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Montgomery Public Libraries (MCPL) plan to launch a new online library catalog in October. The catalog, known as Aspen Discovery, will be available starting Oct. 4 and includes features like predictive search text, curated lists, and personalized recommendations. MCPL Director Anita Vassallo said, “After careful consideration, we made the decision to explore a new catalog […]

Update (Sept. 3): In a release Thursday, Montgomery County said operating hours for public libraries will remain the same, retracting Tuesday’s announcement saying libraries would soon return to pre-pandemic hours. Original (Aug. 31): County libraries will soon return to pre-pandemic hours of operation, according to a release from the county. Effective Sunday, Sept. 12, Montgomery […]

Most fans of rap music know him as Logic but he also goes by the monikers Bobby Bullet, Bobby Tarantino and Bobby Hall. Born Sir Robert Bryson Hall II in Rockville, he grew up in the West Deer Park section of Gaithersburg and attended Gaithersburg High School. The two-time Grammy nominee now lives in California. […]

Some live performance venues in Montgomery County have introduced COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for attendees. The Fillmore: Effective Oct. 4, The Fillmore Silver Spring will require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the show. Physical proof of either is required and some shows will enforce the […]

Live arts and entertainment venues have made major adjustments over the last 17 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations like Round House Theatre in Bethesda pivoted to digital content. Olney Theatre Center began outdoor performances. U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) joined live entertainment and theater venue operators at Glen Echo Park to hear […]

Landmark’s Bethesda Row Cinema reopened Friday after being closed for 17 months due to the pandemic. While crowds were not close to pre-pandemic numbers over the weekend, they were “solid” according to a spokesperson. There are no capacity limits although people are encouraged to pick seats social distanced if possible.   View this post on […]

The annual Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival will begin on Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. with the traditional “Parade the Triangle” event.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Wheaton Arts Parade (@wheatonartsparade) Those who would like to join can walk in the parade from Wheaton’s town center to the Reedie […]

The Wheaton Arts Parade and Brookside Gardens collaborated with 16 artists from Montgomery County to put together an outdoor exhibit that features 13 unique pyramids.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by MyMCMedia (@mymcmedia) Each pyramid tells a story and includes a QR code which can be scanned to hear a […]

Las bibliotecas del condado de Montgomery ofrecerán dos talleres virtuales, uno para personas mayores de 10 años de edad y el segundo para personas mayores de 50 años, para que aprendan a ilustrar los libros de historietas. This month: @MCPL_Libraries is offering two free virtual Mini-Comic Book workshops, one geared to ages 10+ and the […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has two upcoming virtual workshops for those ages 10 and up or 50 and up to learn how to illustrate mini-comic books. This month: @MCPL_Libraries is offering two free virtual Mini-Comic Book workshops, one geared to ages 10+ and the other to those 50+. The workshops will be facilitated by […]