Olney Ballet Theatre Presents 'The Nutcracker'

Directed by Patricia Berrend; choreography by Mary Day, founder of the Washington Ballet

Baltimore 'Streaker:' an Idiot or a Hero?

At the Baltimore Ravens game on Sunday night, a man ran around on the field promoting a message.

  The NBC cameras cut away before Mark Harvey could be seen running around on the field during Sunday night's Ravens game against the Patriots. But that doesn't mean his antics weren't seen. Here they are recorded by fans, who cheered and jeered Harvey as he busted dance moves while avoiding security. According to the Baltimore Sun, Harvey is 26 and from Severn. On Sunday, he ran around the field wearing a cape and tight-fitting short shorts. On his chest, he had painted "Don't be a bully, be a superhero." The "official video" of the stunt had a biggerthanbullying.com watermark on it on YouTube. Baltimore police removed Harvey from the field on Sunday, and officials said they would have more information later Monday on charges. The …

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Dance Exchange Gives Community a Kick

The local studio's new management is getting involved

The Dance Exchange is hosting INSPIRE, a youth internship program supported by Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers. High school students learn leadership and communication skills through community interaction, mentoring and art-making.

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Elizabeth Forbes Wallace

10:29 am on Wednesday, July 13, 2011

I celebrated my 50th birthday year by taking a class at Dance Exchange. Actually was in a performance. Thanks for the empowerment, DE!   more ›

Get Out: April 15-17

Check out these things to do this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea of what you’ll do for the weekend. Fear not, Patch has come to the rescue. We’ve got some best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. "Do Something Reel" Film Festival Where/When:  AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Apr. 16-20 (check website for list of showtimes). Why Go: 1) This is one of the only Maryland stops this month of the nationwide traveling film fest, sponsored by Whole Foods Market. 2) The films provide an eye-opening look at how choices we make can have a huge impact on our bodies, economy and our environment. 3) The forecast is calling for rain this weekend, so it may be a …

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Frugal Family: Five Deals to Stretch the Family Budget

We've scoured the neighborhood for deals, so you don't have to.

Welcome back to our weekly rundown of five local deals to help with your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting, we save you time as well as money. This week we scoured our local sources and found saving on dining out--with entertainment--at a mystery dinner theatre; DVDs for on kids and paperback books (for all ages); smoothie deals, and a new fragrance special. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any: 1. Dance Classes: Roda Movements, 7003 Carroll Avenue, 301-920-0913. Deal: Save on your choice of any dance class at the studio using their online-only discounts: a four-class card is $50 ($12.50 per class), a 10-class card is $120 ($12 per class) and a 15-class card is $150 ($10 per class). Good …

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Frugal Families: Five Deals to Stretch the Family Budget

We've scoured the neighborhood for deals, so you won't have to!

Welcome back to our weekly rundown of five local deals to help with your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting, we're saving you time as well as money! This week, we scoured our local sources to come up with deals on restaurants, eyeglasses, and cleaning away the winter grime from your car as well as your home. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any. 1. Restaurant Savings: Mark's Kitchen, 7006 Carroll Avenue, 301-270-1884. Deal: Get a $25 Mark's Kitchen gift certificate for $10, when purchased through Restaurant.com. Get even more savings by paying with a Visa card online. Good through: Restaurant savings ongoing; Visa card discount expires June 30, 2011. Check website for more details as well as …

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Ryan McDermott

4:38 pm on Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Anytime!   more ›