DC Sports

Up-and-coming country star Luke Borchelt is proudly representing Maryland, and the Washington Commanders. Earlier this week, Borchelt shared an Instagram post from Monday Night Football, where he stood on the field in a Commanders jersey during the team’s game against the Chicago Bears. His caption read: “Real Maryland Boys are Commanders Fans.”

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Retail

MINISO, the popular retail and lifestyle brand, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location at 12266F Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza on Saturday, October 18 at 11am. The first 50 customers will receive 20% off their entire purchase, and shoppers can enjoy 10% off all weekend long as part of the opening celebration.

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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

Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.

Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided


Beyond MoCo

The Frederick community is coming together to support one of its own, Jacob, affectionately known as “the oven guy” at dōp pizza. Jacob has long been considered the heart of the restaurant’s operation, known for his dedication behind the pizza oven, first on the original trailer setup and now at the RAK Yard kitchen.

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Retail

In August, we let you know that Marlo Furniture will be closing all six of its locations permanently. An official closing date has not been set yet, but a representative at the Rockville location shared that the store will “definitely be closing by the end of the year.”

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Bethesda

The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad invites everyone to its annual Rescue Day (Fall Open House and Family Fun Day), this Saturday, October 18, from 11:00am through 4:00pm. Their Rescue Day will once again be held at at the corner of Battery Lane and Old Georgetown Road.

Visitors of all ages will be able to enjoy activities including inflatable axe throwing, engaging safety demonstrations, and a variety of food trucks.


MoCo Government

Two joint Montgomery County Council committees will meet Thursday, Oct. 16, to review legislation related to early care, education, and transportation improvements. The Education and Culture and Health and Human Services Committees will discuss bills refining the County’s Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity and eliminating certain child care positions, while the Transportation and Environment and Government Operations Committees will consider a $100,000 transportation study for the Clarksburg–Montgomery Village Corridor, an $11.6 million appropriation for Gaithersburg projects, and a new MOU on the use of impact tax funds for local transportation improvements. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)