Young Artists of America has announced plans to open a new state-of-the-art rehearsal facility in the heart of Rockville Pike, marking a major milestone for the Emmy Award-winning nonprofit and the local arts community.

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When legendary local journalist Brandy Simms wished Arsenio Hall a happy 70th birthday on Facebook, he also asked a great question… “Who remembers an episode of Hall’s late-night talk show that was filmed right here in Montgomery County?” That curiosity sent us digging into one of the more fun and unusual TV moments in local history.

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Rapper J. Cole is in Montgomery County and offering local fans a once in a lifetime listening experience. In a post shared on Wednesday night, J. Cole said he is currently in Silver Spring and invited fans in the area to ride with him in his Civic to listen to his latest (and possibly last) album, The Fall-Off.

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Two Montgomery County artists are among the finalists competing in this year’s Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards, as Strathmore marks the competition’s 10th anniversary with a live concert and awards ceremony later this spring.

Silver Spring rapper and songwriter She-unO and Clarksburg ninth grader Saanvi Purohit were selected from a competitive field representing Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The finalists will perform original music on Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, where winners will be announced following live performances and feedback from industry judges.


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