Laytonsville native Maggie Toomey is appearing in the newly released feature film How to Make a Killing, which debuted last weekend starring Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley.
Arts
The Arts Parade starts at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Grandview and Ennalls avenues. It will move down Georgia Avenue, around the Wheaton Triangle Business District and will end at the festival site adjacent to the entrance of the Wheaton Metrorail Station.
Marian Fryer Town Plaza is located at 2424 Reedie Dr. in Wheaton.
Highly regarded regionally and nationally as one of the country’s most outstanding youth orchestra programs, The MCYO is the oldest and most established youth orchestra program in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. In MCYO, students experience a seamless connection between the artistic and the educational experience. Since 2005, MCYO has been a resident partner in the Music Center at Strathmore.
Under the direction of Artistic Director Jonathan Carney and Music Director Kristofer Sanz, MCYO offers three full orchestras: a chamber ensemble, two string orchestras, small ensembles and chamber groups to nearly 500 talented musicians in grades 2-12.
The Imagination Stage (4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda) has announced that Jason Najjoum will be theater’s new Managing Director and Triza Cox has been appointed to the new position of Associate Artistic Director of Theatre for Change.
Press release below:
RM of BTS Visits MoCo’s Glenstone Museum
Recently, rapper RM visited Glenstone Museum in Potomac while on a trip to the DC area. He posted two different sets of photos from his visit on Instagram. One post includes the caption “돌의 마을.. 세라가 잘 어울렸다,” which roughly means “The village of stone… Serra built it well,” referring to sculptures by artist Richard Serra.
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A previous version of this article referred to the newspaper published by The Town Paper as The Town Crier, which is the HOA published newspaper for the Kentlands.
Kentlands Photography Café Opening December 14
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Martin Amini was just hitting his stride in Los Angeles when the pandemic hit in March of 2020 and forced him to leave his dreams behind and move back in with his family in Montgomery County. The comedian had recently made Thrillist’s “Best Undiscovered Stand Up Comedian list” and had previously opened for headliners such as Trevor Noah, Jerrod Carmichael, and Hasan Minaj.
After over a year of the pandemic and most people staying at home, many businesses that were Martin’s favorite places to perform in D.C. were going out of business– namely Big Hunt and DC Drafthouse., so he decided he would open Room 808 (808 Upshur Street, NW) in DC to try to bring back a space where he and other entertainers could perform.“The art community had been impacted and there was a huge void.” Amini told us. “Those with dreams to grow in the arts were finding their dreams crushed.”
Pike & Rose Updates: URBNmarket Pop-Up Happening Soon, Pike Central Farm Market Returns This Weekend
Pike & Rose Updates: URBNmarket Pop-Up Happening Soon, Pike Central Farm Market Returns This Weekend
URBNmarket, a pop-up market featuring local vendors, will be at Pike & Rose from Friday 4/30 through Sunday 5/2. URBNmarket sellers will be offering a selection of handmade and vintage goods.
The Annual MCPS Art Show Is Virtual This Year
In years past, MCPS has celebrated and showcased student artwork by hosting displays at Lakeforest Mall and most recently Westfield Montgomery. This year, the MCPS art show is entirely virtual. You’ll find art from elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, special programs, and even a page showcasing work created by art educators around the county.
Murals on the Capital Crescent Trail Passageway in Bethesda
Murals were recently added to the passageway that connects the Monument Parking garage to the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda, just off of Arlington Road.
New Mural Has Revitalized Bethesda Garage
If you live or work around the Woodmont-Rugby Public Parking Garage in downtown Bethesda, you may have noticed a new mural adorning the formerly plain exterior walls.