Weekend to Weekend 5/1/08

>Events In Rockville

Thursday, May 1

Registration Deadline. If you live in East Rockville, this is the last day to register the address of your Yard Sale for the East Rockville Civic Association’s “Authentic Trea$ures & Tra$h Neighborhood Yard Sale to be held on Saturday, May 17th from 8 AM – 1 PM. Email chas_hausheer@hotmail.com

Twinbrook: The Quintessential Postwar American Suburb, Twinbrook Library, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM. Graduate students from George Washington University will explain about the developer Joseph Geeraert, the design/remodeling/landscaping of the houses, and the people who bought them. Twinbrook was the largest suburb built in Rockville right after WWII.

Friday, May 2

Family Fun Night, Welsh Park, 3 PM – 10 PM. An extreme time is planned for the Rockville Sk8Park! Located behind the Swim Center. Free but donations accepted for the Rockville Recreation Fund. Food & Beverage sale proceeds also for the Fund.
3 PM – 8 PM Free skating with an extreme skating demonstration at 5 PM.
3 PM – 7 PM Moon bounce, face painting, open challenge tennis, basketball challenge and family games and contests.
8:30 PM Outdoor family movie, Disney’s “Enchanted”. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.

Rockville Rooftop Terrace Grand Opening, VisArts Arts and Innovations Center, 5 PM – 8 PM with ribbon cutting at 5:30 PM. Admission is Free. The Mayor and Council invite you to celebrate by taking yourself to the top of Town Center. This is the also the first of the “First Fridays Deck Parties” that the City sponsors each month during the warmer weather. Sons of Pirates is playing their beach and popular music. Thanks to sponsor Gordon Biersch for sending me the band lineup for the summer. They are going to be selling wine and beer. You must be 21 years old with identification.

HearArts, VisArts Arts and Innovations Center, 7:30 PM. After enjoying Sibbie O’Sullivan who writes award-winning poetry, fiction and drama, and the Columbia Recorder Quartet who will play music from medieval times to jazz, you can read your own work at open mic.

All My Sons by Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $16/adults, $14/seniors & students. Arthur Miller play which opened on Broadway in 1947 and was eventually made into a film and TV movie. Based on a true story of a woman who informed on her father for selling faulty parts to the US during WWII.

Saturday, May 3

Annual Spring Bazaar and Yard Sale, Rockville Senior Center, 9 AM – 2 PM. More than 30 vendors. Low-cost items, crafts, plants, computers and homemade treats to eat. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization which supports the Senior Center. Don’t forget to get the raffle tickets because the prize is good, old fashioned cash – 1st $500, 2nd $250, and also themed gift baskets.

Community Yard Sale, Welsh Park, 9 AM – Noon. You can stop by both Sales! Shop and support the Rockville Recreation Fund.

Cinco de Mayo Fest, Austin Grill Rockville, 11 AM ’til late. Music on the indoor and OUTDOOR stages. AN ALL DAY LINEUP! These people know how to throw a party!
11 AM – Noon Take the kids to a big Tex-Mex brunch with upbeat kid’s music by John Henry England – “peaceful, punk rock, preschool”.
On the outdoor stage in the Rockville Town Square, rock, alt-country & pop:
12 PM – The Guzzlers
1 PM – The Joint Chiefs
2 PM – Justin Trawick Group
4 PM – Everyone But Pete
6 PM – Justin Jones & the Driving Rain.
9:30 PM J.B. Beverley & the Wayward Drifters play back inside Austin Grill.

All My Sons by Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $16/adults, $14/seniors & students. Arthur Miller play which opened on Broadway in 1947 and was eventually made into a film and TV movie. Based on a true story of a woman who informed on her father for selling faulty parts to the US during WWII.

Sunday, May 4

Yoga For A Cause – Donation Class, Thrive Yoga, 1 PM – 2:30 PM. All level yoga class with refreshments and giveaways. Help support Project Zawadi’s efforts to help orphaned and vulnerable children in Tanzania by attending this yoga class and making a donation. Great opportunity to visit my yoga studio with its waterfalls and artifacts, a welcome escape with wonderful people to help improve your life and health through yoga. Register in advance.

All My Sons by Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $16/adults, $14/seniors & students. Arthur Miller play which opened on Broadway in 1947 and was eventually made into a film and TV movie. Based on a true story of a woman who informed on her father for selling faulty parts to the US during WWII.

Tuesday, May 6

Rockville’s Pike: Second Report to the Community, Richard Montgomery High School, 7 PM – 9 PM. The consultants will present their analysis of the economy and real estate market of Rockville Pike. If you live, work, shop or travel in Rockville then you should come along. You’ll be given a chance to provide input on the presentation.

Friday, May 9

All My Sons by Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $16/adults, $14/seniors & students. Arthur Miller play which opened on Broadway in 1947 and was eventually made into a film and TV movie. Based on a true story of a woman who informed on her father for selling faulty parts to the US during WWII.

Saturday, May 10

Royal Tea Party, Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 2 PM – 4 PM. $8/Rockville residents, $10 Nonresidents. Rock Enroll # 24910. In celebrati
on of Mother’s Day, put on that Princess dress and get the royal treatment. Play princess games, make princess crafts, and enjoy refreshments. I’m gonna guess boys aren’t going to this tea party!

NIH Chamber Singers, Twinbrook Library, 3 PM. Free. Choral selections from around the world. Great for kids. All are welcome.

Homes & Hospitality Tour, Peerless Rockville, Baltimore Road in East Rockville, 4 PM – 8 PM. $40/person. Visit these wonderful historic homes never before shown to the public while enjoying gourmet hors d’oeuvres, wine, music, and beautiful gardens. For info or tickets call 301-762-0096. Tickets are on sale at the Waygoose Fine Crafts or the Red Brick Courthouse.

All My Sons by Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $16/adults, $14/seniors & students. Arthur Miller play which opened on Broadway in 1947 and was eventually made into a film and TV movie. Based on a true story of a woman who informed on her father for selling faulty parts to the US during WWII.

Sunday, May 11
All My Sons by Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $16/adults, $14/seniors & students. Arthur Miller play which opened on Broadway in 1947 and was eventually made into a film and TV movie. Based on a true story of a woman who informed on her father for selling faulty parts to the US during WWII.

OUT ON THE TOWN

Keep this in mind when shopping for Mother’s Day: At the Rockville Town Square you can receive a free Vera Bradley Zip ID Case from The Cottage Monet when you spend $150 or more at any two or more Rockville Town Square stores. Simply present your combined sales receipts to The Cottage Monet or Town Square Jewelers. Receipts must be dated May 1 to May 10, 2008. While supplies last. No rain checks. One Zip ID Case per person, per day, regardless of purchase amount.

Email the information for any fun, educational or community events to be included in Weekend to Weekend. Businesses are invited to send along specials and discounts. Include links! We will publish event listings occurring in & around our coverage area (map) on Thursdays. The inclusion of events and specials is at our discretion.

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!

Weekend to Weekend 4/24/08

>Events In Rockville

Thursday, April 24

Martinis & Matisse, VisArts at Rockville, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Music from On Thin Ice. Have a Saki-tini while enjoying the exhibit Kimonos & Woodcut Collaboration. Make a Japanese-influenced charm and take home the martini glass. Tickets are $10 at the door. Cash bar.

Meet the Author: Susan Coll, Rockville Library, 7 PM. Susan Coll was a guest on our first radio show! She even read from her second novel, Rockville Pike. She’s a local author and will discuss all her novels including Acceptance and Karlmarx.com. A book sale and signing will follow. Her novels speak to our life here in the suburbs and enthusiastic discussion always ensues!

Nelly’s Echo Acoustic, Austin Grill Rockville, 8:30 PM. Nelson Emokpae is invited to come on down from Baltimore to play solo every month because everybody’s enjoying the music! It’s not “Just a Dream”!

Friday, April 25

Arbor Day Celebration, College Gardens Elementary School, 1:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to hear the Mayor and Council read a proclamation at this tree planting ceremony. For the 19th consecutive year, Rockville is named a Tree City USA.

A Celtic Celebration, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. Adults $15, Seniors/Students $13. What a wonderful chance to enjoy the Celtic spirit performed by DC’s award winning Celtic musicians. America’s premier hammered dulcimer player Maggie Sansone, is joined by Rob Greenway (Irish flute & guitar), Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Matt Bell (percussion), Paul Oorts (guitar, mandolin, musette accordion) and four-time Scottish harp champion and Rockville resident, Sue Richards. They’ll be joined by the Teelin School of Irish Dance.

20 for 7, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. They dare anyone to pigeonhole their sound and they look a little scary so I’m not gonna try (only partially kidding). They hail from Baltimore, write their songs on the fly, and pound away at their sound.

Saturday, April 26

Maryvale’s Spring Fling, Maryvale Elementary School, 11 AM – 3:30 PM. Rain or shine. No admission but you’ll have to pay for the carnival games, Turbo Tubs of Fun Ride, Trackless Train, a moonbounce, and pony rides (12:30-3 PM). Pizza, salads, subs, & Carmen’s Italian ice for sale, plus a silent auction. They’ll also be free things like fire safety, kid’s fingerprinting, and McGruff the Crime Dog! You will not want to miss the student bands!! Middle school bands: Medow & 32 Below, along with elementary stars from Olney: Crash. This is not your ordinary school event and everyone is invited!!

Earth Day Celebration, Parking Lot at 850 Hungerford Drive, 11 AM – 3 PM. The MoCo Division of Solid Waste Services invites everyone to celebrate. My family went last year and had the best time. We took the bus to the award-winning recycling center. I ALWAYS wanted to go into the recycling center! It’s loud. There are belts every which way. But atlas, our recycling from the City does not go to this facility. Make earth-friendly crafts, bring confidential paper for off-site shredding, and get rid of household electronics for recycling (cell phones, digital cameras, VCRs, stereos, & telephones). Discover environmentally friendly home materials and landscaping options. I know it’s in a parking lot but it’s fun!

Spring Festival, Croydon Creek Nature, Center 1 PM – 4 PM. Celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the Nature Center. Native plant sale, nature games, crafts, raptors, and woodland hikes for the whole family.

Konark Dance School and MKK-USA, Inc., F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 3 PM. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, & children under 7 free. Professional dancers from India and Konark’s Panine-Ganguly present classical Indian dance.

Ty Braddock, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:00 PM. He’s DC’s “Mr. Honky Tonk” and he’s back to play for us here in Rockville.

Sunday, April 27

Rockville Science Day, Montgomery College – Rockville Campus, 12 noon – 5 PM. Free parking and admission. Our family has been going since the pre-school years. Something for adults and kids because there are rockets, reptiles, robots, gems, scientists, engineers, shuttle simulator, and hands-on experiments of all kinds. Every year there is something new. The Discover Genomics bus is very popular so line up early. (Last year we tried 3 times and I gave my spot to a kid so she could see the DNA demonstration.) The Rockville Kiwanis are selling hot dogs so come hungry!

Monday, April 28

Beall Elementary School Fundraiser by The West End, Austin Grill Rockville, 5 PM – closing Say you’re there for Beall and part of your dinner tab will go toward the 2nd Annual Beall Anthology. Best of all, The West End will be playing at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Bring the whole family!

Thursday, May 1

Registration Deadline. If you live in East Rockville, this is the last day to register the address of your Yard Sale for the East Rockville Civic Association’s “Authentic Trea$ures & Tra$h Neighborhood Yard Sale to be held on Saturday, May 17th from 8 AM – 1 PM. Email chas_hausheer@hotmail.com

Twinbrook: The Quintessential Postwar American Suburb, Twinbrook Library, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM. Graduate students from George Washington University will explain about the developer Joseph Geeraert, the design/remodeling/landscaping of the houses, and the people who bought them. Twinbrook was the largest suburb built in Rockville right after WWII.

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Family Fun Night, Welsh Park, 3 PM – 10 PM. An extreme time is planned for the Rockville Sk8Park with a family movie, free skateboarding, extreme demos, and a moon bounce. (Located behind the Swim Center.) Free but donations are appreciated. Food & beverages for sale. All proceeds support the Rockville Recreation Fund.

Rockville Rooftop Terrace Grand Opening, VisArts Arts and Innovations Center, 5 PM – 8 PM with ribbon cutting at 5:30 PM. The Mayor and Council invite you to celebrate by taking yourself to the top of Town Center. This is the also the first of the “First Fridays Deck Parties” that the City sponsors each month during the warmer weather. Thanks to sponsor Gordon Biersch for sending me the band lineup for the summer. I am SO excited! We’re going to start with Sons of Pirates this month and I’m going to ALL of them!

All My Sons by Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $16/adults, $14/seniors & students. Arthur Miller play which opened on Broadway in 1947 and was eventually made into a film and TV movie. Based on a true story of a woman who informed on her father for selling faulty parts to the US during WWII.

Saturday, May 3

Annual Spring Bazaar and Yard Sale, Rockville Senior Center, 9 AM – 2 PM. More than 30 vendors. Low-cost items, crafts, plants, computers and homemade treats to eat. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization which supports the Senior Center. Don’t forget to get the raffle tickets because the prize is good, old fashioned cash – 1st $500, 2nd $250, and also themed gift baskets.

Community Yard Sale, Welsh Park, 9 AM – Noon. You can stop by both Sales! Shop and support the Rockville Recreation Fund.

Cinco de Mayo Fest, Austin Grill Rockville, 11 AM ‘til late. Music on the indoor and OUTDOOR stages. Take the kids to a big Tex-Mex brunch with upbeat kid’s music from 11-noon. Then the outdoor stage starts up the rock, alt-country & pop with The Guzzlers, Justin Trawick Group, Everyone But Pete, and Justin Jones & the Driving Rain. At 9:30 PM J.B. Beverley & the Wayward Drifters play back inside. AN ALL DAY LINEUP! These people know how to throw a party!

All My Sons by Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $16/adults, $14/seniors & students. Arthur Miller play which opened on Broadway in 1947 and was eventually made into a film and TV movie. Based on a true story of a woman who informed on her father for selling faulty parts to the US during WWII.

Sunday, May 4

All My Sons by Rockville Little Theatre, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $16/adults, $14/seniors & students. Arthur Miller play which opened on Broadway in 1947 and was eventually made into a film and TV movie. Based on a true story of a woman who informed on her father for selling faulty parts to the US during WWII.

Recuperate. Can you believe how many things there are to do in Rockville?!! Everybody must be going to at least one, right?

Email the information for any fun, educational or community events to be included in Weekend to Weekend. Businesses are invited to send along specials and discounts. Include links! We will publish event listings occurring in & around our coverage area (map) on Thursdays. The inclusion of events and specials is at our discretion.

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!

Weekend to Weekend 4/17/08

>Events in Rockville – Updated with new events!

Friday, April 18

HST Cultural Arts Presents Tom Sawyer, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 6:30 PM. Tickets through HST 301-294-0520.

HST Cultural Arts Presents Seussical the Musical, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. Tickets through HST 301-294-0520.

Hand Painted Swingers, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. Never a cover charge. Pop-Rock band that knows its stuff with melodies to boot. Their songs are being used on the CBS show We Need Girlfriends AND My Last Laugh is the theme song!

My Favorite Year, Wooten High School, 7:30 PM. $10 general admission. $15 for reserved seats, call 301-279-8581. I didn’t know about the performance last weekend but you can still see it! People are saying “It’s very good!”

Saturday, April 19

Underground Railroad Tour, Peerless Rockville, CANCELLED.

First Annniversary of the Rockville Dog Park, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 10 AM – 1 PM. Your dog or cat can get a free rabies vaccination and you can renew/get a dog license. All dogs in Rockville need a license. The MoCo Humane Society Mobile Adoption Unit will be on site with dogs and cats to adopt.

HST Cultural Arts Presents Tom Sawyer, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 5 PM. Tickets through HST 301-294-0520.

HST Cultural Arts Presents Seussical the Musical, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 7:30 PM. Tickets through HST 301-294-0520.

Nelly’s Echo, Austin Grill Rockville, 9 PM. Never a cover charge. The full band is playing and the buzz is you’ll love it!

Tuesday, April 22

Sol Driven Train, Austin Grill Rockville, 8 PM. As best as I can count they released their 5th CD this month called Lighthouse. They are touring the East Coast and this is their only stop in our area. They all have a keen sense of humor and are having a good time with their upbeat songs, which I’m sure will spread throughout the crowd.

Thursday, April 24

Martinis & Matisse, VisArts at Rockville, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Music from On Thin Ice. Have a Saki-tini while enjoying the exhibit Kimonos & Woodcut Collaboration. Make a Japanese-influenced charm and take home the martini glass. Tickets are $10 at the door. Cash bar.

Meet the Author: Susan Coll, Rockville Library, 7 PM. Susan Coll was a guest on our first radio show! She even read from her second novel, Rockville Pike. She’s a local author and will discuss all her novels including Acceptance and Karlmarx.com. A book sale and signing will follow. Her novels speak to our life here in the suburbs and enthusiastic discussion always ensues!

Nelly’s Echo Acoustic, Austin Grill Rockville, 8:30 PM. Nelson Emokpae is invited to come on down from Baltimore to play solo every month because everybody’s enjoying the music! It’s not Just a Dream!

Friday, April 25

Arbor Day Celebration, College Gardens Elementary School, 1:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to hear the Mayor and Council read a proclamation at this tree planting ceremony. For the 19th consecutive year, Rockville is named a Tree City USA.

Celtic Celebration, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. Adults $15, Seniors/Students $13. What a wonderful chance to enjoy the Celtic spirit. Hammered dulcimer player Maggie Sansone, harpist Sue Richards, and the Teelin School of Irish Dance.

20 for 7, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. They dare anyone to pigeonhole their sound and they look a little scary (only kiddin’), so I’m not gonna try. They hail from Baltimore, write their songs on the fly, and pound away at their sound.

Saturday, April 26

Earth Day Celebration, Parking Lot at 850 Hungerford Drive, 11 AM – 3 PM. The MoCo Division of Solid Waste Services invites everyone to celebrate. My family went last year and had the best time. We took the bus to the award-winning recycling center. I ALWAYS wanted to go into the recycling center! It’s loud. There are belts every which way. But atlas, our recycling from the City of Rockville does not go to the County’s facility on Rt. 355 in Gaithersburg. Our recycling is trucked further north up Interstate 95 in Maryland, so I didn’t get to actually see how our recycling is handled. You can make earth-friendly crafts, bring confidential paper for off-site shredding, and get rid of household electronics for recycling (cell phones, digital cameras, VCRs, stereos, & telephones). Discover environmentally friendly home materials and landscaping options. I know it’s in the parking lot but it’s fun!

Spring Festival, Croydon Creek Nature Center 1 PM – 4 PM. Celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the Nature Center. My family always enjoys the activities and I buy a few plants to attract butterflies. Native plant sale, nature games, crafts, raptors, and woodland hikes for the whole family.

Konark Dance School and MKK-USA, Inc., F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 3 PM. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, & children under 7 free. Professional dancers from India and Konark’s Panine-Ganguly present classical Indian dance. />
Ty Braddock, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:00 PM. He’s DC’s Mr. Honky Tonk and he’s back to play for us here in Rockville.

Sunday, April 27

Rockville Science Day, Montgomery College – Rockville Campus, 12 noon – 5 PM. Our family has been going since the pre-school years. Something for adults and kids because there are rockets, reptiles, robots, gems, scientists, engineers, and hands-on experiments of all kinds. Every year something new. The Discover Genomics bus is very popular so line up early (last year I let the kids get on and didn’t get to see the DNA demonstration). The Rockville Kiwanis are selling hot dogs too!

Email the information for any fun, educational or community events to be included in Weekend to Weekend. Businesses are invited to send along specials and discounts. Include links! We will publish event listings occurring in & around our coverage area (map) on Thursdays. The inclusion of events and specials is at our discretion.

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!

Weekend to Weekend 4/10/08

>Events in Rockville

Thursday, April 10

Irish Dancing, Twinbrook Library, 7 PM. The Culkin School will Irish dance the hour away! Don’t miss this lively demonstration.

Patty Reese, Austin Grill Rockville, 8:30 PM. What can I say that I haven’t said already? Grab some friends and go hear her. I’ve been loving my CDs!!

Shop, Socialize & Support the Mental Health Association, The Waygoose Fine Crafts, 7 – 9 PM. 15% of Proceeds to benefit the programs at MHA, such as the Hotline. Refreshments and door prizes. A donation of $20 is suggested.

Friday, April 11

Showing of the film Blue Angel by the Rockville Sister City Corporation, Rockville Senior Center, 7 PM. Free. The film will be in English and it tells the story of a university professor who is driven to madness after he gets caught up in the life of his mistress and is ridiculed by his students.

Once Upon a Mattress, Rockville High School, 7 PM. $7/adults, $5/kids, students & seniors. All ages will delight in this light-hearted and funny musical adaptation of the fable “The Princess and the Pea”.

Fiddler on the Roof, Richard Montgomery High School, 7:30 PM. Tickets at the door. $10/adult, $5/students. This is the first performance in the NEW Richard Montgomery High School! Come on out and enjoy these talented performers in the brand new theater. (For a $2 surcharge per ticket, you can reserve tickets by calling 301-610-8452.)

Saturday, April 12

“By Popular Demand” A Benefit Performance for Musical Theater Center, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 1 PM. $45/Adults, $30/children, $60 Premium. The concert will feature 17 faculty members — voice, dance and acting from MTC. For the first time these teachers will showcase their talents together on the same stage. If you purchase premium tickets, you will get the best seats in the house and automatically be entered into a drawing for a three-day hotel stay at Disney World! Call the Box Office for tickets 240-314-8690.

Once Upon a Mattress, Rockville High School, 7 PM. $7/adults, $5/kids, students & seniors. All ages will delight in this light-hearted and funny musical adaptation of the fable “The Princess and the Pea”.

Fiddler on the Roof, Richard Montgomery High School, 7:30 PM. Tickets at the door. $10/adult, $5/students. This is the first performance in the NEW Richard Montgomery High School! Come on out and enjoy these talented performers in the brand new theater. (For a $2 surcharge per ticket, you can reserve tickets by calling 301-610-8452.)

Coppelia by the Rockville Civic Ballet, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 7:30 PM. $12/adults, $8 seniors/kids under 12. “Swalinda and Franz are to be married – but he falls for Coppelia, the girl sadly reading on her balcony.”

The West End, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. They’re promising new material and will be rockin’ the old favorites! This performance features special guest, Matthew Taylor. We all know what I think. I wouldn’t miss it, so stop by and join me!

Sunday, April 13

Once Upon a Mattress, Rockville High School, 2 PM. $7/adults, $5/kids, students & seniors. All ages will delight in this light-hearted and funny musical adaptation of the fable “The Princess and the Pea”. Sign interpretation available for the hearing impaired at this performance.

Coppelia by the Rockville Civic Ballet, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 3 PM. $12/adults, $8 seniors/kids under 12. “Swalinda and Franz are to be married – but he falls for Coppelia, the girl sadly reading on her balcony.”

Living History Presentation about Julia Child: America’s Favorite French Chef, Montgomery County Historical Society, Beall-Dawson House, 4:00 PM. Free but registration is required. Call 301-762-1492. Mary Ann Jung will portray Julia Child, who changed the way Americans cook. Before studying to be a chef in Paris, she had civilian and government jobs. Women who follow their dreams always impress me.

Monday, April 14

Eternal Flame Rededication, Rockville City Hall, 6 PM. The American Legion Post 86 Color Guard will join Mayor Susan Hoffmann to rededicate the flame which was moved in order to rebuild the City’s entrance ramp. Light refreshments will be served at 6 PM followed by the ceremony at 6:30 PM. In 1969, The American Legion first dedicated it “The Flame of Freedom” in honor of Veterans across the Nation. I admired the new flame when attending my Human Services Advisory Commission meeting on Tuesday night. It’s shaped like a golden urn, is much more prominent, and is built into the design of the new front steps. The ceremony will take place inside City Hall if there is inclement weather.

Thursday, April 17

20th Spring Lecture Series, Montgomery County Friends of the Library (FOLMC), Strathmore Hall Arts Center Mansion, 11:30 AM. Book signing and luncheon 12:30 PM. $$ Alicia C. Shepard will be the concluding lecturer of this series to benefit all of our libraries. She will discuss her book, “Woodward and Bernstein: Life in the Shadow of Watergate”. She teaches journalism at American University and writes for magazines and newspapers.

Friday, April 18

Hand Painted Sw
ingers, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. Never a cover charge. Pop-Rock band that knows its stuff with melodies to boot. You’ll find something to like!

Saturday, April 19

Underground Railroad Tour, Peerless Rockville, 9 AM – Noon. $25/person and registration required, call 301-762-0096 or email manager@peerlessrockville.org. Hear tales of Rockville’s slaves, see local 19th century homes and churches, and view ads for runaways and historic pictures. Many people are not aware of Rockville’s slaveholding past and the local efforts to free these slaves.

First Annniversary of the Rockville Dog Park, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 10 AM – 1 PM. Your dog or cat can get a free rabies vaccination and you can renew/get a dog license. All dogs in Rockville need a license. The MoCo Humane Society Mobile Adoption Unit will be on site with dogs and cats to adopt.

Nelly’s Echo, Austin Grill Rockville, 9 PM. Never a cover charge. The full band is playing and the buzz is you’ll love it!

Email the information for any fun, educational or community events to be included in Weekend to Weekend. Businesses are invited to send along specials and discounts. Include links! We will publish event listings occurring in & around our coverage area (map) on Thursdays. The inclusion of events and specials is at our discretion.

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!

Weekend to Weekend 4/3/08

>Events in Rockville

Friday, April 4

Art After Hours, VisArts Metropolitan Arts Center, 6:30 PM – 9 PM. Free. The four exhibit spaces are open late and the nine artists are creating in their studios. It’s a wonderful evening but get there early for wine and cheese. This month features Kimonos and Woodcuts: Collaboration – A Way of Work, a mixture of American and Japanese art forms.

HearArts is presented during Art After Hours from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. This month the author is Susan Coll who has a new novel, Acceptance. I’ve read and recommend her novel, Rockville Pike, which tells the story of the daughter-in-law made to work at the big box furniture store down from the cemetery with Fitzgerald’s grave, trapped in our suburbia. HearArts combines word with music and this month the Bethesda Chamber Singers will make music without instruments or electronics. All I can say is go to Art After Hours!

Fiddler on the Roof, Richard Montgomery High School, 7:30 PM. Tickets at the door. $10/adult, $5/students. This is the first performance in the NEW Richard Montgomery High School! Come on out and enjoy these talented performers in the brand new theater. (For a $2 surcharge per ticket, you can reserve tickets by calling 301-610-8452.)

Pasadena AND 86 The Effort, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. Never a cover charge.

Pasadena – These boys are from Pasadena, MARYLAND. Mixing up the styles with the hip hop, acoustic, and some great drummin’. They’re “doing their best” and you’ll want to just hang with them because I know I do.

86 The Effort is a ROCK reggae alternative band from Baltimore and I say “Don’t mis ‘em mon!” Loving Ryan’s spinning, smiling voice and “there’s nothing wrong with singing songs about life”.

Saturday, April 5

City-Wide Stream Clean-up, Meet at Rockville City Hall, 9 AM. People interested in picking up trash along the streams in Woottons Mill Park, Dogwood Park or Rock Creeek Park (off Southlawn Lane) should report to City Hall. Volunteers will be sent out one of the three locations as needed.

Fiddler on the Roof, Richard Montgomery High School, 7:30 PM. Tickets at the door. $10/adult, $5/students. This is the first performance in the NEW Richard Montgomery High School! Come on out and enjoy these talented performers in the brand new theater. (For a $2 surcharge per ticket, you can reserve tickets calling 301-610-8452.)

Lloyd Dobbler Effect, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. Talented and tight modern pop rock with culturally diverse rhythms coming to our doorstep from Silver Spring. Check out “Radio” especially since Rockville Central’s going radio.

Sunday, April 6

UPDATE: Gallery Opening, Kimonos & Woodcuts, VisArts, 12 – 3 PM. New exhibit of Japanese woodcuts, kimonos from the Edo period to present, and collaborative works by American artists. Plus, thanks to Judith Heartsong for letting me know that VisArts will be opening a shop at street level by the VisArts entrance at the same time as the gallery opening. Her work, as well as that of resident, regional, and national artists will be available for sale. She promises, “The shop is jam packed with gorgeous stuff.” I have absolutely no doubt!! Thanks Judith!

Spend the entire afternoon and evening at our Civic Center Park because they have five events in one day!

Meet the Artists Opening Reception, Interpretations-Mixed Media, Glenview Mansion, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. A collaborative exhibit, promising something new. April 6- April 29, 2008.

Brooker and Bullen, Sunday Afternoon Concert Series, Glenview Mansion, 2 PM. Beautiful Celtic, folk, Brazilian blues music.

Free Lecture and Tour, Glenview Mansion, 3:15 PM -4:15 PM. Celebrate Glenview Mansion being added to the National Register of Historic Places by attending this lecture “Glenview Mansion: from Plantation to Summer Estate to Civic Center” by Jeff Winstel, Historic Preservation Planner for the City of Rockville. Reservations are requested 240-314-8660.

Rockville Concert Band’s Concluding Concert of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 3 PM. Free but donations are welcome. Selections include “Procession of Nobles,” “Four Scottish Dances,” “1812,” and the “Mancini Magic” medley.

The Diane Peacock Jezic Memorial Concert: Celebrating Women Composers, featuring the Ravel Trio, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 7:30 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. The Ravel Trio and special guests promise to captivate the audience as they honor women composers.

Wednesday, April 9

Fundraiser for Special Olympics, Gordon Biersch, 6 PM – 8 PM. Free buffet and Maibock tasting, live DJ, silent auction. No cover charge for the event but donations are, of course, encouraged to support this charity! The best Masquarade mask wins a prize. Suggested donation for the masks is $5 each.

Thursday, April 10

Irish Dancing, Twinbrook Library, 7 PM. The Culkin School will Irish dance the hour away! Don’t miss this lively demonstration.

Patty Reese, Austin Grill Rockville, 8:30 PM. What can I say that I haven’t said already? Grab some friends and go hear her. I’ve been loving my CDs!!

Friday, April 11

Showing of the film Blue Angel by the Rockville Sister City Corporation, Rockville Senior Center, 7 PM. Free. The film will be in English and it tells the story of a university professor who is driven to madness after he gets caught up in the life of his mistress and is ridiculed by his students.

Fiddler on the Roof, Richard Montgomery High School, 7:30 PM. Tickets at the door. $10/adult, $5/students. This is the first performance in the NEW Richard Montgomery High School! Come on out and enjoy these talented performers in the brand new theater. (For a $2 surcharge per ticket, you can reserve tickets by calling 301-610-8452.)

Saturday, April 12

“By Popular Demand” A Benefit Performance for Musical Theater Center, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 1 PM. The concert will feature 17 faculty members — voice, dance and acting. Call the Box Office for tickets 240-314-8690.

Fiddler on the Roof, Richard Montgomery High School, 7:30 PM. Tickets at the door. $10/adult, $5/students. This is the first performance in the NEW Richard Montgomery High School! Come on out and enjoy these talented performers in the brand new theater. (For a $2 surcharge per ticket, you can reserve tickets by calling 301-610-8452.)

Coppelia by the Rockville Civic Ballet, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 7:30 PM. $12/adults, $8 seniors/kids under 12. “Swalinda and Franz are to be married – but he falls for Coppelia, the girl sadly reading on her balcony.”

The West End, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. They’re promising new material and makeovers for the old favorites! This performance features Matthew Taylor as a special guest. We all know what I think.

Sunday, April 13

Coppelia by the Rockville Civic Ballet, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 3 PM. $12/adults, $8 seniors/kids under 12. “Swalinda and Franz are to be married – but he falls for Coppelia, the girl sadly reading on her balcony.”

Living History Presentation about Julia Child: America’s Favorite French Chef, Montgomery County Historical Society, Beall-Dawson House, 4:00 PM. Free but registration is required. Call 301-762-1492. Mary Ann Jung will portray Julia Child, who changed the way Americans cook. Before studying to be a chef in Paris, she had civilian and government jobs. Women who follow their dreams and change their lives always impress me.

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Weekend to Weekend 3/27/08

>Events in Rockville

Thursday, March 27

Martinis & Matisse, VisArts Metropolitan Arts Center, 6:30-9:30.$8/advance, $10/door. Cash Bar. See the exhibit Faces of the World, visit the resident artists in their studios, and decorate your own “whimsical” martini glass. Featuring the 10-man funk band, Superland (formerly Soul’d Out). They started playing cover songs then busted out with their original material, touring with many bands including Jimmy’s Chicken Shack. This month’s sponsors are Lebanese Taverna and Jerry’s Subs & Pizza.

Nelly’s Echo, Austin Grill Rockville, 8:30 PM. Acoustic set for the Songwriter’s Showcase. Up close, smooooth, and personal.

Friday, March 28

Weekend to Weekend 3/20/08

>Events in Rockville

Thursday, March 20

Planning Commission Worksession, Rockville City Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers. 7 PM. The Commission is reviewing the Stonestreet Avenue corridor section of the draft zoning ordinance and comprehensive zoning map. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Friday, March 21

Deadline to register for Spring Garden Tea to benefit the Rockville Recreation Fund. See March 31st below.

The Guzzlers, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. Roots rockabilly and blues from Elvis to the Stray Cats.

Saturday, March 22

Spring Eggstravaganza, Rockville Civic Center Park, 10 AM – 11:30 AM. Puppet shows by Kaydee including “The Ugly Duckling” and “Rumpelstilskin”, crafts and an egg hunt for ages 1-9. Bring a camera because you can meet Peter Cottontail! As many as 1,000 people have shown up for this event in the past and you always see familiar faces!

Zelos, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. Been on DC 101’s Local Lix! This column took me all day to finish because I kept listening to them! Alternative spirit and zeal taken out of the classical into the rock.

Tuesday, March 25

“Good Advice” Exhibit Opens, Montgomery County Historical Society, Beall-Dawson House. Museum Hours 12 PM – 4 PM Tuesday through Sunday until Sept. 21st. $3/Adults, $2/Seniors & Students. Take a look at 200 years of American advice books! Things have changed when it comes to etiquette, medicine, and the home life, but maybe you’ll find that some things remained the same. Besides the books, check out the calling cards, white gloves and medicines.

Thursday, March 27

Book Discussion, Rockville Library, Meeting Room #1, 7 PM. Occasionally, I like to feature different ongoing events as an introduction. Every last Thursday of the month, you can join a discussion group. The books can be picked up at the check-out desk for you to borrow which makes it really easy. This month’s book is “The Whole World Over” by Julia Glass.

Nelly’s Echo, Austin Grill Rockville, 8:30 PM. Acoustic set for the Songwriter’s Showcase. Up close, smooooth, and personal.

Friday, March 28

HST Cultural Arts: Thanks for the Memories, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 7 PM. $ Performance by homeschooled students who have received professional training through this program. Skits, jokes, songs and dance from highlight moments in entertainment. Call 301-294-0520 for presale tickets and to confirm performance time.

Saturday, March 29

HST Cultural Arts: Thanks for the Memories, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 7 PM. $ Performance by homeschooled students who have received professional training through this program. Skits, jokes, songs and dance from highlight moments in entertainment. Call 301-294-0520 for presale tickets and to confirm performance time.

Jonny and the Stingrays, Austin Grill Rockville, 10 PM. “Madman” Live rockin’ up from Bethesda.

Monday, March 31

Spring Garden Tea for Rockville Recreation Fund, Glenview Mansion, 1 PM. $25 Call 240-314-8620 to RSVP by FRIDAY, MARCH 21st or register on Rock Enroll #25065. Smithsonian Institution Horticulturist, Brett McNish, will acquaint you with the best roses to choose for the Washington DC area, while you enjoy a delightful afternoon tea at Glenview Mansion to benefit the Rockville Recreation Fund. Every year the Fund helps hundreds of low and moderate income families participate in recreational and childcare programs.

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Weekend to Weekend 3/13/08

>Events in Rockville

Thursday, March 13

Motion Mania, Twinbrook Library, 7 PM – 7:45 PM. The Motion Mania Dancing School will show you all the moves of modern dance.

Patty Reese, Austin Grill Rockville, 8:30 PM. She’ll be playing every second Thursday. In 2007 she was awarded “Best Rock Vocalist” by the Washington Area Music Association and you will NOT be disappointed. She is awesome!

Friday, March 14

Montgomery County Abused Persons Program Fundraiser, Ten Thousand Villages Rockville, 4 PM – 8 PM. When you make a purchase at Ten Thousand Villages you are supporting the disadvantaged artisans in a lesser developed nation which made it. On this night 10% of your total purchase will also benefit this organization which works to help those struggling to make it here in our community.

Spotlight on Broadway, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $17.50/adults, $15.50/Seniors & Students. Musical Theatre Center’s performing ensembles Singular Sensations and Upbeat Unlimited will entertain with classic as well as contemporary showstoppers.

Can’t Hang, Austin Grill Rockville, 10 PM. They’ll be playing their “reggae rock punk” every second Friday.

Saturday, March 15

Spotlight on Broadway, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM & 8 PM. $17.50/adults, $15.50/Seniors & Students. Musical Theatre Center’s performing ensembles Singular Sensations and Upbeat Unlimited will entertain with classic as well as contemporary showstoppers.

19th Annual Battle of the Bands, Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe St., 7 PM – 11:30 PM. $5/person or $4/person with can of food. Montgomery County Public School teenagers ONLY. Middle or high school identification required and capacity is limited. Band members from many schools including Walt Whitman, Sherwood, Loiederman, Quince Orchard, Frost, Rockville, Walter Johnson, Wheaton, Seneca Valley and Northwest. Sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation and the County Executive’s Youth Advisory Committee. I wish I was a teenager again!

Bond and Bently, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. They be coming down from Baltimore and they don’t want a girl that blames them for everything. Acoustic but they can also ROCK, so be prepared.

Sunday, March 16

Spotlight on Broadway, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $17.50/adults, $15.50/Students, and special price of $8.50/Seniors. Musical Theatre Center’s performing ensembles Singular Sensations and Upbeat Unlimited will entertain with classic as well as contemporary showstoppers.

Tuesday, March 18

Rockville’s Pike First Report to the Community, City of Rockville, The Legacy Hotel (formerly Ramada Inn), Salon 1 & 11 Meeting Rooms, 7 PM – 9 PM. “Take charge – it’s your Pike!” This is a report from the consultants after hearing our ideas about Rockville Pike. You will be able to hear the results of February’s Stakeholder Workshop, learn about land use and transportation issues, and give feedback on the developing principles for changing the Pike. If you live, work or shop in Rockville, you can and should attend.

Thursday, March 20

Coffee and Conversation, Montgomery County Public Schools, Division of Family and Community Partnerships, 451 Hungerford Drive, 7 AM to Noon. After the kids are off to school, you’ll be able to learn about the programs and services offered by the school system. If you feel like you are in the dark about anything, this is a chance to find out more because they will be answering questions as well as providing some great tips on how to help your child succeed in school. Do you know how to use Edline? The staff will show you. They can also help you navigate through the other web resources offered by the school system.

20th Spring Lecture Series, Montgomery County Friends of the Library (FOLMC), Strathmore Hall Arts Center Mansion, 11:30 AM. Book signing and luncheon 12:30 PM. Delores Phillips, author of “The Darkest Child”, will be the first lecturer of this series to benefit all of our libraries. She works as a psychiatric nurse in a facility for abused women and children in Cleveland and her novel has been compared to Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple.

Saturday, March 22

Spring Eggstravaganza, Rockville Civic Center Park, 10 AM – 11:30 AM. Puppet shows by Kaydee including “The Ugly Duckling” and “Rumpelstilskin”, crafts and an egg hunt for ages 1-9. Bring a camera because you can meet Peter Cottontail! As many as 1,000 people have shown up for this event in the past and you always see familiar faces!

OUT ON THE TOWN

Austin Grill is Celebrating their 20th Anniversary which means a deal for you! Fajitas-for-Two for $20 every Monday. Choose from 10 oz. portion of steak, chicken, carnitas, grilled vegetables or portabella mushrooms. (Shrimp or any combination containing shrimp is just $5 more.)

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Weekend to Weekend 3/6/08

>Events in Rockville

Thursday, March 6

Rockville’s Energy Future, Location: 315 Dean Drive, Rockville, 7:30 PM. Presentation and discussion by Carl Henn, former City Council candidate and advocate for a sustainable future.

Friday, March 7

Art After Hours, VisArts, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. If you haven’t visited VisArts, this is an excellent way to be introduced. The Galleries are open (featuring the current exhibit, Photography: Face fo the World). The artists are in their studios (stained & fused glass, furniture & fabric design, ceramics, Chinese brush painting, jewelry & metal design, quilting/fabric art.) HearArts is presented (from 7:30-9:30). This month HearArts will feature Elisavietta Ritchie, a fiction author who teaches creative writing, premiering her newest chapbook, Real Toads. Charles Mokotoff, a talented classical guitarist who has been hearing impaired for a good deal of his life, will entertain for the musical half of this very special program.

March Madness, Twinbrook Recreation Center, 7 PM – 9 PM. Rockville City Police Officers will play 3 on 3 with students in grades 5 through 8. Parents can watch.

White Wines from Around the World, 16 Winter Spring Wine Tasting Social by the Rockville Sister City Corporation, Glenview Mansion, 7:30 PM. $30 per person/$25 for RSCC members. Riesling, Mosel & Chardonnay selections from around the world will help you find some new favorites. A delicious array of foods and cheeses will compliment the wines. Early registration is recommended.

Virtuosi Violinists Concert by the Rondo Music Society, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. Tickets $33, $38 & $43. Violinists from the famous Russian School of Violin will perform pieces from well-know composers.

The Joint Cheifs, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. There are nine bands in the US with this name but I can’t find one in our area. Give me a link!

Saturday, March 8

The Digits, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. They will play “a collection of eclictic rock tunes with a sprinkling of originals”. If you belong to Woodley Gardens Pool, you know they play there each summer. Their benefit concerts have raised over $10,000 for many good causes and this one will raise funds for the Richard Montgomery High School Post Prom Party and Booster Club.

Sunday, March 9

Daylight Savings Time Begins! Set those clocks ahead 1 hour at 2 AM.

Tuesday, March 11

Internet Safety – Protecting Children in Cyberspace, Julius West Middle School, 7 PM. Shelly Lipton, a Program Specialist for the Montgomery County Police Department Family Crimes, will tell parents what they need to know about Myspace and Facebook, how to manage your kid’s computer use, and what resources are available to parents.

Thursday, March 13

Patty Reese, Austin Grill Rockville, 8:30 PM. She’ll be playing every second Thursday. In 2007 she was awarded “Best Rock Vocalist” by the Washington Area Music Association.

Friday, March 14

Montgomery County Abused Persons Program Fundraiser, Ten Thousand Villages Rockville, 4 PM – 8 PM. When you make a purchase at Ten Thousand Villages you are supporting the disadvantaged artisans in a lesser developed nation which made it. On this night 10% of your total purchase will also benefit this organization which works to help those struggling to make it here in our community.

Spotlight on Broadway, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $17.50/adults, $15.50/Seniors & Students. Musical Theatre Center’s performing ensembles Singular Sensations and Upbeat Unlimited will entertain with classic as well as contemporary showstoppers.

Can’t Hang, Austin Grill Rockville, 10 PM. They’ll be playing their “reggae rock punk” every second Friday.

Saturday, March 15

Spotlight on Broadway, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM & 8 PM. $17.50/adults, $15.50/Seniors & Students. Musical Theatre Center’s performing ensembles Singular Sensations and Upbeat Unlimited will entertain with classic as well as contemporary showstoppers.

Bond and Bently, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. They be coming down from Baltimore and they don’t want a girl that blames them for everything. Acoustic but they can also ROCK hard, so be prepared.

Sunday, March 16

Spotlight on Broadway, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $17.50/adults, $15.50/Students, and special price of $8.50/Seniors. Musical Theatre
Center’s performing ensembles Singular Sensations and Upbeat Unlimited will entertain with classic as well as contemporary showstoppers.

OUT ON THE TOWN

Stonefish Grill Rockville has two great ongoing specials that I highly recommend. Their Executive Lunch costs just $8.95 Monday through Friday with soup and sandwich or salad. Happy Hour at the Bar is Monday through Friday 3 PM – 7 PM with half price appetizers, all draft beers $2.50, and $1 off all rail liquor and glasses of wine.

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Weekend to Weekend 2/28/08

>Events in Rockville

Thursday, February 28

Encouraging Your Teen Workshop for Parents, City of Rockville, Senior Center, 7 PM. $10/residents, $15 nonresidents. Call 240-314-8317 to register today. Do find strangers in your house? Betty Brach, LGPC, will help parents develop strategies for helping teens find their way. This is the second of a two part series but they will welcome newcomers this evening.

Nelly’s Echo Solo Acoustic, Austin Grill Rockville, 8:30 PM. (Never a cover charge.) Looks like he’s back wiith his smooth driving vocals every 4th Thursday.

Friday, February 29

The Wiz performed by THE FINEST! Youth Performance Troupe, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $12/adults, $7/Seniors & students. An energetic good time from the children and teens in this City of Rockville Troupe as they perform in this classic directed and choreographed by Kashi Tara & Kelly Chauncey. Don’t miss this inspiring performance!

Tom Blood Late as Usual, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. (Never a cover charge.) Songs with a range of influences from this experienced musician and the locals who join him on stage.

Saturday, March 1

Ty Braddock, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. (Never a cover charge.) Honkytonk music with lots of energy.

Sunday, March 2

Glass Bead Making Demonstration by Eileen Martin, Ten Thousand Villages Rockville, 1 PM – 4 PM. Ms. Martin is a resident artist at VisArts. Customers can see the demonstration and also purchase her handmade glass jewelry.

Rockiville Student Art Show Opening Reception, Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM. At 2:15 PM Discovery Kidz, Rockville’s own energetic youth ensemble, will dance to a medley of Gospel songs.

A Children’s Concert performed by the Rockville Concert Band, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 3 PM. Free, no tickets required. Kid friendly with instrument demonstrations.

Monday, March 3

Mental Health Association of Montgomery County Fundraiser, Austin Grill Rockville, 5 PM – 10 PM. 33% of ALL restaurant sales (minus tax and discounts) will be donated to MHA, which works to support mental wellness for kids, teens, families, and seniors, as well as those will mental illness, through 11 direct service programs with over 1,000 volunteers.

MHA has a Hotline if you are just feeling down and need to talk. It’s completely confidential. There’s someone there 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. 301-738-CALL. Youth Hotline is 301-738-9697.

Tuesday, March 4

“From Main Street to Miracle Mile: Rockville, Religion, and the Recent Past”, Peerless Rockville, Red Brick Courthouse (enter through rear double doors), 7:30 PM. An illustrated talk on religious architecture by Teresa B. Lachin, PhD.

Friday, March 7

Art After Hours, VisArts, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. If you haven’t visited VisArts, this is an excellent way to be introduced. The Galleries are open (featuring the current exhibit, Photography: Face of the World). The artists are in their studios (stained & fused glass, furniture & fabric design, ceramics, Chinese brush painting, jewelry & metal design, quilting/fabric art.) HearArts is presented (from 7:30-9:30). This month HearArts will feature Elisavietta Ritchie, a fiction author who teaches creative writing, premiering her newest chapbook, Real Toads. Charles Mokotoff, a talented classical guitarist who has been hearing impaired for a good deal of his life, will entertain for the musical half of this very special program.

March Madness, Twinbrook Recreation Center, 7 PM – 9 PM. Rockville City Police Officers will play 3 on 3 with students in grades 5 through 8. Parents can watch.

White Wines from Around the World, 16 Winter Spring Wine Tasting Social by the Rockville Sister City Corporation, Glenview Mansion, 7:30 PM. $30 per person/$25 for RSCC members. Riesling, Mosel & Chardonnay selections from around the world will help you find some new favorites. A delicious array of foods and cheeses will compliment the wines. Early registration is recommended.

Virtuosi Violinists Concert by the Rondo Music Society, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. Tickets $33, $38 & $43. Violinists from the famous Russian School of Violin will perform pieces from well-know composers.

The Joint Cheifs, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. There are nine bands in the US with this name but I can’t find one in our area. Give me a link!

Saturday, March 8

Green Homes Lecture, Croydon Creek Nature Center
, 2 PM. $3/residents, $4/nonresidents. Register by 3/1. Great opportunity to discover the ways to improve the environmental sustainability of your home. Find out about energy efficiency, water conservation and pollution prevention.

The Digits, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. They cover songs from the last few decades. If you belong to Woodley Gardens Pool, you know they play there each summer.

Sunday, March 9

Daylight Savings Time Begins! Set those clocks ahead 1 hour at 2 AM.

OUT ON THE TOWN

Sunday, March 2

Austin Grill will celebrate Texas Independence Day! If you can prove that you are from Texas with a driver’s license, ID, college ID, or birth certificate, you will get a free 12-inch Big Tex Burrito (before 3 PM it will be the brunch version). Cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine-in only. One per Texan. “Tell every Texan you know and ask for half of their burrito as a finder’s fee.”

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Weekend to Weekend 2/21/08

>Events in Rockville

Thursday, February 21

Town Meeting with Piotr Gajewski, Rockville City Hall, 8 PM – 10 PM. Council member Gajewski would like to speak with constituents about the issues which are important to them, such as the location of the District Courthouse, as well as explain his position on issues before the City.

Friday, February 22

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

Hand Painted Swingers, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. (Never a cover charge.) Solid pop rock and a song called “White Castle Girl” if you know, you know what I mean.

Saturday, February 23

Public Open House, Frieda’s Cottage, Peerless Rockville, 10 AM – Noon. The exterior restoration is complete so it’s time to celebrate. With electrical power and heat, visitors can also see what’s to be done with the interior. Oak Grove Restoration has been working on the restoration and they will present a Repairing Historic Windows Workshop from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Raices de Borinquen, Rockville Library, Meeting Room #1, 2 PM. This Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance group will share their culture and music with you.

Songs with Devonna Rowe, Twinbrook Library, 2 PM. Free. For Black History Month, Miss Rowe, who is a faculty member at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, will sing songs from the heritage of African American music. All ages welcome.

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

The West End, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. (It’s free to get in. Never a cover charge.) Hey Everybody! This is our hometown Rockville band! You don’t want to miss Rockville Central’s Brad Rourke and Monique DeFrees with Mike Shawn and Randall Rose, as they rock the Grill!

Sunday, February 24

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

Monday, February 25

Museum Guide Training, Montgomery County Historical Society, 10 AM – 3 PM. Become a museum guide. Register 301-340-2825 or kylottes@montgomeryhistory.org.

Tuesday, February 26

Beanie Baby Extravaganza, Rockville Library, 4 PM. Sounds like fun – stories, games and give-a-ways for kids in grade 1 and up. No registration necessary.

Stakeholder Workshop for Rockville’s Pike: Envision a Great Place, Legacy Hotel Meeting Centre (formerly Ramada Inn Rockville) Salon I & II, 7 PM – 9:30 PM. You are a stakeholder. The consultants for the City will explain the findings from the Kick-Off meeting for discussion. Exercises to indentify physical strengths and weaknesses along the section of the Pike in the City limits. They want your opinion!

Wednesday, February 27

“Lincoln’s Other White House”, Genealogy Club at the Beall-Dawson House of the Montgomery County Historical Society, 7:30 PM. Elizabeth Smith Brownstein will speak about the cottage at the Soldier’s Home where presidents went before there was a Camp David. President Lincoln was said to have drafted the Emancipation Proclamation at this “Summer White House”. She will have her book Lincoln’s Other White House: The Untold Story of His Presidency for sale.

Thursday, February 28

Nelly’s Echo Solo Acoustic, Austin Grill Rockville, 8:30 PM. (Never a cover charge.) Looks like he’s back wiith his smooth driving vocals every 4th Thursday.

Friday, February 29

The Wiz performed by THE FINEST! Youth Performance Troupe, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $12/adults, $7/Seniors & students. An energetic good time from the children and teens in this City of Rockville Troupe as they perform in this classic directed and choreographed by Kashi Tara & Kelly Chauncey. Don’t miss this inspiring performance!

Tom Blood Late as Usual, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. (Never a cover charge.) Songs with a range of influences from this experienced musician and the locals who join him on stage.

Saturday, March 1

Ty Braddock, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. (Never a cover charge.) Honkytonk music with lots of energy.

Sunday, March 2

Glass Bead Making Demonstration by Eileen Martin, Ten Thousand Villages Rockville, 1 PM – 4 PM. Ms. Martin is a resident artist at VisArts. Customers can see the demonstration and also purchase her handmade glass jewelry.

A Children’s Concert performed by the Rockville Concert Band, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 3 PM. Free, no tickets required. Kid friendly with instrument demonstrations.

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Weekend to Weekend 2/14/08

>Events in Rockville

[This post has been UPDATED to include the Austin Grill shows including The West End - Brad Rourke's band. See below.]

Thursday, February 14

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Lunch with Rockville Central’s Brad Rourke, Austin Grill Rockville, 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM. Take advantage of the last day for discount lunch at Town Center. Austin Grill’s special is Mix and Match Combos: Your choice of any 2 (Soup, Salad, Chili, Quesadillas or Tacos).

Young Musicians, Twinbrook Library, 7 PM. Talented young artists will play solos, duets and trios on piano, violin and cello. Enjoyable for all ages!

Patty Reese, Austin Grill – Rockville, 8:30 PM. Never a cover charge. Celebrate Valentine’s Day and “Trust this Heart Again”, with Patty’s roots rock.

Friday, February 15

Nelly’s Echo, Austin Grill –Rockville, 8 PM. He just played acoustic and this is to be the full show. “Live Love N Laugh” Good advice from this very original musician.

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

Saturday, February 16

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

Sunday, February 17

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

Thursday, February 21

Town Meeting with Piotr Gajewski, Rockville City Hall, 7 PM. Council member Gajewski would like to speak with constituents about the issues which are important to them, such as the location of the District Courthouse, as well as explain his position on issues before the City.

Friday, February 22

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

Hand Painted Swingers, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. (Never a cover charge.) Solid pop rock and a song called “White Castle Girl” if you know, you know what I mean.

Saturday, February 23

Raices de Borinquen, Rockville Library, Meeting Room #1, 2 PM. This Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance group will share their culture and music with you.

Songs with Devonna Rowe, Twinbrook Library, 2 PM. Free. For Black History Month, Miss Rowe, who is a faculty member at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, will sing songs from the heritage of African American music. All ages welcome.

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

The West End, Austin Grill Rockville, 9:30 PM. (It’s free to get in! Never a cover charge.) Hey everybody! This is our Rockville hometown band! You don’t want to miss Rockville Central’s Brad Rourke and Monique DeFrees with Mike Shawn & Randall Rose because they will rock the Grill.

Sunday, February 24

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

Out on the Town

You can find store discounts for Town Center under their Events listing.

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Weekend to Weekend 2/7/08

>Events in Rockville

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.

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

Sweetheart Sunday, VisArts at Rockville, 12 PM – 3 PM. During “The Face of the World” Photography Exhibition Opening, the Artists-in-Residence will be having a Valentine’s Day Sale for you to buy your loved one a special present – art! You may also want to surprise your special someone with a Valentine’s Portrait. A picture’s worth a thousand words.

Boogie Babies, VisArts at Rockville, 2 PM – 4 PM. $10/child, parents free. Art, music and movement for your little one ages 2-4. Program by Gymboree Play & Music of Betheda. Sponsored by Whole Foods Rockville.

Meet a cocoa farmer from Ghana, Ten Thousand Villages in Rockville, 107 Gibbs Street, 2 PM. Visit with Cecilia Appianim, and try out the wonderful chocolates at the new Town Center location. You can stock up on Divine Chocolates for Valentine’s Day and help a community of cocoa farmers- all at the same time!

Rockville Concert Band, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 3:00 PM. Free, no tickets necessary but donations will be accepted. Swingtime will include jazz, big band, AND swing with special guests: Rockville Swing Band and the Walt Whitman High School Jazz Ensemble.

Monday, February 11

Darryl Davis will present “Kross Kolor Kommunication”, Montgomery College Rockville Campus Theater Arts Building, 1 PM – 3 PM. Free and open to the public. Darryl is the son of Rockville resident Bill Davis. He is a musician/author and this promises to be a dynamic performance in celebration of African American History Month. (Thank you Ruth Hanessian for sending along this announcement.)

Tuesday, February 12

Election Day – Make time to Vote!

Youth Speak Out, Bauer Drive Recreation Center, 12 PM – 2 PM. Grades 8 through high school. Food served. Student Service Learning hours. Talk about what would make you and your friends connect better with school. http://www.collaborationcouncil.org/ for info and registration form.

Wednesday, February 13

Parent Orientation for Students to Enter 6th Grade, Julius West Middle School Cafeteria, 7:30 PM. This is the only parent orientation session that will be offered. The letter mistakenly said it would be on Thursday but it is definitely on Wednesday (with a snow date on Valentine’s Day.)

Plaque Dedication in Memory of Marg Collins, Elwood Smith Center, 7:30 PM. Marg was a longtime activist in Rockville, known by many in City Hall, as well as civic and nonprofit organizations. She lived on West Lynfield for 53 years and served this community well. She will be honored with a plaque on the Rec Center where she spent most of her Thursday nights at exercise class. When something needed to be done around Rockville, especially in the area of mental health advocacy, people knew who to call. She is missed tremendously.

Thursday, February 14

Young Musicians, Twinbrook Library, 7 PM. Talented young artists will play solos, duets and trios on piano, violin and cello. Enjoyable for all ages!

Patty Reese, Austin Grill – Rockville, 8:30 PM. (Never a cover charge.) Celebrate Valentine’s Day and “Trust this Heart Again”, with Patty’s roots rock.

Friday, February 15

Nelly’s Echo, Austin Grill –Rockville, 8 PM. (Never a cover charge.) He just played acoustic and this is to be the full show. “Live Love N Laugh” Good advice from this very original musician.

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

Saturday, February 16

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 8 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

Sunday, February 17

“The Elixir of Love” by the Victorian Opera Company, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 2 PM. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students. Donizetti’s comic opera sung in English. Come find out if the poor, shy young man gets the beautiful, rich woman. Is it possible? Will the elixir from the con artist work?

Out on the Town

Check out the Discount Lunch in Town Square, February 6 – 14.

Email the information for any fun, educational or community events to be included in Weekend to Weekend. Also, send along any specials or discounts. Include links!

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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!

Email the information for any fun, educational or community events to be included in Weekend to Weekend. Also, send along any specials or discounts. Include links!

We will publish event listings occurring in & around our coverage area (map) on Thursdays. The inclusion of events and specials is at our discretion.

Weekend to Weekend 1/24/08

>Events in Rockville

Friday, January 25

Lloyd Dobler Effect, Austin Grill –Rockville, 9 PM. Just added!! Elizabeth, Phil and Chris will play an acoustic set with some guests. Back when we had the HFStival LDE played the main stage, and they have headlined two Armed Forces Entertainment Tours. Now they will be playing their upbeat, smart music right down the street! Such awesome talent!

“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, January 26

Montgomery County History Conference, Montgomery College Germantown, 8:30 AM – 4 PM. Although designed for staff and volunteers of the Montgomery County Historical Society this is a super way to learn about our County History, so good in fact that I’m including it even though the event is not actually IN Rockville. A variety of topics are scheduled: how we got the agricultural reserve, the Civil War in MC, and the history of the banjo in Maryland. Registration is $30 residents ($35 non-residents). Fees include all materials and lunch. Continuing Education Credits will be available for an additional fee of $15 through Montgomery College.

Oldies But Goodies (OBG) Cocker Rescue Adoption Show, Rockville Petsmart, 5154 Nicholson Lane, 11 AM – 2 PM. All of the foster homes run by this DC area nonprofit are full. 17 of the cocker spaniels are being boarded in kennels. Stop by and meet some of the dogs looking for homes!

“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.

Ty Braddock, Austin Grill – Rockville, 10 PM. Country country rock rock! Nominated for Country Vocalist of the Year by the Washington Area Music Association.

Sunday, January 27

Bridal Expo, Glenview Mansion, 12 PM – 4 PM. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. Excellent opportunity to meet vendors for all your wedding needs: catering, cakes, photography, music, flowers, and bridal gifts. Bridal Images will have models wearing all of the latest wedding gown fashions throughout the day. Leave those bridal magazines at home (I know you have more than one!) and head over to the Mansion. If you’re getting married, you won’t be able to resist!

“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.

Tuesday, January 29

The Rockville Regional Youth Orchestra, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 7:30 PM. Free. Winter concert of classical music by area students.

Wednesday, January 30

Russian Book Initiative Concert: Serge Khrickenko, Rockille Library, Meeting Room 1, 7 PM. No knowledge of Russian required! He’ll perform some of his own as well as other popular melodies. Mr. Khrichenko has won several international competitions. Da!

Thursday, January 31

Nelly’s Echo, Austin Grill- Rockville. 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”. He thinks he’s playing at 9:30 PM and the venue thinks 8 PM, check next week’s W2W and I’ll try to straighten it out.

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” , Rockvill
e 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.

“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.

Email the information for any fun, educational or community events to be included in Weekend to Weekend. Also, send along any specials or discounts. Include links!

We will publish event listings occurring in & around our coverage area (map) on Thursdays. The inclusion of events and specials is at our discretion.