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The Wilson Springs Hotel at Pearl Street Warehouse
11/23/2024 to 11/23/2024
1221 Old Northern Blvd., Washington, DC 11576Homegrown in the rich music scene of Virginia, Wilson Springs Hotel is a band brought together under a genreless flag, a folk band committed to rock and roll, and a rock band committed to classic country. After forming in 2021, Jacob Ritter (guitar/songwriter/lead vocals), Victor McManus (lead guitar), Brendan Boylan (fiddle), Sebastien Richard (drums) and Andrew Carper (bass), released two albums in quick succession and are once again releasing new music in 2024. Their new songs are a split between a classic country, and a more rock-influenced sound, celebrating the many influences that brought them to where they are today. The band performs at Pearl Street Warehouse on Nov. 23. For tickets, go to pearlstreetwarehouse.com or call the box office at (202) 380-9620.
Washington Balalaika Society Concert
11/23/2024 to 11/23/2024
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater, Rockville, MD 20851The Washington Balalaika Society presents "The Mystery of Romance" at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in Rockville, MD on Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.balalaika.org/images/2024%2dfall%2dconcert%2dback.jpg
Writing & Publishing Fiction with the Olney Writer’s Group- at Olney Library
11/24/2024 to 11/24/2024
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832Interested in publishing a book of fiction? OLNEY WRITER'S GROUP MEMBERS BRYAN M. BYRD AND ANDREW HILLER recently published their books and share their stories and experiences. Learn about their writing processes (how to stay motivated!), and tips and strategies on publishing your own work. Q&A and light refreshments to follow. Copies of their books will be available for purchase/signing. BRYAN M. BYRD will read from his novel, "Surviving Paradise: the Perils and Pleasures of the Caribbean" about a death-defying sailing journey from Florida to the Virgin Islands. Award winning, bestselling humorist ANDREW HILLER published an indie novel, 2019 BFF Novel of the Year, A Halo of Mushrooms, and the fractured fairytale, A Climbing Stock (Daily Swan 2017). In 2022, Andrew won Escape Pod's Flash Fiction Contest. This year, his story "Half-Lives" won second place in Amazing Stories' Readers Choice Awards and was included in their 2023 Best of the Year anthology. No registration is required, but seating is limited. Questions about this program? Contact the Olney branch at 240-773-9545.
The Rules for Writing Christmas Cards
11/29/2024 to 12/15/2024
311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878In a series of hilarious, short blackout sketches, an ensemble of actors provide examples of bad Christmas card behavior, while an Emily Post-type narrator gives advice on how to correct these mistakes. This show runs at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn November 29 - December 15, 2024, Fri & Sat at 8 pm; Sun at 2 pm; added show Sat Dec 14 at 3pm $23 Adult; $21 (students aged 15-21); $16 (youth 14 and under) Recommended for ages 12+ For more information, call 301-258-6394 or visit https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/performing-arts/theater/the-rules-for-writing-christmas-cards
Breakfast with Santa
11/30/2024 to 11/30/2024
17001 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832Join Cadence at Olney for their second annual Breakfast at Santa on Saturday, November 30, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Guests will enjoy a sumptuous breakfast buffet, Christmas films in their in-house movie theater, and holiday crafts for both children and the young at heart. Families can sit fireside with Santa Claus for photos and a chance to share their Christmas wishes. FREE. RSVP by 11/27 at (301) 887-7167 or contactolney@cogirusa.com.
Mixology Lab Featuring Cocktail Ace Britt Fox: Cheers to the Holidays!
12/01/2024 to 12/01/2024
921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 , washington, DC 20007Mixologist Britt Fox builds upon their past two sold-out, hands-on classes. You’ll learn the essentials of concocting three exquisite cocktails with an emphasis on holiday cheer – think warm and fuzzy. We’ll begin with a shaken cocktail that includes apple butter, followed by Britt’s take on a classic Hot Toddy, and tips on how to implement at home. Britt will finish up with a stirred cocktail: this one from the Negroni family but red and green for the holidays This two-hour class will cover the basics of cocktail ingredients, tools, and techniques: including recipes and hands-on direction for making three cocktails. You’ll leave with the know-how to more effortlessly host your next party. https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/mixology-lab-featuring-cocktail-ace-britt-fox-cheers-to-the-holidays/
