Mid-summer opening planned for Capital City Music Hall, new venue in downtown Harrisburg
You may have heard that a new music venue is being planned for downtown Harrisburg. But details have been sparse—until… Read More
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Bob’s Art Blog: April Jewels Day
I know…today is April 1, the day reserved for foolish pranks and such. Replace the ‘F’ in Fools with a… Read More
Have Art Will Travel: Mount Gretna’s Drive-in “Theater”—MG Mercantile
The history-rich hamlet of Mt. Gretna is home to many things to do and see—biking and hiking trails, a playhouse,… Read More
Records of Refugees: 50 years ago, Fort Indiantown Gap played a big role in resettling Vietnamese refugees. You can learn what their lives were like
In 1975, Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County was filled with nearly identical, nondescript, white two-story barracks buildings dating to… Read More
Kid’s Play: This month, both Open Stage and Gamut showcase young acting talent
In a not-so-quiet rehearsal room in downtown Harrisburg, 13 mighty dwarves stomp their feet in unison, their voices rising in… Read More
Musical Notes: Awesome April
April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and there’s no shortage of excellent jazz acts delivering jazz to regional stages over the… Read More
They Lived Happily: “A Nice Indian Boy” recalls classic rom coms, with a modern twist
“A Nice Indian Boy” is a rom com not just about romantic love, but about loving and supporting your family,… Read More
Burg Review: Souls are bared, friendships deepen in Open Stage’s touching, emotional “I’m Proud of You”
Well, neighbor, you can’t see me now, but I’m changing into a cardigan and tennis shoes as I write this… Read More
Burg Review: Gamut masterfully adapts “Frankenstein,” reviving questions of our own humanity
From the quill pen of Mary Shelley, which she likely dipped in blood, Gamut Theatre brings Nick Dear’s adaptation of… Read More
Sawyers set to reopen with fresh music, food, drink options, as new owner aims to revive downtown nightlife
Sawyers recently changed hands, and now the details are out. As you may have heard, the downtown mainstay has a… Read More