Montgomery Community Media

Thousands of local Persian-Americans celebrated the arrival of spring in Boyds during the IrAmerican Civic Society’s biggest annual event of the year. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has the story of how this time of the year is significant to the Persian-American community. Mina Rezvani immigrated to the United States from Iran, but she didn’t leave the […]

Where has the time gone? Here’s some good news — another Gaithersburg Book Festival is coming up – and this is number 5 – the fifth annual. This is significant because the people who have been putting the festival together, so far, have made it better every year. Mark the calendar for May 17. Circle […]

AFI Silver, the theatre and cultural center in Silver Spring, is hosting the 10th annual New African Films Festival, co-presented by AFI, TransAfrica and afrikafé, from March 13-20. This year’s festival features the largest selection of films to date, bringing examples of African filmmaking from all corners of the continent. Below is a list of […]

The Gaithersburg Book Festival isn’t just for adults. Featuring some of the top authors in children’s literature, hands-on activities and interactive workshops, the festival’s Children’s Village offers an incredible program for younger readers – from the newest book lovers to avid teen readers and writers.  The festival takes place Saturday, May 17  from 10 a.m. […]

The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival is going on this weekend (Feb. 14-17) in Rockville. Below are some photos of a few of the performances, including Chad Carter, Janine Gilbert-Carter, and the United States Air Force’s Airmen of Note. For more info: http://www.midatlanticjazzfestival.org/

A festival that celebrated the diverse cultural heritages that play an active role in the lives of area residents drew a large crowd to downtown Wheaton on Oct. 20 for the World of Montgomery Festival. The festival showcased this rich diversity through food, music, dance, traditional arts and hands-on projects for children and families. Exhibits […]

The Harvest Moon Festival will take place on Sept. 22 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring. Enjoy music from around the world with Master of Ceremonies Bliss Ananda. Chopteeth Afro-Funk Big Band will appear at 7:30 p.m. Veterans Plaza is easily accessible from the Silver Spring Metro Station […]

The Ethiopian Festival returns on Sept. 15 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring. Enjoy fashion show, music and crafts. Food will be available from vendors. Blessed Coffee will be demonstrating the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. The Festival is expected to draw more than 20,000 and is easily accessible […]

The Takoma Park Folk Festival returns on September 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road. The festival features children’s activities, juried crafts show and sale, and music on six stages. It takes place rain or shine and is free to all. Enjoy music and dance from […]

Rockville’s Uncorked Wine and Music Festival returns on August 24 from noon to 6 p.m. in Rockville’s town center. The festival will feature wine tastings from seventeen local wineries and vineyards, live musical entertainment on two stages and cooking demonstrations. The cost to participate in the wine tasting is $15. Admission is free for the […]