Church Makes a Joyful Noise with Christmas Carol Spectacular

La Carmata Nuove Christmas Chorale to perform with conductor Francisco de Araujo.

Forget about it being a school night and come out Sunday night to hear a renowned group of musicians fill Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac with beautiful sounds of the holiday. "A Christmas Carol Spectacular" will feature La Carmata Nuove Christmas Chorale, conducted by Francisco de Araujo, with an orchestra and soloists.  This will be the second Christmas Concert with Maestro Francisco and his chorale at the church. According to Norma Najjar of the church’s Cultural Committee, more than 475 people attended last year, a full house. She estimates that about half of those were church members and half others from the community. “This is only the second time but we hope to do it annually, to make it a family …

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Glorystar Children's Chorus Lifts Voices, Spirits

Four choirs will perform a holiday concert on Saturday afternoon.

The sound of children’s voices raised in sweet song is a cherished holiday tradition. One way to enjoy this tradition is with Glorystar Children’s Chorus’ 16th Annual Winter Concert on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg. Glorystar, founded in 1996, has performed at locations from the Kennedy Center to Washington National Cathedral, and has toured internationally including Taiwan, Italy, Hungary and Austria. More than 130 choristers, ages 5 to 18, sing in four groups: Beginning Choir (ages 5 to 7), Training Choir (ages 7 and up), Concert Choir (ages 9 and up), and Chamber Choir (ages 13 and up). The choir is open to children all over the metro area, but most are from Montgomery County. Many of the children …

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5 Things to Know Today: Aug. 17

Your daily digest of need-to-know information about Potomac.

Good morning, Potomac. It's Wednesday and we've already made it halfway through the week. Here are five things to know today: 1. Today will be sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Wednesday evening will be partly to mostly cloudy. Temps will drop to the mid 60s 2.  The Rotary Club of Potomac will hold its weekly meeting at noon at Normandie Farm Restaurant. Jennifer Monahan, an explorer, writer and speaker, will present “Rotary in the Outback.” She is the author of An American in Oz: Discovering the Island Continent of Australia, a true story about her travels in the land Down Under. 3. If it's Wedesday, it's the weekly Shady Grove Farmers' & Artisans' Market. Vendors sell fresh local fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs and poultry, baked goods…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 11

Buy farm fresh produce, watch butterflies fly and enjoy a free concert.

Wake up and smell the chai, French roast or tea on this Thursday morning. Start the day off right with these five things to know today in Potomac. 1. Today will be a gorgeous day—sunny with highs in the mid 80s and low humidity. Temperatures will be mostly clear in the evening with lows in the upper 50s. Enjoy! 2. It's Potomac Farmers Market day! Pick up fresh fruits, veggies and more for a summer feast. Local vendors including McCleafs Orchard, Rocklands Farm, Alliaabad Farm, and Garden Path Farms will peddle a variety of farm fresh produce. The market is open 2-6:30 p.m. each Thursday in the parking lot of Potomac United Methodist Church. 3. Consider packing a picnic dinner (the weather will be supreme), a blanket and friends or family …

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Week In Review

Week in Review: House Fire, Basketball and County Inauguration

A look back at the top news from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11.

Local politics, the beginning of basketball season and a house fire have all stood out as major news stories in Potomac this week. On Sunday, the 25th Annual Montgomery County Executive's Ball for the Benefit of the Arts and Humanities brought about 800 people to the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center. The event was a way to raises money for nonprofit arts and humanities organizations that bring theater, music, dance, visual arts, arts education and humanities programs to county communities and schools. On Monday morning, County Executive Isiah Leggett spoke at the Montgomery County Executive and Council Inauguration Ceremony about the need for the county to move beyond challenges in the tough economic …

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Special Events and Government Closures on Veterans Day

Veterans Day will bring an education event and closures of many public services in the area.

Thursday is Veterans Day and in honor of the men and women who served the United States, Montgomery County is hosting a Veterans Day event. The celebration, which will take place at the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, will feature the dedication of Veterans Plaza, a speech from County Executive Ike Leggett, panel discussions from area veterans and a free concert. Here's what the day will look like: During Veterans Day, many public services in Montgomery County will be closed. Here is a look at the schedules and closures of services in the area: Leggett recommends Montgomery County citizens fly the American flag on Thursday and take an opportunity to thank a veteran, remember fallen heroes and honor our veterans and their …

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What's Up This Weekend?

This Weekend: Homecoming, Golf Tournament and Free Concert

Your editor's top picks for the weekend of Oct. 8 through Oct. 10.

This weekend in Potomac will be heavy on sports, whether it is a traditional football game or the Senior Players Championship golf tournament. On Friday, Winston Churchill High School is hosting their Homecoming football game -- a match up that will be sure to bring in many local fans. The Churchill Bulldogs are competing against Magruder in their Homecoming game, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. At halftime, this year's Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned. Friday also marks the second day of competition at the Senior Players Championship at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm. The tournament, which is a major championship on the PGA TOUR's Champion Tour for professional golfers ages 50 and older, continues through Sunday.  Saturday is …

Rock Band Will Play Free Concert at Potomac Golf Tournament

Better Than Ezra will perform at the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship on Oct. 9.

New Orleans rock band, Better Than Ezra will be making a stop in Potomac for the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship to help celebrate Military Appreciation Day on Oct. 9 at the Champions Tour's final major of the season. Tournament officials announced Friday that Better Than Ezra, best known for their chart-topping hits "Good" and "Desperately Wanting," will perform at a ceremony during Military Appreciation Day to salute military families. The show is scheduled to begin around 3 p.m. at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm when play concludes for the day. The concert will take place on a stage next to the fairway of the 18th hole. Admission for the concert is complimentary, as is admission to the Senior Players Championship, which …

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Sarah Beth Hensley

1:14 pm on Friday, September 17, 2010

You definitely should! The course is gorgeous and the concert is free!   more ›