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May 31, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Strathmore Performances Unaffected by BSO Announcement Canceling Summer Concert Series

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announced Thursday it was canceling their summer 2019 concerts, beginning with the New Music Festival scheduled to start June 20. Contrary to an earlier media report, performances at the Music Center at the Strathmore in North Bethesda will not be affected. The move is part of a plan to address […]

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May 30, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Wheaton Interim Library to Close June 22

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced that the Wheaton Interim Library located at 2400 Arcola Ave. will close June 22 at 6 p.m. The new Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center is projected to open in late summer. According to Anita Vassallo, who is the acting director of the libraries, staff will be working to […]

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May 29, 2019 | Michelle Queen

We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for May 31 – June 2

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, May 31- June 2. Late for Supper concert: Gaithersburg’s Backyard Concert Series returns with Late for Supper. The band members include Dan Bourdeaux (bass, guitar, vocals), Vadim Levi (keyboards), Phillip Hough (guitar, percussion, vocals), Lindsay Hough (guitar, bass, vocals), and Chris Compton (drums, guitar, bass, vocals). […]

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May 24, 2019 | Staff Writer

Montgomery Community Media Wins Five Telly Awards

We are excited to announce that Montgomery Community Media has won five Telly Awards! The 40th Annual Telly Awards recognizes video and television programming across all screens. This year the Telly Awards received a record number of entries. Check out MCM’s five winning videos below. MCM’s Telly Award Winning Videos • Tony Glander, Glass Craftsman […]

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May 24, 2019 | Staff Writer

Memorial Day Weekend Parties, Festivals and Parades

This is something for everyone this Memorial Day Weekend in Montgomery County. Ceremonies Flags for our Heroes will open with a ceremony to honor local heroes in Bohrer Park, next to Gaithersburg High School at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25. The City of Gaithersburg invites the public to pay tribute to those who have served their […]

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May 22, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Influential Authors Stop By 10th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival

The 10th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival featured 140 authors who are celebrated at the local and national level. “This year is the one that I think matches the City of Gaithersburg the most in terms of its diversity,” Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman said. Some in attendance include Sarah McCoy, author of “Marilla of Green Gables”; […]

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May 22, 2019 | Michelle Queen

We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for May 24-May 27

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, May 24-May 27. Dave Hollister: Rhythm & Blues, as well as gospel singer, Dave Hollister may be best known for his 2000 gold-certified album Chicago ’85… The Movie with the hit “One Woman Man.” He has two concerts in Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. […]

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May 21, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Wheaton Festival Ushers in Summer with Food, Live Music and Dance

The 24th Annual Taste of Wheaton Festival Features Food, Family Activities, Beer and Wine Garden and Live Music The 24th annual Taste of Wheaton Festival is scheduled for Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival takes place at County Parking Lot 17, 2320 Price Avenue (Price Avenue and Fern Street). The […]

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May 17, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Local Officials Excited to Meet Authors at Gaithersburg Book Fest

Some of the biggest authors are coming from around the world to attend the 10th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The night before the big event, authors are invited to mingle with one another at a VIP Authors Reception. Local politicians came up for the pre-festival celebration, including Gaithersburg […]

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May 16, 2019 | Staff Writer

Feature Story on Local Artist Earns Emmy Nomination for MCM

Dozens of local television personnel including anchors, reporters and producers gathered last night at Maggiano’s in northwest Washington DC for the announcement of Emmy nominations. Among the nominations was a feature story on local artist Juan Pineda produced by Montgomery Community Media. The story – chronicling how Pineda transformed the Bethesda Metro Station – was […]

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