Guide to Lunar New Year Celebrations
The Lunar New Year—also commonly known as Chinese New Year—begins Saturday, Feb. 10 and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon. Lunar New Year is considered the most… Read More
Arts/Entertainment
Jan. 26-28 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are 9 things to do this weekend, Jan. 26-28. Friday, January 26 Ice Skating: Cabin John Ice Rink is… Read More
It’s Elementary: Lisa Ann Walter Competes in Finals of Celebrity Jeopardy!
Spoiler alert: this story contains results from Tuesday’s Celebrity Jeopardy! Blair High School and Catholic University alum Lisa Ann Walter, star of the award-winning ABC sitcom, Abbott Elementary,… Read More
MoComCon Vendor ‘Discriminatory’ Prices Removed
When the nonprofit Friends of the Library Montgomery County, Inc. first advertised for vendors for tables at its MoComCon event, it strove to bring in more minorities. It set rates… Read More
MoComCon at Germantown Library Postponed Due to Snow
Fans of pop culture, fandoms, comics, graphic novels and libraries will have to wait about six weeks before they can enjoy Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) eighth annual free comic… Read More
After Facelift, Flower Theatre Facade Will Debut Feb. 3
While no longer a movie theater, a $400,000 reconstruction of the historic facade of the former Flower Theatre in the Long Branch neighborhood of Silver Spring is complete. MHP, a… Read More
Jan. 19-21 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are 9 things to do this weekend, Jan. 19-21. Friday, January 19 Into The Woods Jr.: OnCue Theatre presents… Read More
Strathmore Hosts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee hosted a tribute: We are Martin, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.… Read More
Nonjudgmental Dogs Build Confident Young Readers at County Libraries
Walter, a 130-pound Leonberger, basked in all the petting he received at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library as blossoming readers practiced their skills. Read to a Dog is… Read More
Jan. 12-15 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are 12 things to do this holiday weekend, January 12-15. Friday, January 12 Weed Warrior Workday: Volunteers work with… Read More
Radio Legend Donnie Simpson Signing Off from MAJIC on Friday
Legendary local and national radio personality Donnie Simpson announced Wednesday that his final show on MAJIC 102.3 will be on Friday. Simpson, a veteran of 55 years in radio and… Read More
Libraries’ Annual MoComCon Rescheduled for March 2
UPDATE Jan 19: Montgomery County Public Libraries rescheduled the comic convention to Saturday, March 2 with this announcement: “Due to the inclement weather, and to ensure the safety of our… Read More