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Strathmore released image renderings of its $10 million expansion project that will add 5,000 square feet of glass enclosed space to the venue, on Monday. According to a news release, the expanded space will add 200 seats to address much needed space for pre-concert dining and also presents possibilities for rentals, meetings, and performances. “This project will […]

Montgomery County is the place to be for holiday light displays. The Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton is open from Nov. 25 – Jan 1. The Winter Lights Festival at Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg is open from Nov. 25 – Dec. 31. The Festival of Lights in Kensington is open […]

Here is your look at what people are talking about today, Nov. 28, in Montgomery County: 1. Digital deals: It’s Cyber Monday, and the National Retail Federation predicts that over 122 million consumers will shop online today. 2. Holiday shopping safety campaign: Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will be joined by public safety officials in […]

More than 200 Montgomery County Public Schools students recently competed in a Latin dance competition at the Music Center at Strathmore. MCPS-TV reports. GRACIAS @MCPS @mocoboe @strathmore @VisionaryEyeDrs @creativemoco @verizon @CarolTrawick @WashingtonHisp @TDBank_US @UrbanButcher @SunTrust pic.twitter.com/yJwqDK55C7 — AfterSchoolDanceFund (@Baila4Life) November 23, 2016

Buenos Aires based company Estampas Porteñas performs “Deseos…Stories of Longing and Desire told through Argentine Tango and Music” at the Music Center at Strathmore on Nov. 28.  Estampas tells the love story of Charlo and Margot with dance as Margot travels from her rural Argentine village to the big city. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the […]

  If you like holiday lights, Montgomery County is the place to be. There are three holiday light shows and two of them are opening this weekend. The Garden of Lights returns for its 19th year at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. The display is open from Nov. 25 – Jan. 1, except on the nights […]

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 21st, in Montgomery County: 1. Fire watch: Montgomery County firefighters have been responding to fallen trees, downed wires and fires as a result of windy and dry weather across Montgomery County. Remember, if you see a downed wire or pole use caution. The strongest winds today will […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett released a statement proposing a Liquor Control Authority. 2. Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will begin offering workshops on “How to Apply for Jobs with Montgomery County Government” this month. The first session is today at Germantown […]

Thanksgiving is less than a week away and the Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade takes place Saturday at 10 a.m.  Susan Hoffman previews the parade in this short video to the right. Rockville Town Square is the place to be Saturday evening to enjoy a holiday tree lighting, live music, and an ice skating performance. Festivities […]

The holiday season is officially here and there are a ton of events happening around Montgomery County to mark the occasion. There’s everything from tree lightings, winter festivals and holiday performances. Check out a full list of events, below. Nov. 18th: Holiday Tree Lighting at Pike & Rose, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Excited to […]