Treating the Whole Person: Alder Health Services specializes in comprehensive care for the LGBTQ community.

September 30, 2016 | by Phyllis Zimmerman

Ten years ago, “Chris” came to the Adler Health Center in Harrisburg for assistance. She was HIV-positive, addicted to illegal drugs, and knew that she needed help.

She chose the right place. Alder Heath Services operates under a mission of improving the health and wellbeing of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ community.

“When Chris first came to the agency, she struggled with financial, emotional and physical issues,” remembered Kimberly Snyder, Alder Health’s director of case management and support services. “She often lashed out in anger when someone opposed her expectations. Her defensives were high, and she didn’t know how to manage her emotions from a lifetime of hurt and anguish.”

Alder Health offers primary care and behavioral health options, case management and support, education and wellness, and trans health care. It does so by “providing a culturally competent and affirming environment that empowers the people we serve,” according to the facility’s website. The general public also is welcome to use its services, staff members said.

With the help of Alder Health staff, Chris worked to clean up her financial debts and obtain stable housing. She recently entered HUD’s Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program that assists people living with HIV. Her newfound financial independence allowed her to “look at other barriers that refrained her from health independence,” Snyder recalled.

Chris has worked closely with Alder Health case managers to address her issues with codependency, self-worth and personal wellbeing. “While adapting a new appreciation of herself, she has learned how important it is to take her medications and attend doctors’ appointments,” Snyder said.

Chris is one of 300 clients from 10 central Pennsylvania counties currently assisted by Alder Health’s six case managers. Snyder refrained from using her client’s real name for this story because, “Our clients are very sensitive about their stories and who they tell. They’re proud of their stories but many often believe that anonymity is just as important.”

Elizabeth Leen, Alder Health’s director of clinical operations, oversees the facility’s primary care and behavioral health care, which together serve a combined total of 500 patients. She noted that, while HIV patients are “anxious about disclosure,” transsexual clients deal with another set of difficult issues.

“Trans are dealing with transition and coming out to family and friends,” Leen said. “Although it’s illegal to discriminate in Pennsylvania, they’re worried about the threat of job loss or housing.”

Alder Health President/CEO Rosemary Browne’s job includes LGBTQ advocacy, such as supporting individuals, attending rallies for relevant legislation, and “promoting cultural competent care,” she said.

“We want to make this a safe environment for everyone,” she said. “We try to cast a very broad net.”

Alder Health’s first incarnation was the Lancaster AIDS project, initiated in 1985. In 1987, it became the Southcentral AIDS Network, followed by the AIDS Community Alliance in 1997. The facility adopted its current name in October 2010 to reflect its expanded services and programs.

The Alder name was inspired by the alder tree, which Celtic tradition notes as giving and nurturing. Adler Health’s driving philosophy is “treating the whole person” by offering patients primary care and behavioral health options, as well as case management and support, education and wellness.

Behavioral services comprise individual and couples behavioral health therapy, psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Case management services are available to persons living with HIV in Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry and York counties.

Community outreach is another facet of Alder Health Services. The facility offers screening and treatment programs for sexually transmitted diseases every Wednesday at its Harrisburg location. Mobile testing is available at large community events like July’s Pride Festival of Central PA and Equality Fest York.

“HIV is 100-percent preventable,” Snyder said. “To reduce the risk, we talk to people at bars, nightclubs, colleges, high schools and health fairs. We go to places wherever people will accommodate us.”

Trans care includes hormone replacement therapy with comprehensive primary care and behavioral health care. Alder Health hosts a trans support group, as well as a support group for HIV patients. The facility does not perform gender reassignment surgery, however.

Snyder said that her work at Alder Health makes her feel like she’s “part of history.”

“Every day may not be a good day, but I feel that I’m always making a difference with what I do here,” she noted.

In Harrisburg, Alder Health Services is located at 100 N. Cameron St. For more information, call 717-233-7196 or visit www.alderhealth.org.

Author: Phyllis Zimmerman

Army Maneuver: The Salvation Army has major plans to move and expand, but first it must raise the funds.

September 30, 2016 | by Susan Ryder

The corner of Rudy Road and 29^th Street looks rather ragged.

With boarded buildings, forgotten vehicles and trash, it seems to be a place of great, if unrealized, potential. However, there’s hope for this corner of Harrisburg as the Salvation Army has big plans for it.

Recently, the Salvation Army, Harrisburg Capital City Region, began a capital campaign to create an “Oasis of Hope” with a new, 43,000-square-foot building and a 7-acre campus.

The proposed campus, the Salvation Army Service and Worship Center, would give the organization something it lacks at its current Midtown facility on Green Street—the ability to consolidate in one place—whether that’s serving 2,500 area youth, offering breakfast for 100 five days a week or assisting more than 20,000 people a year.

Currently, the Salvation Army uses 20 off-site locations just to run its youth programs. Kathy Anderson-Martin, director of resource development, said that, while the Salvation Army is grateful for access to churches and schools to house its programs, it “limits impact, and it’s hard to take your programs on the road.”

“We spend a lot of time coordinating logistics that wouldn’t be necessary in another space,” added Melissa Snyder, family services administrator.

The summer program, for instance, is located in a church that requires that all of the materials for 150 students be packed away each Friday—so that the space is useable for the church on Sunday—then unpacked again to start the week.

“For us, we will be much more efficient so our staff can be with clients and the people we serve,” said Jenny Gallagher-Blom, director of operations.

The lack of storage, absence of a loading dock, and presence of a small, gated parking lot prevent delivery of large donations of food. Many deliveries end up on the sidewalk for employees to transfer into the building themselves.

This lack of space is especially glaring for the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas gift distribution, when about 10,000 gifts are collected and stored in various areas of the building. They must be moved again if the space is needed for another purpose. Eventually, the gifts are shuttled to the 19^th Street Armory, as the current facility lacks sufficient room to hold the event.

Where We Should Be

Besides physical space, the location is another impediment in reaching the community they serve. In recent years, the Midtown neighborhood where they’ve been located for many decades has changed.

“We’re not where we’re supposed to be,” said Anderson-Martin. “We should be near where the most people need us.”

The new location, she said, will better meet the needs of the community and allow for ease of access with a bus route on the property and proximity to local schools. Leaving the Green Street location will impact some local clients, but many of them already travel to get there.

Community leaders have been consulted about the planned move. Debra Cruel, spokesperson for the 29^th Street Neighborhood Preservation Committee, said her group communicated the need for a community gathering space and green space.

The project, she said, meets these goals with a multipurpose center for events and acres of concrete transformed into basketball courts, a playground and a nature trail.

“Just as I believe the model for any community transformation, all of the stakeholders should have a voice in what’s happening,” Cruel said. “As far as neighborhood preservation is concerned, we feel very much a part of the entire venture.”

Holistic Solution

The new location also will have plenty of room for such needs as refrigeration, dry goods storage, a loading dock, a gymnasium and suites to house an education wing, nutrition education and family services.

With all of its programs under one roof, the Salvation Army can provide a holistic solution. Children can come to a youth program while their parents attend a nutrition class or self-sufficiency program.

“Increasingly, we are getting beyond that you come in for a bag of food every so often,” said Anderson-Martin. “We want to help you get to the point of self-sufficiency.”

Independence is important to the Salvation Army, as is good stewardship. Its commitment to responsible stewardship will not allow it to incur debt for any project. Instead, it will rely on donations and grants to fund the $9 million venture. Reserve funds allowed for the purchase of the land in May 2015. Demolition of the three structures on the property will begin this fall, but it will need to raise the remaining $5 million needed.

“The timeline [for completion] depends on the money,” said Anderson-Martin.

In partnership with the community, the Salvation Army hopes that, rather than rooms full of storage boxes, it will have rooms full of youth. Rather than a gymnasium used as a food pantry, the gymnasium will be brimming with ball players. And, instead of moving deliveries from curb to cupboard, pallet by pallet, they can spend their time building relationships with neighbors in need.

To learn more about the Salvation Army, Harrisburg Capital City Region, including how to donate to the capital campaign, visit www.pa.salvationarmy.org/harrisburg-pa.

Author: Susan Ryder

Community Corner: Notable October Events

September 30, 2016 | by TheBurg Editor

HBG Flea
Oct. 1: The HBG Flea outdoor market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St. Enjoy local art among vendors, theater snacks and coffee, microbrews at Zeroday Brewing Co., music, free parking near the market and more. Visit hbgflea.com.

Wildlife Art Auction
Oct. 1: The 22^nd Annual Ned Smith Center Wildlife Art Auction will be held at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg, at 9:30 a.m., with a live auction beginning at 12 p.m. Visit nedsmithcenter.org.

Arts Festival
Oct. 1: Enjoy live music on three stages, kids’ activities, poetry readings, workshops, demonstrations, food vendors and more at the free 33^rd annual Little Buffalo Festival, held at Little Buffalo State Park, Newport, 12 to 6 p.m. Visit littlebuffalofestival.com for a full lineup of performances.

Music Festival
Oct 1: HBG Makespace will host the first Makespace Music Festival at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC), 1110 N. 3^rd St., Harrisburg, starting at 2 p.m. This one-day, all-ages concert event will put local bands together with indie, rock and hip-hop talent from Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Visit hbgmakespace.com.

Perfect Pairing Dinner
Oct. 1: Susquehanna Service Dogs will host “A Perfect Pairing” at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville, 5 to 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy wine tastings, appetizers, music, a tour of the Houser Winery and a demonstration of skill by a Susquehanna Service dog. Tickets are $30; $55 per couple. Visit keystonehumanservices.org/ssd.

Colonial Tavern Night
Oct. 1: The Historical Society of Dauphin County will host Colonial Tavern Night with John Harris, Jr. (portrayed by David Biser) at Harris-Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy colonial games, singing, snacks, spirits, mead, wine and beer. Tickets are $30 per person (over 21 only). For reservations, call 717-233-3462 or email [email protected].

UPNEXT Fest
Oct. 1-9: UPNEXT Fest is eight days of celebrating Central PA tech companies, the organizations and meet-ups that support them. Attend morning coffees, conferences, meet-ups, happy hours and more. Visit upnextfest.com for a full lineup of events.

American Craft Week
Oct. 1-16: American Craft week, a project of Craft Retailers & Artists for Tomorrow, is a national celebration of all things artisan. The central Pennsylvania region celebrates with a variety of exhibits, demonstrations and open studio tours at local shops, galleries and artist studios. Visit americancraftweek.com/participants.

Swine & Dine
Oct. 2: Dauphin County Parks & Recreation will host a “Swine & Dine” food festival at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 12 to 4 p.m. For $10, enjoy BBQ, ribs, pork roll, bacon and more. Take in culinary demos, live music, kids’ activities and more. Visit DauphinCounty.org for more details.

Fall Story Times
Oct. 3-24: Join Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, in the Pollock Children’s Library for young children’s programs that promote literacy and provide a fun library experience. Age groups range from babies to kindergarteners. For more details, visit fredricksenlibrary.org.

Fall Meet Week
Oct. 5-8: High-performance cars are in focus during the Eastern Regional Fall Meet, the annual antique car show and festival in Hershey. View period automobiles, see racecar demonstrations and visit a daily flea market. On Oct. 5, the AACA Museum hosts its annual “Night at the Museum” dinner and reception, 6 to 10 p.m. More information is at aacamuseum.org.

Mid-Day Getaway
Oct. 5 & 19: Unwind over your lunch break at the McCormick Riverfront Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg. Bring your lunch to the library between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for coloring, card games, board games or other low-stress activity. Visit dcls.org for more details.

Business and Industry Night
Oct. 6: West Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts its 65^th annual Business and Industry Night, 3 to 7 p.m., at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill, showcasing chamber members’ products and services. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, prizes, giveaways and networking. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 on Oct. 4. Visit wschamber.org.

Fashion’s Night Out
Oct. 6: The Fashion Archives and Museum of Shippensburg University will host Fashion’s Night Out at 6 p.m. for VIP guests ($20) and 6:45 p.m. for general admission ($15) and Shippensburg students ($5). Fashion enthusiasts can explore landmark fashions and current trends at this benefit. Visit fashionarchives.org.

Volunteer Work Day
Oct. 8: 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. To reduce plastic usage, bring along a water bottle. Refreshments will be available. Visit wildwoodlake.org.

Save the Day 5K
Oct. 8: Dust off your capes and dress up as your favorite superhero for the Save the Day 1 Mile Fun Run and Block Party benefit for National Inclusion Project, 11 a.m. The run will start at Race & Conoy streets, Harrisburg. Run or walk the course, then unwind at the block party with a DJ, free beer, photo/selfie area and kids’ activities. Visit inclusionproject.org.

US-Israel Relations
Oct. 9: The Jewish Community Relations Councils of Greater Harrisburg and York present “US-Israel Relations: Why the Bond Benefits the Strategic Interests of Both Nations,” with Ambassador Dennis Ross at York College Waldner Performing Arts Center, 441 Country Club Rd., York, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Ivy Schneider at 717-236-9555 x3299 or [email protected].

Harrisburg Trolleys
Oct. 11: National Railway Historical Society Harrisburg Chapter will host “Riding Harrisburg Trolleys: Then and Now,” a multimedia talk with Steven Goehring at Hoss’s Restaurant, 743 Wertzville Rd., Enola. Business meeting and speaker begin at 7 p.m., with a meal available as early as 5 p.m. Call 717-439-9744 or email [email protected].

History of Appalachians
Oct. 12: Manada Conservancy will host Naturalist and author Scott Weidensaul at Presbyterian Church East Derry Rd., Hershey, 7 p.m.  Weidensaul will give a presentation based on the recently revised and expanded version of his book, “Mountains of the Heart: A Natural History of the Appalachians.” Visit manada.org.

Business After Hours
Oct. 13: Mingle with business professionals and meet your elected officials at Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC’s free networking event at Best Western Premier, 800 E. Park Dr., Harrisburg, 5 to 7 p.m. Visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.

Night of the Great Pumpkin
Oct. 14: Join the State Museum of Pennsylvania staff for this family-friendly event. Visit with the Triple J reptiles, make a Halloween craft, grab a treat and enjoy a pumpkin-filled planetarium show. Feel free to come in costume. The free event is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit statemuseumpa.org.

Local Lunch
Oct. 15: Join Friends of Midtown at their monthly community lunch, which will be held at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC), 1110 N. 3^rd St., Harrisburg, 12 to 2 p.m. Contact [email protected] or visit friendsofmidtown.org.

Halloween Hike
Oct. 15: Take a guided evening adventure at Wildwood Lake, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Walk the moonlit path as your eyes adjust and the rustling wind blows through the trees. Listen for owls and other night sounds and enjoy activities along the way on this not-so-scary 1.5-mile walk for all ages. Visit wildwoodlake.org.

Job Expo
Oct. 19: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, will host its Second Annual Employment Opportunities Expo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can obtain information and assistance from local agencies, educational institutions, businesses and library staff and attend Career 101 workshops throughout the day. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.

Debate Watching Party
Oct. 19: Join the League of Women Voters of the Harrisburg Area to watch the final presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.The fun starts at 8:30 p.m. at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC), 1110 N. 3rd St. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, visit Facebook: LWV Harrisburg Area.

Networking Mixer
Oct. 19: Join the West Shore Chamber of Commerce and other local business professionals at the October Evening Networking Mixer, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Good Hope Station, 1200 Good Hope Rd., Mechanicsburg. The event is free and open to chamber members. Potential members may attend up to three free chamber events per year. Visit wschamber.org.

Magical Trail
Oct. 20-21: Take the kids to Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to meet talking animals and learn what they are up to as day turns to night. Enjoy s’mores and cider around a campfire, 6 to 7 p.m. Kids are encouraged to dress as their favorite animal. Admission is $7 per child. Adults should bring a flashlight. Visit wildwoodlake.org.

3rd in The Burg
Oct. 21: 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. Check out all the action at thirdintheburg.org.

Happiness Habit Course
Oct. 22: Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center, 251 Wiconisco St., Harrisburg, will host “The Happiness Habit: Getting Used to Inner Peace, Discipline and Love,” 1 to 4 p.m. This $25 course will be taught by resident teacher Julie Francisco. Visit meditationpa.org

Trunk or Treat
Oct. 22: The AACA Museum will host a night of Halloween fun, including a treat bag, craft and “Trunk or Treat” hunt, as well as an inflatable haunted house, 12 to 3 p.m. Admissions is $7 and free for children 3 and under. Visit aacamuseum.org.

Soup Showdown
Oct. 23: Downtown Daily Bread will host its inaugural Soup Showdown fundraiser, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Chefs from Ad Lib, 1700 Steakhouse, the Harrisburg Country Club, Char’s and Vrai will compete for the title of “Best Soup Chef 2016.” Tickets are $125 each. Visit downtowndailybread.org.

Haunted House
Oct. 27: Friends of Midtown will host a haunted house at the Historic Harrisburg Resource Center, 1230 N. 3rd St., 6 to 8 p.m., on Harrisburg trick-or-treat night. Visit friendsofmidtown.org.

American Intel Since 9/11
Oct. 27: The Foreign Policy Association of Harrisburg will host Michael Hayden, former director of the CIA and the NSA, who will speak on “American Intelligence since 9/11” at a dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the West Shore Country Club, Camp Hill.  Reservations are $45. Visit fpa-harrisburg.org.

Halloween Tales
Oct. 29: Enjoy “Out of the Ordinary Tales for Halloween” at Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ($15 max per family). Enjoy kinder, gentler Halloween stories that are appropriate for all family members. For more details, visit dauphincounty.org.

Spooktacular
Oct. 29: There are sure to be plenty of spirits (of the craft variety) at the “Halloween Spooktacular” hosted by Midstate Distillery, 1817 N. Cameron St. The party kicks off at 7 p.m. and features a costume contest with prizes, a special Halloween-inspired drink, music and art. For more, visit midstatedistillery.com.

A Literary Life: The reader, the writer welcomed at 2016 York Book Expo.

September 30, 2016 | by Don Helin

Illustration by Cambrea Roy.

Are you the next James Patterson or Lee Child? Or maybe you just like to scribble a little or perhaps you simply love books.

No matter—you will be welcomed with open arms at this month’s York Book Expo, which has quickly grown to become one of the premier book and writing events in central PA.

The Expo grew out of a writing program introduced in 2012 at the Paul Smith Library in York County. Named “Year of the Book,” the program brought together local authors who wanted to help each other.

“As a librarian, I saw many authors buried in rejection letters, but scared of being branded ‘self-published,’” said founder Demi Stevens, a former librarian. “That led me to start the ‘Year of the Book’ program to help these writers design their own professional books from the inside out. It has worked for a number of authors.”

In 2014, they celebrated their efforts by gathering 25 authors, including New York Times bestseller Linda Castillo. The first formal York Book Expo was held last October and hosted more than 1,200 attendees. This year’s event is expected to draw more than 2,000.

The 2016 Expo takes place Oct. 15 at the York Fairgrounds and will feature New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder. Doors will open for ticketed attendees at 9:30 a.m. to hear a presentation by Snyder. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Expo will be open and free to all attendees, featuring authors, illustrators, publishers, book vendors and a number of activities for children.

“I expect 85 authors at the Expo again this year,” said Stevens. “Maria Snyder and many of your favorite authors will be signing their books. Raffle drawings will take place throughout the event.”

On Oct. 14, the day before the Expo begins, a writer’s conference will take place, which is new this year. Snyder will be there to lead two workshops, “Fantastic Fight Scenes” and “Creating Believable Villains.”

During the day, there will be a variety of other workshops including “Using Travel Writing to Market Yourself” led by yours truly (Don Helin), “Crafting a Memoir” led by Lori Myers (another writer for TheBurg), “Legalese for Writers” led by lawyer and book reviewer Harvey Freedenberg and “How to Write a Premise” led by Cathy Jordan (yes, another Burg contributor).

A special workshop for all attendees will be an “Editor and Publishers Panel” featuring Lawrence Knorr from Sunbury Press, Laurie Edwards, an editor with Leap Books, and Demi Stevens with “Year of the Book.” Attention writers—this is your chance to get the answers you need about publishing. All three will be available at the Expo on Saturday to hear your pitches.

As a special treat, the Winery at Wilcox will be at the Expo on Saturday to offer a free wine tasting.

Fall is the month when we enjoy the change of colors, but, in the back of our minds, lurks the possibility of snow, cold and yes, that darn ice. Well, nothing trumps a cold, snowy day more than a great book and a glass of wine. It works every time. So, come to the Expo, meet your favorite author, and get your book signed—then find a wine you like. You’ll be ready for whatever winter throws at you.

The York Book Expo takes place Oct. 15, with a writer’s workshop on Oct. 14. For more information, contact Demi Stevens at [email protected] or visit www.yorkbookexpo.org.

GOING THERE

Oct. 14, Writer’s Workshop

Cost: $125, $100 for Pennwriters members, $75 for Expo vendors

York Fairgrounds, Pennsylvania Room

334 Carlisle Ave., York

Oct. 15, York Book Expo

Free, except for Maria V. Snyder’s keynote ($10 in advance or $15 at the door)

York Fairgrounds, Memorial Hall West

334 Carlisle Ave., York

Author: Don Helin

Stuff ‘Em & Start ‘Em: Serve a stuffed mushroom appetizer and reap the compliments

September 30, 2016 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer

I consider myself fortunate that, for so many years now, my sons and their families and/or significant others have joined us for Sunday dinner. And, unlike Italian tradition, pasta is not always on the menu. I spend a lot of time preparing the menu in the days before the weekend, hoping to make things that are a little special and that everyone likes. The latter has become harder as I have been forced to confront the “Paleo Diet.” Our older son is now “eating clean,” and I do fear his 100-percent Italian grandparents would be horrified.

Nevertheless, Sunday is the only day of the week when I serve what my dear husband refers to as “hors da louvers” or appetizers. Our dinners are preceded by “the cocktail hour”—often rum and coke for one, Manhattans for several, and gin and tonics or wine for me. But a recurrent question is: How much cheese can you serve? I’ve tried many alternatives—a very good guacamole from the Barefoot Contessa (a favorite), spinach dip (everyone has a good recipe for this), bruschetta with tomato and basil, and even dates stuffed with Manchego cheese and wrapped in bacon. I once got carried away and made tiny pizzas with fresh yeast dough and cherry tomatoes.

But one of our favorite appetizers is stuffed mushrooms, beloved even by the low-carb crowd. And, while there are many variations of these, I always go back to an old recipe from the Italian region of Apulia, my father’s birthplace (Apulians like to stuff everything from eggplant to calamari). The ingredients are simple, and they can be put together quickly. Once, I had a dinner guest ask for more when he was finished eating several of them, enthusiastically offering, “These are so good.” I love them as a first course, but you can also serve them as a vegetable side dish to accompany entrees of, say, steak, lamb or pork.

Ingredients

12 large white mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
Olive oil for sautéing and drizzling
¾ cups fresh breadcrumbs (I use white country bread pulsed in a food processor)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped smoked ham
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (use Reggiano if you can)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Extra chopped parsley to garnish

Recipe
Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel (do not wash under running water).
Remove the mushroom stalks and chop them finely (trim the ends, if needed).
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onion and garlic gently for 5 minutes until golden.
Stir in the breadcrumbs and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp.
Add the parsley, chopped mushroom stalks, ham, cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. (I often add more olive oil to hold the mixture together.)
Lightly oil a baking dish large enough to hold all the mushrooms in a single layer.
Place the mushroom caps in the dish and mound a spoonful of filling into each cap. (I go around once and, if there is some left over, I add a little more to each.)
Drizzle more olive oil over the mushrooms and bake in a pre-heated, 375-degree oven.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until lightly browned. Watch them carefully to avoid burning.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving and enjoy!

Fall is here, and it’s a good time to retire your go-to chips and dip from your patio, deck or poolside barbeque. Try these wonderful Italian mushrooms with drinks at you next party, as an appetizer before a nice dinner, or even as a light vegetarian supper with a simple salad. You can play around with them a little by substituting some chopped prosciutto or crumbled, cooked sausage for the ham. You could use panko instead of breadcrumbs to save time, and I’m sure that would work. I often double the recipe because 12 mushrooms get eaten very quickly. And, if there is breadcrumb filling left over, try sprinkling it over cooked vegetables like green beans or broccoli.

I hope you enjoy these mushroom treats as much as we do!

Author: Rosemary Ruggieri Baer

September News Digest

September 30, 2016 | by Lawrance Binda

Courthouse Clears Hurdle

A proposed new federal courthouse for Harrisburg took a significant step forward last month, as a Congressional panel approved funding for the project.

U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta said the House Infrastructure and Transportation Committee approved full funding for the $194.4 million courthouse at N. 6th and Reily streets. Congress has already appropriated about $55 million for land acquisition, feasibility studies and design.

“This has been a long time coming, with various baby steps along the way, but now the Harrisburg courthouse will finally become a reality,” Barletta said in a statement.

The full House and Senate still must pass a final bill appropriating the money, but Barletta spokesman Tim Murtaugh called House committee approval the greatest obstacle.

“This was the major hurdle,” he said.

After many years of searching, the federal government selected the Midtown site in 2010, acquiring the land and razing a few old buildings. However, the site has sat empty since, as the project has awaited funds for construction.

Barletta said that he had re-considered the scope of the project, perhaps in favor of an annex to the existing federal courthouse downtown. However, he finally agreed that a new facility was needed.

The 243,000-square-foot building will contain as many as eight courtrooms, including three for district judges, two for senior district judges, two for magistrate judges and one for bankruptcy judges. The plan also calls for about 43 parking spaces.

Assuming that Congress appropriates the money, several years will likely pass before construction begins. Earlier this year, the U.S. General Services Administration released a priority list for new courthouses and annexes around the country, putting eight other projects ahead of Harrisburg’s.

Sinkhole Money Secured

Harrisburg last month secured nearly $1.7 million in federal funds to help remediate a sinkhole-ravaged stretch along the 1400-block of S. 14^th Street.

In its award letter, the Federal Emergency Management Agency specified that

Harrisburg must provide $550,000 in matching funds, which may come from other grants the city hopes to receive for the project.

The city envisions acquiring and tearing down 52 homes along the block. It then would fill in the sinkhole-prone area with backfill and soil, before turning it into permanent green space.

This was the second time that the city attempted to secure FEMA funds. Last year, the agency turned down the city’s request, directing money for sinkhole remediation to Palmyra. Harrisburg then asked FEMA to reconsider its project, which resulted in the award.

Giant sinkholes began opening up on the block in March 2014, making many of the houses uninhabitable and the remainder virtually worthless.

Council Weighs Market Contract

The Broad Street Market took a step towards a long-awaited restructuring last month, as City Council held a hearing that could lead Harrisburg’s historic market to become a nonprofit entity.

Most council members seemed to favor the proposal, which would permit a new nonprofit called the Broad Street Market Alliance, to enter into a lease agreement with the city, which owns the 150-year-old market. The lease would run for five years with an option for a 10-year extension.

Under the agreement, the city would rent the two market buildings for $1 a year to the nonprofit, which then would be responsible for maintenance and repairs. Under this structure, the market would be eligible to apply for numerous grants reserved for nonprofits and also could raise money, said market Manager Beth Taylor, who estimates the buildings have $1.5 to $2 million in deferred maintenance and capital improvement costs.

Currently, the market operates within a complex structure, in which the city owns the market, but the for-profit Broad Street Market Corp. manages it under the supervision of the Historic Harrisburg Association. The city also charges $1 per year in rent, but is obligated to pay for maintenance and improvements.

Under the restructuring, the alliance would have a 13-member board, and its efforts would be supplemented by the creation of a new support and fundraising group called Friends of the Broad Street Market.

At press time, council had not scheduled a final vote on the lease agreement.

Midtown Project Receives Funds

A key renovation project in Midtown Harrisburg is expected to move rapidly to completion, as the state announced last month that it will release funding to help finish the block-long historic rehabilitation at N. 3rd and Boas streets.

In a press conference, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the developer, WCI Partners, will receive $3.5 million from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, a state initiative that focuses on culturally and historically significant projects.

“We’re going to make sure that this project works, that courageous, hard-working people succeed,” said Wolf, who praised WCI for taking a risk to restore the long-vacant properties along the 900-block of N. 3rd Street.

The $8 million project consists of four buildings—the historic Harrisburg Moose Lodge Temple and three smaller townhouses, as well as a large parking lot.

WCI acquired the properties last year for $900,000 from Atlanta-based Mosaica Education, which had operated the Ron Brown Charter School there for five years. After its charter was not renewed, the school shut down in 2005, and the buildings have sat empty and increasingly dilapidated.

The 92-year-old, 38,000-square-foot former Moose Lodge opened last month as a fully renovated, mixed-use building consisting of 33 one-bedroom apartments and commercial space. The 6,500-square-foot ground floor is occupied by st@rtup Harrisburg, a city-based co-working space.

WCI Principal Alex Hartzler said that much of the RACP money will go towards finishing the project, especially the renovation of the three townhouses.

The back portions of the townhouses were chopped off years ago to expand the Ron Brown School’s parking lot and provide a play area. However, the long-empty buildings were not properly sealed, resulting in extensive water and infrastructure damage, Hartzler said.

More than 100 years ago, the townhouses were constructed with commercial space on the ground floors and apartments upstairs. WCI will return them to this mixed-use format, and TheBurg plans to occupy the ground floor space of two of the townhouses, which should be ready for occupancy early next year.

The state had not released RACP money since 2014. Several other Harrisburg-area groups, include Gamut Theatre Group and the Harrisburg City Islanders, have applied for funds. Wolf said funding for other projects would be announced soon.

Disclosure: Alex Hartzler is publisher of TheBurg.

Treasurer Criticizes Report

Harrisburg Treasurer Dan Miller last month gave a generally unfavorable assessment of a report that criticized the operations of the city treasurer’s office.

Before City Council, Miller said that the report, drafted by consultant Alvarez & Marsal, was correct in some of its conclusions, but incorrect in others. For instance, the report stated that the department lacked written procedures and policies, which, Miller said, was not true.

The report became controversial earlier this year when city Controller Charles DeBrunner made it public over the objections of Mayor Eric Papenfuse, who said its release was premature and unwise.

The city contracted with Alvarez & Marsal after former Treasurer John Campbell resigned following his arrest on theft charges not related to his city position. The report found no wrongdoing by Campbell as treasurer, but pointedly criticized how the office was run.

This was Miller’s first significant appearance before council since he was named treasurer in June to fill the unexpired term of former Treasurer Tyrell Spradley, who resigned the post.

“I have complete confidence in the city Treasury Department and operations,” Miller told City Council.

Home Sales Jump

Harrisburg-area home sales increased significantly in August, rising by 21 percent from the year-ago period.

Homes sales totaled 947 units compared to 783 units in August 2015, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors.

The median price rose to $169,900 from $165,000 in the prior year, said GHAR.

In Dauphin County, 311 homes sold compared to 265 last August. In Cumberland County, sales totaled 336 units versus 268. Sales in Perry County increased to 38 units versus 27 in August 2015.

GHAR’s area covers all of Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties and parts of York, Lebanon and Juniata counties.

So Noted

Capital Joe Coffee has opened at 418 Forster St., Harrisburg, across the street from the state Capitol complex. Capital Joe serves Square One Coffee of Lancaster and pastries from Brew Crumberland’s Best of New Cumberland.

Impact Harrisburg last month awarded the city $250,000 in emergency funding to upgrade its IT infrastructure after city workers experienced system failures that prevented access to email and other shared files. The award should allow the city to migrate certain mission-critical functions to a cloud-based solution, thereby improving performance and reducing the risk of crashes.

Whitaker Center has announced the planned retirement of its long-time CEO and president, Dr. Michael Hanes. Hanes will retire at the end of next year, prompting the board to initiate a search for his replacement.

Changing Hands

Berryhill St., 2418 & 610 Fillmore St.: T. Le to D. Nguyen, $30,000

Benton St., 545: MBHH RE LLC to Triple Play Properties LLC, $30,000

Benton St., 601: M. Munro to S. Harrison, $102,000

Briggs St., 216: M. & P. Parsons to J. Vingsness & A. Posner, $205,000

Briggs St., 2024: S. Chapman to S. Maurer, $35,450

Brookwood St., 2213: PA Deals LLC to Mid Atlantic IRA & C. Hampton IRA, $50,000

Calder St., 268: K. Ciminello to B. Roller, $107,500

Chestnut St., 2048: S. Reyes to A. & R. Hart, $103,000

Chestnut St., 2215: J. & H. Kelly to J. & E. Colt, $179,900

Credit Union Place, 1: Pa. State Employees Finance Dept. to Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, $5,000,000

Derry St., 1316: Sandra Feigley Inc. c/o Thelma Johnston to S. Khan, $34,000

Derry St., 2035: S. Nagle to J. Guzman & M. Rodriguez, $89,900

Derry St., 2354: T. Pham to H. Pham & N. Le, $45,000

Emerald Ct., 2451: H. Conrad to J. & S. Theodorou, $82,000

Fillmore St., 610: T. Johnson to D. Nguyen, $30,000

Forster St., 1621: M&T Bank to PA Deals LLC, $47,000

Fulton St., 1738: PA Deals LLC to D. Reinhart, $124,900

Green St., 1623: B. Christine to S. Vemula & M. Chada, $115,000

Kensington St., 1952: J. & J. Belfonti to Tout USA LLC, $65,000

Lenox St., 1918: J. Zellers to A. Rosario & S. Castillo, $54,300

Lenox St., 1922: T. & J. Santiago to T. & B. Nguyen, $32,500

Lenox St., 1930: V. Bria to A. Perez, $62,500

Linden St., 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 117½ 119, 119½ & 100, 112 N. 13^th St.: Habitat for Humanity Greater Harrisburg Area to CPenn Patriot Properties Midtown LLC, $131,000

N. 2^nd St., 1618: K. Robinson to D. Payne, $249,900

N. 2^nd St., 2531: S. Mirza & F. Jabari to H. & S. Johnson, $157,500

N. 2^nd St., 2539: D. Garber to E. & A. Stockstill, $165,000

N. 2^nd St., 2812: M. Macholtz to T. Brinkley, $280,000

N. 2^nd St., 3016: S. Trent to D. Marcheski & L. Boykin, $156,000

N. 3^rd St., 1122: S. & G. Giambalvo to G. & K. Tennis, $197,500

N. 3^rd St., 1935: T. Stutzman to Monte Design Studio LLC, $40,000

N. 3^rd St., 3104: Secretary of Housing & Urban Development & ISN Corp. to M. Horgan & R. Kushner, $45,000

N. 4^th St., 1627: GWD Capitol Heights LP to J. Parfitt, $103,000

N. 5^th St., 2313: K. & D. Izer to BCR 2 Properties LLC, $30,000

N. 5^th St., 2437: Willowscott Investments to K. Hurst & N. Howze, $68,900

N. 6^th St., 1625: S. & C. Lane & New Heights South LLC to A. & A. Gee & PA Department of General Services, $42,000

N. 6^th St., 1633: HarrisPenn Trust to PA Department of General Services, $554,500

N. 6^th St., 2130: S&T Bank to N. Mitaka, $46,000

N. 13^th St., 146: L. Ware Jr. to W. Banks, $80,000

N. Front St., 1525, Unit 606: A. Moscato to J. Scarnati, $117,900

N. Front St., 1711: A. Haroundzadeh & D. Dohner to Harrisburg Redevelopment Group LLC, $1,065,000

Penn St., 1602: P. Larsen to M. Dinicola, $159,900

Penn St., 1916: WCI Partners LP to D. O’Hagan, $161,000

River St., 122: A. Rhoads & D. & S. Shatto to J. & G. Souders, $57,500

Rudy Rd., 1952: S. Schmidt to W. Zhang, $50,000

Rudy Rd., 2256: W. Ryan to Z. Rothfus, $176,900

Seneca St., 641 & 645: D. & K. Howard to DAP 7 Curtin LP, $55,000

Showers St., 615: J. & D. Groff to E. Hobbs, $155,000

S. 13^th St., 1400: J. & E. Cavitt to I. Medina & J. Culcay, $76,500

S. 20^th St., 209: R. Doerfler & J. Moffitt to J. & B. Readinger, $48,300

S. 27^th St., 710: D. & C. Howe to D. Barrick & A. Toci, $199,000

S. 28^th St., 728: S. Oscilowski to M. Marcus, $84,000

State St., 1604: Mid Penn Bank to C. Valdivieso, $37,000

Swatara St., 1523: Tri County HDC Ltd. To J. Macias, $102,900

Swatara St., 2145: S. & E. Reeves to M. Thompson & J. Longe, $64,900

Whitehall St., 1939: R. Miller Sr. to R. Howard, $50,900

Author: Lawrance Binda

Scream Screen: What could be better than “Halloween” for Halloween?

September 30, 2016 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

Halloween approaches, and, with it, the collective preparation for its celebration. As we stock up on candy for trick-or-treaters and piece together costumes for parties, we are reminded of the classic film that made Halloween even more exciting.

John Carpenter has given the world a lot of cult classics—he brought us “The Thing,” “The Fog,” and “They Live.” However, none is quite as beloved as “Halloween.” With dynamic characters and a simple, chilling premise that gets under your skin, the 1978 horror flick has left an impact on audiences for nearly 40 years.

It opens with a murder—that always seems to be the case with horror films. Except, with this one, there is a twist: The murderer is a child. Our antagonist is a demon from day one, it seems, and continues to be even after his escape from the asylum years later, the day before Halloween. His name is Michael Myers, and his psychologist, Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence), is determined to track him down. Pairing up with the sheriff of Haddonfield, Myers’ hometown, he makes moves to find the murderer before night falls.

Enter our protagonist, Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis). Laurie is sturdy and responsible. Unlike her friends, Annie (Nancy Loomis) and Lynda (P.J. Soles), who plan to spend the night with their boyfriends, Laurie has plans to babysit on Halloween night. But her responsibility doesn’t exclude her from the action. As Michael Myers begins to pick off her friends, one by one, Laurie goes to investigate, unwittingly throwing herself into the path of a murderer.

Apart from the film’s thrills and suspenseful atmosphere, the characters are what make this movie shine. Laurie isn’t your typical horror protagonist. She isn’t an overly stereotyped nerd or ditzy blonde; she’s a responsible, unassuming individual. She isn’t just placed in the story as a plot device—she has personality. She’s recognizable, and her friends are equally bold in their flavor. While Lynda is admittedly the stereotypical cheerleader, Annie is the snarky best friend, daughter of the sheriff and, consequently, a bit rebellious in her attitude.

Even Michael Myers has more personality than just a creepy, heavy-breathing antagonist (see the scene in which he wears sunglasses over a bed sheet—it really emphasizes how killing is fun for him). He is one of the few horror villains of that time period who wasn’t supernatural in some form. He was just evil, though his recurring revival in the succeeding films plays with the idea that he’s unstoppable.

As far as franchises go, none of the other films quite reached the cult status of the first. But the world is always ready to see Michael Myers in action again. This year, there will be plenty of opportunity to see pieces of this franchise. “Halloween” and two of its sequels will play at Midtown Cinema in October.

Midtown Cinema
Special Events
October

The Late Shift with Zeroday
“Poltergeist” (1982)
Saturday, Oct. 1, 10:30 p.m.

Classic Film Series
“Dial M For Murder” (1954)
Sunday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m.

Down in Front!
“Troll 2” (1990)
Friday, Oct. 14, 9:30 p.m.

“Bloodlust!” (1961)
Friday, Oct. 28, 9:30 p.m.

Digital Theatre Series
“The Deep Blue Sea” (National Theatre Live)
Sunday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m.

“Frankenstein” (National Theatre Live)
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.

3rd in the Burg $3 Movie
“Beetlejuice” (1988)
Friday, Oct. 21, 9:30 p.m.

15th Anniversary Film Series
“Black Swan” (2010)
Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m.

“Nosferatu” (1922)
Saturday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.

The Halloween Series
“Halloween” (1978)
Thursday, Oct. 13, 9 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.

“Halloween II” (1981)
Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 31, 9:30 p.m.

“Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982)
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m.

“Halloween 4” (1988)
Thursday, Oct. 20, 9 p.m.

“Halloween 5” (1989)
Thursday Oct. 27, 9 p.m.

Author: Sammi Leigh Melville

Come Back to Merlot: Reacquaint yourself with a wine that a movie laid low.

September 30, 2016 | by Steve Juliana

Anyone who has seen the film “Sideways” will recall Miles and Jack at their dinner date when Miles vehemently objects to the very idea of drinking Merlot. How could anyone be so insulted by such a nice beverage?

Merlot, French for “little blackbird,” has been a fixture in the Bordeaux region since the late 1700s. It is grown primarily on the right bank of the River Dordogne, where it reaches its apex at Chateau Petrus. Here, the wine is almost always 100-percent Merlot and is the most expensive in the region. Good Merlot is also found in Chile, Australia and Italy, where it is blended with other grapes or bottled singly.

The controversy surrounding this noble grape started with the airing of “The French Paradox” on American television in 1991. The theory was that the fatty French diet and the country’s smoking habit were rendered benign due to the intake of large amounts of red wine. This quickly caught on here in the states, and people turned their attention to Merlot.

Round, plummy and easy-drinking, Merlot was much softer than the tannic Cabernets on the market and soon became the darling of newly minted wine drinkers. It wasn’t long afterwards that supply outstripped demand, and the wine started to suffer. Grapes from younger vines were harvested, and older vine crops were picked immature. Then it was found that that many of the vineyards in Chile contained not Merlot but Carménère, further reducing the availability of mature grapes.

The wines became thinner, more tannic and with a vegetal character that is the hallmark of “green” fruit. Demand for the quaff dropped, and wine drinkers moved on to other vinifera. Amazingly, it is the American northwest that put this favored drink back where it belongs.

The state of Washington burst onto the wine scene first with Riesling, then Chardonnay and Syrah, making good wines of unique character. But the Merlot grown here is considered some of the best of the West Coast. The combination of dry climate, abundant summer sunshine and cold winters that allow the fruit to go fully dormant makes the climate ideal for this Bordeaux varietal.

Look at a world map, and you’ll see that the cities of Seattle and Bordeaux are separated by a little more than three degrees of latitude. This imaginary line connects the quaint villages of France with the peaks and wild rivers of the 14 American Viticultural Areas of this northwest state.

The fact that these disparate places have one of the world’s great wines in common speaks to the ability of Merlot to adapt and produce anywhere in a temperate climate. This fact has not been lost on the state of California, where it is broadly understood that watery green quaffs are a thing of the past. Food-wise, merlot is equally adaptable, matching well with a variety of foods ranging from classic French cuisine to Southern barbecue to grilled meat.

So, try a Merlot, no matter what Miles says.

Keep sipping, Steve.

Author: Steve Juliana

Artistic Struggles: “Red” examines the meaning of art, creation, life.

September 30, 2016 | by Laura Dugan

Photo by Hailey Harned.

“There is only one thing I fear in life, my friend… One day the black will swallow the red.”
—Mark Rothko in “Red”

Large paintings with blocks of color, sometimes bright and inviting, sometimes dark and thought provoking. This is the work of the artist Mark Rothko. In the play “Red,” Jeff Wasileski, as Rothko, and Jeremy Burkett, as the painter’s assistant, Ken, bring to the stage these larger-than-life paintings. Opening at Open Stage of Harrisburg on Oct. 7, “Red” offers a unique look inside the world of art. It is also a story of how our expectations shape our lives.

“Red” is a play about Rothko and his assistant in the late ‘50s as they work on a commission for the Four Seasons Restaurant in New York. Based on the true story of the biggest commission in modern art’s history, the play takes the audience inside Rothko’s head as he straddles the line between artistry and integrity. Ken, recently hired, first overwhelmed and uncertain in the presence of the artist, eventually grows to challenge the master painter.

“Hopefully, this story will encourage people to realize that these things hanging on the wall aren’t just decoration,” Wasileski said. “They say something important and can touch you on the deepest level if you take the time to look a little more closely.”

Burkett said he enjoyed the challenges and rewards of a cast size of two.

“The intimacy of working with only one other actor in a dramatic performance really opens so many opportunities for interaction,” he said. “The end result is authentic, real and pulls the audience to the edge of their seat wanting to be closer.”

Wasileski concurred.

“You really get to explore the interaction between these two characters and see their relationship develop,” he said.

The play takes place during a time in Rothko’s life when he felt misunderstood, often refusing to explain the meaning behind his pieces. As the play progresses, he is faced with a vast difference between what he hopes to accomplish and how his work is actually perceived.

Rothko’s dilemma is one many of us face in family, work or personal expectations.

“It’s a difficult thing for anyone who invests a big part of themselves into a project to have to admit that it has not lived up to their hopes,” said Wasileski. “The question then is do you compromise your standards and accept the lesser result or do you walk away from it all, including all the work you’ve done.”

The show is about more than the struggles of an artist and his assistant. It’s about the struggle of life—the constant striving for perfection and overcoming the battles within ourselves to do what is, ultimately, best for us regardless of the consequences.

“Red,” the 2010 Tony Award winner for “Best Play,” runs at Open Stage of Harrisburg from Oct. 7 through Oct. 30. Tickets are available at www.openstagehbg.com. Season subscriptions are available. Note: Open Stage recommends that children be at least 12 years old to attend a performance of “Red.”

October Theater Events
At Harrisburg’s
Professional Downtown Theaters

At Gamut Theatre
www.gamuttheatre.org

Popcorn Hat Players Present
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Oct. 12 to 29
Saturdays at 1 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. available by request for groups of 20 or more.
Tickets $8

TMI Improv Comedy Show
Oct. 21
Doors and bar open at 6:30 p.m. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are “Bring Your Own Price.” Any size donation buys your admission.

At Open Stage of Harrisburg
www.openstagehbg.com

“Red”
a drama by John Logan
Oct. 7 to 30
Tickets $21 to $35

Open Call Auditions for
OSHKids Performance Company
Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.
Acting course runs September to May
for youth ages 8 and up, presenting
“Shel-abration: a Theatrical Celebration of Shel Silverstein”
openstagestudioschool.com

Season 31 Subscriptions
on sale now—$120 for 5 plays

Author: Laura Dugan

Happenings: Our October Calendar of Events

September 30, 2016 | by TheBurg Editor

Happenings

Museum & Art Spaces

3rd Street Studio
1725 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-385-3315; Facebook: 3rd Street Studio

“Eating Ourselves,” fine art by Ted Walke, through Oct. 21; closing reception: Oct. 21, 6-9 p.m.

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

“Early Off-Roaders,” through Oct. 15.

“Mods vs. Rockers,” motorcycles and scooters, through Oct. 15.

“Steampunk U,” recycled gears and parts, repurposed with artistic and functional form, through Nov. 6.

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

“Man’s Best Friend,” fall membership show, through Oct. 13.

“Five Artist Invitational,” with Audrey A. Bordonaro, Klint Ericson, John Firestone, Jeanne McKinney and Ema Tunno, Oct. 21-Nov. 23; reception: Oct. 21, 5-8 p.m.

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

“Bones,” original ink and digital works by Jason Kreiger, Oct. 21-mid-Nov.; receptions: Oct. 21 & 22, 7-10 p.m.

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

Artist of the Month: Linda Buckwalter

Eckert Art Gallery
Millersville University
60 West College Ave., Lancaster
717-871-4633; artsmu.com

“Lancaster Sound Map,” through Oct. 6.

“Response as Catalyst,” a yearlong conversation through drawings by artists Leslie Gates and Dan Clark, Oct. 18-Dec. 6.

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

“Downton’s Last Stand: A Reprise of the Fort Hunter Fashions of the Downton Abbey Era,” through Dec. 23.

Gallery@Second
608 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
galleryatsecond.com

Works by Thom Kulp and Susan Benigni-Landis, through Nov. 12.

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

“Faith, Family and Community: Folk Art Links to the Early Pennsylvania Dutch in Perry County,” Perry Historians exhibition, through Nov. 5.

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

“ART/history: a retrospective exhibit on the career of jewelry designer Jude Sharp,” through Oct. 18; an oral interview screening and presentation with Sharp will be held on Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m.

Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Downtown
133 State St., Harrisburg
717-635-9870; littleampscoffee.com
Artist TBD, through October; reception: Oct. 21, 5-7 p.m.

Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; Facebook: Metropolis Collective

“Dirt Floor,” southern Gothic and paranormal artwork, through Oct. 31.

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

“Tell Mother I’ve Been Good: Vice & Virtue in the Civil War,” illustrating the moral challenges faced by thousands of men in the ranks, through Dec. 31.

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

Featured artwork from the 2016 Wildlife Art Auction, through Oct. 1.

The art of Tom Wise, Oct. 6-Dec. 26.

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

“Dyeing for Peru,” eco-dyed and ice-dyed clothing, accessories and home textiles by Marcia LaBant of Luminous Nature, through Oct. 8.

“Artisan Marketplace,” locally made fine art and handcrafted items for unique holiday gift giving, Oct. 14-Jan. 14; reception: Oct. 14, 6-8:30 p.m.

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

“Ceramics Retrospective,” works by Victor Spinksi, through Oct. 6.

Paintings by Sean Conner, Oct. 10-Nov. 1; lecture & reception: Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.

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

“We’re Here: Pioneering LGBT Rights in Pennsylvania,” through Oct. 30. A program will be held on Oct. 21, 12-1 p.m., with clips of oral history interviews and a Q & A session with the exhibit curator.

“Working Together for Wildlife: Three Decades of Pennsylvania’s Nature in Art,” through Dec. 31.

“Sixty Years with the Seven Lively Artists: 1956-2016,” celebrating the 60^th anniversary of central Pennsylvania’s plein air painting group, Oct. 21-Feb. 12; reception: Oct. 21, 5:30-8 p.m.

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

“Despues De La Frontera (After the Border),”a bilingual group exhibition honoring immigrants who fled their homes in Central America, through Dec. 4; bilingual tour and panel discussion: Oct. 15, 2 p.m.

“African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center,” Oct. 7-Jan. 22; members’ preview: Oct. 6, 5-7 p.m.; free admission: Oct. 21, 6-9 p.m.

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

“Now Showing: An American Century at the Movies,” through Oct. 16.

“Nyumba a Sanaa,” works from the Maryknoll Collection, Oct. 28-Dec. 18; reception: Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m.

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

“Y Art: Discovering the Next Generation of Artists,” annual juried high school exhibition, through Oct. 28.

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

“Art in the Wild,” a nature-inspired outdoor art exhibition, with installations mostly including natural materials, through Oct. 31.

Yellow Bird Café
1320 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-635-8991; yellowbird-cafe.com

Works by Jenny England for CURE International.

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

“Mosaics,” by Amanda Rife, through Oct. 20.

“Handmade Music,” works by Mike Orr, Oct. 21-Nov. 17.

Read, Make, Learn

Absolute Pilates
3940 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg
717-585-0354; absolutepilates.com

Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Babies at the Barre, 10 a.m.
Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31: Free Pilates 101 Class, 9 a.m.

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

Oct. 15-16: 3D Pumpkin Carving, 10 am.-5 p.m.

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

Oct. 5: Bounty of the Fall, 6-9 p.m.
Oct. 19: Tasty Tapas. 6-9 p.m.
Oct. 26: Sensational Sandwich and Beer Pairing, 6-9 p.m.

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

Oct. 1: Cookbook Club, 1 p.m.
Oct. 1: Storytime and Music Therapy, 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 3, 17: Fredricksen Writes, 6:45 p.m.
Oct. 4: Curl Up With the Classics—“Lord of the Flies,” 3 p.m.
Oct. 4: Coloring for Grown-Ups, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6, 13, 20: Device Advice, 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: Homework Helpers, 4 p.m.
Oct. 7: Youth Chess Night, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8, 15: Getting Started with Knitting, 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 10: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 10, 24: LEGO Club, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 13, 27: Drop-in Story Time, 7 p.m.
Oct. 14, 28: Foreign Film Friday, 2 p.m., 7 p.m.
Oct. 18: Fredricksen Reads—Planning Session, 7 p.m.
Oct. 18, 25: Gardening with Nature, 7 p.m.
Oct. 22, 29: Getting Started with Crochet, 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 26: Adventure Crafts—Dinosaur Excavation, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 29: Books and Brew, 1-4 p.m.

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

Oct. 10-Nov. 28: Improv Level 3 w/Jennie Adams
Oct. 18-Dec. 6: Improv Level 1 w/Cody Unger
Oct. 13: Improv Mixer for Singles

Healthy Living Kitchen
16 S. Rosanna St., Hummelstown
717-512-0077; healthylivingkitchenpa.com

Oct. 18: Harvest Soups & Stews, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

Oct. 15: A Novel Idea 102, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Oct. 26: Zombie Makeup Workshop, 4-6 p.m.

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

Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Weekly Meditation Practice, 11 a.m.
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Common Roads Young Adults, 4 p.m.
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Common Roads Youth, 6 p.m.
Oct. 11: Seniors Group, 6 p.m.
Oct. 13: Aging with Pride Lunchtime Discussion, 12 p.m.
Oct. 18: Women’s Group, 6 p.m.

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

Oct. 24: Ballroom Dance for Beginners, 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 24: Ballroom Dance, Advanced, 6:30 p.m.

The MakeSpace
1916 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgmakespace.com

Oct. 8: Poetics of Color Workshop, 2-5 p.m.

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

Oct. 1: Health and Wellness Meet-up, 10 a.m.
Oct. 1: Good News Café, 6 p.m.
Oct. 3: Mindful Nutrition & Health Meet-up, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 4, 18: Meet-up, 9 a.m.
Oct. 4: Sci-Fi Writer’s Group, 7 p.m.
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Midtown Chess Club, 11 a.m.
Oct. 5: Marketplace HOA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel, 7 p.m.
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Nathaniel Gadsden’s Spoken Word Café, 7 p.m.
Oct. 8: Story time with Lisa, 11 a.m.
Oct. 11: Friends of Midtown Beautification Committee, 6:15 p.m.
Oct. 11: Dauphin County Young Democrats Meeting, 7 p.m.
Oct. 11: Men’s Conversation, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13, 20: Camp Curtin Toastmasters
Oct. 16: Midtown Writers Group, 1 p.m.
Oct. 16: LGBT Book Club, 5 p.m.
Oct. 19: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club, 7 p.m.
Oct. 22: Book signings: Tory Gates, Lindsay Detwiler and Matty Dalrymple
Oct. 24: Feminism Book Club, 7 p.m.
Oct. 25: Friends of Midtown Safety Committee, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 30: Harrisburg Young Professionals Book Club, 2 p.m.

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

Oct. 14-16: Cold Wax 3-Day Workshop
Oct. 22: Macrame Market Bag

The Movement Center
2134 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-238-0357; themovementcenter.net

Oct. 9: Community Yoga—Free Beginner Class, 10 a.m.

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

Oct. 7: Science Workshop—Rocks in our Daily Life, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Oct. 7: Learn at Lunchtime—Family Research, 12:15 p.m.
Oct. 12: National Fossil Day, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 14: Learn at Lunchtime—William Penn, 12:15 p.m.
Oct. 21: Science Workshop—Beaver, Bear and Fox, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Untitled: A Storytelling Project
untitledhbg.com

Oct. 13: “Mortified” at Zeroday Brewing Co.

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

Oct. 25: Innovative Lecture Series: Matt Grocoff

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

Oct. 1: Scout Workshop—Webelos “Into the Wild” Badge, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Oct. 2: Beginner’s Yoga & Walk, 10-11:30 a.m.
Oct. 2: Introduction to GPS & Geocaching, 1-3 p.m.
Oct. 5: Migration Bird Walk, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Oct. 8: Storytime (ages 2-5), 10-11 a.m.
Oct. 8: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 9: Tree ID Walk, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Oct. 15: Early Morning Bird Walk 9-11 a.m.
Oct. 15: Big Moon Halloween Hike, 6:30-8 p.m.
Oct. 15: Scout Workshop—Brownies, “Wildlife in PA,” 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Oct. 19: Educator Workshop—Wonders of Wetlands, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 20-21: Wildwood’s Magical Trail, 6-7 p.m.
Oct. 22: “Capital Area Greenbelt—Past, Present and Future,” 1-3 p.m.
Oct. 30: Kids Discover!, 1:30-3 p.m.

Live Music Around Harrisburg

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

Oct. 2: Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Rydell
Oct. 10: Abba—The Concert
Oct. 15: Charles Esten & Clare Bowen

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

Oct. 1: Willie Jack & the Northern Light
Oct. 2: Scott Pemberton Trio
Oct. 6: The Fritz
Oct. 7: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Oct. 8: Rumpke Mountain Boys
Oct. 13: Hot Buttered Rum
Oct. 16: Ruthie Foster
Oct. 21: John Brown’s Body
Oct. 22: Hoots and Hellmouth
Oct. 23: The Bumper Jacksons
Oct. 25: The Grateful Ball w/The Travelin’ McCoury’s and Jeff Austin
Oct. 29: Consider the Source, Dr. Slothclaw

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

Oct. 1, 8, 27: Roy Lefever
Oct. 4: Daniel Sheehan
Oct. 5: Deborah Anderson
Oct. 6, 9, 23: Anthony Haubert
Oct. 7, 18, 29: Corinna Joy
Oct. 11, 25: Christine Purcell
Oct. 12, 14, 20: Jessica Perla
Oct. 13, 21, 28: Noel Gevers
Oct. 15, 22: Ted Ansel
Oct. 19: Maria Battista
Oct. 26: TBA

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

Oct. 22: “Beatlemania Now”

Central PA Friends of Jazz
www.friendsofjazz.org

Oct. 9: Harry Allen Quartet w/Hilary Gardner

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

Oct. 1: Brass Monkeys
Oct. 4: Ace Frehley
Oct. 7: +Dope+
Oct. 8: Vanladylove
Oct. 12: Islander
Oct. 13: Like A Storm
Oct. 14: Suicide Silence White Chapel
Oct. 15: Les Brers
Oct. 16: Granger Smith, Earl Dibbles
Oct. 22: Jimkata
Oct. 25: Drug Church
Oct. 27: Red
Oct. 29: Medusas Disco, The Stone Wall Vessels

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

Oct. 1: Joe Cooney
Oct. 2: Ellyot H. Ray
Oct. 7: Antonio Andrade
Oct. 8: Grit
Oct. 9: Crimson
Oct. 13: Caelan Perez
Oct. 14: Kevin Kline
Oct. 15: Paul Zavinsky
Oct. 16: Shelba Purtle
Oct. 21: Jim Haas
Oct. 22: Doug Morris
Oct. 23: Alex Brubaker
Oct. 28: Seasons
Oct. 29: Dominick Cicco
Oct. 30: Jasper the Tourist

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

Oct. 20: Hiroya Tsukamoto

Gretna Music
Leffler Chapel and Performance Center, Elizabethtown College
717-361-1508; gretnamusic.org

Oct. 22: Robert McDonald

Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus
harrisburggaymenschorus.org

Oct. 29: “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun”

Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Oct. 1: HBG MakeSpace Music Fest
Oct. 1: Ben Arnold, Tony Ryder & True West, Camela Widad
Oct. 7: Vetour Productions First Friday
Oct. 8: The Circus Of Lust
Oct. 14: Callow Lore
Oct. 15: Shana Falana, Concrete Beach
Oct. 21: Hey Guy, The Give Take
Oct. 22: David Bowie Masquerade & Tribute Party
Oct. 30: An Afternoon of Chamber Music

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

Oct. 7: Fall Young Person’s Concert
Oct 8-9: Masterworks
Oct. 29-30: “Rock On!”

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

Oct. 5: Jason Isbell w/Josh Ritter
Oct. 8: Dream Theatre
Oct. 18: John Mellencamp
Oct. 28: Hershey Symphony

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

Oct. 1: DJ Ray Rossi, Funktion
Oct. 7: Sapphire
Oct. 8: DJ Dave Styles, The Luv Gods
Oct. 14: Uptown Band
Oct. 15: DJ Magic, Ollie’s Pool Party
Oct. 21: LCD Band
Oct. 22: DJ Matrix, Cazhmiere
Oct. 28: Josh Squared Band
Oct. 29: DJ Forest, Smooth Like Clyde

Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-421-1512; keystoneconcertband.com

Oct. 13: Concert at Brethren in Christ Church

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

Oct. 9: Sunday Arts Hour—The Metta String Quartet

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

Oct. 14: Chroma
Oct. 24: Matthew Leonard

Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Uptown
1836 Green St., Harrisburg
717-695-4882; littleampscoffee.com

Oct. 1: Halloween Mix-Tape
Oct. 12: Port Ellis/LØRE

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

Oct. 7: “Abba the Concert”
Oct. 22: Diamond Rio
Oct. 26: Survivor
Oct. 29: The Monkees

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

Oct. 19: Havana Cuba All-Stars
Oct. 28: Jazz Ensemble

The MakeSpace
1916 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgmakespace.com

Oct. 1: HBG MakeSpace Music Festival (at HMAC)

Market Square Concerts
www.marketsquareconcerts.org

Oct. 1: Rebel w/Matthias Maute

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

Oct. 15: Symphony Orchestra Concert
Oct. 15: Jazz Ensembles Concert
Oct. 28: Snarky Puppy Performing Arts Series

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

Oct. 14: Carly Clark
Oct. 21: Nico Padden

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

Oct. 1: Don Johnson Trio
Oct. 8: Top Down Band
Oct. 15: Shea & Len (Luv Gods)
Oct. 22: Sherri Mullen Duo
Oct. 29: Darcie Miner

MoMo’s BBQ & Grille
307 Market St., Harrisburg
717-230-1030; momosbbqandgrill.com

Oct. 7: Ben Brandt Band
Oct. 14: Martin EZ John

Pennsylvania Womyn’s Chorus
cpwchorus.org

Oct. 15: Spaghetti Dinner at Colonial Park United Church of Christ

River City Blues Club & Dart Room
819 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg
rivercityhbg.com

Oct. 1-2: Classic Crooners Cabaret
Oct. 6: Mark Santanna and the Snake Oil Salesman
Oct. 7: Spoken Expressions with Tiger Rose, Lee Mo, Shelly says w/Jarrell Franklin
Oct. 8: Morse Code
Oct. 13: Open Mic Jam w/Blue Elephant & Friends
Oct. 14: Genesis Lorraine and Her 8-Track Mind
Oct. 15: La Playa
Oct. 17: River City Big Band
Oct. 20: Open Mic Jam w/Shawan and the Wonton
Oct. 21: Ben Brandt Trio
Oct. 22: Lux
Oct. 24: Friends of Jazz Ja,
Oct. 26: Moutin Factory Quintet

St. Thomas Roasters
5951 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg
717-526-4171; stthomasroasters.com

Oct. 1: Dan Zukowski
Oct. 7: Brad Bomberger
Oct. 8: Itsy + Im
Oct. 14: Cotolo
Oct. 15: 1096 Crazy
Oct. 21: Paul Zavinsky
Oct. 22: Just Dave
Oct. 28: 6 Bar Break
Oct. 29: Rayzen Kane

Stock’s on 2nd
211 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-233-6699; stocksonsecond.com

Oct. 1: Us 2 Duo
Oct. 7: Natalie Ness
Oct. 8: Houston Baker
Oct. 14: Cruise Control Trio
Oct. 15: Music Thru Science Lite
Oct. 21: Bitsy and Im
Oct. 22: Visitors Duo
Oct. 28: Shea Quinn and Friends

Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; mystrandcapitol.org

Oct. 7: Dark Star Orchestra
Oct. 15: York Symphony Orchestra
Oct. 20: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Oct. 21: Arlo Guthrie
Oct. 26: Sarah McLachlan
Oct. 28: Aoife O’Donovan & Willie Watson

Suba Tapas Bar
272 North St., Harrisburg
717-233-7358; mangiaqui.com

Live music Friday, Saturday nights

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

Oct. 2: First Family Sundays—Upcycled Sculpture

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

Oct. 7: Susan Werner
Oct. 16: Ruthie Foster
Oct. 23: The Bumper Jacksons

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

Oct. 8: Larry McKenna & George Rabbai
Oct. 14: Daedalus Quartet
Oct. 21: Michael Longoria

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

Oct. 25: U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors
Oct. 29: Blackmore’s Night

Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center
Millersville University
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

Oct. 1: Choral Kaleidoscope
Oct. 2: October Winds Ensembles
Oct. 16: Autumnal Auras

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

Oct. 29: Edgewood

The Stage Door

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

Through Oct. 8: Crooners
Oct. 14: Jay Leno

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

Through Nov. 12: “Anything Goes”

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

Oct. 12-19: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (Popcorn Hat Players)
Oct. 21: TMI Improv

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

Oct. 7 & 15: Crank
Oct. 7 & 9: Class 2 Show

Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC)
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Oct. 8: “The Circus of Lust”
Oct. 28-29: “The Rocky Horror Show”

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

Oct. 6-16: “Frankenstein”
Oct. 22: “Things That Go Bump in the Night”

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

Oct. 21: Bill Maher
Oct. 23: Brian Regan

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

Oct. 7: State Street Video Premiere

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmonline.net

Oct. 1-9: “tick, tick…BOOM!”

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

Oct. 12: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”

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

Oct. 15: Capitol Steps

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

Oct. 6-9: “Eurydice”

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

Oct. 21: Comedy Night

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

Oct. 7-30: “Red”

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

Through Oct. 9: “An Act of the Imagination”

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

Oct. 6: “PUSH Physical Theatre”

Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; mystrandcapitol.org

Oct. 6: Jody Kerns & Will Jacobs
Oct. 17: David Sedaris
Oct. 20: Julie Scoggins & Dave Wingfield

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

Through Oct. 9: “Far From Heaven” (at Whitaker Center)

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

Oct. 1: “Impossible Izzpossible”
Oct. 5: “Wiesenthal”

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

Through Oct. 9: “Far From Heaven” (Theatre Harrisburg)
Oct. 22-23: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (Central PA Youth Ballet)

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

Oct. 1-2: “School of Rock”
Oct. 21-30: “Post-Mortem”

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