Strathmore and MCPS Celebrate a Decade of Bringing the Blues to Fifth Graders

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Strathmore and Montgomery County Public Schools are celebrating 10 years of The Blues, an original concert bringing music history to life for fifth graders. Running October 20–23, this year’s program welcomes 12,500 students for live performances exploring the blues and its influence on American music, with admission and transportation fully funded.Continue Reading

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Germantown October Fest Returns Oct. 10 with Grammy-Nominated Nappy Roots, African Market Preview Germantown’s biggest fall festival is back for 2026, and organizers say this year’s event will be the largest yet. What’s Happening Germantown October Fest returns to Germantown Town Center on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m.Continue Reading

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Written by Rachel Migone, August 22, 2026 Emotions are contagious. As the audience settled into their seats at the Strathmore Music Center, there was a buzz of excitement and camaraderie throughout the hall. Everywhere I looked, people were hugging each other in greeting and laughing in anticipation of hearing LedisiContinue Reading