Archive for March, 2010

Enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC

Friday, March 26th, 2010

As winter slowly releases its hold on the greater Washington DC metropolitan region, we begin to look forward to the entertainment that comes with the Spring thaw. With March 27th upon us, our thoughts turn to the upcoming National Cherry Blossom Festival.

This annual tradition is a two-week celebration of springtime in Washington, DC, as well as the 1912 gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. Each year, tourists and residents alike descend on the Tidal Basin to tour the spectacular display of blooming cherry blossoms and enjoy a myriad of events throughout the city.

This year, check out the Opening Ceremony at the National Building Museum on Saturday, March 27th from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Green thumbs will enjoy the Samurai Orchids at the United States Botanic Garden on March 31st, and while Anime fans will rave about the Eighth Annual Anime Marathon Film Festival on Saturday April 3rd. If you’re a baseball fan, make sure to check out the games on April 3rd, 7th, and 8th – a percentage of ticket sales benefits the National Cherry Blossom Festival when you purchase at www.nationals.com/cherryblossom.

And, of course, no one should miss the National Cherry Blossom Parade and Sakura Matsuri in the heart of DC. Get in touch with the culture of Japan as you browse booths and exhibits dedicated to sumo, taiko, J-POP, and more. If it’s Japanese, it can be found at the Sakura Matsuri!

The Blairs, located at the Silver Spring Metro Station just outside DC’s border, offers residents an easy home base from which to enjoy not only the National Cherry Blossom Festival, but all the opportunities of living near Washington DC.

While there’s no doubt that Downtown Silver Spring offers a plethora of entertainment options, our vicinity to DC gives all residents to embrace the international flair and magnetic draw of the city. With our convenient location at the Silver Spring Metro Station, life at The Blairs provides you with quick and easy access to the festivities and events of Washington DC.

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Why Live in Silver Spring

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Choosing a new apartment to rent is a difficult decision for everyone.  In addition to a desire to live in a safe area and minimize our commute, we want to live in an area that will provide entertainment for years to come.  That’s why Silver Spring is such a fabulous are to live in.

From a variety of shops to nearby entertainment, downtown Silver Spring offers a plethora of opportunities sure to entrance everyone, young and old.  Crafters will love ArtSpring, the Pyramid Atlantic Community Arts Store.  This store is dedicated to promoting the local arts community.  Stop by to browse a wide selection of handcrafted art, jewelry, accessories, pottery, and more.

Another of our resident’s local favorites is the Silver Spring Farmer’s Market.  This fun tradition is a local source of goats’ milk cheeses, tree and field fruit, vegetables, honey, eggs, meat, pies, preserves, salsas, cut flowers, breads, pastries and much more.

For movie and culture fans, the AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center is a center of American and world cinema and a source of literacy, learning and vision for the future.  During film festivals, the AFI theatre is a haven for international film fans.

The nearby Downtown Silver Spring Shopping Center give shopaholics the opportunity to enjoy a variety of shops and restaurants.  Highlights include Whole Foods, Borders, Ann Taylor Loft, DSW Shoes, Metamorphosis, Ulta, Gymboree and Pier 1 Imports.  Frequent diners will love the proliferation of restaurants, from casual dining and upscale dining.  When you rent an apartment in Silver Spring, you won’t have to decide between Macaroni Grill or Redrock Canyon Grill.  For a quick lunch, stop by Panera Bread, or Potbelly Sandwich Works.

An apartment rental at The Blairs in Silver Spring gives you easy access to all this and more.  You won’t even have to leave the block to find a Giant, a dry cleaner, CVS, Mamma Lucia, and more.  And with high-rise apartments, garden apartment, and town-home style apartments, you’ll find the lifestyle you desire in Silver Spring.

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