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Economy: Frightful, Food: Delightful
Indulge: From haute cuisine to fries to go at local shopping centers - The economy may be suffering, but the lure of holiday shopping is impossible to ignore, with the festive decorations, bright lights, gigantic Christmas trees, excited kids waiting to talk to Santa, and of course, the tempting deals and specials as stores try to perk up sales. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Cooks' Book Shelf
It’s one thing to look to dining destinations for a special meal, quite another to do it yourself. Among the spate of new cookbooks are some that will remind you of the basics, tempt you to try quick or slow-cooked meals -- each a time saver in its own way -- or inspire imaginative menus. Here are a few to consider, either as gifts or to add to your own collection. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Calendar
Friday, Nov. 28 : Thanksgiving Story. Interactive retelling of the Thanksgiving story. 11-11:40 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon. Glee Mania’s Sue Counoyer entertains. For 3 and older. $4. Prepaid reservations required. 703-437-9101. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Celebrating the Season
Reston parade, celebration: Parade starts 11 a.m. Nov, 28. Visits with Santa 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tree lighting, sing-a-long, 6 p.m. Horse-drawn carriage rides through evening. Ice-skating all day. Reston Town Center, Reston Parkway, Reston. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Odd Angles
Hobbies take a hike: A few months ago, a friend asked me to review her resume. I noticed a section was absent: “Hobbies.” Perhaps it's missing from today's resumes because it's missing from today's lives. Many folks simply don't have time for pastimes, unless texting counts as writing and commuting as traveling. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Exhibit
The following are some of the art exhibits taking place in the Fairfax-Loudoun area. - Art for Giving Holiday Exhibition. Greater Reston Center for the Arts offers original art and gifts at its annual Art for Giving exhibition and sale. The exhibit opens officially with a “Black Friday” breakfast 9-11 a.m. Nov. 28. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Dining Out
Holiday for the Troops. Eleven Moe's Southwest Grill restaurants in the area are banding together this holiday season with Operation Pinecone to send holiday care packages to the troops overseas. Moe's Southwest Grills in Alexandria, Ashburn, Chantilly, Falls Church, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas, South Riding and Stafford as well as Silver Spring, Md., and College Park, Md., will be collecting care package items such as CDs, magazines, toiletries and individually wrapped snacks, along with cash donations, through Dec. 13. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Book Marks
The following are book events, book releases and writing workshops in the Fairfax area. - Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14. Celebrate the holidays at Fairfax County libraries: The public is invited to enjoy special open-house festivities at Fairfax County Public Libraries. All events are free. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Stage
The following is a list of upcoming productions and auditions in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: Productions - World premier dance installation: The Workhouse Arts Center at Lorton presents Aszure Barton and Artists’ world premier dance installation in the main Gallery Building W-16 at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9718 Workhouse Way in Lorton, Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. Each date will begin with a half hour reception preceding the performance. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Class Acts
The following are classes and workshops offered in the Fairfax area: Teen ensemble theater workshop - The Reston Community Players, a community theater group, is offering a two-part 16-week Teen Ensemble Workshop (for 12- to 15-year olds) at the RCP Scene Shop and Lindsay C. Petersen Rehearsal Hall, 266 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. The first part is Ensemble Class, followed the same day by Ensemble Production. Each part can be taken together or separately. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Entry Levels
Jo Ann Rose Gallery. Local artists are invited to enter up to two pieces of original two-dimensional art suitable for gift giving in the 10th Annual Gifts from the HeART Exhibition. The exhibit takes place Dec. 1-Jan. 4 in the Jo Ann Rose Gallery, Reston Community Center. Artists may receive a form by calling Gloria Morrow at 703-476-4500, ext. 3012, or by visiting www.restoncommunitycenter.com. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On the Road Again
New York City shopping: Reston Limousine is offering Shop N.Y.C., an overnight shopping extravaganza, Dec. 13-14 for $301 per person. This includes round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), a Christmas lights tour, dinner Saturday night, and Sunday breakfast. The cost is $311 when paying with a credit card. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Snow Business
Family ski deal: The Homestead in Hot Springs in Virginia's Allegheny Mountains is providing an affordable ski package for families looking to hit the slopes Jan. 2-March 1. The Family Ski Free Package includes complimentary lift tickets for four with hotel stay at the rate of $199 per room per night. The Homestead's nine trails offer a variety of challenges for skiers of all levels. The resort boasts state-of-the-art snow-making equipment and expert grooming. | 0 comments - ›› more ...