Looking for gift ideas? For this year’s holiday shopping season, several local Montgomery County arts markets have opened with new socially distant formats. Montgomery County native artists and artisans have crafted an assortment of one-of-a-kind gifts to be sold at local businesses, galleries and community engagement centers that are doing their best to survive during […]
Glen Echo Art Galleries Reopen Friday for September Exhibits, Opening Receptions
Glen Echo Park is home to many art studios and galleries which have all been closed to the public since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture curates and manages three galleries in the park including the Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery and Park View Gallery. All […]
Glen Echo Carousel Vandalized
The historic Dentzel Carousel and nearby buildings in Glen Echo Park were vandalized April 12. Shortly after 11 a.m., members of the park staff noticed damage to the carousel, which has been closed for refurbishing since July 2019, according to Aaron LaRocca of the National Park Service. While no carousel animals were harmed, windows and […]
Five Things to Know for April 10 in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, April 10 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Face Covering Requirement: Starting Monday, April 13, everyone will be required to wear face coverings in grocery stores, pharmacies, and large chain stores (Costco, Sams Club, etc.). Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County’s Public Health Officer, is taking this step […]
BLOG: Looking Forward to a Carousel Spin at Glen Echo
Glen Echo, MD – Tuesday, March 24, 2020 It has been a long winter and the historic Dentzel Carousel has been under wraps. Closed for refurbishing since July 2019, and nearly a year later it has suddenly been uncovered so that the beautiful restoration work can be seen through the scaffolding. The Covid-19 pandemic has […]
We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Sept 5-8
Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Sept. 5-8. Marcia Ball: Pianist and songwriter Marcia Ball brings her signature swampy, bluesy, boogie-woogie roadhouse sound to AMP. The 2018 Texas State Musician of the Year has achieved global acclaim for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she […]
We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Aug 29-Sept 2
Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Aug. 29 – Sept. 2. Flow-Verse Open Mic : BlackRock presents a monthly open mic for performers under 25. Artists perform with professional equipment and technicians in front of a positive and supporting audience. Thursday, August 29 at 7 p.m. Note: performance sign up opens […]
We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Aug 22-25
Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Aug. 22 – 25. One Act and More: The Upcounty Theatre Company performs their first-ever One Act Plays festival featuring five plays, The Box, Trifles, Little Sal and Maria, Little Sal and Maria Scare Momma, and Cusumano. Friday and Saturday, August 23 and 24 at 8 […]
We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Aug 15-18
Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Aug. 15 – 18. Montgomery County Agricultural Fair: This is the county’s 71st agricultural fair and this year’s theme is “Feed Your Senses.” Fair hours are 10 a.m. to midnight daily through Saturday, August 17 at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds, 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg. […]
We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for Aug 8-11
Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, Aug. 8 – 11. Carpe Diem! Silver Spring Dance: On the second Thursday of every month, enjoy the fun as well as the mental and physical health benefits of dancing with others. No experience required. Each session starts at 7 p.m. with a 30-minute lesson, […]
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