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Partly inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Match Girl,” “Striking 12” tells the story of a grumpy, overworked New Yorker who resolves to spend New Year’s Eve alone when an unexpected visitor brings some much-needed cheer.

Whether in a school production or as part of a professional company, many teenagers with a passion for theater do not have an opportunity to direct plays, come up with choreography or lead vocal sessions. Yet many yearn to get a chance to stretch their skills and take on more of a leadership role.

On Sunday, don’t be surprised if you run into Andy Warhol with his white shock wig, or Salvador Dali, his grandiose mustache elaborately waxed or a demure Mona Lisa and her painter Leonardo DaVinci strolling Georgia Avenue in Wheaton. No, it is not an art gallery-inspired sequel to “A Night at the Museum.” Rather, it is the second annual Wheaton View more

For those who have chosen to avoid the pain of holiday traffic and will be In town for Labor Day weekend, here are a few close-to-home “staycation” ideas.

Ariana Ross conceived of an organization that would connect artists of various disciplines, educators, business leaders and community members to bring the visual, performing and literary arts into the community to strengthen both communities and individuals -- through integrating the power of dance, storytelling, theater, music and visual arts.

Love Fourth of July fireworks? Check out this guide to 2018 Independence Day celebrations — and fireworks! — in Montgomery County, MD.

Gaithersburg and Rockville offer a host of Memorial Day Weekend activities, from solemn ceremonies and patriotic parades to restaurants and rock ‘n’ roll.

Flowers wilt, tchotchkes break and breakfast in bed can be a messy business. This year, why not give the gift of yourself on Mother’s Day? Take time out and share the beauty of nature, the magic of history, the delicate work of artists’ hands—or their feet as they dance across the stage. In Montgomery County, there’s plenty of fun to be found. View more

Two outstanding 17-year-old Albert Einstein High School seniors received awards from the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) April 19 at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room in Silver Spring. Amal Haddad won the Fran Abrams Creative Writing Award and Astrid Dong, the Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award. Both are annual award View more

The nominees for the 34th annual Helen Hayes Awards, which recognizes and celebrates excellence in professional theatre in the metropolitan area, were announced Monday, Feb. 5 in the Helen Hayes Gallery of Washington's historic National Theatre. The “Hayes” category is for shows with mostly Equity actors; “Helen” is for shows with mostly non-Equity View more

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