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Montgomery County’s Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple Announce Breakup, End Engagement Following ‘Golden Bachelorette’

Montgomery County’s Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have announced the end of their relationship, nearly two years after getting engaged during the inaugural season of ABC’s The Golden Bachelorette. The breakup was announced on Friday, November 6, in a social media post shared by Bachelor Nation and Vassos....

Montgomery County, MD · 19h

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Live Music This Weekend in Montgomery County: November 6–8

This weekly live music roundup was compiled by MoCo MD Music. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram (@mocomdmusic) for more local performances, musicians, and live music events happening throughout Montgomery County. Six sets around Montgomery County this weekend, and Friday is the busiest day of the three....

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Art installation closing party, Apothecary Museum anniversary top Alexandria’s weekend lineup

After a busy Halloween season, Alexandria will have a quieter weekend of events before holiday happenings ramp up. The first full weekend of November brings a closing celebration for the Waterfront Park art installation, Veterans Day Run, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum’s 20th anniversary open house and an evening with George Washington.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Things to do in the DC area: Adams Morgan PorchFest, Film Festivals … and more!

Music lovers can enjoy the fall weather and sounds by local musicians at Adams Morgan PorchFest on Saturday. Approximately 80 artists and bands are expected to perform this year on porches, patios and public spaces all over the neighborhood. This year’s headliner is Oddisee, a D.C.-area native hip-hop artist and...

Washington, DC · 1d

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‘Maryland Farm & Harvest’ returns to MPT for 14th season beginning Nov. 10

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Maryland Public Television’s original series “Maryland Farm & Harvest” will premiere its 14th season on Nov. 10, exploring the state’s agricultural industry through 13 new half-hour episodes, network officials announced. The weekly series airs Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on MPT and streams online via mpt.org/livestream, the free PBS app, and MPT’s […]

Maryland · 2d

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Hidden Libraries That Hold America’s Literary Treasures

The Folger Shakespeare Library: A Vault of Elizabethan Secrets The Folger Shakespeare Library: A Vault of Elizabethan Secrets (image credits: wikimedia) Tucked just steps from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the Folger Shakespeare Library is a true marvel for lovers of literature and history. Many people walk past its understated façade every day without ... Read more The post Hidden Libraries That Hold America’s Literary Treasures appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Washington, DC · 4d

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Southwest D.C. has a new movie theater — and it's not showing Marvel

There's a new movie theater in Southwest D.C. screening films you wouldn't normally find on the big screen. Why it matters: It's the Southwest neighborhood's only dedicated cinema outside of the IMAX at the Air and Space Museum, and comes as several beloved indie cinemas in D.C. have closed in recent years, like the Uptown Theater and E Street Cinema . State of play: 4EYE Film Center launched last month in the new Revada Arts Center , which also houses theater and opera groups. The nonprofit screens its films in the space's 58-seat cinema, but there's also a 140-seat black box theater and a cafe in the Revada building. (And, yes, you can bring your wine into the movie with you.) What they're saying: "We won't be doing Marvel," says 4Eye founder Emily Lenzner, who once worked in Hollywood and at the Motion Picture Association, and who previously led an effort to revive the Uptown Theater. Instead, 4Eye will screen films by indie and local filmmakers, documentaries, international films and the classics. Lenzner says movie-goers are looking for more of an experience from their theaters now, and so she plans to host Q&As and panels tied to the featured films,

Washington, DC · 1d

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Meadow Bridge Marching Wildcats to perform at National Veterans Parade in D.C.

MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Members of the Meadow Bridge High School Marching Band have been gearing up for their planned performance in Washington D.C. for the National Veterans Parade. Since being invited, members of the band have received support from across the county and beyond. Congratulatory letters have rolled in from the likes of […]

Meadow Bridge, WV · 15h

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Santa, Milk & Honey and more coming to Tysons Corner Center this holiday season

Santa Claus is coming to Tysons Corner Center tomorrow (Friday), ushering in what promises to be a busy winter holiday season at the D.C. region’s biggest mall. Returning to Tysons Corner Center for a 39th year, the big man in red will be stationed for photos on the mall’s lower level near Wasabi starting at 11 a.m. tomorrow through Christmas Eve (Dec. 24).

Tysons, VA · 2d

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A Killer Night at Club 85 Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at the ARTfactory

Murder, mayhem, and totally radical fun collide in A Killer Night at Club 85! This immersive 1980s-themed murder mystery drops guests into the middle of a high-stakes whodunit set against the backdrop of the decade’s hottest new nightclub. When a devastating financial setback turns deadly, everyone in the room becomes a suspect—and every clue could be the key to solving the crime.

Manassas, VA · 1d

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Author makes trip from Washington, D.C. to Omaha for book reading

Journalist and author Christopher Vondracek drove from Washington, D.C. to Omaha for one in a series of book readings throughout the Midwest. His sophomore work, "Redlin or Rodin," is a series of essays cataloging moments from his childhood in Minnesota parallel to his adult obsession with painter Terry Redlin. Vondracek's...

Omaha, NE · 1d

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Udvar-Hazy Center to honor veterans with discounts, programs

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will offer free parking and special discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel at its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Visitors with a valid military ID will receive complimentary parking, saving them the center’s standard $15 parking fee....

Chantilly, VA · 1d

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WATCH: George Gallo brings the outdoors inside on Caroline Street

Meyer Fine Art on Caroline Street opens an exhibition of American plein air artist George Gallo on Thursday, November 5, with a reception at 5:30. Gallo paints his scenes outdoors in the open air, and he is the first contemporary artist the gallery has formally represented. We received a preview with gallery owner Mike Meyer. meyerfineart.gallery.

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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From Seinfeld To The Muppets: 10 Famous People Who Attended The University Of Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The University of Maryland is one of our state’s most recognized institutions, but did you know that a plethora of famous writers, actors and CEOs attended UMD over the years? Between the comedic genius of Larry David and the CEO of Under Armour, we’ve identified 10 famous individuals who are proud alumni of the University of Maryland.

College Park, MD · 5d

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The Country Club at Woodmore Signals a Renewed Era for its Membership

MITCHELLVILLE, Maryland — This winter, The Country Club at Woodmore will finish a multi-year, $1.9 million capital investment project, which is already delivering significant improvements to the historic layout, as part of a renewed commitment to its members. Located near Washington, D.C., Woodmore offers an unmatched 18-hole golf experience...

Mitchellville, MD · 4d

Festivaltopia

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It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories

Some states quietly watch history pass by. Maryland doesn’t do that. Despite its small footprint, this mid-Atlantic state has given America some of its most powerful symbols, its most enduring traditions, and a few hard truths it didn’t always want to hear. From national anthems to military culture, from federal power to unflinching television, Maryland ... Read more The post It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Maryland · 2d

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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 1d

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Northern Virginia Library Updates: Construction, Safety Concerns, Affordable Housing, and VA Library of the Year

Northern Virginia libraries have been making news. The George Mason Regional Library is currently closed for a two-year renovation, the Vienna-Carter Library construction is underway, and more. Here’s a roundup of local library news. Reston Regional Library Addresses Safety Concerns. Reston Regional Library sits next to the Embry Rucker...

Vienna, VA · 2d