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Justice in the end: Rump finally pulls the long straw
Have you noticed the trend towards making fairy tales politically correct?  The alterations can be minor, such as this: Little ...
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Happy Chocolate, Sweetheart
A chef once told me that one of the busiest days in a restaurant’s year is Valentine’s Day.
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Dining at the Market
Not too long ago--we probably all remember when--people went to a grocery store to buy the ingredients for their meals, ...
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My Gold Cup
I learned that the key to acceptance is a glazed spiral ham.
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Like Bordeaux?
If you simply LIKE Bordeaux, you will love it after this.  If you LOVE Bordeaux, this event will be your ...
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Entertainment
Sebastian Palomares tees off on the 344-yard, par-4 second hole at Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton. The golf course caters to players of all skill levels. -- Times Staff Photo/Noah Devereaux | ›› more

Fairfax's precious gem

5/6/2008

Walking through the front door at Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton is like entering a high-end private facility. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Bike to Work Day

5/6/2008

Join thousands of area commuters by biking to work on Friday, May 16 as part of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association's annual Bike to Work Day celebration. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Entertainment :: Music
Originally from Leesburg, folk/rock musician Justin Trawick and his band will be performing live at IOTA Club & Cafe in Arlington on May 10. -- Courtesy Photo | ›› more

Justin Trawick CD release show

5/6/2008

Washington, D.C.-based folk/rock artist Justin Trawick will be playing with his full band at IOTA Club & Cafe in Arlington on Saturday, May 10. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Apocalyptica: When Men and Violoncellos Collide

5/2/2008

Apocalyptica, a Finnish band that combines classical music with heavy metal, will play at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 7. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Friday Night Live! 2008

4/30/2008

Now in its 13th year, Herndon's Friday Night Live! has announced its summer 2008 schedule. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Entertainment :: Movies
Robert Downey Jr. plays Iron Man, the body armor-wearing superhero in the action film by the same name. -- Photo Courtesy/Jamie Bivers | ›› more

'Iron Man' earns a silver medal

5/6/2008

"Iron Man" deserves better than iron, but not quite gold. An early entry into the summer blockbuster race, the flick holds its own in the big-budget action genre, but would probably lose in a battle against most of the other movie superheroes. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Still Reeling

5/6/2008

Read summaries of this week's newest movie theater releases. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Summer movie preview 2008

4/30/2008

In the world of movies, summer begins this weekend. The season kicks off with a string of May blockbusters poised to rake in the cash and entertain the entertainment-thirsty -- and popcorn-hungry -- masses. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Entertainment :: Art Happenings
"Lovettsville Slave Quarters" -- Photo Courtesy/Sherry Zvares Sanabria   | ›› more

Historic paintings exhibition

5/6/2008

Northern Virginia artist Sherry Zvares Sanabria’s luminous, haunting paintings from the series, "Slave Quarters and Other African American Sites," will be on exhibit at the historic Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg now through May 31. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Summer art camps

5/6/2008

A sampling of art camps scheduled around the county this summer. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Entertainment :: Wine and Dine
Normally closed on Sundays, 6-month-old Villa Mozart in Fairfax will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11.  -- Times Staff Photo/Noah Devereaux | ›› more

Quick bites: Villa Mozart

4/30/2008

If you wonder why, after only a few months in operation, readers chose Villa Mozart as their favorite restaurant, try the $18 prix fixe at lunch. Choices change daily to make the most of seasonal ingredients, but this deal -- and it is a deal -- introduces you to the talents of owner and chef Andrea Pace and his specialty Northern Italian dishes. | 0 comments - ›› more ...