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Reston Events in September 2016
The arrival of September means that it’s time for two of Reston’s most fun events: the Lake Anne Jazz Festival and the Reston Multicultural Festival. Both are Modern Reston favorites! Other highlights this month include the Herndon Labor Day Festival, ChalkFest, Dulles Day, and some of the last summer concerts. Here’s what’s happening in September in the…
August 31, 2016Get to Know Reston’s Living Threads Co. and How They Support Traditional Artisans
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 artisans to Market Street. Living Threads…
August 31, 2016Home Tour: A Stunning Condo with Urban Style (for a Fraction of the Cost of Town Center Living)
You might recognize this Lake Anne condo from the 2015 Reston Home Tour — it was one of my favorite locations on the tour, thanks to its gorgeously modern interior design. Or perhaps you’ll remember it from a House Call article on Apartment Therapy, which described its extensive renovations. This condo is highly acclaimed and for good reason. It’s spectacular….
August 30, 2016Before and After: A Home Stager Reveals Her Secrets
It makes sense that an attractive, pleasant, and functional space is easiest to sell. But how can someone achieve that elusive state where a home appeals immediately to a buyer? A professional home stager offered to show us some of her secrets to success. Michelle Cloney is a native Restonian and UVA grad who lives in Reston…
August 23, 2016Creative Date Night Ideas in Northern Virginia: Beyond Dinner and a Movie
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 boat for two at Lake Anne or…
August 13, 2016Volunteers With Kids R First Are Delivering Free School Supplies to Thousands of Needy Kids
As I walked in the Kids R First distribution center at Rachel Carson Middle School, I was stunned by the seemingly endless boxes of school supplies. There were towering packages of pencils, scissors, crayons, highlighters, binders, glue sticks, and much more. “Oh, this is nothing,” said Susan Ungerer, president of the non-profit organization. “You should have…
August 3, 2016Reston Area Events in August 2016
Now that summer is winding down, this is your chance to try everything you’ve missed on your Summer Bucket List. Get out there and enjoy! Here’s what’s happening this month in the Reston area of Northern Virginia, including Herndon, Great Falls, and Chantilly. MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016 Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance 10:30-11:15am: Reston Town Center…
July 29, 2016At the Reston Farmer’s Market: Delicious Gluten-Free Baked Treats
Over the last few years, more than half of my extended family has had to give up gluten for medical reasons. They are dropping like flies around here. Chances are, you know someone who has had to give up gluten, too. At first, that transition was hard for me, a devoted cookie/cake/brownie lover. But gluten-free baked goods…
July 28, 2016There’s a New Weekly Petting Zoo and Children’s Play Area at Reston Town Center
As we mentioned last week, Reston Town Center is offering new summer events this year, and the Pavilion is now reserved for dogs on Wednesday evenings. Families will be glad to learn that Tuesdays are for the kids! On summer Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00pm, the Pavilion hosts Zoosday, a free play area for young children that includes…
July 25, 2016The 2016 Guide to Free Summer Movies in the Reston Area
Summer seems to be slipping by faster than ever this year. If you’ve missed out on this season’s free family activities, there’s still plenty of time to catch up. Here is a schedule of this summer’s free movie screenings, both outdoors and indoors, in the Reston area of Northern Virginia. LAKE ANNE: SUMMER FILM…
July 22, 2016Take Your Dog for an Evening on the Town on Wednesdays this Summer
Reston Town Center is offering new summer events this year, including the weekly Dog Days of Summer. On Wednesday evenings from 4:00-7:00pm, the Pavilion is turned into an off-leash dog park! The Town Center provides dog toys, kiddie pools, treats, and giveaways, thanks to sponsor Olde Towne Pet Resort. Admission is free. I visited last week, and…
July 19, 2016Where to Find Free Summer Fitness Classes in the Reston Area
If it’s not your style to be inside a gym on a summer day, you’ll be glad to know that there are several free outdoor fitness opportunities throughout this area. Here are some weekly options for you in the Reston area of Northern Virginia, including Great Falls, Fairfax, and Tysons. All are free and social ways to earn your…
July 18, 2016