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Grant helps make Disney art exhibit possible

The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation board of directors recently announced a generous grant in support of Disney Art from Private Collections at the Arlington Museum of Art. The transformative nature of the exhibition was noted in the announcement, as was the unique opportunity it brings to Arlington residents. Chris Hightower, President and CEO of the Arlington Museum Photo: Arlington Museum of Art of Art, says the foundation’s support is meaningful to the museum in many ways.

“The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation inspires us to be visionary,” says Hightower. “We build our annual exhibition schedule in a way that reflects our diverse community. We also springboard off each exhibit to provide robust educational programming, community engagement, and unique partnerships. In its first month alone, Disney Art from Private Collections is already exceeding all our expectations!”

Fat Straws Boba Bubble Tea Co. opens a new local drive-thru

Fat Straws Boba Bubble Tea Co. is bringing “happiness in a cup” to Arlington after opening its first location with a drive-thru window for boba and mochi donuts on the go. Fat Straws Boba & Mochi Donuts, a locally owned and operated concept tagged as serving “happiness in a cup” since 2002, is located at 4001 Matlock Road, Suite 141. fatstraws.co (yes, that’s dotco, not dot.com)

Chase Rice, KC and The Sunshine Band to perform at Levitt Pavilion Arlington

Polish up your two-step and dig out your bell bottoms: The Levitt Pavilion is bringing country music star Chase Rice and disco legends KC and The Sunshine Band to Downtown Arlington this fall, as headline acts for a pair of ticketed fundraiser concerts benefiting the popular outdoor venue’s signature free live music series.

Chase Rice will ride into town on Sat., Sept. 10, along with special guests Scooter Brown Band and Palmer Anthony. KC and The Sunshine Band will shake their booties onto the Levitt stage on Sat., Sept. 24, following an opening performance from special guests Retrophonics.

Tickets for both shows are available now. Rice and KC are the latest entries to the roster of A-list artists to headline a Levitt ticketed show, typically offered two-three times each season. (Other Levitt fundraiser concert alumni include 38 Special, Barenaked Ladies, the Doobie Brothers, Robert Earl Keen, and Styx.) The Levitt’s first ticketed performance for 2022 happened on June 25, helmed by Boston lead vocalist Tommy DeCarlo.

Ticket sales for both September shows will support the Levitt’s annual series of 50 free concerts, which happen May-October and feature a genre-diverse mix of local favorites, emerging artists, Grammy-winning globe trotters, and popular regional/indie artists.

General admission and reserved seating tickets ($45/$85-$110) are available now for both shows at levittarlington.org. The Levitt is also offering VIP concert experiences ($150 per person) that include premium seats and come-and-go access at the Levitt Center, where credentialed guests will enjoy complimentary hospitality and sweeping views of downtown Arlington. Food and beverage concessions, including alcohol service, will be available on site for all attendees. Free parking is widely available throughout Downtown Arlington on all sides of the Levitt.