Rockville Rec Guide - Fall 2016 Fall 2016 | Page 67

20th Annual October 29, 2016 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Best Western Plus Rockville Hotel and Suites, Rockville, MD Eleanor Simpson, Director “The Nutcracker” Garrison Keillor, recipient of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Outstanding Achievement in American Literature Award. Cultural Arts F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival Rockville Civic Ballet • Master Class taught by Garrison Keillor, renowned humorist • "The Humor Game" by featured speaker Calvin Trillen, acclaimed humorist • Screening of "Prairie Home Companion" (2006), screenplay by and starring Garrison Keillor • Panel Discussion of "Humor and Satire" - Michael Dirda (Moderator), Alexandra Petri, Tom Tolles, Mary Kay Zuravleff • Writing workshops in fiction and non-fiction taught by local writers. • Discussion of "Twenty Years of Celebrating Fitzgerald in Rockville" by Eileen McGuckian Check the website at fscottfestival.org or call 301-309-9461 for registration information. Saturdays, Dec. 3 & 10 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 4 & 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $17 Adults $13 Children (12 years old and younger) $13 Seniors (60 years old and older) Group Rates: $16.50 for 7 or more Adult tickets $12.50 for 10 or more Children/ Senior tickets For tickets: 240-314-8690 Assigned seat tickets may be purchased in person, by phone, or by mail order at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre box office beginning Nov. 9. Our new ticketing system went live July 1. Patrons experience better graphics and can now print tickets at home. Users will also be able to view their purchasing history, check out an interactive seating map and donate to the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation | Page 67 • Bus Tour of “Fitzgerald’s Haunts in Rockville” Our ballet company will present the holiday classic that has become a Rockville tradition. Join Clara on her magical journey!