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Nibbles and Sips Around Town – March 9, 2015

Jordan Wright March 9, 2015 Special to DC Metro Theater Arts

Great Pre-Theatre Dining Deals From Area Restaurants

When friends ask me where to dine before the theatre I try to respond authoritatively. But, alas, my brain turns to porridge as I mentally scroll through the limitless options. I try to hone it down […]

Detoxing in Paradise on the Island of Phuket

Shelly Ross Whisk and Quill, Guest Contributor March 2015

Atsumi on The Island of Phuket, Thailand

I am in a beautiful a tropical setting, lying face down on a flowered cushion and covered with a beautiful batik sheet. A strong, nimble and serene Thai woman is giving me the daily massage of my […]

Kid Victory – Signature Theatre

Jordan Wright March 3, 2015 Special to The Alexandria Times

Jake Winn (Luke) and Christiane Noll (Eileen) in Kid Victory – Photo by Margot Schulman.

Luke is frightened. He can’t relate to anyone anymore and can’t explain where he’s been. At seventeen he vanished and now, one year later, he’s returned to his […]

The 8th Annual Oyamel Tequila and Mezcal Festival Kick Off

By Whisk and Quill Guest Writer, Cary Pollak March 3, 2015

Jose Andres’ Oyamel Cocina Mexicana restaurant is celebrating its Tequila and Mezcal Festival now through March 15th. The annual event, billed as a “Toast to the Heritage of Mexican Spirits” features specialty cocktails and dishes from around Mexico.

Complimentary tequila and mezcal tastings will […]

Nibbles and Sips Around Town – March 2, 2015

Jordan Wright March 2, 2015

Kim Crawford Winery Debuts Small Batch Wines in America

My favorite way to taste wines is over a long and languorous meal. Not only does it afford the necessary time to let the wines breathe, but allows time enough for me to ponder their potential and assess their […]

Much Ado About Nothing Vegas Style – Synetic Theater

Jordan Wright February 17, 2015 Special to The Alexandria Times

Cast of Much Ado About Nothing. Photo by Koko Lanham.

Hot Diggity Dog Ziggity Boom! In Synetic Theater’s jived up version of Much Ado About Nothing Las Vegas’s flamboyant landscape of feathered and sequined showgirls becomes the backdrop for Director Paata Tsikurishvili’s […]