Christmas Past: This season, step back in time with “historic” holiday events
Bradley Smith stands in the historic Ephrata Cloister saal, amid the community chapel’s dark benches and peaked ceiling. For some… Read More
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Musical Notes: Seasonal Sounds
I’m not going to subject you to a Pitchfork-style breakdown of top albums for the year, but boy did we… Read More
“Beautiful in Every Way”: Susquehanna Chorale’s holiday performances take on new meaning as legendary conductor readies retirement
For years, the Susquehanna Chorale’s holiday season has taken the same shape. Come mid-December, the award-winning group stages its annual… Read More
Dance Lesson: Annual “Nutcracker” performance brings ballet to schoolkids
Attending a live performance of “The Nutcracker” is a holiday tradition for many people, whether it’s by a major ballet… Read More
Songs of Support: “Joy to the Burg” returns, raising spirits and money through local music
What began as a modest idea—just a handful of local musicians recording holiday music to help neighbors facing the cold—has… Read More
Mistrust + Intrigue: “The Secret Agent” is an expertly filmed political thriller that merits attention.
Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent” breathes on its own. Anchored by a layered performance from a magnetic Wagner Moura,… Read More
A Strand Century: York’s landmark theater marks 100 years of entertainment.
For 100 years, the Strand Theatre has stood as York’s cultural crown jewel, even as it adapted to significant changes… Read More
Burg Review: Take a nostalgic holiday ride with Open Stage’s charming “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas”
Just imagine single-digit-aged Gina in her flannel jammies, wrapped in a patchwork quilt, sitting in front of a humming cathode… Read More
Burg Review: Place your bet on Theatre Harrisburg’s raucous, joyous “Guys and Dolls”
When Theatre Harrisburg first took a gamble on performing “Guys and Dolls” in 1956, 1959, 1976, and 1998, someone must… Read More
Tradition Transition: St. Stephen’s Cathedral unveils new digital organ, with hopes to reach new audiences
At St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, tradition fuses with the contemporary, and the sacred meets the culture. In the sanctuary, light… Read More