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MCPS Performing Arts Students Shine in Awards Celebration

Published May 25, 2023 at 7:28AM

Dozens of MCPS high school seniors were recognized for their accomplishments in dance, theatre performance, technical theatre, choral and instrumental music, media arts, and 2D and 3D visual art at the 22nd annual Superintendent’s All-County Fine Arts Awards Celebration on May 22 at Seneca Valley High School.

The event featured musical and dance performances from four high schools, plus the All-County Dance Ensemble, which performed Origins, choreographed by Alice Howes and directed by Tiffany Alastanos. Other performances included—

MoCo Native and Good Counsel Alumna, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Stars in Upcoming ‘The Color Purple’ Remake

By MCS Staff

Published May 24, 2023 at 7:47AM

Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, a Montgomery County native and 2011 graduate of Good Counsel in Olney, will star as young Celine in the upcoming remake of The Color Purple. The movie portrays the story of the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s and is a remake of the 1985 classic film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey that was directed by Steven Spielberg.

Mpasi will play lead character Celie Harris Johnson in her younger years, with Fantasia Barrino playing the lead character as an older adult. Per a bio on Coverfly, Mpasi “is the joyful daughter of Congolese immigrants. An alumna of Elon University, this actress, writer, comedian, and singer was seen in Broadway’s The Lion King and desires to tell stories showcasing the excellence of underrepresented people through a comedic lens.”

MoCo’s First Kung Fu Tea (Rockville) Adds “Neon Gaming”

By MCS Staff

Published May 22, 2023 at 5:11PM

Kung Fu Tea in Rockville Town Center (275 N Washington St), MoCo’s first Kung Fu Tea, has added @neongaming.io to the shop. As of now, you play for free with the purchase of a drink. You can choose from some of the arcades or you choose a game for XBOX or PS5 and play on one of the tv’s (solo or against a friend). A sneak peek is available below the procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.

Neon Gaming Procedures: We aim to provide you with the best gaming experience while ensuring the security of our games. Here’s how you can start your gaming adventure with us:

Beyond MoCo: City of Hyattsville Celebrates Jim Henson With New Informational Signage in Courtyard

By MCS Staff

Published May 21, 2023 at 8:00PM

The City of Hyattsville and The Jim Henson Legacy celebrated Jim Henson’s connection to Hyattsville with a special community event this past Friday and Saturday at the Jim Henson Courtyard in Hyattsville’s Driskell Park. The event featured a sing-a-long to The Muppet Movie (1979), puppet- making crafts, and the unveiling of new informational signage in the courtyard.

Per the City of Hyattsville: Jim Henson (1936-1990), the visionary artist and inventor of The Muppets, moved to the Hyattsville area as a child and was a student at Hyattsville’s Northwestern High School and nearby University of Maryland, College Park. He began developing prototypes for the Muppets while in high school and in 1955 debuted a nightly five-minute show on local cable station WRC-TV-4 called Sam and Friends. The show set the stage for Henson’s career and the eventual development of The Muppet Show.

WOODMOORstock 2023 is happening on June 10th, 2023 (55 Bands, 11 stages)

By MCS Staff

Published May 16, 2023 at 1:56PM

Silver Spring’s Woodmoor neighborhood music festival, known as WOODMOORstock, will be held for the second consecutive year on Saturday, June 10 (rain date: June 11) from 12pm-6pm. Festival organizers have released the lineup and schedule below, which includes 55 bands who will be playing on 11 volunteer stages around the Woodmoor neighborhood.

Many of the inaugural WOODMOORstock performers are set to return this year, and nearly 40 great new additions to the lineup from all over DC Metro and Baltimore area, including: Pinky Lemon, Dot Dash, Sleeping on Saturn, The Grasso Brothers, Black Shag Sherpas, The Threetles, and many more.

Did You Know One of The Original Mighty Ducks Is From MoCo?

By MCS Staff

Published May 15, 2023 at 6:36PM | Updated May 16, 2023 at 7:04AM

While many remember Elden Henson’s roles as one of the “Bash Brothers” Fulton Reed in the Mighty Ducks movies and Foggy Nelson in Netflix Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series Daredevil, you may not know that he was born right here in MoCo. Then known as Elden Ryan Ratliff, he was born August 30, 1977 in Rockville. His mom, Sayde Henson, was a teacher, and his dad, George Ratliff, was a former New York theater actor. He didn’t stay too long, as his family moved to California by 1980.

Henson started acting as a print model when he was just a toddler, and began acting in commercials when he was six. He had many guest roles on television and acted in films like 1988’s Elvis & Me (written by Priscilla Presley) and 1989’s Turner & Hooch starring Tom Hanks. As a teenager, he starred as Fulton Reed in the Mighty Ducks trilogy (1992-1996). Since then, he has had supporting roles in films like The Mighty, She’s All That, Idle Hands, O, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd, The Butterfly Effect, and a lot more.

“Intentional Celebrity Golf Tournament” to Take Place in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published May 15, 2023 at 11:54AM | Updated May 15, 2023 at 12:19PM

The Brian Mitchell “Intentional Celebrity Golf Tournament” will take place at Lakewood Country Club ( 13901 Glen Mill Rd) in Rockville on Monday, June 5th . The event will feature an appearance by Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera, as well as current and former Commanders players. There will also be a “Rare Night” gala following the tournament that will feature fine dining, live entertainment, and an auction. The tournament/gala’s goal is to raise $300,000 to hire the organization’s first nurse navigator to support families with children who have rare diseases. Additional information below:

The Miracle of Hudson charity is excited to announce the upcoming BMitch’s “Intentional Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament” on Monday, June 5th, at the prestigious Lakewood Country Club in Rockville, MD. The event will feature special guest Ron Rivera, Head Coach of the Washington Commanders, as well as current and legendary players. In addition, the tournament will host a star-studded lineup of celebrities, and esteemed guests such as Dr. Kurt Newman, M.D., President of Children’s National, and Dr. Debra Regier, M.D., Interim Division Chief of Genetics and Metabolism and Program Director of the Medical Genetics Residency Program at Children’s National. The tournament’s goal is to raise $300,000 to hire the organization’s first nurse navigator to support families with children who have rare diseases.We are thrilled to announce that all foursomes for the golf tournament are sold out. However, you can still join us for the “Rare Gala” in your Country Club Casual attire. The gala will offer an evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and an auction featuring exclusive and rare items. Tables are available for purchase, and guests can look forward to bidding on rare and unique auction items.Attendees can expect a fun-filled day of golf, exciting activities, and exceptional prizes. The tournament will offer various sponsorship packages, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, providing excellent opportunities for businesses and organizations to gain exposure and recognition while supporting a worthy cause.The Miracle of Hudson is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing nurse navigation support, resources, and hope to families affected by rare diseases. The nurse navigator’s role will be to guide families through the complex healthcare system, providing essential support and care coordination to ensure children receive the best possible treatment and outcome.For more information about BMitch’s “Intentional Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament,” sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase tickets or tables for the Rare Gala, please visit https://theintentional.org or theintentional.org/rarenight contact the Event Organizer/Director, Marquis Evans, at 301-357-5608 or via email at [email protected].About the Miracle of HudsonThe Miracle of Hudson is a non-profit organization committed to providing nurse navigation support, resources, and hope to families affected by rare diseases. The foundation strives to improve the quality of life for children and their families by raising funds for essential programs and services, such as hiring nurse navigators and creating a network of support.

McCormick Offering Free OLD BAY Tattoos Ahead of Preakness

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2023 at 2:21PM

OLD BAY will be celebrating Maryland pride at Preakness 148 on Saturday, May 20th as they set up on the infield at the race for limited-edition OLD BAY swag, giveaways, pictures with our mascots, and more. A few days before, on Tuesday, May 16th, OLD BAY will be offering free OLD BAY tattoos at the Baltimore Tattoo Museum.

“Have you thought about getting an OLD BAY tattoo? Now’s your chance! Baltimore Tattoo Museum (1534 Eastern Ave.), will be offering FREE OLD BAY tattoos all day, so stop by to get inked! While you’re there, enter for a chance to win 2 Platinum VIP Tickets to Preakness, with access to Preakness Live featuring Bruno Mars.”

Blair Alumnus Chick Hernandez Named to The Commanders Pre-Season Broadcast Team

By MCS Staff

Published May 11, 2023 at 6:56PM

The Washington Commanders have announced that Chick Hernandez, who grew up in Montgomery County and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1981, will be joining former Washington players Brian Mitchell and Logan Paulsen as part of the new Preseason 2023 TV Crew.

Hernandez was born at Providence Hospital, but grew up in Silver Spring and graduated from Montgomery Blair High in 1981. While at Blair, Hernandez was a three-sport athlete, excelling in football. He even went on to play for one year at Montgomery College- Rockville. Following his time at MC, he enrolled at the University of Maryland. While Hernandez was still in school, fellow MoCo native Larry Michael (Northwood alumnus) offered him a job as a weekend producer with Mutual Radio in 1987. Hernandez went on to become the sports director at Georgia’s WRDW TV before coming back home to join FOX 5 as a sports anchor for seven years. He later worked for Comcast SportsNet/NBC Sports Washington for 17 years.

Olney Native Oguchi Onyewu Named U.S. Soccer Federation’s Vice President of Sporting

By MCS Staff

Published May 10, 2023 at 12:59PM

The U.S. Soccer Federation has named Oguchi Onyewu as the Vice President of Sporting. Onyewu, 40, brings a wealth of experience as a player and sporting executive with over 25 years in the game. The Olney native attended and played for Sherwood High School. During high school, he enrolled in the U.S. residency program for soccer in Bradenton, Florida before returning to Sherwood to graduate.

Per US Soccer: In this newly created role, the two-time World Cup veteran will work closely with U.S. Soccer’s Sporting Director Matt Crocker in supporting all sporting initiatives within the Federation. Reporting to Crocker, Onyewu will also play a prominent role in managing relationships with clubs and leagues in the United States and across the world, along with strengthening other stakeholder relationships.

Wyclef Jean, Gyptian, and More Set to Perform at Scotland Freedom Day Concert at MoCo Fairgrounds in June

By MCS Staff

Published May 10, 2023 at 7:36AM

The Scotland Juneteenth Festival, and its presenting sponsor Minds in Motion Child Care, are bringing recording artists Wyclef Jean, Gyptian, Jamaican reggae legend Tarrus Riley with opening act Dean Fraser & The Blak Soil Band, and more for the Freedom Day Concert at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Monday, June 19th. Tickets can be purchased here. Additional information below:

Celebrating the past and present of the first places African-Americans owned land in Montgomery County, the Scotland community of Potomac, has announced significant expansion of the annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival for 2023. Featuring a children’s carnival and musical performance highlighted above, as well as art exhibitions, food, sports, and presentations on Black history in this region, the events for the federal holiday on Monday, June 19, will be spread across the Cabin John Regional Park, Cabin John Village, the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, and the Scotland community on Seven Locks Road.