Jingle on Lake Anne Plaza Draws Crowds
Local art showcased at Reston Community Center.
There was a heavy turnout at Reston’s Lake Anne Plaza on Saturday. Two events were being held in conjunction with each other, one the reception at Lake Anne Reston Community Center for the Gifts from the HeART Exhibit.

Holiday Parade Returns To Reston
Holiday season celebrated in Reston Town Center.
Activities at Reston Town Center continued throughout Black Friday, with thousands of people participating or observing holiday themed events. Among the events were the Gingerbread Man Mile for Kids, the annual holiday parade, and the evening Christmas tree lighting and sing along.

‘Les Miserables’ Storms the Barricades at the Reston Holiday Parade
The cast and crew of the Reston Players production of "Les Miserables" are excited to announce their participation in this year’s Reston Holiday Parade on Friday, Nov. 29.

Lake Fairfax Still Open As End of the Year Approaches
Although Reston’s Lake Fairfax park’s outdoor Water Mine Swimmin’ Hole is closed until May 2014, the park remains open to visitors and patrons.

Reston Exhibit Shows Wildlife of Africa
Photo exhibit on display until Nov. 30.
On Nov. 14, there was an evening reception at the Reston Center for photographer Patricia Deege’s exhibit "Africa The Living Wild."

Holiday Gift Ideas in Reston
Reston Used Book Shop, Reston Museum offer local gift ideas.
When hunting for presents this holiday season, the Reston Used Book Store offers hard-to-find reads alongside bestsellers at one of the area’s most popular gift destinations.

Reston Holiday Parade Returns Nov. 29
Reston Town Center presents the 23rd annual Reston Holiday Parade on Friday, Nov. 29 at 11a.m. to launch the festive season with Macy’s-style balloons, musicians, dancers, antique cars, and more. This one-of-a-kind, one-hour parade along Market Street will also welcome the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage.
Jewelry Trunk Show at Reston Town Center
Appalachian Spring, Reston Town Center, presents an Ed Levin Jewelry Trunk Show, Nov. 16, which will feature the entire Ed Levin 2013 jewelry collection of over 200 different designs.

Generation Next Event Held At GRACE
On Oct. 30, Greater Reston Art Center [GRACE] held a happy hour event to inspire and involve the next generation of GRACE members and community patrons.
Jungmin Park and Ajay Leister at GRACE
Opening reception is Thursday, Nov. 21.
Two area artists, Jungmin Park and Ajay Leister, have work on exhibit at the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) from Monday, Nov. 18 through the New Year.

‘Rite of Spring’ Celebrated at Reston's CenterStage
The legendary Igor Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" caused protests when first performed 100 years ago coupled with the provocative dancing of Njinsky.

Reston Rink Ready for Skaters, Fundraiser for Character Counts Coalition
Mother Nature did not cooperate with the planned Reston Town Center Skating Rink season opener this weekend.

Author Explores ‘Undead Chaos’
Joshua Roots released debut urban fantasy novel.
For the past 10 years, Joshua Roots has wanted to write a book. While an active duty Marine, he says he played around with the idea.

Washington West Film Festival Comes to Reston
Proceeds from festival will go to fight homelessness locally.
Bow Tie Cinemas in Reston Town Center hosted filmmakers and moviegoers alike as part of the Washington West Film Festival last weekend, concluding with a red carpet event and showing of the Peabody award winning “My Neighbourhood” by local filmmaker Rebekah Wingert-Jabi Saturday, Oct. 26.