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Event Spotlight
Hear from Fairfax County Poet Laureate at this event. | Photo via @ArtsFairfax
Celebrate National Poetry Month at this ticketed event featuring Fairfax Poet Laureate Angelique Palmer on Tuesday, April 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. “Poetry &" will be held at Fava Pot in McLean, where Palmer will join Fava Pot Chef Dina Daniel for a collaboration exploring how food and language can bring people together.
Keep scrolling to learn more about poetry in NOVA.
Set along the Potomac River in Alexandria, this $3.5 million property offers stunning water views from both the expansive patio and numerous interior rooms. Large windows throughout the home flood the space with natural light while framing the riverfront scenery. See for yourself.
Shop
A new market and restaurant concept by the name of Staples Grocery Company is setting up shop in Loudoun County at 42301 Spinks Ferry Rd. An opening date has not yet been announced. (The Burn)
Sports
Don’t get yourself in a pickle this National Pickleball Month without a place to play. Whether you’re new to the sport or chasing your next open play session, head to one of these spots in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington.
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Houston, we have an idea. With our collective sense of cosmic wanderlust piqued in the midst of the Artemis II mission, the galaxy beckons. Don’t miss the chance to observe the night sky for yourself at the Turner Farm Park Observatory.
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$6,578. That’s the median annual property tax bill in Alexandria — the No. 186 highest in the country. According to a study by SmartAsset, that figure represents ~3.3% of homeowner income.
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Virginia clocked in at No. 9 on a new WalletHub ranking of the best states for working from home. The report weighed factors like internet costs, home size, and cybersecurity, but we’d argue there’s one more metric that matters: great outdoor work spots. Simona Cafe in Arlington is one of my favs in NOVA.
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Your guide to NOVA’s poetry scene
Take advantage of various writers’ groups in NOVA’s public libraries. | Photo by Carol M. Highsmith via Wikimedia Commons
Think you’re the next Shakespeare — or just getting started? Check out our Northern Virginia poetry guide for resources, events, and opportunities to help you grow your craft.
How to get involved in NOVA’s poetry scene
Want to get involved in poetry locally? Learn the basics or master your skills at these events and groups.
Busboys and Poets offers poetry events at their various locations. Shirlington’s location hosts a weekly open mic night on Mondays from 8-10 p.m. It’s $5 if you sign up online and $8 if you sign up at the door. Don’t miss other exciting events like the 9th Hour Poetry Slam and College Night Open Mic.
Connect with fellow poets at the Northern Virginia Poetry Group, which hosts regular workshops and open-mic events in Centreville.
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Every month, we put together our Plan Ahead, which highlights big events around NOVA that month. What are you hosting or looking forward to this May? Let us know.
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