A Fox on the Fairway Scores a Hole in One
The newest hilarious romp, A Fox on the Fairway at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia by Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor), is full of laughs from the first tee to the final hole.
The story, delivered in classic 1940s British farce style, pits Bingham, a golf club manager (Jeff McCarthy) who has lost the annual inter-club tournament against his arch-rival golf club for the past five years in a row. But this year things will change. He has a secret ringer, a newly joined member who’s close...
October 28th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: review, theater, Virginia
From Old to New Experience all of Richmond Virginia this Fall
... she says.
“We take it a step further than just talking about history here, you really feel it as well.”
You can feel it in such places as the Virginia State Capitol (map), designed by Thomas Jefferson that houses the nation’s oldest legislative assembly. Enjoy the reenactment of Patrick Henry’s famous line, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death,” at St. John’s Church (map). Explore the American Civil War Center (map) that Bagnell says provides a look at the war through three unique...
October 24th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Virginia, weekend getaways
Shakin’ Up Washington DC with Bellydance Superstars
... finest and most progressive bellydance company on the planet.
Having sold out previous single night appearance shows at The Birchmere in Arlington, Virginia, this year, two shows are scheduled in late October as part of their 3-month, 75 city tour.
Washington DC is a mecca for bellydance with multiple dance studios offering bellydance classes, a large community of professional bellydancers, and numerous restaurants offering nightly bellydance shows, plus a big fan base, so these shows are sure...
October 6th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dance, featuredarticle, Virginia
Wine, Music & Food – Virginia Wine Festival
The annual Virginia Wine Festival is one of DC’s largest and most relaxed wine festivals in the area. In its 35th year, the festival , set in a park setting, offers over 50 wineries pouring more than 400 Virginia wines.
The festival, besides offering tons of tastings, lets you learn about wine, food pairings in various wine seminars. Even learn about hosting your own tasting at home and the right type of wine glass to use to maximize your enjoyment of each type of wine.
Bring a blanket and...
September 6th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: fair, featuredarticle, festival, Virginia, wine
A Soulful Evening with Michael McDonald
If you need a great distraction from paying taxes, on April 15th, Michael McDonald will be playing at The Birchmere in nearby Alexandria, Virginia.
McDonalds deep and distinctive soulful voice led him to sing with superstar rock bands Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers when both bands were at the pinnacle of their popularity the 1970s and 80s. Then in 1982, McDonald launched a solo career that has landed the singer two Grammy Awards and a series of top pop, R&B and soul hits.
He’s even...
March 30th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: music, Virginia
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Swings into DC
... launch the 1940s swing music revival that exploded in the 1990s.
And Saturday, the 7-man hep-cat band will be playing a live concert in McLean Virginia, just outside of Washington DC, celebrating the music of the iconic swing band leader Cab Calloway.
The band’s latest album, How Big Can You Get is a tribute to Calloway and captures the bandleader’s style in a rowdy celebration of music, “mischief, genius, street smarts, and fun.”
The Cab Calloway and Cotton Club Orchestra were regular performers...
March 25th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, music, Virginia
Try Your Luck to Win a Vacation in the South
... March 30)? And if golf isn’t your idea of a vacation, there are other sweepstakes for getaways in the state that are sure to be of interest.
Virginia is offered you a chance to win one of their four family-targeted getaways. For instance, you can enter to win a trip to such places as the Hampton Roads region or northern Virginia.
photo credit: Laptop Keyboard, flickr, creative commons by DeclanTM
Tags: Alabama, contests, featuredarticle, North Carolina, Virginia
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March 14th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Alabama, contests, featuredarticle, North Carolina, Virginia
Calling All Chocolate Lovers
In its 18th year, the annual two-day Chocolate Lovers Festival in Fairfax, Virginia, just 30 minutes from Washington, DC, brings together lovers of the delicious and decadent treat that was first produced over 3,000 years ago.
Events during the weekend festival, all occurring in Old Town Fairfax, and the weekend before Valentine’s Day (February 6-7, 2010) include:
A sweet chocolaty kick-off to the festival on Saturday with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 until 1:00 p.m. at the Fairfax...
January 23rd, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: chocolate, Events, Fairfax, featuredarticle, food, Virginia
The Amazing Kreskin…Mind Your Thoughts
... to have paranormal or clairvoyant powers, the Amazing Kreskin is….amazing.
The Amazing Kreskin
The Barns at Wolf Trap
1635 Trap Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182 (map it)
Dates & Times – Friday, October 9, 2009 – 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00.
Tickets - $24.00 and are available online.
Nearest Metro Subway Station – Vienna/Fairfax-GMU – Orange line, then a 5 mile cab ride.
Parking – Free parking is available.
Image – Flickr – 1972 Kreskin poster
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September 27th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Kreskin, paranormal, The Arts, Vienna, Virginia, Wolf-Trap
The 34th Annual Virginia Wine Festival – Cheers!!!
The Virginia Wine Fest is the longest running wine festival on the East Coast (34 years), and probably one of the largest in the Washington, DC area.
This year, they have moved to a new venue, Bull Run Park in suburban Centerville, Virginia, where they will be hosting over 50 Virginia wineries.
Besides sampling hundreds of wines and having the opportunity to chat with wine makers, winery representatives and owners, check out these free hourly wine-related seminars at the Seminar Tent, including:
Becoming...
September 10th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, festival, Restaurants & Bars, Virginia, wine, wine tasting, winery
Enjoy 150 Virginia Wines at Reston’s Fall Wine Festival
Join 15 Virginia wineries serving over 150 Virginia wines at the annual Great Grapes Wines Festival at the Reston Town Center in nearby Reston, Virginia.
Some of the 15 participating area wineries include:
Cooper Vineyards
Chateau O’Brien
Horton Vineyards
North Mountain Vineyards
Unicorn Winery
Besides sampling some great Virginia wines, check out the additional wine related activities, including:
Cooking seminars presented by local restaurant chefs from PassionFish, 2941 Restaurant and others.
Wine...
September 4th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, Restaurants & Bars, Reston, Virginia, wine, wine-festival, wineries
Hunt Country Antique Fair in Historic Leesburg, Virginia this Weekend
... Continental styles, as well as formal and country furniture, accessories and more at the 15th annual Hunt Country Fall Antiques Fair in Leesburg, Virginia.
Peruse a large selection of fine antiques under the tents on the grounds of the historic Oatlands Plantation and the Federal-style mansion built in the first few years of the 19th century.
Hunt Country Fall Antiques Fair
Oatlands Plantation
20850 Oatlands Plantation Road
Leesburg, Virginia 20175 (map it)
Dates & Times – Saturday...
September 2nd, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: antique show, antiques, Events, Leesburg, Shopping, Virginia
Alexandria Festival of the Arts – Sept. 12 & 13
... or enjoy some street food while walking around.
Alexandria Festival of the Arts
From Union to Washington Street in Old Town
Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (map it)
Dates & Times – Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13, 2009 – Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00, Sunday – 10:00 – 5:00.
Admission - Free
Nearest Metro Subway Station – King Street – Blue and Yellow lines
Parking – Due to the large crowds, nearby street parking nearby will be challenging.
Images...
September 1st, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Alexandria, Events, festival, old town, The Arts, Virginia
LEGOs, LEGOs, Everywhere…BrickFair Comes to Washington, DC
... bricks.
And you thought the kid’s play area at home was a mess!!
BrickFair
Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner
8661 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, Virginia 22182 (map it)
Dates & Times – August 22 and 23, 2009 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tickets - Adults $10.00, Children 4-10 – $7.00, under 3 – Free. Available at the door. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Nearest Metro Subway Station – West Falls Church – Orange line then a 10 minute cab ride.
Parking...
August 9th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: AFOL, BrickFair, Events, Family Friendly, Lego, toys, Vienna, Virginia
Time to Splash at Splashdown Waterpark
With 13 acres of water slides and fun, Splashdown Waterpark located in suburban Manassas, Virginia is a children’s escape to the beach without leaving the Washington, DC area.
To get your adrenalin flowing, start out taking a ride down one of their two 4-story waterslides. Then try either a fast cannonball slide or one of the two tropical twister waterslides. When you’re ready to relax, take a gentle tube ride down 1/15 mile river ride.
With multiple pools, tons of waterslides and tube...
August 2nd, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, Manassas, Virginia, waterpark, waterslide
Ballston Arts and Crafts Market
On the second Saturday through October, about 50 arts and crafts vendors sell their wares at the Ballston Arts and Crafts Market in Arlington, Virginia.
Besides local arts and crafts sellers, the market offers live music and other entertainment.
Vendors sells items raging from art, jewelry and photography to whimsical puppets and custom made plushy toys. So there’s probably something for everyone.
Ballston Arts and Crafts Market
Welburn Square at the Ballston Metro Station
4230 Fairfax...
July 8th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arlington, Arts and Crafts, Balston, Shopping, Virginia
Polo in the Afternoon…So Very Civilized.
Over the weekend I attended a very enjoyable polo match at Great Meadow, in The Plains, Virginia. It’s the same location where the annual Virginia Gold Cup steeple chase racing occurs.
The Great Meadow Polo Club holds twilight polo matches on most Saturday evening during the summer and weekend daytime polo matches periodically. Additionally, check out the July 4th major polo event of the season, with an expected 20,000 people in attendance.
People get dressed up, women wear colorful sun...
July 1st, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, Gold-Cup, horses, Miss USA, polo, The Plains, Virginia
So Your Brother Thinks He’s Abe Lincoln… How Lincolnesque!
... President Abraham Lincoln.
That’s the basic premise of the comedy-drama Lincolonesque now playing at Theatre on the Run in suburban Arlington, Virginia. And it’s definitely worth seeing.
The play tells the story of Leo (Michael Innocenti), a political speech writer who’s working for the reelection of the dullest Congressman on Capitol Hill. Facing an uphill battle for reelection, Leo turns to his one time brilliant older brother who set the political world on fire, but eventually...
June 23rd, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arlington, Keegan Theatre, Lincoln, Lincolnesque, The Arts, Virginia
Wild (and not so wild) Animals at Virginia Safari Park
Washington, DC has the National Zoo, but if you want a more hands-on encounter with wild animals from around the globe, visit Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge, Virginia (about 3 hours from DC).
There you can see wild animals in a more natural environment than a typical zoo. Plus, you can interact and feed some of them.
Virginia Safari Park is an animal reserve park that keeps animals (where possible) in more natural settings and in the open (although fenced in).
You can drive through the...
June 18th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: amimal park, animals, Attractions, Family Friendly, Natural Bridge, parks, Safari, Virginia, zoo
Bar Bites at Morton’s & Win Their Cookbook Contest!
... Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Morton’s Reston, 11956 Market Street, Reston , Virginia 20190
For tickets to the downtown event, call Tracy at 202-955-5997 or by e-mail at cm.mca@mortons.com. For the Reston, Virginia book release party, call Kate at 703-796-0128 or by e-mail at cm.mre@mortons.com for reservations.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036 (map it)
202-955-5997
Other Morton’s...
June 16th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arlington, Bethesda, contest, Georgetown, Maryland, Mortons, Restaurants & Bars, steakhouse, Virginia, Washington DC
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