This community event listing is a partnership between Rockville Central and Helen Triolo’s Rockville Living. The main source of the listings is Helen’s database of events.

Don’t see your event? Got an upcoming event you want considered? If you would like your community event to be listed, you must submit your request through Rockville Living using this form. It’s easy. That will get your event considered for publication in Rockville Central’s events listing and also included in Rockville Living’s Calendar. We need your help collecting and posting events — that is how this resource will get better and better. We publish event listings occurring in & around our coverage area (map) on Thursdays. The inclusion of events is at our discretion.

Pick of the Week

Two Musical Picks!

Nancy Nuttle and her Music Together on Tuesday, September 9th 10:30 am at Twinbrook Library, a musical interactive presentation for preschool children. I took both my boys to Nancy’s classes for years when they were toddlers and preschoolers. I’d drive to Olney and the far reaches of Silver Spring, and believe me, I don’t like to drive! She and her program are that wonderful! She is an inspiration for kids and parents alike. We love her, so don’t miss this free chance to find out why.

The West End on Saturday, September 13th at Austin Grill in Rockville Town Square. This is the Big Back To School show to benefit Manna Food Center. Manna has been experiencing a 25% increase in requests for food and the band wants to help. They’ll will be passing the hat to help those in need of food in our area. This show promises to be top notch because they’ve been in the studio all summer working on a new CD. A guaranteed good time! All ages and free. Picture by Ed Tenney.

Events In Rockville

Thursday, September 4

10:00 am Conversation Club at Twinbrook Library Join us for a weekly session of informal English conversation practice. New members are welcome, no need to register. more info

6:00 pm-8:00 pm Concert in the Square: Lyuti Chushki at Town Center Plaza Concert in the Square features the region’s best musical entertainment. This evening: Lyuti Chushki (Bulgarian and Macedonian Folk). Bring your lawn chair or blanket, grab at bite to eat and take in the sounds of the area’s best free concert series. For more information please call 240-314-8620. more info

Friday, September 5

10:00 am English Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library For new speakers of English meets in room #2. No registration is required. more info

5:00 pm-8:00 pm First Fridays Deck Party at Rockville Innovation Center Happy hour with live band entertainment, for ages 21 and older with I.D. $ for food and beverage only. Award-winning singer/songwriter Billy Coulter hits the Rockville music scene with his sound of honest rock ‘n roll. Billy and his band have created a repertoire of instantly memorable songs earning them many accolades, including winner of the 2007 Wammie Award Roots Rock Vocalist of the Year! more info

6:30 pm-9:30 pm Art After Hours at VisArts at Rockville All Galleries and resident artist studios open. Complimentary food and beverages provided by Whole Foods Markets.

7:30 pm-9:30 pm HearArts: David Salner & Victoria Vox at VisArts at Rockville HearArts is a unique concept in cultural entertainment, fusing the literary and musical arts. Evenings typically combine a poet or fiction writer reading from his/her work, and a musician or musical group. The featured artists are followed by an open mic segment for writers or musicians in the audience who would like to share their work. Held in conjunction with VisArts’ Art after Hours, in which the buildings galleries and studios stay open late, HearArts offers the public an opportunity to widen its artistic perspective. Writer: David Salner. David Salner’s poetry is deeply influenced by the people he knew during the 25 years he worked at manual trades. An iron ore miner, furnace tender, power plant laborer, machinist, and garment worker, he lived in Minnesota, Arizona, Utah, and for many years in West Virginia, Before becoming an industrial worker, Salner completed an MFA degree at the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. The author of three previous b
ooks, he received a Puffin Foundation grant to study the real history behind the John Henry myth. His work has appeared in Threepenny Review, Prairie Schooner, The Literary Review, North American Review, Southern Humanities Review, Free Lunch, Poetry Daily, and many other journals. In recent years, Salner has taught English as a second language; he currently works as a librarian. He lives in Frederick, MD with his wife, Barbara Greenway, a high school English teacher. Musician: Victoria Vox – Ukelele Originally a guitarist, Victoria Vox, studied at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, earning a scholarship, award, and degree there in Songwriting. She subsequently moved to Nashville, then London, and ultimately back to the USA. In 2003, she founded her own label, Obus Music. She took to the ukulele in 2004 and immediately began writing songs for it. In 2006 Vox released the well reviewed Victoria Vox and her Jumping Flea. Vox’s newest album is called Chameleon, on which she mixes ukelele and guitar songs for a unique sound. For the last several years she has been performing full-time across the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Western Europe. more info

Saturday, September 6

11:00 am Costume Character & Storytime at Barnes & Noble more info

12:00 pm-6:00 pm Raft Day at Rockville Municipal Swim Center Come float in the pool and support the Rockville Recreation Fund and Manna Food Center. $5 entry fee. There will be a silent auction of gift baskets donated by RMSC Swim Team Parent’s Club, and a raffle for an Annual Family Membership to benefit the Rockville Youth Recreation Fund. We will also host a food drive to benefit Manna, a Rockville based food center. See the Manna website for a list of items in great demand.Only CLEAR rafts will be permitted in the pool for Raft Day. All other pool rules will apply that day. The snack bar will be open. more info

12:00 pm-2:00 pm PAW Adoption Show at Petco PAW Partnership for Animal Welfare will be having an adoption show at the Rockville Petco. Come to the show and see our rescue dogs. If you are interested in any dogs either at the show or our web site, a PAW volunteer will be there to assist you. You may also call the PAW line at (301) 572-4PAW for show information or visit our web site to see what dogs or cats are available for adoption. more info

6:30 pm Wine, Women and Song 2008 at Strathmore Imagine…the scent of orange blossoms in the air…strains from a sultry Spanish guitar…dinner after the sun goes down…. This year, Wine, Women and Song celebrates the music, culture, food and wine of Spain. Join us for a night of delicious fun, including drawings for unusual wine-related gifts and an exciting auction featuring private dinners, sophisticated vacations, and, of course, wine! Enjoy tapas, flamenco and musical selections from the Post-Classical Ensemble directed by Angel Gil-Ordóñez. Come support Strathmore’s education programs and meet old and new friends. more info

9:00 pm The Digits at Austin Grill Austin Grill in Rockville and The Digits! Band are once again teaming up to raise donations for two worthy RM groups: RM PTSA and the RM Booster Club. This new show will once again feature several Special Guest Performers! The identities of these Special Guest Performers (SGPs) will remain a closely guarded secret until show time, but here’s a clue: They are among your friends, co-workers, and neighbors; both adults and teenagers and have these initials: JC, AW, NM, AS, RT, MT, KW, and RS. Come out and support your favorite SGP and The Digits! more info

Sunday, September 7

2:00 pm-4:00 pm Doggie Dip Day at Rockville Municipal Swim Center A dog-gone fun afternoon of wet and wild swimming for Rockville’s pooches. All dogs must have a current rabies certificate or letter from their vet stating that they’ve received the shots in order to gain entry to the event. The outdoor entrance will be used for this event.There will be vendors of dog-related products selling merchandise and providing information for dog owners. Sponsors include Your Dog’s Friend, Annapolis for Animals, Doctor of Optometry, Best Friend’s Veterinary Hospital, Dog Day Care and Pet Treats. Owners and human guests enter free, unless they will be swimming in the indoor pool or using other Swim Center facilities. People will not be allowed to enter the pool with their dogs due to health and safety concerns. All dogs must be under the control of their owners at all times. We will also host a food drive to benefit Manna. more info

2:00 pm-5:00 pm Happy Birthday Montgomery County! at Beall-Dawson House Explore Montgomery County’s history and heritage with talks, crafts, local historical groups, living history and more. All this and birthday cake too!
SCHEDULED EVENTS:
2:15 Walking tour of Rockville’s historic West End
3:30 U.S. Army Fife & Drum Corps and Birthday Cake with guest cake cutter Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett
4:30 TALK: Montgomery County’s Farm Women with Peg Coleman
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:* Use your “Passport to the Past” while discovering county history at the displays by community historical groups* Make historic crafts like a painted floor cloth and a thaumatrope* Dig into the past at the model archeological excavation* Meet Dr. Stonestreet, Mrs. Beall and other period reenactors* Explore genealogy and make a family tree* Try on historical costumes* Tour the museums. In addition to the period rooms, the current exhibits are: “Good Advice” on two centuries of American advice books and “Breakfast,” a vignette exhibit.more info2:00 pmSunday Afternoon Concert Series: U.S. Navy Band – Chamber Ensemble at Glenview Mansion more info

September 7, 2008 – September 30, 2008 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Wilton® Cake Decorating Classes at Michael’s Art & Frame Join the fun of Wilton® Cake Decorating Classes! Learn how to make your cakes and baked treats extra special in just four lessons! Take a Wilton Cake Decorating Class in September for 50% off. $35, plus supplies . more info

7:30 pm Civil War Book Group at Barnes & Noble more info

Monday, September 8

6:30 pm Conversation Club at Twinbrook Library
Join us as we meet to practice our English language in an informal setting. No need to register, new members are welcome. more info

7:00 pm Mayor & Council Meeting with Citizens Forum at Rockville City Hall more info

7:00 pm Rockville Chorus Auditions at Rockville Senior Center The Rockville Chorus, sponsored by the City of Rockville, seeks vocalists through auditions by appointment. The chorus, with about 70 volunteer members, performs a variety of music at two annual concerts in Rockville. Singers must be at least 18. The chorus rehearses on Monday evenings at the Rockville Senior Center.To schedule an audition, call 240-314-8682 or e-mail jfarrell@rockvillemd.gov more info

Tuesday, September 9

10:00 am English Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library For new speakers of English, meets in meeting room #1. No registration is required. more info

10:00 am-12:00 pm Seminar: Values, Mission and Vision at Women’s Counseling and Career Center Values guide us and give us a sense of direction, clarity and focus. Values represent the very essence of what is most important to us in life. Clarifying your values is an integral part of personal growth. This process helps you to define where you should or shouldn’t spend your precious time and energy. This workshop will give you the opportunity to uncover your core values and define your vision and mission. Presented by Eliane Herdani, M.S., LCPC. more info

10:00 am Storytime at Barnes & Noble more info

10:30 am Music for Preschoolers at Twinbrook Library Nancy Nuttle from the “Music Together” program presents a musical interactive presentation for young children! Don’t miss this free program. You’ll love her! more info

7:30 pm Rockville Environment Commission at Rockville City Hall General meeting; open to the public more info

Wednesday, September 10

11:00 am-2:00 pm Farmers Market and Music: Rita Clarke and the Naturals at OTL Wednesdays Out to Lunch Wednesdays: enjoy a free concert and Farmers Market every Wednesday during lunchtime in the Rockville Town Center. Today: Rita Clarke and the Naturals (bayou rhythms). Concert is 12-1:30, market is 11-2. more info

7:30 pm Margot MacDonald at Strathmore At only 12 years old, singer-songwriter and rocker Margot MacDonald released her debut album, Rising, and her sophomore album, Torn, at 15. Now 17 years old, she is the winner of the “Young Artist Award” from the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest and “New Artist of the Year” from the Washington Area Music Association.In her first Artist in Residence show at Strathmore, Margot will showcase her softer side with an all-acoustic performance. She will be playing songs from her 3 CDs, along with new original tunes and acoustic rock covers. Guest musicians will include Jennifer Cutting and Jon Carroll on piano, Daniel Cohn on guitar and Sydney Delmar on viola. more info

Thursday, September 11

10:00 am Conversation Club at Twinbrook Library Join us for a weekly session of informal English conversation practice. New members are welcome, no need to register. more info

6:00 pm-8:00 pm Concert in the Square: Rob Thorworth at Town Center Plaza Concert in the Square features the region’s best musical entertainment. This evening: Rob Thorworth (blues/rock). Bring your lawn chair or blanket, grab at bite to eat and take in the sounds of the area’s best free concert series. For more information please call 240-314-8620. more info

Friday, September 12

10:00 am English Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.(in meeting room #1 on Tuesday and meeting room #2 on Friday) of the Rockville Library. No registration is required. more info

7:30 pm Think Fun Game Night at Barnes & Noble more info

7:30 pm RM Alumni 1978 – 30 yr reunion at Tower Oaks Lodge / Clyde’s Richard Montgomery High School Class of 1978 30th Reunion Weekend: It’s hard to believe that 30 years have gone by since we graduated from RMHS. Please join your classmates and friends for the following events to reminisce about days gone by and talk about whatyou’re up to today.

ROCKET BLAST OFF PARTY
WHEN: Friday, September 12, 2008
WHERE: Tower Oaks Lodge/Clydes, 2 Preserve Parkway, Rockville / (301) 294-0200TIME: 7:30 pm** Appetizers will be provided. Cash bar available. Complimentary valet parking is available.30th

REUNION DINNER/DANCE
WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2008
WHERE: Positano’s Ristorante / 4940 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 654-1717TIME: 7:00pm – midnight**Complimentary valet and garage parking will be available to you for Saturday night.

GUIDED TOUR OF THE NEW SCHOOL
WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2008
WHERE: RMHS
TIME: Noonish
Click “more info” for registration details. more info

8:00 pm The Wiz presented by The Finest! at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater The Finest bring back their sold out show based on The Wizard of Oz more info

Saturday, September 13

10:15 am Children’s Talk & Tour at Strathmore Treat your child to a special tour of an art exhibition in the Mansion at Strathmore, and then share in a related creative activity led by Strathmore Director of Fine Arts Millie S. Shott. (For children 5 and older accompanied by an adult.)Henry Wo Yue-Kee Subtly fusing Eastern and Western influences, this 81-year old p
ainter combines the principles of Chinese brushwork with free translucent washes, punctuated with delicate linear accents and birds, fish, and flowers. Free, but reservations required. Call (301) 581-5109 more info

11:00 am Family Storytime at Twinbrook Library Join us for a storytime designed for families with young children. All ages welcome. more info

2:00 pm The Wiz presented by The Finest! at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater The Finest bring back their sold out show based on The Wizard of Oz more info

9:00 pm-12:00 am The West End rocks Austin Grill in Rockville Town Square. This is the Big Back To School show to benefit Manna Food Center. The band will be passing the hat to help those in need of food in our area. All ages and free. more info

If you attend an event, we invite you to write a Contributor Review. Just send it in and we will consider it. Rules: Event is in Rockville; fairly recent; article is your work; you are not offering it for publication elsewhere. Try to keep it under 500 words; we will edit for length. Include a photo if you have one!

Leave a Reply

Comments are closed

• Recent Comments
• Most Active (6 month)
• Tags