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Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Opens Fireplace Art Alcove to Local Artists
MOUNT VERNON, VA – Mount Vernon Unitarian Church (MVUC) is inviting artists to exhibit their two-dimensional work in its Fireplace Art Alcove for the 2026–27 season. This marks the first time the church has opened the space to non-member artists. Exhibitions will run approximately five weeks, offering artists...
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Join a community art project
As part of the Art in Daily Spaces project, Community Art for Everyone (CAFE) invites the public to join a collaborative public art project. “You don’t need to be a professional artist to join, and you don’t need prior exhibition experience,” CAFE says. “If you’re curious, creative, and open to collaboration, you are welcome.”
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Red House Tavern Expects Exciting Growth While Continuing Exceptional Fine Dining
Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. Red House Tavern in Haymarket has made a name for itself over the last several years as a great fine dining spot encompassed in Virginia tradition. Rooted in history and community, Red House Tavern has offered an experience that goes beyond just food. Now, the restaurant is looking forward to some big, exciting changes that are projected to take the establishment to new levels of success.
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Virginia restaurant owner from Iran reacts to attack: 'The happiest day in my life'
MCLEAN, Va. (7News) — As the world watches what happens in the Middle East, a local restaurant owner from Iran is expressing relief and a rare sense of hope. 7News spoke with Mike Oveysi, the owner of Amoo's Persian Restaurant in McLean, Virginia, on Saturday after the U.S. and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran, and demanded the Iranian people to stand up and take over.
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A Tradition of Inspiration and Inclusivity: Voices United
Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. It’s an annual gathering that transforms Prince William into a vibrant hub of inspiring music, camaraderie, and artistic growth, welcoming participants from high schoolers to retirees to join a festival choir. Welcome to Voices United, a vibrant annual celebration of sacred music, drawing together singers from across the region — regardless of background or experience, no audition required. Spearheaded by Becky Verner,
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Grazie Nonna Headed to Alexandria
A popular DMV concept is bringing all the warmth and comfort of an Italian grandmother’s Sunday dinner to area diners. Grazie Nonna is opening a new outpost in the 425 Montgomery building, currently being erected in Alexandria, reports Alexandria Living Magazine. Alexandria foodies will be able to enjoy a...
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A Moo Thru Is Opening in Burke This Summer
This will be the award-winning ice cream shop’s third Northern Virginia location. There’s good news for NoVA ice cream lovers. Last year, Moo Thru was voted the best ice cream in Northern Virginia. And now, a new Moo Thru location is set to open in Burke this summer.
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NextStop Theatre Announces Launch of New Work Development Series, NextDraft
NextStop Theatre is proud to introduce NextDraft, a new reading series dedicated to the development of bold, in-progress theatrical works. Designed to support playwrights at critical stages of creation, the program will bring artists together for a weeklong workshop process, culminating in a public reading and a structured audience feedback session.
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Chesapeake Bay-inspired eatery Wheelhouse to open this spring in Chevy Chase, D.C.
Wheelhouse, an American restaurant with Chesapeake Bay influences, is slated to open in Chevy Chase, D.C., at the end of April, according to Bo Blair, founder and CEO of Georgetown Events Hospitality Group. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant is set to open just over the Montgomery County-Washington, D.C. border at 5712-14 Connecticut...
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The Maryland Amish-Style Market Locals Treat Like Their Best-Kept Comfort Food Secret
Do you need a comfort food spot that feels like a secret, even when the parking lot says otherwise? The Pennsylvania Dutch Market of Hagerstown is the Maryland Amish-style market locals treat like their best-kept comfort food secret, because it hits that sweet spot between quick stop and full meal.
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How Pianist Mei An’s Themed Events Became a Northern Virginia Favorite
At a craft-and-sip K-Pop Demon Hunters night, guests might not expect the pianist leading the room to be a classically trained musician and certified music therapist. But for Northern Virginia pianist Mei An, blending artistry with high-energy themed events is exactly the point. Now celebrating one year of her sold-out immersive nights at Chateau de Chantilly, located at 13974 Metrotech Drive, Mei has turned her love of music and community into something uniquely her own. We spoke with Mei about her journey, her work, and what she loves most about creating spaces where people can connect. Read on for more with Northern Virginia pianist and music therapist Mei An.
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This scenic Washington hiking trail delivers unforgettable views for backpackers and nature lovers
The Heather Maple Pass Loop sits in Washington’s North Cascades near Rainy Pass along State Route 20. It is widely recognized as one of the state’s most photographed alpine trails. This loop is known for its high ridgeline, mountain views, and vantage points over Lake Ann. It is...
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9th Annual Invitational Featured Exhibition at Reston Art Gallery and Studios
The Reston Art Gallery’s 9th Annual Invitational exhibition will be on view from March 7 to 29, Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Reston Art Gallery and Studios (RAGS), located at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, Virginia. All are welcome to a reception to meet the artists on Sunday, March 15 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
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The Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Maryland That Secretly Serves The Best Fried Chicken In America
There’s a modest building with a simple “OPEN” sign in Jefferson, Maryland, that doesn’t look like much from the outside. Watson’s Carry-Out is the kind of place you’d drive past a hundred times without a second glance—until someone lets you in on the secret that will forever change your relationship with fried chicken.