File photo \/ Christine Vo<\/a><\/p>\nArlington residents can celebrate the city\u2019s 150th birthday Thursday with a community photo, a live mural painting and other entertainment opportunities through Downtown Arlington Management Corp.\u2019s First Thursday event. <\/p>\n
The city turned 150 on July 19, but the celebration is not over. Residents and visitors can take part in activities from 5 to 8 p.m. downtown. <\/p>\n
September\u2019s First Thursday will include Arlington\u2019s 150th Birthday Bash, with the main event being a drone photo from 5:45 to 6 p.m. on the Levitt Pavilion lawn, according to a Downtown Arlington Management Corp. press release. Registration is not required but is encouraged. <\/p>\n
Participants will receive a commemorative shirt to wear during the photoshoot and fresh birthday cookies from Marquez Bakery on a first come, first served basis, according to the release. <\/p>\n
After the photo, the celebration will continue across the downtown area. Residents and visitors can take part in a 150th birthday scavenger hunt by visiting six participating downtown businesses to collect custom historical stickers. Participants can bring their completed sets to Theatre Arlington to claim a limited-edition, golden First Thursday sticker. <\/p>\n
Live performances from Theatre Arlington\u2019s original cabaret, \u201cStealing the Spotlight: 150 Years of Arlington,\u201d will take place at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Theatre Arlington. According to the city\u2019s website, the performance will include stories, anecdotes and music from 150 years of Arlington historical notables. The lobby will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event is free, but registration is required. <\/p>\n
Before each performance, the Arlington Master Chorale will take the stage for a preview of its upcoming concert, \u201cTreasures of the Heart,\u201d featuring commissioned work by local composer Laura Farnell. <\/p>\n
Throughout the night, there will also be a live mural painting with artist Dylan Kennedy at Hurtado Barbecue and guided history walking tours and log cabin open houses at Knapp Heritage Park. <\/p>\n
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