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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

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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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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 31, 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: Labor Day weekend at Fresh Market Worth noting: SoMa Block Party TONIGHT; 50th Annual Flinchypalooza Chili Cook-Off on Saturday! Things on my agenda this weekend: After the Block Party, thankfully nothing! Planning a night alone with a bowl of popcorn and my friend’s reality TV show at some point. House stuff. Trying to get my life in order for “fall.”

For your weekend(ish) planning

SoMa Block Party TONIGHT – GREAT lineup!
WIN a pair of tickets to see ZZ Ward (sleeper alert! Check this PA girl out now!)
🎧 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

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 | August 2023
- Labor Day weekend at Fresh Market
- Live @ the ‘Shire w/ Stephen Robert at Boneshire Brew Works
- Rob Mordan at The Sturges Speakeasy
- Girls Night Out the Show at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.(Mechanicsburg, PA)
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- Lobsterfest! at Appalachian Brewing Co. Mechanicsburg
- Labor Day weekend at Fresh Market
- WWE Friday Night Smackdown at GIANT Center
- Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza at Hershey Theatre
- Narçisse Theatre Company’s FREE production of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus
- Lancaster Print Crawl 2023
- Gun Metal Gray at Lovedrafts Brewing Co.
- The Hershey History Center presents First Friday Jazz at the Barnyard with the Wave Quartet
- Music in the Vines: Vintage Crew | Creekview Food Company & Smoking Ace’s BBQ at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- PENNSYLVANIA GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL at American Music Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Kipona Festival
- Art in the Park – Kipona 2023
- Multicultural Celebration – Kipona 2023
- HBG Flea – September 2023 at Midtown Cinema
- 50th Annual Flinchypalooza Chili Cook-Off
- !!!! 7 year Anniversary !!!! at Collusion Tap Works
- September Labor Day Weekend Pop-Up Event at Calicutts Spice Co.
- Saturday Beach Bash: Chill Vibes at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Labor Day Weekend “Pool Party” at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Narçisse Theatre Company’s FREE production of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus
- Martini Bros Live Rock & Roll with El Molcajete Taco Truck at Big Hill Ciderworks
- Lobsterfest! at Appalachian Brewing Co. Mechanicsburg
- Labor Day weekend at Fresh Market; PSU Kick Off Party
- Knotfest Tribute Fall Edition with Slapknutz and Tributes to Rammstein, Breaking Benjamin and More at Lovedrafts Brewing
- Bell Biv Devoe at Hollywood Casino
- Music in the Vines: Steve Dincau | Meat the Brown’s & Smoking Ace’s BBQ at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Deadlands at HMAC

Sunday

- Kipona Festival
- Art in the Park – Kipona 2023
- Multicultural Celebration – Kipona 2023
- Labor Day Weekend “Pool Party” at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Divas of Nocturnal
- What The Food Trucks
- Narçisse Theatre Company’s FREE production of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus
- Warped tour Tribute with Tributes to Blink 182, Green Day, Good Charlotte and More at Lovedrafts Brewing
- Tractor Pulls At Steam Engine Hill-Annual Steam Show at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association
- Keith Sweat at Hollywood Casino
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

Labor Day

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 25, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Local officials and project partners ceremonially broke ground on Bethel Village, affordable housing for seniors, on Tuesday.

It has been a full week of news in Harrisburg. From ground breakings to school board meetings, we’ve covered it all. In case you missed anything, all of our reporting is listed and linked, below.

Bethel Village, an affordable housing development for seniors, broke ground on N. 6^th Street in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The 46,000-square-foot building will include 49 one- and two-bedroom affordable units.

Cedar Crest High School boasts a unique feature—a planetarium. In our magazine story, read about how the school uses the teaching tool as a visual aid for astronomy education.

Danielle Martin has always recognized the importance of education in her life and it’s something she’s sought to instill in her daughters. In our magazine story, read about how the single mother has recently received her doctorate, with her daughters also taking the next step in their educational journeys.

Gun violence victims are memorialized in a display outside of the Harrisburg Quaker Meeting House on N. 6th Street, our online story reported. The memorial features about 50 T-shirts with the names of Harrisburg area residents whose lives were lost to gun violence.

Harrisburg School District officials, at a board meeting, amended their 2023-24 budget and approved the hiring of several new principals, our online story reported. Receiver Dr. Lori Suski also announced that the district will discuss its decision to demolish the vacant William Penn High School and accept public comments, at their Sept. 12 board meeting.

Impact Harrisburg awarded the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce & CREDC with a grant to help increase contracting opportunities for diverse businesses, our online story reported. The grant will help the organization implement recommendations from a disparity study the city completed.

Kate Browne, an international artist, has been working in Steelton on the seventh installment of her “Cocoon” art series, our online story reported. The art installation will include residents’ memorabilia and audio from interviews with residents and local historians.

The Little Miss Black US of A pageant celebrates and empowers young Black girls around the country. This year, two Harrisburg girls are representing the commonwealth in the competition, our magazine story reported.

Our publisher, in a blog post, reflects on how much the Broad Street Market has meant to him since he first moved to Harrisburg. He also shares his optimism for the future of the market.

Sara Bozich has something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in Harrisburg. Find all of her suggestions, here.

The Susquehanna Art Museum’s art auction to raise funds for the Broad Street Market exceeded its goal, our online story reported. The auction included plein air paintings and drawings by 14 local artists.

Uptown Partners, the owner of the Residences at Governor’s Square, will seek to change the status of their bankruptcy filing, our reporting found. The change from Chapter 7 to Chapter 11 bankruptcy should give them additional time to attempt to sell the beleaguered affordable housing development in Harrisburg.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 24, 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: Shop Little Black Dress during their anniversary event Worth noting: Don’t miss The Head and The Heart on Saturday in Riverfront Park with Harrisburg University Presents! Get tickets here. Things on my agenda this weekend: Kid-oriented socializing, The Head and The Heart, Sunday hike

For your weekend(ish) planning

See The Head and The Heart in Riverfront Park with HU Presents
How to help the Broad Street Market and its displaced vendors
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Add the August Block Party (8/31) to your calendar now
My top picks at Market on Market
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Harrisburg Senators vs. Reading Fightin Phils (AA Phillies)
- Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction Pop-Up Happy Hour with YWCA Greater Harrisburg
- Take a Closer Look at Central Penn College
- Cupcakke @ XL Live Harrisburg
- Music on the Patio with Tony Wayne at Midtown Cinema
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC
- DJ Paul at HMAC

Friday

- Smooth Like Clyde at Nocturnal
- The Jess Zimmerman Band Live at The Englewood
- Brit Floyd at Hollywood Casino
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Reading Fightin Phils (AA Phillies)
- EFF Live! – a night of erotic fan fic readings at Open Stage
- Grand Funk Railroad at American Music Theatre
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- HU Presents The Head and The Heart in Riverfront Park – Get tickets here
- Little Black Dress 9th Anniversary event
- 2nd Annual Harrisburg River Rescue Float
- 5th Annual Pork Roast at Rubicon
- An Evening with Christie Lenée – A Symphonic Guitar Experience at River Room Concert at The Manor on Front
- Dumpstaphunk @ XL live
- Bikini Bottom Bubble Party at Nocturnal
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Reading Fightin Phils (AA Phillies)
- Harrisburg Comic and Pop Con 2023
- Bret Michaels at Hollywood Casino
- Book Signing with Robert Swartwood: The Killing Room at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- The Doo Wop Project at American Music Theatre
- The Lacs at HMAC
- No Mana at HMAC
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- Italian Lake Concert Featuring Mark Derose and the Dreadnoughts
- 717 Sunday Funday at The Bridge Eco-Village
- Nickelback: Get Rollin’ Tour 2023 at Hersheypark Stadium
- Katie Parla’s ‘Food of the Italian Islands’ Cookbook Take Over Dinner at LUCA
- Swing Dance Party for All – The Rhythm Lounge
- Harrisburg Comic and Pop Con 2023
- Harrisburg Senators vs Reading Fightin’ Phils (AA Phillies)
- RalphReal & the Family Jam at West Shore Theatre
- The Marshall Tucker Band with Special Guest Blackhawk at American Music Theatre
- The Gospel According To… Inspirational Stage Play at Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 18, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Shakey Graves performed at XL Live this week.

Tonight is 3^rd in the Burg and the weather is just right for a stroll through the city. Check out a new restaurant or art gallery and grab a copy of our August issue before they’re gone. In the meantime, catch up on all of our weekly news coverage, below.

Bob’s Art Blog focuses on the many creatives housed within Millworks’ art studios. Take a look at some of their work and see what Bob has to say about it, here.

Dauphin County’s Cultural Fest is returning to Harrisburg on Aug. 19, our online story reported. The festival will take place at Riverfront Park and feature music, vendors and food from around the world.

The Meadow recently opened in Harrisburg, offering a selection of handmade and curated clothing, art and home goods, our magazine story reported. Owner Kenzie Brinkman hopes the store will offer people an easier way to shop locally.

“Mutt,” about a transgender man who reunites with his family, gives a “breathtakingly honest performance,” says our film reviewer. Find out more about the movie and watch it in August at Midtown Cinema.

PennDOT dumped large rocks under the Mulberry Street Bridge at the former site of a long-time homeless encampment that was cleared by the city, our online story reported. According to PennDOT, they hope to deter people from entering the area.

Pilots with a Purpose connects underrepresented teens with education and experience to venture into successful aviation careers. In our magazine story, read about how the program has impacted students and instructors.

Road paving projects kicked off across the city, our online story reported. Harrisburg will complete 17 street re-pavings by the end of October, focusing on the city’s most troublesome roads.

Sara Bozich has lots of fun events for your weekend, from movies to brew fests and yoga. Find them all, here.

Shakey Graves performed at XL Live this week and our live music reviewer shared her experience attending the unique concert. Read about it, here.

Uptown Partners, the owner of the Residences at Governor’s Square in Harrisburg, has filed for bankruptcy, and the case was brought before a federal judge on Tuesday, our reporting found. The future of the affordable housing development, which has received hundreds of code violations and condemnations, is uncertain.

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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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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(ish) 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(ish) planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Labor Day

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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

You May Also Like

You May Also Like