Oktoberfest is fast approaching and people all over the world are dusting off their beer steins in preparation for the festivities. We all love the bratwurst, the pretzels, the chicken dance… But why? Exactly what is Oktoberfest and why do we celebrate it every year? 

Every Saturday from May until November, the Reston Market exhibits arts and crafts vendors on Lake Anne Plaza. Modern Reston will introduce you to some of this diverse artwork and the fascinating people behind these creations. First in this series is photographer Kelvin Ikhide of Visuals-KI. He lives here in Reston, and specializes in black and white photography…

Tucked into the Fall 2014 Program Guide from the Reston Community Center are an array of super-cool courses that we at Modern Reston can’t wait to sign up for. Some of these classes reflect current trends and some are more artisanal in nature. Here are some of our favorites:

Wouldn’t you love to peek inside some of Reston’s beautiful homes? We have a fascinating mix of contemporary, mid-century, traditional, and urban homes throughout town. Now is your chance to look inside some of them! One of our favorite features here at Modern Reston will be our series of home tours. We will be showcasing some of Reston’s most intriguing…

On Saturday, Market Street was gradually taken over by unicorns, superheroes, and sunflowers. Hundreds of artists filled the Town Center with color at ChalkFest. The Initiative for Public Art Reston (IPAR) invited professional and amateur artists to create chalk drawings at Reston Town Center over the weekend. Participants were provided with a box of chalk and a square…

Summer is winding down, the weather is divine, and it’s the perfect time for outdoor festivals. Here are September’s event highlights for the Reston area.