Beyond MoCo

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS), alleging that the school system violated federal parental rights laws by withholding information about students’ gender identities and preferred names and pronouns. (more…)


MCPS

The MCPS regular season reaches its finish line with division titles, playoff positioning and one last chance to build momentum before the postseason. Quince Orchard looks to finish unbeaten, BCC has a top regional seed in its sights, and Paint Branch faces a Churchill team that could spoil its playoff plans. There is still plenty to settle before the games start counting for everything.

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Announcement

Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view.   Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University. 


Event

Scorpio season is shedding season. Let the healing power of gongs help you release what no longer serves you!
Gongs have been used since ancient times to banish evil spirits, dispel negative energy and invite sacred intention. Gongs can lead you into the parts of yourself that are ready to be shed so a new cycle can begin. This sound bath will feature four gongs and other healing instruments.
Blankets, mats and bolsters are provided. Dress comfortably.
Tickets on Eventbrite


DC Sports

The Capital Weather Gang has released its Winter Outlook for subscribers, calling for a generally mild and wet winter in the Washington, D.C. region while warning that major snowstorms remain possible. A little over a week ago, a panel of experts predicted a wide range of projected snow this winter.

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Beyond MoCo

Chick & Ruth’s Delly in downtown Annapolis has been selected as Maryland’s representative on The Takeout’s list of the “Best Hole-In-The-Wall Spots For Comfort Food In Every State.”

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Health

On Thursday, the Montgomery County Council’s joint Public Safety (PS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee will review proposed legislation aimed at preventing human trafficking at bodywork establishments and spas across the county. (more…)