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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 29, 2022 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

What you’ll find:

For your weekend planning
Top Weekend Recs
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- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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For something new: Raising the Bar’s new standalone shop opens Saturday!

Worth noting: The (second-to-last) SoMa Block Party is tonight! Good luck picking a festival on Saturday — we’ve got a variety of fall-themed celebrations.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Tonight’s SoMa Block Party! A Market visit, then digging into fall cleaning.

For your weekend planning

Market on Market now open in Camp Hill
Best Fall 2022 Getaways — it’s not too late!
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.

Things to Do in Harrisburg + Central PA | Weekend Roundup | Sara Bozich

Top Weekend Recs

SoMa Block Party is Sept. 29
All about the SoMa Block Party Series (just 2 left!)
The Best Farmers Markets around Harrisburg
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

SoMa Block Party! Join us under the lights!
York County Coffee Crawl
Wolftoberfest at Wolf Brewing Co.
The Book of Mormon at Hershey Theatre
Michael W. Smith at American Music Theatre
Sunset Relaxation Float with Susquehanna Outfitters

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 23, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

(From left) Rep. Patty Kim (D-103), Why Not Prosper Founder Rev. Michelle Simmons, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, and other supporters cut the ribbon on a new women’s re-entry facility.

It’s finally feeling like fall in Harrisburg! Before you head out for a crisp stroll through the city or to dinner at one of Harrisburg’s many wonderful restaurants, catch up on this week’s news, below.

Dauphin County announced that three polling places will move for the upcoming election, our online story reported. The county also released information about important dates, mail-in ballots and registering to vote.

Friends of Midtown will hold “Bark for a Park,” a rally requesting a community dog park in the city, our online story reported. The organization is asking the city to take on the project and encouraging residents to sign a petition.

Gov. Tom Wolf held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will widely expand the medical screening panel given to newborn babies. Learn what this bill means to one family, in our online story.

Harrisburg’s N. 2^nd Street two-way conversion project is coming closer to completion, our reporting found. The roadway, from Forster to Muench streets is in the process of being paved, and the corridor will switch to two-ways in early October.

The Homeless Memorial Blanket Project, which began in Cumberland County, is now headed to our nation’s capital, and organizers hope to get blankets donated from each state, our online story reported. The project seeks to educate people on the issue of homelessness and give to those in need.

The HUE Invitational will gather on Saturday and Sunday to conclude the largest collegiate e-sports event, created and hosted by Harrisburg University, our online story reported. Teams will play this weekend in the finals for a chance to win $25,000 in scholarship prizes.

Lois Lehrman Grass, a Harrisburg native and long-time arts patron and philanthropist, died this week at age 90, our online story reported. She long supported a host of causes in Harrisburg through her leadership skills, fund-raising, volunteer activities and personal support.

The McCormick Riverfront Library will temporarily close from Sept. 30 to Oct. 19 to complete the last phase of renovations, our online story reported. The library has been working on a project to expand and renovate the property since it broke ground in 2021.

Parks, playgrounds and outdoor spaces in Harrisburg will receive upgrades, thanks to $2 million in local and state grants, our online story reported. The city received grants for Reservoir Park projects, the Paxtang Parkway Trail and an Italian Lake rain garden, among other projects.

PennDOT will begin a 4.8-mile resurfacing project on I-83 in Dauphin County on Sept. 26, our reporting found. The project extends from Cameron Street in Harrisburg, through Swatara Township, to Union Deposit Road in Lower Paxton Township.

Sara Bozich has lots of fall-themed events lined up for your weekend. Find them all, here.

Steven Williams, a Harrisburg author, recently released his new book, “Thyra,” a mythological tale, our magazine story reported. The book explores the theme of advocacy for the vulnerable, a passion for Williams.

Why Not Prosper, a Philly-based organization that assists formerly incarcerated women, cut the ribbon on a new Harrisburg location, our online story reported. The facility, in Allison Hill, will provide short-term housing for those re-entering society after prison.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 22, 2022 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

What you’ll find:

For your weekend planning
Top Weekend Recs
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Like this content?

For something new: It’s the final days of Harrisburg Restaurant Week; find Oktoberfest celebrations at ABC, Troegs, and LBC.

Worth noting: BIG changes are coming in this space! Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg to get the first peeks.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Heading to the Penn State game Saturday.

For your weekend planning

Market on Market now open in Camp Hill
Best Fall 2022 Getaways — it’s not too late!
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.

Top Weekend Recs

Win tickets to a special cooking class at Cornerstone Coffeehouse
Add to calendar → SoMa Block Party is Sept. 29
It’s Harrisburg Restaurant Week! Where are you going?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

It’s Harrisburg Restaurant Week
Art Heals – Painting in conjunction with the Susquehanna Art Museum at Fort Hunter Park
Friends of Fredricksen Book and Media Sale
Oktoberfest @ Tröegs
Shawan Rice: Live at Boneshire Brew Works
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW wsg NEVER COME DOWN @ XL LIVE
Paws & Pizza with WSYP at Jigsy’s BrewPub
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Buchanan Park
The Cadillac Three – Hillbilly Hypnotized Tour at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
Sunset Relaxation Float with Susquehanna Outfitters

Friday

Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2022
Oktoberfest! at Appalachian Brewing Co.
Oktoberfest @ Tröegs
Oktoberfest at Lancaster Brewing Co.
SPLINTERED SUNLIGHT@ XL LIVE
Pumpkin Palooza – Weekend 2! at SpringGate Winery
Book Launch: Maria James-Thiaw’s COUNT EACH BREATH at Open Stage
The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night at HMAC
Harrisburg Wine Festival
An Evening with Sean Carroll: The Biggest Ideas in the Universe at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Buchanan Park
Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience at Carlisle Theatre
The Australian Pink Floyd Show: All That’s to Come 2022 World Tour at American Music Theatre

Saturday

HU Presents The National at Riverfront Park
AAA Central Penn Shred & Battery Event
Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights
PHMC Museum Free Day at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
NCWM Civil War Saturday
Celebrate Wildwood
Popcorn Hat Players presents Rapunzul at Gamut Theatre Group
Oktoberfest! at Appalachian Brewing Co.
Oktoberfest @ Tröegs
Oktoberfest at Lancaster Brewing Co.
36th Annual Apple Festival in New Cumberland
Harvest of the Arts Festival in Carlisle
Drew’s Beach Bash at Harrisburg Beach Club
Small Business Pop-up at Heart & Soul Books
Pumpkin Palooza – Weekend 2! at SpringGate Winery
The Obstructed View – Breakfast for Dinner & Bisexuality at Open Stage
8th Annual Lititz Craft Beer Fest
Theatre Harrisburg presents SONDHEIM IN CONCERT
2022 Pawpaw Festival of York County
Pippenfest 2022
The Emo Night Tour at HMAC
Brownstone Fall Festival: Autumn Beer Blast
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Buchanan Park
105.7 the X Presents Five Finger Death Punch at Hersheypark Stadium
Resurrection – A Journey Tribute at American Music Theatre
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
New Cumberland Farmers’ Market On 4th
Market on Chocolate
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!

Sunday

Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights
Bark for a Park at PA State Capitol
Woofstock 2022
National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration
Fun at Destiny’s Dairy Barn: Fall Cow Canvas & fun!
Oktoberfest! at Appalachian Brewing Co.
Oktoberfest @ Tröegs
Oktoberfest at Lancaster Brewing Co.
THE BADLEES wsgs JELLYBRICKS & MARTINI BROS @ XL LIVE (THE LABATT RIVER 30TH BIRTHDAY SHOW)
Concert with Steve Rudolph & the Harrisburg Jazz Collective Big Band featuring Amy Banks
Alex’s Chili Cook Off For A Cause 2022 at Greystone Public House
Pumpkin Palooza – Weekend 2! at Springate Winery
8th Annual Lititz Craft Beer Fest
Theatre Harrisburg presents SONDHEIM IN CONCERT
2022 Pawpaw Festival of York County
Pippenfest 2022
Shawan Rice: Live at Big Hill Ciderworks
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Buchanan Park
The Rhythm Lounge Swing Dance Event at PADance Sport
John Denver Musical Tribute at American Music Theatre
Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
YOGA at Hemauer Brewing
Sunday Yoga at Zeroday with Just Plain Yoga
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Sunday Family Day at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Hershey

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 15, 2022 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

What you’ll find:

For your weekend planning
Top Weekend Recs
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Like this content?

For something new: SoMa Sips tonight and tomorrow (also 3rd in the Burg) welcome Nomad Distilling and Shy Bear Brewing. On Saturday, it’s Camp Hill’s Harvest Hop. Plus, it’s Harrisburg Restaurant Week.

Worth noting: BIG changes are coming in this space! Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg to get the first peeks.

Things on my agenda this weekend: See above.

For your weekend planning

WIN a chance to party with me at the Nathaniel Rateliff concert next week!
Market on Market now open in Camp Hill
Best Fall 2022 Getaways — it’s not too late!
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.

Top Weekend Recs

Details for September in SoMa Harrisburg, starting tonight
It’s Harrisburg Restaurant Week! Where are you going?
Visit downtown Camp Hill on Saturday for Harvest Hop!
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

SoMa Sips with Nomad Distilling and Shy Bear Brewing
It’s Harrisburg Restaurant Week
AAH Open Studio Community Art Show
Art Beyond the Walls – Happy Hour Fundraiser! at Susquehanna Art Museum
Sound Meditation at Fort Hunter Park
“Discover Your World” Education Program at Hershey Gardens
The U.S. & The Holocaust Preview Screening & Community Conversation at Penn State Harrisburg
Witches Night Out at Jigsy’s BrewPub & Restaurant
Pumpkin Wars! at Funck’s Restaurant
Richie Kotzen of Poison & Mr. Big at HMAC
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Reservoir Park
Open Stage presents Jolene: A Dolly Parton Song Cycle
EPAC presents Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus
Sunset Relaxation Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally

Friday

3rd in the Burg
- 3rd in the Burg in SoMa Harrisburg
- Best in Show | 3rd in the Burg Movie Night at Midtown Cinema
- September Third in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum
- 3rd in the Burg at City House
- September’s 3rd in the Burg at Gallery @ Second
- 3rd in the Burg: Country Music Divas at the Brownstone Lounge
- 3rd in the Burg at The Millworks
Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at La Arepa House
Oktoberfest! at Appalachian Brewing Co.
SAVOR at The LEAF Project
September TMI Improv at Gamut Theatre
Pumpkin Palooza – Weekend 1! at SpringGate Arcona
11th Annual Lancaster Balloon Festival and Country Fair
Lancaster Liederkranz Oktoberfest
CPMHOF Original Music Showcase at HMAC
An Evening w/ Brian Culbertson feat. Marcus Anderson & Marqueal Jordan at Whitaker Center
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Reservoir Park
Sara Evans at American Music Theatre
EPAC presents Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus
The Glass Menagerie at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Theatre Harrisburg presents THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

Saturday

Harvest Hop in Downtown Camp Hill
- Cornerstone Coffeehouse will have all things pumpkin! Pumpkin spice lattes, chais, mochas, frappes. Pumpkin cookies and pumpkin rolls! Live music from 10-2!
Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights
Central PA Crab, Beer, & Wine Festival at Trinity High School
Oktoberfest! at Appalachian Brewing Co.
HYP Home Tour Series (Stop 2): Shipoke! Presented by Members 1st
19th Annual Hershey Miracle 5k Race
Walk with a Doc: History Hike at Little Buffalo State Park
Wellness Naturally at Detweiler Park
Popcorn Hat Players present Rapunzel at Gamut Theatre
Museum Day – FREE admission with Museum Day ticket at The Hershey Story
The Annual Penn-Jersey District Rose Show at Hershey Gardens
Grandview BASH & Benefit
Ukrainian Dinner Fundraiser at McBIC
Gun Raffle at Lisburn Fire Company
Beer & Wine Festival at Central Penn College
11th Annual Lancaster Balloon Festival and Country Fair
Oktoberfest at Moo-Duck Brewing
Oktoberfest! at Rotunda Brewing Co.
Lancaster Liederkranz Oktoberfest
Beer & Pierogi Fest at Clipper Magazine Stadium
Pumpkin Palooza – Weekend 1! at SpringGate Arcona
Old 97’s with Vandoliers at The Englewood
Halfway to ST. PATRICKS at Paxtang Grill
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Reservoir Park
HERE COME THE MUMMIES wsg SAXSQUACH @XL LIVE
Lancaster Printers Fair at Heritage Press Museum Lancaster
Open Stage presents Jolene: A Dolly Parton Song Cycle
38 Special with The Artimus Pyle Band at American Music Theatre
EPAC presents Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus
The Glass Menagerie at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Theatre Harrisburg presents THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
New Cumberland Farmers’ Market On 4th
Market on Chocolate
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!

Sunday

Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights
Oktoberfest! at Appalachian Brewing Co.
HYP Italian Lake Concert Series
Community Fall Fun Fest at Trinity Lutheran Church
Harisburg Really (Really) Free Market
The Annual Penn-Jersey District Rose Show at Hershey Gardens
ORPHEUS by JEAN COCTEAU on 16mm Film. Midtown Cinema
Outdoor Bootcamp Benefiting Four Diamonds at Fisher Park with H2L Studio
In Good Taste Kitchen Tour at Fredricksen Library
11th Annual Lancaster Balloon Festival and Country Fair
Lancaster Liederkranz Oktoberfest
Brewery Tours Road Trip Series: AleCraft Brewery
BEER FEST Benefit at Grandview Winery
Pumpkin Palooza – Weekend 1! at SpringGate Arcona
Kylie Frey at HMAC w/ Gillian Smith & Laura Mae
Sam Bush with special guest Kevin Neidig at The Englewood
Lucinda Williams And Her Band at Whitaker Center
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Reservoir Park
Open Stage presents Jolene: A Dolly Parton Song Cycle
Theatre Harrisburg presents THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
YOGA at Hemauer Brewing
Sunday Yoga at Zeroday with Just Plain Yoga
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Sunday Family Day at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Hershey

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 9, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams and Police Commissioner Thomas Carter swore in seven new officers at Whitaker Center on Wednesday.

We want to thank all of our supporters who attended out first annual Friends of TheBurg Bash on Thursday. The party was a hit! Make sure you don’t miss next year’s event and become a Friend of TheBurg today. As always, all of our news coverage from the week is listed below.

Bro2Go, a Harrisburg nonprofit, received a $5,000 donation from Access Insurance Agency, which serves the commonwealth, our online story reported. With help from the community, the organization has a chance to double the grant.

The Broad Street Market in Harrisburg is searching for a new executive director, and our editor has some thoughts on the role. It may be a much more difficult job than it seems, he says.

TheBurg Podcast for September dives deeper into our recent magazine articles. Featured this month are the stories of a growing local basketball league, a runner whose life was saved by strangers and a nurse who has volunteered at the Harrisburg Marathon for 15 years.

Concerts are in full swing this September with a little something for every music taste. In our Musical Notes column, find out what bands and artists are headed our way.

Gallery Walk is happening this weekend in Harrisburg, our magazine story reported. Art museums and galleries around the city will open their doors to visitors to showcase local and national artwork.

The Harrisburg Independent Press covered many major city events in the 1970s, our magazine story reported. It’s been 50 years since the paper’s founding, but former reporters keep coming back to their time in the city.

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams moved to appoint three new Capital Region Water (CRW) board members, replacing three current directors, our online story reported. At a City Council meeting, CRW Board Chair Marc Kurowski clashed with the mayor over her decision to reappoint a majority of the board at once.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau swore in seven new officers on Wednesday, our online story reported. Speakers at the ceremony touched on the important, yet difficult role the new hires were stepping into.

The “Harvest Moon Womxn of Folk Festival,” will spotlight women-led bands and female artists on Sept. 10, our online story reported. Eight local and national musicians will perform at the Moon Dancer Winery in Wrightsville.

A mission team from Trinity UMC in Lickdale, Pa., traveled to Mayfield, Ky. to help build houses after a devastating tornado. Read about the group’s experience lending a hand, in our online story.

Narcisse Theatre began its season with classic tragic play, “Antigone,” a commentary on contemporary politics. The show runs through Saturday at Italian Lake Park in Harrisburg. Find out what to expect, here.

When runner Dennis Reardon collapsed during the Harrisburg Marathon Relay, runners and nurses jumped into action. In our magazine story, read about how the teamwork of strangers saved Reardon’s life.

Sara Bozich has a packed list of fun events happening in and around Harrisburg this weekend. Take a look, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 8, 2022 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

What you’ll find:

For your weekend planning
Top Weekend Recs
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Like this content?

For something new: Wine with A Splash of Lyme tonight, Harrisburg Jazz Walk Friday, Oktoberfest at Dill’s Tavern Saturday; Gallery Walk on Sunday

Worth noting: BIG changes are coming in this space! Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg to get the first peeks.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Friends of TheBurg Bash tonight, Bug-O-Rama at Hershey Gardens on Sunday

For your weekend planning

Best Fall 2022 Getaways — it’s not too late!
Market on Market now open in Camp Hill
FAQ for SoMa Block Party
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.

Top Weekend Recs

Start planning your Harrisburg Restaurant Week visits
Save the dates for September in SoMa Harrisburg
Check out what’s next in HU’s Summer Concert Series
Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Wine with A Splash of Lyme at Three Little Birds Boutique
PA Geography with the Giant Map at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Music on the Patio with Anthony Pieruccini at Midtown Cinema
Harrisburg Senators vs. Akron RubberDucks (AA Guardians)
“Remembering Harrisburg’s Vanished African-American Neighborhoods” Exhibit Opening Weekend at Historic Harrisburg Association
Open Stage presents Jolene: A Dolly Parton Song Cycle
Live @ The Shire: Nate Myers at Boneshire Brew Works
Shrimp Band at The Millworks
Plunder & Lightning at The Sturges Speakeasy
SAVING ABEL wsgs STONE HORSES + OBSERVE THE 93RD @ XL LIVE
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Musser Park
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop at Mud Queen Pottery
EPAC presents Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus
Sunset Relaxation Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally

Friday

Harrisburg Jazz Walk
Down in Front! presents TROLL 2! at Midtown Cinema
Virtual Learn at Lunchtime with The State Museum of Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Elk: 100 Years of Conservation
Walk & Talk with a Master Gardener in conjunction with Penn State Extension at Fort Hunter Park
Open Stage presents Jolene: A Dolly Parton Song Cycle
“Remembering Harrisburg’s Vanished African-American Neighborhoods” Exhibit Opening Weekend at Historic Harrisburg Association
Megan and Dave at Black Rock Brewing – Linglestown
Harrisburg Senators vs. Akron RubberDucks (AA Guardians)
Hidden Roots @ Wolf Brewing
Jeffrey Gaines at HMAC
Winestock Festival 2022! at SpringGate
Moonlight Paddle at Little Buffalo State Park
TWO NIGHTS W/ THE DISCO BISCUITS + DOGS IN A PILE + YAM YAM | SOUTHSIDE STAGE: NEXT TO XL LIVE
Decked Out Live! The Famous at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Musser Park
EPAC presents Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus
The Glass Menagerie at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Theatre Harrisburg presents THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Narçisse Theatre Company presents “ANTIGONE” by Sophocles, adapted by FL Henley Jr
The Odd Couple at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg

Saturday

$20 Express Facial Saturday with Nuborn SkinCare at Broad Street Market
Friends of Midtown “Farm Show Milkshake” Fundraiser #2 at Broad Street Market
Oktoberfest 2022 at Dill’s Tavern
Volunteer Work Day at Wildwood Park
Tröegs + NSCNA Rugged 5K Trail Run
Trees in the Park at Soldiers and Sailors Park Mechanicsburg
3rd Annual Central PA St. Jude Heroes Putt 4 a Purpose
Harrisburg Senators vs. Akron RubberDucks (AA Guardians)
Open Stage presents Jolene: A Dolly Parton Song Cycle
Big Brothers Big Sisters Back to School Block Party
Full Moon Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
The Piano Guys at Hershey Theatre
75th-anniversary show celebrating Keystone Capital Chorus and White Rose Chorus at Scottish Rite Cathedral
Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival
Speranza Fall Fest 2022 at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association
Winestock Festival 2022! at SpringGate
18th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival
2022 Wish Upon a Food Truck Festival
“Remembering Harrisburg’s Vanished African-American Neighborhoods” Exhibit Opening Weekend at Historic Harrisburg Association
Book & Media Sale at Red Land Community Library
Texas Roadhouse- Camp Hill Community Blood Drive
Music on Chocolate: The Jellybricks
Ben Brandt & The Soul Miners Union at The Englewood
The Mighty River Band – Camp Along the River – with special guest: Colebrook Road at Fort Halifax Park
TWO NIGHTS W/ THE DISCO BISCUITS + DOGS IN A PILE + YAM YAM | SOUTHSIDE STAGE: NEXT TO XL LIVE
Steel Lotus Fitness Company Block Party / Open House
Wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu Seminar and Fundraiser
EPAC presents Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus
The Glass Menagerie at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Theatre Harrisburg presents THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Narçisse Theatre Company presents “ANTIGONE” by Sophocles, adapted by FL Henley Jr
The Odd Couple at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Musser Park
A Bronx Tale: One Man Show starring Chazz Palminteri at American Music Theatre
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Saturday Yoga at Zeroday
New Cumberland Farmers’ Market On 4th
Market on Chocolate
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!

Sunday

UPMC Harrisburg Half Marathon
34th annual Gallery Walk
Art of the State 2022 Awards Ceremony and Reception at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Flower Walk: Goldenrods, Asters, and Other Fall Surprises at Wildwood Park
Bug-O-Rama at Hershey Gardens
Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival
Harrisburg Senators vs. Akron RubberDucks
“Remembering Harrisburg’s Vanished African-American Neighborhoods” Exhibit Opening Weekend at Historic Harrisburg Association
Open Stage presents Jolene: A Dolly Parton Song Cycle
Theatre Harrisburg presents THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Winestock Festival 2022! at SpringGate
18th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival
Apocalyptica – Cell-0 Tour at HMAC
Lancaster Beer Gardens – Musser Park
Narçisse Theatre Company presents “ANTIGONE” by Sophocles, adapted by FL Henley Jr
The Odd Couple at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
The Golden Boys starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian, and Bobby Rydell at American Music Theatre
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
YOGA at Hemauer Brewing
Sunday Yoga at Zeroday with Just Plain Yoga
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Sunday Family Day at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Hershey

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 2, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harristown Enterprises, local officials and community members cut the ribbon on The Menaker apartment building on Market Square.

The September issue of our magazine hit the stands this week! Make sure to grab a copy while you’re out and about. First, catch up on this week’s local news, below.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Central PA Branch will host an event called “Stop WW3,” to foster peace, our online story reported. The event will be held at the Hadee Mosque on Saturday, Sept. 10—the eve of the 9/11 anniversary.

Art is the focus of our September issue of the magazine, and our editor highlights that in his Editor’s Note.

Capital Rebirth and Friends of Midtown will host “Star City Coffee and Arts Festival” to showcase local coffee shops, artists and yoga studios on Sept. 3 in Midtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. Organizers hope the event will support local businesses while bringing the community together.

Dauphin County and Strawberry Square will partner next month for “After the Disaster,” an event to help educate residents on emergency resources available in the county, our online story reported. The event will be held on Sept. 8, and governmental and nonprofit organizations will attend to showcase their services.

Dionn Reneé, a Harrisburg artist, won a global competition to have her work featured as part of the movie marketing for Sony’s “The Woman King,” our reporting found. See Reneé’s art and read more about the competition, here.

The East Shore Diner celebrated 38 years of business with family and loyal customers on Thursday before closing its doors, our online story reported. The diner had to move to make space for PennDOT’s Capital Beltway expansion project, but plans to reopen in the spring in Mechanicsburg.

Evolve Youth Trades Academy educates young people about productive career paths that involve using their hands and their minds, our magazine story reported. They provide students in the Harrisburg area with training and hands-on experience in the disciplines of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and graphic design.

“The Good Boss” perfects the genre of cringe humor and leaves you unsure which characters to root for in the end, our movie reviewer says in her column. The film plays at Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg this month.

Good Brotha’s Book Café announced that it would move its operations from its current Midtown location to inside the McCormick Riverfront Library, our online story reported. Owner Stefan Hawkins said that he will close the N. 3rd Street shop to focus resources on the library café.

Kipona Festival will return to Harrisburg this Labor Day weekend, our online story reported. The festival will include food trucks, live music and a laser light show.

The Menaker apartment building is officially complete in downtown Harrisburg, our reporting found. Developer Harristown Enterprises cut the ribbon on the historic property, sharing stories from its past.

Sara Bozich has lots of ways to spend the weekend in the Harrisburg area. From the Kipona Festival to music and theater events, there’s something for everyone.

September brings plenty of fun fall events. Find our listing of this month’s happenings, here. For even more things to do, check out our Community Corner.

September’s News Digest will catch you up on important, recent local news around Harrisburg. Click here to find it.

Our writer Stephanie Kalina-Metzger traces her family roots on a trip to coal country in her magazine story. Read about what she discovered while on the Lackawanna Coal Mine tour, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 1, 2022 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

What you’ll find:

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For something new: (or not) Haar’s Drive-In has quite the weekend lineup for those of us of a certain age; Fresh Market Hershey opens today; and of course, Kipona runs Saturday through Labor Day Monday.

Worth noting: BIG changes are coming in this space! Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg to get the first peeks.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Maybe a pool party, maybe some Kipona

Don’t forget to support your local brewery! Click here to find one near you.

For your weekend planning

Enter to WIN a 4-pack of Tannenbaum’s Botanical Hot Sauces
FAQ for SoMa Block Party
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.

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Save the dates for September in SoMa Harrisburg
Check out what’s next in HU’s Summer Concert Series
Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Fresh Market Hershey opens
End of Summer Bash: Outdoor Yoga, Apps, Drinks & More! with H2L Studio
Hershey Community Blood Drive at Hershey Public Library
Mel Lo Designs Artist Exhibition at Cornerstone Coffee House
ALL Out 90s Trivia at Hemauer Brewing Company Mechanicsburg
Family Gallery Tour: Paleontology at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Watch the Penn State opener at SpringGate Arcona
Sunset Relaxation Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally

Friday

Solar Federation – A Tribute to RUSH @ The Englewood
Camp Hill Community Blood Drive at Fredricksen Library
Storytime at The StateMuseum of Pennsylvania
Narçisse Theatre Company presents “ANTIGONE” by Sophocles, adapted by FL Henley Jr
80’s & 90’s Music Festival! at SpringGate
The Odd Couple at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
The Goonies – Haars Drive In
Hershey Area Art Association Show & Sale at Hershey Gardens
First Fridays with DJ KYNZ at Zeroday Brewing

Saturday

Friends of Midtown & Capital Rebirth Coffee & Arts Festival at HACC
Kipona 2022
Artist Market – Kipona 2022
HBG Flea – September 2022 at Midtown Cinema
Narçisse Theatre Company presents “ANTIGONE” by Sophocles, adapted by FL Henley Jr
September Craft Show at Mt Airy Orchards
September Pop-Up Retail Store at Calicutts Spice Co.
Market on Chocolate Labor Day Weekend!
COLLUSION YEAR SIX CELEBRATION
80’s & 90’s Music Festival! at SpringGate
The Odd Couple at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
AFRO FLOW YOGA at the Source Creative House
West Shore YMCA Community Blood Drive
FlinchyPalooza Annual Chili Cook-Off at Flinchy’s
Grand Opening Fire Pit & Viewing Area Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Buddy Boy Winery
Christmas Vacation – Haars Drive In
The Wizard of Oz | $3 National Cinema Day Film at Midtown Cinema
Back to the Future | $3 National Cinema Day Film at Midtown Cinema
2022 Lancaster Farm Sanctuary Gala
Relief Printmaking Workshop at Susquehanna Art Museum
Hershey Area Art Association Show & Sale at Hershey Gardens
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Saturday Yoga at Zeroday
New Cumberland Farmers’ Market On 4th
Market on Chocolate
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!

Sunday

Kipona 2022
Artist Market – Kipona 2022
Fireworks Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
What The Food Trucks
Labor Day Bash at Wyndridge Farm
80’s & 90’s Music Festival! at SpringGate
Music on the Mountain: September Celtic at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
Narçisse Theatre Company presents “ANTIGONE” by Sophocles, adapted by FL Henley Jr
The Odd Couple at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
Labor Day Weekend Party at Bourbon Street Saloon
Grand Opening Fire Pit & Viewing Area Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Buddy Boy Winery
Top Gun Maverick – Haars Drive In
Birding Walk at Little Buffalo State Park
Hershey Area Art Association Show & Sale at Hershey Gardens
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
YOGA at Hemauer Brewing
Sunday Yoga at Zeroday with Just Plain Yoga
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Sunday Family Day at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Hershey

Labor Day

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 26, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Local artist Linda Billet showed off her community mosaic, now displayed in the Harrisburg High School-John Harris campus.

Our Friends of TheBurg Bash is coming up, and we can’t wait to celebrate! If you’re one of our supporters, make sure you buy your ticket this weekend to join us. Now, here’s your weekly news digest. Everything you need to know from this week in Harrisburg is listed, below.

The Broad Street Market is looking for a new executive director, our online story reported. The position has remained open since Josh Heilman, the former director, stepped down.

The Capital Area Beekeeper’s Association spreads awareness about the importance of bees to the environment, our magazine story reported. Over 200 Harrisburg-area residents belong to CABA, and the group continues to grow.

Capital Region Water board of directors approved a plan to reduce pollutants flowing into waterways, our reporting found. The agreement includes projects to help the city’s sewer infrastructure capture at least 85% of system flow during wet weather.

Construction on N. 2^nd Street in Harrisburg is moving forward, as the portion of the roadway from Maclay to Division streets will convert to two-way traffic early next month. The city expects the total project to be completed by mid-fall, our online story reported.

Our editor says that the announcement that Knead Pizza in Harrisburg has closed is a lose-lose situation. In his editorial, read why he sees the closure as a big loss for the city.

Hall’s Ice Cream in Perry County has crafted flavors for ice-cream lovers for 75 years, our magazine story reported. Most recently, owner Matthew Hall stepped up to continue operating the family business.

Harrisburg City Council on Tuesday night approved a land development plan for a five-story residential and retail structure at 512-514 N. 2^nd St., our online story reported. Developer Derek Dilks plans to demolish the two dilapidated buildings that currently sit on the property and build a new structure with first-floor retail space and seven apartments above.

Harrisburg School District officials unveiled a new mosaic in the Harrisburg High School-John Harris Campus, our online story reported. The mosaic was created with help from community members and students at the city’s Artsfest and assembled by local artist Linda Billet.

Harrisburg will host a parade on Saturday to celebrate World Series champions, the Michael Stepp RBI of Greater Harrisburg softball team, our online story reported. A celebratory picnic will follow the parade.

The Journey Church in Harrisburg held a “Back to School Block Party” on Saturday, our online story reported. The church offered free haircuts, clothing and 375 backpacks full of school supplies.

Knead Pizza decided that it would close both its N. 3^rd Street and Broad Street Market locations, our online story reported. The news came shortly after Knead employees announced a plan to form a union.

Midtown Redevelopment LLC held the first of three public information sessions to share its plan, for dozens of long-empty lots in the unfinished Capitol Heights and MarketPlace neighborhoods, our reporting found. The plan includes apartments, townhouses, a grocery store and commercial spaces.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup has lots of ways to spend the weekend in Harrisburg. Click here to find them.

Shamaine Daniels launched her general election campaign for congress on Saturday in Harrisburg, our online story reported. More than 100 people came to meet the candidate and help kick-start her campaign.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral in Harrisburg will host an anti-violence event, “PA Prays: Forging Justice and Peace out of Violence,” on Sept. 18, our online story reported. At the event, a blacksmith will reconfigure guns into gardening tools and jewelry.

Ten Thousand Villages in Mechanicsburg will celebrate its 30^th anniversary with a community event featuring music, food and shopping. In our online story, read about the store’s history of promoting fair trade.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 25, 2022 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.

What you’ll find:

For your weekend planning
Top Weekend Recs
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Like this content?

For something new: Tonight’s SoMa Block Party; Saturday Plants + Pints

Worth noting: BIG changes are coming in this space! Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg to get the first peeks.

Things on my agenda this weekend: see above

Don’t forget to support your local brewery! Click here to find one near you.

For your weekend planning

FAQ for SoMa Block Party
Get your tickets for Plants + Pints Aug. 27
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.

Top Weekend Recs

WIN a trip to Philly & Longwood Gardens with AAA Central Penn
Check out what’s next in HU’s Summer Concert Series
Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

August SoMa Block Party
Harrisburg Senators vs. Erie SeaWolves (AA Tigers)
THE ULTIMATE RV SHOW at The Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg
Corvettes at Carlisle 2022
Elvis, My Way comes to Gretna Theatre
Curiosity Kids: Ice Cream at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
WXPN welcomes Amos Lee at American Music Theatre
Sunset Relaxation Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
HIIT @ Burn30
New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally

Friday

Saturday

Plants+ Pints at Strawberry Square
$20 Express Facials at the Broad Street Market with NuBorn Skin Care
Little Black Dress 8th Anniversary Event
Zumbathon Fundraiser for Abeer! at 5 Bridges Health & Fitness
Rubicon Birthday Celebration
Afro Flow Yoga at The Source Creative House
SteeltonFest 2022
Slavic American Festival at St Ann’s
Shippensburg Cornfest Cruz’n
Playeros De Harrisburg vs. Erie Pinatas (AA Tigers)
Friends of Midtown UP | FREE Outdoor Film at Midtown Cinema
Brewery Float on the Breeches with Susquehanna Outfitters
Super End of Summer Yard Sale at 32nd Street Mercantile of Camp Hill
The Great Front Street Dog Walk 2: Beach Club Edition
Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show at Hersheypark Stadium
Vendor Carnival under the Big Tent at Shoppes at Newberrytown
The Mighty River Band – Grateful Dead Tribute at The Englewood
THE ULTIMATE RV SHOW at The Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg
Corvettes at Carlisle 2022
Spin Doctors at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
Beginner Pilates Workshop at H2L Studio
Texas Roadhouse Community Blood Drive
Dog Days of Summer w/ HOPE Cornhole Tournament at Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson
REPLICANT – A NIGHT OF DRUM N BASS! at HMAC
Yoga + Sip Saturday at The Winery at The Long Shot Farm
Frets With Benefits at Greystone Public House
Hetero: Straights in the Gay Bar at The Brownstone Lounge
Elvis, My Way comes to Gretna Theatre
Summer Sips & Sounds in Downtown York
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Barre Intensity at Burn30
Saturday Yoga at Zeroday
New Cumberland Farmers’ Market On 4th
Market on Chocolate
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!

Sunday

HYP Book Club: “Where the Crawdads Sing”
HYP Italian Lake Concert Series – Rescheduled
Harrisburg Senators vs. Erie SeaWolves (AA Tigers)
Family Fun Day and Chili Cook Off at the West Shore Elks
THE ULTIMATE RV SHOW at The Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg
Drag Brunch Bingo at HMAC
The Rhythm Lounge Swing Dance Event at PaDanceSport
Elvis, My Way comes to Gretna Theatre
Lady Gaga at Hersheypark Stadium
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
YOGA at Hemauer Brewing
Sunday Yoga at Zeroday with Just Plain Yoga
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Sunday Family Day at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Hershey

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