To Keep the Music Going: “The Pirates of Penzance” docks at Gamut Theatre Group this month

October 30, 2024 | by Hope Mager

What makes a piece of art good?

Authors, playwrights, screenwriters, journalists and average Joes alike have been trying to figure out why certain stories and artforms just… work. And why they last.

And there has been a common theme: Good art outlives its time. So, it has connected not only with the people of its era, but with humanity itself.

Thus, theatre is a lovely example of taking a piece of art—years, decades, even centuries old—and breathing fresh life into its bones with modern direction.

Harrisburg’s very own Gamut Theatre Group aims to “tell classic stories in new and exciting ways.” They continue their mission this fall with “The Pirates of Penzance” by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, the opening production of the theatre’s 32nd season.

Director Benjamin Krumreig, operetta aficionado and Gilbert and Sullivan enthusiast, opened his heart up about this production and operetta as a whole.

Krumreig received his master’s degree of music in vocal performance and literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne. He’s been performing, directing and choreographing Gilbert and Sullivan shows since 2012. Krumreig has mounted and participated in many productions from the Gilbert and Sullivan canon. This will be his third production of “The Pirates of Penzance.”

(Oh, and he owns a shirt that says, “I may spontaneously start singing Gilbert and Sullivan.” So, I’m pretty sure the guy knows what he’s doing.)

Operetta has been considered by some to be a dying artform in America. Some modern musical theatre folks see operetta as old fashioned and dull, while some traditional opera folks refuse to see it as sophisticated music. Additionally, with the development of modern musical theatre, some patrons don’t even know what an operetta truly is, nor are they aware of the shows.

Krumreig, though, promises, “You know something from ‘H.M.S Pinafore’… and the same with ‘Pirates of Penzance.’”

Though you may initially be surprised at the number of things you recognize from the genre, Krumreig said it’s because operetta used to be “the most popular artform.”

For any “Hamilton” fans out there, do you remember how George Washington quotes, “I am the very major model of a modern major general…” in “Right Hand Man?” He is directly quoting The Major General in “The Pirates of Penzance.” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan is just one example of how foundational operetta is to modern musical theatre as we know it. Thus, to neglect operetta is to deny a critical player in the grand history of theatre.

Behind each note is hidden the pulse of a creative brain, long ago.
Each melody a choir of vocalists, pouring their heart into the song.
Each line a remembrance of all who have performed before, on stages big and small.

“Any time I hear the starting of the [operetta’s] overture, it gives me a feeling… like a feeling of purpose,” said Krumreig, discussing the importance of the music.

When an operetta begins and the orchestra strikes their first note, they play merely as a result of the millions of instrumentalists, musicians, composers and more who have developed the craft into what it is today. Who have taken the time to preserve the dignity of the music. Who have defended each sale of a violin, each tuning of a piano. Who have captured the noises of nature and carved into a tree the first set of strings.

When you come to see “The Pirates of Penzance,” you are part of this legacy. Even if you have never heard the word operetta before today, rest assured that you will not be disappointed.

When asked what success would look like for this production, Krumreig said that success is “to keep the music going somehow.”

So, let us do just that.

Here’s to music. Here’s to seeing theatre with family and friends in the fall. Here’s to telling stories that make us laugh, cry, smile and ponder.

And here’s to keeping the music going!

“The Pirates of Penzance” runs Nov. 2 through Nov. 17 at Gamut Theatre, 15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.gamuttheatre.org/pirates or call 717-238-4111.

UPCOMING EVENTS
At Gamut Theatre
www.gamuttheatre.org
717-238-4111

“The Pirates of Penzance”
On the Select Medical Mainstage
Nov. 2 to 17
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

The Popcorn Hat Players
Present “Stone Soup”
On the Alexander Grass Second Stage
Nov. 6 to 23
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Saturdays at 1 p.m.

TMI Improv
On the Alexander Grass Second Stage
Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

At Open Stage
www.openstagehbg.com
717-232-6736

Big Wigs w/Aggy Dune & Mrs. Kasha Davis
Vegas-style impersonation show
Nov. 2
VIP Meet & Greet, 1 p.m.
Show, 2 p.m.

Black NewsBeat w/ Dr. Kimeka Campbell
Explore the life and community of Harrisburg
Nov. 8 and 22, 7 p.m.

“Who’s Holiday!”
Studio Theater
Cindy Lou Who is back to tell her story.
Nov. 9 to 24

EFF (Erotic Fan Fiction) Live!
The best of the worst fanfic for your amusement and horror
Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.

“A Christmas Carol”
The magical 25th annual production
Main Stage
Nov. 30 to Dec. 22

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A Quirky Sort of Love: The animated “Memoir of a Snail” focuses on the small, odd things

October 30, 2024 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

Photo by IFC Films.

If you’re ready to be simultaneously delighted and disturbed, then you can’t miss “Memoir of a Snail,” Adam Elliot’s newest stop-motion animation feature.

The style and tone of animation picks up where Elliot left off in 2009 with “Mary and Max”—dingy and muted, with a smidge of shock value and a dollop of depression, all glued together by a quirky sort of love for the little things.

Grace (Sarah Snook) is obsessed with snails. She picked up the tradition from her mother, who died during childbirth but left some snail paraphernalia for her and her twin brother, Gilbert (Kodi Smit-McPhee). The two of them live with their paraplegic father until he passes, and then they are both thrown into opposite ends of the foster care system, each with mixed results. Grace, at least, has the fortune of meeting Pinky (Jackie Weaver), the eccentric old neighboring woman who lives her life to the fullest and serves as an example of everything Grace is not.

As we continue through Grace’s life—a bleak journey, though dotted with moments of quirky joy—we begin to see the cage that she has put herself in over the years. Grace was meant to be the everywoman, and she is easy to latch onto.

While the plot points feel a bit simplistic with forced messaging at times, it is the emotional depth of Grace’s character that really shines. If there’s one thing that can be said of an Adam Elliot film, it’s that the characters are vibrant even if the colors are not. And, of course, Snook does a phenomenal job as the central character, really capturing that bizarre mix of hopeful dreamer versus hopeless victim of circumstance.

The film is not for children, nor for the faint of heart. There are plenty of uncomfortable, disturbing and gross moments scattered throughout “Memoir of a Snail,” contrasting with its moments of sentiment and making for an altogether difficult-to-nail-down piece. And perhaps that is what makes the film so fun. In a sea of cookie-cutter films, it immediately stands out. Thank you, Adam Elliot, for not losing your sense of style.

“Memoir of a Snail” will play at Midtown Cinema in November. Change things up and catch this oddball of a film.

Midtown Cinema is located at 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.midtowncinema.com.

November Events At Midtown Cinema

Witchy Weekend

“The Witch” (2015)
Friday, Nov. 1, 9:30 p.m.

“The Witches” (1990)
Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.

“The Craft” (1996)
Saturday, Nov. 2, 9:30 p.m.

“Practical Magic” (1998)
Sunday, Nov. 3, 5 p.m.

Down in Front!
Comedy riffing
“Blood Rage” (1987)
Friday, Nov. 8, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday Morning Cartoon
“The Iron Giant” (1999)
Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.

“The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m.

Sunday Doc Series
“Summer of Soul” (2021)
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m.

“Back to the Future” (1985)
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.

3rd in the Burg Movie Night
“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” (2001)
Friday, Nov. 15, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday Classic Series
“Barbarella” (1968)
Sunday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.

“Harold and Maude” (1971)
Sunday, Nov. 24, 1 p.m.

Late Night Frights

“Evil Dead” (2013)
Friday, Nov. 22, 9:30 p.m.

“Eraserhead” (1977)
Friday, Nov. 29, 9:30 p.m.

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Musical Notes: A November to Remember

October 30, 2024 | by Skye Leppo

Musical Notes

LOCAL LOVIN’

11/8, Babel Map & Public Disco Porch, Lovedrafts Brewing Co.

Two of the best local acts I’ve had the privilege of seeing in the last few years are Babel Map and Public Disco Porch, which are both performing at Babel Map’s album release show at Lovedrafts Brewing Co. this month. After a brief hiatus, the synthy/goth Harrisburg band Babel Map recorded its latest record, “Teeth” earlier this year. The single, “Not This Time,” goes so hard, and I’m so pumped for the rest of the record, which you can hear beginning on Halloween. York County experimental rockers Public Disco Porch are also opening the evening, a real treat considering the band’s definitely got star power in its own right. PDP’s latest album, “Benediction,” is a spiritual, indie rock ode to the sacred lands of the Susquehanna.

NOSTALGIC AMERICANA

11/20, Harrisburg University Presents Dawes, XL Live

Dawes has been a mainstay of adult contemporary radio for the past 15 years or so and for good reason. The folk-rock band’s songwriting talent and raw, somewhat nihilistic, perspective of life in the modern age can’t help but take you back to different stages of life when everything was happy and sad at the same time. This year, the band is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its seminal release, “Stories Don’t End,” but also dropped three new singles in recent months, signaling that they’re probably working on something bigger to greet our airwaves in 2025. I would definitely add this show to your calendar for November—it’s going to be great.

PARODY ROCK

11/29, Wolves of Glendale, H*MAC

Calling all fans of comedy-driven bands like The Lonely Island, Tenacious D, Flight of the Conchords, et al. I am 100% biased because I went to college with Tom McGovern of The Wolves of Glendale and find this project absolutely hilarious. But the band shows true songwriting craftsmanship and talent in their extremely upbeat, catchy parody works that often derive influence from ‘80s power pop, a la Hall & Oates or present-day pop/rock outfit Jukebox the Ghost. I highly recommend getting familiar with their talents via tunes like “Olivia,” “Vapin’ in Vegas,” and “The Gym.” See you there!

HONORABLE MENTIONS

11/2, Cumberland Honey, Uncle Jake & The 18 Wheel Gang, The Abbey Bar

11/3, Sebastian Bach, H*MAC

11/9, 20 Years of Say Anything is a Real Boy, H*MAC

11/15, Martha Redbone, Kulkarni Theatre, Penn State HBG

11/16, Kidd G, H*MAC

11/18, Yoke Lore, XL Live

11/19, The Wood Brothers, XL Live

11/27, Treesap ft. Members of Cabinet, The Abbey Bar

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Drop Kicks & Confidence: Pennsylvania Girls Rugby has youth soaring, scoring

October 30, 2024 | by Rachel Curry

Photos courtesy of Girls Rugby Inc.

If Team USA women’s rugby player Ilona Maher’s 3.8 million Instagram followers weren’t proof enough that rugby is an up-and-coming sport for women, here’s another sign.

America’s only flag rugby for girls is making its way across the country, state by state, and it’s already here in Pennsylvania.

Girls Rugby Inc., led and co-founded by Erin Kennedy of Colorado, and propelled by Pennsylvania program director Lisa Kelly, is working to make rugby accessible at an earlier age than the college and adult levels women tend to start with. While there are other flag-level coed opportunities in certain regions, theirs is the only one that’s all for girls.

Kennedy believes sports, including rugby, can do more than bolster a young girl’s athletic skills. It can give her core values and leadership skills, too.

“They can empower themselves and apply that off the field as well,” Kennedy said.

Kelly has seen this firsthand in the Pennsylvania program. Before joining the Girls Rugby staff, she got her niece to join her local team.

“I could watch it through my niece’s eyes and see how it developed her as a different young lady,” Kelly said. “It made her more confident.”

Core Values

The Girls Rugby mission started as a way to fill a gap in athletic opportunities for girls.

Research shows that, at the high school level, girls have fewer opportunities to play sports than boys. This is particularly true for girls attending schools with primarily Black and Latino students because of the fewer resources these schools tend to have. Pennsylvania currently has four Girls Rugby teams that are working to fix that: Hershey, Halifax, Harrisburg and West Shore.

The Girls Rugby program works differently than other competitive youth sports organizations. Players between grades 2 to 8 can participate in a seven-week fall and spring season in what Kennedy considers a recreational style of sport.

“Each week, they’re getting their flag rugby skills, but then they’re getting these core values and leadership skills that we’re being very intentional about teaching,” she said.

They also don’t keep score, something that’s right for some girls more than others.

“We know that we’re not for everybody, but we’re such a great platform to either find a space that makes sense for you or just build some skills and then move into the next piece, which could be another sport, or it could be tackle or coed rugby,” Kennedy said.

Expansion Planned

Kelly has seen firsthand how girls respond well to this system.

She recalled a girl from a divorced family who had a hard time making it to practice and a hard time making friends once there. While it’s not exactly in her job description, Kelly made an effort to attend practices to help build the girl’s confidence, and she was able to help bring the team together enough for the girl to excel over the remaining four weeks of the season.

“She was the first one to sign up for our fall season, so I can’t wait to see her,” Kelly said.

For those girls who do want to get competitive, that’s still possible. Practices take place during the week, with games on weekends. For games, all four regions come together, and girls split up by grades to play amongst their peers.

Because there’s time between seasons, Girls Rugby offers off-season training camps and clinics for girls to try the sport out with less commitment than a full season. Kelly is also planning an adult fundraiser for parents of Pennsylvania Girls Rugby to take place at a local brewery. Details will be on the Facebook page for the coming November event.

For Kennedy, this is just the beginning of Girls Rugby, both as an organization and a sport.

She intends to expand the organization’s reach to new states and regions, something that will likely be possible as the U.S. prepares to host the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where Team USA women’s rugby will vie for another medal, and subsequently the 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup. In short, it’s going to be a good decade for women’s rugby, and Girls Rugby is ready to foster newfound interest in the sport in Pennsylvania and beyond.

“With a little bit of patience, you can teach a girl to catch a ball, you can teach her to drop kick a ball,” Kelly said. “A lot of our coaches who came from playing rugby in college and adulthood, they want to facilitate it to the younger girls.”

For more information on Girls Rugby, visit www.girlsrugbyinc.com and on Facebook at @girlsrugbypa.

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Happenings: Our November Calendar of Events

October 30, 2024 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org

“Forgotten Features—Classic & Cool Discontinued Options,” Nov. 16-April 20

Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com

“The Ugly Beautiful,” paintings by Brooklyn resident Jeff Bye, through Nov. 14

“Ann Benton Yeager—A Timely Retrospective,” featuring some of Ann’s early work and the progression of her current work, Nov. 22-Jan. 3; reception: Nov. 22, 5-8 p.m.

The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com

“A Symphony of Pastel & Oil—The Works of Donna Mitchell & Ralph Hocker,” Nov. 1-21; reception: Nov. 1, 5:30-7 p.m.

Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org

Works of Barbara Passeri-Warfel in oil, fiber, and charcoal exhibit, through Dec. 29

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

“Art for the Holidays & Guild: Creating Community,” Nov. 8-Dec. 24; reception: Nov. 8, 5:30-7 p.m.

“Go with the Grain,” an exhibit highlighting the fine craft of local woodworkers, Nov. 8-Dec. 24; reception: Dec. 6, 5:30-7 p.m.

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

November artist of the month

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

Artist of the Month—Carrie Feidt, through Nov. 23

Holiday Open House, Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Gallo’ry on Market
2010 Market St., Camp Hill
717-623-2090; galloryonmarket.com

November featured artists: Steve Wetzel, Brian Eppley

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, hallway gallery, through Dec. 14

HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, community room, Nov. 30-May 31

Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery
847 Cumberland St., Lebanon
LebanonPictureFrame.com

“The Humor, Reality and Fantasy of Parental Relationships in Nature,” works by Cindi Hardwicke and Justin Pettingell of Sycamore Shade Studios, through Nov. 30

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

“Sean Matthews—Histories,” through Nov. 10

“A Length of Time—A Retrospect of Works by Donald and Christine Forsythe,” Nov. 8-Dec. 15; reception: Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m.

“Class Exhibition—Approaches to Abstraction,” Nov. 15-Dec. 15

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

New works by Marsha Souders, Richard Souders, Elaine Elledge, Linda Benton McCloskey, Spencer Jackson and Rachel Bouwense, through Nov. 10

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

Photographs of Millersburg by Kit Cowan, through Jan. 18; reception: Dec. 7, 1-4 p.m.

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

10th Annual Juried Exhibition, through Nov. 14

Perry County Council of the Arts
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“All Creation Sings,” original artwork by Hannah Smolensky, through Nov. 9; meet the artist: Nov. 8, 5-8 p.m., during Newport Ladies Night

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

“Art of the State,” highlighting the commonwealth’s rich artistic heritage with painting, photography/digital media, craft, sculpture and works on paper by 96 artists from 28 Pennsylvania counties, through Jan. 5

“Game Changers—Pennsylvania Women Who Made History,” celebrating women from across the state in diverse fields and detailing the contributions they made and challenges they faced in their lifetimes

“Bannered Heroes—Celebrating Pennsylvania’s African American Veterans,” presented by Beta Pi Boulé, the Harrisburg chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (the Boulé)

“HORSE2AUTO: A Transportation Revolution”

“Seeing Fallingwater—Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Architectural Masterpiece”

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

“How We Shut Down Berks,” works by Queremos Justicia, who tells the story of how the Shut Down Berks Coalition organized to close an immigrant prison, through Nov. 3

“Edvard Munch—Works on Paper from the John Szoke Gallery,” Nov. 16-Jan. 19

“Distinguished Grace—The Paintings of Dean Stambaugh” celebrates and showcases the artist’s work throughout his career and lifetime, through Dec. 1

“The Hidden Museum” invites visitors to locate “hidden” works of art at the Susquehanna Art Museum, through Dec. 31

“Domestic Affairs,” Susquehanna Art Museum’s 9th annual juried exhibition with artwork exploring subjects relating to the domestic, through Jan. 5

Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
75 N. White Oak St., Annville
717-867-6445; lvc.edu/gallery

Nov. 1-Dec. 15: “Arts of Africa Speak,” stories and objects from two academic collections

The Trout Gallery
Dickinson College
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org

“Girl in Slacks – Women Artists From the Reading Public Museum,” Nov. 1-Jan. 25

“The Legacy of Two Centuries of Black American Art,” celebrating the legacy of David Driskell’s groundbreaking 1976 exhibition, through Dec. 20

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

Oil paintings by Deborah Kahn and sculptures by Shari Mendelson, exploring invented spaces and forms, Nov. 2-Feb. 22

“Veterans’ Visions,” local veterans share stories through artwork, Nov. 1-29

Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com

“Member’s Mark,” the best of the work created by Wheel of Light Studio makers, through Nov. 16

“Fourth Annual Home for the Holidays” show, Nov. 20-Dec. 31

Read, Make, Learn

The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com

Nov. 5, 7: Fall Leaves Solid Glass Flameworking Workshop (12+ w/ legal guardian) 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Drawing Landscapes in Colored Pencils & Pastels (ages 9-14) 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3: Watercolor for the Very Beginner (adults) 6-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3: Next Steps for the Very Beginner in Watercolor (adults) 3-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, 20: Watercolor Painting Step-by-Step 2-day class (adults), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 13: Date Night with Glassblowing (adults) 6-8 p.m.

Capital Blue Cross Connect
4500 Marketplace Way, Enola
capitalbluecrossconnect.com

Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Strong + Fit, 10 a.m.
Nov. 4, 11: Tai Chi, 4 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Virtual Pilates, 5 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Gentle Yoga, 9:30 a.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Medicare Seminar, 10 a.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Virtual INSPIRE, 9 a.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Kickboxing + Strength, 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 7, 14: Ready, Steady, Action! at Enola Store and Virtual, 4:15 p.m.
Nov. 25: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Beginning Oil Painting (ages 16-adult), 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Intermediate/Advanced Oil Painting, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 6: Small Mixed Media, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 6: Making Botanical Ink, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 9: Bobble Heads (ages 5-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30: Animals of All the Continents (ages 10-14), Four Saturdays, 12-2 p.m.
Nov. 20: Suicide Loss Survivors, 5:30-7 p.m.
Nov. 22: Paint Your Home Watercolor Workshop, 5:30-8 p.m.
Nov. 23: Bronze Sand Casting Workshop—Ornaments, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 25: Pop Art Fun (ages 6-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org

Nov. 2: Native Storytelling with Dovie Thomason, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 9: Children’s Book Week with Heather Fox and Jonathan Stutzman, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 10: “The Year of Ghibli—Howl’s Moving Castle” (English dubbed version), 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 13: East Shore Cinema, 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 14, 15: Jewelry Swap, 12-4 p.m.
Nov. 21: Sip & Speak Book Club, 3-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 24: “The Year of Ghibli—Howl’s Moving Castle” (Japanese with English subtitles), 2-4 p.m.

Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org

Nov. 5: Persimmon Walk, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 14: Art Heals—Tree Mosaic Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 17: National Take a Hike Day, 9-11:30 a.m.

Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org

Nov. 2: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Card Making Group, 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Homeschool Happening, 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28: Fiber Artists, 3-6 p.m.
Nov. 9: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 9, 23: LEGO Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 16: K-Pets Therapy Reading Sessions, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 16: Book Discussion Group—“The Catcher in the Rye,” 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 19: Baby Musik Time, 9:50-10:20 a.m.
Nov. 19: Preschool Musik Time, 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 19: Fall Class Book Club—“A Little Princess,” 4-5 p.m.

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

Nov. 2: The Puzzlers, 1-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 2: Computer Basics, 2-3 p.m.
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23: Heartfulness Meditation Workshop, 2-3 p.m.
Nov. 4: Roots & Shoots Kids Club, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18: Beekeeping 101, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11: Fredricksen Writes, 7 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18: Baby & Toddler Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18: Children’s Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 5: Curl Up with the Classics—“A Moveable Feast,” 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 5: Evening Genealogy Club, 5-6 p.m.
Nov. 5: Plot Twisters Teen Writers Group, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 7, 14, 21: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 7, 14, 21: Language at the Library-Beginner Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 7, 21: Device Advice, 5-6 p.m.
Nov. 8: Pop-Up Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 8: Indie & Foreign Film Friday—“Heavenly Creatures,” 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 10: Dances of Universal Peace, 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 11: Coffee (BYO) and Conversation, 10-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 11: The Puzzlers, 1:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Philosopher’s Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 12: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 13, 27: Device Advice, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 14: Journaling for Life, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 15: Peaceful Poses Adult Yoga, 9:15-10 a.m.
Nov. 15: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime for Preschoolers, 10-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 15: Family Paint & Pix!, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 16: Tween Escape Room, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Nov. 16: Teen Escape Room, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 17: Paint with Us, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 17: Pokémon Club, 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 18: Zoology Club, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 18, 25: Book Explorers, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 19: Genealogy Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 23: Neurodivergent Adult Support Group, 3 p.m.
Nov. 24: Game Day for All, 1-4:30 p.m.

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

Nov. 2: Wire Bonsai Tree, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 9: Black Bear Wooden Porch Sitter, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 10: Needle Felted Gingerbread Ornament, 1-3 pm
Nov. 16: Paper Quilled Christmas Ornaments, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 23: Holiday Mosaic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 30: Holiday Ornaments, 12 to 2 p.m.

George & Hettie Love Memorial Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org

Nov. 7: Book Bingo, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 9: Knit One, Crochet Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

Nov. 2: Small Business Money, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 2, 16, 23: Chess Club, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 6: LEGO Club, 4-4:45 p.m.
Nov. 6: Hershey Area Pokémon Club, 5:30-7 p.m.
Nov. 6: Open Book Group, 6-7:45 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Community Crochet Night—Teen Space, 6-7:45 p.m.
Nov. 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 7, 14, 21: Teen Time, 3-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 7, 21: Hershey Quilters, 12-4 p.m.
Nov. 9: Chess Tournament, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 11: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 11: Friends Film Festival—“Only You” (adults 21 and older), 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 11, 18, 25: Books and Babies, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 11, 18, 25: Storytime for Everyone (preschool), 11-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 12: Philosophers’ Round Table Discussion Group, 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 12, 19, 26: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 13: MOMS Club of Derry Township, 10-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 13: Board Game Night, 5-7:45 p.m.
Nov. 13: Daily Practices for Rejuvenating Sleep, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 14, 21: Storytime for Everyone (preschool), 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 16: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 16: Wendy Makes DIY Card Class, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nov. 16: Fused Glass Class, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 20: Art Together, 5-7:45 p.m.

Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education
4945 Horn Rd., York
717-757-6441; hornfarmcenter.org

Nov. 3: Roots & Drupes—Mid-Fall Foraging Walk, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 9: Gluten-Free Desserts Pt. I—Sticky Buns, Potato Candy & Apple Pie, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nov. 9-10: Fall Foraging Foundations 2-Day Intensive Foraging Class, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 30: Gluten-Free Desserts Pt II—Sweet Breads & Cookies, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 2, 30: Creation Makerspace, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Toddler Time, 11:15-11:35 a.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Rhyme Time, 11:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
Nov. 9: Block Party, 10:30-11:25 a.m.
Nov. 9: Puzzle Party, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 14: Kindergarten Readiness, 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.
Nov. 16: Craft-A-Palooza, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: STEAM Club, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 25: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org

Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 9: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.

Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
165 Gateway Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-610-3331; lovedraftsbrewing.com

Nov. 17: Namaste Yoga, 10-11 a.m.

Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library
2410 North 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7286; dcls.org

Nov. 26: Coloring for Adults, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-234-4976; dcls.org

Nov. 9: Reading the Rainbow Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St, Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org

Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Kids STEM Club 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Teen STEM Club 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Storytime and a Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 7: Book Lovers Book Club, 6 p.m.
Nov. 7, 14, 21: Kids LEGO Club, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 9: Family Board Games Day, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 12: Library Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
Nov. 13, 27: Crafters Circle, 1 p.m.
Nov. 14: Creative Writers Forum, 6 p.m.
Nov. 18: Mystery Book Club, 6 p.m.
Nov. 21: President Ulysses S. Grant in the White House Presentation, 6 p.m.
Nov. 26: Silent Book Club, 6 p.m.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com

Nov. 13: An Evening with Ariel Lawhon, 7-8 p.m.
Nov. 23: Book Signing with Tory Gates, 1-3 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

Nov. 2: First Saturday Open Studios, 2-5 p.m.
Nov. 10: Fall Candle Making, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 16: Alcohol Inks Class, 1-4 p.m.

National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

Nov. 15: Lessons in History—”Wide Awake: The Movement That Elected Lincoln and Ignited the Civil War,” 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 20: Savings and Trust—A Civil Conversation, 7-8 p.m.

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

Nov. 16: Fall Hike, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

Nov. 1-30: Read Grateful Challenge (ages 0-18)
Nov. 1-30: Aviation Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-18)
Nov. 1-5: Dino-vember LEGO Contest (ages 6-12)
Nov. 2, 16: Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Take and Makes (ages 2-5)
Nov. 4: Family Fort Fest (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 4: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 4, 18, 25: Teen Monday FUNdays (ages 13-17), 3-4 p.m.
Nov. 5: Storytime STEAM (ages 3-5), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 6: Your Vote Matters! (ages 4 and older), 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Nov. 6: Piece Seekers, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 7: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 7, 14, 21: Tech Time, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 7, 21: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 8, 22: Block Party (ages 0-3) 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 8, 22: Dungeons & Dragons (ages 13-17), 4-6 p.m.
Nov. 9: Teen Craft Kits (ages 13-17)
Nov. 10: Friends Cultural Series—Bonding with the William Black Homestead, 3 p.m.
Nov. 12: Shelf Love, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 12: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 12, 19, 26: Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 13: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m
Nov. 14: Movers and Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 14: Sound Explorers—Create Your Own Music (ages 6-12), 5-6 p.m.
Nov. 15: Tumble Tots (ages 0-3), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 16: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 18, 25: Cozy Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 20: Teen Crafternoon (ages 13-17), 3-4 p.m.
Nov. 20: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
Nov. 26: STEAM Scene (ages 6-12), 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org

Nov. 4: Genealogy Group, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 4, 7, 14, 18, 21, 25: Little Explorers, 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Little Explorers Downtown, 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Strength & Stretching 50+, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 7, 14, 21: Little Explorers, 1:30-2 p.m.
Nov. 25: BYO Craft Night (adults 18+), 4:30-6:45 p.m.

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

Nov. 4: Mosaic Cats Class, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 5: Pumpkin Patch Watercolor Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 22: Mushroom Needle Felting, 6-8 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

Nov. 1, 3, 7 10, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24: Faster than Light, 2-2:30 p.m.
Nov. 1, 16: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Nov. 1-30: Passport to the Universe, 1-1:30 p.m. (find exact dates online)
Nov. 2, 16, 22, 23, 30: Constellations, 12-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 6-30: Legends of the Night Sky—Orion, 11-11:30 a.m. (find exact dates online)
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24: Legends of the Night Sky—Orion, 1-1:30 p.m.
Nov. 6: Homeschool Program—Pennsylvania in the Civil War, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 8: Curiosity Kids—Density: Sink or Float?, 11:30 a.m.
Nov. 8, 9, 10: Stargazing—Tonight’s Sky Live Chat, 3-4 p.m.
Nov. 9: Daily Life of a Soldier, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 15: GRAVITY, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 15: Virtual Program—Threats to the Health of Pennsylvania’s Forests, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Nov. 22 Curiosity Kids—Wild Turkeys of PA, 11:30 a.m.
Nov. 23: Gobble Gobble! The Eastern Wild Turkey, 10 a.m.

Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com

Nov. 2: Clay Trees Workshop, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 2: Resin Pendants Class, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 2, 9: Chainmaille Pumpkin Pendants Class, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 2: Ceramic Ornaments Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 2: Byzantine Chainmaille Class, 3-4 p.m.
Nov. 7: Needle Felted Squirrel Class, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 8: Snowy Train Painting Class, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 8: Clay Gnome Workshop, 6-7:3 p.m.
Nov. 9: Ceramic Ornaments Workshop, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 9: Resin Pendants Class, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 9: Wee Clay Trees Workshop, 2-3 p.m.
Nov. 9: Sweet Pea Chainmaille Class, 3-4 p.m.
Nov. 11: Susquehanna Clay Club meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 14: Macramé Christmas Tree Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 15: Dirty Date Night, Give it a Spin, 7-9 p.m.
Nov. 21: Needle Felted Ornaments, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 22: Mosaic Christmas Trees, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 22: Clay Bread Warmers, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 23: Kid’s Winter Garland Workshop, 12-2 p.m.
Nov. 23: Watercolor Winter Birds Card Class, 3-6 p.m.
Nov. 29: Ceramic Mugs Workshop, 6-8 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org

Nov. 3: Boy Scouts Wolves—Paws on the Path, 1-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 5: Persimmon Walk, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Wednesday Wellness Walk, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Nov. 7, 14, 21: Cat in the Hat Learning Series, 10-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 9: Wooden Bouquets to Brighten your Day, 10-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 9: Birds and Coffee with Appalachian Audubon, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 9: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 14: Waterfowl Walk, 8-10 a.m.
Nov. 16: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Made for the Shade—Choosing the Best Plants 9:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 16: Girl Scout Juniors—Animal Habitats, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nov. 17: National Take a Hike Day at Detweiler Park, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 17: National Take a Hike Day at Wildwood Park, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 19: Wild Recipes—Fall Foraging in your Backyard, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 30: Wreath Workshop, 9-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 26: Kids Discover—Turkey Talk (ages 2-5), 10-11:30 a.m.

William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
200 W. Second St., Hummelstown
717-566-0949; dcls.org

Nov. 6: Ship Shape, 5-6 p.m.
Nov. 8: Children’s Book Week with Heather Fox and Jonathan Stutzman, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 9: Crafternoon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 16: The Plot Thickens, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Live Music

Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com

Nov. 2: Cumberland Honey, Uncle Jake and The 18 Wheel Gang, Short Hill Mountain Boys
Nov 15: Larry Keel Duo, The Dishonest Fiddlers
Nov 16: Muscle Tough, Red Meat Conspiracy
Nov 23: Consider The Source
Nov 27: Treesap, The Plate Scrapers
Nov 30: Flux Capacitor, Uncle Kunkle’s One Gram Band

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

Nov. 1: Jazz in the City
Nov. 1: It was 50 Years Ago Today—A Tribute to The Beatles
Nov. 7: Puddles Pity Party
Nov. 9: York Symphony’s John Williams Forever! Psycho—String Chamber
Nov. 14: The Outlet Music & Poetry Open Mic
Nov. 15: Ben Folds, Lindsey Kraft
Nov. 30: York Symphony’s Holiday Pops Spectacular

Blair Music Center, Lutz Recital Hall
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu

Nov. 2: Honors Orchestra Fall Concert
Nov. 17: Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
Nov. 19: Percussion Ensemble
Nov. 20: Evening of Woodwinds
Nov. 26: Common Hour Jazz
Nov. 26: Modern Band Concert

Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org

Nov. 2: The Breakers—A Tribute to Tom Petty

Central Pennsylvania Womyn’s Chorus
cpwchorus.org

Nov. 23: “Fall Concert Pearl Jubilee—30 Years of Music” at Colonial Park United Church of Christ, Harrisburg
Nov. 24: “Fall Concert Pearl Jubilee—30 Years of Music” at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Mechanicsburg

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd., Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com

Nov. 2: Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen, Soul Miners Union
Nov. 22: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with the Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet
Nov. 27: “Wheel’s on Fire—The Last Waltz Recreated”
Nov. 29: Box of Rain—Grateful Dead Tribute

Enola First Church of God
9 Sherwood Dr., Enola
717-732-4253; www.enolacog.com

Nov. 22: Coffee House featuring Codie Reed

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Nov. 1: Chris & Wendy Ryder Benefit Show
Nov. 3: Sebastian Bach
Nov. 7: Keep Flying, Don’t Panic, Eternal Boy
Nov. 7: The Hu
Nov. 9: Say Anything, Social Animals, Circus Trees, runt
Nov. 16: Kidd G
Nov. 22: $AM
Nov. 29: Wolves of Glendale
Nov. 30: VRSTY, Dinosaurs in Paris, Atlas At Hold, Conspicuous

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org

Nov. 4: HSYO Fall Concert
Nov. 16-17: Brahms’ Violin Concerto

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

Nov. 20: Dawes at XL Live

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

Nov. 8: Air Supply
Nov. 12: Jessie Murph

Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodpnrc.com

Nov. 1: Cazhmiere, Jim & Michele
Nov. 2: Classic Stones (Tribute Band), Dave Kelly Duo
Nov. 8: Rumor Has It, The Enlisted
Nov. 9: M80 Band
Nov. 15: The Amish Outlaws, Jim & Michele
Nov. 16: Kevin Miller’s Classic Kings, Joe Cooney & Friends
Nov. 22: Until Sunrise, Jason Carst
Nov. 23: New Normal Band, Vertigo Vultures
Nov. 27: Downtown Sound, Grant Bryan
Nov. 29: The Luv Gods, Shine Delphi
Nov. 30: Dance Fever, Brenda Brune

Keystone Capital Chorus
717-350-5712; kccsing.com

Nov. 9: “Treasures in the Attic” concert at VFW Post 7530 at Mechanicsburg

Kulkarni Theatre at Penn State Harrisburg
777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown
717-948-6000; www.harrisburg.psu.edu

Nov. 15: Martha Redbone Roots Project

Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
165 Gateway Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-610-3331; lovedraftsbrewing.com

Nov. 1: Miss May I
Nov. 3: New Years Day
Nov. 8: Bable Map
Nov. 9: King Buffalo
Nov. 10: Reign of Z and Bullet to the Heart
Nov. 14: Filth
Nov. 23: Mortician
Nov. 30: Lollapalooza Tribute

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

Nov. 3: Celtic Thunder
Nov. 7: So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience
Nov. 17: Shippensburg University Community Orchestra
Nov. 30: The Oak Ridge Boys

Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org

Nov. 9: Tempesta di Mare

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

Nov. 9: Jazz Ensemble Concert
Nov. 15: Wind Symphony Concert
Nov. 22: Symphony Orchestra Concert

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

Nov. 2: Messiah University Percussion Ensemble
Nov. 7: U.S. Navy Band Commodores
Nov. 8: Messiah University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds
Nov. 11, 18: Messiah University Chamber Ensemble
Nov. 12: Messiah University Brass Choir and Brass Studios
Nov. 19: Messiah University Vocal Jazz
Nov. 22: Messiah University Symphony Orchestra

Susquehanna Chorale
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-533-7859; susquehannachorale.org

Nov. 24: Youth Concert

The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

Nov. 10: Nov. Jam & Song Swap
Nov. 10: Fall Open Mic Night
Nov. 13: Palmyra with Vince Yarnell

XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com

Nov. 2: Keller Williams
Nov. 8: GoGo Gadjet
Nov. 9: The Ten Bend—Pearl Jam Tribute
Nov. 13: Railroad Earth, Twisted Pine
Nov. 15: Josh Ross
Nov. 16: Marshall Crenshaw, James Mastro
Nov. 18: York Lore, Runner
Nov. 19: The Wood Brothers, Lindsay Lou
Nov. 20: Harrisburg University presents Dawes
Nov. 21: Tropidelic, Kash’d and the Quasi Kings
Nov. 22: White Ford Bronco—All 90s Band
Nov. 23: Tauk
Nov. 30: The Badlees, Chad Taylor and Friends, Aaron Fink

West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St., New Cumberland
717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org

Nov. 3: Trace Morgan
Nov. 8: Nicks in Time: Stevie Nicks Tribute
Nov. 9: Creedence Clearwater Remixed
Nov. 12: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
Nov. 15: The Beatles and Beyond starring the Mahoney Brothers
Nov. 16: Sempre Dolce
Nov. 16: Unforgettable Big Band

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

Nov. 19: !BAM! Percussion—“Blue Barrel Show”
Nov. 27: The Machine Performs Pink Floyd

The Stage Door

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

Nov. 5-Dec. 30: “The 2024 Christmas Show—Joy to The World”

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

Nov. 16: Jeff Boy’s Big Bubble Bonanza
Nov. 16: Earl David Reed
Nov. 27: “Chicago”

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com

Nov. 1-2: “Hairspray”
Nov. 8-Jan.5: “White Christmas”

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd., Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com

Nov. 23: Jeff Leeson

Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org

Nov. 2-17: “The Pirates of Penzance”
Nov. 6-23: “Stone Soup” w/Popcorn Hat Players

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Nov. 2: “Laugh My A$$ Off” with Flipp, Tay2Tv, Wild N Out, Troy Borwn, Famous Angel
Nov. 15: “UpDating”
Nov. 23: Steve Hofstetter

Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown
717-939-9333; thehcpac.org

Nov. 15-17: “The Addams Family Friday”

Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com

Nov. 1, 2: Raymond the Amish Comic
Nov. 8: Roy Haber and Danielle Wornall
Nov. 15, 16: Bret Raybould
Nov. 22, 23: Larry XL and Sean Harper
Nov. 27: Earl David Reed Thanksgiving Eve Comedy Show
Nov. 29, 30: Chris Harvey

Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com

Nov. 14-17: “Blithe Spirit”

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

Nov. 2: Bright Star Theatre presents “Winnie the Pooh”

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

Nov. 7: State Ballet of Ukraine presents “Swan Lake”
Nov. 22: Derek Hough—“Dance for the Holidays”
Nov. 26-Dec. 8: “Hamilton”

Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; keystonetheatrics.com

Nov. 2, 9, 16: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com

Nov. 25-Dec. 11: “One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall”

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

Nov. 2: “The Nutcracker”
Nov. 22: Nurse Blake

Market Cross Pub & Brewery
113 N. Hanover St., Carlisle
717-258-1234; marketcrosspub.com

Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28: Magical Thursdays with Kyle Purnell

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

Nov. 14-24: “Tartuffe”
Nov. 21: “Blue Christmas” Dance Concert

Open Stage
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

Nov. 1: “Court Street Cabaret—Oversung Edition”
Nov. 3: “Big Wigs”
Nov. 23-Dec. 22: “Who’s Holiday!”
Nov. 30-Dec. 22: “A Christmas Carol”

Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Rd., Camp Hill
717-737-6768; www.oystermill.com

Nov. 8-24: “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”

Theatre Harrisburg
513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg
717-232-5501; theatreharrisburg.com

Nov. 8-24: “Into the Woods”

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Community Corner: Notable November Events

October 30, 2024 | by Missy Smith

November Community Corner

Veterans & Voters
Nov. 1: Celebrate veterans and explore the power of voting through art during “We the People First Friday: Art for Voters & Veterans” at the Ware Center, 42 N Prince St., Lancaster, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Local artists and the League of Women Voters will encourage voter participation; a reception opens the “Veterans’ Visions” exhibit. www.artsmu.com

Autos & Ales
Nov. 1: Enjoy craft beer from 60 regional breweries, a catered dinner and live music at AACA Museum, 161 Museum Dr., Hershey, for their annual Autos & Ales craft beer festival. Event runs 7 to 10 p.m., with a VIP hour from 6 to 7 p.m. www.aacamuseum.org

HBG Flea
Nov. 2: Shop the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Strawberry Square, downtown Harrisburg. The mission of the HBG Flea is to create a platform for community growth by bringing artists, small businesses and patrons together. www.hbgflea.com

School Tours
Nov. 2: Join the Hershey History Center, 40 Northeast Dr., for the 12th Annual Preservation Tour at the Hershey History Center, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This year’s tour revisits a series of local school sites like the M.S. Hershey Consolidated School, with a guest appearance by C. Emlen Urban. www.hersheyhistory.org

Meditation Workshops
Nov. 2, 9, 23: Find stress relief and improved well-being at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, during its free meditation workshops with a certified trainer, 1 to 2 p.m. No experience is necessary. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Soup Cook-Off
Nov. 3: Central PA Soup Cook-Off presents “Soups, Stews & Brews,” a charitable soup competition benefitting the Scleroderma Foundation, 1 to 4 p.m., at The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Co., 50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. www.abcbrew.com

Happy Harvest
Nov. 6: Families with children ages 3 and older are invited to join Johnson Memorial Library, 799 E. Center St., Millersburg, for a harvest celebration, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Kids can enjoy fall-themed activities and crafts like painting sunflowers with real seeds, a corn sensory bin, pumpkin ring toss and apple cinnamon playdough. www.dcls.org

Evening Mixer
Nov. 6: Join West Shore Chamber of Commerce at an evening mixer at AES Hearth & Patio, 4303 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill, 5 to 7 p.m. This free event is open to chamber members. Potential members are welcome to attend. www.wschamber.org

War Documentary
Nov. 7: Hershey History Center will screen a documentary about Major Dick Winters, “In His Own Words,” at Grace United Methodist Church, 433 E. Main St., Hummelstown, at 6:30 p.m. A panel discussion with World War II experts and those who knew Major Winters will follow. www.hersheyhistory.org

Film Friday
Nov. 8: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, will show “Heavenly Creatures” from New Zealand at 2 p.m. Stick around for a discussion after the film. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Ladies Night
Nov. 8: Perry County Council of the Arts hosts its annual Ladies Night at PCCA Gallery, 1. S. 2nd St., Newport, and surrounding Newport businesses and local eateries, 5 to 8 p.m. Shop at local businesses and dress up in this year’s theme, “Lasso & Lace.” www.perrycountyarts.org

Craft Show
Nov. 8-9: Shop for handmade gifts, jewelry, décor, apparel, food and more by local artists and artisans at Winters Heritage House Museum, 47 E. High St., Elizabethtown, during its annual Heritage Craft Show, 4 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 9. www.elizabethtownhistory.org

Christmas Show
Nov. 8-10: Explore the Distelfink Country Christmas Show at Thomas Brendle Museum, 106 N. Market St., Schaefferstown. The juried holiday show features local, handcrafted items in country, primitive style by more than 50 vendors. Shop for wreaths, baskets, gourds, needle felting, pottery, candles, stenciling, paintings and more. www.distelfinkcrafters.org

Volunteer Day
Nov. 9: Get outside and help with park and habitat enhancement projects at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tools and work gloves will be provided, and refreshments will be available. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Landmark Tour
Nov. 9, 16: Journey through local history with Historic Harrisburg Association’s tour of Harrisburg State Hospital, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Led by Facilities Manager Fuller Runyan, the tour explores the extensive campus before its closure next year. www.historicharrisburg.org

Harrisburg Marathon
Nov. 10: Celebrate 52 years of the Enders Harrisburg Marathon, beginning on City Island, Harrisburg. This fast, flat marathon winds through the capital city. Sign up for the full race, half marathon or four-person relay. www.hbgyrun.org

Author Talk
Nov. 10: New Cumberland Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts a lecture and book signing with David H. Peiffer, author of “Bonding with the William Black Homestead: Tales of Passion and Obsession,” at 3 p.m. Copies will be available for purchase from the West Shore Historical Society. www.newcumberlandlibrary.org

20 in Their 20s
Nov. 12: Harrisburg Young Professionals hosts the sixth annual “20 in Their 20s,” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. 2nd St. The celebration honors young professionals who are having meaningful impacts on their community and workplaces. www.hyp.org

Be Mindful
Nov. 14: West Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts “Mind Your Business—Workplace Mental Health & Mindfulness,” at Members 1st Federal Credit Union, 5000 Marketplace Way, Enola, 5 to 7 p.m. Learn how mindfulness practices can impact mental health, reduce stress and enhance job satisfaction. www.wschamber.org

Food Rally
Nov. 14: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at the New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants and enjoy shopping and special promotions. www.newcumberlandpa.org

3rd in The Burg
Nov. 15: Explore the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event, where you can visit and enjoy galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org

Western Gala
Nov. 16: Vista Autism Services hosts its annual fundraising gala, “Boots, Bowties and Bling,” at Harvest View Barn at Hershey Farms, 338 Sunnyburn Rd., Elizabethtown, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Dress in semi-formal attire with a Western twist and enjoy a gourmet dinner, live music and more. www.vistaautismservices.org

Benefit Gala
Nov. 16: Join Wildheart Ministries at its benefit gala, “Celebrating Transformation,” at the Keystone Building, 400 North St., Harrisburg, 6 to 9 p.m., for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, dinner and a silent auction and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit Wildheart’s community-building projects. www.lovethehillpa.com

Hike Day
Nov. 17: Grab your hiking boots, family and friends for National Take a Hike Day. Explore the outdoors at Detweiler Park, 1451 Peters Mountain Rd., Dauphin, or Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 8 to 10 a.m. Or take a challenging hike at Fort Hunter, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 9 to 11:30 a.m. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Curiosity Kids
Nov. 17: Families with kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to the State Museum of Pa., 300 North St., Harrisburg, to learn about the wild turkey and its lifestyle, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Get hands-on with a turkey tail, wing and skull, and create a wild turkey to take home for Thanksgiving. www.statemuseumpa.org

Afternoon of Dance
Nov. 17: Join the Harrisburg chapter of USA Dance for an afternoon of dance, including country step and social dances. The event runs 2 to 6 p.m. at PA DanceSport, 585 E. Main St., Hummelstown. All levels welcome. Visit their Facebook page: USA Dance Chapter #3009-Harrisburg Area PA.

Tax Volunteer
Nov. 19: Join Tri County Community Action, 1514 Derry St., Harrisburg, to learn how you can volunteer for “Money in Your Pocket” to provide free tax prep in your community for low- and moderate-income families, 6 p.m. www.cactricounty.org

Civil Conversation
Nov. 20: Join National Civil War Museum, One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, for a free virtual “Civil Conversation” with Dr. Justene Hill Edwards, 7 to 8 p.m. Edwards will discuss the rise and fall of the Freedman’s Bank and its lasting impact on racial inequality. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

Coffee House
Nov. 22: Join the Coffee House at Enola First Church of God, 9 Sherwood Dr., Enola, at 7 p.m. for fellowship and entertainment. This month, vocalist Codie Reed will be featured. www.enola.com/coffee-house

Holiday Parade
Nov. 23: Enjoy Harrisburg’s annual holiday parade with giant parade balloons, marching bands and dance team performances, decorated floats, characters, Santa Claus and more, starting at 10 a.m. After the parade, head to Strawberry Square to meet Santa and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. www.harrisburgpa.gov

Friendsgiving Feast
Nov. 23: CWS Harrisburg hosts the 3rd Annual International Friendsgiving Feast, 2 to 5 p.m. Savor flavors from Nicaragua, Sudan, Belarus, Syria and Myanmar with pre-ordered, to-go meals, and discover the heritage of the recipe creators. Drive-through and pickup locations are in Harrisburg and Carlisle. www.cwsharrisburg.org

Art Tour
Nov. 23, 24: Explore Foothills Artists’ 17th annual studio tour throughout Adams County, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eight studio locations will feature a variety of art forms by 14 local artists. Limited refreshments served at several of the studios. www.foothillsartists.net

Anniversary Concerts
Nov. 23, 24: Central Pennsylvania Womyn’s Chorus presents “Pearl Jubilee—Celebrating 30 Years of Music” at Colonial Park UCC of Harrisburg on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. and St. Paul’s UCC in Mechanicsburg on Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. www.cpwchorus.org

Youth Concert
Nov. 24: The Susquehanna Chorale and three of its educational choirs will hold their annual Youth Choral Festival at 4 p.m. at the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Messiah University. www.susquehannachorale.org

Light Show
Nov. 29-Dec. 31: Experience the Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, with a festive drive-thru light show, including hundreds of thousands of color-changing lights, synchronized to Christmas music. www.christmasspiritlightshows.com

Odd Ones Bizarre
Nov. 30: The Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, hosts its annual Odd Ones Holiday Bizarre on Small Business Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for unique, handcrafted items for the holiday season at this annual alternative arts and crafts event. www.millworksharrisburg.com

Wreath Workshop
Nov. 30-Dec. 2: Use natural materials to create an evergreen wreath at Wildwood Lake, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshop fee is $30 per person, which includes supplies to make a wreath with natural decorations like cones, berries, nuts and seed pods. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Festival of Trees
Nov. 30-Dec. 22: View Christmas trees decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs at the Fort Hunter Tavern House, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Trees will be up for raffle, and a selection of ornaments will be available for purchase. www.forthunter.org

Toy Train Exhibit
Nov. 30-Dec. 22: Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society returns to Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, with a display of HO gauge trains that travel over a large layout representing communities in central PA and interactive elements, Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. www.forthunter.org

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Owners of Governor’s Square apartments will seek to have court-appointed receiver take control

October 29, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Governor’s Square apartments

A beleaguered affordable housing development in Harrisburg still doesn’t have a buyer, but has a plan to move a step forward.

Uptown Partners, the owner of the Residences at Governor’s Square, plans to file a motion to change the type of bankruptcy it’s in and to transfer responsibility of the property to a court-appointed receiver.

Uptown Partners filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, having converted from Chapter 7, in August 2023 and, since then, has tried to find a buyer for its properties, which have hundreds of code citations and condemnations. However, the owners have struggled for months to find a buyer that met their requirements and that has received U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approval, a requirement for a potential buyer.

At a hearing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, attorneys for Uptown Partners said that they reached an agreement with most parties on the case, including the city, to move towards having the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas appoint a receiver to take over the case.

Uptown Partners first plans to file a motion to convert its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case back to Chapter 7, according to Robert Chernicoff, attorney for Uptown Partners. Typically, in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a U.S. trustee is assigned to the case and the debtor’s assets are liquidated. However, in this case, Chernicoff said that a U.S. trustee would likely play a minimal role, and the debtor would remain in Chapter 7 only briefly. Then the county court would appoint a receiver to oversee Governor’s Square.

The receiver would also be responsible for appointing a management company and finding funds, such as state or federal grants, to keep the property operational, Chernicoff said. The current property manager, Landex Management, previously filed a motion to terminate its contract with Uptown Partners, with representatives explaining that they did not have sufficient funds to continue services. The decision on who to hire to manage the property would be up to the receiver.

Essentially, Uptown Partners would still own Governor’s Square, but would not have control over it, Chernicoff explained. He has shared previously that Uptown Partners was running out of money to maintain the property.

“My client doesn’t want the property anymore,” Chernicoff said.

If a receiver takes over control, they would be tasked with overseeing the operations of the property and with finding a buyer.

Governor’s Square consists of over 200 units, though fewer than half are currently occupied.

According to Chernicoff, Uptown Partners has recently received interest from another company, CIG Properties, information that it plans to pass along to a potential receiver.

At Tuesday’s hearing, Bankruptcy Chief Judge Henry Van Eck ruled several outstanding matters settled, including a motion to dismiss the case filed by the city, agreeing on the parties’ plan to move the issue forward.

Chernicoff said that the city agreed to issue code citations on Governor’s Square properties only until they’re under receivership. According to City Solicitor Neil Grover, Uptown Partners has received over 1,400 violations.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

October 25, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas Judge William Tully swore in the Harrisburg School District’s new superintendent Dr. Benjamin Henry, who was joined by his family.

What a great sunny, fall week here in Harrisburg. Take this weekend to stroll around the city, shop local, enjoy river views and, of course, catch up on your Burg reading. You can start with all of our recent reporting, below.

Allen Theatre in Annville, which has decades of history, is now under new ownership, our magazine story reported. The theater and its new accompanying Salamander Bookstore offer movies, live music and magic shows.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region announced that it will expand its service area to include its York and Adams county affiliate, our online story reported. The organization will also rebrand at Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA.

The Broad Street Market announced that two new vegan vendors would join its stone building, our online story reported. Harrisburg-based Honey Bear Ice Cream and Ve’Lightfully Vegan will open in the market in the coming weeks.

Capital Blue Cross warns the community that measles and whooping cough cases are rising nationwide. Click here, to find out more about the viruses.

Dennise Hill recently became the executive director of Brethren Housing Association, which provides housing to single mothers and children, our magazine story reported. Hill left her city government director position to follow her passion and return to the nonprofit world.

Harrisburg School District swore in its new superintendent, Dr. Benjamin Henry, at a board meeting this week, our online story reported. Also that evening, the district approved the resignation of the John Harris High School principal.

Mayor Wanda Williams announced Samuel Sulkosky as her new business administrator, filling a position that sat vacant for several months, our online story reported. Sulkosky served in borough and city manager positions over the last several years, most recently as the interim borough manager of Punxsutawney.

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis held a press conference at the LGBT Center of Central PA to announce the recipients of a state safety grant, our online story reported. The LGBT Center, as well as community organizations and places of worship, were awarded money for safety improvements in light of a rise in hate crimes nationally.

Pittsburgh is the perfect place for a fall trip, offering delicious cuisine, museums and a conservatory, among other features. Click here, for recommendations.

Sara Bozich has the hookup for fun fall events this weekend. Click here for the list.

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Regional Big Brothers Big Sisters expands service area to additional counties, rebrands

October 24, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

A local mentorship organization is expanding its reach.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region announced on Thursday that it has acquired its York and Adams County affiliate and will change its name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA.

“We are now serving 7 out of 8 counties in the South-Central PA region,” President and CEO Amy Rote said in a statement. “Our new name aims to enhance our visibility and strengthen our connection with the community.”

According to Rote, the expansion will allow the organization to assist the York and Adams affiliate in growing its services and programs to address the needs of youth. BBBS of South-Central PA will bring its established programs to its new counties.

Through Big Brothers Big Sisters’ programs, they provide guidance, encouragement and positive role models for area youth.

The York office will continue to serve the two counties in a new location on Market Street in York. The organization cut the ribbon on the space this week.

“Our new office space is better suited for our growing team and expansion of our services,” said Marina Brown, director of the York & Adams County program.

Additionally, BBBS of South-Central PA will update its logo, website and marketing materials over the next few months.

BBBS of South-Central PA is seeking additional volunteers, partners and supporters to help with its now-expanded services. Those who are interested can visit their website.

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Broad Street Market to welcome new vegan ice cream, soul food vendors

October 24, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Honey Bear Ice Cream. File photo.

Two vegan food vendors are setting up shop in Harrisburg.

The Broad Street Market announced on Thursday that local businesses Honey Bear Ice Cream and Ve’Lightfully Vegan will open stands in the market’s stone building.

“The Broad Street Market can’t wait to welcome these new vendors to the market community,” said Eric Hagarty, chair of the market’s board. “We are excited that Broad Street Market customers will now have a greater variety of vegetarian and vegan options to choose from, and we are honored to be the first permanent home for Natalie and Marilyn, the inspiring women who run each respective business.”

Harrisburg-based Honey Bear churns up gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free vegan ice cream flavors, such as pumpkin cheesecake, lemon blueberry buckle and brownie fudge sundae. Currently, various regional stores carry Honey Bear pints, and the business holds regular ice cream trailer pop-up events. The market will be its first brick-and-mortar location.

“Since Honey Bear first popped up with a tent in the courtyard at Broad Street Market to scoop our ice cream in July 2021, we have long imagined having a stand inside the market buildings,” said owner Natalie Wallace. “Much of our loyal following began here, and we are honored to join its roster and become a part of the market’s rich history.”

Ve’Lightfully Vegan is also based in Harrisburg and cooks up vegan soul food. They were recently featured at Philadelphia’s Vegandale, the world’s largest touring vegan experience, according to the market.

Food from Ve’Lightfully Vegan

“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining this incredible market as the owner of Ve’Lightfully Vegan,” said owner Marilyn Jackson. “Our goal is to offer a variety of vibrant, flavor-packed, soulful plant-based meals that everyone can enjoy, whether you are a long-time vegan or just curious about trying something new. I look forward to connecting with this community, sharing our passion for healthy, sustainable food, and making Ve’Lightfully Vegan a go-to spot for delicious, conscious eating.”

Honey Bear and Ve’Lightfully Vegan will both open in the vendor space previously occupied by Lovedraft’s Express. According to Hagarty, they will soon begin construction on their stands and should open in the following weeks.

In another market change, vendor Piper Belle’s Wood Fired Flatbreads announced on social media that it has closed permanently, but will open a new restaurant location in Mountville in January.

In addition, JB Kelly Seafood Connection announced on social media that it would close its market stand in November. Earlier this year, owner John Kelly and business partner Lauren Ellis opened a brick-and-mortar business, Red Raven Surf and Turf, in Dauphin.

The market’s stone building is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The market’s tent is open Thursdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Broad Street Market is located at 1233 N. 3^rd St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit their website.

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