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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Arts

September 24, 2019 | Jordan Lindsay

Montgomery County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro hosted the county’s sixth annual Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration on Tuesday. The event included a musical performance, and a video presentation on Hispanic Americans in the Washington metropolitan area who have made important contributions to our communities. The theme of this year’s commemoration is “Latin Americans: A History of […]

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September 23, 2019 | Jordan Lindsay

Community Comes Together for Poolesville Day

Poolesville Day offered something for everybody.  There was lots of music, food, a variety of cars, and much more. Watch the video for more details.

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September 23, 2019 | Hannah Dalsheim

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Other Montgomery County Natives Nominated For Emmys

The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards saw big wins for HBO shows led by Game of Thrones and for Pheobe Waller-Bridge, creator, writer and star of Amazon’s “Fleabag.” What you might not know is that a few of the nominees attended schools in the area including Montgomery County. The Emmys celebrated the final season of HBO’s […]

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September 18, 2019 | Michelle Queen

We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Sept. 19-22

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Sept. 19-22. Festivals, Festivals, Festivals:  Now is the time to enjoy cooler temperatures after the hot, humid summer. And what better way than to attend a festival. Poolesville celebrates with the 27th annual Poolesville Day Festival on Saturday. Enjoy authentic Mediterranean food at the 36th […]

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September 18, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Middle Eastern Festival Returns for the 36th Year

The 36th Annual Middle Eastern Festival returns to Potomac the weekend of Sept. 20-22. Enjoy authentic Mediterranean food, crafts and religious items for sale at Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church. Middle Eastern delicacies on the menu will include grilled lamb, kibbee, tabouleh, hummus, gyros, falafel, spinach pies, baklava and a variety of other […]

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September 16, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County Libraries Offer Workshops for Job Seekers

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) offer workshops to help those looking for employment. The topics include strategies for job searches, using LinkedIn to identify jobs and attract the attention of recruiters, and guidance to apply for jobs with Montgomery County Government. Job Search Strategies: The Fall Job Search Strategies Workshops @ MCPL helps job seekers learn strategies […]

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September 13, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Ten Things to Know for Sunday’s FutureFest in Downtown Silver Spring

FutureFest comes to the Silver Spring Civic Building this Sunday. Here are 10 things to know about the family festival. 1. What is FutureFest? FutureFest is one of the DC region’s largest family festivals where kids can spark their imagination and families can celebrate their collective power to invent the future. FutureFest, presented by KID […]

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September 11, 2019 | Michelle Queen

We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Sept 12-15

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Sept. 12-15. Wings and Wine:  Enjoy exclusive evening access to Montgomery Parks’ Wings of Fancy butterfly exhibit and learn more about the Lepidoptera family. Sample several wine varieties and enjoy light refreshments as butterflies and music swirl around you in the tropical conservatory. Thursday, September […]

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September 5, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Gallery B Showcases Works From Visual Art Competition; Oletha DeVane Wins ‘Best in Show’

Artwork from the annual Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards are on exhibit from now through September 28 at Gallery B, Bethesda. A public opening reception will be held Friday, September 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Oletha DeVane, an artist from Ellicott City, Maryland won $10,000 for the best in show prize during the exhibition’s opening […]

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September 5, 2019 | Staff Writer

Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss This September

If you are looking to attend some fun events, this is the right time of year. Several festivals are coming up this September in Montgomery County. Here is a list of some of our favorite festivals where you, your family and friends can enjoy food, music, art and culture: PawPaw Festival   Noon to 4 p.m. […]

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