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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

December 5, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Haute Holiday Skin Rejuvenation Event at Polished; check out a new-to-you holiday light display Worth noting: Holiday Evening Stroll & Tree Lighting in Camp Hill, Historic Harrisburg’s Elegant Progressions and Candlelight House Tour; PA Christmas + Gift Show (Save $4 on tickets with code ‘SARA.’) Things on my agenda this weekend: see you in Camp Hill tonight! Maybe the HBG Flea Saturday, various holiday events Sunday, hopefully the Candlelight House Tour!

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

November 29, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Santa will be a very guest at the SoMa Christmas Market on Sunday in downtown Harrisburg.

It’s been a busy week around TheBurg, as the December issue dropped just before Thanksgiving. Pick up a copy of the new magazine and, while you’re at it, review our reporting from the past week, which is listed and linked below.

TheBurg’s publisher welcomes readers to the December magazine with his introductory note, which offers a brief review of 2024 and a look ahead to next year.

Harrisburg introduced its proposed 2025 budget last week, without a property tax increase. According to our online story, the overall budget is about flat with the 2024 spending plan.

Harrisburg City Council gave its nod to a plan for a housing development for homeless veterans last week. The approval came despite a need to move a popular hiking trail, according to our reporting.

Harrisburg School District has approved a proposal to hire its own police force. Our online story details what that will look like and the next steps.

Peschel Press may be small, but its influence is strong, says our features writer. Learn about the local couple who have turned their interests into a specialty publishing house.

Sara Bozich has your long weekend plan, with plenty of events to kick off the heart of the holiday season, according to her weekly column.

Serendipity Stitch should be on your holiday shopping radar, says our magazine feature. Read about the mother/daughter team behind the shop, which recently relocated to Carlisle.

Shop local is the mantra for Small Business Saturday, and who better to advise you than our own Sara Bozich? She shares her local “favorite things” with Burg readers as the shopping season gets serious.

SoMa Christmas Market returns for a second year, with an outdoors holiday celebration on Sunday in downtown Harrisburg. Check out our online story for the details.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 27, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Rubicon/Mangia Qui is hosting Thanksgiving Dinner if you need a spot to dine on Thursday! Also serving Thanksgiving Dinner: Mad Moose, The Hotel Hershey, Luna Italian Restaurant Worth noting: SoMa Christmas Market on Sunday Things on my agenda this weekend: Happy Thanksgiving!! For us, it’s a brief jaunt to the PA Wilds then back for a quiet weekend

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Wednesday

Thanksgiving Eve Trivia at Boneshire Brew Works
Higher Calling Benefit Brew Release Event at Appalachian Brewing Co.
Thanksgiving Take Out – Leave the Cooking to Us! at Home 231
Christmas in Hershey
Thanksgiving Eve Party at Bourbon Street Saloon
Harrisburg’s Biggest Party of the Year at Sierra Madre Saloon
The Last Waltz Re-created at Englewood Hershey
Observe The 93rd with Age Against the Machine Alice In Sane & Loud Love at XL Live
Country Livin’ w/ Clifton Bryan, Trent Becker & The Collective, & Rick Davis at Mickey’s Black Box
Unto Others at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
Treesap ft. Members of Cabinet wsg/ The Plate Scrapers Live at The Abbey Bar on Thanksgiving Eve!
MARTINI BROS. THE JELLYBRICKS & JET SILVER… L I V E @THE VILLAGE!!!
Wicked at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by Cleaning Fairy
Christmas Pop-up at Alleys
The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
Hamilton at Hershey Theatre
Hershey Bears vs. Laval Rocket

Thursday

- Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Dinner at Rubicon
- Thanksgiving Dinner at Mad Moose Tavern
- Thanksgiving Celebration at Luna Italian Cuisine
- Thanksgiving Buffet at The Hotel Hershey
- Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Verhovay
- THANKSGIVING/FRIENDSGIVING at the Maennerchor
- Thanksgiving Night at Bourbon Street Saloon
- Wicked at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by Cleaning Fairy
- Christmas in Hershey
- Christmas Pop-up at Alleys
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre

Friday

- Black Friday + Small Business Saturday SALE at The Rummagers
- Heartland Holiday Festival at Armstrong Valley Winery
- Handles & Sampson Present: BLACK OUT an “All Black Affair” @ XL LIVE
- BOX OF RAIN Essential Dead 68-74 at The Englewood
- Jams and Toast at Mickey’s Black Box
- Wicked at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by Cleaning Fairy
- Christmas in Hershey
- Christmas Spirit Light Show Grand Opening
- Christmas Pop-up at Alleys
- Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Hamilton at Hershey Theatre
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Frozen at Fulton Theatre
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Saturday Morning YOGA at Boneshire Brew Works
- Small Business Saturday! at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Black Friday + Small Business Saturday SALE at The Rummagers
- Odd Ones Bizarre at The Millworks
- Thanksgiving Roll Retro Skate at Fountainblu Skating Arena
- Heartland Holiday Festival at Armstrong Valley Winery
- Festival of Trees at Fort Hunter Park
- Toy Train Exhibit at Fort Hunter Park
- The Badlees at XL Live
- BIG MISTAKES/JELLYBRICKS/NO SHOW PONIES
- Flux Capacitor and Uncle Kunkel’s One Gram Band Live at The Abbey Bar
- Small Town Titans at Mickey’s Black Box
- Lollapalooza Tribute At Lovedrafts in Mechanicsburg
- Hershey Bears vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Wicked at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by Cleaning Fairy
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Christmas Spirit Light Show
- Christmas in Hershey
- Christmas Pop-up at Alleys
- Hamilton at Hershey Theatre
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday
- Open Stage presents A Christmas Carol
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Frozen at Fulton Theatre
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout!
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour

Sunday

- SoMa Christmas Market
- Festival of Trees at Fort Hunter Park
- Toy Train Exhibit at Fort Hunter Park
- Christmas at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Christmas in Hershey
- Christmas Spirit Light Show
- Wicked at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by Cleaning Fairy
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday
- Open Stage presents A Christmas Carol
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre

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SoMa Christmas Market to feature unique gifts, handmade goods, food trucks

November 26, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda

A scene from last year’s SoMa Christmas Market

Do you need a little Christmas?

This weekend, the holiday season kicks into high gear in Harrisburg with the return of the SoMa Christmas Market, which will take place Sunday, Dec. 1.

The outdoor event, hosted by Harristown Enterprises, will feature about 30 local and regional vendors, who will set up on S. 3^rd street, between Market and Chestnut streets, in downtown Harrisburg. They will offer a variety of products, including unique crafts, handmade goods and artisan creations, according to organizer Sara Bozich.

In addition to shopping, attendees will enjoy the sounds of DJ EMD spinning holiday tunes, a visit from Harrisburg’s beloved street band, No Last Call, and an appearance by Santa, who will be on-site for photo opportunities.

The market will also feature a selection of food and beverages from local food trucks, including:

Crema Coffee (offering coffee, tea and baked goods)
Madeline’s Sweets & Savories (offering both soup and ice cream)
BFG Snacks

Several SoMa Harrisburg businesses, including Found Collab, Tamara’s Boutique and Boneshire Brew Works, also will open their doors to market-goers, Bozich said. Admission is free.

The SoMa Christmas Market takes place Sunday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Harrisburg’s “south of Market” neighborhood. For a full list of participating vendors, visit www.sarabozich.com/events.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

November 22, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Thrive Housing Services cut the ribbon on its new housing for young adults.

Harrisburg has seen its first snow this winter. Does that make it officially the holiday season? Might as well put on some Christmas music and cozy up with some great reading material, below.

32nd Street Mercantile held a grand reopening as it recently changed ownership, our online story reported. The store is comprised of 43 makers, each with their own niche.

Angela Lapioli, a local artist, won an award through the 2024 “Art of the State” competition. In our magazine story, read about the inspiration behind her craft.

The Capital Area Greenbelt Association, at a City Council meeting, shared its proposal for re-routing a portion of the Greenbelt in south Harrisburg, our online story reported. The association plans to move the trail, as Tunnel to Towers has proposed building housing for veterans in the area.

Cooking for holiday meals can be a great learning opportunity for kids and bonding time for families. In our magazine story, read some tips for how to include children in the process.

Harrisburg School District officials shared a proposal to employ school police officers, our reporting found. According to officials, student incidents and expulsions have been steadily rising.

High Dive will open on N. 3^rd Street in Harrisburg as a dive/cocktail bar hybrid, our online story reported. Owner Josh Kesler, who also owns Millworks in Harrisburg, was inspired to revitalize a historic property in the neighborhood.

Holiday festivities are in full swing in the Harrisburg area, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy them as a family. Check out our columnist’s guide for families looking to get outdoors, volunteer and have fun.

Mojito Beach Boutique offers unique clothing with something for everyone. In our magazine story, read about how the Mechanicsburg business caters to customers.

Pennsylvania Girls Rugby makes the sport accessible to young women at an earlier age, our magazine story reported. Not only does the league help improve a girl’s athletic skills, but it also builds leadership skills.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup is the perfect guide for planning your weekend, here.

Thrive Housing Services cut the ribbon on its new apartment building for homeless young adults in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The building offers 16 apartments for 18- to 24-year-olds that have aged out of the foster care system.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 21, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Karma’s Grand Opening on Saturday; Holiday Pop-Up Bar opens tonight in York for the season Worth noting: More Holiday Markets, including Camp Hill’s Candy Cane Walk on Sunday; Harrisburg Holiday Parade on Saturday Things on my agenda this weekend: C&J’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, Candy Cane Walk

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Add the SoMa Christmas Market on Dec. 1 to your calendar
Historic Harrisburg Association’s Elegant Progressions is Dec. 8
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Thursday

- Catwalk & Cocktails at DaisyAge
- Holiday Open House at K Novinger Jewelry
- Nathan Meriovich at The Sturges Speakeasy
- Abbey Bar Open Mic and Jam hosted by Jason Mescia!
- Beam Suntori Bourbon Dinner at Grateful Goat Brewing
- The Most Wonderful Beer Weekend @ Tröegs Brewery
- Tropidelic with Kash’d Out and The Quasi Kings at XL Live
- Wicked at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by Cleaning Fairy
- Christmas Pop-up at Alleys
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre

Friday

- Harrisburg Tree Lighting
- Holiday Open House at K Novinger Jewelry
- Opening Reception: Ann Benton Yeager “A Timely Retrospective” at the Art Association of Harrisburg
- Free admission to Susquehanna Art Museum care of Mid Penn Bank
- Acrylic Pour Class feat. Neurodiverse Network at Consciousness Coffee
- Troegs Mad Dreams Blending Event – The Sturges Speakeasy
- 75 Years of Springsteen: Live Music & Storytelling at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- The Evil Dead (1981) | Late Night Frights at Midtown Cinema
- 2000s Party at Lovedrafts Brewing Co.
- The Most Wonderful Beer Weekend @ Tröegs Brewery
- Friday Night Live: Derek Henry at Wolf Brewing Co.
- TMI Improv at Gamut Theatre
- Bar Dust: Paying Tribute to the Pogues at Mickey’s Black Box
- Wicked at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by Cleaning Fairy
- Christmas Pop-up at Alleys
- Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays at Hershey Theatre
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Frozen at Fulton Theatre
- Theatre Harrisburg presents INTO THE WOODS at Whitaker Center
- The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Harrisburg Holiday Parade
- Holiday Shopping ReikiDay!
- Christmas Market at Sage Lane Cottage
- Holiday Celebration at Tanger Outlets
- CD East Holiday Magic Craft Fair 2024
- Holiday Open House at K Novinger Jewelry
- Community Consciousness: Honey feat. Beehive Vintage
- 1st Annual LVCM”s Friendsgiving!
- Pre-Thanksgiving Ice Cream Pop Up at Reeser’s Soft Ice Cream
- THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE | Saturday Morning Cartoons at the Cinema
- Moxy SWAG Night at Moxy Salon
- Razorlegs with Pale Instinct at Little Amps
- The Most Wonderful Beer Weekend @ Tröegs Brewery
- Cranksgiving 2024 at Tröegs
- Consider the Source Live! At The Abbey Bar
- Karma’s Grand Opening Night!
- Tauk at XL Live
- Seraphina Soul at Mickey’s Black Box
- Wicked at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by Cleaning Fairy
- Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Hats off to the Homeland Hospice 15th Anniversary “History, Heart, and Honor” at Scottish Rite Cathedral
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra – The Lost Christmas Eve at GIANT Center
- Christmas Pop-up at Alleys
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Frozen at Fulton Theatre
- Pirates of Penzance at Gamut Theatre Group
- The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Theatre Harrisburg presents INTO THE WOODS at Whitaker Center
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout!
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour

Sunday

- Candy Cane Walk in Downtown Camp Hill
- Merry Merchants Outdoor Holiday Market
- Christmas Market at Sage Lane Cottage
- Pre-Thanksgiving Ice Cream Pop Up at Reeser’s Soft Ice Cream
- Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Live Music with Brunch: Matt Jameson at Wolf Brewing Co.
- “READING 1974: PORTRAIT OF A CITY” 50th Anniversary Screening at the MIDTOWN CINEMA. SHOWN ON 16MM!
- Wicked at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by Cleaning Fairy
- 27th Annual Pennsylvania Drum Show at Mickey’s Black Box
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Pirates of Penzance at Gamut Theatre Group
- The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Theatre Harrisburg presents INTO THE WOODS at Whitaker Center
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

November 15, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Owner Vanessa Somerset-Potter of Sevansa shared that she will soon open her first storefront in Harrisburg.

It seems like real fall weather has finally rolled into Harrisburg. Bundle up and cozy up with a copy of the magazine. Our November issue has lots of ways to enjoy the season. In the meantime, check out all of our news stories from this week, below.

Affordable housing projects in Harrisburg are finishing up construction and cutting ribbons, our magazine story reported. Local developers find passion in providing a sorely needed resource for residents.

Bob’s Art Blog offers a survey of current exhibits, including three in Harrisburg and one in Lancaster. Find out what he had to say, here.

City Council has approved several affordable and market-rate housing development projects in Harrisburg. Find out which projects got the green light, here.

Gamut Theatre’s “The Pirates of Penzance” opened their 32^nd season this month, our magazine story reported. Director Benjamin Krumreig took a classic play and brought his own modern vision to it.

Home sales and prices in the Harrisburg area generally rose last month, our online story reported. For the three-county region, 546 previously owned houses sold in October versus 514 in the year-ago period, as the median sales price rose to $275,000 from $267,000.

Off the Streets-Middletown chapter has helped the unhoused in Dauphin County since March 2023, our magazine story reported. The organization supports people with money for a rental security deposit, as well as with furniture.

Sara Bozich has found all of this weekend’s top happenings in the Harrisburg area. Find them, here.

Sevansa, which specializes in handmade and all-natural soap, plans to open a downtown storefront in December, our online story reported. The Harrisburg-based business will offer its body care products as well as other sustainable gifts.

Theatre Harrisburg’s “Into the Woods,” brings audiences a musical fairytale with plenty of twists and turns. Our review shares her thoughts on the show, which runs through Nov. 24, here.

A trial date was set for the case against suspended Harrisburg judge Sonya McKnight, who is accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend, our online story reported. McKnight is slated to face a jury in April.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 14, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Franklin Street Social Grand Opening – York County’s first food hall opens on Sunday Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg Friday! Christmas Candy Lane opens at Hersheypark. And it’s gala season, baby! Things on my agenda this weekend: Come see me for the next to last EVER SoMa Pop-Up on Friday! HOLLA Spirits and Chef Tony’s are in the house! Also, a tour of the State Hospital (who wants to rewatch Girl, Interrupted with me?)

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Friday is our Friendsgiving 3rd in the Burg in SoMa! second to last one everrrrrrr
Holiday content is here! 5 Thanksgiving Cocktails, Market Mania, and my #ShopLocal Gift Guide!
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Next Sunday is Camp Hill’s Candy Cane Walk
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Thursday

- Sprocket Housewarming!
- Friends of Midtown Friendsgiving at Pursuit Coworking
- Catwalk & Cocktails at DaisyAge
- Autumn Harvest Wine Dinner at Home 231
- An Evening with Ariel Lawhon and Amy Jo Burns: The Frozen River at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Susquehanna Style Celebrate Women!
- Live Music at the Cinema with Julie Moffitt at Midtown Cinema
- Thursday Night Trivia at Wolf Brewing
- Filth w/ Brokencyde, Lil Reign Drop, and This is a Threat at Lovedrafts
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre
- Adams-Ricci Farmers Market
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally

Friday

- 3rd in the Burg!
- Friendsgiving SoMa Pop-Up | 3rd in the Burg – second to last ever!!! Stop and see me!
- HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH | 3rd in the Burg Movie Night at Midtown Cinema
- 3rd in the Burg at Appalachian Brewing Co. feat. Matt Andrew
- COFFEE & TATTOOS & COFFEE TATTOOS at Little Amps
- Poetry & Open Mic hosted by Jemar Sweets at Consciousness Coffee
- Members’ Preview: Edvard Munch: Works on Paper from John Szoke Gallery at Susquehanna Art Museum
- Jewelry Trunk Show at Susan’s Treasures
- Friday Night Live: Switch Fu at Wolf Brewing Co.
- Derek Henry at Armstrong Valley Winery
- Bob 94.9 Presents: Josh Ross @ XL LIVE
- Earl David Reed at Mickey’s Black Box
- Larry Keel Live at The Abbey Bar wsg/ The Dishonest Fiddlers
- Shrek Rave at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- Hershey Bears vs. Bridgeport Islanders
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Frozen at Fulton Theatre
- Theatre Harrisburg presents INTO THE WOODS at Whitaker Center
- The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Jewelry Trunk Show at Susan’s Treasures
- Highland Gardens Holiday Open House
- Cocktail Making Class at Midstate Distillery
- Community Consciousness: Magic feat. Midtown Mage & Neurodiverse Network
- Feel Your Boobies Pink Tie Gala
- Vista Autism Services Boots, Bowties, & Bling Gala
- Mission Central Gala
- Wildheart Celebrating Transformation Gala
- Intro to Food and Wine Pairing | Armstrong Valley Winery
- Joe Cooney and Friends Duo at Beerded Goat Brewing
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series Brahms’ Violin Concerto
- Marshall Crenshaw at XL Live
- Muscle Tough and Red Meat Conspiracy Live at The Abbey Bar
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Frozen at Fulton Theatre
- Pirates of Penzance at Gamut Theatre Group
- The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Theatre Harrisburg presents INTO THE WOODS at Whitaker Center
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout!
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour

Sunday

- National Take a Hike Day
- Franklin Street Social Grand Opening!
- Live Music with Brunch: Shrimp Ryan’s Jig Band at Wolf Brewing Co.
- Makers at the Museum
- Barbarella (1968) | Cult Classics at Midtown Cinema
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series Brahms’ Violin Concerto
- Maker’s Matinee featuring Shrek at West Shore Theatre
- Singing Bowls Blessing with Chanting ~ Bhante Soma at Reiki by Rickie
- Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It’s a Christmas Tour at GIANT Center
- Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Pirates of Penzance at Gamut Theatre Group
- Veterans Day Cabaret at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Theatre Harrisburg presents INTO THE WOODS at Whitaker Center
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

November 8, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

A DJ, hired by nonprofit DJs at the polls, played music outside a Harrisburg polling place on Election Day.

We don’t blame you if you missed out on local news coverage this week, as there may have been national news claiming your attention. Don’t worry, we’ve wrapped the past week up for you, below.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank named Shila Ulrich as its new president, our online story reported. The appointment begins a long-term succession plan in which she is expected to eventually replace the current CEO who plans to retire in 2028.

Democrats in Harrisburg performed well in statehouse races following Tuesday’s election, our online story reported. Rep. Patty Kim (D-103) took the open seat for the 15^thsenatorial district and newcomer Nate Davidson was chosen to take her former seat for the 103^rd legislative district.

Election Day had voters heading to Harrisburg polls on Tuesday, our online story reported. We spoke with both Democratic and Republican voters about their thoughts following a contentious campaign.

Harrisburg Area Police Athletic League has a new youth center, baseball field and playground, our magazine story reported. At the new location, the organization will use sports to mentor Harrisburg-area children.

Harrisburg’s Planning Commission approved two housing projects this week, our online story reported. Plans for a 48-unit senior housing project on Allison Hill and an eight-unit apartment project downtown will move forward in the approval process.

Harrisburg University announced that its long-time president, Dr. Eric Darr, would resign, our online story reported. The university did not share a reason for his departure.

Independent jewelers in the Harrisburg area provide customers with a custom experience. In our magazine story, read about several locally owned shops and how they seek to dazzle shoppers.

“Karma” announced that the grand opening of its LGBTQ nightclub will take place on Nov. 23, our online story reported. The club replaces the former Stallions club in downtown Harrisburg.

Live music suggestions from our concert columnist kick off this weekend in Harrisburg. Find out who’s playing locally in November, here.

Sara Bozich has a list of recommendations for how to fill your weekend in the Harrisburg area, here.

TLC Construction and Renovations cut the ribbon on their affordable housing development in Allison Hill, our online story reported. The project is located near N. 15^th and Walnut streets and features 50 units for lower-income residents.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

November 7, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Catwalk & Cocktails at DaisyAge (Thurs) and Fall Pop-Up event at Apricot Lane Boutique (Sat) Worth noting: Enders YMCA Harrisburg Marathon on Sunday; Free jazz concert at Messiah Thursday Things on my agenda this weekend: A best friend’s birthday dinner at Greystone Public House (I can’t wait, it’s been ages!) and an otherwise chilled-out, rebooting weekend

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A Look Ahead

Friendsgiving SoMa Pop-Up for 3rd in the Burg
Add the SoMa Christmas Market on Dec. 1 to your calendar
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- November Keystone Merge at Pursuit Coworking
- Men’s Whiskey Night at Meeka Fine Jewelry
- Catwalk & Cocktails at DaisyAge
- The United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble at Messiah University – FREE
- Abbey Bar Open Mic and Jam hosted by Jason Mescia!
- Music on the Patio with Tony Wayne at Midtown Cinema
- State Ballet of Ukraine Presents Swan Lake at Hershey Theatre
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre
- Adams-Ricci Farmers Market
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally

Friday

- 10-year anniversary and Monika Krol Trunk Show at Meeka Fine Jewelry
- Down in Front! presents BLOOD RAGE! at Midtown Cinema
- Make it and Take It! Crafts with CrossWinds Winery at Hershey
- Go Go Gadjet at XL Live
- Babel Map Album Release Party at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co
- Yacht Lobsters at Mickey’s Black Box
- Jim Gaffigan at GIANT Center
- Air Supply at Hershey Theatre
- Theatre Harrisburg presents INTO THE WOODS at Whitaker Center
- The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Holmes Cycling & Fitness 50th Anniversary Party!
- 10-year anniversary and Monika Krol Trunk Show at Meeka Fine Jewelry
- Fall Pop-Up event at Apricot Lane Boutique
- Volunteer Work Day – Park Rx at Wildwood Park
- Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon at Wildwood Park Nature Center
- Community Consciousness: Craft feat. Ivy House Boutique at Consciousness Coffee
- 717 Vintage Fest
- The Iron Giant | Saturday Morning Cartoons with Full Cereal Bar at Midtown Cinema
- Speranza Grazie Gala
- The Ten Band – Tribute to Pearl Jam at XL Live
- Creedence Clearwater Remixed at the West Shore Theatre
- King Buffalo at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- Creed Fisher at Mickey’s Black Box
- Hershey Bears vs. Springfield Thunderbirds
- Market Square Concerts presents Tempesta di Mare at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
- Pirates of Penzance at Gamut Theatre Group
- The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Theatre Harrisburg presents INTO THE WOODS at Whitaker Center
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre
- New Cumberland Farmers’ Market on 4th
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout!
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour

Sunday

- Enders YMCA Harrisburg Marathon
- 717 Vintage Fest
- Namaste Yoga with Sarah at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- New Cumberland Friends Cultural Series: Bonding with the William Black Homestead
- Fall Open Mic at West Shore Theatre
- Autumn Wonderland Tea at the Willows
- SUMMER OF SOUL | Sunday Docs Series at Midtown Cinema
- Hershey Bears vs. Springfield Thunderbirds
- Pirates of Penzance at Gamut Theatre Group
- Veterans Day Cabaret at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Theatre Harrisburg presents INTO THE WOODS at Whitaker Center
- The 2024 Christmas Show: Joy To The World at American Music Theatre

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Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

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Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

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Saturday

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Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

You May Also Like

You May Also Like

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find ⤵️

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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