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Lemon Slice Café Planning Soft Opening Today
Beginning today, Lemon Slice Café is planning a soft opening with a limited menu at its location on the lower level of 8737 Colesville Rd. Owner Beth Yohannes has taken over the space formerly occupied by Dip n Rolls, which closed at the end of July.
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“Red Grape” Wins Tomato Tasting Event
More than 250 people attended Washington Gardener Magazine’s 12th Annual Tomato Taste at the FreshFarm Silver Spring Market on Saturday, Aug. 24. Attendees tasted and voted on their favorite tomato variety. “Red Grape” took the top spot with twice as many votes as “Sun Gold” in second place.
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Perfect Weather, Great Entertainer Highlight Jazz Festival
One perfect weather day. Two stages. Seven performing groups. Seven hours of music. And several thousand fans. Grammy-winning Arturo Sandoval headlined the annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival Sunday. He showed he’s a multi-instrumental master and a great entertainer as well.
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Workshop Scheduled for Aspiring Comedians
Aspiring comedians can learn how to hone their routines during a workshop sponsored by Improbable Comedy, according to an announcement from producer Kim Levone. Standup comedian Sara Armour, who started in the business in Washington, D.C. in 2011, will lead the three-hour workshop. The workshop will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to…
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Locavino Opening to Feature Wine Tastings, Special Drafts, Full Menu
Locavino’s grand opening celebration this weekend will feature wine tastings, special draft beers from local breweries and a full menu, according to co-owners Jarrod Jabre and Justin Wallace. For the grand opening, Locavino will be open Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and they expect to be open on Sunday from 11 a.m. past the normal 9…
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Locavino Grand Opening Set for This Weekend
Locavino will hold a grand opening of its wine café and retail operation at 8519 Fenton St. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-18, according to co-owner Jarrod Jabre. The Source will post details tomorrow morning about planned tastings, menu offerings and other information.
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County Announces Lineup, Schedule for Jazz Festival
The county has announced the full lineup and schedule for the 16th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival. The free festival will be held from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 on Veterans Plaza. Grammy-award winning trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will headline this year’s performances.
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County Formally Launches Business Connect in Silver Spring
The county formally launched its Business Connect program to support new and growing businesses during an event held yesterday at the Silver Spring Library. The program includes counseling, classes, workshops and other training and will be offered at three area locations.
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County Police, Communities to Hold National Night Out
National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign designed to promote partnerships between police departments and local neighborhoods, will be held tomorrow, Aug. 6, around the country. The county’s police department will be participating in various community events.