Montgomery Community Media

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) announced Thursday it was canceling their summer 2019 concerts, beginning with the New Music Festival scheduled to start June 20. Contrary to an earlier media report, performances at the Music Center at the Strathmore in North Bethesda will not be affected. The move is part of a plan to address […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 26-28.   Saturday Day Jam Session:  Junior music aficionados spend Saturday mornings singing, playing, and preparing for a lifetime of music appreciation. Strathmore’s kid-friendly series features renowned jazz singer Rochelle Rice and multi-instrumentalist Seth Kibel. Today’s session, ‘Finding Inspiration in Sweet Honey in the […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 19-22. Glenstone Museum: This museum in Potomac integrates art, architecture, and landscape into a serene and contemplative environment. The museum features post-World War II artworks in more than 234,000 square feet of exhibit space. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Currently, there are no […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 12-14. Murder at the Mansion: A Taste for Murder Productions presents ‘A Wedding to Die For’ by Dean Fiala. This interactive murder mystery comedy includes a complimentary dessert bar, cash bar, and an optional BBQ buffet. Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13 at […]

Songwriter, Calista Garcia will be combining her fresh, youthful sound with a ’70s folk-rock style during her residency concerts in the Mansion at Strathmore on Wednesdays, April 10 & 24 at 7:30 p.m. This soulful singer’s contemporary, youthful music is reminiscent of some of the most beloved bands of the ’70s, calling to mind performers […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 5-7. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton with The National Philharmonic: Lisa Fischer and her band, Grand Baton, perform classic rock favorites from Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, the Rolling Stones, and Sting. Saturday, April 6 at 8 p.m. At the Music Center at Strathmore.  For […]

Montgomery Parks and the Clarksburg Foundation host the Annual Kites Over Clarksburg free family fun day Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  There will be kite flying, arts & crafts and games for the whole family at Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park, which is located at 12001 Skylark Drive in Clarksburg. Please […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, MCM is recognizing some of Montgomery County’s most notable women. Women who have driven change, fought for equality and provided representation for the many diverse parts of our community. Monica Jeffries Hazangeles, the president and first woman CEO of Strathmore, has helped the organization grow into a world-class arts […]

Renowned pianist Brian Ganz continues his unprecedented journey through the complete works of Frederic Chopin with “Brian Ganz Plays Chopin: Recollections of Home” at the Music Centre at Strathmore in North Bethesda Saturday night. Ganz will be joined by internationally acclaimed Polish-born mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wor in ten of Chopin’s rarely heard songs. This concert marks […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Aug. 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Seven Things to Do Before Summer Ends: Montgomery Parks list of things to do before summer ends is a great way to spend the last week of summer vacation. 2. NIH Children’s Inn Update: A structural crack in the Inn’s roof […]