Reston’s 18th annual Multicultural Festival is set for Sept. 22 (Saturday) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake Anne Plaza.
The annual event aims to bring together Restonians in order to celebrate community and culture. The festival will include music, entertainment, dress, food and cultural gems from around the world.
Attendees are encouraged to dress in their cultural attire. The festival also includes a naturalization ceremony, arts and crafts, food and family activities.
RCC is seeking applications for arts vendors by July 6, food vendors by July 13, and community organizations by July 20.
The event is presented by Reston Community Center, hosted by Lake Anne Plaza and co-sponsored by the Reston Association, along with other Reston organizations and businesses.
Photo via Reston Community Center
A planning problem — As Fairfax County officials mull plans to increase Reston’s population density cap, a former member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission writes that Reston has a planning problem that must be addressed as new developments move forward. [The Washington Post]
Love says goodbye — Today is the last day that Virginia’s LOVE letters will be on display at Lake Anne Plaza. The display was installed on June 7. [Lake Anne Plaza]
VY to celebrate grand opening — VY, a new development on Sunrise Valley Drive, will hold its grand opening celebration tomorrow. The event features light fare from Reston Kabob and a sushi display from PassionFish Reston. [On Tap Magazine]
Nearby: To the rescue — Can the Silver Line save Loudoun County’s office market? Several sites once slated for office developments are being re-evaluated as possible data center sights. [Bisnow]
Flickr pool photo via vantagehill
Five days after winning the Stanley Cup, the Washington Capitals and fans celebrated their first NHL championship win.
As tens of thousands lined up along the parade route, fans clad in red piled onto trains at Wiehle-Reston East. As of 9:30 a.m. today, the parking garage at Wiehle-Reston East was full and long lines caused delays to catch trains.
Team #RestonRaiders with Amie Oehm of Great Falls who named her two boys after Ovechkin and Backstrom #ALLCAPS Rally #StanleyCup @WTOP https://t.co/nRmRehe68c pic.twitter.com/an6NLN16Jg
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) June 12, 2018
RIDERSHIP: As of 12:00 p.m., over 351K people have taken Metrorail so far today, up more than 78K from same time yesterday. We're running continuous rush-hour service through this evening. No operational issues to report at this time. #WMATA #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup
— Metro Forward (@wmata) June 12, 2018
Wiehle Reston East Metrorail Station garage is full. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/a8NdjHw9WU
— Fairfax County Government 🇺🇸 (@fairfaxcounty) June 12, 2018
Long lines at Wiehle Reston East Metrorail station as Capitals fans wait in line to purchase SmarTrip cards. First time riding Metro for all these people, hopefully they get to the parade before it ends! #ALLCAPS #PARADE #StanleyCup #wmata pic.twitter.com/y7r526bfhi
— Andy McMahon 🇺🇦 (@dciandy) June 12, 2018
The Caps won the 2019 Stanley Cup championships after defeating Las Vegas Golden Knights four games to one last week.
A live stream and recap of the parade is available via The Washington Post.
Photo by @dciandy
Loudoun County’s sheriff’s deputies spotted a man relieving himself on a parked car in the 1700 block of Bridge View Court on Saturday (June 10) around 7:16 p.m.
Deputies arrested and charged Richard Quaye, 35, of Reston with driving under the influence and refusal of a breath test. Quaye was released from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on a secured bond.
The Fairfax County Police Department reported the following incidents in recent days:
LARCENIES:
1800 block of Cameron Glen Drive, gun from vehicle
1800 block of Explorer Street, credit and debit cards from business
12300 block of Fan Shell Court, wallet from vehicle
9900 block of Georgetown Pike, merchandise from business
1800 block of Jonathan Way, laptop computer from residence
11300 block of Reston Station Boulevard, bicycles from business
12100 block of Sunset Hills Road, sunglasses from business
12500 block of Sunrise Valley Drive, property from vehicle
STOLEN VEHICLES:
10300 block of Eclipse Lane, 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Local police have not yet provided an update the investigation of a fatal pedestrian accident that happened in late May.
File photo
The Town of Herndon’s Council will consider a proclamation to officially recognize June as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month” at a public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. in the Herndon Council Chambers Building (765 Lynn Street).
The proclamation intends to “recognize the difficulties and prejudice the LGBTQ+ community has worked to overcome,” in addition to recognizing the work of advocates who fight for equality for all people.
The Town Council is also considering launching a Smart Cities pilot program in Herndon. Through the agreement with Vivacity D.C. Inc., a Delaware-based corporation, the town will evaluate smart city technologies, including remote-controlled LED lights with radio capabilities in downtown Herndon in an effort to reduce electricity and maintenance costs.
Upgraded infrastructure, to be installed by the end of the year, would allow the town to provide free public WiFi, improve mobile coverage and county pedestrian traffic, according to the draft pilot project agreement.
Specifically, Vivacity DC, Inc. will build a wireless network in the downtown area, replace 10 street light poles with LED smart poles, and upgrade 10 existing street light poles with LED lighting. The project also includes the installation of an electric vehicle charging station.
Town Council public hearings are webcast and are cablecast live on Herndon Community Television (HCTV).
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Cast your vote — Primary elections in Virginia and Fairfax County are today. The county’s 243 precincts will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters are encouraged to cast their ballot before or after school hours, if possible, as schools are still in session. [Fairfax County Government]
Junior day camp — School is almost out and Reston Association is offering four-week camps this summer for kids between the ages of 5 and 7. Several sessions for the Junior Day Camp are open. [Reston Association]
Settling a new score — ComScore, Inc, an audience measurement company that faced recent leadership challenges and investigations, is now under the leadership of Bryan Wiener. The new CEO lays out strategies for the coming year. [Washington Business Journal]
Family history research this afternoon — Research your family history with a library staff member using local history and genealogy resources. The event is geared towards adults and teenagers. [Reston Regional Library]
Photo by Wade Gilley, Sr.
As the school year ends, the “Family Fun Entertainment Series” returns to Reston Town Center this Saturday (June 16). The event is held at Reston Town Square Park, located at the corner of Market Street and Explorer Street, on Saturdays from 10-10:45 a.m.
This Saturday’s performance features Pinot & Augustine, a comedy with classic mime antics. The characters try to prove who is the star of the show through humor and playful interaction, according to a description of the show by Reston Community Center.
The complete line-up of performances, which will run through August 4, is below:
- June 23: The Uncle Devin Show
- June 30: Kwame Ansah-Brew African Sounds
- July 7: Rocknoceros
- July 14: Blue Sky Puppet Theatre – Pig Tales
- July 21: Turley the Magician
- July 28: Guava Jelly
- August 4: Classic Comedy by Mark Lohr
Parking is free on Saturdays. The event is hosted by Reston Town Center Association and presented by RCC in cooperation with MSE Productions, Inc.
Photo by Mukul Ranjan via RCC
A roof collapse in downtown Herndon forced several businesses to close over the weekend. According to the Herndon Police Department, the roof collapse happened on 764 Elden Street on Saturday (June 10).
Sully’s Pour House, an Irish pub, will remain closed until the issue, which owners described as a “sudden structural mishap,” is resolved. All other businesses in the building will also remain closed, according to a spokesperson for the police department.
“We are extremely grateful that not a single person was hurt during this,” the business wrote on Facebook.
No injuries were reported and the road has since reopened.
The town’s building official declared the building unsafe after inspecting it, a spokesperson for the town’s government told Reston Now.
Building owners are required to submit a plan to the town indicating how they will make the building safe, after which town officials will re-inspect the building, the spokesperson said.
This story will be updated.
Photos via Sully’s Pour House
Before we head off into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on Reston Now in recent days.
- Departing from Downtown Home, Herndon Festival to Change Location Next Year
- The Bike Lane Closes Reston Town Center Location; Eyes June Relocation
- Inaugural Reston Pride Festival Attracts More than 1,000 Attendees
- Updated: Police Locate Missing Endangered Man Last Seen in Reston
- Crime Roundup: Herndon Man Arrested In Connection with Stabbing
If you have ideas on stories we should cover, email us at [email protected] or submit an anonymous tip. We’re also looking for photos of Reston submitted by readers. Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below.
Photo via Herndon Festival
Looking for a big screen to watch the Washington Capitals play in game five of the Stanley Cup finals? A free screening will be held tonight at Reston Station’s plaza (1904 Reston Metro Plaza) from 8-10 p.m.
Rock your red and watch the Washington Caps on the big screen battle for the Stanley Cup on Reston Station's Plaza. TONIGHT at 8pm. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/TLXSvpCtpJ
— Reston Station (@Reston_Station) June 7, 2018
Parking is $4.75 daily.
Here’s a previous video of a viewing on May 28:
Between the “Take a Break” concert series at Lake Anne Plaza and “Summerbration” at Reston Station Plaza, there are several options for outdoor summer entertainment. “Sunday Art in the Park” will return to Reston Town Square Park on Sundays.
This Sunday, Schwarz and Stokes, who play Bach, Mozart and Brahms, will perform from 7-8 p.m. The event, located at the corner of Market Street and St. Francis Street, is open for all ages.
The complete lineup of the program, which runs through August 19, is below. All concerts run from 7-8 p.m. The series is presented by Reston Community Center and hosted by Reston Town Center Association. Garage parking is free on weekends.
- June 17: Jazz Trio Conversations
- June 24: Shenandoah Conservatory String Ensembles
- July 1: Two Bass Hit
- July 8: A Little Charm from Across the Pond
- July 15: Luis Hernandez and Friends
- July 22: Galestro-Smith Duo
- July 29: R2DUO
- August 5: MLO Fusion Project
- August 12: Amor e Saudade
- August 19: Shenandoah Conservatory Saxophone Quartet
During July, Greater Reston Arts Center is also offering free art activities for all ages from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Getting real [estate] — The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority has published its 2017 real estate report. New building deliveries hit a three-year high while vacancy rates in the county remained unchanged. [Fairfax County Economic Development Authority]
A special shoutout to — Willa Suter, Reston Association’s aquatics manager, who was recognized as an aquatic professional competitor of the month. [Association of Aquatic Professionals]
Partnering with Amazon — SAPT National Security Services, Inc, a Herndon-based company, is partnering with Amazon Web Services to bring more people onto the cloud (nine?). [Cision]
Photo by Wade Gilley Sr.
State Del. Ken Plum will hold his annual “State of the Commonwealth” breakfast on Wednesday, June 27.
Plum will provide an update on the latest state news at Hidden Creek Country Club (1711 Clubhouse Road) from 8-9 a.m.
The event is also designed to fundraise for Plum’s campaign. Tickets are available online and range from $35 to $1,000.
File photo
Chalk on the water — Unleash your creativity this weekend as Lake Anne Plaza’s ground becomes a canvas for amateur and professional artists alike. [Public Art Reston]
Stateside: June 12 — The primary elections in Virginia and Fairfax County are on Tuesday, June 12. All 243 precincts will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. [Fairfax County Government]
Happening nearby: motorized partitions — “Schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, will be allowed to use motorized panel doors again after a little boy died in a “tragic accident” at his elementary school. Wesley Lipicky was killed on May 18 after he was crushed between a motorized panel and a wall.” [NBC4]
Flickr pool photo by vantagehill
A new exhibition is coming to Greater Reston Arts Center at Signature apartments this weekend. Susan Hostetler, a DC-based artist, will feature her work “Volatile,” which is inspired by avian life, songbird vocalizations and flight patterns.
The exhibition will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from Friday (June 8) through September 18.
Hostetler uses mixed media to create delicate works, including graphite drawings with collage on mylar. She uses hand-cut stencils of bird shapes, which she places onto mylar and colors over with graphite sticks in a variety of textures and repeating patterns.
She also created hand-shaped clay birds that are attached to acrylic posts, creating “a coordinate of flight that carries through the linear atrium space,” according to organizers.
Hostetler received her Masters of Art in Teaching from the Corcoran School of the Arts. In 2013, she received the Robert Rauschenberg Award for Art Education.
The satellite gallery includes year-round exhibitions by local artists. It is part of a partnership between Boston Properties, Bozzuto Management and GRACE. Exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Photos by Susan Hostetler
