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Laura Dave’s The First Husband: Sometimes Love Gets Messy
Monday, May 21st, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
Annie Adams loves the film Roman Holiday. “It was my comfort movie,” she says. “It was, quite simply, my comfort.” Unfortunately for Annie, every viewing
Woman Around Town Wins Four Awards From the New York Press Club
Monday, May 14th, 2012
by Woman Around Town on Woman Around Town
For the third year in a row, Woman Around Town has been recognized for excellence in writing with awards from the New York Press Club.
Tessa Souter’s Tour de Force at Blues Alley
Friday, May 11th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
Shortly before Tessa Souter was to take the stage at Blues Alley, a group of business people, wearing those ubiquitous conference name tags, came in
Woman Around Town: Arena Stage’s Molly Smith—Showcasing American Musicals and Plays
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town
When The Music Man won the 1957 Tony Award, it beat out another musical heavyweight, Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story. The two productions opened on
Much Ado About That Crazy Thing Called Love—Justices Hand Down Landmark Decision
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
It seemed like a match made in heaven, or at least in Messina. Count Claudio and Lady Hero survived villainy, slander, mistaken identity, infidelity, and
La Bergerie—Second Time’s Not the Charm
Sunday, April 29th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Dining Around
The first time we visited La Bergerie in Old Town Alexandria, we were charmed. Located in a beautiful brownstone on North Lee Street, this classic
The Majestic Cafe—Simple Food That’s Simply Good
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Dining Around
Full disclosure: I feel conflicted writing this positive review for the Majestic Cafe in Old Town Alexandria. Not because the restaurant doesn’t deserve the praise.
Woman Around Town: Carole Geithner’s If Only—Helping Children Cope with the Loss of a Parent
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town
Losing a parent is a devastating experience, especially when the person suffering that loss is a child. Carole Geithner, a clinical social worker, counsels children
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