In the Books: Ribbon-cutting marks completion of McCormick Riverfront Library renovation, expansion
Flanked by 19th-century gentlemen in frock coats and ladies in hoop skirts, Andrew Enders said that Harrisburg needs its newly… Read More
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Bob’s Art Blog: The Poetry in October
The English poet, Gordon Sumner, queried, “Will you be my love upon the fields of barley? Many years have passed… Read More
Burg Review: Raise the sails of adventure, fun with Open Stage’s swashbuckling “Treasure Island”
Open Stage opens its 37th season with the classic epic adventure “Treasure Island,” full of murder, mutiny and marauding misfits.… Read More
Musical Peace: Market Square Presbyterian Church’s Arts on the Square launches season with anti-war piece “The Armed Man” on Oct. 15.
Halfway around the world, when Russia launched its war on Ukraine earlier this year, it sparked an idea within Tyler… Read More
Musical Reunion: With its new season, the HSO prepares for a homecoming—and a return to happy normalcy
The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra is looking forward to another season of playing glorious music, and its enthusiastic audiences are looking… Read More
History Hit: Columbia packs a lot into a small, walkable town
Central PA is full of small wonders, nearby places that are tight in geography but long on things to do… Read More
H-ARR-isburg on the High Seas: Matey, get ye bones to Open Stage for “Treasure Island”
My first experience with “Treasure Island” came around 1988, when my folks rented a BETA tape of the animated film… Read More
Throw Your Cares Away: Local artist Robin Wheeler shares her joy of pottery
In the summer of 2012, Robin Wheeler returned to school as an adult, attending HACC to complete her associate’s degree… Read More
Taking Turns: After retirement, Robert Gaynes carved out a new purpose in life
Ninety-two-year-old Robert Gaynes escapes to his garage almost daily, carving new life into dead trees while re-energizing himself. The former… Read More
Ode to October: The weather cools, but tunes are still hot
Prior to writing this column, I expected summertime’s torrid pace of area concerts to slow this month, given that… Read More