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By Alice Levitt, James Finley, Kelly Kendall, and Michele Kettner
Getting My Mojo Back
“Well actually, mojo (the kind pronounced MO-ho) is just one reason I’m excited about the return of Colada Shop to NoVA. The Sterling location closed before I could try it. So I can’t wait to tuck into a Cubano between checking out the aisles of the brand new Bloomie’s department store in Mosaic District.” –Alice Levitt, food editor/critic
To The Trees
“With summer winding down and fall right around the corner, my friends and I have decided to have one last day of summer fun. Truly testing our fears, we are going to spend the afternoon at River Riders’ Aerial Adventure Park. I’ve always wanted to go zip lining, so hopefully my nerves don’t get the best of me.” –Michele Kettner, associate digital & research editor
Syn(etic)ergy
“The founder of the Synetic Theater recently told us that, in addition to getting back to in-person shows, he’s looking to expand on the filmed performances they dove into during lockdown. They’ve already got a pretty deep catalog up online. It’s kind of a must-click for both the Synetic Theater’s many fans and Shakespeare staging completists. I, for one, am hoping a wordless Hamlet can out-do the Branagh version.” –James Finley, senior editor
Ninja Moves
“Whenever I flip past American Ninja Warrior on TV, I usually get sucked in. So Climb Upton, this new three-level climbing course in Arlington, reminiscent of the obstacles the “warriors” put themselves through, looks too tempting. I’ll probably need an Epsom-salt bath and a bottle of champagne to recover afterward, but it will be so worth it!” –Kelly Kendall, editor
Feature image courtesy NOVA Parks
