Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomed the largest enrollment in the district’s history today. According to MCPS officials, the enrollment is now over 159,000 students which is 2,500 more students than last year. MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith began the first day of school at the Clarksburg Bus Depot on Aug. 29. That’s where 204 buses […]

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s 27th annual spring production, Becoming Sugar Plum, tells the story of how the Sugar Plum Fairy came to rule over the Kingdom of Sweets. This full-length original production features an original score by Alexandra Bryant. In this short video, MBT shares scenes from their dress rehearsal week: Schedule of performances: Friday, March […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education is scheduled to hold its second public hearing on interim superintendent Larry Bowers’ FY 2017 Operating Budget recommendation on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville. The hearing is an opportunity for parents, students, staff and community members to share their thoughts on the […]

Several local leaders and television personalities are lending their time and talent in support of the arts this holiday season by performing in the Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s (MBT) annual production of The Nutcracker. These guest stars are planning to portray “Mother Ginger” in a performance of the traditional ballet. The guest “Mother Gingers” at each […]

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County announced the eight winners of the 2014 County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. Among this year’s eight recipients of the County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities is Lifetime Impact Award winner Bonnie Fogel, Founder and Executive Director of Bethesda’s Imagination […]

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) has announced the winners of the 2014 County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. Established in 2002, these awards honor community leaders whose work in the cultural sector has made an impact in Montgomery County communities. Among this year’s eight recipients of the […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy (MBT). Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy is located at 220 Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 24. “We are so proud of our community today. The support for arts education in Montgomery County […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy (MTB) on Sept. 24 at 220 Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg. Congressman John Delaney, State Senator Jennie Forehand, County Executive Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice, Council Vice President George Leventhal, Councilmember Phil Andrews, Gaithersburg Mayor […]

The Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy presents The Nutcracker now through Dec. 15 at the Montgomery College Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville. Metropolitan Ballet Theatre has been presenting the full-length traditional staging of The Nutcracker since 1989. Tickets are $17 to $25 and may be purchased by phone at 301.762.1757 or online at Metropolitan […]

MyMCMedia asked Montgomery County residents to tell us what they are thankful for this year. One of the common denominators in almost all the responses, received so far, appears to be how much residents love their community. Take a look: “I am thankful that my family is healthy and that we are all so fortunate […]