Open Your Heart to Public Art March 1st at Reston Town Center

February 25, 2010 in Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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IPAR Fundraiser – New Date

Reston, VA - Open Your Heart to Public Art in Reston. Join the Initiative for Public Art-Reston (IPAR) and Hunters Woods Elementary School PTA for some great, family-friendly fun, Monday, March 1, 4 to 7 p.m., ice skating at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. Admission is $10 and includes the skates rental fee.

The skate, rescheduled because of snow, is open to the public, and proceeds from admission, hot chocolate and cookie sales will benefit IPAR’s first public art project—the creation of a permanent Reston underpass art work involving an artist-in-residence who will engage students from Hunters Woods Elementary School, a Fairfax County magnet school for the arts and sciences. This first Public Art Project is launched by IPAR in collaboration with project co-sponsors, Reston Community Center and Reston Association.

Public art has been an integral part of Reston’s history since its inception. IPAR was formed to inspire a new commitment to public art and to bring world-class art to the community on a project-by-project basis. The underpass project starts this exciting, long-term endeavor. This project is funded in part by the Arts Council of Fairfax County, supported by Fairfax County; the Virginia Commission for the Arts; and the National Endowment for the Arts.

IPAR, an incorporated non-profit composed of civic leaders representing all of Reston’s key community organizations, “imagines public art throughout Reston that is world-renowned, inspires the community and engages the mind and senses.”

The mission of Initiative for Public Art – Reston Inc. is to create, and advocate for, a master plan for public art in Reston, Virginia.  Through its collaborative outreach and a Board of Directors comprised of a broad spectrum of local community organizations, Initiative will create a persuasive blue print and vision for the acquisition and maintenance of unique and prominent art throughout Reston. Key IPAR partners are the Reston Association, the Reston Community Center, the Greater Reston Art Center, the Reston Town Center Association, the Reston Chamber of Commerce, the Arts Council of Fairfax County and the League of Reston Artists.

For more information about the fund-raising skate and IPAR, call 703-467-9797, e-mail info@publicartreston.org, or visit www.publicartreston.org.

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Open Your Heart to Public Art in Reston: Join the Initiative for Public Art-Reston (IPAR) and Hunters Woods Elementary School PTA for some great, family-friendly fun, Monday, March 1, 4 to 7 p.m., ice skating at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. Admission is $10 per person and includes the skates rental fee. The skate, rescheduled because of snow, is open to the public, and proceeds from admission, hot chocolate and cookie sales will benefit IPAR’s first public art project—the creation of a permanent Reston underpass art work involving an artist-in-residence who will engage with students from Hunters Woods Elementary School, a Fairfax County magnet school for the arts and sciences.  This first Public Art Project is launched by IPAR in collaboration with project co-sponsors, Reston Community Center and Reston Association. For more information about the fund-raising skate and IPAR, call 703-467-9797, e-mail info@publicartreston.org, or visit www.publicartreston.org.

Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Cafe Makes St. Patrick Green with Envy Over Border-Flavored Favorites

February 23, 2010 in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Popular Mexican Restaurant Offers St. Patrick’s Day Specials

WASHINGTON D.C. (February 19, 2010) – On Wednesday, March 17, Irish eyes will smile…even at Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Café.  All five Washington D.C. area locations of the restaurant are offering guests award-winning, authentic border-flavored fare and St. Patrick’s Day specials all day long from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., making it easy to be green.

Super Green Frozen Margaritas will be offered for $5.50, and Julio’s Gold margaritas on the rocks will be available for $6.  Beer drinkers can get Dos Equis green beer on special for only $3.50.  With the purchase of any other item at the restaurant, guests can get a “Pot of Gold” (cup of queso) for the discounted price of $3.

In addition to serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, Uncle Julio’s also caters home and office parties — serving fresh, mesquite grilled favorites cooked on-site – as well as offer a new express delivery service, Catering Express.  Now, when guests select Uncle Julio’s for their events, the restaurant offers three different options: Full-Service Catering, or delivery with Express Basic Service and Express Deluxe Service.  For more information or to place an order, guests must call 800-244-7633 or 972-554-3611.

The first Uncle Julio’s (www.unclejulios.com) opened in Dallas in 1986, and Uncle Julio’s Corporation now operates 15 restaurants in five major metropolitan areas: Atlanta, Boca Raton, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth and the Washington D.C. area.  Uncle Julio’s provides the freshest and

highest quality fine Mexican food in large, reasonably priced portions.  The company’s mission, creating hospitality, fun and value, shows in everything from the food to the atmosphere.

In the Washington D.C. area, Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Café has five different locations including Arlington/Ballston at 4301 N. Fairfax Dr., 703-528-3131; Bethesda Row at 4870 Bethesda Ave., 301-656-2981; Fairfax Corner at 4251 Fairfax Corner Ave., 703-266-7760; Gaithersburg at 231 Rio Boulevard; 240-632-2150; and Reston Town Center at 1827 Library St., 703-904-0703. For more information, visit www.unclejulios.com.

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The Bike Lane’s Give Up Your Car for One Year Challenge

February 23, 2010 in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Contact:  Anne Mader
For Immediate Release
Tele: 571-218-2002
Email: info@thebikelane.com


Reston, VA The Bike Lane in Reston and Burke, Virginia has partnered with Trek Bikes and Driveway 2 Driveway to challenge a person to give up their car for one year and ride a bike.  Starting March 1 The Bike Lane will be accepting online applications from people who are ready to go by bike and want to tell the world about the benefits and challenges  of doing so.  The person who stands out as the most committed, most challenged by giving up their car, and has the most desire to make it happen will earn a new Trek Ride+ electric assist commuter bike; decked out with a rack, panniers, and lights.  The Bike Lane will also provide other accessories such as clothing, riding gear, and commuting support to the winner of the challenge.

Applicants must commit to using a bike for a minimum of 80% of their transportation needs and to blog and use other social media to journal about their experience.  Trek Bicycles is planning to video document a day in the life of the winners’ commuting by bike experience.  In addition, Driveway 2 Driveway will offer to sell the persons car for free during the one year challenge.  “The person who accepts this challenge might not be ready to give up their car immediately.   But you never know, they may decide that they don’t need their car after a month or so of going by bike” states Alison Lynch of Driveway 2 Driveway.

The Bike Lane will present the bike and gear to the winner of the challenge at their annual Cyclefest event on April 24 at the Reston Town Center.  Cyclefest is a day dedicated to celebrate cycling.  The day kicks off with Paul’s Ride for Life; a fundraising ride for the Washington Regional Transplant Community, in honor of Paul Rossmeissl .  The Cyclefest Expo activities begin at 10 am and include bike demos, kids safety rodeo, BMX stunt shows, bike fashion show, and more.  Cyclefest will finish at 4 pm with the presentation of the Trek Ride + bike and other gear to the winner of the “Give Up Your Car for One Year Challenge”.

“The Bike Lane is really excited about this challenge” says Anne Mader, co owner of The Bike Lane with husband Todd Mader “With the higher gas prices and terrible traffic congestion we hope to use this challenge to get people thinking about using their bike for commuting, going to the store, and running other errands.   By providing someone with everything they need to give up their car and go by bike, we may even change someone’s life!”

The Trek Ride + electric assist bike is new for 2010 from Trek Bicycle Company.  The bike has various levels of assistance that corresponds to the rider’s effort.  This makes longer commutes easy, heavy loads lighter, and long hills shorter but does not take away from the physical effort needed to move the bike forward.  “This bike helps to make going by bike easier without taking the enjoyment and freedom away from the cycling experience” states Adam Lewandowski, Manager of The Bike Lane’s Reston store.

Information about the Challenge and Cyclefest can be found at www.thebikelane.com
If you’d like more information about this topic, pictures, or would like to schedule an interview please contact Anne Mader at info@thebikelane.com or 571-218-2002.

Join Executive Chef Martin Ticar for an Interactive Chef’s Wine Dinner That Will Delight Your Palate and Enlighten Your Mind

January 14, 2010 in Dining | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

WHERE: Mon Ami Gabi in the Reston Town Center, 11950 Democracy Drive, Reston VA

WHEN: Tuesday, February 9, 2010

TIME: 6:30 p.m. reception, followed by a 7:00 p.m. dinner seating

COST: $65 plus tax and gratuity per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (703) 707-0233.

WHAT: Executive Chef Martin Ticar invites you and your friends to join us for an interactive five-course dinner paired with fine wines being offered by Michael Corso Selections – widely known as one of America’s top boutique importer of French wines. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and a 7:00 p.m. dinner seating where Executive Chef Martin and Corso Wines guest sommelier joins you to converse the dynamic relationship between each dish and selected wine pairings.

MENU: Chef’s Wine Dinner Menu with Featured Wines Includes:

Warm Potato Pancake topped with Smoked Salmon and Chives
Joseph Perrier Brut Champagne NV

Crispy Skate Wing, Honey Crisp Apple Salad, Savoy Cabbage, Pinot Blanc Beurre
Gustave Lorentz Pinot Blanc Reserve 2007

Roasted Duck Breast with Braised Leg, Sweet Potato Gratin, Black Currant Jus
Chateau Laronde Desormes Bordeaux Superieur 2005

Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib, Parsnip Puree
Domaine Raspail – Ay Gigondas 2005

Brioche Bread Pudding with Apricot Compote, Vanilla Ice Cream
Sparkling Vouvray Demi Sec NV by Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau

For photos or additional information, please contact Nicole Gebhart at (773) 935-5000 or at ngebhart@leye.com.

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Public Relations & Marketing
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
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2nd Annual New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch at Mon Ami Gabi

December 28, 2009 in Dining, Events, Holidays | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mon Ami Gabi Reston
11950 Democracy Dr.
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 707-0233

2nd Annual New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch at Mon Ami Gabi
Guests Who Join us for Brunch in Their Pajamas Will Receive a Gift Card Equal to the Price of Their Meal to Use Towards Their Next Visit in 2010

WHEN: Friday, January 1st 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Mon Ami Gabi in the Reston Town Center, 11950 Democracy Dr.

WHAT: Executive Chef Martin Ticar’s restaurant brigade would like to thank you for a wonderful year, and to make your next one even better – come for brunch on New Year’s Day and they’ll make it worth your while!  Guests who join us for brunch in their pajamas will receive a gift card equal to the price of their meal (minus tax and gratuities) to use towards their next Mon Ami Gabi visit!  There’s only one New Year’s Day in 2010, so reserve your spot today by calling (703) 707-0233

ADDITIONAL DELICIOUS DETAILS: monamigabi.com

If the hair of the dog is your idea of losing a 2009 headache, Mon Ami Gabi’s Pajama Brunch offers it in the best of ways:

  • Make-Your- Own Bloody Mary Bar – fully stocked, ready for your selection of favorite garnishes and assorted hot sauces.
  • Rolling Wine and Champagne Cart – offers wine sampling from a rolling cart consisting of 12 classic French wines available by the glass and bottle.
  • Complimentary beignets, French-style “doughnuts” and freshly squeezed orange juice.
  • In addition to the following menu items, guests can choose from the restaurants regular brunch menu; Waffle Bananas Foster, Blueberry French Toast, Ham & Cheese Crêpe, Classic Quiche Lorraine, Eggs Benedict – just to name a few!

For complete menu information, guest can visit monamigabi.com.  For photos or additional information, please contact Nicole Gebhart at (773) 935-5000 or at ngebhart@leye.com.

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Nicole Gebhart
Public Relations & Marketing
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
ngebhart@leye.com | © 312-388-7960
Mon Ami Gabi Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! Community Canteen Stripburger
La Grande Orange Santa Monica Division of Lettuce Entertain You® Restaurants

40 Shiny New Bikes and Helmets are Donated to Toys for Tots

December 23, 2009 in Charity, Events, Holidays, Retail | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Anne Mader 571-218-2002
40 Shiny New Bikes Under the Tree this Christmas!
$8,500 Worth of Bikes and Helmets are Donated to Toys for Tots

Reston, VA – Over forty children will be overjoyed this holiday season when they see a shiny new bike and helmet under their Christmas tree. For the fourth consecutive year The Bike Lane collected monetary donations to purchase over $8,500 worth of high quality safe Trek bikes for needy children.  Local businesses and local cycling clubs also joined in the effort. “It is great to have many local partnerships coming together to support such a great cause!” says Anne Mader, co-owner of The Bike Lane.  The Bike Lane staff rolled the bikes over to the U.S. Marines on site for their annual Toys for Tots drive with MIX 107.3 FM at Reston Town Center on December 11.  “I remember getting a bike just like that for Christmas!” said an excited onlooker, commenting on a shiny pink bike with a white flowered basket and colorful streamers.

This annual tradition was the idea of Holly Jackson, who worked for a company that held an annual Toys for Tots drive every year. Jackson started to collect money from other employees to purchase bikes instead of toys. “A new bicycle is the epitome of a Christmas present for a child. Who doesn’t remember that special moment when you saw your first bike under the tree?” says Jackson, who is an avid cyclist. The Bike Lane partnered with Jackson over four years ago in an effort to get more donations to purchase bikes.   Other local businesses such as EX2 Adventures, Graceful Edge, Positively Chiropractic, Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy and cycling groups including the Mid Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts, the FBI Race Team and the Quantico Mountain Bike Team all helped get the word out about the bike fundraiser.  Over the last four years, The Bike Lane, its customers, and partners have donated almost 150 bikes and helmets to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots. “It’s been a tough economy the last few years and thanks to the generosity of  our business and individual sponsors, many children will have an extra special Christmas this year” states Jackson.

The bicycle is a part of childhood. “Being able to give a needy child a brand new bike is an amazing feeling.  A bike is fun and brings freedom and independence to every child.  We want to bring this joy to as many children as possible this holiday season.” states Mader.

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The Bike Lane – Reston, 11943 Democracy Drive, Reston, VA 20190

25th Northern VA Chipotle Opens in Reston Town Center

December 22, 2009 in Dining, Openings, Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Katherine Newell Smith
p. 301 907 7590; mobile 703 475 1833
kns4pr@erols.com

25th Northern VA Chipotle to Open in Reston Town Center
WHAT: Chipotle’s newest burrito eatery opens to the public
WHERE: 11913 Freedom Dr. at Fountain Dive, Reston Town Center.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 15,  11am until 10pm.
WHY: Popular demand
MORE: Wheelchair accessible, major credit cards accepted, seating for 36 inside and 4 outdoors, hot music, cool atmosphere, great food; fax and on-line order pick up window. For fax forms or to order on-line, go to www.chipotle.com

EVEN MORE: The first 100 customers to come into the new Chipotle after 3pm will receive a free t-shirt and a burrito buck to use during a future visit.

About Chipotle

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) offers a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere. Through our vision of Food with Integrity, Chipotle is seeking better food not only from a variety of fresh ingredients, but ingredients that are sustainably grown and naturally raised with respect for the animals, the land, and the farmers who produce the food. Chipotle opened its first restaurant in 1993 and operates more than 900 restaurants today. For more information, visit www.chipotle.com.

Chipotle Mexican Grill         Hours from 11 :00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

p. (703) 435-5795   f. (703) 437-1903

Gift Wrapping Supports Kids R First, Dec. 18 – 24 in Reston Town Center!

December 11, 2009 in Charity, Events, Holidays, Retail | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

Between Dec. 18 and 24, when you purchase a gift at Reston Town Center, you will actually be giving two presents—if you have it wrapped by the Kids R First gift-wrapping volunteers stationed at The Hyatt Regency Reston.

The money raised by Kids R First’s annual holiday wrapping service goes to the nonprofit group’s programs. This school year, Kids R First donated supplies to 15,000 students from families in need at 85 schools in Northern Virginia. And through its College & Career Bound Program, it provided mini-scholarships for students at 19 high schools.

Kids R First gift-wrapping “elves” will be located in the hallway coming off the Market Street entrance of the Hyatt Regency Reston. The fee for wrapping gifts, purchased at Reston Town Center or elsewhere, is $3 and up (more for gifts larger than a breadbox). Gifts may be dropped off for pick-up later. Gift-wrapping hours are:

  • Friday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 29, 10-8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 20, noon-5 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

For other information or to be a gift-wrap volunteer, call 703-850-3639 or email kidsrfirst@msn.com.

FOCUS EXHIBITIONS – Doug Moulden, The Empty Landscape

November 23, 2009 in Events | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

SHARON FISHEL and NANCY SAUSSER    Small Worlds
November 20 – December 23, 2009
Artist Talk, Saturday, November 21, 5 pm
Opening Reception, Saturday, November 21, 6 – 7:30 pm

Reston, VA: Greater Reston Arts Center is pleased to present two Focus Exhibitions:

Doug Moulden’s sculpted paintings are featured in The Empty Landscape while Sharon Fishel’s intimate, nature paintings and Nancy Sausser’s wall-mounted, ceramic sculptures comprise a two-person exhibition, Small Worlds. The artists will give a gallery talk about their work at 5 pm on Saturday, November 21. An opening reception will follow from 6 – 7:30 pm.

Also, please join us for:

Appetite for Art: Contemporary Art Series for Seniors*. Mondays, November 23, 30, December 7, 14,
from 10:30 – Noon. Co-sponsored by Reston Community Center.
Super Studio! Hands-On Workshops, for ages 8 – 12*.  Monday, December 7, 3:30 – 5 pm.
*For registration and fees, visit www.restonarts.org/education
hub theatre at GreaterRestonArtsCenter, The Clockmaker, staged reading, Thursday, December 17,
7:30 – 9:30 pm. Free.

In The Empty Landscape, Doug Moulden exhibits his fine sensitivity to the natural world through large-scale acrylic on panel paintings. On long walks through the woods and fields near his Frederick, Maryland home, Moulden gathers imagery via photography and memory. Back in his studio, using a process that relies as much on sculpture as it does on painting, Moulden warps and shapes plywood panels and covers them with a dense network of paint applied through syringes.  Sometimes he carves into the surface, digging down through the physical history of his paint to reveal the density of landscape. Despite this laborious process, each painting vibrates rhythmically, evoking a world out of time. Reminiscent of Seurat’s pointillist work, Moulden’s paintings allude to a larger, more complex narrative than their surface serenity might imply. What appears to be a quiet countryside at first glance transforms over time into a more intricate story.  With a focus on creating paintings that resonate with his own highly developed aesthetic, Doug Moulden’s work invites long, satisfying  looks through mesmerizing surfaces to the mysterious world beyond the limits of visibility.

In Small Worlds, Sharon Fishel and Nancy Sausser juxtapose their divergent works to explore similar concerns. Both artists examine and celebrate the natural world but through different materials, techniques, and approaches. They explain that, “Using the landscape as a gateway, we create small worlds that bracket or freeze frame small moments or events in time as a way of looking at and seeing the world with greater clarity.”

Fishel is fascinated with plants. On strolls through her garden she watches the variety of ways in which plants move – spiraling, exploding, falling, opening, and closing. They remind the viewer that, for Fishel, each painting is an uncharted journey, subject to detours and intrusions but ending in one elegant, unified vision. In contrast to Fishel’s process of expanding infinitesimal floral activity, Nancy Sausser encapsulates grand geologic events within her small-scale, relief sculptures. She chooses towering mountains, crashing waves, and rippling waterfalls to miniaturize and package inside her simple geometric forms. Some of her clay vessels are the size and shape of Petri dishes, suggesting an inquiry into the elemental forces of nature; however, Sausser’s interest lies more in the emotional effects of landscape than in the forces that created it.

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Images –
Doug Moulden, Down by the River, acrylic on plywood, 34” x 64” x 4”
Sharon Fishel, Orchis, oil on canvas, 17” x 13”
Nancy Sausser, Three Ways Around, Circle, Square, Triangle, 12” x 12” x 3” each

GreaterRestonArtsCenter
12001 Market Street
Suite #103
Reston, VA 20190
703.471.9242
fax 703.471.0952
info@restonarts.org

The Empty Landscape – Doug Moulden
Small Worlds – Sharon Fishel and Nancy Sausser
November 20 – December 23, 2009
Artist Talk – Saturday November 21, 5 – 6 pm
Reception – Saturday November 21, 6 – 7:30 pm

Join or renew your membership today! http://www.restonarts.org/support/Membership.htm

Reston Holiday Parade – Holidays are Here at Reston Town Center! Friday, November 27, 2009 – A Full Day of Events

November 16, 2009 in Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Reston, VA – Reston Town Center presents the 19th annual Reston Holiday Parade on Friday, November 27 at 11:00 AM, launching the festive season with Macy’s-style balloons, musical groups, dancers, antique cars, and more, in a one-of-a-kind, one-hour parade along Market Street, welcoming the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage. The parade is on rain or shine. (Full day’s schedule follows below.)

For 2009, the 19th annual Reston Holiday Parade will kick off a milestone year at Reston Town Center, commemorating its 20th anniversary in 2010. Participants will be getting into the festive celebration with the theme “Reston Town Center – Defining. Inspiring. 20 Years.”

At least seventy (70) groups, with one to fifty in each group, are anticipated for the 2009 parade. Popular favorites from past years that are returning this year include The Hogettes, The Jokesters, GottaSwing dancers, Reston Conservatory Ballet, Bull Run Street Rods,

South Lakes High School Marching Band, Langston Hughes Middle School, Panther Cheerleaders, Northern Virginia Firefighters’ Emerald Society Pipe Band, Regimental Drums & Fifes of Northern Virginia, Children of the Light dancers, Paul Mitchell School, ArtInsights, F.I.S.H., a team of horses from the Misty Brae Farm Pony Club in Aldie, antique and classic cars from the National Capital Jaguar Club and Mustang Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, fire trucks, VIPs, including Reston founder Robert E. Simon, Jr., and much more. For event information, visit www.restontowncenter.com, or call 703-689-4699.

Holidays are Here! November 27 is a full day of events full of holiday cheer and charity at Reston Town Center:

  • 8 AM: Reston Town Center retailers opening early
  • 8 AM: Run with Alan Webb: 9th annual races for tots to teens to benefit Neediest Kids. Donation of $5 for participation encouraged. Participants can register at www.neediestkids.org.
  • 11:00 AM: 19th Annual Reston Holiday Parade
  • 12:30 – 4:30 PM: Visits and Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Located on Market Street, next to Talbots. Donations will benefit local charities.
  • 6:00 PM: Tree Lighting and Sing Along. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in a horse-drawn carriage to magically light up the Christmas tree, followed by traditional holiday songs led by Reston Chorale and brass quintet.
  • 6:30 – 10:00 PM: Horse Drawn Carriage Rides. Proceeds benefit Volunteer Fairfax. Pick-up location is in front of Talbots on Market Street. $5 per person, children 5 and under ride free with adult.
  • All day: Ice Skating Pavilion. Open every day for public skating until March.

Santa’s Studio: Santa Claus will be at Reston Town Center in his portrait studio throughout the season. Dates and times vary, November 28 until December 24. His schedule is posted at his location on Market Street next to Talbots, and at www.restontowncenter.com.

Holidays are Here! All through December, Reston Town Center will host performances of music and dance by community groups at Fountain Square, and strolling on Market Street. Horse drawn carriage rides are scheduled for Saturday afternoons, December 5, 12, and 19, from 12 PM until 4 PM. All proceeds benefit local charities. $5 per person, children 5 and under ride free with adult. The Ice Skating Pavilion is open every day until March. See the schedules and more details at www.restontowncenter.com.

Established in 1990, beautiful Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue offering more than 50 retail shops, 30 restaurants and a 13-screen cinema. At the center’s hub, the Pavilion hosts special events, concerts, festivals throughout the year and ice-skating in winter.  For more information on shopping, dining and events at Reston Town Center, visit www.restontowncenter.com, find it on Facebook, follow on Twitter (RestonTownCntr), read the blog “WhereOutsideIsIn.com”, or call 703-689-4699. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190

Directions: From I-495, take I-66 west to the Dulles Toll Road (Exit 67, Route 267 West) to Reston Parkway (Exit 12). Turn right on Reston Parkway then left on New Dominion Parkway (4th light).

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