Beyond MoCo

Legendary NFL quarterback Joe Theismann will headline an evening of insight and inspiration at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Downtown Frederick on Saturday, January 10th. Theismann, best known for leading Washington to victory in Super Bowl XVII and earning NFL MVP honors, will share powerful lessons drawn from his celebrated football career and his remarkable journey of personal reinvention.

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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.
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MCPS

For the first time in 19 years, the Kennedy Cavaliers can call themselves winners of a regular season. With a dominant 42-6 victory over Poolesville on Friday night, the Cavaliers capped off a resurgent campaign at 5-4, their first winning record since 2006.

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MCPS

Teams from 25 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high schools took the floor for the 37th Annual Cheerleading Competition on October 25 at Montgomery Blair High School. Squads were evaluated on the level of difficulty, technique, and execution of their routines, performances that featured everything from synchronized choreography to high-flying stunts and crowd-pumping spirit. The results below, courtesy of MCPS:

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Crime

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos reports that officers stopped a vehicle around 9:30 p.m. on October 31 in the area of Castle Blvd and Briggs Chaney Rd in Fairland after observing it driving without headlights. (more…)


Crime

Update: Rockville Police Investigation Determines Needles in Halloween Candy Were Placed by Child

Two children in Rockville reportedly received gummy bears with sewing needles embedded inside while trick-or-treating, according to the Rockville City Police Department, which is actively investigating. Authorities are urging parents to carefully inspect Halloween candy and report any suspicious or tampered items by calling the department’s non-emergency line at 240-314-8900. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

Jey’s Subs and Pizza, located in Jessup (Anne Arundel County, and about a half hour or less away from some parts of Montgomery County), has closed permanently. The restaurant was one of several former Jerry’s Subs & Pizza locations that rebranded in recent years but continued to serve a nearly identical menu featuring cheesesteaks, subs, and pizza.

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