Noted Author Rachel Simon to Speak at Gaithersburg Arts Barn on March 9

Although unable to participate in the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 21st, noted author Rachel Simon will appear at the Arts Barn in Kentlands on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss “The House on Teacher’s Lane,” her moving account of how the physical upheaval of renovating her townhouse led to a dusting off of relationships, and a new appraisal of the importance of community.

The author event is a kickoff for the May 14 Kentlands House and Garden Tour, with its theme of “Redo and Renew.” The Rachel Simon talk is free and open to the public, and books will be signed.

The Arts Barn is located at 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg. Get directions.

Simon’s appearance is co-sponsored by the Kentlands Community Foundation, the Kentlands Garden Club and the City of Gaithersburg.