The new ClockBox and stage at Strawberry Square
Colorful additions to Strawberry Square will officially debut next week with the grand opening of a new meeting space and stage.
Harrisburg Development Corp. will cut the ribbon on the new UPMC ClockBox and the UPMC Stage at Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg.
The ClockBox is a yellow-hued, second-floor, cantilevered, conference and meeting room overlooking the atrium. It replaces the former Chockablock Clock, the auto-kinetic ball machine that was installed in the atrium in 1989.
“The new ClockBox has created a truly unique and inviting meeting and gathering space for a variety of users,” said Brad Jones, president and CEO of Harristown, who added that the space is available for lease.
The new stage replaces a smaller stage and adds a large, dynamic display and new sound system.
“The new stage and sound system have been designed to accommodate larger groups and more activities in Strawberry Square, as the usage of the atrium space has changed over time,” Jones said.
Construction of both the ClockBox and the new stage began last year following the removal of the longstanding Chockablock Clock, which was relocated to Shippensburg University. The ribbon-cutting will take place on Thursday, June 27, at 11 a.m.
UPMC will sponsor both the stage and the ClockBox for the next five years, according to Harristown.
“We are proud to partner with Strawberry Square to support these wonderful spaces and the many activities they will host,” said Elizabeth Ritter, president of UPMC Harrisburg, in a statement. “The Harrisburg area is a growing, dynamic region and we are pleased to continue to support the needs of area residents.”
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