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Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), celebrated each April, is a vibrant tribute to one of the most influential and enduring genres in music history. Established in 2001 by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to highlight the extraordinary heritage and impact of jazz music. 

This month especially, people of all ages are invited to explore and appreciate the artistry of jazz music, and to recognize and honor the rich history, cultural significance, […]

CSAs can take many forms, but essentially they are community supported farms in which members contribute to farming projects, usually by way of membership fees, in exchange for fresh, local produce. The concept came to the United States from Europe in the 1980s.  They are a great way

April 1st has been celebrated as April Fools’ Day for over 500 years. It is difficult to find one specific explanation for this long-standing day of pranks. It is likely the amalgamation of many Spring festivals like Hilaria (ancient Rome), Holi (India), Songkran (Thailand), Nowruz (Persia) and the medieval celebration of the Feast of Fools (festum fatuorum) during Saturnalia.  

In 1582, the new Gregorian calendar moved the beginning of […]

National Walking Day, the first Wednesday in April, was created by the American Heart Association to remind people about the health benefits of walking. The goal of this special day is also used to encourage us to begin, maintain, or expand the healthy habit of regular walks. 

Most Americans do not get enough exercise. That makes it the perfect day to get outside and take a walk or a hike […]

Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated holiday that recognizes the importance of trees. The most common way people celebrate Arbor Day is to get together in groups to plant trees.  

National Arbor Day is Friday, April 24. Many states observe Arbor Day on different days, based on the best tree planting times in their area. Maryland’s Arbor Day is April 1st, the First Wednesday in April. The Maryland State Tree is […]

It takes a rich tapestry of people to make a nation the best it can be. During Arab American Heritage Month, the contributions of the roughly 3.7 million individuals of Middle Eastern descent residing in the U.S. are recognized. Arab Americans’ positive impact on the United States overall can’t be understated, but a few famous Arab Americans stand out in their ranks. These notable Arab-Americans have shaped our country in so many […]

Introduced as “Maryland Wine Week” in 2011, Maryland’s wine industry expanded the celebration to “Maryland Wine Month” in March 2017. Maryland Wine Month allows the Free State’s flourishing wine industry to showcase the innovation, diversity, and quality found in the wineries throughout the state. This month-long promotion embraces the businesses and consumers that have supported Maryland’s growing wine industry since 1945. 

Montgomery County is home to seven wineries! Enjoy rolling hills […]