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Vienna, VA Oktoberfest celebrates its 14th anniversary this year with our biggest festival yet! More vendors, more food, great music & entertainment, plenty of free kids activities and, of course, our locally-sourced beer and wine selections! The festival has historically drawn an average of 20,000-30,000 attendees and is sure to be a smash hit this […]

August Fun: Fairs, Festivals & More!

August is here, the kids are getting ready to go back to school, and the end of summer is just around the corner! But there’s still time to squeeze in some summertime fun. The month of August is full of events like agricultural fairs, festivals, outdoor movies, live music, and more. Here’s our list of […]

What 3 things helped my struggling baby breastfeed?

Feeding a baby comfortable and efficiently is the most important aspect of a newborn’s life and a precious experience for a new mom. A normal frenum is a connective band bringing two soft tissue pieces together. In some cases, if that band connects too low or tight it may result in a condition known as […]

Assisting in Humanitarian Aid: Aseel Makes a Difference

Five years ago, a team of visionary and tech savvy entrepreneurs developed Aseel, a tech-based startup which provides a digital platform, allowing artisans to sell their handcrafted products and provide humanitarian aid to—and from—anywhere in the world. There are also opportunities to fight for the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.  How you can support is divided […]

Local dancer Chelsea Cushing Dances as “Candy” on Netflix’s Dance Monsters. Who knew, as they watched the Netflix hit series Dance Monsters, that one of our local dancers was masquerading before the judges. Chelsea Cushing, a resident of Great Falls, Virginia, was one of the 2022 cast members of the popular show, disguised as the […]

Consequences of Untreated Lip and Tongue-Ties

Feeding a baby comfortable and efficiently is the most important aspect of a newborn’s life and a precious experience for a new mom. A normal frenum is a connective band bringing two soft tissue pieces together. In some cases, if that band connects too low or tight is may result in a condition known as […]

1st Stage Announces How The Light Gets In

A Beautiful, Hope-Filled Love Story 1st Stage is delighted to announce How the Light Gets In, written by E.M. Lewis and directed by Alex Levy from March 2 through March 19, 2023. From the co-writer of the breakout hit Duck Harbor comes an uplifting story of connection and healing. Set against the backdrop of a peaceful Japanese garden, […]

Empowering Kids to Make a Difference

A new and growing nonprofit organization in Northern Virginia empowers young children and their families to give back to the community.   Throughout the year, including a flagship Summer Volunteer Camp, Kids Give Back engages kids, ages 6-12, in volunteer work, such as preparing meals for the food insecure, making Valentines for senior citizens, filling […]

As we close out the year, let’s look back at what everyone was reading. Here’s our list of the most popular articles from the magazine posted in 2022: 1. Salamander Resort & Spa Middleburg, Virginia 2. Opening of Phase 2 of the Silver Line Approaches 3. Experiencing Vail Colorado 4. Two Must-See Museums at Virginia […]

Things to Do this December in Fairfax County

Post courtesy of Visit Fairfax ‘Tis the season in Fairfax County! There are plenty of things to do in Northern Virginia in December. Check out these things to see 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 […]