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Happenings: Our March Calendar of Events

February 28, 2022 | by Missy Smith

 

  

Museum & Art Spaces

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

Packard Showroom Exhibit Presented by Keystone Packards, through April 23

“Survivors: Unrestored Classic Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles,” through April 23

“Pedal Cars & Go-Karts”

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

“Beauty & Discovery,” artist invitational featuring the work of Pamela J. Black, Ashley Moog Bowlsbey and Jessie Waite, through March 31

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

Photography by Beth Hager, illustrating the appreciation of the commonplace through landscapes, architecture, still life and more on paper, canvas and metal, and craftswoman Kari Hultman, exhibiting woodworking, leatherworking and miniatures, March-April; reception: March 20, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

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

“Go for the Gold,” members’ annual color show, featuring artwork in hues of gold, through March 5

“A Celebration of Student Art,” highlighting a broad selection of projects from Carlisle Area School District K-12 students, March 17-April 9

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

March artist of the month

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

Lenkerville Elementary Student Art Show, March 2-April 2; reception: March 6, 3-5 p.m.

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

“Beyond Limitations” digital sculpture, 3D printing and virtual reality by Joe Meiser, through March 6

“Senior Show I,” March 26-April 10; reception: March 26, 7 p.m.

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

New works by Tara Chickey, Amie Bantz, Tina Berrier, Averil Shepps, Caleb Smith, through March 13

New works by PD Murray, Reina 76, Rebecca Adey, Paul Gallo and Susan Bailey, March 15-April 10

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

“Weaving Creativity,” a display of traditional and modern hooked rugs by the Magdalena Rug Hookers of Perry County, paired with basket designs by Teena Beutel, through April 22

Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA)
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Natural Elements” artist invitational with Judy Bouder, Toby Bouder, Carolyn Pio, Todd Tabb and Hyeyon Wilson, through March 5

“Good Taste,” on-trend artwork depicting food and cooking, as well as home goods to use in the kitchen, for entertaining and to simply enjoy the art of food, March 12-April 23

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

“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.

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

“Mythologies of Motherhood,” personal stories of artists currently raising children, March 10-June 26

“Approximate Release,” a sculptural installation in the DeSoto Family Vault by Ron Lambert, through April 10

“In Nature’s Studio,” showcasing a bounty of early 19th century through late 20th century American artists’ depictions of the landscape, through May 22

“Hedy O’Beil—The Late Work,” a selection of work from the 1970s to mid-1980s, through June 19

“Project—Nature,” a sneak peek of the current VanGo! Museum on Wheels exhibition “Nature in Art,” featuring the work of Victoria Fuller, through Aug. 22

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

“Our Strength is Our People—The Humanist Photographs of Lewis Hine,” through April 6

 

 

Read, Make, Learn

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

March 1-April 15: Hand Building (6 Tuesdays), 6-8 p.m.
March 11: Indigo & Shibori, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
March 11: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
March 12: There’s Gold in those Petals, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 12: Eucalyptus Magic-Gold Edition, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
March 16: Suicide Loss Survivors, 5:30-7 p.m.
March 17-31: Play with Clay at the End of the Day (ages 10-15), 3:30-5 p.m.
March 22-April 12: Abstract Painting, 12-2 p.m.
March 23-April 27: Fundamentals of Photography AM Session, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 26: Drawing on Enameling with Metallic Pens, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 30-April 27: Wednesday In-Person Art Club (grades K-2), 3:45-5 p.m.

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

March 17: Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration, 6-9 p.m.


Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23: All Ages Storytime on Zoom, 6 p.m.
March 1, 4, 8, 11, 22, 25: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years) on Zoom, 10:30-11:10 a.m.
March 1, 7, 8, 22: Born to Read (birth-18 months) on Zoom, 9:30-10 a.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22: Virtual Tween Dungeons and Dragons, 4-5 p.m.
March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18. 23, 25: Toddler Storytime (ages 19-35 months) on Zoom, 11-11:40 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Virtual Anime Club, 4-5 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Virtual Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 4-5 p.m.
March 15: Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 on Zoom (ages 18 and older), 4:30-6:30 p.m.
March 16: Virtual Young Adult Book Club (ages 13-18), 4-5:30 p.m.
March 16: Voter Information Session on Zoom, 6-7 p.m.
March 22; Women’s History Month—Esther Popel on Zoom, 6-7 p.m.
March 29: Spanish Language Conversation Group (ages 15 and older) on Zoom, 12-1 p.m.

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

March 2: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m.
March 3: Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
March 8, 22: STEM Stations, 4:30 p.m.
March 10, 24: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
March 12: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
March 12, 19: LEGO Club, 11 a.m.
March 15: Musik Time, 10:30 a.m.
March 19: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.
March 19: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.

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

March 2: Virtual Illustrated Talk—Hoofprints in History, the Role of the Domestic Dairy Cow, 7-8 p.m.

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

March 1: Teen STEAM Lab—Self-Care DIY, 4-5:30 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Career Exploration Workshop, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
March 2: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
March 2: Artificial Intelligence—A ‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Discovery Zone Fun, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Get That Job! Workshop, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 5: Library for Lunch, 1 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 1 p.m.
March 5, 19: STEM Grab & Go, 1 p.m.
March 7, 21: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
March 8:  Curl up with the Classics—“Things Fall Apart,” 10-11 a.m.
March 8: Comics Club, 6-7 p.m.
March 8: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
March 10: Plot Twisters, 6-7 p.m.
March 11, 25: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
March 11, 25: Film Fridays, 7 p.m.
March 14: Philosophers’ Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
March 14: Mission Transition Kindergarten, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 14: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
March 15-May 3: Natalie D. Craumer Writers’ Workshop—Critiquing the Critique, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 18: Family Movie Nights, 6:30-8 p.m.
March 26: Paint with Us, 1-3 p.m.
March 28: Virtual Fredricksen Reads—“The Paris Library,” 7-8 p.m.

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

March 5: Spring Greens Painting Class, 4-7 p.m.
March 12: Process Painting, 10-11:30 a.m.
March 25: Acrylic Glaze Painting, 6-8 p.m.
March 26: Mosaic Cross Workshop, 1-4 p.m.
March 27: Paper Quilling, 1-3:30 p.m.

Harrisburg Chapter, National Railway Historical Society
www.harrisburgnrhs.org

March 12: Railroad and Model Trains Show at Harrisburg Scottish Rite Theatre, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Harrisburg Young Professionals
hyp.org

March 8: Toastmasters Meetings, 6-7 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com

March 11: Painting Glowing Watercolors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

March 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
March 2: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
March 2: Hear Me Out—Artificial Intelligence, 5:30 p.m.
March 2; Silent Book Group at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery, 6:30 p.m.
March 3, 17: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
March 7: Pencils and Pints at Troegs Brewery, 6:30 p.m.
March 10: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10 a.m.
March 16: String Art After School Craft, 3 p.m.
March 19: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
March 19: ZooAmerica presents Native Pennsylvania Species, 2-3 p.m.
March 21: All Things Disney Trivia, 7 p.m.
March 21, 28: Facebook Live—Books and Babies (birth-12 months), 10:15 a.m.
March 22, 29: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m.
March 24, 31: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15 a.m.
March 26: Chess Tournament, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
March 26: Blood Drive, 11 a.m.
March 26: Cooking with Herbs on Zoom, 2 p.m.

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

March 28: Fourth Monday Program—“The Bridges She Built: Women’s Role in Creating and Restoring Historic Bridges,” 6-7:30 p.m.

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

March 1: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
March 7, 14, 21, 28: Storybook STEAM, 6:30 p.m.
March 9: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
March 11, 25: Dungeons and Dragons (ages 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
March 12, 26: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 14, 28: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
March 17: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
March 19: Adventure Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
March 19: Teen Squad, 3-4 p.m.
March 21: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
March 22: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.

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

March 2, 9 ,16, 23, 30: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19. 26: Passageways, 2 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
March 8, 22: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.
March 10: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
March 12: LGBTQ Book Club, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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

March 15: Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons, 5:30 p.m.
March 15: Advanced Ballroom Dance Lessons, 6:30 p.m.

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

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Free Tax Preparation, 5:30-8 p.m.
March 3: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Online Science Fiction Book Club
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Star Trek Rewatch online group
March 21: Mystery Book Club (in person and online), 6-7 p.m.

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

March 4: An Evening with Shelley Puhak, 7-8 p.m.
March 24: Michael Neiberg with Ian Isherwood, 7-8 p.m.

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

March 5: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
March 12: Kids Printmaking class with Amie Bantz 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 24: Intro to Landscape with Amie Bantz, 6-8 p.m.
March 27: Fluid Art with Ann Benton Yeager
March 18: 3rd in the Burg

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

March 12: Lessons in History with Garry Adelman, 1-2 p.m.

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

March 1-28: Beanstack Challenge—March Mindfulness (ages 0-18)
March 3: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 3, 17: Block Party! (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 5, 19: New Cumberland Public Library book sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 8: Book Review Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 7, 21: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 7-28: Outdoor Storytime & More (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
March 8: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
March 8-29: Outdoor Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.
March 9, 23: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 12: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 15: Leprechaun’s Garden (ages 4-8), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 19: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 19: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
March 20: Friends Cultural Series: The Lemoyne Susquehannock Site, 3-4 p.m.
March 22: Kid Builders! (ages 3 and older), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 23: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
March 28: Music & More Mondays (ages 3-7), 5:30-6:30 p.m.

March 30: KIND Club—Kids Interested in Novels of Diversity on Zoom (ages 8-12), 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

March 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 21: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 10:30-11 a.m.
March 2, 9, 16, 23: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 1:30-2 p.m.
March 14: Palmyra Public Library Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

March 19: Basket Weaving—Small Market Basket, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

March 2: Explore! PA Architecture, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 2-31: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Wednesdays-Sundays)
March 3, 17: Family Gallery Tour—Paleontology, 11:30 a.m.
March 4, 19: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
March 9, 23: Giant PA Map, 11:30 a.m.
March 10, 24: Curiosity Kids, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 11: Learn at Lunchtime—1681 Pennsylvania Charter, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
March 16: Explore! Seasons—Spring, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 23: The Games & Puzzles Challenge
March 25: Virtual Adventures in Nature Lab—Freshwater Mussels, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

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

March 5, 12, 19, 26: Saturday Morning Art Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Young Artist Camp, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

March 2, 9, 16: Dr. Seuss Science Series, 10-10:45 a.m.
March. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Wednesdays Walk at Wildwood, 12-2 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17: Advanced Fly Tying Classes, 6-8 p.m.
March 5: Kids Discover—Woodpeckers (ages 4-6), 10-11:30 a.m.
March 5: Kids Discover—Woodpeckers (ages 7-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
March 11: Astronomy Program, 8-10 p.m.
March 12: Spring Wreath Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
March 12: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 12, 19, 26: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Spring Symposium, 9:30-11 a.m.
March 19: Hello Spring!, 2-3:30 p.m.
March 23: Birdwalk—Waterfowl and Early Spring Migrants, 8-10 a.m.
March 24: Skunk Cabbage Walk, 2:30-4 p.m.
March 26: Bear Boy Scouts—Fur, Feathers & Ferns, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
March 31: Educator Workshop—Biodiversity, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

March 5: Heirloom Seed Swap & Garden Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 31: Cli-Fi Short Story Writing Workshop Wrap-up, 7-9 p.m.

 

Live Music

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

March 5: Chris Lane
March 6: Bill Engvall
March 12: The Oak Ridge Boys
March 13: The Irish Tenors
March 25, 26: Celtic Woman
March 27: Straight No Chaser
March 31: America

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

March 5: The Dirty Sweet
March 26: Tannahill Weavers presented by Susquehanna Folk Music Society

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

March 3: SON VOLT, Jesse Farrar of Old Salt Union
March 4: Jazz in the City
March 5: Start Making Sense
March 6: Téada presented by Susquehanna Folk Music Society
March 12: York Symphony—Queen
March 19: High Noon—A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd & Southern Rock
March 24: Langhorne Slim, Riddy Arman

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

March 3: Karaoke, Open Mic with Dave Gates
March 10: Randy Z
March 20: Sviraj
March 24: Lil Brother Band

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

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Industry Night w/DJ Caraby
March 4-5: The Badlees Reunion Weekend
March 9: Special Jazz Evening w/Ryerson & Rudolph
March 12: The Cure + The Smiths Tribute
March 13: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
March 18: Kilmaine Saints
March 19: On The Lash
March 19: Hometown Strangers
March 25: Rhett Miller w/Corinna Joy
March 26: Cold Spring Union w/Olivia Farabaugh
March 27: Sunday Jazz Series w/Bones of Contention

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

March 4: Boundaries
March 4: Ace Frehley
March 9: The Districts
March 10: Flatfoot 56
March 10: Jamestown Revival
March 11: Devon Allman Project & The Samantha Fish Band
March 12: Summer Salt
March 12: Figure presents Terrorvision
March 16: Trapt
March 17: Keller Williams
March 17: The Dangerous Summer
March 18: Vic Dibitetto
March 23: Extinction AD
March 24: Attila—Rage Fest
March 31: The Slackers

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

March 12: An Evening of Rock n Soul

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

March 19, 20: Masterworks—Heroes

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

March 5: Il Divo
March 9: Red Hot Chili Pipers
March 10: Joe Bonamassa
March 13: Brit Floyd (H.U. Presents)
March 26: Brothers Osborne

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

March 13: Brit Floyd at Hershey Theatre
March 24: Mayday Parade at XL Live
March 26: Wolf Alice at XL Live
March 31: The Maine at XL Live

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

March 4: The Stylistics
March 10: Celtic Thunder Ireland
March 12: The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and The Box Tops
March 24: Kristin Chenoweth

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

March 26: EnVaGe Chamber Concert

Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org

March 23: 40th Anniversary Concert with Stuart Malina, Ya-Ting Chang, Andreas Oeste, Jason Vieaux, Peter Sirotin, Dawn Wohn, Timothy Deighton, Fiona Thompson

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

March 25: Messiah University Concert Choir

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House

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

March 26: Charlie Zahm

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

March 26: Amy Yang

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

March 3: The Klezmatics at Kulkarni
March 6: Téada
March 26: Tannahill Weavers at Appalachian Brewing Co.

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

March 18: Samara Joy with Pasquale Grasso Trio
March 25-26: Candace O’Donnell
March 29: Malevo

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

March 5: Steve Vai
March 7: Tower of Power
March 27: The Allman Betts Band

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

March 4: The Floozies, Daily Brea, Phyphr
March 11: Scythian, The Wilson Springs Hotel
March 12: Jameson Rodgers & Special Guests
March 18: Circles Around the Sun, Mikaela Davis
March 19: Coheed and Cambria, Sheer Mag
March 21: Dark Star Orchestra
March 23: Railroad Earth
March 24: Mayday Parade
March 26: Wolf Alice
March 31: The Maine

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

March 4: DJ Kyn
March 18: Kevin Koa

 

The Stage Door

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

March 20: Jay Leno

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

March 11: Rob Ward, Brian Tidwell, Rod Caine

The Belmont Theatre

27 S. Belmont St., York

717-854-3894; thebelmont.org

March 18: “Now & Then”

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

March 2-April 16: “Singin’ in the Rain”

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

March 4: TMI Improv
March 5: “3 Billy Goats Gruff”
March 12-27: “Orlando”

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

March 13: Queens Who Brunch
March 19: Fifty Shades Male Revue

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

March 18-20: “The Jungle Book The Musical”

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

March 4: Rehoboth Beach Queens Invasion!
March 4, 5: Tim Young
March 11, 12: Chris Harvey, AJ Wilkerson
March 18, 19: Rich Vos

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

March 4: Heartthrobs, The Outsiders, Meetwood Flac
March 4, 6: Level 1 Class Show
March 5: Solo Sleepover, Love Triangle, Barn Bitches
March 11: Leg of Lamp, The Outsiders, Introduce a Self
March 11, 13: Level 3 Class Show
March 12: Free Mixer, Ferret Prom, Bandito, Don’t Play with Deacon
March 18: Midtown Funk, Larry Bird, Cheese
March 19: Free Mixer, The Outsiders, Sugar Weasel, Rockstar Goes Supernova
March 25: Teen Girls, Same Each, HIT BITS
March 26: Free Mixer, Snicker Casket, Critical HIT!, Elderprov

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

March 3: “Blippi the Musical”
March 15-20: “Fiddler on the Roof”
March 25: Lewis Black

Keystone Theatrics

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

March 5-26: “Curious George—The Golden Meatball”

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

March 3-13: “Wait Until Dark”

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

March 20: “Mutts Gone Nuts”

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

March 6: Catapult—Magic Shadows!
March 18: HYPROV—Improv Under Hypnosis

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

March 1-2: “A Year with Frog and Toad”

Narçisse Theatre Company
[email protected]; www.narcissetheatre.org

March 11-13: “Colorized—A Journey of Identity Through Art and Dance”

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

March 4, 5, 11, 12: Court Street Cabaret
March 4-12: “The Mad Ones”
March 17: “The Diary of Anne Frank”
March 26: “The Obstructed View”

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

March 18-April 3: “Parade”

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

March 4: We the People First Friday
March 4: On Screen/In Person—Equal Means Equal
March 5: Family Fun Fest—Collision of Rhythm

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

March 17: Boozy Bingo w/Felicia O’Toole

 

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Bob’s Art Blog: Fishing for a Valentine at The Pond

February 8, 2022 | by Bob MacGinnes

At this frigid time of year, ice fishing is in full swing in Fairbanks, Alaska, once home to artist Kirsten Olson, now of Carlisle.

She is the ceramist/potter in residence at The Pond art studio on Pomfret Street in Carlisle. Having received her fine arts degree from the University of Alaska, Olson became enamored with the iconography of the far north, incorporating it into her vessels of rare beauty. The concept of ice fishing becomes “watered down” for a Valentine’s “Love, Love Market,” taking place this Friday, Feb. 11 through 14, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The image on the invitation is precise, concise and collaboratively cohesive. “Love” and its adornments fill the frame. Red roses arranged in a cream-colored ceramic vessel, held by the hands of a woman wearing elegantly simple jewelry, combine the talents and products of a trio of creatives, friends and cohorts. Olson, Brenda Leach and Shannon Babinsack share a common bond of unity and esprit-de-corps much like the Three Musketeers. For their first annual “Love, Love Market” at The Pond, the rapiers of the Musketeers have been sheathed with nary a blade in sight, save for the steel of a florist’s shears to cut stems from flowers.

Piece made by Kirsten Olson

Olson loves creating ceramic treasures, enjoys being surrounded with beautiful things, both natural and hand-wrought, relishes the company of good friends, likes to throw a party that lasts for days and appreciates meeting new people, she said.

Leach loves working with precious metals and gemstones. She designs exquisite necklaces, cuffs, bracelets and watches, using ethically sourced sea glass and pearls, as well. Leach works in silver, 22K gold and Argentium. She is a jewelry fabricator, executing fine, wearable art, elegantly simplistic and timeless. “I use traditional and ancient methods of jewelry making to design pieces with an aesthetic that is both classic and modern,” Leach explained.

Arrangement by Shannon Babinsack

Babinsack loves growing, showing and arranging flowers that are different from what one normally finds in florist shops. They are all seasonally grown and locally sourced, fresh from her Crimson Clover Flower Farm. The farm offers weekly flower share memberships to the public. Shannon takes great pride in her variety of botanicals and flora. She shared that “collaboration is key to reaching a wider audience and is crucial to creating an experience.”

Beauty is paramount in the range of gifts offered by these comrades-in-charms. Olson describes the idea behind the market as a “fun event that celebrates all forms of love, including the love we have as makers of our process, materials and patrons. Is there a better way to show the ones we love our feelings than with hand-made, from-the-heart art?”

Jewelry made by Brenda Leach

The Pond is stocked with lures galore, some shiny and sparkly, others crafted to hold the “catch of the day,” as well as fresh-cut posies, fragrantly rare. The best part? You can leave the fishing pole at home.

 

 

 

 

 

More Special Art Events for February

The buzz is all about HIVE artspace in York, which announced its February show, “Crush,” open from Feb. 4 to 27 at 126 E. King St. It’s an exhibit that explores the human heart and love in its ability to break and heal, as expressed by 40 local and international artists. A “Stateful Eight” group of artists examines the theme of love across varied mediums of expression. Making such heartfelt statements are Cecelia Ash, Quinn Berger, Tina Berrier, Gail Walden Coleman, Nicole Smeltzer, Faith Sylor, Daphne Watts and Chad Whitaker. For more info, visit Hiveartspace.com.

Susquehanna Art Museum will unveil two centuries of American landscape painting, opening Feb. 12 through May 22 in the Lehr Gallery. “In Nature’s Studio” encompasses early renderings of “bucolic American vistas, intimate forest interiors and sweeping panoramic views of natural wonders.” “In Nature’s Studio” is organized by the Reading Public Museum. For more info, visit www.susquehannaartmuseum.org.

The Art Association of Harrisburg will open its latest show, “Beauty & Discovery.” The artists’ invitational features the work of two abstract painters, Pamela J. Black and Jessie Waite, along with photographer, Ashley Moog Bowlsbey. This fourth Friday opening reception takes place on Feb. 25 at the gallery, starting at 5 p.m. Vocalist Benjamin Krumreig, will perform during the event. The exhibit runs through March 31. For more info, visit https://www.artassocofhbg.com. 

The Pond is located at 32-34 Pomfret St., Carlisle. For more information about the “Love, Love Market,” click here.

 

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Museums & Art Spaces

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

Packard Showroom Exhibit Presented by Keystone Packards, through April 23

“Survivors: Unrestored Classic Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles,” through April 23

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

“Figuratively Speaking,” winter membership celebrating the human form in all media, through Feb. 17

Shakespeare-themed art exhibit featuring Kim Stone, Carrie Wissler-Thomas and Tina Reiley, through Feb. 28 at Capital Blue Cross.

“Beauty and Discovery,” an artist invitational featuring the work of Pamela J. Black, Ashley Moog Bowlsbey and Jessie Waite, Feb. 25-March 31; reception: Feb. 25, 5 to 8 p.m.

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

“Tom Ward, Fabric Artist,” featuring exuberant quilts and wall hangings that express themes of nature and spirituality through colorful works of art, through Feb. 27

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

“Go for the Gold,” members’ annual Color Show, featuring artwork in hues of gold, Feb. 4-March 5

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

February artist of the month

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

“Horace Pippin: Racism and War,” centering on Pippin’s “Mr. Prejudice,” representing the artist’s response to the discrimination of African American soldiers fighting in World War II, through Feb. 19


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

“Winterfest,” a winter wonderland of art and crafts by members of the Millersburg Area Art Association, through Feb. 26

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com

“For the Love of Art” exhibit by Hershey Area Art Association members in the Milton & Catherine Conservatory at Hershey Gardens, Feb. 11-13

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

“Beyond Limitations” digital sculpture, 3D printing and virtual reality by Joe Meiser, Feb, 11-March 6

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

New works by The Huckle Buckle Boys, Pat Frese, Julie Iaria, Kristin Fava, and Ann Benton Yeager, through Feb. 13

New works by Tara Chickey, Amie Bantz, Tina Berrier, Averil Shepps, Caleb Smith, Feb. 15-March 13; First Saturday: Feb. 5, 2-5 p.m. and 3rd in the Burg: Feb. 18, 5-10 p.m.

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)
Landis House, 67 N. Fourth Street
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Weaving Creativity,” a display of traditional and modern hooked rugs by the Magdalena Rug Hookers of Perry County, paired with basket designs by Teena Beutel, Feb. 11-April 22

Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA)
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Natural Elements,” artist invitational with Judy Bouder, Toby Bouder, Carolyn Pio, Todd Tabb and Hyeyon Wilson, through March 5

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

“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.

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

“In Nature’s Studio,” showcasing a bounty of early 19th century through late 20th century American artists’ depictions of the landscape, Feb. 12-May 22

“Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You,” artwork by Irvin Rodriguez, through Feb. 20

“Approximate Release,” a sculptural installation in the DeSoto Family Vault by Ron Lambert, Feb. 25-April 10

“Hedy O’Beil—The Late Work,” a selection of work from the 1970s to mid-1980s, Feb. 25-June 19

“Project—Nature,” a sneak peek of the current VanGo! Museum on Wheels exhibition, “Nature in Art,” featuring the work of Victoria Fuller, Aug. 22

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

“Our Strength is Our People—The Humanist Photographs of Lewis Hine,” Feb. 4–April 6

Read, Make, Learn

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

Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Beginning Oil Painting, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Intermediate/Advanced Painting, 1-3:30 p.m.
Feb. 1, 9: Beginner Level 1 Jewelry Making—Riveting & Texture, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 1-22: Advanced Vessels, 4 Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 2, 8: Beginner Level 2 Jewelry Making—Pierce Sawing, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 2-23: Abstract Painting, 4 Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.
Feb. 2-March 9: Fundamentals of Photography, 6 Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 2-March 9: Wheel 101, 6 Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12: Heart Art (ages 6-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 5-26: Figure Drawing, 4 Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 7-March 14: Glazing-Taking The Next Step, 6 Mondays, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 15, 22: Contemporary Copper Enameled Jewelry, 2 Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.
Feb. 16-March 16: Wednesday Art Club (grades K-2), 3:45-5 p.m.
Feb. 16-March 23: Zoom! Getting Started with Adobe Lightroom Classic, 6 Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 17: Stay Warm with CALC! (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Feb. 17-March 24: Fundamentals of Photography, 6 Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 18: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Feb. 25-April 1: Friday Art Club (grades 3-5), 3:45-5 p.m.
Feb. 26: Textured Metal and Enamel, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner, 6-9 p.m.
Feb. 23: Comfort Food Classics, 6-9 p.m.


Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 22, 23: All Ages Storytime on Zoom, 6 p.m.
Feb. 1, 4, 8, 11, 22, 25: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years) on Zoom, 10:30-11:10 a.m.
Feb. 1, 7, 8, 22, 28: Born to Read (birth-18 months) on Zoom, 9:30-10 a.m.
Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 23, 25: Toddler Storytime (ages 19-35 months) on Zoom, 11-11:40 a.m.
Feb. 5: Black History Hall of Fame on Zoom, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 12: Celebrate the Lunar New Year! on Zoom, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 14: Past Players Present “Happy Birthday, Frederick Douglass” on Zoom, 4-6 p.m.
Feb. 15: Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 on Zoom (ages 18 and older), 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 16: Crafternoon (ages 15 and older) on Zoom, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 23: Spanish Language Conversation Group (ages 15 and older) on Zoom, 12-1 p.m.

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

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
Feb. 7, 14, 21: Baby Time, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 8, 22: STEM Stations, 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 10, 24: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
Feb. 12: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
Feb. 12, 19: LEGO Club, 11 a.m.
Feb. 15: Musik Time, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 19: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.
Feb. 19: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.

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

Feb. 1: Virtual Illustrated Talk—John Harris Jr. with David Biser, 7-8 p.m.

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

Feb. 1: Curl up with the Classics—“Tender Is The Night,” 10-11 a.m.
Feb. 1: Teen STEM Drop-In—Bath Bomb DIY, 5:30-6:15 p.m. (ages 12-14), 6:30-7:15 p.m. (ages 15-18)
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Career Exploration Workshop, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 2: Moving Forward Book Group w/Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
Feb. 2: Accessibility—A “Hear Me Out” Dialogue, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28: Discovery Zone Fun, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 3-March 10: Intro. To Digital Photography, 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25: Get That Job! Workshop, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 5: Library for Lunch, 1 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 1 p.m.
Feb. 7, 21: STEM Grab & Go, 9 a.m.
Feb. 7, 21: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
Feb. 8: Google Suite Overview, 2-3 p.m.
Feb. 8: Comics Club, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 8: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 9: Spreadsheet Basics, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 10: Plot Twisters, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 11, 25: Film Fridays, 7 p.m.
Feb. 12: Teen Crafternoon, 3-4:30 p.m.
Feb. 12, 26: Preschooler Craft Grab & Go Bag, 1 p.m.
Feb. 14: Philosophers’ Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
Feb. 14: Mission Transition, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 14: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 18: Family Movie Nights, 6:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 22: Cloud Storage Basics, 2-3 p.m.
Feb. 25: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
Feb. 26: Paint & Sip, 1-3 p.m.
Feb. 28: Virtual Fredricksen Reads—“The Paris Library,” 7-8 p.m.

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

Feb. 18: Virtual Exploring Pen & Ink, 6 p.m.

Harrisburg Young Professionals
hyp.org

Feb. 4: First Friday Trivia, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 8: Toastmasters Meetings, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 20: HYP Book Club—“The Midnight Library,” 2-4 p.m.

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

Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
Feb. 1, 8, 15: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m.
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
Feb. 2: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
Feb. 2: Hear Me Out—Accessibility on Zoom, 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 3: Who Says Astronomy Can’t Be Funny?, 7 p.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15 a.m.
Feb. 3, 17: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
Feb. 5: Fused Glass Class, 1 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12, 26: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
Feb. 7, 14: Facebook Live—Books and Babies (birth-12 months), 10:15 a.m.
Feb. 10: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10 a.m.
Feb. 16: In-Person Geo-Terrarium Succulent Workshop, 5:30-7 p.m.
Feb. 19: Chess Tournament, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Feb. 19: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
Feb. 26: Dried Flower Wreath Class, 10 a.m.

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

Feb. 28: Fourth Monday Program—“How Mira Lloyd Dock and the Board of Trade Made Harrisburg  ‘The City Beautiful,’” 6-7:30 p.m.

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

Feb. 1: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28: Storybook STEAM, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 9: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
Feb. 11, 25: Dungeons and Dragons (ages 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 12, 26: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 14, 28: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 17: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
Feb. 19: Adventure Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Feb. 19: Teen Squad, 3-4 p.m.
Feb. 21: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Feb. 22: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12, 19. 26: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Feb. 8, 22: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.
Feb. 10: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
Feb. 12: LGBTQ Book Club, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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

Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28: Free Tax Preparation, 5:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 3: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25: Online Science Fiction Book Club
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25: Star Trek Rewatch online group
Feb. 21: Mystery Book Club (in person and online), 6-7 p.m.

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

Feb. 4: An Evening with Daniel Pink, 7-8 p.m.
Feb. 18: Imani Perry with Yaba Blay, 7-8 p.m.

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

Feb. 5: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.

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

Feb. 1-28: Beanstack Challenge—For the Love of Reading (ages 0-18)
Feb. 3: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 3, 17: Block Party! (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 7, 21: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 7-28: Cozy Zoom Storytimes on Zoom (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 8: Book Review Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 8: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 9: Teen Craft Time (grades 6-12), 3-4 p.m.
Feb. 9, 23: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 12: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Story & Craft (ages 4-8), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 15: Teen Volunteer Program (grades 6-12), 3-4 p.m.
Feb. 16: Kid Builders! (ages 3 and older), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 19: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 19: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
Feb. 20: “Black Pioneers Beyond the Susquehanna,” 3 p.m.
Feb. 21: Music & More Mondays (ages 3-7), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 23: KIND Club—Kids Interested in Novels of Diversity on Zoom (ages 8-12), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 23: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
Feb. 24: BookTok Book Talk (grades 6-12), 3-4 p.m.

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

Feb. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 24, 28: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 10:30-11 a.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 1:30-2 p.m.
Feb. 14: Palmyra Public Library Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Feb. 19: Rug Hooking for Beginners, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Feb. 2: Explore! Groundhogs, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 2-27: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Wednesdays-Sundays)
Feb. 3: The Games & Puzzle Challenge, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 4, 19: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 9: Giant PA Map, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 10, 24: Curiosity Kids, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 11: Virtual Adventures in Nature Lab—Wildlife Photography and Filmmaking, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Feb. 16: Explore! Germs, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 17: Family Gallery Tour—Paleontology, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 23: Family Gallery Tour—Mammal Hall, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 25: Learn at Lunchtime—Virtual Curator’s Choice, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

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

Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26: Saturday Morning Art Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12, 18, 26: Young Artist Camp, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 16: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.

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

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Wednesdays Walk at Wildwood, 12-2 p.m.
Feb. 5: Kids Discover—Groundhogs (ages 4-6), 10-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 5: Pressed Flower Valentines, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 5: Kids Discover—Groundhogs (ages 7-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
Feb. 8: Virtual Winter Lecture Series—Species of Importance in the Susquehanna River, 7-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 12: Birds & Coffee, 10-11 a.m.
Feb. 15: Wild Edibles Cooking Class, 6-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 17, 24: Advanced Fly Tying Classes, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 19: Kids Discover–Mammals and Their Pelts (ages 5-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
Feb. 22: Virtual Winter Lecture Series—Recreation on the Susquehanna River, 7-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 26: Cadette Girl Scouts—Night Owl, 4-8:30 p.m.

Live Music

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

Feb. 3: Harry Connick, Jr.
Feb. 19: Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly
Feb. 20: The Righteous Brothers—Bill Medley & Bucky Heard
Feb. 26: Kansas

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

Feb. 4: Jazz in the City
Feb. 9: Gordon Lightfoot
Feb. 10: The Philly Keys
Feb. 19: York Symphony
Feb. 26: The Life and Music of George Michael

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

Feb. 18: Tusk

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

Feb. 2: Wednesday Jazz Series
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Industry Night with DJ Caraby
Feb. 4: Hexbelt
Feb. 16: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
Feb. 19: Ben Brandt & Soul Miners Union, Noah Fowler
Feb. 26: Harrisburg University presents Joywave

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

Feb. 3: Keep Lying & Don’t Panic with Locals
Feb. 4: Emo Night Tour
Feb. 6: An Evening with Red
Feb. 12: The Menzingers
Feb. 13: Queens Who Brunch
Feb. 19: Gaelic Storm
Feb. 24: Obscura, Dirt Monkey
Feb. 25: Between the Buried and Me
Feb. 26: Bark at the Moon, Shout at the Devil

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

Feb. 5: Yellow Brick Road Tribute to Elton John

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

Feb. 7: Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra
Feb. 12-13: Keyboard Fireworks
Feb. 26-27: Back to the 80s

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

Feb. 24: COIN at XL Live
Feb. 25: The James Hunter Six at XL Live
Feb. 26: Joywave at The Englewood

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

Feb. 18: Spring Musical Showcase


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

Feb. 11: Little River Band, Firefall
Feb. 27: 74th Annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival

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

Feb. 13: Wind Symphony Family Pops Concert
Feb. 16: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin—The Queen of Soul
Feb. 18: Symphony Orchestra Concert
Feb. 26: Jazz Ensemble Concert

Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org

Feb. 15: Stephen Hough

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

Feb. 12: Toni Marie Palmertree & Ellen Rissinger
Feb. 18: Messiah University Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Winds
Feb. 25: Messiah University Symphony Orchestra
Feb. 27: Kuhlman Competition

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

Feb. 5: Svyati Duo

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

Feb. 12: Winter Coffee House
Feb. 20: The Lonesome Ace String Band

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

Feb. 5: Jaclyn Susa Harnish
Feb. 11: Jazz at the Ville with Rick Hirsch
Feb. 12: Charlotte Blake Alston
Feb. 18: Billie, Bessie & Nina—Pioneering Women of Jazz

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

Feb. 4: Abba Mania

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

Feb. 5: Defiant X, Eternal Frequency, WSGS, Lyndhurst, Dinosaurs in Paris
Feb. 11: The Four Horseman Metallica Tribute
Feb. 12: The Strictly Hip
Feb. 17: Papadosio, WSG, Solar Circuit
Feb. 24: Coin
Feb. 25: The James Hunter Six
Feb. 26: Space Bacon & Litz

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Feb. 4: DJ Kynz
Feb. 18: Natalie Ness

 

The Stage Door

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

Feb. 18: “Scooby-Doo! And the Lost City of Gold”
Feb. 25: Masters of Illusion
Feb. 27: “The Price is Right Live!”

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

Feb. 2: RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour
Feb. 11: Matt Bergman, Gigi Modrich

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

Feb. 2-19: “Beehive The ‘60s Musical”
Feb. 25-April 16: “Singin’ in the Rain”

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

Feb. 4: TMI Improv
Feb. 11-20: “Echoes of Voices of the Eighth”
Feb. 16-March 5: “3 Billy Goats Gruff”

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

Feb. 18-20: “Pan!” and “The Great Gatsby” two-for-one show

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

Feb. 4: Divas Down Under

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

Feb. 4, Heartthrobs, The Outsiders, Meetwood Flac
Feb. 5: Free Mixer, Solo Sleepover, Love Triangle, Barn Bitches
Feb. 11: Leg of Lamp, The Outsiders, Introduce a Self
Feb. 12: Free Mixer, Ferret Prom, Bandito, Don’t Play with Deacon
Feb. 18: Midtown Funk, Larry Bird, Cheese
Feb. 19: Free Mixer, The Outsiders, Sugar Weasel, Rockstar Goes Supernova
Feb. 25: Level 3 Class Show, Teen Girls, Same Each, HIT BITS
Feb. 26: Level 2 Class Show, Snicker Casket, Critical HIT!, Elderprov
Feb. 27: Level 2 Class Show, Level 3 Show

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

Feb. 13: Queens Who Brunch

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

Feb. 10-20: “Stage Kiss”

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

Feb. 14: “Summer—The Donna Summer Musical”
Feb. 17: Jo Koy

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

Feb. 18-27: “Puffs, or, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic”

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

Feb. 25-March 13: “Wait Until Dark”

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

Feb. 12: Southern Fried Chicks

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

Feb. 12: “The Complete History of Comedy”

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

Feb. 5: The Obstructed View
Feb. 9: Harrisburg Black Newsbeat
Feb. 12-March 12: “The Mad Ones”

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

Feb. 26: “Speak to My Soul—A Montage of Voices”

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

Feb. 11-Feb. 27: Theatre Harrisburg presents “The Secret Garden”

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

Feb. 11-27: “The Secret Garden” at Whitaker Center

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Feb. 17: Boozy Bingo with Felicia O’Toole

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The Painted Word: Yes, art is found on the walls—but there is so much more to Nyeusi Gallery

January 28, 2022 | by Bob MacGinnes

Artwork by KWATEI

In Midtown Harrisburg, a glamorous storefront looks almost like a Manhattan address, with Nyeusi boldly emblazoned above the entranceway.

Before they ever opened the doors last September, Nyeusi partners Dr. Dale Dangleben and Michelle Green shared that their gallery would be dedicated to the entire Harrisburg community in showcasing African and African American art—but there is so much more to their vision.

In fact, Nyeusi has become something of a nexus for the neighborhood. The gallery is a gathering place where ideas sprout and take root, growing in a garden nurtured with rich soil and tended with care by artists, writers and communicators.

Indeed, the art is just the tip of the iceberg.

During a recent 3rd in the Burg, the gallery was filled to capacity in hosting an HIV awareness event. Judging by the turnout alone, the symposium was energized, eclectic and enlightening. Nyeusi looks to do more of these community outreach programs with businesses in the coming year.

In addition, since its fall opening, Nyeusi has offered an ongoing “artist series,” with onsite personal appearances by various artists whose works are featured on the gallery’s walls. To date, this esteemed collective has included Stephanie Lewis, Steve Barber, KWATEI, Bryan “King Prolifik” Hickman and gallery curator, Green. The painter Chase Lawrence from the village of Calibishie in Dominica is represented as part of the Caribbean Collective at Nyeusi.

February will bring additional artist appearances, including, on Feb. 5, Michele Hairston, a painter from Philadelphia, and, on Feb. 19, artist-in-residence Michelle Green. Hickman starts the month of March on the first Saturday, slated to appear from 1 to 5 p.m.

“I decided to bring the artist series to Nyeusi Gallery as a way to showcase the artists as individuals and not just a part of a collective,” Green shared. “It gives the artist a chance to explain their work and give it a voice.”

The team has developed a gallery app that is available on Android and Apple stores under “Nyeusi Gallery.” In addition, look for details of upcoming events and behind-the-scenes looks at the media component of the gallery, which includes podcasts and more.

Another way of connecting with the community is through youth activities. Green is an accomplished chess player and has reached youngsters by giving lessons at the local Boys and Girls Club as well as engaging kids at the gallery, teaching them the intricacies of the game. Chess Club at the gallery reconvened in January. Painting parties are an opportunity to gather friends to create, and they have become regular calendar events. The plan is to continue to make a difference not only in the Black community but throughout the city.

Black History Month is a celebration of the legacy that came before, with an eye fixed on the future and to the leaders of tomorrow. The vision that Dangleben and Green shared has become a reality as it connects culture to community. They’re helping to write the next chapter of African American history locally, which promises to be as groundbreaking as their gallery.

The Nyeusi Gallery is located at 1224 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.[email protected].

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Bob’s Art Blog: The Year in Art 2021

January 17, 2022 | by Bob MacGinnes

 January brings annual “Best Of” lists, and Bob’s Art Blog fondly looks back in reviewing the myriad moments of art in 2021. The intention is to cover as many exhibits and artists as possible in this two-part blog. Categories abound, so I hope you enjoy hopscotching down memory lane. Even the Art of Vegetables, The Art of Making What’s Old, New Again and the Justice League of Art were covered.

 

Art in the Wild & Blue Yonder

Art from Art in the Wild

April heralded the return of Wildwood Park’s art opus, “Art in the Wild.” Seventeen installations were created, featuring 21 artists for the ninth edition. Carlisle newcomers came away this year’s winners with art activist Carrie Breschi and fiber artist Carol Reed, both of the Carlisle Arts Learning Center, taking first and second place. Veterans of all nine years, Beau and Jana MacGinnes and Aubrey McNaughton, as well as returnees Eve Gurbacki, Jill Lippert, Brook Lauer, Kareena Stellar, Chip Hitz, Richard and Maria Cary Joel, Lorayn McPoyle, Stephen Reinhart and Isabel Patterson comprised two thirds of this year’s participants.

The year 2021 marked the third edition of Sprocket Mural Works’ Mural Fest that ran from May through November, bringing the organization’s mural count to over 50. Thanks to the Sprocket team led by Megan Caruso and Jeff Copus, as well as over 300 volunteers and the ever-growing roster of marvelous muralists who continue to grace Harrisburg and York’s skylines.

 

Director, Director: “Action” from the Top

Photograph by Kim Love, part of AAH’s Community Exhibition Program

Art Association of Harrisburg: For a Harrisburg landmark institution approaching its century mark, the AAH has benefited greatly from the stellar leadership of Carrie Wissler-Thomas and her 42 years at the helm as CEO and president. When one considers that she has commandeered this “art monolith” for almost half its existence, it becomes all the more remarkable. It is through her vast experience that Harrisburg has been shaped by vehicles of her implementation like Gallery Walk, as well as new initiatives like the Community Exhibition Program.

Susquehanna Art Museum: As Alice Anne Schwab enters her seventh year as executive director of the only dedicated art museum in central Pennsylvania, SAM continues to provide timely and topical exhibitions under her tenure. Drawing upon her richly diverse resume, including institutions like the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, SAM’s commitment to culturally inclusive exhibits and events has flourished.

Carlisle Arts Learning Center: Executive Director Becky Richeson’s guidance has proved invaluable in steering the Carlisle art scene at CALC to become a leading nonprofit organization. Starting her ninth year at CALC, Richeson has led this art magnet as it proudly anchors Pomfret Street’s corridor of commerce, serving as a cultural hub for Carlisle residents.

 

Kicking Off Spring in Style

Designer Carley Furlow took the show’s title to heart, “Figuratively Speaking,” at the AAH in March. In a nod to the first full year of the pandemic, she fashioned a blouse out of black COVID masks and a skirt out of newspapers. Whoever said old news is just that hasn’t strutted the catwalk.

Art by Tina Berrier

Meanwhile the art director at Millworks, Tara Chickey, mounted the first new show for spring on Millworks’ lobby walls with a fab four of female impressionists and a guy thrown in for good measure. This erstwhile group made quite a statement, from Pamela J. Black’s palette gushing garden greens and cherry tomato reds to Tina Berrier’s cultural communiques with wildly imaginative interpretations of indigenous tribes. Amie Bantz paid tribute to her Korean heritage with on-point folk art. She took cues from the past and put her own unique spin on recognizable motifs, making magic happen. Tristan Bond let his imagination run wild with fantasy paintings, incorporating his interest in Manga and comic art. Not to be outdone by her colleagues, Chickey reached for the stars with a sunset-washed palette, simmering in shades of soft pink and turquoise, which follows a dancer’s dream.

 

Shows of the Year

Art by Stephen Dolbin

The Carlisle Arts Learning Center started spring with “I’m Fine,” a community-wide project that addressed mental health. Late summer found a blockbuster again at CALC, both upstairs and down. “Left Behind,” a two-man show from photographer Michael Hower and sculptor Stephen Dolbin, was impactful beyond words. The visual and tactile impressions made by these talented men paid testament to time immemorial, with a nod to society’s decay and discarded past. In viewing “Left Behind,” Stephen’s art made one consider the Native American’s role on this planet in paying tribute to the indigenous tribes as well as the birds of the sky and beasts of the land. Coupled with Michael Hower’s thought-provoking “Abandoned,” a series of photographs, this made for a powerhouse presentation.

 

Art by Amie Bantz

Art impresario, Amie Bantz mounted “Lunchbox Moments” in the upstairs gallery to an overflow crowd of patrons. Bantz took literal quotes from the Asian and Pacific Islander communities and presented them on lunchboxes to share the potent and poignant views that many from this population dealt with as kids in the school cafeteria. Often, heartbreaking and hurtful barbs were directed at them. Having grown up with years of negative comments about her traditional lunch fare, Amie knew that the feelings of shame were shared community-wide and the hundreds of lunchboxes mounted on the wall attested to that. The artist herself stated, “The only way to reduce hate is if we find common ground.”

St. Stephen’s Riverfront Gallery produced a heavenly body of art, receiving commissioned works from 28 artists throughout the country for its show, “Decolonizing Christ.” The art depicted Christ as a person of color and demonstrated individual interpretations both of this realm and beyond our earthly grasp. Lori Sweet, artist of distinction, won the Bishop’s Award for her beatific painting, “The Healer.”

Art by Kelly McGee Curran

At the same time, Kelly McGee Curran mounted her “Purify” show in a series of paintings for the Millworks exhibit that was a year in the making. The spiritual tribute to her native heritage shown forth as her journey resulted in a spiritual quest to obtain a level of purity in spirit.

The Art Association boldly brought “lowbrow art” to its main gallery walls with a quartet of four “artistic gunslingers” who shook up the status quo with the exhibit, “Nothing Pretty.” Desperadoes Krissy Whiski, Tina Berrier, Sean Arce and Ted Walke faced off with sheriff Carrie Wissler-Thomas and gallery curator, Rachel O’Connor. Who was left standing at the end? They all rode off into the sunset together.

 

Curator, Wherefore Thou Art?

Shows of the year become just that under the skillful hands of the gallery curator and in the unique paring of artists and themes. In recognition of Black History Month, the Susquehanna Art Museum’s director of exhibitions, Lauren Nye, continued the museum’s tradition of showcasing the legacy and breadth of the African American experience, with art pertaining to the history of the African diaspora. From Romare Bearden and Alma Thomas to the museum’s “Sun + Light” exhibit in February by South Carolinian artist Charles Edward Williams, Nye featured the cultural contributions of the Black community.

Lauren Nye, Susquehanna Art Museum’s director of exhibitions

Rachel O’Connor, curator at the Art Association of Harrisburg, was cooking on all four burners at the city’s longstanding art institution. She started with the 93rd Annual Juried Exhibit, then came “Nothing Pretty” at the AAH, and she closed out the year in grand style with “Situated: Confronting Identity.”

Cathy Stone, curator at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center, waited over half a year before the first artist reception was held, but it was well worth it. A blockbuster doubleheader at the gallery, both upstairs and down, opened in August to a packed house. “Left Behind” and “Lunchbox Moments” made for an over-the-top visual knockout punch. Stone is adept at creating unique parings, often juxtaposing disparate artists to create a frisson that complements each other perfectly.

 

Masters of the House

Jackson Boyd and Vivian Sterste

Gallery owners Vivian Sterste and Jackson Boyd celebrated eight years in Midtown at their Vivi on Verbeke art haven. There is a balance between the two partners, with Vivi’s pottery and paintings seesawing in tandem with Jeb’s photography as the gallery’s main focus. Vivi’s “River Series” mugs pair perfectly with Jeb’s images of bridges and the Susquehanna River. A highlight of the gallery has been community paintings completed by neighbors and friends that are part of the Broad Street Market.

Gallery at 2nd reopened for July’s 3rd in the Burg for a four-month run and will resume hours sometime in April. Owners Ted and Linda Walke filled the studios with the art of sculptor Chad Whitaker, mixed media artist Keegan Beinhower, cartoonists Sean Arce and Rance Shepstone. Adding a female trio of Johanna Martin, Angelica Rios and Ashley Russo helped to bring a different perspective to the fall season.

An important addition to Harrisburg’s gallery scene, Nyeusi opened the day before Gallery Walk in September, and its reception has been overwhelming. Partners Dr. Dale Dangleben and Michelle Green have dedicated the gallery to African, Caribbean and African American art. The upscale gallery features many local artists as well as global contributors to this sparkling gem. Cultural events are a mainstay on the calendar monthly.

Art by Paul Nagle, showcased at Metropolis Collective

Metropolis Collective of Mechanicsburg is often considered the alternative gallery whose reputation is synonymous with the avant-garde and cultural cognoscenti who march to a different beat. Its discordant rhythm comes from Richard Reilly, rock and roller, as well as Hannah Dobek, gallery director and artist in residence. Together, they unleash musical performances, artists a plenty and their own brand of hipness. 17 W. Main St is the address for finger-snapping beat approval.

 

 

Maestros of Midtown

Anyone who lives in Harrisburg knows there is only one true maestro and that is Stuart Malina, long-time conductor of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. I affectionately named a contingency of emerging artists the “Maestros of Midtown.” The diverse group, always in flux, occupied the venerable Civic Club four times over the course of the year with seasonal art shows. Initially led by Reina Wooden and Charlie Feathers, the leader’s baton got handed to Brad Maurer of The Cercus insect cartoons.

The “Maestros of Midtown” at the Civic Club

The consistent core group was comprised by Harrisburg Magazine’s co-artist of the year, Bethany Nicholle, painter Grace (colorursoul) Robinson and mixed media artist, Nora Carreras. The full roster included no less than 31 members, equal to, say, a small symphony. There were a number of repeat performers in the orchestra including Claudie Kenion, sculptor Chad Whitaker, painter Jonathan Frazier and photographers Larry Washington Jr., Jelani Splawn and Jemar Sweets. Entrepreneurs Darius Davis, Quincy Yates and Jamie Earle all enhanced the mix of products offered.

Art by Nora Carreras

Keegan Beinhower and the HuckleBuckle Boys, Zack Rudy and Garrick Dorsett, brought their own unique brand of art. Douglas Beard created artisanal lamps, and painter Tyler Minnich demonstrated his work in progress. Beyond the aforementioned female artists, the other mainstays were Carrie Feidt, painter, Jeannine Marie (savagehabitexchange.com) and her upcycled clothing, Nicole Herbert and her ceramics, Lily Roque and Ghost Bae tattoo artists and painters, joined by artist Ruby Doub. A special guest appearance was made by “La Petite,” Estella McNaughton with her one-of-a-kind clay bead bracelets.

 

 

3rd in the Boro: Forecast; A Wintry Mix VI

Detail, “January” By Hannah Dobek

The letters “HD,” the abbreviated form for “high definition,” also are the initials for Hannah Dobek, gallery director for the Metropolis Collective in Mechanicsburg. In her case, HD means highly detailed as she is always thinking of the slightest ingredient needed to complete the bigger picture. For the Metropolis upcoming annual event on Jan. 21, the entire frame almost comes into focus for a 3rd in the Boro evening at 17 W. Main St., from 7-11 p.m. And yet due to her penchant for holding back surprises, the art previews for “A Wintry Mix VI: Tangled Up In Blue” only reveal portions of the art selected. Hannah shrewdly shared “glimpses as in detail shots only…because if we show the entire piece people have no incentive to come see the work in person.” For this Friday’s event, masks will be required with social distancing strongly urged. The show’s title borrows from Bob Dylan’s 1975 hit song “Tangled Up In Blue,” the featured cut from his 15th studio album, “Blood on the Tracks.” The attention to detail in framing the event in its entirety is what sets Ms. Dobek apart from other gallerists. Her partner in chime is the musical half of the duo, owner Richard Reilly, who commandeers the backstage. Performing her poetry and song ballads is the modern folk singer, Donna Jean Foster. She has produced an album rich with high production values showcasing luminescent lyrics with a voice that puts the message and mood across in perfect harmony for the uncertain times we live in.

Detail, “Stupid Snake, You’re the Boss” By Jamison Eckert

“Tangled Up in Blue” offers the clue that the show’s theme centers around the color and, knowing Hannah, it will cover all the bases. Beyond the color, there is feeling blue, turning blue in the cold, nothing but blue sky and ocean blue, with all artist submissions needing to address an aspect of the color or mood. Creatives featured in the show include local artist of renown, Paul Nagle, and also throughout the continental U.S. They include Alexis Manduke, Emily Paige, Jude Screnzi, Jamison Eckert, Nina Rubin Mantione as well as artist-in-residence, Hannah herself. Ms. Dobek often finds herself in the universe of David Lynch, so will she be wearing “Blue Velvet” for the show? The original song was released in 1963 by Bobby Vinton and covered recently by Lana del Rey. Very possibly, when the doors open at Metropolis on Friday evening, perhaps blue velvet curtains will be drawn back to reveal art that is “tangled up in blue.” Don’t be left out in the blue as there may be a sense of loss for missing out on a surefire way to start 2022.

Stay tuned for Part II coming soon.

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Museums & Art Spaces

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

License Plate Collectors Association Display, retrospective of vintage plates, January to May

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

“Situated: Confronting Identity,” featuring art by Bridie Alvarez, Destiny Santana, Larissa Ramey and Lucy Giboyeaux, through Jan. 6

“Figuratively Speaking,” winter membership celebrating the human form in all media, Jan. 14-Feb. 17; reception: Jan. 14, 5-8 p.m.

Shakespeare-themed art exhibit featuring Kim Stone, Carrie Wissler-Thomas and Tina Reiley, through Feb. 28 at Capital Blue Cross and in conjunction with Gamut Theatre’s Classics Fest

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

“Tom Ward, Fabric Artist,” featuring exuberant quilts and wall hangings that express themes of nature and spirituality through colorful works of art, Jan. 9-Feb. 27; opening reception: Jan. 9, 12:15 p.m.; other public viewings, Jan. 21, 6-9 p.m., and Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to noon.

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

“Seen,” an exhibit connecting viewer and artist in a conversation about our need to be understood and our preconceived notions of others, Jan. 7-29

“Presenting Racism: Stories from Our Town,” a collaborative exhibit to illuminate historical moments of racism in Carlisle and contemporary visions of equity and inclusion, Jan. 7-29

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

“Tracing Slavery: I—Moses Williams, Silhouettes,” cut-paper profiles by Williams with prints by contemporary artist Kara Walker, through Jan. 22

“Tracing Slavery: II—Kara Walker, Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War,” works highlighting the experience and identity of African Americans, past and present, through Jan. 22

“Horace Pippin: Racism and War,” centering on Pippin’s “Mr. Prejudice,” representing the artist’s response to the discrimination of African American soldiers fighting in World War II, through Feb. 19


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

“Winterfest,” a winter wonderland of art and crafts by members of the Millersburg Area Art Association, Jan. 5-Feb. 26

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

“Color, Pattern, Function,” Lydia Gasper Ceramics, through Jan. 29; artist’s talk and reception: Jan. 14, 4:15 p.m.

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

“A Wintry Mix VI: Tangled Up in Blue,” with an emphasis on the wintry color of blue and its associated depth, honesty and sadness; reception: Jan. 21, 7-11 p.m.

 

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

New works by Millworks artists

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

“Artisan Marketplace” holiday exhibition, filled with unique handmade items and art for local gift giving, through Jan. 15

7th Annual Juried Exhibition, featuring outstanding artwork in a variety of media, created by local artists, through Jan. 29

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

“Art of the State,” an annual statewide juried competition, through Jan. 2

“Witness to History: Colonel Paul Evanko’s 9/11 Field Notes,” featuring the head of the PA State Police’s handwritten field notes from the morning of 9/11, through Jan. 2

“Why Not in Pennsylvania? Campaigning for Women’s Suffrage in the Keystone State,” through Jan. 2

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

“Four Seasons and Seven Vices—Old Master Prints in Series,” examining stories of seasons, elements, planets, virtues and vices in Renaissance and Baroque-era printmaking, through Jan. 23

“Tradition Interrupted,” exploring how artists weave contemporary ideas with traditional arts and crafts to create thought-provoking hybrid images and objects, through Jan. 23

“Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You,” artwork by Irvin Rodriguez, through Feb. 20

“Project—Nature” offers a sneak peek of the current VanGo! Museum on Wheels exhibition “Nature in Art,” featuring the work of Victoria Fuller, through Aug. 22

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

“Emerging Artists Showcase,” through Jan. 28

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

“Photography Contest Display,” showcasing more than 100 photographs taken at Wildwood Park, through Jan. 29

Read, Make, Learn

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

Jan. 5: Beginner Level 2 Jewelry Making—Pierce Sawing, 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 5-Feb. 2: Wednesday In-Person Art Club (grades K-2), 3:45-5 p.m.
Jan. 6: As You Wish Earrings, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 7-Feb. 4: Friday In-Person Art Club (grades 3-5), 3:45-5 p.m.
Jan. 8: Vintage Tin Earrings, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 15: Art Together, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Jan. 17: Celebrate Peace (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jan. 18: Make a Journal, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 19: Suicide Loss Survivors, 5:30-7 p.m.
Jan. 19-May 4: Middle School Art Club, Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m.
Jan. 20-May 5: High School Art Lab, 5-7 p.m.
Jan. 21: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Jan. 29: Color Spheres, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Jan. 28-29: Friends Pop Up Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
Jan. 8: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
Jan. 13, 27: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
Jan. 15: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.

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

Jan. 12: Virtual Illustrated Lecture—“Honeybees: the View from the Backyard,” 7-8:15 p.m.

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

Jan. 3, 17: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
Jan. 4: Curl up with the Classics—“Tender Is The Night,” 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 4: Teen STEM Drop-In—Transformative Works, 5:30-6:15 p.m., 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25: Career Exploration Workshop, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 5: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
Jan. 5: Reimagining Work—A ‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27: Discovery Zone Fun, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28: Get That Job! Workshop, 10:30-11:30 am., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jan. 8: Teen Crafternoon, 3-4:30 p.m.
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 1 p.m.
Jan. 10: Philosophers’ Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
Jan. 10: Mission Transition, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 10: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 10, 24: STEM Grab & Go, 9 a.m.
Jan. 11: Comics Club, 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 11: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
Jan. 13: Plot Twisters, 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 14: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 14, 28: Film Fridays, 7 p.m.
Jan. 15, 29: Preschooler Craft Grab & Go Bag, 1 p.m.
Jan. 18: Cloud Storage Basics, 2-3 p.m.
Jan. 21: Family Movie Nights, 6:30-8 p.m.
Jan. 24: Virtual Fredricksen Reads—“The Lions Of Fifth Avenue,” 7-8 p.m.
Jan. 24: Home-Based Business Roundtable, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

Jan. 4-Feb. 22: Level 3—The Harold,” Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m.
Jan. 6-Feb. 24: “Level 2—Game of the Scene,” Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.
Jan. 10-Feb. 28: “Level 3—The Harold,” Mondays, 7-10 p.m.
Jan. 12-March 2: “Level 1—Intro to Improv,” Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m.

Harrisburg Young Professionals
hyp.org

Jan. 23: HYP Book Club, 2-4 p.m.

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

Jan. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
Jan. 4, 11, 25: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
Jan. 5: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
Jan. 5: Hear Me Out—Reimagining Work on Zoom, 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 8, 15, 22: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29: Beginning Crochet Class, 1 p.m., 2 p.m.
Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31: Books and Babies (birth-12 months), 10:15 a.m.
Jan. 11: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m.
Jan. 12: Card Making Class, 6 p.m.
Jan. 13, 20, 27: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15 a.m.
Jan. 15: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
Jan. 28: After Hours Board Games, 6 p.m.

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

Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24: Storybook STEAM, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 4: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Jan. 10, 24: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
Jan. 14, 28: Dungeons and Dragons (ages 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 15: Adventure Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Jan. 15: Teen Squad, 3-4 p.m.
Jan. 17: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Jan. 20: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
Jan. 25: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 29: Creation Station, 1-3 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org

Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Jan. 2, 9. 16, 23, 30: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 11, 26: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.
Jan. 13: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.

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

Jan. 6: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28: Online Science Fiction Book Club
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28: Star Trek Rewatch online group
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 17: Mystery Book Club (in person and online), 6-7 p.m.

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

Jan. 9: Mark Bowden and Matthew Teague livestream conversation, 5-6 p.m.

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

Jan. 1: First Day Bird Walk, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Jan. 1-31: Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge
Jan. 3-24: Cozy Zoom Storytimes (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
Jan. 6: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 6, 20: Block Party (ages birth-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 8: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 11: Book Review Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 11: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12: Pajama Party! (ages 3-7), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12, 26: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 15: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 15: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 15: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
Jan. 18, 31: Kid Builders! (ages 3 and older), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 24: Music & More Mondays (ages 3-7), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 26: KIND Club—Kids Interested in Novels of Diversity (ages 8-12), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 26: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.

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

Jan. 10: Palmyra Public Library Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 24, 27, 31: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 10:30-11 a.m.
Jan. 27: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 1:30-2 p.m.

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

Jan. 29: Basket Weaving—Small Market Basket, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Jan. 2: Artists Conversations Gallery Tour with Stephen Althouse, 2-3 p.m.
Jan. 5: Explore! Owls in Pennsylvania, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 5-30: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Wednesdays-Sundays)
Jan. 12: The Games & Puzzle Challenge, 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 13, 27: Curiosity Kids, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 14: Virtual Adventures in Nature Lab—Wildlife Photography and Filmmaking, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Jan. 19: Explore! One-Room Schoolhouse, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 20: Family Gallery Tour—Paleontology, 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 22: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Jan. 26: Family Gallery Tour—Mammal Hall, 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 28: Learn at Lunchtime—Virtual Curator’s Choice, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

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

Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29: Saturday Morning Art Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29: Young Artist Camp, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 19: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.

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

Jan. 10, 12: Virtual Farm Show Workshops, 9-10 a.m.

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

Jan. 8: Birds & Coffee, 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 8: Kids Discover—Hibernation (ages 5-9), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 11: Virtual Winter Lecture—History of the Susquehanna River, 7-8:30 p.m.
Jan. 13: Winter Edibles Walk, 2-3:30 p.m.
Jan. 15: The Wonders of Rocks (ages 4-6), 10-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 15: The Wonders of Rocks (ages 7-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
Jan. 16: Kids Discover—Winter Tracks (ages 5-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
Jan. 22: Rocks & Blocks Workshop, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 25: Virtual Winter Lecture—Geology of the Susquehanna River, 7-8:30 p.m.
Jan. 29: Kids Discover—Owls (ages 4-6), 10-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 29: Kids Discover—Owls (ages 7-10), 1:30-3 p.m.

 

Live Music

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

Jan. 21: Scotty McCreery
Jan. 27: Phillip Phillips and Jon Foreman
Jan. 29: Elvis Birthday Bash with Mike Albert and Scot Bruce
Jan. 30: Mike Albert’s Elvis Gospel Show with The Stamps Quartet

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

Jan. 7: Jazz in the City
Jan. 22: York Symphony—John Williams’ 90th Birthday

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

Jan. 14: Blitz Dynette
Jan. 15: Solar Federation RUSH Tribute
Jan. 21: Hall Williams Band, Nate Myers and the Aces
Jan. 22: Martini Brothers
Jan. 28: Harrisburg University presents MUNA

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

Jan. 1: The Commercials
Jan. 7: New Perspectives
Jan. 15: Nita Strauss
Jan. 20: Funtcase, SweetTooth
Jan. 22: The Lacs
Jan. 28: Riot Ten

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

Jan. 8-9: “The Enchanted Flute”
Jan. 22-23: “Broadway Tonight”

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

Jan. 22: MUNA at The Englewood

Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org

Jan. 5: Tempesta di Mare

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

Jan. 30: Mendelssohn Piano Trio

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

Jan. 9: Charlie Zahm

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

Jan. 29: Windborne

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

Jan. 23: Citizen Cope
Jan. 28: Live At the Fillmore, Bloodshot, Junior Mack

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

Jan. 15: Appetite for Destruction Guns N Roses Tribute
Jan. 22: Big Fat Meanies, Bad Hand, Stonewall Vessels, The 25th Hour
Jan. 27: Ghost Light

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Jan. 7: DJ Kynz

Jan. 21: Josh Dominick

The Stage Door

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

Jan. 17-18: “Dancing with the Stars”

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

Jan. 14: PJ Walsh and Dan Mahoney
Jan. 28: “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical”


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

Jan. 7-16: “Arsenic & Old Lace”

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

Jan. 3: “I Don’t Speak Spanish” (Classics Fest)
Jan. 4: “Shakespeare and the Alchem­­y of Gender” (Classics Fest)
Jan. 6: “Becoming Othello—A Black Girl’s Journey” (Classics Fest)
Jan. 7: “The African Company—The Mystery of the African Grove Theatre” (Classics Fest)
Jan. 9: “And To Be A Soldier” (Classics Fest)

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

Jan. 9: Queens Who Brunch

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

Jan. 7: Divas Down Under Anniversary Drag Show

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

Jan. 22-23: “Trolls Live!”

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

Jan. 14-30: “The Lion in Winter”

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

Jan. 14: “Dancing with the Local Stars”

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

Jan. 13-16: “Rock/Musical”

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

Jan. 21-Feb. 6: “A Murder is Announced”

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

Jan. 21-22: “Speak to My Soul—A Montage of Voices”

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Jan. 20: Boozy Bingo with Felicia O’Toole

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Bob’s Art Blog: 3rd in the Burg & Issues of Identity

December 13, 2021 | by Bob MacGinnes

Over two dozen amazing venues combine efforts to ring out the year for the last 3rd in the Burg event of 2021. Just a mere six blocks on North Front Street separate two of the longest-standing civic institutions in Harrisburg, and, this Friday night, they offer two distinctly different looks at identity.

Rachel O’Connor, curator at the Art Association of Harrisburg, has unveiled an exhibit that could well serve as a time capsule for the year 2021 as she presents a microcosm of the world’s focus on topics that rivet attention to both national and individual identity. When we look in the mirror each day, what do we see beyond the reflection staring back at us? For a quartet of female artists, answers portray ideas through art mediums at the AAH for this closing show of the year.

“Situated: Confronting Identity” offers artists Bridie Alvarez, Lucy Giboyeaux, Larissa Ramey and Destiny Santana mining personal investigation by digging deep in cultural and historical tropes. The exhibit addresses race, nationality and gender in its powerful presentation that, at times, leaves it all on the surface, taken at face value and, at others, shows subtle truths, nuanced, barely hinting at hidden meanings under layers of paint or in the gaze of the subject. This thought-provoking group delves into the very essence of what makes us who and what we are. Beyond the physical lies the contextualization of culture and the duality of the psyche, often intertwining creating complex machinations of external and internal forces.

Art by Bridie Alvarez

Bridie Alvarez, a Mexican American artist, deals with themes of identity filtered through a lens of “memory, loss and isolation.” She finds “religion, family, gender and ethnicity” central to the narrative elements she incorporates in her paintings. Employing the medium of collage drawn from “family photos, political signage and beauty advertisements,” she brings a sense of cultural currency to the foreground in capturing interpersonal and psychological moments that reflect past and present as one.

 

Art by Lucy Giboyeaux

Lucy Giboyeaux is a Puerto Rican artist who works in sculptures that pay tribute to her heritage. She keeps the customs and rituals—and the language that evokes them—highly visible and at the center of her hand-wrought works and paintings. She explores the internal drive of her people, who, though beset by tragedy, keep moving forward. Giboyeaux achieves this by highlighting human resiliency through relational connections (family and friends) as well as human connection (the community at large). She holds a mirror up to cultural identity, zeroing in on “her own Puerto Rican identity in the diaspora.” In referencing “the Taino language for many of her titles, she honors her cultural past and helps keep it alive.”

Art by Larissa Ramey

Larissa Ramey is a bi-racial artist who uses photography as her medium of choice. Her works cover topical themes of race, heritage and body image. She often uses herself as subject matter in her quest for what being Black means to her not only as an artist but as a woman of color. The lens of labels becomes secondary in discovering true meaning, revealing how the parts of heritage and ancestry connect to the present.

Destiny Santana is also a multimedia artist whose work is both figurative and abstract. Her paintings are emotionally charged, depicting hardwired traits such as facial expression and body language that share the stories from within. A Harlem-born artist, Santana is inspired by the streets of New York and uses that backdrop as the canvas for telling current events and how they affect her culture. Her group of paintings is entitled “Shadow Work,” which addresses the close introspection of dealing with the dark side of one’s psyche and learning how to overcome it. In realizing how to accept and understand oneself, she concludes it is attainable through self-love and self-discipline.

The exhibition opened Dec. 3, but the artists’ reception is the centerpiece for this Friday’s 3rd in the Burg from 5 to 8 p.m. Hosted by Tracey Meloni, the party will feature master musician Jonathan Diggs Duke on trumpet and piano for a memorable evening.

The Art Association of Harrisburg is located at 21 N. Front St., Harrisburg. www.artassocofhbg.com.

 

Holiday Art Show at the Civic Club

What started out as a revolutionary outpost for diversity through art back in February has now become a cultural mainstay on the calendar. This seasonal approach to showcasing fresh talent takes place at the Civic Club of Harrisburg.

Art by Bethany Nicholle

Identity here comes in the manner of personal growth. The lifecycle of an emerging artist can be likened to that of the caterpillar going through complete metamorphosis, resulting in a beautiful butterfly. Artists may go through a series of new techniques, exploring various mediums and, in the process, develop a style that becomes uniquely their own—a dramatic metamorphosis, so to speak, from chrysalis to evolutionary identity. Friday’s 3rd in the Burg marks the fourth round of assembling this special group, “The Maestros of Midtown,” for the closing chapter of 2021.

 

 

Art by Nicole Herbert

You’ll see familiar names and faces like Bethany Nicholle, who brings her abstract paintings and a full regalia of marketable wares, including books of poetry that she has authored and will sign for posterity. Carrie Feidt’s paintings of adorable animals and avenues of imagination capture an innocence, sweetly serene. Lily Roque, tattoo artist by night and day, adds an air of mystery through her manga and comic art. Annie Crow’s paintings deal with the universal theme of death, but, for now, I choose to remain among the quick, as long as I am able. Jeannine-Marie upcycles clothing to create one-of-a-kind custom pieces for her Savagehabitexchange.com, while Douglas Beard astounds with his artisanally crafted lamps. Larry Washington Jr., aka Larry Lenzz, photographer-at-large, returns with his dramatic night scenes of cityscapes, while pop art painter Grace Robinson, via Color Your Soul, offers commissioned pieces as well as iconic images like Bob Marley.

 

Art by Mansa Abuchi Mawakili

The artwork of Nicole Herbert embraces photography, ceramics and found objects. Quincy Yates returns to the scene with his goal of seeing the world dressed in tie-dye as promoted by his Shopkidsinc.com. Repeat artist Mansa Abuchi Mawakili has expanded his collection of Afrocentric, handcrafted jewelry for the holidays. Darius Davis dabbles in acrylic paintings when not creating fashion videos. Jemar Sweets, photographer, specializes in architectural prints as well as landscapes in capturing views of the city. Tyler Minnich, painter, will be engaged in a live demonstration of his craft as a special component of the evening. Brad Mauer, ringleader of the group, has put together this eclectic entourage for the one-night-only event from 5 to 9 p.m. The “Cercus” insect cartoons are synonymous with Brad’s fascinating foray in the art world.

 

Music will be provided by violinist Marie Valigorsky from 6 to 7 p.m. Who knows, maybe even Santa may show up unless there is a Claus(e) in his contract with no public appearances before the big night.

The Harrisburg Civic Club is located at 612 N. Front. St., Harrisburg. www.civicclubofharrisburg.com

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Museums & Art Spaces

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

“Cars & Christmas,” a special holiday exhibit with themed Christmas trees, automobiles, train displays, a Hess truck display, scavenger hunt and “Sammy The Snow Plow,” through January.

“Something Special” Coast to Coast, based on the book “Ford Model T Coast to Coast: A Slow Drive Across a Fast Country” by Tom Cotter, through April 22

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

“Situated: Confronting Identity,” featuring art by Bridie Alvarez, Destiny Santana, Larissa Ramey and Lucy Giboyeaux, Dec. 3-Jan. 6; reception: Dec. 17, 5-8 p.m.

Shakespeare-themed art exhibit featuring Kim Stone, Carrie Wissler Thomas and Tina Reiley, Dec. 1-Feb. 28 at Capital Blue Cross and in conjunction with Gamut Theatre’s Classics Fest

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

“Art for the Holidays” annual market of unique handmade gifts for the holidays, through Dec. 29

“A Tradition of Realism,” a group display of Pennsylvania landscapes, Dec. 3-24

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

December Artist: Stella Tallamo

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

“Horace Pippin: Racism and War,” centering on Pippin’s “Mr. Prejudice,” representing the artist’s response to the discrimination of African American soldiers fighting in World War II, through Feb. 19

“Tracing Slavery: I—Moses Williams, Silhouettes,” cut-paper profiles by Williams with prints by contemporary artist Kara Walker, through Jan. 22

“Tracing Slavery: II—Kara Walker, Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War,” works highlighting the experience and identity of African Americans, past and present, through Jan. 22


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

Mid Penn Bank Art Show and Sale, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

Hershey Public Library exhibit, through Dec. 11

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

“Color, Pattern, Function,” Lydia Gasper Ceramics, Dec. 10-Jan. 29; artist’s talk and reception: Jan. 14, 4:15 p.m.

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

New works by Linda Benton McCloskey, Tami Bitner, Pat Frese, Judy Kelly, through Dec. 12

New works by Paul Gallo, PD Murray, Rebekah Adey, Mary Gelenser, and Paul Vasiliades, Dec. 15-Jan. 9

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

“Artisan Marketplace” holiday exhibition, filled with unique handmade items and art for local gift giving, through Jan. 15

7th Annual Juried Exhibition, featuring outstanding artwork in a variety of media, created by local artists, through Jan. 29

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

Student Honors Photography, through Dec. 3; Zoom reception and award ceremony: Dec. 2, 5:30-7 p.m.

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

“Art of the State,” an annual statewide juried competition, through Jan. 2

“Witness to History: Colonel Paul Evanko’s 9/11 Field Notes,” featuring the head of the PA State Police’s handwritten field notes from the morning of 9/11, through Jan. 2

“Why Not in Pennsylvania? Campaigning for Women’s Suffrage in the Keystone State,” through Jan. 2

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

“Four Seasons and Seven Vices—Old Master Prints in Series,” examining stories of seasons, elements, planets, virtues and vices in Renaissance and Baroque-era printmaking, through Jan. 23

“Tradition Interrupted,” exploring how artists weave contemporary ideas with traditional art and craft to create thought-provoking hybrid images and objects, through Jan. 23

“Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You,” artwork by Irvin Rodriguez, through Feb. 20

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

“A Contemplation of Scenery: The Vesell Family Collection” virtual exhibit, featuring 45 predominantly American landscape paintings from the 19th century, through Dec. 5

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

“Emerging Artists Showcase,” Dec. 3-Jan. 28; reception: Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m.

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

“Photography Contest Display,” showcasing more than 100 photographs taken at Wildwood Park, Dec. 14-Jan. 29

 

Read, Make, Learn

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

Dec. 4: Vintage Tin Earrings, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 4: Art Together, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Beginner Level 1 Jewelry Making—Riveting & Texture, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14: Ceramic Jewelry, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 11: Eucalyptus Magic, 10-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 11: Easy, Playful Acrylic, 12-3 p.m.
Dec. 14-Jan. 18: Clay—Hand Building, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 16: Make a Journal, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Dec. 30: New Year’s Eve, 6-9 p.m.
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve, 6-9 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Dec. 1: Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m.
Dec. 1: Spanish Language Conversation Group, 12 p.m.
Dec. 1: Discord Hangouts, 3 p.m.
Dec. 2: Anime Club, 4 p.m.
Dec. 2: Dungeons and Dragons, 7 p.m.
Dec. 3: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Teen Dungeons and Dragons online, 4 p.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Tween Dungeons and Dragons online, 4 p.m.
Dec. 4: Dance Me a Story in person and on Zoom, 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18: Teen Dungeons and Dragons online, 3 p.m.
Dec. 5: Crazy for Coloring, 2 p.m.
Dec. 7: Novel Thoughts Book Club, 6 p.m.
Dec. 8: Young Adult Book Club, 4 p.m.
Dec. 8: Learn about the James Webb Telescope, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 11: Black Creek Games, 10 a.m.
Dec. 16: Book Discussion, 6 p.m.
Dec. 21: Novel Thoughts Book Club Too!, 1 p.m.

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

Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
Dec. 9, 23: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
Dec. 11: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
Dec. 18: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.
Dec. 21: Musik Time, 10:30 a.m.

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

Dec. 11: Santa’s Reindeer and Virtual Mrs. Claus, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

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

Dec. 1: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
Dec. 1: Grief and End-of-Life Care–A Hear Me Out Discussion, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Dec. 3, 10: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Get That Job! Workshop, 10:30-11:30 am., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 1 p.m.
Dec. 6: STEM Grab & Go, 9 a.m.
Dec. 6: Keep it to Yourself—Controlling your Social Media, 3-4 p.m.
Dec. 6, 20: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
Dec. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Discovery Zone Fun, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 7: Curl up with the Classics—“Mrs. Dalloway,” 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 7: Cloud Storage Basics, 2-3 p.m.
Dec. 7: Managing Stress During Times of Change, 3-4 p.m.
Dec. 7: Teen Drop-In— Pokémon Terrarium, 5:30-7:15 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Career Exploration Workshop, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Film Friday, 7 p.m.
Dec. 13: Philosophers’ Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 13: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Comics Club, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 14: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
Dec. 14: Virtual Fredricksen Reads—“The Personal Librarian,” 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 16: Holiday Book Reading—“The Library Gingerbread Man,” 6-6:45 p.m.
Dec. 17: Family Movie Nights, 6:30-8 p.m.
Dec. 21: Tween Drop-In— Pokémon Terrarium, 5:30-7:15 p.m.
Dec. 23: Plot Twisters, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 28: Home-Based Business Roundtable, 6-7:30 p.m.

Harrisburg Young Professionals
hyp.org

Dec. 19: HYP Book Club, 2-4 p.m.

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

Dec. 1: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
Dec. 1: Hear Me Out—Grief and End-of-Life Care on Zoom, 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 1, 15: Card Making Class, 6 p.m.
Dec. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 : Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
Dec. 2, 16, 30: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
Dec. 11: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths, 11 a.m.
Dec. 11: Fused Glass, 1 p.m.
Dec. 11, 18: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
Dec. 15: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths, 6 p.m.
Dec. 18: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
Dec. 18: Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors Family Book Group, 2 p.m.

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

Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14: Parents & Toddlers Together, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.
Dec. 8: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 8: A Night At The Theatre, 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 13, 27: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 16: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
Dec. 20: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 28: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.

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

Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25 Passageways, 2 p.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Dec. 9: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
Dec. 14, 28: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.

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

Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Online Science Fiction Book Club
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Star Trek Rewatch online group
Nov. 4: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 20: Mystery Book Club (in person and online), 6-7 p.m.

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

Dec. 2: An Evening with Brené Brown, 8-9 p.m.

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

Dec. 4: Sorting Through Rumors, Whispers and Rumblings about Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade, 1-2 p.m.

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

Dec. 4: Wreath Making, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-3:30 p.m.

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

Dec. 2: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 4: Quill a Hanging Ornament, 2-3 p.m.
Dec. 4, 18: December Book Sales, 9 a.m-3 p.m.
Dec. 6: The Night Library on Zoom (ages 5-8), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 6, 20: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 11: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 12: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 14: Book Review Program & Holly Luncheon, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 16: Jan Brett’s “The Hat” on Zoom (ages 4-7), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 18: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 18: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 22: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.

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

Dec. 1, 8, 15: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Dec. 13: Palmyra Public Library Book Discussion, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Dec. 1: Explore! Pennsylvania Owls, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23: Curiosity Kids, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 3, 18: StoryTime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 3: Virtual Artists Conversations—A Sense of Place with Lauren Whearty and Kelly Kautz from Art of the State 2021, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Dec. 8: Explore! Art in Nature, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Virtual Adventures in Nature Lab—PA Owls, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Dec. 15: Explore! Weaving, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 22: Explore! Winter, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 29: Explore! New Year’s Traditions, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Dec. 15: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.

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

Dec. 5, 12: Natural Ornaments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dec. 9: Owl Prowl at Detweiler Park, 5:30-7 p.m.
Dec. 11: Winter Discovery, 10 a.m.
Dec. 16: Reindeer Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 18: Winter Tree ID, 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 19: Reindeer Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 28-30: Winter Wonders Camp (ages 7-10), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 28-30: Winter Wonders Camp (ages 4-6), 12:30-3:30 p.m.

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

Dec. 4: Needle Felting Class, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Live Music

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

Dec. 3: Jazz in the City
Dec. 17: Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon
Dec. 17: April Verch and Joe Newberry
Dec. 18: A Family Holiday Celebration
Dec. 18: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party

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

Dec. 12: Carols by Candlelight

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

Dec. 2: Dave Gates

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

Dec. 4: The British Invasion Years
Dec. 11: The Wizards of Winter

Central PA Friends of Jazz
www.friendsofjazz.org

Dec. 11: Ted Rosenthal

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Dec. 13, 17: Holiday Music at the Library

Dickinson College Department of Music

Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center for the Arts

240 W. High St., Carlisle

717-245-1568; dickinson.edu/music

Dec. 2: Chamber Music Concert w/student chamber ensembles
Dec. 3: Choir Concert w/Dickinson College Choir and the Dickinson Improvisation and Collaboration Ensemble
Dec. 8: “Concert Competition” w/Dickinson performance studies students

 

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

Dec. 5: Songs of the Season Choral Concert

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

Dec. 1, 15, 22, 29: Wednesday Jazz Series
Dec. 2: The Bad Toupees + The Neighborly
Dec. 3: The Eric Mintel Quartet tribute to “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Dec. 4: Cold Spring Union and Holly Serio at the Alt-Country Christmas
Dec. 8: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
Dec. 9, 16, 23: DJ Caraby
Dec. 10: The Fleshtones with The Cynz
Dec. 11: MauveStröm
Dec. 15 Wednesday Jazz Series
Dec. 17: Honky-Tonk Holiday Show
Dec. 18: Start Making Sense Talking Heads Tribute Band

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

Dec. 13: Holiday Harp and Handbells

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

Dec. 2: Grayscale
Dec. 8: Neverwake and Guests
Dec. 9: Riff Raff
Dec. 10: Bear Grillz
Dec. 11: Eternal Frequency, Magical Mystery Doors
Dec. 17: The Stonewall Vessels, Medusa’s Disco
Dec. 18: The Menzingers
Dec. 19: Verivery

Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus
harrisburggaymenschorus.org

Dec. 18-19: Winter Concerts at Whitaker Center

Harrisburg University Presents
www.concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

Dec. 1: CAAMP at XL Live
Dec. 4: The Hooters at XL Live
Dec. 9: The Glorious Songs at XL Live
Dec. 10: Misterwives at XL Live

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

Dec. 2: Manheim Steamroller
Dec. 4: Straight No Chaser

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

Dec. 11: Christmas Concert at All Saints Church

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

Dec. 3-19: “Elf the Musical”

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

Dec. 3: Symphony Orchestra Concert

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

Dec. 5: Messiah University Christmas Concert
Dec. 7: Messiah University Musica Nov Concert
Dec. 8: Christmas with Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass
Dec. 11: Messiah University Guitar Ensemble

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

Dec. 3-18: A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas
Dec. 8-23: Figgy Pudding

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

Dec. 5: A Festival of Lessons and Carols

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

Dec. 17: Candlelight Christmas at Messiah University
Dec. 18: Candlelight Christmas at Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren
Dec. 19: Candlelight Christmas at Market Square Presbyterian Church

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

Dec. 2: Lúnasa
Dec. 6: Caroline Keane and Tom Delaney Hit Rewind virtual concert
Dec. 12: Tanner Bingaman virtual show
Dec. 17: April Verch and Joe Newberry at Appell Center for the Performing Arts

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

Dec. 11: Champian Fulton Trio
Dec. 15: Irish Christmas in America


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

Dec. 2-4: Get the Led Out
Dec. 18-19: Winter Concerts with Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus

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

Dec. 1: CAAMP
Dec. 3: Smooth Like Clyde
Dec. 4: The Hooters
Dec. 8: Low Cut Connie
Dec. 9: The Glorious Sons
Dec. 10: Misterwives
Dec. 11: The Amish Outlaws
Dec. 15: Weekend Wednesday
Dec. 17: Back in Black—The True ACDC Experience
Dec. 18: Ben Gallaher
Dec. 29: Tauk

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Dec. 3: Kevin Koa
Dec. 17: Natalie Ness

 

The Stage Door

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

Dec. 1-30: “The 2021 AMT Christmas Show—Winter Wonderland”

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

Dec. 3: Paula Poundstone
Dec. 10: Mike Head, John Burton, Jonathan Desmarais
Dec. 12: “The Nutcracker Ballet” with Greater York Dance


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

Dec. 10-12: “A Swingin’ Holiday Spectacular”

 

Dickinson College Department of Theatre & Dance
Mathers Theatre, Holland Union Building

28 N. College St., Carlisle

717-245-1239; dickinson.edu/theatreanddance

Dec. 3-5: “Freshman Plays,” one-act plays presented by Dickinson theater students.

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

Dec. 1-23: “Miracle on 34th Street”

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

Dec. 29: “SHAZOOM! Interactive Magic Show “

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

Dec. 31: TMI Improv—Last Laughs of 2021
Dec. 31: Countdown to Noon with Popcorn Hat Players at Whitaker Center

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

Dec 3-19: “Kill Keller” with Narçisse Theatre Company

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

Dec. 3-5: “Newsies The Broadway Musical”

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

Dec. 3, 4: Jay Nog and Mike Keegan
Dec. 10, 11: Mike Speenberg and Keith Dee
Dec. 17, 18: J Bliss

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

Dec. 2-12: “A Gift to Remember”

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

Dec. 1: “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical”
Dec. 7: Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Dec. 18-19: “The Nutcracker” with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
Dec. 28-Jan. 2: “The Prom”

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

Dec. 2-12: “A Little Women Christmas”

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

Dec. 9-19: “A Christmas Carol” with Totem Pole Playhouse

Narçisse Theatre Company
[email protected]; www.narcissetheatre.org

Dec 3-19: “Kill Keller” at H*MAC

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

Dec. 2-22: “Who’s Holiday!”
Dec. 4-19: “A Christmas Carol”
Dec. 5: “The Obstructed View—Drag the Halls! Brunch”

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Dec. 16: Boozy Bingo with Felicia O’Toole

 

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Museums & Art Spaces

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

“Minibike Mania,” a display of more than two dozen miniature motorbikes, through Oct. 16

“Keep on Truckin’: Light Duty Trucks,” an exhibit focused on the history of pickup trucks, through Oct. 22

“Iconic Chevrolets,” an exhibit presented by the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, through Oct. 22

“Hershey’s History: Before & After Chocolate,” through Oct. 22

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

93rd Annual International Juried Show, showcasing the talent of local, regional and international artists of all ages and mediums, through Sept. 2

“Duality,” fall membership show that celebrates duality, which is the quality or state of having two different or opposite parts or elements, Sept. 12-Oct. 14

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

“Left Behind,” photography by Michael Hower and sculptural work by Steve Dolbin, through Sept. 18

“Lunchbox Moments,” an exhibition by Korean-American artist, Amie Bantz, memorializing a collection of stories from the AAPI community by painting their narratives on a series of lunchboxes, through Sept. 18

“Suspended Energy,” sculptures by Gregg Silvis and oil paintings by Hannah Steele, Sept. 24-Oct. 30

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

September artist of the month

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

“Remnant: Studio Majors Thesis Exhibition,” featuring projects by senior studio art majors under the direction of Rachel Eng with Todd Arsenault, Anthony Cervino and Andy Bale, through Sept. 11

“In Light of the Past,” an exhibition considering how we experience photographs, through Oct. 9

“Horace Pippin: Racism and War,” centering on Pippin’s “Mr. Prejudice,” representing the artist’s response to the discrimination of African American soldiers fighting in World War II, Sept. 24–Feb. 19

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

“Millersburg’s Own, ‘Duffy’ Miller,” featuring the artwork by Vaughn “Duffy” Miller, a founding member of Millersburg Area Art Association, through Sept. 11

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

The Hershey Story Museum Exhibit of HAAA Member artwork, Sept. 10-12

HAAA Member Art display at the Backstage Café at Allen Theater, through Sept. 30

HAAA Member Art display at Hershey Public Library, through Oct. 16

HAAA Member Art display at Campbelltown Academy, through Nov. 20

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

New works by Tara Chickey, Caleb Smith, Judy Kelly, Julie Iaria, Susan Bailey and Marsha Souders, through Sept. 12

New works by Pamela Black, Kelly Curran, Richard Souders, Reina 76 Artist, Tina Berrier and Lauren Castillo, Sept. 15-Oct. 10; opening reception of Kelly Curran’s exhibit, “Purify,” Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m.

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

“Art of a Pandemic,” group art exhibition examining the challenges and isolation; reality adjustments; and new experiences lived during the pandemic, through Sept. 18

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

Photo exhibit by Estelle Hartranft, Sept. 17, 6 to 9 p.m.

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

“Why Not in Pennsylvania? Campaigning for Women’s Suffrage in the Keystone State,” through Jan. 2

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

“Circle of Truth: 49 Paintings Ending with Ed Ruscha,” like a game in which a message is whispered in the ear of a first person, then relayed on, through Sept. 19

“Meanderings,” a collection of variable collagraphic prints by artist Valerie R. Dillon, who illustrates her journey of shifting between known and unknown spaces, through Oct. 17

“Mobility to Movement,” etchings by Isabel Bishop, Aug. 13-Oct. 17

“Unpredictable Nature,” works by Sandi Neiman Lovitz and Autumn C. Wright, who use gesture, shape, pattern and spontaneity to create abstract compositions, through Oct. 31

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

“Art in the Wild” exhibit of naturally inspired trailside installations inspired by the theme “reimagining,” through Sept. 30

Read, Make, Learn


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

Sept. 4: One Day Obvara (Baltic Raku) Alternative Firing Class, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 4, 11: Opposites Attract—Slip Inlay & Overlay Techniques, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25: Figure Drawing, 12-3 p.m.
Sept. 6-Oct. 9: Obvara (Baltic Raku)—Alternative Firing Process in the Fall
Sept. 7-28: Fall Pumpkins, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 9-30: Mosaic Stepping Stone, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 10: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Sept. 11: Vintage Tin Earrings 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 14-Oct. 5: Plein Air Painting, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 15: Suicide Loss Survivors—Creating Together, 5:30-7 p.m.
Sept. 15-Oct. 20: Processing Photos in Lightroom Classic & Photoshop on Zoom, Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Sept. 16-Oct. 21: Shoot, Share Discuss Photo Workshop on Zoom, Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Sept. 18, 25: Clothing Up-cycling Workshop, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Sept. 7: Novel Thoughts Book Club, 6 p.m.
Sept. 9: Dungeons and Dragons, 7 p.m.
Sept. 16: Morris Chest and the Grand Review, 4 p.m.
Sept. 16: McCormick & Olewine Library Friends, 6 p.m.
Sept. 21: Novel Thoughts Too!, 1 p.m.

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

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
Sept. 7-11: Fall Book Sale
Sept. 9, 23: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
Sept. 10: Craft Fair, 5-8 p.m.
Sept. 11: Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 11: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
Sept. 18: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.

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

Sept. 1: Zoom—Moving Forward Book Group w/Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Language at the Library—Fluent Spanish Speakers, 10-11 a.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sept. 2, 16: Language at the Library—Beginner & Intermediate Spanish Conversation, 10-11 a.m.
Sept. 5, 24: Zoom STEM Storytime, 10 a.m.
Sept. 7: Zoom—Curl up with the Classics on Zoom—”Fahrenheit 451,” 10-11 a.m.
Sept. 7-Oct. 26: Natalie Craumer Writers’ Workshop, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30: Teen Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30: Curl Up with The Classics on Zoom—”Les Misérables,” 6-7 p.m.
Sept. 10, 24: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
Sept. 10: Film Friday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Sept. 11: Library for Lunch (ages 3-6), 1 p.m.
Sept. 13: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 9 a.m.
Sept. 13: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 13-Oct. 18: Intro. To Digital Photography, Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Sept. 20: STEM Grab & Go, 9 a.m.
Sept. 20: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
Sept. 23-26: Friends Of Fredricksen Fall Book & Media Sale
Sept. 27: Virtual Fredricksen Reads—”The Tattooist Of Auschwitz,” 7-8 p.m.
Sept. 28: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
Sept. 29: Hear Me Out—A Discussion Series, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Sept. 18: Beginner Basket Weaving, 1-4 p.m.

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

Sept. 1-Oct. 20: Level 1—Introduction to Improv, 7-10 p.m.

Harrisburg Young Professionals
hyp.org

Sept. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28, 30: HYP Sand Volleyball, 6-10 p.m.
Sept. 12, 19, 26: HYP Flag Football, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sept. 13: Heart of the Community Garden Clean Up, 5-7 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

Sept. 16-Nov. 4: Painting, Your Way!, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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

Sept. 2, 16, 30: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
Sept. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
Sept. 8, 22: Card Making Class, 6 p.m.
Sept. 9: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10 a.m.
Sept. 11, 25: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
Sept. 11: Friends Children Program—Geology, 2 p.m.
Sept. 11: Zoom Friends—Women in Music, 2 p.m.
Sept. 18: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
Sept. 21, 28: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
Sept. 22: Blood Drive, 1:30 p.m.
Sept. 23: Fear of Commitment Book Group at Cassel Vineyards, 6 p.m.
Sept. 25: Dried Floral Wreath Class, 11 a.m.
Sept. 25: Zoom Friends—Heros of Flight 93, 2 p.m.

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

Sept. 1, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Rhyme Time, 10:15 a.m.
Sept. 1, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Story Time, 1:30 p.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sept. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30: Story Time, 10:15 a.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Rhyme Time, 12 p.m.
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.
Sept. 8: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
Sept. 10, 24: Dungeons & Dragons (grades 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 11, 25: Block Party!, 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 13, 20, 27: Storybook STEAM, 6:45 p.m.
Sept. 13, 27: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 16: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
Sept. 16: Teen Third Thursday, 6 p.m.
Sept. 18: Discovery Club (K-1st grade), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Sept. 20: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Sept. 22: Apple Users Group, 1 p.m.
Sept. 25: Trivia at Home— Schitt’s Creek, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 28: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.

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

Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Sept. 9: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
Sept. 10: Open Mic and Coffee Cafe, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 14, 28: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.

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

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24: Online Science Fiction Book Club
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24: Star Trek Rewatch online group
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.

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

Sept. 9: Andrew Kaufman in conversation with Therese Anne Fowler, 7-8 p.m.

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

Sept. 18, 19s: Fluid Art Class, 12-3 p.m.
Sept. 24-26: 3-Day Cold Wax Workshop

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

Sept. 18: The Jubal Early School—How the Losers Wrote Civil War History,” 1-2 p.m.

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

Sept. 25: Fantastic Fungi and Where to Find Them, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Sept. 15, 22, 29: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sept. 20, 23, 27, 30: Little Explorers Fall Early Learning Classes, 10:30-11 a.m.
Sept. 23, 30: Little Explorers Fall Early Learning Classes, 1:30-2 p.m.

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

Sept. 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Explore! (grades 3-5), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Curiosity Kids (grades K-2), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 3: Virtual Artists Conversations, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sept. 3, 18: StoryTime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Sept. 3, 9, 17, 23, 25, 30: Animal Adaptations Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Sept. 10: Adventures in Nature Lab (in-person and virtual)—Black Bears in PA, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sept. 12: Animal Adaptations Tour, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: Learn at Lunchtime— Curator’s Choice, Extinct Birds of PA, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sept. 24: Learn at Lunchtime— Virtual State Museum Perspectives, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sept. 29: Explore! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25: Saturday Morning Art Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25: Young Artist Camp, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 15: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.

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

Sept 11: The David Bromberg Quintet at Allegro Winery, Stewartstown
Sept. 11: Virtual Emerging Artist Showcase

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

Sept. 5: Sunday Evening Bird Walk, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 11: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sept. 11: Fall Wreath Workshop, 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:45 p.m.
Sept. 11: How To Improve Your Home Garden in the Fall, 9-10:30 a.m.
Sept. 11: Kids Discover—Nocturnal Animals (ages 5-10), 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: Flower Walk—Goldenrods, Asters, and Other Fall Surprises, 1:30-3 p.m.
Sept. 16: Kids Discover—Creek Critters (ages 5-10), 2-3:30 p.m.
Sept. 18: Kids Discover—Dirt (ages 8-10), 1-3 p.m.
Sept. 29: Monarch Tagging, 12-2 p.m.
Sept. 30: How to Design a Home Garden Bed, 6-7:30 p.m.

Live Music

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

Sept. 3-5: Pennsylvania Gospel Music Festival
Sept. 8: Amy Grant
Sept. 9: Johnny Mathis, Gary Mule Deer
Sept. 11: Three Dog Night
Sept. 12: Straight No Chaser
Sept. 14: George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Sept. 15: Old Crow Medicine Show, Molly Tuttle
Sept. 16: Ted Vigil John Denver Musical Tribute
Sept. 17: Blue Oyster Cult
Sept. 18: Gladys Knight
Sept. 19: The Temptations and the Tour Tops
Sept. 23: Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye & Sammy Kershaw
Sept. 25: Fall Doo Wop Cavalcade
Sept. 30: The Marshall Tucker Band w/The Outlaws and Molly Hatchet

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

Sept. 2: John Mayall
Sept. 10: Mark Klein
Sept. 18: York Symphony Open Air 2021-22 Sneak Preview

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

Sept. 16: DMC Duo
Sept. 23: Sound Method

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

Sept. 25: The Outlaws w/The Outcrops

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown
717-256-9480; [email protected]

Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Wednesday Jazz Series
Sept. 4: Durand Jones and the Indications
Sept. 16: Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones
Sept. 17: Cold Spring Union
Sept. 18: Ben Brandt & the Soul Miners Union
Sept. 23: Blaggards
Sept. 24: Funktion Band
Sept. 25: The Jellybricks

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

Sept. 2: Shea Quinn and Friends


Gretna Music
gretnamusic.org

Sept. 5: The Naughton Sisters
Sept. 12: Magical Mix of Music and Dance
Sept. 18: Dali Quartet and Wister Quartet

Harrisburg University Presents
www.concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

Sept. 4: Durand Jones & the Indications (The Englewood)
Sept. 18: Grouplove (XL Live)
Sept. 23: Cage the Elephant (Riverfront Park)
Sept. 24: Dawes (XL Live)
Sept. 24: Portugal. The Man (Riverfront Park)

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

Sept. 4: Messer w/ Defiant and IfNotForMe
Sept. 4: Bear Grillz
Sept. 7: Lyndia Lunch
Sept. 9: Fozzy
Sept. 10: Slaves, The Maguas
Sept. 11: Steel Panther
Sept. 12: The Queers
Sept. 12: Japanese Breakfast
Sept. 16: The Early November
Sept. 17: The Mavericks
Sept. 18: Short Fictions
Sept. 20: Al Stewart
Sept. 21: Butcher Babies
Sept. 22: Mac Sabbath
Sept. 23: Bowling for Soup
Sept. 24: The Widdler
Sept. 24: The Motet
Sept. 25: Lez Zeppelin
Sept. 26: Thievery Corporation
Sept. 30: Field Day

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

Sept. 25: The Jazz Tributaries Project
Sept. 29: Skerryvore

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

Sept. 24: Messiah University Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Winds

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

Sept. 10: Leblanc, Kissinger & Messano
Sept. 18: JJ Rupp

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

Sept. 11: David Bromberg Quintet
Sept. 26: Virtual Emerging Artist Showcase

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

Sept. 11: Candlebox
Sept. 22: Madeleine Peyroux & Paula Cole
Sept. 24: Los Lobos

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

Sept. 10: Pop Evil, Zero 9:36, BRKN
Sept. 17: Badfish, The Quasi Kings
Sept. 18: Grouplove
Sept. 24: Dawes

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

Sept. 1: Shrimp Ryan Jig Band
Sept. 8: Side of Yams
Sept. 15: Peter Stone

The Stage Door

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

Sept. 24: “Masters of Illusion”

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

Sept. 25: Brian Regan

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

Sept. 1-4: “Grumpy Old Men”
Sept. 9-30: “Mamma Mia”

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

Sept. 14-Oct. 2: “Aesop’s Fables” (Popcorn Hat Players)
Sept. 24: TMI Improv

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

Sept. 3: Divas Down Under “Slaying September” Drag Show
Sept. 3, 4: Josh Phillips and Moody Molavi
Sept. 7: Harrisburg Comedy Zone Local Talent Showcase
Sept. 10, 11: Alex Ortiz and TBA
Sept. 16: Earl David Reed
Sept. 17, 18: Joel Lindley and Bob Lauver
Sept. 24, 25: Matt Fulchiron, Chris Young
Sept. 27, 28, 29: Preacher Lawson

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

Sept. 25: Nate Bargatze

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

Sept. 3: Fifty Shades Male Revue
Sept. 12: Queens Who Brunch

 

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

Sept. 3: Uptown Band
Sept. 4: Jess Zimmerman Band
Sept. 5: Let’s Ride
Sept. 10: Honeypump
Sept. 11: Last Shot
Sept. 17: Jason Dumm Band
Sept. 18: Grant Bryan Band
Sept. 19: Josh Squared Band
Sept. 24: Downtown Sound
Sept. 25: Light Up the Moon

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

Sept. 11: Concert at Good Shepherd Church

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

Sept. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
Sept. 24, 25, 26: “13—The Musical”

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

Sept. 3-18: “The Importance of Being Earnest”

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

Sept. 4-26: “Every Brilliant Thing”

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

Sept 16: Boozy Bingo with Felicia O’Toole

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Art in Motion: With SAM’s VanGo, creativity hits the road

August 31, 2021 | by Jeff Falk

 In Harrisburg, the question isn’t “Who is Van Gogh?” The question is, “What is VanGo?”

Physically, VanGo is creativity on wheels, a 31-foot extension of the Susquehanna Art Museum’s mission to introduce people to and educate them about art, all wrapped up in a neat recreational vehicle package.

Spiritually, VanGo is the very loose manifestation of the Dutch painter, who was one of the founders of modern art.

Logistically, VanGo is simply a method of taking art to people, instead of having people come to art.

Intellectually? Well, VanGo’s just a great idea.

“Art is important because, if you can find a piece that speaks to you, it can be a powerful reality,” said VanGo’s director Ross Tyger. “It can feel like you’re in someone else’s head, sometimes. It can bring you closer to the people around you. It takes a lot of looking to find art that speaks to you. But not all art is for everyone.”

For nearly 30 years, the Susquehanna Art Museum’s VanGo program, or “Museum on Wheels,” has been taking art on the road, to urban and rural destinations that might not be exposed to it otherwise. Loaded up with a handful of mostly interactive exhibits in a recreational vehicle, the VanGo program is designed mainly for students, but also for those young at heart.

“We intend it to be as kid-friendly as possible, but still palatable for adults,” said Tyger. “The height of the displays and the labeling are intended for kids, but I try to have something for everyone.”

VanGo serves the central Pennsylvania community within a loose 100-mile radius of Harrisburg. Typically, VanGo visits schools, libraries, colleges, conventions and other museums and can even be booked for parties and gatherings.

There is a fee associated with VanGo’s visits, but Tyger said that the fee can be negotiated, depending upon an organization’s ability to pay.

“We do a lot of presentations in Dauphin County, Cumberland County and Lancaster County,” Tyger said. “It’s really about taking the high-quality art and design that you can find at Susquehanna Art Museum, taking it into the community and making it as accessible as possible, especially for students.”

Human Element

Right now, SAM is in the process of replacing its repurposed RV with a new, custom-built, state-of-the-art vehicle that will be slightly larger than the current one. The new VanGo, which could be on the road as early as October, was funded through grants and financial assistance from supportive foundations.

“It’s essentially taking the current VanGo and making it better,” said Tyger. “We have a great opportunity to build on that, but we want the new VanGo to be as much like the current one as possible.”

But better, he added. Across the board, it will be higher quality and will include a wheel-chair lift, an awning for outside exhibits and better lighting.

“It’s going to give us a greater ability to serve new populations,” he said.

SAM started the VanGo program in 1992 in the belief that art was meant to be shared. The first VanGo vehicle was a repurposed city bus, which was replaced by a refurbished school bus, before the current renovated recreational vehicle was put into service.

There is a collection of elements associated with VanGo that contribute to its success, but none is more important than the human one. Not only does Tyger drive VanGo, he also schedules, designs and installs the rotating exhibits and acts as the program’s promoter and narrator.

It’s his outgoing nature that drives the program, as much as the engine that runs under VanGo’s hood.

“Honestly, I do know that,” said Tyger. “I’m a child at heart, and I’m a freak for art. But my skill set is all over the place. I love driving the VanGo. I love talking to people. I’m an extrovert. Once I start talking about the VanGo, I won’t shut up.”

So, it is only appropriate that Tyger gets to experience firsthand the good that VanGo does. Conceptually, everyone can understand the positive impact that art can have on lives, but Tyger gets to live it.

“When I first started this, I thought it was a little weird,” he said, citing his seven years of service. “But I would go to schools and then, after my visits when I pulled out, the kids would be running after the VanGo.”

He finds that level of excitement gratifying.

“There aren’t many places on planet Earth where you can see people jumping up and down for art,” he said.

 

The Susquehanna Art Museum is located at 1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. To learn more about the museum and VanGo, visit www.susquehannaartmuseum.org.

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