Upcoming Community Events

Judy Gilbert’s masterful oil paintings will adorn Gallery B from May 4 – 30, 2022. Judy’s exhibit, “Portraying Portugal,” will feature works inspired by her travels through Portugal in early 2022. While traveling, she sketched and photographed the majestic landscapes, returning to the studio upon her arrival home to create new paintings that showcase the beautiful scenes she captured. The exhibit will include oil paintings and gouache sketches of cliffs, orange trees, bridges and stunning vistas. Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD. “Portraying Portugal” will be open Friday – Saturday, 11am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-2pm, as well as by appointment. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 6 from 6-8pm.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the recent work of J. Jordan Bruns, as well as a Tribute Exhibit for Artist Kris Loya with her husband, Steve Loya - along with new work in Gallery 209 and Artists’ Open Studios. The May 7th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. Tadaima is a phrase that means “I’ve just come home now” in Japanese. J. Jordan Bruns, a long time Glen Echo Park resident artist and instructor has returned from a three-year sabbatical in Tokyo, Japan. “Tadaima” will highlight some of the work created during his sabbatical as well as work created since his return. In the Tribute Exhibit, “May Flowers” the exceptional life of Kris Loya will be celebrated with collaborative work that she and her husband Steve created before her diagnosis in October of 2021 with metastatic breast cancer, which would claim her life in December, just two days before her 41st birthday. Since then, Steve has been working hard to honor his beloved wife by celebrating her life and her work, and will continue to let the world know about Kris’ art - which remains a reflection of her kind, loving, and vibrant spirit.

“Tadaima” with J. Jordan Bruns
“May Flowers” Tribute Exhibit for Kris Loya with Steve Loya
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 7th, 2022
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Exhibits for J. Jordan Bruns, and Kris and Steve Loya, will run from May 5th through May 25th. Gallery 209’s exhibit will run from May 5th through May 25th. Viewing hours are 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Saturday, and Sundays by chance or appointment. Masks firmly covering nose and mouth are required in the building.

Judy Gilbert’s masterful oil paintings will adorn Gallery B from May 4 – 30, 2022. Judy’s exhibit, “Portraying Portugal,” will feature works inspired by her travels through Portugal in early 2022. While traveling, she sketched and photographed the majestic landscapes, returning to the studio upon her arrival home to create new paintings that showcase the beautiful scenes she captured. The exhibit will include oil paintings and gouache sketches of cliffs, orange trees, bridges and stunning vistas. Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD. “Portraying Portugal” will be open Friday – Saturday, 11am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-2pm, as well as by appointment. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 6 from 6-8pm.

Judy Gilbert’s masterful oil paintings will adorn Gallery B from May 4 – 30, 2022. Judy’s exhibit, “Portraying Portugal,” will feature works inspired by her travels through Portugal in early 2022. While traveling, she sketched and photographed the majestic landscapes, returning to the studio upon her arrival home to create new paintings that showcase the beautiful scenes she captured. The exhibit will include oil paintings and gouache sketches of cliffs, orange trees, bridges and stunning vistas. Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD. “Portraying Portugal” will be open Friday – Saturday, 11am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-2pm, as well as by appointment. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 6 from 6-8pm.

Judy Gilbert’s masterful oil paintings will adorn Gallery B from May 4 – 30, 2022. Judy’s exhibit, “Portraying Portugal,” will feature works inspired by her travels through Portugal in early 2022. While traveling, she sketched and photographed the majestic landscapes, returning to the studio upon her arrival home to create new paintings that showcase the beautiful scenes she captured. The exhibit will include oil paintings and gouache sketches of cliffs, orange trees, bridges and stunning vistas. Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD. “Portraying Portugal” will be open Friday – Saturday, 11am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-2pm, as well as by appointment. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 6 from 6-8pm.

Judy Gilbert’s masterful oil paintings will adorn Gallery B from May 4 – 30, 2022. Judy’s exhibit, “Portraying Portugal,” will feature works inspired by her travels through Portugal in early 2022. While traveling, she sketched and photographed the majestic landscapes, returning to the studio upon her arrival home to create new paintings that showcase the beautiful scenes she captured. The exhibit will include oil paintings and gouache sketches of cliffs, orange trees, bridges and stunning vistas. Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD. “Portraying Portugal” will be open Friday – Saturday, 11am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-2pm, as well as by appointment. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 6 from 6-8pm.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

It’s time to turn up the heat and get dancing with Montgomery Parks!

Salsa in the Park is a monthly event series showcasing the remarkable dance moves and lively sounds of Salsa music. This free event series features live music from local Latin talent, free dance lessons by a professional instructor, food and beverages for purchase, and organizations from the local Montgomery County community.

Whether you’re a Salsa pro or just a lover of live music, come experience and appreciate the rich culture of Latin American music and dance at Salsa in the Park.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Join OMG on Thursday, June 23, 2022, to celebrate our 5-year "Greeniversary" at our annual gala with good drinks, great eats, local vendors, and environmentally like-minded folks. It promises to be a delightful day with outdoor activities, local vendor tents, student scientists, exceptional food from local eateries, raffles, and music under the stars.

Paint the Town is back and better than ever! Join us for a night of friends, fun, food, fundraising, and dancing on Saturday, June 4th from 7-11 pm!

Dance to 80s hits, and rock, R&B, rockabilly, blues, funk, and soul of popular local bands! Eat your fill of tasty savory bites from local favorites, Matchbox and Kaldi's Social House, but save room for dessert at our Nothing Bundt Cake bar! Win fabulous prizes in our raffle and silent auction! Take silly photos with our oversized novelty art supplies! Creative dress is encouraged!

And best of all, have a great night while raising funds to support CREATE's art education and art therapy programs.

Learn more and purchase tickets for the gala: https://createartscenter.org/gala/

Gretchen Peters is one of Nashville’s most beloved & compelling artists. Her songs immerse listeners in a world of emotion, digging underneath to expose what is fueling the fire. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in October 2014, Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, The Neville Brothers, Patty Loveless, George Strait, Bryan Adams & Faith Hill. Her song, “Independence Day,” recorded by Martina McBride, won a CMA Song of the Year award in 1995. She has been nominated for two Grammys, a Golden Globe & numerous other awards.

3 p.m. Workshop / 7:30 p.m. Concert
Tickets: $55 Combo (workshop & concert), $35 Concert Only, $40 Concert Door; $20 Livestream

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension’s Equity and Justice Committee (AEJC) is offering a free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary “Crip Camp” on Monday, June 6, 2022, followed by an online group discussion of the film on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The screening will be available both in-person at the Church and streamed on its Zoom Channel. The discussion is on Zoom only. The Church is located at 205 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2315.
“Crip Camp” tells the story of a revolution that began at a summer camp for people with disabilities and how it inspired the film’s protagonists to become successful advocates for disability rights.
The Academy Award-nominated documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020 where it won the Audience Award. Rolling Stone wrote, "this indispensable documentary defines what it means to call a movie 'inspiring.'" Former President and First Lady Barak and Michelle Obama are executive producers of the film.

For more information on the event, email ascensionresj@gmail.com.

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSet2ds8yuLTvizKOlL0MEj2eOa7u3CKw42894bSbmYLnODXIg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Join Montgomery County Child Welfare Services to learn more about the requirements and process of becoming a licensed foster parent to care for youth in need of safe and temporary homes. Please RSVP to FPRecruiter@montgomerycountymd.gov to receive the Zoom link.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Therapeutique Salon and Spa’s in-house community outreachorganization, Black Girl’s Rockville, will host its 2^nd AnnualBreakfast and Haircuts philanthropic event on June 12^th, 2022 from9am-2pm EST. 

 Taking place at the luxury, eco-friendly salon, Breakfastand Haircuts will not only provide an experience to those in need of a physicalpick me up, but it will also provide necessities and services they may not haveaccess to otherwise. This multifaceted event will feature a nutritiousbreakfast, haircuts for men, woman, and children, job opportunities andtraditional housing information. Salon Owner Lacy Fields is looking forward to“blessing their crowns, and filling their core.”

The goal of this event is to touch the lives of families in need and those in transitionalperiods in their lives.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Fantastagirl, a second-grade superhero who uses words to save the day, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the Math Monster! When confronted with problems too big for words alone to solve, Fantastagirl must accept help from her friendly, furry, fraction-loving foe. While Fantastagirl and Math Monster use words and numbers to help her friends and scientist moms, something far more sinister than Math brews on the horizon.

Learn more and purchase tickets at the Adventure Theatre website.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Fantastagirl, a second-grade superhero who uses words to save the day, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the Math Monster! When confronted with problems too big for words alone to solve, Fantastagirl must accept help from her friendly, furry, fraction-loving foe. While Fantastagirl and Math Monster use words and numbers to help her friends and scientist moms, something far more sinister than Math brews on the horizon.

Learn more and purchase tickets at the Adventure Theatre website.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Fantastagirl, a second-grade superhero who uses words to save the day, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the Math Monster! When confronted with problems too big for words alone to solve, Fantastagirl must accept help from her friendly, furry, fraction-loving foe. While Fantastagirl and Math Monster use words and numbers to help her friends and scientist moms, something far more sinister than Math brews on the horizon.

Learn more and purchase tickets at the Adventure Theatre website.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Fantastagirl, a second-grade superhero who uses words to save the day, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the Math Monster! When confronted with problems too big for words alone to solve, Fantastagirl must accept help from her friendly, furry, fraction-loving foe. While Fantastagirl and Math Monster use words and numbers to help her friends and scientist moms, something far more sinister than Math brews on the horizon.

Learn more and purchase tickets at the Adventure Theatre website.

Experience hands-on maker fun all summer long!
Be a KID with us as we invent, explore, and make our way through the summer! KID Museum’s camps are designed and led by our professional maker educators and develop real-world skills through fun, hands-on projects.
Visit the website to learn each week's unique camp theme.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Fantastagirl, a second-grade superhero who uses words to save the day, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the Math Monster! When confronted with problems too big for words alone to solve, Fantastagirl must accept help from her friendly, furry, fraction-loving foe. While Fantastagirl and Math Monster use words and numbers to help her friends and scientist moms, something far more sinister than Math brews on the horizon.

Learn more and purchase tickets at the Adventure Theatre website.

Experience hands-on maker fun all summer long!
Be a KID with us as we invent, explore, and make our way through the summer! KID Museum’s camps are designed and led by our professional maker educators and develop real-world skills through fun, hands-on projects.
Visit the website to learn each week's unique camp theme.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

(Rockville, MD) – Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville will host the work of Robert LeMar in the exhibit “Crossing the Line”, the Resident Artists’ exhibit - along with new work in Gallery 209 and building-wide Open Studios. The June 4th opening will run from 11am – 3pm. LeMar’s interest in line has always been prevalent in his work. Three years of portrait sketching on the beaches of Chicago when he was a preteen developed his affinity to line. This was further bolstered by sketching portraits on the boardwalk of Ocean City Maryland in his twenties. Even though he was later encouraged by his art professors at The Maryland School of Art and Design in Silver Spring to not rely on drawing when painting, he still persisted in drawing on the canvas before applying paint. To this day drawing remains a major element in his painting technique. In his recent abstract work, as he crosses the line between realism and abstraction, he gives line an obviously dominant and defining role. The small works of Resident Artists in “10x10” will fill the Gallery Hall, and the Artists of Gallery 209 will feature new work in the large Gallery.

“Crossing the Line” with Robert LeMar
“10x10” Small Works exhibit with the Resident Artists
The Artists of Gallery 209

Opening Reception
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Robert LeMar Gallery talk on Saturday June 11th and June 18th, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Fantastagirl, a second-grade superhero who uses words to save the day, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the Math Monster! When confronted with problems too big for words alone to solve, Fantastagirl must accept help from her friendly, furry, fraction-loving foe. While Fantastagirl and Math Monster use words and numbers to help her friends and scientist moms, something far more sinister than Math brews on the horizon.

Learn more and purchase tickets at the Adventure Theatre website.

Experience hands-on maker fun all summer long!
Be a KID with us as we invent, explore, and make our way through the summer! KID Museum’s camps are designed and led by our professional maker educators and develop real-world skills through fun, hands-on projects.
Visit the website to learn each week's unique camp theme.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Fantastagirl, a second-grade superhero who uses words to save the day, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the Math Monster! When confronted with problems too big for words alone to solve, Fantastagirl must accept help from her friendly, furry, fraction-loving foe. While Fantastagirl and Math Monster use words and numbers to help her friends and scientist moms, something far more sinister than Math brews on the horizon.

Learn more and purchase tickets at the Adventure Theatre website.

Experience hands-on maker fun all summer long!
Be a KID with us as we invent, explore, and make our way through the summer! KID Museum’s camps are designed and led by our professional maker educators and develop real-world skills through fun, hands-on projects.
Visit the website to learn each week's unique camp theme.

Grab your pup and your pals and join us for Yappy Hour with a pop-up dog park, food, beer & wine, and live music in Elm Street Park. Enjoy Yappy Hours on Thursday, June 23 and Sept. 15 from 6pm to 8pm & Oct. 13 from 5pm - 7pm.

Dive into a new art form this summer! Join Community Arts at Montgomery college for classes in visual and performing arts.

Take a class on campus or online in subjects like stand-up comedy, pewtersmithing, Etsy selling, Drawing Comics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Watercolor, Flamenco Dance, Guitar, and more. Professional artists teach all classes. Classes run from 5-10 weeks, with prices from $195 to $344. Open to everyone age 16 and up. Discounts are available for seniors 60+. View the class schedule and register at montgomerycollege.edu/communityarts.

RAGS-TO-RICHES ROM-COM

Nollywood Dreams

By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell JUN 8 – JUL 3, 2022 | Regional Premiere
It’s the ‘90s in Lagos, Nigeria, and Ayamma has big dreams. Despite working in her parents’ travel agency, she spends every spare minute imagining her big break. When she lands an audition with the hottest director in Nigeria’s booming film industry, Ayamma finds herself at odds with his former leading lady—and relishing the charms of Nollywood biggest dreamboat. Hot on the heels of its New York world premiere, the author of the beloved, Helen Hayes Award-winning School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play brings to Round House a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy about following your instincts and your heart.

Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. Over 200 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters.

The artists selected as finalists are:

Emma Childs, Baltimore, MD
Jim Condron, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Andrew Hladky, Kensington, MD
Jeremy Jirsa, Dundalk, MD
Magnolia Laurie, Baltimore, MD
McKinley Wallace III, Baltimore, MD
James Williams II, Baltimore, MD
Ju Yun, Chantilly, VA

The exhibit will be on display June 9 – July 3, 2022 at Gallery B, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E. Gallery hours for the duration of the exhibit will be Thursday-Sunday, 12 – 5pm.

In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM
$24 / $20 Student (ages 15 - 21)

Fantastagirl, a second-grade superhero who uses words to save the day, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the Math Monster! When confronted with problems too big for words alone to solve, Fantastagirl must accept help from her friendly, furry, fraction-loving foe. While Fantastagirl and Math Monster use words and numbers to help her friends and scientist moms, something far more sinister than Math brews on the horizon.

Learn more and purchase tickets at the Adventure Theatre website.

Experience hands-on maker fun all summer long!
Be a KID with us as we invent, explore, and make our way through the summer! KID Museum’s camps are designed and led by our professional maker educators and develop real-world skills through fun, hands-on projects.
Visit the website to learn each week's unique camp theme.