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Harrisburg SoMa Sips festival to feature craft beverage vendors, live music, food

March 29, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

A past SoMa Block Party. Photo by Michael Yatsko Photography.

An event is brewing in Harrisburg to bring the community together for some spirited company.

The SoMa Sips Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival will take place on Saturday, April 22 in downtown Harrisburg, featuring Pennsylvania craft producers, food trucks and live music.

The festival, from 1 to 5 p.m., will be held on S. 3rd Street, between Market and Chestnut streets, in the city’s SoMa neighborhood.

Vendors will include breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries, along with non-alcoholic options. There will also be several food trucks and live music from bands Midnite Riot and Shine Delphi. Additionally, attendees can enjoy a pinball lounge, yard games and a photo booth.

“We’re excited to host this street festival in SoMa Harrisburg,” said Brad Jones, president and CEO of Harristown Enterprises, who is presenting the event in partnership with Sara Bozich Events. “If you haven’t made it to one of our SoMa Block Parties – or even if you have – you’re in for a treat. Sara has put together a great lineup of vendors and entertainment, and we really hope people will enjoy exploring the SoMa Harrisburg neighborhood for the afternoon.”

Throughout the summer months, Sara Bozich Events holds monthly SoMa Block Parties in the area, which also feature vendors, music and more.

Tickets for the SoMa Sips are required and can be purchased for $25 for adult general admission or $10 for designated drivers.

General admission ticket holders will receive 10 tasting tickets good for samples from any vendors.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the SoMa Sips Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival, visit Sara Bozich Events’ website.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 24, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg Police Bureau’s Cpl. Don Bender with K-9 Zoe at retirement ceremony.

It’s officially spring and we at TheBurg couldn’t be more excited for the warmer days ahead! Just as April showers bring May flowers, Fridays bring our weekly roundup of Harrisburg news stories. Find all of our coverage, below.

Arlene Holmes has been at the helm of Holmes-O.K. Lettershop for 57 years, our magazine story reported. The Lemoyne design and print shop provides services for clients like the Kiwanis, the West Shore Lions and the Distinguished Daughters of PA, among others.

Artist Cheryl Kugler has created drawings of 100 cats and kittens from Lemoyne-based Loving Care Cat Rescue that still need homes, our magazine story reported. She recently held an art show and sale to benefit the nonprofit, as well.

Bike share is back for the season in Harrisburg with the return of Susquecycle, our online story reported. The program, run by Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, offers bikes for rent at locations around the city.

Friends of Midtown will host its first Midtown Makers Series throughout April, our online story reported. The month will feature a long list of workshops taught by local artists on everything from candle making to painting to knitting.

“HairStory: Reclaiming Our Crown” will debut at Gamut Theatre in early May, poetically sharing stories of hair inequality and Black hair history, our reporting found. The show, presented by Reclaim Artist Collective, will include true stories from local community members.

Harrisburg city and the school district will host a job fair on March 25 for residents searching for employment, our online story reported. The event will allow people to network with local professionals, business owners and city and school district officials.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau celebrated the retirement of one of its four-legged officers this week, our online story reported. K-9 Zoe served with the bureau for nearly seven years before recently being diagnosed with lymphoma.

Medard’s House, a New Cumberland youth center, focuses on giving youth productive, supervised things to do during the after-school hours. In our magazine story, hear from students on how the program has impacted them.

Our theater reviewer reflects on Open Stage’s current production of “Anne & Emmett,” an imaginary conversation between Anne Frank and Emmett Till, both fatal victims of racial prejudice. The play is graphic, heartbreaking and powerful, she shares.

Sara Bozich has tons of great ways to spend the weekend, here. From concerts to art exhibits to adult egg hunts, there’s something for everyone.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 23, 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: 6 Degrees of Bacon Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery Hershey looks interesting Worth noting: Discover local small businesses on Saturday during Camp Hill’s Spring Fling! Things on my agenda this weekend: Spring Fling in Camp Hill, not sure what else!

For your weekend planning

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

Save the Date: Greystone Derby Day is May 6
HU Presents announces spring 2023 lineup
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 17, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

CIE Executive Director Jay Jayamohan and HU President Eric Darr, joined by Harrisburg area officials, led the ribbon cutting for the new center this week in Strawberry Square.

There are lots of festivities in store for this weekend around Harrisburg. Not only can you watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown, but it’s also 3^rd in the Burg. Before heading out, catch up on this week’s local news.

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship officially cut the ribbon on its Strawberry Square location, our online story reported. The center, an affiliate of Harrisburg University, is home to several startup founders enrolled in its business incubator program.

Cork & Fork in downtown Harrisburg has changed ownership, but patrons shouldn’t expect to see much change, our online story reported. The former west shore location was also recently sold and will open as a Mediterranean restaurant in May.

Dauphin County resident Agata Czopek organized a fundraiser last year to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland, her native country. In our online story, read about how much money she raised and how many projects she was able to support during the year.

Downtown Harrisburg faces a new reality brought by the fallout of COVID-19, and our publisher has some recommendations for how it can adjust. Read them, here.

George Fernandez, a local CEO, developer and entrepreneur, is motivated by his love for the Harrisburg community. In our magazine story, read about his recent work in marketing and affordable housing development.

Harrisburg celebrated a historic day for the city on Thursday, our online story reported. The city officially paid off a debt load that dates back over a decade.

The Harrisburg Housing Authority announced that it received a federal grant to begin redeveloping Hoverter Homes in South Harrisburg, our online story reported. Authority officials said that they plan to redesign the 233 units, creating a modern, mixed-income development.

Home sales dipped in Harrisburg in February while prices rose, our reporting found. For the three-county region, 368 homes sold in February compared to 456 in the year-ago period, as the median sales price increased to $234,950 from $227,000.

Kilmaine Saints, a Harrisburg-based Celtic punk band, is getting ready to release their fourth album, our magazine story reported. Get in the mood for the St. Patty’s Day holiday with the band’s high-energy music.

Open Stage is presenting its first annual Good At Heart Festival this weekend, our magazine story reported. It includes productions of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” “Anne and Emmet,” and several nights of discussions on social justice.

Sara Bozich has a weekend roundup full of events for the St. Patty’s weekend. Find them all, here.

Whitaker Center has some exciting changes in store for visitors, our magazine story reported. There’s a new gaming studio, virtual programming and fresh exhibits and classes.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 16, 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: Grand Opening of Nocturnal tonight! First-time visitors Prototype Brewing & Collusion Tap Works are at sip @ soma Thursday and Friday Worth noting: Friday is 3rd in the Burg; Saturday is Harrisburg’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Things on my agenda this weekend: sip @ soma (x2), HU Presents alt-J (tonight, sold out), r&r (and housecleaning, etc.)

For your weekend planning

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

Camp Hill’s Spring Fling is March 25
HU Presents announces spring 2023 lineup
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- sip @ soma | Prototype Brewery & Collusion Tap Works | Cork & Fork | Brews & Brushes
- HU Presents alt-J: 10th Anniversary of An Awesome Wave at XL Live – SOLD OUT!
- Cold Springs Inn 2023 Opener! w/ Shrimp Ryan’s Jig Band
- Keystone Business Alliance – March Networking Mixer at Pursuit Coworking
- March Wing Madness at Boneshire Brew Works
- Music with Lil Brother Band at Boneshire Brew Works
- Grand Opening of Nocturnal
- Ireland Premiere at Whitaker Center
- Girl Scout Cookie & Wine Pairing at Grandview Vineyard
- ON THE LASH at The Englewood
- Boozy Bingo at Zeroday Brewing
- Blacklisted Poets of Harrisburg at HMAC

Friday

- 3rd in the Burg
- sip @ soma | Prototype Brewery & Collusion Tap Works | JB Kelly Seafood | 3rd in the Burg
- 3rd in the Burg Movie Night | The Neverending Story at Midtown Cinema
- March Third in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum
- Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Open Stage present ANNE & EMMETT
- Leprechaun | Late Night Frights at the Cinema
- Shamrock ‘n Roll with U2Topia & Holdfast @ XL Live
- St. Paddy’s Day at the Harrisburg Beach “Pub” (Friday)
- Saint Patrick’s Day at West Shore Theater with Seasons and Summer on Duke
- St. Patrick’s Day @ Blue Sky Tavern with Tröegs
- St Patricks Party & Lobster Band CD Release Party at Etters VFW
- Diamond Rio at American Music Theatre
- Brewgrass: An Evening of Bluegrass and Folk Music at Carlisle Theatre
- The Luv Gods at H Lounge
- St Patty’s weekend! Including PA Beer Tap Takeover at Big Bottom Brewery
- Flinchy’s St. Paddy’s Day Party
- St. Patrick’s Day Weekend 2023 at Tattered Flag
- Yam Yam on St. Paddy’s Day at HMAC
- St. Patricks Weekend! at SpringGate Arcona
- St. Paddy’s Day Party! at Bourbon Street Saloon
- Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl – Harrisburg (Fri & Sat) – 6th Annual
- Kilmaine Saints with Mighty Joe Castro & The Gravamen and Ford the River at The Englewood
- Irish Fest at Appalachian Brewing Co.
- 15th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Mount Hope
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Lucky Charm Race
- 2023 Kings Gap Trail Challenge!
- Kegs & Eggs at Funck’s Restaurant
- Rosanne Pugliese Trunk Show at Meeka Fine Jewelry
- Weekends with Whitaker – Raging Reactions
- Railroad Earth @ XL LIVE
- St. Paddy’s Day at the Harrisburg Beach “Pub” (Saturday)
- St. Patrick’s Day Weekend 2023 at Tattered Flag
- St. Patricks Weekend! at SpringGate Arcona
- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Dinner & a Show at Wyndridge Farm
- St Patty’s weekend! Including PA Beer Tap Takeover at Big Bottom Brewery
- Little River Band at American Music Theatre
- St. Paddy’s Day Party! at Bourbon Street Saloon
- Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl – Harrisburg (Fri & Sat) – 6th Annual
- Charcuterie and Wine at Armstrong Valley Winery
- A Tribute to Aretha Franklin at the Appell Center
- St Patrick’s Day Celebration at Grandview Vineyard
- Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Open Stage present ANNE & EMMETT
- JHR w/ Burden of Guilt, And Also By, & Dragonfruit of HMAC
- Irish Fest at Appalachian Brewing Co. with Irish Fest Dance Performance
- Gamut Theatre Group presents Thistle & Salt: The Ireland of J.M. Synge
- 15th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Mount Hope
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- Women In Jazz Featuring Flautist Ali Ryerson & Bassist Amy Shook at West Shore Theatre
- “OUT OF TIME: The Material Issue Story” documentary directed by Balin Schneider with Moviate at Midtown Cinema
- Really (Really) Free Market at Broad Street Market
- A Celtic Concert with Seasons! at Fredricksen Library
- St. Patrick’s Day Weekend 2023 at Tattered Flag
- St. Patricks Weekend! at SpringGate Arcona
- St Patty’s weekend! Including PA Beer Tap Takeover at Big Bottom Brewery
- Mark Lowry with special guest Endless Highway at American Music Theatre
- HYP Book Club: “The Lost Apothecary”
- Irish Fest at Appalachian Brewing Co.
- Gamut Theatre Group presents Thistle & Salt: The Ireland of J.M. Synge
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 10, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to Harrisburg this month. Photo from the 2022 parade, courtesy of the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District.

It’s looking like a dreary, cold weekend ahead in Harrisburg—the perfect time to get cozy and catch up on our March issue of the magazine or tune into our newest episode of the podcast. For now, take a minute to get up to speed on our daily news, listed and linked below.

Bob’s Art Blog takes readers on the road to York’s Hive Art Space for a unique exhibit. The show, “A Fine Cuppa (Coffee, Tea, Or),” features work inspired by hot beverages.

TheBurg Podcast this month expands on magazine stories that showcase resilience. Click here, to hear from our special guests and learn about resilience as it relates to health issues and climate change.

A Burg View editorial by our publisher applauds Harrisburg for paying off its once staggering, decade-old debt load. He recognizes former and current city administrations and the state for their accomplishments.

Candidates for three seats on Harrisburg City Council include eight Democrats, our reporting found. Find out who’s running, here.

Gamut Theatre and Narҫisse Theatre have partnered to present “Thistle & Salt,” a grim tale from Ireland. Our reviewer praises the poetic language, acting skills and boundary-pushing performance.

Hamilton Health Center announced that it has a new president and CEO, Terese Delaplaine, our online story reported. The organization also recently hired several additional new top officials.

Harrisburg City Council discussed the use of its millions of dollars in federal COVID-relief funds on Tuesday, our reporting found. Council also approved the final payment towards debt the city carried for a decade.

Pursuit Coworking is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, our magazine story reported. As work culture continues to change post-pandemic, the company is growing and finding new ways to adapt.

“The Quiet Girl,” a film about a timid girl who just wants to be invisible, is “devastatingly beautiful,” according to our movie reviewer. The film is playing this month at Midtown Cinema.

Sara Bozich has some early St. Patty’s Day activities to get you ready for the holiday, along with plenty of other weekend festivities, here.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to downtown Harrisburg next weekend, our online story reported. The event will include Irish dance and music groups, characters, fire trucks and more.

Trinity High School’s international students have been recognized for their athletic and academic performance. In our magazine story, read about a few of the students, who hail from Ukraine, the Republic of Congo and France, among other countries.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 9, 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: Sip & Shop with me at Little Black Dress tonight! Worth noting: HU Presents An Evening with Dawes on Saturday! Tickets available! Check out my interview with Taylor Goldsmith. Things on my agenda this weekend: See above, plus A Red Carpet Evening at Midtown Cinema

For your weekend planning

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

An interview with Dawes’ frontman Taylor Goldsmith
HU Presents announces spring 2023 lineup
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- Octavia Blues Harp at Sturges Speakeasy
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally
- Art in the Stacks presents Deb Schell at New Cumberland Public Library
- Blacklisted Poets of Harrisburg at HMAC

Friday

- An Evening with Rebecca Serle and Kate Baer: One Italian Summer at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Art in the Stacks presents Deb Schell at New Cumberland Public Library
- Power Hour Live @ XL Live
- Central City Orchestra at H Lounge at Hollywood Casino
- Crippled But Free at The Englewood: A Pisces Party Super Jam
- Down in Front! presents Terror is a Man! at Midtown Cinema
- 80s Night at Mickey’s Black Box Lititz PA featuring The Reagan Years
- 2nd Friday Downtown E-Town – Shamrock Gras Soiree
- Emily’s ToyBox at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- Shlump at HMAC
- Irish Fest at Appalachian Brewing Co.
- 15th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Mount Hope
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- HU Presents An Evening with Dawes at XL Live
- KEGS & EGGS at Rising Sun Bar & Grill
- Volunteer Work Day – Litter Clean-Up!
- International Woman Day @ Dalicia
- Art in the Stacks presents Deb Schell at New Cumberland Public Library
- HITS the Musical at Whitaker Center
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart’s Jupiter
- Colt Wilbur Band at H Lounge at Hollywood Casino
- Totem Pole Ranch & Winery March Paint Night
- Oyster Mill Playhouse presents The Savannah Sipping Society
- Tribute Throwdown at Lovedrafts Brewing Co. Featuring Penntera, Show No Mercy, Ashes of the Priest
- Consider the Source at HMAC
- Irish Fest at Appalachian Brewing Co. with Irish Fest Dance Performance
- Open Stage presents Into the Woods
- Gamut Theatre Group presents Thistle & Salt: The Ireland of J.M. Synge
- 15th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Mount Hope
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- A Red Carpet Evening | at Midtown Cinema
- Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Arts on the Square Free Organ Concert
- Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Association Live Music Shindig
- An Afternoon with Hannah Whitten and Sasha Peyton Smith: The Foxglove King at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Art in the Stacks presents Deb Schell at New Cumberland Public Library
- Oxymorons Improv Comedy at West Shore Theatre
- Schitt$ Creek Drag Brunch at Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
- Oyster Mill Playhouse presents The Savannah Sipping Society
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart’s Jupiter
- Oscar Party Live on the Big Screen (FREE EVENT) at HMAC
- Irish Fest at Appalachian Brewing Co.
- Gamut Theatre Group presents Thistle & Salt: The Ireland of J.M. Synge
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

March 3, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

East Shore YMCA

There’s a lot going on in Harrisburg this weekend! The city will host its annual Ice & Fire Festival, HU Presents has live music and several local theaters are taking to the stage. While you’re out and about, grab a copy of our March magazine, which came out this week!

Community Corner is where you can find a list of special events happening around the Harrisburg area this month. Also, visit our happenings section for even more live music, museum, theater and family events.

Concerts are in full swing this month in Harrisburg, with the band Certainly So taking the stage on Friday night at XL Live. Find our live music recommendations for the month, here.

The East Shore YMCA in downtown Harrisburg is considering a significant expansion project, our online story reported. According to Y officials, the project would modernize the facility and create office space for other community businesses and organizations.

Flooding is a huge concern for Pennsylvania’s emergency management and environmental experts. In our magazine story, read about how experts are trying to find solutions to climate change and weather events that could cause flooding.

Gamut Theatre has the perfect show to get you into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, our magazine story reported. “Thistle and Salt,” a tale from Old Ireland, premieres this weekend in partnership with Narcisse Theatre Company.

Harrisburg area legislators Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming may be new to the state House of Representatives, but they have years of experience in public service in our area, our magazine story reported. The two new representatives are part of what has been called PA’s most diverse Assembly.

Historic Harrisburg Association is celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year. In our magazine story, read about the preservation and revitalization advocacy work that HHA has done over the years.

March is a noteworthy month in Harrisburg as it includes two big events—Ice & Fire Festival and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It also brings us closer to spring and summer, and because of that, our publisher is a fan.

The Roots and The Struts are headed to Harrisburg this summer to perform, our online story reported. Harrisburg University Presents announced the iconic hip hop and rock bands as part of its 2023 Summer Concert Series, which will take place in Riverfront Park.

Sara Bozich has your weekend plans covered. Click here to find out what’s happening in Harrisburg.

The Savoy, a 48-unit apartment building proposed for the 1500-block of N. 6^th Street, got the final green light from the city to move forward with development, our reporting found. Harrisburg City Council approved the plan by local developer Vice Capital.

Thyroid conditions affect around 20 million Americans, but over half of them don’t even know they have an issue. In our magazine story, find out what thyroid problems can arise and how to treat them.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

March 2, 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: Catch an upcoming band before they make it big: HU Presents Certainly So at XL Live on Friday Worth noting: The City’s Ice & Fire Festival is Saturday (plus Chili Cookoff Friday at Broad Street Market) and loaded with activities Things on my agenda this weekend: HU Presents Certainly So at XL on Friday; Ice & Fire Festival Saturday (come see me at sip @ soma!)

For your weekend planning

HU Presents Certainly So at XL Live on Friday
sip @ soma with Castlerigg Wine Shop during Ice & Fire Festival
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

An interview with Dawes’ frontman Taylor Goldsmith
HU Presents announces spring 2023 lineup
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

- PA Home + Garden Show
- EVERCLEAR at XL Live
- HYP Happy Hour and Performance at Open Stage
- Live @ The Shire W/ Shawan Rice at Boneshire Brew Works
- Matt Jameson at The Sturges Speakeasy
- VERMINOTH & Collusion Tapworks: EP Listening Party & Official Beer Debut
- Blacklisted Poets of Harrisburg at HMAC

Friday

- HU Presents Certainly So with guest Hadassah Edith | Emerging Artist Series
- Chili Cook-Off at the Broad Street Market
- Irish Fest kicks-off at Appalachian Brewing Co.
- THE BADLEES with special guest COLD SPRING UNION at THE ENGLEWOOD
- First Friday at Flinchy’s with Matt Jameson!
- PA Home + Garden Show
- Girl Scout Cookie & Wine Pairing at Grandview Vineyard
- NEWSBOYS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JEREMY ROSADO at American Music Theatre
- Theatre Harrisburg presents PIECES
- The Masque of the Red Death – a gothic musical experience by Tony Wayne at Open Stage
- 15th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Mount Hope
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Ice & Fire Festival
- sip @ soma with Castlerigg Wine Shop | Ice & Fire Festival
- Artist Market at Ice & Fire Festival 2023
- HBG Flea – March 2023 at Strawberry Square
- Ice and Fire Festival: Live Ice Sculpture Carving at HBC
- Irish Fest at Appalachian Brewing Co.
- Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country @ XL LIVE
- THE BADLEES with special guest HOTWINGJONES at THE ENGLEWOOD
- Kegs and Eggs 2023!!! at Rotunda Brew Pub
- PA Home + Garden Show
- Open Stage presents Into the Woods
- Theatre Harrisburg presents PIECES
- Gamut Theatre Group presents Thistle & Salt: The Ireland of J.M. Synge
- 15th annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Mount Hope
- Chocolate & Wine Pairing Experience at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2

Sunday

- National Theatre Live: The Crucible at Midtown Cinema
- PA Home + Garden Show
- Maple Sugar Fest at Fort Hunter Park
- Irish Fest at Appalachian Brewing Co.
- Susquehanna Folk Music Society Open Mic at West Shore Theatre
- Harlem Globetrotters at GIANT Center
- THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY at American Music Theatre
- Open Stage presents Into the Woods
- Gamut Theatre Group presents Thistle & Salt: The Ireland of J.M. Synge
- Theatre Harrisburg presents PIECES
- Yoga and Brunch at Wyndridge Farm

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

February 24, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

The Dauphin County Commissioners approved the allocation of annual gaming grants this week.

It’s the weekend, which means it’s the perfect time to explore Harrisburg. Try a new restaurant, catch a movie at Midtown Cinema or stop by the Broad Street Market and try something new! Grab a copy of the magazine while you’re out and catch up on our daily news coverage, below.

Dauphin County announced the recipients of its annual gaming grants, our online story reported. Over 150 businesses and nonprofits were awarded from the county’s $8.3 million share of revenue from Hollywood Casino at Penn National.

The Dauphin County housing authority will hold a community meeting on March 15 to encourage landlords to accept housing choice vouchers, our online story reported. According to authority officials, there is an affordable housing shortage locally.

Down to Earth Café recently opened in Legacy Park in Mechanicsburg, our magazine story reported. Owner Alex Rojohn offers sustainably sourced coffee and strives to create a welcoming atmosphere.

The Federal Building in downtown Harrisburg has sold again, for the second time in a year, our reporting found. An out-of-town buyer has purchased the property, but it is unclear what plans they have for it.

The Harrisburg School District is in search of someone to take over operations of their Joshua Farm property, our online story reported. In the past, outside organizations have managed the farm, providing educational experiences for district students.

Harrisburg University Presents announced two bands that will perform in Riverfront Park as part of its 2023 Summer Concert Series, our online story reported. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will take the stage on July 26 and The Head and The Heart will perform on Aug. 26.

Jonathan Diggs Duke has become a regular performer around Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. The jazz musician is often found playing his trumpet outside the Broad Street market or in other local venues.

Kappa Omega, the Harrisburg chapter of the national Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, celebrated its 100^th anniversary in January, our magazine story reported. For decades, the men have made an impact on the city through their careers, service and mentorship.

Long-haul COVID-19 is affecting the lives of people locally and across the country who continue to have lingering health issues years after contracting the virus. In our magazine story, read about what patients are dealing with and how physicians are treating them, while learning along the way.

Sara Bozich has a lot of fun events lined up for the weekend in the Harrisburg area. Find a show, concert or place to eat, here.

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A Look Ahead

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