High Flying Athletes Jump Aboard Crystal Flight
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2008
High Flying Athletes Jump Aboard Crystal Flight
Crystal City (Arlington, VA) – Crystal Flight sponsor Archstone will be bringing high flying Washington Wizards players into the flight plan of Crystal City’s six-month Celebration of Flight.
The Crystal City Business Improvement District’s (BID) six-month Celebration of Flight, which will bring 50 (fifty) 5-foot-by-5-foot artfully-modified airplane statues (25 fighter jets and 25 vintage planes) to the streets of Crystal City in April 2008, continues to expand its creative partnerships.
Currently housed in space generously donated by Crystal Flight partner Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Group, the airplanes are being painted over the next few months by professional artists that are sponsored by area businesses and will hit the streets in early April. Aimed to attract visitors from all over, this series showcases Crystal City’s integral relationship with the concept of Flight, as illustrated by the proximity to Washington National Airport and the local presence of the United States Air Force, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and more.
Archstone, an owner and manager of apartment buildings in Crystal City and the metropolitan area, joined the program by sponsoring artist Amy Marshall. After coordinating participation from the Washington Wizards, Archstone worked closely with the artist to develop an artistic treatment to highlight the high-flying action of the team.
"Archstone is excited to partner with the Washington Wizards on this unique project, said Corrine Rabung, Senior Marketing Manager for Archstone. “It is an opportunity to have some fun, while increasing awareness about the great events in Crystal City. This is another example of the Washington Wizards and Archstone's commitments to our community."
Currently being prepared at the Artist Studio in Crystal City, the airplane dubbed “Soar Above the Rim” will be transported to the Washington Wizards facility in downtown DC by Crystal Flight partner JK Moving and Storage, Inc.early next week. Washington Wizards players will then autograph the statue decorated with basketballs and player silhouettes.
“We are committed to find partners and designs that celebrate the diversity and, in this case, the athleticism of the area,” said Angie Fox, President & CEO of the Crystal City BID. “The partnership with the Wizards and Archstone builds a connection across the river, while underscoring that Crystal City is an artful and active place.”
The BID continues to celebrate other exciting flight-related activities in Crystal City, such as the recent opening of the Boeing retail store and the expanded partnership with the U.S. Air Force and Arlington Sports in hosting the 2nd annual Crystal Ride U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic on May 4, 2008.
Keep up with the excitement around Crystal City and Crystal Flight by visiting the Crystal Flight Blog available at www.crystalcity.org. It will regularly capture the activity from the artists, sponsors, and the community impact.
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About the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID)
The Crystal City BID is a Virginia 501(c)6 non-profit corporation tasked with the mission to make Crystal City a vibrant, 18 hour, urban destination. The BID is a collaborative effort on behalf of all business entities located within its boundaries including restaurants, retail stores, hotels, small businesses, commercial property owners, tenants, and residential apartment buildings. For more information, visit www.crystalcity.org.
