Sunday, May 20, 2012
Taste of Wheaton took place Sunday afternoon in downtown Wheaton.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Patch booth! We'll have pictures up soon. ------------- Don't miss out on the food samples, wine tastings, live music performances, Wheaton Idol Karaoke and kids activities! This is the 17th annual Taste of Wheaton, and it's the biggest event of the year. If you have time, stop by the Wheaton Patch booth and say hi! We are at Tent #46, right next to the Arts & Crafts area. Sign up to receive Patch's daily email newsletters and receive a free water bottle or canvas bag. When: Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Wheaton, 2424 Reedie Drive.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
What's opening this weekend at the movie theater.
Looking for something to watch on date night or out with friends? Use the Moviefone application to find showtimes near you and read about the films opening this weekend. Make it a girls' night out with What to Expect When You're Expecting, which opens this weekend in theaters. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Matthew J. Morrison, Elizabeth Banks, January Jones, it's based off the self-help book for soon-to-be parents. The action-packed Battleship makes its debut this weekend. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Liam Neeson, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post says, "An invigorating blast of cinematic adrenaline," of the action-packed movie. For a good laugh, check out the Dictator starring …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Check out our roundup of happenings in the greater Kensington area this weekend.
What: Wizard of Oz When: 7-8:30 p.m., Friday Where: Academy of the Holy Cross, Kensington, MD Price: Donations accepted. What: Farmers Market When: 8 a.m - noon, Saturday Where: 3701 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD Price: Free to attend. What: Family Fishing Derby Where: 2600 Triadelphia Lake Rd, Brookeville, MD When: 9 a.m. - noon, Saturday Price: Free. What: Poplar Spring Run For The Animals 5K Race 1 Mile Fun Walk When: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 20 Where: 2000 Shorefield Rd, Wheaton, MD Price: $25 What: Kensington Garden Tour When: 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 20 Where: 10308 Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD Price: $15.00
Five shows to check out this weekend.
Each week Patch will publish a roundup of events throughout Montgomery County. To get more news, sign up for our newsletter. Here’s a roundup of performances in and around Montgomery County, through Wednesday, May 23: DanceFest at BlackRock GERMANTOWN — ClancyWorks opens BlackRock Center for the Arts’ inaugural DanceFest weekend with a site-specific piece set in the theater’s lobby. 8 p.m. Friday, May 18. $25, BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive. Performances by regional dance companies continue through Sunday, May 20; ticket prices vary. For details, go to BlackRockCenter.org or call 240-912-1058. National Philharmonic Honors Debussy NORTH BETHESDA — National Philharmonic presents Debussy’s Martyrdom of St. …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Plan out this weekend and some of the next with this roundup of greater Kensington area events.
What: Farmers Market When: 8 a.m - noon, Saturday Where: 3701 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD Price: Free to attend. What: Open Stitch at The Yarn Spot When: 2-4 p.m., Sunday Where: The Yarn Spot, Kensington, MD Price: Free to attend. What: AAUW Used Book Sale When: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday Where: Asbury Methodist Village, Gaithersburg, MD Price: Free to attend. COMING UP: What: Wizard of Oz at Holy Cross School When: 7 p.m. performances on Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19 Where: 4900 Strathmore Ave, Kensington, MD Price: Free to attend. What: Poplar Spring Run For The Animals 5K Race 1 Mile Fun Walk When: 8 a.m. Sunday, May 20 Where: 2000 Shorefield Rd, Wheaton, MD Price: $25 What: Kensington Garden Tour When: 1-4…
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Work by high school artists from the 8th District is on display at VisArts in Rockville through May 17.
VisArts in Rockville is hosting an exhibit of work entered in the Congressional Art Competition for High School Students sponsored by U.S. Rep. Christopher Van Hollen Jr.'s office now through May 17. This is the 10th year that Van Hollen (D-Dist. 8) of Kensington personally congratulated the young artists, presenting them with certificates of participation and recognition in the national competition, which began in 1981. An awards ceremony on April 30 at VisArts included competition participants, their families, teachers and competition sponsors and organizers. The juried exhibit of 95 selected entries is on view in the Kaplan Gallery at VisArts. More than 260 students from 25 local schools participated in the competition. "When jurying a …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
This week's top Montgomery County news.
Catch up on the news you missed this week including a budget proposal for a larger police force in Gaithersburg, what Potomac looked like 400 million years ago and a Twitter gun threat at Quince Orchard High School. QO Administrators Investigated Twitter Gun Threat Tuesday NORTH POTOMAC - Early Tuesday morning, a student notified the Quince Orchard High School administration of a Twitter post suggesting a student might bring a gun to school. After an investigation, it was determined there was no credible threat, according to a letter sent home to parents by principal Carole Working. Read the full story on North Potomac-Darnestown Patch. Young Heroin Overdose Survivor Warns Peers GERMANTOWN - Lea Edgecomb never regained the ability to walk …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Pick and choose weekend events from around the county to attend.
Not big into Cinco de Mayo celebrations? We have alternatives for your weekend! This week all of our events are free! Live Music: Night and Day Jazz at Hollywood East Cafe When/Where: Friday, 7:00 p.m. at Hollywood East in Wheaton. Cost: Free Teaching Children To Practice Mindfulness When/Where: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Kensington Park Library Cost: Free Downtown Silver Spring Fine Art Festival When/Where: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at 908 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring Cost: Free Chocolate Factory Tour When/Where: Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at 360 Main St, Gaithersburg Cost: Free
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Hollywood rolls out its list of blockbusters with The Avengers.
A few sequels, one or two reboots, and Johnny Depp in weird costumes. The summer movie season is about to start. MTV is calling 2012 a nerdy movie summer, and also one of the biggest. Says MTV: It's a crowded landscape to be sure; you'll want to spend your hard-earned theatergoing cash wisely if you want to weed out the fantastic, can't-miss movies from the [ugly], must-miss ones. Here's a few of the movies planned for a summer release. Which ones excite you the most? Did we miss any? Tell us in the comments.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Patch reminds you of some upcoming deadlines this week.
Our new feature alerts you to the week's deadlines. Superintendent's Book Club You have a couple hours to finish The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr will host his third book club tonight at 7 p.m. at Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville. Those who wish to be a part of the studio audience can RSVP to pio@mcpsmd.org. Viewers at home can watch online or on MCPS TV and send questions via Twitter and email. Glass Art Workshops Learn the art to creating colorful stained glass mosaics at Weisser Glass Studio this weekend starting at 9:30 a.m.
Esther French
1:23 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
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