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May 17, 2025

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Scott, Nathen

Nathen Scott is a Singer & Songwriter, Producer & Arranger who plays all musical instruments. Classically trained, yet well versed in modern-era music, Nathen enjoys playing Beethoven Sonatas to Motown Ballads, sometimes in the same medley! He plays and has written/produced many styles… Continue Reading

Potter, Michele

An intense and committed athlete, Michele Potter has completed the full distance Ironman triathlon, a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and a 26.2-mile run, five times.  Completing an Ironman just once is often an athlete’s crowning achievement. Potter is also the… Continue Reading

Willett, Erin

A Gaithersburg native and talented singer/performer, Erin Willett was a semi-finalist on the popular national television show, The Voice. Growing up in a musical family in Maryland, she found comfort in the joy of performing. She created quite a following… Continue Reading

Nasser, Layilah

Layilah Nasser was crowned Miss Teen Maryland International 2012 in April.  She also holds the title of Miss Teen Montgomery Village International 2011. Nasser is an honor roll student at Watkins Mill High School and has been an active Girl… Continue Reading

Tseng, Emy

Emy is a DC-based jazz singer who performs bossa nova and jazz standards.

Katz, Sidney

Mayor Sidney A. Katz, a lifelong resident of the City of Gaithersburg, was elected to the Gaithersburg City Council in 1978, and has served as Mayor since 1998. He was inducted into the Maryland Municipal League Hall of Fame in… Continue Reading

Gellman, Steven

Steven Gellman is a singer/songwriter from Germantown, MD. His original music spans five independent releases and has garnered local and national praise.  Billboard Magazine hails Gellman’s music as “intensely sensitive and impressively intelligent at the same time.” Gellman has performed… Continue Reading