Amber Barnes speaks at the press conference
It was a busy week in Harrisburg as the city gears up for the summer. If you missed any of the TheBurg’s daily coverage, we’ve wrapped it up neatly for you below:
Art Association of Harrisburg’s long-time President Carrie Wissler-Thomas will retire in September after leading the group to its pivotal position in central Pennsylvania culture.
Bob’s Art Blog celebrates the “merry month of May” and looks ahead to June.
Denim Coffee will open its third downtown Harrisburg location next week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning.
CPC Film Series returned to the Capital Blue Cross Theater last Friday with a triple-feature event celebrating the work of Central Penn College alumni.
Gamut Theatre’s “As You Like It” offers a boisterous, touching night of free Shakespeare at Reservoir Park, according to our theatre reviewer.
Harrisburg Area Community College’s board of trustees approved a resolution Tuesday giving the institution permission to sell or lease seven buildings it owns across central PA.
Harrisburg Young Professionals on Thursday announced the return of its Italian Lake Concert series, which brings live music to the park each month this season.
LGBT Center of Central PA received a recognition from Dauphin County officials Monday, who celebrated the start of Pride Month.
Market Square Concerts has announced it will present its Summermusic series with a special emphasis on American musical contributions for the country’s 250th birthday throughout July.
Our publisher Lawrance Binda recounts how TheBurg plays a role in building community in his June publisher’s note, inspired by a speaking engagement with Strong Towns Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania Downtown Center, in partnership with the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), announced they will be hosting several public workshops in June after releasing the results of a downtown Harrisburg perception survey.
“River City Stories” is returning to the Harrisburg Fringe Festival this July with a fresh lineup of original films inspired by life in the city.
Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including SoMa PinFest. Check out the full list.
SoMa PinFest is returning to downtown this Saturday, mixing old-school games with a summer block party.
Source the Space, a creative studio in New Cumberland, is combining forces with Thoughtfully Sustainable, an online STEM and sustainability education platform for a sustainability-themed kids summer camp.
TFEC is now accepting applications for Community Impact Grants, which are put toward projects impact communities for the better.
“Unapologetically Us,” an LGBTQ+ art exhibition in Harrisburg, is bringing together 40 pieces from 12 artists for Pride Month.
Visit Hershey & Harrisburg unveiled new materials to spotlight the Harrisburg Arts District Thursday, including an updated print map with new destinations and a fresh audio walking tour.
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