Denizens Brewing Co. will celebrate its fifth anniversary in Silver Spring with a New Orleans-themed party on Saturday, July 13, organizers announced. Attendees are encouraged to wear Mardi Gras-style outfits and enjoy a live brass band, drag show, DJ, contests and prizes.
This week features the return of Friday lunches with Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart, a benefit show for the Sligo Creek Golf Association with local favorite Marcus Johnson, Denizens Brewing Co. celebrating its fifth anniversary, and live music at both the American Legion in Silver Spring and at the Takoma Park VFW.
The right-hand lane of southbound Colesville Road will be closed between Second Avenue and East-West Highway beginning in mid-July for construction. Other work planned in July will affect Wayne Avenue, Bonifant Street, and Springvale Road as well.
Events this week include a group of garage and punk rock bands at the American Legion, the return of Thursday night concerts on Veterans Plaza, a design charrette and update on the planned science building at Montgomery College, Carpe Diem! Thursday night dance and a comedy show at Busboys and Poets in Takoma Park.
The Department of Permitting Services issued a “Do Not Occupy” order at Merkato Market, which effectively shut down the business at 955 Bonifant St. The business was operating without proper permits and had been the subject of several complaints this year.
The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce has created a new award to recognize an individual who provides an exemplary example of selfless service. The Andrew Lee Service Beyond Self Award is named for the late Andrew Lee, son of Sarah and Bruce Lee, a former chamber chair, board member, and CEO of Lee Development Group in Silver Spring.
Sligo Creek Golf Course has begun featuring local bands playing on the patio in front of Sligo Pit Bar-B-Que on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. Tonight, Trainwreck will play. Later this summer, Marcus Johnson and the Nighthawks will play larger benefit shows on the lawn.
Highlights during the upcoming week include the annual Fourth of July Parade and festivities in Takoma Park, a Saturday open house at the B&O Railroad Station on Georgia Avenue, Yappy Hour for pups and their owners on Sunday at Republic, and a Thunderbolts baseball game at Montgomery Blair High School.
The Go Brent real estate brokerage has moved into the space at 914 Silver Spring Ave. formerly occupied by Innovative Business Interiors. The move is part of a trend that is seeing former street-facing retail space occupied by service businesses in downtown and elsewhere.