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Then and Wow is the Glen Echo Park Partnership’s annual, family festival celebrating the Park’s revitalization and recalling its history. The Sept. 28 event featured kiddie rides and arcade games, as well as videos and an exhibition on the Park’s history.

Here are five things to know today, Sept. 28, in Montgomery County: 1. There’s a town hall meeting on bullying in schools in Silver Spring today. 2. It’s Then and Wow today at Glen Echo Park. 3. Are you a fan of The Great Gatsby? Well in Gaithersburg, today, there’s a celebration planned called, “Gatsby […]

A look back at the Irish Music and Dance Showcase held on Labor Day weekend at the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park. PHOTOS | Michael Walsh

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) announced its upcoming season to include five main stage productions featuring two world premieres. The children’s theater is located in Glen Echo Park. The new season kicks off with Stuart Little, a charming adaption of the widely recognized children’s literature classic written in 1945 by E.B. White that spans generations. Starring […]

Pinkalicious runs now through August 31 at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo Park. The production is based on the book Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, script by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann, music by John Gregor, and lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann. Pinkalicious, the Musical is directed by Carl […]

Since 1993, October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities Month. The Montgomery County Council joined in this year’s celebration by recognizing the hundreds of arts organizations in Montgomery County. At the ceremonies in Rockville were, left to right: MayField Piper of the Puppet Company; Bonnie Fogel of Imagination Stage; Amy Marshall of Olney […]

Glen Echo Park lost more than $300,000 in revenue during to the federal government shutdown and a few days before the shutdown was resolved, County Executive Ike Leggett called on the National Park Service to reopen the park.  Take a look: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

In this MyMCMedia extra, the executive director of the Glen Echo Park Partnership applauds the county’s help during the government shutdown. Related Posts

UPDATED In this MyMCMedia extra, County Executive Isiah Leggett said he stands ready to remove the barricades if Glen Echo Park is not reopened by the close of business on Oct. 17. Related Posts

The complete text of the letter from the Executive Director about three ways you can help Glen Echo Park during the shutdown. Dear Friends, We are now in Day 15 of the federal government shutdown, which, as you know, has closed Glen Echo Park. Representatives of Montgomery County and our Congressional delegation are seeking answers […]