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The Fantastical Sea Cores of Artist Alison Sigethy

There’s no way to adequately describe Alison Sigethy’s work. Entering her Torpedo Factory studio in Alexandria is like meeting the love child of JK Rowling and Neptune, the Roman god of the seas. The name—Fantastical Glass—is the first clue, and then the assortment of clear cylindrical sculptures comes into focus. They are of varying sizes […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Bill Glose Interview

Gulf War veteran Bill Glose shows what happens when soldiers return in these short stories. All The Ruined Men by Bill Glose. St. Martins Press. pp.288. $27.99. Konstantin Rega: It must be kind of weird to be interviewed by Virginia Living since you used to be the book editor in the […]

by Konstantin Rega

Bitty Goats

At this West Point farm, visitors bottle feed the babies. “I never realized they would have personalities so similar to dogs,” says Shelley Gholson of the Nigerian Dwarf goats she and her husband, Dave, tend at their Riverwatch Farm. “They make great companions and produce wonderful milk.” The miniature goats supply […]

by Staff

Shelley Sackier Interview

Inspired in Scotland, now based at Reservoir Distillery in Richmond, Sackier’s shares her story of whiskey. Make it a Double by Shelley Sackier. Pegasus Books. pp.304. $27.95. Konstantin Rega: So how did you get into the world of whiskey? Shelley Sackier: Basically, the first time I laid eyes on a […]

by Konstantin Rega

Fall Books

Here are some notable Southern books coming out this Fall season. Currently living in Virginia, Barbara Kingsolver returns with a dynamic retelling of Dicken’s David Copperfield. Demon Copperhead (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, $32.50) will be out October 18. Her publisher says: “Demon Copperhead is set in the mountains of southern […]

by Staff

The Secret Lives of Auctioneers

Half sales, half show, all treasure. Behind the scenes with Virginia’s fine art auctioneers. Ryan Donnell Jennifer clary offers me a carved jade wand. “You can hold it,” she tells me. I hesitate before taking the milky green scholar’s toggle, which dates from the 10th century B.C. It hung from the belt […]

by Taylor Pilkington

Tribal Homeland Restored

Home to bald eagles, Fones Cliffs returns to the Rappahannock Tribe. When Captain John Smith first encountered them in a 1608 skirmish, the Rappahannock Tribe lived in three villages on Fones Cliffs, which rise from the eastern side of the Rappahannock River on the Northern Neck. “We have worked for many […]

by Constance Costas

Dairy Farm for the Win

At Vint Hill Farms, code breakers intercepted crucial messages from around the world. In 1942, a Virginia dairy farmer was listening to his short-wave radio when he picked up something entirely unfamiliar: conversations in German. The chatter turned out to be exchanges between German taxi drivers and their dispatchers, more than 6,000 miles away. Excited […]

by John William Van de Kamp

Grow Your Knowledge

The Garden Club of Virginia’s Symposium brings experts in all things botanical. Savor the eye candy of Françoise Weeks’ foraged haute couture and Robert Llewellyn’s extraordinary microphotography—all botanically inspired. Both are featured at the Garden Club of Virginia’s Symposium 2022, Grow Your Knowledge, Sept. 20-21, at the Science Museum of Virginia in […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Singular Vision

Master craftsman Hugo Kohl brings new life to vintage jewelry styles. Most days, Hugo Kohl can be found in his Harrisonburg workshop and boutique, doing what he loves: creating authentic, vintage-style jewelry. Kohl’s story began in 1993 when he visited Providence, Rhode Island, the historic center of Industrial Age jewelry manufacturing. […]

by Staff

Vogueing in the Valley

Summer trends and smart styles at these fashion-forward boutiques. Summer is right around the corner which means it’s time for a closet refresh. Linda Holden, owner of The Fashion Gallery in Verona, shares her fashion dos and don’ts for this season. First up, don’t be shy to be colorful this summer. […]

by Staff

Knockerball and Nerf Wars

Elevation Sports is “the most fun you’ll ever have.” Shutterstock People play bumperball zorbsoccer outdoor. summer time. Imagine running around in a giant, clear bubble, taking your frustrations out on a whole field of other bubbles. That’s Knockerball. It’s like bumper cars without the car. Elevation Sports in Harrisonburg promises the […]

by Staff

Beginner’s Guide to Aimee Mann

From a Berklee dropout to a Grammy Award-winner, Aimee Mann makes music she loves. SHERYL_NIELDS Aimee Mann is that sort of Indie musician that could have gone under the radar, but she hasn’t. Even with her softer voice and subtle reverb sound, the singer-songwriter gives depth, emotion, and energy to her work. Born […]

by Konstantin Rega

My Life on a Roller Coaster

A terrifying rite of summer becomes a family tradition. (Illustration by Robert Neubecker) Look around any theme park and you’ll notice two kinds of kids: the daredevils who ride every roller coaster, waving their hands in the air and screaming their heads off. And the timid ones, like I was, secretly praying […]

by Staff

Gift Giving 101

Experts weigh in on just the right hostess gift. More whisper than shout, a hostess gift has one essential purpose: to send a thoughtful gesture of appreciation. To help you get it just right, we polled some of our favorite gift shops for tips and ideas. Angela Phelps of Arlington’s Le […]

by Staff

Washington’s Winner

Mount Vernon sweeps three categories this year. Thalia Romero West Front of the Mansion, August 2020 Overlooking the Potomac River about eight miles south of Alexandria, Mount Vernon is the estate and burial site of George Washington and his wife, Martha. Today, visitors can explore the house along with its working farm, […]

by Staff

DEA Museum

Artifacts from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) surprise and fascinate. Stories of true crime and drug trafficking come vividly to life at Arlington’s DEA Museum. This newly renovated museum pays tribute to the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration and explores the history and highlights of drug enforcement. The museum […]

by Staff

The Old Town Hive

Fashionistas flock to Alexandria’s trio of stylish shops. Renée C. Gage When a friend suggested to Elizabeth Todd that she open a shoe store in a tiny Old Town storefront, she jumped. “By the time I mentioned it to my husband, I was no longer pondering,” she recalls of her 2003 decision. […]

by Staff

Heartfelt Music

Conductor Valentina Peleggi draws out a new sound from the Richmond Symphony. (Photography by David Pearson) “When you make music, you make it with your heart. And this orchestra does that,” says the Richmond Symphony’s newest music director, Valentina Peleggi, who’s conducted in Baltimore and São Paulo. “Richmond is so welcoming and embracing of the […]

by Konstantin Rega

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Virginia’s Top 10 Summer Festivals and Events 2025

STAUNTON – Festival of Concerts June 26–Aug. 2: The stunning strums and resounding chords of classical music echo through Staunton’s mountain landscape as Heifetz International Music Institute students from around the world take the stage, with new concerts every day. HeifetzInstitute.org GLOUCESTER – Food Truck Frenzy July 13: Virginia’s most mouthwatering food trucks descend on […]

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Top Summer Mountain Events in Virginia

Making the most of summer’s fleeting sweetness reaches new heights in a mountaintop setting. From the Blue Ridge to the Alleghenies, sun-soaked adventures unfold among soaring trees and peaks. Discover what Virginia’s ridges offer at mountain venues this summer. Chairlift Sunset Sessions, Roseland July 12 & Aug. 16 Take in sunset views of misty blue […]

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