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2008 Montgomery County Calendar of
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JANUARY 2008
19
Eric Bibb at BlackRock Center for the Arts, Sometimes the highest honor a performer
can garner is the respect of an icon in his business, as when blues legend Taj Mahal
lauded Eric Bibb. He “has a great voice, is an excellent performer and has a great
Knowledge about the roots of this music," said Mahal. But the media have also taken
note. Time Out calls Bibb “smooth, subtle, soulful and sophisticated …
his is a beautiful and moving take on classic, coolly laidback acoustic blues." Music
Review Quarterly boldly observes that he “has all the credentials to be one of
the premier blues artists of all time ... he is the real thing ..." We like that.
Eric Bibb. The real thing Germantown, 8 p.m., $ 301-528-2260, www.blackrockcenter.org.
19-April 13
Spring Conservatory Display, Orchids,
Camellias, Jasmine and a variety of bulbs and flowering plants will create a pleasing
contrast to the landscape outdooes. Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
FREE 301-962-1400, www.brooksidegardens.org.
26-March 15
Black History Exhibit, Historical
exhibit depicting settlement of communities in Anne Arundel County, Quilts, Dioramas,
Histories and more. Washington DC Temple Visitors’ Center, Kensington, 10 a.m. –
9 p.m., FREE 301-587-0144, www.ldschurch.org.
27
DC Transit Day, National Capital Trolley Museum, Commemorate the 46th
anniversary o f the end of the street car service In the Nation’s Capital,
Colesville, 12-5 p.m., FREE 301-384-6088, www.dctrolley.org.
FEBRUARY 2008
2-March 16
Lost and Foundling, Washington premiere of a savvy, silly, contemporary fairytale-
An epic journey across a very big store. A baby is found at the Mega Price-Mart and is
raised by sales associates. When she hears that there is a lost and found at the far end
of the store, she sets off on a quest with all the elements of a modern fairytale,
Imagination Stage, Bethesda, times vary, $ 301-280-1660, www.imaginationstage.org.
6-March 2
The Book Club Play World Premiere, This world premiere
contemporary comedy by DC-based playwright Karen Zacarías follows a group of
thirty-somethings, who invite a new member into their book club only to see this new
personality threaten the foundation of their cherished friendships. The cast includes
Sarah Marshall, Will Gartshore, Erika Rose, Connan Morrissey, Sasha Olinick, and Associate
Artist Matthew Detmer (fresh from his Helen Hayes Award-nominated performance as Owen
Meany). Round House Associate Artist Nick Olcott directs Round House Theatre, Bethesda,
times vary, $ 240-644-1100, www.roundhousetheatre.org.
17
Discover Strathmore, This all day event highlights WASHINGTON Music: its past,
present and future. Presented in conjunction with the Washington Area Music Association,
performers will be announce in November 2007Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, 11
a.m. – 4 p.m., FREE 301-581-5100, www.strathmore.org.
19
Monterey Jazz Festival- 50th Anniversary Tour, The Monterey jazz
Festival 50th anniversary tour maintains Monterey’s tradition of bringing
together veteran and younger artists with performance by Terence Blanchard, the 82- year
old legendary James Moody, BennGree, Nnenna Feelon, Derrick Hodge and Kendrick Scott. Music
Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, 8 p.m., $ 301-581-5100, www.strathmore.org.
20
State Symphony of Mexico, The State Symphony of Mexico, under the baton of music
director Enrique Bátiz, premieres in Washington, D.C. at Strathmore. Founded in 1971,
this orchestra has become a major force in modern Mexican culture, touring throughout
their own country, the United States and Europe. The Symphony’s “beauty of
sound, brilliant technique” (Salzburger Nachrichten) will come to life with works by
de Falla, Beethoven and Brahms.. Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, 8 p.m., $
301-581-5100, www.strathmore.org.
21-March 26
My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m in Therapy, Twice
the holidays! Twice the hollering! Twice the guilt! Direct from the sold-out, extended Off
Broadway run, "Italian+Jewish=Therapy" is one part lasagna, one part kreplach
and two parts Prozac. Written by and starring Steve Solomon, who combines comic voices,
sound effects and astounding characterizations to tell stories of the wacky side of the
human condition. Bethesda Theatre, Bethesda, times vary, $ 301-657-STAR, www.bethesdatheatre.org.
22
Green Matters Symposium-Sustainable Landscapes, Cutting edge information on the
first “Sustainable Sites” report and specific information on way you can
“green” your landscapes footprint, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, 8:30 a.m. –
4:30 p.m., $ 301-962-1400, www.brooksidegardens.org.
23
Remembering Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, View excerpts from
“Eyes on the Prize.” Learn about efforts to end sergregation on Montgomery Alabama’s
transit system. National Capital Trolley Museum, 12:50 & 2:50 p.m., FREE
301-384-6088, www.dctrolley.org.
24
Hilton Silver Spring Bridal Open House, Visit the Hilton Washington DC/ Silver
Spring to see our beautiful venue and meet with our experienced staff, who will make your
wedding dreams come true, Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring, 1-4 p.m., FREE 301-589-5200,
www.washingtondcsilverspring.hilton.com.
MARCH 2008
8
Heart 2 Heart, Piano Duo Bradford & Maribeth Gowen play piano solo and duet
music by Mozart, Schubert, Dvorak, D. Burge…and more, at Lativian Lutheran Church,
Rockville, 8PM, $, 301-933-3715, www.geocities.com/musicartintl
15
8th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Bagpipes, Celtic dancers,
marching bands, Equestrian units and more! Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg, 10 a.m.,
FREE 301-258-6350, www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
21-23
Hosanna, Orator, by Lex de Acevedo. Soloists, mormon choir of DC, millennium choir,
Lex de Acervedo. Washington DC Temple Visitors’ Center, Kensington, 7 p.m., FREE
301-587-0144, www.ldschurch.org.
22-May 26
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit, Exhibit includes replicas of some of the scrolls,
artifacts from that era and explanations. Washington DC Temple Visitors’ Center,
Kensington, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., FREE 301-582-0144, www.ldschurch.org.
26
Angelique Kidjo, Touring in support of her soon-to-be-released album, DJIN DJIN
(pronounced “gin gin”); Kidjo’s music blends Jazz, funk, salsa, reggae,
rumba, souk and makossa.Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, 8 p.m., $
301-581-5100, www.strathmore.org.
28
The Seldom Scene and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The evening will feature the
D.C.-based band and 2006 Wammie Award winners, The Seldom Scene, which takes rock classics
like “After Midnight” and turns them into bluegrass tunes Music Center at
Strathmore, North Bethesda, 8 p.m., $ 301-581-5100, www.strathmore.org.
29
DinoRock, Strathmore presents Dinosaur Jamboree, a world premiere production from
DinoRock. The show will feature sing-alongs with the stars of the show Music Center at
Strathmore, North Bethesda, 11 a.m., $ 301-581-5100,
www.strathmore.org.
APRIL 2008
3-June 8
Smokey Joe’s Café, The longest running musical revue in the history of
Broadway! Winner of the Grammy Award for Best Musical and nominated for seven Tony Awards
including Best Musical, Best Director, and Best Choreography, Smokey Joe's Café is about
the music that defines America. With powerful performances and razor-sharp choreography,
the show gives audiences as much fun as they will ever experience in a theatre Bethesda
Theatre, Bethesda, times vary, $ 301-657-STAR, www.bethesdatheatre.org.
4-6
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Sugarloaf art fairs and craft festivals are among the
nation’s best and largest shows of their kind. You’ll find a variety of work by
the most talented craft designers and fine artists. From blown glass and sculpture to fine
art and designer clothing, you’ll find the handcrafted creations you’re looking
for at Sugarloaf! Gaithersburg, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 301-874-2024, FREE www.sugarloafcraftsfestival.com
12-June 1
Looking for Roberto Clemente, World premiere of a rock musical about baseball and
heroes. In 1972 Pittsburgh, legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente is at the top of
his game. Neighborhood baseball-playing kids are in an intense competition to win the
chance to meet him in person. But it is their hero’s fateful off-field actions while
aiding natural disaster victims in Nicaragua that teach the kids about what is more
important in life than winning. Imagination Stage, Bethesda, times vary, FREE
301-230-1660, www.imaginationstage.org.
15
An Evening with Dr. Kim Clark, Dr. Clark is President of Brigham Young University-
Idaho and former Dean of Harvard Business School and will Speak, Washington DC Temple
Visitors’ Center, Kensington, 7:30 p.m., FREE 301-587-0144, www.ldschurch.org.
17
Monteverdi’s Vespers, With orchestra, soloists, and chorus placed
strategically throughout Strathmore's acoustically superb concert hall, this performance
of Monteverdi's seminal sacred work will surround you with glorious sound, each tone and
phrase answering another, in a richly colored musical tapestry. Music Center at
Strathmore, North Bethesda, 8 p.m., $ 301-581-5100, www.strathmore.org.
18-20
Bethesda Literary Festival, Celebrate the diversity of literature with novelists,
journalists, poets, kids' book parties, poetry slams, writing contests, a comedy night and
more! All events are free and are held throughout downtown Bethesda’s bookstores,
community centers and art galleries. Bethesda, location and times vary, $ 301-215-6660, www.bethesda.org.
20
Cavalcade of Street Cars, Museum street cars will be out on display for public
inspection, with rides on some of them, National Capital Trolley Museum, Colesville, 12-5
p.m., FREE 301-384-6088, www.dctrolley.org.
26
Family Day, Celebrate the annual opening of the carousel at Glen Echo Park with
entertainment, tours, outdoor activities and carousel rides, Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo,
12-6 p.m., FREE 301-632-2222, www.glenechopark.org.
26
Bark in the Park Dog Festival, Dog obstacle course, photo booth, rabies clinic,
bone hunt and a costume parade. Bohrer Park at Summit Hall, Gaithersburg, 12-3 p.m., $
301-258-6350, www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
MAY 2008
1-September 11 Concert
in the Square, The plaza stages comes alive as the best in local and regional music takes
the stage every Thursday evening, Plaza State at Rockville Town Center, Rockville, Every
Thursday 6-8 p.m., FREE 240-314-8620, www.rockvillemd.gov/events.
10
The Last Chance Jazz Band, 8-piece Jazz Band plays. American Popular music-New
Orleans Jazz, Tin Pan Alley Ballades, Ellington, South-side Chicago, Swing, and Original
music at Calvary Lutheran Church, Silver Spring, 8 PM, $, 301-933-3715, www.geocities.com/musicartintl
3 & 11
Brookside Gardens’ School of Botanical Art & Illustration Open House,
School information, exhibition of class work, demonstrations by teachers and free-guided
tours of the azaleas at McCrillis Gardens.Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, 2:30-4:30 p.m., FREE
301-962-1400, www.brooksidegardens.org.
3-September 21 Wings
of Fancy-Live Butterfly Exhibit, View hundereds of Asian, Costa Rican, and North American
butterflies flying freely among the tropical nectar plants at this exhbit.Brookside Gardens,
Wheaton, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., $ 301-962-1453, www.brooksidegardens.org.
16
Philadanco, Philadanco was commended for “hitting the moves hard, throwing the
legs high, inflaming every musical beat…” (The Washington Post) when they
performed at the Kennedy Center in early April. This Philadelphia-based modern dance
troupe, founded by Joan Myers Brown to cultivate black dancers and choreographers, will
perform a program of highly athletic material rooted in jazz, modern and African
traditions. Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, 8 p.m., 301-581-5100, www.strathmore.org.
17-October 25
Growers
Only Farmers Market, Local farmers come together to sell fruit, bread, flowers, and more
every Saturday through October. Route 28 and Monroe Street, Rockville, Saturdays, 9 a.m.
– 1p.m., $ 240-314-8620, www.rockvillemd.gov/events.
17
Glen Echo Park Partnership Gala Fundraiser, The Glen Echo Park Partnership will
host a benefit gala, including dinner, dancing, and entertainment in the Bumper Car
Pavilion on the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, 6:30 PM, $, 301-634-2222, www.glenechopark.org
18
Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show, More than 400 antique cars on display, flea
market, food and music, Rockville Civic Center Park, Rockville, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
FREE 240-314-8620, www.rockvillemd.gov/events.
24 & 25
Hometown Holidays, Tate of Rockville, Local and National Entertainment, kids
activities and more,Rockville Town Center, Rockville, times vary, FREE 240-314-8620, www.rockvillemd.gov.
24-26
Home Front Street Cars, National Capital
Trolley Museum, Colesville, 12-5 p.m., 301-384-6088, www.dctrolley.org.
26
Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade, Marching bands, drill teams, veterans, groups,,
community groups march down Rockville Town Center, Rockville Town Center, Rockville, 9
a.m. – 12 p.m., FREE 240-314-8620, www.rockvillemd.gov/events.
30
Memorial Day Ceremony, Join us in honoring all who have given their lives in
military service. Christman Park, Gaithersburg, FREE 301-258-6350, www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
31- June 1, 2008 Washington
Folk Festival, The Washington Folk Festival is back for its 28th year at Glen Echo
Park. This free festival presents folk music, dance and craft traditions that are part of
the greater Washington area. Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, 12-6 p.m., FREE 301-634-2222, www.glenechopark.org.
JUNE 2008
2-6 & 6-9
Week-long Summer Filmmaking Courses at Imagination Stage: Grades 5-9, Classes meet
M-F. See our website for more details, Imagination Stage, Bethesda, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
$, 301-280-1660, www.imaginationstage.org.
3, 10, 17, 24
Summer Twilight Concert Series, Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy musical evenings
surrounded by the beauty of the gardens. All concerts FREE Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, 6:30-8
p.m., FREE 301-962-1400, www.brooksidegardens.org.
4
Flag Day, The City of Rockville Celebrates Flag Day at Veterans Park with a
ceremony that begins at 7 PM, Veterans Park, Rockville, 7 p.m., FREE 240-314-8620, www.rockvillemd.gov/events.
4-October 29
Out
to Lunch Wednesdays, Free concert series and Farmers’ Market ever Wednesday during
lunchtime in Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, Every Wednesday, 11
a.m. – 2 p.m., FREE 240-314-8620, www.rockvillemd.gov/events.
8
Burt Bacharach in Concert, Celebrating his 80th birthday in May 2008,
Bacharach’s musical career, marked by 48 top 10 hits, nine #1 songs, more than 500
compositions and a landmark 49-year run on the charts, continues to set industry records
and creative standards, Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, 7 p.m., $
301-581-5100, www.strathmore.org.
13
The Songwriters, Dance Centered around America’s great songwriters, including
Sophie Maslow’s Folksay inspired by the music of Woody Guthrie Music Center at
Strathmore, North Bethesda, 8 p.m., $ 301-581-5100, www.strathmore.org.
16-23
AFI Silverdocs, SILVERDOCS is an international
film festival celebrating the creative vision of independent filmmakers and the power of
documentary to expand our world-view and enhance our understanding of the world around us.
Entering its sixth year, SILVERDOCS has become the most talked about documentary festival
in the United States. Due to record crowds in 2007, the 2008 edition of SILVERDOCS will be
one day longer than usual.AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center, Silver Spring,
$ 301-495-6720, www.afi.com/silver.
22-August 15
Botanica
2008, Annual Brookside Gardens’ school of Botanical Art& Illustration exhibition
of artwork by students and teachers.Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., FREE
301-962-1400, www.brooksidegardens.org.
24-August 10
The
Neverending Story, East coast premiere of a
souring fantasy adventure- based on the original book and film. A thrilling drama in the
epic spirit of the Lord Of The Rings, The Neverending Story begins with Bastian, a lonely
boy who sneaks up to high school’s attic in order to read. There he discovers the land
of Fantasia where he meets the brave Atryu, befriends a flying dragon and makes many other
adventurous encounters. Imagination Stage, Bethesda, times vary, 301-280-1660, www.imaginationstage.org.
28
Then & Wow! Learn about the Park’s historic past- as well as its current
programs—at this fun-filled annual festival. Carousel Rides are $1, games, music,
tours and more. Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, 12-6 p.m., FREE 301-634-2222, www.glenechopark.org.
28 & 29
Heritage Days, Montgomery County, 30 + historic sites open their dooes with special
activitiesm tours and exhibits at the free, count-wide event. 12-4 p.m., FREE,
301-515-0753, www.heritagemontgomery.org.
JULY 2008
2-6
AT&T National Golf Tournament hosted by Tiger Woods. Come experience one of the most prestigious
sporting events in D.C. while celebrating Fourth of July in true patriotic fashion in the
nation’s capital. Congressional Country Club, 800-594-TIXX, www.attnational.org.
4
Independence Day Concert and Fireworks,
Pre-concert activities, food for sale, concert, fireworks at dusk. Montgomery County
Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, 5 p.m., FREE 301-258-6350, www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
4
Independence Day Celebration, Free concerts, food and spectacular fireworks
display, Montgomery College-Rockville Campus, 7-10 p.m., FREE 240-314-8620, www.rockvillemd.gov/events.
15-August 15
Children’s
Summer Program, stories and crafts on Thursdays. Videos on Fridays all summer long. Fun
for children of all ages, National Capital Trolley Museum, Colesville, 11:30 &12 noon-
Thursdays, 12 noon Friday, FREE, 301-384-6088, www.dctrolley.org
19-September 7 Photography
Exhibit- Monuments of Faith, Juried photo exhibit, open to a mature and professional
photographers Washington DC Temple Visitors’ Center, Kensington, 10 a.m. – 9
p.m., FREE 301-587-0144, www.ldschurch.org.
AUGUST 2008
8-16
Montgomery County Fair- 60th Anniversary, Montgomery County Fairgrounds,
Gaithersburg, times vary, 301-963-FAIR, www.mcagfair.com.
30-September 1 38th
Annual Labor Day Art Show, This free event will be held in our historic Spanish Ballroom
and will feature the work of more than 100 artists. Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, 12-6 p.m.,
301-634-2222, FREE www.glenechopark.org.
30-September 1 Trolley
Men at Work, Learn about the work involved in operating a street car system as you see the
special exhibit, “Trolley men at work” National Capital Trolley Museum,
Colesville, 12-5 p.m., FREE 301-384-6088, www.dctrolley.org.
SEPTEMBER 2008
1
70th Annual Labor Day Parade, Fire engines, marching bands, giant
balloons, horses, clowns and more. Olde Towne Gaithersburg, 1 p.m., FREE 301-258-6350,
www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
7
Happy Birthday Montgomery County! Celebtrae the count’s birthday with history
and fun for all ages, Beall-Dawson Historical Park, Rockville, 3-5 p.m., FREE
301-762-1492, www.montgomeryhistory.org.
7
Grandparents Day, Grandparents come share nostalgic moment by taking your
grandchild on a trolley ride, National Capital Trolley Museum, Colesville, 12-5 p.m., FREE
301-384-6088, www.dctrolley.org.
13-14
Shaker Forest Festival, Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, 10 a.m.
– 6 p.m., 877-339-4469, www.shakerforest.com
20-21
Shaker Forest Festival, Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, 10 a.m. – 6
p.m., 877-339-4469, www.shakerforest.com
21
Annual Children’s Day, Brookside Gardens Special, free annual event for
childen includes entertainment, crafts, activities, displays and lots of fun. Brookside Gardens,
Wheaton, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., FREE 301-962-1400, www.brooksidegardens.org.
21
27th Annual Celebrate Gaithersburg Day, Family Street festival,
“Taste” of Gaithersburg, entertainment, arts and crafts and Children’s
activities and more, Olde Towne Gaithersburg, 12-4 p.m., FREE 301-258-6350,
www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
OCTOBER 2008
10-12
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Gaithersburg, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 301-874-2024,
www.sugarloafcraftsfestival.com
11-November 23 Conservatory
Chrysanthemum Display- “Beach Mums”, Colorful chrysanthemums in all shapes and
sizes depicting life at the beach with a sailboat, lighthouse, sun umbrella and more,
Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., FREE 301-962-1400,
www.brooksidegardens.org.
12
17th Annual Oktoberfest, Horse Drawn hayrides, scarecrow making and
demonstrations, authentic German food and music, Kentlands Village Green, Gaithersburg, 12-4
p.m., FREE 301-258-6350, www.gaithersburgmd.gov
19
Fall Open House, Walk among the Washington Street cars, American trolleys and
European trams all out on display. National Capital Trolley Museum, Colesville, 12-5 p.m.,
FREE 301-384-6088, www.dctrolley.org.
25
Fall Frolic, Fall Fun! Pumpkin Painting, decorating trik-or-treat bags,
trick-or-treating at the Park’s galleries and theaters and a costume parade through
the park. Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, 1-4 p.m., FREE 301-634-2222, www.glenechopark.org.
31
Halloween Fest, Costume parade, magic show, balloon artist, face painters, popcorn
and hot chocolate, City Hall Concert Pavilion, Gaithersburg, 6:30-8 p.m., FREE
301-258-6350, www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
NOVEMEBER 2008
11
Veterans Day Ceremony, The city of Rockville honors its Veterans with a ceremony
featuring Veterans groups, honor guards and a wreath laying, Veterans Park, Rockville, 11
a.m., 240-314-8620, FREE www.rockvillemd.gov/events.
11
Veterans Day Ceremony, City officials, members of local Veteran groups will honoros
those who served in the military during wartime, City Hall, Gaithersburg, 11 a.m., FREE
301-258-6350, www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
22-23
All Aboard Toy Trains, Enjoy operations of toy trains and street car rides through
Northwest Branch Park, National Capital Trolley Museum, Colesville, 12-5 p.m., FREE
301-384-6088, www.dctrolley.org.
22-January 4
Garden of Lights, A walk-thru light display depicting the four seasons, flowers,
fountains and animals in 700,000 lights. Music, refreshments and shopping. Brookside Gardens,
Wheaton, $ 5:30-9 p.m., 301-962-1453, www.brooksidegardens.org.
Mid Nov-Early Jan Holiday Art Show and
sale, Features work by resident artists and instructors at the Park. Find unique holiday
gifts from a variety of media, including painting, photography, glass pottery, jewelry, Glen
Echo Park, Glen Echo, Saturdays & Sundays 12-6 PM, FREE, 301-634-2222, www.Glenechopark.org
DECEMBER 2008
5-January 1
Festival of Lights, 31st annual
community holiday tradition featuring 450,000 lights, nightly musical programs, live,
crèche room, 16 decorated trees, Washington DC Temple Visitors’ Center, 10 a.m.
– 10 p.m., FREE 301-582-0144, www.ldschurch.org.
5-January 3
13th Annual Winter Lights Festival, 3.5 mile drive through lights
display at Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, $ 301-258-6350, times vary,
www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
6
Jingle Jubilee Tree Lighting, Santa visit, sing-along, costumed characters, tree
lighting, and cider and popcorn. City Hall Concert Pavilion, Gaithersburg, 6 p.m., FREE
301-258-6350, www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
6-7, 13-14, 20-21 Holly
Trolleyfest, Ride the street car with Santa and see toy train exhibits, National Capital Trolley
Museum, Colesville, 5-9 p.m., $ 301-384-6088, www.dctrolley.org.
6-January 4
Conservatory Winter Display & Train Exhibit, Colorful poinsettias and other
flowering plants surround a miniature train display to showcase the holiday season. Brookside
Gardens, Wheaton, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., FREE 301-962-1400, www.brooksidegardens.org.
7
Holiday Tree Lighting, Santa arrives on his horse drawn wagon, afternoon of live
music, refreshment and exhibits Waters House History Center, Germantown, 4:30-6 p.m., FREE
301-515-2887, www.montgomeryhistory.org.
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SPECIAL EVENT WEB GUIDE
Conference and Visitors Bureau of Montgomery County, Maryland, Inc.
www.visitmontgomery.com
Arts and Humanities Council of
Montgomery County
www.creativemoco.com
Discovery Sports Center
www.mdsoccerplex.org
Montgomery County Agricultural Center
www.mcagfair.com
Montgomery County Park & Planning Commission
mc-mncppc.org
Glen Echo
www.glenecho.org
Bethesda Urban Partnership
www.bethesda.org
Silver Spring
www.silversprUng.com
City of Rockville
www.rockvillemd.gov
City of Gaithersburg
www.gaithersburgmd.gov
Takoma Park
www.tok.org
Wheaton
www.wheatonmd.gov
Olney
www.olney-md.com
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THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, VISIT
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SITES AND
ATTRACTIONS
Agricultual History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Road
Derwood, MD 20855
301-948-5053
www.mc-mncppc.org
AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center
8633 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-495-6733
www.afi.com/silver
Audubon Naturalist Society at Woodend
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
301-652-9188
www.audubonnaturalist.org
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
301-528-2264
www.blackrockcenter.org
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-962-1400
www.brooksidegardens.org
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Great Falls & Great Falls Tavern
11710 MacArthur Boulevard
Potomac, MD 20854
301-767-3714
www.nps.gov/choh
Clara Barton National Historic Site
5801 Oxford Road
Glen Echo, MD 20812
301-492-6245
www.nps.gov/clba
Glen Echo Park
7300 MacArthur Boulevard
Glen Echo, MD 20812
301-492-6229
www.nps.gov/glec
Imagination Stage
4908 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-320-2550
www.imaginationstage.org
Montgomery County Historical
Society
111 West Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
301-762-1492
www.montgomeryhistory.org
National Capital Trolley Museum
1313 Bonifant Road
Colesville, MD 20905
301-384-6352
www.dctrolley.org
Old Town Kensington’s Antique Row
3758 Howard Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
301-946-4242
www.kensingtonantiquerow.com
Round House Theatre
P.O. Box 30688
Bethesda, MD 20824
240-644-1099
www.roundhousetheatre.org
Sandy Spring Museum
17901 Bentley Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
301-774-0022
www.sandyspringmuseum.org
Strathmore
10701 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301-530-0540
www.strathmore.org
The Dennis & Phillip Ratner Museum
10001 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-897-1518
www.ratnermuseum.com
Washintgon DC Temple Visitors’ Center
9900 Stoneybrook Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
301-587-0144
www.washingtonLDS.org
West Howard Antiques District
411 Howard Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
301-530-0175
www.westhowardantiques.com
White’s Ferry
24801 White’s Ferry Road
Dickerson, MD 20842
301-349-5200
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