It's true that there's nothing quite like the warmth of being in your own home. But, let's face it: a lot of us are coming down with "cabin fever" from being inside all day, every day! With COVID-19 sweeping the globe, many are taking precautions by spending most of their time indoors, working from…
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Fairfax County Transformed By Spring The buds on my pear tree are preparing to burst. Daffodils and hyacinth are pushing up through the ground. And perennial herbs are regenerating in the garden. As winter’s chill retreats, the entire National Capital Area is being transformed by spring. Of course…
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Time is flying by, and we're already headed into March - which means spring is here. Bring on the blooming flowers, green grass, singing birds, and sunshine! With warm weather brings a myriad of events and activities to enjoy in Fairfax County. Here is your go-to-guide for things to do this month…
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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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Scenic. Convenient. Hassle-free (relatively). The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) is, hands down, one of the best drives in Northern Virginia. You don’t even need a destination. It IS the destination—especially in fall when the leaves turn brilliant colors against the backdrop of limestone…
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Fall comes bearing crisp weather, festivals galore, and pumpkin fever, but one precursor to autumn that we love around here is Wolf Trap's season announcement for its smaller, historical venue, The Barns. The popular local venue just released its first set of shows and it does not disappoint. Here…
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We pass popular tourist sites like George Washington’s Mount Vernon every day, but we may not even think about how it supports our community. But Mount Vernon and others like Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center, Great Falls Park, Tysons Corner Center, Wolf Trap…
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Is it just me, or has May been a long time comin’? Things I love about May: gentle sunshine, no humidity, no more of that dastardly tree pollen. It’s the perfect time to get out there and stick it to those trees who tormented us in April (not really, I love our planet, but seriously, don’t let the…
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What is it? This year marks the 86th anniversary of Historic Garden Week in Virginia – hosted by the Garden Club of Virginia. For a week in April, more than 150 homeowners throughout the Commonwealth will open their garden gates and doors. Can I find a tour in Fairfax County? This year, Virginia…
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Finally! The weather is nice. Everyone has been waiting to get out and enjoy the warmth and sunshine that hasn't been around since late last summer. We have community festivals all around the county – pretty much every weekend from late April through mid-June. So put on your shorts, grab some suntan…
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