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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

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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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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 21, 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: Hershey native and TikTok star Warren Zeiders: Pretty Little Poison Tour at XL Live’s outdoor stage (pack that poncho!) Worth noting: It’s Week 2 of Harrisburg Restaurant Week. HYP Home Tour. Saturday is National Public Lands Day, which also kicks off Health Lands Week in Pennsylvania! Tap here to learn how to participate! Pizzeria Luca opens this week in Lancaster. Things on my agenda this weekend: nada. In need of some serious R&R.

For your weekend(ish) planning

See Broken Social Scene on Sept. 26; win tickets to see Margo Price on Sept. 28
🎧 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 Sept. 30
Fall Music Syllabus – Harrisburg University Presents September Lineup
Theatre Preview: Oyster Mill Playhouse
Fall Finds at Market on Market in Camp Hill
The next SoMa Block Party is Sept. 28
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2023
- KICK – THE INXS EXPERIENCE at XL Live
- Music on the Patio | with Trace Morgan at Midtown Cinema
- Wolftoberfest Celebration at Wolf Brewing Co.
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Sunset Relaxation Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
- Nathan Merovich at The Sturges Speakeasy
- Friends of Fredricksen Fall Book & Media Sale
- Nevermore at Gretna Theatre
- Further Seems Forever & The Juliana Theory at HMAC
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2023
- “Art of the State 2023” Learn at Lunchtime – Representations of Seeds in Art: Sustenance, Symbols and Sustainability with The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Cocktails & Cannonballs: A Night at the Museum at the National Civil War Museum
- Down in Front! presents Voyage of the Rock Aliens! at Midtown Cinema
- Friends of Fredricksen Fall Book & Media Sale
- Hersheypark Halloween
- Oktoberfest Weekends @ Tröegs Brewery
- Wolftoberfest Celebration at Wolf Brewing Co.
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Pennsylvania Tea Festival
- Happy Hour Friday Fun Flow at Studio SOL Hershey
- Live at the Beach: Mike Foltz at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Luau in September at SpringGate
- Geoff Tate @ XL Live
- TMI Improv at Gamut Theatre Group
- Voices from Spoon River at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Nevermore at Gretna Theatre
- Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- AYM? Presents: Dinosaurs in Paris, Koluna, and Blood and Earth at JB Lovedrafts
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2
- Further Seems Forever at HMAC

Saturday

- Children’s Storytime with Amy June Bates: The Welcome Home at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Friends of Fredricksen Fall Book & Media Sale
- Guided Wellness Naturally Forest Bathing Walk in Detweiler Park
- Celebrate Wildwood
- Hersheypark Halloween
- 9th Annual Lititz Craft Beer Fest
- HYP 23rd Annual Home Tour Presented by Midtown Property Management
- New Cumberland Farmers Market on 4th
- Civil War Saturday: A Journey Through History at The National Civil War Museum
- Oktoberfest Weekends @ Tröegs Brewery
- Wolftoberfest Celebration at Wolf Brewing Co.
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Mechanicsburg North Rotary Club Beer & Wine Festival
- Wags on the Water at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Savor: A Strolling Supper at The LEAF Project
- Sunflower Festival at Meadowbrooke Gourds
- Pennsylvania Tea Festival
- PAella in the Street at Rubicon
- Community Treasure SALE!! at Rubicon
- Luau in September at SpringGate
- Voices from Spoon River at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- 2023 Serb Fest
- 19th Annual Pawpaw Festival at Horn Farm
- Sunset Sessions with DJ Kynz on The Millworks Rooftop Biergarten
- 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
- To Come Alive: Someone To Tell It To’s 11th Annual Gathering at WITF
- Emerald City Party at Nocturnal
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Blind Accuracy at HMAC

Sunday

- Oktoberfest Weekends @ Tröegs Brewery
- Wolftoberfest Celebration at Wolf Brewing Co.
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Hersheypark Halloween
- 19th Annual Pawpaw Festival at Horn Farm
- Fall Open Mic Night at West Shore Theatre
- 2023 Ironmaster’s Challenge 15K & 50K Ultra Trail Run at Pine Grove Furnace State Park
- HYP Book Club: “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”
- Alex’s Chili Cook Off For A Cause 2023 at Greystone Brew House
- Sunflower Festival at Meadowbrooke Gourds
- Fall in to Wine at Hershey Bistro
- GHOSTS OF THE CHELSEA HOTEL – Pennsylvania Premiere – Documentary Film Screening with Moviate at Midtown Cinema
- Our Right to Gaze: Black Film Identities | Touring Film Anthology at Midtown Cinema
- Luau in September at SpringGate
- Friends of Fredricksen Fall Book & Media Sale
- Voices from Spoon River at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- 717 Sunday Funday at The Bridge Eco-Village
- Craig Morgan: God, Family, Country Tour 2023 with Special Guest The Reeves Brothers at American Music Theatre
- 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 15, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

The site of a proposed convenience store that Harrisburg City Council approved this week.

As the cooler fall weather rolls in, it’s the perfect time to explore Harrisburg and all that the city has to offer. Head out tonight and experience 3^rd in the Burg’s music, art and food features. But first, catch up on all of this week’s news, below.

Bob’s Art Blog reviews this past weekend’s Gallery Walk in Harrisburg and features a new exhibit at the Susquehanna Art Museum. Click here to read more.

A curfew for youth in Harrisburg will be reinforced, the city announced this week, our online story reported. Youth under the age of 18 may not be in a public place during certain hours of the night.

Harrisburg City Council approved a plan for a new gas station and convenience store on the 1900-block of Herr Street, our online story reported. The project will replace a diner and dilapidated gas station currently at the location.

Home sales in the Harrisburg area cooled off in August, but prices continued to rise, our reporting found. To find home sale and price data for Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, click here.

Mrs. Pennsylvania American and Miss Pennsylvania are both Harrisburg area residents, our magazine story reported. Both women are using their national platforms to champion important causes and make their hometown proud.

Narcisse Theatre Co. recently raised the curtain on its new home in downtown Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. The company will continue to perform its shows, which challenge the audience to think deeper, as well as add educational opportunities for youth.

New Cumberland Collective’s Music + Film Festival takes place this weekend, our magazine story reported. The festival will feature performances by local musicians, along with film screenings.

An overdose crisis in Harrisburg was the topic of conversation during a panel discussion with local officials who sought to increase prevention measures, our online story reported. City and Dauphin County officials shared where people can receive recovery services, as well as Narcan and Fentanyl test strips.

Rosemary is cooking up grilled shrimp with corn this month and has the perfect recipe for you to try. Click here to find it.

Sara Bozich has lots of live music on her weekend roundup, along with plenty of other local activities. Find all of her recommendations, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 14, 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: HUGE live music weekend — close out the HU Presents Summer Concert Series with Mt. Joy on Saturday and Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB on Sunday — Tickets still available. Plus the new New Cumberland Music & Film Festival. Worth noting: Friday is 3rd in the Burg! Visit SoMa Harrisburg for wine, chocolate, music, macrame — and lots more from SoMa businesses. Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2023 is in effect. Things on my agenda this weekend: See above, including wine & chocolate at the sip @ soma pop-up tasting room tonight

For your weekend(ish) planning

WIN tickets to see Broken Social Scene on Sept. 26
🎧 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 Sept. 30
Fall Music Syllabus – Harrisburg University Presents September Lineup
Theatre Preview: Oyster Mill Playhouse
Fall Finds at Market on Market in Camp Hill
The next SoMa Block Party is Sept. 28
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- sip @ soma featuring Castlerigg Wine Shop, Cocoa Creek Chocolates, and Kreamer Kreations
- Octavia Blues Harp at The Sturges Speakeasy
- Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2023
- Live @ the ‘Shire w/ Shawan Rice at Boneshire Brew Works
- The Rummagers: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
- Shrek at West Shore Theatre
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally
- Kathleen Madigan: Boxed Wine & Tiny Banjos Tour at Hershey Theatre
- CapLive: Pat Metheny – Dream Box Tour at the Appell Center
- Theatre Harrisburg presents A Rock Sails By at the Kreskvy Center
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC
- Marauda at HMAC

Friday

- 3rd in the Burg!
- sip @ soma featuring Castlerigg Wine Shop – plus live music, macrame, chocolate, and jewelry!
- Sound @ Found Collab
- 3rd in the Burg Movie Night: Donnie Darko at Midtown Cinema
- 3rd in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum
- Aortic Valve #3rdFridaze: September Edition at Nocturnal
- 3rd in the Burg at the Beach Club
- moe. @ XL Live
- Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2023
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- New Cumberland Music & Film Festival
- Rock the Boat Cruise aboard The Pride of the Susquehanna
- Hollywood on High Summer Movie Series at Carlisle Theatre
- Ken Ludwig’s Shakespeare in Hollywood at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
- The Fulton presents Something Rotten
- Music in the Vines: Joe Cooney | Roxy’s Chatterbox Cafe & Creekview Food Company at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Bowie Baysox (AA Orioles)
- Theatre Harrisburg presents A Rock Sails By at the Kreskvy Center
- Uprise Fest 2023 at Shippensburg Community Fairgrounds
- Cold Spring Union with Hockersville Station at The Englewood
- CapLive: Keller Williams at the Appell Center
- Megadeth – Crush The World Tour at Hollywood Casino
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2
- Asking Alexandria & The HU at HMAC

Saturday

- HU Presents Mt. Joy in Riverfront Park – get your tickets here
- Lewisberry Fall Fest
- New Cumberland Farmers Market on 4th
- LIVE MUSIC + DANCE PARTY at Studio SOL Hershey
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Theatre Harrisburg presents A Rock Sails By at the Kreskvy Center
- Popcorn Hat Players presents Rapunzel en español at Gamut Theatre Group
- Cocktail Class~ Classic Cocktails! at Home 231
- New Cumberland Music & Film Festival
- The Annual Penn-Jersey District Rose Show at Hershey Gardens
- L’Italia Festival at Lititz Springs Park
- Sunset Dinner Cruise on The Pride of the Susquehanna
- Saturday Beach Bash: DJ Dance Party! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Bowie Baysox (AA Orioles)
- Music in the Vines: Adam Blessing | Smoking Ace’s BBQ & Meat the Brown’s at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Let’s Hang On! America’s #1 Frankie Valli Tribute Show at Carlisle Theatre
- Minnesota Presents: Out of The Void w/ CHIME at XL Live
- Third Eye Blind at Hollywood Casino
- The Fulton presents Something Rotten
- The Beach Boys at American Music Theatre
- Space Oddity: A Celebration of David Bowie at Open Stage
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Son Little at HMAC
- Teenage Bottlerocket at HMAC

Sunday

- HU Presents Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB in Riverfront Park – get your tickets here
- Woofstock 2023
- ABC Oktoberfest!
- Lancaster Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
- Fort Hunter Day
- Yoga on the Terrace at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
- Brewmaster’s Dinner at Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery Lemoyne
- Theatre Harrisburg presents A Rock Sails By at the Kreskvy Center
- Black, White & Read All Over Gala benefiting Fredricksen Library
- Space Oddity: A Celebration of David Bowie at Open Stage
- The Fulton presents Something Rotten
- The Annual Penn-Jersey District Rose Show at Hershey Gardens
- Yoga at the Orchard at Big Hill Ciderworks
- New Cumberland Music & Film Festival
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Bowie Baysox (AA Orioles)
- Candlelight Yin Yoga with Marisa at Studio SOL Hershey
- Harrisburg Area Roller Derby Vs Schuylkill County Scream Queens : DOUBLE HEADER
- 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 8, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

In his monthly column, our publisher offers some ideas on how to improve long-term operations at the Broad Street Market. Illustration by Rich Hauck.

Is it already the end of the week?

It may have been a short holiday workweek around Harrisburg, but the news continued apace, as it always does. In case you didn’t have enough time to check out our stories during the week, we have all of our original reporting listed and linked below.

Broad Street Market reconstruction will take about two years, enough time to assess and make changes to the way the market operates, says our publisher in his monthly column. And some good news: This past week, work began preparing the ground for the temporary market building.

Gallery Walk steps off on Sunday in venues around downtown and Midtown Harrisburg. The annual event features art both in traditional and non-traditional spaces, offering unique views into some interiors often closed to the public, according to our magazine story.

Harrisburg City Council last week heard about a plan to raze or move a once-popular diner to make way for a new convenience store and gas station. Our news article offers details of the proposal.

Honey Bear crafts indulgent ice cream for folks with dietary and allergy restrictions. Our magazine feature details how the business went from inspiration to delicious operation.

Midtown Cinema this weekend opens its run of “Scrapper,” a story of a father and daughter making an unplanned connection. Our reviewer offers high praise for the movie, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.

Narcisse Theatre has debuted “Dr. Faustus,” a devilishly fine production, says our reviewer. The play also marks the first use of the theater’s courtyard at its new downtown space.

Open Stage opens its new season this weekend in style—with a musical tribute to the legendary David Bowie. Our magazine feature describes the show’s background and details, with hopes that the unique offering brings new faces to the downtown Harrisburg theater.

PA Latino Convention lands in Harrisburg later this month. The event will bring participants to the city in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, says our online story.

Sara Bozich has your party plan for one incredibly busy weekend in and around Harrisburg. Jazz Walk, the Jazz & Wine Festival and Gallery Walk just scratch the surface of things to do in central PA, according to Sara’s weekly column.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 7, 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: End of Summer Art Jam at Ever Grain; Space Oddity: A Celebration of David Bowie at Open Stage Worth noting: Big outdoor show at XL Live featuring The Used Things on my agenda this weekend: Heading to Atlantic City – follow along on IG

For your weekend(ish) planning

WIN tickets to see Mt. Joy and/or Trey Anastasio
🎧 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

HU Presents ZZ Ward at XL Live
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

- Chase Matthew at HMAC
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- The Used wsg Sleeping With Sirens & Dead American on The Southside Stage at XL Live
- Master Gardener Walk & Talk at Detweiler Park
- Space Oddity: A Celebration of David Bowie at Open Stage
- September Songs: A Night of Music for Suicide Prevention at West Shore Theatre
- Emily’s Toybox at Nocturnal
- Night of the Living Dead | LATE NIGHT FRIGHTS at Midtown Cinema
- Music in the Vines: Acoustic Stew | Roxy’s Chatterbox Cafe & Creekview Food Company at Cassel Vineyard of Hershey
- The Split Squad, The Jellybricks, & Underground Cartoons at The Englewood
- HBG Jazz Walk at Broad Street Market
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2
- Dropout Kings at HMAC

Saturday

- Yoga Pilates Fusion with Burn30 at Zeroday Brewing
- Children’s Storytime with Jessica Whipple: I Think I Think A Lot at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Saturday Morning Cartoons at Midtown Cinema: An American Tail at Midtown Cinema
- Volunteer Work Day at Wildwood Park
- Space Oddity: A Celebration of David Bowie at Open Stage
- Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival
- Music on Chocolate
- S’More Space Storage Yard Sale
- Women in the Wild at Kings Gap
- End of Summer Art Jam at Ever Grain Brewing
- The Spiritual Messengers at the West Shore Theatre
- Rael The Music of Genesis & Peter Gabriel @ XL Live
- 10th Anniversary Bash & Benefit with The Steel Wheels!! at Grandview Winery
- James “Murr” Murray at Hershey Theatre
- An Evening with Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki: Roaming at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Official Event – 19th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival
- Music in the Vines: Pat Cusick | Smoking Ace’s BBQ & Gio’s Smokin’ Grill at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour at Hersheypark Stadium
- Keith Sweat at Hollywood Casino
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- UPMC YMCA Harrisburg Half Marathon & 10K
- 35th Annual Gallery Walk
- Art of the State at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival
- Bug-O-Rama at Hershey Gardens
- Balkan Festival at The Vineyard at Hershey
- 8th Annual Women of Folk Festival at Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery
- Space Oddity: A Celebration of David Bowie at Open Stage
- The Unforgettable Big Band Presents Sinatra 50/30 at the West Shore Theatre
- Oxymorons Improv at the West Shore Theatre
- Women in the Wild at Kings Gap
- Official Event – 19th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival
- Open Mic Sunday: Hosted by Joe Cooney at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash at American Music Theatre
- Bumps for Broad Street After Party on the Beach! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- 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 1, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Students from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Harrisburg marched in honor of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.

It’s September, which is bittersweet for us at TheBurg. We hate to see summer soon coming to a close, but are also excited to share our new issue of the magazine with our readers. Our arts-focused issue just dropped this week, so make sure to check it out. Before that, catch up on all of our local news coverage from the week, below.

The Broad Street Market faced significant loss after a devastating fire, but vendors, community members and city officials are hopeful for the market’s future. In our magazine story, read about how the market plans to rebuild and support vendors along the way.

The demolition of the long-vacant and blighted William Penn school has been halted by the Harrisburg School District, our reporting found. According to district receiver Dr. Lori Suski, she wants to explore alternative options and give the public a chance to weigh in.

The Head and the Heart performed this week as part of Harrisburg University Presents’ Summer Concert Series in Riverfront Park. Our concert reviewer shared her thoughts on the indie folk/pop show.

Kipona Festival will return to Harrisburg’s riverfront for Labor Day weekend, our online story reported. The annual event will feature music, vendors, food and cultural celebrations.

Live music in September will feature several bands that our concert reviewer can’t wait to see. Check out her top recommendations, here.

Our publisher shared his thoughts on the importance of TheBurg’s central Harrisburg office, in his September publisher’s note.

Sara Bozich has a roundup of great events to fill your long Labor Day weekend. Find them, here.

September brings a wide array of events to the Harrisburg area, including live music, educational opportunities and arts events. Find all of this month’s goings on, in our Happenings section, and for special, featured events, check out Community Corner.

St. Catherine Laboure School in Swatara Township was devastated when second-grade teacher Jill Demmel suddenly passed away last year, our magazine story reported. Shortly after, the teacher’s 22-year-old daughter Ashley stepped in to fill her mother’s shoes.

Students and teachers from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School marched on Monday in honor of the 60^th anniversary of the March on Washington, our online story reported. Students walked from their N. Front Street building to Harrisburg’s MLK City Government Center for a history lesson.

Vision Resources of Central PA’s longtime executive director Danette Blank retired in June after serving 23 years. In our magazine story, read about how the organization grew under Blank’s leadership.

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