Saturday, January 19, 2013
Nation's Capital features prominently in three Best Picture nominees.
Three Academy Award nominees for Best Picture prominently feature Washington, DC: Argo, Zero Dark Thirty and, of course, Lincoln. While serving as a location for major films is nothing new to Washington, DC, I can't think of another year in which so many DC-centric movies have been nominated. The Washington Post described each movie as "an engrossing, superbly crafted story that plunges viewers into otherwise opaque and unknowable worlds made distant by time, secrecy or both" and believe film attendees will be pleased that the films "enthusiastically celebrate institutions more often mired in dysfunction and public malodor." Argo, the Ben Affleck-directed tale of a CIA mission to rescue Americans caught up in the 1979 Iranian hostage …
Friday, January 18, 2013
Gaithersburg news in brief.
The city of Gaithersburg released the following news this week. Annie Jr. Charms and Delights at Arts Barn In partnership with KAT 2nd Stage, the Arts Barn presents Annie Jr., a family musical about everyone’s favorite spunky little orphan. The show runs Feb. 9 to Feb. 24, with performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $18, $16 for city of Gaithersburg residents, and $9 for students through grade 12. Visit the city of Gaithersburg website for more information. Portraits, Ceramics, Digital Art on Display at Arts Barn The city of Gaithersburg presents an exhibit featuring portraits, ceramics and digital art by Ivanna Matsuka, Robert Talbert, Maud Taber-Thomas, Elena Tchernomazova, and Jamie Smith at the Arts …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Gaithersburg news in brief.
The city of Gaithersburg released the following news this week: All Aboard StoryTime Station at the Community Museum The city of Gaithersburg invites you and your child to enjoy monthly book readings during “StoryTime Station,” an enriching new program at the Gaithersburg Community Museum. The 45-minute readings, recommended for children ages 3 to 6, will take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission is $3 per child, adults and infants are free. Visit the city of Gaithersburg website for more information. City of Gaithersburg Announces Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Literary Arts Award Winners For the 22nd year the city of Gaithersburg partnered to sponsor the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Literary Arts …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Gaithersburg news in brief.
The city of Gaithersburg released the following information this week: Sweet Family Fun at Kentlands Mansion Cupcake Class Kentlands Mansion invites parents and kids to a Mommy/Daddy and Me Cupcake Decorating Class on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. Taught by Bella’s Sweet Treat, families will learn kid-friendly, step-by-step piping, icing and decorating tricks to create their very own tasty masterpiece. This event is open to children ages 5 to 12 and their parents. Admission is $35 for one child and one adult. Kentlands Mansion is located at 320 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg. For more information, visit the city of Gaithersburg website. “Studio In-Sight” Artists, CHARACTER COUNTS! Posters on Exhibit at Gaithersburg Activity …
Friday, November 16, 2012
The gallery is open from Nov. 21, through Jan. 21.
The Arts Barn is preparing to launch a new art exhibit, just in time for the holiday season. The city of Gaithersburg presents an exhibit featuring the photography of Howard Clark, Phil Fabrizio and Richard Weiblinger, and watercolors by Vian Shamounki Borchert and her students at the Arts Barn Gallery, from Nov. 21, through Jan. 21. Per the city: Howard Clark was a travel photographer for a 10-year period ending in early 2011, with a digital archive covering no fewer than 15 cities in Asia, 30 cities in Europe, and countless locations across the United States and Canada. Nearer to home, he favors landscapes and architecture, animals and flowers, monuments and night scenes. He especially enjoys producing broad panoramas that may include …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Gaithersburg Arts Barn welcomes two new shows, beginning Friday, Oct. 26, and Friday, Nov. 2, respectively.
The city released the following information about upcoming arts and entertainment events: Magic, Interactive Theater Delight Audiences at Comedy & Magic Society Performances Magicians Mark Phillips, Bob Sheets, Barry Wood and Brian Curry invite you to join them as members of the exotic, strange, and amusingly interactive Comedy & Magic Society. As audience members enter the theatre, they’ll step into the secret and very kooky world of the CMS, a collection of zany characters not quite clever enough to take themselves lightly. This season’s periodic “Society Meetings” — each with a different agenda, frequently with guest artists — will be held on Friday evenings, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, and Dec. 28 at the Arts Barn. All performances begin at 8 p…
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Gaithersburg news in brief.
The city of Gaithersburg released the following news this week: Saying “I Do” Made Easy at Kentlands Mansion Fall Bridal Showcase Plan your dream wedding all in one place. The Kentlands Mansion Fall Bridal Showcase takes place on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, from noon to 4 p.m. Gaithersburg’s elegant 19th century estate provides the perfect setting to start your wedding planning process or finish up the final touches to your special day. The Mansion is located at 320 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg. Attendees can: Admission is $5 per person. For information and directions please visit the Kentlands Bridal Showcase page or call 301-258-6425. Get Crafty, Make New Friends at Arts Barn The City of Gaithersburg invites gal pals to “Girls Night …
Thursday, September 13, 2012
The businesses of H Street give back to the community.
Forget Natitude, it's time for some Raditude. There are few things better than hanging out with some friends and seeing live music, but with so many shows all over the city it's tough to know what'll be good. Don't worry, we have you covered. Check out Indie Kicks every Thursday for our rundown of who's coming to the DC area in the coming months. This weekend: Upcoming Shows: Related Topics: Arts, Indie Kicks, and Music
Gaithersburg announces new art galleries at the Arts Barn, Kentlands Mansion and the Activity Center at Bohrer Park.
The city of Gaithersburg announced Wednesday three new art collections will be hosted at the Arts Barn, Kentlands Mansion and the Activity Center at Bohrer Park that will debut in September. The following information was provided by the city of Gaithersburg: “Paintings and Portraits” at Activity Center Gallery The City of Gaithersburg presents "Paintings and Portraits" in oil and pen and ink by Carol Hill Read and Alexy Zoob. This multi media exhibit runs from Sept. 14 to Nov. 12, 2012, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. Viewing hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information about the artists can be found on the city of Gaithersburg website. Abstract Art of Jorge Bernal at …
Saturday, September 8, 2012
The week’s top Montgomery County news.
Each week editors compile the top stories from Patch sites across Montgomery County. You can get the news delivered to your inbox daily by subscribing to your Patch’s newsletter. Police Presence Increases in Somerset CHEVY CHASE — Police presence in the Town of Somerset, a Chevy Chase municipality, increased last week—from about 11 hours a week to 40 hours a week—following one burglary and two attempted burglaries. The increased patrols will continue until further notice. Read more on Chevy Chase Patch. Sex Charges Against War Vet Are 'Unfounded,' Lawyers Say BETHESDA -- The lawyers of a Falls Church National Guardsman accused of soliciting sex from a 12-year-old Bethesda girl say the charges against him are "unfounded." Read more on …
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