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Get to Know Local Children’s Author Daniel Boris, and His Endearing Dozi the Alligator
Relevance: 5% Posted on: November 18, 2015
The author of one of my son's favorite books, Dozi the Alligator Finds a Family, lives right here in Northern Virginia. My son has excellent taste, too; the book is a gorgeously illustrated story with charming rhyme and humor. The whole premise is funny -- the book stars a young alligator who secretly hitches a ride…
Guest Post: Behind the Scenes with Local Author John H. Matthews and His Latest Action-Packed Thriller
Relevance: 5% Posted on: May 5, 2016
When the Capitol Building is under seize, and all the nation's leaders are held hostage, one Cabinet member is secure in a distant location. That person is chosen by the president to be the designated survivor. Chantilly author John H. Matthews imagines this scenario in his latest novel, a gripping thriller…
Easter 2016 Events in the Reston Area of Northern Virginia
Relevance: 5% Posted on: March 11, 2016
Are you looking for a great Easter brunch or egg hunt? Here are some of the best spring festivals, restaurant specials, and Easter egg hunts in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. Several of these events require advance reservations, so be sure to plan ahead. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016…
Indoor, Free Fun for Children at the National Museum of the American Indian
Relevance: 5% Posted on: January 6, 2015
Now that the holidays are over, we have little to distract us from the next two months of bitter cold. Yet the kids still expect to go out, even if that means their parents will be grumbling through chattering teeth. Fortunately we live in an area with lots of indoor amusements for children,…
May Events in the Reston Area
Relevance: 5% Posted on: May 1, 2015
May is here, and that means festival season is beginning. This month Reston welcomes back thousands of annual visitors to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. The farmers markets are opening, boat rentals are returning, and summer is just around the corner. SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015 Reston Farmers Market opens for the season…
Shrubs: A Tart Elixir for a Refreshing Beverage
Relevance: 5% Posted on: February 10, 2015
Recently, shrubs have been gaining in popularity with bartenders across the country. Shrubs are fruit-based, similar to tonics, but preserved with vinegar. They are then mixed with soda water or alcohol to make a tangy, refreshing drink. Because of the acidity, shrubs are perfect as an apéritif or used as an alternative to bitters in cocktails.…
Monument Coffee Roasters: The Supplier of Choice for the New Lake Anne Coffee House
Relevance: 5% Posted on: July 23, 2015
The announcement that the Lake Anne Coffee House is changing hands has everyone a-buzz with excitement! Finally, Reston will have a bonafide independent coffee house. What you might not know is that the improvement to the actual coffee will be MONUMENTAL. Future owners Eve and Rick Thompson have chosen Monument Coffee —…
Northern Virginia Technology Council Hot Ticket Awards: Nominate & Celebrate Standouts in the Tech Community
Relevance: 5% Posted on: April 29, 2015
Are you part of an innovative and groundbreaking tech company? Are you, personally, innovative and groundbreaking? If so, throw your hat into the ring and see if you've got what it takes to be one of Northern Virginia Technology Council's (NVTC) Hot Tickets. The Hot Ticket Awards celebrate the efforts of entrepreneurial…
Don’t Miss It: The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival at Reston Town Center
Relevance: 5% Posted on: May 15, 2015
This weekend the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival returns to Reston Town Center on Saturday and Sunday. This festival is a Modern Reston favorite, and one that you don't want to miss. This event is a nationally top-ranked fine art and craft festival that attracts over 30,000 visitors each year, and it…
Tavern64 Regional Kitchen: Building Community With Local Food
Relevance: 5% Posted on: September 22, 2014
We've heard the term "farm to table" a million times at this point but what does it really mean and why is it important? According to Tavern64 Regional Kitchen in Reston Town Center it means sourcing food directly from farmers and producers themselves and not using large distributers. Tavern64 goes…
Water Safety Tips from the Team at Goldfish Swim School
Relevance: 5% Posted on: May 7, 2015
Swimming season has arrived! Reston offers endless opportunities for water recreation, with five lakes and fifteen community pools in town, and multiple beaches just a few hours away. Two of Reston Association's pools, Ridge Heights and Lake Thoreau, are scheduled to open this Saturday, May 9, 2015. The remaining RA pools will open on May 23,…
Reston Events in November 2015
Relevance: 5% Posted on: November 1, 2015
November kicks off the winter season in Reston! Highlights this month include the Reston Holiday Parade, the ice skating rink, and a new documentary movie about Reston. Here is your events calendar for November in the Reston area of Northern Virginia, including Great Falls and Herndon. NOVEMBER 1, 2015 - MARCH, 2016…
Reston Area Events in March 2016
Relevance: 4% Posted on: March 1, 2016
Welcome to March, and the arrival of spring! Here's what's happening in Reston, Herndon, and surrounding areas this month. Highlights include the Mini Maker Faire, a sock hop, and Easter egg hunts. THROUGH MARCH 12, 2016 Reston Players Present: Mary Poppins CenterStage, Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, Reston Lovable chimney-sweep,…
Taffy Floral: Enchanting Floral Design in NoVa
Relevance: 4% Posted on: December 12, 2014
While lazily exploring Instagram via the hashtag #RestonVA one day, I stumbled upon the most breathtaking floral arrangements I had ever seen. Literally, these pics were showstoppers. I had to find out more. Who was behind these stunning works of art? Are they local? Could I arrange to renew my vows in…
Reston Events in January 2016
Relevance: 4% Posted on: December 31, 2015
Mark those shiny, new 2016 calendars! Here's what's happening in the Reston and Herndon area for the month of January. Highlights include several celebrations in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., hosted by Reston Community Center and participating organizations. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 New Year's Day 5K 10am: Reston Town Center,…
Reston Area Events for November 2016
Relevance: 4% Posted on: November 1, 2016
Ready or not, here come the winter holidays! Highlights this month include the Reston Holiday Parade, Thanksgiving turkey trots and volunteer opportunities, and the return of ice skating to Reston Town Center. Here's what's happening in and around Reston during November, 2016. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins…
Artisan Soap Makers Right Here in Reston
Relevance: 4% 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: 4% 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: 4% 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: 4% 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: 4% 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…
Ten Things You Need to Know About the World Police and Fire Games
Relevance: 4% 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: 4% 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: 4% 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: 4% 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…
Meet Holly Kearl, Founder of the Non-Profit Organization Stop Street Harassment
Relevance: 4% 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…
Vegetarians at Thanksgiving: How to Keep Them Happy and Nourished
Relevance: 4% 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: 4% 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,…
“The HeART of Reston”: Artists Reveal Their Thoughts About Reston in Words and Images
Relevance: 4% Posted on: April 15, 2015
Now that the weather is warmer and the flowers are blooming, it's time to head outside and fall in love with the scenery of Reston all over again. If you are heading to Lake Anne this month to see the cherry blossoms or eat at a waterfront restaurant, be sure to…
New Year’s Eve 2015-2016 Events in the Reston Area of Northern Virginia
Relevance: 4% Posted on: December 21, 2015
This article is from December 2014. You can find the 2016-2017 New Year's Eve events HERE. If you are looking for ways to celebrate New Year's Eve, we have lots of ideas for you. Here are events for December 31, 2015 in Reston, Herndon, Great Falls, Falls Church, and other parts…
Get to Know DEVIATED THEATRE and Reston Dancer Dana Yasek
Relevance: 3% Posted on: February 22, 2015
My first impression of Dana Yasek was that she was a beautifully graceful yogi on a paddleboard. After watching her balance so effortlessly across Lake Anne last summer, I was not surprised to discover that she is a dancer. Dana is a Reston resident with a formal background in dance and experience with…
Get to Know Reston’s Living Threads Co. and How They Support Traditional Artisans
Relevance: 3% Posted on: August 31, 2016
If you love strolling through Reston Town Center but wish there were more independent businesses among the large chains, then you don't want to miss one of the area's newest stores. Living Threads Co. is all about supporting small businesses. It opened earlier this year, bringing handmade products from independent…
Release Your Inner Ninja at the Northern Virginia Ninja Warrior Course
Relevance: 3% Posted on: April 8, 2016
Contributor Kate Schwarz reviews her family's experience traversing NoVa's very first Ninja Warrior Course. Let's just say they had a super-fun time — from the biggest to the smallest among them. Read on to find out more. There is no escaping American Ninja Warrior in our house. Without my knowledge…
Memorial Day Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC
Relevance: 3% Posted on: May 21, 2015
Memorial Day is this coming Monday, May 25, 2015, and the holiday weekend is filled with celebrations around the area. Whether you prefer to spend the weekend honoring the military or welcoming summer, we have ideas for you. Here's what's happening in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia…
Gift Guide: Recent Books by Reston-Area Authors for Everyone on Your List
Relevance: 3% Posted on: December 6, 2015
Internet shopping might be the best thing to happen to gift-giving since Santa Claus, and it's even easy to support local talent online. To help with your holiday shopping, we've assembled this list of books released in 2015 by Reston-area authors. So pull up your cozy blanket and glass of wine, check those gifts off your…
Memorial Day 2016 Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC
Relevance: 3% Posted on: May 24, 2016
Memorial Day is this coming Monday, May 30, 2016, and the holiday weekend is filled with celebrations around the area. Whether you'll spend the weekend honoring the military or welcoming summer, we have ideas for you. Here's what's happening in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia and Washington.…