Worth the Trip
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 9:45 AM
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By Sarah Pixley

Snoop Dogg Due at Baltimore's Moonrise Fest

Snoop Dogg Due at Baltimore's Moonrise Fest

If you like dance music and prefer a little dub in your step, make your way to Baltimore's Moonrise Festival, June 8-9. Snoop Lion is. Read »

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12:15 PM
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By Sarah Pixley

Seen at the 88th Virginia Gold Cup

The Virginia Gold Cup may be one of the most popular spring events in the region.... See Full Gallery »

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 at 10:19 AM
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By Sarah Pixley

Pics: Great Grapes Wine Festival

During Reston's Great Grape Festival (April 27-28), the crowd got one sunny... See Full Gallery »

Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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By Associated Press, NBC Washington

'Argo' Spy Mendez Featured at Md. Film Fest

'Argo' Spy Mendez Featured at Md. Film Fest

Tony Mendez is set to answer questions after a screening of the movie at the Maryland Theatre Thursday night. Read »

Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM
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By Sarah Pixley

Wine Wednesday: Quattro Goomba Winery

Wine Wednesday: Quattro Goomba Winery

Quattro Goomba winery is the go-to place for a chance to see great, local musicians serenade you as you sip your 2012 Tradizione. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 at 6:21 AM
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By Sarah Pixley

Pork in the Park!

Pork in the Park!

Salisbury's Pork in the Park has so many competitions they need to enter a competition for most competitions. Read »

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 at 10:53 PM
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By Sarah Pixley

Wine Wednesday: The Winery at La Grange

Wine Wednesday: The Winery at La Grange

The Winery at La Grange calls its home a three-story, 18th-century manor. So does the Benoni ghost that makes appearances. Read »

Monday, Mar 11, 2013 at 10:34 AM
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By Sarah Pixley

Simeone Automotive Museum

Simeone Automotive Museum

A visit might redefine the term "sports car" in your mind. Take, for instance, the 1909 American Underslung with 40-inch wheels. Read »

Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 at 9:36 AM
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By Sarah Pixley

Zombie Gras 3 in Baltimore!

Zombie Gras 3 in Baltimore!

Head to Baltimore March 30, when zombies, makeup artists and more will be roaming the halls of Geppi's Entertainment Museum. Read »

Friday, Mar 1, 2013 at 2:10 PM
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By Alyssa Moody

Philadelphia Flower Show

Philadelphia Flower Show

The renowned Philadelphia Flower Show will pay homage to British horticulture with a variety of exquisite gardening exhibits on display from March 2-10. Read »

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Sarah Pixley Sarah is a freelance photographer and the founder of True Icon Photo. When she's not snapping photos of a ridiculous amount of objects, she spends her time enjoying the splendor of D.C. life. Send her tips and ideas: sarah (at) trueiconphoto (dot) com.
Carissa DiMargo Carissa DiMargo edits The Scene on NBCWashington.com, focusing on D.C. style, restos, arts & quirk. She once brought a shopping cart into a Pizza Hut. Follow her on Twitter @dcscene.
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