F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival Features John Edgar Wideman, Michael Dirda

Award-winning author John Edgar Wideman will receive the Award for Achievement in American Literature at the 25th annual F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival on Saturday. For the second year in a row, due to the pandemic, the...

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Downtown Rockville Public Art Focuses on Lynchings in County’s Past

During November, the Montgomery County Remembrance and Reconciliation Commission  urges residents to reflect on the county’s past, including the fact that at least three men were lynched here in the late 1800s. As part of...

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Star of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ to Appear in Olney Theatre Production

Best known for his role as Theo Dimas in Hulu’s most popular comedy series premiere ever, “Only Murders in the Building”, James Caverly will play Professor Harold Hill in Olney Theatre Center’s American...

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Halloween Happenings in the County: Haunted Houses, Forests and More

There are plenty of places in or near Montgomery County to have some spooky Halloween fun. Here’s a list of some haunted forests and houses, live theatre and movies for the scariest time of the year. Haunted Forests and...

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Grammy-Winning Artist Teaches Zoom Workshops with Montgomery College

Montgomery College’s Arts Institute will partner with Grammy Award-winning artist, producer and sound engineer Larry Mitchell to offer two Zoom workshop/master classes on Oct. 26. The first session, Tips for Livestreaming...

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Call for Entries in Gaithersburg Book Festival Poetry Contest

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is seeking entries for the annual poetry contest which is open to all high school students in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. The contest will recognize...

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May 18, 2012 | Staff Writer

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“It Will Be A Blast” (Video)

Author Sarah Pekkanen is presenting her newest book, “These Girls,” at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 19 where she will be sharing the stage with author Jen Lancaster. In this video clip, we asked Sarah what to expect: take a listen. You can meet Pekkanen and Lancaster along with Eleanor Brown, author of “The […]

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May 18, 2012 | Staff Writer

Author Sarah Pekkanen Favors Gaithersburg (Video)

Author Sarah Pekkanen will be talking about her newest book “These Girls” at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 19. In this video clip, she tells us how she first got involved in the Gaithersburg Book Festival back in 2010 and why she favors this literary event so much. You can meet Pekkanen and authors […]

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May 18, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Author David Stewart Previews New Book (Video)

Author David Stewart tells us about his newest book, “American Emperor,” which has been described as “a page turner.” You can meet Stewart and learn more about his research on Aaron Burr at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 19. Stewart will be appearing in the James Michener tent at 2:40 p.m. and signing books […]

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May 18, 2012 | Staff Writer

Ashman Previews Book Festival Lineup (Video)

Gaithersburg City Council member Jud Ashman is the founder of the city’s Book Festival, an event that will welcome over 100 authors tomorrow (May 19) on the grounds of City Hall. MCM recently asked Ashman who he is looking forward to meeting at the literary event. Take a listen.

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May 17, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Stewart Talks About Writing (Video)

“American Emperor” Author David Stewart talks about telling stories, the fun he’s having writing and his career as a trial lawyer.

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May 17, 2012 | Staff Writer

Gaithersburg Book Festival Advancer (Video)

The Gaithersburg Book Festival will bring over 100 authors and thousands of book lovers to the grounds of City Hall on May 19. MCM’s Sonya Burke reports.

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May 17, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Pekkanen Recommends Author Matthew Quick (Video)

In this video clip, “These Girls” author Sarah Pekkanen recommends author Matthew Quick’s work. Quick will be presenting his work at 1 p.m. in the Willa Cather Children/Young Adult tent at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Take a listen.

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May 17, 2012 | Staff Writer

Book Festival Celebrity Readers (Video)

Gaithersburg Book Festival founder Jud Ashman, who is also a Gaithersburg City Council member, tells us a little about the celebrity readers coming to the May 19 event and what impact he hopes they will have on attendance. Take a listen.

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May 17, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Author David Stewart Talks Research (Video)

David Stewart is one of the featured authors at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. In this video clip, he tells us about the challenges of researching Aaron Burr for his newest book, “American Emperor.” Stewart is scheduled to present at 2:40 p.m. in the James Michener tent on Saturday, May 19 at Gaithersburg City Hall. Stewart […]

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May 17, 2012 | Staff Writer

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David Stewart on Aaron Burr (Video)

“American Emperor: Aaron Burr’s Challenge to Jefferson’s America” Author David Stewart talks about Aaron Burr in this video clip. Stewart is a presenting author at the Gaithersburg Book Festival.

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