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St. Patrick’s Day Events in the Reston Area
This article is from 2015. Please refer to our list of 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC. It’s time to pull out your green shirt and celebrate the day when beer is served with breakfast. We have ideas for you! Here are some great St. Patrick’s Day events, festivals, concerts, and bar crawls in Northern Virginia…
March 11, 2015Get to Know DEVIATED THEATRE and Reston Dancer Dana Yasek
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 several dance companies. She now…
February 22, 2015Photo Gallery: The 2015 Cupid’s Undie Run
Today we’re excited to present another guest post, this time from talented Reston photographer Jim Boswell. He took some fantastic and hilarious pictures of this year’s Cupid’s Undie Run. If you enjoyed last week’s photo gallery of the Virginia Polar Dip, you’re going to love this group of courageous and crazy runners facing the cold for charity. The following is…
February 17, 2015Know Before You Go: Shopping For Mid-Century Modern Furniture in the DMV
Reston in and of itself is a mid-century modern invention. It was founded in 1964 with an eye toward the future. And while this town has gone through several redevelopments, many of us still live in retro-style houses. I happen to love this style and made a point to buy a place that was pretty much in its original…
January 14, 201510 (More!) Locals You Should Be Following on Instagram
We love discovering new and talented people on Instagram. Previously, we featured 10 local accounts we found to be incredibly engaging both in content and visual appeal. For our second installment, we are again showcasing 10 Instagrammers from in and around Reston. Each has their own unique perspective on the world around them and a…
January 7, 2015Indoor, Free Fun for Children at the National Museum of the American Indian
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, many of which are free….
January 6, 2015A Restonian Goes to Washington: A Peek inside the White House Holiday Tour
Most of us never get to take the White House Holiday Tour. Luckily, one of our very own Reston residents, Alisa Ades, was able to score exclusive passes and snap some pics with her iPhone to share with us.
December 24, 2014Two DC Area Botanic Gardens, Two VERY Different Holiday Displays
It’s the first day of winter break and already you are at a loss for what to do with the kids. Well you’re in luck, we spent the weekend exploring two of the DC Area’s best botanic garden holiday displays — The U.S. Botanic Garden in DC and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, VA. Both were…
December 22, 2014A Restonian’s Take on The Smithsonian’s ‘Beyond Bollywood’ Exhibit
Modern Reston is excited to present our next guest post! From time to time, we’ll hand the mic to others in our community who have something interesting to say. Please feel free to submit your ideas here. Please give your undivided attention to Reston Resident Shefali Chandan as she explores the current Smithsonian exhibit Beyond Bollywood: Indian…
November 5, 2014Halloween 2014 Events in the Reston Area
This month is full of exciting Halloween events in Reston and the DC area. Here is our huge list of activities for kids, teens, adults, and even dogs! RESTON HALLOWEEN EVENTS Stay close to home for these family-friendly Halloween celebrations. Reston Community Center’s Halloween Family Fun Day Oct 18, RCC Hunters Woods, Reston Children age 8…
October 7, 2014Day-Tripping to the Union Market in DC for the Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair
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 and sellers. The fair features indie…
September 29, 2014Soaring Above National Harbor in the New Capital Wheel
There’s something timelessly romantic about a ferris wheel. Snuggle with your date, and watch the sunset as you rise above the river. Or bring your kids, and give them a thrill ride high in the sky. The Capital Wheel is this year’s biggest addition to National Harbor. It was created as Washington’s version of the…
September 24, 2014