Montgomery Community Media

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Pianist Brian Ganz explains that a Mazurka is a Polish folk dance. His upcoming Feb. 7 concert at Strathmore features Mazurkas composed by Chopin. Take a look: You can find out more about Ganz’s upcoming concert here. Related:

Concert lovers take note: Strathmore has announced that the first 26 shows at its new venue, AMP, is now live. Tickets went on sale, Dec. 12. Performances begin on March 8 and some of the acts booked include: Toshi Reagon & Allison Miller, Loston Harris Trio, Joe Robinson, Frederic Yonnet, The Not-Its, MIPSO, Black Masala, […]

CCM’s Susan Kenedy hosts The Bottom Line, which begins with a report on the Council’s 8-1 approval of the minimum wage increase, and includes an interview with the head basketball coach of the Maryland Terps. There’s also a story on Potter’s Violins in Bethesda.

In collaboration with Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs, Silver Spring Town Center Inc. presents the 5th Annual Tribute to America’s Veterans Concert Nov. 11 from 6 – 9 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Silver Spring Civic Building, Silver Spring. The concert features Doc Scantlin and the Palmettos with Chou Chou celebrating music […]

Strathmore presents a cappella trio “The Voice” Oct. 30 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. This London-based, female trio performs a repertoire spanning ages and continents, including sacred and secular music from the medieval music of Hildegard of Bingen to 21st century commissions and folk songs […]

The final performance of the Artist in Residence Alumni Concert Series on Oct. 23 features the avant-garde jazz duo The Mancuso-Suzda Project at 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Inspired by jazz, contemporary classical, world and electronic styles as well as the sounds of nature, the duo is preparing […]

The Artist in Residence Alumni Concert Series continues Oct. 16 with Loren Westbrook-Fritts & Prmitivity at 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Primitivity is a DC based rock cello quartet that blends elements of classical, post-rock and hard rock music. Consisting of cellists Devree Lewis, Natalie Spehar, and percussionist […]

The Artist in Residence Alumni Concert Series continues with Gato + The Palenke Music Co. Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. In his 2008 Strathmore residency, Jamie Salazar’s (Gato) Latin fusion band blazed with influences from El Salvador, Peru, Paraguay and Colombia. Tickets are $17 and […]

Walt Whitman students have created a video for a contest entitled, “Roar with Katy Perry” in hopes of winning a free concert with the chart topping singer at their school. The contest is sponsored by “Good Morning America,” which plans to broadcast the winning school’s concert live: You can watch the Vikings’ video here:

Free Friday Fun Nights for the Family at Long Branch Community Recreation Center Join us at the Long Branch Community Recreation Center every Friday at 7 p.m. for special events that are free and fun for children and their families: September 27 – Youth Basketball Showcase, course #366204. October 4 – Family and Elementary School […]