Events in Rockville 12/18/08 – 12/31/08

Picks of the Week

Sunday Before Christmas Double Shot
at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

Rockville Concert Band’s Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 21, 2008 3 PM – 4 PM
Mayor Susan Hoffman will be making her debut performance reading “A Night Before Christmas” with her very own 50-year-old Band playing every well-know secular piece of Christmas music. “Sleigh Ride”, “Home for Christmas”, “Silver Bells”, etc. Plus one of the best kept secrets – a “visitor from the North”. The Rockville Concert Band under the direction of the delightful Vince Patterson is completely volunteer. Musicians practice every Tuesday all-year-round. Arrive 20 minutes early because this annual free concert “sells out” and you won’t get a seat. No ticketes required.
Picture from the Rockville Concert Band website – look at the headgear!

Rockville Chorus Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Followed by a cookie reception! Free, no tickets required.
From Chorus member Daryl Newhouse on Facebook: “For this concert, Rockville Chorus Director, Bryan Seith, has chosen a variety of holiday and classical selections that will appeal to all ages and musical tastes. Highlights of this performance will be selections from Vivaldi’s sacred work MAGNIFICAT. This well- known choral masterpiece, composed by Antonio Vivaldi, details the accounts of Mary’s song of praise as written in the Gospel of Luke. Salamone Rossi’s HALELUYA. HALELI NAFSHI is another offering for this holiday concert. THE SHEPHERDS’ CHORUS from AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS by Gain Carlo Menotti as well as Charles Ives’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL are some of the other more traditional pieces to be performed. On a lighter note, humorous pieces which put a different spin on traditional carols by the infamous P.D.Q. Bach including THROW THE YULE LOG ON, UNCLE JOHN, O LITTLE TOWN OF HACKENSACK and GOOD KING KONG LOOKED OUT, will surely amuse the audience.” There’s only ONE Hackensack, right? There could only be one. It sounds hilarious!

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Thursday, December 18

RVFD Santa Run to New Mark Commons & Rose Hill at Rockville Volunteer Fire Dept, Station 3 The Santa truck is scheduled to be in the New Mark Commons and Rose Hill neighborhoods this evening.

Holiday Tree Decorating Challenge at Rockville Town Square Plaza Visit any Rockville Town Square retailer to cast your vote from Saturday, December 13th at 5pm through Friday, December 19th at 8pm. The winning group will be announced at the Holiday Cheer Event on December 20th and receive a $1,000 donation from Rockville Town Square. All of the trees will be donated to families in need through the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission.Vote for groups from these participating area high schools:- Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School- Col. Zadok Magruder High School- Richard Montgomery High School- Seneca Valley High School- Sherwood High School- Thomas S. Wootton High School- Walt Whitman High School- Walter Johnson High School- Wheaton High SchoolOnly one vote per day, so be sure to visitRockville Town Square often! more info

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 Spanish Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library Practice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30. more info

Friday, December 19

RVFD Santa Run to Woodley Gardens at Rockville Volunteer Fire Dept, Station 3 The Santa truck is scheduled to be in the Woodley Gardens neighborhood this evening. Holiday Tree Decorating Challenge at Rockville Town Square Plaza Visit any Rockville Town Square retailer to cast your vote from Saturday, December 13th at 5pm through Friday, December 19th at 8pm. The winning group will be announced at the Holiday Cheer Event on December 20th and receive a $1,000 donation from Rockville Town Square. All of the trees will be donated to families in need through the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission.Vote for groups from these participating area high schools:- Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School- Col. Zadok Magruder High School- Richard Montgomery High School- Seneca Valley High School- Sherwood High School- Thomas S. Wootton High School- Walt Whitman High School- Walter Johnson High School- Wheaton High School. Only one vote per day, so be sure to visitRockville Town Square often! more info

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

6:30 pm-9:30 pm Martinis & Matisse at VisArts at Rockville Music, art and martinis! Jive with live music by DimeStore and their Retro Funk sounds. Be inspired by our exhibition: “Turning the Page”. Visit our resident artists’ studios. Decorate a martini glass to take home. Tickets $10 at the door. Cash bar. Visit our website for more information, www.visartscenter.org. more info

Saturday, December 20

RVFD Santa Run to Twinbrook at Rockville Volunteer Fire Dept, Station 3 The Santa truck is scheduled to be in the Twinbrook neighborhood, Baltimore Rd to Edmonston, this evening. 11:00 amFamily Storytime at Twinbrook Library Join us for a storytime designed for families with young children. All ages welcome. more info

2:00 pm Rock Band Play and Practice at Rockville Public Library For teens: Take your inner musician plus friends to the library for Rock Band Play and Practice. Experience the fun of playing Rock Band–choose guitar, drums, or vocals and become a Rock legend! Light refreshments served. more info

2:00 pm-4:00 pm Holiday Cheer Event at Rockville Town Square Plaza Enjoy holiday music and refreshments aswe name the winning school group and bring Holiday Cheer to families in need! All trees will be donated to families in need. Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commissionwill deliver trees to families along with aholiday dinner basket. more info

4:30 pm-6:00 pm Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra Winter Concerts at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater Join the Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra on Saturday, Dec 20 for performances by fine young musicians.At 4:30 the Flute/Clarinet Choirs and the Preparatory/Concert Orchestras perform Mozart’s Divertimento #2 in D Major, Bach Inventions, and many Christmas favorites.At 7pm the Philharmonia, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble perform Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody #2, Wagner’s Overture to Rienzi, Grieg’s Norwegian Dance #2, selections from Chicago, and more!Tickets: Adults $12.50 1 concert or $20 both, Child age 5-18 $5 1 concert or $8 both more info

7:00 pm-9:00 pm Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra Winter Concerts at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater Join the Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra on Saturday, Dec 20 for performances by fine young musicians.At 4:30 the Flute/Clarinet Choirs and the Preparatory/Concert Orchestras perform Mozart’s Divertimento #2 in D Major, Bach Inventions, and many Christmas favorites.At 7pm the Philharmonia, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble perform Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody #2, Wagner’s Overture to Rienzi, Grieg’s Norwegian Dance #2, selections from Chicago, and more!Tickets: Adults $12.50 1 concert or $20 both, Child age 5-18 $5 1 concert or $8 both more info

8:00 pm Encore Performance of Handel’s Messiah by National Philharmonic Chorale at Strathmore Celebrate the holidays as the National Philharmonic Chorale presents an encore presentation of Handel’s Messiah with a fabulous cast of soloists as they raise their voices in such favorites as “The Trumpet Shall Sound,” “And the Glory of the Lord,” and, of course, the “Hallelujah Chorus.”Stan Engebretson, conductorDanielle Talamantes, sopranoElizabeth Bishop, mezzo-sopranoRobert Petillo, tenorJason Stearns, bassTo purchase tickets, visit www.nationalphilharmonic.org or call 301-581-5100. Kids ages 7-17 are free. For Kids Free tickets, come in person or call the Strathmore Ticket Office directly at (301) 581-5100. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 7 pm in the Education Center.Parking is FREE. more info

9:00 pm Live Music Saturday Night: Sherwood Blues at The Potomac Grill more info

Sunday, December 21

RVFD Santa Run to Fallsgrove & Traville at Rockville Volunteer Fire Dept, Station 3 The Santa truck is scheduled to be in the Fallsgrove / Traville neighborhoods this evening.

11:30 am-1:00 pm Sugar Plum Extravaganza at American Dance Institute The Sugar Plum Extravaganza will offer an interactive introduction to the “Nutcracker”story through dancing, crafts and a “kingdom of sweets,” for children ages three through eight. Kids will practice “Nutcracker” plies and pirouettes onstage, where American Dance Institute instructors and students will lead a story dance. The Extravaganza will also feature arts and crafts inspired by the famous ballet, photos taken with the Sugar Plum and tasty treats from the “Kingdom of Sweets.” more info

1:00 pm-4:00 pm Holiday Open House at Glenview Mansion Enjoy the beauty of Glenview Mansion as it is once again transformed with decorations by area organizations to make your spirits bright! Music will fill the air each Sunday with entertainment by area artists.
Sparkle, Jazz & Joy
1:15 p.m. – The Encore Singers
2:15 p.m. – Watkins Mill High School Chamber Singers
3:15 p.m. – The Walter Johnson Jazz Combo
All Events are Free and Open to the Public.Make the holiday season brighter for others by bringing gift cards from local merchants or monetary donations to support the City of Rockville’s Holiday Drive.

3:00 pm-4:00 pm Rockville Concert Band Holiday Concert at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater This wonderful annual event features seasonal music and a special visitor from the North Pole.Free, no tickets required more info

7:30 pm Rockville Chorus presents Holiday Concert at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater The Rockville Chorus will delight with seasonal music for your enjoyment.Free, no tickets required more info

Monday, December 22

6:00 pm RVFD Dreidel Run at Rockville Volunteer Fire Dept, Station 3 Here’s the schedule for the Dreidel truck:
6 pm: leaving Fire Station on 355 in Rockvillecoming down Shady Grove Road.
1st stop: Fallsgrove: Corner of Fallsgrove Blvd. & Shady Grove Dr. [approx. 6:15 pm]
2nd stop: Chanukah Wonderland: 9735 Traville Gateway Dr. Traville Village Shopping Center [approx. 6:45 pm]
3rd stop: Washingtonian Woods: the pool on Midsummer Drive [approx. 7:10 pm]
4th stop: Lakelands: Lakelands Park [approx. 7:20 pm]
Followed by the Lighting of the outdoor Chabad Menorah at 7:30 pm, taking place at Chabad 11520 Darnestown Rd. Gaithersburg.Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum Chabad Lubavitch of Upper Montgomery County 11520 Darnestown Rd.Gaithersburg, MD 20878Phone:(301)926-3632 x102

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

7:30 pm Washington Symphonic Brass Holiday Celebration at Strathmore National Philharmonic Music Director & Conductor Piotr Gajewski conducts the critically-acclaimed 17-member Washington Symphonic Brass as they ring in the holidays with majestic arrangements of your holiday favorites, including Greensleeves, Twelve Days of Christmas, selections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, and a very special Hanukkah Medley.Kids ages 7-17 are free. Please call the Strathmore Ticket Office directly at (301) 581-5100 to purchase Kids free tickets. Kids free tickets are not available for online purchase. more info

Tuesday, December 23

RVFD Santa Run to Derwood at Rockville Volunteer Fire Dept, Station 3 The Santa truck is scheduled to be in the Derwood neighborhood this evening.

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

10:30 am Preschool Storytime at Twinbrook Library Stories, songs, fingerplays, chants, and a short simple craft. more info

Wednesday, December 24

7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service at Rockville Christian Church Join us on Christmas Eve for our “Lessons and Carols” celebration with handbells, choir, Christmas carols, special soloists and, of course, the reading of the Christmas story.

Thursday, December 25 – Merry Christmas!

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

Saturday, December 27

9:00 pm Live Music Saturday Night: Uncut at The Potomac Grill

Sunday, December 28

12:30 pm-2:30 pm PAW (Partnership for Animal Welfare) Adoption Event at Petsmart PAW (Partnership for Animal Welfare) will be having an adoption event (dogs only) at the Rockville Petsmart. (301) 770-1343. Come to the show and see our rescue dogs. If you are interested in any dog at the show, a PAW volunteer will be there to assist you. You may also call the PAW line at (301) 572-4729 for show information or visit our web site to see what dogs are available for adoption. Send email to: pawdogs@yahoo.commore info

Monday, December 29

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

Tuesday, December 30

9:00 am-3:00 pm Winter Nature Fun (Day Camp) at Croydon Creek Nature Center Spend the day at the Nature Center and have some winter fun making birdfeeders, learning about animal tracks, hiking in the forest preserve and catching up with Croydon Creek’s critters. Dress for the weather and bring a lunch. Ages 7-12. Pre-registration required. Register by 12/15. more info

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

10:30 am Preschool Storytime at Twinbrook Library Stories, songs, fingerplays, chants, and a short simple craft. more info

Wednesday, December 31

New year’s Eve Dinner & Live Music w/Sherwood Blues at The Potomac Grill Spend the End of the Year with us at The Potomac Grill. We will have a Special Menu, All Inclusive, $38.00, Live Music of ‘Sherwood Blues Band, Champagne Toast at Midnight, and More

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