Cold weather usually signals a few things for employees at Penguin corporate headquarters. First, it means all Penguins who haven’t already added to their winter blubber need to bulk up fast. Expect ferocious gluttony from the guys in the mailroom.
Second, it means the building manager has the heat cranked — not a good thing for Penguins, who tend to develop dry skin and winter rashes. Since nobody likes an ashy bird, I’m spending the weekend in a tub of cocoa butter.
And then there are those ever-waning daylight hours, signaling newsroom staffers to nod off at around 3:00 p.m. I could jack them up on Red Bull and donuts, but if all else fails, I’ll have to schedule official siestas.
Stay warm, and enjoy the weekend!
Friday
6:30 p.m. Space 7:10 at Kefa Cafe (963 Bonifant St) celebrates the opening of “Double Visions”, an exhibit of collages and mixed-media art by Sharon Burton and Sherry Burton Ways. This event is free and open to the public.
10:00 p.m. Electronic music meets multimedia at Loda, South Silver Spring’s weekly groove. Hit it at Gallery Lounge (1115 East-West Hwy) with $10 and convincing ID for the guy at the door.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. The Silver Spring Historical Society hosts a holiday-themed open house at the B&O rail station (8100 Georgia Ave) until 3:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
12:00 p.m. The Mayorga Coffee Factory (8040 Georgia Ave) hosts an artist market, featuring works by 20 local artists. There is no admission fee.
2:30 p.m. The Downtown Silver Spring shopping center hosts a holiday-themed celebration until 5:00 p.m. on Silver Plaza (Ellsworth Dr, between Georgia Ave and Fenton St). The musical entertainment and carriage rides are free and open to the public.
6:00 p.m. The Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center (8230 Georgia Ave) celebrates the opening of “The Sky is Not the Limit” and “Grade”, two exhibits on display in its second-floor gallery. This event is free and open to the public.
8:00 p.m. Musical Arts International presents violinists Richard Chang and Xi Chen (China), violist Uri Wassertzug (USA), cellist Heleen Du Plessis (South Africa) and pianist Li-Ly Chang (USA) performing Schubert, Dvorak and holiday favorites. This event takes place at the Calvary Lutheran Church (9545 Georgia Ave). Tickets cost $19 each ($14 for students and seniors).
Sunday
8:15 p.m. The Skins schlep to Bawlmore to play the Ravens. Get cozy with that northbound I-95 traffic, or bask in the glow of NBC.
Photo courtesy of Flickr user Coda.
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