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The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County announces that free Voters’ Guides for the 2026 General Election are now available for voters. This trusty, non-partisan guide has information about candidates for each office and where they stand on the issues. It also includes summaries of the three state ballot questions, along with arguments For and Against each question. Pick up your guide at the library or recreational center or check our <a href="https://www.lwvmocomd.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&amp;club_id=513039&amp;module_id=806134&amp;actr=4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">website </a>
Want to view the guide online?Go to <a href="https://lwvmocomd.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lwvmocomd.org</a>
OR&nbsp;<a href="https://vote411.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">VOTE411.org</a>
and type in your address to see the candidate responses and other information for the candidates and ballot questions on your ballot.
Need a Spanish version? – available on October 9th <a href="https://lwvmocomd.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lwvmocomd.org</a> and at libraries.

Local Event: League of Women Voters MoCo Voters' Guide Now Available. 

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League of Women Voters MoCo Voters' Guide Now...

The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County announces that free Voters’ Guides for the 2026 General Election are now...

League of Women Voters MoCo Voters' Guide Now Available. 

Hank Dietle's Tavern

5:30pm • NO COVER!
Happy Hour 4-8 • ½ Price Bottles of Wine every Tues. &amp; Wed.
<h2><a href="https://danhovey.com/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Dan Hovey</a></h2>
Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Dan Hovey brings more than five decades of musical experience to the stage. From Broadway productions including Mamma Mia!, The Full Monty, and Swing! to performances with The Nighthawks, Root Boy Slim, and his own acclaimed acoustic projects, Dan has built a career defined by versatility, taste, and a deep love of music. Expect an engaging blend of folk, country, blues, rock and roll, jazz, and original songs from a seasoned performer with stories—and great songs—to spare.

Local Event: Dan Hovey

Dan Hovey

5:30pm • NO COVER!
Happy Hour 4-8 • ½  Price Bottles of Wine every Tues. & Wed.
Dan Hovey
Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter...

8pm • $15 • Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998289875811?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and at the door if still available
<h2>The Blues Women Experience</h2>
Shari Puorto • Doug Woolverton • Mike Ault 
 Bronson Hoover • Jeff Muller • Matt Tebo
Come experience a musical celebration of the many incredible women who have left an indelible mark on the blues. From blues pioneers like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith to today’s blues mavericks including Susan Tedeschi and Sue Foley, this all-star band brings this magical music to life.
<ul><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.sharipuorto.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Shari Puorto</a> (vocals): An award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer who has shared the stage with icons like Tommy Castro, Slash, Robben Ford, Ruthie Foster, and Walter Trout. With seven releases to her name, Shari captivates audiences with her powerhouse vocals, deeply expressive voice, and raw, high-energy performances.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://dougwoolverton.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Doug Woolverton</a> (trumpet): An in-demand, versatile trumpeter, Doug has recorded and toured nationally and internationally with some of the biggest names in blues music, including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bobby Rush, Victor Wainwright, and Roomful of Blues. In 2021, he was featured in a PBS Postcards episode that was nominated for an Emmy Award.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Mike-Ault-Guitarist-100057254778100/" rel="nofollow noopener">Mike Ault</a> (guitar): A first-call DMV session guitarist and teacher who has performed nationally and internationally, most recently in the Paul Reed Smith Eightlock band. Mike’s bluesy playing has been a draw to area audiences for decades and he regularly performs with high caliber artists including Carlos Santana, David Grissom, and Davy Knowles. &nbsp;</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.bronsonhoover.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Bronson Hoover</a> (keyboards): A popular DMV keyboard player who is a member of Burt the Dirt and the Bobby Thompson bands, tours with Levon Helm alum Chris O’Leary, and has performed with legends including Buddy Guy and Kim Wilson. While known for his blues chops, Bronson plays many styles of music, including jazz, Afro funk, reggae, and beyond.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://jeffmullermusic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff Muller</a> (bass): A veteran bassist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer who has performed with legendary acts including Allen Toussaint, Cyril Neville, Ernie K-Doe, and Eva Cassidy. As Papa Lebas &amp; Gumbo Ya Ya, Jeff recently released a new album, Naptown to NOLA, which includes contributions from legendary musicians including Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Tommy Malone, Chubby Carrier, Ron Holloway, and many others.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/tebotron/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Matt Tebo</a> (drums): An in-demand drummer in the DMV working with acts including Mike Mills, the Karl Straub Combo, Meg Murray, the Kevin Cordt Trio, and the Cyphers Band. No matter what style Matt plays, he elevates the music and, when the music calls for it, fills the dance floor.</li></ul>

Local Event: The Blues Women Experience

The Blues Women Experience

8pm • $15 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
The Blues Women Experience
Shari Puorto • Doug Woolverton...

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8
<h1><a href="https://marygracehathway.com/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mary Grace Hathway</a></h1>
<h3>Americana musician based in the D.C. and Maryland area.</h3>
Mary Grace has been a member of The Hathway Band since 2016. The band has become a familiar name in the D.C. music scene preforming at venues like The Bullpen, The French Embassy, and Sauf Haus. In the past two years, Mary Grace started her solo career, creating her own sound that blends Irish melodies with lyric-driven folk. She likes James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, and Gregory Alan Isakov.
In 2025, she released her first solo song and began performing independently. She is drawn to audiences who listen to think, not just to repeat catchphrases. She does not like the huss and fuss of promotion and hopes to attract authentic listeners. Her community grows through live shows and encouraging friends.&nbsp;

Local Event: Mary Grace Hathway

Mary Grace Hathway

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8
Mary Grace Hathway
Americana musician based in the D.C. and Maryland area.
Mary Grace has been...

Free Webinar

The process by which voters in Maryland are expected to choose circuit court judges – the result of compromises over many years – leaves many of us confused. How can we find readily accessible, reliable information on judicial candidates’ qualifications before we go to the polls?
In this webinar, presented by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, panelists will discuss reforms that are being recommended to the State of Maryland to improve the process and what resources are available to voters to help them play a more meaningful role in judicial elections:
· The Honorable Kathleen Dumais, Associate Judge, Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD and Co-Chair of the Workgroup to Study Judicial Selection
· The Honorable Maria Oesterreicher, Associate Judge, Carroll County Circuit Court
· Ralph Watkins, LWVMD representative on Workgroup to Study Judicial SelectionRegister at link below:

Local Event: League of Women Voters - Trending Topics: Confused by Judicial Elections?       

League of Women Voters - Trending Topics:...

The process by which voters in Maryland are expected to choose circuit court judges – the result of compromises over many years...

League of Women Voters - Trending Topics: Confused by Judicial Elections?       

8pm • $15-$20 suggested donation at the door
<h2><a href="https://marcdouglas.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marc Douglas Berardo</a> • <a href="https://www.waltwilkins.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Walt Wilkins</a></h2>
• Walt Wilkins is a revered Texas songwriter, producer, poet, and troubadour, often called “the songwriter’s songwriter.” His music weaves Texas country, acoustic rock, blues, and folk into deeply human stories, and his songs have been recorded by artists like Pat Green, Cory Morrow, Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs, Ty Herndon, and many more. After years writing in Nashville and producing records in Austin, he’s widely regarded as a spiritual heir to Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt.
• Marc Douglas Berardo is a Rhode Island–based songwriter and performer known for sharp, heartfelt storytelling and a warm, humorous stage presence. His songs draw on real characters and lived experience, creating shows that feel both entertaining and quietly profound. A veteran of respected listening rooms, festivals, and shared stages with major artists, he continues to build his reputation with his latest album, “The Beauty of This Now,” recorded in Austin and produced by Ron Flynt and Walt Wilkins.

Local Event: Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins

Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins

8pm • $15-$20 suggested donation at the door
Marc Douglas Berardo • Walt Wilkins
• Walt Wilkins is a revered Texas songwriter,...

5:30 • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://cancercanrock.org/featured-artists/jack-bond/" rel="nofollow noopener">Jack Bond</a></h1>
Singer/songwriter Jack Bond is a Maryland‑ and Nashville‑based musician whose soulful voice and guitar work draw on years in Music City as a songwriter, performer, and studio guitarist. His credits include writing the title cut on Roy Buchanan’s Polydor album “That’s What I Am Here For” and dozens of appearances at Nashville’s world‑famous Bluebird Café. Jack’s original mix of Nashville country, Americana, pop, rock, and Christian songs—highlighted by fan favorites like “Thank God It’s Friday” and “Blue Memories” from the indie film Turnover—makes him a natural fit for roots‑music rooms like Hank Dietle’s Tavern.
<a href="https://bit.ly/44Pl6ZN" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Video - “Movin”</a><a href="https://bit.ly/44Pl6ZN" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://bit.ly/3UxVI4y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube - “Live @Hank Dietle’s Tavern”</a>

Local Event: Jack Bond

Jack Bond

5:30  • NO COVER! • Happy Hour 4-8
Jack Bond
Singer/songwriter Jack Bond is a Maryland‑ and Nashville‑based musician whose...

8:00PM • $10 Cover
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/454489342507097" rel="nofollow noopener">THE LONGTIMERS</a></h1>
<h3>Ben Holmes • Tom Clifford • Moe Nelson • Pete Rose</h3>
DC’s finest old-school band, delivering high energy Americana roots rock inspired by New Orleans grooves, deep soul, and classic bar-band grit. Expect danceable tunes, vintage tones, and road-tested musicians who know how to light up a roadhouse crowd.
<a href="https://bit.ly/3IRWF1W" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube - Live @Hank Dietle’s Tavern</a>

Local Event: The Longtimers

The Longtimers

 8:00PM  •  $10 Cover
THE LONGTIMERS
Ben Holmes • Tom Clifford • Moe Nelson • Pete Rose
DC’s finest old-school band, delivering...

Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery

For this Fall season, learn how to draw and sketch shapes to fully rendered illustrations in this amazing course led by seasoned artist / educator, Vian Borchert. The class is designed for beginners and intermediate levels, and is on Friday mornings at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park.&nbsp;
The art course covers drawing mediums like graphite pencils, charcoal, and pen &amp; ink. Demos of line marks, shape, shading, highlights, and shadow are presented. Studies in still life and landscape are covered. Details of the drawing course:
Beginning and Intermediate Drawing Date: Oct 2, 2026- Nov 13, 2026 On Friday mornings Time: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://reg126.imperisoft.com/glenechopark/ProgramDetail/3632313335/Registration.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">reg126.imperisoft.com/glenechopark/ProgramDetail/3632313335/Registration.aspx</a>
The Yellow Barn Studio is located within Glen Echo Park at this address: 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
* Borchert who has been teaching for over 2 decades art classes in the DMV area is a distinguished artist whose career spans over 20 years of exhibiting locally and internationally in&nbsp;prestigious venues. For Borchert's art classes +&nbsp;workshops visit: <a href="https://vianborchert.com/classes.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">vianborchert.com/classes.html</a>

Local Event: Discover Drawing Skills this Fall

Discover Drawing Skills this Fall

For this Fall season, learn how to draw and sketch shapes to fully rendered illustrations in this amazing course led by...

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8
<h2><a href="https://bksingersongwriter.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bert Keith</a></h2>
As an evolving singer songwriter artist, &nbsp;nothing happens without the help of others. I am thankful and appreciate your help on my journey. It is my hope I will get to meet you and we can share a drink and a song when I am passing through.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone. I plan to play some of the acoustic versions of my new songs on my new double album (10 previews in the link above) and have some guests come up and play a few include TK my son who is also a singer-songwriter and some friends. No pressure, please stop by in person. If you can't make it, you can purchase forgiveness by making a donation to the <a href="https://www.saw.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Songwriters Association of Washington</a>, <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/hank-dietles-tavern-capital-funds-campaign?attribution_id=sl:80941ec4-cb4b-4648-89f9-f50f68631800&amp;utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Hank Dietle's Fund</a> for their musical programs. No cover. Let's have a drink and enjoy some time together

Local Event: Bert Keith

Bert Keith

5:30 • No Cover • Happy Hour 4-8
Bert Keith
As an evolving singer songwriter artist,  nothing happens without the help of...

9pm • $20 • Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997937372464?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and at the door if still available
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://www.jonathansloanemusic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Jonathan Sloane Band</a></h1>
<a href="https://www.jonathansloanemusic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jonathan Sloane</a> • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/deren.blessman/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Deren Blessman</a> • <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iantrusheim/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ian Trusheim</a> • Robbie Cooper
Jonathan Sloane is a remarkable and incredibly versatile guitarist and songwriter who brings an impressive range of skill to the American music scene. His sound is an intriguing blend of genres which brings together blues, Americana, soul and rock into a unique and captivating experience.
<a href="https://bit.ly/3IP2nER" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Jonathan Sloane - Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

Local Event: Jonathan Sloane Band

Jonathan Sloane Band

9pm • $20 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
Jonathan Sloane Band
Jonathan Sloane • Deren Blessman •...

Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093

Shop •&nbsp;Mingle •&nbsp;Eat with Vendor Members Group at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! featuring juried art, &nbsp;craft vendors, and tasty food. This community event in our NEW Lutherville venue of Baltimore County offers free public admission, rain or shine, affordable gifts for all ages, and even tour bus parking for larger groups. Start the holidays off early by enjoying checking off your list in advance of the shopping rush.

Local Event: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

Silver Spring

Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS...

Shop • Mingle • Eat with Vendor Members Group at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! featuring juried art,  craft vendors, and tasty...

Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

The Phillips Collection

Bank of America credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of DC's most in-demand cultural attractions on October 3rd and October 4th. 

WHERE: The Phillips Collection 1600 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20029&nbsp; 

WHEN: Saturday, October 3rd 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, October 4th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm&nbsp; 

WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th. 

Inspired by founder Duncan Phillips’s belief in the “joy-giving and life-enhancing” power of art, <a href="https://www.phillipscollection.org/event/2026-08-15-creative-aging" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Creative Aging</a> reflects The Phillips Collection’s commitment to art, wellness, and lifelong learning. Creative Aging is designed for older adults living with memory loss. Every Creative Aging session begins in the galleries, where participants share observations, explore emotions, and connect with works of art. These conversations continue through hands-on artmaking, resulting in the artworks featured in this exhibition. This exhibition celebrates curiosity, creativity, resilience, and joy. Together, these artworks remind us that art is essential. 

HOW: Use the Bank’s <a href="https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/arts-and-culture/find-locations.html#fbid=Dfx7A9EBoTj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">location finder tool </a>to search for participating cultural attractions. Please check with our partners directly for current operating hours and admission guidelines. Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies. 
IMAGE CREDIT: The Phillips Collection Juried Exhibition 

More information at the <a href="https://www.phillipscollection.org/bank-americas-museums-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Phillips Collection website</a>.

Local Event: Free Exhibition Courtesy of Bank of America’s ‘Museums on Us’ 

Free Exhibition Courtesy of Bank of America’s...

Bank of America credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of DC's most in-demand cultural...

Free Exhibition Courtesy of Bank of America’s ‘Museums on Us’ 

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Bank of America credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of DC's most in-demand cultural attractions on October 3rd and October 4th. 

WHERE: National Museum of Women in the Arts&nbsp; 1250 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 
WHEN: 
Saturday, October 3rd 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, October 4th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm&nbsp; 

WHAT:&nbsp; Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th. 

<a href="https://nmwa.org/exhibitions/routed-west-twentieth-century-african-american-quilts-in-california/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Routed West</a> traces the flow and flourishing of quilts in the context of the Second Great Migration, a mass movement of approximately five million African Americans from the rural South to cities in the North and West between 1940 and 1970 in search of a more equitable life. The exhibition is part of the museum’s multi-faceted participation in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, an initiative of Craft in America and on display until January 17, 2027. 

HOW: Use the Bank’s <a href="https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/arts-and-culture/find-locations.html#fbid=Dfx7A9EBoTj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">location finder tool </a>to search for participating cultural attractions. Please check with our partners directly for current operating hours and admission guidelines. Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies. 

IMAGE CREDIT: National Museum of Women in the Arts 

More information at: <a href="https://bofa.com/MuseumsOnUs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://BofA.com/MuseumsOnUs</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: National Museum of Women in the Arts Exhibition Free with BofA’s Museums on Us

National Museum of Women in the Arts Exhibition...

National Museum of Women in the Arts Exhibition Free with BofA’s Museums on Us

Rubell Museum DC

Bank of America credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of DC's most in-demand cultural attractions on October 3rd and October 4th. 

WHERE: Rubell Museum DC 65 I Street SW Washington, DC 20024&nbsp;&nbsp; 

WHEN:&nbsp; 
Saturday, October 3rd 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, October 4th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm&nbsp; 

WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to one of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions on October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th. 

Explore <a href="https://rubellmuseum.org/exhibitions-dc/thomas-houseago-collages" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thomas Houseago: Collages</a>, the artist's first exhibition dedicated to his collaged works on canvas, wood and paper, revealing a psychological intensity and commitment to experimentation previously known only in the artist's celebrated sculptures and paintings. The artworks on view were made specifically for this exhibition and incorporate references to artists from antiquity to today that are critical to Houseago's psyche. 

HOW: Use the Bank’s <a href="https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/arts-and-culture/find-locations.html#fbid=Dfx7A9EBoTj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">location finder tool </a>to search for participating cultural attractions. Please check with our partners directly for current operating hours and admission guidelines. Present your Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies. 
Image credit: Rubell DC 

More information at: <a href="https://bofa.com/MuseumsOnUs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://BofA.com/MuseumsOnUs</a>

Local Event: Explore Rubell DC Exhibit Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us

Explore Rubell DC Exhibit Free with Bank of...

Explore Rubell DC Exhibit Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us

Twinbrook Library

Chairete, Inquirers!Thank you so much for showing some interest in what I hope will be a fun read-through.We will meet every other Saturday, starting on October 3, 2026, at the Twinbrook Library, to read through the "Histories" (in English) by Herodotus, an ancient Greek historian (c. late 5th century BCE).

Local Event: Herodotus Reading Group 

Herodotus Reading Group 

Chairete, Inquirers!Thank you so much for showing some interest in what I hope will be a fun read-through.We will meet every...

1:00pm Doors • 1:30 Show • No Cover
<h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.bonesjonesmusic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Bones Jones Music Students</a></h2>
Get ready to rock the day away as the Bones Jones Music bands take the stage at Hank Dietle’s Tavern in Rockville! BJM is Rockville’s home for specialized guitar lessons and a real world rock band experience. At these performances, you’ll hear electrifying covers that showcase the versatility of our all ages student and staff bands. Come enjoy a wide variety of songs from many styles including all of your hard rock, blues, classic rock, punk, and metal favorites! These performances promise to be a fun and memorable experience every time.

Local Event: Bones Jones Music Students

Bones Jones Music Students

1:00pm Doors • 1:30 Show • No Cover
Bones Jones Music Students
Get ready to rock the day away as the Bones Jones Music bands...

5pm • $10 • Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002431892695?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a>
<h2><a href="https://michellemurraymusic.com/michelle-murray-no-part-of-nothin" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">No Part of Nothin'</a></h2>
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass and classic country from one of the DMV’s most engaging acoustic bands.
Michelle Murray &amp; No Part of Nothin’ bring tight harmonies, standout musicianship, original songwriting, and plenty of great stories to the stage. Based in the Maryland/Washington, DC area, the band blends traditional bluegrass and classic-country favorites with a lively, personable show led by some of the region’s finest pickers.
The group began when a few musicians met at a monthly bluegrass jam, sang together on a couple of tunes, and decided to enter the DC Bluegrass Union Festival band contest. The rest, as they say, is history.
No Part of Nothin’ features:
<ul><li>Michelle Murray — vocals and guitar</li><li>Jeff Karn — mandolin and vocals</li><li>Keith Arneson — banjo</li><li>Vince Forcier — bass and vocals</li><li>Eddie Dickerson — fiddle</li></ul>
The band has earned airplay on Bluegrass Country Radio, The Bluegrass Jamboree, and WAMU’s Open Mic program. They perform throughout the DC metropolitan area and have appeared at respected venues and festivals including The Birchmere, Union Stage, The State Theatre, Creative Cauldron, the Sultana Downrigging Festival, Circa Blue Festival, and the Takoma Park Folk Festival. At Circa Blue, they opened for legendary bluegrass innovators The Seldom Scene.
Named a Washington Area Music Awards (Wammie) finalist for Best Bluegrass Band in both 2020 and 2021, No Part of Nothin’ has also released A Few Toe Tappin’ Tunes, an EP sampler available on major digital platforms and Bandcamp.
Michelle Murray also hosts a nightly program on Bluegrass Country Radio, heard locally on 88.5 FM HD2 and streaming worldwide at <a href="https://bluegrasscountry.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BluegrassCountry.org</a>.

Local Event: No Part of Nothin'

No Part of Nothin'

5pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite
No Part of Nothin'
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass and classic country from one of the DMV’s most...

9:00pm • $20 • Tickets on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997943891964?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener">Eventbrite</a> and at the door if still available
<h2><a target="_blank" href="https://thethrills.net/" rel="nofollow noopener">THE THRILLS</a> • <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/johnnyspampinatoguitar/" rel="nofollow noopener">JOHNNY SPAMPINATO</a></h2>
<h4>“Spine Tingling Rock n’ Roll”</h4>
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/david.kitchen.56" rel="nofollow noopener">DAVID KITCHEN</a> - LEAD VOCALS/GUITAR
David is an uber-talented singer-songwriter with deep roots in the DC area. He has won multiple WAMMMIE awards for his work with The David Kitchen Band and The Thrillbillys.&nbsp;
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/earutherford" rel="nofollow noopener">ANDY RUTHERFORD</a> - GUITAR/SLIDE/VOCALS
Andy has been an in-demand musician in the DC area for the past 35 years. He has won multiple WAMMIE awards with the likes of The Thrillbillys, Ruthie and the Wranglers, <a href="https://www.hankdietles.net/events/cathy-ponton-king" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cathy Ponton King</a>, and Little Pink.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/johnny.combs.75" rel="nofollow noopener">JOHNNY COMBS</a> - BASS/VOCALS
Johnny has been a cornerstone of the DC area music scene for the past 40 years playing with Evan Johns and the H-Bombs, Tex Rubinowitz, Pink and Black, and Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/balpert1" rel="nofollow noopener">BRIAN ALPERT</a> - DRUMS/VOCALS
Brian is a veteran of the DC and Charlottesville music scenes. Brian has been the backbone of many legendary bands including Cowboy Jazz, The Assassins, and Doc Scantlin and the Imperial Palms Orchestra. Brian also played and toured with guitar legend Danny Gatton.
Special Guest Johnny Spampinato - After seeing Johnny Spampinato play with bands like NRBQ, The Incredible Casuals, and the Spampinato Brothers... you know what you're going to get. Well, maybe not, but here he is anyway…

Local Event: The Thrills W/ Johnny Spampinato

The Thrills W/ Johnny Spampinato

9:00pm • $20 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door if still available
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Annual Classic Car Show at the Washington Rockville Elks LodgeCar entry fee $10! Prizes! Trophies! Multiple Categories!Proceeds to benefit Elks Charities

Local Event: Rockville Elks Classic Car Show

Rockville Elks Classic Car Show

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St. Raphael School

Monday, October 5, 2026 
St. Raphael School Open House: 9:00–10:00 a.m. 
St. Raphael Nursery School Open House: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Discover all that St. Raphael School and Nursery School have to offer! Families are warmly invited to join us for our Double Open House on Monday, October 5.
Begin the morning from 9:00–10:00 a.m. with our K–8 School Open House, followed by the Nursery School Open House from 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Come tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers and staff, and learn more about the welcoming, faith-filled community and engaging academic programs that make St. Raphael such a special place to learn and grow. We look forward to introducing your family to our programs for children from Nursery School through Grade 8.
Childcare will be available.
Families are encouraged to <a href="https://www.straphaelschoolmd.org/open-house-event-registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pre-register</a> for the Open House through our school website, although walk-ins are always welcome.
Please Note: Registration for the 2027–28 school year at St. Raphael School and Nursery School opens at noon on October 5, 2026, following our Double Open House.<a href="https://www.straphaelschoolmd.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">St. Raphael School </a>(K-8) | <a href="https://www.straphaelschoolmd.org/preschool#SRNAHomePage" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">St. Raphael Nursery School </a>(Ages 3 - 5)

Local Event: St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m.

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Hank Dietle’s has been a labor of love for fans of the county’s oldest licensed bar for many years, serving up cold beer and warm memories since the 1916 store reopened as Hank Dietle’s Tavern in 1950. As development pressures were wiping out history along the pike, longtime fan Tony Huniak took over in 1990 to keep our beloved bar going. When the Quarry House burned in 2015, Tony welcomed Rockabilly Saturday Night to a new venue on the pike, carving out space for dancing in a homey social setting that proved a perfect fit for fans of live roots &amp; retro music. After Hank Dietle’s suffered a devastating fire in February 2018, fans rallied again to save the irreplaceable roadhouse. Chantal “Kiti” Gartner set up a Go Fund Me website to help the out of work employees and teamed with Mark Segraves and others to organize a benefit concert to launch a reconstruction effort. Thanks to their tireless efforts and many fans who contributed, the roof was repaired, the porch rebuilt, critical electrical work done, and interior walls rebuilt. Building on their efforts, three devotees of the historic tavern, Tommy Bowes, Sarah Bonner, and Alan Kresse, along with Gina Cocco, Lisa White, and Tom Helf, teamed up to complete work on the interior, recreate our beloved “Hank Dietle’s Cold Beer” sign, and get the institution rolling again. All are long-time supporters of Maryland’s live music and dance scene—musicians, promoters and entrepreneurs dedicated to ensuring that Hank Dietle’s rides again.

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St. Raphael School, 1513 Dunster Rd, Potomac, MD

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