Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Washington D.C. music scene lost a titan today. How did Brown's music impact your life?
Update: 6:30 p.m. - Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker has issued a press release expressing his condolences over the passing of local music legend Chuck Brown. The statement reads in full: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and countless fans of Chuck Brown. It is a sad day for so many in Prince George’s County, the Washington region, and throughout the world. Chuck Brown left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds with his very distinctive voice and incredible genre of music that he created, Go-Go. He was an icon whose music inspired so many and become the sound that defined modern-day Washington, DC and Prince George’s County. He will be missed, but we are so fortunate that his music will be with …
The estimated cost of renovating the space is $750,000, according to organizers.
When the Third District police station—located at 801 Sligo Ave.—vacates next year, East Silver Spring residents are advocating that an arts center should take the station's place instead of a new housing project. The station will be relocating closer to the Colesville area near the intersection of Colesville Road and New Hampshire Avenue. In 2009, the police station’s move was announced and shortly after Karen Roper, an East Silver Spring Civic Association board member, started her campaign for a community space that would be useful for artists, according a Greater Washington report. The Gateway Arts Center (GAC), spearheaded by Roper and local architects, would serve as a community space for artists who need it. A petition in support of…
Friday, May 11, 2012
No idea what you’ll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue.
Start your weekend off with a list of events to enjoy yourself in Silver Spring and around the county. Check out our picks for activities and events to enjoy and new bars, restaurants and shops to explore! 1. FIESTA ASIA Where/When: Saturday, May 12 on Ellsworth Drive between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: To take part the second annual Pan Asian celebration which features music, dance and crafts! Pricing: Free. 2. ROUND HOUSE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ Where/When: Round House Round House Theatre located at 8641 Colesville Rd. in Silver Spring on Saturday and Sunday. Why go: Director David Minton's adaptation of Shakespeare's most beloved play with mischievous fairies and silly lovers. Pricing: $8 to $15 3. GROWN AND SEXY …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Patch highlights the best of our Local Voices section.
Each week, community bloggers contribute to Patch sites across Montgomery County and Maryland through our Local Voices section. Residents, government agencies and top officials weigh in on community issues. Check out a few of the blogs we featured on Silver Patch this week. Meet Romeo. He is an exciting and lovable rescue young pup that is looking for an adoptive family. Romeo will warm your heart with his special tricks. He can sit, walk well on a leash, and release his toys when you tell him to drop them. Spruce up your jewelry box. Sarah Gingold shares tips on how to take your old jewelry and create stylish earrings and more. Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At large) visits with youth program gala. Impact Silver Spring, a local nonprofit…
Four women were recognized for their accomplishments.
Crittenton Services, a Silver Spring-based company, celebrated 124 years of promoting healthy development of teens by recognizing four distinguished women for their leadership Wednesday at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC. This year’s honorees included Soledad O’Brien, co-founder of the Soledad O’Brien and Brad Raymond Foundation and host of Starting Point with Soledad O’Brien; Linda Gooden, Executive Vice President at Lockheed Martin; Deborah Taylor Tate, ITU Special Envoy and Laureate for Child Online Protection and Former FCC Commissioner; and Marlen Esparza, National Boxing Champion and 2012 Olympic Hopeful. The honor was given for their demonstrated leadership, commitment and dedication to making a difference in the …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Customers got a chance to sample a variety of foods.
During the second annual Taste the World in Fenton Village in downtown Silver Spring, 24 restaurants teamed up to celebrate international cuisine and music. Fenton Village is located between Wayne, Georgia and Burlington avenues and Fenton Street. Customers paid between $2 to $5 for appetizers or tasting plates from local restaurants. Participating restaurants include Abyssinia Restaurant, Kefa Café, Mandarin Restaurant and Thai Derm. A full list can be found on the event’s website. To explore more restaurants in downtown Silver Spring visit the Patch business directory.
Teens from around Montgomery County rocked the stage.
More than 150 kids from around Montgomery County rocked the stage at the Fillmore Silver Spring on Saturday for a growing music program called "Rock-in Schools." The movement's goal is to reform the music education around the nation by simultaneously introducing contemporary and traditional music programs. Despite overwhelming statistics on the positive impact of music instruction on overall academic performance and school attendance, a large percentage of secondary students do not participate in music education at school because instructors say they are not motivated by some of the traditional band and orchestra programs that comprise most public school music classes. "These kids may love music, but unless they can afford after-school …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Our new 'Last Chance' feature lets you know about important upcoming deadlines.
Our new "Last Chance" feature lets you know about important upcoming deadlines. Here are some dates that you might not want to miss: 1. The Montgomery County Board of Education is set to meet Tuesday, May 8 at 9 a.m. The seven-hour meeting will cover multiple issues including the re-roofing of Oak View Elementary School and the naming of the downcounty consortium elementary school #29. The PDF of the agenda has been attached. 2. County Executive Isiah Leggett is in search of applicants to fill five vacancies on the Victim Services Advisory Board in the following professional fields: mental health, legal, medical, dental or nursing professions, or representatives of the community as a whole. The board is comprised of 23 board members. The …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
This week's top Montgomery County news.
Catch up on the news you missed this week including a budget proposal for a larger police force in Gaithersburg, what Potomac looked like 400 million years ago and a Twitter gun threat at Quince Orchard High School. QO Administrators Investigated Twitter Gun Threat Tuesday NORTH POTOMAC - Early Tuesday morning, a student notified the Quince Orchard High School administration of a Twitter post suggesting a student might bring a gun to school. After an investigation, it was determined there was no credible threat, according to a letter sent home to parents by principal Carole Working. Read the full story on North Potomac-Darnestown Patch. Young Heroin Overdose Survivor Warns Peers GERMANTOWN - Lea Edgecomb never regained the ability to …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Casting call ends in a week.
Emmy-winning TV production company Magical Elves (Top Chef, Project Runway, Braxton Family Values), Yahoo! Inc. and Ford Motor Company are teaming up to create the ultimate reality competition series that could land you - rather quickly - in the driver’s seat of the all-new 2012 Ford Focus Electric. We are looking for a select group of drivers – teams of two with an open-mind, strong personality and a hunger for adventure – to take the wheel of the first all-electric vehicle from Ford. You and a teammate will compete against other teams to complete a scavenger hunt route with varying challenges. Besides the experience of a lifetime, you will be competing for an all-new Focus Electric for yourself and your teammate. To apply: Email …
Reggie Smith
12:36 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Big Reg May god bless his family and relatives, for what Chuck has done over the years with his music he could never be replaced. (you wiil truly be missed)!!!!! more ›