Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg is located in the heart of Montgomery County and is home to many high-tech headquarters. Established in 1878, Gaithersburg has grown from an agrarian community to an award-winning neo-traditional urban city.
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300 Shady Grove
300, it’s bowling – with a twist. What’s the twist? It’s everything entertainment under one roof: state-of-the-art lanes, floor to…
AG Paintball Games Ltd.
Professionally owned sports center offering paintball for individuals, groups and parties.
Clopper Lake
Clopper lake has an over-abundance of largemouth bass, as well as tiger muskie fingerlings, and a hybrid cross of northern…
Gaithersburg Community Museum
Located in the restored B&O Railroad Station complex. Museum features educational exhibits and programs.
Gaithersburg Water Park
Intended for recreational swimming, the main pool has shallow water play spaces, a raindrop water umbrella, and water slides. The…
Kentlands Mansion
Nestled in the heart of Montgomery County in Gaithersburg, Maryland is a beautiful country estate known as Kentlands Mansion. It…
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
In 2001, the American Chemical Society celebrated the first 100 years of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)…
Seneca Creek State Park
The park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to…
Shadowland
Shadowland is a top destination for families in MD and VA. Offers unique laser adventures for families, youth groups, even…
Spagnvola Chocolatier
We are a Farm and Factory Owned Chocolatier. We import our own exquisite Cocoa beans from our exotic farm in…
Upcoming Events in Town
GFAA 27th Annual Spring Juried Exhibition
Gaithersburg
Founded in 1970, the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association has grown to more than 80 members, who regularly exhibit their work, actively teach or contribute to Montgomery County arts events. The paintings on display represent a variety of media and will be available for sale. Juried by Jordon Bruns, who received a B.F.A. in Painting and Illustration at Maryland Institute College of Art and M.F.A. in Painting at Indiana University. The Artist Reception, will be held on Tuesday April 9 from 7-8:30pm. Please contact Andi Rosati at 301-258-6394 or arosati@gaithersburgmd.gov
Classical Realism Painting in Oil or Pastel
Gaithersburg
Perfect for beginner or more experienced painters, Carol Vogel, an award winning artist will present skills and techniques necessary to paint or take your painting to a higher level. Color, composition, value, use of brushes and color mixing, painting techniques and painting process will be presented. Supply list available at the Arts Barn. Please bring supplies to the first class. For ages 14 and older.
Drawing
Gaithersburg
Vian Borchert, an internationally acclaimed artist and ar educator, and Corcoran graduate, will teach students how to use many drawing mediums. Explore charcoal, pencils, pend and ink, and colored pencil to create dynamic drawings. Demos of all types of line-contour, gesture, variable and hatched lines will be presented. Art themes such as still life, landscape, portraits and images from your own inspiration will be covered. Supply list available at the Arts Barn.
