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Strike Bethesda
Category:
Bowling
5353 Westbard Ave
Bethesda,
Maryland 20816
(301) 652-0955
Strike Bethesda is much more of a fun, hip location compared to many other bowling alleys. The...
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Strike Bethesda is much more of a fun, hip location compared to many other bowling alleys. The atmosphere is great, and they hold a lot of special events. The price is reasonable, and they have good food and drinks as well. This is much better than the standard duckpin bowling alley.
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Potter's Violin
Category:
Music Stores
4706 Highland Ave
Bethesda,
Maryland 20814
(301) 652-7070
This is a very well regarded store that specializes in stringed musical instruments--violin,...
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This is a very well regarded store that specializes in stringed musical instruments--violin, violas, cellos, basses. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, but it helps to ask for the person who specializes in your instrument. Dalton Potter is the owner and quite knowledgeable about everything (if you are lucky enough to catch him in.) They have an excellent rental shop which provides 100 percent credit of the rent towards the purchase price. You can trade up (either in size or quality) quite easily. They will special order things for you. I was extremely pleased with the service I received when I was looking for a new bow.
The biggest negative is the size of the shop. Even though it is in two different buildings, the space is quite limited and feels extremely crowded. It is not comfortable to be in there when there are more than 3 customers. I feel like I am going to bump into an instrument or knock something off a shelf. I usually call first to ensure it is not to crowded and I avoid it when school starts. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Bethesda Row Cinema
Category:
Movie Theaters
7235 Woodmont Ave
Bethesda,
Maryland 20814
(301) 652-7273
if you want to see a documentary this is the place to go.
they have great snacks and the movies...
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if you want to see a documentary this is the place to go.
they have great snacks and the movies are one of kind in maryland or DC. i have yet to see another documentary theater. also giffords is next door and bring your ticket stub because you get 10 percent off.
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Sit in comfy seats watching a new run movie while drinking your favorite beer. How much can it...
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Sit in comfy seats watching a new run movie while drinking your favorite beer. How much can it get? If your significant other is dragging you to a movie you don't want to see, suggest to see it here. It's so much more than a movie cinema. You also don't have to worry about crying babies in the movies either (at least I hope people have more common sense than bringing a child here)
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this is the place to go if you are interested in seeing the more non hollywood movies. they...
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this is the place to go if you are interested in seeing the more non hollywood movies. they usually have documentaries and some of the hollywood hits. i went there to see fahrenheit 911. great popcorn and i would definately go back....... also there is a great ice cream store called giffords next door.
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I recommend buying tickets online (try Fandango) before going to Bethesda Row Cinema- we didn't...
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I recommend buying tickets online (try Fandango) before going to Bethesda Row Cinema- we didn't and had to wait for a later showing of the movie we wanted to see. This was not terrible, since the theater is in downtown Bethesda and there are tons of restaurants, bars and coffee shops to keep you occupied.
The theater itself is nice. It was relatively clean and had stadium seating, which is a plus. We didn't buy food or drinks, but it looked like average fare. The movie selection is pretty good- many new releases are usually playing.
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Glen Echo Hardware has a convenient locaiton, and average prices. Nothing distinguishes it from...
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Glen Echo Hardware has a convenient locaiton, and average prices. Nothing distinguishes it from the others; it is average. It is a hardware store. The staff are reasonably knowledgeable fro the most part, and the selection of "stuff" is generally good, as is cutting, etc. service. Bruce Variey is better, obviously, but this is fine.
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Weaver's Violin Shop
Category:
Instruments
4706 Highland Ave
Bethesda,
Maryland 20814
(301) 654-2239
A good company for used and new musical equipment is Weaver's Violin Shop. They carry a variety...
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A good company for used and new musical equipment is Weaver's Violin Shop. They carry a variety of musical instruments, but their area of expertise are violins. Luckily, for parents with kids attending public schools in the area, they rent out musical instruments for your kids to use in music class. You even have the option to buy the instrument at the end of the year at a reduced cost.
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Imagination Stage
Category:
Theater
4908 Auburn Ave
Bethesda,
Maryland 20814
(301) 961-6060
Imagination Stage is an amazing place. This is one of the largest performing arts school for young...
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Imagination Stage is an amazing place. This is one of the largest performing arts school for young people in the area. They have classes on a lot of different areas, dance, theater, musical theater, digital media, film making, etc. And classes are for all ages. You can register on line at www.imaginationstage.org. This is an excellent resource and place to bring your children and get them exposed to theater and the preforming arts.
The staff is extremely dedicated, talented, and they love teaching young people.
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I highly recommend Elan Artists Musicians and Bands. My brother used them at his wedding and...
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I highly recommend Elan Artists Musicians and Bands. My brother used them at his wedding and everyone raved about the music. They have a variety of different bands to choose from and each one seemed impressive. The staff was really helpful in guiding my brother towards the right choice for him. The band itself was reliable and fully met its contractual obligations. Breaks were kept to a minimum and they played music the entire time we had requested. They are pricey but no more than other live bands are in the area.
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