Arts

VisArts Announces New CEO Following National Search

By MCS Staff

VisArts (155 Gibbs St. in Rockville Town Square), a hub for artistic exploration and social impact that has been bringing people together through shared creative experiences since 1987, has announced it has selected its new CEO after a national search. Lisa Mary Ryder will be taking on the role starting May 27th. She will be taking over for the recently retired Alice Nappy, who was with VisArts for 15 years. Heller An Shapiro, who previously led a board development project for VisArts, is guiding programming until Ryder starts her new role. The full announcement, made by VisArts on social media, can be seen below:

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Sean Whalen: From Sherwood High School to Hollywood Sets and One of The Most Popular Commercials in Television History

By MCS Staff

Sean Whalen’s career is an inspiring journey that began right here in Montgomery County, MD and led him to the high-energy sets of Hollywood. Born in Washington, D.C. and growing up as the youngest of four in Silver Spring/Olney, Maryland, Whalen’s early years played a pivotal role for the 1982 graduate of Sherwood High School.

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Glenstone is Offering Early Access For Educators to Schedule Visits During Educator Appreciation Week (May 8-11)

By MCS Staff

Glenstone Museum in Potomac is a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and nature into a serene and contemplative environment– and it’s right here in Montgomery County (and always free). Glenstone is offering educators early access to schedule a visit during Educator Appreciation Week, May 8-11.

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Former Rockville Resident Connie Britton Stars in the #1 Movie on Netflix– The Life List

By MCS Staff
Courtesy @ConnieBritton on Instagram

Connie Britton, born Constance Elaine Womack in Boston, Massachusetts, moved to Rockville, Maryland, as a baby and spent her first seven years there, living near Norbeck Road and Bel Pre Road. Currently, she is co-starring in the number one movie on Netflix, The Life List.

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John Cleese, Co-Creator of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, to Perform at Strathmore

By Patrick Herron

John Cleese, legendary comedian and co-creator of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, will present “Not Dead Yet! John Cleese & The Holy Grail at 50” on October 4 at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. The event includes a screening of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” followed by a conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese. (more…)

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Members of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMAK, LFO, and Ryan Cabrera to Perform in Montgomery County This Summer

By MCS Staff
Photo From 2023 Pop 2000 Concert

Tickets for Intern John’s Second Chance Prom: Pop 2000 Tour are officially on sale with the tour returning to Montgomery County at the Fillmore in Silver Spring.. Whether you’re reliving your youth or experiencing it for the first time, this is a night filled with fun, music, and nostalgia as the Pop 2000 Tour will bring you right back to the early 2000s with acts like Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera and LFO.

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