MMA Events
Here is a list of the newest events and happenings:
MMA EVENT: Washington Post Live on AI with Adobe Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen
Join us tomorrow for a Washington Post Live Event on what can be the future in Media!
See you in room 245 tomorrow (March 5th) at lunch!
THE PATH FORWARD: Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m.
Adobe chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen talks about Adobe’s artificial intelligence tools, the company’s efforts to tackle misinformation and the balance between innovation and risk with the advent of new technologies.Links to an external site.
MMA's Annual "Pick the Oscar Winners" Contest
It's that time of year again! Show off your movie knowledge by entering MMA's annual "Pick the Oscar Winners" contest. One entry per student, open only to current students at Montgomery Blair High School. All entries must be submitted by Sunday (3/10/24) at 6pm sharp to be eligible for the contest. Prizes include gift cards to AFI Silver in Silver Spring, MD.
Click here for official entry ballot.Links to an external site.
Action Youth Media Film Screening Event
Action Youth Media proudly presents a yearly selection of short films created by local youth in our Season Showcase. These films focus on important issues and highlight the voices of young creators, storytellers, and filmmakers in the community. This year's showcase includes two student films, “The Green Solution" and “Finding Hope: Paving a Way to Creativity", produced by our Summer DOCS 2023 film apprentices and film students in our after-school program. In addition to this, we are excited to showcase "East of the River", a short film made by Phil Bouknight and Amin El Siwi.
The event will conclude with a Q&A session with the filmmakers and speaker, performer, and community leader, Carmen Mitzi Sinnott. We also have special guests, Montgomery County Council Member Will Jawando and Maryland State Senator William J. Smith. We are proud to honor and recognize the local talent behind these films that make a difference in our community.
Event Details:
Location: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 11:00am-12:45pm
See a performance of Picasso!
Take an art lesson with GALita's Picasso! Come and explore the colorful world of the iconic Spanish painter and discover the mysteries and inspiration behind the creative genius...with music, dance, puppets, a bullfight too!
Written by Cornelia Cody and directed by Elena Velasco, Picasso is a bilingual show for children and families!
Performances are Saturday, October 14; Sunday, October 15; and Saturday, October 21 at 3 pm.
Tickets are $10 for children and $12 for adults.
The production commemorates the 50th anniversary of the passing of the artist.
¡Toma una lección de arte con Picasso de GALita! Ven a explorar el colorido mundo del icónico pintor español, y descubre los misterios y la inspiración detrás del genio creativo... ¡con música, danza, títeres y también una corrida de toros!
Escrita por Cornelia Cody y dirigida por Elena Velasco, ¡Picasso es una obra de teatro bilingüe para niños y familias!
Las funciones son el sábado 14 de octubre; el domingo 15 de octubre; y el sábado 21 de octubre a las 3 pm.
Las entradas cuestan $10 para niños y $12 para adultos.
La producción conmemora el 50° aniversario del fallecimiento del artista.