Montgomery Community Media

An eighth-grade teacher at John Poole Middle School is the 2014-2015 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher of the Year and will now compete for Maryland Teacher of the Year. Jane Lindsay was named the Teacher of the Year on April 29 at the 12th annual Champions for Children Awards Celebration at the BlackRock Center […]

Pennsylvania folk trio The Stray Birds perform at the BlackRock Center for the Arts on May 2 at 8 p.m. Outstanding songwriting and soaring three-part harmonies, combined with the raw resonant sounds of wood and strings, have made this trio one of the most promising bands on the folk circuit today. The group will perform […]

Multiaward-winning jazz and saxophone virtuoso Grace Kelly will perform with her quintet at the BlackRock Center for the Arts April 12 at 8 p.m. Grace Kelly is a well-known singer/songwriter on the jazz scene and had been described as a “Music Fusion Master.” Her performances mirror the uniqueness of today’s young jazz artists and since […]

Tiempo Libre perform at the BlackRock Center for the Arts April 5 at 8 p.m. Classically trained at Cuba’s premier conservatories, the members of three-time Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre are true modern heirs to the rich musical tradition of their native Cuba. The Miami-based group is celebrated for its sophisticated performances of timba music, an irresistible, […]

Ballet Hispanico performs at the BlackRock Center for the Arts on March 30 at 3 p.m. This dance company based in New York City is recognized as the nation’s leading Latino dance organization. Tickets range from $14 – $22 and may be purchased at BlackRock Center for the Arts website or by phone at 240.912.1058. […]

A nationally renowned folk artist performs at the BlackRock Center for the Arts Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m. During her stellar career, Suzy Bogguss has released 17 albums, the most recent of which is 2011’s “American Folk Songbook.” Her fresh, beautiful take on classics and her original country and folk songs have earned her […]

Robin and Linda Williams perform Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the BlackRock Center for the Arts. This Virginia based couple are known for their rich harmonies and original songwriting blending bluegrass, folk and country music tradition. They have gained national prominence on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” The list of artists who have […]

Chelsey Green and The Green Project perform Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. at the BlackRock Center for the Arts. Performing music that could be described as “Classical Soul,” Chelsey Green gives the violin an electrifying new voice. Having grown up influenced by all genres, Chelsey incorporates repertoire and techniques of standard classical music to re-identify […]

Enjoy our visit to the Blackrock Center in Germantown for some great local music by Eddie from Ohio:

The BlackRock Center for the Arts presents folk rock band Eddie from Ohio on Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. This American folk band was formed in 1991 in Northern Virginia and achieved considerable local success, winning four Wammies and a nationwide following. Tickets are $32 and may be purchased by calling the box office at […]