I can’t remember the first concert I ever attended at the celebrated Filene Center, presented by Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. But I remember my first concert at The Barns at Wolf Trap in clear detail. The group was Eddie From Ohio. From the outrageous acoustics to the warm, intimate…
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This is part 4 of our guest blog series exploring Fairfax County’s craft brew scene. Read part 1 here and read part 2 here and read part 3 here. We wrap up our tour of Fairfax County’s incredible craft brewing scene with a visit this month to Settle Down Easy Brewing Company in Merrifield and Fair…
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This year Hanukkah begins on December 22nd and ends on December 30th. And you'll find plenty of events celebrating the holiday in Fairfax County and throughout the Capital Region. For many English speakers (such as myself), you might find yourself a bit confused over the spelling of this holiday's…
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Out of oodles of holiday traditions associated with this time of year, none may be as beloved as loading the family into the car in search of the best neighborhood light displays and shows. There are even entire network reality shows dedicated to the tradition – in fact, one Fairfax County couple…
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Tysons Corner shopping is known for some of the best shopping on the East Coast of the United States, but with renown like that, checking off your holiday shopping list can be overwhelming. Fear not, holiday shoppers! Here are 6 tips to help you navigate all the holiday goodness that Tysons Corner…
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It's that time of year where Santa pays an early visit to all the boys and girls of the world and sees who has been naughty and who has been nice before he returns to the North Pole to make final preparations for his Christmas Eve trek. But where can you catch a glimpse of the jolly old elf to give…
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'Tis the season in Fairfax County! There are plenty of things to do in Northern Virginia in December. Check out these activities and events in the Washington, DC area that embrace winter and the holidays. Whether you want to be inside staying warm or enjoying the extra twinkle outside, here is your…
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Each year, two days after Thanksgiving, communities across the nation host Small Business Saturday, celebrating and supporting neighborhood businesses. In Fairfax County, however, your Small Business Saturday is super-sized with unique gifts from iconic museum shops and interesting destinations…
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Whether you’re visiting Northern Virginia this Thanksgiving or you’re hosting hungry friends and family, let Fairfax County restaurants do the turkey cooking for the holiday (which also means no clean-up for you!). Many popular Fairfax County restaurants are open for Thanksgiving and are offering…
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It's time to get outside people. The American Hiking Society has deemed November 17 as National Take A Hike Day, and with winter fast approaching you only have so much time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors before everything is covered in snow and ice. Fairfax County has some of the best…
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