Reston’s multicultural heritage was celebrated last September at Lake Anne Plaza. The community’s annual Multicultural Festival, sponsored by Reston Community Center and Reston Association, included music, entertainment, dress, food, and cultural treasures from all over the world as well [...]
One has to only step inside Herndon’s Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano to know that they are in for a rare treat. From the warm and friendly greeting, to the aromas of Tuscan Italian cooking, to the chatter of enchanted diners, [...]
November 10th is the last weekend to see Aida, winner of four Tony Awards and featuring music by pop legend Sir Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice. This musical is popular and special because its story combines a [...]
Here’s How to Volunteer and Make a Difference in Your Community The holiday season often motivates people to reach out to others, to be thankful and to give to those in need. Not only does volunteering help the less [...]
Would you love to host a holiday party? Would you love it even more if it weren’t at your house? Have all the fun—without all the mess—and feast your eyes on a few of the areas party spaces just [...]
2017 Holiday Events Calendar Has the Fairfax Holiday Craft Show been your family’s go-to place for holiday gifts? Or has visiting Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights been the most recently added family tradition? Find out when your your favorite [...]
Food is one of the joys of life. What better way to enjoy it than to learn to cook from a professional chef in a bucolic setting like the Glenfiddich Farm Cookery School, nestled amidst the rolling landscapes of [...]
Shopping for Special Holiday Foods One advantage of living in such an ethnically diverse area is the variety of foods available at specialty markets catering to the different segments of our population. Whether you’re pining for the flavors of [...]
1) Aesthetics “We Eat With Our Eyes First” The first thing I look for in a pair of shoes is whether it catches my attention. Is it visually appealing on the shelf? Is the design unique, are the proportions [...]
A new way to experience the artisan culture of Virginia I was browsing through the regional travel brochures at the Occoquan Visitors Center recently, when I came across a series of trails that I knew nothing about…the Virginia Artisan [...]
