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June 23, 2018 | Staff Writer

Montgomery Arts Infusion On Stage At Olney Theatre

Michael Bobbitt, Adventure Theatre artistic director, hosts the seventh episode of Montgomery Arts Infusion on the set of “The Crucible” on stage at Olney Theatre Center. Featured stories include the Paint Branch High School Eclectic Steppers and Art Glass Craftsman Tony Glander. Producer Phyllis Armstrong introduces us to a group of girls who will show […]

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June 22, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Behind the Art: Working with Frit Glass

Tony Glander, artist in residence at Gaithersburg’s Arts Barn, considers himself a glass craftsman. He describes how he designs art working with frit, ground glass in various colors. The results are colorful but fragile. Glander is featured in Montgomery Arts Infusion Episode 7.       View previous episodes of Montgomery Arts Infusion:

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June 20, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Behind the Art: Working with Tempered Glass

Tony Glander, a glass craftsman and artist in residence at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn describes his technique using tempered glass to make art. Glander is featured in Montgomery Arts Infusion Episode 7.       View previous episodes of Montgomery Arts Infusion:

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June 19, 2018 | Staff Writer

Josiah Henson Leadership Conference Planned for June 19 at MCM Studios (Video)

Montgomery Community Media (MCM) and the Montgomery Parks Foundation hosted the fourth and fifth installment of the Josiah Henson Leadership Conference on Tuesday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the MCM studios in Rockville. The leadership conference addressed the local legacy, history and challenges facing Montgomery County’s African Americans and people of […]

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June 16, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Behind the Art: Glass Craft at the Arts Barn

Glass Craftsman Tony Glander describes how he became an artist-in-residence at Gaithersburg Arts Barn. Glander’s art and his unique technique are featured in Montgomery Arts Infusion Episode 7.     View previous episodes of Montgomery Arts Infusion:  

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June 11, 2018 | Staff Writer

Backyard Theater for Children at Strathmore Returns in July

Backyard Theater for Children at Strathmore returns on Thursdays now through July 31 with two performances at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss Serendib Dance in Rhythm of Lanka this Thursday, July 31.

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May 31, 2018 | Staff Writer

10 Things to Do in Montgomery County for $10 or Less

Don’t miss these ten activities under $10 if you’re spending the summer in beautiful Montgomery County! 1. Capital Bike Share Breeze around the county’s new bike lanes or rustic roads on a Capital Bike Share bicycle this summer. $2.00 for a 30-minute trip, $8 for a whole day.   2. Dentzel Carousel Ride on Glen Echo’s historic 1921 carousel this summer. The […]

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May 31, 2018 | Staff Writer

Free Outdoor Concerts Countywide this Summer

Enjoy free outdoor concerts all summer, wherever you are in the county! Bethesda Summer Concert Series | Thursday Evenings | Veterans Park at Woodmont Triangle | May 17- July 19 | Catered by local restaurants Rock Bottom, Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle, Hanaro Sushi, MOMO, and Smoke BBQ.   BlackRock Summer Concerts | Saturdays | 7 p.m. (most days) | BlackRock Center for the Arts front lawn | July 2-July 30   Brookside […]

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May 30, 2018 | Staff Writer

Ten Summer Festivals in Montgomery County

After too much winter and too little spring, summer is finally here! The towns of Montgomery County are welcoming the season with festivals over the months of May and June. Beallsville  MudFest, 12 -4 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at Woodstock Equestrian Special Park will feature Mud Holes, Mud Slides, Mud Pies, music, food and drinks. Pre-register here. Town of Chevy Chase Centennial […]

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May 4, 2018 | Marian Merewitz

Connecting Our Community: The Art of Fire

On this episode of Connecting Our Community we visited a local glass blower, Foster Holcombe, owner of the Art of Fire. Host Pat Shoemaker speaks with Foster Holcombe about how he got involved with glass blowing. We took a tour and watched some of his students at his up-county studio. Foster talks about the amazing […]

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