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“Re-Imagining the Holidays” Art Installation Lights Up Tonight
While there won’t be a lighting ceremony/party on Ellsworth Drive, this year’s “Re-Imagining the Holidays” art installation will be lit up beginning tonight (Nov. 13) through mid-January. This year’s installation on Fountain Plaza is a collection of colorful plexiglass snowflakes hung inside and out on a framework that’s wrapped in blue garland, topped with a…
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Registration Now Open for County’s Winter Virtual Rec Classes
Montgomery County Recreation has begun registering participants in winter virtual classes, the agency announced. Winter classes run from January to March 2021 and are designed to promote active, healthy lifestyles.
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Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Passes Away at 80; Local Contestants React
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Reactions have been pouring in from local residents that have competed on the show.
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County Council Introduces Special Appropriation for Additional Arts and Humanities Emergency Funding
The Montgomery County Council has introduced a special appropriation for additional arts and humanities emergency relief funding, according to a council press release.
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Enjoy Public Art from a Distance in Downtown Silver Spring
The Social Distancing Art Walk, a self-guided tour from the Silver Spring Urban District, allows walkers to enjoy a collection of 11 public art installations in the downtown area.
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Fans Now Able to Attend Outdoor Performances with Restrictions
Fans of outdoor entertainment now will be able to attend performances under certain guidelines released yesterday by the county. Audiences will be limited to 50 attendees, who must buy tickets in advance and will have to maintain social distancing (at least six feet) from those who are not part of the same household.
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Artists Call Issued for Let’s Promote The Vote Project
Let’s Promote The Vote has issued a call for artists to create works encouraging residents to get out and vote in the November election. The project was launched by the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Public Arts Trust. AHCMC is looking for up to 10 artists or designers for paid commissions…
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Council to Introduce Nearly $18 Million in COVID-19 Recovery Funding
The County Council today will introduce special appropriations of nearly $18 million to provide additional assistance for COVID-19 recovery efforts. Also today, the council will hold public hearings and vote on 10 previously introduced special appropriations totaling about $40 million.
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Silver Spring Arts Groups to Offer Virtual Summer Camps
Several Silver Spring arts organizations will offer virtual summer art camps for youth from pre-K to 18 years old, according to an announcement from the Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District. “Many children have been away from their classmates, family members and friends for several months,” said Silver Spring Regional Services Center Director Reemberto Rodriguez…