Pick of the Week 12/10/09: Trains

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Free Train Rides for Children Up to 7 Years Old and “Living Art” Displays On the Stage
This Saturday and every Saturday until January 2nd
Rockville Town Square
1 PM to 5 PM

12/12 Santa’s Workshop
12/19 Winter Wonderland
12/26 Visions of Sugarplums
1/2 Into the Future

I wish we had cool winter activities like this when my kids were younger. People keep commenting on how festive our Town Square is this holiday season.

The Toy and Gift Drive continues until 12/20 at the Fenestra Leasing office next to Taste of Saigon. Hours: M-F 10-10, Sat: 10-6, Sun: Noon-5

Free parking starts in the City garages and surface lots starts on 12/14 until 1/3 (still have to pay at the meters on the streets).

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Pick of the Week 11/19/09: German and Kebabs

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Kebab Connection
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Rockville Senior Center
Completely and totally FREE and they’ll be light refreshments.

The Rockville Sister City Corporation (RSCC) announces the showing of the film, Kebab Connection, a comedy in German with English subtitles. RSCC tells us, “It deals with two fast food stands, one Turkish and the other Greek, Ibo a young Turkish filmmaker whose uncle owns one of the stands, Ibo’s German girlfriend, and finally the mafia who become involved in the Greek-Turkish food stand rivalry. The Kebab Connection is a crazy comedic feast from Anno Sail and Faith Akin.”

This Film Night is being shown as part of the cultural awareness program by the Rockville Sister City Corporation. Since 1957 RSCC has encouraged a relationship between Rockville and Pinneberg, Germany. Recently they established a friendly relationship between Jiaxing, China and Rockville. Thanks to Rockville Central friend, Brigitta Mullican for sending us this event tip.

You can fan the movie on Facebook and converse in German! What a fun way to practice.

And while I’m at it — we have a punk band from Rockville named Sister City. I can’t wait to hear them play some day! On their Facebook page, they say they’re recording right now.

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Pick of the Week 11/12/09: Pink Panther

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Calling All Jacques Clousseau fans!
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Friday November 13 and Saturday November 14
7 PM
Rockville High School Auditorium
Tickets are $5 for students/kids/Senior citizens and $10 for adults, and are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
(Overflow parking at Meadow Hall School)
ASL and Cued Speech translation available on 11/14

Rockville High School Drama will have you rolling in the aisle with ” The Pink Panther Strikes Again,” by William Gleason, based on the film by Blake Edwards and Frank Waldman. When I was a kid I totally loved the movies and now my sons are big fans so maybe it’s in the genes.

Thanks to Rockville Central friend, John Cooper-Martin for telling me about this classic comedy. He sent along the promo flyer:

In this version, former Chief Inspector Dreyfus has gone insane and wants Clousseau (Johan Clarke) as ransom, lest the world suffer the consequences. Things get complicated when Olga Berriosiva arrives on the scene, in love with Clousseau and under orders to kill him! Join an colorful cast of characters for a side-splitting evening of classic comedy.

How much trouble will he get himself in and out of? We’ll have to investigate!

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Pick of the Week 11-5-09: Friday Night Out

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Friday Night Out: Art, Theater or … Bingo!

This Friday night’s Art After Hours will jazz it up with very jazz duo “Unstrung” featuring Howie Jung on Vocals/Keyborard and Vince Calcaterra on Violin/Mandolin, while Michelle Ava directs AVAdance &ImproVolutions DC in performance art throughout the evening. 6:30 - 8:30 PM at VisArts. You can also visit the artists’ studios and start the holiday shopping exploration.

Rockville Musical Theatre’s entering its second weekend of performances of “the world’s greatest love story on the streets of 1950′s New York when two young lovers struggle in a world of violence and prejudice” at 8 PM Fridays: Nov. 6 & 13, and Saturdays, Nov. 7 & 14. 2 PM Sundays: Nov. 8 & 15, at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. Tickets cost $20, adult; $18, seniors (62+); $16 students (18 and younger).

Family Bingo Night at Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway from 7-9 PM is an affordable way to have a night out together and some fun to boot. Cost is $2 per person.

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Pick of the Week 10/29/09 ROCKVILLE ZOMBIE WALK

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Rockville Zombie Walk
Friday, October 30, 2009
7 PM meet up, 7:30 Walk begings
Meet at the Apollo, 12 North Washington Street

For the absolute fun of it, turn yourself into a zombie and walk through Rockville Town Center among the unsuspecting. Who used to go to the Rocky Horror Picture Shows? Who just wants to laugh and have fun on a Friday night? What else are you going to do? Rockville Central friend Bill Bird and I are hosting this flash mob.

7:00 PM All the undead in Rockville will meet up at the mall at 12 North Washington Street to form the mob. Have a soda, drink or coffee while you wait. There’s full bar in the Apollo Restaurant /or/ coffee and gelato/desserts at Lola’s Cafe right next door. Get to know your fellow zombies. BUT MAKE IT QUICK!

7:30 PM The mass of zombies will limp off around the streets of Town Center to see who’s still among the living in Town Square.

7:50 PM Zombieland at the Rockville Regal 13!!!! What could be better than a theater full of zombies? See it with any and all of the undead in Rockville. It’s a ZOMCOM!!

From the WaPo, “Don of the Dead” features DC native Ruben Fleischer as Director. Here’s a bit:

“…”Zombieland,” which was written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, turns out to be just plain hilarious, as Fleischer manages to keep the gore apolitical, the gross-outs appealing and, in between, the story surprisingly touching. (The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin.) But Fleischer allows that there’s something symbolic at the core of why zombie movies — be they dead serious or scathingly satirical — continue to fascinate audiences.”

You might want to get your tickets in advance especially if you limp slow (but hey really, those trailers last forever):

http://www.fandango.com/regalrockvillecenter13_aaixz/theaterpage?date=10/30/2009

or

http://www.moviefone.com/theater/regal-cinemas-rockville-center-13/1750/showtimes

9:30 PM The movie is 1 hr. 21 mins. Austin Grill is thrilled to host the mob after the movie and will even put on a scary movie for us! So we can socialize after too.

Tell everyone. Spread the word around like a zombie virus.

Turning yourself into a zombie can be as easy as some powder and lipstick or much more elaborate. Who might have died that you could come back as? (If you are still among the living and not undead, come in your street clothes and be sure to bring a pencil. No survivor goes anywhere without a pencil as a weapon. Larger weapons are not advised!)

If you don’t want to zombie, the Rockville Sister City Corporation’s Annual Fall Wine Tasting of Red Wines of France is also this Friday, October 30, 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Rockville Senior Center. $25 for RCSS members, $30 for non-members. Heavy Hors d oeuves included.

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Pick of the Week 10/22/09 Politics!

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Rockville Central’s Candidate Forum!!
First — please attend Rockville Central’s Candidate Forum on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Thomas Farm Community Center. Then in the afternoon head over to:

Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show
Will be held on this Saturday on the RAINDATE October 24, 2009
11 AM to 3:30 PM
Grounds of Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center

It was last week’s Pick and because of the rain, it’s this week’s Pick too! This year Italian cars will be featured among the 400 antique and classic vehicles during this 48th Rockville show which has grown to be an East Coast destination. You can vote for the people’s choice while listening to the Rockville Swing Band. If we need to check, the inclement weather hotline is 2401-314-5022. Let’s hope it doesn’t rain again.

Look ahead to the Rockville Zombie Walk
If you are into this kind of thing, mark your calendars for the Rockville Zombie Walk on October 30, 2009, 7:30 PM. Meet at the Apollo Bar and Restaurant then walk through Town Square in a mob of zombies! Wind up at the Regal to view Zombieland (#1 last weekend. Let’s hope it’s still playing.) Spread the virus!! Tell your friends!! Hosted by Bill Bird and Cindy Cotte Griffiths.

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Update: Event Pick of the Week 10/15/09: Cars

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The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show will be POSTPONED until Saturday, October 24th due to the RAIN.

Alternative plans for this rainy Saturday, October 17, 2009 can include the Halloween Family Funfest, sponsored by Rockville’s Department of Recreation and Parks and Finmarc Management, which will be held rain or shine from 10 AM -1 PM at Potomac Woods Plaza. Attend the Funfest instead with its costume parade, moonbounce, DJ, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and story/craft time. Bring old pants with belt loops, shirts and panty hose because you can build a scarecrow.

Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show
Will be held on the RAINDATE Saturday, October 24, 2009
11 AM to 3:30 PM
Grounds of Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center

Most years, we make it over to the auto show and find unusual cars from years past. Let’s face it, cars aren’t as imaginative and sexy as they used to be. This year Italian cars will be featured among the 400 antique and classic vehicles during this 48th Rockville show which has grown to be an East Coast destination. You can vote for the people’s choice while listening to the Rockville Swing Band.

If it rains, all the cars will drive on over the next Saturday, October 24, 2009. If we need to check, the inclement weather hotline is 2401-314-5022.

If you are into this kind of thing, mark your calendars for the Rockville Zombie Walk on October 30, 2009, 7:30 PM. Meet at the Apollo Bar and Restaurant then walk through Town Square in a mob of zombies! Wind up at the Regal to view Zombieland (#1 last weekend. Let’s hope it’s still playing.) Spread the virus!! Tell your friends!! Hosted by Bill Bird and Cindy Cotte Griffiths.

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Event Pick of the Week 10/8/09 by a Guest

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Fellow blogger, Dan Reed of Just Up the Pike (the other Pike on the East side of the County!) wrote about a Rockville event, so I asked to feature his “pick”.

Rocky Horror Picture Show
Parilla Performing Arts Center at Montgomery College Rockville
October 7-11, 2009
Wednesday to Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 2 PM
$10/ticket, $8/seniors, students and MC employees

In it’s a month of rocky horror Dan begins:

During my first semester of college, I accidentally joined a theatre company on campus that does shadowcasts of the Rocky Horror Picture Show despite never having seen the movie before. (A shadowcast, for those who don’t know, is a performance in which people act out a film on stage while it is being screened behind them.) It’s funny how freshman-year shyness can make you do crazy things.

Read his whole post on the “stage version of the horror-rock-opera-parody-etc. movie” because he does a much better job of describing the show than I could, and he is a wonderful storyteller.

As Dan mentions, in addition to the performance at the Parilla Theater, the Kensington Arts Theatre will also be doing a production in the Kensington Town Hall. Lot’s of Rocky Horror this month.

Looking Ahead to the Rockville Zombie Walk

If you are into this kind of thing, mark your calendars for the Rockville Zombie Walk on October 30, 2009, 7:30 PM. Meet at the Apollo Bar and Restaurant then walk through Town Square in a mob of zombies! Wind up at the Regal to view Zombieland (#1 last weekend. Let’s hope it’s still playing.) Spread the virus!! Tell your friends!!

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Event Pick of the Week 9/24/09: Police

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Open House at the 1st District Rockville Police Station
1451 Seven Locks Road
Saturday, September 26, 2009
12 Noon - 3 PM

People always rave about all the activities at this event: Apple Dumpling the Clown, the Police Command Bus, SWAT Team demo, motorcycle officer, moon-bounce, K-9 Demonstration, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police & Horse, a Police helicopter and fire & rescue vehicles. Stop by for a busy time. I don’t think you need to have a kid!

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Event Pick of the Week: Live Fights 9/17/09

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Uprising
Live Fight Night in Rockville (Directions)
at LA Boxing
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Doors open 6:30 PM
Discounted tickets bought in advance at the gym: General Admission $20, VIP $35
At the door: General Admission $30, VIP $45

I mean it! Amateurs are really going to fight each other in Rockville. Boxing and kickboxing. Women, men and even a kid’s match. This is going to be way over the top. LA Boxing’s first live action in Rockville.

Fight Card

Main Event
Rodney Lewis (Arlington) vs Miquel Leon (Rockville)

Co-Main Event
Matias Salina (Rockville) vs Eaton Criado (Rockville)

Men’s Boxing
Yarid L. (Rockville) vs Tim J. (Rockville)
Mike P. (Arlington) vs Brian (Rockville)

Women’s Boxing
Marlo (Rockville) vs Barbara (Rockville)

Men’s Kickboxing
Mike (Arlington) vs Brendon C. (Rockville)
James K. (Arlington) vs Jerome W (Alexandria)

Women’s Kickboxing
Amanda W. (Arlington) vs Denni (Rockville)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Eric (Rockville) vs Andrew E. (Rockville)
Jessica B (Rockville) vs Mimi (Rockville)

Youth Boxing
Mercedes (Rockville) vs Danni (Rockville)
Christian (Rockville) vs Pete (Rockville)

I started working out at LA Boxing when my kickboxinig trainer moved to California last month and our class needed to find a new place. New it is! This gym grows daily and it’s all the rage. Check out the CNN article on how you lose 1,000 calories per workout. Unlike me, some people are really training to fight and they’ll show off what they’ve learned.

Everybody will head over to the Orange Ball for an After Party from 9 PM till midnight where the Mayweather fight will be televised.

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Event Pick of the Week 9/10/09

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Whoop it up at the Rockville Science Cafe

“Whooping Crane Biology and Restoration” presented by Dr. John French, Jr., Research Manager, Patuxent Research Refuge Center.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 6:00 PM
Branded 72 Pit Barbecue, 387 E. Gude Drive
Admission is free but you’ll have to purchase your food and beverages.

My family goes to the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge on a regularly to learn about the fowl who fly through our state. John B. French, Jr. Ph.D. is a research manager and scientist at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center who oversees the crane program and the environmental contaminants program.

Science Cafes are held by the Rockville Science Center organization on a regular basis. I follow the Rockville Science Cafe on Twitter.com/ScienceCafe and you can too.

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Event Pick of the Week 9/3/09

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Three day weekend, so top it off with a giant birthday cake on Sunday, September 6, 2009 during Happy Birthday Montgomery County! from 2 – 5 PM at the Beall-Dawson Historical Park, 103 W. Montgomery Avenue (parking on Wood Lane) Free!

Scheduled Events:

2:00-2:45 In the Heirloom Garden with Michael Twitty
2:30-3:30 Montgomery County Police Canine Unit appearance
3:30 Birthday cake with County Executive Ike Leggett
3:45 Taiwan Aboriginal Folk Dancers *This is new!*
4:00 Rockville High School Pipe Band

The Montgomery County Historical Society sent along this list of activities:

• Montgomery Connections will help you learn about the county’s past
• Museum tours in Spanish and Chinese
• Tour the Beall-Dawson House and see the exhibit The Other Member of the Family: Montgomery County Pets
• Use your “Passport to the Past” to discover local history with county history groups
• Make a painted floorcloth mat, a fan and a yarn doll or try to write with a quill pen
• Discover heirloom vegetables in the garden and make a seed mat
• Dig into the past at the model archaeological pit
• Try on period costumes or see yourself in an historical portrait and have your photo taken by Photographer Tom Meeks
• Mrs. Beall and Miss Margaret share practicalities of home life in 19th century in the Beall-Dawson house
• Meet Dr. Stonestreet at the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine and learn about the medicine he practiced during the Civil War
• “Ask the Historian” something you always wanted to know about Montgomery County history
• Pan for “gold” and learn about gold mining in the county
• Play with historic toys

For more information: 301-762-1492 or [email protected]

ALSO, this Friday, September 4, 2009 is the last First Friday Deck Party from 5-8 PM on the Rooftop, Do the Deck!

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Event Pick of the Week 8/27/09

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Of course, the big event this weekend is Uncorked in Town Square from 12 - 6 PM, click here for my post with all the details on the bands, wineries and demos.

Not tired of the sun yet? Then here’s another noteworthy performance this week at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Ballet Folklorico Ritmos del Peru presents “Inti Raymi”, the Inca Festival of the Sun
Saturday, August 29, 2009
7 – 9 PM
Tickets: $30 center and $25
During these hot days of summer, it’s appropriate to celebrate the Peruvian Festival of the Sun with colorful dances, vivid costumes and processions. Dancers of all ages will perform high energy twirls from diverse Peruvian dances.

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Event Pick of the Week 8/20/09

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Go to the Fair!
I know it isn’t in Rockville, but go to our County Fair if you haven’t.
Last three days: Aug. 20, Aug 21, Aug 22 10 AM till Midnight
Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg
Admission: Adults: $8, Children ages 2-7: $3, under 2: free. Free same day admission with hand stamping.
Click HERE for the brochure.
Pigs race everyday. Tons of free shows, rides, and activities. I always enjoy viewing the winners of all the competitions for food and crafts.
Thursday night at 7:30 PM is Monster Trucks Adults: $12, Kids 2-7: $7
Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM are the Demolition Derby Competitions - really! Adults: $12, kids 2-7 $7.

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Event Pick of the Week 8/13/09

Annie from the Musical Theater Center
August 14-16, 2009
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM
Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM
$18.50/adults, $16.50/children/students/seniors.
“Senior Special” $8.50 is available for the Saturday, August 15th matinee for seniors 60 and older. Tickets can be purchased by calling 240-314-8690. For additional information, please visit the Musical Theater Center web site (www.musicaltheatercenter.org).

From the Musical Theater Center Press Release:

Corrieanne Stein, a local young actress who recently appeared on Broadway, has come home to Rockville to take on the title role in the Musical Theater Center’s upcoming production of the classic American musical Annie.

Stein, a 13-year old student at Robert Frost School, was a part of the original cast of Billy Elliot the Musical from June of 2008 through this past July, playing Margaret Gormley of the Ballet Girls ensemble for over 300 performances. During the run of the musical she also understudied the roles of Tracey Atkinson and Debbie Wilkinson, and she appeared at Broadway on Broadway, performed for the Actors Fund and participated in the Annual Easter Bonnet Festival during her time in New York.

As for playing every young girl’s dream role, Stein said, “I have always wanted to play Annie and the Musical Theater Center is giving me that chance. The Musical Theater Center gives me the opportunity to do what I love while helping me learn and grow as an artist. I love being on stage, and everyone at the Center helps you do what every child dreams of doing.”

Stein leads a cast of talented young performers in grades 3 - 12, as well as an adult ensemble that appears as Franklin Roosevelt’s cabinet. Annie is one of the best known musicals in the history of Broadway, and a perennial family favorite. The show features such classic songs as “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” and every little girl’s favorite song, “Tomorrow.”

Annie is directed by Daniel McDonald, with musical direction by Barry Hamilton and Mary Wierick, choreography by Diane Hamilton and is produced by Laurie Levy Issembert.

Events in Rockville

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