Montgomery Community Media

Since 1926, Americans have set aside time in February to celebrate the significance of Black History. The Montgomery County Public Libraries have numerous events planned during the month, including movie screenings, discussions, musical performances, and historical presentations. For a complete list, click here. Montgomery County Public Libraries’ Mary Ellen Icaza talks about a special event […]

For the last 12 years, Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus has held an art competition designed to get children excited about Science Technology Engineering Art and Mathematics (STEAM) education. Students from 17 Montgomery County public high schools submitted work for the 2018 high school art show and 51 pieces were selected. The theme of […]

It’s no secret that arts and crafts classes have vanished from many public schools across the U.S. Yet some local artisans would love to see more young people involved in activities that require hands on work. Ellen Davis, the president of the Montgomery County Woodturners Association and Phil Brown, Lifetime Impact Award recipient explain why. […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Jan. 26-28. Friday, Jan. 26  Off the Grid Opening Reception This art exhibit features contemporary fiber and textile-based artwork by Montgomery County artists Judy Kirpich, Hillary Steel, Floris Flam, Elizabeth Packard, and Karen Schulz. Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery […]

Eliot Pfanstiehl, who founded Strathmore and has served as its CEO since its inception, will retire Aug. 31. A release announcing his retirement included this quote from Pfanstiehl: “While retirement will leap to the minds of many, redeployment of my skills and assets is a more apt description, as I survey the many opportunities and […]

The premier online education site, Lynda.com, is now available free for all Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) users with a valid library card. Lynda.com offers a collection of more than 6,000 video courses taught by industry experts. Users can access Lynda.com to learn art, graphic design, music, 3D animation, CNC/CAD engineering, Photoshop, InDesign, help with […]

Woodturners take pieces of trees that might be discarded or burned – and make them into works of art. The Montgomery County Woodturners Association is a group that brings together novices, hobbyists and professionals interested in the craft of turning wood. Members of the Montgomery County Woodturners Association meet monthly and are open to anyone […]

The Music Center at Strathmore presents the fourth annual showcase of stepping with Step Afrika! Sunday, January 21 at 5 p.m. Percussive dance styles practiced by African American fraternities and sororities plus African traditional dance and art forms from around the world come together as Step Afrika! integrates songs, storytelling, and humor into a highly entertaining, interactive […]

Celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday at the City of Rockville’s MLK Day celebration in the morning or at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tribute & Celebration at Strathmore Monday afternoon. Both events include performances and awards. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day also provides an opportunity to give back […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) maintain an extensive collection of materials for county residents to check out. Have you ever wondered what the county’s library visitors are reading? We turned to our county’s librarians to determine the most popular titles in December. For the month of December, the most read books by genre are:   […]