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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

June 22, 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 the kids to play at the new Chutes and Ladders playground in Reservoir Park Worth noting: A silent disco in Riverfront Park on Sunday Things on my agenda this weekend: idk I think PA Speedweeks! And the Friends of TheBurg soiree.

For your weekend(ish) planning

See lovelytheband with Beach Water with HU Presents at XL Live on Tuesday
See NYT Best Selling authors Ruth Ware and Riley Sager at Midtown Scholar
Great Catering Option for all your Summer Events
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

The June SoMa Block Party (aka Budget Bash) is June 29 – add to your calendar!
Market on Market, downtown Camp Hill’s farmer’s market, is now Tuesdays through October
Save the date for Plants + Pints!
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

June 16, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

UPMC and Community LifeTeam EMS professionals showed Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams how to administer chest compressions, during a press conference about their Minutes Matter initiative.

There’s a lot to celebrate this weekend in Harrisburg! Enjoy the Juneteenth festivities and happy Father’s Day to all of the Burg dads. Kick off the festive weekend tonight with 3^rd in the Burg! Before you head out, catch up on all of our local news coverage below.

An apartment development project broke ground near the new federal courthouse in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Harrisburg-based developer Vice Capital, owned by LeSean McCoy, former NFL running back and Harrisburg native, plans to construct a 48-unit apartment building, called “Savoy 48.”

Author Floyd Stokes, executive director of the American Literacy Corp. in Harrisburg, hopes that his new book, “How We Found Our Pride: Letters to a Young Queer,” inspires young people to rise above adversity. In our magazine story, hear from some of the voices featured in the book.

Bob’s Art Blog discusses current exhibits at the Art Association of Harrisburg and the Carlisle Arts Learning Center. Read about them and view some of the art, here.

Capital Area Cleanup has worked for about four years to beautify the greater Harrisburg area, as well as educate participants on how to better care for the earth. In our magazine story, read about the organizers’ goals for the cleanups.

Carlisle school board member, Rick Coplen, announced that he would run for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 primary for the 10^th congressional district, our online story reported. Coplen’s announcement sets up a primary rematch with Harrisburg City Council member Shamaine Daniels who is also running for the seat again.

A Harrisburg area couple’s life as civil rights activists in the deep South more than 50 years ago connects to a current Susquehanna Art Museum exhibit, our magazine story reported. “Art and Activism at Tougaloo College” features pieces that the school has collected over the years, beginning when the couple, Barbara and Sterling Thompson, were students in 1963.

Harrisburg School District officials announced that the proposed 2023-24 budget now does not include a tax increase, our online story reported. They also weighed the possibility of demolishing the district’s long-vacant and blighted William Penn school.

Harrisburg University Presents added Trey Anastasio, co-founder of the band Phish, to its 2023 Summer Concert Series in Riverfront Park, our online story reported. HU Presents also announced that country musician Orville Peck, originally slated to play XL Live, is moving his concert to the riverfront.

Home sales fell, but prices held steady in May in the Harrisburg area, our reporting found. For the three-county region, 533 houses sold in May compared to 670 in May 2022, as the median sales prices rose slightly to $264,000 from $260,000.

Juneteenth HBG, an annual celebration spearheaded by Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg, has held events to commemorate Black history, art and culture. In our magazine story, find out what festivities are taking place this weekend.

Sara Bozich has a great lineup of events for the weekend, including ways to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday and Father’s Day.

Theatre Harrisburg’s show “The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” is “hysterically funny,” says our reviewer. The show, which caps the theater’s 97^th season, runs through June 25 at the Krevsky Center.

UPMC launched its Minutes Matter campaign in partnership with Harrisburg to provide emergency medical training to the public, our online story reported. UPMC will offer online and in-person education on how to intervene when someone’s experiencing cardiac arrest, uncontrolled bleeding, opioid overdose or a mental health crisis.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

June 15, 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: Juneteenth event Friday at sip @ soma Worth noting: sip @ soma Thursday; Iron Bridge Music Festival Friday & Saturday; more Juneteenth events Things on my agenda this weekend: see above

For your weekend planning

Sly Fox Brewing is in Harrisburg this Thursday and Friday
New Cumberland’s Iron Bridge Music Festival – FREE
WIN tickets to see lovelytheband with Beach Weather on June 27
Great Catering Option for all your Summer Events
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

The June SoMa Block Party (aka Budget Bash) is June 29 – add to your calendar!
Market on Market, downtown Camp Hill’s farmer’s market, is now Tuesdays through October
Be sure the full SoMa Block Party Series is on your calendar
Save the date for Plants + Pints!
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Sly Fox Brewing at sip @ soma Tasting Room!
- Tröegs Grow @ Brewhouse Grille
- Juneteenth HBG: Evolution-The Revision of Black Art Expo
- Music on the Patio with The Barrelmen at Midtown Cinema
- Red Not Chili Peppers W/ Brass Monkeys @ XL Live
- Pat Cusick at The Sturges Speakeasy
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- The Little Dog Laughed at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
- Kaonashi at HMAC
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- 3rd in the Burg!
- Sly Fox Brewing | 3rd in the Burg | Juneteenth at sip @ soma with YPOC and HYP
- Mend & Shop at Found Collab during 3rd in the Burg
- 3rd In The Burg – Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan at Midtown Cinema
- June Third in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum
- Live at the Beach: Kirk Wise & 3rd in the Burg at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Aortic Valve #3rdFridaze Nocturnal Harrisburg June Edition
- Iron Bridge Music Festival in New Cumberland Borough Park (Jazz Program)
- Sunset Charcuterie Night! at The Winery at Hunters Valley
- KIX @ XL LIve June 16
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Erie SeaWolves (AA Tigers)
- West Shore Symphony Orchestra Summer Concerts: EARTH, WATER, SKY
- Music in the Gardens at Hershey Gardens
- Kidd G at HMAC
- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE presented by Theatre Harrisburg performed at Krevsky
- Richard III: 30th Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park with Gamut Theatre Group
- The Little Dog Laughed at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Iron Bridge Music Festival (FREE!) in New Cumberland Borough Park
- Barre On The Beach at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Millworks Music Festival benefiting the Broad Street Market!
- Backyard BBQ at Ashcombe
- SKINCARE BAKERY GRAND OPENING!
- Humane Society of Harrisburg Poochella
- West Shore Symphony Orchestra Summer Concerts: EARTH, WATER, SKY
- Juneteenth HBG Summer of Soul Concert @ XL LIVE
- Juneteenth Community Free Day at The National Civil War Museum
- Basic Fluid Art Class at The Millworks
- City Island Luau at the Beach Club
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Erie SeaWolves (AA Tigers)
- Friends of Midtown Labyrinth | FREE Outdoor Film at Midtown Cinema
- Bands on the Beach Concert: Smooth Like Clyde at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Emily’s ToyBox at Hollywood Casino Grantville
- WTF is B2B at HMAC
- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE presented by Theatre Harrisburg performed at Krevsky
- Richard III: 30th Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park with Gamut Theatre Group
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- The Little Dog Laughed at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- POP2K Pilates at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Dads are Free on Father’s Day! at Hershey Gardens
- Juneteenth HBG: Jubilee
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Harrisburg Senators vs. Erie SeaWolves (AA Tigers)
- Drag Arena at Nocturnal
- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE presented by Theatre Harrisburg performed at Krevsky
- Father’s Day Festival & Car Show at Wyndridge Farm
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

June 8, 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: Denim Coffee opens its Mechanicsburg shop on Saturday Worth noting: Dauphin County’s Proudly PA! Festival is Saturday; HHA Garden Tour is Sunday! Juneteenth celebrations kick off. Things on my agenda this weekend: weirdly, nothing … ?? I’m sure I’ll figure something out

For your weekend planning

Dauphin County’s Proudly PA! Festival is Saturday
Historic Harrisburg’s 2023 Garden Tour is Sunday
HU Presents Milky Chance with special guest TALK at XL Live on Monday
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Add to calendar: Iron Bridge Music Festival (it’s free!) on June 16-17
Sly Fox is in SoMa this month! Don’t miss our special 3rd in the Burg | Juneteenth event with YPOC and HYP
Market on Market, downtown Camp Hill’s farmer’s market, is now Tuesdays through October
Be sure the full SoMa Block Party Series is on your calendar (next one is June 29)
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Brewery Float on the Breeches with Susquehanna Outfitters
- Cooking demo for the whole family with I & E Craft Kitchen at Fresh Market Hershey
- Macrame Paperclip Bookmark Class at Wheel of Light Studio
- Walk with a Doc – Wildwood Park
- Tröegs Grow @ Brewhouse Grille
- Airea Matthews, Evita Colon, & Rick Kearns: Bread and Circus at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Trinidad & Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra – Concert on the Lawn at Fredricksen Library
- Harrisburg Senators vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA Blue Jays)
- Music on the Patio with Jessica Perla at Midtown Cinema
- Shrimp Band on the Roof at The Millworks
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally
- Gretna Theatre presents Jekyll & Hide In Concert
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- Live at the Beach: Jeremiah Williams, Acoustic Bliss at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Sunset Music & Movie Series – “Minions The Rise of Gru” in Fort Hunter Park
- Master Gardener Walk & Talk at Detweiler Park
- Carlisle Pride Week
- Solar Federation returns to The Englewood
- Harrisburg Senators vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA Blue Jays)
- Emily’s ToyBox at Nocturnal
- Sound Retreat in Stage on Herr
- Gretna Theatre presents Jekyll & Hide In Concert
- Top Of The World: A Carpenters Tribute at American Music Theatre
- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE presented by Theatre Harrisburg performed at Krevsky
- Richard III: 30th Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park with Gamut Theatre Group
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Dauphin County’s Proudly PA! Festival in Fort Hunter Park
- YPOC JUNETEENTH CONFERENCE | Feat. Marc Lamont Hill
- Grand re-opening of The Children’s Garden at Hershey Gardens
- Grand Opening of Denim Coffee’s Mechanicsburg location
- Grand Opening of Whistlin’ Cup’s Drive-Thru Coffee Trailer
- Volunteer Work Day at Wildwood Park
- ReikiSpace & enLIGHT0 SAMPLER Day
- Strawberry Festival & Craft Show at Mt. Airy Orchards
- Carlisle Pride Week
- Brewfest at Mount Hope
- 6th Annual HUG Plant & Seed Giveaway
- the Disco Biscuits @ XL Live
- Saturday Beach Bash: Chill Vibes at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Harrisburg Senators vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA Blue Jays)
- Music on Chocolate
- Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughts with Kickin’ Rooster Chicken Sandwiches at Big Hill Ciderworks
- Friends of Midtown Labyrinth | FREE Outdoor Film at Midtown Cinema
- Annual Army Birthday Dinner at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center
- Shea Quinn at Jigsy’s
- The Swemo Experience at HMAC
- Leonid & Friends: The World’s Greatest Chicago Tribute at American Music Theatre
- Gretna Theatre presents Jekyll & Hide In Concert
- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE presented by Theatre Harrisburg performed at Krevsky
- Richard III: 30th Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park with Gamut Theatre Group
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- Barre On The Beach at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Carlisle Pride Week
- Summer Rosé Tasting at Luca
- Yoga at Desperate Times Brewery
- Fitness On The Patio @ Hidden Still
- Drag Bruch with The Queens Who Brunch at HMAC
- Harrisburg Senators vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA Blue Jays)
- Really (Really) Free Market at Broad Street Market
- Oxymorons Improv Comedy at West Shore Theatre
- Brothers Of The Heart: Fortune, Isaacs, Walker, Rogers at American Music Theatre
- Gretna Theatre presents Jekyll & Hide In Concert
- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE presented by Theatre Harrisburg performed at Krevsky
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

June 2, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Owners of Creative Grounds, which is set to open in Mechanicsburg this weekend.

With Memorial Day behind us, summer is finally here to stay! The sun is out and Harrisburg is feeling the warmth. Find a spot on your porch, at the park or inside with the AC on and catch up on this week’s local news coverage, below.

TheBurg’s June issue of the magazine came out this week and features lots of summer stories. Make sure you grab a copy at one of our many distribution locations and let us know what you think!

Community Corner features an exciting list of June events to kick off the summer in Harrisburg. Our Happenings column has even more to enjoy, from theater to live music and educational events.

Creative Grounds is slated to open this weekend in Mechanicsburg, our online story reported. The creative space will open at the First National Bank building on W. Main Street with Denim Coffee opening on the first floor and an artist and maker space on the second floor.

Free Shakespeare in the Park returns for the summer, starting on Friday, our magazine story reported. This year, Gamut Theatre Group will perform “Richard III” at the bandshell in Reservoir Park in Harrisburg.

Harrisburg City Council decided to reconsider a proposed apartment development that it had previously rejected, our online story reported. On Tuesday approved a resolution that allows them to re-vote on the project, which aims to build a 21-unit apartment building on N. Front Street.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau pledged to address a series of shootings that have been taking place on the 1000-block of N. 3^rd St., our reporting found. Most recently, four people were shot and sustained injuries on Sunday.

A homeless encampment near the Greenbelt trail in Harrisburg was recently given an eviction notice, our online story reported. As the date approached, occupants wondered where to go next. When eviction day came, those living in the encampment packed up and moved on, our reporting found.

June is here and that means this month’s magazine features all things summer fun, says our publisher. He reminds readers that there’s an awful lot to do in the area without needing to hit the highway.

“Poirot Investigates” lets viewers cast their worries aside for an evening of fun, says our theater reviewer. The silly show plays at Open Stage through June 17.

Sara Bozich has a great lineup of events to fill your weekend in Harrisburg. Check them out, here.

Sophia Nelms, owner of Sophia’s at Walden, has released two cookbooks, our magazine story reported. They include guest favorites from the restaurant, like chicken pastina soup and cinnamon roll pancakes, as well as family recipes.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

June 1, 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: A new cheese shop in Carlisle, a bunch of fun stuff at Harrisburg Beach Club Worth noting: HU Presents The Record Company on Friday at XL Live; Shakespeare in the Park is back; TONS more events Things on my agenda this weekend: TRC, tee ball, Burn30 Open House (join me!)

For your weekend planning

WIN tickets to HU Presents Milky Chance and TALK at XL Live (June 12)
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Add to calendar: Iron Bridge Music Festival (it’s free!) on June 16-17
Sly Fox is in SoMa next month!
Market on Market, downtown Camp Hill’s farmer’s market, is now open Tuesdays
Be sure the full SoMa Block Party Series is on your calendar
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Cheese Shop Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
- Live at the Beach: Shea Quinn at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Teen Town on the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat
- Shawan Rice: Live at Sturges Speakeasy
- Any Given Sin at Lovedrafts
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- HU Presents The Record Company at XL Live
- HYP 25th Anniversary Celebration Presented by Enders at King Mansion
- National Trails Day at Tröegs Brewery
- Creative Grounds-Grand Opening and Art Exhibition
- Nothing Bundt Cakes- Camp Hill Grand Opening
- Sunset Series: Fire in the Glen Trio in Fort Hunter Park
- Richard III: 30th Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park with Gamut Theatre Group
- Live at the Beach: Markus Pearson at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- Music in the Vines: Dave Winter Quartet | Creekview Food Company & Roxy’s Chatterbox Cafe at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- First Friday Jazz at the Barnyard with the Rose Hudson Band at Hershey History Center
- Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts
- Bridge City Sinners at Lovedrafts Brewig
- Red, White, Blue & BBQ Weekend at SpringGate Arcona
- Deep Space 90s at Dukes Bar & Grille
- The Divas Down Under “Summer Beach Party” Drag Show! at Harrisburg Comedy Zone
- MansionBuilder w/ Cinema Stare, Leisure Hour, and The Nielsen Family Band at Little Amps
- EDM Night at HMAC
- CrossWinds Winery at Hershey Founders’ Sampler Wine Pairing Event
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Pilates Yoga Fusion with Burn30 at Zeroday Brewing
- HBG Flea – June 2023 at Midtown Cinema
- 3rd Annual Harrisburg Taco & Margarita Festival at Central Penn College
- 2023 Foundry Day Arts & Crafts Festival
- Richard III: 30th Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park with Gamut Theatre Group
- Ploughman Dig My Earth Festival at the South Mountain Fairgrounds
- Richard Rothstein and Leah Rothstein with Representative Smith-Wade-El at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Harrisburg Hoopla at City Island
- Market on Chocolate Opening Day!
- Full Moon Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
- Puddle Of Mudd wsg Observe the 93rd @ XL Live
- 5th Annual ODC Food Truck Fest at Stauffer Park
- Vertigo Vultures Acoustic Trio returns to Big Bottom Brewery
- Open Stage Gala
- Music in the Vines: Corinna Joy | Smoking Ace’s BBQ & Meat the Brown’s at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Lancaster VegFest 2023
- Red, White, Blue & BBQ Weekend at SpringGate Arcona
- Downtown Dating Single’s Mixer at EM Studios
- Frets With Benefits at Enola Sportsmen’s Club
- Jamaican Dance Party at HMAC
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- Open House at Burn30
- The 23rd Annual Tour de Belt Group Ride & Finish Line Fest
- Down in Front! presents Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster! at Midtown Cinema
- National Theatre Live: Othello at Midtown Cinema
- Dave Mason plus very special guests Orleans at Whitaker Center
- Sunday Beach Club Yoga with SOL Yoga at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Waffles on the Water with Dough Heads at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- Lancaster VegFest 2023
- Monica Czausz Berney, Organist, in Concert at Market Square Church
- Red, White, Blue & BBQ Weekend at SpringGate Arcona
- Silent Disco | Kunkle Plaza, Riverfront Park Harrisburg
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

May 26, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg’s riverfront

Happy Memorial Day weekend to our readers! We hope you enjoy the long weekend and take the chance to check out all of the recreation, food and shopping that Harrisburg has to offer. First, make sure you’re all caught up on this week’s local news, below.

Artsfest returns to the riverfront in Harrisburg this weekend, our online story reported. The three-day festival will feature art vendors, food trucks and live music.

Bob’s Art Blog features local creators working in a variety of forms, including sculpture, woodworking and mixed media. Read his online column to see the unique range of art and hear from artists.

Civic Club of Harrisburg will host its second annual “Spring into Art” show on May 27, our online story reported. The show will take place in conjunction with Harrisburg’s Artsfest and will feature 20 local artists.

Harrisburg City Council voted down a proposed apartment development project, with several council members explaining their concern with the developer’s disinterest in creating affordable units, our reporting found. The project sought to demolish existing office buildings on the 2700-block of N Front St. and build a 21-unit apartment building.

Harrisburg ranked as the number-one place to live in Pennsylvania, according to U.S. News & World Report’s list of “Best Places to Live,” our online story reported. The report applauded Harrisburg for its affordability, strong arts scene, easy access to the “great outdoors” and proximity to larger cities.

Honey Bee’s Café and Bake Shoppe opened earlier this year in downtown Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. The breakfast and lunch spot offers classic café items with a unique twist.

Members 1st Federal Credit Union named its next president and CEO, Mike Wilson, our online story reported. Wilson, who previously served as the credit union’s chief experience officer, will take the reins from George Nahodil, who is retiring after 23 years with the company.

Midtown Cinema this month is showing “Monica,” a film about a transgender woman who reconnects with her mother, whose health is declining. In our magazine story, read more about the movie, which our writer says, “holds a particular power in the unspoken.”

Open Stage’s “Poirot Investigates” gives viewers a chance to escape the worries of life and settle in for some campy fun. In our magazine story, find out more about the show, inspired by author Agatha Christie.

Police officers in Harrisburg were honored for their service this week, our online story reported. The Harrisburg Police Bureau held its annual awards ceremony, presenting recognitions to officers who solved homicides, brought justice to lawbreakers and assisted residents in crisis, among other accomplishments.

Sara Bozich has lots of fun ways to spend your Memorial Day weekend in Harrisburg. Find them, here.

Summer outdoor yoga classes have returned to Harrisburg’s riverfront, hosted by Midtown’s commUNITY Yoga Space, our online story reported. The sessions will be held weekly and are open to all, with a pay-what-you-can model.

Tucker&Co. Bakery Café opened recently in downtown Dillsburg, serving up gluten- and refined sugar-free treats. In our magazine story, read about owners Heidi and Isaac Tucker’s mission to serve the community food that’s both “nutritious and delicious.”

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

May 25, 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: FOUND: The *new* collaborative home of Stash Vintage x The Midtown Dandy opens this weekend. Check them out at 25 S. 3rd St. in SoMa Harrisburg! Worth noting: It’s Memorial Day Weekend, (un)official start of “East Coast” summer, and we’re all here for it. Get all your grilling needs at RG Hummer’s at the West Shore Farmers Market and Broad Street Market. Things on my agenda this weekend: Brief visit to the in-laws in Elk County, then friends over for dinner to cap the holiday weekend.

For your weekend planning

WIN tickets to see The Record Company on June 2
View my local Restaurant Directory or Local Brewery, Winery, & Cidery Directory
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Add to calendar: Iron Bridge Music Festival (it’s free!) on June 16-17
Sly Fox is in SoMa next month!
Market on Market, downtown Camp Hill’s farmer’s market, is now open Tuesdays
Be sure the full SoMa Block Party Series is on your calendar
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Awake at Last wsg: Discrepencies, Reddstar and More at Lovedrafts
- Music on the Patio with Jessica Perla at Midtown Cinema
- Dessert Pairing Dinner at Wyndridge Farm
- CrossWinds Winery at Hershey National Wine & International Chardonnay Days
- Macrame Wall Hanging Class at Creative Spark Arts
- Memorial Day weekend at Fresh Market Hershey
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- Decked Out Live! Jellybricks at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- Memorial Day weekend at Fresh Market Hershey
- Big Sit Summer Ale Release Party at Moo-Duck Brewery
- Live at the Beach: Ben Simcox at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Darryl Hall with special guest Todd Rundgren at Hershey Theatre
- UGLY KID JOE “Rad Wings of Destiny Tour” at Lovedraft’s Brewing
- Strawberry Festival at SpringGate
- Macrame Plant Hanger Class at Sunella Co.
- Sugar Mountain – A Tribute to the Music of Neil Young at The Englewood
- Michigander at HMAC
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Artsfest 2023
- HBGFest, Powered by the HBG Flea
- POP* Saturday! at Broad Street Market
- Guided Birding Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
- ARTISUNS on the Beach MarketFest at Harrisburg Beach Club
- DIY Flower Arrangement & Macrame Vase Wrap Class at Kelly Homes & Remodeling
- Memorial Day weekend at Fresh Market Hershey
- Flavorfest at Mount Hope Estate & Winery
- Wine Run 5k at Armstrong Valley
- Strawberry Festival at SpringGate
- York County Ale Trail Bus
- Blink-182 at Hersheypark Stadium
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- Comedy Night – 7 Year Anniversary Show! at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- Funktion Band at Hollywood Casino Grantville
- Michael W. Smith: The Way Maker Tour at American Music Theatre
- Attack Attack! w/ Belmont, Traitors and Savage Hands at Lovedrafts
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- Artsfest 2023
- HBGFest, Powered by the HBG Flea
- Strawberry Festival at SpringGate
- The Wind Down – Local Indie Showcase – Kali Ma / Nielsen Family / Peter Stone at West Shore Theatre
- Open Stage presents Poirot Investigates!
- The Rhythm Lounge Swing Dance Party – World Lindy Hop Day at PaDanceSport
- Great Photo, Lovely Life | with local filmmaker Amanda Mustard at Midtown Cinema
- Memorial Day Eve Party at Bourbon Street Saloon
- Flavorfest at Mount Hope Estate & Winery
- Bozz Scaggs Tour 2023 at Hershey Theatre
- Sunday Mimosa Celebration at SpringGate
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm
- Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC

Memorial Day

Artsfest 2023
HBGFest, Powered by the HBG Flea
Girls Night Out the Show at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co. (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Memorial Day! at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

May 19, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Interior of the Sauce Boss

Tonight is 3^rd in the Burg, which makes it the perfect time to explore the city and try something new. Before you venture out, catch up on our local news coverage from this week, below.

Adam Sturges, a Harrisburg restaurateur, recently opened his third business in the city. In our magazine story, he reflects on his business growth over the years and discusses his newest venture.

The COVID-19 public health emergency has officially ended and so much about healthcare has changed since it was first instated. In our magazine article, find out what you need to know about healthcare, from out-of-pocket costs to COVID testing, now that the emergency has ended.

Harrisburg Bridge Club is not just a place to play a card game, but a place for members to form friendships, our magazine story reported. This month, the club, located in Camp Hill, is celebrating its 75^th anniversary.

Hot Spot Saturdays will return to Harrisburg for the summer and fall, using local volunteers to clean up illegal dumping, our online story reported. The cleanups, hosted by City Council member Ralph Rodriguez, will take place monthly in neighborhoods across the city.

Moviate Film Festival returns to Harrisburg this weekend, featuring underground and indie movies and appearances by filmmakers, our online story reported. The event will take place at Midtown Cinema from May 19 to 21.

Playgowns provides age-appropriate and comfortable gowns for children in area hospitals. In our magazine story, read about what inspires founder Pete Hayden, who has now created over 500 custom gowns.

Primary election results showed that candidates Danielle Bowers, Crystal Davis and Lamont Jones all won seats on Harrisburg City Council. Find the results of several other city and county races, here.

Our publisher admitted that he was disappointed by this year’s municipal primary election, as most races were uncontested. In his column, he explained why the field may have been so sparse.

Sara Bozich has a great list of events and ways to fill your weekend. Find out what’s happening in the Harrisburg area, here.

Sassy Gourmet Kitchen at the S. Wilson Pollock Center for Industrial Training (CIT) in Mechanicsburg employs and trains people with disabilities for competitive work, our magazine story reported. The kitchen provides lunch for CIT employees and catering services to the community.

Sauce Boss recently opened at 910 N. 6^th St. in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The family-run restaurant offers New York-style pizza, wings and subs.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

May 18, 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 2023 SoMa Block Party series kicks off TONIGHT! Worth noting: Friday is 3rd in the Burg (psst, come to SoMa, we’re a good time) Things on my agenda this weekend: SoMa Block Party, then 3rd in the Burg in SoMa on Friday. Long-overdue market visit on Saturday, maybe a barbecue with friends; Tröegs on Sunday.

For your weekend planning

Win a pair of tickets to Dauphin County’s Proudly PA! Festival on June 10
View my local Restaurant Directory or Local Brewery, Winery, & Cidery Directory
See what else you missed on the blog

Below are options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Market on Market, downtown Camp Hill’s farmer’s market, is now open Tuesdays
Be sure the full SoMa Block Party Series is on your calendar
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- SoMa Block Party!! Don’t miss it!
- Downtown Carlisle Mile
- Suits to Careers Spring Inventory Reduction Sale at Harrisburg Mall
- Natalie Ness & Digital Angyl @ NOCTURNAL feat. Muck House
- SWMRS at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- Cristina Vane Trio w/Special Guest Zach King at Zoetropolis
- Trivia Night Part 2 | Feud in the Vines at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Poetry w/ Blacklisted Poets of Hbg at HMAC

Friday

- Learn @ Lunchtime with The State Museum of Pennsylvania: Climate Change in Pennsylvania – From Impacts to Action
- 3rd in the Burg!
- SIP @ SOMA WITH APPALACHIAN BREWING | 3RD IN THE BURG
- Tequila Time with El Mayor at El Sol
- May Third in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum
- 2023 PA Greek Fest
- Suits to Careers Spring Inventory Reduction Sale at Harrisburg Mall
- Harrisburg Senators Ripken & Little League Night
- 24th Annual Moviate Underground Film Festival at Midtown Cinema
- An Evening with Wajahat Ali: Go Back to Where You Came From at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Gamut Theatre Group Stage Door Series: Dreadful Marches to Delightful Measures: A Staged Reading of Shakespeare’s Wars of the Roses
- Dueling Friday Night Live: Pat Cusick & Adriano Sica at Wolf Brewing Co.
- Spring CPC Film Series – V for Vendetta
- Colt Wilbur Band at Lovedrafts Brewing Co
- Decked Out Live! Mimsy Lux at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- Music in the Vines: Katie Damiano | Creekview Food Company & Roxy’s Chatterbox Cafe at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Wine & Cheese Pairing with People’s Provisions! at The Winery at Hunters Valley
- Morgan WALLEN on the WATER: Tailgate at the Beach Club!
- Shrek Rave at HMAC
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- HYP Book Club: “Anxious People”
- Spring Neighboring Festival
- 2023 PA Greek Fest
- Petapalooza 2023 at Pet-A-Palooza
- 24th Annual Moviate Underground Film Festival at Midtown Cinema
- Emo Night Brooklyn at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- Carl Thomas Comedy + R&B Concert at The Forum
- Music in the Vines: Dovetail Duo | Smoking Ace’sBBQ at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Gamut Theatre Group Stage Door Series: Dreadful Marches to Delightful Measures: A Staged Reading of Shakespeare’s Wars of the Roses
- Suits to Careers Spring Inventory Reduction Sale at Harrisburg Mall
- Comedians Shane Gillis, Tim Dillon, Big Jay Oakerson and Nick Mullen at GIANT Center
- Hunter Hayes at HMAC
- Spy Vs. Spy at HMAC
- McFarland Rose Tea & Program
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- 2023 PA Greek Fest
- Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County present A Talk in the Garden: Composting
- Really (Really) Free Market at Broad Street Market
- 24th Annual Moviate Underground Film Festival at Midtown Cinema
- Preservation Celebration: “A Toast to the State Museum!” at Historic Harrisburg Association
- Gamut Theatre Group Stage Door Series: Dreadful Marches to Delightful Measures: A Staged Reading of Shakespeare’s Wars of the Roses
- Suits to Careers Spring Inventory Reduction Sale at Harrisburg Mall
- Board Game Yard Sale
- Harrisburg Area Roller Derby Vs Reading Roller Derby
- Miss Gay Central Pennsylvania America 2023 Pageant at Lovedraft’s Brewing
- Live Music w/ Sunday Brunch: Shrimp Ryan’s Jig Band at Wolf Brewing Co.
- Sunday Night Jams: Derek Henry at Wolf Brewing Co.
- Open Mic Showcase Event: Hosted by Independence Collective – Dan Eubank | Tri-County BBQ at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Sunday Bloody Sunday: Bloody Mary Specials! at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Singer’s Lounge at HMAC
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm

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

What you’ll find:

For your weekend planning

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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

What you’ll find:

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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

What you’ll find:

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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

What you’ll find:

For your weekend planning

A Look Ahead

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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