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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

May 26, 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: If you haven’t been to Artsfest in a while, it’s this weekend in Riverfront Park.

(Still) Worth noting: Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg. You can join the convo here.

Things on my agenda this weekend: A couple birthday parties, maybe an ArtsFest visit, backyard hangs.

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

For your weekend planning

Plan a getaway – without the hassle
Start a book club
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

Giving away some hot sauce here
Subscribe & save with Broadway Series at Hershey Theatre
Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

May 20, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Historic Grace UMC Church in Harrisburg

Unseasonal heat may have you searching out some low-key activities this weekend. Our idea: spend some time reading TheBurg stories you may have missed last week, which we conveniently list and link below.

2^nd Street construction continues apace, as the city announced that traffic signals would flash yellow from Forster to Division streets. This was just the latest step in the gradual transition of the road to two-way traffic.

Arts writer Bob takes a gander at the busy week and month in and around Harrisburg. Check out recent artsy developments in his latest blog.

French cooking isn’t typically on the menu for our food writer, Rosemary. But, in this month’s column, she trades in her usual focus on Italian cuisine for a trip to Provence.

Grace UMC marks 200-plus years as a congregation with a service and a celebration. According to our online story, they’re also observing a revival after their church almost closed.

HAAPI stands for Harrisburg Asian American Pacific Islander group, which held a heritage celebration this weekend. Our magazine story details how the group formed and its mission to promote tolerance.

Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival returns to live screenings, as well as virtual options, according to our magazine story. The festival starts this weekend and runs through June 1.

HU Presents added another major outdoor show to its Summer Concert Series. Soul rockers Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are slated to play Riverfront Park in late September.

Philanthropy may not be on the mind of young people, but it should be, according to The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. To help motivate giving, TFEC announced a contest to foster interest in regional philanthropy.

Primary election day set the stage for the general election in PA this November. Check out our online story to see who came out ahead as party nominees in and around Harrisburg.

Sara Bozich has moved outdoors, with all the warm-weather events and festivals popping up around town. In her weekly column, she lets you know what’s on her to-do list.

Wanda Williams has been mayor of Harrisburg since January, the first change of administration in eight years. Our magazine profile offers an in-depth look at the long-time public servant even though, as she tells our reporter, “I think everyone knows about Wanda already.”

Whitaker Center this week announced an addition to its science and arts offerings, the PNC Innovation Zone. This new video and e-gaming center will help stimulate interest in STEAM and high-tech fields, according to officials.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

May 19, 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: The SoMa Block Party Series is back, and it starts TONIGHT. If you do one thing this weekend, make it this.

(Still) Worth noting: Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg. You can join the convo here.

Things on my agenda this weekend: SoMa Block Party tonight, 3rd in the Burg in SoMa Friday, put in my garden in insane heat, Rent on Sunday!

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

For your weekend planning

Start a book club
Call for sponsors and vendors: Plants + Pints 2022
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

Everything you need to know about the SoMa Block Party Series
Subscribe & save with Broadway Series at Hershey Theatre
Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

SoMa Block Party | May 2022
Yoga on the River -Laughter Yoga
Dance Party Thursdays with DJ Caraby at The Englewood
Opening Day – Farmer’s Market in Hershey
Women in Business Happy Hour at The Country Club of Harrisburg
Martin Sexton at HMAC
2000s All Music Trivia at Hemauer Brewing Co.
Maternal Journal Workshop at Susquehanna Art Museum
Live @ The Shire: Bret Alexander of The Badlees at Boneshire Brew Works
Englewood Brewery Tap Takeover @ Sturges Speakeasy

Friday

3rd in the Burg
- 3rd in the Burg in SoMa Harrisburg | May 2022
- 3rd in the Burg/Shrimp Band at Zeroday Brewing
- May Third in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum
- Spirited Away | 3rd in the B urg Movie Night at Midtown Cinema
- 3rd in the Burg: Cher’s Birthday at Brownstone Lounge
- 3rd in the Burg at Gallery @ Second
- 3rd in the Burg: HBG AAPI Heritage Month Event at Broad Street Market
Learn at Lunchtime at The State Museum of Pennsylvania: Paper Wasps in an Urban World
Manian Van Hacker/Jellybricks at Metropolis Collective
Outdoor dining launches in York City
Born of Osiris & Veil of May at HMAC
Comedy Cookout at HMAC
Strawberry Festival at SpringGate
Megan and Dave at Hemauer Brewing Company
King Size Pass Holder Exclusive First-To-Ride Event at Hersheypark
2000’s R&B/Hip Hop- Cycle Theme Rides TGIF! at H2L Studio
IN-PERSON: An Evening with Elaine Hsieh Choi: Disorientation at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
Pentagon Benefit Concert for Vickie’s Angel Foundation Sponsored by Kelly Financial at West Shore Theatre
BODEANS wsgs SHEA & SWISH AND DJ RAY ROSSI @ XL LIVE

Saturday

Grill and Chill: Burgers and Brews at Boneshire Brew Works
Fashion Show at Millworks Rooftop Biergarten with Stash Vintage X The Midtown Dandy
Springfest at Nissley Vineyards
Strawberry Festival at SpringGate
Storytime at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
An Evening with Muriel Anderson – Guitar & Harp Guitar at The Manor on Front
2022 Sunflower Gala
King Size Pass Holder Exclusive First-To-Ride Event at Hersheypark
The Exploited, CRO-MAGS, TOTAL CHAOS and The Virus at HMAC
Saturday Night Jazz: Mark Hunsberger Trio at West Shore Theatre
Buddy Boy Winery Annual Spring Festival
Bikes & Beers Hershey 2022 at The Englewood
MauveStröm at The Englewood
5AM TRIO + WAX FUTURE wsg HUMANDALA @ XL LIVE
Community Blood Drive at Texas Roadhouse Camp Hill
Chelsea Handler at Hershey Theatre
New Cumberland Farmers’ Market On 4th
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!

Sunday

King Size Pass Holder Exclusive First-To-Ride Event at Hersheypark
AAA Cares for Caitlin’s Smiles | Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community
Harrisburg Halfity Half
Outdoor Barre Bootcamp with H2L Studio
Planting & Pizza Party at The LEAF Project
Strawberry Festival at SpringGate
Gemini Syndrome at HMAC
Bare Bones Theatre presents RENT by Jonathan Larson at Federal Taphouse Harrisburg
The Rhythm Lounge Live Music Swing Dance
2022 Apollo Awards at Hershey Theatre
Jimmy Fortune, Wilson Fairchild and The Malpass Brothers at American Music Theatre
YOGA and Brunch at Hemauer Brewing
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

May 13, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Mayor Wanda Williams and City Council President Danielle Bowers unveiled the new street name for a section of Walnut Street.

Another week of news in Harrisburg has come and gone, and, as always, we’ve been here to cover it all. Wondering what happened at City Council on Tuesday, why Walnut Street has a new name, or what films will play at this year’s Moviate Film Festival? Find all the answers, below.

An Allison Hill development project received approval on Tuesday by Harrisburg City Council, our reporting found. Radon Construction will transform the long-abandoned building at 100 N. 13^th St. into apartment units.

TheBurg Podcast celebrates culture in this month’s episode. From soccer culture to AAPI culture to the culture of family-owned restaurants, the May edition’s guests cover it all.

The Central PA Unity Cup, planned for May 12 to 21, will bring together culturally diverse teams for a soccer tournament, our online story reported. Nine teams representing countries from around the globe will compete.

Dauphin County announced its summer event series on Wednesday, our online story reported. The parks and recreation department plans to hold the annual Jazz & Wine Festival, the Sunset Music and Movies series and Proudly PA!, among other events.

Eagle F.C., based in Mechanicsburg, is a U.S. semi-professional team formed under the United Soccer League’s new women’s league, launching this month. In our magazine story, hear from players about how the new team fills a gap between college and professional soccer.

Harrisburg designers work behind the scenes to make many local students stand out in their gowns and tuxes for prom night, our magazine story reported. Chances are, if you’ve seen the pictures of bright, flashy, extravagant prom attire, you were looking at the handiwork of one of these local fashion gurus.

Harrisburg Food Tours takes guests through the Broad Street Market and to Midtown restaurants for sweet and savory samples, our magazine story reported. Founder Nada Walton guides guests, adding stories of culture and history along the way.

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams proposed using the city’s $47 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to support low-income residents, upgrade pools and parks and cover public safety needs. In our online story, see what specific projects she wants to fund, including an affordable housing program and water park construction.

Harrisburg officials unveiled the designation of part of Walnut Street as T. Morris Chester Way, named after a prominent figure in Harrisburg history, our online story reported. Thomas Morris Chester, a Harrisburg native, was the first Black war correspondent in the nation during the 1860s.

Harrisburg University announced that it would develop a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), our online story reported. People can purchase NFTs of moments in HU history, and the money will help fund HU’s student scholarship program.

Home prices in Harrisburg increased in April, while sales dipped, our online story reported. In the three-county region, the median price of an existing home rose to $250,500, a jump from $225,000 in April 2021, as sales fell to 628 houses versus 704 the prior April.

Moviate Film Festival returns to Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg this weekend, our online story reported. The festival will feature underground, avant-garde films.

OD’s Fish House cooks up family-style plates for customers to eat in or take home. Owner Otis Harrison sells 14 kinds of fish, from catfish to whiting filets to porgies, tilapia and trout. Read more about the Harrisburg business, here.

PA Greek Fest returns this weekend for its 50^th anniversary, our online story reported. The festival will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Camp Hill and feature traditional Greek dishes.

Sara Bozich has a list of Harrisburg-area events to brighten up another rainy weekend. Find them, here.

A State Street redesign will be the topic of several upcoming public meetings in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Residents will have the chance to comment on the project, which was sent back to the drawing board after residents expressed concern with the construction last month.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

May 12, 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: Explore Visit Hershey Harrisburg’s new Murals & More Tour.

(Still) Worth noting: Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg. You can join the convo here.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Dinner with a great friend tonight, downtown Camp Hill’s Plein Air Art Event on Saturday followed by a date with my HUSBAND, then a nature walk at Wildwood with Bo on Sunday. Will I ever put in my garden? Who knows!

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

For your weekend planning

Start a book club
Add these events to your calendar now
Call for sponsors and vendors: Plants + Pints 2022
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

FREE hard seltzer
Details on the Plein Air Art Event in Camp Hill on Saturday (rain or shine!)
Get the 411 on the SoMa Block Party Series (it starts next week!)
Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Live @ The Shire – Shawan Rice at Boneshire Brew Works
Shrimp Band on the Roof at The Millworks
Harrisburg Senators vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA Giants)
2000s Trivia at Hemauer Brewing Co
New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally
An Evening with Viet Thanh Nguyen: The Committed at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore
Dance Party Thursdays with DJ Caraby at The Englewood
Detweiler Park Photo Walk

Friday

Learn at Lunchtime at The State Museum of Pennsylvania – Virtual Program: Backyard Gardening for Food
Harrisburg Senators vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA Giants)
Music in the Vines: Mark Baxter | Roxy’s Chatterbox at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals 2022
TMI Improv at Gamut Theatre
Street Dining returns to York City
Plein Air Chocolate & Jewelry Collab at Cocoa Creek Chocolates
23rd annual Moviate Underground Film Festival
An Evening with Jason Rekulak: Hidden Pictures at Midtown Scholar Bookstore

Saturday

DCHA Plein Air Art Event
Plein Air Chocolate & Jewelry Collab at Cocoa Creek Chocolates
Friends of Midtown Midtown Yard Sale!
Brews and Bloom Flower Truck pop-up at Tröegs Independent Brewing
7th Annual Hummelstown Hunger Run
Publick Tyme 2022 at Dill’s Tavern
Petapalooza at Central Penn College
23rd annual Moviate Underground Film Festival
Carlisle YWCA Race Against Racism
R.J. & Jake at Harrisburg Beach Club
Trey Alexander Band at The Englewood
Harrisburg Senators vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA Rockies)
Music in the Vines: The Faves Duo | RK Foodwrecker and What’s for Supper at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
Pollinator Container Garden Kits to Go
Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals 2022
Proper Motor Car Mixer: TOP SECRET at the Rolls Royce Foundation Museum
RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPENING at Destiny Dairy Bar
Barre Intensity at Burn30
Spring Open House at Calicutts
Volunteer Work Day at Wildwood Park
Lessons in History Presentation with Steve T. Phan at the National Civil War Museum
Community Yard Sale & Craft Fair at Christ Community Church
Patricia A. Jackson Book Signing at Cupboard Maker Books
Market Square Concerts presents the legendary Emerson Quartet at the Temple Ohev Sholom
New Cumberland Farmers’ Market On 4th
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!

Sunday

Float the Boat 5K Walk and Run for the Riverboat
Full Moon Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
Kite Festival in Camp Hill
Harrisburg Senators vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA Giants)
Wine & Cheese Pairing at Cassel Vineyards
Just Plain Yoga at Zeroday Brewing
IN PERSON Yoga at Susquehanna Art Museum
Outdoor Barre Bootcamp with H2L Studio
23rd annual Moviate Underground Film Festival
Harisburg Really (Really) Free Market
Forty Elephants Vintage & Handmade Market at Mount Hope Estate
Home Gardening Series: Growing Summer Bulbs at Wildwood Park (and virtual)
YOGA and Brunch at Hemauer Brewing
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

May 6, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

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

We’re proud that we recently received numerous press awards for our reporting, design, art and podcast. It’s the day-to-day work of providing local news to the community that keeps us going. In that spirit, please find a summary of our weekly news coverage, listed and linked below.

Artsfest will return to Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park on May 28 through 30, our online story reported. The annual event will feature handcrafted wares for sale, food trucks and live music.

TheBurg received 17 individual and group Keystone Media Awards, a peer-reviewed contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation. To view our award-winning work, click here.

The Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg offers a place for both beginners and experienced paddlers to find community while enjoying time on the water, our magazine story reported.

Capital Region Water broke ground on a stormwater management project at the Camp Curtin Branch YMCA, our online story reported. The “Big Green Block” project will include the construction of systems to help prevent stormwater runoff from overwhelming the sewer system.

Comcast and Harrisburg partnered to offer a discount on internet services to low-income residents, our online story reported. Through the “Affordable Connectivity Program,” households can receive a discount of up to $30 a month.

An e-sports gaming facility will open soon in downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. Professional e-sports team, The Susquehanna Soniqs, envision their facility, The LAN Center, as a hub for gaming in the area.

Harrisburg is in the middle of a major road construction project to transform N. 2^nd Street from one-way to two-way traffic. In our magazine story, hear from officials and residents on how they feel about the project.

Harrisburg is seeking summer employees to staff its parks and pool for the season, our online story reported. The city plans to open the Jackson Lick pool on June 13.

The Harrisburg Transportation Center will receive $634,525 in federal funding for a new heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) system, our reporting found. Much of the existing system was installed over two decades ago and need to be replaced, according to the city.

MASA Authentic Mexican Cuisine, an Allison Hill food truck, will move to a downtown brick-and-mortar location on June 6, our reporting found. The business has served customers for over 30 years in Harrisburg.

May events are listed in our Community Corner, where you can find educational, artsy and active ways to spend the month.

“Petite Maman,” playing this month at Midtown Cinema, is a breath of fresh air, says our movie reviewer. The still-life movie quietly paints the picture of a mother-daughter relationship.

Restaurants faced an extremely tough time during the pandemic, but despite the challenges, many made it through. How did they survive? Our editor asked local businesses owners that question.

Ross Willard, founder of Recycle Bicycle in Harrisburg, hopes to see State Street become safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and motor vehicles. Read his thoughts on how that could be done, here.

Sara Bozich has lots of fun springtime events for your weekend. Find them, here.

SoMa Block Parties will return to downtown Harrisburg for the summer with music, drinks, food and shopping, our online story reported.

A State Street construction project will face a redesign process after residents expressed concern with the project, our online story reported. At a Harrisburg City Council meeting, officials explained how the project will proceed and residents gave their input.

The Susquehanna Chorale is celebrating its 40^th anniversary. In our magazine story, read about the history of the organization and how it has grown over the years.

A Teen Summit will provide mentorship to local students and help them set goals for the future, our online story reported. The Harrisburg-based DBA (Dream. Believe. Achieve.) Academy of Arts and Development is holding the free event on June 11.

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg announced “Murals & More—A Walk of Art,” audio-guided tours of two routes that highlight murals, monuments and art, our online story reported.

The West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland announced its grand opening following renovations, our online story reported. They will hold an open house on May 7, to allow visitors to see the updated space and purchase tickets for future performances.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

May 5, 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: There are like, a lot of plant/garden-related events going on. Plus, of course, Cinco de Mayo tonight and the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Not a great weather weekend for it, but there are art & wine walks in both downtown Carlisle and downtown Mechanicsburg.

(Still) Worth noting: Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg. You can join the convo here.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Not much but it’s Mother’s Day weekend. See below for brunch ideas, and click here if you still need gift ideas.

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

For your weekend planning

Start a book club
Add these events to your calendar now
Call for sponsors and vendors: Plants + Pints 2022
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

Shop my local Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Don’t miss this Summer Travel Prep giveaway
Get the 411 on the SoMa Block Party Series (it starts this month!)
Make travel plans (with a discount + perks)
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Tacos & Tequila Patio Party at Home 231
Cinco de Mayo at La Catrina & Zeroday
Cinco de Mayo Dance Party with DJ Caraby at The Englewood
An Evening with Wesley Stace (a.k.a. John Wesley Harding) at note
Funktion (Full Band) at Sierra Madre Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Wyndridge
Margarita Celebration! at Spring Gate
Muy Bueno Draft and Can Release at St. Boniface Craft Brewing
Master Gardener Training Information Session for Cumberland and Perry Counties
An Evening with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado: In the Shadow of the Mountain at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
HIIT at Burn30
Hairspray at Hershey Theatre
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
The Rumjacks at HMAC

Friday

Storytime at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
Margarita Celebration! at Spring Gate
Shea Quinn & Swish at Greystone Brew House
EFF Live! – laugh and blush your way through a night of erotic fan fiction readings! at Open Stage
2022 – Speakeasy Experience at Dill’s Tavern
Will Jawando with DeRay McKesson: My Seven Black Fathers at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
Camp Hill Community Blood Drive at Fredricksen Library
Dance Fitness + Happy Hour at H2L Studio
Blind Pigeons Records Showcase at The Englewood
Hairspray at Hershey Theatre
First Fridays with DJ KYNZ at Zeroday
Gary Allan at American Music Theatre

Saturday

HBG Flea – May 2022
Spring Bird Walk at Ned Smith Center
Detweiler Park Bird Walk
New Cumberland Community Day
Mother’s Day Weekend at Hershey Gardens
Mother’s Day Pollinator Garden Class at Highland Gardens
Mother’s Day Container Workshop for Youth
Friends of Midtown Midtown Yard Sale!
Master Gardener Plant Sale & Garden Faire
Plant Sale and Garden Days at Kings Gap
Barre Intensity at Burn30
Spring Open House at Calicutts
Guided Walk through the Gardens at Hershey Gardens
Margarita Celebration! at Spring Gate
Greystone “Battle of the Roses” Derby Day 2022
Art, Music & Wine Walk in downtown Carlisle
The Obstructed View – Live at Open Stage!
AMFM—(Andy Mowatt’s Frequency Movement) at The Englewood
AMANI Diversity and Cultural Festival
Mechanicsburg Art and Wine Walk
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting – People’s Provisions
Kentucky Derby and Release Party at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
Hairspray at Hershey Theatre
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Pops: Wizard of Oz
Texas in July (Reunion Show) at HMAC
Subdocta at HMAC
Crowder at American Music Theatre
New Cumberland Farmers’ Market On 4th
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder at Ephrata Performing Arts Center

Sunday

Archery for Mothers at Kings Gap
Mother’s Day Brunch at Ad Lib Craft Kitchen + Bar
Mother’s Day Brunch at Isabelle’s
Mother’s Day MOMosas, Music & More at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery
Margarita Celebration! at Spring Gate
Mother’s Day Weekend at Hershey Gardens
Rhododendron and Azalea Display at Hershey Gardens
Hairspray at Hershey Theatre
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Pops: Wizard of Oz
Smile Empty Soul at HMAC
YOGA and Brunch at Hemauer Brewing
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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SoMa block parties to return to Harrisburg for the summer with drinks, music, food

May 2, 2022 | by Maddie Gittens

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

It’ll soon be time again for warm summer nights spent in downtown Harrisburg.

SoMa block parties are returning to the city on May 19 with food, drinks and entertainment.

“They are a really great community event and a fun place to be,” said Sara Bozich, whose marketing company organizes the events. “It’s like discovering this little secret part of Harrisburg.”

The block parties will take place in the SoMa, “South of Market,” neighborhood, on S. 3rd Street, between Market and Chestnut streets. During the parties, the block will be closed to vehicle traffic.

Block parties will run through October and feature food trucks, live music and vendors. Tasting rooms Sip@17 and Sip@soma will be open, along with taproom Boneshire Taps@SoMa. There will also be at least one non-alcoholic vendor present. Stash Vintage x The Midtown Dandy, located on S. 3rd Street, will be open during the event, as well.

The May block party will feature East End Brewing Co., Mark and Val’s Wine, Pour Man’s Brewing Co., Englewood Brewing, Tröegs Independent Brewing and Boneshire Taps@SoMa. Live music will be performed by Nate Myers & the Aces. The Cheesesteak Guy and Walk-O Taco will serve food on site, and Reign & Taij’s Homemade Lemonade will offer a non-alcoholic drink option. Art by Vibrant Flow Creations and Reina 76 Artist will be on display, and vendors Moonrise Candle Co. and Why Knot will sell their creations.

The SoMa Block Party Series will take place on the following dates:

Thursday, May 19
Thursday, June 30
Thursday, July 28
Thursday, Aug. 25
Thursday, Sept. 29
Thursday, Oct. 20

All events run from 7 to 10 p.m and are free to attend.

Street parking is available on Market, Chestnut and 4th streets, among others in the area. Parking is free after 5 p.m. in most of downtown Harrisburg.

For more information on the SoMa Block Party Series, visit Sara Bozich’s website.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 28, 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: Grab the Lancaster Brewing Co. Spring Variety Pack, check out the Prototype Brewery Invitational on Saturday, shop the Midtown Scholar Bookstore Outdoor Tent Sale.

(Still) Worth noting: Check out my private Facebook community, Cheers Harrisburg. You can join the convo here.

Things on my agenda this weekend: A Sip of Social PPRS event tonight, Mom’s 70th birthday on Saturday, maybe the Garden Faire on Sunday.

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

For your weekend planning

Add these Beer Fests to your calendar now
Call for sponsors and vendors: Plants + Pints 2022
View our local Restaurant Directory
Local Brewery, Winery, & Cidery Directory
See what else you missed on the blog.

Below are options for your weekend.

Top Weekend Recs

Shop my local Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Don’t miss this giveaway from Cornerstone Coffeehouse
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Thursday

A Sip of Social with PPRS Harrisburg
South Africa Wine Dinner at Restaurant Sidney
Live @ The Shire: Strangest Hearts w/ Brian Polensky Mug #224 at Boneshire Brew Works
Karaoke Night At Big Bottom Brewery
90s Music Trivia at Hemauer Brewing Co.
The Midtown Scholar Bookstore Outdoor Tent Sale!
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
The Fulton presents Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Industry Night with DJ Caraby at The Englewood

Friday

Learn at Lunchtime with The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Garrett Shultz Band at The Englewood
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
The Fulton presents Smokey Joe’s Cafe
The Midtown Scholar Bookstore Outdoor Tent Sale!
2022 Dill’s Celtic Fest
Capital City Mall Community Blood Drive
River Towns Plein Air 2022 – Art Show and Sale in Marietta
Three Dog Grace at HMAC
Riverdance – 25^th Anniversary Show at American Music Theatre

Saturday

Spring Bird Walk at Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art
The Spring Odd Ones Bizarre at The Millworks
WITF Be My Neighbor Day
Guided Walk through the Gardens at Hershey Gardens
Hemauer Brewing TAPROOM’S 2nd BIRTHDAY BASH!
Mechanicsburg Beverage Luau
Prototype Brewery Invitational
Independent Bookstore Day! at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore, plus Outdoor Tent Sale!
2022 Dill’s Celtic Fest
Friends Annual Plant Sale! at New Cumberland Public Library
Sugar Mountain – A Tribute to the Music of Neil Young at The Englewood
Hidden Roots at Harrisburg Beach Club
Paige Turner: What A Drag at Open Stage
River Towns Plein Air 2022 – Art Show and Sale in Marietta
Riley Thorn Book Release at Cupboard Maker Books
York County Ale Trail: The Brew Bus!
York County Ale Trail: The Original Walking Tour
Hanover Brewery Tours: The Brew Bus!
The Fulton presents Smokey Joe’s Cafe
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
Riverdance – 25^th Anniversary Show at American Music Theatre

Sunday

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore Outdoor Tent Sale!
Garden Faire at Fort Hunter Park
YOGA and Brunch at Hemauer Brewing
PWS’s PA Wine Excellence Awards Event & Tasting
River Towns Plein Air 2022 – Art Show and Sale in Marietta
Riverdance – 25^th Anniversary Show at American Music Theatre
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

April 22, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

The Broad Street Market’s sign was repaired and reinstalled this week.

Better get out and enjoy the sunny weather while you can! It might not last long. This week’s news covered several spring and summery events, such as outdoor concerts, bike sharing and gardening. Find it all, linked below.

Bike sharing will return to Harrisburg this summer under Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, our online story reported. The previous bike share program was halted due to COVID.

The Broad Street Market’s iconic sign was reinstalled this week, after suffering significant damage over a year ago, our reporting found.

Capital Region Water is set to receive a significant loan from The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, known as PENNVEST, our online story reported. The funds will help CRW repair and replace water supply systems throughout Dauphin County.

On Earth Day, volunteers celebrated by cleaning up a portion of the Capital Area Greenbelt, our online story reported. The Capital Area Greenbelt Association stressed the importance of residents pitching in to keep the parks beautiful.

Harrisburg began paving N. 2^nd Street this week, taking another step forward in a project to transform the road from one-way to two-way, our online story reported. Their next step in the project will include constructing medians.

The Harrisburg School District announced that it will move its 5^th grade students from the middle school level back to the elementary level, our reporting found. According to the district, there have been negative declines from 4^th to 5^th grade in academic and behavioral data.

Hauson “Chops” Green is a barber at Heads Up barbershop on N. 6th Street. But more than that, he is a mentor to young men in the Uptown community. Read more, in our magazine story.

KALEO is set to perform in Riverfront Park on Aug. 17 as part of Harrisburg University’s summer concert series, our online story reported. For the summer concert, KALEO will be joined by punk band White Reaper.

Manor House Studio of Lemoyne specializes in kitchen design and remodeling. In our magazine story, read about their offerings and the history of the business.

Midtown Cinema is opening “We’re All Going To The World’s Fair,” a discomforting film showcasing the online community of horror fans. Read more about it, here.

Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program sends graduates into the field to help local residents know how to till, plant, tend and harvest. In our magazine story, read more about the program and what it takes to become a master gardener.

Sara Bozich has a listing of events for the sunny weekend ahead in Harrisburg. Take a look, here.

State Street construction came to a halt after residents expressed concern over the project, our reporting found. Harrisburg issued a cease and desist order for the road work and plans to redesign the project, with residents’ comments in mind.

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