Montgomery Community Media

Jazz lovers from around the country attended the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival at the Rockville Hilton on Feb. 12-14. The main stage performances featured such artists as trumpeter Terence Blanchard, Poncho Sanchez and Latin Jazz his band, guitarist Dave Stryker, saxophonist Paul Carr, pianist Joey Calderazzo and his Trio, singer Kurt Elling, and singer Janine Gilbert Carter to name just a […]

Did you know 2016 is the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese lunar calendar? Celebrations have kicked off for many Montgomery County residents. Crystal Park attended this year’s celebration at Lakeforest Mall, complete with dragon dances, special performances and guest speakers. Take a look: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. A week after county inspectors visited his property, Poolesville resident Marc Kohn has announced that he’s closing Mel’s Rink while he explores his options for the backyard ice rink. 2. Safe Silver Spring is holding its annual legislative forum tonight. 3. The Gaithersburg Book […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, go behind the scenes of the 20th annual Winter Lights Festival in Gaithersburg. Work got started on the city’s holiday lights festival in October and the signature exhibit this year is a Fantasy Castle. As you will see in the video, below, some of the light displays are set up […]

The 24th annual Oktoberfest in Kentlands set a record for attendance on Oct. 11, according to a Gaithersburg city official. “We’ve determined that the crowd estimate is 35,000,” said Michele Potter, Gaithersburg’s parks, recreation and culture director. “The last two years have been approximately 30,000.” The weather could not have been better for the popular […]

The 24th annual celebration of Oktoberfest at the Kentlands takes place Sunday, Oct. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. The festival includes six stages of live music and entertainment, wine tastings from Maryland wineries, horse-drawn wagon rides, apple cider pressing, traditional Oktoberfest crafts for children, nonprofit vendors offering activities and giveaways, an extended business expo, […]

The 6th annual Salvadoran-American Day Festival is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Wheaton Triangle, at the corner of Reedie Drive and Grandview Avenue, one block north of the Wheaton Metro Station. The festival will celebrate the Montgomery County and the Metro region’s Salvadoran community. County […]

The 33rd annual Celebrate Gaithersburg festival takes place in Olde Towne from noon – 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at the intersection of Summit and Diamond Avenues. Admission and parking are free, with shuttle service from Lakeforest Mall. For information or to download the Festival App visit the Gaithersburg website. Celebrate! Gaithersburg, a lively […]

To help navigate the Gaithersburg Book Festival this weekend there is a free smartphone app. Available from the Apple and Android app stores, the Festival app lets you explore the presentation schedule to find your favorite authors and learn about new ones, with easy access to author bios. Use the map to plot your course, […]

Save the date: the Strut Your Mutt dog parade and festival takes place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16th at Woodmont Avenue between Hampden Lane and Bethesda Avenue. The community event is organized by the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club and will feature a dog house auction, parade, exhibits, kid games, pet […]