Andrew Italia is a Quince Orchard High School graduate and MoCo resident. When he was in college at the University of Maryland, he was the movie critic for The Maryland […]
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More than 160 students from nine Montgomery County high schools showcased their impressive dance skills at the 2024-2025 Annual Latin Dance Junior Division Competition, according to MCPS.
By Andrew Italia. Italia is a Quince Orchard High School graduate and MoCo resident. When he was in college at the University of Maryland, he was the movie critic for The Maryland Diamondback. During his time as the movie critic, he began making Oscar predictions for all 24 categories. His all-time record is 21 out of 24, but he usually falls in the 18-20 range. Below is his Top 12 movie list for 2024. For more movies on Twitter/X, see @Italia_budo
Olney Theatre Center has announced the extension of its production of Waitress through April 6, 2025, and is offering free walk-up tickets to recently fired or furloughed federal employees and contractors, pending availability. Full details below:
Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin will appear at Montgomery College’s Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center on the Rockville campus on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Guest Artist Series. (more…)
The Arts Barn Legacy Campaign is raising funds to refurbish seating in Gaithersburg’s 99-seat upper-level theater, with a fundraising event, “Conversations of Love,” featuring live jazz, wine tasting, and a silent auction scheduled for February 28. (more…)
MoComCon, an all-day, all-ages event celebrating comics, graphic novels, and fandoms, returns to Montgomery County on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts and Germantown Library. (more…)
The 11th annual ‘Maryland Chicken Wing Festival’ takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 11am – 7pm at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds (1450 General’s Highway, Crownsville, MD).
This Valentine’s Day, the Maryland Zoo is giving you the opportunity to “turn heartbreak into hilarity.” The Zoo shares, “For $5, you can name a pile of animal dung after your ex. It’s the perfect way to talk smack while supporting animal care and conservation.”
Go to Maryland Zoo: Name Animal Dung After Your Ex This Valentine’s Day… For a Good Cause!
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The 2025 Oceans Calling Festival will take place on the Ocean City Boardwalk from September 26-28. The three day music and art festival is being put together in partnership with Rockville natives O.A.R, who will also be performing several sets at the event. (more…)