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Fairfax golf pro Larkin Gross to compete in 2024 PGA Professional Championship

Larkin Gross (courtesy of PGA of America)

(Updated at 3:30 p.m.) A local Fairfax resident and golf professional has qualified for the 2024 PGA Golf Professional Championship.

Larkin Gross, an assistant professional at Vienna’s Westwood Country Club, is among 13 mid-Atlantic golf professionals to qualify for the championship, which will be held from Saturday, April 28, to May 1 at Fields Ranch in Frisco, Texas.

The top 20 finishers in the 312-player field will advance to the 2024 PGA Championship, scheduled for May 13-19 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. There, they will face off against the world’s premier golfers at the second major championship of the year.

The PGA Professional Championship, the country’s largest all-professional tournament, represents all 41 PGA Sections of the PGA of America.

“The MAPGA is very proud of our 13 PGA Members who qualified for this year’s PGA Professional Championship,” Middle Atlantic PGA President Lynne Hunter stated in the press release. “This prestigious event gathers the finest from our 30,000 members to vie for a spot in the PGA Championship and to compete alongside top international players.”

Among those participating in the tournament will be the top 20 from last year’s championship and qualifiers from section championships.

The tournament, which offers a purse of $715,000, will conduct the first round cuts for those outside the low 90 scorers and ties after 36 holes on Monday, and again after 54 holes on Tuesday to those those outside the 70 scores and ties.

The winner will receive a $715,000 prize, and the top 20 finishers will join the Corebridge Financial Team, qualifying for the PGA Championship at Valhalla. There, they will compete against the world’s elite in one of golf’s most prestigious events.

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Smallest and largest homes sold in Fairfax County (March 2024)

Here in Fairfax County, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (March 2024).

Largest homes sold

  1. 2400 Oakmont Ct — Reston — $2,625,000 (6 beds | 6.5 baths | 12,034 sq. ft.)
  2. 7022 Green Oak Dr — McLean — $3,050,000 (4 beds | 6.5 baths | 11,508 sq. ft.)
  3. 836 Whann Ave — McLean — $4,865,000 (7 beds | 9 baths | 10,213 sq. ft.)

Smallest homes sold*

  1. 15301 Surrey House Way — Pleasant Valley — $1,090,000 (4 beds | 4.5 baths | 5,240 sq. ft.)
  2. 8705 Flowering Dogwood Ln — Laurel Hill — $1,150,000 (6 beds | 4.5 baths | 5,256 sq. ft.)
  3. 1811 Franklin Ave — McLean — $2,450,000 (6 beds | 6.5 baths | 5,287 sq. ft.)

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 19, 2024

Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Apr 19, 2024.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. New Fairfax County ordinance requires drivers to stop, rather than yield, for pedestrians (18973 views)
  2. FCPS hopes to alleviate school overcrowding with new boundary adjustment policy (16533 views)
  3. Taim Mediterranean Kitchen in Reston permanently shutters four months after opening (6986 views)
  4. Manassas Man arrested after road rage shooting incident in Centreville (5319 views)
  5. Juvenile arrested for alleged rape and abduction in Reston apartment building (5091 views)
  6. JUST IN: Two injured in rooftop fire in Tysons (3069 views)
  7. Halal hot chicken restaurant opens in Reston’s South Lakes Village Center (2621 views)
  8. Firefighters say they ‘Wiehle Like’ new pedestrian bridge at Wiehle Avenue (2265 views)
  9. Fairfax driver charged with felony hit and run in Vienna (1841 views)
  10. NEW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Fairfax (1674 views)
  11. Reston au pair indicted on second degree murder in fatal shooting case (1560 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

🌤️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect clouds to clear gradually by mid-morning, leading to a high near 68 degrees and a northwest wind blowing at 10-15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 26 mph. For Saturday night, skies will be partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 43 degrees. The north wind will blow at 5-11 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋

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Workhouse Arts Center to host annual beer and arts festival next month in Lorton

Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Pints and palettes will collide next month at the Workhouse Arts Center’s annual BrewWorks beer and arts festival in Lorton.

On Saturday, May 18, from noon to 5 p.m., attendees can enjoy craft beer tastings and watch artists compete in fast-paced painting and drawing competitions, according to a press release.

Roughly a dozen local breweries plan to participate in the festival, including Bunnyman Brewing, which is slated to open its second brewery location at the Lorton campus this summer. Other notable participants are Ono Brewing Company, Fair Winds Brewing Company, and Heritage Brewing Company. Various local food truck vendors will also be on-site to satisfy diverse palates.

Eight artists from the DMV area plan to compete in quick-fire rounds of painting and drawing. The art battle will unfold over three rounds, per the release.

Round 1 – 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Round 2 – 1:35 – 2:20 pm
Final Round – 2:40 – 3:35 pm

Festival attendees can also bid on the artwork during a silent auction from 3:45 – 4:50 p.m. following the battle.

General admission for attendees over 21 is $50, while tickets for non-alcoholic participants are $10.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 18, 2024

Good Thursday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Apr 18, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

🌧️ Friday’s forecast

Showers are possible after 2pm with cloudy skies and a high near 65; a southeast wind will blow at 6 to 9 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Friday night, the chance of showers continues with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 53. Expect light winds to shift to a northwest direction at 5 to 7 mph after midnight, accompanied by a 50% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

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Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Fairfax County (March 2024)

Here in Fairfax County, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (March 2024).

Most expensive townhouses sold

  1. 2994 Eskridge Rd — Merrifield — $1,317,500 (3 beds | 5 baths | 3,052 sq. ft.)
  2. 2341 Chadlington Rd — Idylwood — $1,275,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,066 sq. ft.)
  3. 7561 Sawyer Farm Way — Tysons Corner — $1,227,793 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 2,763 sq. ft.)

Least expensive townhouses sold*

  1. 3875 Havenwood Place Unit B — Woodlawn — $250,000 (3 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,300 sq. ft.)
  2. 3811 Joshua Place Unit D — Woodlawn — $275,000 (2 beds | 1.5 baths | 1,100 sq. ft.)
  3. 8316 Rocky Forge Ct — Newington Forest — $385,000 (2 beds | 2 baths | 1,380 sq. ft.)

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.

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Taim Mediterranean Kitchen in Reston permanently shutters four months after opening

Taim Mediterranean Kitchen is officially open in Reston (Photo courtesy taim).

Taim Mediterranean Kitchen in Reston has permanently closed just four months after its opening.

The New York-based chain, known for its falafel, initially held a grand opening at 11692 Plaza America Drive in Reston on Dec. 6. However, the restaurant suddenly closed this month without warning.

The closure of Taim Mediterranean Kitchen in Reston was not announced on the company’s social media accounts, but Google has marked it as “permanently closed.” When FFXnow contacted its sister restaurant in D.C., a manager confirmed that the closure is permanent.

The owner did not respond to a request for more information by press time.

Taim has 13 eateries along the eastern seaboard, nearly all of which are in New York. There is one location in D.C., and another was planned for Vienna, although there have been no updates on its opening.

None of the company’s other locations appear to have closed, according to Google.

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Cirque Du Soleil set to perform at Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfax next month

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Cirque Du Soleil is coming back to Fairfax next month.

The theatrical aerobatic spectacle is performing eight shows at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena from May 17-25.

This year’s production, Corteo, which translates to “procession” in Italian, centers on a clown who imagines his own funeral as a carnival-like spectacle, with “caring angels” watching over quietly, according to a press release.

Below is the performance schedule.

  • Friday, May, 17 at 7 p.m.
  •  Saturday, May 18 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 25 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Ticket prices range from $60 to $170.

More below from the press release.

Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil is back in North America and heading to Fairfax, Virginia set to charm audiences for the very first time. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has amazed over 10 million spectators, in 22 countries, on 4 continents. Corteo will be presented at the Eagle Bank Arena for eight shows only from May 17th through May 25th, 2024.

For downloadable Press Kit, Photos, Trailer & B-Roll Videos in various formats, click here.

Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show combines the actor’s passion with the acrobat’s grace and power to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy, and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. The clown pictures his funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic, and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the portion of humanity that is within each of us. The music turns lyrical and playful carrying Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.

In a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena. It divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show but also a performer’s eye view of the audience. An atmosphere like never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows. The set curtains, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and the central curtains, which were hand-painted, give a grandiose feel to the stage. This sets the tone for the poetry of Corteo.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for Corteo in Fairfax are available online exclusively to Club Cirque members starting today at 10 am.

For free subscription, visit clubcirque.com.

General on-sale starts on December 11th at cirquedusoleil.com/corteo

Performance Schedule

● Friday 05/17 at 7pm
● Saturday 05/18 at 3pm & 7pm
● Sunday 05/19 at 1pm
● Thursday 05/23 + Friday 05/24 at 7pm
● Saturday 05/25 at 3pm & 7pm

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 17, 2024

Good Wednesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Apr 17, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect generous sunshine and a high close to 77, along with a northwest wind blowing 6 to 9 mph today. Thursday night will see a gradual increase in clouds and a low hovering around 49, accompanied by an east wind of 7 to 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

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Daytime eatery First Watch set to open fifth location in Fair Lakes this summer

Site of new First Watch restaurant chain in Fair Lakes (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The day-time dining spot First Watch is set to open its new Fair Lakes location this summer.

The fast-casual Florida-based chain restaurant, known for its unique breakfast, lunch and brunch-only concept, expects to open the new location in late June 2024 at 12249 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, according to the restaurant’s spokesperson Hunter Carpenter.

Spanning 7,000-square-foot space, the restaurant will be one of its largest in Virginia. It follows a series of other openings across Fairfax over the last few years, including one last month in Franconia. A sixth location is also scheduled to open at Idylwood Plaza in Leesburg this Fall.

First Watch operates more than 520 restaurants in 29 states, nine of which are located in Virginia.

The menu offers an “elevated approach” to traditional breakfast, brunch, and lunch, including favorites like avocado toast, lemon ricotta pancakes, and million-dollar bacon.

When FFXnow went by the site to take peak at its progress, painters had just started putting a fresh coat on the front entrance.

“While the restaurant is still under construction, it will carry queues of what we call ‘urban farm’ — bringing the rustic feel of a farmhouse with the modern elements of an urban loft,” Carpenter said in an email.

Similar to its sister restaurants, the Fair Lakes location will operate seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is expected to employ approximately 30 people.

Carpenter emphasized their “No Night Shifts Ever” policy, aimed at promoting work-life balance for their team members.

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