A Space, Reborn: Coronet Park opens its gates, plans a full lineup in downtown Harrisburg

March 30, 2026 | by Molly Pavlovich

Coronet Park rendering. Image courtesy of Harristown Development.

A long-vacant parcel in downtown Harrisburg soon will be re-energized as a new place for gathering and events.

This month, on Earth Day, Coronet Park debuts, hosting the first of many scheduled events centered on music, pop-up vendors and other creative community activities.

Located just south of Market Square, Coronet Park is a Harristown project rooted in the same purpose of placemaking and ongoing revitalization that brought Harrisburg its popular SoMa block parties, Strawberry Square Music Series and 3rd in the Burg events.

“We hope Coronet Park becomes another hub for people to gather, socialize and enjoy the city environment in a space that feels unique and curated,” said Brad Jones, president and CEO of Harristown.

The park is named for the former Coronet restaurant, a long-time city eatery that caught fire and closed over 30 years ago. Harristown later bought the blighted building and razed it, creating an empty space that the company transformed into the centrally located, 3,300-square-foot “pocket park.”

On April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m., the park will kick off a full calendar for the spring and summer with an Earth Day plant swap. As plant lovers trade propagations, pop-ups from local businesses will be available to peruse, including Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouse, Zeroday Brewing, Agape Elixir Bar mocktails and Mediterranean eats from Traveling J’s.

“If you haven’t attended a SoMa block party before—maybe they’re too large of a crowd for you—what we’re creating at Coronet Park will be a much more intimate experience with a little something for everyone,” said Sara Bozich, who is spearheading the park’s event lineup.

The park, she added, is surrounded by walls on three sides, “creating a canvas for events unlike anything currently in the city.”

“We’re hoping to appeal to people with all different kinds of interests,” Bozich said.

From a bookish evening with bestselling author Jo Piazza to a free “Tiny Park Concert Series” spanning from the second Friday in May through September, here’s a taste of what is upcoming at Coronet Park:

May 2: Books & Brews with bestselling author Jo Piazza
May 8: Tiny Park Concert (DeRose & The Dreadnoughts)
June 4: Dog-friendly Yappy Hour
June 12: Tiny Park Concert (Meaghan Farrell)
July 1: Ice Cream Social
July 10: Tiny Park Concert (Sons of Pitches)

“Most events will take place during the afternoon or early evening with the idea that the park is just kicking off someone’s weekend plans,” Bozich said. “We envision people stopping by, maybe grabbing a bite to eat or a drink at a nearby restaurant after, and then heading onto their next thing—whether that’s a walk alongside Riverfront Park or a late-night show.”

As the once-dormant space works toward becoming a community hub that draws people in—and out to explore other local businesses—Jones is already looking forward to how it might evolve over time with input from guests. He envisions murals, string lights and other creative touches that could further amplify the park’s quaint, quirky atmosphere.

“I think Coronet Park is going to be a really special place that excites and re-energizes people to explore local,” Jones said.

Coronet Park is located at 21 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg. For the full calendar of events happening at Coronet Park, visit www.sarabozich.com.

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Outdoor Education: Through HICO, Harrisburg students experience, learn from nature

March 30, 2026 | by Dan Miller

Harrisburg Inspiring Connections Outdoors (HICO) student outings. Photo courtesy of HICO.

It could be learning how to make a fire in the wilderness. Paddling a canoe for the first time in Swatara Creek. The hissing of a swarm of bicycles as you pedal the Capital Area Greenbelt.

These are the kinds of first experiences offered through Harrisburg Inspiring Connections Outdoors—better known as HICO. It is one of about 50 such organizations nationwide affiliated with the Sierra Club that provide outdoor activities for city youth.

The organization was formed in 1996, then known as Harrisburg Inner City Outings. In 2014, the name was changed as part of a program rebranding.

For the last 12 years, HICO has offered its outings exclusively to students attending Marshall Math Science Academy of the Harrisburg School District. The program is open to students grades 5 through 7, girls and boys alike.

HICO holds one outdoor outing for Marshall students each month of the year. In some months, there are two outings, said Michael Horgan, a volunteer with the organization for more than 20 years.

Students chosen to go on a HICO outing pay nothing, nor is there any charge to their parents or guardian. All the food and supplies the students need for any outing—tents, sleeping bags, footwear, canoes, kayaks and the like—is provided by HICO in partnership with supporting area businesses and nonprofit groups.

Outings take place on weekends, usually on a Saturday. The organization embarks on at least three camping trips a year, most running two nights long.

HICO often combines camping with other outdoor activities. This summer, it will take students to Hickory Run State Park for camping, followed by whitewater rafting. Camping can also be combined with other outdoor activities like orienteering and birding.

This past year, HICO took students on a two-day canoe float trip covering about 15 miles on Swatara Creek. The canoes were provided by Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg, which also provided volunteers for the event—an example of the essential partnerships HICO has forged with area organizations.

“More than half of these kids had never been on a canoe before,” Horgan said.

Also in 2025, HICO organized a 12-mile backpacking trip along the Appalachian Trail. The students camped out on the trail for two nights.

Each year, HICO takes the Marshall students on a 21-mile-long bicycle ride around the Greenbelt, with bicycles provided by Trips for Kids Harrisburg. Again, it’s a new experience for these kids, even though it’s one that others may take for granted.

“Some of these kids are just learning how to ride a bicycle,” Horgan said. “Half of them don’t even have a bicycle.”

An Incentive

Horgan first became involved with HICO through an employee of the advertising agency he owned. The employee wanted to start a Harrisburg chapter, and Horgan helped develop a video supporting the effort.

As a graduate of Harrisburg schools, Horgan knew how difficult it was for city kids to experience the wonders of the outdoors, just a few miles away. Fortunately, Horgan had been able to do so as a Boy Scout.

“I was always like ‘Wow, when I retire, I want to get involved in this,’” he said. “So, the year I retired over 20 years ago, I signed up and started my payback, putting my effort, my time and my energy into this.”

In the beginning, HICO worked through churches, and anybody could sign a child up for an outing. Over time, the process shifted to a school setting, where students are selected by teachers, a method that Horgan said works much better.

“The teachers are able to choose the students who will benefit from it the most,” Horgan said. “It’s a great vetting process for us too, so that we don’t have kids that are going to be disruptive or pull back from us being successful.”

A HICO outing can be an incentive for a student who is doing well. Teachers will also use a HICO outing as “an extra space” to try and get to know students in a different setting, said Ellen Mearns, a Marshall Math Science Academy teacher who has been involved with HICO for eight years.

The HICO outings provide benefits for students that teachers see translated in the classroom. Mastering hands-on skills outside of school—reading a compass, starting a fire, following a trail or riding the Greenbelt—can provide a student who is struggling academically with the confidence to take on challenging and difficult tasks inside the classroom, Mearns said.

HICO has considered expanding beyond Marshall academy, and other schools in the region have shown interest in the program.

It comes down to the need for more volunteers—and more money. HICO is self-funded, receiving no government assistance. The group spends $7,000 to $10,000 a year on expenses, with most of that covering transportation to outings, which is provided by Susquehanna Outfitters.

Horgan and the other volunteers have their hands full keeping HICO going for Marshall.

“We would be more than happy to lend out our gear (and) our expertise if another group wanted to start up,” he said. “If somebody was interested, they could get in touch with us, and we would help them organize and create this group and support the group.”

For more information on Harrisburg Inspiring Connections Outdoors (HICO), visit www.harrisburgico.org.

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The Painted Word: Old Man River, Art of the Susquehanna, at SAM

March 30, 2026 | by Bob MacGinnes

Image courtesy of Susquehanna Art Museum

Our identity as Americans is intertwined with the place where we live and its impact on our daily lives. So many things in our area owe their name to our best-known landmark, the Susquehanna, even a museum.

In Harrisburg and locales close by, the Susquehanna River plays a role so vital that it is far more than just a body of water. It is a constant reminder of how beautiful life is along the river, no matter the season or time of year. “American Identity: Restoring the Susquehanna River’s Artistic Legacy” opened on March 14 at the Susquehanna Art Museum (SAM). It unveiled a far-reaching survey of art that encompasses 400 years of assembled works across a wide variety of mediums.

Mounted by collectors and curators Rob Evans and James Snyder, the exhibit became a team effort by SAM’s leaders to bring it to Harrisburg for an extensive run through June 28. Now in her first full year as the director of exhibitions, Rachel O’Connor has a passion for this exhibit partly because its subject matter, the Susquehanna River, is in our own backyard and is a major focal point stretching for miles along Front Street.

“This survey should resonate with everyone who calls the Harrisburg area home,” she said. “To think that our river has inspired so many artists categorically and stylistically is remarkable. Art truly does imitate life.”

Sets the Tone

With its existence over 325 million years, the Susquehanna River originated in the Paleozoic era, making it one of the oldest river systems in the world, even older than the Nile. At 444 miles long, it holds the distinction of being the longest commercially non-navigable river in the United States. The Susquehanna plays a crucial role as the Chesapeake Bay’s largest tributary, supporting communities across states and diverse ecosystems that benefit from its wildlife corridors and habitats. When one views its beauty, both “scenic” and “wild” come to mind.

I have always been fascinated with cartography, the art of mapmaking. One truly exceptional map commands center stage in the exhibit as it is one of the original renderings of Virginia charted by Capt. John Smith. It fires the imagination, a spectacular piece of art that undeniably sets the tone for the rest of the show. The map from 1612 is titled, “Virginia: Discovered and ‘Discribed,’” and is the first detailed accurate illustration of the Chesapeake Bay region. It covers Virginia, Maryland and parts of neighboring states featuring over 200 Native American towns. It includes portraits of a Susquehannock warrior and Powhatan, the paramount chief. Stunning in its detail, it reveals an America that owes many of its place names to the original inhabitants who revered nature and found all things sacred.

The stunning breadth of the exhibit draws from two major private collections of art. Both are collaboratively built by artist/curator, Evans, and arts patron and collector, Snyder.

Together, they have amassed one of the largest collections of Susquehanna-related art and objects in the world.

Spanning over four centuries and boasting more than 100 works, the collection includes paintings, drawings, engravings, lithographs, etchings, books, maps, ceramics and vintage printing plates and tools.

In addition, included are contemporary works from the “Visions of the Susquehanna Art Collection,” the core of which was acquired from its namesake touring exhibit that Evans organized and curated in 2005. The ultimate goal is that eventually the “Visions of the Susquehanna Collection” and “Susquehanna Art Collection” will be housed under one roof in a new art museum being planned for the Susquehanna River Discovery Center and Heritage Park, developed at the historic Mifflin Farm in Wrightsville.

Grand Appeal

To say that the collection is diverse would be an understatement in this visually stunning survey. Viewing it as a complete body of work speaks to the world class education the viewer will receive as each work illuminates the next, encompassing history, geography and, certainly, the arts.

As a writer, I hold a special place in my heart for James Fenimore Cooper’s first edition, “The Pioneers—Or the Sources of the Susquehanna,” published in 1823. Hitting closer to home is a hand-colored lithograph in the style of Abner Reeder, “An Attempt to Burn John Harris,” done in 1839. Other standouts include a ceramic pitcher and soup plate illustrating scenes of the river, fired in Staffordshire, England, in the 1840s. John James Audubon’s hand-colored engraving, “Canvas backed Ducks,” captures the smallest details showcasing his artistry. Female authors are also represented, including Emma Catherine Embury’s first edition, “Nature’s Gems—American Wildflowers in Their Native Haunts.”

Even the curator of this monumental exhibit, Rob Evans, contributes a visually arresting mixed-media work, “Migration,” from 1997 of the Susquehanna National Heritage Area. The survey’s grand appeal is discovering the amazing legacy that our beloved Susquehanna River has made through a kaleidoscope of artistic lenses, both personal and as broader arts movements. It solidly grounds the river’s rightful place in American art history as a formative influence vitally linked to what would become our nation’s first truly American faction of landscape painting.

“We are honored to contribute this timeless exhibition about our beloved Susquehanna River as the museum’s part in the ‘America 250’ celebration,” said Alice Anne Schwab, SAM’s executive director. “That artists over hundreds of years have made the Susquehanna a subject of concentration, creating an entire genre of art built around a glorious river, is worthy of our attention. After viewing ‘American Identity’ at SAM, no one will question the validity of the claim that those Hudson River School painters were inspired by artists from south central Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna River School.”

“American Identity” provides a fascinating journey through 400 years of life along the Susquehanna, winding its way down and around the main streets of time. If you only see one exhibit this year, this is the one to see. When a river this old has existed for over 300 million years, it has rightly earned the title, “Old Man River.”

“American Identity: Restoring the Susquehanna River’s Artistic Legacy” runs through June 28 at the Susquehanna Art Museum, 1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.susquehannaartmuseum.org.

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Happenings: Our April Calendar of Events

March 30, 2026 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

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

“Mustang Then and Now,” through April 19

“Old School Rods and Customs, through April 19

SAAB Showroom, through April 19

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

“Pastiche and the Present,” featuring the work of Dylan Berger, who specializes in graphite master studies, April 1-30; reception: April 17, 5-8 p.m.

“A Day in the Life,” featuring the work of Sarah Mendez, Mark Dennis, Rebekah Campbell, and Lisa Moore, through April 2

“Vivid Experiences,” April 10-May 14; reception: April 17, 5-8 p.m.

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

Students of Landscapes of Oil, April 1-30

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

“Faces & Places,” works by Mindy Deardorff and Sherryl Heberlig Sunday, through April 19 (select dates)

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

“A Celebration of Student Art,” annual showcase of art by Carlisle Area School District K-12, April 18

“Legacy,” exploring family and memory through photography, found objects and fiber art created by three sisters after the loss of their parents, April 24-May 30

“Expressions in Fiber & Form,” an exploration of three different approaches to fiber art by Miki Howell, Beth Reese and Jóh Ricci, April 24-May 30

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

April artist of the month: Missy Smith

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

Artwork by Ruth Ann Klinger, April 1-25

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

“Art in Bloom” art show at Hershey Story Museum, April 10-12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, hallway gallery, through April 11

HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, community room, through May 30

Hershey Gardens
170 Hotel Rd., Hershey
717-534-3492; hersheygardens.org

“Botanicals—Above, Below and Beyond,” April 1-24

Historic Harrisburg Resource Center
1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
historicharrisburg.org

“Artistic Expressions,” annual high school art exhibition, April 1-26

Historical Society of Dauphin County
John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
219 S Front St., Harrisburg
717- 233-3462; dauphincountyhistory.org

Mansion Tours, Tuesdays-Friday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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

“Awakenings,” watercolor paintings by Gail Savage, April 4-May 31; reception: April 4, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

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

New works by Tina Berrier, Caren Shelley, The Huckle Buckle Boys, Jeff Scorza, Eve Tiday, Marjorie Taylor, Annika Koser, Justin Pettingell, through April 12

New works by Linda McCloskey, Rexmake, Ambria Michelle, Rebecca Adey, Kristin Livelsberger, Caleb Smith, Kathy Mina and Yachiyo Beck, April 13-May 10

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

Senior Exhibition II capstone artwork by seniors in the BFA studio art and BFA graphic design programs, April 18-May 2; reception: April 18, 4:30 p.m.

Pop-Up Student Art Show—Annual Juried Exhibition submissions on public display for jurying and campus voting, April 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

Art by Chet Davis, April 10-July 25; reception: April 10, 5-8 p.m.

Artwork by Marjorie Taylor, through July 18

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

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu

Student Honors Show I, through April 10; reception: April 9, 5:30-7 p.m.

Student Honors Show II, April 20-May 8; reception: April 30, 5:30-7 p.m.

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

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

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

“Horse2Auto—A Transportation Revolution,” exploring the transition from horse to automobile through the history of three vehicles from Pennsylvania’s last transportation revolution

“Illuminating Independence,” featuring 35 original “illuminations” of the Declaration of Independence, completed over 10 years by self-taught Harrisburg resident and penman Sherman Notestine

“Revolutionary Things—Objects from the Collection,” special exhibit bringing together a wide range of objects that testify to Pennsylvania’s outsized role in the American Revolution, scheduled to coincide with the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026

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

“Nightfall,” juried exhibition exploring the concept of oncoming night, whether metaphorically or through medium and technique, through April 5

“Elsewhere,” featuring paintings by Caleb Kortokrax that depict his children in moments of stillness, sleeping, daydreaming, or quietly withdrawn into themselves, through May 10

“American Identity: Restoring the Susquehanna River’s Artistic Legacy,” an exhibition drawn from the Friends of the Susquehanna River Art Collection and curated by Rob Evans, through June 28

Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery

“The Secret Paris of the 1930s—Vintage Photographs by Brassaï,” through April 4

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

“A Measure of Value,” works by Faith Ringgold, Sue Coe, Andy Warhol, the Guerilla Girls and others that consider how art and artifacts intersect with economic principles of markets, through April 4

Dissecting Locomotion, examining Eadweard Muybridge’s groundbreaking scientific and photographic project Animal Locomotion through April 4

“Give Up the Ghost” Senior Studio Art Majors Thesis Exhibition, April 17 – May 17

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

“What is Home?” features works by Wille Baronet and Leah den Bok that highlight the human reality of homelessness and challenge viewers to rethink their assumptions about housing and belonging, April 3–24; reception: April 3 at 5 p.m.

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

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…Art” group show, through April 11; reception: April 11, 2-4 p.m.

The Floral Art of Jacqui Whitcomb, April 15-May 30

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

“Survival of the Slowest—Counterintuitive Adaptations,” touring exhibition with 19 immersive habitats filled with live animals and plants, through May 24

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

“Art in the Wild,” a community outdoor environmental art exhibit with works by local artists created mostly natural materials to complement Wildwood’s natural setting, through Sept. 30

Read, Make, Learn

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

April 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Swing and Latin dance classes, 6-9:30 p.m.

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

April 1 and 15: Watercolor Painting Step-by-Step, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
April 9-30: Elements of the Human Face (ages 9-14), Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
April 9-30: Intermediate/Advanced Pastel Painting, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 30: Collage is Cool, 6-8 p.m.

Bosler Library
158 W. High St., Carlisle
717-243-4642; boslerlibrary.org

April 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Baby Time, 9:30 a.m.
April 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Toddler Tales, 10:15 a.m.
April 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Tabletop Gaming, 4:30 p.m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Knitting Group, 10:30 a.m.
April 3, 10, 17, 24: Mah Jongg Club, 9:30 a.m.
April 6: Monday Night Book Group, 6 p.m.
April 8: Wicked Wednesday Book Group, 1 p.m.
April 8: Adult Coloring Night, 4:30 p.m.
April 8, 15, 22, 29: Teen Café, 3:30 p.m.
April 9, 16: Money in Your Pocket Tax Preparation, 12 p.m.
April 9, 16, 23, 30: Kids of the Trades, 4:30 p.m.
April 9, 16, 23, 30: Upstairs Stitchers, 5:30 p.m.
April 13: Teen Murder Mystery Party, 6 p.m.
April 17: Adult LEGO Club, 10:30 a.m.
April 24: Just Mysteries Book Group, 1 p.m.

BrainVessel Gallery
4707 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-350-2306; www.brainvessel.com

April 1, 15: Cherry Blossom Wine Glass Painting, 6-7:30 p.m.

Capital Blue Cross Connect
4500 Marketplace Way, Enola
www.capitalbluecrossconnect.com/wellness/fitness-classes

April 1, 22, 29: Virtual INSPIRE, 9 a.m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Ready, Steady, Action (Enola and Virtual), 4:15 p.m.
April 3, 10, 17, 24: Strong and Fit (Enola and Virtual), 10 a.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: Virtual Pilates, 5 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Mindful Yoga & Meditation (Enola), 10 a.m.
April 10: Virtual Connect: Health & Wellness and Beyond, 11 a.m.
April 13: Virtual Cooking Demo—Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Beef, 12 p.m.
April 22: Virtual Lifestyle Basics for Gut Health, 11 a.m.

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

April 2: Natural Wonders nature-themed projects (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 3: Enchanted Woods (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 4, 11: Hands Down drawing (ages 9-14), 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
April 6: Flower Power spring crafts (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 11: A Bug’s Life (ages 5-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 11: Buck-A-Book, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-2 p.m.
April 13: Third Space Craft Night, 6-8 p.m.
April 14-28: Explorations in Abstraction, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 14-May 5: Evening Intermediate Watercolor, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 15-29: Color Mixing Basics, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
April 15-May 6: Daytime Intermediate Watercolor, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 17: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
April 18-May 9: Figure Drawing, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 24: Under the Sea ocean-themed art (ages 5-12), 9 am.-3 p.m.
April 25: Put Your Color Pedal to the Metal (ages 13-adult), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

April 4: Once Upon a Rainbow, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 11: Reading the Rainbow at LGBT Center of Central PA, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

East Pennsboro Library
98 S. Enola Dr., Enola
717-732-4274; eastpennsborobranch.org

April 1: Family Game Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
April 2: Drop-In Easter Suncatcher, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
April 7: Read to Dogs, 6-7 p.m.
April 9, 30: Story Time and Craft, 6:30 p.m.
April 15: Drop-In STEM Play, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
April 16: Drop-In Paper Quilling Craft, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
April 21: Spring Floral Wreath Craft, 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Creative Movement with Central PA Youth Ballet (ages 4-6), 4 p.m.
April 28: BINGO for Books, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

April 4: Figment Forge, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 4: Limelight on Local Artists—Meet & Greet Artist Reception, 2-4 p.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: The Stitch Sitch, 2-3:30 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Crafting with the Classics, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
April 7: Stained-Glass Suncatchers, 6-7 p.m.
April 8: Chess Club, 12-1:30 p.m.
April 16: Who Sank the Boat?, 6-7 p.m.
April 25: Spring Clothing Swap, 12-4 p.m.
April 25: East Shore Cinema—“Clue,” 2-4 p.m.

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

April 1: Toddler Time, 10:30-11 a.m.
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Homeschool Happening, 2-4 p.m.
April 2: Family Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 8, 15, 22, 29: Card Making Group, 5-7 p.m.
April 11: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
April 25: Board Game Meetup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

April 4: Volunteer Cleanup Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 13: Park Rx—Historical Tree Walk, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 14: Spring Homeschool Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 25: Hearthside Series—Traditional Net Tying, 1-3 p.m.

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

April 1: Zen Meditation, 2-3 p.m.
April 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5), 11-11:30 a.m., 6-6:30 p.m.
April 2: Special Themed Storytime (ages 3-5), 10-10:30 a.m.
April 2: Elementary LEGO Lab, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
April 3: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
April 3, 17: One Seed Grows Garden Club, 4-5 p.m.
April 4: Read & Relax Quiet Hour, 2-3 p.m.
April 6, 20: Fredricksen Writes, 7-8:30 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Food and Farm Discovery Zone, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: iPhone Basics Series, 3-4:30 p.m.
April 10: Book Dragons Club—Book Keepers, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 11: Neurodivergent Adult Support Group, 3-4:30 p.m.
April 12: Pokémon Club for Tweens and Teens, 3-4:30 p.m.
April 13, 20: Book Explorers (ages 3-6), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
April 14, 28: Read to Dogs, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 20: World Explorers, 6-7 p.m.
April 21: Excel Basics, 10-11 a.m.
April 24: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime for Preschoolers, 10-10:45 a.m.
April 25: Simple Rules to Balance Food, Metabolism and Health, 2-4 p.m.
April 26: Paint With Us, 1-3 p.m.
April 26: Games, Cards and Puzzles, 1-5 p.m.
April 28: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

April 11: Sunflower Painting with Chris Pettman, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 17: Tie Dye Workshop with Chris Pettman, 6-8 p.m.
April 19: Wine Bottle Painting with Chris Pettman, 2-4 p.m.
April 24: Needle Felting with Emmett Dailey, 6-8 p.m.
April 26: Cherry Blossom Painting with Jacqui Whitcomb, 2-4 p.m.

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

April 4: Otherworldly Book Club, 12-1 p.m.
April 7: Design and Draw!, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
April 11: Knit One, Crochet Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 21: Paint a Birdhouse, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
April 23: Try-it Yoga with Community Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
April 25: Write On!, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com

April 23-June 11: Character in Improv, Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
April 28-May 26: Teenprov (ages 13-17), Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

April 14: Hollow Animal Pottery Sculpture, 1:30-4 p.m.

Hershey Gardens
170 Hotel Rd., Hershey
717-534-3492; hersheygardens.org

April 4, 11, 18, 25: Guided Garden Walk, 10-11 a.m.
April 24: Eco-Fiction Group, 10-11:30 a.m.
April 25: Earth Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

April 1: Exploring Poetry, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 1: LEGO Club, 1-2 p.m.
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Community Crochet Night, 6-7 p.m.
April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Penn State Hershey Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Teen Time, 2:30-4:15 p.m.
April 2, 16, 30 Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
April 7: Hershey Area Pokémon Club, 5:30-7 p.m.
April 7: “Mysteries, She Wrote” Mystery Book Group, 6:30-8 p.m.
April 11: Distinguished Author Visit—Kate Quinn, 2-3:30 p.m.
April 13: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 14: Philosophers’ Round Table Discussion Group, 2-3:30 p.m.
April 14, 21, 28: Whee!, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
April 16, 23, 30: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
April 18: Cyber Lions PSU Tech Support, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 18: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 20, 27: Books and Babies, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
April 20, 27: Storytime for Everyone, 11-11:30 a.m.
April 21: Splash of Serenity—Watercolors for Relaxation, 2-3:30 p.m.
April 21: Tween Tuesday, 4-5 p.m.
April 21, 28: Silent Book Group, 10-11:30 a.m.
April 25: Chess Club, 1-3 p.m.

Historic Harrisburg Resource Center
1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
historicharrisburg.org

April 27: Fourth Monday Program—New Materials for Old Homes: A Guide for Harrisburg, 6-7 p.m.

Historical Society of Dauphin County
John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
219 S Front St., Harrisburg
717- 233-3462; dauphincountyhistory.org

April 14: US Constitutional History with Dickinson Law Prof. Amy Gaudion, 11:30 a.m.

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

April 11: Carpentry Fundamentals: Potting Bench Make & Take, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
April 11: Backyard Wildlife: Safety & Rehabilitation with Raven Ridge, 10-11:30 a.m.
April 12: Shoots & Leaves: Early Spring Foraging Walk, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 12: Micro-Survival Kit Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m.
April 18: Wildcrafted Medicinals Plant Walk, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
April 18: Artisanal Herbal Tinctures at Home, 12-3 p.m.
April 24: Walk the Seasons—Spring, 6-7:30 p.m.

Johnson Memorial Library
799 East Center St., Millersburg
717-692-2658; dcls.org

April 7: Upcycled Crafting, 6-7 p.m.

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

April 1, 8, 15, 29: Story Time, 1:30-2:15 p.m.
April 3, 10, 17, 24: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
April 4: Craft-A-Palooza, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: Story Time, 10:15-11 a.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: Toddler Time, 11:15-11:35 a.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 11, 25: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 11, 25: Puzzle Party, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 15: Watch the Skies Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
April 16, 23: Play Scrabble!, 1:15-3:15 p.m.
April 21: Creative Movement Story Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
April 25: Trivia at Home—Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?, 6-8 p.m.
April 28: Tea & Stitches Extended Edition, 12-2 p.m.

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

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Passageways, 2 p.m.
April 5, 12, 19, 26: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
April 11: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.

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

April 4: Chess Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 9: Try-it Yoga 5-6 p.m.
April 18: Chess Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 28: Coloring for Adults!, 3-4 p.m.

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

April 9: Who Sank the Boat?, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
April 13: Ace That Job App!, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

April 2: Teen Time, 4-5 p.m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: LEGO Club, 6-7 p.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: STEAM Club, 6-7 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Wee Readers Storytime, 1-2 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Tiny Tots Storytime, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
April 11: Community Table Top Game Time, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 14, 28: Read to Pets—Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
April 21: Sensory Story Time, 5:30-6 p.m.

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

April 16: An Afternoon with Marie Benedict, 1-2 p.m.

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

April 3: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
April 9: Textural Collage Workshop, 5-8 p.m.
April 11: Advanced Acrylic Pouring, 1-4 p.m.
April 14: Crafty Stitches, 6-8 p.m.
April 25: Odd Ones Bizarre, 11-5 p.m.

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

April 18: Lessons in History—Opium Slavery Civil War Veterans and America’s First Opioid Crisis, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

April 1: Pre-K Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
April 25: Spring Bird Walk, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

April 1: Piece Seekers, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 1-30: Fairytale Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-12)
April 1-30: April Library Love (ages 0-18)
April 2: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 2: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
April 2: Super Mario Mania! (ages 5 and older), 5-6 p.m.
April 3, 10: 1,2,3 Play With Me (ages 1-3), 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18: Take and Makes (ages 0-12)
April 4, 18: Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 6: Spring Poetry Workshop (ages 6-12), 3-4 p.m.
April 6, 13: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
April 6, 20: Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 7: Spring Refresh & Reset, 6-7 p.m.
April 7, 14: Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 8-May 20: iPhone Class, Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 9: Toddler Time (ages 2-3), 10:30-11 a.m.
April 9: Escape from Wooka Booka Island (ages 5-8), 5-6 p.m.
April 10: Teen Slam Poetry (ages 12 and older), 5:30-7 p.m.
April 11: Teen Craft Kits (ages 13-17)
April 14: Brush Hour Art Club (ages 12 and older), 4:30-5:30 p.m.
April 14: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 14: Shelf Love, 6-7 p.m.
April 16: Movers and Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
April 17: STEM Sort & Match with Spring Sensory Bins (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 21: Storytime STEAM (ages 3-5), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
April 21: Junior Scientists (ages 5 and older), 5-6 p.m.
April 25: Crafty Crafters, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Panacea Healing Arts
701 N. Mountain Road, Harrisburg
484-373-9109; panaceahealingarts.com

April 3, 17: Hero’s Journey (RPG-Based Personal Growth), 6-8 p.m.
April 13: Crystal Bowl Sound Immersion, 6-7 p.m.
April 20: Central Pennsylvania Psychedelic Society Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m.

Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning
100 Mt. Allen Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-591-7213; ThePathwaysInstitute.org

April 8: Paint Night, 6 p.m.
April 9: Movement as Medicine for the Brain, 1 p.m.
April 10: Amish Life and Culture, 10 a.m.
April 14: Mysterious Lititz: Ghosts, True Crime, UFOs, and More, 10 a.m.
April 15: Weapons of Mass Destruction: History & Current Situation, 1 p.m.
April 16: The History of Climate Science After WWII, 1 p.m.
April 17: The Female Soldiers of the American Civil War, 10 a.m.
April 20: Railroads in the Gettysburg Campaign, 10 a.m.
April 21: Who Came to Colonial Pennsylvania, 10 a.m.
April 22: Roger Williams: Pioneer of Liberty in Early America, 1 p.m.
April 29: WWII Memories and Secrets in Historical Fiction, 1 p.m.
April 30: The Power of Poetry: Exploring U.S. Poet Laureate Works, 10 a.m.

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

April 2: Peeps, 11:30 a.m.
April 3, 18: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
April 4: Celebrate Spring blooming windsocks, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m.
April 10: Curiosity Kids—Bubbles, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 11: Rocks and Minerals of PA, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m.
April 17: Virtual Program—Beavers in Pennsylvania, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
April 18: Flags of Pennsylvania, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 24: Curiosity Kids—Memory & Logic, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 26: Rocks and Minerals of PA, 1-3 p.m.

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

April 11: Smoker Sourdough Basics, 10:30 a.m.
April 16: Butterfly Watercolor Class with Key on Paper
April 18: Clay Wall Pockets Workshop, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
April 24: Dirty Date Night, 7-9 p.m.
April 25: Botanical Plates, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 25: Resin Beginner Basics 101, 1-3 p.m.
April 30: Beach Glass Jewelry, 6-8 p.m.

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

April 3: Kids Discover—Rabbits and Hares (ages 5-10), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 4: Intro to Woodburning, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Weekly Wellness Walks, 1-2:30 p.m.
April 11: Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon Society, 10-11 a.m.
April 11: Volunteer Work Day Litter Clean-up, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 11: Penn State Extension Master Gardener’s Home Gardening Series—Soil Testing Demystified, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 12: Daisy/Brownie Girl Scouts—Shapes in Nature, 1-3 p.m.
April 12: Flower Walk—Spring Arrivals 1:30-3 p.m.
April 16: Kids Discover—Salamanders (ages 8-12), 2-4 p.m.
April 18: Intro to Birdwatching, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 22: Preschool Storytime—Spring at Wildwood, 1-2:30 p.m.
April 23: Seasonal Garden Walks, 9:30-11 a.m.
April 29: Bird walk—Peak Migration, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

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

April 4: Crafternoon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 22: Time for Tea, 5-6:30 p.m.

Live Music

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

April 2: The Simon & Garfunkel Story
April 9: The Temptations & The Four Tops
April 12: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
April 17: The Concert—A Tribute to ABBA
April 19: Folsom Prison Experience—A Johnny Cash Music/Dramatic Production
April 23: One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & The Works
April 24: Shenandoah
April 25: Stayin’ Alive—One Night of the Bee Gees
April 26: The Lovin Spoonful, Terry Sylvester and Gary Lewis & The Playboys
April 30: Leslie Odom, Jr.

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

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Open Mic
April 3: Coyote Island with Mr. Mota
April 17: Yarn with Dr. Nyce
April 18: The Eighties Club—80s Tribute
April 24: Plunder & Lightning with Shine Delphi

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

April 3: Jazz in the City
April 8: Roger McGuinn
April 9: Paul Hoffman
April 11: York Symphony’s “Women Rock”
April 12: The Outlaws
April 18: Trout Fishing in America
April 23: Fool House—The Ultimate 90s Party, the Millennium Tour
April 25: Walter Trout

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

April 19: Lynne Davis

Blues Society of Central PA
bscpblues.com

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Blues Society Jams at Champions Sports Bar, Highspire
April 26: Eden Brendt, Jimmy Blue and The Jilted Playboys

Bosler Library
158 W. High St., Carlisle
717-243-4642; boslerlibrary.org

April 24: Zach King

Capital City Music Hall
234 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
capcitymusichall.com

April 3: Heartsick
April 3: Phoneboy with Heart Attack Man
April 4: The Last Ten Seconds of Life
April 4: JUMP—America’s Van Halen Experience
April 7: Pit Lords
April 7: Pop Evil
April 10: Exhorder
April 12: Aesthetic Perfection
April 13: Attila
April 15: Zero 9:36
April 18: The Weeknd Night Dance Party
April 23: First Jason
April 26: Soulja Boy
April 29: The LACS x Giovannie and the Hired Guns

The Cumberland Singers
thecumberlandsingers.org

April 17: Life, Love, Death and Other Inconveniences at St. Peter’s UCC, Mechanicsburg
April 18: Life, Love, Death and Other Inconveniences, St. Paul’s UCC, Mechanicsburg
April 19: Life, Love, Death and Other Inconveniences at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill

Elizabethtown College
1 Alpha Dr., Elizabethtown
717-361-1212; etown.edu

April 6: Student Chamber Recital
April 12: Symphonic Band Concert
April 19: Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra
April 26: Spring Choral Concert

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

April 2: Old 97s
April 4: Colebrook Road
April 9: Carbon Leaf

The Harrisburg Singers
harrisburgsingers.org

April 24: “Pops to Broadway” at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hershey
April 25: “Pops to Broadway” at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church
April 26: “Pops to Broadway” at Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill

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

April 18-19: The Verdi Requiem
April 25-26: The Music of Billy Joel Starring Michael Cavanaugh

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

April 25: Taikoza—Japanese Festival Drums

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

April 2: The Fab Four—The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
April 3: Collective Soul
April 8: Puscifer
April 21: Crowder
April 24: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
April 25: Ali Siddiq
April 28: Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks
April 29: John Legend
April 30: Anne Wilson

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

April 3: Funktion
April 4: Crazy Train The Ultimate Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Show
April 10: Jess Zimmerman Baend
April 11: Twisted Charm
April 17: Nick Ferarro & the Allstars
April 18: Dance Fever
April 24: Love Rocket
April 25: Jason Dumm Band

Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Downtown
133 State St., Harrisburg
717-635-9870; littleampscoffee.com

April 11: The World on Edge and Delta Wave

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

April 6: Shippensburg University Jazz Ensemble
April 7: Shippensburg University Percussion Ensemble
April 11: Trisha Yearwood
April 19: Shippensburg University Community Orchestra
April 26: United States Navy Concert Band

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

April 10: Wind Symphony Masterworks and Premieres
April 12: Symphony Band Concert
April 17: Symphony Orchestra Concert
April 18: Jazz Ensemble Concert
April 24, 25: Opera Workshop Performance
April 27: Wind Symphony Student Conductor Concert

Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org

April 30: Cuarteto Latinoamericano

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

April 10: Messiah University Choral Showcase
April 11: Faculty Chamber Concert
April 13: Messiah University Chamber Ensembles
April 14: Messiah University Brass Choir and Symphonic Winds
April 18: Flute Choir Concert
April 20: Chamber Ensemble Concert
April 24: “Carnival of the Animals” featuring the Messiah University Piano Ensemble
April 25: Messiah University Handbell Choir
April 25: Messiah University Jazz Ensembles
April 29: Messiah University Wind Ensemble
April 30: Messiah University Musica Nova—Student Ensembles

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

April 26: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

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

April 17: The Jersey Tenors
April 18: The Mahoney Brothers
April 24: Shot Thru the Heart—A Tribute to Bon Jovi
April 25: Class Act featuring Rita with Tribute to the Magnificent Men

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

April 3: Daniel Donato
April 4: Red Not Chili Peppers
April 9: Shadowgrass
April 10: DC Young Fly & Friends
April 10: The Four Horsemen—A Celebration of Metallica
April 11: Alexandra Kay with Julia Cole
April 16: Lotus
April 17: The Dave Matthews Tribute
April 18: Save Ferris, Adrian and Meredith
April 23: Big Something, Michael Wilbur
April 24: Railroad Earth, Treesap
April 25: Pink Talking Fish
April 26: Laura Jane Grace, LUNG, Black Guy Fawkes
April 29: The Happy Fits
April 30: Lacuna Coil

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

April 10: Shawan Rice & The Quiet Riders

The Stage Door

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

April 10: Jeff Foxworthy
April 11: Alton Brown

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

April 11: Sean Donnelly

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

April 9: The Outlet—Music & Poetry Open Mic
April 16: The Naked Magicians
April 30: “The Price is Right Live”

The Belmont Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-3894; thebelmont.org

April 30-May 2: “The Bar Stools—The Game of Groans”

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

April 17-26: “Assassins”

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

April 1-May 10: “Oklahoma!”
April 10-May 5: “School of Rock LIVE! Jr.”

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

April 11: Jeff Leeson

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

April 4: Improv-apalooza
April 11: Popcorn Hat Players present “La Bella Durmient”

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

April 10-12: “Matilda Jr. The Musical”

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

April 3, 4: Patrick Garrity, Mike O’Donnell
April 10, 11: Richy Leis and Nick Dlouhy
April 17, 18: Bob Lauver Comedy Hypnosis
April 24, 25: Derek Richards

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com

April 3: Lil’ Stinkers, Neighborhood Gossip, Am I the Assshow?, Who’s There?, On the Record – An Improv Talk Show
April 3, 10, 17, 24: Free Improv Jam
April 4: Solo Sleepover, The Next Leaver, Big Business LLC, Homie-Sexual
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Free Improv Mixer
April 10: LoS CoMpLiCaDoS, Harold Team, Offbeats, Unger & Williford, Neighborhood Stinkers
April 11: 8-Bit Players, Formerly Barn Bitches, Rockstar Improv
April 17: Girl’s Trip, Four of Hearts, Lizzy McChoir, Awkward Timing
April 18: Ham Juice, US: Unhushed Sisters, Barbra, Introduce a Self
April 24: Team Z, Spice Crones, We’re Here Tho, Bad Date, Bad Therapy
April 25: All Over the Place, Elderprov, Opening Night, Get to the Point!, Grandy

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

April 9-12: “Peter Pan and Wendy”

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

April 10: Matt Mathews
April 14-19: “& Juliet”
April 23: Jo Koy

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

April 24-May 10: “RENT”

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

April 10-26: “Tiny Beautiful Things”

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

April 24: “Bored Teachers” Comedy Tour

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

April 17-18: Culmination ‘26 Spring Dance Concert

Mukund S. Kulkarni Theatre
Penn State Harrisburg
777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown
717-948-4398, harrisburg.psu.edu/kulkarni-theatre

April 2: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Dynamic Trio
April 23: SHARP Dance Company

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

April 25, 26: Cory McCloskey with Pat Cusick

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

April 3: EFF Live!
April 18: Black Newsbeat
April 23-26: “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales”

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

April 24-May 10: “Godspell”

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

April 25: Family Fun Fest—Doodle Pop

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

April 18: Amber Ruffin
April 22: “Puppy Pals Live!”

Community Corner: Notable April Events

March 30, 2026 | by Missy Smith

Scavenger Hunt
April 1-30: Kids ages 0-12 are invited to New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, for a month-long scavenger hunt to find popular characters from fairytale stories. Find all items around the children’s room and win a prize. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Calm the Mind
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Join Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, for Meditation to Calm the Mind, on Thursdays, 12 to 12:30 p.m. Participants will learn short, easy 15-minute meditations to calm anxiety, worry and depression. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Kids Discover
April 3: Kids ages 5 to 10 are invited to explore the world of rabbits and hares and learn about their habitats and superpowers at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take a short hike to look for signs of rabbits and make your own craft. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

HBG Flea
April 4: Explore the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, while supporting local artists, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Strawberry Square, 320 Market St., Harrisburg. www.hbgflea.com

Book Sales
April 4, 18: Friends of New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts pre-owned book sales on the first and third Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Foundation House. Find books, vintage items, music, puzzles, kids’ books, records and more. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Wellness Walk
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Take a moderate walk on paved, gravel and dirt surfaces led by a volunteer at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to see the park’s trees and animals, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Food Rally
April 9: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from food trucks or restaurants and enjoy shopping and special promotions. www.newcumberlandpa.org

Contra Dance
April 10: Join Harrisburg Area Contra Dance Association for its 2nd Friday Contra Dance with live music, 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, 444 Silver Spring Rd., Mechanicsburg. A free beginner lesson is at 7:30 p.m. www.harrisburgcontra.org

Business Day
April 10: Join Wildheart Ministries, 333 S. 13th St., Harrisburg, for Business Day Out, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join in team building and meet other local businesspeople. www.lovethehillpa.com

Rummage Sale
April 10-11: Christ Church UCC hosts a rummage clothing sale on April 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 11, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 200 S. White Oak St., Annville. The sale offers a variety of affordable apparel and household items. Browse local donations while supporting the church’s programs. www.ccucc.org

Guitar Show
April 10-12: Artisan Guitar Show to be held at Best Western Premier and Conference Center, 800 E. Park Dr., Harrisburg. Visit guitar exhibitors showcasing handmade instruments, attend workshops, and enjoy a concert series. www.artisanguitarshow.com

Hypnosis Class
April 11: Susquehanna Township Parks and Recreation presents “Beyond the Mind—Discover the Power of Hypnosis and NLP” at Ridgeway Community Church, 4601 Old Gettysburg Rd., Harrisburg, 10 a.m. Learn about neuro-linguistic programming and hypnosis for personal development. www.susqparks.com

Neighbor Day
April 11: WITF hosts a free family event, Be My Neighbor Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WITF Public Media Center, 4801 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg. Families can meet community helpers and take photos with Daniel Tiger. Activities include flower planting, robotics and rock painting. www.witf.org

Beef and Brew
April 11: Join Puchog’s Beef and Brew at Chambers Hill Fire Co., 6400 Chambers Hill Rd., Harrisburg, 6 to 10 p.m., to enjoy food from Mission BBQ, live music and drinks. Proceeds benefit the PUCHOG hockey program. www.puchog.org

Plants + Pints
April 12: Plants + Pints returns to Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg, 1 to 5 p.m., featuring plant-based vendors and craft beverages. Event highlights vegetarian and vegan food, products and beverages, with over 40 vendors attending, to benefit Downtown Daily Bread. www.sarabozich.com/event/plants-pints-2026.

Flower Walk
April 12: Take a walk at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to search for spring ephemerals along the Towpath Trail, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Learn interesting facts and how to identify common species. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Peace Gathering
April 12: Intertwined hosts the season launch of Peace Out(doors) at 5 p.m. on City Island near the train station. The event offers a quiet, outdoor space for community members or an evening of shared readings, prayer and reflection. www.intertwinedfc.org

Social Hour
April 16: Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC hosts a Business Appreciation Social Hour, 4 to 6 p.m., at Historic Harrisburg Resource Center, 1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. Attendance is free for members and $25 for nonmembers. Register via website. www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org

Farm Soiree
April 16: West Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts a soiree, 6 to 9 p.m., at Farm 1840, 101 State Rd., Mechanicsburg, with live music, dancing and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Guests are encouraged to wear formal or cocktail attire. www.wschamber.org

Book Sale
April 16-19: Friends of Fredricksen Library hosts their book and media sale throughout the library, 100 N. 19th Street, Camp Hill. Visitors can browse a variety of books, media, games and puzzles, with proceeds benefiting the library. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

3rd in The Burg
April 17: 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

Choral Concert
April 17-19: Cumberland Singers present free spring concerts, “Life, Love, Death and Other Inconveniences” at St. Peter’s UCC, Mechanicsburg, April 17, 8 p.m.; St. Paul’s UCC, Mechanicsburg, April 18, 7 p.m.; and Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, April 19, 3 p.m. Receptions follow performances. www.thecumberlandsingers.org

Block Party
April 18: Join Wildheart Ministries for its Church Day Out and Spring Block Party at 333 S. 13th St., Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your church to help serve the neighborhood in the morning then help celebrate the Allison Hill neighborhood with a block party. www.lovethehillpa.com

Tech Support
April 18: Penn State Harrisburg students and computer science majors offer an IT help desk at Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will help troubleshoot issues with cell phones, laptops or other devices. www.hersheylibrary.org

Jewelry Pop-up
April 19: Richelle Leigh Collection hosts a jewelry pop-up, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1335 E. Chocolate Ave., Hershey. Event features a display of handcrafted pieces for purchase. www.rlcollection.com

Dance Night
April 19: Dance enthusiasts are invited to join Harrisburg USA Dance Chapter #3009 for a Bolero lesson at 2 p.m., followed by three hours of social dancing at PA DanceSport, 585 E. Main St., Hummelstown. All levels welcome. Facebook: USA Dance Chapter #3009 – Harrisburg Area PA

Nonprofit Summit
April 22: Susquehanna Valley organizations are invited to the Susquehanna Nonprofit Summit—focused on building capacity, collaboration and resilience—at Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel, 95 Presidential Circle, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Author Leslie Crutchfield will deliver the keynote. www.susquehannanonprofitsummit.org

Celebration of Harrisburg
April 23: Salvation Army Harrisburg hosts the Celebration of Harrisburg luncheon at Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., marking 140 years of service. Program includes networking, a local history panel discussion and presentation of the Others Award. www.salvationarmy.org

Passport Gala
April 23: Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania holds its premiere Passport Gala, 6 to 9 p.m., at Visaggio’s Restaurant, 6990 Wertzville Rd., Enola. Italian-themed fundraiser features regional cuisine, musicians and signature drink. Proceeds benefit their mission. www.vrocp.org

Peaceful Poses
April 24: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, hosts two Peaceful Poses yoga sessions—a story time for kids ages 2 to 5 at 10 a.m. and an adult class at 10:45 a.m. Kids learn mindful movement, and adults explore poses and coping skills. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Pops to Broadway
April 24-26: Harrisburg Singers present a series of concerts featuring selections from movies, the American Songbook and Broadway classics, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hershey, on April 24; Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church on April 25; and Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, on April 26. www.harrisburgsingers.org

Litter Cleanup
April 25: Tri County Community Action hosts 14th annual Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers will collect trash and tires at various sites, including 1514 Derry St., 1523 N. 4th St., and 5th and Camp streets. Supplies, like gloves and bags, provided. www.cactricounty.org/ghlc

Plant Sale
April 25: New Cumberland Library, One Benjamin Plaza, hosts a plant sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event features annuals, vegetables, herbs, perennials, hanging baskets and more. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Fun Run
April 25: Londonderry School, 1800 Bamberger Rd., Harrisburg hosts the Bright Futures Community Fun Run and Festival at 8:30 a.m. Event brings families together for a morning of physical activity, community celebration and outdoor festivities. Open to the public. www.londonderryschool.org

Odd Ones
April 25: The Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, hosts the Odd Ones Bizarre, showcasing a variety of unique, handcrafted items by local artists and vendors, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.millworksharrisburg.com

Trolley Tour
April 25: Hershey History Center offers World War II trolley tours at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. from 40 Northeast Dr., Hershey. The immersive experience explores how the conflict reshaped Derry Township. www.hersheyhistory.org

Health Seminar
April 25: Learn how to balance hormones for better physical and mental health, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. Session includes a discussion on how food and lifestyle impact habits and anxiety. https://plan.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/event/15995084

Fam Jam
April 26: Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region hosts the fourth annual Fam Jam, 1 to 4 p.m. at Englewood Hershey, 1219 W. End Ave., Hummelstown. Child-friendly fundraiser includes live music, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Tickets support families facing homelessness. www.familypromisehcr.org

Game Day
April 26: Fredericksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, invites adults 19 years of age and older to a game day of tabletop games and cards, 1 to 5 p.m. Library will have games available to play, but guests can bring their own. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Leadership Lessons
April 28-29: Army Heritage Center Foundation presents “From Antietam to Independence” program starting with an evening reception at 950 Soldiers Dr., Carlisle. Event continues on April 29 with a guided bus tour of the Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland, to explore military sites, departing at 8:30 a.m. www.armyheritage.org

River Towns
April 30: The 6th annual River Towns Plein Air event begins in Wrightsville, Columbia and Marietta, and runs through May 3. Artists will capture outdoor scenes across the Susquehanna region. Public can view the resulting works at Studio 264, 264 W. Market St., Marietta. www.mariettaartalive.com

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 27, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

PA Steam Academy

Happy Friday! Exciting news this week: downtown Harrisburg is getting an apothecary-inspired, herbal tea house this spring and the PA Steam Academy’s charter has been renewed for five more years.

All that, and more, is compiled for you below.

Governor’s Square receiver Justin Heinly of Midtown Asset Consulting provided an update to City Council members on his progress stabilizing the dilapidated housing development. Read more in our online story.

Harrisburg High debuts its revived theater program this weekend. Read our behind-the-scenes story about how the program is helping students find their voices.

Harrisburg’s assistant superintendent will serve in her position for another school year, following a failed school board vote to reopen her position Tuesday, our online story reported.

Justin Browning, owner of JB Lovedrafts, plans to open a new business called Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary at N. 2nd and Locust streets downtown this spring. Read more in our online story.

LHM Social Services Foundation opened a new transitional housing facility in a former assisted living facility in Susquehanna Township earlier this year. Read the full story in our March magazine story.

PA Steam Academy’s charter was renewed for five more years this week. The school will expand in the coming years to serve K-8, according to our online story.

Pat Hornung Davis has been running Hornung’s True Value Hardware Store in the heart of downtown Harrisburg for more than three decades. Learn about the family roots of her business in our March issue story.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including the first-ever Harrisburg Bakery Crawl. Check out the full list.

word hive, a poetry group founded by a Columbia-based couple, has been inspiring local poets for five years. Learn more in our March magazine story.

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Why Pennsylvania Families Are Ditching the DIY Move for Professional Help

March 27, 2026 | by Admin

Photo by Alicia Christin Gerald on Unsplash

When you’re searching for affordable movers in Philadelphia, success lies in finding a company that delivers the right balance of cost, reliability and experience. Across Pennsylvania, more families are turning to professional movers who can handle larger homes, complex logistics and high-value belongings with confidence.

Why Pennsylvania Families Are Choosing Professional Movers

DIY moving seems like an affordable option. However, the hidden costs are time, stress, potential damage and physical strain. All those elements can outweigh the savings. Alternatively, hiring a professional moving service near you offers many advantages.

Convenience That Saves Time and Energy

Aside from the moving process itself, you also need to consider many other factors during a relocation, such as budgeting for expenses, setting up utilities and packing your belongings. Instead of juggling multiple responsibilities on your own, professional movers offer structured systems that can keep everything on track from start to finish.

Reliability You Can Count on

Handling bulky furniture, delicate items or high-value belongings isn’t something you want to leave to chance. Established moving companies use trained crews, proper equipment and organized processes. They can securely pack, load and transport items, reducing the risk of damage.

Cost Efficiency in the Long Run

While DIY moving may appear cheaper up-front, the unexpected costs can add up quickly. These include truck rentals, fuel, supplies and potential damages. Professional movers offer transparent pricing and bundled services that often provide better overall value than a DIY relocation.

Top Moving Companies in Pennsylvania

Across Pennsylvania, certain providers stand out for handling large residential moves with a professional attention to detail.

1. Zip To Zip Moving

Zip To Zip Moving stands out among Philadelphia movers for its strong focus on residential relocations. The company is especially well-suited for larger homes and complex moves that require careful coordination. With a combination of local expertise, packing services and long-distance capabilities, it delivers a streamlined experience that minimizes stress and maximizes efficiency.

Key Features

All-inclusive pricing for simplified budgeting
Professional packing and unpacking services
Secure, climate-controlled storage options

2. Broad Street Movers

Broad Street Movers has built a solid reputation throughout Philadelphia since 2003 by consistently delivering organized and reliable moving services. The company is particularly effective for families managing larger household relocations that require attention to detail. Moves are billed hourly. The Broad Street movers team emphasizes planning, communication and careful handling.

Key Features

Ability to navigate tight city streets
Flexible scheduling for relocations
Specialized and insured item handling

3. Geo. W. Weaver & Son

Geo. W. Weaver & Son brings decades of experience to residential moves in the Harrisburg area, making it a dependable choice for families planning larger relocations. The company is known for its structured approach and ability to manage logistics across multiple stages of the move. This level of consistency helps reduce uncertainty and ensures that your belongings are transported safely and efficiently.

Key Features

Professional full-time movers, not contractors
Experience with local and long-distance moves
Flexible scheduling, including nights or weekends

4. Keystone Moving & Junk Removal

Keystone Moving & Junk Removal offers a practical and efficient solution for residents in Hershey and nearby areas who are planning larger residential moves. The company can manage logistics with care, making it a reliable option for families seeking a smooth transition. Its focus on efficiency and attention to detail helps reduce stress throughout the moving process.

Key Features

Licensed and insured services
Specializes in removing unwanted items
Furniture assembly available

5. Philadelphia Movers

Philadelphia Movers is a good option for affordable movers near Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. The company can navigate tight urban streets, parking restrictions and apartment-building requirements, including elevator scheduling and move-in windows. With experience handling larger homes and multi-bedroom apartments since 1998, it focuses on structured planning, efficient loading and clear communication to keep moves on schedule.

Key Features

Residential moves completed fast
In-and-out-of-storage service
Consistent customer support

6. Movers & Co

Movers & Co. handles everything from downtown apartments to larger suburban homes, which includes navigating challenges like narrow streets and strict building requirements. In addition to its Lancaster presence, Movers & Co also provides services in other major Pennsylvania cities, including Harrisburg, York and Philadelphia.

Key Features

Transparent pricing
Full packing and protection
Timely responses and relocations

How to Choose the Right Movers Near You

When you’re analyzing how to find affordable movers, you should focus on what will most impact your moving experience:

Service scope: Look for companies that handle full residential moves, not just basic transport.
Experience level: Prioritize movers with a proven track record in large or complex relocations.
Flexibility: Choose providers that offer packing, storage and long-distance capabilities.
Transparency: Avoid surprises with clear pricing and communication.
Item storage: Protect your belongings with secure short- and long-term warehousing solutions from select movers.

Making a Confident Moving Decision

The best affordable movers near you should combine cost-effective pricing with reliability, experience and convenience. The team can professionally handle your move from beginning to end. Whether you’re relocating across the city or across the state, choosing the right provider can make all the difference in protecting your time, belongings and overall moving experience.

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Apothecary inspired bar with Sunday tea service to open downtown, marking fifth business for Lovedrafts owner

March 26, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens

Future location of Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary.

A new Harrisburg cocktail bar will lean into an earthy, herbal vibe for its spring opening.

Justin Browning, owner of JB Lovedrafts, plans to open Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary at N. 2^nd and Locust streets downtown, he told TheBurg.

“We are combining a few bar concepts into one space- apothecary, the fern bar and tea house,” he said. “We’re leaning towards a comfortable, warm setting with lots of greenery.”

The apothecary will open in the former Tacos Amigos restaurant, which closed last year. Browning is now leasing the space.

The apothecary will be Browning’s fifth business on 2^nd Street. In addition to Lovedrafts, he owns Nocturnal, Sawyers, and Capital City Music Hall, which most recently opened.

Browning described Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary as a cocktail-focused lounge, also with non-alcoholic drinks, small plates and charcuterie. On Sundays, the bar will turn into a tea house with baked goods from neighboring business Anna Rose Bakery.

Creating new immersive settings “scratches a creative itch” for Browning, he said. The apothecary idea was inspired by fantasy books, games and films that Browning and his staff enjoy.

“An Apothecary was a historical health professional that would create and dispense ‘medicines’ through the use of herbs, tonics, tinctures, potions and so on. Very much like a modern mixologist does today,” Browning said.

Décor will feature live plants, sofas and Victorian-inspired pieces.

Browning is aiming for an early May soft opening, with a grand opening planned for Mother’s Day weekend.

“I hope it will have the same positive effect that our other bars and restaurants have had by providing a space to unwind, relax and to be entertained,” he said.

For more information, follow Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary on Facebook.

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The 5 Best Value Cloud Service Providers in Central PA, Ranked [2026 Guide]

March 26, 2026 | by Admin

Businesses across the country are increasingly evaluating their IT infrastructure and weighing the benefits of cloud services versus traditional on-premise servers. While on-premise systems have served companies well for decades, the technology landscape has shifted significantly — largely due to modern cloud services’ flexible scalability, enhanced security infrastructure and predictable monthly costs that fixed hardware cannot match.

This guide explains what “value” means in cloud services and ranks the top providers serving the Central Pennsylvania region.

What Does “Value” Mean in Cloud Providers?

A cloud provider is not valuable simply because it is cheap. In fact, less expensive IT can have significant consequences. The difference between true cloud ROI and cheap IT is that true cloud ROI is both high quality and affordable, while cheap IT is low quality.

Cheap IT services are slow, unreliable, prone to security breaches and cannot support newer technology. While they cost less, they frequently cause downtime, lost productivity and increased vulnerability.

Switching to cloud services delivers true ROI — increased speed, reliability and security. They enhance productivity because they experience fewer errors and bounce back quickly when they do. The system is more secure and can handle new technological launches thanks to its strong network.

What to Look for in a Local Cloud Service Provider

A valuable local cloud service provider must address several areas.

Current and Future Needs

The cloud service provider should meet the client’s personal needs. Businesses must identify their IT weaknesses and seek a provider who addresses them. Potential weaknesses could include slow start-ups or frequent data errors.

Security and Compliance

The provider must have advanced cybersecurity, especially in data-sensitive industries like finance and health care. It must also comply with industry regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act for health care and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification for defense contractors. Providers with experience in these industries are familiar with the compliance rules.

Scalability

The provider must be able to grow with the brand. Cloud services streamline operations, typically leading to greater profitability and an expanded client base. The service should accommodate these advancements to support the company and prevent downtime, lost revenue and client dissatisfaction.

Local Support and Expertise

The cloud service should be close to Central PA. Local services understand the area and can help enterprises navigate its unique challenges. For example, Central PA is largely rural, so a local provider knows how they can reach clients across farmland with unreliable internet.

Business Continuity

The provider should be able to handle backup and disaster recovery, as mistakes still occur in robust cloud systems. Having a backup database is a good way to prevent issues from accidental deletions. If there is a more serious problem, it should have a plan to protect the most sensitive data and prevent the attacker from gaining further access.

Who Offers the Best Value Cloud Services in Central PA?

Many providers offer valuable cloud services in Central PA, but a few stand out.

The following providers were chosen based on their proximity to Central PA and the quality of their cloud services. Their ranking was determined by a comparison of their key features, customer reviews and similar lists.

1. Morefield

Morefield offers the best value cloud services in Lancaster from its Camp Hill location. It consults on information technology for customer investments, making decisions on internet data, phone lines and switching to unified communications. The company has been a technology partner in the area for several decades. It offers quick responses and low overhead, increasing client satisfaction.

This is an all-in-one service provider, managing technology and services together or individually, depending on the client’s preferences. Its team comprises experts in cloud services and other areas that install and care for the network, offer unlimited help desk support, and provide on-premises and remote technician coverage. Morefield remains up to date with the latest technology and requires a manageable monthly payment.

Key Features

Manages technology and services together
Quick responses and low overhead
One manageable monthly payment

2. Kirbtech

Kirbtech is based in Chambersburg and Lancaster and serves clients throughout Central PA. It offers IT support for growing businesses. The staff comprises experts in business cloud management services who help businesses access the cloud from anywhere.

Interested clients can receive a free cloud consultation to determine which service best meets their business’s needs. Kirbtech’s cloud solutions include email, backup, file storage, phone, accounting, messaging and SharePoint.

Key Features

Experts in business cloud management services
Free cloud consultation
For growing businesses

3. BeSecure Networks

BeSecure Networks serves all of Central PA from its Harrisburg office. It offers general corporate IT and Azure cloud services. The enterprise’s cloud services are complete, beginning with the initial plan and offering support after implementation. It works exclusively with Microsoft Azure, offering full cloud or hybrid solutions.

The cloud service is secure and efficient thanks to the team’s expert planning. They have deep expertise in the field and offers comprehensive consultations before the client commits. BeSecure Networks also provides tailored solutions for each business, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal interruptions.

Key Features

Uses Microsoft Azure
Full cloud or hybrid solutions
Provides tailored services

4. Emulous Tech Solutions

Emulous Tech Solutions offers IT support and services from the Lancaster area. It acts as a client’s full IT department, providing reliable technology and proactive monitoring. Its cloud services are flexible, secure and scalable, reducing costs and producing reliable data. The employees delivers tailored strategies for each entity, helping them transition from traditional systems to a cloud-based environment.

This option offers end-to-end support with several core services. These can include cloud migration, cloud security and compliance, data backup and recovery, cloud collaboration tools, and managed cloud and disaster recovery solutions.

Key Features

Reliable technology and proactive monitoring
End-to-end support
Tailored strategies

5. LightWave Networks

LightWave Networks operates from several offices, including one in Philadelphia that serves Central PA. It offers personalized colocation and IT infrastructure services. The company utilizes high-speed data centers to deliver quality connectivity and 24/7 monitoring, support and extensive security.

LightWave Networks delivers a full range of services, including a fault-tolerant cloud. Its cloud services are flexible for growth and change, featuring public and private options. The virtual servers are affordable, efficient and customizable. There are also several cloud hosting and backup packages.

Key Features

Utilizes high-speed data centers
Flexible for growth and change
Several cloud hosting and backup packages

Invest in a Strategic Cloud Partnership

The ideal cloud service provider aligns with a client’s individual goals to enhance the overall IT infrastructure. Businesses in Central PA should invest in a strategic cloud partnership to experience the benefits the technology offers.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 26, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

What you’ll find below:

For something new: Little Black Dress grand (re)opening (new location) on Saturday; Harrisburg Bakery Crawl on Saturday

Worth noting: Women in Music at West Shore Theatre on Friday night! H2L Studio: 11th Birthday Open House on Saturday; also Mentored Youth Trout Day; Book Launch with Jenny Lawson and Kate Baer Sunday

Things on my agenda this weekend: baseball, scouts, LBD grand opening, dinner with friends!

Thursday

The Little Elixir Mixer at Agape Elixir Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Bunny Photos at Capital City Mall | $ | Camp Hill
Jamie and Korey at The Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
2026 Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsored by Nick’s 114 Cafe and TCO Fly Shop at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Book Club Film Series: Silver Linings Playbook with The Winery at the Long Shot Farm at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
The Soul Rebels wsg Gordon Sterling & The People at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Friday

Bunny Photos at Capital City Mall | $ | Camp Hill
City Island Roller Rink | $ | Harrisburg
TGIF: Cycle Express Radio Rides: Papa Roach at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sculpt: But Make it Spic🅴 at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Jane Jacobs Symposium at Historic Harrisburg Association | Free | Harrisburg
Friday Night Jazz: Jeff Stabley Trio at Victor’s Italian Restaurant | Free | York
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES & WINE PAIRING at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | Free | Hummelstown
March Bottles and Book Club at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Winter Parks Trio @ Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Comic Con at Hollywood Casino | $ | Harrisburg
Erica Lyn Everest Presents “Women in Music” at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Barrett Lee live at the Blue Sky Tavern | Free | Etters
Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience, presented by Fly on the Wall Concerts at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
Don Jovi: The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Bon Jovi at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Duunes at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Battle of the Bands Round 2 at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Noun at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
United We Dance at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Mitchell Tenpenny: Speed of Light Tour 2026 with special guest Jake Banfield at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
2026 Capital 10: 10-Miler & 10K – A Run for the Arts | $ | Harrisburg
Grand (re)Opening Celebration at Little Black Dress | Free | Camp Hill
Harrisburg Bakery Crawl | $ | Harrisburg
Bunny’s Breakfast Bash at Dave & Buster’s | $ | Camp Hill
4th Annual Skyler Montgomery Youth Trout Day at New Cumberland Borough Park | Free | New Cumberland
H2L Studio: 11th Birthday Open House- Sales, Prizes, Free Classes, Vendors & More! | Free | Mechanicsburg
City Island Roller Rink | $ | Harrisburg
Landmark Walking Tour: Jane Jacobs’ Presence in Harrisburg at Historic Harrisburg Association | $ | Harrisburg
Pop-Up Plant Shop @ Talking Breads with Ashcombe | Free | Mechanicsburg
Mat Pilates: H2L at Gruver Farms- Workout & Wine Tasting | $ | New Cumberland
Capital City Islanders Soccer vs. Baltimore City FC at Bishop McDevitt | $ | Harrisburg
Creative Grounds Spring Marketplace | Free | Mechanicsburg
Lovelie Links Blooming into Two at Sips Café | Free | York
Spring Sip & Savor in Downtown York | $ | York
Bunny Photos at Capital City Mall | $ | Camp Hill
Mentored Youth Trout Day | Free | Various
Eggstravaganza at ZooAmerica | $ | Hershey
Charlotte’s Web at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Anne Frank: Stories from the Annex at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Regional Ballet Spring Gala Concert at Rose Lehrman Center | $ | Harrisburg
Sugar Mountain – Tribute to Neil Young at Englewood | $ | Hershey
Midtown Meet-Up: Bingo @ Stealey’s Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Dueling Pianos at Appalachian Brewing Company | Free | Mechanicsburg
Nate Myers Trio at Stealey’s Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Jeffrey Gaines with Meaghan Farrell at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago at Carlisle Theatre | $ | Carlisle
Karnival of the Arts East – Battle of the Bands at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Solar Federation: A Tribute to RUSH at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Nirvani: A Nirvana Tribute Experience at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Comic Con at Hollywood Casino | $ | Harrisburg
Nailbite at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
The Oak Ridge Boys at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Murder at Mount Hope Mansion | $ | Manheim
Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Cruise York County | $ | York
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour | $ | Lancaster
Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout! | $ | Lancaster

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Eggstravaganza at ZooAmerica | $ | Hershey
New Cumberland Annual Easter Egg Hunt at New Cumberland Borough Park | Free | New Cumberland
Brunch with the Easter Bunny – at Wolf Brewing Co. | Free | Mechanicsburg
Easter Egg Hunt at Big Hill Ciderworks | Free | Gardners
Bunny Photos at Capital City Mall | $ | Camp Hill
March Family Friendly Community Class at Just Plain Yoga | Free | Camp Hill
Book Launch with Jenny Lawson: How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay with Midtown Scholar Bookstore at Gardner Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Public Observing at Naylor Observatory | Free | Lewisberry
Court Street Cabaret at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Sound Healing Meditation at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
The Unforgettable Big Band Presents “You Can’t Do That with a Big Band” at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
WXPN Welcomes Thievery Corporation at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
King Lear at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg

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