When her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons in The Mortal Instruments: City of Doom. (Photo: Sony Pictures)

Weekend Box Office

“The Butler” Keeps No. 1, New Films Limp In Despite several new releases in theaters, last weekend’s top sales went to the previous week’s number one, Lee Daniels’ The Butler. None of the newcomers could break into the second place spot either,
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Salon owner Tony Chamoun (left) and senior stylist Roger Chalhoub work on clients at Salon Tony in McLean. (Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Salon Tony

McLean Salon Worth the Drive from D.C. People are picky about their hair — always looking for the perfect style and the perfect stylist. And in the DMV, there are plenty of choices from the cheap $13 cuts at the chains to the expensive, fancy salons that serve mimoas. In a
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The Smithsonian Castle and gardens at night. (Photo: Smithsonian Institution)

In the Night Garden

Smithsonian Hosts Jazz Garden Party Jay Gatsby had nothing on Smithsonian at 8 when it comes to a great setting for a garden bash. He had a Long Island mansion, but the museum has a Castle. Put on your flapper dress and blazers and time travel in true Jazz Age style from 8-11
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