September News Digest

August 31, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg Targets Dumping

Harrisburg is taking additional steps to fight illegal dumping in the city.

Last month, the city said that it has hired additional public works staff, bringing the department total to 63 employees.

According to Dave West, the director of public works, more workers will allow the department to increase its illegal dumpsite cleanups.

The city also plans to install 12 cameras at illegal dumping “hot spots” around the city. According to West, the department has used a few cameras previously, which proved successful. However, the new cameras will offer better quality images, with about four times as many deployed.

West is hopeful that these will deter dumping.

“My belief is that the same word of mouth that says you can dump in Harrisburg is the same word of mouth that will say you can’t dump in the city,” he said.

The city can fine people who illegally dump up to $1,000, West said.

Just in July, sanitation picked up 7.23 tons of illegally dumped trash from 20 locations. So far in 2022, they’ve collected 49.58 tons at a cost to the city of $10,622. Crews devote time to cleaning up illegally dumped trash about four days a week, West said.

Typically, dumpsites are on commercial properties, and crews may find anything from couches to pianos to mattresses and wood. West said that he believes that the dumping comes from both people living outside and inside the city.

Residents can call Harrisburg’s hotline at 3-1-1 to report illegal dumping.

“We have to continue to keep the city clean,” West said. “It’s a very large issue here.”

Signs Warn Trucks from Bridge

Harrisburg last month announced that it had installed new signage, in partnership with PennDOT, to stop trucks from driving beneath the rail bridge on Front Street.

At least several times a month, trucks get stuck beneath the low-clearance bridge in Shipoke, near the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.

The new signs are at the intersection of Front and Chestnut streets, as well as near Verbeke Street. They state that vehicles over 12-feet, 6-inches in height are prohibited from traveling further.

To avoid getting stuck, trucks traveling south on Front Street should turn onto Forster Street or the Harvey Taylor Bridge, Market Street or the Market Street Bridge, or Chestnut Street as a last possibility, according to the city.

With the new signage, the city expects enforcement to increase, said Matt Maisel, city communications director.

The use of the word “prohibited” gives traffic enforcement more safe, legal grounds to fine drivers who find themselves stuck under the bridge, he said. Under state law, drivers can be fined up to $500.

“We needed something more visual to drivers that indicated this was prohibited to travel,” Maisel said. “Having a sign which explicitly states that going any further is prohibited, we hope will stop drivers from going any further.”

Bike Share Program Set

Harrisburg-area residents soon will be able to rent a pair of wheels at spots around the city.

The SusqueCycle Regional Bike Share will roll into Harrisburg, providing another method of transportation for residents and visitors to the city.

“It’s going to be really exciting,” said Lauren Weaver, a planner at Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC), the catalyst behind the program.

A previous bike share in Harrisburg ran from 2017 to 2020, organized by Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania and operated by Boston-based Zagster. The program ceased operations when Zagster closed in 2020, due to the pandemic. TCRPC has picked up the initiative and will use Michigan-based Tandem Mobility for its operations.

Initially, there will be nine bike share locations in Harrisburg. SusqueCycle will have bikes for rent at the following locations:

City Island
Market Square Transfer Center, downtown
Strawberry Square, downtown
State and 2ndstreets, downtown
North and Commonwealth streets, downtown
Broad Street Market, Midtown
Harrisburg Transportation Center (Amtrak station), downtown
13th and Derry streets, Allison Hill

According to Weaver, TCRPC hopes to have the bike share up and running by early September.

Users can rent bikes for $1.50 per 30 minutes or purchase a subscription for around $25 to $30 annually.

In the future, TCRPC hopes to expand the service across other local counties.

The Harrisburg Area Transportation Study (HATS) and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation are partners in the bike share initiative.

Showers for Unhoused

The nonprofit, Amiracle4sure, last month began offering its office building on State Street in Allison Hill as a place for people experiencing homelessness to take showers.

“We need to meet people where they are,” said Marsha Curry-Nixon, the organization’s director. “We came into this business to serve, and this just creates another opportunity.”

Curry-Nixon, a member of the Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness (CACH), is partnering with other organizations affiliated with CACH to provide the shower service, “Showers on State.”

According to Randie Yeager, Dauphin County human services director and a member of CACH, the need for showers has been exacerbated by the pandemic, when some nonprofits that provided shower services closed or reached maximum capacity.

Within its building, Amiracle4sure, a re-entry program, has two showers and several bathrooms that can be used. Anyone in need of a shower is welcome to come to the office, located at 1735 State St., Curry-Nixon said. They are open on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Curry-Nixon expects that the facility will service around 15 to 20 people each day. Towels, soap and other showering items are provided.

In addition to showers, CACH offers snacks and drinks. There also is a laptop for checking emails and an electronic device charging station. Amiracle4sure will also wash clothes for those in need.

Currently, CACH, along with Dauphin County and the city, is weighing a proposal to turn the long-vacant Paxton Fire House in Shipoke into a showering and service center for the city’s unhoused. According to Yeager, they are still seeking funding and an organization that can manage the facility.

For now, “Showers on State” will assist in providing what Curry-Nixon described as a basic need for residents.

“I want to put action behind words,” Curry-Nixon said. “You’re either part of the problem or part of the solution.”

Apartment Project Approved

A mixed-use building project planned for downtown Harrisburg has the go-ahead to proceed with construction.

At a legislative session last month, Harrisburg City Council approved a land development plan for the five-story residential and retail structure at 512-514 N. 2nd St. The resolution passed with a vote of 6-0, with council member Dave Madsen recusing himself due to a conflict of interest.

Developer Derek Dilks plans to demolish the two dilapidated buildings that currently sit on the property and build a new, 5,000-square-foot building with first-floor retail space and seven apartments above.

According to Dilks, his company will construct six one-bedroom units and a penthouse suite on the top floor. Rents are expected to range from $800 a month to $1,900 a month for the penthouse.

The project received approval from the Harrisburg Architectural Review Board in 2021 for its contemporary design.

So Noted

Dave West has been rehired as Harrisburg’s director of public works. West held the position until late last year, when he retired. He re-assumed the job after Mayor Wanda Williams dismissed his replacement, Nate Spriggs.

Girls on the Run has a new office, leasing about 3,000 square feet of space at 123 Enola Dr., Enola, from City Limits Realty. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to inspiring girls to be healthy and confident, using an experience-based curriculum that integrates running.

Harrisburg Academy announced that its Primary Years Programme has received full authorization by the International Baccalaureate Program (IB). The authorization affirms that the academy’s curriculum meets the high, internationally recognized IB standards for students from preschool to grade five, according to the Wormleysburg-based school.

Harrisburg Coin Club will celebrate its 60th annual coin show this month at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Harrisburg. About 45 coin dealers from 11 different states are expected to attend the Sept. 16 to 17 event. For more information, visit www.harrisburgcoinclub.com.

Changing Hands

Argyle St., 43: L. & E. Keefer to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $47,900

Berryhill St., 1315: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to R. O’Connell, $137,500

Berryhill St., 1321: M. & G. Medaglia to M. Serpe, $85,000

Berryhill St., 1409: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to A. Sigorelli, $136,250

Briggs St., 1504: A. Almonte to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $57,000

Brookwood St., 2172 & 2170 Getty’s Alley: R. & Y. Barros to G. Pluyer, $95,950

Clark St., 2713, 2723, 2729, 2731 & 2733: J. & S. Tang to Luce St Warehouse LLC, $195,000

Cumberland St., 209: M. & C. Ritchey to M. Ballinger, $169,900

Derry St., 1153: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to H. Watarai, $129,995

Derry St., 1625: R. Dirocco to D. Boyle, $49,000

Duke St., 2520: H. Barka to A. Biessar & S. Gharib, $45,000

Elm St., 1644: D. Boyle to M. Martinez, $50,000

Emerald Ct., 2460: A. Plaza to M. Owusu, $130,000

Forster St., 1917: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC and T&E Property01 LLC to RA Love Homes LLC, $149,900

Forster St., 2006: N. & L. LeGrand to A. Cooksey, $140,000

Fulton St., 1421: J. Robinson to C. Geary, $102,000

Fulton St., 1939: P. Sisemore & K. Hugo to D. Gunter, $120,000

Grand St., 933: E. Thomas to A. Wooditch & I. Jordan, $162,000

Green St., 1016: T. Duszak to Streatery LLC, $135,000

Green St., 2243: W. Jackson to VRAM Holdings LLC, $57,000

Green St., 2309: G. Dutan to C. Rosario, $155,000

Hunter St., 1617: MLP LLC to S. Scott, $52,500

Kensington St., 2109: S. Chatman to J. Hutchinson, $125,000

Kensington St., 2304: Tassia Corp. to D. Boyle, $55,000

Kensington St., 2327: PA Deals LLC to Lansanah Home Services Group LLC, $69,900

Lewis St., 200: VRAM Homes LLC to A. Buell, $192,500

Lexington St., 2624: A. Naoui to D. Boyle, $43,000

Lexington St., 2726: S. Marouf to T. Mallard, $84,999

Maclay St., 243: Trip Aces 243 LLC to BLTN Properties LLC, $100,000

Mercer St., 2431: J. Alibrio to Lynn & Ryan Investment Properties LLC, $60,000

Naudain St., 1420: D. Hather to A. Perias & J. Ballinas, $54,000

North St., 1911: NJR Group LLC to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $95,000

N. 2nd St., 1704: R. & A. Allan to C. White, $225,000

N. 2nd St., 2229: P. & C. Ambrose to M25 Capital Investments LLC, $229,900

N. 2nd St., 2537: N. Banting to M. Strickler, $300,000

N. 3rd St., 2230: C. & J. Dellmuth to C. O’Leary, $65,000

N. 4th St., 2148: NA Capital Group LLC to S&O Investments LLC, $52,500

N. 4th St., 3312: B. Yonkin to K. Bertin, $170,000

N. 5th St., 2652: PI Capitol LLC to M. Lopez, $165,000

N. 6th St., 2017: K. Masood to Mahalo Mart LLC, $500,000

N. 6th St., 2642: K. Hugo to E. Weaver, $65,000

N. 6th St., 3129: A. Brown to E. Ewing, $114,500

N. 14th St., 14: S. Shaunte & Habitat for Humanity to Y. Rojas, $99,000

N. 16th St., 26: K. Wansley to J. Mabu, $75,000

N. 16th St. 83: J. Tettah to El Gamwo LLC, $40,000

N. 16th St., 521: J. Gulbin to 523 N 16 Street LLC, $55,000

N. 16th St., 1105: N. Gutierrez to R. Jimenez, $125,000

N. 17th St., 709: A. Lee to JAF Group LLC, $50,000

N. 18th St., 44: M. & I Ripa to Concrete Rose Beauty Co. LLC, $107,000

N. 20th St., 34: S. Chambers to J. & M. Thompson, $100,000

N. Cameron St., 1007 & 1021 and 1105 Herr St.: F. & E. Karnouskos and DF Herr LP to DF Herr LP, $740,000

Penn St., 1309: Keystone Properties Solutions LLC to Next Level Opportunity LLC, $64,500

Penn St., 1508: C. Bury to Z. Bricker & E. Serre, $200,000

Penn St., 1721: L. Myers to Z. Paul, $155,500

Penn St., 1922: H. Shonk to A. Hibbard, $190,000

Penn St., 2114: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to J. Chappel, $119,995

Radnor St., 551: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to J. Tabacco, $220,000

Regina St., 1721: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to D. Airhart, $144,995

Regina St., 1814: D. Ionni to D. Santos, $58,000

Rolleston St., 1244: Whitestone Development LLC to JHK Properties LLC, $100,000

Rudy Rd., 2221: Top Notch Homes LLC to V. Perry, $240,000

S. 2nd St., 316: A. Radford & N. Towne to M. Russell, $120,000

S. 12th St., 1527: L. Robinson to M. Rostad, $84,000

S. 15th St., 320: R. Gashi to J. Abdi & I. Asbaa, $85,000

S. 16th St., 9: M. Santiago to D. Vigilante, $80,000

S. 16th St., 20: Vogelsong Investment Properties LLC to 2020 Real Estate Ventures LLC, $40,000

S. 25th St., 708: D. & Y. Aquayo to B. Gordon, $128,000

S. Cameron St., 43, 59 & 105: 99 South Cameron LLC & D. Piccoli to 2017 Real Estate Corp. LLC, $100,000

State St., 1406: Aish Partners LLC to J. Hamilton, $100,000

State St., 1928: L. & E. Keefer to Ruell Rentals LLC, $179,900

Swatara St., 2109: Great Row LLC to Swatara St LLC, $58,000

Swatara St., 2411: W. Allen to IUGNAP Investments LLC, $175,000

Sycamore St., 1807: R. & V. Thompson to Z. Hailu, $90,000

Tuscarora St., 119: J. Kaldy to S. Evina, $180,000

Verbeke St., 232: Afterkey Property Solutions LLC to M. Meyer, $194,500

Vernon St., 1407: Jimruz LLC to D. Boyle, $45,000

William St., 1423: P. Bayer to Stoute Housing Inc., $42,000

Harrisburg property sales, July 2022, greater than $40,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

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Market Makers: Two new businesses open in the Broad Street Market, focused on health and nutrition

August 31, 2022 | by Ellen Frantz

Cup of Joy tea offerings

Two new stands in the Broad Street Market share one common theme—a healthier Harrisburg.

Within the past several months, Manderolas and Cup of Joy have set up shop in the stone and brick buildings, respectively. While they may be unique in what they offer, the stand owners both hope to give shoppers healthy options.

Manderolas opened in the market’s stone building earlier this year. Owner Medina Manderola’s “healthy Italian Mediterranean fusion” incorporates ancient herbs into today’s cuisine.

Manderola, a wellness chef of 15 years, uses the recurring theme of health and the concept that “food is power” in all of her cooking. Born in the Middle East, she has cooked since she was a child, learning techniques from her family.

The chef initially considered opening her stand in Miami, Fla., but moved back to Harrisburg, where she first came in 1998, to be with family during the pandemic. Here, she felt like she could make a change.

“We were lacking wellness chefs in our community, and no one knew what a wellness chef was nor the importance of having a wellness chef in our community,” she said.

According to Manderola, there are five elements that wellness chefs bring to their community: physicality, biochemistry, intellectualism, emotional intelligence and spirituality. She incorporates these in her cooking styles and the wellness workshops that she hosts.

“I take the best that the world has to offer, using old medicine techniques with local ingredients and international spices, and I use the oldest method of cooking,” Manderola said. “I pray and meditate on the food and use the five elements in what I make.”

Part of Manderola’s focus on wellness comes from her belief that it’s her responsibility, as a U.S. citizen, to create healthier food, she said. She hopes that her stand can help make a change.

Manderolas’ menu blends four different styles of cooking—Mediterranean, keto, nomad and fusion—and links one to each blood type on the basis that items from that menu will benefit people with that blood type best, Manderola said.

“This is the new age of food,” she said.

On the menu are items such as dips for bread and vegetables, artisan drinks and coffees, various salads, mac and cheese and a lasagna that took Manderola 20 years to perfect.

Manderolas is all about giving back to the community, she said. That’s why, if a customer has recently given blood, she will offer them a free meal. It’s also the reason that she set up her stand in the Broad Street Market.

“Harrisburg needs the vibration of healthier options with an education,” she said.

Joyful

Shoppers making their way to the brick building of the market will find the second new business, the Cup of Joy coffee stand.

The stand is run by the same Lancaster-based family that runs the Green Ridge Acres stand, also in the market. The Lapps have been in the food business for 13 years.

“We got into the food business because we had a desire to share nutrient-dense food,” owner Ruthie Lapp said.

Cup of Joy opened in the market earlier in the summer, after Lapp’s daughter and one of Green Ridge Acres’ longtime employees, Jess, came up with the idea.

“We wanted to add more diversity to the market and offer more healthy and organic choices,” Jess said. “And try to source more locally.”

Lapp said that the transition from a food stand to coffee stand came “easily and automatically,” having taken classes on how to run a coffee shop.

“We have good help, but we’re still learning,” Lapp said.

The stand sells both coffee and tea. Jess recommended the summertime tea and the caramel blast flavored latte.

“We make all of our syrups,” Jess said. “They are all natural and organic.”

All of Cup of Joy’s teas can be served hot or iced, with options such as peppermint, jade oolong and raspberry. For their lattes, they offer flavors such as vanilla and maple, and serve chai, Earl Grey and Lady Grey tea. Their iced tea is a hit during the heat, Lapp said.

As for their future, Lapp can’t wait to see people enjoy their hot teas in the winter months.

“I’m excited to see people respond to good teas,” she said.

The Broad Street Market is located at 1233 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.broadstreetmarket.org.

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September Editor’s Note

August 31, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda

Our arts writer, Bob MacGinnes, once remarked that everyone in Harrisburg seemed to be an artist.

I don’t believe he meant this literally, and the circle of creators he regularly hangs with may have swayed his judgment.

Still, I understand where he was coming from. In recent years, Harrisburg seems to have gone from art-starved to art-stocked. Dedicated galleries still have a tough time here, but art seems to be everywhere else—from Allison Hill to Midtown to the waterfront.

This month, Harrisburg residents and visitors will have ample opportunity to see for themselves what old Bob was talking about.

First, Kipona returns over the Labor Day weekend, featuring, among other elements, an artist market. A week later, it’s again time to lace up those sneakers for Gallery Walk, which is back for its 34th year.

Here at TheBurg, we like to think we play a small role in the month’s burst of color. Each September, we have a special art focus or, as I’m apt to say, even more art than usual.

In our section, you’ll discover a wide variety of artistic endeavors and the folks doing them—painting, pottery, writing, theater and music all take a bow. Of course, we still have our usual “Culture” section where you’ll find, yes, more art!

Beyond the local art world, the wonderful, warm month of September promises more great fun. Since June, I’ve attended each SoMa block party and have been impressed by the crowds, the music, the food and, most importantly, the sense of community. The next one is slated for Sept. 29 at S. 3rd and Market streets—I highly recommend attending.

Speaking of both community and parties, our Friends of TheBurg bash takes place on Sept. 8 at the historic King Mansion. We at TheBurg hope to see all of our dedicated “Friends” and fans there.

Happy September, everyone—in Harrisburg, surely one of the best months of the year.

Lawrance Binda
Co-Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

Click here to access the digital edition of the September issue.

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Can as Canvas: Local breweries increasingly tap artists for funky, bright, bold label designs

August 31, 2022 | by Maddie Gittens

Amie Bantz

With all the beer options these days, choosing a beverage isn’t just about the taste, but about the overall vibe—the name and the can design.

It’s not an easy decision when you’re standing at a store’s shelf or fridge, scanning the rows of rainbow-wrapped aluminum. Maybe for the craft beer connoisseur, the choice is easier, based on the type or flavor. But for a sucker for good packaging, like me, the brighter and wilder the label, the better.

For many local brewers today, the can needs to be a work of art, almost as important as the product inside.

“We just want really cool things on our cans,” said Scott Richardson, director of operations and market development for Spring House Brewing Co. in Lancaster. “There is so much good beer out there, so packaging is important.”

Every year, Spring House works with local and national artists to create the label designs that make their cans pop. It’s something that more and more breweries are doing—turning cans into canvases.

But for Richardson, it’s about more than just selling additional six-packs—it’s an active choice to support artists by showcasing their work.

For five years now, Spring House has run its “Artist Collaboration Series,” featuring 12 new beers with cans wrapped in original work from local and regional artists. The 2022 series received around 500 submissions, Richardson explained. Spring House will accept various mediums, as they’ve chosen fabric art, sculptures, photographs and paintings, among others. Typically, at least half of the submissions come from central PA, and all selected artists are paid and retain the rights to their work, something Richardson is proud of.

Once it’s time to sift through it all, Spring House brewers, family members and friends gather to voice their opinions—over a beer, of course.

“Some immediately stand out,” Richardson said. “It’s sort of a gut reaction.”

Spring House’s class of 2022 definitely stands out, fitting with the brewery’s aesthetic, which Richardson describes as “eclectic, a little off-center and wonky.” There are several animals doing un-animal-like things—a photo of a chipmunk playing a piano, a sculpture of a smiling fish with legs, and a painting of a DJ-ing otter. If these don’t catch your eye in the beer fridge, I’m not sure what will.

When Zack Rudy, one half of the Harrisburg art duo, The Huckle Buckle Boys, applied for the series, he didn’t expect to hear back. But not long after, the pair’s piece, “Blah. Blah. Blah. Day and Night,” a painting of crows on a telephone wire, was chosen.

“It’s awesome when our art is recognized,” Rudy said. “We’ve spent our lives doing artwork.”

The collaboration hasn’t stopped there, as Spring House commissioned the Huckle Buckle Boys for a large mural inside their brewery and has plans to use their art for future can designs.

“Our promise is to get artists additional work and exposure,” Richardson said. “This is one of the best things we’ve done in the past couple of years.”

Idea Brewing

Much like how Richardson selects art for cans based off a gut reaction, Harrisburg artist Amie Bantz does the same when designing cans for Rubber Soul Brewing Co. in Hummelstown.

Based on her immediate response to the name and ingredients of the beer, she digitally illustrates a graphic that she thinks represents it. It typically only takes 10 to 30 minutes to think up an idea, she said.

“I create designs that I would like to pick up,” she said.

The labels tend to be colorful, light and fun, sometimes with a retro feel. Her label “Giggle Guts,” for an India pale ale, uses squiggly lettering with cartoon hands tickling the word “Guts.” Another, “South Paw,” shows an animated hops flower wearing a boxing glove.

“People love them,” said Jamie Mowery, marketing manager for Rubber Soul. “They’re always excited to see what the next funky thing is.”

For the most part, Bantz has complete freedom when it comes to designing labels. The same was true for Bryan “King Prolifik” Hickman when Harrisburg’s Harris Family Brewery tapped him to do the art for a beer collaboration with Zeroday Brewing Co., also in the city.

The two brewing companies concocted a limited edition beer to release for the Juneteenth holiday this year to celebrate Black culture and heritage. To Tim White of Harris Family, Hickman, a Harrisburg artist, was the perfect pick to design the label. Hickman typically includes elements around African and African American culture into his work.

While Hickman is known for his striking paintings, large-scale murals and fire art demonstrations, designing for a can was a unique experience.

“I had to make sure it translates well on a beer can,” he said.

Hickman’s design for the blackberry cream ale, “Blackr Tha Berry,” features a woman wearing a blackberry-shaped headscarf with a city skyline behind her.

“You’ve got to be really creative to stay ahead of the game and put out a product that gets a lot of attention,” White said. “[Hickman] always surpasses what we give him.”

Creativity, Community

What is it about beer and art that go so well together? To Bantz, it’s simple.

“Drinking beer is fun. Art is fun,” she said. “I think it’s a very natural partnership between those two things.”

The way Richardson sees it, brewing is an art form in itself. Crafting a beer is a process of finding the perfect combination of color, haze, carbonation and flavor. It takes a lot of creativity.

“Coming up with new recipes can be similar to approaching a piece of artwork,” he said.

According to Chris Trogner of Tröegs Independent Brewing in Hershey, the beer and art creation processes are closely linked. Brewers make decisions around flavors and bring their ideas to the artists, who begin fleshing out a design. The beer and art at Tröegs are not separate. It’s all interrelated.

“It’s a total package,” he said. “People have to love the beer to keep coming back, but the name and illustrations, the brand, people can fall in love with, as well. It’s equally important.”

While Tröegs has its own in-house designer, the brewery still partners with artists from the community on can designs, murals and other packaging. Supporting local in all aspects is important to the company, Trogner said.

That sentiment holds true for all of the brewers mentioned, who find value in working hand-in-hand with others in the community. Spring House goes beyond just featuring the winners of their “Artist Collaboration Series” on the cans. They sponsor artists’ shows, donate beer for their events and promote them in other ways. It’s all part of their mission to be “the community’s brewery,” according to Richardson.

“We want to support the people around us,” he said. “If you invest in the community and people around you, it just feels good.”

To the artists behind the can labels, it feels pretty good, too.

“Dreams are really hard to go after,” Bantz said. “Sometimes, you need other people to tell you you’re doing a good job. There’s something really beautiful about supporting someone from the community.”

Spring House Brewing Company is located at 209 Hazel St., Lancaster. For more information, visit www.springhousebeer.com.

Rubber Soul Brewing is located at 136 S. Hanover St., Hummelstown. For more information, visit www.rubbersoulbrewing.com.

For more information about Harris Family Brewery, visit www.harrisfamilybrewery.net.

Tröegs Independent Brewing is located at 200 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey. For more information, visit www.troegs.com.

For more information on artist Amie Bantz, visit www.amiebantz.com.

Find out more about The Huckle Buckle Boys on their Facebook page.

Find artist Bryan “King Prolifik” Hickman on Instagram @kingprolifik.

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Now Playing: Historic West Shore Theatre celebrates reopening after renovation, modernization

August 31, 2022 | by Ellen Frantz

Images courtesy of Chris Dawson Architect (CDA) and Halkin Mason Photography.

Local movie producer Brandon Keeton has heard many people tell stories about their time at the West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland.

“It’s such a historic place,” Keeton said. “Everyone in the community had a date there.”

That’s why, to him, it was such a big deal that his movie, “Turbo Cola,” which was filmed in New Cumberland, premiere at the theater during re-opening weekend in May.

“It was definitely a dream come true,” he said.

Keeton is just one of many people excited for the return of the West Shore Theatre.

The theater, built in 1939, closed in 2015 after it could not financially keep up with changes in the industry. Local fans refused to see the town staple close. So, in 2018, business owners and other community members formed the nonprofit, Friends of the West Shore Theatre. By August 2021, they were able to raise $2.5 million to renovate and remodel the theater, which held a soft opening on May 7.

“It’s a place that has generational memories for so many, which is why I think it was so important that the community wanted to save this theater in a day and age where theaters are going in the other direction—sitting empty or being demolished,” said Dustin LeBlanc, West Shore Theatre’s managing director. “For one to be saved and restored as beautifully as this one has, I think is something to be celebrated.”

Prior to its reopening, the theater needed significant updating—first, concerning its programming.

In today’s digital world, single-screen movie theaters tend to not be successful, LeBlanc explained. That’s why the West Shore Theatre now does more than just show movies.

“We’ll always show movies, but it’s now music, arts, comedy,” LeBlanc said. “It’s a little bit of everything, and it’s a mixture of regional acts and community-focused.”

The theater has since partnered with groups like the West Shore School District on a cabaret performance and Capital Area School for the Arts on a film festival. Lots of local bands and ensembles have also rehearsed and performed at the West Shore Theatre.

In order to house all of the theater’s new programming, Friends of the West Shore Theatre had to do a lot of work on the building itself.

Harrisburg-based Chris Dawson Architect took on the project with the goal of keeping the nostalgic feel while updating the building as a modern, multi-use space.

“I think the appeal to a younger patron is part of the reason why the new work isn’t trying to look historic—it’s trying to look fresh and modern,” Dawson said. “It’s a 21st-century program for the community, and the building should tell you that.”

The project included changes both big and small.

“It was pretty rundown,” Dawson said. “Seats were falling apart. The wall fabric was peeling off. The concession stand was right in your face, and there was not enough space.”

The redesign included making room for modern-day technology and ensuring that the theater could be used for more than just movies. The biggest additions were acoustic paneling for better sound quality, ADA-accessible bathrooms, a stage and new seating options. Along with the usual movie theater seating, there is now lounge seating and high-top tables.

The construction took about nine months to complete, but work is far from over. Only “phase one” has been completed, according to Dawson. Phase two includes constructing an addition, including a backstage area with dressing rooms, a green room and a catering kitchen.

Dawson said that his firm has loved working on the theater since modernizing older buildings is their specialty.

“We love doing contemporary things with historical buildings and breathing new life into them in terms of how the community can use them,” Dawson said. “We love contrasting new and old.”

According to LeBlanc, the best thing about reopening the theater has been listening to the crowds walk in and reminisce over their memories there.

“Their eyes just light up—the number-one word has been ‘wow,’” he said. “People come in and say, ‘Oh, I had my first date here,’ or, ‘Oh, I had my first kiss here.’ That was the reason this was able to happen, because people care and have those memories.”

The West Shore Theatre is located at 317 Bridge St., New Cumberland. For more information, visit www.westshoretheatre.org.

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Empower Play: Steven Williams’ passions feed his fantastical creations

August 31, 2022 | by Deborah Lynch

Steven Williams

Imagine a world in which trolls, dwarfs, dragons and city council members work collectively to try to stop an advocate for the disenfranchised.

That may sound a tad far-fetched, yet maybe not so much as we see the villains as stand-ins for real-life power-mongers.

That’s how Steven Williams frames it. These are just a few of the many creatures that try to thwart his heroine in his first published work of fiction, “Skadi,” which came out last year. His second book in that series, “Thyra,” just dropped on Aug. 31.

Skadi and Thyra are names that fit with the Norse mythology that Williams wraps his stories into, which might seem random for a writer born and raised in the Harrisburg area.

Yet it makes perfect sense for Williams, who, by day, is the associate director for the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) and, by night, serves as a director on the Harrisburg School Board.

A trip to Iceland in 2016 proved to be so magical for Williams and his future wife Danielle that they returned in 2017 to be married in a historic Black church in the tiny settlement of Budir, which sits on a lava field in the western region of Iceland.

While affirming their own love, they fell in love with the place and its history. They visited the Saga Museum, where Williams was pulled in by the myths and stories. Although “Skadi” was his first published novel, Williams has been writing a book a year for nearly 10 years, and what he discovered in Iceland was a vehicle for the stories he was trying to tell—stories of advocacy with ancient characters standing in for marginalized communities.

“I tried to hide that theme inside a setting I thought was interesting that people could connect with,” he said.

A common approach in storytelling is to write what you know. That’s where it gets tricky for Williams. He knows the themes he explores through Norse mythological tales, but also knows that, to be an authentic voice true to Norse mythology, he had to do his research. He read the “Prose Edda,” an Icelandic textbook from the 13th century thought to be the most complete source on Norse mythology. He also spends a lot of time researching online.

“Skadi” presents as an allegory as it tells the tale of a mother trying to protect her son from the evils of the Viking world before realizing that she must work to save all children and parents if she is to be successful in saving her son. She battles dragons, trolls and a creature called a “jötunn,” which has been killing the children of Fensalir. Those are just the fantastical villains. The real villains are the city council members of the town who sell their souls to gain special powers.

Hmmm. Now we start to see the connection to real life. Williams has a passion for advocacy for the vulnerable.

“The core story of ‘Skadi’ is about being an agent of change or advocate for a community or folks who have been disenfranchised by society or larger power structures,” Williams said. “The town is a stand-in for lots of communities, like Harrisburg, where bad things have happened historically.”

Perfect Analogy

Williams, 32, lives what he writes. His family emphasized education, and he sees education as an agent for change in a community.

“What I saw happening in Harrisburg was shortchanging of students,” he said. “I’m not a teacher, nor a parent, but I had a background in policy having worked at the Capitol for a time. There is a collective positive impact and result from having an educated population.”

Williams now serves as vice president of the Harrisburg School Board.

“We see him as a leader in the community,” said fellow board member James Thompson. “One thing about Steven is his positive attitude. You sort of need that. The funny thing on the school board is what we need more than anything else is consistency. It’s very difficult to do that unless you’re pure of heart because you have to embrace the mission.”

Another mission Williams embraces is advocacy for afterschool programs, which he advances by helping schools and groups find grants through his job at PSAYDN. His predecessor there, Laura Saccente, who now serves as strategic initiatives director at the Center for Schools and Communities, said that Williams doesn’t do anything he doesn’t believe in.

“It’s a perfect analogy to compare his book and his work,” she said. “With his work, he really is the voice for the state in serving youth and children.”

Before joining PSAYDN, Williams worked for the state General Assembly. Those connections led to his current position and help him there to form partnerships throughout the state government.

The partnership he’s forging with Boiling Springs-based Sunbury Press has allowed him to pursue this Norse series. Publisher Lawrence Knorr saw potential in Williams’ book, not only because he was a local author, but because he thinks the work is very visual and descriptive in a popular genre. Think “Game of Thrones,” “Thor,” and other Marvel movies. Knorr sees potential for Williams’ stories as a miniseries.

“Steve has the personality, the energy, the drive, the confidence to be successful,” Knorr said. “I think he and I were just meant to work together.”

“Thyra” returns to the same world, but takes place a few months before the events of “Skadi.” He created the character Thyra as a stand-in for people from marginalized communities. Williams hopes that readers will “recognize that she, too, has power, belongs and has value.”

“It’s a bit more of an introspective story,” he said.

“Thyra” is available beginning Aug. 31. For more information and to order the book, visit www.sunburypress.com, local bookstores and online booksellers.

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String Fling: Market Square Concerts presents a timely season

August 31, 2022 | by Lori M. Myers

Vesna Duo

Peter Sirotin is tasked with planning, choosing and scheduling a full roster of chamber music events. It’s not easy.

Lately, a lot has been going on in the musical landscape that he wants his audiences to experience. As the 2022-23 season approached, he searched for representations of chamber music’s glorious past and present but also the classical musicians and compositions that foretell the future of the art.

“We live in a time of unprecedented growth of chamber music repertoire because of many wonderful additions by living composers and because of tremendous work by performers unearthing often unjustly overlooked gems,” said Sirotin, co-director of Market Square Concerts.

Sirotin cites the exceptional artists, along with their passion for the music they play, as having the ability to open up audiences to new artistic experiences.

For starters, on Sept. 28 at Market Square Presbyterian Church, the Balourdet Quartet and flutist Adam Sadberry, winners of the Concert Artist Guild International competition, will perform a program of American chamber music, including Samuel Barber’s “String Quartet Op. 11,” along with a lighthearted suite of Duke Ellington hits. Compositions by Katherine Hoover and Amy Beach round out the program.

On Nov. 3, Market Square Presbyterian Church again will host the next MSC concert, this time featuring the award-winning Israeli Chamber Project. According to Sirotin, this dynamic ensemble is now in its second decade and has garnered numerous awards, including the 2011 Israeli Ministry of Culture Outstanding Ensemble Award and 2017 Partos Prize in recognition of its passionate musicianship, creative programming and commitment to educational outreach.

“I had my eye on the Israeli Chamber Project for quite some time,” Sirotin said. “The group has a limited availability for touring in the U.S. and, after five years of trying, we are delighted to present them between their appearances at the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and Kennedy Center.”

On Jan. 10 at Whitaker Center, the award-winning Dali Quartet will offer a program of string quartets by Juan Crisostomo Arriaga, a Spanish prodigy composer and contemporary of Beethoven, Silvestre Revueltas, one of the most original Mexican composers of the 20th century, and two luminaries of Argentinian music, Astor Piazzolla and Alberto Ginastera.

On Feb. 15, MSC returns to Market Square Presbyterian Church, where tenor Limmie Pulliam and pianist Mark Markham, a recital partner of the legendary soprano Jessye Norman for 20 years, will celebrate Black History Month. While MSC is dedicated to presenting a wide variety of instrumental chamber music, this concert is an exceptional vocal program that Sirotin is excited to present to Harrisburg audiences.

“Mr. Pulliam has garnered an array of wonderful reviews for his performances with the LA Opera and Cleveland Orchestra,” Sirotin said. “He also just recently made his debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra. I am particularly thrilled to present Limmie Pulliam in a program of American art songs, which will include wonderful compositions by Black composers, historically overlooked by artists and presenters.”

On March 22, a “musical surprise” awaits audiences when the Vesna Duo performs at Whitaker Center. Described as “inventive,” “innovative” and “unique,” the pair is comprised of a pianist from the Republic of Georgia and a marimba player from Serbia who perform their own extraordinary arrangement of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.”

“This group creates their own arrangements, reimagining some of the familiar orchestral and chamber compositions in an entirely new world of sound,” Sirotin said. “I am very much looking forward to introducing these artists to our audience.”

As part of their visit, the Vesna Duo will perform a special educational program for school children and offer a masterclass at Messiah University.

Rounding out the season, on April 29, will be the annual “Stuart and Friends” at Market Square Presbyterian Church, where music by three women composers, Rebecca Clarke, Jennifer Higdon and Amy Beach, will be celebrated. Beach and Clarke achieved success in the late 19th century and early 20th century, respectively, when female composers were rare and usually discouraged. For example, Beach’s husband, a surgeon 24 years her senior, objected to her public performances as a pianist and to her professional activities as a composer because he didn’t believe it was socially acceptable for a woman of her class to earn money as a professional musician.

“Amy Beach is one of my favorite American composers because of the clarity of style and emotional richness in her works,” Sirotin said.

MSC is entering its fifth decade and continues to unearth those musical gems from the past, present and future of chamber music. Midstate audiences are the lucky recipients of those gifts.

For more information on Market Square Concerts, visit www.marketsquareconcerts.org.

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Green Dream: Pesto pasta is the perfect way to cap off summer

August 31, 2022 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer

I returned from summer vacation this year to find my little patch of sweet basil looking beautiful. Despite a slow start, the leaves were bright green on thick, sturdy stems.

I had nursed the basil along all summer, watering it well, but trying not to overload it. I had hoped the bright sunshine would help my drooping little plants and leaves that were beginning to yellow.

There was little to eat in the house after being away, so I decided to make pasta with pesto sauce for dinner.

Classic pesto hails from Liguria, a region of Italy known as the “Italian Riviera.” Before the days of food processors, pesto was made with a mortar and pestle. It was, by all accounts, a very slow and painstaking process.

There are many variations of pesto or “pesto sauce” out there. Most call for the addition of pine nuts, but I often omit them or use walnuts if I have them on hand. On this occasion, I was using Giuliano Hazan’s version for “Genoese Basil Pesto” from his cookbook “How to Cook Italian.” His recipe calls for two cheeses: Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano.

I have been making pesto sauce for decades. But, as a matter of full disclosure, my first attempt this time did not work out well. I had purchased a wedge of Pecorino Romano cheese from the grocery store that was dramatically reduced.

“What could possibly be wrong with it?” I thought.

I added the salt to the mixture, which Hazan calls for in his recipe. The result was an extremely salty sauce that ended up in the garbage. I started over using just the Parmesan I had on hand and not adding any additional salt. It was very good. Likely, the Pecorino was very old and became overly salty as it aged.

Note to self—buy only good quality and fresh Italian cheeses and olive oil! The result will be worth it. And, because each brand of cheese might vary greatly in salt content, add salt at the end.

Genoese Basil Pesto

Ingredients

1 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup pine nuts (or walnuts, if you prefer)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons fresh grated Pecorino Romano cheese (or use all Parmesan)
1 tablespoon softened, unsalted butter

Directions

Remove any basil stems and gently wash the leaves. Dry with paper towels or spin in a salad spinner.
Peel the garlic clove and place it in a food processor with the basil leaves, pine nuts and olive oil (add additional cloves if you are a garlic lover).
Run the food processor until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Scrape the mixture with a spatula into a bowl and fold in the grated cheese.
When you are ready to serve the pasta, add 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and the softened butter to the pesto mixture in the bowl. Stir until incorporated (I often add additional olive oil as I like a very smooth consistency).
Taste! And only add salt if needed.
Place your cooked and drained pasta in a serving bowl and toss with the pesto sauce.
Sprinkle a little extra grated cheese on top if you like and “plant” a fresh basil sprig in the middle.

If you make some pesto sauce this September, I hope it’s a smooth adventure. There is nothing like this Italian specialty. If you have an abundance of basil, you can make extra, place in small containers and freeze. A “dollop” of pesto is wonderful on grilled steaks and chicken or mixed in minestrone and tomato soups.

To me, it is the taste of eternal summer.

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Market Pace: Food for thought as the Broad Street Market hires a new director

August 31, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda

Illustration by Rich Hauck

Last year, in this space, I asked the following question: “Who wants the worst job in Harrisburg?”

We were in the midst of a crowded race for mayor, and I wanted to point out just how tough the position was—that it wasn’t all ribbon-cuttings, flowery speeches and wading through a sea of admirers at Artsfest.

In fact, it’s often a grueling job that combines daily administrative tedium with long hours and occasional bursts of dread. You’re on the job all day, every day.

I bring this up because, recently, another extremely difficult, very public job was up for grabs in Harrisburg (no, not community newspaper editor, at least not yet).

In late July, the Broad Street Market board posted its opening for a new market executive director, after the prior manager left after less than three years.

I find a connection between these positions because they both fall into the category of jobs that sound great, but actually are very hard.

At first blush, who wouldn’t want to be in charge of the Broad Street Market?

Your workplace is one of the oldest, most storied city markets in the country. You’re surrounded by inventive cooks, talented makers, tasty food. The community loves to be there, and that love may wash over you, too. You’re a local celebrity.

You might envision strolling through the two market houses, a big smile on your face, chatting with vendors, greeting happy customers. What’s not to like?

The reality, however, is quite different. Just beneath the surface, there’s turmoil, and you’re faced daily with trying to steer an unwieldy beast, maneuvering by the minute to keep the market on the right track.

Over the years, I’ve had many conversations with folks intimately involved with the market, and there seem to be two broad, consuming challenges that managers face, issues usually invisible to the shopping public.

First, you have an abundance of “bosses,” each with their own sets of concerns and demands.

Most immediately, you have to answer to the market board, itself made up of individuals who may have differing expectations for your job. Secondly, there’s the city, which owns the physical asset—the historic market buildings, the plaza, the parking, etc.

Vendors and a demanding public make up bosses No. 3 and No. 4. The market currently has about three-dozen vendors, who all have specific concerns, issues and conflicts that need to be addressed. And, each week, thousands of people flock to the market to browse, shop, eat, hang out, bringing with them their money and their smiles, for sure, but also their personalities and their problems.

You might even say that there’s a fifth boss—the market itself. It’s a tough taskmaster. There are two ancient, needy buildings that require constant cleaning, maintenance, repair, renovating. You have perpetual problems with the environment: the heat, the cold, the wind, the snow. And, as you might have noticed over this long, hot summer, you have no A/C.

Secondly, this modest-paying position requires a Renaissance man or woman—nay, a superhero.

Somehow, you need to have the introvert’s skill of a bean counter and the extrovert’s skill of a glad-hander. You should know something about facility management, budgeting, personnel, planning, promotion, food and sanitation. You’ll need to help recruit vendors, execute leases and apply for grants. You have to be a problem solver.

Above it all, you need to know how to keep the peace.

Over the years, I’ve witnessed conflicts and even seen a few fights. This doesn’t happen often, but it’s always a risk when you combine crowds, heat and hunger.

Having said all this—I’m optimistic that the market board, in the end, will make a quality selection.

In the recent past, the position has attracted a lot of attention. In 2019, during the last search, the board received over 80 applicants, so there should be a deep well to choose from again. Secondly, the last several managers have been excellent choices—they just didn’t last very long. Indeed, this job (excuse the market pun) can chew you up.

So, I’ll conclude this column with a plea—a plea for patience and tolerance.

Assuming a strong candidate emerges and is hired, all stakeholders (the public, the market, the city) need to cut this person some slack. If we want them to stick around, we’ll need to show understanding and support as they navigate the turbulence of running this wonderful, frustrating, cool, flawed place.

If possible, I think it would be wise to hire someone who’s already deeply familiar with the market and its operations, so they know what they’re getting into. It’s one of the hardest jobs in Harrisburg—and you don’t even get to call yourself “mayor.”

Lawrance Binda is co-publisher and editor-in-chief of TheBurg.

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The Painted Word: For this year’s Gallery Walk, Hollywood comes to Harrisburg

August 31, 2022 | by Bob MacGinnes

Artwork by Ted Walke, Gallery@Second

Carrie Wissler-Thomas, CEO of the Art Association of Harrisburg, is rolling out the red carpet. The 34th annual Gallery Walk, held this year on Sept. 11, is a tribute to “The Silver Screen.”

Imagine the streets of Harrisburg like the legendary Sunset and Vine, alongside Hollywood Boulevard. Harrisburg’s art corridors create cinematic verité’ in 19 varied venues throughout the city, tent-poled by the AAH’s homage to stars of yesteryear.

There is something for everyone’s taste with “theaters” both inside and out. Much like at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, cavernous grand lobbies will greet visitors at venues like the Pennsylvania State Museum, leading to “Art of the State” in its 55th edition, and the Susquehanna Art Museum, which showcases “Making Your Mark: Prints and Drawings.”

For history buffs, choices abound. Old City Hall apartments will house works by regional high schools as part of the “Artistic Expressions” group. Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) in Strawberry Square unveils its student fall show, “Connection,” which includes an awards ceremony. Think the “Oscars” for young artists.

The McCormick Riverfront Library has undergone a dramatic transformation, as has the now-connected Haldeman-Haly House. Both buildings are works of art themselves. Beyond the stacked library shelves, local artists, including Amy Powell, Todd Seltzer, E. Patrick Brown and Christina Juarez, will display their works.

Historic Harrisburg Resource Center will exhibit “Harrisburg’s Hidden African-American Heritage,” which explores the neighborhoods of the old 8th Ward. The fascinating foray is told through verbal recollections, vintage photos and more. Included are the Underground Railroad and the Bethel Trail.

Historic homes also will have their doors open. The Historical Society of Dauphin County will greet visitors at John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, as will the Civic Club of Harrisburg at its Overlook Mansion, nestled within Riverfront Park. Come and meet new President Contrena Baltimore, who is overseeing the Overlook.

Religious houses are “G” rated for all ages and beliefs, with open doors for tours, exhibits and more at four participants: Riverfront Gallery at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Zion Lutheran Church, Salem United Church of Christ and St. Michael’s Lutheran Church. While at the latter, look for the photography of Joel Anderson, who specializes in classic film and darkroom techniques.

Five independent galleries will participate, offering unique art adventures from downtown to Midtown.

First up, Gallery@Second, owned and operated by Ted and Linda Walke, will provide a glimpse of contemporary lowbrow and pop surrealist artwork by local artists.

Arriving at 3rd and Verbeke, you’ll be able to visit numerous galleries, all within a stone’s throw.

The Millworks will unveil its new show featuring artists Rebecca Adey, Tara Chickey, Elaine Elledge, Paul Gallo and Julie Iaria. Vivi on Verbeke is a throwback to the best of the late ‘60s-peace, love and pottery, in addition to the stellar photography of Vivian Sterste’s partner, Jackson (Jeb) Boyd. The couple adds ambiance and hospitality every time you enter their gallery-like home.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore/Robinson’s Gallery provides the bridge between education and art. There, local photographer Eric Mizak will be featured, along with prints from the collection of Robinson’s Fine Prints.

Last year, Nyeusi Gallery opened its doors for the first time on Gallery Walk Sunday, bringing African and African American art to the foreground in Harrisburg. Featuring both Pennsylvania artists and an international roster, owners Dr. Dale Dangleben and Michelle Green have made Nyeusi Gallery a destination for many types of artistic endeavors.

Prominently positioned for great viewing is the ever-expanding “drive-in theater” experience, the Sprocket Mural Works tour of building-sized art. “Mural Mile” tours will depart from the state Capitol steps at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., with a suggested donation of $15.

That wraps up the preview for Gallery Walk’s edition of the Silver Screen. Who knows, maybe someday in the future Harrisburg will have its own Walk of Fame. Envision timeless tributes set in stone on 3rd and Verbeke, 2nd and Locust, Front Street and the list goes on. Perhaps it’s written in the stars.

The 34th annual Gallery Walk takes place on Sunday, Sept. 11, noon to 5 p.m., at numerous locations in Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.artassocofhbg.com.

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