Winners of Montgomery County Arts and Humanities Award Announced

This year, eight community members will be presented with the County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities at a cerem

Nearby News: Tour Bethesda Fire Station, Equipment at Rescue Day 2014

The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad will hold a free open house Saturday during Taste of Bethesda.

Nearby News: Irish Dance, Afro Funk, Rock and More on Taste of Bethesda Stages

Live music will be performed simultaneously on five stages in the Woodmont Triangle area Oct. 11.

Weekend Plans: Check Out Taste of Bethesda

The 25th annual event will be held rain or shine Oct. 11 at the Woodmont Triangle.

Costume Party, Train Rides, Spooky Skating and Halloween Treasure Hunt

Montgomery Parks has Halloween events planed in October from Halloween on Ice to hikes to train rides.

Bethesda Car Show Revs Up to Benefit Sick Kids

The Oct. 11 car show benefits The Children's Inn at National Institutes of Health, where families can stay at no cost.

Experience 20+ African Countries at Panafest

The free festival in Silver Spring will share the culture, food and music of Africa and the Caribbean.

A Capella Harmony - September 21

Capital Accord Chorus - Benefit Concert - September 21

Eclectic Mix at the Tree of Life Cafe

Ayreheart, Lisa Moscatiello, and Rachel Levitin open the new season at the Tree of Life Cafe with an eclectic mix of musical styles.

Star-Spangled Spectacular Brings Weeklong Celebration to Baltimore

The schedule of events includes tall ships, air shows and more.

Where Does Fillmore Rank on Billboard's List of Top 25 Music Clubs?

The venue is in the renovated shell of a former JC Penney store in downtown Silver Spring.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Headlines Silver Spring Jazz Festival

Visit Veterans Plaza Saturday to hear four renowned jazz acts. Spectators are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets, and pack a picnic.

Contest for Emerging Songwriters to Offer 10K Prize

Local and regional artists may compete in the Bethesda Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards.

How to Get to the Maryland State Fair

Light rail, bus and parking information for the 2014 Maryland State Fair in Timonium.

Kentlands Mansion Presents Acrylic, Pastel Exhibit

Arts on the Green invites the public to a free artists reception. Find details here.

After Crab Feast, Oprah Says 'I'm Loving Baltimore...'

Oprah Winfrey is in Charm City.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': Trailer + Review

Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2': Review and Director Interview

Cinema Siren gives it 5 stars, saying it's fierier than the first, with twice the dragons.

Disney's Bears: Funny, Fascinating and Rated G

"Bears," in theaters April 18, combines beautiful footage with a style and story accessible to children, making it a success for the whole family.

'Heaven is for Real' in Theaters Now

Get ready to see the real-life story about a boy who says he went to Heaven. Sponsored by Sony.

'Rio 2' TRAILER/REVIEW: This Superior Sequel Soars

'Rio 2' opens in movie theaters this weekend.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Captain America' Oh Beautiful!

Film debuts in theaters this weekend; rated PG-13.

'Bad Words' Offers 'Cinematic Catharsis,' Plus an Interview with Jason Bateman

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: In 'Noah,' Aronofsky Builds a Vessel of Fearless Filmmaking

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

VIDEOS + REVIEW: 'Muppets Most Wanted' Is Furry Fun

The Muppets are back! Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Cinema Siren gives the film five stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' Best in Show or In the Dog House?

The new 3D animated release feels like both lots of fun and a big disappointment, right in the same 92 minutes.

2014 Oscars Predictions and 10 Things You Might Not Know About Them

Cinema Siren makes predictions about the Oscars; the awards program airs Sunday night at 7 p.m. on ABC, hosted by Ellen Degeneres.

VIDEO/REVIEW: 'Pompeii' — Lava Is Coming

Watch the trailer and interviews by Leslie Combemale, with the director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Kit Harington from HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'

A Hollywood Valentine: Lifelong Hollywood Couples and Their Classic Movies

Cinema Siren looks at some of Hollywood's love matches.

Officer Shoots Dog; EMT Assaulted; Phantom Earthquake: Weird Maryland News

This week in Maryland, a police officer shot a pet, a resident assaulted an EMT, a girl became impaled while sledding, people felt what they thought was an earthquake and more.

Patch Movie Review: LEGO is Hilarious, Absolute Delight

Leslie Combemale loved this movie.

50 Years of Beatlemania: Fab Four Visited Baltimore, Washington

The Beatles performed Feb. 11, 1964, in Washington, D.C. A Baltimore concert stop came in September of 1964. Share your memories in comments.

The Real-Life Heroics Behind George Clooney’s "Monuments Men" [SPONSORED]

The biggest treasure hunt in history finally makes its way to theaters.

$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold at Maryland House on I95

The owner of the ticket has not stepped forward, the Maryland Lottery said.

TRAILERS: Top 10 Films to Make You Smile Away the Winter Blues

Watch all 10 trailers here.

Roof Brunch, Red Tomato Closes, Urban Butcher Serves S.W.A.K: Foodie News

Music at the Movies: Top 10 Must-Have Film Scores of 2013

2013 was a stellar year for great movies—and for awesome film scores.

Cinema Siren's 2014 Oscar Predictions

Here's who Cinema Siren thinks will take home a gold statue on March 2.

'America's Got Talent' Auditions Coming to Baltimore

You have 90 seconds to wow the judges -- including Howard Stern and Heidi Klum -- and make it to the next round. Hopefuls must pre-register.