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The following is a recommendation for those who want good Italian food,
wonderful entertainment at a bargain price, and a chance to meet interesting
people.  The Firenze Restaurant, 200 North Glebe Road, Arlington (703 527-8200),
six nights a week or so is a piano bar and restaurant catering to over 30
singles and people who want to sing to a bunch of strangers.  On Wednesday
nights, the National Lyric Opera Company performs for a $5 minimum.  This is not
boring stuff.  Wait 'till they sing Happy Birthday to you in English and
Italian.  The music ranges from Memories to Phantom of the Opera to La Boheme,
the price of the food is moderate ($10.95 to $16.95), but you could settle for
something like a simple (but very large) antapasta for about $4.  Regular Wed.
night singers include the likes of Nikita Wells, Marilyn O'Leary, Michael
Blaney, Paul McIlvaine, with the ever entertaining Jeff Jefferson on the piano. 
All starting about 8 pm.  Many people just sit on the bar side and spend about
the same as going to the movies for a most enjoyable evening.  After 10:15 the
opera magic is gone and the piano bar returns.  See you there.