Saul to construct a
Hilton Homewood Suites extended-stay
hotel. B.F. Saul has extensive hotel
experience, currently managing 19
properties with over 3,400 guest rooms
and food, beverage and conference
facilities. Their portfolio includes the
Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C.,
and several first-class properties in
Maryland and Virginia that carry the
Marriott, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn
brands. B.F. Saul also manages hotels in
Florida and Michigan.
The proposed hotel, with its main
entrance on Quinn Street, will be an
eight-story, 168-room facility with 101
parking spaces in a lower-level garage
along Lee Highway. The hotel will have
studio units, 34 one-bedroom suites and
seven two-bedroom suites. Eight units will
be fully accessible. A shuttle service from
the hotel to Metro will encourage guests
to use public transportation.
The sidewalk along Lee Highway will
be widened, and new trees and
landscaping will improve the pedestrian
experience. The steep slope and several
trees at the southwest corner of the site
will be maintained, and an adjacent
retaining wall will be added.
The structure is expected to achieve
LEED Gold status from the U.S. Green
Building Council. Arlington County staff
are currently evaluating the proposal.
rosslynva.org/homewoodsuites
Homewood Suites
Developer: B.F. Saul Company
Architect: Gordon and Greenberg
Architects
Total Site Square Feet: 53,636
Hotel Rooms: 168 units
Parking Spaces: 101 spaces
Currently in Site Plan Review
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D evelopment
Skanska Will Move to New
Building in Rosslyn
Skanska USA Commercial Development, a
leading international green developer, is
the latest tenant migrating to Rosslyn. In
November, Skanska will move its regional
commercial development office into their
1776 Wilson Boulevard project, which will
be the first completed LEED Platinum
building in Arlington.
Skanska is also designing their new office
space and tracking to achieve LEED
Platinum for Commercial Interiors.
Scheduled to deliver in mid-August,
Skanska’s 1776 Wilson Boulevard is a
five-story mixed-use development
consisting of 108,000 rentable square feet
of office and 26,000 square feet of
ground-retail space. Superior-quality
finishes, sustainable design elements and
energy-efficient building systems highlight
the building’s next-generation style. This
style was instrumental in attracting the
building’s first two tenants, National
Association of Chain Drug Stores and CRDF
Global. Both companies will move to
Rosslyn in October, adding approximately
200 employees to Rosslyn’s already
bustling daytime population.
1776 Wilson Boulevard offers the opportunity to create a new type of work environment. It offers finished ceiling heights of
9’3,’’ and the utmost flexibility and
efficiency with column spacing of 30’ x 45.’
1776 Wilson Boulevard
Developer: Skanska USA
Architect: RTKL Associates Inc.
Construction: Skanska USA
Height: 5 stories
Office: 108,753 sq. ft.
Retail: 25,907 sq. ft.
Site Plan Approved: October 13, 2007
Groundbreaking: 2011
Completion: Summer 2012
1776 Wilson has 50,000 square feet of
available office space remaining.
Interested parties should call Cassidy
Turley at 703-770-3400.
“Our development delivers a true live,
work and play atmosphere,” says
Skanska’s Rob Ward, “that will enable its
future office tenants to increase
employee productivity, employee
wellness and employee retention.”
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StreetTalk
Installing Solar Panels
on Lee Highway
Up-lit by solar lights, the crape myrtles on
the Lee Highway traffic islands look
gorgeous after dark and create a
dramatic nighttime welcome to Rosslyn.
In May, the BID and Interstate Lighting
installed two commercial-grade solar
panels on the median between Lynn
Street and Fort Myer Drive to collect solar
energy to power the lighting of nine
trees. This is part of the BID’s Entry
Lighting Project and supports the
County’s sustainable initiatives.
The panels must collect direct sunlight
for a minimum of five hours per day, so
light levels were measured on the
shortest day of the year to ensure
capacity. The panels were placed on the
traffic island with the best sun exposure,
and lights can operate for five nights
using reserve power. The panels require
no routine maintenance and will last for
30 years. The LED lights will last more
than 20 years.
Farming a Community
Garden in Summertime
Abloom: Residents plant veggies and flowers
next to Key Boulevard appartments.
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FOLLOW THE ORANGE BRICK ROAD TO ROSSLYN’S CULTURAL CENTER
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INSTALLATION UNDERWAY
Painting a Path to Artisphere
Outside the Rosslyn Metro station, crossing the street to CentralSpace
and along Wilson Boulevard, new orange orbs have been painted on
the sidewalk. They compliment the arty wrappers recently applied to
the temporary planters lining CentralSpace. These two beautification
initiatives were completed in June.
The “bread crumb” trail leads to Artisphere and is part of the BID’s
ongoing efforts to enhance Rosslyn’s streetscape and make it easy to
lead visitors to Rosslyn’s cultural center. The BID worked with staff of
the Arlington Art Center to paint the circles, which use Artisphere’s
brand colors from its logo and street banners.
Students Contribute to the Public Realm
Professor Joseph Jones’ graphic design class at the Art Institute of Washington worked with the BID’s Urban Design Director to create Rosslyn-centric
graphics to enliven 21 temporary planter boxes in Rosslyn’s core. The
students created over 50 designs and images to decorate the square
planters. One design – scrabble boards with magnetic letters – was placed
on the BID’s café tables for fun word games.
Spelling out R-O-S-S-L-Y-N on the board gets you double points!
OPENING RECEPTION: Art Institute of
Washington President Todd Cunningham (at
right) and Dean of Academics Sue Hintz (to his
left) listen as students share creative process.
STUDENT DESIGNERS: Art Institute of
Washington students created unique wrappers
for the temporary planters in the BID’s
CentralSpace park on Wilson Blvd.
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Artisphere
Looks Ahead
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“We are approaching our two-year
anniversary,” says Artisphere Executive
Director Jose Ortiz, “and we are learning
from what we do best: programming local
talent and adding an international flair.
We are also working to fine-tune our
business operation plan.”
Ortiz notes that the exhibition “Frida
Kahlo: Her Photos” was the major
blockbuster of the season, attracting over
13,000 visitors in just 29 days.
Congressman Jim Moran, an enthusiastic
supporter of the arts in general and of
Artisphere in particular, spoke at a BID
special reception held during the ‘Frida”
exhibit.
Moran sponsors an annual exhibit
designed to recognize and foster the
creative talents of high school artists from
Northern Virginia. The Artisphere show,
“An Artistic Discovery: Congressional Art
Competition,” just closed last month.
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International and Local Artists
Over the past year, international
concerts have drawn capacity crowds.
Recent sold-out events include concerts
by Latin Grammy Award-winner Diogo
Nogueira of Brazil, the “Mexican
Bluegrass” band Rana Santacruz, and
flamenco fusion artist La Shica of Spain.
On August 10, another sold-out event is
expected for the Chilean cumbia band
Chico Trujillo.
Supporting local artists and leading
the way in arts education continues to be
a priority at Artisphere. Since opening,
over half of all programs have featured
local artists, and visitor counts continue
to rise. This summer, the staff launches a
new series of teen creative camps in
drama, fashion and design, as well as
family and adult sculpture classes. And
its resident companies WSC Avant Bard,
UrbanArias, and the National Chamber
DCWEEK at Artisphere: A week-long
festival focussed on bringing together
designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and
social innovators of all kinds.
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Artisphere has garnered an impressive array of
critical acclaim and media coverage for its
exhibitions, concerts and theater performances.
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Ensemble are currently gearing up for a
splashy fall lineup of great performances.
Dome lighting: The Mexican flag colors
brought attention to Artisphere’s opening of
“Frida Kahlo: Her Photos.”
Attendees in Lower Town Hall: DCWeek Returns to Artisphere in November 2012.
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New Business Plan
The Arlington County Board reinforced
their support for Artisphere when they
endorsed a new business plan last
November. Under that plan, the County
increased its financial commitment from
$2.1 million in FY 2011, to $2.67 in FY
2012. The new business plan incorporates
a more informed estimate of projected
expenses and revenues.
When it opened, Artisphere had been
part of the Department of Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Under the
new business plan, the Cultural Affairs
Division, along with Artisphere, has been
moved to the Economic Development
Department. This move allows Artisphere
to take advantage of expanded marketing
and enhanced grants management.
The new budget kicked in on July 1,
the start of the County’s fiscal year. When
the plan was approved, Arlington County
Manager Barbara Donnellan said it will
“position Artisphere to be what we have
always intended it to be: a major
attraction in Rosslyn that draws people
from across the County and the region; a
showcase and venue for Arlington-based
arts groups; and a vibrant cultural center
that supports our diverse arts community.”
LOCAL ARTISTS Exhibited: Alice Whealin
is one of the Arlington artists who show their
work in the Mezzanine Gallery.
Diogo Nogueira Concert: Brazilian
samba star Diogo performed in the Ballroom,
in one of many sold-out concerts.
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The center is particularly well-suited to
attract conferences that address the
intersection of the arts and technology.
Recent rentals have included: “Day of
Foster.ly,” an entrepreneurship event
featuring keynote speaker Aneesh
Chopra, the first Federal Chief Technology
Officer of the U.S.; and Digital Capitol
Week, a conference that attracts over
2,000 attendees, returning for its second
year to Artisphere in November 2012.
Building a robust rental program will
help increase revenues, with an emphasis
on corporate daytime and private social
events, as will the creation of a nonprofit
fundraising arm, Friends of Artisphere.
Following the lead of most other
cultural institutions in the region,
Artisphere is now open Wednesday
through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.;
Saturdays noon to 11:00 p.m.; Sundays
noon to 5:00 p.m. and closed Mondays
and Tuesdays.
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C O M M U N I T Y
E V E N T S
JAZZ FEST
Joshua Redman
H
eld Saturday, September 8, 2012
from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Gateway
Park, this popular annual festival is
sponsored by the Rosslyn BID, and
co-presented with Arlington Cultural
Affairs. Admission is free.
The inspirational line-up includes: a
second-generation musician who opted to
finish his education before launching a
career as a two-time Grammy-nominated
saxophonist; an internationally-acclaimed
multi-instrumentalist now exploring his
spirituality through jazz; an awardwinning singer whose voice catapulted
her from an abusive marriage to the world
stage; and an a cappella vocal ensemble
that made the finals on a hit reality TV
talent competition.
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Saxophone Scholar: Joshua Redman
Two-time Grammy-nominated tenor
saxophonist Joshua Redman is one of the
most acclaimed and charismatic jazz
artists and a personal testament to the
enduring legacy of the genre.
Born in Berkeley, California, he is the
son of legendary saxophonist Dewey
Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. After
graduating from Harvard summa cum
laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in
social studies, Redman relocated to
Brooklyn and immersed himself in the
New York jazz scene.
In 1993, his first self-titled album
earned Redman his first Grammy
nomination.
In addition to his own projects,
Redman has recorded and performed with
such diverse musicians as Dave Brubeck,
The Roots, Dianne Reeves, Herbie
Hancock, Milt Jackson, B.B. King, Yo-Yo
Ma, Paul Motian, Clark Terry and Stevie
Wonder. He has consistently garnered top
honors in critics and readers polls of
DownBeat, JazzTimes, The Village Voice and
Rolling Stone. Redman also wrote and
performed the music for Louis Malle’s
final film, Vanya on 42nd Street, and he is
both seen and heard in the Robert Altman
film Kansas City.
Divine Inspiration: Don Byron
For over two decades, clarinetist,
saxophonist, composer, arranger and
social critic Don Byron has explored
widely divergent traditions, while
continually striving for what he calls “a
sound above genre.”
The Bronx native has consistently been
voted best clarinetist in the leading
international music journals since being
named “Jazz Artist of the Year” by
DownBeat in 1992. His latest project,
Love, Peace and Soul (his debut recording
with the Don Byron New Gospel Quintet),
is the result of an ongoing re-awakening
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The 22nd Annual Rosslyn Jazz
Festival is taking things to another
level, featuring artists whose personal
stories uplift as much as their music.
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E V E N T S
RenÉ Marie
Don Byron NEW Gospel Quintet
Alley to “America the Beautiful.” The CD
is a celebration of America’s cultural
diversity.
The Old College Try: Afro Blue
Over the last eight years, Afro Blue has
received nine DownBeat Student Music
Awards including Best Graduate College
Vocal Jazz Ensemble for 2009, 2010 and
2011. Formed by Professor Connaitre
Miller in 2002, Howard University’s
premier vocal jazz ensemble has just
released their third CD, aptly titled The
Best Is Yet to Come.
Afro Blue created a national splash in
the fall of 2011 by making it to the finals
in NBC’s competition television series, The
Sing-Off. Afro Blue was named by The
Washington City Paper as 2011
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Survival of the Hippest: René Marie
Born in Warrenton, Virginia, the
award-winning vocalist René Marie
incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues
and gospel in her music. Her album
Vertigo was awarded a “coronet” ranking
by Britain’s highly-regarded biennial The
Penguin Guide to Jazz, a distinction only
given to 84 other jazz recordings since the
publication’s inception in 1992.
Every bit as stirring as her music is her
personal journey. Married at 18, a mother
of two by 23 and a member of a strict
religious group, Marie only occasionally
sang in public until her son urged her to
pursue a career at age 40. Given an
ultimatum to “stop singing or get out,”
she opted to begin her professional career
at 42, literally using her vocal gifts to start
over after a 23-year marriage.
And a triumphant rebirth it was. Since
her debut recording, Renaissance, the
singer has evolved into one of the most
intriguing vocalists of our time. With her
latest
release, Voice of My Beautiful
Country, listeners hear
her trademark vocals but
will also be struck by
the wide variety of
songs that she
interprets, from
Motown to Tin Pan
Jazz Artist of the Year, received a Wammie
Award for Best A Cappella Group and Best
Video (for “Nature Boy”), and an
honorable mention in the JazzTimes
Critics Poll.
Food and Hospitality
The event is hosted by on-air
personalities from the region’s acclaimed
jazz radio station, WPFW 89.3 FM, which
will broadcast portions of the event live.
Food is provided by Big Daddy’s BBQ,
Eastern Star Catering and Sweetheart
Festival Foods. Purple-shirted Rosslyn
ambassadors will offer hospitality and
keep the park grounds clean for the
thousands who pack Gateway Park.
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of his own personal faith.
With jazz as a springboard, his stellar
band mines the historical riches of
American gospel music via the pioneering
songs of founding father Thomas A.
Dorsey and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
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C O M M U N I T Y
E V E N T S
The 37th Annual Marine Corps
Marathon (MCM), known as the “People’s
Marathon,” returns to Rosslyn’s streets on
Sunday, October 28, 2012. The race starts
on Route 110, and runners complete the
first mile as they continue onto Wilson
Boulevard and down N. Lynn Street.
More than 130 MCM runners hail from
Rosslyn this year, including a first-time
runner, active and retired Marines and a
resident who will celebrate his 78th
birthday on race day.
As an MCM sponsor, the BID
coordinates with race organizers to secure
food vendors for the post-race celebration
– the Finish Festival. An estimated 75,000
people, including 30,000 runners,
descended on Lynn Street last year for
Finish Festival activities: live music,
sponsor displays and giveaways, a
Restaurant Row and the Michelob Ultra
Beer Garden.
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An Economic Driver
The Marine Corps Marathon and
Finish Festival are not only exciting
community events, but also economic
drivers bolstering the local economy.
Rosslyn businesses have reported
record-breaking sales on race day.
Artisphere, Arlington’s cultural center, also
benefits from the exposure. This year,
Runner’s World magazine is hosting an
event at the world-class facility during the
marathon.
Helping the Community
Many runners shed gloves, jackets and
shirts during the first few miles of the
race, since they layer up to stay warm in
the hours before crossing the starting line.
The Rosslyn BID Ambassadors collect
the discarded clothing items, and the BID
donates them to the Arlington Street
People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN). In
2011, the BID laundered and delivered
920 pounds of clothing to A-SPAN.
A Fresh Look
The Marine Corps Marathon unveiled
a new logo for 2012 – a modern twist on
their signature design, the iconic Iwo Jima
memorial image. The BID is redesigning
its light pole banners to incorporate the
new MCM logo. Look for the new banners
this fall on Rosslyn’s streets.
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C O M M U N I T Y
E V E N T S
Rosslyn Walkfor the Homeless
The Rosslyn BID has teamed with
A-SPAN to host a Walk for the Homeless
on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31.
This one-mile walk through the heart of
the neighborhood is open to all, and will
raise critical funds to assist emergency,
supportive, housing and shelter services
for homeless individuals in Arlington.
Participants will gather at The Boeing
Conference Center at 1200 Wilson
Boulevard at 11:30 a.m. to register and
pick up T-shirts. Registration is $20 for
participants 25 and younger and $30 for
those 26 and over. Registration fees are
100 percent tax deductible and eligible for
corporate matches.
A short presentation from A-SPAN
staff, “Why We Walk,” will show efforts to
end homelessness in Arlington. The walk
will take place from noon to 12:30 p.m.,
ending back at The Boeing Conference
Center for a free lunch.
Businesses and individuals are
encouraged to enroll. Pre-registration is
encouraged. For more information or to
learn about corporate giving, contact
Jan-Michael Sacharko at (703) 842-0154.
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Helping Vulnerable Neighbors
Since 1991, A-SPAN has provided
life-sustaining services for homeless
people in Arlington. A-SPAN offers
emergency services through street
outreach, the homeless bagged meal
program, and Opportunity Place, a
drop-in center.
Supportive services include case
management, health care and employment
counseling. Housing services provide
permanent supportive housing,
homelessness prevention and rapid
re-housing. A-SPAN operates the
emergency winter shelter from November
1 through March 31, serving up to 88
adults at a time.
October 31
FINISH START
Making Strides: The route of A-SPAN’s onemile walk through the heart of Rosslyn.
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R E S T A U R A N T
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Continental Modern Pool Lounge Does Good – Good Ti
fun within: pool tables, Skee-Ball lanes,
and large-screen TVs surrounded by
sleek, modern bars serving up happy
hour specials. The great food includes
char-grilled burgers, fresh garden salads,
spicy wings and homemade red-pepper
hummus.
But there’s more to Continental than
good drink, good food and good times.
For years the popular nightspot, which
occupies the former site of the legendary
Pawn Shop restaurant, has hosted many
fundraisers, providing space and staff
time to organizations needing a venue
with a supportive owner.
A
cross from Gateway Park on Lee
Highway, Continental’s cheerful blue
and orange façade beckons. A neon
martini glass in the window hints at the
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A Benefit to the Community
The bar’s track record of hosting
nonprofit fundraisers is grounded in the
personal philosophy of its owner, Curt
Large. The son of a Methodist minister, he
grew up in a family that valued
community service and believed in the
importance of supporting groups that
help the less fortunate.
“I feel very strongly that it’s important
to be part of the community and to give
back,” says Large, who opened
Continental in 2003.
He is the president of Pioneer Ventures
LLC, a group that owns and manages nine
successful eating and drinking
establishments in the D.C. area, including
Iron Horse Taproom and Rocket Bar,
located in Penn Quarter, and Ripple, a
Cleveland Park restaurant included in
Washingtonian magazine’s list of 100 best
restaurants.
“I’ve been a board member of the
Rosslyn BID for the past five years,” he
adds, “because I know how important the
success of the whole community is to
Continental’s success.”
Continental’s general manager Katie
Smith agrees. “I couldn’t be happier to be
working for someone who has a genuine
interest in the neighborhood and giving
back,” she says. “Thanks to Curt, I’m able
to be a part of something bigger, and I feel
very fortunate for that. We see so many of
the same faces each week. The fundraisers
are a great way to show our appreciation.”
Groups that have benefitted from
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mes, Good Food and Good Deeds
Continental’s partnership are diverse.
A-SPAN, a nonprofit serving Arlington’s
homeless, has received funds from bar
game tournaments held at Continental.
International Relief and Development, an
aid organization based in Rosslyn, once
raised over $36,000 for Haiti earthquake
relief.
Other fundraisers at Continental have
benefitted the Avon Breast Cancer Walk,
the March of Dimes, the Multiple Sclerosis
Society, the Jewish Community Center,
Juvenile Diabetes Research and the USO
and Wounded Warrior Project.
“We’re always interested in doing these
kinds of events,” says Large. “They’re
terrific organizations and these events are
great for our community, our customers
and our business.”
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Celebrating RR
Going Out with a Bang: RR’s Closing Celebration
T
The May 8 celebration marking the
merger of Rosslyn Renaissance (RR) and
the Rosslyn BID was a great party.
The evening was jam-packed with
activity, both official and celebratory. RR
President Jeff Kovach ran RR’s last
membership meeting and officially
sanctioned its dissolution. Rosslyn BID
President Peter N. Greenwald ran
the BID’s 10th Annual
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Meeting, and its 2012-2013 board was
elected. Finally, Kovach and Greenwald
led a spirited “farewell” program, at which
RR’s accomplishments were highlighted,
the contributions of RR members were
acknowledged with award plaques, and
Executive Director Cecilia Cassidy was
honored with a bouquet of 21 roses, for
each year of RR’s existence.
“Official” Arlington was also in
attendance. Congressman Jim Moran
(D-VA) touted Rosslyn’s many assets and
the work of Rosslyn Renaissance.
Arlington County Board Chair Mary
Hynes read a County Board proclamation
declaring May 8, 2012, to be “Rosslyn
Renaissance Day.” Virginia State Delegate
Patrick Hope read a letter of
congratulations from fellow Delegate Bob
Brink, Rosslyn’s representative in the
State Assembly who could not attend.
“The efforts of Rosslyn Renaissance
and the Rosslyn Business Improvement
District have made Rosslyn a dynamic,
forward-looking business, residential
and cultural destination that is a model
among its peers,” wrote Brink. “Tonight’s
tribute marks the achievements of two
valuable organizations and opens the
door to even greater progress in the
future.”
Held at the Key Bridge Marriott, the
event was dubbed as a graduation for RR,
and a celebration of a historic partnership.
It reunited many RR former board
members, business associates as well as
good friends, who enjoyed a fun evening.
Some of them squeezed into a giant photo
booth, posing for group shots, donning
boas and giant sunglasses.
The public/private partnership known
as RR leaves a legacy of 21 successful
years of urban design and development
leadership. The good work of Rosslyn
Renaissance will be continued by the
Rosslyn BID, which members of the RR
board of directors helped create in 2003.
“The creation of the BID is among the
greatest of RR’s accomplishments,” said
BID Executive Director Cecilia Cassidy.
“The new organizational structure will
bring us full circle. It is a graduation of
sorts for the two groups – to Rosslyn’s
benefit.”
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Having a Ball: Rosslyn
Renaissance members old and new
gather to celebrate 21 great years.
Many got a kick out of squeezing
into an amusement park-style
photo booth where they could
pose for group shots, donning
goofy props like boas and huge
sunglasses (see photos 3,10
and 17).
All other photos by Lloyd Wolf.
See page 26 for photo IDs.
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BIDNewsBriefs
RR Gala Photo IDs
Pink Line Project’s Philippa Hughes
We captured many wonderful images from the
May 8 Gala event. The names below identify
photos on pages 24-25.
Page 24
Top Photo: RR BOARD MEMBERS.
Top row: Carol Muszynski, Eighth Day Design;
Frank Silverio, The Boeing Company; Bill
Brakefield Jr., Westfield Realty; Paul Rothenburg,
The McCormick Group; Jeffrey R. Kovach, Beacon
Capital Partners; Andrew VanHorn, The JBG
Companies; David Briggs, Holland & Knight;
Brian Hilger, Key Bridge Marriott.
Bottom row: Roa Lynn, The Atrium; Lynn
Shulsinger Hoffman, AllSpice Café; Mary Jean
Schmelzer, River Place Owners Association;
Valerie Crotty, The Belvedere; Cecilia Cassidy,
Rosslyn BID; Robert Atkinson, Davis, Carter,
Scott; Lisa Marier, Vornado/Charles E. Smith.
Middle Photo: 2 PRESIDENTS HONOR CASSIDY
Cecilia Cassidy, Rosslyn BID Executive Director;
Jeff Kovach, RR President; and Peter N.
Greenwald, Rosslyn BID President.
Bottom Photo: THREE PRESIDENTS
Brian Coulter (2000-2006), David Briggs
(2007-2008) and Jeff Kovach (2009-2012).
Photo Strips
1. Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) and Artisphere
Executive Director Jose Ortiz.
2. RR Board Member Carol Muszynski, Eighth
Day Design.
3. RR President David Briggs (2007-2008)
having fun.
4. Tribute awards presented to RR Board Members.
5. Arlington County Board Chair Mary Hynes
delivers proclamation from County Board.
6. RR Founders Tom Korns, Bill Brakefield, Robert
Atkinson, Jim Cavanaugh, Roa Lynn, Jerry Root
and Jill Goubeaux.
7. RR Member Brian Hilger, general manager, Key
Bridge Marriott.
8. UDC Deputy Chair Tom Korns and UDC Chair
Paul Rothenburg.
9. RR Board Members Sharon Lockwood, formerly
of the Key Bridge Marriott; and Frank Silverio,
The Boeing Company.
10. UDC Deputy Chair Tom Korns and Arlington
Country Board Member Libby Garvey.
11. Hashmat Ali, Lynn Hoffman and Jim Webster.
12. Rosslyn BID Director of Finance John Seal and
Penzance’s Chris Glotfelter.
13. RR Members Mary Jean Schmelzer and
Lisa Marier.
14. RR Member Roa Lynn and RR President
Jeff Kovach.
15. Virginia State Delegate Patrick Hope (D-47th
District).
16. Bowen McCauley Dance Artistic Director Lucy
Bowen McCauley and Bill Brakefield Jr., Bowen
McCauley chair of the board
17. RR President Brian Coulter (2000-2006) and
RR Founder Jill Goubeaux, also having fun.
18. Musical Performers “Lennie Cuja Quartet.”
19. Rosslyn BID President Peter Greenwald and
Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA).
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Miki Duisterhof
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Retail Task Force
Performance Art Festival Planned for Spring 2013
The BID’s Retail Task Force is spearheading an initiative to
enliven Rosslyn’s streets and retail scenes – a three-day
Performance Art Festival to be held in late spring 2013. The
BID has contracted with Philippa Hughes’ Pink Line Project
to produce the festival.
Some of Pink Line’s projects include LUMEN8Anacostia and
Cherry Blast, a National Cherry Blossom Festival art and
music party. Both events drew people from across the city
to an abandoned warehouse in Anacostia filled with
performance art, music, dancers and video projections.
Hughes is working with embassies and arts organizations
throughout the mid-Atlantic region to line up artists for
Rosslyn’s Performance Art Festival. Stay tuned for info on
pop-up performances in unexpected spaces this fall.
RosslynVA.org
RETAIL TASK FORCE
Reaching Out to Retail
The final week of September has been
designated Emergency Preparedness Week in
Arlington. Individuals and businesses are
encouraged to sign up with the Arlington
County Office of Emergency Management to
take part in an online drill.
The BID’s Retail Task Force has produced
marketing collateral to showcase Rosslyn –
highlighting its amenities, demographics and
retail spaces. The marketing pieces are
available on the BID website for broker use.
The entire month of September is designated
National Preparedness Month, timed to
coincide with the anniversary of 9-11.
Arlington County decided to focus attention
on September 23 through 29, in particular, as
a time to raise community awareness.
The online drill, complete with pictures and
maps, is designed to pose questions to
consider for better personal and business
preparedness. Users can also sign up for the
County’s emergency alerts, and download a
free preparedness app.
Arlington will also participate in The Great
Shake Out for the East Coast, a regional
practice drill for responding to earthquakes,
on October 18.
As Debbie Powers, staff for the County’s
Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission says, “You have to have a plan!”
The pieces have been distributed at BID
events and other key venues, including
Bisnow’s 3rd annual Rosslyn-Ballston
Corridor summit held this past June.
“The Market’s Here, Wish You Were Growing”
presents Rosslyn’s compelling demographic
information in an interesting display of
graphs and colors. For details, see “Retail in
Rosslyn,” Fall 2011 ROSSLYN Magazine,
pages 16-17.
The “Amenities” piece highlights the many
wonderful things that Rosslyn has to offer–
arts, attractions, access and a variety of
food options.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Getting Fit in Gateway
The Rosslyn BID Boot Camp started on May
21 in Gateway Park. Close to 40 people attend
each HIIT (high-intensity interval training)
class, held three times a week. Victor
Carcamo, a professional trainer, leads the
classes and energizes attendees. The second
session starts on July 30. Cost is $25/person.
rosslynva.org/bootcamp
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Hiring Youths for Summer
The BID welcomes Larita Markham, Bryan
Blakeney, India Johnston and Brandon
Wilson, the BID’s four hospitality
ambassadors.
These enthusiastic young men and women
assist with summer events and distribute BID
marketing materials at the Outdoor Film
Festival, Farmers Market, Lunchtime Concerts
and the Rosslyn Metro station. For fun, they
also have become balloon artists to entertain
event attendees.
rosslynva.org/ambassadors
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BEAUTIFICATION
Planting in Highlands Park
The next time you have lunch at Red Hot &
Blue, take a minute to check out the
rejuvenated Highlands Park entrance, which
is just across the street.
Tucked away between Wilson School and Fire
Station #10, Highlands Park has benches, a
playground and a basketball court. But the
Wilson Boulevard entrance was unattractive
and easy to miss, and the foot trail was worn
through the grass.
In May, the BID gave the entrance a minifacelift and helped raise the park’s profile.
Natural stepping stones from another path
were recycled to pave the worn trail.
Evergreen shrubs, a crape myrtle tree and
flowering perennials were planted and
mulched to make it easier for people to see
the park and enjoy the revitalized entrance.
Today, Highlands Park presents an inviting
public space along Wilson Boulevard.
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Below are highlights of Artisphere’s July through August 2012 arts
programming. Visit artisphere.com for a complete list of what’s on.
Sessions in July and August!
Save a spot for your teen to explore their creative side.
From the art of fashion to design, Artisphere presents a
wide array of summer camps.
ON VIEW
Rosslyn BID Boot Camp
A U G U S T
TEEN SUMMER CREATIVE CAMPS
MONDAY
Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Plushie Design w/ Beth Baldwin
Artisphere
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$20.00 Ages 13 and up
$10.00 Ages 2-12
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SUZANNE 2012
Through Sun July 29 / Free
In partnership VCUarts
Suzanne features eclectic works by the 12
sculptors from the acclaimed Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Sculpture +
Extended Media MFA program. This exhibition
features work from an impressive range of
studio practices.
Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Labor Day
LIVE MUSIC
CHICO TRUJILLO
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ART CLASSES
SCULPTURE MAKING FOR FAMILIES
Three individual Sunday sessions:
July 15, 22 & 29 / 2-4pm / $20 Ages 13+ / $10
Ages 2-12
Learn innovative sculptural techniques to create art from found
materials.
Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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S E P T E M B E R
with Maracuyeah DJs
Fri Aug 10 / 8pm
$15 advance; $18 door
Acclaimed Chilean band Chico
Trujillo plays cumbia with a
twist—a blend of salsa, soca,
ska, surf music, jazz, chicha, reggae and other Latin and Caribbean
flavors.
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Plushie Design w/ Beth Baldwin
Artisphere
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$20.00 Ages 13 and up
$10.00 Ages 2 -12
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Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1/2 Price Bottles of Wine @ Piola
7:00 p.m. - Closing
Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Two individual sessions: Sun Aug 19 + Sun Sep 9
2-4pm / $20 Ages 13+ / $10 / Ages 2-12
The whole family can create their own colorful,
whimsical stuffed animal. Families take art work
home with them after each session.
ARTISPHERE.COM
1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209 / (703) 875-1100
OCTOBER
PLUSHIE DESIGN WITH ARTISPHERE
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE BETH BALDWIN
For a Complete Listing of Events Visit www.RosslynVA. org
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CentralSpace Concert
Central Place Plaza
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
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Farmers Market & Concert
Wilson Blvd. & N. Oak St.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Concert 11:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
USMC Sunset Parade
Iwo Jima Memorial
7:00 p.m.
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Central Place Plaza
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Concert 11:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
AllSpice Café
Half-Price Salads
Every Tuesday
Dine In Only
USMC Sunset Parade
Iwo Jima Memorial
7:00 p.m.
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Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Central Place Plaza
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Outdoor FilmFest
Netherlands Carillon Concert
Iwo Jima War Memorial
Wag the Dog
Patio BBQ
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Free. Gateway Park. Dusk
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Outdoor FilmFest
Netherlands Carillon Concert
Iwo Jima War Memorial
Canadian Bacon
Patio BBQ
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free. Gateway Park. Dusk
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Concert 11:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Gateway Park
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
AllSpice Café
Patio BBQ
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Concert 11:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Piola
M-F 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free hors d’oeuvres (bar only)
M-F 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Weekends 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
AllSpice Café
SATURDAY
AllSpice Café
Patio BBQ
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Concert 11:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Gateway Park
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
AllSpice Café
Patio BBQ
11:30 a.m. - 1:30
Half-Price Wraps
Every Friday
Dine In Only
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Concert 11:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Gateway Park
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Happy Hour
M-F 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Weekends 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Gateway Park
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
AllSpice Café
Patio BBQ
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Concert 11:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Lucky Gnocchi Day @ Piola
All You Can Eat Gnocchi
AllSpice Café
Patio BBQ
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Concert 11:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
AllSpice Café
Patio BBQ
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join A-SPAN & Rosslyn BID
on Halloween in a Rosslyn
Community Walk for
the Homeless!
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Submit Your Events @ www.RosslynVA.org/play/calendar/add-an-event
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#Address
Arlington Temple United Methodist Church
www.arlingtontempleumc.org • 703-525-6075
Sunday Worship 10:30 AM
Thursday Service 12:05 PM
Stay in Touch With What’s Happening in Rosslyn!
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G7 1500 17th Street N., Starbucks
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H11 1401 Lee Highway, Key Bridge Marriott
H9 1900 N. Ft. Myer Drive, Holiday Inn Rosslyn
G9 1881 N. Nash Street, Turnberry Tower
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H8 1820 N. Ft. Myer Drive, Ames Center
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usflag.org/francis.scott.key.html
SUMMER 2012
31
BackStory
by Kim Roberts
“The most exciting thing for everyone
here is when we move someone into
housing,” says A-SPAN Executive Director
Kathy Sibert. “We load a van with donated
furniture, and while the client is signing a
lease, we set up the apartment, so it’s all
ready for them when they arrive.”
Sibert is giving a tour of Opportunity
Place, in Arlington’s Shirlington neighborhood. After showing off the storage area
where homeless men and women can keep
their personal items, then the showers, the
laundry room, and the kitchen, she shows
where her true heart lies. “Here’s where our
housing case managers work.”
“It’s just amazing, when one first moves
into their own apartment, how completely
they are transformed,” Sibert says. “They
are eating on a regular basis, managing
their health with regular checkups and
regular medication. They’re clean. They’re
getting enough sleep. It just works.”
And it just works for A-SPAN that
Sibert, on the job since November of 2008,
is full of the incredible energy required to
do this very difficult work.
Years in Arlington, Years Abroad
Sibert grew up in a family that moved
often, following her father’s jobs abroad.
“I’ve lived outside of the country for most
of my life,” she says. “The first time I
remember being aware of homeless
individuals was in Panama at the age of
ten. I remember noticing people living on
the street and realizing that some people
don’t have homes.”
Born in Washington, D.C., Sibert lived
in Arlington for part of her youth and
graduated from Yorktown High School.
She joined the St. Andrews Episcopal
Church Youth Group, and through them
worked one summer in Alaska, with the
Athabaskan Indians, and another in
Jamaica. It set a pattern for world travel.
Starting college at George Washington
University, she transferred to Florida State
University and earned B.A. and M.A.
degrees in special education. After college,
she worked at the Uruguayan American
School in Montevideo for two years, where
she learned to speak “proficient” Spanish.
Back stateside, she pursued a Ph.D. in
education at the University of Virginia, but
after a decision to switch from teaching to
business, earned an M.B.A. from the
renowned Thunderbird School of Global
Management in Arizona.
She and her husband, Mike Rugala,
32
SUMMER 2012
Kathy Sibert
Housing For All
married, had two children, and spent ten
years abroad from 1992 to 2002, as his job
brought him to overseas postings in Guam,
Hong Kong, Singapore and London. Sibert
found a job as vice president of marketing
for the Bank of Guam. Then she always
found work as a marketing consultant
wherever the family lived.
Giving Back
“I’ve worked for the commercial sector
for most of my life,” Sibert says. “It’s
excellent training: you learn how to
generate income, manage expenses and
manage people – exactly the skills you
need in a nonprofit.” When she made the
change, it was because “I wanted my skills
to make more of a difference.” She was
“thrilled” to be selected as A-SPAN’s
executive director.
Sibert has made her mark in a short
time. She is most proud of spearheading
Arlington’s 100 Homes Campaign, part of
the national 100,000 Homes Campaign,
which aims to house 100,000 homeless
individuals in the U.S. by 2014.
For her work, the Arlington Chamber
of Commerce named A-SPAN Nonprofit of
the Year for 2011, and in 2012 she was
also honored with the Woman of Vision
Award from the County’s Commission on
the Status of Women.
Passion and Commitment
“It’s really hard to link someone with
mental health services when they’re living
under a bridge in Rosslyn,” Sibert says,
exhibiting her deep compassion. “Homeless individuals have more severe health
conditions, because they wait until
conditions are full blown to go to the
emergency room. We estimate that it cost
the County $3.2 million last year for
health services at the hospital.” This is
money that can be saved, she argues, by
getting homeless people off the street and
into permanent supportive housing.
Since 2003, the Rosslyn BID has
contracted with A-SPAN for dedicated staff
to serve Rosslyn. Sibert’s biggest priority
now is securing a Comprehensive
Homeless Services Center in Arlington to
provide year-round shelter and services.
And of course the ultimate goal is housing
for all who need it. As she says, “If you
really want to change people’s lives, you
have to get them into housing.”
a-span.org
RosslynVA.org
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