Weekend to Weekend 1/31/08

>Events in Rockville

Thursday, January 31

Nelly’s Echo, Austin Grill- Rockville, 9 PM or so. (Never a cover charge at Austin Grill.) Less than a minute on his myspace had me laughing about “Sling”, plus his calypso soul is just plain groovin’ He definitely is a “Mr. Nice Guy”.

Friday, February 1

Art After Hours 6:30 PM and HearArts 7:30 PM – 9 PM, VisArts at Rockville. Explore the three galleries and visit the resident artists’ spaces. Free. Wine and cheese from Whole Foods. HearArts is a performance series that will feature Sean Enright reading his fiction and Gary Gibian playing the vibraphone. Call 301-315-8200 for more information.

“Arcadia” , Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $16/adults, $14 seniors and students. Interesting play which switches back and forth between the Coverly family mansion in 1809 and current day, when two decendents and scholars research a possible scandal in the family history. Explores the concepts of truth and time. 240-314-8690.

Saturday, February 2

Meet the Author – Roscoe Orman, Rockville Library, 11 AM. Do you know who this is?? I’m so excited! It’s Gordon from Sesame Street. I’ve loved Sesame Street since I was a kid and I would run out of my house whenever there was a plane on the show to try to tell where it was. Thank goodness I had kids so I could justify watching it again! He will be talking about his book, Ricky and Mobo, as well as selling and signing them. It’s “Library Lovers Month” and they have Gordon!

“Arcadia” , Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $16/adults, $14 seniors and students. Interesting play which switches back and forth between the Coverly family mansion in 1809 and current day, when two decendents and scholars research a possible scandal in the family history. Explores the concepts of truth and time. 240-314-8690.

Sunday, February 3

Beall-Dawson House of the Montgomery County Historical Society has two events:

Winter Pastimes Exhibit and Walnut Shell Workshop, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. This drop-in workshop to make toys and play games is included with admission to the museum. $3 adults, $2 seniors & kids.

How to Plan a Family Reunion Workshop, 4 PM. Sandra Clunies, author of A Family Affair: How To Plan and Direct the Best Family Reunion Ever, will teach you how to plan next summer’s family reunion. Get some ideas on what will make it memorable. Ms. Clunies is a certified genealogist.

Meet the Artists Opening Reception, Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Carolyn Jean – Assemblage: works on paper, Patricia Autenrieth – studio art quilts, Yonina Blech-Hermoni & Lee Gorsky – fabric and clay bags.

The Lovejoy Group, Sunday Afternoon Concert Series, Glenview Mansion Conservatory, 2 PM. Free. Latin and blues rhythms to warm up your cold Sunday Afternoon at the Opening Reception for the Glenview Mansion Art Gallery February Exhibit.

“Arcadia” , Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $16/adults, $14 seniors and students. Interesting play which switches back and forth between the Coverly family mansion in 1809 and current day, when two decendents and scholars research a possible scandal in the family history. Explores the concepts of truth and time. 240-314-8690.

Wednesday, February 6

Tutor Orientation by The Literacy Council of Montgomery County, Rockville Library, 10:30 AM – Noon. As I’ve written, over 200 adult students need tutors to learn to read, write, or speak English. Work one-on-one or with small groups. Registration is required. Call 301-610-0030 or email info@literacycouncilmcmd.org

Friday, February 8

Sixth Annual Heart to Heart Family Valentine’s Day Dance, Twinbrook Recreation Center, 7 PM – 9 PM. $2/person. You can register through RockEnroll Activity #24098 but pre-registration is not required. An adult must accompany children as they dance to a dj, play games, win prizes and make Valentines. Wear that RED!

Songs of Love, Mulan Foundation, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $25/adults, $15/Seniors & Students. Music for lovers. Western and Chinese music combined. Alessandra Marc’s voice has been described as “an instrument of unsurpassed beauty and impact.”

Can’t Hang, Austin Grill – Rockville, 9:30 PM. (Never a cover charge at Austin Grill.) It’s reggae time again! Transport your mind to a warmer place.

Saturday, February 9

Chinese New Year Celebration, Piano Concert, Twinbrook Library, 3 PM. The students of Li-Ly Chang will perform Chinese, as well as, classical pieces. Ms. Chang will also play her Chinese compositions and tell stories.

Lunar New Year Celebration, Rockville Library, Meeting Room #1, 3 PM – 5 PM. The Kuang Chi Chinese School will perform a lion dance by the “East Rising Lion Dance Troupe” which will include Chinese folk dance. Hands-on activities for ages 6 & up. Demonstrations of water-color painting, calligraphy, and Chinese New Year customs. What an excellent way to share in the celebration!

Tamburitzans, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $30/adults, $25/Seniors & students. The Duquesne University group will present the music, song and dances of Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures.<
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Billy Coulter Band, Austin Grill – Rockville, 9 PM or so. (Never a cover charge at Austin Grill.) He’s had a great year of rock/pop and has been nominated for three Wammies (Washington Area Music awards)!

Sunday, February 10

Rockville Concert Band, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 3:00 PM. Free, no tickets necessary. Swingtime!

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