WOW, what a great weekend at the Workhouse Arts Center!
Daily rainfall totals for previous 24 hours measured at 6am from my rain gauge in Lorton.
We had a great opening day last week and are looking forward to another great market this week. Stop by for delicious produce, prepared foods and more.
Two free events for music and art lovers Saturday at the Workhouse Arts Center!
A gentle prod about our Post Office System.
The Food Allergy Foundation (FAF) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families and individuals with food allergies.
A thought on who else, beside the people of the United States of America mourn and and remember their dead at a specific time.
Join us today for the opening of a new farmers' market in Lorton.
Take time to reflect on our culture's memorial services.
Join us Thursday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center for the opening of a new farmers’ market, Smart Markets Lorton. Read this post to learn more about who we are.
Do you crave fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, and local foods such as cheeses, salsas and breads? Well, then you are in luck!
Provides additional evidence that climate change is occurring and argues that best solution to this problem is a tax on CO2 emissions.
These Lorton-area businesses are offering deals this week. Thank them by visiting them!
With the end of the school year just around the corner, students are as busy as ever preparing for their final exams.
Did you know that this Saturday families and those young at heart can enjoy two great FREE events in Lorton?
A warning from my daughter who got Lyme Disease in Lorton in 1990 at age 3, and still suffers its effects, even though it was diagnosed and treated. She is now in grad school studying entomology.
NEW WEEKLY BLOG! Find out what is going on at the Workhouse Arts Center!
Last night, when I visited South County for a performance of West Side Story, I was suprised in the best way.
A brief summary of the rally and the reasons it was held--DC has been slow to implement the voter-approved medical marijuana program.
Summary of the evidence for climate change with a chart showing average temperature and sea ice extent in the northern latitudes since 1980.
The heaviness of creativity. It is not all fun and games in the studio.
Studio 4 invites you to create with us this January and February as we launch the Have a Heart Project!
Art making a difference in communities.
A little taste of the of REAL life drawing with artist MG Stout.
Workhouse Artist Promotes Artful Living, Creatively Caring for Our Community Openly speaking about art, family, and everything else in between.
An inside reporting and photos of the food donation and distribution of OccupyD.C. at McPherson Square.
Article describes the Chocolate Decadence event held at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington D.C. as well as gives info on how to make reservations.
This article is a review of The Source in Washington D.C. It is food centric, but also highlights Chef Scott Drewno's recent trip to China.
Event: A foodie start-up arrives to D.C. and crawls through Penn Quarter.
Upcoming Fisherman's Dinner Series at Westend Bistro in Washington D.C. features presentations of local fisherman, fresh fish whipped up by Chef Joe Palma and a wondrous wine pairing.
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Figs are wonderful quartered with culatello, prosciutto (see photo) or even on a pizza, but here’s a recipe that will blow your fig-colored socks off.
Fall back and relax with this seasonal recipe made from real pumpkin.
The Evolution of Workhouse Arts Center Building Four. It may have fewer artists, but is loaded with LOTS of Art and energy.
Partaking on his own self-fulfilling journey is Chef RJ Cooper III with his new restaurant, Rogue 24.
Will your dinner guests rave about your refined taste? They will if you start off with this.