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Emma Stone brings 'La La Land' to Middleburg Film Fest in Va. 10/20/2016 01:39am • WASHINGTON — Just five years ago, historic Middleburg, Virginia, was known solely for its sprawling vineyards, beautiful horse country and fall foliage. Now, it's a hotbed for filmmakers with the fourth annual Middleburg Film Festival from Oct. 20-23. This year's headliner is the Oscar Robert Duvall dishes on career at Washington West Film Fest in Va. 10/18/2016 01:35am • WASHINGTON — He's one of the most accomplished actors in film and TV history with iconic roles as Boo Radley, Tom Hagen, Col. Kilgore and Gus McCrae. Now, Oscar winner Robert Duvall is lending his Hollywood starpower to the Washington West Film Festival, which hits Reston Town Center fr Powerboat show takes over Annapolis this weekend 10/14/2016 05:56pm • WASHINGTON — Visitors might need to dress in layers, but there's fun to be had on the water this weekend in Annapolis. About 350 boats are on display as part of the U.S. Powerboat Show, and visitors are not limited to just looking. “You can get on all 350 boats,” says Paul Jacobs, president Peter Frampton goes unplugged this weekend at Kennedy Center 10/11/2016 01:40am • WASHINGTON — He made the talkbox famous with live electric shows. Now, Peter Frampton goes unplugged at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. "It's an honor to play there," Frampton told WTOP. "It's very stripped down. It's a bit like storytellers meets unplugged. It's a combi 8 Can't-Miss Oktoberfest Celebrations Across the U.S. 10/10/2016 08:00pm • As the leaves change colors, the air turns crisp and harvest season begins, thoughts turn to some of the great joys in life: beer and chicken dancing. It's finally Oktoberfest season, when polka is popular, traditional dirndls become high fashion and beer is celebrated across the globe. Oktoberfest Trump’s Va. campaign chair fired after 'stunt' outside RNC 10/10/2016 06:12pm • WASHINGTON — The Virginia campaign chair for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was fired Monday after he led a protest outside of the Republican Party's national headquarters on Capitol Hill. Corey Stewart, who is the chair of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors and is Traffic and transit changes to expect on Columbus Day 10/09/2016 07:35am • WASHINGTON — There are a number of traffic and transit changes Monday due to Columbus Day, even as many private sector workers report as usual. Parking Drivers do not need to feed parking meters Monday in the District, Arlington or Alexandria. However, Montgomery County does charge for parki Presto’s Picks: All’s fair in the state of Texas 10/07/2016 11:45pm • WASHINGTON -- The Texas State Fair is...like everything else in the Lone Star State, completely and ridiculously overblown.  And that's what gives the fair its unquestionable charm. Its proper name is "The State Fair of Texas" (for those sticklers) and usually begins the last Friday in September Military flyovers planned over parts of DC Friday, this weekend 10/07/2016 02:56am • WASHINGTON — A number of military flyovers are planned for the D.C. area on Friday and over the weekend to mark military burials and to celebrate local sporting events. Late Friday morning, there will be four F-16 flyovers at Arlington National Cemetery for a military burial. There will also be How to Plan the Perfect Inauguration Trip 10/06/2016 08:00pm • Inauguration weekend can't come soon enough for many Americans, and you can witness the history and excitement up close in our nation's capital. "It's never too soon to start planning. Book your hotel room as soon as possible and leave your car at home," advises Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO o 6 Best Columbus Day Sales of 2016 10/05/2016 08:00pm • During the Columbus Day weekend, you'll be unlikely to spot Santa Clauses, candy eggs or bright-green shamrocks. You will, however, have no trouble finding excellent sales at your favorite retailers. Over the weekend, you may stumble upon mattresses for as much as 60 percent off and shoes at half pr Metro to hold 9.5-hour public hearing on service cuts 10/05/2016 02:42pm • WASHINGTON — Metro riders, business owners and others will have one chance to let their voices be heard about plans to dramatically scale back service. Metro's board will hold a 9.5-hour public hearing later this month on the proposed service cuts plus a potential increase in bus service, which Vandalism of historic Va. schoolhouse prompts community help 10/03/2016 11:30pm • WASHINGTON — After a historic African-American schoolhouse was vandalized with spray-painted messages of hate on Saturday in Loudoun County, a community has banded together to restore the structure and send a different message. “This is a deplorable act that occurred here and it does not defi 11 Nontraditional Halloween Celebrations Across the Country 10/03/2016 08:00pm • Americans will spend an estimated $8.4 billion celebrating Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation. While most Americans will spend money on candy, decorations and costumes, travelers will also invest in haunted events wherever they go. And since many kid-friendly activities Time is running out for lawn care before winter 09/30/2016 08:55am • Meet McGrath in Fredericksburg Oct. 15 and 16! Mike will appear at the Fredericksburg Home Show, at the Fredericksburg Expo Center, on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16. He’ll give talks at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Get how info here and see