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- Where: 5301 Tuckerman Ln., North Bethesda.
- When: Friday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.
- Description: Performance by Grammy-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
- Cost: For ticket information, click here.
7th Annual Montgomery County History Conference
- Where: 9601 Medical Center Dr., Rockville.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m.
- Description: Seventh annual Montgomery County History Conference—A day filled with informative sessions on local history topics of interest to researchers, historians, students and teachers, the general public and the generally curious; professional development for volunteers and staff at history organizations.
- Cost: $50.
Used Book Sale—Twinbrook Public Library
- Where: Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m.
- Description: Many books and VHS movies from which to select; $1 bag of books during the final hour of the sale on Saturday (2 to 3 p.m.).
- Cost: Free.
Roslyn Logsdon: People and Places
- Where: VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville.
- When: Friday, Jan. 25, through Thursday, Jan. 31, noon to 5 p.m.
- Description: VisArts presents the exhibition Roslyn Logsdon: “People and Places,” on view in the Common Ground Gallery.
- Cost: Free.
After the Work Week Jazz Music
- Where: 7926 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.
- When: Friday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m.
- Description: Happy hour at Nectar Lounge: dinner, drinks, dancing, live band from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Cost: $5.
- Where: Georgia Avenue and Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m.
- Description: Farm fresh goats' milk cheeses, tree and field fruit, vegetables, honey, pastries, meat, pies, preserves, salsas, eggs, breads and more.
- Cost: Free.
- Where: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg.
- When: Friday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.
- Description: Faction of Fools presents A Commedia Romeo and Juliet, its version of Shakespeare's tale of star-crossed lovers.
- Cost: $22.
- Where: 10123 Connecticut Ave., Kensington.
- When: Jan 10 through 14, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m.
- Description: Shakespeare's The Tempest, presented by the Pallas Theatre Collective and directed by Tracey Elaine Chessum.
- Cost: $20.
- Where: Montgomery County Agricultural Services, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m.
- Description: A new outdoor flea market open every Saturday at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
- Cost: Free.
Music and Motion Class for Children: Rock 'N Roll
- Where: 4819 Saint Elmo Ave., Bethesda.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 26, all day.
- Description: Stimulating music and movement class for children and caregivers aged 9 months through 2 years old.
- Cost: $20.
- Where: 12 Park Ave., Gaithersburg.
- When: Friday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m.
- Description: Volunteer nonprofit cat shelter in Olde Towne Gaithersburg invites visitors to enjoy getting to know cats and kittens in their shelter. Special promotion: $50 per cat.
- Cost: Free.
- Where: 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.
- When: Friday, Jan. 18, through Sunday, Feb. 10, on weekends: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.
- Description: The Center for Exploration of the Puppet Arts presents Toyland. Recommended for children in pre-kindergarten through grade four. Running time: 40 minutes.
- Cost: $10.
- Where: Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda.
- When: Friday, Jan. 18, through Sunday, Feb. 3. See website for times.
- Description: Children are invited to take part in a play based on a best-selling children’s book, Wake Up, Brother Bear. Recommended for ages 1 through 5.
- Cost: $10.
Do you know of any other fun events going on around town this weekend? Tell us in the comments!
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7th annual Montgomery County History Conference
9601 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD -
Twinbrook Library
202 Meadow Hall Dr, Rockville, MD -
Roslyn Logsdon: People and Places
Weekly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 12:00 pm–5:00 pm -
VisArts
155 Gibbs St, Rockville, MD (Rockville Town Center) -
AFTER THE WORK WEEK JAZZ MUSIC
Weekly on Fridays at 6:00 pm–9:00 pm7926 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD (Nectar Lounge)
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FRESHFARM Markets
Weekly on Saturdays at 9:00 am–1:00 pmGeorgia Ave & Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD -
Gaithersburg Arts Barn
311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD -
"The Tempest" on stage
10123 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD (Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church) -
Montgomery County Agricultural Services
16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg, MD -
9 Months to 2 Years Music and Motion Class "Rock N Roll"
4819 Saint Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD (Bach to Rock Bethesda) -
Carrie
7:00 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Saturday January 26, 2013
Six Degree Singers Presents Stages of Life: The Musical Journey of a Lifetime
Saturday, January 26, 2013, 7:30 pm
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
633 Sligo Avenue (park at school: 631 Silver Spring Ave.)
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tickets: $15 adults/ $12 students (w/ ID) or adults 65+
Buy tickets online: https://www.wepay.com/events/sds-stages-of-life
Rachel Carlson, Artistic Director
William Gonzales, Assistant Artistic Director
Robin Smith, piano
Jamie Sandel, violin
For more information, or to learn more about the Six Degree Singers, please visit http://singsix.com/
The event can also be found on GoldStar:
http://www.goldstar.com/events/silver-spring-md/stages-of-life-the-musical-journey-of-a-lifetime
Laura L Thornton
11:54 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Thanks for adding this, Carrie - looks like a great event!