Posts Tagged ‘Sterling’
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thomas Jefferson High neurobiology students wow President Obama
Sterling woman pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot
FBI to investigate vandalized Chantilly mosque
‘Tebow Bill’ would allow Virginia home-schooled students to play for public school sports teams
69-year-old pedestrian killed in Reston crash
McLean man sets occupied dwelling on fire
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Virginia’s ‘King’s Dominion law’ may be repealed
Prince William County’s Battlefield High marching band earns solo performance at BCS National Championship game in New Orleans
Distribution of Virginia primary absentee ballots temporarily suspended due to Perry lawsuit
Woman stabbed in parking lot of Sterling shopping center
Metro riders take part in annual ‘No Pants Metro Ride’
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lynn Norusis / Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Sterling woman attempts murder-for-hire against boyfriend’s mistress
Get suited up for space travel
2.2M expected to be on the road this holiday
Air Jordans are apparently back in style
Redskins Players Tonight at The Dons’ Christmas Dinner
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, December 19th, 2011
Redskins fans? Pizza fans? Want your Redskins players to serve you free pizza?
Redskins players Lorenzo Alexander, Reed Doughty and Kedric Golston will be at The Dons’ Pizza Christmas Dinner tonight serving free pizza and drinks! This is the third annual Christmas Dinner for pizza lovers of all ages to enjoy free pizza and drinks with donations to support the African Missions. There will also be live holiday music performed by recording artist Amy Jo and Friends.
Don’t miss out on this tonight, Monday, December 19, from 6-8 p.m. at The Dons’ Wood-Fired Pizza (21018 South Bank St., Sterling; 703-444-4959; www.thedonspizza.com)
-Julia Harbo
Arlington’s Artisphere Hosts a Cultural Milestone, and Other Weekend Events
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, November 4th, 2011
Friday, Nov. 4, 2011
Have you ever seen those signs that list a town’s “sister cities,” followed by a list of international places? Have you ever wondered exactly what “sister city” means?
I always assumed it was just a diplomatic formality. I had never heard of any official exchange between two such cities. But Arlington has truly put their sisterhood to good use.
Arlington’s first sister city, established 15 years ago, is Aachen, Germany. And now artists from Aachen are in Arlington, collaborating with Arlington’s own artists on mutual projects.
The German artists have been here since Oct. 28, and the finished exhibit goes on display this weekend at Artisphere. On Friday, Nov. 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the artists talk about the art they’ve created and give a tour of their cooperative workspace, a special event that is free and open to the public. On Saturday, Nov. 5, the finalized exhibit opens, and will be displayed until Dec. 11. The exhibit’s title is “Project 2011: Face to Face.”
The same Arlington artists were actually in Aachen earlier this year, in April. Together the artists worked on a special art project in a 17th-century monastery, a project that has now traveled to multiple European cities.
I can only hope other American cities take Arlington’s lead by fostering cultural exchanges with their own sister cities.
Another worthy artistic event this weekend is a new theatrical production meant to reveal the experiences of four women in Iran’s prisons, and thus shed light on the plight of all of Iran’s current prisoners.
The cast is made up of local students, whose ages range from elementary to high school. These same students intend to perform the play, titled “Azadee: Stories From Evin,” at the United Nations in March 2012. The production premiers Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Northern Virginia Baha’i Center in Sterling. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, and proceeds fund the students’ trip to New York in March.
If you’re looking for music events, the Symphony Orchestra of Arlington begins its 2011-2012 season this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The performance consists of Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” and a new work by Washington composer Brian Wilbur Grundstrom. The new season kicks off at the James Lee Community Center Theater in Falls Church. The performance is preceded by a silent auction at 6:45 p.m.
–Matt Basheda
NoVA’s Scariest Halloween Events!
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, October 24th, 2011
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011
It’s Halloween week. Halloween has transformed over the past decade or so to a major, multi-faceted holiday. But one of its oldest traditions is scariness. So if it’s scares you’re looking for, here are some of NoVA’s best events.
Arlington’s Zombi Race is one of the best Halloween events I’ve ever heard of. Zombies are more popular than ever these days, and I’m surprised it took this long for an event like this to surface.
It’s brilliant: sign up as either a zombie or a human (this just in–zombie tickets are sold out), and make sure to dress the part. Then navigate through a series of checkpoints scattered throughout the city. You don’t even have to navigate by foot. Feel free to use public transportation, though private vehicles like bikes and cars are banned. If you’re a zombie, try to “infect” as many people as possible by simply tagging them. If you’re a human, avoid getting tagged; but if you are tagged, you’re now a zombie.
Zombi Race flyer photo. Courtesy Frawg Stomp Event management.
Oh, and further adding to the awesome factor: the race starts and ends at Bailey’s Pub and Grill, with discounted food and drinks for racers before and after the event. Just make sure to register ahead of time–registration on the day of the race is not allowed. And you gotta be 21, too. Run for your life on Oct. 28 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. It costs $30 per person.
Halloween Woods turns Algonkian Park in Sterling into a chaotic nightmare. This event’s been around for a few years, and truly lives up to its scariness. In fact, their website includes a disclaimer that children, pregnant women, and people with heart conditions should not participate.
The woods open at 7 p.m. and tickets are available until as late as 11 p.m. Take your pick of dates from Oct. 28-31. Tickets are $15 each.
Manor House Madness in Leesburg should be another super creepy event. The Greenway Manor House will turn into an insane asylum filled with all sorts of disturbing residents. Somewhat ironically, the event is put on by The Edge Youth Ministry. But testimonials for prior events make clear that the organizers don’t hold back. It’ll be scary. And best of all, it’s totally free. If you want to get scared this Friday night, be there from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Manor House Madness from Destiny Church on Vimeo.
And if you’re hungry after all that scaring, don’t worry–we put together a Halloween food and wine guide. And here are some less scary but just as fun events.
–Matt Basheda
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, October 14th, 2011
Image: Kzenon/Shutterstock
Guten tag once again! Your friendly weekend guide to all the best Oktoberfest celebrations is here!
You don’t want to miss out:
Oktoberfest at Döner Bistro
October 13-16. Döner Bistro is proud to host the fourth annual Oktoberfest Celebration in Leesburg under the big Fest Tent! Döner Bistro, 202 Harrison Street, Leesburg; (703)779.7880; Free
Rustico’s Oktobeerfest Celebration
October 15, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The raucous Alexandria block party is set to outdo seasons past this year, with live music, a wine and bubbly garden, family-friendly activities, German inspired food, and of course, beer! Rustico, 827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria; (703)224.5051; Free admission, beer tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance
Visit our calendar for more events going on this weekend in your area!
– Jennie Whistler
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, October 7th, 2011
Store at Ticonderoga Farms
It’s Friday!
The sun is shining, the air is crisp- yes indeed, it’s a perfect fall day.
There’s just something special about this time of year. Something about the changing leaves or maybe the chill in the air takes me back to being a kid. And one of the things that I loved to do then that I still love to do now is visit local pumpkin farms!
Hayrides, apple cider and pumpkins galore! This weekend, take your family out to one of the many local pumpkin farms in the area.
Yesterday I visited Ticonderoga Farms in Chantilly to see what they had in store.
Located down a long, windy and sometimes very narrow road, Ticonderoga Farms is a great family outing destination, especially if you have small children. They’ll love all the farm animals (including goat, peacocks and free-roaming chickens) and taking a ride on the giant slides.
Ticonderoga Farms
Since I went on a weekday it wasn’t crowded and it was nice being able to walk to trails undisturbed; however a few of the attractions (a haunted barn, a giant trampoline) were closed because of it. Price of admission includes a small pumpkin to take home with you.
Don’t wait- go have some fall fun today!
26469 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, (703)327.4424
September 17-November 6, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Check out other pumpkins farms in your area:
Cox Farms
15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, (703)830.4121
September 24-October 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Pumpkin Madness Weekend Sat Nov 5 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) & Sun Nov 6 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Leesburg Animal Park
19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, (703) 433.0002
September 24 – November 8, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Family Days
George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, (703)780.2000
October 22 – 23, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Burke Nursery and Garden Center
9401 Burke Road, Burke, (703)323.1188
September 24 – October 30, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Heather Hill Gardens
8111 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station, (703)690.6060
October 1 – 31, Monday-Friday 10am–6:00pm • Saturday 9:30am–5:30pm • Sunday 11 am–5:30pm
Hollins Farms Orchard
1524 Snowden Road Delaplane, (540)592.3574
October 1 – 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Have a great fall weekend!
– Jennie Whistler
Posted by Lynn Norusis / Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Skunks invade Sterling neighborhood
NFL punter in Arlington waiting for a team
15-year-old assault suspect arrested in Fair Oaks
Taking a trip to Richmond? Become an extra in Spielberg’s movie ‘Lincoln’
Crop Rapport: Bigg Rigg’s Farm
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Amazing array Big Rigg's chili peppers
Welcome back, Gut Checkers! Every Wednesday look out for Crop Rapport- where we’ll be featuring a new vendor from local farmers markets every week and all the information you need on where to find them!
The Cascades Farmers Market in Sterlingis open on Sundays, May through November 20 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Although small, this market doesn’t disappoint. Everything from fresh baked bread, to locally-grown vegetables, to farm-fresh eggs can all be found right here.
Everything sold at the market is raised, grown or made from scratch by the seller- and when you know where your food comes from it just tastes better! The Cascades Farmers Market, run by the Loudoun Valley Home Grown Markets Cooperative, Inc., is dedicated to just that: providing a place for local farms and food artisans to sell their wares.
Big Riggs Farm is one great example of local farming at its finest. While produce you buy from the supermarket can come from as far away as China, you can rest assured that all of Bigg Rigg’s food comes straight from his farm, high in the mountains of West Virginia.
Apples as far as the eye can see
Crates and crates of luscious apples, vividly-colored chili peppers and crisp, leafy greens line the rows of their station; but what really catches my eye are the jars lined up above them.
Awesome Sauce (buffalo ranch dressing), Ramp Mustard (a leek-infused, garlicky mustard), Basil-Garlic Vinegar (two of my favorite things combined in vinegar!) – every jar sounds better and more intriguing than the one before it. And I’m assured that Bigg Riggs products are made with strictly all-natural ingredients with an emphasis on homegrown, down on the farm flavors.
Bigg Rigg's sauces
The family’s farm has been owned and operated for 5 generations. The first trees were planted in the 1930′s and in 1940, it was the first fruit stand opened on old US Route 50 between Romney, WV and Winchester, VA.
I’m told that the idea for creating Bigg Riggs products and preserves was born overseas in the deserts of Iraq in 2003, while owner Calvin Riggleman was completing his deployment with the United States Marine Corps. He began sharing stories of his farm life back home with his fellow Marines. His tales of farming life and food became of particular interest to his friends, whose own lives were quite different growing up in big cities.
After much talk, they began urging him to preserve the tastes and fruits he grew up with in an effort to extend the shelf-life of his family’s products and promote local eating throughout the area at the same time. And thus, Big Rigg’s Farm was born!
All his products and produce can still be found at that original fruit stand in West Virginia where it all began, as well as at farmer’s markets throughout the region. And, of course, you can buy all their products online.
After browsing for several minutes, I finally decide on one of their most-popular items: Hot Pepper Jelly. In addition, I also buy “Cowboy Candy,” a sweet and spicy mixture of preserved hot peppers and a jar of Pumpkin Pie Butter. Being a huge fan of apple butter, I can’t wait to try this new take on an old classic.
All for me!
I can see why the Hot Pepper Jelly is one of their most popular sellers. It’s sweet with just a hint of lingering heat, perfect on toast or muffins, or mixed with cream cheese for a unique and delicious dip!
These jellies and sauces make great gifts (to yourself or others) and if you buy 3 or more, they’re all just $5 apiece! Don’t forget about the produce either; there’s a reason they’ve been in business for so long; fresh, local and beautiful- it doesn’t get any better than this!
Check out Bigg Rigg’s Farm at any of these local farmer’s markets:
Old Town Alexandria Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 5:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Great Falls Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. –Noon
Leesburg Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. –Noon
Alexandria West End Farmer’s Market, Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cascades Market, Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Be sure to visit their website for more information and to order any of their products online!
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Northern Virginia Farmer’s Market and Hours:
Annandale Farmers Market • 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale – Thu, 8-noon
Arlington Farmers Market • N. 14th St. & N. Courthouse Road, Arlington – Sat, 8-noon
Ashburn Farmers Market • 44036 Pipeline Plaza, Ashburn – Sat, 8-noon
Ballston Farmers Market • N. Stuart St. & N. Ninth St. – Thu, 3-7 p.m.
Brambleton Farmers Market • 22875 Brambleton Plaza, Ashburn – Sun, 9-1 p.m.
Burke Farmers Market • 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke – Sat, 8-noon
Cascades Farmers Market • 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling – Sun, 9-1 p.m.
Clarendon Farmers Market• 3100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington – Wed, 3-7 p.m.
Columbia Pike Farmers Market • S. Walter Reed Drive & Columbia Pike – Sun, 9-1 p.m.
Community Farmers Market • West & Main Streets (Sat), North St. & Old Lee Highway (Sun), Fairfax – Sat: 8-1 p.m.; Sun: 10-2 p.m.
Crystal City Farmers Market • Crystal Square Arcade between S. 18th and 20th Streets – Tue, 3-7 p.m.
Culpeper Farmers Market • E. Davis & Commerce Streets – Sat, 7:30-noon
Dale City Farmers Market • Dale Blvd. & Minnieville Road, Dale City – Sun, 8-1 p.m.
Del Ray Farmers’ Market • E. Oxford & Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria – Sat, 8-noon
Fairfax Farmers Market • 3720 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax – Tue, 8-noon
Falls Church Farmers Market • 300 Park Ave., Falls Church – Sat, 8-noon
Fredericksburg Farmers Market• George and Prince Edward Streets, Fredericksburg – Mon-Sat, 7-6 p.m.; Sun, 12:30-4 p.m.
Frying Pan Farmers Market • 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon – Wed, 8-12:30 p.m.
Great Falls Farmers Market • 750 Walker Road, Great Falls – Sat, 9-1 p.m.
Haymarket Farmers Market • 1500 Washington St., Haymarket – Sat, 8-2 p.m.
Herndon Farmers Market • Lynn and Station Streets, Herndon – Thu, 8-noon
Kingstowne Farmers Market • Kingstowne Center & Kingstowne Blvd., Franconia – Fri, 4-7 p.m.
Leesburg Farmers Market • 20 Catoctin Circle S.E., Leesburg – Sat, 8-noon
Lorton Farmers Market • 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton – Sun, 9-1 p.m.
McLean Farmers Market • 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean – Fri, 8-noon
Middleburg Farmers Market • 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg – Sat, 8-noon
Mount Vernon Farmers Market • 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria – Tue, 8-noon
Nokesville Farmers Market • 13005 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville – Sat, 8-noon
Oakton Farmers Market • 3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton – Wed, 8-noon
Old Town Alexandria Farmers Market • 301 King St., Alexandria – Sat, 5:30-11 a.m.
Old Town Manassas Farmers Market • 9201 Center St., Manassas – Thu, 7-1 p.m.; Sat, 7:30-2:30 p.m.
Nokesville Farmers Market • 13005 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville – Sat, 8-noon
Purcellville Farmers Market• 751 E. Main St., Purcellville – Sat, 8-noon
Reston Farmers Market • 11400 Washington Plaza W., Reston – Sat, 8-noon
Smart Markets – Centreville • 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville – Fri, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Smart Markets – Fairfax Corner • Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax – Tue, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Smart Markets – Gainesville • 13297 Gateway Center Drive, Gainesville – Sun, 10:30-1:30 p.m.
Smart Markets – Herndon • 460 Elden St., Herndon – Thu, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Smart Markets – Oakton • 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton – Sat, 10-2 p.m.
Smart Markets – Reston • 11890 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston – Wed, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Upper King Street Farmers Market • 1806 King St., Alexandria – Wed, 3-7 p.m.
Vienna Farmers Market • 131 Church St. N.E., Vienna – Sat, 8-noon
Wakefield Farmers Market • 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale – Wed, 2-6 p.m.
Warrenton Farmers Market • Branch Drive and Warrenton Village Center (Wed), S. Fifth & Lee Streets (Sat) – Wed, 7-1 p.m.; Sat, 7-noon
West End Farmers Market • 4800 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria – Sun, 9-1 p.m.
– Jennie Whistler
