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The Painted Word: “Art Is…” Gallery Walk at 35

August 29, 2023 | by Bob MacGinnes

Josephine Alexander

Sept. 10 marks the 35th edition of Gallery Walk, the one-day event scheduled for the first Sunday after Labor Day, set aside to tour art galleries, museums, restaurants and shops that designate space to the art of the community, our beloved Harrisburg. It is a day to celebrate the beauty of life through art. This special anniversary, symbolic of longevity and success, is a special tribute to the visionary who originated the concept.

The year was 1988, and CEO Carrie Wissler-Thomas of the Art Association of Harrisburg (AAH), in tandem with a list of who’s who art makers and shakers in the city, came together to present an all-inclusive gallery walk. Looking back to that year, individual exhibits from the Penn State Downtown Center, Temple University and the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank, all located in Strawberry Square, threw their support to this collective art symposium. Independent galleries included Gallerie 110, Tangerine Gallery and Metro Arts, as well as the nonprofit Dōshi Gallery. On that day, flags waved outside the participating galleries with the downtown streets teeming with gallery-goers, brochures in hand, venturing from site to site. The day was a tremendous success and became an annual event.

This year promises even more excitement, as Gallery Walk isn’t the only anniversary. Midtown Scholar Bookstore turns 20, featuring the new George’s Collectibles, an adjacent building housing all sorts of antiques, rare prints and ephemera. Just a half-block down Verbeke, you’ll find Harrisburg art couple, Vivi Sterste, potter with elan, and Jeb Boyd, poet/photographer, welcoming guests to the 10th anniversary of their gallery, Vivi on Verbeke. Completing the 3rd and Verbeke triangle is Nyeusi Gallery, celebrating their second anniversary on Gallery Walk Sunday. The anniversaries are even more reason to get out and party, honoring these gems that beautify our homes and businesses with exceptional art, prints, pottery, photographs and more.

Art & History

Make your way to the AAH for the inside scoop on this year’s theme, “Art Is,” as presented by its members. Subjective studies swirl seductively, pulling the viewer into the members’ many moods of meaning. Smelling salts are offered for those who swoon under September’s spell. After you’re revived, spin around on the gallery floor to Hemlock Hollow’s mellifluous strains. Then go out the door on Front Street and turn left to 219 S. Front to the rich repository at the Historical Society of Dauphin County. Check off all the “A’s” that Christine Turner, its director, has in store: artifacts, artwork and architecture.

Up the street in the other direction, drop in at the newly renovated McCormick Riverfront Library and view the art on display while you marvel at the extensive restorations. Close by, you will find one of the Seven Lively Artists, Jonathan Frazier, showing his oil paintings at the Riverfront Gallery of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Zion Lutheran Church not only offers tours but the oil and acrylic paintings of John McNulty, who has exhibited with those magnificent seven. While there, catch the stencil prints of Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe.

One church leads to another over on Chestnut Street, with Salem United Church of Christ housing Roxanne Dombrosky’s Muddy Rox Pottery, organically influenced utilitarian vessels. Tours of the historic church will be in sync with stained glass art from Diane Hoffer. Nearby, CASA’s “Mixed Media Showcase” highlights the best from its students. Speaking of high school artists, more will show at Old City Hall Apartments as part of the “Artistic Expressions” group.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church is excited to showcase the fine art of Yachiyo Beck. Her watercolor and oil paintings are internationally revered for their beauty. Do “Pass Go” and travel to 612 N. Front St for a visit with Contrena Baltimore, president of the oldest civic institution in our city, the Civic Club. Be sure not to “Overlook” the art at the mansion throughout this historic building.

Creative Gems

Now’s a good time to slow down the pace and catch your breath in the great outdoors. A “Capitol” idea forms at its steps at noon and 2 p.m. for Sprocket Mural Works tours of the Midtown mural corridor while, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., the tour heads to downtown’s mural scene. The best part is it’s just $15 per, with no speeding tickets given as each tour takes place at 1 mph. The State Museum of Pennsylvania offers free admission for Gallery Walk and mounts its 56th edition of “Art of the State.”

When it comes to local history, Historic Harrisburg Association’s David Morrison is a treasure trove of tales from the past and a wealth of knowledge regarding the rich and varied visual vignettes captured in photographic archives. Nearby, the Susquehanna Art Museum is the only dedicated art museum in the area and houses ever changing exhibits on its spacious two floors. If you have never visited, Gallery Walk provides the perfect opportunity. Catch “Transformative Craft” through Oct. 15 and vote for your favorite creation. Just doors away, at 1423 N. 3rd, is a gem of a boutique, the Nyianga Store. Owner Chantal Nga Elondou hails from Cameroon, bringing the best of her homeland. Clothing, rich and vibrant, an array of leather goods, jewelry, beauty products and art fill the interior with cultural treasures.

Another niche art gallery providing an alternative approach for art can be found at Gallery@2nd at 608 N. 2nd St. Proprietor and lowbrow artist, Ted Walke, and comrade in brush, Krissy Whiski, have a floor dedicated for each of their works. Under gallery Art Director Steve Barber, Nyeusi is a vital source for works that fall under the umbrella of Black art. It is the last word on African and Caribbean art, artifacts and books. Ending your day at Millworks has its advantages in viewing the featured artists on the lobby walls. Art Director Tara Chickey revealed that Paul Gallo, Elaine Elledge, Rebecca Adey, Linda Benton McCloskey and April Henbest will display their latest collections, and many of the Millworks’ studio residents will greet patrons and art lovers. Afterwards, stay for the second annual impromptu after-party at the restaurant and bar.

“Art Is”

Art is personal and universal rolled into one. Art is uplifting and buoyant. Art is moving and thought provoking. Art is an image that speaks to the soul, and art is something solely for you. Art is a thought put into action and the very act may give satisfaction to the artist and the audience from their own point of view. Art is meaningful or easily dismissed, art is beautiful like a lover just kissed, art is temporal or eternal, art is the language spoken around the globe. Art is a joyous slice or a feast for the senses. Art is transcendent for race, color and creed, leaving us speechless on bended knee.

The 35th annual Gallery Walk takes place on Sept. 10 at locations throughout downtown and Midtown Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.artassocofhbg.com.

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Picture Perfect: Plein air art auction exceeds fundraising goal for the Broad Street Market

August 24, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

Artist Dillon Samuelson participated in the Susquehanna Art Museum’s plein air painting event at the Broad Street Market.

When Alice Anne Schwab, executive director of the Susquehanna Art Museum, heard that the Broad Street Market had burned, she was devastated.

She knew the museum, located just down the street from the market, needed to help its neighbor, and in its signature creative style.

In July, the museum hosted plein air painting in the market courtyard, where local artists painted and drew scenes from around the market. Their creations were auctioned off, with all proceeds going to support the market, which was heavily damaged by fire earlier in July.

The fundraiser was even more successful than Schwab could’ve imagined.

The auction, which ran from Aug. 9 to 18 and included 15 paintings by 14 local artists, raised $3,471, almost $1,000 over the museum’s original goal.

“I was thrilled,” Schwab said. “I really didn’t know what to expect. It was so exciting.”

Many of the paintings featured the front façade of the brick market building, which is now closed due to heavy fire, smoke and water damage. Others depicted the iconic sign on the market’s still-open stone building, quarts of cherry tomatoes, and people playing chess outside the building, among other market-inspired scenes.

Artists ranged from professionals to local elementary school students.

“Broad St Market” by Biruta Hansen

Perry County artist Biruta Hansen painted two pieces, each telling a different story of the brick building. One, entitled “Ghost,” uses grayish blue tones to capture the loss and somber state of the building, while the other painting shows a much brighter, sunny and hopeful scene.

Hansen’s “Broad St Market” painting sold for $1,000 and “Ghost” sold for $395.

“It was very gratifying,” she said. “The idea of contributing to the community in a time of tragedy–it was the least I could do.”

Schwab was happy to see that all of the paintings received bids and was grateful for the community’s interest. She hopes that the funds will help the market as officials seek to support displaced vendors and rebuild the brick building in the months ahead.

“Midtown is like a family; we try to support each other,” Schwab said. “The market isn’t just geographically close, but it’s near and dear to all of our hearts. We are super happy this worked out as it did.”

To view the pieces that were included in the auction, click here. To learn more about the Susquehanna Art Museum, visit their website.

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Purposeful Painting: Live, plein air painting to raise money for Broad Street Market

July 21, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

Artists with the Susquehanna Art Museum will create plein air paintings in the Broad Street Market courtyard on Friday.

Artists are putting brush to canvas for a cause.

On Friday, July 21, a group of artists will paint in the plein air style in the Broad Street Market courtyard to raise funds for the market, which was devastated by a fire last week.

The group of artists, curated by the Susquehanna Art Museum, will paint in response to the scenes in and around the market buildings.

Early on the morning of July 10, the market’s brick building caught fire due to a ceiling fan malfunction, according to Harrisburg Fire Bureau officials. The brick building sustained significant damage, while the stone building was untouched by the flames.

Harrisburg and state officials have since pledged to rebuild the market and the art museum’s event will support that project.

Artists will paint from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in conjunction with 3^rd in the Burg, but will have until Aug. 4 to finish their work in-studio.

Paintings will be available for purchase through a silent auction, hosted by the art museum. On Friday, visitors to the market may bid on the paintings in person, and anyone can bid online from Aug. 9 to 18.

All proceeds from the art sales will go towards the market for its restoration.

For more information about the Susquehanna Art Museum, visit their website. To bid on plein air paintings, click here.

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Happenings: Our June Calendar of Events

May 31, 2023 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

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

“The Liberty Car: Great War Cadillac US1257X,” through summer 2023

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

“The Eppleman Collection—A Triano Family Gift,” through June 22

“Correlated Cultivations,” a three-artist invitational guest curated by Nate Foster that features the work of Young Won, Earle Rock and Marina Radanovic, through June 22

95th Annual International Juried Exhibition, June 30-Aug. 24

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

“By the Book,” a whimsical, interactive exhibit featuring the artwork of nationally known children’s book illustrator Amy June Bates, June 9-July 22; reception: June 9, 5:30 -7 p.m.

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

June artist of the month

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

MAAA Past Scholarship Recipients Show, through June 24

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com

HAAA Rotation Exhibit Galleries, through June 10

HAAA Member Artwork at the Cocoa Beanery, through July 10

HAAA Member Artwork at Backstage Café, Allen Theater, June 1-July 31

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

Juried Student Art Exhibition, through Aug. 24; award ceremony and reception: Aug. 24, 4 p.m.

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

New works by Justin and Joelle Arawjo, Pamela Black, Marsha Souders, The Huckle Buckle Boys, Phil Wells and Judy Kelly, through June 11

New works by PD Murray, Julie Iaria, Carrie Shusta, RLO, Marjorie Taylor, Paul Vasiliades, June 13- July 16

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

Art in the Stacks featuring Paul Nagle, June 1-30

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 (PCCA)
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Stillness & Motion,” a solo exhibition by Louise Thomas, through June 24

Solo art exhibition featuring Karen Van Newhyzen, through Aug. 5

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

“A Flair for Public Service—Genevieve Blatt and C. DeLores Tucker”

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

“HORSE2AUTO—A Transportation Revolution,” through 2023

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

“Art and Activism at Tougaloo College,” June 10-Sept. 10

“Valery Sutherland—Paintings,” with works completed between 2021 and 2023, illustrating the artist’s investigation into the passage of time and its reflection on nature, through June 18

“Ju Yun—Hybrid Identity,” features vibrant mixed media pieces that take inspiration from the popular culture found in both Korea and the United States, through June 25

“The Creatures Collages” series is the visual component of a collaboration between visual artist Dan Zdilla and composer Rusty Banks, through June 25

“8th Annual Juried Exhibition—Transformative Craft,” June 29-Oct. 15

“The Matter of Money,” artwork by Mark Wagner, who is best known for his intricate collages made entirely from deconstructed U.S. dollars, through Aug. 13

“The Hidden Museum, 2018,” installation in which viewers are challenged to locate “hidden” works of art, through Dec. 31

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

“Rap Retention,” art by Blake Showers, displaying pivotal, illustrious and esoteric moments from hip hop and rap culture, June 2-28; reception: June 2, 6-8 p.m.

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

“Generations—a Celebration of Family Creativity,” June 3-July 8; reception: June 3, 1-3 p.m.

Read, Make, Learn

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

June 1, 29: Fit Chicks in-store and virtual, 4:15 p.m.
June 2, 16, 30: Virtual Booty Blast, 9:30 a.m.
June 5, 12, 19, 26: Virtual Pilates, 5 p.m.
June 6, 13, 20, 27: Virtual Yoga for Back Health, 10 a.m.
June 8: Boomer Fit Zoomer in-store and virtual, 4:15 p.m.
June 23: Virtual Barre Intensity Express, 9:30 a.m.

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

June 3: Copper Enameling Workshop (ages 13-adult), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 5-9: Beezzz to Treezzz (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 5-9: Fashion Fun (ages 9-14), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
June 5-9: Clay Fantasy Camp (ages 5-12), 1-4 p.m.
June 5-9: Mix It Up (ages 5-12), 1-4 p.m.
June 6-27: Intermediate/Advanced Painting (ages 16-adult), Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m.
June 6-27: Beginning Oil Painting—Yellow Swallowtail, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
June 7-July 5: Art Journaling, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
June 10: Experimental Mixed Media, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 12-16: “Outsider” Art (ages 5-8), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 12-16: Summer Dance Camp (ages 4-6), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 12-16: Animals in Action (ages 9-14), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
June 12-16: Clay Critters! (ages 5-12), 1-4 p.m.
June 12-16: Finding Your Inner Artist (ages 5-12), 1-4 p.m.
June 19-23: Art & Adventure Camp
June 19-23: Music & Art (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 19-23: The Art of Recycling (ages 5-12), 1-4 p.m.
June 20-Aug. 1: Tuesday Wheel Throwing 102, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
June: Art Together 1-Day Workshop (ages 6-adult), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 26-30: Be the Curator (ages 9-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 26-30: Cool Cartoons (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 26-30: SPAAAAACE! (ages 9-12), 1-4 p.m.

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

June 20: Sandwich Sensations, 6-9 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

June 10: Reading the Rainbow Book Club at Elementary Coffee, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 14: Spanish Language Conversation Group on Zoom (ages 15 and older), 6-7 p.m.

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

June 8: LEGO Meetup (ages 6-12), 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 22: STEAM Stations (ages 6-12), 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

June 3: Meet & Greet Artists Reception, 3-4:30 p.m.
June 8: Masked Sing-Along, 6-7 p.m.
June 15: Sip and Speak, 3-4:30 p.m.
June 15: Paws 2 Read (ages 6-11), 6-7:30 p.m.
June 16: Teen Open Mic Night, 6-8 p.m.
June 17: Pokémon Go Walking and Meeting Group, 10-11:30 a.m.
June 22: BINGO, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
June 22: Marble Run Building Challenge, 6-7 p.m.
June 26: Paws 2 Read, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

June 10: Children’s Mansion Tour, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
June 11: Fort Hunter Mansion and McAllister Cemetery Tour, 1-3 p.m.
June 14, 28: Stories on the Stairs, 10-11 a.m.
June 25: Home Skills from History, 1-3 p.m.

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

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
June 2: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
June 5: Roots & Shoots Program, 6-7 p.m.
June 5, 12, 19, 26: Book Explorers (ages 3-6), 5:30 p.m.
June 5, 19: Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45-8:45 p.m.
June 6: Curl up with the Classics—“Light in August” 10-11 a.m.
June 6, 20: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
June 7, 14, 21, 28: Summer Children’s Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m.
June 8, 15: Meet and Greet Library Pups, 10-11 a.m.
June 16: Peaceful Poses Adult Yoga, 9-9:45 a.m.
June 16: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m.
June 16: Family Paint & Pix!, 6 p.m.

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

June 3: Chicken Gourd Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 3: Needle Felted Mouse, 1-4 p.m.
June 8: Barn Star Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
June 10: Flag Wreath Workshop, 1-3 p.m.
June 17: 3-Piece Jewelry Set, 2-4 p.m.
June 23: Chicken Painting on Wood, 6-8 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

June 26: Encaustic Painting, 7-9 p.m.

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

June 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.
June 1, 15, 29: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
June 6, 20: Silent Book Group at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square, 10-11:30 a.m.
June 12, 19, 26: Books and Babies, 10:15 a.m.
June 12, 19, 26: Storytime for Everyone, 11 a.m.
June 13, 20, 27: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m.
June 21: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
June 23: Craft & a Movie—“The Incredibles,” 10 a.m.

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

June 2, 9: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28: Rhyme Time (18 months and older), 10:15-10:35 a.m.
June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28: Toddler Time (18 months-3 years), 10:45-11:05 a.m.
June 5, 12, 19, 26: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
June 6: Teen Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m.
June 6, 13, 20, 27: Tea & Stitches, 10 a.m.
June 6, 13, 20, 27: Toddler Time in the Park, 10 a.m.
June 6, 13, 20, 27: Story Time in the Park, 10:30 a.m.
June 8: Beginning Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 8, 22, 29: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 10, 24: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
June 10, 24: Puzzle Party, 11:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
June 12: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
June 14: Mad About Mysteries, 7-8 p.m.
June 19: Monday Night Book Club, 7 p.m.
June 24: Trivia at Home—SpongeBob, 6-8 p.m.
June 27: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.

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

June 1: Book Bingo, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
June 7, 21: Paws 2 Read, 5-6 p.m.
June 9: Kline Friends’ Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 14: STEAM Stations, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
June 28: LEGO Meetup, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

June 3, 10, 17, 24: Passageways, 2 p.m.
June 4, 11, 18, 25: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
June 7, 14, 21, 28: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
June 10: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.

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

June 9: Egg Drop Challenge, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
June 12: Taste of Black-owned Businesses, 5-6 p.m.
June 17: Colorful Connections, 12-2 p.m.
June 23: Crafting Free for All, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

June 5, 12, 19, 26: Calling All Coders (children and teens, 8 and older), 2-5 p.m.
June 6, 13, 20, 27: Code Your Story (children and teens, 8 and older), 2-3 p.m.
June 7, 14, 21, 28: LEGO Stop Motion Animation (children and teens, 8 and older), 2-3 p.m.
June 8, 15, 22, 29: STEAM Sensory Play Time (ages birth to 5 years), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
June 10: The Science Spectacular with Eric Energy, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 23: All Together Now with Music Play Patrol, 11-11:45 a.m.

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

June 6, 13, 20, 27: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
June 14, 21, 28: Wednesday Summer Reading, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

June 3: An Evening with Richard Rothstein and Leah Rothstein, 6-7 p.m.
June 7: An Evening with David Sedaris, 7-8 p.m.
June 13: An Evening with Audrey Clare Farley, 7-8 p.m.
June 14: An Evening with Christine Pride, Jo Piazza, and Kate Baer, 7-8 p.m.
June 24: Book Signing with Nick Tabor, 1-3 p.m.
June 27: An Evening with Riley Sager and Ruth Ware

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

June 17: Fluid Art, 12-3 p.m.

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

June 22: A Civil Conversation with Christopher Graham, 7-8 p.m.

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

June 1-Aug. 15: Go Cumberland!
June 1-Aug. 15: All Together Now Summer Reading Challenge
June 1-Aug. 15: Beanstack Challenge Summer Reading Program
June 1: Cook the Book Club
June 1: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 2, 16: Movers & Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
June 3, 17: New Cumberland Public Library Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 5: Outdoor Sensory Playtime (ages 0-5), 10:30 a.m.
June 5: VanGo Art Museum on Wheels (ages 6-12), 1:30 p.m.
June 6-Aug. 8: Outdoor Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11: 15 a.m.
June 7-July 5: Ready for Kindergarten (ages 4-5), 10:15-11:45 a.m.
June 10, 24: Teen Grab-and-Go Kits (ages 13-17), 10 a.m.
June 12: Kids Paint Party (ages 6-12), 1:30-2:30 p.m.
June 12: Teen Paint Party (ages 13-17), 2:30-3:30 p.m.
June 12, 26: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
June 13, 27: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
June 13-July 25: Kids Gardening Club (ages 6-12), Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
June 16, 30: Dungeons & Dragons (ages 13-17), 4-6 p.m.
June 17: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 17: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
June 19: Summer Yoga for Kids (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
June 19: Summer Yoga for Kids (ages 6-10), 11 a.m.
June 21: Kid Builders (ages 3 and older), 1:30-2:30 p.m.
June 23: Block Party (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
June 26: The Secrets of Honeybee (ages 7-12), 1:30 p.m.
June 28: STEAM Discovery Zone (ages 6-12), 1:30-2:30 p.m.
June 28: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
June 30: PlayDoh Palooza (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.

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

June 3-24: Intro to Pastels, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 25: Drop-In Art at Little Buffalo State Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

June 8: Macramé Paper Clip Bookmark Workshop, 6 p.m.
June 9: Vintage Tin Earrings Workshop, 6 p.m.
June 10: Second Saturday Workshops and Artist Demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 15: Wood Burning Cheeseboards Workshop, 5:30 p.m.
June 23: Summer Solstice Celebration Paint Party, 6 p.m.

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

June 1: Bird Walk—Nesting Birds, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
June 3: Kids Discover—Photography (ages 8-11), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 3: Kids Discover—Photography (ages 12-14), 1-3 p.m.
June 4: Daisies & Brownies—Shapes in Nature, 1-3 p.m.
June 8: Kids Discover—Herps (ages 5-10), 1-3 p.m.
June 9: Mulberry Tree Walk, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
June 10: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 10: Stained-Glass Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 15: Paper Making Workshop Part 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
June 17: Macrame Coasters Class, 2:30-4 p.m.
June 18: Flower Walk—Peak of Blooming, 10:30-12 p.m.
June 19-23: Nature Explorer’s (ages 6-8) Week 1, 1-3 p.m.
June 22: Paper Making Workshop Part 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
June 26-30: Nature Explorer’s (ages 6-8) Week 2, 1-3 p.m.

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

June 5: STEAM Stations (ages 6-12), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
June 6: Novel Thoughts Book Club, 6 p.m.
June 20: Novel Thoughts Too, 1 p.m.
June 24: Color Connections (ages 18 and older), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 27: Miss Maggie Sings, 3-4 p.m.

Live Music

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

June 9: Top of the World A Carpenters Tribute
June 10: Leonid & Friends—The World’s Greatest Chicago Tribute
June 11: Brothers of the Heart—Fortune, Isaacs, Walker, Rogers
June 17: Happy Together Tour
June 24: Christopher Cross & Justin Hayward with Mike Dawes
June 25: Brian Regan

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

June 1: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
June 2: Jazz in the City
June 3: Tom Rush and Loudon Wainwright III
June 4: York County Honors Choir
June 8: Laughter Saves Lives
June 14: Iris DeMent
June 21: Nickel Creek, Hawktail

Central PA Friends of Jazz
www.friendsofjazz.org

June 16: Stefon Harris

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

June 9: Solar Federation
June 24: The Bacon Brothers

Gretna Music
gretnamusic.org

June 18: Time for Tango

Greystone Brew House
303 Golf Club Ave., Dillsburg
717.347.0632; greystonebrewhouse.com

June 2: Shine Delphi
June 3: North Mountain Ramblers
June 9: Aaron Daniel Gaul
June 10: Tim Colgan
June 16: Matthew Bynum
June 17: Soc Duo
June 23: Curtis Smith
June 24: Noel Gevers
June 30: Josh Krevsky

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

June 6: AJJ
June 10: The Swemo Experience
June 16: Kidd G
June 17: The Best of the Eagles
June 23: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
June 24: Bad Bunny Night

Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus

harrisburggaymenschorus.org

June 9, 10. 11, 18: Spring Concerts
June 10: Concert Livestream

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

June 2: The Record Company at XL Live
June 12: Milky Chance at XL Live
June 27: lovelytheband, Beach Weather at XL Live

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

June 27: Diana Ross

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

June 2: The Luv Gods
June 3: Slippery When Wet
June 9: Smooth Like Clyde
June 10: Cody Tyler & Gypsy Convoy
June 16: Cellar Sessions
June 17: Emily’s ToyBox
June 23: Funktion
June 24: Grant Bryan Band
June 30: John King Dance Band

Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-329-7541; keystoneconcertband.com

June 4: Concert at Peace Church

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

June 3: One Night in Memphis
June 2: Airmen of Note

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

June 22: Christian McBride

The Manor on Front
2971 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-884-9596; themanoronfront.com

June 24: Time Sawyer

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

June 1: Tony Catalano
June 15: Dave Kelly
June 22: Dave McCullough
June 29: Josh Krevsky

Mt. Gretna Playhouse
200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
717-964-3627; www.gretnatheatre.org

June 8-11: Jekyll & Hyde in concert
June 22-25: Together Off Broadway—Mermin & Martin

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

June 9: Colebrook Road
June 24: The Dave Matthews Band Tribute

The Peace Church
Trindle and St. John’s Church roads, Camp Hill
717-737-6492

June 4: The Keystone Concert Band
June 11: Norma Swain and Friends
June 25: John Catalano

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

June 28: Open Mic Night

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

June 13: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
June 19: Sam Greenfield

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

June 4: Dave Mason

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

June 2: Harrisburg University presents The Record Company
June 3: Puddle of Mudd
June 10: The Disco Biscuits
June 12: Harrisburg University presents Milky Chance
June 12: Red NOT Chili Peppers
June 16: KIX
June 20: Juneteenth Summer of Soul with Michel’le, Soul For Real, Zhane, Shai, Jeff Redd
June 23: The Reagan Years
June 27: Harrisburg University presents lovelytheband

The Stage Door

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

June 8: Laughter Saves Lives
June 11: Greater York Dance June Show

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

June 16-25: “Hunchback of Notre Dame the Musical”

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

June 16-25: “Urinetown the Musical”

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

June 1-24: “Elvis—A Musical Revolution”
June 30-Aug. 5: Disney’s “Newsies’”

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

June 2-17: Shakespeare in the Park—“Richard III” (Reservoir Park)
June 23: TMI Improv

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

June 2: Divas Down Under present “Summer Beach Party” Drag Show
June 24: Micro Wrestling All*Stars

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

June 2: Free Improv Jam, Hoagie’s Heroes, Ham Juice, Frankenstein’s Monster!, Bandito
June 3: Kid Friendly Mixer, Solo Sleepover, Baby, Love Triangle, Barn Bitches, Uncomfortable, Tiny Town
June 9: Character Class Show, Is That Beef?, Team Z, Leg of Lamp, Phil’s Arcade, Holding Hands w/ John and Tyler
June 10: Free Mixer, This Show Will Self Destruct, Mary Todd Lincoln—The Real Babe-raham Lincoln, Barbra, Tiny French Cigarettes
June 11: Character Class Show
June 16: Free Improv Jam, Hoagie’s Heroes, Ham Juice, Cosmic Trash, The Bondfire Society
June 17: Free Mixer, Baby, Sunday School, Rockstar Goes Supernova, JODY, Barn Bitches Presents The Haircut
June 23: Free Improv Jam, Is That Beef?, Team Z, Midtown Funk, Merely Players
June 24: Free Mixer, Dark Horse, Original Six, Elderprov

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

June 1-4: “Bandstand”

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

June 13-18: “Six the Musical”

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

June 16-July 2: “Beautiful—The Carole King Musical”

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

June 2-4: “Come Blow Your Horn”
June 11: “Picasso at the Lapin Agile”

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

June 1-17: “Poirot Investigates!”
June 28-30: “The Wizard of Oz” Youth Edition

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

June 2: We the People—“Speak to My Soul”

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

June 10: Dance Revelation “Freedom”

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The Painted Word: Meet Joan of Art

March 30, 2023 | by Bob MacGinnes

Joan Maguire

Taking a page from the 15th-century saint, Joan of Arc, modern-day gallery owner Joan Maguire agrees with her quote, “Life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it and then it’s gone.”

In the vernacular of our day—live your dream while you can.

Hershey is a far cry from Orleans, France, where Joan of Arc led a momentous victory against the English in 1429 during the Hundred Years’ War. For Joan Maguire, that battlefield fades in the background of history as she hopes to gather the troops to visit a much more genteel setting. The troops are a battalion of art lovers marching to her newly opened art emporium housing the many moods of the artist mere yards from her home.

As a self-taught artist specializing in watercolors, Joan splits time between her Hershey home/gallery and summers spent in the Outer Banks painting beach scenes, flora and fauna all brightly colored, capturing the joie-de-vivre that infuses and informs her art.

The gallery’s inviting ambiance begins upon entering the haven that incorporates a farmstead kitchen, retrofitted with a vintage refrigerator as well as modern-day amenities. Its cozy charm comes full cycle as the hostess puts you at ease immediately, with eyes twinkling and a generous smile.

Pine Creek Construction literally raised the roof creating an expansive studio gallery/shared space, perfect for the artist’s aesthetic, with beauty and backdrop blending as one. As one works through the rooms, the unique layout promises hospitality downstairs and delivers a warm atmosphere upstairs. You may feel transported to a leisurely stroll along the Seine with artists and their paintings lining the river’s banks. In the upstairs gallery, surrounded by a bevy of floral paintings framed for future homes and businesses, Joan creates a bouquet of beauty much like the scene on the Seine.

Joining in the esprit-de-corps are woodworker Jason Smeltz and artisan Jason Lyons, whose forte is repurposing sculpture. Jewelers are comprised of Patricia White, Lynn Shirk and Jan Lipensky, all offering different treatments in their edited collections. Specializing in artisanal, herbal soaps and culinary salts are Jana MacGinnes and Barbara Kline, who round out the coterie with élan. Bath scrubs and soaks made by Joan complete the picture. It all makes for “A Movable Feast,” as Hemingway referred to his years in Paris as a young man.

Replete with a comfortable white sofa, the second floor showcases Joan’s plentiful watercolors that line the perimeter’s walls and complement the bounty of art books. Visitors are encouraged to sit and browse and drink in the surroundings while enjoying refreshments. Being in the moment of peace and discovery simultaneously completes one’s sense of contentment. Joan’s gracious demeanor encourages art lovers to escape the outside world, if only for the time they are part of the experience. The warmth of American chestnut and wormwood used by Pine Creek kept historic features in the building intact with additional restoration by Joan and husband Tom, leading up to the soft opening in December. That weekend enabled them to fine tune presentation and promotion.

As a former restaurateur, Joan instinctively knows that relationships are what make the world go round, and the natural manner extended to first-time visitors exudes genuine warmth and caring for all. In her 20-year career as an artist, Joan has made watercolors her calling card and stock in trade. Amidst images of beaches and oceans, sea life and floral, colors explode on the canvas, buoyant and joyous. An invitation to travel exotic waters or walk through lush gardens of imagination becomes the focus, allowing serenity to seep in and soothe the soul. Experimenting with different surfaces, key elements become visually distinctive, dependent upon choice of paper, board, wood and Yupo. A grand opening celebration this month will offer some surprises in store for art lovers and first-time gallery-goers. Classes in various mediums of painting, collage and more will take place once the gallery is in full swing.

To paraphrase Joan of Arc, Joan of Hershey states, “When you find out what makes you happy, you are a very fortunate person.” Her good fortune becomes ours as we enter the world of Joan of Art.

Hershey Art Gallery and Studio is located at 1077 Swatara Rd., Hershey. The grand opening takes place April 15 to 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on Joan Maguire and her artwork, visit www.joanmaguireart.com.

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Happenings: Our April Calendar of Events

March 30, 2023 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

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

“Racing to the Finish Line,” through April 22

“Corvettes Celebrate 70!” through April 22

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

“Reinterpretions/Beware of Thoughts That Are Not Your Own,” four-artist invitational of mixed media and sculptures by Jeffrey Equality Brooks, James Gallagher, John Guarnera and Joseph Mayernik, through April 20

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

Paintings by Irene Appleyard, through May 28

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

Celebration of student art, showcasing the talents of Carlisle Area School District students, through April 15

“Flavors of Here,” a CALC Collaborative exhibition created by students in Artworks, April 21-May 27

Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters, April 21-May 27

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

April artist of the month

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

Upper Dauphin Area High School Student Art Show, through April 8

Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen, April 8-May 20; reception, April 16, 3-5 p.m.

HACC
1 HACC Drive, Harrisburg
www.hacc.edu

“67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in PA,” photography exhibit, April 20-30; reception: April 20 at 6 p.m. (sponsored by PA Breast Cancer Coalition; www.PABreastCancer.org)

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com

HAAA Rotation Exhibit Galleries, April 8-June 10

Backstage at the Allen Theater, April 1-May 31

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

“Traveling While Black,” April 10-May 8

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

Senior Exhibition II, Final work from senior students in the BFA studio art and graphic design programs, April 15-30; reception: April 15, 4 p.m.

Juried Student Art Show, April 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

New works by Tara Chickey, Averill Shepps, Rebecca Adey, Paul Gallo and Richard Sauders, through April 16

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

Capital Area School for the Arts Student Exhibit, April 1-30

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 (PCCA)
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Director’s Choice,” a selection of noteworthy student artwork from Youth Art Day 2023; reception, May 6, 1-3 p.m.

“Stillness & Motion,” a solo exhibition by Louise Thomas, April 14-June 24

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

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

“Ju Yun—Hybrid Identity,” features vibrant mixed media pieces that take inspiration from the popular culture found in both Korea and the United States, April 20-June 25

“Souls Shot Portrait Project” brings attention to and memorializes the lives lost and altered due to gun violence, through April 16

“The Hidden Museum, 2018,” installation in which viewers are challenged to locate “hidden” works of art, through Dec. 31

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

“Noise,” drawings, paintings, prints and photographs by Dickinson Professor Emeritus of Art Ward Davenny, through April 15

“Memory and Modernity,” modern Japanese woodblock prints of the natural world, April 15

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

“ART: Fresh from the Studio—New work by MU Art & Design Faculty,” April 7-28; reception: April 7, 6-8 p.m.

Read, Make, Learn

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

April 1: “The Play’s the Thing—Why Shakespeare? Workshop (ages 8-13), 2 p.m.

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

April 3, 17: Adult Art Class, 11:05 a.m.
April 3, 17: Kids’ Art Class, 12:05 p.m.
April 3, 10, 17, 24: Virtual Pilates, 5 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Virtual Yoga for Back Health, 10 a.m.
April 6, 20: Fit Chicks in-store and virtual, 4:15 p.m.
April 7, 21: Virtual Booty Blast, 9:30 a.m.
April 13, 27: Boomer Fit Zoomer in-store and virtual, 4:15 p.m.
April 14, 28: Virtual Barre Intensity Express, 9:30 a.m.

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

April 4-25: Beginning Oil Painting—Cloud Study/Twilight, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 4-25: Processing Photos in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop (Zoom), Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
April 4-25: Intermediate/Advanced Painting (ages 16-adult), Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m.
April 6-27: Worsted Socks, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
April 10-May 6: Raku, Try it You’ll Like It!, 6-8 p.m.
April 11-May 16: Modifying & Handbuilding Ceramics, 6-8 p.m.
April 10: Eucalyptus Magic & Cotton, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
April 15: Copper Enameling Workshop (ages 13-adult), 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 18: Abstract Mixed Media, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 22: Indigo Eye Lab for Earth Day, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 29: Vintage Tin Earrings (ages 13-adult), 1-3:30 p.m.
April 8: Plant a Rock Garden (ages 5-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

April 8: Reading the Rainbow Book Club at Elementary Coffee
April 14: Getting to Know Your Computer—Using Your Mouse and Keyboard at Millersburg Area Senior Center, 12-1:30 p.m.

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

April 3, 17: Paws 2 Read, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 6: A Garden of Senses, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
April 12: Let’s Discover Art, 5-6 p.m.
April 19: A Tabletop for the Season, 5-7:30 p.m.
April 20: Sip & Speak, 3-4:30 p.m.

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

April 6, 13, 20, 27: Knitter’s Group, 5-7 p.m.
April 8: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
April 11: STEM Stations, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
April 13: Fiber Artists, 3-5 p.m.
April 15: Dog Tales, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 18: Musik Times, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

April 1: Archibald McAllister’s Birthday Celebration, 1-3 p.m.
April 6: Spring Break Boredom Buster—Native Americans, 10-11:30 a.m.
April 6: Spring Break Boredom Buster—Dairy Farming, 1-2:30 p.m.
April 12: Virtual Illustrated Talk—American Red Cross: A History of Serving the Community, 7-8 p.m.
April 22: Earth Day Tin Punching Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m.

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

April 3: Roots & Shoots Program, 6-7 p.m.
April 3, 10, 17, 24: Book Explorers (ages 3-6), 5:30 p.m.
April 3, 17: Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45-8:45 p.m.
April 4: Curl up with the Classics—“The House of the Seven Gables” 10-11 a.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Natalie D. Crauer Writer’s Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
April 4, 18: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
April 5: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
April 5: Teen STEAM Meetup, 4-5:30 p.m.
April 5, 12, 19. 26: Spring Children’s Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m.
April 5, 19: Tween STEAM Meetup, 5:15-6 p.m.
April 6: Tween Epic Comic Club, 6-7 p.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
April 7: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
April 8: Young Explorers (ages 6-8), 1:30-2:30 p.m.
April 13, 20: Meet and Greet Library Pups, 10-11 a.m.
April 15: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 16: Teen Crafternoon, 1-2:30 p.m.
April 19: Computer Basics, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 20-23: Friends of Fredricksen Spring Book & Media Sale
April 26: Device Advice, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 28: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m.
April 28: Family Paint & Pix!, 6 p.m.

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

April 1: Needle Felted Rabbit, 1-4 p.m.
April 2: 3-Piece Jewelry Collection, 2-4 p.m.
April 5: Easter Cookie Decorating, 6-8 p.m.
April 13: Field Landscape Painting Workshop, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 15: Mixed Media Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 16: Wind Chimes Workshop, 12-2 p.m.
April 22: Solid Bottom Basket, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
April 23: Resin & Alcohol Ink coasters, 2-4 p.m.
April 28: Welcome Porch/Deck Wood Sign, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
April 29: Paper Quilled Heart in a Shadow Box, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

April 4-May 23: Level 2—Game of the Scene

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

April 1, 22: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
April 1, 29: DIY Card Making, 11 a.m.
April 1, 29: Local Author Talks, 2 p.m.April 3, 17: Movie Monday, 3 p.m.
April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.
April 4, 18, 25: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
April 5: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
April 6, 20: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
April 10: Storytime for Everyone, 11 a.m.
April 10, 17, 24: Books and Babies, 10:15 a.m.
April 11: Philosophers’ Round Table Discussion Group, 2 p.m.
April 11, 18, 25: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m.
April 11, 25: Silent Book Group at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square, 10-11:30 a.m.
April 12, 26: Artisan Wednesday, 3 p.m.
April 13, 20, 27: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15 a.m.
April 15: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
April 15: Friends Children’s Program—Composting for Kids, 2 p.m.
April 22: Kevin Wilson Author Visit, 2 p.m.
April 24: Adult LEGO Club @ Troegs, 6:30 p.m.

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

April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Rhyme Time (18 months and older), 10:15-10:35 a.m.
April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Toddler Time (18 months-3 years), 10:45-11:05 a.m.
April 3, 17, 24: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
April 4: Kindergarten Readiness, 1 p.m.
April 4: Teen Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m.
April 4, 6: Kindergarten Readiness, 6 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Tea & Stitches, 10 a.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
April 8: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 8: Puzzle Party, 11:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 10: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 11: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
April 12: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
April 15: Discovery Club, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
April 15: Adventure Club, 11:30 am.-12:15 p.m.
April 15: Teen Squad Meeting, 3-4 p.m.
April 17: Monday Night Book Club, 7 p.m.
April 20: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10-11 a.m.
April 20: Teen Third Thursday, 6 p.m.
April 22: Trivia at Home—2022 in Review, 6-8 p.m.
April 25: Tea & Stitches Extended Edition, 12-3 p.m.
April 25: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
April 27: STEAM Club (grades 1-2), 6 p.m.
April 27: STEAM Club (grades 3-5), 6 p.m.
April 29: Creation Station Maker Space, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

April 1: Kline Friends Book Sale, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
April 8: Knit One, Crochet Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 12, 26: Paws 2 Read, 5-6 p.m.

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

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Passageways, 2 p.m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
April 5, 12, 29, 26: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
April 8: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.

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

April 27, 28: Opera Workshop, 7:30 p.m.

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

April 6: STEM Technology Open House, 4-6 p.m.
April 13: Let’s Build STEM, 5-6 p.m.
April 18: A Garden of Senses, 2-2:45 p.m.
April 21: Book Spine Poetry, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

April 3, 10, 17, 24: Teen STEM Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
April 3, 10, 17, 24: STEM Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
April 6: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
April 6, 13, 20, 27: LEGO Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Online Science Fiction Book Club
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Star Trek Rewatch online group

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

April 4: An Evening with Alex Mar and Todd Allen, 7-8 p.m.
April 6: An Evening with Matthew Hongoltz and Karen Hendricks, 7-8 p.m.
April 13: Robert Dugoni at Calvary Church, Lancaster, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 19: An Evening with Martha Hall Kelly and Meghan Kenny, 7-8 p.m.
April 27: An Evening with Rainn Wilson at the Strand Theatre, York, 7-8 p.m.

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

April 1: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
April 2: Mindfulness Art Forms Workshop, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
April 7: Macramé Plant Hanger, 6-8 p.m.
April 8: Beginning Knitting, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 15: Fluid Art, 12-3 p.m.
April 21: Linocut Printmaking, 7-8:30 p.m.
April 30: Candle making, 1-3 p.m.

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

April 13: A Civil Conversation with Peniel E. Joseph, 7-8 p.m.

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

April 29: Spring Bird Walk, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 29: Watercolor Paint-Along, 1-4 p.m.

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

April 1-30: Beanstack Challenge—Kids Cocoa Club (ages 0-18)
April 1-30: Rhyme Time Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-12)
April 3, 10, 17, 24: Storytime & More (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
April 3, 17: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 4, 11, 18, 25: Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.
April 5: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
April 6: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 7, 21: Movers & Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
April 8: Teen Take & Make (ages 13-17), 10 a.m.
April 11: Book Review Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 11: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 12, 26: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 13, 27: Block Party! (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 14, 28: Dungeons & Dragons (ages 13-17), 4-6 p.m.
April 15: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 15: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
April 18: Weather STEM Stations (ages 7-12), 6-7 p.m.
April 26: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
April 29: Crafty Crafters Club, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

April 5, 12, 19, 26: Strength & Stretching for Ages 50+, 10-11 a.m.
April 5, 12, 19, 26: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
April 10: Palmyra Public Library Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 11: iPhones Part 2, 6-8 p.m.
April 18: Tech Help, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
April 24: BYO Craft Nights (adults 18 and older), 4:30-6:45 p.m.

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

April 1-30: Who Am I?
April 1-30: Oasis in Space
April 8, 29: Discover PA with the Giant Map, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
April 13: A Place for All Gallery Tour, 11:30 a.m.
April 19: Celebrate Earth Day—Plant a Tree, 11:30 a.m.
April 21: Virtual Learn at Lunchtime: Pennsylvania Lagomorphs (Rabbits and Hares), 12:15 p.m.
April 22: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
April 22: Celebrate Earth Day—Plant a Tree, 1:30 p.m.
April 26: Tonight’s Sky Live Chat, 2 p.m.
April 27: Wheels Go Round, 11:30 a.m.

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

April 12: Landscapes, 6-8 p.m.
April 15: Kid’s Art Club—All Things Polka Dots (ages 5-10), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 26: Open Figure Drawing, 7-9 p.m.
April 29: Kid’s Art Club—Clay Coil Hearts (ages 7-12), 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

April 11: Hope as a Tool to Overcome Childhood Trauma, 5 p.m.
April 20: 10th Annual Global Well-Being and Social Change Conference: Achieving Sustainable Change in an Evolving World, 5:30 p.m.

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

Most Thursday and Friday evenings: Intro to Wheel classes
April 8: Second Saturday Workshops and Artist Demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 28: Spring Paint Party, 6-8 p.m.
April 29: Intro to Hand Building with Clay, 1-4 p.m.

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

April 1: Penn State Extension Spring Symposium, 9:30-11 a.m.
April 2: Art in the Wild—Meet the Artists, 1-3 p.m.
April 4: Fort Hunter Conservancy Hike, 2-4 p.m.
April 5: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 1-2 p.m.
April 5, 12: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Veggie Series, 6-7:30 p.m.
April 7: Kids Discover—Birds and Their Nests (ages 5-10), 10-11:30 a.m.
April 8: Birds & Coffee, 10-11 a.m.
April 8: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 12, 26: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 1-2 p.m.
April 1, 236: Redbud Tree Sale, 1-3 p.m.
April 19: Preschool Storytime—Spring at Wildwood, 10-10:45 a.m.

April 19: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 1-2 p.m.
April 20: Kids Discover (ages 5-10), 2-4 p.m.

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

April 12: A Garden of Senses, 5-5:15 p.m.
April 15: Crafternoon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Live Music

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

April 1: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone w/The Grass Roots
April 2: The Concert—A Tribute to ABBA
April 13: Josh Turner
April 14: The Temptations and the Four Tops
April 19: One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen and the Works
April 20: Clint Black
April 28: Scotty McCreery
April 30: RAIN—A Tribute to the Beatles

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

April 6: Morgan James, Kirk Thurmond
April 7: Jazz in the City
April 8: Ashanti
April 15: A Brother’s Revival
April 22: York Symphony
April 29: The Wallflowers

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

April 2: Symphony Orchestra
April 3: Side by Side Band Concert with Ephrata High School
April 4: Deborah Fortna
April 11: Percussion Ensemble
April 19: String Ensembles Concert
April 20: Small Jazz Ensemble
April 23: SAI Pickwell
April 24: Chamber Choir
April 25: Touch of Brass
April 26: An Evening of Woodwinds
April 29: Flute Ensemble Reunion
April 30: Symphonic Band
April 30: College Choir

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

April 28: Tops of the World Carpenters Tribute

Cumberland Singers
www.Cumberlandsingers.org

April 14: Concert at Community United Methodist Church, New Cumberland
April 15: Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley, Boiling Springs
April 16: St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Mechanicsburg

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

April 16: Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra

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

April 13: Livingston Taylor

Greystone Brew House
303 Golf Club Ave., Dillsburg
717.347.0632; greystonebrewhouse.com

April 7: Aaron Daniel Gaul
April 14: Erica Lyn Everest
April 21: Joe Cooney & Friends
April 28: SOC Duo

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

April 1: Kingsmen
April 2: Pinkshift
April 4: Nothing More
April 4: Hiss Golden Messenger
April 6: The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
April 6: nothing,nowhere.
April 7: Unique Legion
April 8: Twiddle
April 9: The Plot In You
April 14: Dopapod
April 15: Snarky Puppy
April 21: Trixter
April 22: Xiu Xiu
April 22: Slaughter To Prevail
April 27: Chelsea Grin/Carnifex

Harrisburg Scottish Rite Theatre
2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-8868; valleyofharrisburg.org

April 22: Atlanta Rhythm Section

Harrisburg Singers
www.theharrisburgsingers.org

April 29: Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill
April 30: Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg

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

April 1: POPS 5—“Dancing in the Street”
April 15, 16: Masterworks—Beethoven and Sibelius

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

April 6: Wilder Woods at XL Live
April 8: Lucius at XL Live
April 18: Joywave, Elliot Lee at XL Live
April 20: Houndmouth at XL Live
April 21: The Mountain Goats at XL Live
April 27: Father John Misty at The Forum
April 29: Alec Benjamin at XL Live

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

April 12: Chicago
April 22: Natalie Merchant
April 23: Brit Floyd
April 30: Alice Cooper

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

April 1: Midnite Riot
April 7: Hooligan
April 8: Downtown Sound
April 14: Jess Zimmerman Band
April 15: Dance Fever
April 21: Smooth Like Clyde
April 22: Stampede
April 28: Renegade Radio Rocks
April 29: Cazhmiere

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

April 1: Travis Tritt
April 2: Shippensburg University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
April 15: Get the Led Out
April 23: Shippensburg University Community Orchestra
April 27: The Collingsworth Family

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

April 14: Symphony Orchestra
April 16: Symphony Band
April 22: Jazz Ensemble

Mansion Concerts
2917 N Front St, Harrisburg
mansionconcert.com

April 1: Steve Baughman, Robin Bullock

Market Square Concerts
www.marketsquareconcerts.org

April 29: Stuart and Friends

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

April 3: Messiah University Chamber Ensemble
April 4: Messiah University Brass Choir and Symphonic Winds
April 14: Messiah University Symphony Orchestra Concert
April 22: Messiah University Handbell Choir
April 22: Messiah University United Voices of Praise
April 23: Messiah University Wind Ensemble
April 26: Messiah University Choral Showcase
April 28: Messiah University Jazz Ensembles
April 27: Messiah University Musica Nova—Student Compositions
April 28: Handel’s “Messiah” April 30, 4 p.m.
April 21-22: Culmination ’23—Spring Dance Concert

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

April 15: The LeBlancs
April 30: Stuart Malina & Friends

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House

67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

April 29: Callanish

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. Third St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

April 11: Loreto Aramendi

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

April 2: Open Mic Night
April 15, 16: The Faux Paws
April 16: April Jam & Song Swap
April 23: Spring Coffee House
April 27: É.T.É
April 30: Golden Shoals with Brad Kolodner & Alex Lacquement

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

April 7: We the People First Friday—Ever Sandoval & Friends
April 29: Club 42 Series—Victor Provost Quartet
April 30: Concert Band & Wind Ensemble

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

April 11: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
April 23: The Wind Down
April 27: Erich Cawalla presents the music of Sinatra, Bennet, Darin, and more
April 29: The Maxwell Project

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

April 1: Crazy Train The Ozzy Experience, Road Case, LeadFoot
April 6: Harrisburg presents Wilder Woods
April 7: Space Bacon, Hexbelt & Flux Capacitor
April 8: Harrisburg University presents Lucius
April 12: Dirtwire, Mystik Fool
April 14: Cabinet
April 15: Bob 94,9 Birthday Bash
April 18: Harrisburg University presents Joywave, Elliot Lee
April 19: Star Kitchen, Jen Hartswick
April 20: Harrisburg University presents Houndmouth
April 21: Harrisburg University presents The Mountain Goats
April 22: Badfish—A Tribute to Sublime
April 29: Harrisburg University presents Alec Benjamin

The Stage Door

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

April 12: “Jesus Christ Superstar”
April 14: Joey Callahan, Bill Chiang, Daphne London
April 19: “The Gruffalo”
April 25: CapComedy Night Fundraiser for Cultural Alliance of York County
April 27: Rainn Wilson

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

April 21: “A Fox on the Fairway”

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

April 13-16: “On The Town”

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

April 1-2: “You Can’t Take It With You”

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

April 1: “Sister Act”
April 7-May 20: “Footloose the Musical”

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

April 1-2: “Jungle Book”
April 14-16: “Macbeth”
April 26-May 13: “Rollicking Ripsnorters” w/Popcorn Hat Players

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

April 14-16: “Who Threw the Overalls in Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder?”
April 22: “Dancing with our Stars”

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

April 1: Chris Harvey, Wyatt Cole
April 7: Divas Down Under present “The Evolution of Drag Show”
April 7, 8: Shawn Banks, Tommy Torres
April 14, 15: Comedy Hypnotist Rich Guzzi
April 21, 22: Tammy Pescatelli

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

April 1, 2: HITSTRAVAGANZA!
April 2: Level 1 Class Show
April 7: Level 1 Class Show, Hoagie’s Heroes, Ham Juice, Frankenstein’s Monster!, Bandito
April 8: Kid Friendly Mixer, Solo Sleepover, Baby, Love Triangle, Barn Bitches, Uncomfortable, Tiny Town
April 14: Free Improv Jam, Is That Beef?, Team Z, Leg of Lamp, Phil’s Arcade, Holding Hand w/ John and Tyler—A Late Show w/ John and Tyler
April 15: Free Mixer, This Show Will Self Destruct, Mary Todd Lincoln: The Real Babe-raham Lincoln, Barbra, Tiny French Cigarettes
April 21: Free Improv Jam, Hoagie’s Heroes, Ham Juice, Cosmic Trash, The Bondfire Society
April 22: Free Mixer, Baby, Sunday School, Rockstar Goes Supernova, JODY, Barn Bitches presents The Haircut
April 28: Free Improv Jam, Is That Beef?, Team Z, Midtown Funk, Merely Players
April 29: Free Mixer, Dark Horse, Original Six, Elderprov
April 30: Kidprov Class Shows

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

April 4-9: “Hadestown”
April 15: Joe Gatto

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

April 21-May 7: “Cinderella”

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

April 21-May 7: “Doubt—A Parable”

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

April 13: “Stomp”
April 28: “Whose Live Anyway”
April 29: “The Pout-Pout Fish”

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

April 7: EFF Live!, 7:30 p.m.
April 12-16: “Charlotte’s Web”
April 21-May 7: “Tiny Beautiful Things”

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

April 28-May 14: “Sideshow” at Whitaker Center

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

April 2: “Crying on the Camino”
April 4: “Jesus Christ Superstar”

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

April 1-2: Central PA Youth Ballet presents Alan Hineline’s “Giselle”
April 28-May 14: Theatre Harrisburg presents “Sideshow”

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Community Corner: Notable April Events

March 30, 2023 | by Missy Smith

Spring Gardening
April 1: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners hosts its Spring Gardening Symposium at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 9:30 to 11 a.m. This session’s topic is “Creating Healthy Garden Soil.” www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Craft Sale
April 1: Central Dauphin High School Band Boosters hosts its 31st annual craft sale at 437 Piketown Rd., Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for handmade items from more than 150 vendors. Proceeds benefit high school band programs. www.cdramband.org

Retirement Workshop
April 1: Dauphin County Chapter of the PA Association of School Employees will host a pre-retirement workshop at Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, 1280 Clover Lane and on Zoom, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for Dauphin County public school employees eligible for PSERS benefits and planning to retire within four years. www.dcpasr.org

HBG Flea
April 1: Shop the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Strawberry Square, 320 Market St., Harrisburg. The mission of the HBG Flea is to create a platform for community growth by bringing artists, small businesses and patrons together. www.hbgflea.com

Book Sale
April 1, 15: Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts pre-owned book sales on the first and third Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Foundation House. Find books, vintage items, jewelry, music, puzzles, kids’ books, vinyl records and more. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Bowling Benefit
April 1-28: Register your bowling team for Bowl for Kids’ Sake to raise funds for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region’s one-to-one youth mentoring program. Enjoy pizza, drinks, raffle prizes and bowling. More details are online. www.capbigs.org

Art in the Wild
April 2: Take a self-guided, 3-mile trail walk to meet “Art in the Wild” artists as they put finishing touches on their trailside installations and observe their processes of creating outdoor art, 1 to 3 p.m. www.wildwoodlake.org

Egg-Stravaganza
April 2: Families with kids ages 2 to 8 are invited to New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, for a community Easter Egg Hunt, 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. Crafts and games will be available, and prizes will be awarded. www.newcumberlandlibrary.org

Girls who Code
April 4, 18, 25: Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey, hosts Girls Who Code, a program for girls in grades 6 to 12 to use computer science to impact their community, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Girls will build skills in teamwork, confidence, time management, communication and more. www.hersheylibrary.org

Health Summit
April 6-8: Latino Connection will host the 2023 Latino Health Summit at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 701 Penn St., Reading, with a theme of “Restoring and Transforming Health in Our Communities.” Network with and learn from thought leaders, private and public-sector organizations and community members. www.latinoconnection.org

Church Service
April 7: Salem United Church of Christ, 231 Chestnut St., Harrisburg, will host a Good Friday service at 12 p.m. Special music will include selections by the St. Thomas Dulcimer Society. www.salemuccharrisburg.org

Volunteer Day
April 8: Enjoy the outdoors and help with park and habitat enhancement projects at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tools and work gloves provided. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Creative Workshops
April 8: Stop by Wheel of Light Studio, 3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax, for Second Saturday workshops to create ceramic faerie houses, macramé bunny ears, and hand-painted birdhouses, and to try your hand at Earth Day papermaking, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event also features artisan demonstrations. www.wheeloflightstudio.com

Alzheimer’s Fundraiser
April 8: Harrisburg Beach Club, City Island, hosts “The Longest Day—an Island Getaway” fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association, 4 to 7 p.m. Relax along the river and enjoy live music, contests, prizes, cornhole, mini golf, food, beverages and more. www.harrisburgbeachclub.com

Plein Air
April 12-19: Artists will paint outdoors on both sides of the Susquehanna River during the 3rd annual River Towns Plein Air event hosted by Marietta Art Alive. The public is invited to observe artists at work. The 8-day painting period culminates in an exhibit opening on April 21 at 5 p.m. at Marietta Community House Studio 264. www.mariettaartalive.com

Food Rally
April 13: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at the New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from area food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants and enjoy shopping and promotions at local businesses. www.newcumberlandpa.org

Civil War Presentation
April 13: National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, hosts “A Civil Conversation” with Peniel E. Joseph, professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin, 7:30 p.m. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

Guitar Show
April 14-16: Artisan Guitar Show will be held at Best Western Premier and Conference Center, 800 E. Park Dr., Harrisburg. Visit with handcrafted guitar exhibitors, attend master classes and enjoy a concert series. www.artisanguitarshow.com

Travel Fair
April 15: Where & When Pennsylvania hosts the 5th Annual PA Family Travel Fair at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover fun and affordable PA vacations, and participate in raffles and giveaways, kids’ activities and exhibitors, entertainment and mascots. www.whereandwhen.com

Dance Class
April 15: Dwennimmen, a local, community-based African dance and drum company, presents Souleymane Solos Sana Traditional Malian Dancer Master Dance class at 5 Bridges Health & Fitness, 4450 Oakhurst Blvd., Harrisburg, 2 p.m. All levels are welcome. Facebook: Dwennimmen African Dance Community

Gettysburg Museum
April 15-16: Adams County Historical Society’s new museum, Gettysburg Beyond the Battle, 625 Biglerville Rd., will open its doors to the public, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy self-guided museum tours, special programming, book signings, living history, live music, kids’ activities and more. www.achs-pa.org

Earth & Art Fest
April 16: Join New Cumberland Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, and New Cumberland Collective for the first New Cumberland Earth & Art Festival with educational sessions, plein air painting, a sustainable fashion fair, art and goods market, food trucks, music, a student art show and more, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.newcumberlandlibrary.org

Earth Day
April 19, 22: Kids and families are invited to the State Museum of PA, 300 North St., Harrisburg, to learn more about the trees in Pennsylvania, how they make our lives better and take a seedling home to plant. www.statemuseumpa.org

Discover Pollywogs
April 20: Kids ages 5 to 10 are invited to Detweiler Park, 1451 Peters Mountain Rd., Dauphin, for a day of pond/creek exploration, 2 to 4 p.m. Using nets, kids can catch and release tadpoles and other critters. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Taste of the Chamber
April 20: West Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts “Soiree at the Farm,” with live music, dancing and hors d’oeuvres by the water at Farm 1840, 101 State Rd., Mechanicsburg, 6 to 9 p.m. Wear your best formal attire. www.wschamber.org

Bagels & Bingo
April 21: Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg to enjoy a bagel, cream cheese, and light refreshments, while playing rounds of bingo, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees will have a chance to win door prizes including raffle baskets and gift cards. The event is free for members. www.jewishfedhbg.org

Gospel Concert
April 21: Bethel AME Church, 1721 N. 5th St., Harrisburg, hosts a Women’s Day Benefit Spring Gospel Concert with Nicholas Carter and Divine Connection at 6 p.m. Admission is $25. Facebook: Bethel AME Church

3rd in The Burg
April 21: Explore the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event, where you can visit and enjoy galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org

Fundraising Event
April 21: Vision Resources of Central PA hosts the 23rd Annual Visions of Monte Carlo benefit fundraiser at the Sheraton Harrisburg/Hershey, 4650 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg, for a dinner, auction, raffles, music, dancing, casino-style games and more, 6 to 10 p.m. www.vrocp.org

Litter Cleanup
April 22: Help make Harrisburg a cleaner and safer place to live, work and play by participating in the 11th annual Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup, alongside hundreds of volunteers, 8 to 11 a.m. www.cactricounty.org/ghlc

Cleanup Event
April 22: Wildheart Ministries will host a cleanup event at 333 S. 13th St., Harrisburg, and throughout South Allison Hill, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by lunch, as part of the Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup. www.lovethehillpa.com

Odd Ones
April 22: The Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, hosts its annual Spring Odd Ones Bizarre, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will set up throughout the building and on the rooftop. Shop for unique and handcrafted gifts at this alternative arts and crafts event. www.millworksharrisburg.com

Earth Day Fest
April 22: Stop by Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St., to celebrate Earth Day with food, live music, kids’ activities, a makers’ market, environmental information tables and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/earth2etown

Gamut Gala
April 23: Gamut Theatre hosts its annual fundraiser, The Gamut Gala, 4 to 7 p.m., at its home at 15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg. The event features great food, open bar, entertainment and live and silent auctions. www.gamuttheatre.org.

Tonight’s Sky
April 26: Families are invited to join the planetarium director at the State Museum of PA, 300 North St, Harrisburg, at 2 p.m. to explore the night sky. Learn about the basic motions of the sky, visible constellations and planets and special celestial events. www.statemuseumpa.org

Junior Foodies
April 27: New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts Junior Foodies—Fruit Pie Challenge for ages 6 to 10, 6 to 7 p.m., in conjunction with Longwood Gardens’ Community Read selection, “Bring Me Some Apples and I’ll Make You a Pie: A Story about Edna Lewis.” www.newcumberlandlibrary.org

Plant Sale
April 29: Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts their annual plant sale at Foundation House, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for annuals, vegetables, herbs, perennials and more. Event includes a free workshop on growing and using herbs at 10 a.m. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Wetlands Festival
April 29: Celebrate Wildwood Park’s treasured wetlands with a day of free, fun and educational activities at the 23rd Annual Wetlands Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks and wildlife exhibits, and interact with members of environmental organizations. Visit www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Ukrainian Music
April 29: Prometheus Ukrainian Male Chorus will sing at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $25 or $5 for students and may be obtained at the door or on the website below. There will be a freewill offering to support humanitarian relief in Ukraine. www.musicbytheriver.org

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Art for All: Friends of Midtown to host craft workshop series led by Harrisburg artists

March 22, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

Vivi on Verbeke will host several events as part of the Midtown Makers Series

If you’re looking for a hobby or want to try your hands at something new, some upcoming Harrisburg events will help you get crafty.

Nonprofit Friends of Midtown will host a Midtown Makers Series throughout April, offering pottery, macramé and printmaking classes, among others.

“We wanted to provide an opportunity for community members to connect with local artisans,” said Sandi Emery, Friends of Midtown business committee co-chair.

Classes being offered during the Midtown Makers Series include:

April 1: Make a Mug: Handbuilding Pottery Workshop at Vivi on Verbeke
April 2: Mindfulness Art Forms Workshop with Artist John Davis at The Millworks
April 6: Stitch ‘n Bitch + The Garden Collective
April 7: Plant Holder Workshop with WhyKnotPA at the Millworks
April 8: Make a Wall Planter: Handbuilding Pottery Workshop at Vivi on Verbeke
April 8: Beginning Knitting Workshop with Erin Musselman at The Millworks
April 13: Stitch & Bitch: Brew Pub Edition at Zeroday Brewing Taproom
April 15: Flower Pressing 101 with The Wildest Flowers at Zeroday Brewing Taproom
April 15: Make a Bowl: Handbuilding Pottery Workshop at Vivi on Verbeke
April 15: Fluid Art Workshop with Artist Ann Benton Yeager at The Millworks
April 21: Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Elaine Elledge at The Millworks
April 22: Community Mosaic Painting with Jaci Creates at The Midtown Scholar
April 22: Make a Clay Creature: Handbuilding Pottery Workshop at Vivi on Verbeke
April 23: Herbal Tea for Spring with Sara Rose of Plant Family at Elementary Coffee Co.
April 30: Candle Making Workshop with Moonrise Candle Co. at The Millworks

Some classes are free to attend, while others require tickets.

According to Emery, the organization’s goal is to both give community members a way to connect with each other and to support local businesses and artists.

“It’s important to support people that work to make our community a more vibrant place,” she said.

Emery also acknowledged the local businesses that donated their facilities for the events.

So far, the series has garnered a lot of attention from interested residents, Emery explained, and she’s hopeful that people will enjoy the many chances to learn a new craft.

“What’s a better way to connect with a friend or loved one than to create something together,” she said. “It’s about being able to create with each other and make lasting memories.”

For more information and to buy tickets for the Midtown Makers Series events, visit Friends of Midtown’s website.

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Bob’s Art Blog: Pixilated, Betwixt and Between

March 7, 2023 | by Bob MacGinnes

If the month of February is the apex of winter and April is a sure sign of spring, then what falls betwixt and between, March, assumes a role as the bridge. There are the icy winds of winter and the gentle breeze of spring, but March is a different breed.

The idioms associated with the month are many but speak to madness and singularity, “march to a different drum,” “mad as a hatter” (mercury poisoning in the process of hat making) or “mad as a March hare.” Caesar needed to take heed on the steps of the Senate, beware “the Ides of March,” and lastly a month that comes “in like a lion and out like a lamb” demonstrates that its bark can be worse than its bite. All of this discourse can provide conversational grist for the mill on your next coffee or tea date. Yes, you could talk about the weather but isn’t it more fun to share idioms?

This blog takes us on the road to the white rose city of York to Hive Art Space for its March exhibit, “A Fine Cuppa (Coffee, Tea, Or),” dedicated to hot beverages, perfect for the month. Hive Art Space, a “thematic gallery” like no other, is operated by owner and proprietress, Susan Scofield. Her impish stature (slight in height) belies her passion and zeal for what she brings to Hive. She is the “buzz,” no caffeine needed.

Hive owner Susan Scofield

In the 1936 Frank Capra film, “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town,” Gary Cooper’s character, Longfellow Deeds is a pixilated protagonist. Inheriting a windfall fortune, he wants to give it away to those who need it. In a pivotal courtroom scene, he is deemed certifiably pixilated by neighbors who have known him all his life. “The pixies got him as he is whimsical and prankish.” Who else fits that bill? Leprechauns, for sure, and Hive’s owner, Susan Scofield, who is proud to be part and parcel of that special group of pixies. After all, how else could a person be in two places at once? She is the concierge in charge at the newly reopened Yorktowne Hotel during the week and operates Hive on the weekends, sometimes feeling like she is in both places at once.

“Bitter Grounds” by Justin Ritmiller

The beverage-centric show overflows with ideas from 34 artists running through the month of March. Perhaps the most unique piece is a sepia-toned portrait appearing like Lawrence of Arabia. It was created by mixing coffee and water as the base ingredients for the painting rendered on illustration board. Justin Ritmiller brews a potent portrayal of art outside the norm. The artist hails from Seven Valleys, Pa. He shared the story behind the art, “The inspiration was taken from a Neil Gaiman short story entitled ‘Bitter Grounds’ as well as from a Zora Neale Hurston anthropological study of magic in Haiti.”

In addition, “Gem Kettle,” by Nicole Smeltzer from York and “I’ll Have the Regular” by Avery Grinstead of Palmyra put a different spin on the morning eye opener. Kyle Newkirk from Lancaster provides his painting, “Mugs,” suitable for any beverage. Be sure to look for something from Jim Hively as he is omnipresent in most Hive shows. Owner Susan deposits an assortment of $2 block prints for sale in the gumball machine. Half of the proceeds will go to the Culture Alliance of York County in support of its annual fundraising campaign. Behind the Hive counter for the show, which runs through March 25, are art baristas, Kate Rush and Heather Greenough, serving up banter and perhaps some idioms.

“I’ll Have The Regular” by Avery Grinstead

Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m., so pull up a stool, place your order and drink to your heart’s content. That last one is a Leprechaun pulling your leg. So, after viewing “A Fine Cuppa,” please patronize one of the great coffee shops, restaurants and bars in the eclectic Royal Square Arts District. At Hive, you are in the very heart of it. A treasure on every corner awaits and maybe, if you are pixilated, even a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

And now a word from our sponsor…As this blog inches toward March 17, McGrath’s Pub will be rolling out the barrels of beer for celebrants of all things green, (except envy). Be sure to visit them at 202 Locust St. for a Ceili to remember. Erin Go Bragh!

March Art Events

New Cumberland Collective’s “Art in the Stacks” featured artist, Deb Schell at the New Cumberland Public Library

March 17, 3^rd in the Burg St. Patrick’s Day. See Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup list for special openings and deets.

March 23, Student Art Celebration Reception 5 to 6:30 p.m. Meet the artists at Carlisle Art Learning Center. Exhibit closes April 15.

Be sure to patronize your local Midtown galleries:

Vivi on Verbeke at 258 Verbeke St., pottery, paintings, photographs by Vivi Sterste and Jeb Boyd

Nyeusi Gallery, 1221 N. 3rd St. African and African American Art

Millworks, 340 Verbeke St. March featured artists, Tara Chicky, Rebecca Adey, Paul Gallo, Averill Shepps and Richard Souders

Nyianga Store, 1423 N. 3rd St. featuring African goods and art

Picture Purrfect: Art show, sale to benefit cat rescues, encourage adoption

February 28, 2023 | by Barbara Trainin Blank

Talent and skill aren’t enough—an artist also needs ongoing motivation.

That’s what led Cheryl Kugler to the #100DayProject, an annual endeavor that promotes daily steps—even if small—toward creativity.

In 2020, the cat-loving, Carlisle-based artist and illustrator incorporated felines into her project. Then, in 2021, she decided to devote the entire #100DayProject to them.

Kugler has created drawings of 100 rescued Loving Care Cat Rescue cats and kittens still needing homes. It was from LCCR that the artist adopted two of her four cats.

In return, in recognition of International Cat Rescue Day—held this year on March 2—Loving Care Cat Rescue will sponsor an art show and sale featuring Cheryl Kugler’s #100DayProject drawings, taking place three days later.

Kugler is donating all proceeds from the show, entitled “Art Is in the Heart,” to LCCR and the Nobody’s Cat Foundation, another nonprofit that serves felines.

“Cheryl’s work has appeared on Loving Care’s social media pages to encourage adoption,” said Danielle Wadsworth, fundraising director at LCCR.

Lisa Snyder founded the Lemoyne-based Loving Care Cat Rescue in 2013, and it acquired nonprofit status three years later. LCCR’s mission is to provide loving care to every cat that comes through, regardless of its circumstances or medical condition, and to actively seek a permanent home for each rescued cat or kitten.

“Unless serious illness would warrant it, euthanasia is not an option for cats in the care of Loving Care Cat Rescue,” Wadsworth said. “The number of requests for us to take in kittens and cats grows every year.”

As of November 2022, the organization had saved 3,341 local cats and kittens, Wadsworth added.

An all-volunteer, foster-based organization without a brick-and-mortar facility, LCCR brings in an average of 900 kitties each year and places an average of 820. Foster parents are spread throughout the Harrisburg area.

The Nobody’s Cat Foundation promotes the use of “trap neuter return” as the preferred strategy for humanely stabilizing and reducing free-roaming feline populations in 15 southcentral Pennsylvania counties. This approach aims to reduce suffering among the cats and stress on wildlife, protect public health, and redirect desperately needed resources elsewhere.

Kugler took photos from Loving Care Cat Rescue as the basis of her drawings.

“Drawing was my way of creating 100 perfectly imperfect kitties,” explained Kugler. “I used the photos as a reference for the drawings and included brief stories provided by the organization to show how special each individual cat is.”

The artist varied each cat’s position and expression—also using different fur patterns, such as striped vs. calico—so the show would not be repetitive. Each drawing in the art show includes a little story provided by LCCR to demonstrate its temperament.

Kugler used mostly LYRA graphite, along with Prismacolor Art Stix, to create her drawings. Although she is actually a pastel artist and oil painter, these mediums would have been “too involved” for her to create so many pieces of art for the #100daysproject,” she pointed out.

In the end, Wadsworth hopes the show and sale will help encourage greater cat adoption, as the need is tremendous.

“The need for cat rescue is never-ending,” she said. “There will never be enough rescues to save them all.”

Creative Spark Arts is located at 335 Bridge St., New Cumberland. For more information, visit www.creativesparkarts.com. For more information on Loving Care Cat Rescue, visit www.alovingcarecatrescue.org or their Facebook page.

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