Artists bring new life to shops
In a cozy, second-floor studio at Long Reach Village Center in Columbia, where the walls gleam with a fresh coat of white paint, artist Stacey Berger stepped back from a collage to gain perspective. She gazed at the meticulously arranged, diamond-shaped pieces of orange and blues. “I tore pages out of National Geographics and cut them into strips,” explained Berger, surrounded by the ... READ MORE
Fresh deliveries help support local farms
The turning point in Mark Lilly’s life came in 2008, when the former Marine decided to take a course at the University of Richmond, where he worked. As part of the emergency management class, titled “Hazards and Threats of the Future,” Lilly had to create a 20-year projected scenario of a disaster; in his case, famine in the West in the year 2029. When he predicted a pandemic... READ MORE
Scaled-down performances start to return
“Gathering to hear a story is a basic human need,” said Edgar Dobie, Arena Stage’s executive producer and president. Amid challenging pandemic protocols, gathering has been a fleeting fantasy for most, but some area theaters are re-opening with limited and re-imagined programming. The show is going on, cautiously, at several creative theaters. “Art will always find a way,” said ... READ MORE
Reminiscing about desserts of childhood
At 3 a.m. — sleepless yet again — odd memories can flit through what’s left of one’s brain. The other night, for no particular reason, I conjured a vision of a dessert I haven’t eaten in more than 65 years. It was called Apple Brown Betty. Perhaps it was a mainstay of elementary school lunch for you. It certainly was for me. There it sat, in a little circular dish, sliced ... READ MORE
To-dos and no-nos for your autumn yard
It’s hard for me to relax in my own back yard because I always see tidying to do. In the late fall, however, I can relax a bit. That’s because it’s easier and more environmentally friendly to leave leaves and ignore the decaying stalks of herbaceous plants. Overwintering insects, birds and other creatures make use of what looks unkempt to our eyes. If allowing the plants in your ... READ MORE
Maryland county honors top volunteers
Bob Marques may be retired, but he’s no couch potato. His volunteer work has taken him to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, to Tennessee after deadly tornadoes, and most recently to the mountains of Honduras, where he helped administer medical care in a rural clinic. For his lifelong commitment to helping others, the Gaithersburg resident received a Neal Potter Path of Achievement... READ MORE
Cookbooks add creativity to your kitchen
The Bibliophile Spend time with these cookbooks and expand your culinary skills. Joy of Cooking: The Trusted Kitchen Classic for a New Generation of Joy: Revised and Updated, by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker and Megan Scott, 1,200 pages, Scribner hardcover, 2019 The classic encyclopedia of home cooking dating back to the 1930s has been revived... READ MORE
Arts group to install heart sculpture soon
In November, a new 1,000-pound heart sculpture will be installed in downtown Baltimore near the intersection of Charles and Hanover Streets. Standing eight feet tall and six feet wide, the work brings to mind the famous “LOVE” statue in Philadelphia, according to Randi Pupkin, 58, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Art with a Heart. Pupkin’s staff, students and... READ MORE
Literary awards celebrate local authors
For the first time in its 23 years, the Library of Virginia Literary Awards ceremony will take place virtually, providing a way for people across the state and beyond to learn about Virginia authors — and to find out this year’s winners, who will join the ranks of past winners such as Tom Robbins, Barbara Kingsolver, Rita Dove, John Grisham, Tom Wolfe and David Baldacci. “Although... READ MORE
Entertaining in your garden this autumn
It’s October. My daughter’s 200-guest wedding scheduled for later this month was a casualty of COVID-19; however, in its place will be an intimate ceremony with 20 family members in our back yard. What this means is that I’ve become a very busy mother-of-the bride, adding to all the typical wedding preparations the task of transforming my yard into a wedding venue. You too may... READ MORE
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