Culture
The Best Northern Virginia Magazine Entertainment Stories of 2016
A stalwart initiative and resilience is a connecting thread between all of our favorite NoVA Mag entertainment stories of the year.
The Year in Consumption: Dining Editor Stefanie Gans picks her favorites from 2016
This is what happens when the news is too upsetting, plus: “A Super Upsetting Cookbook About Sandwiches.”
NoVA’s Bookshelf for December 2016
The latest tomes from local authors.
2016 New Year’s Eve Guide
Prepare for the big night with our guide to what sparkly outfit to wear, where to watch the ball drop, where to get morning-after brunch and more.
Faces: Country singer-songwriter Karen Jonas
Fredericksburg’s Karen Jonas opens up about her career as a country singer and songwriter, her songwriting process and more.
2016 Holiday Guide
Here’s your guide to the holidays in NoVA, from outdoor activities and light festivals to gift and outfit ideas.
Graphic Life: Anatomy of a tacky holiday sweater
Before it became trendy, it was just plain tacky to wear holiday sweaters. And, honestly, it still is—but now people are praised for the ghastly designs. If you’re going to wear them, though, commit. Here’s the breakdown of what you want to look for in a holiday sweater.
Back in black and white
Picking up piano lessons again taught me to read between the lines.
Headshots au naturel
Movode Photography moves to make the natural look the norm when it comes to beauty.
Apps to alleviate holiday stress
Apps for sales, stress relief, finding things, getting out of town, making lists and giving back to charity will make your holiday season easier to handle.
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