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For Oscar Rivera, 20, going to college was an “expensive” idea. He attended Rockville High School and then joined ACES- Achievement Collegiate Excellence and Sucess program designed to assist thousands of at-risk youth who are underrepresented in college. Rivera will graduate from Montgomery College in 2016. Rivera will graduate from Montgomery College in 2016. On […]

The Achievement Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) program was designed to assist thousands of at-risk youth who are underrepresented in college. On Tuesday, June 16, educators, county officials, and relatives will gather to recognize these students’ hard work, dedication, and achievements at Strathmore in Bethesda. ACES, launched in 2013, is a collaboration is between Montgomery […]

Academy Award winning actor and entertainer Shirley MacLaine comes to Strathmore at 8 p.m. on May 9. MacLaine will share her life stories and speak about her experiences as a longtime advocate for civil rights and liberties, and women’s rights. You can find out more here.

Pianist Christopher Taylor and the National Philharmonic orchestra led by Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 May 2 at 8 p.m. and May 3 at 3 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. The all-Mozart concert will also feature the Overture to the […]

Happy Friday! Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, April 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Rock in Schools: This video about the Rock in Schools program at Roberto Clemente Middle School in Germantown has already received over 5,000 views since it was posted just two days ago. […]

The National Philharmonic orchestra and chorale led by Victoria Gau will perform Bach’s St. John’s Passion April 11 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the Concert Hall at 6:45 p.m. Bach’s St. John Passion remains one of the most […]

Here are your five things to know today, April 8, in Montgomery County: 1. A Hate Crime: Gaithersburg police are looking for the vandal(s) who defaced a synagogue in the Lakelands community and city leaders are speaking out about the incident. 2. Getting Better: NIH officials have upgraded the condition of a patient with the Ebola […]

Actor and entertainer Julie Andrews is scheduled to appear at Strathmore’s 10th anniversary Spring Gala at 9 p.m. on April 25. Moderated by The Washington Post Theater critic Peter Marks, Andrews will share highlights from her award-winning, decades-spanning career. According to a note on the Strathmore website, the legendary Andrews will not be singing at […]

Twelve new shows at AMP at Pike & Rose on Grand Park Avenue in North Bethesda are now on sale, including back-to-back opening concerts by Americana alt-country originator Jay Farrar of Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo. AMP will open the first weekend in March, with two concerts by Jay Farrar on Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, and […]

Grammy and Emmy award-winner Harry ConnicK, Jr. will perform at the Music Center at Strathmore on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 as part of his national tour. ConnicK will feature songs from his most recent releases Smokey Mary and Every Man Should Know. Tickets went on sale to the general public on Dec. 3, 2014 […]