After 82 Years, Jazz Still Brings a Smile

Self-Taught Purcellville Musician Recalls Lifelong Love of Dixieland

Friday, Dec. 28, 2007

Al Webber still remembers the first time he fell in love. He was 16 years old at the time, and life was never the same after the day he first heard her sweet song. Read story »

Weekend Entertainment Best Bets

Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007

The alcohol-free, family-oriented First Night Leesburg features more than 100 performances - including live music, puppet shows and magicians - at 20 indoor locations in the historic downtown. Hours are from 6 p.m. to midnight Monday. Read story »

Photos: Stone Bridge Band, Choir Perform at Dulles

Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007

Members of the Stone Bridge High School jazz band and jazz choir performed Wednesday at Dulles International Airport. Read story »

As It Shifts Strategy, AOL Cuts Some Charitable Ties

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007

AOL is scaling back its philanthropic contributions in Washington region as it reinvents itself as a global Internet advertising firm. Read story »

Loudoun Tree Farms a Family Tradition

County Ranks High in Virginia for Number of Farms

Monday, Dec. 17, 2007

Whether it’s tall, short, skinny or round; Douglas, Frasier, spruce, or pine; beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to Christmas tree shopping. Read story »

Purcellville Orchard: Christmas in the Country

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007

On Christmas Day, Sam and Uta Brown, proprietors of Crooked Run Orchard in Purcellville, plan to jump into their car and head south for a week-long vacation. After handmaking about 400 wreaths and swags, they’ll be ready to hang up their clippers. Read story »

Best Bets in Entertainment

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007

Best bets in Loudoun entertainment this weekend. Read story »

Middleburg Stone House: A Home Made for the Holidays

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007

If all goes according to Paul Zielenski’s plan, Christmas Day will begin with opening gifts by the tree around 2:30 a.m. and end with sledding by flashlight on the hill out by the barn. When you’re 13 years old and you live in the country, snow is always high on your Christmas list. Read story »

AOL Pulls Out of Summer Music Fest

Friday, Dec. 7, 2007

The Loudoun Summer Music Fest announced Friday that AOL will no longer be sponsoring the annual charity event. Read story »

Best Bets in Entertainment

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007

Best bets in entertainment this weekend in Loudoun County. Read story »

'Nutcracker' Stars Get Up Close, Personal

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007

The magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is a Christmas tradition that doesn’t require any bargain hunting or gift-wrapping. And for those who look forward to the Loudoun Ballet Company’s annual performance of the story, a first-time event this past weekend was just their cup of tea. Read story »

Tally Ho Cites Competition in Decision to Close

Friday, Nov. 30, 2007

The operator of the Tally Ho Theatre in downtown Leesburg announced Friday that she will close the theater at the end of the year. Read story »

Best Bets in Entertainment

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007

Best bets in entertainment this weekend in Loudoun. Read story »

Hey, Isn't That the Bush Twins in Middleburg?

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007

Jenna and Barbara Bush celebrated their birthday a day early at Middleburg's Red Fox Inn on Saturday. Read story »