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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

October 26, 2023 | 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: Don’t miss Paul “25 Tequilas” Cauthen at XL Live on Saturday. An HU Presents show for the books! Worth noting: You can literally trick or treat all day on Saturday, if so inclined. Things on my agenda this weekend: Trick or Treat tonight, with friends Friday, and Guest Alumnus Speaker at the West Shore Foundation Gala until they realize they picked my name from the wrong “alumni to watch” list. On Sunday, a bday visit to Hersheypark for the newly 6-year-old.

For your weekend(ish) planning

HU Presents Paul Cauthen on Oct. 28
4 Spooktacular Fall Cocktails | Fine Wine & Good Spirits
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

WIN tickets to Harrisburg University Presents Lucero on Nov. 10 | GIVEAWAY
Find the perfect holiday-themed getaway — no planning required!
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

October 20, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg announced that trick-or-treat night would take place on Halloween. (file photo)

It’s 3^rd in the Burg so, if you’re reading this on Friday, make sure you check out all that the city has to offer tonight. And if you run into our new coordinator for the event, Skye Leppo, make sure you say “Hi!” Before heading out, catch up on this week’s news coverage, below.

The Cathedral Education Center project was completed after two years of construction, including renovating its Catholic Elementary School on Liberty Street and the Shanahan Center on North Street. Click here to see pictures of the newly remodeled space.

The Harrisburg School District’s William Penn task force met this week to discuss the future of the long-vacant building, our online story reported. District officials hope that after several meetings, a consensus will be reached on whether to demolish, keep or sell the property.

The I-83 reconstruction project through Harrisburg will begin next week, PennDOT announced. To find out more about the beginning stages of the project, which will take around five years, read our online story.

PennDOT announced that it would hold public meetings to discuss its I-83 South Bridge Project, our online story reported. The meetings will give the community a chance to view and comment on the Environmental Assessment prepared for the project.

Rep. Patty Kim (D-103) announced that she would run for the newly reconfigured 15^th state Senate district, our reporting found. Since 2017, the district has been represented by a Republican, however, due to redistricting, that seat will lean more heavily Democratic in the 2024 election.

Rosemary has a unique Italian recipe for you to try this month. Click here to learn how to make mostarda, a fruit relish.

The Rummagers opened recently in Midtown Harrisburg, selling unique, vintage items, our magazine story reported. At the shop, customers can find collectible toys, vinyl records, clothing and more.

Sara Bozich has a full list of fall activities for your weekend, here.

Tina Nixon, a Harrisburg-area native, announced that she would seek the Democratic nomination for the 103^rd legislative district, our online story reported. Nixon is hoping to win the seat currently occupied by Rep. Patty Kim, who announced she would run next year for the state Senate.

Trick-or-treat night in Harrisburg will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, after many years of the city holding the event the Thursday before the holiday, our online story reported. The city will also host its Bash at the Brownstone Halloween event at Reservoir Park on Oct. 25.

Wix, Wenger and Weidner, a Harrisburg-based law firm, celebrates its 50^th anniversary this year, our magazine story reported. Many staff and clients have remained loyal to the firm for years.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

October 19, 2023 | 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: The Masque of the Red Death | a rock concert experience at Open Stage; Little Amps Coffee BBQ Beer Dinner at Little Amps Uptown Worth noting: The *last* SoMa Block Party of the year (tonight); 3rd in the Burg (Friday); Harrisburg Book Festival is underway Things on my agenda this weekend: Gus Dapperton tonight, 3rd in the Burg in SoMa on Friday, youth baseball and a haunted happy hour Saturday, and on Sunday we wear black and gold and hope for the best.

For your weekend(ish) planning

Harrisburg Book Festival is here!
The last SoMa Block Party of 2023 is TONIGHT
Add ‘3rd in the Burg’ to your weekend ‘to do’ list now — we’ve got a good one in SoMa
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Win tickets to see HU Presents Paul Cauthen on Oct. 28
Find the perfect holiday-themed getaway — no planning required!
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- SoMa Block Party | October 2023 – last one of 2023!
- HU Presents Gus Dapperton at XL Live
- Music on the Patio | with Trace Morgan at Midtown Cinema
- The Exactlys at The Sturges Speakeasy
- Anniversary Sip & Shop at Carriage House Boutique
- Harrisburg Fall/Winter WeeUsables Consignment Event at the Pa. Farm Show Complex
- 2023 Harrisburg Book Festival
- An Evening with Chloe Gong and Alix E. Harrow: Fantasy and Intrigue at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Dillsburg Farmers Fair
- Friends of Northern Dauphin Library Fall Book Sale
- THE EXORCIST | live on stage at Open Stage
- The Masque of the Red Death | a rock concert experience at Open Stage
- Misery at Fulton Theatre
- Pennsylvania National Horse Show at the Farm Show Complex
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- 3rd in the Burg
- sip @ soma fting Mad Chef Craft Brewing | 3rd in the Burg October
- Hocus Pocus | 3rd in the Burg Movies Night at Midtown Cinema
- Art of the State Artists Conversation Tour for 3rd in the Burg at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- 3rd in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum
- Little Amps Coffee BBQ Beer Dinner at Little Amps Uptown
- Organ Spooktacular: Masquerade Ball at Market Square Church
- Hocus Pocus Movie Night at the Bandshell in Reservoir Park
- Aortic Valve #3rdFridaze Nocturnal Harrisburg October Edition
- 2023 Harrisburg Book Festival
- Outdoor Tent Sale at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- An Evening with Liza Mundy: The Sisterhood at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- An Evening with Teju Cole and Samuel Kọ́láwọlé: Tremor at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Friends of Northern Dauphin Library Fall Book Sale
- Harrisburg Fall/Winter WeeUsables Consignment Event at the Pa. Farm Show Complex
- Hersheypark Halloween
- Dillsburg Farmers Fair
- Apple Festival at SpringGate
- Box of Rain: Grateful Dead Tribute at The Englewood
- Pennsylvania National Horse Show at the Farm Show Complex
- Here Come The Mummies at XL Live
- Green Jelly Presents Green Jelloween!!! Night 1 at Underground Live (GULLIFTYS REUNION SHOW)
- 90s Halloweek at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by NCFCU
- THE EXORCIST | live on stage at Open Stage
- The Masque of the Red Death | a rock concert experience at Open Stage
- Misery at Fulton Theatre
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2
- Cradle Of Filth & Devildriver at HMAC

Saturday

- Lemoyne Pumpkinfest – Vendor Fair, Food Trucks, FREE Fall Fun, crafts and games!
- Pumpkin Palooza at Hershey Gardens
- Fall Harvest Festival at Central Penn College
- 2023 Space Day at Whitaker Center
- Streets of Treats in Mechanicsburg
- 13th Annual Spooky Saturday in Downtown Carlisle
- 2023 End of the Road Half Marathon & 4 Miler
- Night at the Nature Center at Olewine Nature Center/Wildwood Park
- Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market / Store Octoberfest Sale! at The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg
- Oktoberfest at Ashcombe with Big Bottom Brewery
- Apple Festival at SpringGate
- The Swisher Sweets at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- Harrisburg Fall/Winter WeeUsables Consignment Event at the Pa. Farm Show Complex
- 2023 Harrisburg Book Festival
- Outdoor Tent Sale at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Children’s Day at the Harrisburg Book Festival!
- Book Signing with Brigid Kemmerer: Defend the Dawn at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Book Signing with Hannah Nicole Maehrer: Assistant to the Villain at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- An Evening with Emily Wilson and Stephanie McCarter: The Iliad at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- An Evening with Viet Thanh Nguyen and Phuc Tran: A Man of Two Faces at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Friends of Northern Dauphin Library Fall Book Sale
- Bosler Library Comic Con
- Dillsburg Farmers Fair
- Fall Furnace Fest 2023
- Apple Festival at Little Buffalo State Park
- Trunk or Treat at Trinity Lutheran Church Camp Hill
- Dauphin-Middle Paxton Historical Society Heritage Day
- Hersheypark Halloween
- 22nd Annual Pittie Party with Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
- Halloweekend! at The Winery at Hunters Valley
- Live Harpist | Candle Making | BYOB Event at The Gleeful Candle
- Miss Gay Pennsylvania America 2023 Preliminaries at Nocturnal
- Heroes and Villains Costume Party at Nocturnal
- New Cumberland Farmers Market on 4th
- Tell Me Lies – The Fleetwood Mac Experience @ XL LIVE
- 90s Halloweek at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by NCFCU
- I Don’t Speak Spanish at Gamut Theatre Group
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- THE EXORCIST | live on stage at Open Stage
- The Masque of the Red Death | a rock concert experience at Open Stage
- Misery at Fulton Theatre
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Armor For Sleep at HMAC
- 2000s Night Party at HMAC

Sunday

- Pumpkin Palooza at Hershey Gardens
- The Harrisburg Record Riot! at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- Fall Furnace Fest 2023
- Apple Festival at Little Buffalo State Park
- Halloweekend! at The Winery at Hunters Valley
- Apple Festival at SpringGate
- Fort Hunter Conservancy Fall Foliage Hike
- Best of Halloween Radio Theater at Centre Street Grille
- Alejandro Escovedo at The Englewood
- 2023 End of the Road Half Marathon & 4 Miler
- 2023 Harrisburg Book Festival
- Outdoor Tent Sale at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- An Afternoon with Samantha Irby, Jenny Lawson, and Kate Baer at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- An Evening with Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Farris at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Hersheypark Halloween
- Pennsylvania National Horse Show at the Farm Show Complex
- 90s Halloweek at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by NCFCU
- Sinatra: ‘That’s Life’ Concert Starring Tony Sands at West Shore Theatre
- THE EXORCIST | live on stage at Open Stage
- The Masque of the Red Death | a rock concert experience at Open Stage
- Misery at Fulton Theatre
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- I Don’t Speak Spanish at Gamut Theatre Group
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

October 13, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams swore in new firefighters at a ceremony.

It’s fall in Harrisburg! As the leaves change and the weather cools, make sure you grab one of our Burg gear sweatshirts to cozy up in. Before you head over to our website to check them out, catch up on this week’s news, below.

The After Hours has been making a name for itself regionally over the past several years, our magazine story reported. The group’s first full-length album, “Late Night Social,” came out on Friday, Oct. 13 and will be celebrated with an album release party at H*MAC.

An apartment project proposed for the former Federal Building in downtown Harrisburg was approved by City Council this week, our online story reported. The project will convert the 11-story office structure into a 162-unit apartment building.

Bob’s Art Blog highlighted central PA galleries that are packed with spooky scenes this month. Click here to read his review of shows at HIVE artspace and Metropolis Collective.

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Harrisburg University received $250,000 from M&T Bank to support its programming for startup businesses, our online story reported. The bank has committed to supporting the business incubator program for five years.

Communities in Schools exists to fill a gap and complete a framework of care for school students, our magazine story reported. The organization works with area schools to host art and history projects, teacher appreciation activities, open gym events, movies, anti-bullying Unity Day and many more events.

“The Exorcist” is currently showing at Open Stage, bringing the horror to Harrisburg. Click here to read a review of the show from our theater columnist.

Fall is in full swing and so are seasonal events in the Harrisburg area, our magazine story reported. It’s the perfect time to visit an orchard, navigate a corn maze and attend a fall festival.

Gamut Theatre’s show, “I Don’t Speak Spanish,” offers audiences a glimpse into local playwright David Ramón Zayas’ culture and ancestry. Our theater columnist shares her thoughts on the inspirational play, here.

Harrisburg swore in four new firefighters and honored many others for their lifesaving efforts at the fire bureau’s annual awards ceremony, our online story reported.

Home sales in the Harrisburg area fell this month, while prices rose slightly, our online story reported. For the three-county region, 542 homes sold, compared to 685 in the year-ago period, as the median sales prices rose to $260,575 from $254,900.

Joan Baez is the subject of a new documentary showing at Midtown Cinema this month. In our magazine story, read about the darkness that the film may reveal about the musician.

Sara Bozich has a full list of fall activities for your weekend in Harrisburg. Find her recommendations, here.

Tree planting will take place in Harrisburg from Oct. 27 through 29 and the city is looking for volunteers, our online story reported. Volunteers will help plant 74 street trees in South Allison Hill and Uptown.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

October 12, 2023 | 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: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | at Midtown Cinema Worth noting: The “toberfests” are prevalent this weekend: Choctoberfest, Beachtoberfest, Yorktoberfest, Senstoberfest Things on my agenda this weekend: might take Bo to see a Tom Petty tribute band on Friday …, Tres Bonne Annee Gala on Saturday

For your weekend(ish) planning

Grab tickets to see Gus Dapperton on Oct. 19
Find the perfect holiday-themed getaway — no planning required!
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
How to help the Broad Street Market and its displaced vendors
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

WIN tickets to see HU Presents Paul Cauthen on Oct. 28
Harrisburg Book Festival is next week!
The last SoMa Block Party of 2023 is Oct. 19!
Add ‘3rd in the Burg’ to your calendar now — we’ve got a good one in SoMa
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Live @ the ‘Shire w/ Matt Jameson at Boneshire Brew Works
- THE EXORCIST | live on stage at Open Stage
- ART21: BODIES OF KNOWLEDGE – FREE Screening at the Millworks
- Mean Girls at Hershey Theatre
- Celtic Thunder: ODYSSEY at American Music Theatre
- Pennsylvania National Horse Show at the Farm Show Complex
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- Down in Front! 10th Anniversary Friday the 13th Riffaganza! at Midtown Scholar
- Treats and Truffles at Cocoa Creek Chocolates POPUP at Cornerstone Coffeehouse
- Rachel Atherley Trunk Show at Meeka Fine Jewelry
- Hersheypark Halloween
- Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime @ XL Live | Harrisburg, PA w/ Quasi Kings + Will Evans
- Get Petty at the West Shore Theatre
- Friday the 13th is… at Art Association of Harrisburg
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Cider Celebration at SpringGate
- Pennsylvania National Horse Show at the Farm Show Complex
- Mean Girls at Hershey Theatre
- THE EXORCIST | live on stage at Open Stage
- Enter The Haggis at The Englewood
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2
- The After Hours – Album Release Show @ HMAC

Saturday

- Romeo Delight ” A Celebration of The Mighty Van Halen” with Leadfoot & Gun Metal Gray at XL Live
- HOCO Party to support THON at Little Black Dress
- Rachel Atherley Trunk Show at Meeka Fine Jewelry
- Tres Bonne Annee Gala and Grand Auction
- Hersheypark Halloween
- Choctoberfest 2023 in downtown Hershey
- New Cumberland Farmers Market on 4th
- Saturday Beach Bash: DJ Dance Party! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Beachtoberfest at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Shea Quinn and the Finzz with Electric Love at the West Shore Theatre
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Oktoberfest Celebration at Hemauer Brewing Company
- Senstoberfest
- Yorktoberfest
- 1st Annual Paxtang Grill Arts Fest-A-Grill
- Molly Pitcher Birthday Bash!
- Moon Dancer Fall Makers Market
- Cider Celebration at SpringGate
- National Apple Harvest Festival
- Pennsylvania National Horse Show at the Farm Show Complex
- Mean Girls at Hershey Theatre
- Fall Doo Wop Cavalcade at American Music theatre
- I Don’t Speak Spanish at Gamut Theatre Group
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- THE EXORCIST | live on stage at Open Stage
- DJ Lobo at Level 2
- Beats & Treats (Dubstep) at HMAC

Sunday

- Central PA Friends of Jazz presents The Benny Benack III Quartet: Third Time’s the Charm at Rose Lehrman Center
- AN EVENING WITH PUMPKINMAN – The Films of David “The Rock” Nelson (In Person Halloween Screening) at Midtown Scholar
- Steve Hackett – Genesis Revisited: Foxtrot at 50 & Hackett Highlights at Whitaker Center
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Cider Celebration at SpringGate
- National Apple Harvest Festival
- Sempre Dolce Fall 2023 Show at West Shore Theatre
- Autumn Brunch Buffet and Mimosas at SpringGate
- Hersheypark Halloween
- Pennsylvania National Horse Show at the Farm Show Complex
- THE EXORCIST | live on stage at Open Stage
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Mean Girls at Hershey Theatre
- I Don’t Speak Spanish at Gamut Theatre Group

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

October 6, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Officials cut the ribbon on the Pennsylvania Civil War Battle Flag Education Center.

This week’s stories brought news of unique art exhibits, ribbon cuttings and development projects. If you missed any of our coverage, don’t worry, it’s all listed below.

The Broad Street Market rebuild may be a years-long work in progress, but local officials are busy proposing ideas and planning its reconstruction, our magazine story reported. In the meantime, the city will provide a temporary location for displaced vendors.

A community comment from local group Strong HBG discusses the need for safety improvements to State Street in Harrisburg. Click here, to read about the changes they’re proposing.

Concerts in Harrisburg this month will not disappoint. Our music columnist has a great October lineup, here.

“The Exorcist” is coming to Open Stage, bringing the horror to Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. This new adaptation, penned by John Pielmeier, will run during the 50^th anniversary of the original movie’s release.

Family Fishing Day will return to Harrisburg’s Italian Lake on Oct. 7, our online story reported. The city’s event will offer residents the chance to learn the basics of fishing.

The Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania have artwork on display in the state Capitol this month, our online story reported. The group hopes to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the state’s farmland.

Gamut Theatre, starting this weekend, will host the world premiere of “I Don’t Speak Spanish,” a new work by local playwright David Ramón Zayas. In our magazine story, read more about the show, which is Zayas’ most personal play yet.

Harrisburg City Council weighed a proposal for a downtown apartment project on Tuesday, our online story reported. New Jersey-based developer, Yasser Hellel, has proposed turning the former Federal Building into 162 apartment units.

Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC announced its 2023 Catalyst Award winners. Click here, to find out which local leaders, businesses and community members were honored.

October events are aplenty this month, with lots of ways to enjoy fall. Find special autumn events in our Community Corner section, and all the theater, music and educational goings on in Happenings.

The Pennsylvania Civil War Battle Flag Education Center opened in Harrisburg this week, our online story reported. The center houses the commonwealth’s over 400 flags and features an interactive exhibit.

Our publisher, in his column, shares his thoughts on Harrisburg as a 15-minute city. He appreciates that, in the city, most daily necessities are within a short walk or bike ride.

Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery recently opened in Mechanicsburg, our magazine story reported. The shop sells owner Tim Myers’ hot sauce, as well as a menu of lunch and dinner offerings.

Sara Bozich has a great roundup of ways to spend your weekend in Harrisburg. Find them all, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

October 5, 2023 | 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: Open Stage’s THE EXORCIST | live on stage Worth noting: HU Presents JAWNY at XL Live; Pilates Yoga Fusion at Zeroday; Cocoa Creek Chocolates will be one of many vendors at this month’s HBG Flea! Things on my agenda this weekend: youth baseball, Jawny, football — probably eke in some fall fun!

For your weekend(ish) planning

See Jawny on 10/7
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
How to help the Broad Street Market and its displaced vendors
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Win tickets to see Gus Dapperton on Oct. 19
Harrisburg Book Festival is this month!
Fall Music Syllabus – Harrisburg University Presents September Lineup
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- An Evening with C Pam Zhang and Sheela Jane Menon: Land of Milk and Honey at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® at Whitaker Center
- Yumi Zouma at Tellus360
- Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour at American Music Theatre
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC
- Fear w/ Negative Approach at HMAC

Friday

- 2000s Party at Lovedrafts Brewing Co
- Hersheypark Halloween
- All Your Friends Are Dead | with filmmaker and comedian Ricky Glore! at Midtown Cinema
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) | a Midtown CinemaAAH! Event
- Carrie (1976) at the West Shore Theatre
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show at The Englewood
- October Beach Birthday Bash with Duck Donuts & Forbidden Fruit at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Mark Normand at Hershey Theatre
- Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® at Whitaker Center
- The Texas Tenors at American Music Theatre
- Paul Hood’s Orchid at The Pharmacy Theatre
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2
- Taylor Swift Party Night at HMAC
- Mark Farina at HMAC

Saturday

- HU Presents JAWNY at XL Live
- Pilates Yoga Fusion at Zeroday with Burn30
- Brunch & Bubbles at Home 231
- Live Music at Fresh Market Hershey
- HBG Flea – October 2023 at Midtown Cinema
- Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest
- 1st Saturday Sampling – Fall Flavors! at Simply Flavorful
- Canal Day in Newport
- FAB 2023
- Bull Roast & Oyster Festival at Greystone Brew House
- The Linda Ronstadt Experience featuring Tristan McIntosh at The Englewood
- Luv Gods at Big Bottom Brewery
- An Evening with Johnsmith – Singer Songwriter Poet Storyteller at River Room of The Manor on Front
- Stop Motion Saturday ($5 Movies) at the West Shore Theatre
- Slavic Plus Food Fest
- Hersheypark Halloween
- BrickUniverse Carlisle-Harrisburg, PA LEGO® Fan Expo
- New Cumberland Farmers Market on 4th
- Mugs & Music in Downtown Mechanicsburg
- Trick ‘r Treat | a Midtown CinemaAAH! Event
- Dead Centre & NES Rock Lovedraft’s
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Paul Hood’s Orchid at The Pharmacy Theatre
- Martini Bros. At Blue Sky Tavern
- Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts
- The Popcorn Hat Players present The Little Mermaid at Gamut Theatre
- I Don’t Speak Spanish at Gamut Theatre Group
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- THE EXORCIST | live on stage at Open Stage
- Latino Ball After Party at Level 2
- Smoakland w/ sfam at HMAC

Sunday

- Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Slavic Plus Food Fest
- A Taste of Mechanicsburg at Simpson Library
- Italian Festival at Hershey Italian Lodge
- Farm to City Street Dinner 2023 at Central Market York
- Hersheypark Halloween
- BrickUniverse Carlisle-Harrisburg, PA LEGO® Fan Expo
- Dinosaurs in Paris EP Release w/ Forever May Fall, Sleep Cycles and More… at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert at Hershey Theatre
- Oxymorons Improv at the West Shore Theatre
- Ghostbusters (1984) at the West Shore Theatre
- THE EXORCIST | live on stage at Open Stage
- EFF Live! – a night of erotic fan fic readings at Open Stage
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- The Malpass Brothers at American Music Theatre
- I Don’t Speak Spanish at Gamut Theatre Group
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Queens Who Brunch at HMAC

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 29, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Sprocket Mural Works and Harrisburg Young Professionals officials, among others, cut the ribbon on the newest city mural.

It’s been a dreary, rainy week here in Harrisburg, but a bright spot came yesterday as the October issue of the magazine hit the stands! Make sure you grab a copy this weekend and check out all the fun fall stories we have featured for the month. First, catch up on this week’s news, below.

Dauphin County released a survey about substance use, in hopes of better understanding the issue locally, our online story reported. Officials said that the results will help drive their prevention and educational efforts.

General election mail-in and absentee ballots have been sent out to 15,775 Dauphin County residents. In our story, find more voting information and updates from the county.

Harrisburg presented a mid-year financial report to City Council, in which they stated that Harrisburg is in solid fiscal shape, our reporting found.

The Harrisburg School District appointed a task force to help decide the future of the district’s long-vacant and blighted William Penn building, our online story reported. The group consists of residents, local officials and community members, who will meet for the next three months.

Karen Cullings is retiring as executive director of the Dauphin County Library System after over 30 years with the organization, our online story reported. Under her leadership, the library worked to eliminate barriers to reading, renovate its riverfront location and navigate the pandemic.

Latino Connection announced this year’s winners for its annual Lo Mejor de lo Mejor (“Best of the Best”) awards, our online story reported. Click here, to find out which recipients will be honored at the 10^th annual Latino Ball.

Mayor Wanda Williams shared a positive outlook for Harrisburg at the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC’s annual “State of the City” address this week, our reporting found. Williams shared recent financial, infrastructure and safety improvements, among other city accomplishments.

The Pennsylvania Gourd Society uses a variety of gourds to make different types of art, including pyrography, painting, carving, jewelry making and more, our magazine story reported. Every year, about 1,940 members come together at the PA Gourd Fest in June.

Our publisher thanks readers for loyally picking up TheBurg and reading online, but encourages them to stay away from accessing news through social media. Lately, he said in his publisher’s note, using social media as a news source has become increasingly unpredictable.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup includes live music, theater, fall festivals and food. Find all of this weekend’s events, here.

Sprocket Mural Works cut the ribbon on its newest mural, in Midtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. The mural is inspired by artist Suzanne Rende’s own garden and depicts flowers, butterflies and bees.

“The State of Downtown Harrisburg: 2023/2024” was just released and highlights the many businesses, projects and activities in and around the downtown, our online story reported. Within the publication, readers can see all the shops, restaurants and venues that the city has to offer.

Whitaker Center announced that Mary Oliveira will become the new president and CEO on Nov. 6, our online story reported. Oliveira will oversee strategic planning, financial stewardship and community engagement.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 28, 2023 | 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: Take your pick! Worth noting: SoMa Block Party and HU Presents Margo Price at XL Live tonight! Here’s how to do both. Harvest Hop in Camp Hill on Saturday. Things on my agenda this weekend: See above, plus football sunday.

For your weekend(ish) planning

SoMa Block Party – TONIGHT
See Margo Price tonight at XL Live
WIN tickets to see Jawny on 10/7
🎧 My latest playlist
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
How to help the Broad Street Market and its displaced vendors
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Harvest Hop in Downtown Camp Hill is this Saturday
Fall Music Syllabus – Harrisburg University Presents September Lineup
Theatre Preview: Oyster Mill Playhouse
Fall Finds at Market on Market in Camp Hill
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- SoMa Block Party | September 2023
- HU Presents Margo Price: ‘Til The Wheels Fall Off Tour at XL Live
- Music on the Patio | with Trace Morgan at Midtown Cinema
- Live @ the ‘Shire w/ West & Ward at Boneshire Brew Works
- Back To School Beer Dinner at Zeroday Brewing
- Wolftoberfest Celebration at Wolf Brewing Co.
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Jo Koy at Hershey Theatre
- Nevermore at Gretna Theatre
- The Price is Right Live! at American Music Theatre
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- Full Moon Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
- Summer Concert Series: Cumberland Honey and Kyle Morgan at Tucker&Co. Bakery Cafe
- Hersheypark Halloween
- Oktoberfest Weekends @ Tröegs Brewery
- Wolftoberfest Celebration at Wolf Brewing Co.
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Eric Johnson Treasure Tour 2023 @ XL Live
- Gov’t Mule at The Forum – PA
- Music in the Vines: Wave Quartet | Grappling Crab Shack & The Cheesewich Grille at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- The Babadook | Late Night Frights at Midtown Cinema
- EFF Live! – a night of erotic fan fic readings at Open Stage
- Voices from Spoon River at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Nevermore at Gretna Theatre
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2
- Steve Hofstetter at HMAC

Saturday

- Harvest Hop in downtown Camp Hill
- New Cumberland Apple Festival
- Tröegs YMCA Hop Dash 5K
- Armstrong Valley Winery Fall Wine and Craft Festival
- Pigtoberfest at Boneshire Brew Works
- Anyone Can Cook at Greystone Brew House
- Fall Harvest 2023 – Opening Weekend at Ashcombe
- WXPN Welcomes Grace Potter at XL Live
- Saturday Beach Bash: DJ Dance Party! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- 17th annual Soup Cookoff in Hershey
- Hersheypark Halloween
- New Cumberland Farmers Market on 4th
- Full Moon Fundraiser- Harvest Moon at Wolf Sanctuary of PA
- OKTOBERFEST @GearHouse Brewing Co.!
- Oktoberfest Weekends @ Tröegs Brewery
- Wolftoberfest Celebration at Wolf Brewing Co.
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- 2023 Taste of Linglestown
- Red Shoe Remix Benefit Concert at The Abbey Bar at ABC
- Music in the Vines: Vince Miller | Meat the Brown’s & Smoking Ace’s BBQ at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- The Popcorn Hat Players present The Little Mermaid at Gamut Theatre Group
- Nevermore at Gretna Theatre
- Hershey Symphony presents A Little of This and A Little of That at Hershey Theatre
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Rhythm Lounge Live Music Swing Dance Event at PaDanceSport
- Martina McBride with special guest Carolyn Dawn Johnson at American Music Theatre
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Borgore at HMAC

Sunday

- Fall Harvest 2023 – Opening Weekend at Ashcombe
- Armstrong Valley Winery Fall Wine and Craft Festival
- Oktoberfest Weekends @ Tröegs Brewery
- Wolftoberfest Celebration at Wolf Brewing Co.
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Tröegs + Tellus 360 Oktoberfest 2023
- Hersheypark Halloween
- Tattered Flag Rocktoberfest – FINAL DAY!
- Voices from Spoon River at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror at Midtown Cinema
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch at HMAC

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 22, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Dauphin County and state officials announced plans for Detweiler Park on Thursday.

As you’ll read in one of the stories below, Harrisburg last week was named one of the happiest places to live. At TheBurg, we hope that our stories shine a light on all the people and things that make our city sunny. Find all of this week’s news coverage below.

An apartment project planned for the 2700-block of N. Front Street can now move forward, our online story reported. The land development plan, proposed by New Jersey-based EI Realty, was automatically approved by Harrisburg City Council, after the deadline to vote on the apartment project expired on Sept. 15.

The Art Center School and Galleries in Mechanicsburg gives people the opportunity to create, socialize and forget about life’s stressors, our magazine story reported. The center offers classes on glassblowing, painting, pottery, jewelry making and photography.

Barbara and Robert Buchanan met while exhibiting at an art show in 1981, were later married, and have since spent their lives together creating art. Find out more about the artists and view their works, in our magazine story.

Ben Gallaher, a country musician originally from Camp Hill, released his debut album, “Country in the House,” this year, our magazine story reported. His music showcases his passion for guitar and performing.

Dauphin County officials shared their plans for Detweiler Park in Middle Paxton Township, our online story reported. The county plans to construct a new entrance and add trails and other amenities within the coming years.

Harrisburg was chosen by Outside Magazine as one of the 15 “happiest places to live” in the United States, our online story reported. The city ranked in ninth place for its walkability, diversity and outdoors activities, among other factors.

Market Square Concerts’ 2023-24 season kicks off on Sept. 27, our magazine story reported. The season will feature the Aizuri Quartet, the Amernet Quartet and the Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo, among others.

Nonna Ilva Authentic Italian is slated to open in H*MAC at the end of September, our online story reported. The restaurant will offer pizza, Italian appetizers and desserts.

Sara Bozich has a Weekend Roundup full of fun fall events. Find her list, here.

Voting locations have changed for three wards in Dauphin County. In our online story, find out which polling places have moved.

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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(ish) 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(ish) 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(ish) 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(ish) planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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