Upcoming Community Events

 Loriann Signori is a painter of light, air, and energy. While her preferred mediums have always been oil or pastel, her methods, techniques and aesthetic aims have all undergone significant transformation. Her paintings, situated between abstraction and recognizable form, are explorations of the color of air and beauty. Recognized as an Eminent Pastelist with the International Pastel Society, and a winner of the President’s Award in 2024, she is represented by Warm Springs Gallery in Warm Springs, VA. 

Learn more and plan your visit at http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b-exhibitions

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

 Gallery B is pleased to host The National Capital Art Glass Guild’s juried exhibition “Glass Unlimited.” The exhibit will showcase work from 35 different Guild members including mosaic, fused, stained and blown glass. The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) was founded in 1978 as a community of artisans working in stained glass and has grown over the years to include all forms of glass art. Through meetings, workshops, presentations, and exhibits, the NCAGG provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences and promotes glass as an art form. For more information, please visit www.NCAGG.org.

There will be an opening reception Saturday, October 12 from 6-8pm. Gallery hours are Fridays, 12-8pm, Saturdays, 12-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm.

 “Autumn Colors and Reflection” at Glenview Mansion Show
October 13th-November 27th, 2024

Enjoy the beauty and reflections of Autumn as interpreted by the Montgomery Art Association’s members’ artwork at the City of Rockville’s Glenview Mansion. We are honored to have acclaimed artist Jordan Bruns award prizes of recognition. The show will run from October 13 until November 27th and is free and open to the public.

Glenview Mansion is located at 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The building is closed from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and for special events. Please check the website for closings.
http://www.rockvillemd.gov/389/Glenview-Mansion
Most work is available for sale and can be viewed and purchased through the online store using the QR code or link below.

http://montgomery-county-art-association.square.site/s/shop

 "Works on Paper by Werner Drewes," curated by Drewes Fine Art
October 29 - November 30
Open Tuesdays - Fridays, 11AM-7PM; Saturdays, 11AM-8PM; and Sundays, 11AM-6PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 2, 5-8pm

After studying at the Bauhaus in Germany, Werner Drewes (1899-1985) emigrated to New York in 1930. He was one of the first artists to bring the creative principles of non-objective art to America. He was a founding member of the American Abstract Artists Group and one of the first to exhibit abstract art at the Guggenheim and MOMA. He encouraged a new genre of artists in New York City through Hayter’s Atelier 17 workshops, as a WPA Graphics program director, and as a professor at Columbia University. Later, he continued his teaching career at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, before returning to the east coast, where he spent his final years in Reston, Virginia. He continued to create, show, and teach, until his death in 1985.

This show will embrace works spanning his Bauhaus studies to his retirement years where he continued to “play with shape, form and color” in the creations of stunning abstract collages. No Drewes show would be complete without an assemblage of his multi-plate, textured woodcuts. This show will also include pastels and watercolors never exhibited. We are proud to share this art with you, from one of our most formidable American Abstract Artists.

Come to our special presentation on the Atelier 17 Project. Ann Shafer, independent curator and past curator of the Baltimore Art Museum, will be discussing the exciting plans for celebrating the 100th year of the Atelier 17 Project, a major printing movement brought to the U.S. from France during the 1940s. The event will take place Saturday, November 9 from 4-6pm.

For further questions or to arrange a private showing, collage, or print workshop, contact: Karen E. D. Seibert at 301.346.9033, karen@seibertgroup.com.

 Loriann Signori is a painter of light, air, and energy. While her preferred mediums have always been oil or pastel, her methods, techniques and aesthetic aims have all undergone significant transformation. Her paintings, situated between abstraction and recognizable form, are explorations of the color of air and beauty. Recognized as an Eminent Pastelist with the International Pastel Society, and a winner of the President’s Award in 2024, she is represented by Warm Springs Gallery in Warm Springs, VA. 

Learn more and plan your visit at http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b-exhibitions

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

 Gallery B is pleased to host The National Capital Art Glass Guild’s juried exhibition “Glass Unlimited.” The exhibit will showcase work from 35 different Guild members including mosaic, fused, stained and blown glass. The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) was founded in 1978 as a community of artisans working in stained glass and has grown over the years to include all forms of glass art. Through meetings, workshops, presentations, and exhibits, the NCAGG provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences and promotes glass as an art form. For more information, please visit www.NCAGG.org.

There will be an opening reception Saturday, October 12 from 6-8pm. Gallery hours are Fridays, 12-8pm, Saturdays, 12-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm.

 “Autumn Colors and Reflection” at Glenview Mansion Show
October 13th-November 27th, 2024

Enjoy the beauty and reflections of Autumn as interpreted by the Montgomery Art Association’s members’ artwork at the City of Rockville’s Glenview Mansion. We are honored to have acclaimed artist Jordan Bruns award prizes of recognition. The show will run from October 13 until November 27th and is free and open to the public.

Glenview Mansion is located at 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The building is closed from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and for special events. Please check the website for closings.
http://www.rockvillemd.gov/389/Glenview-Mansion
Most work is available for sale and can be viewed and purchased through the online store using the QR code or link below.

http://montgomery-county-art-association.square.site/s/shop

 "Works on Paper by Werner Drewes," curated by Drewes Fine Art
October 29 - November 30
Open Tuesdays - Fridays, 11AM-7PM; Saturdays, 11AM-8PM; and Sundays, 11AM-6PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 2, 5-8pm

After studying at the Bauhaus in Germany, Werner Drewes (1899-1985) emigrated to New York in 1930. He was one of the first artists to bring the creative principles of non-objective art to America. He was a founding member of the American Abstract Artists Group and one of the first to exhibit abstract art at the Guggenheim and MOMA. He encouraged a new genre of artists in New York City through Hayter’s Atelier 17 workshops, as a WPA Graphics program director, and as a professor at Columbia University. Later, he continued his teaching career at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, before returning to the east coast, where he spent his final years in Reston, Virginia. He continued to create, show, and teach, until his death in 1985.

This show will embrace works spanning his Bauhaus studies to his retirement years where he continued to “play with shape, form and color” in the creations of stunning abstract collages. No Drewes show would be complete without an assemblage of his multi-plate, textured woodcuts. This show will also include pastels and watercolors never exhibited. We are proud to share this art with you, from one of our most formidable American Abstract Artists.

Come to our special presentation on the Atelier 17 Project. Ann Shafer, independent curator and past curator of the Baltimore Art Museum, will be discussing the exciting plans for celebrating the 100th year of the Atelier 17 Project, a major printing movement brought to the U.S. from France during the 1940s. The event will take place Saturday, November 9 from 4-6pm.

For further questions or to arrange a private showing, collage, or print workshop, contact: Karen E. D. Seibert at 301.346.9033, karen@seibertgroup.com.

 Loriann Signori is a painter of light, air, and energy. While her preferred mediums have always been oil or pastel, her methods, techniques and aesthetic aims have all undergone significant transformation. Her paintings, situated between abstraction and recognizable form, are explorations of the color of air and beauty. Recognized as an Eminent Pastelist with the International Pastel Society, and a winner of the President’s Award in 2024, she is represented by Warm Springs Gallery in Warm Springs, VA. 

Learn more and plan your visit at http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b-exhibitions

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

 Gallery B is pleased to host The National Capital Art Glass Guild’s juried exhibition “Glass Unlimited.” The exhibit will showcase work from 35 different Guild members including mosaic, fused, stained and blown glass. The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) was founded in 1978 as a community of artisans working in stained glass and has grown over the years to include all forms of glass art. Through meetings, workshops, presentations, and exhibits, the NCAGG provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences and promotes glass as an art form. For more information, please visit www.NCAGG.org.

There will be an opening reception Saturday, October 12 from 6-8pm. Gallery hours are Fridays, 12-8pm, Saturdays, 12-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm.

 "Works on Paper by Werner Drewes," curated by Drewes Fine Art
October 29 - November 30
Open Tuesdays - Fridays, 11AM-7PM; Saturdays, 11AM-8PM; and Sundays, 11AM-6PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 2, 5-8pm

After studying at the Bauhaus in Germany, Werner Drewes (1899-1985) emigrated to New York in 1930. He was one of the first artists to bring the creative principles of non-objective art to America. He was a founding member of the American Abstract Artists Group and one of the first to exhibit abstract art at the Guggenheim and MOMA. He encouraged a new genre of artists in New York City through Hayter’s Atelier 17 workshops, as a WPA Graphics program director, and as a professor at Columbia University. Later, he continued his teaching career at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, before returning to the east coast, where he spent his final years in Reston, Virginia. He continued to create, show, and teach, until his death in 1985.

This show will embrace works spanning his Bauhaus studies to his retirement years where he continued to “play with shape, form and color” in the creations of stunning abstract collages. No Drewes show would be complete without an assemblage of his multi-plate, textured woodcuts. This show will also include pastels and watercolors never exhibited. We are proud to share this art with you, from one of our most formidable American Abstract Artists.

Come to our special presentation on the Atelier 17 Project. Ann Shafer, independent curator and past curator of the Baltimore Art Museum, will be discussing the exciting plans for celebrating the 100th year of the Atelier 17 Project, a major printing movement brought to the U.S. from France during the 1940s. The event will take place Saturday, November 9 from 4-6pm.

For further questions or to arrange a private showing, collage, or print workshop, contact: Karen E. D. Seibert at 301.346.9033, karen@seibertgroup.com.

 Loriann Signori is a painter of light, air, and energy. While her preferred mediums have always been oil or pastel, her methods, techniques and aesthetic aims have all undergone significant transformation. Her paintings, situated between abstraction and recognizable form, are explorations of the color of air and beauty. Recognized as an Eminent Pastelist with the International Pastel Society, and a winner of the President’s Award in 2024, she is represented by Warm Springs Gallery in Warm Springs, VA. 

Learn more and plan your visit at http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b-exhibitions

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

 Gallery B is pleased to host The National Capital Art Glass Guild’s juried exhibition “Glass Unlimited.” The exhibit will showcase work from 35 different Guild members including mosaic, fused, stained and blown glass. The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) was founded in 1978 as a community of artisans working in stained glass and has grown over the years to include all forms of glass art. Through meetings, workshops, presentations, and exhibits, the NCAGG provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences and promotes glass as an art form. For more information, please visit www.NCAGG.org.

There will be an opening reception Saturday, October 12 from 6-8pm. Gallery hours are Fridays, 12-8pm, Saturdays, 12-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm.

 "Works on Paper by Werner Drewes," curated by Drewes Fine Art
October 29 - November 30
Open Tuesdays - Fridays, 11AM-7PM; Saturdays, 11AM-8PM; and Sundays, 11AM-6PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 2, 5-8pm

After studying at the Bauhaus in Germany, Werner Drewes (1899-1985) emigrated to New York in 1930. He was one of the first artists to bring the creative principles of non-objective art to America. He was a founding member of the American Abstract Artists Group and one of the first to exhibit abstract art at the Guggenheim and MOMA. He encouraged a new genre of artists in New York City through Hayter’s Atelier 17 workshops, as a WPA Graphics program director, and as a professor at Columbia University. Later, he continued his teaching career at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, before returning to the east coast, where he spent his final years in Reston, Virginia. He continued to create, show, and teach, until his death in 1985.

This show will embrace works spanning his Bauhaus studies to his retirement years where he continued to “play with shape, form and color” in the creations of stunning abstract collages. No Drewes show would be complete without an assemblage of his multi-plate, textured woodcuts. This show will also include pastels and watercolors never exhibited. We are proud to share this art with you, from one of our most formidable American Abstract Artists.

Come to our special presentation on the Atelier 17 Project. Ann Shafer, independent curator and past curator of the Baltimore Art Museum, will be discussing the exciting plans for celebrating the 100th year of the Atelier 17 Project, a major printing movement brought to the U.S. from France during the 1940s. The event will take place Saturday, November 9 from 4-6pm.

For further questions or to arrange a private showing, collage, or print workshop, contact: Karen E. D. Seibert at 301.346.9033, karen@seibertgroup.com.

 Loriann Signori is a painter of light, air, and energy. While her preferred mediums have always been oil or pastel, her methods, techniques and aesthetic aims have all undergone significant transformation. Her paintings, situated between abstraction and recognizable form, are explorations of the color of air and beauty. Recognized as an Eminent Pastelist with the International Pastel Society, and a winner of the President’s Award in 2024, she is represented by Warm Springs Gallery in Warm Springs, VA. 

Learn more and plan your visit at http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b-exhibitions

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

 November 29 - December 15, 2024
Fri & Sat at 8 pm; Sun at 2 pm; added show Sat Dec 14 at 3pm
$23 Adult; $21 (students aged 15-21); $16 (youth 14 and under)
Recommended for ages 12+

In a series of hilarious, short blackout sketches, an ensemble of actors provide examples of bad Christmas card behavior, while an Emily Post-type narrator gives advice on how to correct these mistakes.

Purchase tickets:   http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/performing-arts/theater/the-rules-for-writing-christmas-cards

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

 Gallery B is pleased to host The National Capital Art Glass Guild’s juried exhibition “Glass Unlimited.” The exhibit will showcase work from 35 different Guild members including mosaic, fused, stained and blown glass. The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) was founded in 1978 as a community of artisans working in stained glass and has grown over the years to include all forms of glass art. Through meetings, workshops, presentations, and exhibits, the NCAGG provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences and promotes glass as an art form. For more information, please visit www.NCAGG.org.

There will be an opening reception Saturday, October 12 from 6-8pm. Gallery hours are Fridays, 12-8pm, Saturdays, 12-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm.

 "Works on Paper by Werner Drewes," curated by Drewes Fine Art
October 29 - November 30
Open Tuesdays - Fridays, 11AM-7PM; Saturdays, 11AM-8PM; and Sundays, 11AM-6PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 2, 5-8pm

After studying at the Bauhaus in Germany, Werner Drewes (1899-1985) emigrated to New York in 1930. He was one of the first artists to bring the creative principles of non-objective art to America. He was a founding member of the American Abstract Artists Group and one of the first to exhibit abstract art at the Guggenheim and MOMA. He encouraged a new genre of artists in New York City through Hayter’s Atelier 17 workshops, as a WPA Graphics program director, and as a professor at Columbia University. Later, he continued his teaching career at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, before returning to the east coast, where he spent his final years in Reston, Virginia. He continued to create, show, and teach, until his death in 1985.

This show will embrace works spanning his Bauhaus studies to his retirement years where he continued to “play with shape, form and color” in the creations of stunning abstract collages. No Drewes show would be complete without an assemblage of his multi-plate, textured woodcuts. This show will also include pastels and watercolors never exhibited. We are proud to share this art with you, from one of our most formidable American Abstract Artists.

Come to our special presentation on the Atelier 17 Project. Ann Shafer, independent curator and past curator of the Baltimore Art Museum, will be discussing the exciting plans for celebrating the 100th year of the Atelier 17 Project, a major printing movement brought to the U.S. from France during the 1940s. The event will take place Saturday, November 9 from 4-6pm.

For further questions or to arrange a private showing, collage, or print workshop, contact: Karen E. D. Seibert at 301.346.9033, karen@seibertgroup.com.

 Loriann Signori is a painter of light, air, and energy. While her preferred mediums have always been oil or pastel, her methods, techniques and aesthetic aims have all undergone significant transformation. Her paintings, situated between abstraction and recognizable form, are explorations of the color of air and beauty. Recognized as an Eminent Pastelist with the International Pastel Society, and a winner of the President’s Award in 2024, she is represented by Warm Springs Gallery in Warm Springs, VA. 

Learn more and plan your visit at http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b-exhibitions

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

 Gallery B is pleased to host The National Capital Art Glass Guild’s juried exhibition “Glass Unlimited.” The exhibit will showcase work from 35 different Guild members including mosaic, fused, stained and blown glass. The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) was founded in 1978 as a community of artisans working in stained glass and has grown over the years to include all forms of glass art. Through meetings, workshops, presentations, and exhibits, the NCAGG provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences and promotes glass as an art form. For more information, please visit www.NCAGG.org.

There will be an opening reception Saturday, October 12 from 6-8pm. Gallery hours are Fridays, 12-8pm, Saturdays, 12-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm.

 Loriann Signori is a painter of light, air, and energy. While her preferred mediums have always been oil or pastel, her methods, techniques and aesthetic aims have all undergone significant transformation. Her paintings, situated between abstraction and recognizable form, are explorations of the color of air and beauty. Recognized as an Eminent Pastelist with the International Pastel Society, and a winner of the President’s Award in 2024, she is represented by Warm Springs Gallery in Warm Springs, VA. 

Learn more and plan your visit at http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b-exhibitions

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

 *Merry & Bright Christmas Market in Silver Spring, MD! 🎁🍬🎵*
Get ready for a day of holiday cheer at the Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show at Veterans Plaza on December 1, 2024, from 12 PM to 4 PM!
Join us at Veterans Plaza for a festive celebration featuring seasonal artisans, delicious treats, and the joyful spirit of the season.
*Festive Features:*
- *Seasonal Artisans & Crafters:* Explore a merry marketplace filled with handcrafted treasures from local artisans, offering unique gifts for everyone on your list.
- *Delicious Food & Desserts Vendors:* Savor the flavors of the holidays with delightful food and desserts from a variety of carefully selected vendors.
- *Christmas Music & Festive Harmony:* Immerse yourself in the festive melodies of Christmas music, creating a harmonious backdrop to your holiday shopping experience.
Join us for a day of merriment, brightness, and holiday festivities as Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, MD lights up with the spirit of the season!
#SilverSpringChristmasMagic #MerryAndBrightMarket
Happy Shopping! Happy Holidays!!!
Rain or shine, family friendly, free admission event

Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair | Facebook

Address: Veterans Plaza - 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

 Gallery B is pleased to host The National Capital Art Glass Guild’s juried exhibition “Glass Unlimited.” The exhibit will showcase work from 35 different Guild members including mosaic, fused, stained and blown glass. The National Capital Art Glass Guild (NCAGG) was founded in 1978 as a community of artisans working in stained glass and has grown over the years to include all forms of glass art. Through meetings, workshops, presentations, and exhibits, the NCAGG provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences and promotes glass as an art form. For more information, please visit www.NCAGG.org.

There will be an opening reception Saturday, October 12 from 6-8pm. Gallery hours are Fridays, 12-8pm, Saturdays, 12-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

 "Does Our Constitution Still Work?" with Congressman Jamie Raskin, political scientist Dr. Norman Ornstein, and University of Maryland professor, Dr. Holly Brewer.

 Presented by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County and Montgomery History, "Does Our Constitution Still Work" will be an unscripted conversation between three eminent Constitutional thinkers -- Congressman Jamie Raskin; Dr. Norman Ornstein, emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute; and Dr. Holly Brewer of the University of Maryland. The discussion will offer insights into both historical and contemporary events, including issues dealing with the Electoral College, the politics of polarization, and strengthening our democracy.

 Zoom: go to montgomeryhistory.org/event/constitution/

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

 We are thrilled to announce that Community Bridges will be hosting the 8th Annual Girl Legacy Celebration in person at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Wednesday, December 4th at 6:30 PM. This year, we are celebrating 27 years of “Creating Opportunities, Cultivating Potential, and Achieving Dreams.” Over the last 27 years, Community Bridges has impacted the lives of more than 6,000 girls and over 28,500 family members.

Girl Legacy is a special evening, thoughtfully designed by our girls, filled with performances and opportunities to meet the amazing young women we support. Every dollar raised at this event directly contributes to our programs, enabling us to serve even more girls here in Montgomery County and provide life-changing opportunities to diverse girls in grades 4–12.

For more information and to reserve your seats go to www.communitybridges-md.org/girl-legacy/

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

 If your brain is full of random Disney-related knowledge that you don’t know what to do with, put it to the test with our Happy Hour Disney Trivia Night! Showcase your amazing mind to win tickets to future shows at Olney Theatre. And that's not all: we have our home team of Olney staff members to challenge you! You can sign up with your friends as a team or come on your own and join our home team. Drinks & snacks are available to purchase.

Hosted by Chris Weaver

Chris may be our Patron Services Manager, but he also has a wealth of Disney knowledge. Chris has always been a fan of Disney Movies, from Classics like The Little Mermaid to the DCOMs of High School Musical. Chris graduated from Towson University with his BFA in Acting and went to work for Mister Mouse himself at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. When he returned from Florida he found a home here at Olney Theatre Center and is excited to finally use his Disney knowledge for good.  

Tickets are $10.

Learn more and purchase tickets on the Olney Theatre Center website.

 Join us on Thursday, December 5, at 7 pm for a special screening, followed by a conversation with Uma Vangal, director of the film.

In God We Trust is a documentary centered on the Troyer family, members of the Amish community in Sugarcreek, Holmes County, Ohio. The film offers an outsider’s inside view of an Amish family that generously opens their home to the filmmaker, providing an intimate perspective of their life. The documentary delves into the everyday lives, philosophies, and simple joys of the Troyer family, using their story as a lens to explore the Amish way of life as a conscious choice and a deeply-rooted lifestyle.

To reserve your place, visit the Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/silver-screen-series-in-god-we-trust-tickets-1055590352159

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

 Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is thrilled to host Olney Art Association in the Invited Artist Gallery for the month of December. The exhibit runs from December 4th through December 18th, with an opening reception on Friday, December 6th, 5 – 8pm. This Small Works exhibition features members’ work. In 1974 rural Olney was considered to be out in the country, with many active farms. Five people with a passion for creating original artwork started talking to each other about art. They didn’t have much formal art training. Meeting in each other’s homes they shared ideas about art and started inviting local artists to participate and demonstrate art techniques. Over time Olney Art Association evolved as an organization. Art shows were planned and the public was invited and more people wanted to join to grow and share their creativity and love of art. With 70 member artists, the Association is now considered to be one of the premier art groups in the DMV. Enjoy additional exhibits “The Blues” with Resident Artists in the Gallery Hall, a mini-solo with Mark McAlister in the Lounge Gallery, a Pop-Up Shop with Colleen Darkow, along with nineteen Gallery 209 Member Artists exhibiting their latest work. Open Studios building wide will welcome visitors. Shop and support local working artists, makers, and professionals. Light fare sponsored by The Chesapeake Framing Company and craft beer will be offered for sale by Third Hill Brewing Co.

Olney Art Association - “Small Works for a Big Anniversary”
“The Blues” with Resident Artists
Mini-Solo with Mark McAlister
The 19 Member Artists of Gallery 209
Pop-Up Shop with Colleen Darkow

Opening Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, December 6, 2024
Artists & Makers Studios
11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20852

Meet the Artists – Saturday December 14th, 1-3pm

Viewing hours are 10:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Saturday, and Sundays by chance or appointment.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

Special Activity: Bring on the holiday cheer! Make easy holiday crafts and decorate the Station or share with a friend or loved one. Bring your imagination and we’ll provide the inspiration.

Plus “Train Spot” under the canopy, see locomotives galore, and wave at the Engineers. Indoors, enjoy HO Scale Model Train Display, play with wooden toy train set, ride Thomas the Tank Engine, visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth, and see B&O “Drumhead,” rail photos, & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

 This full day, intermediate-level Adobe Premiere workshop is recommended for anyone who already understands the core competencies of the Premiere editing suite, or for anyone who has used Premiere on‐and‐off but wants better mastery of the software.

The four sections of material to be covered in the workshop are Color Correction, Audio Post-Production, Multi-Camera Editing, and Special Effects for Documentary.

For in-depth descriptions of the material and to register, please view the Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/intermediate-adobe-premiere-editing-registration-1014887043467

 $5 Kids/ $ 7 Adults
Ages 6-12

Join us Saturday morning at the Arts Barn for a Holiday Family Movie Matinee. Kids are welcome to snuggle up with a bag of popcorn and a holiday classic guaranteed to entertain the whole family. This year we will be presenting, The Muppet Christmas Carol.

http://ci.ovationtix.com/36017/production/1212950?performanceId=11521587

 Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland returns Saturday, December 7, from 12-4 PM, with festive fun for everyone!

Winter Wonderland will feature a holiday market by URBN Market, featuring 50 makers and artisans.

Returning to 2024, a visit from Santa (2-4pm), live ice sculpting, a choral concert and local restaurants Smoke BBQ and The Red Bandana Bakery. Enjoy kid activity stations from Imagination Stage and Bach to Rock, as well as free face painting!

Help us give back this season—bring a new toy to donate to Toys for Tots at Winter Wonderland.

http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/winter-wonderland

 Come enjoy free cookies and cider, bake sale table, hay rides, barn decorations, music, holiday crafts, farm animals. Visit our tool museum. Visit www.friendsofthefarmpark.org for details.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

 Come enjoy free cookies and cider, bake sale table, hay rides, barn decorations, music, holiday crafts, farm animals. Visit our tool museum. Visit www.friendsofthefarmpark.org for details.

This engaging workshop will teach you how to transform old items into stunning new creations!
Bring a special item to use as your focal point—whether it's a broken necklace, an ornament, a mismatched earring, or a vintage brooch. These personal treasures will add a unique touch to your mosaic masterpiece.

Don't forget to bring snacks and safety goggles as you plunge into a creative and enjoyable experience.
Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity and fun. We look forward to seeing you there!

To learn more about this workshop and to register, check out the event website at: http://montgomeryart.org/event-5888131

 Zoom meeting, free for members of JGSGW. Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5.
US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) maintains millions of priceless historical documents, some of which can be accessed via the troubled Genealogy Program, while others require FOIA requests, or remain out of reach entirely. Panelists will provide a brief background on some of the record sets; why the documents are vital to knowing 19th and 20th Century US Immigration history; and what lies ahead.
Panelists will:

Update participants on advocacy efforts to push USCIS to transfer historical records in its custody to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA);
Discuss C-Files and the urgency of needing USCIS to change their status from temporary to permanent (destruction date: 2056);
Discuss P-Files and explain that while their status has changed from temporary to permanent, P-Files are still all but inaccessible; and
Explain how legislative advocacy is necessary to implement these changes, and how JGSGW members can play an important role in this, given the influence their federal elected officials play in oversight for USCIS (MD-Raskin; MD-Mfume; VA-Connolly) and funding for NARA (MD-Van Hollen; MD-Harris; MD-Hoyer; MD-Ruppersberger VA-Cline; VA-Wexton)

Participation of genealogists and genealogy societies in advocating for better Federal records management is essential to ensure access to records now and in the future. The future of USCIS-held records remains in jeopardy if the community does not work to protect them.

This one-hour program, conducted over Zoom at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, is free for members. This is one of the many activities that is a benefit of JGSGW membership. Instructions for joining the online meeting will be placed under Meeting Info & Links in the Members Only Files. (These files become visible on this website after members sign in.) Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $5.

Panelists
Rich Venezia is a New Jersey native who now calls Philadelphia home. He founded Rich Roots Genealogy in 2013. He was a member of the research team of Genealogy Roadshow (PBS) for two seasons, and also consulted on Follow Your Past (Travel Channel). He is an expert in the research of 20th-century immigrant ancestors, especially underutilized record sources and federal records. He also specializes in Italian and Irish research. Additionally, he assists clients with dual citizenship applications for Ireland and Italy, and is a proud Italian dual citizen. He holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. He lectures nationwide, and spoke about "How to Grow Empathy From Uncovering Your Roots" at TEDx Pittsburgh 2017. Rich is the founder of RecordsNotRevenue.com, which he co-leads with Renée K. Carl and Marian Smith.

Renée K. Carl left the public policy world for professional genealogy, finding that researching dead people is easier than working with Congress. Her background in government and cultural anthropology brings a unique perspective to locating and interpreting records. Renée is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington, and the JewishGen Latvia Research Group. Renée passionately advocates for historic preservation and records access. To that end, she is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists Advocacy Committee and serves as co-leader and policy advisor to the RecordsNotRevenue.com campaign. You can find Renée online at EasternEuropeanMutt.com.

Ever wished that you could be in a fairytale? What about making your own? We’re inviting kids to paint and design your own Magical Ice Castle. We’ll provide watercolor paints, examples and painting guides.

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Age range: 5-8

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Age range: 9-12

Purchase tickets here: http://www.olneytheatre.org/whats-playing/paint-your-own-magical-ice-castle

Joan Waites is an award-winning illustrator of numerous trade and educational titles. She is the author-illustrator of three picture books and a member of SCBWI, The Children’s Book Guild of Washington D.C., and the National Art Educators Association. She also runs Purple Crayon Studio in Silver Spring, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

Workshop presented by Docs in Progress

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

Just because you no longer drive doesn’t mean you must be stuck at home. Connect-A-Ride is a free service that helps older and disabled adults find the transportation they need. A representative from Connect-A-Ride will provide transportation options available in Montgomery County tailored to your needs. Learn about public and private programs, volunteer organizations including local Villages, subsidized programs, programs for those who need wheelchair-accessible transport, escorted transportation, public transit travel training workshops, and more. Thank you to MileOne Cares/MileOne Autogroup for their generous support of this program!

Please register at http://washington-metro.oasiseverywhere.org/product/leave-the-driving-to-someone-else or call 240-800-374 to register.

About Washington Metro Oasis: Our mission is to empower adults aged 50+ to lead active, healthy, and enriched lives through a unique mix of lifelong learning, social, health and volunteer programs. Winter 2025 registration opens on December 6. You’ll find the full schedule of classes on our website, http://washington-metro.oasisnet.org OR you can contact us at 240-800-3745 or washingtonmetro@oasisnet.org to request a printed catalog.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

Learn how heirs' property impacts families and communities and the resources available to assist these owners in Maryland.

WHAT IS IT
• Heirs' property is family-owned land inherited by multiple generations without the formal legal proceedings to prove ownership.

When: December 14, 2024

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: 18410 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, MD 20855

Office Building: Montgomery County Extension Office

REGISTER TODAY!

WHY IT MATTERS
• Family-owned land without legal documentation to prove ownership could be at risk of property loss.
Heirs might have trouble securing funding, receiving benefits, or selling the property.

 View the artwork, meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments at the Bethesda Art Walk!

Amy Kaslow Gallery, 7920 Norfolk Avenue

Amy Kaslow Gallery opened in mid-2020 to show fine art that celebrates the natural world in content, form and medium.

Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E

Gallery B will be hosting artists Kate Norris & Jennifer McBrien, and their show "Unraveling Narratives: A Dialogue in Toile".

Studio B, 7475 Wisconsin Avenue

Studio B is home to artists Linda Button, Shanthi Chandrasekar, Sara Leibman and Gloria Solomon. Each artist creates, showcases and sells their work onsite.

Triangle Art Studios, 7711 Old Georgetown Road

Visit and view the artwork of resident artists Stephen Estrada, Maruja Quezada and Barbara Siegel.

Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East West Hwy, #102

Waverly Street Gallery features contemporary visual artists working in a wide range of media. Their December exhibition is is their annual Holiday Show, featuring the works of the Waverly Street Gallery Artists.

 The Gaithersburg Chorus is proud to present its first program of the season, "It Takes a Village,” celebrating the joys and responsibilities of a community. Join Music Director Melodia Rinaldi and collaborative pianist Guzal Isametdinova for an evening of musical and poetic exploration featuring music by Rollo Dilworth, B. E. Boykin, Alice Parker, Eric Whitacre, and more outstanding composers who contribute to musical excellence in American Choral Repertoire. The concert will conclude with a holiday sing-along that is great for all ages.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

 The Gaithersburg Chorus is proud to present its first program of the season, "It Takes a Village,” celebrating the joys and responsibilities of a community. Join Music Director Melodia Rinaldi and collaborative pianist Guzal Isametdinova for an evening of musical and poetic exploration featuring music by Rollo Dilworth, B. E. Boykin, Alice Parker, Eric Whitacre, and more outstanding composers who contribute to musical excellence in American Choral Repertoire. The concert will conclude with a holiday sing-along that is great for all ages.

Concert takes place in the Hefner Auditorium

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.

The 2025 Local Writer’s Showcase is accepting applications for the Essay, Short Story, and Poetry Contests. Contests feature two categories for adult (18+) and high school (grades 9-12) applications. Winners will be honored in March 2025 at awards ceremonies in downtown Bethesda.

Short Story Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 7, 2025
Topic: Open
Stories must be between 1,500-2,500 words
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Essay Contest - In partnership with Bethesda Magazine
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Essays should be limited to 500 words or less.
Prizes: (Adult) $500 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine and (High School) $250 First Place & Published in Bethesda Magazine + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Poetry Contest - In partnership with The Writer’s Center
Entry Deadline: January 14, 2025
Topic: Open
Poems cannot be more than 21 lines of text.
Prizes: (Adult) $350 First Place & Published in Poet Lore and (High School) $75 First Place & Published in Poet Lore + cash prizes for all second place, third place & honorable mentions

Gallery B welcomes artists Kate Norris and Jennifer McBrien from December 6 – January 12, 2025. The exhibition aims to foster a visual conversation that highlights the interplay between tearing, collaging, and the rhythmic motion of needle and thread. The dynamic placement of larger-scale pieces alongside multi-dimensional suspended artworks showcases their distinct perspectives while inviting viewers to explore the connections and parallels that exist between their creations. 

Gallery hours are Fridays – Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 

On Friday, December 13th, an opening reception will be held from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 

Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, Bethesda, MD.

The City is pleased to welcome back again this year the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s prestigious and highly-anticipated annual regional juried exhibition to both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Featuring the work of over 90 of the best watercolor artists, this is an exhibit is outstanding and not to be missed. This year, there will also be a variety of educational opportunities during the exhibit, please check gaithersburgmd.gov for more details.  

Meet the Artists Reception: Sun, Nov. 10 from 2-4 p.m.