Quarter Century of Care: Community Check-Up Center has offered South Harrisburg medical care for 25 years.

July 31, 2019 | by Amy Black

Twenty-five years ago, four mothers with kids in Head Start realized how difficult it was get quality, accessible healthcare for their own children.

How difficult it must be, then, for parents in under-served communities, with access to far fewer resources.

Thanks to their initial efforts, the Children’s Check-Up Center opened its doors in Hall Manor in 1994. In addition to its convenient location, the facility aimed to provide quality care to many uninsured families in need.

Now named the Community Check-Up Center of South Harrisburg (CCUC), the facility remains in that same single unit of Hall Manor, offering free, complete women’s and children’s health care and family planning under one roof.

With a staff of about a dozen full- and part-time medical and support personnel, CCUC provides 4,000 pediatric, women’s healthcare and family planning visits per year.

The community-based nonprofit will celebrate its 25th anniversary in September with a celebration and fundraiser, seeking greater visibility for their important mission and asking the larger Harrisburg community for its support.

Holly Leggett, vice president of CCUC’s board of directors, is helping to lead that charge.

“We never have time to promote what we do,” she said. “We just have time to do what we do. When you go up to Hall Manor, there aren’t too many bright spots. But at least there’s this little place that’s there to serve the community.”

Same Respect

Attorney Peter Zurflieh, now with the Community Justice Project, handled the center’s incorporation and legal start-up. He then remained involved and served as board chair for 10 years.

“We had a great relationship with the neighborhood from day one and knew [CCUC] was meeting a need that wasn’t getting met elsewhere,” he said.

Zurflieh said the Head Start moms were seeking a facility where children would be “treated with the same respect and dignity as a patient in a private doctor’s office.”

Linda Hengst serves as CCUC practice manager. She has watched the local need for medical services for the uninsured increase over the 11 years she’s been with the center. According to Hengst, at least 75 percent of the women they treat fall into the free service category.

Their primary funding source, about 59 percent, comes from fees for service, from patient payments, insurance compensation or Title X federal grant funding, according to Hengst.

“Our philosophy at the center remains the same, that everyone deserves the same care that someone with insurance would receive,” Hengst said.

She said that their small size allows for personalized care, and the fact that most of the medical providers have been on staff for 20 years or more enables continuity of care. She noted that the medical staff is bilingual, helping to strengthen patient-provider communication and trust.

Growing Needs

One long-time supporter serves as medical director of obstetrics and gynecology and family planning.

Dr. Gwen Gentile first recognized the need for adding women’s care to the center’s services in 1997 and has been a staff or volunteer provider ever since. The 83-year-old doctor has made it her life’s mission to educate women on family planning and ensure those looking to utilize preventative methods have them available.

Ann Froehlich is another long-serving volunteer. For the last 15 years, she has spent an afternoon each week reading to children in the compact waiting room. Froehlich, who got involved through the Dauphin County Medical Society Alliance, said that they continue to support the CCUC through grants, donations from Walk for a Healthy Community and book donations. Froehlich likes that her time now includes letting children pick a book to take home.

“They especially like the phonics and math workbooks,” she said. “I think this helps to allay their apprehension of going to the doctor.”

Hengst said that she sees the center impact lives in two cyclical ways.

“We have parents bring their kids here who were once pediatric patients themselves growing up,” she said. “We also have a lot of former pediatric patients who have reached puberty and now come for women’s education and family planning.”

The center offers additional services through community partnerships.

A domestic violence counselor is on hand weekly through a partnership with the YWCA, and the CCUC participates in a pilot program through United Way called Contact Care, to help eligible uninsured obtain insurance. Through the Healthy Woman program with the Family Health Council of Pennsylvania, breast and cervical cancer testing and follow-up care are offered free of charge.

The CCUC recently celebrated its 25-year partnership with the Harrisburg Housing Authority, which provides rent-free space.

“They are living with us,” said Emily Leader, chair of the HHA board of commissioners.

According to Leader, Hall Manor and the adjacent Hoverter Homes represent the largest population of city public housing community in terms of numbers and density. CCUC continues to work with the Housing Authority as they seek to relocate to a larger space in South Harrisburg to meet growing patient needs.

The Community Check-Up Center 25th Anniversary Celebration, “Stand Up for the Check-Up Center,” takes place Sept. 20 at the Country Club of Harrisburg. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.communitycheckupcenter.org.

STEAM Ahead: Through a camp this summer, Harrisburg students eye their futures.

July 31, 2019 | by Maddie Conley

2018 STEAM students.

Johntrae Williams remembers the feeling he got watching Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” Coachella performance on Netflix.

The loud marching bands, the dancers, the black national anthem. It wasn’t just inspiring—he related to it personally.

“Beyoncé’s story about how she never went to an HBCU but would have liked to, I connected with that,” he said. “I went to a performing arts school. HBCUs weren’t really introduced to me.”

By association, it ended up inspiring the theme for Marshall Math Science Academy’s 2019 STEAM summer camp.

The Harrisburg School District resource coach for the college and career program, Williams is the director of the arts and communication at STEAM camp. He was struck by the references Beyoncé made during her performance to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Because of his experience, Williams desired to expose Marshall Academy students to HBCUs—making sure they’re fully informed when they begin thinking about higher education.

This was done by exploring 10 HBCUs in the context of the five avenues of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Williams explained how the camp’s central focus was on project-based learning.

Camp began in June and ran through mid-July. The 200 fifth- through seventh-graders worked with Marshall Academy teachers, community artists and professionals. On their last day of camp, the students showcased their projects to the community.

Projects this year included an HBCU-themed mural, dances and other performances. Each team of students was named after an HBCU.

“I hope the sense of pride, climate and culture of HBCUs is really exemplified throughout the course of the camp,” Williams said during the preparation phase before camp. “When you don’t know [where you’re from], there has to be something you connect to. Self-reflection and self-image are a big deal.”

He explained the important sense of belonging that HBCUs can provide to African Americans, who often find it hard to trace the roots that slavery ripped away from them many years ago.

Seventh-grader Daesha Adams didn’t know much about HBCUs before STEAM camp this year. Her team was named after Spelman College, a women’s college in Atlanta. Through hands-on activities, Adams gained an appreciation for the school.

“People were desperate to go to college,” Adams said. “HBCUs changed a lot of people’s lives.”

Although her favorite part of camp was acting, her dream is to become a veterinarian. Because of STEAM camp, Adams hopes to go to Spelman.

Williams also wanted to inform his students about the benefits HBCUs offer to African Americans.

“There are organizations established to support them,” she said. “They can get into school with full scholarships with some of the talents they already have.”

Tayvon Williams, a sixth-grader, decided to come to camp again after attending last year.

“You get to learn things other people don’t get to learn,” he said. “You have to invest your time and work hard instead of staying home playing video games.”

Camp this year helped him visualize going to one of the HBCUs he learned about.

Tayvon was also part of the Beta Theta Mu Fra-rority (a mix between fraternity and sorority) that about 15 campers were involved in.

Williams had each group nominate certain students to be part of this leadership experience. In the fra-rority, which meets during camp recess, students learn about the “Divine Nine,” a number of historically black fraternities and sororities. They worked on memorizing a mission statement including, “We are committed to leading the way even when we have to pave the road ahead.”

The school has a majority black student body, but Williams saw the theme as also beneficial for campers who aren’t black.

“HBCUs are not only for African Americans,” he said. “This is about shining a light on something people didn’t know existed.”

This is exactly what Raheem Martin, founder of the program Harrisburg to HBCU’s, has been trying to do.

Like Williams, Martin was not introduced to HBCUs in school.

“Growing up, I toured so many college campuses—teachers never tell you about HBCUs,” he said. “The fact that I was never told about them made me want to educate students.”

For about two years, Martin has been taking prospective students to Howard University, among others, to spend a few days learning about college life at an HBCU.

Martin finds HBCUs crucial in communicating and maintaining African American history.

“Going to HBCUs tells you the real story of what our people went through,” Martin said. “You get to understand who you are as a person.”

Williams explained how Marshall’s STEAM camp was a great place to explore this sense of belonging tied to HBCUs, since these schools were and still are often STEAM-focused.

School may be out for the summer, but students at Marshall weren’t ready for a break. They had plenty to build and create, all while discovering a rich history with strong implications for their future.

To learn more about Harrisburg to HBCU’s, visit www.harrisburgtohbcus.com.

That ’70s Dish: Bring back the quiche (but hold the lava lamp).

July 31, 2019 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer

Sometimes, when I reminisce about the ‘70s, I do so with horror.

Did I really have a pair of purple velvet pants with a fringed leather belt? (I did.) How could I have put a Kelly green shag carpet in my living room and plastic flowers on my coffee table? (Forever unanswerable.)

But some of my favorite recipes of the decade were good ones: steak Diane, coquilles St. Jacques, creamed eggs over toast (really) and Hawaiian lamb chops. It was a time that I learned how to make shish kabob and use a little charcoal hibachi grill on our apartment patio. I wanted to try every recipe I found and once spent an entire afternoon making a Black Forest cake for my husband’s birthday.

I was thinking recently about all the quiches I used to make and why I don’t make them anymore. They are perfect for summer and a great way to take advantage of summer’s vegetable bounty. Quiches can be served as appetizers, as lunch for company (try pairing it with chilled gazpacho soup), or as a light dinner.

The recipe that follows is for the French classic, quiche Lorraine. I made this a lot once upon a time but also enjoy the many variations that are possible.

Quiche Lorraine

Ingredients

Pastry for a 9-inch, one-crust pie (I usually make my own but a store-bought pie shell is perfectly fine.)
½ pound bacon (regular or turkey bacon), fried and crumbled
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup minced onion
4 eggs
2 cups heavy cream or light cream
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Heat oven to 425.
Sprinkle bacon, cheese and onion in the pastry-lined pan.
Beat the eggs with a wire whisk while adding the remaining ingredients.
Pour egg mixture into the pie pan and bake for 15 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 300 and bake 30 minutes longer until a knife or skewer inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting if using right away. Or chill until time to serve. Bring the quiche to room temperature an hour before serving.

You can experiment using chopped vegetables or seafood for the filling:

Chopped asparagus and sliced mushrooms are fantastic (sauté in a little butter or oil first to soften).
Chopped and peeled eggplant cut into cubes along with chopped fresh tomato and basil will bring you a taste of Tuscany.
Broccoli and cauliflower florets, briefly blanched (this goes great with sharp cheddar).
Sautéed, sliced bell peppers with minced garlic (use green, red and yellow for color).
Chopped smoked salmon and fresh dill.
Lump crabmeat, chopped onion and a little Worcestershire sauce results in a very elegant quiche.

And so many cheeses work well. Try grated cheddar, gruyere, havarti, gouda or pepper cheese. Just put the cheese along with any sautéed vegetables you choose instead of bacon and onion into the pie shell. The custard mixture stays the same. About two cups of filling usually will work.

Give your grill a rest this August and enjoy this walk down culinary memory lane. But let’s leave the fondue pot in storage for a while.

Technically Speaking: Vocational education makes students job-ready, often debt-free.

July 31, 2019 | by Susan Ryder

“The world needs people who can do things.”

So said David Wright, principal of Dauphin County Technical School.

Wright bristles when he hears people use the term, “Vo Tech,” which he believes implies that vocational school is for students who can’t cut it academically.

“The old idea of Vo Tech is it’s a lesser institution,” he said. “We fight against that.”

The actual goal, Wright said, is to give students a quality education and greater career choices, setting “students up to choose what they want, not what’s left for them—not what somebody else says they should do.”

Assistant Director Frank Flamini referenced author and career advocate Kevin Fleming’s video, “Success in the New Economy,” and the “1-2-7 philosophy” when talking about technical education.

That ratio describes the job needs in the American economy. For every job requiring a master’s degree or higher, employers will need two jobs with a bachelor’s degree and seven jobs with an associate degree or certificate.

“The career and tech center really mirrors, very well, the realities of today’s workforce, and we’re proud of that,” Flamini said.

Enrollment capacity at DCTS is 1,050 students, and it receives 600 applications per year, with about 310 slots available yearly. Students leave the school with more than 1,320 hours in their technical field and some type of certificate or licensure, often in industries with high demand for their new skills, such as building construction, electronics, dental assistant and veterinary assistant

Bruce Seilhammer, electrical construction group manager at SECCO, Inc., and past national president of Independent Electrical Contractors, said that the average age of a worker in the construction industry is 54.

“Finding experienced, skilled help is an issue,” he said. “This is the case all over the country. [Technical education] is a fantastic head start.”

That head start begins with places like DCTS’s automotive classroom.

Recently, senior Martin Crowl stood near cars on lifts in various stages of repair.

“Instead of going to a traditional high school, here I can get a skill,” he said.

Crowl’s father attended DCTS and encouraged him to do the same.

Walking through DCTS hallways, one can spot students enrolled in medical arts wearing scrubs and automotive students donning navy tees and pants. In the graphic arts room, I met senior Aislyn Spicer.

“Just being in a tech school is getting their foot in the door,” she said. “In many cases, they don’t need additional education.”

When I spoke with Spicer, she was unsure of her plans after graduation, but felt confident in the skills she was acquiring.

“I have some sort of direction, some general idea of what I want to do, instead of floundering,” she said.

Commercial arts instructor Kevin Cagno pointed out a fiscal reason to consider technical education.

“Some kids find out they like this, but they don’t want to spend the rest of their life doing it,” he said. “They don’t spend $80,000 to figure that out.”

Cagno said that students gain a knowledge foundation and are able to earn four different Adobe certifications in the program

DCTS is equipped to meet the needs of college-bound students, as well, Wright said.

“Students leave fully prepared to go to college,” he said. “There are people who think our school is less academically inclined than it is, that kids who come here aren’t as capable of academic success as kids who go to a traditional school. That’s so far away from the reality of the situation.”

People are surprised to find out that DCTS has advanced placement classes—in some instances, more than its feeder schools.

Flamini quoted author Stephen Covey in describing how DCTS prepares students for success.

“Begin with the end in mind,” he said. “What are you interested in, what are your abilities, what path is best suited to get you where you want to go?”

Some students even end up as teachers at DCTS.

Ryan Liddick, instructor for electrical construction and maintenance, stood outside his workshop recently exchanging friendly banter with fellow educators.

“If it wouldn’t have been for this school, I wouldn’t have graduated from high school,” he said.

He explained that the electrical skills taught apply to many other areas, such as automotive, HVAC, construction and carpentry. Students leave the program with the experience of a two-year apprenticeship.

Changing educational landscapes, a desire for less debt, and increasing demands for technical skills are expanding what students are considering for educational options.

Who should consider a technical education?

According to Wright, the correct question is, “Who shouldn’t?”

Learn more about Dauphin County Technical School at www.dcts.org.

Thrill of the Show: Harrisburg Sketchers make their debut as exhibiting artists.

July 31, 2019 | by Barbara Trainin Blank

Creating art is fulfilling. Showing one’s art is more fulfilling still.

The Harrisburg Sketchers are about to discover the thrill of the show as they prepare for their first exhibit, which starts this month in the DeSoto Vault of the Susquehanna Art Museum.

Not that they haven’t been busy with their art before.

“Harrisburg Sketchers is a group of local artists drawing the city environment we live in, on location, in any medium, one sketch at a time,” said Brian Zeiders, co-founder of the group, along with Ben Cohen. “We meet monthly to sketch and socialize, to learn from one another, and to bolster the local artist community.”

People around Harrisburg already may have seen the Sketchers at public events, at the Broad Street Market, at ArtsFest or just sketching on a street corner. In fact, they’ve become known for taking their creating on the road.

Appropriately, then, the exhibit title is “On Location Harrisburg Sketchers.”

“Now, [visitors] will get a chance to share in the perspectives of the artists,” said Lauren Nye, SAM’s director of exhibitions. “Each artist works in a different style, but often the sketches depict the same location or event. Visitors will be able to compare and contrast them, seeing the city from new vantage points.”

Inspiration for the Harrisburg group came from the Urban Sketchers, founded in Seattle 10 years ago. Since then, similar groups have mushroomed in many major cities, but not in Pennsylvania’s capital until 2012, Zeiders said.

Since the group’s inception, interest in the Sketchers has grown quickly.

“We’ve gained momentum in terms of the number of people who are part of us,” Cohen said.

Harrisburg Sketchers meets every third weekend, usually on a Saturday morning, with the simple mission of sketching what they see. They have sketched on the Capitol steps and in the Capitol itself, the Broad Street Market, the Market Street Bridge, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Wildwood, Italian Lake and Negley Park, among other venues.

Taking a cue from the plein air movement in art, the Sketchers often work outdoors—weather permitting. During winter months, they can be found in restaurants or coffee shops.

The Harrisburg Sketchers have diverse backgrounds, but they converge in their love of drawing and their pursuit of it in a social context.

Julie Dlugolecki, who uses her design skills in the auditor general’s office, has a bachelor’s degree in drawing and painting and has taught figure drawing at the Art Association of Harrisburg.

“I love the city, the people and sketching as a group again,” she said. “I hadn’t drawn in a very long time.”

She also enjoys the social aspect, chatting with her fellow Sketchers as they make art.

For John Davis, teacher and coordinator of art at the Milton Hershey School, joining the Sketchers had several motivations.

“I wanted to stretch myself with my own sketching abilities and be accountable to myself,” he said. “And I definitely enjoy networking with other artists, whether amateurs or professional—with like-minded, creative people.”

There are no rules about media to use or styles, which gives the Sketchers a sense of freedom. And traveling doesn’t mean missing out, since a Google search helps members locate similar groups in many locations.

Because a museum is hosting the Harrisburg Sketchers’ first exhibit, there will be no selling of members’ works.

“But that’s something to think about in the future,” said Cohen. “Meanwhile, our artists can benefit from contacts they make with visitors to the exhibit. Since this is our first exhibit anywhere, I’m really glad to see it in the heart of Harrisburg.”

Harrisburg Sketchers’ exhibit runs Aug. 23 to Oct. 27 in the DeSoto Family Vault of Susquehanna Art Museum, 1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. Special events connected with the exhibit are 3rd in the Burg (free admission) on Fridays, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, and Oct. 18. For more information, call 717-233-8668 or visit www.sqart.com.

Musical Notes: Hot Town

July 31, 2019 | by Kait Gibboney

As much as we want to enjoy the warmth and sunshine forever, summer eventually has to come to an end. What you might not know is that, even though you might be returning from vacations and getting back in the swing of work, there’s still plenty of entertainment to unwind with in Harrisburg this month. There are lots of fests, shows and parties to close out the summer in style.

On Aug. 2, Dauphin County hosts its Cultural Fest on the corner of 2nd and Market streets downtown for a free night of dance, musical and cultural performances, headlined by Sheila E. After that, SoMa has its summer block party on Aug. 29 at Blackberry Tech behind the International House. Expect a chill evening in one of Harrisburg’s coolest neighborhoods, complemented by local food and beverages and featuring a performance by DJ Cashmere. Next up, XL Live hosts its End of Summer 90s Jam on Aug. 30. Prepare to dance your face off to the tunes of DJ Sizzors, back again after his hot DJ set for Vanilla Ice.

To round it all out, don’t miss a true a Harrisburg tradition with the 103rd annual Kipona Fest from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, taking place on the riverfront and at City Island. If you haven’t been before, check out the food, live bands, canoe races, festival of colors, powow and even an annual “Duck Derby” rubber duck race in our own Susquehanna River to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Whew, there’s still lots to do!

THE SOUL REBELS, 8/16, 8PM, XL LIVE, $15
When they’re not on tour, the Soul Rebels can be found every Thursday night in their favorite hometown venue: Le Bon Temps Roule. Luckily for us, they’re coming to XL Live for quite an unforgettable performance. Since 2009, this musical tour de force of New Orleans has made an international name for themselves as an eight-piece, genre-bending brass group. Starting out sans name, “Soul Rebels” stuck thanks to Cyril Neville, who bestowed it on them when they opened for his performance at the well-known Nola venue Tipitina’s. Since their start, they’ve rocked many solo shows, collaborated with famous artists like Marilyn Manson, Metallica and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, opened for Lauryn Hill, Cee Lo Green, Kanye West and Snoop Dogg, just to name a few, and they’ve also performed on several television networks like CBS, HBO and NBC. Come on out to appreciate their musical energy and a soulful style that just won’t quit.

FINDING FREEDOM FESTIVAL, 8/17, 11AM, FNB FIELD $10-20
City Island is a staple for summer fun in Harrisburg, so it’s the logical place for the ultimate local band festival of the season. Featuring 10 bands, the Finding Freedom Festival at FNB Field starts at noon with the M80s and ends at 9 p.m. with Maiden America. It’s organized by Just for Today Recovery, a local nonprofit from Lemoyne that aids local recovery communities and veterans, with proceeds from this all-day concert going towards purchasing instruments and other musical accessories for their Recovery Through Music program. If you’d like to help those suffering from addiction or just want to sample some local talent, this show’s the one for you. Be sure to hit the concessions stand throughout the day for optimal festival food.

JAY PHARAOH, 10/23, 7PM, THE FORUM, $25 FOR PUBLIC, FREE FOR HU STUDENTS*
This is another one of my “not quite a musician but still quite noteworthy” shoutouts. Thanks to Harrisburg University’s concert series, the triple-threat actor, rapper and comedian Jay Pharoah is coming to the city. Best known for his work on NBC’s comedy sketch show “Saturday Night Live,” he’s famous for his impressions of former President Barack Obama, Kanye West, Jay Z and countless others. He got his start with stand-up comedy and was a regular cast member on SNL from 2010 to 2016. Since then, he’s appeared in some films like “Lola Versus” and “Ride Along” and is even in the works of his first album alongside record producer Myles William. Since this is HU’s “Welcome Back Show” for the fall semester, tickets are free for students. You don’t want to miss a night of delightful laughs and impressive impressions with this iconic SNL alum.

*Editor’s Note: the Jay Pharaoh show, originally scheduled for Aug. 28, has been changed to Oct. 23.

Mentionables:

Exmag, Aug. 3, XL Live;
Joe Olnick Band, Aug. 3, River City Blues Club;
Sean Rowe, Aug. 9, Greystone Public House;
Liliac, Aug. 9, H*MAC Capitol Room;
Shrimp Ryan’s Jig Band, Aug. 9, The Millworks rooftop;
Blues Cruise on the Riverboat, Aug. 11, Pride of the Susquehanna;
Opera in the Park, Aug. 11, Italian Lake;
The Queers, Aug. 17, H*MAC Stage on Herr;
Tommy D. Trio, Aug. 24, River City

Community Corner: Notable August Events

July 31, 2019 | by Missy Smith

August Community Corner

Friday Social
Aug. 2: Harrisburg Young Professionals will host its First Friday Social on the Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat, 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available for $15 and seating is limited. No tickets will be sold the day of the event. www.hyp.org

Mushroom Fest
Aug. 2-4: Enjoy a weekend full of mushroom and plant identification, cultivation, herbalism, live music and more at the Mushroom + Art Festival at Camp Reily in Susquehanna Township. On-site camping and meals included in a single price. www.mycofest.net

Collector Con
Aug. 2-4: Central Pennsylvania Collector Con will be held at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, to meet fellow collectors, talk with manufacturers and designers and learn the value of collecting toys. www.cpccon.com

Book Sale
Aug. 2-8: Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., will host its Friends Annual Book Sale. On Aug. 2, library members can shop during the preview night, 6 to 8 p.m. www.hersheylibrary.org

Lunch at the Library
Aug. 2-15: Dauphin County Library System invites children 18 years or younger to lunch at William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library, East Shore Area Library, Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library, Kline Library and McCormick Riverfront Library. Lunches are free and provided by Dauphin County Technical School. www.dcls.org

Summer Fridays
Aug. 2-23: Summer Fridays at The State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg, are “Pay as you wish” for general admission on “Learn at Lunchtime” Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art docents available for tours of “Art of the State,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.statemuseumpa.org

Island Hopper
Aug. 3: Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and Susquehanna River Trail Association host the Susquehanna Island Hopper to discover the islands of the Middle Susquehanna River Water Trail, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adults are $25; youth 12 and under are $15. www.susquehannagreenway.org

Summer Flea
Aug. 3: Browse the HBG Flea summer market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. Shop for local art, handmade gifts and vintage wares from local artists and curators. www.hbgflea.com

Home Tour
Aug. 3: Explore Mt. Gretna’s iconic homes at the 35th annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes and Gardens, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See how people have transformed cottages for modern life while keeping the Mt. Gretna charm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the tour. www.gretnamusic.org

Book Sales
Aug. 3, 17: Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library will host pre-owned book sales, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Foundation House, across the shared parking lot from the library, 1 Benjamin Plaza. Shop for fiction and nonfiction hardback and paperback books, vintage and new jewelry, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, kids’ books, vinyl records, tote bags and more. www.newcumberlandlibrary.org

Artist Conversations
Aug. 4: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Executive Director Andrea Lowery joins artist Amy LeFever for a tour of “Art of the State” juried competition, at 2 p.m. LeFever’s piece won first prize in the craft category. www.statemuseumpa.org

Art Soiree
Aug. 4: Art Association of Harrisburg hosts a “Culinary Kitchen” Soiree at Cornerstone Coffeehouse, 2133 Market St., Camp Hill, 5 to 8 p.m., with featured artist Julie Riker. Cost is $45 in advance, $50 at the door. www.artassocofhbg.org

Concert Series
Aug. 4: Harrisburg Young Professionals hosts a free Italian Lake concert at Italian Lake, N. 3rd and Division streets, Harrisburg, with Carly Clark, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, picnic blankets and snacks. www.hyp.org

National Night Out
Aug. 6: Neighbors meet neighbors at National Night Out, with events throughout the greater Harrisburg area. Locally, the fun includes a city-sponsored event, 5 to 9 p.m., at Camp Curtin Academy, 2900 N. 6th St., with the members of the Harrisburg Police Bureau. www.harrisburgpa.gov

Stress Relief Walk
Aug. 7: Release the stress of the workday with a Stress Relief Walk, a three-mile stroll around Wildwood Park. Meet at the Nature Center at 6 p.m. Bring water and sturdy shoes. www.wildwoodlake.org

Festival Fun
Aug. 7-10: Lisburn Community Fire Co., 1800 Main St., hosts the 66th Annual Olde Time Festival. Enjoy rides and games, live entertainment, pony rides, a tractor parade, festival foods and more. www.lisburnfire.com

Happy Hours
Aug. 8, 22, 29: LGBT Center of Harrisburg hosts summer happy hours for LGBTQ+ neighbors and allies to have fun while supporting local businesses and the LGBT Center. Happy hours will be held on Aug. 8, 4 to 6 p.m., at Midstate Distillery; Aug. 22, 5 p.m., at Mellow Mink Brewing; and Aug. 29 at 7 p.m., at JB Lovedrafts. www.centralpalgbtcenter.org

Music & Movie
Aug. 9: Lower Paxton Township’s “Free Summer Concert and Movie” series features Mr. Music and Lil’ Brother Band and the movie “The Greatest Showman” at Heroes Grove Amphitheatre, 5010 Commons Dr., 7 p.m. www.lowerpaxton-pa.gov

Outdoor Movies
Aug. 9, 30: Friends of Midtown and Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg, present a free showing of “Coco” on Aug. 9 and “Paddington 2” on Aug. 30. The films begin at dusk and, in the case of rain, will be moved to Saturday. www.friendsofmidtown.org

Kids Club Event
Aug. 10: Take the kids to Harrisburg Mall, 3501 Paxton St., for Kids Club, which is free and held on the second Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. www.shopharrisburgmall.com

Volunteer Work Day
Aug. 10: Head to Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to help with continuing park and habitat enhancement projects, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snacks, tools and work gloves will be provided. Bring along a water bottle. Refreshments available. www.wildwoodlake.org

Outdoor Fest
Aug. 10, 11: Allenberry Resort, TCO Outdoors and Troegs Independent Brewing Co. host the inaugural Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival at Allenberry Resort, 1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs. The two-day event includes fishing and outdoor vendors, classes, food trucks, beer and live music. www.allenberry.com

Opera in the Park
Aug. 11: Join Harrisburg Opera Association for “Opera in the Park” at Italian Lake Park, 2960 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 4 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Aloha attire is welcome. www.harrisburg-opera.org

Get in Shape
Aug. 15: Enjoy a self-guided, 3-mile walk at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, on level trails. The walk starts at the Nature Center. Bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes. www.wildwoodlake.org

Music Festival
Aug. 15-18: Enjoy a weekend of live music at The Weekender Music Festival, with local, regional, national and international award-winning artists, food and kids’ activities. The Weekender is a collaboration of the Harrisburg Housing Authority, the city of Harrisburg, Levels Ready Entertainment and The Singer’s Lounge. www.weekenderhbg.com

Golf Open
Aug. 16: The Education Foundation of Central Penn College hosts the 48th Golf Open, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Rich Valley Golf, 227 Rich Valley Rd., Mechanicsburg. All proceeds benefit emergency scholarship funds. www.centralpenn.edu

Golf Scramble
Aug. 16: The 8th Annual Harrisburg Young Professionals Golf Scramble will be held at Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, 650 S. Harrisburg St., 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Teams of four golfers are invited to register online. www.hyp.org

Art in the Garden
Aug. 16: Explore “Meet Me in the Garden: An Art Exhibit of Faith and Flowers” at Bachman Center at Homestead Village, 633 Community Way, Lancaster, 5 to 9 p.m., featuring the art of Isabell Clark, Jeremy Miller and Gretchen Stahlman. At 7 p.m., the artists will share their thoughts and creative processes. www.artbyjeremymiller.com

3rd in The Burg
Aug. 16: Enjoy the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event at galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org

Summer Switch
Aug. 16: The 2nd annual “Great Summer Switch” will feature Tina Sell, Susquehanna Art Museum’s director of education, conducting a 6 p.m. tour of “Art of the State” at the State Museum. Visitors then walk to the Susquehanna Art Museum for a tour with PHMC commissioner and artist Ophelia Chambliss of “Picasso: A Life in Print,” 7:30 p.m. www.statemuseum.org, www.sqart.org

Finding Freedom
Aug. 17: Take in a day of music at the Finding Freedom Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., on City Island. Numerous bands will play, with proceeds benefitting Just for Today Recovery & Veteran’s Services. www.milb.com/harrisburg/fans/festival

Mantra Practice
Aug. 18: Eckankar of PA hosts “Chant HU: the Sound of Soul,” a workshop focusing on the sacred sound and ancient mantra, at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, 2 to 3 p.m. Free and open to people of all beliefs. www.eckankarofpa.org

Farm to River
Aug. 18: Fort Hunter will host its farm-to-river fundraiser at the mansion, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m., with locally sourced, homemade dinner offerings, local brews and wines and live acoustic music, and more. Attendees can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks beginning at 4:30 p.m. www.fort-hunter.org

Explore Color
Aug. 22: Kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to have fun with finger paints to explore primary and secondary colors at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This Curiosity Kids event is included with general admission, but space is limited. www.statemuseumpa.org

Reptiles
Aug. 24: ZooAmerica will provide an indoor live animal show on Pennsylvania’s native reptiles (plus an alligator), 10 to 11 a.m., at Wildwood Park’s Olewine Nature Center, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg. Pre-registration is required and is $5 per person. www.wildwoodlake.org

Opera Night
Aug. 24: Harrisburg Opera Association presents “An Artists’ Journey,” a theatrically staged, orchestrated song cycle with multiple genres like classical art song, musical theater, jazz, pop, cabaret and rock by Adam C.J. Klein and Tami Swartz, 7:30 p.m. The work depicts Swartz’s experiences as a mixed-race person growing up in Harrisburg. www.messiah.edu

Art Soiree
Aug. 25: Art Association of Harrisburg hosts the last Summer Soiree of the summer at the King Mansion, 2201 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 5 to 8 p.m., with featured artists Allison Juliana, Linda Benton McCloskey, Ann Benton Yeager and Katharine Maylone. Cost is $45 in advance, $50 at the door. www.artassocofhbg.org

Luminary Awards
Aug. 28: The West Shore Chamber of Commerce will honor two female business professionals at the annual Luminary Awards Luncheon at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. www.wschamber.org

Books on Tap
Aug. 29: Dauphin County Library System hosts “Books on Tap” book club at Bacco Pizzeria and Wine Bar, 20 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, 5 to 6 p.m. Dive into new genres and forms while getting to know other readers in a social setting. The club will discuss Robin Sloan’s “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore.” www.dcls.org

Business After Hours
Aug. 29: Mingle with other business professionals over food and drinks at Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC’s free networking event, hosted by Penn National Insurance, 2 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, 5 to 7 p.m. www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org

Mixer
Aug. 29: Build new relationships with local business professionals at the West Shore Chamber of Commerce’s August Evening Networking Mixer, 5 to 7 p.m. at Mid South Building Supply, 3451 Simpson Ferry Rd., Camp Hill. The event is free and open to chamber members. www.wschamber.org

The “Future” of Wine: Wine is for enjoying–and now also for speculating.

July 31, 2019 | by Steve Juliana

Of all the world’s wine regions, Bordeaux may be the most intriguing—and perhaps the most confusing.

Located in southwest France where the Rivers Dordogne and Garonne come together, Bordeaux is divided into the right bank and left bank. Each has its own definition of what makes a typical Bordeaux blend.

All red wine from this region is blended from six grapes allowed under law. They include the two noble grapes of cabernet sauvignon and merlot, as well as the minor fruit of cabernet Franc, malbec, petit verdot and carménère.

Typically, the left bank wines are blended with 70 percent cabernet sauvignon, 15 percent cabernet Franc and 15 percent merlot. Those on the right bank are 70 percent merlot, 15 percent cabernet Franc and 15 percent merlot. The other grapes are used to help maintain the personality and style of each chateaux and are blended in very small amounts.

This most famous of Gallic regions has shipped wine to the British Isles under the name of “claret” since Henry II married Eleanor of Aquitaine and introduced high-quality red wine to English palates.

Bordeaux wine has always had a following among oenophiles all over the world. Its greatest decade was arguably from 1981 to 1990, with eight amazing vintages in terms of quality and quantity. To maintain such high standards as costs for producing these legendary quaffs have increased, the chateaux have turned to offering wine futures.

Anyone with more than a passing interest in the stock market may be familiar with the concept. In France, the wines are offered at a price that is usually lower than when they are released for sale to the general public. Futures pricing can be complex, as ratings are assigned to the vintage, to each of the 54 appellations and to individual chateaux. Professional wine critics taste barrel samples for first impressions and then later when the wines are bottled. The results and personal reactions are printed in magazines, newspapers and blogs.

I’m writing about this topic this month because Fine Wine and Good Spirits now offers Bordeaux futures for the wine-lovers (and speculators) of Pennsylvania. There’s a list of the 2017 and 2018 vintages at www.finewineandgoodspirits.com with prices, code numbers and bottle sizes. Read over the terms and conditions carefully. To find the ratings, check with wine publications, websites and blogs by people dedicated to giving their opinions in a zero to 100-point format. In addition, Decanter, a British magazine, has excellent articles and contributors.

Some people think that there is money to be made in wine purchases for reselling at a profit, which takes many years and much patience. For the average wine-drinker, however, my advice is to buy for your own pleasure and drink up as it matures.

Keep sipping,
Steve

Inspiration & Injustice: Midtown Cinema kicks off its classic film series with “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

July 31, 2019 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

There are some films that stick in the minds of moviegoers everywhere, even decades after they’ve left the silver screen. Midtown Cinema has created a series devoted to the appreciation of those films—the ones we find ourselves going back to over and over, the ones that make us think, make us feel, that keep the allure of the cinema alive.

And what better way to start off this series than with the film, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” An adaptation of Harper Lee’s beloved book of the same name, Robert Mulligan’s film gives us a glimpse into the South in the time of the Great Depression and delves into racism and injustice in the judicial system in a way that remains relevant today.

The film follows two main threads, each predominantly seen from the perspective of 6-year-old Scout (Mary Badham). Scout is the avid tagalong in the antics of her older brother, Jem (Phillip Alford), who is a bit obsessed with Boo Radley, the purportedly mad son of a man who lives down the street. And though their father (Atticus Finch, played by Gregory Peck) tells them to leave the family alone, the children can’t help but pry.

But the most important thread in the film is Atticus’ story. Atticus Finch is a lawyer and happens to be presiding over a very difficult case—he is defending a black man accused of raping a white woman. As Atticus fights the injustice of the man’s plight, he strives to raise his children to see that injustice. Scout’s 6-year-old perspective—still absorbing her surroundings and crafting her worldview—makes for a very interesting window through which to see the case.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” remains a powerful story, speaking not only to the racism and prejudice of its time but to what remains under the surface (or not-so-under the surface) of today’s society. While the book will always be this reviewer’s choice—the movie adheres pretty closely to the book, but for length’s purposes has to leave a lot of nuance out—the film does give us fantastic performances by Peck, Badham and Alford.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” plays Aug. 25 and Aug. 26 at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.midtowncinema.com.

AUGUST EVENTS

3^rd in the Burg $3 Movie
“The Toxic Avenger” (1986)
Friday, Aug. 16, 9:30 p.m.

“A Boy Named Charlie Brown” (1969)
Sunday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m.

Down in Front! Presents
“Jaws: The Revenge” (1987)
Friday, Aug. 23, 9:30 p.m.

Film Appreciation Series
“To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962)
Sunday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m. (with post-screening discussion)
Monday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m.

Outdoor Films
“Coco” (2017)
Friday, Aug. 9

“Paddington 2” (2017)
Friday, Aug. 30

All outdoor films start at dusk.

Happenings: Our August Calendar of Events

July 31, 2019 | by Missy Smith

Museum & Art Spaces

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

“Studebaker Cool: 114 Years of Innovation,” exploring South Bend, Indiana’s contribution to wheeled transportation,” through Oct. 20

“Harley-Davidson: History, Mythology and Perceptions of America’s Motorcycle,” through Oct. 20

“Raymond Loewy: A Retrospective,” an exhibit on the American industrial designer, who achieved fame for his design efforts, through Oct. 20

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

“Energized,” featuring works by Andrew Brodisch, Mitchel Coffman and Rone Galeone, through Aug. 29

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

“This Place I Call Home,” photography by Lori Snyder and pottery by Kurt Brantner, Aug. 9-Sept. 21

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

Artist of the Month: Mary Leone

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

“Leisure Time Exhibit,” highlighting what the Reily family did for fun in their spare time as previous owners and residents of Fort Hunter, through December

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

“Membership Show & Gallery Student Show,” highlighting the art and craftwork of Millersburg Area Art Association class and workshop participants and association members, through Aug. 3

“Observations Absorbed by Patricia Marshall,” Aug. 7-Sept. 7; reception: Aug. 11, 3-5 p.m.

Harris Tower Railroad Museum
637 Walnut St., Harrisburg
www.harristower.org

A fully restored switch tower and interactive museum dedicated to Harrisburg rail history. Open Saturdays through October and select Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com

“2019 Blooming Art Show,” Aug. 24-25, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Hershey Gardens

Messiah College School of Arts
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

“Department of Art and Design Annual Juried Show 2018-2019,” through Sept. 6

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

New works by Joan Maguire, Tami Bitner, Marsha Souders, Julie Iaria and Tina Berrier, through Aug. 11

New works by Caleb Smith, P.D. Murray, Tara Chickey, Joelle & Justin Arawjo, Ann Benton Yeager and Tina Berrier, Aug. 13-Sept. 15

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

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

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

“Class Reunion,” a showing of artwork by PCCA student award winners, interns and staff members of years past, and a special exhibit by Wanda Pines, through Aug. 3

“Up Close,” a group exhibition of artwork in a variety of media that explores small worlds or highlights a portion of a larger whole, Aug. 9-Oct. 4; reception: Aug. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

“Homegrown,” a group exhibit of works in a variety of media by Perry County artists, through Aug. 3

“Felting Iki,” an exhibition of whimsical felted art pieces by Crissy Miyake, Aug. 9-Oct. 5; reception: Aug. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

“Art of the State,” the 52nd annual juried exhibition featuring Pennsylvania artists and craftspeople, through Sept. 8

“Pennsylvania at War: World War I Posters from the Pennsylvania State Archives,” through Dec. 29

“Pennsylvania at War: The Saga of the USS Pennsylvania,” through Dec. 29

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

“Explore: Archives & Collections,” an investigation of archives and collections in the S. Wilson and Grace M. Pollock Education Center Gallery, through Aug. 11

“Inspired: Contemporary Responses to a Legacy of Courage,” through Aug. 18

“On Location: Harrisburg Sketchers,” featuring sketches from the past six years from a rotating cast of artists, Aug. 23-Oct. 27

“Hidden City,” the plein air landscape paintings of Valeri Larko, Aug. 23-Nov. 17

“Picasso: A Life in Print,” highlighting 1904-1970 works of Pablo Picasso from the collection of the John Szoke Gallery, NYC, through Sept. 22

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

“Art In The Wild,” naturally inspired trailside creations along Wildwood Park’s wandering trails and wetlands, through Oct. 31

Winters Heritage House Museum
41-47 E. High St., Elizabethtown
717-367-4672; elizabethtownhistory.org

“Elizabethtown During the Great Depression,” Aug. 30-Sept. 20

Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Art gallery by Eric Brown, through Aug. 15

Art gallery by Darrienne Coffen, Aug. 16-Sept. 19

Read, Make, Learn

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

Aug. 6: Developing Artists Camp, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Aug. 14: Steampunk Art, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Aug. 14: Functional Art 420, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 24: Rustic Mica Journal, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Aug. 3: Plein Air Drawing, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Aug. 5-9: Nifty Knitters (ages 5-12), 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 5-9: Art and Adventure Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Aug. 5-9: Save Our Seas (ages 5-12), 1-4 p.m.
Aug. 9: Craft Beer & Clay, 7 p.m.
Aug. 10: Alternative Firing Techniques, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Aug. 12-16: Muddy Buddies, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 24: Bundle Dye with Flowers and Herbs, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 28: Cut-It-Out! Ceramics, 6-8 p.m.

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

Aug. 9: Cruising the Caribbean, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Aug. 16: Cooking with Crab, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Aug. 28: Sandwich & Beer Pairing, 6-9 p.m.

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

Aug. 3: Astronomy for Everyone—Size & Scale of the Universe, 7-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 7: Andrew’s Big Show, 10:30-11:15 a.m., 6-6:45 p.m.
Aug. 9: Let’s Play Resonator Bells—Beatles Classics, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 14: Ryan the Bug Man, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Aug. 14: Mission—Outer Space, 6-7 p.m.
Aug. 16: Device Club, 1-2:30 p.m.
Aug. 21: Summer Reading Club Ice Cream Social, 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 25: Galaxy Twist T-shirt, 1-3 p.m.
Aug. 27: Friends of East Shore Area Library Meeting, 9:30-11:15 a.m.

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

Aug. 1, 8: Recipe Scramble, 2-7 p.m.
Aug. 2: STEM Crew, 12-1 p.m.
Aug. 3: Constellation Décor (ages13-19), 11 a.m.
Aug. 3, 17: Cards & Coffee, 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 5: Midday Getaway, 1-3 p.m.
Aug. 6: Chess Club, 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 6: Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 6: Crafternoon, 2-3 p.m.
Aug. 6, 13: Touch a Truck, 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27: Cards & Coffee, 9:15-10:30 a.m.
Aug. 7: Baby Time & Toddler Time, 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 8: Story Time with Hank the Health Hero, 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 8, 22: Community Knitters, 6 p.m.
Aug. 3, 10: Sing-a-longs, 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Aug. 10: Lace Cottage, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Aug. 10: Dog Tales, 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 10: Family LEGO Club, 11 a.m.
Aug. 14: Teen Book Club—“The Hunger Games,” 7 p.m.
Aug. 14, 28: Anime Club, 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 17: Book Discussion Group—“Little Paris Bookshop,” 9:15 a.m.
Aug. 17: Community Knitters, 11 a.m.

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

Aug. 1, 15: Blood Pressure Screenings with UPMC Pinnacle, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Aug. 1, 15, 22: The Plot Twisters (ages 15-18), 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 2: Youth Chess Night, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 5: Teen Summer Movies, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 6: Curl Up with the Classics—“The Hobbit,” 10 a.m.
Aug. 6: Penn State Master Gardeners Plant Clinic, 6-7:30 p.m.4-6 p.m.
Aug. 7: Moving Forward Book Group with Hospice of Central PA, 1 p.m.
Aug. 8: Final Summer Fling, 4-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 9: Indie Film Friday, 2 and 7 p.m.
Aug. 12: Teen Makerspace Drop-In (ages 12-18), 4-6 p.m.
Aug. 12: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 16: Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 23: Foreign Film Friday—“Moka,” 2 and 7 p.m.
Aug. 26: Fredricksen Reads—“A Piece of the World,” 7 p.m.

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

Aug. 3: Bike Helmet Decorating for kids, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Aug. 14: Folk Art “One Stroke,” 6-8 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
40 Northeast Dr., Hershey
hersheyart.org

Aug. 7-8: Simple Steps to Watercolor Realism workshop, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Aug. 22-Sept. 26: Drawing with Paul Gallo class, Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.

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

Aug. 1, 8, 15: CS50 Computer Class, 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 8: Card Making Class, 6 p.m.
Aug. 9: Play Day for Families, 10 a.m.
Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30: Dungeons and Dragons, 2 p.m.
Aug. 10: Meet us @ the Market on Chocolate, 11 a.m.
Aug. 10: 2nd Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31: Chess Club, 1:30 p.m.
Aug. 15, 16, 19, 20: Space Camp with Friends, 10 a.m.
Aug. 12: XC Booster Meeting, 6:15 p.m.
Aug. 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
Aug. 14: Shank Park HersheyQuest Celebration, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 23: Play Day for Families, 10 a.m.
Aug. 24: Space Forts for Families, 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 26: Central PA Blood Drive, 3 p.m.

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

Aug. 26: Lectures & Libations—The Green Book, How Black America Used to Travel

Kline Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org

Aug. 1: Art & Bubbles with VanGo and MARCO, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Aug. 6: Andrew’s Big Show, 6-6:45 p.m.
Aug. 7: Resume Writing Series, 3-4:30 p.m.
Aug. 13: Marshmallows from Space, 6-7 p.m.
Aug. 15: Friends of Kline Library Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Aug. 20: Summer Reading Club Ice Cream Social, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Aug. 28: Knit 1, Crochet Too!, 6-8 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
1306 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org

Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Passageways—Trans and Non-Binary Group, 2-4 p.m.
Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25: Common Roads Young Adult, 4-6 p.m.
Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28: Common Roads Youth, 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 10: Queer & Trans People of Color Advisory, 6-8 p.m.

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

Aug. 5, 12: Video Game Club, 4-5 p.m.
Aug. 6: Andrew’s Big Show, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Aug. 6: Bank on Your Success—Becoming a Homeowner, 4-6 p.m.
Aug. 13: Marshmallows from Space, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 19: Cookbook Book Club—National Sandwich Month, 6-7 p.m.
Aug. 21: Summer Reading Club Ice Cream Social, 4-6 p.m.

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

Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28: Mid-day Getaway, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Aug. 16: Space Prom, 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 22: Summer Reading Club Ice Cream Social, 12-2 p.m.
Aug. 27: Device Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

Aug. 1: Summer Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: LEGO Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Science Fiction Book Club (meets online)
Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26: STEM Club, 5:30-7 p.m.
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Aug. 6, 20, 27: Family Yoga, 6-7 p.m.
Aug. 7: Other Worlds Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.
Aug. 10: Oreo Taste Test, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 24: Stories and Sidewalk Chalk, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel, 7 p.m.
Aug. 2, 9, 23, 30: Nathaniel Gadsden’s Spoken Word Café, 7 p.m.
Aug. 3: An Evening with R.O. Kwan, 6 p.m.
Aug. 13: An Evening with Charles King, 7 p.m.
Aug. 18: Midtown Writers Group, 1 p.m.
Aug. 18: LGBT Book Club, 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 24: An Evening with P.E. Moskowitz, 6 p.m.
Aug. 31: An Evening with Michele Gelfand, 6 p.m.

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

Aug. 3: Mug Making Class, 12-2 p.m.
Aug. 4: Kids Art Class, 12-1 p.m.
Aug. 10: Kids Art Class on the Roof, 12-2p.m.
Aug. 10: Fluid Art Class, 12-2:30 p.m.

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

Aug. 6: Light and Rainbows Summer Camp, 1:30-4 p.m.
Aug. 7, 8: Light and Rainbows Summer Camp, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Aug. 1: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 5: Summer Storytime (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 5, 12, 19: 123 Library (ages 2-6), 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 6: Summer Book Babies Storytime, 11:15 a.m.
Aug. 8: Teen Gaming Hour (ages 12-17), 3-4 p.m.
Aug. 10: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Aug. 12: Block Party (ages 2.5-5), 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 13: Baby Water Play, 11:15 a.m.
Aug. 14: All Day LEGO Play, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Aug. 15: Team Puzzle Contest, 1-3 p.m.
Aug. 17: Couponing For Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 17: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
Aug. 19: PlayDoh Palooza (ages 2-6), 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 20: Baby Open Play, 11:15 a.m.
Aug. 28: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.

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

Aug. 13-17: Drop-In Art at the Perry County Fair
Aug. 17: Teaching Artist Toolbox—The Basics, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Aug. 2: StoryTime—“Mix it Up!,” 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 4: Artist Conversations, 2 p.m.
Aug. 22: Curiosity Kids—Color, 11:30 a.m.

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

Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28: Yoga in the Galleries, 6-7 p.m.
Aug. 21: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.

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

Aug. 7: Stress Relief Walk, 5:45-7:15 p.m.
Aug. 8: Educator Workshop—Wild on the River II, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Aug. 10: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Aug. 11: Flower Walk—Heat Tolerant Plants, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 15: Get in Shape Walk, 5:45-7:15 p.m.
Aug. 17: Run Wild for Wildwood 5K!, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 21: Preschool Storytime—Summer at Wildwood!, 10-10:45 a.m.
Aug. 24: Reptiles!, 10-11 a.m.
Aug. 25: Natural Tie-Dye, 1-3 p.m.
Aug. 31: Kids Discover—Insects, 10-11:30 a.m.

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

Aug. 1: Teen Night—Mystery Box Challenge, 6-7 p.m.
Aug. 5: Galaxy Twist T-shirt, 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 6: Novel Thoughts Book Club, 6:30-8 p.m.
Aug. 7: Climate Up Close, 6-7 p.m.
Aug. 8: Andrew’s Big Show, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Aug. 14: 2^nd Wednesday Cinema, 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 15: Alien Dance Party, 6-6:45 p.m.
Aug. 20: Novel Thoughts Too Book Club, 1-3 p.m.
Aug. 22: Summer Reading Club Ice Cream Social, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Live Music

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

Aug. 3: Josh Turner
Aug. 5: Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot! and James Hunter
Aug. 10: Aaron Lewis
Aug. 11: Charley Pride
Aug. 18: Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Rydell
Aug. 19: Dwight Yoakam
Aug. 23: The Beach Boys
Aug. 24: The Gatlin Brothers
Aug. 25: Sara Evans

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

Aug. 10: Andy Mowatt’s Frequency Movement

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

Aug. 1: Gavin DeGraw
Aug. 2: The New Power Generation, Tribute to Prince
Aug. 8: Stephen Kellogg and Tyrone Wells
Aug. 23: Donavon Frankenreiter

Boneshire Brew Works
7462 Derry St., Harrisburg
717-469-5007; boneshire.com

Aug. 8: Ed Varner
Aug. 22: Dave Gates

Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com

Aug. 1, 14: Andrea Britton
Aug. 2, 6, 8, 13, 16, 21, 23, 27, 30: Noel Gevers
Aug. 3, 20: Mike Dempsey
Aug. 7, 17, 31: Roy Lefevre
Aug. 9: Corinna Joy and Noel Gevers
Aug. 10, 24: Ted Ansel
Aug. 15, 25, 29: Anthony Haubert
Aug. 22: Corinna Joy
Aug. 28: Chris Purcell

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

Aug. 4: 32nd Annual Sousa Concert w/Greater Harrisburg Concert Band
Aug. 17: Cash Unchained, Johnny Cash Tribute

Chameleon Club
223 N. Water St., Lancaster
717-299-9684; chameleonclub.net

Aug. 1: The Faint, The Pink Spiders & The Dollyrots
Aug. 3: Wifisfuneral
Aug. 8: Michael Ray
Aug. 9: Murphys Law, Hank Von Hell
Aug. 10: The Crystal Method
Aug. 12: The Obsessed
Aug. 14: Skillet & Sevendust
Aug. 20: Off With Their Heads
Aug. 23: The Color Fred

Cliff’s Tavern
1104 Carlisle Rd., Camp Hill
717-412-7323; cliffstavern.com

Aug. 4: Ryan Kauffman Duo
Aug. 7: Gavin Horning
Aug. 11: Steve Rudolph & Steve Meashey
Aug. 14: Steve Rudolph Duo
Aug. 18: Tom Strohman & Steve Rudolph
Aug. 21: Friends of Jazz Jam Session

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

Aug. 2: DJ Caraby
Aug. 3: Exmag
Aug. 9: The Nappy Roots
Aug. 10: Marchfourth
Aug. 16: The Soul Rebels
Aug. 17: Kick—The INXS Experiences with Bridges and a Bottle
Aug. 24: Billy Price & The Charm City Rhythm Band
Aug. 30: DJ Sizzors

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

Aug. 2: Antonio Andrade
Aug. 3: Dominick Cicco
Aug. 4: Alex McQuade
Aug. 9: Steven Gellman
Aug. 10: Joe Cooney
Aug. 11: Margaret Rainey
Aug. 14: Open Mic Night with Jonathan Frazier
Aug. 16: Kevin Koa
Aug. 17: Doug Morris
Aug. 18: GRIT
Aug. 23: Janie Womack and Jody Echterling
Aug. 24: Hard Travelin’
Aug. 25: The Austens
Aug. 30: Sinclair Soul
Aug. 31: Jeanine & Friends

Greater Harrisburg Concert Band
717-576-758; ghcb.org

Aug. 4: 32nd Annual Sousa Concert at Carlisle Theatre

Gretna Music
gretnamusic.org

Aug. 10: GM4K Akropolis Reed Quintet, James “Blood” Ulmer
Aug. 11: Akropolis Reed Quintet
Aug. 25: Song of the Earth

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

Aug. 2: Hooligan
Aug. 3: DJ Jayson Matrix, Downtown Sound Band
Aug. 9: Soul Solution
Aug. 10: DJ Ray Rossi, Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones Prince Tribute Band, Honeypump
Aug. 16: The Luv Gods
Aug. 17: DJ Magic, Sapphire
Aug. 23: Smooth Like Clyde
Aug. 24: DJ Heidi Linn, Into the Spin
Aug. 30: Funktion
Aug. 31: DJ Ray Rossi, U2 Decades U2 Tribute Band, Restless

House of Music, Arts & Culture (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Aug. 3: Green Jelly, Defiant, Dawns Divide, Felipe Pupo
Aug. 9: Liliac, Kiss Kiss Bang, Sinful Lilly
Aug. 10: !!!
Aug. 17: The Queers

Johnny Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill
5327 E. Trindle Rd., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2254; johnnyjoesbar.com

Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: DJ Eric B
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: DJ Joe Hertz
Aug. 3: MNDWRX
Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28: Open Mic
Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28: Walter DeWall
Aug. 10: Nevermind
Aug. 17: Fell From Zero
Aug. 24: Nimrod
Aug. 31: Disorderly Conduct

Keystone Concert Band
717-421-1512; keystoneconcertband.com

Aug. 10: Concert at New Cumberland Ice Cream Festival
Aug. 24: Concert at Essex House, Lemoyne

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

Aug. 26: Good in the Dark

The Lodge at Liberty Forge
3804 Lisburn Rd., Mechanicsburg
717-756-5032; lodgeatlibertyforge.com

Aug. 1: LeBlanc & Messano
Aug. 8: Jim Jackson
Aug. 15: Rick and Juliette
Aug. 22: Nate Myers Trio
Aug. 29: John Chapman with Amy

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

Aug. 1: Captain Marvel
Aug. 17: Michelle Canning
Aug. 25: Jane Ramsey
Aug. 31: Visitors Duo

Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; metropoliscollective.com

Aug. 10: The Bo Deadlys, OAF
Aug. 15: Tuff Sunshine, The Jellybricks
Aug. 24: Eric Vermillion & The Full Counts, Bog Creeper

The Mill in Hershey
810 Old W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey
717-256-9965; themillinhershey.com

Aug. 3: Funktion
Aug. 10: Laredo
Aug. 17: Curtis Smith
Aug. 24: The Jayplayers
Aug. 31: Hank Imhof

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

Aug. 3: JJ Rupp Band
Aug. 9: Shotgunn!

River City Blues Club & Dart Room
819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-525-8926; rivercityhbg.com

Aug. 3: Joe Olnick Band
Aug. 19: River City Big Band

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

Aug. 18: Concert at Mt. Gretna’s open-air Tabernacle

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

Aug. 14: Justin Angelo Band

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

Aug. 16: Whitaker Unplugged

Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Aug. 16: Jelli

The Stage Door

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

Aug. 9: Hank Denson

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

Aug. 9-18: “My Fair Lady”

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

Aug. 1-10: “Annie”
Aug. 16-Sept. 21: “Finding Neverland”

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

Aug. 3-17: “Beauty and the Beast” (Popcorn Hat Players)
Aug. 15-18: Stage Door Series—“Symposium”

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

Aug. 9-11: “Freaky Friday”

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

Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Open Mic

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-798-6973; hbgimprov.com

Aug. 2, 4: Character Level 2 Class Show
Aug. 9, 11: Intro to Improv Class Show
Aug. 23, 25: Game of the Scene Level 1 Class Show

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

Aug. 20-25: “Cats”

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

Aug. 16-Sept. 1: “Jeeves Takes a Bow”

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

Aug. 2-4: “Mary Poppins”

River City Blues Club & Dart Room
819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-525-8926; rivercityhbg.com

Aug. 25: Risque Business

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