Finally. Spring has officially arrived. The days are growing longer and warmer, the ground is thawing and filling the air with a warm, sweet scent, and the first signs of new growth are making an appearance. It’s time to brush away winter – from your house to your wardrobe to your spirit. While spring is still new, make some plans to enjoy this time...
In honor of Throwback Thursday, we pulled some trivia tidbits out of the vault. We’re betting there’s lots of stuff you didn’t know about Loudoun County — from famous local residents to filming locales, so check out some of the cultural clues below. Legendary authors F. Scott Fitzgerald and Thomas Wolfe both stayed at Welbourne Manor in their heyday: the 1930s. Later, both published...
Here in Virginia we’re wrapping up winter by celebrating two things we could all use after this frigid season – food and wine. Throughout the month of March, Virginia wineries, restaurants, and retailers are participating in Love by the Glass: Virginia Wine and Dine Month by hosting special food and wine events, pairings, classes, and more. Thirty nine of Virginia’s 248 wineries are located...
Break out the shamrocks and corned beef — St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us. And whether you’re Irish by birth or just an honorary Irishman (or woman) for the day, everyone’s favorite green-hued holiday is an excellent excuse to celebrate. If you’re wondering what to do to honor the special occasion, Loudoun County has plenty of St. Patrick’s Day event options, from traditional...
It’s Monday morning and here comes that question you hear every week from friends and colleagues – “How was your weekend?” After weeks of frigid temperatures and snowpocalypses keeping much of the nation indoors, for me, it’s become a dreaded question. My answer has been the same for weeks on end – “Not much” or some similar answer involving TV marathons, comfort food, and...