Arlington Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

MoCA on the Move at Met Park: Summer Happy Hour Series 6/13/2024 5:00 PM - 8/22/2024 7:00 PM

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:25:43 GMT

Join the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington at Metropolitan Park all summer long. Each Thursday will have fresh, fun activities, live DJs, and libations from local vendors. Grab a friend and come on by between 5-7pm.

--> Treats available from King of Pops

--> Lost Boy Cider to pop up on select Thursdays!

Line Up of Activities/Artists/Music

June 13: Pride Month Parade Hearts / Jazz@Met

June 20: Personalize a Fan / Jazz @ Met

June 27: DIY Stamps / DJ Cinema Hearts

July 4: No event. Enjoy the holiday!

July 11: Explore your Inner Artist with artist, Jessica Browne-White. Creative design in the format of a beautiful corpse exercise! / Deejay JL

July 18: Personalize a Fan // Plus, Arlington Art Truck presents What is Your Guidepost with artist, Molly McCracken / DJ Cinema Hearts

July 25: Native Plant Watercolors, inspired by the native plants of Met Park / DJ Stacc3

August 1: Make Water-based Monoprints with artist, Zara Gonzalez Hoang / Deejay JL

August 8: Paw-casso!! Your favorite "art made by your dog" event is back! Join us with local dog-loving vendors, including PuppyLuv! / Deejay JL

August 15: Sculpt Clay Mushrooms, inspired by the public artwork Shhh by Aurora Robson / DJ Stacc3

August 22: DIY Stamps / DJ Cinema Hearts

MoCA on the Move at Met Park: Summer Fun Family Days 6/23/2024 10:00 AM - 8/25/2024 1:00 PM

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:25:47 GMT

All this summer, we're having fun at Met Park. Join us Sundays for live music, hands-on art making, bubbles, chalk and a truly lovely day in the park. For the whole family. For all ages. FREE

--> Rossana - mobile espresso/coffee/nibble truck - to pop up on select Sundays!

Line Up of Activities/Artists/Music

June 23: DIY Stamps / Cinema Heart Vinyl DJ set

June 30: Star Wands for Independence Day / String Mamas

July 7: Dream Catchers / Spyros Koliavasilis Music

July 14: Paint a mini-canvas! / Rook Richards

July 21: Ink print design with artist, Allie Tripp / Power Child

July 28: DIY Pinwheels / String Mamas

August 4: Drawing games with children's book author and artist, Zara Gonzalez Hoang / Sean Tracy

August 11: Native Plant Watercolors, inspired by the native plants of Met Park / Evan Herring and Zack John Broach

August 15: DIY Stamps / Duck Chuck Goose

August 25: Paint a mini-canvas! / Spyros Koliavasilis Music

Please note: in the event of rain, this programming will be hosted indoors, at MoCA Arlington's Innovation Studio + Store (525 14th Street South Arlington, VA 22202)

Summer 2024 Classes - MoCA Arlington 6/30/2024 10:00 AM - 8/29/2024 8:30 PM

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:21:54 GMT

Summer classes are live! We are thrilled to announce this wonderful season of programs. From Oils painting to ceramics to printmaking and more, sign up today to secure your spot!

Ceramics: Throwing & Hand Building

@ Marymount University’s Main Campus | Sundays

Instructor: Joey Enriquez

6/30/24 - 8/4/24 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 6 Sessions

Ceramics: Throwing & Hand Building

@ Marymount University’s Main Campus | Sundays

Instructor: J Herbert

6/30/24 - 8/4/24 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 6 Sessions

Drawing & Painting: The Figure

@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square | Tuesdays

Instructor: Sarah Balough

7/2/24 - 8/20/24 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 8 Sessions

Focus on Value

@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square | Tuesdays

Instructor: Kehoss, Melanie

7/2/24 - 8/20/24 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 8 Sessions

Drawing: Contemporary Landscapes

@ MoCA Innovation Studio in National Landing | Wednesdays

Instructor: Joey Enriquez

7/3/24 - 8/21/24 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 8 Sessions

Experimental Painting: The Creative Process

@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square | Wednesdays

Instructor: Stephanie Lane

7/3/24 - 8/21/24 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 8 Sessions

Drawing: Diving into Color

@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square | Thursdays

Instructor: Jade Fiedtkou-Leonard | no class July 4

7/11/24 - 8/29/24 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 7 Sessions

Oil Paints: Introduction and Exploration

@ MoCA Arlington in Virginia Square | Thursdays

Instructor: Chongyuan Du | no class July 4

7/11/24 - 8/29/24 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 7 Sessions

Chamber 101 7/11/2024 4:00 PM - 7/11/2024 5:15 PM

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:05:45 GMT

A free networking seminar for new, existing, and prospective members, Chamber 101 is your opportunity to learn how to maximize your Chamber membership. Learn about the Chamber and the many ways you can get involved through events, networking, sponsorship opportunities, and joining committees. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet our staff, future clients, and associates and expand your membership potential at Chamber 101!

Agenda

4:00 - 5:15 p.m. - Program

Program includes brief open networking.

Transportation

Metered street parking is available on 14th Street and the surrounding area, as well as at the Courthouse Plaza parking lot (2098 15th Street, North.). The Chamber is also accessible via Court House Metro (Orange/Silver lines).

Registration

Registration closes on Thursday, July 11. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Workshop: Intro to Oils - MoCa Arlington 7/13/2024 1:00 PM - 7/27/2024 4:00 PM

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:21:57 GMT

Visit here for more information: https://mocaarlington.org/classes/2024/07/intro-to-oils-workshop/

Students will gain an introduction to oil paints in this three-session workshop with local artist, Jonathan Ege. Students will learn about paint mediums, setting up a palette, basic color mixing, and composition with a focus on oils. Students will first complete a series of color-mixing exercises to learn about value, temperature, and intensity. After this, students will have the opportunity to work from a still life to learn how to complete an oil painting from start to finish. Students will leave with the skills and resources to continue oil painting! No prior painting or oil paint experience necessary.

Global Climbing Day FREE Classes + Rentals 7/13/2024 8:00 AM - 7/13/2024 8:00 PM

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:46:02 GMT

Join us July 13th for Global Climbing Day, a worldwide celebration of climbing, community and culture with The North Face. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, enjoy FREE climbing + FREE rental gear at Movement Crystal City. Visit our calendar and use the code FIRSTCLASSFREE to sign up for Intro to Rope Climbing, Intro to Bouldering, yoga, or a fitness class for FREE.

Chalk up and embrace the spirit of climbing and connect with our vibrant community. See you on the walls!

Botanical Monoprinting with Gel Plate Workshop - MoCA Arlington 7/13/2024 12:30 PM - 7/13/2024 2:30 PM

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:22:01 GMT

Visit here for more information: https://mocaarlington.org/classes/2024/07/botanical-gel-plate-monoprinting/

In this 2-hour workshop instructor Jennifer Wilkin Penick will walk you through the steps of basic botanical monoprinting using a gel plate and acrylic paint. You will also learn some more advanced multi-step techniques and you’ll leave the workshop with a series of bold, unique botanical monoprints … and the skills to continue printing on your own!

*Note: Students are welcome to bring in gel plates if they have them at home.

Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee 7/17/2024 9:00 AM - 7/17/2024 10:15 AM

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:27:11 GMT

July 17

Join the Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee for a forum and discussion with the County Board candidates that will be on the November 5 general election ballot.

All four declared candidates for the open County Board seat will be joining the Committee: Democratic nominee Julius “J.D.” Spain, Sr.; Republican nominee Juan Carlos Fierro, Forward Party candidate Madison Granger, and Independent Audrey Clement

This meeting will be from 9:00am to 10:15am on Zoom and is exclusive to members of the Chamber. For more information, or to receive the Zoom invitation, please email chamber@arlingtonchamber.org.

Artist Talk at the Innovation Studio + Store: Roxana Alger Geffen 7/24/2024 6:00 PM - 7/24/2024 7:00 PM

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:52:45 GMT

Join us for a conversation with current Innovation Studio Artist in Residence, Roxana Alger Geffen, and MoCA Arlington Exhibition Curator, Blair Murphy.

Roxana Alger Geffen, a sculptor and textile artist, discusses her practice and the work created during the six-week residency, Weaving Together.

“Everyone is welcome to collaborate with me on [a] daily weaving. You can choose yarns for me to use and try weaving yourself.

When each weaving is finished, I’ll cut the cloth off the loom and pin it up on the wall. I’ll label each piece with the names of my collaborators and their choices.”

~Roxana Alger Geffen about Weaving Together

Interact with the work and hear more about the development, process, and practice of Geffen’s work in the artist talk beginning at 6:15pm. Free.

Pong Tournament 7/25/2024 7:00 PM - 7/25/2024 11:00 PM

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:42:38 GMT

Business After Business 7/25/2024 5:00 PM - 7/25/2024 7:00 PM

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:05:17 GMT

Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all of which are included in your registration. Attendees are eligible to win door prizes donated by members and members have a chance to win our cash jackpot.

Parking

Silver Diner parking garage is the same as the Target Parking lot. The entrance may be found off of Glebe Road, right next to Target entrance. When guests park, they will receive a parking ticket which may be validated on their way out. Parking is complimentary for up to two hours.

Hosting

Are you a member interested in hosting a Business After Business? Please contact events@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400 for more information.

Registration

Registration closes on Thursday, July 25 at noon. For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Prospective members are allowed to attend up to three (3) Chamber Networking (Breakfast Connection, Business After Business, Small Business Roundtable, Women in Business Networking) events as a guest.

Companies that have previously attended more than three Chamber events and previous members who have dropped their Chamber memberships are not eligible to attend as a guest. The Chamber reserves the right to deny admittance to the event if a nonmember has already attended three events. Please contact Mike Rosenow at membership@arlingtonchamber.org to verify your eligibility or to join the Chamber.

Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.

Medal Madness // Limited Edition Friday Summer League Tournament 7/26/2024 5:30 PM - 8/9/2024 8:30 PM

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:19:43 GMT

Are you ready to compete for your place on the podium? ??

Put your skills to the test with this three week, six sport tournament! Sign up as an individual or build your own team to be assigned a country to represent. Then, get ready to face off against other teams in events like:

Spikeball
Table tennis
Badminton
Mini Golf
Volleyball
Tennis

Each week will kick off with ceremonies and spectacle, just like the pros. Then, after the games, teams can meet up at their country-related sponsor bars for drink specials, games, and the opportunity to mix + mingle with the competition.

Think you have what it takes to go for the gold? Sign up now to secure your spot!

Vessels and Passages: a poetry series 7/31/2024 7:00 PM - 8/28/2024 8:00 PM

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:22:07 GMT

A monthly night of poetry reading from published poets. Hosted in the Tiffany Gallery. FREE to attend.

Visit here for more information: https://mocaarlington.org/events/2024/07/vessels-and-passages-a-poetry-series/

Small Business Roundtable: A Crash Course in AI & Hiring: What Employers Need to Know 7/31/2024 12:00 Noon - 7/31/2024 1:00 PM

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:40:46 GMT

The Chamber's free monthly Small Business Roundtable is an important educational and networking opportunity for small businesses. This event provides expert speakers on topics to help you grow your business, such as digital marketing and business development, and also gives you the opportunity to make connections and grow your professional network. The forum is applicable to a variety of businesses and employee levels, from front-line customer service to owners.

THIS MONTH'S TOPIC: A Crash Course in AI & Hiring: What Employers Need to Know

Description:

As we continue to explore the many uses of AI, the technology has quickly found its way into the HR world. Increasingly, many employers are using AI technology to make HR decisions, especially in recruiting candidates.

While the use of AI has helped employers streamline their recruiting processes and conserve resources, using the technology may also open up employers to legal liability. There has been a broader discussion about how AI technology itself is discriminatory because the creators have not taken into account how to make hiring decisions when dealing with a diverse applicant pool.

The goal of the roundtable is to provide employers with a better understanding of AI, how it is not commonly used in hiring candidates, and the pros and cons of using AI technology. Attendees will gain from the discussion on how to make practical decisions on using AI technology in hiring and how to avoid compliance issues.

Speaker:

Edgar Ndjatou with Officium, LLC

Agenda

11:55 a.m.: Zoom Room Opens
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Presentation

Zoom Details

Attendees will receive a Zoom meeting link in their registration confirmation email.

Interested in Presenting?

If you are interested in becoming a speaker for one of our Small Business Roundtables, please review the program guidelines and submit a proposed topic with a one paragraph summary description to Caley Fagerstrom, Events Associate, at cfagerstrom@arlingtonchamber.org.

Registration

For registration questions, please contact DJ Batchelor, Operations Manager, at chamber@arlingtonchamber.org or (703) 525-2400.

Companies that have previously attended more than three Chamber events and previous members who have dropped their Chamber memberships are not eligible to attend as a guest. The Chamber reserves the right to deny admittance to the event if a nonmember has already attended three events. Please contact Mike Rosenow, Vice President of Membership, at membership@arlingtonchamber.org to verify your eligibility or to join the Chamber.

Registrations are non-refundable. While you are unable to apply registrations to future events, you may transfer your registration to another individual.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Grand Sponsor

Premier Sponsor

Vessels and Passages: a poetry series 7/31/2024 7:00 PM - 8/28/2024 8:00 PM

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:22:17 GMT

A monthly night of poetry reading from published poets. Hosted in the Tiffany Gallery. FREE to attend.

Visit here for more information: https://mocaarlington.org/events/2024/07/vessels-and-passages-a-poetry-series/