Stephanie Kanowitz

3 days ago | arlingtonmagazine.com | Stephanie Kanowitz

This year marks 50 years of pride celebrations in the nation’s capital and the rainbows will be flying. Piggybacking on the WorldPride Washington DC events happening in the District from May 17-June 8, local organizations are getting in on the action, too. Celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community at these events in Northern Virginia and the District.

1 week ago | arlingtonmagazine.com | Stephanie Kanowitz

Mother’s Day is coming up on May 11! Show her some love with a spa treatment, custom-made bouquet, guided forest walk, high tea or quality family time—just leave the sibling squabbling at home. Help Mom unwind with a spa treatment from this Best of Arlington 2025 winner. The options include facials, massages and body contouring treatments. The 60-minute Fire & Ice Facial ($295) includes a warm exfoliating mask and a cool rejuvenating one. // 901 N.

1 week ago | arlingtonmagazine.com | Stephanie Kanowitz

Mom might manage the calendar, but be sure May 11 is marked on yours to celebrate all the mother figures in your life. Make a reservation and show her you love her a brunch. Available 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on May 11, this three-course prix fixe menu ($110) includes temptations such as Maryland softshell crab tempura, American Wagyu tartare, Chilean sea bass and venison loin.

2 weeks ago | arlingtonmagazine.com | Stephanie Kanowitz

Sure, gift cards are useful, but they’re generic. And chances are teachers already have an abundance of mugs with cutesy sayings. Do your homework this time around and get the educators in your life something special that will really make them smile. These independent retailers have just the mementos you’re looking for. Charm the teacher who really shines with some bling from this new Arlington-based online jeweler. The tropical and aspirational Vacation charm ($99) is a solid gold palm tree.

2 weeks ago | arlingtonmagazine.com | Stephanie Kanowitz

A model sashays down the runway in a canary yellow bustier and a coordinated, floor-length hooded cape. Next up: A succession of flouncy halter dresses, structured jumpsuits and retro bohemian looks evoking the Flower Power movement of the 1960s. This is not Paris Fashion Week. It’s a scene from Marymount University’s annual Portfolio in Motion (PIM) spring fashion show, where everything similarly happens by design.