Levitt Pavilion—A Vibrant Outdoor Space for Arts and Culture
Levitt Pavilion has become a popular and well-loved outdoor community serving as a vibrant hub for arts and culture.
Tag: Downtown Arlington
September 1960—JFK and LBJ hit the campaign trail in Texas
In September 1960, presidential candidate John F. Kennedy and his running mate, Lyndon B. Johnson, campaigned in Texas, visiting both major cities and smaller towns. Their two-day trip included stops in Lubbock, San Antonio, and Houston on the first day, followed by Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Dallas on the second. While larger cities […]
A brief history of Arlington Theater and Arlington Music Hall
Arlington Theater opened in 1950. While no longer a movie theater, it’s now an intimate venue for live music and other performances.
Arlington Independence Day Parade: Patriotism and Pageantry
From 1950 to 1970, Arlington experienced unprecedented growth. The population in 1950 was 7,692; by 1970, it was 90,643. Yet, as the city transformed, there was a growing desire for community spirit. With a nod to Arlington’s small-town roots, the first Independence Day Parade was in 1965. What started as kids on bicycles in a city park became a full display of patriotism and pageantry. Now the longest-running annual event in Arlington, the parade draws over 75,000 spectators and 100+ entries.
My 10 Favorite Photos of Arlington—January 2024
January in Arlington usually has some mild weather to get out and take photos. I mostly photograph architecture and signage, so the majority of these fall into that criteria. Coloring, creative editing, and experimentation were a large part of this month, with fewer black-and-white photos than usual. I also inadvertently created a pinkish aesthetic while editing one of my photos and copied the look to several others.
There were many photos this month that I liked, but these are my ten favorites from January.
Jason S. Sullivan 