Internationally Acclaimed J. Reilly Lewis Comes to the Piedmont

From our friends at The Community Music School of the Piedmont –
The Community Music School of the Piedmont presents ‘The Joy of Bach’, the 5th Annual Candlelight Concert featuring the internationally acclaimed J. Reilly Lewis and performers from The Washington Bach Consort. The fundraising event and silent auction will take place on [...]

Conferences, Summer Camps & Gods and Generals

Our friends at The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership (JTHG) have some pretty amazing events and projects going on this year.  From Gettysburg to Monticello, the JTHG is full of local culture, wineries, old towns, breath taking views and the amazing rich history of this region.
The first event that is quickly approaching would be the [...]

Time to Test Your Palate

OK, I’m talking about more than a simple palate-pleasing wine experience. Maybe it’s best to think of this as an opportunity to match your business acumen with your entrepreneurial spirit. All of you who have been looking for the perfect holiday present or those of you who wonder how you can change your life in [...]

Hylton Center Season Opens May 21st

 The Hylton Performing Arts Center is nearly nine stories of a stunning mix of copper, glass and masonry, and is proof positive that the arts are alive on George Mason University’s Prince William Campus.
 The doors will open on Friday, May 21, and the 85,000-square foot center will provide a first-class setting to fulfill the social, artistic, economic and [...]

Richest County in Country–Whew!

The word is out and Loudoun County grabs the ring: What a Distinction! What does it mean to be the richest county in the country? It could be good for attracting high-end businesses and finding builders who want to match the demographic information from the Forbes list of the top 25 richest counties.
The report found [...]

Don’t Miss: The Garden Club of Virginia’s Annual Conservation Forum

On November 6, 2009, The Garden Club of Virginia will hold its 51st Annual Conservation Forum at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business in Charlottesville. Open to the public (with a $16 registration fee, students are free), the forum addresses the critical issues facing Virginia’s community and environment today: sustainability, land use, urban [...]

Help End Childhood Hunger

Here’s your opportunity to help Share Our Strength (SOS) fulfill its mission to end childhood hunger by 2015. It’s almost time for the “Great American Dine Out,” Sunday, September 20 through Saturday, the 26th. Participating restaurants have either select menu items, a special “dine out” menu, or plan to donate a percentage of overall sales [...]

Great Time with The Wine Coach at Great Gatherings

 Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach® will be at Great Gatherings in Gainesville on Saturday with a demonstration of how to taste wine, rather than just drink it. The process professionals use to taste wines will be reviewed, along with a number of interactive exercises to help participants truly understand tasting. Yes, my girls know how to chew [...]

Auditions for “The World Goes ‘Round”

 The Center for the Arts’ Rooftop Productions announces auditions for “The World Goes ‘Round.”  This will be a musical revue featuring the songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the show presents songs from some of the most popular musicals including “Chicago”, “Cabaret”, “New York, New York”, “Funny Lady” and more.  Casting needs include at [...]

Hot (sauce) off the Press! Okra’s Expanding, come on in!

 The Roux Pot Family is please to announce that Okra’s is expanding! This Wednesday night the 19th there will be an open house from 6:00 - 8:00pm to celebrate the opening of the New Okra’s extension, formerly Foundation. Come and enjoy free appetizers, complimentary Cajun/Creole hors d’oeuvres and punch!   There will also be some chances to play a game where [...]