Articles by Beth Luna

Where to go — and what to eat and drink — on that special evening More

As parents, we hope that when our kids are out in the world they act with thoughtfulness and kindness. Kari Mobley, of Piedmont in Haymarket, now knows her son Aiden does just that – but it wasn’t he who filled her in. More

It’s a busy busy busy time of year! But make sure to take time to enjoy the many holiday performances and activities for all ages your community has to offer. More

“Any occasion can be made better with cake!” said Jocelyn King, co-owner/co-manager of the Gainesville bakery Nothing Bundt Cakes, which opened in April. More

Modal Music in Warrenton inspires passion to perform More

One woman leads an army of volunteers to serve our area’s veterans More

Etsy for the holidays and beyond More

Farm visits, apple picking, and haunting experiences!  More

As the calendar moves beyond a steamy, wet August, many of us start longing for that magical time known as fall in Virginia. After the cancellation of so many events in 2020, we are here to highlight some of our region’s most popular fall festivals as they reappear to usher in the new season! More

How does a young girl come to use her voice in the world of classical music? Well, it may have started with lullabies for Gainesville resident Ariela Griggs. “Ariela loved singing from a very young More