William Hagen, Violin and Albert Cano Smit, Piano

William Hagen, Violin and Albert Cano Smit, Piano

Sunday December 8 | 3:00 PM | $50/Individual concert William Hagen William Hagen has performed as soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Highlights of the 2023/24 season include a return to the Detroit Symphony and a tour of the Netherlands with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta. “Even in an […]

TAMSEK Imaginarium: Art by Matthew Kessler

Bender JCC’s Goldman Art Gallery The Bender JCC is proud to present TAMSEK Imaginarium, sculpture art by Matthew Kessler. Mat’s work is created through the window of vision loss suffered from macular degeneration at age 62. His works include a variety of materials and techniques, such as wood and stone carving, modeling, casting, poured cement, […]

We Must Not Think of Ourselves

Thursday, May 16 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | $18 The Lessans Family Literary Series Presents: Lauren Grodstein: We Must Not Think of Ourselves The Lessans Family Literary Series is thrilled to welcome Lauren for her presentation of her new book, We Must Not Think of Ourselves. Laura will be in conversation with author and […]

Mount Vernon Virtuosi: Made in Maryland

About Mount Vernon Virtuosi Founded in 2018 by internationally renowned cellist Amit Peled (right), Mount Vernon Virtuosi is a chamber orchestra based in Baltimore, Maryland. Comprised of seventeen string players, our mission is to provide a place of artistic growth for the young musician on the brink of their professional career. By providing a platform […]

Pull Up A Chair: A Conversation About Mental Health

Pull Up A Chair: A Conversation About Mental Health We invite you to join the Bender JCC on April 18 to see the captivating Goldman Art Gallery exhibit, Pull Up a Chair. This exhibit works to end the stigma around mental health and shine a light on the lived experiences of real people in our […]

To Life: Interconnections Through Art

We have all heard the phrase “To Life, to life, L’Chaim” and try to share in the wonders that Tevye famously expressed in Fiddler On The Roof. The Goldman Gallery’s exhibit “To Life: Interconnections Through Art” features the paintings of two local women, Julie Murray and Missy Shor. Their art poetically explores the past, present […]

Off to Join the Circus

The Lessans Family Literary Series Presents: Deborah Kalb: Off to Join the Circus In Person | $18 The Lessans Family Literary Series is thrilled to welcome Deborah for her presentation of her new book, Off to Join the Circus. Please join us for a Teatime Talk with author, local community member and frequent Lessans Literary […]

Cinema J: Remembering Gene Wilder

English | Documentary | USA, 2023 | 92 minutes Few comedic actors have left a more indelible mark on our culture than Gene Wilder, whose performances in such classics as The Producers, Young Frankenstein, and Silver Streak made him one of the most beloved stars of his era. This enrapturing and heartfelt documentary takes a […]

Cinema J: One Life

English | Docudrama | UK, 2023 | 110 minutes Tuesday, May 7 | 7:00 PM | $12 Kreeger Auditorium, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD In commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Cinema J will be screening ‘One Life’ starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter. The true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London […]

Celebrating Women and Their Art

The Goldman Gallery and Montgomery Art Association presents Celebrating Women and Their Art February 18 – March 18 RECEPTION: Meet the Artists Sunday, March 3 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Click HERE to view and download the exhibit brochure. During March, we celebrate women and the contributions and achievements they have made throughout history, culture, […]