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Artisan Soap Makers Right Here in Reston
Relevance: 3% Posted on: November 3, 2014
Halloween is over and the big slide into the holidays has begun. Chances are you will be a guest in someone's home or need some original gift ideas for under the tree. Right here in Reston, residents are toiling away making products the old-fashioned way—small batch items infused with their passion…
Celebrate Innovation at the NoVa MiniMaker Faire on March 15, 2015
Relevance: 3% Posted on: March 10, 2015
With this area's large assortment of tech companies, it's no wonder that Northern Virginia is home to lots of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Hidden inside many of these office buildings and homes are brilliant creations made by local innovators, both professional and amateur. This Sunday, March 15, 2015, is a day for the public to…
Cookology Culinary School Turns Up the Heat with an Aphrodisiac Menu for Valentine’s Day
Relevance: 3% Posted on: February 5, 2015
If you're anything like me, you'd rather stay home on Valentine's Day and cook a nice dinner-for-two instead of shelling out big bucks for a prix-fix meal somewhere. But Valentine's Day isn't some random "chicken breast and side salad" kind of night. It's a time for romance, it's a time for heat — it's time for business,…
Day-Tripping to the Union Market in DC for the Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair
Relevance: 3% Posted on: September 29, 2014
This is not your Nana's craft show. Please click away if you are expecting doilies or quilts with geese on them—a new breed of crafters is in town! The Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair was conceived in 2004 by the Washington City Paper as an alternative event for younger, hipper buyers…
The Organic & Conscientious 100 Bowls of Soup Opens a Retail Space in Herndon
Relevance: 3% Posted on: March 24, 2015
You may be familiar with 100 Bowls of Soup from the Reston Farmers Market, or perhaps you have sampled their seasonal offerings from the selection at Mom's Organic. This month, founder Katharine Mardirosian made the leap from a market booth to a bright and airy retail and kitchen space in Herndon's Sunset Business…
Gift Guide: Holiday Gifts that Celebrate Reston
Relevance: 3% Posted on: November 26, 2014
Holiday shopping time has arrived, and we are here to help! If you know someone who would appreciate a gift that celebrates Reston, especially during this 50th anniversary year, we have lots of ideas for you. Here is our Reston gift guide, with suggestions for toys, art, books, coffee, and tons more. The…
Ten Things You Need to Know About the World Police and Fire Games
Relevance: 3% Posted on: June 23, 2015
By now, you've probably heard that the World Police and Fire Games are coming to town. This exciting, international competition involves a series of events that are centered in Reston and will take place all over Northern Virginia. There will be so much happening that it can be overwhelming. We have outlined the…
Jerry’s Gourmet Berries: Some of the Most Delicious Superfoods at the Reston Farmers Market
Relevance: 3% Posted on: July 29, 2015
You've probably heard that berries are high in antioxidants, but did you know that research has shown that they can help to fight or prevent several illnesses? One vendor at the Reston Farmers Market is so impressed with the health benefits of berries that he has built a career around them.…
DJ John Coulter, and What He Wants People to Know About Karaoke
Relevance: 3% Posted on: January 21, 2015
Your name is called, your friends cheer, and you step onto the stage, wondering if maybe that third margarita wasn't such a good idea. But liquid courage has made you ready to spend the next four minutes killing it as Def Leppard, Miley Cyrus, or Frank Sinatra. And you're pretty sure you sound amazing. Ah yes,…
Get to Know Artist Celeste Friesen-Nikkel and Her Unconventional Approach to Painting
Relevance: 3% Posted on: April 2, 2016
The bright colors and fluid lines of Celeste Friesen-Nikkel's paintings were the first things that caught my eye. Then when I learned that she uses freely flowing paints without brushes or other painting tools, I was especially intrigued. Her pieces are varied and unexpected -- ranging from subtle and delicate to bold and intense -- but…
The Artistic Genius of Star Wars: Get a Close Look at Reston’s ArtInsights
Relevance: 3% Posted on: December 17, 2015
When I met with Leslie Combemale on Wednesday morning, she was cheerful and energetic even though she had been working all through the night. But if your job was to see an early release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the middle of the night, and then write a film review before coming to…
Reston Area Events in December 2015
Relevance: 3% Posted on: November 30, 2015
Here are some local holiday highlights and other events happening this month in Reston, Herndon, and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. For our full holiday events calendar, refer to the 2015 Guide to Holiday Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015 Black Nativity by Langston Hughes…
2014 Holiday Events in the Reston Area
Relevance: 3% Posted on: November 23, 2014
NOTE: This events calendar is from 2014. The guide to 2015 holiday events can be found HERE. Mark your calendars! The holiday season brings wonderful Christmas events and holiday celebrations to the Reston area. Here is our huge list of things to do for the holidays in Reston and surrounding areas, including Herndon, Vienna,…
Local Gifts That You Still Have Time to Buy Via Amazon Prime
Relevance: 3% Posted on: December 18, 2016
Christmas and Hanukkah are approaching quickly, but you still have time to prepare! You can show support for the community and some state pride with these gifts that are available with quick shipping. RDGLDGRN LP The three members of this popular Indie Go-Go band grew up in Reston and met at…
Meet Holly Kearl, Founder of the Non-Profit Organization Stop Street Harassment
Relevance: 3% Posted on: April 14, 2015
Reston is an amazing place with amazing people. Each of our neighbors has a fascinating story to tell. Case and point, Reston resident Holly Kearl. I stumbled upon Holly's instagram account and was drawn in by the pretty pictures of her and her dogs in and around town. But there was…
How to Choose the Right Food for Your Pet: Nutritional Advice from PetMAC
Relevance: 3% Posted on: May 27, 2015
This coming Saturday, champion dogs will be leaping off the docks at Lake Anne and splashing into the water. This event will be part of the grand opening celebration of PetMAC, a new store at Lake Anne Plaza. There will also be dog scent work demos, cooking demonstrations, face painting, music,…
Creative Date Night Ideas in Northern Virginia: Beyond Dinner and a Movie
Relevance: 3% Posted on: August 13, 2016
If your date night routine is getting a little too, uh, routine, then it's time for something new. Whether you're looking for free date ideas or something more extravagant, we have lots of suggestions for things to do in the Reston area of Northern Virginia. BE ROMANTIC ☐ Rent a…
The 2016 Guide to Holiday Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC
Relevance: 3% Posted on: November 20, 2016
The holidays have arrived! Here are some of the greatest celebrations of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016 Herndon Turkey Trot 4pm: Herndon Centennial Golf Course, Herndon This 5K race winds around the beautiful Herndon Centennial Golf…
Vegetarians at Thanksgiving: How to Keep Them Happy and Nourished
Relevance: 3% Posted on: November 20, 2014
I see you over there in the freezer section, eyeing the Tofurkey and looking confused. I know you mean well. Perhaps you have vegetarian guests coming to your turkey dinner, and you want them to feel included. Or maybe this is your first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian, and you're not sure what…
Dog Events in Northern Virginia for Fall 2016
Relevance: 3% Posted on: September 9, 2016
Fall is approaching, so it's time to take your dog to the water park and get his Yoda costume ready. If you love your pooch, there's tons for the two of you to do together this fall. Here are the upcoming dog events in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. SATURDAY,…