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“It’s Good to be Back”: Open Stage’s OSHKids returns with “Jack and the Giant”

March 31, 2022 | by Rachel Landon

Photo by Brianna Dow

In the late 1980s, my parents entered me into an after school theater program at the community center in our small town. Perhaps they thought I would expend my seemingly endless amount of 6-year-old energy in that 60-minute class.

I don’t remember much about the play, an original piece wherein I portrayed an overzealous alien in a rubber mask who got to shout three lines (which I meticulously highlighted and practiced over and over again). A few years later and a thousand miles away, the students of The Alsedek Theatre School at Open Stage are preparing to open the first in-person OSHKids production in two years.

The school started as a Meisner-based program in the late 1980s for adults in the Harrisburg area (around the same time a 6-year-old in Oklahoma was bellowing some lines in a cafetorium), and developed several classes for school-aged students by the early 2000s, one of which being the OSHKids Performance Company (“OSH” being Open Stage of Harrisburg). For almost 20 years, the program thrived with classes involving performance-based learning and creative dramatics, with lessons packed with gameplay, improvisation, movement, voice and character building. At the end of the eight-month-long class, the students performed a play.

Like everything else in the world, that halted in March of 2020.

Two years after the beginning of what the staff sardonically calls, “The Great Intermission,” the kids of The Alsedek Theatre School are preparing to open “Jack and the Giant,” a musical based on the English fairy tale more commonly named “Jack and the Beanstalk.”

The story is over 500 years old but goes something like this: there’s an optimistic (albeit naive) lad—always named “Jack”—who trades his last item of value, his cow, for a handful of beans. The beans, he is promised (by either a soothsayer, mysterious traveler, or even an actual con artist, depending on which version of the folktale you hear) are magic and will bring him great fame and fortune.

“Jack and the Giant” is a fast-paced, charming and colorful version of the story and throws in a singing troll, a dancing cow and something called “Wiggle Waggle.” Some of the students, who range in age from 6 to 13, will be performing in their very first play, while others are returning to the OSHKids program and are eager to get back on stage.

One of the returning students is Sawyer Bowie, who plays the titular Jack, the renowned slayer of giants. Sawyer began with the OSHKids program in 2019, and made his stage debut in the 20th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol” the same year. Sawyer, who is 11 years old, is excited to bring Jack’s adventure to life. When asked what he loved most about his experiences on stage, he answered thoughtfully: “Expressing myself onstage and letting my personality shine through different characters.”

Sawyer’s mother, Heidi, appreciates the life lessons that the classes give him.

“It gives him a sense of community, especially coming out of COVID,” she said. “He loves it so much, and I feel like him having the ability to play different characters is helping him in life. Helping him to learn to adapt, helping him to learn to be the person that he wants to really be, because he’s able to put himself in someone else’s shoes. So, for me, that means everything. And it’s what lights him up.”

The return of the OSHKids Performance Company marks a huge moment emerging from “The Great Intermission,” and the theater is readying an entire year of youth programming, such as summer classes that include “Frozen KIDS” and Musical Theatre Workshop, as well as a return to OSHKids in the fall with a literary-focused class culminating in a production of “Charlotte’s Web.”

There’s a palpable excitement from the cast of this year’s Performance Company as they work on dance numbers, learn the music, talk about safety when doing fight choreography, and go through the myriad of details that bring a massively challenging show like “Jack and the Giant” together. It’s challenging, of course, but like any theater kid will tell you, they do it because it’s fun.

Sawyer says it best: “It’s good to be back.”

“Jack and the Giant” runs April 7 to 10 at Open Stage, 25 N. Court St., Harrisburg. For more information, and tickets, visit www.openstagehbg.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT HARRISBURG’S PROFESSIONAL DOWNTOWN THEATERS

At Gamut Theatre
www.gamuttheatre.org
717-238-4111

TMI Improv
Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Doors and bar open 45 minutes prior to the performance.
Tickets are $10

“The Emperor’s New Clothes”
April 13 to 30
Saturdays at 1 p.m.
Group performances available on weekdays.
Tickets are $10.

Gamut’s Young Acting Company presents
“Panchatantra Tales”
By Sean Adams, based on the folks tales from ancient India
In partnership with Rasika School of Dance
April 8 to 10
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Doors and bar open one hour prior to performance.
Tickets are “pick your price,” a recommended $38 ticket or discounted ticket prices of $26 or $14

At Open Stage
www.openstagehbg.com
717-232-6736

12th Annual Capital 10-Miler
April 2

9:30 a.m. on City Island

The OSHKids present

April 7 to 9

“Jack and the Giant,” a musical

Black NewsBeat

With Dr. Kimeka Campbell

April 13 and 27 at 8:30 p.m.

The Obstructed View

April 16 at 8 p.m.

NYC Showtune Queen Paige Turner’s

What a Drag!

Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.

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Happenings: Our March Calendar of Events

February 28, 2022 | by Missy Smith

Museum & Art Spaces

AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org

Packard Showroom Exhibit Presented by Keystone Packards, through April 23

“Survivors: Unrestored Classic Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles,” through April 23

“Pedal Cars & Go-Karts”

Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com

“Beauty & Discovery,” artist invitational featuring the work of Pamela J. Black, Ashley Moog Bowlsbey and Jessie Waite, through March 31

Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org

Photography by Beth Hager, illustrating the appreciation of the commonplace through landscapes, architecture, still life and more on paper, canvas and metal, and craftswoman Kari Hultman, exhibiting woodworking, leatherworking and miniatures, March-April; reception: March 20, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

“Go for the Gold,” members’ annual color show, featuring artwork in hues of gold, through March 5

“A Celebration of Student Art,” highlighting a broad selection of projects from Carlisle Area School District K-12 students, March 17-April 9

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

March artist of the month

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

Lenkerville Elementary Student Art Show, March 2-April 2; reception: March 6, 3-5 p.m.

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

“Beyond Limitations” digital sculpture, 3D printing and virtual reality by Joe Meiser, through March 6

“Senior Show I,” March 26-April 10; reception: March 26, 7 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

New works by Tara Chickey, Amie Bantz, Tina Berrier, Averil Shepps, Caleb Smith, through March 13

New works by PD Murray, Reina 76, Rebecca Adey, Paul Gallo and Susan Bailey, March 15-April 10

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA)
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Weaving Creativity,” a display of traditional and modern hooked rugs by the Magdalena Rug Hookers of Perry County, paired with basket designs by Teena Beutel, through April 22

Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA)
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Natural Elements” artist invitational with Judy Bouder, Toby Bouder, Carolyn Pio, Todd Tabb and Hyeyon Wilson, through March 5

“Good Taste,” on-trend artwork depicting food and cooking, as well as home goods to use in the kitchen, for entertaining and to simply enjoy the art of food, March 12-April 23

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

“Game Changers: Pennsylvania Women Who Made History,” celebrating women from across the state in diverse fields and detailing the contributions they made and challenges they faced in their lifetimes.

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

“Mythologies of Motherhood,” personal stories of artists currently raising children, March 10-June 26

“Approximate Release,” a sculptural installation in the DeSoto Family Vault by Ron Lambert, through April 10

“In Nature’s Studio,” showcasing a bounty of early 19th century through late 20th century American artists’ depictions of the landscape, through May 22

“Hedy O’Beil—The Late Work,” a selection of work from the 1970s to mid-1980s, through June 19

“Project—Nature,” a sneak peek of the current VanGo! Museum on Wheels exhibition “Nature in Art,” featuring the work of Victoria Fuller, through Aug. 22

Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery

“Our Strength is Our People—The Humanist Photographs of Lewis Hine,” through April 6

Read, Make, Learn

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

March 1-April 15: Hand Building (6 Tuesdays), 6-8 p.m.
March 11: Indigo & Shibori, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
March 11: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
March 12: There’s Gold in those Petals, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 12: Eucalyptus Magic-Gold Edition, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
March 16: Suicide Loss Survivors, 5:30-7 p.m.
March 17-31: Play with Clay at the End of the Day (ages 10-15), 3:30-5 p.m.
March 22-April 12: Abstract Painting, 12-2 p.m.
March 23-April 27: Fundamentals of Photography AM Session, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 26: Drawing on Enameling with Metallic Pens, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 30-April 27: Wednesday In-Person Art Club (grades K-2), 3:45-5 p.m.

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

March 17: Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration, 6-9 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23: All Ages Storytime on Zoom, 6 p.m.
March 1, 4, 8, 11, 22, 25: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years) on Zoom, 10:30-11:10 a.m.
March 1, 7, 8, 22: Born to Read (birth-18 months) on Zoom, 9:30-10 a.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22: Virtual Tween Dungeons and Dragons, 4-5 p.m.
March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18. 23, 25: Toddler Storytime (ages 19-35 months) on Zoom, 11-11:40 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Virtual Anime Club, 4-5 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Virtual Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 4-5 p.m.
March 15: Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 on Zoom (ages 18 and older), 4:30-6:30 p.m.
March 16: Virtual Young Adult Book Club (ages 13-18), 4-5:30 p.m.
March 16: Voter Information Session on Zoom, 6-7 p.m.
March 22; Women’s History Month—Esther Popel on Zoom, 6-7 p.m.
March 29: Spanish Language Conversation Group (ages 15 and older) on Zoom, 12-1 p.m.

Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org

March 2: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m.
March 3: Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
March 8, 22: STEM Stations, 4:30 p.m.
March 10, 24: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
March 12: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
March 12, 19: LEGO Club, 11 a.m.
March 15: Musik Time, 10:30 a.m.
March 19: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.
March 19: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.

Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org

March 2: Virtual Illustrated Talk—Hoofprints in History, the Role of the Domestic Dairy Cow, 7-8 p.m.

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

March 1: Teen STEAM Lab—Self-Care DIY, 4-5:30 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Career Exploration Workshop, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
March 2: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
March 2: Artificial Intelligence—A ‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Discovery Zone Fun, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Get That Job! Workshop, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 5: Library for Lunch, 1 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 1 p.m.
March 5, 19: STEM Grab & Go, 1 p.m.
March 7, 21: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
March 8: Curl up with the Classics—“Things Fall Apart,” 10-11 a.m.
March 8: Comics Club, 6-7 p.m.
March 8: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
March 10: Plot Twisters, 6-7 p.m.
March 11, 25: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
March 11, 25: Film Fridays, 7 p.m.
March 14: Philosophers’ Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
March 14: Mission Transition Kindergarten, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 14: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
March 15-May 3: Natalie D. Craumer Writers’ Workshop—Critiquing the Critique, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 18: Family Movie Nights, 6:30-8 p.m.
March 26: Paint with Us, 1-3 p.m.
March 28: Virtual Fredricksen Reads—“The Paris Library,” 7-8 p.m.

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

March 5: Spring Greens Painting Class, 4-7 p.m.
March 12: Process Painting, 10-11:30 a.m.
March 25: Acrylic Glaze Painting, 6-8 p.m.
March 26: Mosaic Cross Workshop, 1-4 p.m.
March 27: Paper Quilling, 1-3:30 p.m.

Harrisburg Chapter, National Railway Historical Society
www.harrisburgnrhs.org

March 12: Railroad and Model Trains Show at Harrisburg Scottish Rite Theatre, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Harrisburg Young Professionals
hyp.org

March 8: Toastmasters Meetings, 6-7 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com

March 11: Painting Glowing Watercolors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

March 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
March 2: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
March 2: Hear Me Out—Artificial Intelligence, 5:30 p.m.
March 2; Silent Book Group at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery, 6:30 p.m.
March 3, 17: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
March 7: Pencils and Pints at Troegs Brewery, 6:30 p.m.
March 10: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10 a.m.
March 16: String Art After School Craft, 3 p.m.
March 19: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
March 19: ZooAmerica presents Native Pennsylvania Species, 2-3 p.m.
March 21: All Things Disney Trivia, 7 p.m.
March 21, 28: Facebook Live—Books and Babies (birth-12 months), 10:15 a.m.
March 22, 29: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m.
March 24, 31: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15 a.m.
March 26: Chess Tournament, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
March 26: Blood Drive, 11 a.m.
March 26: Cooking with Herbs on Zoom, 2 p.m.

Historic Harrisburg Resource Center
1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
historicharrisburg.org

March 28: Fourth Monday Program—“The Bridges She Built: Women’s Role in Creating and Restoring Historic Bridges,” 6-7:30 p.m.

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

March 1: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
March 7, 14, 21, 28: Storybook STEAM, 6:30 p.m.
March 9: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
March 11, 25: Dungeons and Dragons (ages 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
March 12, 26: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 14, 28: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
March 17: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
March 19: Adventure Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
March 19: Teen Squad, 3-4 p.m.
March 21: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
March 22: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org

March 2, 9 ,16, 23, 30: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19. 26: Passageways, 2 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
March 8, 22: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.
March 10: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
March 12: LGBTQ Book Club, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

March 15: Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons, 5:30 p.m.
March 15: Advanced Ballroom Dance Lessons, 6:30 p.m.

Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Free Tax Preparation, 5:30-8 p.m.
March 3: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Online Science Fiction Book Club
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Star Trek Rewatch online group
March 21: Mystery Book Club (in person and online), 6-7 p.m.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com

March 4: An Evening with Shelley Puhak, 7-8 p.m.
March 24: Michael Neiberg with Ian Isherwood, 7-8 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

March 5: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
March 12: Kids Printmaking class with Amie Bantz 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 24: Intro to Landscape with Amie Bantz, 6-8 p.m.
March 27: Fluid Art with Ann Benton Yeager
March 18: 3rd in the Burg

National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

March 12: Lessons in History with Garry Adelman, 1-2 p.m.

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

March 1-28: Beanstack Challenge—March Mindfulness (ages 0-18)
March 3: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 3, 17: Block Party! (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 5, 19: New Cumberland Public Library book sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 8: Book Review Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 7, 21: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 7-28: Outdoor Storytime & More (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
March 8: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
March 8-29: Outdoor Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.
March 9, 23: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 12: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 15: Leprechaun’s Garden (ages 4-8), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 19: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 19: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
March 20: Friends Cultural Series: The Lemoyne Susquehannock Site, 3-4 p.m.
March 22: Kid Builders! (ages 3 and older), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 23: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
March 28: Music & More Mondays (ages 3-7), 5:30-6:30 p.m.

March 30: KIND Club—Kids Interested in Novels of Diversity on Zoom (ages 8-12), 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org

March 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 21: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 10:30-11 a.m.
March 2, 9, 16, 23: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 1:30-2 p.m.
March 14: Palmyra Public Library Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

March 19: Basket Weaving—Small Market Basket, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

March 2: Explore! PA Architecture, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 2-31: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Wednesdays-Sundays)
March 3, 17: Family Gallery Tour—Paleontology, 11:30 a.m.
March 4, 19: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
March 9, 23: Giant PA Map, 11:30 a.m.
March 10, 24: Curiosity Kids, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 11: Learn at Lunchtime—1681 Pennsylvania Charter, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
March 16: Explore! Seasons—Spring, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 23: The Games & Puzzles Challenge
March 25: Virtual Adventures in Nature Lab—Freshwater Mussels, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

March 5, 12, 19, 26: Saturday Morning Art Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Young Artist Camp, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

March 2, 9, 16: Dr. Seuss Science Series, 10-10:45 a.m.
March. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Wednesdays Walk at Wildwood, 12-2 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17: Advanced Fly Tying Classes, 6-8 p.m.
March 5: Kids Discover—Woodpeckers (ages 4-6), 10-11:30 a.m.
March 5: Kids Discover—Woodpeckers (ages 7-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
March 11: Astronomy Program, 8-10 p.m.
March 12: Spring Wreath Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
March 12: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 12, 19, 26: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Spring Symposium, 9:30-11 a.m.
March 19: Hello Spring!, 2-3:30 p.m.
March 23: Birdwalk—Waterfowl and Early Spring Migrants, 8-10 a.m.
March 24: Skunk Cabbage Walk, 2:30-4 p.m.
March 26: Bear Boy Scouts—Fur, Feathers & Ferns, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
March 31: Educator Workshop—Biodiversity, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Winters Heritage House Museum
41-47 E. High St., Elizabethtown
717-367-4672; elizabethtownhistory.org

March 5: Heirloom Seed Swap & Garden Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 31: Cli-Fi Short Story Writing Workshop Wrap-up, 7-9 p.m.

Live Music

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

March 5: Chris Lane
March 6: Bill Engvall
March 12: The Oak Ridge Boys
March 13: The Irish Tenors
March 25, 26: Celtic Woman
March 27: Straight No Chaser
March 31: America

Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com

March 5: The Dirty Sweet
March 26: Tannahill Weavers presented by Susquehanna Folk Music Society

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

March 3: SON VOLT, Jesse Farrar of Old Salt Union
March 4: Jazz in the City
March 5: Start Making Sense
March 6: Téada presented by Susquehanna Folk Music Society
March 12: York Symphony—Queen
March 19: High Noon—A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd & Southern Rock
March 24: Langhorne Slim, Riddy Arman

Boneshire Brew Works
7462 Derry St., Harrisburg
717-469-5007; boneshire.com

March 3: Karaoke, Open Mic with Dave Gates
March 10: Randy Z
March 20: Sviraj
March 24: Lil Brother Band

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Industry Night w/DJ Caraby
March 4-5: The Badlees Reunion Weekend
March 9: Special Jazz Evening w/Ryerson & Rudolph
March 12: The Cure + The Smiths Tribute
March 13: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
March 18: Kilmaine Saints
March 19: On The Lash
March 19: Hometown Strangers
March 25: Rhett Miller w/Corinna Joy
March 26: Cold Spring Union w/Olivia Farabaugh
March 27: Sunday Jazz Series w/Bones of Contention

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

March 4: Boundaries
March 4: Ace Frehley
March 9: The Districts
March 10: Flatfoot 56
March 10: Jamestown Revival
March 11: Devon Allman Project & The Samantha Fish Band
March 12: Summer Salt
March 12: Figure presents Terrorvision
March 16: Trapt
March 17: Keller Williams
March 17: The Dangerous Summer
March 18: Vic Dibitetto
March 23: Extinction AD
March 24: Attila—Rage Fest
March 31: The Slackers

Harrisburg Scottish Rite Theatre
2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-8868; valleyofharrisburg.org

March 12: An Evening of Rock n Soul

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org

March 19, 20: Masterworks—Heroes

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

March 5: Il Divo
March 9: Red Hot Chili Pipers
March 10: Joe Bonamassa
March 13: Brit Floyd (H.U. Presents)
March 26: Brothers Osborne

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

March 13: Brit Floyd at Hershey Theatre
March 24: Mayday Parade at XL Live
March 26: Wolf Alice at XL Live
March 31: The Maine at XL Live

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

March 4: The Stylistics
March 10: Celtic Thunder Ireland
March 12: The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and The Box Tops
March 24: Kristin Chenoweth

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

March 26: EnVaGe Chamber Concert

Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org

March 23: 40th Anniversary Concert with Stuart Malina, Ya-Ting Chang, Andreas Oeste, Jason Vieaux, Peter Sirotin, Dawn Wohn, Timothy Deighton, Fiona Thompson

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

March 25: Messiah University Concert Choir

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House

67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

March 26: Charlie Zahm

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

March 26: Amy Yang

Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

March 3: The Klezmatics at Kulkarni
March 6: Téada
March 26: Tannahill Weavers at Appalachian Brewing Co.

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

March 18: Samara Joy with Pasquale Grasso Trio
March 25-26: Candace O’Donnell
March 29: Malevo

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

March 5: Steve Vai
March 7: Tower of Power
March 27: The Allman Betts Band

XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com

March 4: The Floozies, Daily Brea, Phyphr
March 11: Scythian, The Wilson Springs Hotel
March 12: Jameson Rodgers & Special Guests
March 18: Circles Around the Sun, Mikaela Davis
March 19: Coheed and Cambria, Sheer Mag
March 21: Dark Star Orchestra
March 23: Railroad Earth
March 24: Mayday Parade
March 26: Wolf Alice
March 31: The Maine

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

March 4: DJ Kyn
March 18: Kevin Koa

The Stage Door

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

March 20: Jay Leno

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

March 11: Rob Ward, Brian Tidwell, Rod Caine

The Belmont Theatre

27 S. Belmont St., York

717-854-3894; thebelmont.org

March 18: “Now & Then”

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com

March 2-April 16: “Singin’ in the Rain”

Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org

March 4: TMI Improv
March 5: “3 Billy Goats Gruff”
March 12-27: “Orlando”

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

March 13: Queens Who Brunch
March 19: Fifty Shades Male Revue

Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown
717-939-9333; thehcpac.org

March 18-20: “The Jungle Book The Musical”

Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com

March 4: Rehoboth Beach Queens Invasion!
March 4, 5: Tim Young
March 11, 12: Chris Harvey, AJ Wilkerson
March 18, 19: Rich Vos

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com

March 4: Heartthrobs, The Outsiders, Meetwood Flac
March 4, 6: Level 1 Class Show
March 5: Solo Sleepover, Love Triangle, Barn Bitches
March 11: Leg of Lamp, The Outsiders, Introduce a Self
March 11, 13: Level 3 Class Show
March 12: Free Mixer, Ferret Prom, Bandito, Don’t Play with Deacon
March 18: Midtown Funk, Larry Bird, Cheese
March 19: Free Mixer, The Outsiders, Sugar Weasel, Rockstar Goes Supernova
March 25: Teen Girls, Same Each, HIT BITS
March 26: Free Mixer, Snicker Casket, Critical HIT!, Elderprov

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

March 3: “Blippi the Musical”
March 15-20: “Fiddler on the Roof”
March 25: Lewis Black

Keystone Theatrics

The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; www.keystonetheatrics.com

March 5-26: “Curious George—The Golden Meatball”

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com

March 3-13: “Wait Until Dark”

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

March 20: “Mutts Gone Nuts”

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

March 6: Catapult—Magic Shadows!
March 18: HYPROV—Improv Under Hypnosis

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

March 1-2: “A Year with Frog and Toad”

Narçisse Theatre Company
[email protected]; www.narcissetheatre.org

March 11-13: “Colorized—A Journey of Identity Through Art and Dance”

Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

March 4, 5, 11, 12: Court Street Cabaret
March 4-12: “The Mad Ones”
March 17: “The Diary of Anne Frank”
March 26: “The Obstructed View”

Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill
717-737-6768; www.oystermill.com

March 18-April 3: “Parade”

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

March 4: We the People First Friday
March 4: On Screen/In Person—Equal Means Equal
March 5: Family Fun Fest—Collision of Rhythm

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

March 17: Boozy Bingo w/Felicia O’Toole

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Love and Identity: “Profoundly fluid, poetic” story opens this month at Gamut Theatre

February 28, 2022 | by Carolina Nicholson

Gamut Theatre’s mission is to tell classic stories in new and exciting ways.

In this effort, they have managed to marry the ideas of “classic” and “contemporary” into one union, taking concepts that should be at odds with each other and letting them flourish together.

Such is the case with their spring showcase production, “Orlando.” Despite being written in 1928, this story is as relevant as ever for those who seek to truly know themselves. In a conversation with the director, Francesca Amendolia, I was able to learn more about the play.

“‘Orlando’ is a profoundly fluid, poetic piece of theater, one that makes unusual demands of the cast and crew and one that asks the audience to embrace that fluidity, to follow Orlando’s story with gentle curiosity and without judgment,” Amendolia explained.

Orlando, a young nobleman in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, yearns for love and adventure and to find his place in the world. So strong is his longing that he becomes untethered in time. Two hundred years of adventures and loves later, Orlando (who is now only 30) awakes from a weeklong sleep to discover she has become a woman. Transformed and yet essentially the same person, Orlando still hungers for adventure and love and understanding. So, has anything really changed?

“As a culture, we’re currently immersed in a long and complicated conversation about gender and gender expression,” Amendolia said. “Because so many young people are at the forefront, it can seem like a very modern conversation, but it isn’t. ‘Orlando’ was written almost a hundred years ago and, when Virginia Woolf titled it a ‘biography,’ she wasn’t entirely joking. The novel’s inspiration, Vita Sackville-West, was not only bisexual but also what we might today call gender fluid—she had a male persona named Julian. ‘Orlando’ reminds us that there’s nothing new about humans trying to figure out who they are.”

And in this vein, Orlando’s experience with loneliness and isolation throughout an extended timeline is very poignant to people right now. As we emerge from a pandemic that has been life-changing for so many, this story about finding your way to an earnest bond with others, while maintaining your own identity, is more relevant than ever.

So, what is “Orlando” really about?

“Orlando” is about finding yourself. “Orlando” is about gender. “Orlando” is about how deeply Virginia Woolf loved Vita Sackville-West. “Orlando” is about loneliness. “Orlando” is about love and loss. “Orlando” is about innocence and maturity. “Orlando” is about creativity and poetry. “Orlando” is about time. “Orlando” is a trans story. “Orlando” is a history, a biography, a fantasy.

“Here’s the real answer—the more we try to categorize ‘Orlando,’ the more we lose the point,” Amendolia said. “Woolf herself didn’t confine ‘Orlando’ to a single genre, instead interweaving fiction and biography, fantasy and history. There’s no single label that we can affix to ‘Orlando.’ There’s no box that ‘Orlando’ can’t kick to pieces.”

Maybe that’s the greatest takeaway for audiences. You can be who you are without trying to fit inside a designated box.

Audiences can expect to feel celebrated and entertained and, hopefully, more connected to each other. The intention of the play is to convey how important every human being is, regardless of how they define themselves.

Amendolia believes that there will be a wonderful aftertaste for those who come out to see this show.

“‘Orlando’ offers a glimpse of something beautiful—a world where people are entirely free to figure out who they are without judgment or restriction or fear, a world in which people can find their voices and then raise them to say true things,” Amendolia said. “For two hours, all of us will be in that world together, and I think that has the power to change us all for the better.”

“Orlando” runs March 12 to 27 at Gamut Theatre, 15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.gamuttheatre.org or call 717-238-4111.

UPCOMING THEATER EVENTS
AT HARRISBURG’S PROFESSIONAL
DOWNTOWN THEATERS

At Gamut Theatre
www.gamuttheatre.org
717-238-4111

TMI Improv

Friday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Doors and bar open 45 minutes prior to the performance.

Tickets are $10.

“Three Billy Goats Gruff”

Feb. 19 to March 5

Saturdays at 1 p.m.

Group performances available on weekdays. Please contact 717-238-4111.

Tickets are $10.

“Orlando”

By Virginia Woolf

Adapted by Sarah Ruhl

March 12 to 27

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Doors and bar open one hour prior to the performance.

Tickets are “pick your price.” You can choose the recommended $38 ticket or a discounted ticket price of $26 or $14.

At Open Stage
www.openstagehbg.com
717-232-6736

“The Mad Ones”

March 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m.

March 6 at 3 p.m.

The Obstructed View

March 26 at 8 p.m.

Harrisburg Black NewsBeat

with Dr. Kimeka Campbell

March 9 & 23 at 8:30 p.m.

Court Street Cabaret

March 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 9:15 p.m.

“The Diary of Anne Frank”

Staged Read Through

March 17 at 8 p.m.

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Happenings: Our February Calendar of Events

January 28, 2022 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org

Packard Showroom Exhibit Presented by Keystone Packards, through April 23

“Survivors: Unrestored Classic Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles,” through April 23

Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com

“Figuratively Speaking,” winter membership celebrating the human form in all media, through Feb. 17

Shakespeare-themed art exhibit featuring Kim Stone, Carrie Wissler-Thomas and Tina Reiley, through Feb. 28 at Capital Blue Cross.

“Beauty and Discovery,” an artist invitational featuring the work of Pamela J. Black, Ashley Moog Bowlsbey and Jessie Waite, Feb. 25-March 31; reception: Feb. 25, 5 to 8 p.m.

Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org

“Tom Ward, Fabric Artist,” featuring exuberant quilts and wall hangings that express themes of nature and spirituality through colorful works of art, through Feb. 27

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

“Go for the Gold,” members’ annual Color Show, featuring artwork in hues of gold, Feb. 4-March 5

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

February artist of the month

Dickinson College
The Trout Gallery
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org

“Horace Pippin: Racism and War,” centering on Pippin’s “Mr. Prejudice,” representing the artist’s response to the discrimination of African American soldiers fighting in World War II, through Feb. 19

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

“Winterfest,” a winter wonderland of art and crafts by members of the Millersburg Area Art Association, through Feb. 26

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyareaartassociation.com

“For the Love of Art” exhibit by Hershey Area Art Association members in the Milton & Catherine Conservatory at Hershey Gardens, Feb. 11-13

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

“Beyond Limitations” digital sculpture, 3D printing and virtual reality by Joe Meiser, Feb, 11-March 6

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

New works by The Huckle Buckle Boys, Pat Frese, Julie Iaria, Kristin Fava, and Ann Benton Yeager, through Feb. 13

New works by Tara Chickey, Amie Bantz, Tina Berrier, Averil Shepps, Caleb Smith, Feb. 15-March 13; First Saturday: Feb. 5, 2-5 p.m. and 3rd in the Burg: Feb. 18, 5-10 p.m.

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA)
Landis House, 67 N. Fourth Street
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Weaving Creativity,” a display of traditional and modern hooked rugs by the Magdalena Rug Hookers of Perry County, paired with basket designs by Teena Beutel, Feb. 11-April 22

Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA)
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Natural Elements,” artist invitational with Judy Bouder, Toby Bouder, Carolyn Pio, Todd Tabb and Hyeyon Wilson, through March 5

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

“In Nature’s Studio,” showcasing a bounty of early 19th century through late 20th century American artists’ depictions of the landscape, Feb. 12-May 22

“Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You,” artwork by Irvin Rodriguez, through Feb. 20

“Approximate Release,” a sculptural installation in the DeSoto Family Vault by Ron Lambert, Feb. 25-April 10

“Hedy O’Beil—The Late Work,” a selection of work from the 1970s to mid-1980s, Feb. 25-June 19

“Project—Nature,” a sneak peek of the current VanGo! Museum on Wheels exhibition, “Nature in Art,” featuring the work of Victoria Fuller, Aug. 22

Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery

“Our Strength is Our People—The Humanist Photographs of Lewis Hine,” Feb. 4–April 6

Read, Make, Learn

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Beginning Oil Painting, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Intermediate/Advanced Painting, 1-3:30 p.m.
Feb. 1, 9: Beginner Level 1 Jewelry Making—Riveting & Texture, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 1-22: Advanced Vessels, 4 Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 2, 8: Beginner Level 2 Jewelry Making—Pierce Sawing, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 2-23: Abstract Painting, 4 Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.
Feb. 2-March 9: Fundamentals of Photography, 6 Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 2-March 9: Wheel 101, 6 Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12: Heart Art (ages 6-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 5-26: Figure Drawing, 4 Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 7-March 14: Glazing-Taking The Next Step, 6 Mondays, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 15, 22: Contemporary Copper Enameled Jewelry, 2 Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.
Feb. 16-March 16: Wednesday Art Club (grades K-2), 3:45-5 p.m.
Feb. 16-March 23: Zoom! Getting Started with Adobe Lightroom Classic, 6 Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 17: Stay Warm with CALC! (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Feb. 17-March 24: Fundamentals of Photography, 6 Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 18: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Feb. 25-April 1: Friday Art Club (grades 3-5), 3:45-5 p.m.
Feb. 26: Textured Metal and Enamel, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner, 6-9 p.m.
Feb. 23: Comfort Food Classics, 6-9 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 22, 23: All Ages Storytime on Zoom, 6 p.m.
Feb. 1, 4, 8, 11, 22, 25: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years) on Zoom, 10:30-11:10 a.m.
Feb. 1, 7, 8, 22, 28: Born to Read (birth-18 months) on Zoom, 9:30-10 a.m.
Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 23, 25: Toddler Storytime (ages 19-35 months) on Zoom, 11-11:40 a.m.
Feb. 5: Black History Hall of Fame on Zoom, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 12: Celebrate the Lunar New Year! on Zoom, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 14: Past Players Present “Happy Birthday, Frederick Douglass” on Zoom, 4-6 p.m.
Feb. 15: Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 on Zoom (ages 18 and older), 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 16: Crafternoon (ages 15 and older) on Zoom, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 23: Spanish Language Conversation Group (ages 15 and older) on Zoom, 12-1 p.m.

Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
Feb. 7, 14, 21: Baby Time, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 8, 22: STEM Stations, 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 10, 24: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
Feb. 12: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
Feb. 12, 19: LEGO Club, 11 a.m.
Feb. 15: Musik Time, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 19: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.
Feb. 19: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.

Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org

Feb. 1: Virtual Illustrated Talk—John Harris Jr. with David Biser, 7-8 p.m.

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

Feb. 1: Curl up with the Classics—“Tender Is The Night,” 10-11 a.m.
Feb. 1: Teen STEM Drop-In—Bath Bomb DIY, 5:30-6:15 p.m. (ages 12-14), 6:30-7:15 p.m. (ages 15-18)
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Career Exploration Workshop, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 2: Moving Forward Book Group w/Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
Feb. 2: Accessibility—A “Hear Me Out” Dialogue, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28: Discovery Zone Fun, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 3-March 10: Intro. To Digital Photography, 6 Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25: Get That Job! Workshop, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Feb. 5: Library for Lunch, 1 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 1 p.m.
Feb. 7, 21: STEM Grab & Go, 9 a.m.
Feb. 7, 21: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
Feb. 8: Google Suite Overview, 2-3 p.m.
Feb. 8: Comics Club, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 8: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 9: Spreadsheet Basics, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 10: Plot Twisters, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 11, 25: Film Fridays, 7 p.m.
Feb. 12: Teen Crafternoon, 3-4:30 p.m.
Feb. 12, 26: Preschooler Craft Grab & Go Bag, 1 p.m.
Feb. 14: Philosophers’ Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
Feb. 14: Mission Transition, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 14: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 18: Family Movie Nights, 6:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 22: Cloud Storage Basics, 2-3 p.m.
Feb. 25: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
Feb. 26: Paint & Sip, 1-3 p.m.
Feb. 28: Virtual Fredricksen Reads—“The Paris Library,” 7-8 p.m.

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

Feb. 18: Virtual Exploring Pen & Ink, 6 p.m.

Harrisburg Young Professionals
hyp.org

Feb. 4: First Friday Trivia, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 8: Toastmasters Meetings, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 20: HYP Book Club—“The Midnight Library,” 2-4 p.m.

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

Feb. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
Feb. 1, 8, 15: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m.
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
Feb. 2: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
Feb. 2: Hear Me Out—Accessibility on Zoom, 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 3: Who Says Astronomy Can’t Be Funny?, 7 p.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15 a.m.
Feb. 3, 17: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
Feb. 5: Fused Glass Class, 1 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12, 26: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
Feb. 7, 14: Facebook Live—Books and Babies (birth-12 months), 10:15 a.m.
Feb. 10: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10 a.m.
Feb. 16: In-Person Geo-Terrarium Succulent Workshop, 5:30-7 p.m.
Feb. 19: Chess Tournament, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Feb. 19: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
Feb. 26: Dried Flower Wreath Class, 10 a.m.

Historic Harrisburg Resource Center
1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
historicharrisburg.org

Feb. 28: Fourth Monday Program—“How Mira Lloyd Dock and the Board of Trade Made Harrisburg ‘The City Beautiful,’” 6-7:30 p.m.

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

Feb. 1: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28: Storybook STEAM, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 9: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
Feb. 11, 25: Dungeons and Dragons (ages 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 12, 26: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 14, 28: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 17: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
Feb. 19: Adventure Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Feb. 19: Teen Squad, 3-4 p.m.
Feb. 21: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Feb. 22: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12, 19. 26: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Feb. 8, 22: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.
Feb. 10: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
Feb. 12: LGBTQ Book Club, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org

Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28: Free Tax Preparation, 5:30-8 p.m.
Feb. 3: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25: Online Science Fiction Book Club
Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25: Star Trek Rewatch online group
Feb. 21: Mystery Book Club (in person and online), 6-7 p.m.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com

Feb. 4: An Evening with Daniel Pink, 7-8 p.m.
Feb. 18: Imani Perry with Yaba Blay, 7-8 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

Feb. 5: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

Feb. 1-28: Beanstack Challenge—For the Love of Reading (ages 0-18)
Feb. 3: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 3, 17: Block Party! (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 7, 21: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 7-28: Cozy Zoom Storytimes on Zoom (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 8: Book Review Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 8: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 9: Teen Craft Time (grades 6-12), 3-4 p.m.
Feb. 9, 23: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 12: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Story & Craft (ages 4-8), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 15: Teen Volunteer Program (grades 6-12), 3-4 p.m.
Feb. 16: Kid Builders! (ages 3 and older), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 19: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 19: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
Feb. 20: “Black Pioneers Beyond the Susquehanna,” 3 p.m.
Feb. 21: Music & More Mondays (ages 3-7), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 23: KIND Club—Kids Interested in Novels of Diversity on Zoom (ages 8-12), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 23: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.
Feb. 24: BookTok Book Talk (grades 6-12), 3-4 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org

Feb. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 24, 28: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 10:30-11 a.m.
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 1:30-2 p.m.
Feb. 14: Palmyra Public Library Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

Feb. 19: Rug Hooking for Beginners, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

Feb. 2: Explore! Groundhogs, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 2-27: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Wednesdays-Sundays)
Feb. 3: The Games & Puzzle Challenge, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 4, 19: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 9: Giant PA Map, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 10, 24: Curiosity Kids, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 11: Virtual Adventures in Nature Lab—Wildlife Photography and Filmmaking, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Feb. 16: Explore! Germs, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 17: Family Gallery Tour—Paleontology, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 23: Family Gallery Tour—Mammal Hall, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 25: Learn at Lunchtime—Virtual Curator’s Choice, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3^rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26: Saturday Morning Art Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12, 18, 26: Young Artist Camp, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 16: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Wednesdays Walk at Wildwood, 12-2 p.m.
Feb. 5: Kids Discover—Groundhogs (ages 4-6), 10-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 5: Pressed Flower Valentines, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Feb. 5: Kids Discover—Groundhogs (ages 7-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
Feb. 8: Virtual Winter Lecture Series—Species of Importance in the Susquehanna River, 7-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 12: Birds & Coffee, 10-11 a.m.
Feb. 15: Wild Edibles Cooking Class, 6-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 17, 24: Advanced Fly Tying Classes, 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 19: Kids Discover–Mammals and Their Pelts (ages 5-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
Feb. 22: Virtual Winter Lecture Series—Recreation on the Susquehanna River, 7-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 26: Cadette Girl Scouts—Night Owl, 4-8:30 p.m.

Live Music

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

Feb. 3: Harry Connick, Jr.
Feb. 19: Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly
Feb. 20: The Righteous Brothers—Bill Medley & Bucky Heard
Feb. 26: Kansas

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

Feb. 4: Jazz in the City
Feb. 9: Gordon Lightfoot
Feb. 10: The Philly Keys
Feb. 19: York Symphony
Feb. 26: The Life and Music of George Michael

Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org

Feb. 18: Tusk

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com

Feb. 2: Wednesday Jazz Series
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Industry Night with DJ Caraby
Feb. 4: Hexbelt
Feb. 16: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
Feb. 19: Ben Brandt & Soul Miners Union, Noah Fowler
Feb. 26: Harrisburg University presents Joywave

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Feb. 3: Keep Lying & Don’t Panic with Locals
Feb. 4: Emo Night Tour
Feb. 6: An Evening with Red
Feb. 12: The Menzingers
Feb. 13: Queens Who Brunch
Feb. 19: Gaelic Storm
Feb. 24: Obscura, Dirt Monkey
Feb. 25: Between the Buried and Me
Feb. 26: Bark at the Moon, Shout at the Devil

Harrisburg Scottish Rite Theatre
2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-8868; valleyofharrisburg.org

Feb. 5: Yellow Brick Road Tribute to Elton John

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org

Feb. 7: Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra
Feb. 12-13: Keyboard Fireworks
Feb. 26-27: Back to the 80s

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

Feb. 24: COIN at XL Live
Feb. 25: The James Hunter Six at XL Live
Feb. 26: Joywave at The Englewood

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

Feb. 18: Spring Musical Showcase

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

Feb. 11: Little River Band, Firefall
Feb. 27: 74th Annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

Feb. 13: Wind Symphony Family Pops Concert
Feb. 16: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin—The Queen of Soul
Feb. 18: Symphony Orchestra Concert
Feb. 26: Jazz Ensemble Concert

Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org

Feb. 15: Stephen Hough

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

Feb. 12: Toni Marie Palmertree & Ellen Rissinger
Feb. 18: Messiah University Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Winds
Feb. 25: Messiah University Symphony Orchestra
Feb. 27: Kuhlman Competition

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

Feb. 5: Svyati Duo

Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

Feb. 12: Winter Coffee House
Feb. 20: The Lonesome Ace String Band

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

Feb. 5: Jaclyn Susa Harnish
Feb. 11: Jazz at the Ville with Rick Hirsch
Feb. 12: Charlotte Blake Alston
Feb. 18: Billie, Bessie & Nina—Pioneering Women of Jazz

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

Feb. 4: Abba Mania

XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com

Feb. 5: Defiant X, Eternal Frequency, WSGS, Lyndhurst, Dinosaurs in Paris
Feb. 11: The Four Horseman Metallica Tribute
Feb. 12: The Strictly Hip
Feb. 17: Papadosio, WSG, Solar Circuit
Feb. 24: Coin
Feb. 25: The James Hunter Six
Feb. 26: Space Bacon & Litz

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Feb. 4: DJ Kynz
Feb. 18: Natalie Ness

The Stage Door

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

Feb. 18: “Scooby-Doo! And the Lost City of Gold”
Feb. 25: Masters of Illusion
Feb. 27: “The Price is Right Live!”

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

Feb. 2: RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour
Feb. 11: Matt Bergman, Gigi Modrich

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com

Feb. 2-19: “Beehive The ‘60s Musical”
Feb. 25-April 16: “Singin’ in the Rain”

Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org

Feb. 4: TMI Improv
Feb. 11-20: “Echoes of Voices of the Eighth”
Feb. 16-March 5: “3 Billy Goats Gruff”

Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown
717-939-9333; thehcpac.org

Feb. 18-20: “Pan!” and “The Great Gatsby” two-for-one show

Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com

Feb. 4: Divas Down Under

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com

Feb. 4, Heartthrobs, The Outsiders, Meetwood Flac
Feb. 5: Free Mixer, Solo Sleepover, Love Triangle, Barn Bitches
Feb. 11: Leg of Lamp, The Outsiders, Introduce a Self
Feb. 12: Free Mixer, Ferret Prom, Bandito, Don’t Play with Deacon
Feb. 18: Midtown Funk, Larry Bird, Cheese
Feb. 19: Free Mixer, The Outsiders, Sugar Weasel, Rockstar Goes Supernova
Feb. 25: Level 3 Class Show, Teen Girls, Same Each, HIT BITS
Feb. 26: Level 2 Class Show, Snicker Casket, Critical HIT!, Elderprov
Feb. 27: Level 2 Class Show, Level 3 Show

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Feb. 13: Queens Who Brunch

Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com

Feb. 10-20: “Stage Kiss”

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

Feb. 14: “Summer—The Donna Summer Musical”
Feb. 17: Jo Koy

Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; keystonetheatrics.com

Feb. 18-27: “Puffs, or, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic”

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com

Feb. 25-March 13: “Wait Until Dark”

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

Feb. 12: Southern Fried Chicks

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

Feb. 12: “The Complete History of Comedy”

Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

Feb. 5: The Obstructed View
Feb. 9: Harrisburg Black Newsbeat
Feb. 12-March 12: “The Mad Ones”

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

Feb. 26: “Speak to My Soul—A Montage of Voices”

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

Feb. 11-Feb. 27: Theatre Harrisburg presents “The Secret Garden”

Theatre Harrisburg
513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg
717-232-5501; theatreharrisburg.com

Feb. 11-27: “The Secret Garden” at Whitaker Center

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Feb. 17: Boozy Bingo with Felicia O’Toole

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Happenings: Our January Calendar of Events

December 29, 2021 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org

License Plate Collectors Association Display, retrospective of vintage plates, January to May

Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com

“Situated: Confronting Identity,” featuring art by Bridie Alvarez, Destiny Santana, Larissa Ramey and Lucy Giboyeaux, through Jan. 6

“Figuratively Speaking,” winter membership celebrating the human form in all media, Jan. 14-Feb. 17; reception: Jan. 14, 5-8 p.m.

Shakespeare-themed art exhibit featuring Kim Stone, Carrie Wissler-Thomas and Tina Reiley, through Feb. 28 at Capital Blue Cross and in conjunction with Gamut Theatre’s Classics Fest

Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org

“Tom Ward, Fabric Artist,” featuring exuberant quilts and wall hangings that express themes of nature and spirituality through colorful works of art, Jan. 9-Feb. 27; opening reception: Jan. 9, 12:15 p.m.; other public viewings, Jan. 21, 6-9 p.m., and Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to noon.

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

“Seen,” an exhibit connecting viewer and artist in a conversation about our need to be understood and our preconceived notions of others, Jan. 7-29

“Presenting Racism: Stories from Our Town,” a collaborative exhibit to illuminate historical moments of racism in Carlisle and contemporary visions of equity and inclusion, Jan. 7-29

Dickinson College
The Trout Gallery
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org

“Tracing Slavery: I—Moses Williams, Silhouettes,” cut-paper profiles by Williams with prints by contemporary artist Kara Walker, through Jan. 22

“Tracing Slavery: II—Kara Walker, Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War,” works highlighting the experience and identity of African Americans, past and present, through Jan. 22

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

“Winterfest,” a winter wonderland of art and crafts by members of the Millersburg Area Art Association, Jan. 5-Feb. 26

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

“Color, Pattern, Function,” Lydia Gasper Ceramics, through Jan. 29; artist’s talk and reception: Jan. 14, 4:15 p.m.

Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; metropoliscollective.com

“A Wintry Mix VI: Tangled Up in Blue,” with an emphasis on the wintry color of blue and its associated depth, honesty and sadness; reception: Jan. 21, 7-11 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

New works by Millworks artists

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Perry County Council of the Arts
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Artisan Marketplace” holiday exhibition, filled with unique handmade items and art for local gift giving, through Jan. 15

7th Annual Juried Exhibition, featuring outstanding artwork in a variety of media, created by local artists, through Jan. 29

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

“Art of the State,” an annual statewide juried competition, through Jan. 2

“Witness to History: Colonel Paul Evanko’s 9/11 Field Notes,” featuring the head of the PA State Police’s handwritten field notes from the morning of 9/11, through Jan. 2

“Why Not in Pennsylvania? Campaigning for Women’s Suffrage in the Keystone State,” through Jan. 2

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

“Four Seasons and Seven Vices—Old Master Prints in Series,” examining stories of seasons, elements, planets, virtues and vices in Renaissance and Baroque-era printmaking, through Jan. 23

“Tradition Interrupted,” exploring how artists weave contemporary ideas with traditional arts and crafts to create thought-provoking hybrid images and objects, through Jan. 23

“Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You,” artwork by Irvin Rodriguez, through Feb. 20

“Project—Nature” offers a sneak peek of the current VanGo! Museum on Wheels exhibition “Nature in Art,” featuring the work of Victoria Fuller, through Aug. 22

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

“Emerging Artists Showcase,” through Jan. 28

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

“Photography Contest Display,” showcasing more than 100 photographs taken at Wildwood Park, through Jan. 29

Read, Make, Learn

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

Jan. 5: Beginner Level 2 Jewelry Making—Pierce Sawing, 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 5-Feb. 2: Wednesday In-Person Art Club (grades K-2), 3:45-5 p.m.
Jan. 6: As You Wish Earrings, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 7-Feb. 4: Friday In-Person Art Club (grades 3-5), 3:45-5 p.m.
Jan. 8: Vintage Tin Earrings, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 15: Art Together, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Jan. 17: Celebrate Peace (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jan. 18: Make a Journal, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 19: Suicide Loss Survivors, 5:30-7 p.m.
Jan. 19-May 4: Middle School Art Club, Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m.
Jan. 20-May 5: High School Art Lab, 5-7 p.m.
Jan. 21: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Jan. 29: Color Spheres, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Jan. 28-29: Friends Pop Up Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org

Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
Jan. 8: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
Jan. 13, 27: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
Jan. 15: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.

Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org

Jan. 12: Virtual Illustrated Lecture—“Honeybees: the View from the Backyard,” 7-8:15 p.m.

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

Jan. 3, 17: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
Jan. 4: Curl up with the Classics—“Tender Is The Night,” 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 4: Teen STEM Drop-In—Transformative Works, 5:30-6:15 p.m., 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25: Career Exploration Workshop, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 5: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
Jan. 5: Reimagining Work—A ‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27: Discovery Zone Fun, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28: Get That Job! Workshop, 10:30-11:30 am., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jan. 8: Teen Crafternoon, 3-4:30 p.m.
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 1 p.m.
Jan. 10: Philosophers’ Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
Jan. 10: Mission Transition, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 10: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 10, 24: STEM Grab & Go, 9 a.m.
Jan. 11: Comics Club, 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 11: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
Jan. 13: Plot Twisters, 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 14: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 14, 28: Film Fridays, 7 p.m.
Jan. 15, 29: Preschooler Craft Grab & Go Bag, 1 p.m.
Jan. 18: Cloud Storage Basics, 2-3 p.m.
Jan. 21: Family Movie Nights, 6:30-8 p.m.
Jan. 24: Virtual Fredricksen Reads—“The Lions Of Fifth Avenue,” 7-8 p.m.
Jan. 24: Home-Based Business Roundtable, 6-7:30 p.m.

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com

Jan. 4-Feb. 22: Level 3—The Harold,” Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m.
Jan. 6-Feb. 24: “Level 2—Game of the Scene,” Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.
Jan. 10-Feb. 28: “Level 3—The Harold,” Mondays, 7-10 p.m.
Jan. 12-March 2: “Level 1—Intro to Improv,” Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m.

Harrisburg Young Professionals
hyp.org

Jan. 23: HYP Book Club, 2-4 p.m.

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

Jan. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
Jan. 4, 11, 25: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
Jan. 5: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
Jan. 5: Hear Me Out—Reimagining Work on Zoom, 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 8, 15, 22: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29: Beginning Crochet Class, 1 p.m., 2 p.m.
Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31: Books and Babies (birth-12 months), 10:15 a.m.
Jan. 11: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m.
Jan. 12: Card Making Class, 6 p.m.
Jan. 13, 20, 27: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15 a.m.
Jan. 15: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
Jan. 28: After Hours Board Games, 6 p.m.

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24: Storybook STEAM, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 4: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Jan. 10, 24: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
Jan. 14, 28: Dungeons and Dragons (ages 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 15: Adventure Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Jan. 15: Teen Squad, 3-4 p.m.
Jan. 17: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Jan. 20: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
Jan. 25: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 29: Creation Station, 1-3 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org

Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Jan. 2, 9. 16, 23, 30: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 11, 26: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.
Jan. 13: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.

Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org

Jan. 6: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28: Online Science Fiction Book Club
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28: Star Trek Rewatch online group
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Jan. 17: Mystery Book Club (in person and online), 6-7 p.m.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com

Jan. 9: Mark Bowden and Matthew Teague livestream conversation, 5-6 p.m.

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

Jan. 1: First Day Bird Walk, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

Jan. 1-31: Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge
Jan. 3-24: Cozy Zoom Storytimes (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
Jan. 6: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 6, 20: Block Party (ages birth-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 8: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 11: Book Review Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 11: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12: Pajama Party! (ages 3-7), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12, 26: Wednesday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 15: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 15: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 15: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
Jan. 18, 31: Kid Builders! (ages 3 and older), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 24: Music & More Mondays (ages 3-7), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 26: KIND Club—Kids Interested in Novels of Diversity (ages 8-12), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jan. 26: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org

Jan. 10: Palmyra Public Library Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 24, 27, 31: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 10:30-11 a.m.
Jan. 27: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 1:30-2 p.m.

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

Jan. 29: Basket Weaving—Small Market Basket, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

Jan. 2: Artists Conversations Gallery Tour with Stephen Althouse, 2-3 p.m.
Jan. 5: Explore! Owls in Pennsylvania, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 5-30: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Wednesdays-Sundays)
Jan. 12: The Games & Puzzle Challenge, 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 13, 27: Curiosity Kids, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 14: Virtual Adventures in Nature Lab—Wildlife Photography and Filmmaking, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Jan. 19: Explore! One-Room Schoolhouse, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 20: Family Gallery Tour—Paleontology, 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 22: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Jan. 26: Family Gallery Tour—Mammal Hall, 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 28: Learn at Lunchtime—Virtual Curator’s Choice, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29: Saturday Morning Art Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29: Young Artist Camp, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 19: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

Jan. 10, 12: Virtual Farm Show Workshops, 9-10 a.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

Jan. 8: Birds & Coffee, 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 8: Kids Discover—Hibernation (ages 5-9), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 11: Virtual Winter Lecture—History of the Susquehanna River, 7-8:30 p.m.
Jan. 13: Winter Edibles Walk, 2-3:30 p.m.
Jan. 15: The Wonders of Rocks (ages 4-6), 10-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 15: The Wonders of Rocks (ages 7-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
Jan. 16: Kids Discover—Winter Tracks (ages 5-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
Jan. 22: Rocks & Blocks Workshop, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Jan. 25: Virtual Winter Lecture—Geology of the Susquehanna River, 7-8:30 p.m.
Jan. 29: Kids Discover—Owls (ages 4-6), 10-11:30 a.m.
Jan. 29: Kids Discover—Owls (ages 7-10), 1:30-3 p.m.

Live Music

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

Jan. 21: Scotty McCreery
Jan. 27: Phillip Phillips and Jon Foreman
Jan. 29: Elvis Birthday Bash with Mike Albert and Scot Bruce
Jan. 30: Mike Albert’s Elvis Gospel Show with The Stamps Quartet

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

Jan. 7: Jazz in the City
Jan. 22: York Symphony—John Williams’ 90th Birthday

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com

Jan. 14: Blitz Dynette
Jan. 15: Solar Federation RUSH Tribute
Jan. 21: Hall Williams Band, Nate Myers and the Aces
Jan. 22: Martini Brothers
Jan. 28: Harrisburg University presents MUNA

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Jan. 1: The Commercials
Jan. 7: New Perspectives
Jan. 15: Nita Strauss
Jan. 20: Funtcase, SweetTooth
Jan. 22: The Lacs
Jan. 28: Riot Ten

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org

Jan. 8-9: “The Enchanted Flute”
Jan. 22-23: “Broadway Tonight”

Harrisburg University Presents
concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

Jan. 22: MUNA at The Englewood

Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org

Jan. 5: Tempesta di Mare

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

Jan. 30: Mendelssohn Piano Trio

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

Jan. 9: Charlie Zahm

Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

Jan. 29: Windborne

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

Jan. 23: Citizen Cope
Jan. 28: Live At the Fillmore, Bloodshot, Junior Mack

XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com

Jan. 15: Appetite for Destruction Guns N Roses Tribute
Jan. 22: Big Fat Meanies, Bad Hand, Stonewall Vessels, The 25^th Hour
Jan. 27: Ghost Light

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Jan. 7: DJ Kynz

Jan. 21: Josh Dominick

The Stage Door

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

Jan. 17-18: “Dancing with the Stars”

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

Jan. 14: PJ Walsh and Dan Mahoney
Jan. 28: “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical”

The Belmont Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-3894; thebelmont.org

Jan. 7-16: “Arsenic & Old Lace”

Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org

Jan. 3: “I Don’t Speak Spanish” (Classics Fest)
Jan. 4: “Shakespeare and the Alchemy of Gender” (Classics Fest)
Jan. 6: “Becoming Othello—A Black Girl’s Journey” (Classics Fest)
Jan. 7: “The African Company—The Mystery of the African Grove Theatre” (Classics Fest)
Jan. 9: “And To Be A Soldier” (Classics Fest)

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Jan. 9: Queens Who Brunch

Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com

Jan. 7: Divas Down Under Anniversary Drag Show

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

Jan. 22-23: “Trolls Live!”

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com

Jan. 14-30: “The Lion in Winter”

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

Jan. 14: “Dancing with the Local Stars”

Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

Jan. 13-16: “Rock/Musical”

Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill
717-737-6768; www.oystermill.com

Jan. 21-Feb. 6: “A Murder is Announced”

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

Jan. 21-22: “Speak to My Soul—A Montage of Voices”

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Jan. 20: Boozy Bingo with Felicia O’Toole

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Who Wants to See a Holiday Show? Five reasons to see “A Christmas Carol” at Open Stage

November 30, 2021 | by Cindy Lou-Who

Photo by Haley Harned

Oh hi! Hello! And “how do you do?”

It’s your favorite dame here—Miss Cindy Lou-Who!

I’m back on stage down on old North Court Street

In a holiday play that sure is a treat!

You can check me out soon in an adults-only show

But for family fun, there’s another show you should go….to.

Okay, there are a lot of reasons for me to hate Christmas (let’s just say one of the top reasons is green, hairy and rhymes with “The Finch”), and I can tell you all about it in my one-Who tour-de-force “Who’s Holiday!,” starting Nov. 26.

But bein’ around the cast and creative team behind “A Christmas Carol” has reminded me why this play and the people who put it on are so special. So, buckle up, buttercups—here’s Cindy Lou Who’s list of “The Top Five Reasons You Should See ‘A Christmas Carol’ This Year.” (For other listicles, including “Five Ways to Use Leftover Roast Beast,” “Fahoo Fores, Dahoo Dores and Seven Other Non-Secular Christmas Favorites” and “Thirteen Home Hacks With Your Zizzer-zazzer-zuzz,” you can check out my YouTube channel.)

It’s a ghost story

There’s a long tradition of telling ghost stories around Christmas that go way, way back before “Christmas” as we know it, and, of course, Chuck Dickens wrote the world’s most famous ghost story of Christmas in his 1860 bestseller “A Christmas Carol.” Boy howdy, this show is chock-full of spirits, apparitions and your run-of-the-mill scares. David Richwine returns for his fifth year playing Jacob Marley, and, seeing the looks on folks’ faces when Marley appears on stage for the first time—it takes my breath away. It’s terrifying, exhilarating and just plain fun! Everything a good ghost story should be.

There’s magic! Literal magic!

I’m not going to spoil too much, but there are some jaw-dropping special effects in this show. Every year, the staff members get asked, “How did they do that?” I would tell you, but honestly I have no idea…magnets?

Nicholas Hughes as Ebenezer Scrooge

Nick has been playing Scrooge since the early aughts, and the thoughtfulness and passion that he brings to this character is inspiring. “A Christmas Carol” proves that even the most miserable can find light in the world and help spread that light and love to his fellow humans (we in “The Biz” call it, a “redemption arc”). Mr. Hughes plays the part with grace, and performs to each audience as if it were the first time.

Okay, but like, the WHOLE CAST

Most of the folks who are joining us this year are returning to the show after a two-year hiatus (did you hear about theaters being shut down? It was a whole thing). To see people like Karen Ruch return as The Ghost of Christmas Past (all swishing skirts and gold glitter) or Patrick Hughes as Scrooge’s nephew Fred (a wealth of heartfelt speeches and the epitome of Christmas cheer) or Jonathan Hoover (who started six years ago as our Tiny Tim and is now taller than most of us)—to see them share the stage with some of our newcomers, who get to experience this magic for the first time—well, it warms my Who-heart.

We need a little Christmas

There is so much that I can’t fit into this list—the atmospheric lighting and sound effects, the beautifully painted stage, the lush costumes, the intimidating amount of fog, but when it comes right down to it, this is a show that will make you feel good. Let’s face it—it’s been a rough couple of years. We deserve all the joy, laughter, awe and wonder that this piece of theater brings every night.

I’m looking forward to welcoming you all back to Cindy Lou’s trailer this year (well, all of you adult yous) or seeing you in the audience at “A Christmas Carol.”

“Who’s Holiday!” runs Nov. 26 to Dec. 22. “A Christmas Carol” runs Dec. 4 to 23. Tickets and information can be found at www.openstagehbg.com.

UPCOMING THEATER EVENTS AT HARRISBURG’S PROFESSIONAL DOWNTOWN THEATERS

At Gamut Theatre
www.gamuttheatre.org
717-238-4111

Popcorn Hat Players present
“Countdown to Noon!”

Held at Whitaker Center’s Sunoco Theater

Dec. 31 at 11 a.m.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

Tickets are $15 each.

TMI Improv presents
“Last Laughs of 2021”

Held at Gamut Theatre

Dec. 31, shows on the hour at 9, 10 and 11 p.m.

Doors and bar open at 8:30 p.m.

Tickets: $10 each or $30 for an all-night pass

At Open Stage
www.openstagehbg.com
717-232-6736

“A Christmas Carol”

Dec. 4 to 23 at 7:30 p.m.

“Who’s Holiday!”

Nov. 26 to Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

“Drag the Halls” Presented by The Obstructed View

Dec. 5 at noon

Harrisburg Black NewsBeat with Dr. Kimeka Campbell

Dec. 9 & 21 at 8:30 p.m.

Figgy Pudding

Dec. 8, 22 & 23 at 9:30 p.m.

Court Street Cabaret

Dec. 3, 16, 17 & 18 at 9:30 p.m.

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Happenings: Our December Calendar of Events

November 30, 2021 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org

“Cars & Christmas,” a special holiday exhibit with themed Christmas trees, automobiles, train displays, a Hess truck display, scavenger hunt and “Sammy The Snow Plow,” through January.

“Something Special” Coast to Coast, based on the book “Ford Model T Coast to Coast: A Slow Drive Across a Fast Country” by Tom Cotter, through April 22

Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com

“Situated: Confronting Identity,” featuring art by Bridie Alvarez, Destiny Santana, Larissa Ramey and Lucy Giboyeaux, Dec. 3-Jan. 6; reception: Dec. 17, 5-8 p.m.

Shakespeare-themed art exhibit featuring Kim Stone, Carrie Wissler Thomas and Tina Reiley, Dec. 1-Feb. 28 at Capital Blue Cross and in conjunction with Gamut Theatre’s Classics Fest

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

“Art for the Holidays” annual market of unique handmade gifts for the holidays, through Dec. 29

“A Tradition of Realism,” a group display of Pennsylvania landscapes, Dec. 3-24

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

December Artist: Stella Tallamo

Dickinson College
The Trout Gallery
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org

“Tracing Slavery: I—Moses Williams, Silhouettes,” cut-paper profiles by Williams with prints by contemporary artist Kara Walker, through Jan. 22

“Tracing Slavery: II—Kara Walker, Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War,” works highlighting the experience and identity of African Americans, past and present, through Jan. 22

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

Mid Penn Bank Art Show and Sale, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

Hershey Public Library exhibit, through Dec. 11

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

“Color, Pattern, Function,” Lydia Gasper Ceramics, Dec. 10-Jan. 29; artist’s talk and reception: Jan. 14, 4:15 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

New works by Linda Benton McCloskey, Tami Bitner, Pat Frese, Judy Kelly, through Dec. 12

New works by Paul Gallo, PD Murray, Rebekah Adey, Mary Gelenser, and Paul Vasiliades, Dec. 15-Jan. 9

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Perry County Council of the Arts
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Artisan Marketplace” holiday exhibition, filled with unique handmade items and art for local gift giving, through Jan. 15

7th Annual Juried Exhibition, featuring outstanding artwork in a variety of media, created by local artists, through Jan. 29

Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu

Student Honors Photography, through Dec. 3; Zoom reception and award ceremony: Dec. 2, 5:30-7 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

“Art of the State,” an annual statewide juried competition, through Jan. 2

“Witness to History: Colonel Paul Evanko’s 9/11 Field Notes,” featuring the head of the PA State Police’s handwritten field notes from the morning of 9/11, through Jan. 2

“Why Not in Pennsylvania? Campaigning for Women’s Suffrage in the Keystone State,” through Jan. 2

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

“Four Seasons and Seven Vices—Old Master Prints in Series,” examining stories of seasons, elements, planets, virtues and vices in Renaissance and Baroque-era printmaking, through Jan. 23

“Tradition Interrupted,” exploring how artists weave contemporary ideas with traditional art and craft to create thought-provoking hybrid images and objects, through Jan. 23

“Someday This Pain Will Be Useful To You,” artwork by Irvin Rodriguez, through Feb. 20

Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery

“A Contemplation of Scenery: The Vesell Family Collection” virtual exhibit, featuring 45 predominantly American landscape paintings from the 19th century, through Dec. 5

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

“Emerging Artists Showcase,” Dec. 3-Jan. 28; reception: Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

“Photography Contest Display,” showcasing more than 100 photographs taken at Wildwood Park, Dec. 14-Jan. 29

Read, Make, Learn

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

Dec. 4: Vintage Tin Earrings, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 4: Art Together, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Beginner Level 1 Jewelry Making—Riveting & Texture, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14: Ceramic Jewelry, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 11: Eucalyptus Magic, 10-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 11: Easy, Playful Acrylic, 12-3 p.m.
Dec. 14-Jan. 18: Clay—Hand Building, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 16: Make a Journal, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

Dec. 30: New Year’s Eve, 6-9 p.m.
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve, 6-9 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Dec. 1: Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m.
Dec. 1: Spanish Language Conversation Group, 12 p.m.
Dec. 1: Discord Hangouts, 3 p.m.
Dec. 2: Anime Club, 4 p.m.
Dec. 2: Dungeons and Dragons, 7 p.m.
Dec. 3: Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Teen Dungeons and Dragons online, 4 p.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Tween Dungeons and Dragons online, 4 p.m.
Dec. 4: Dance Me a Story in person and on Zoom, 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18: Teen Dungeons and Dragons online, 3 p.m.
Dec. 5: Crazy for Coloring, 2 p.m.
Dec. 7: Novel Thoughts Book Club, 6 p.m.
Dec. 8: Young Adult Book Club, 4 p.m.
Dec. 8: Learn about the James Webb Telescope, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 11: Black Creek Games, 10 a.m.
Dec. 16: Book Discussion, 6 p.m.
Dec. 21: Novel Thoughts Book Club Too!, 1 p.m.

Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org

Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
Dec. 9, 23: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
Dec. 11: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
Dec. 18: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.
Dec. 21: Musik Time, 10:30 a.m.

Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org

Dec. 11: Santa’s Reindeer and Virtual Mrs. Claus, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

Dec. 1: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
Dec. 1: Grief and End-of-Life Care–A Hear Me Out Discussion, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Dec. 3, 10: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Get That Job! Workshop, 10:30-11:30 am., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 1 p.m.
Dec. 6: STEM Grab & Go, 9 a.m.
Dec. 6: Keep it to Yourself—Controlling your Social Media, 3-4 p.m.
Dec. 6, 20: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
Dec. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Discovery Zone Fun, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 7: Curl up with the Classics—“Mrs. Dalloway,” 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 7: Cloud Storage Basics, 2-3 p.m.
Dec. 7: Managing Stress During Times of Change, 3-4 p.m.
Dec. 7: Teen Drop-In— Pokémon Terrarium, 5:30-7:15 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Career Exploration Workshop, 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Film Friday, 7 p.m.
Dec. 13: Philosophers’ Roundtable, 2-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 13: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Comics Club, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 14: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
Dec. 14: Virtual Fredricksen Reads—“The Personal Librarian,” 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 16: Holiday Book Reading—“The Library Gingerbread Man,” 6-6:45 p.m.
Dec. 17: Family Movie Nights, 6:30-8 p.m.
Dec. 21: Tween Drop-In— Pokémon Terrarium, 5:30-7:15 p.m.
Dec. 23: Plot Twisters, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 28: Home-Based Business Roundtable, 6-7:30 p.m.

Harrisburg Young Professionals
hyp.org

Dec. 19: HYP Book Club, 2-4 p.m.

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

Dec. 1: LEGO Club, 4 p.m.
Dec. 1: Hear Me Out—Grief and End-of-Life Care on Zoom, 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 1, 15: Card Making Class, 6 p.m.
Dec. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 : Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
Dec. 2, 16, 30: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
Dec. 11: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths, 11 a.m.
Dec. 11: Fused Glass, 1 p.m.
Dec. 11, 18: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
Dec. 15: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths, 6 p.m.
Dec. 18: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
Dec. 18: Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors Family Book Group, 2 p.m.

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14: Parents & Toddlers Together, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.
Dec. 8: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 8: A Night At The Theatre, 7-9 p.m.
Dec. 13, 27: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 16: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
Dec. 20: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Dec. 28: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
1306 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org

Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25 Passageways, 2 p.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Dec. 9: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
Dec. 14, 28: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.

Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org

Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Online Science Fiction Book Club
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Star Trek Rewatch online group
Nov. 4: Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Storytime and Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 20: Mystery Book Club (in person and online), 6-7 p.m.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com

Dec. 2: An Evening with Brené Brown, 8-9 p.m.

National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

Dec. 4: Sorting Through Rumors, Whispers and Rumblings about Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade, 1-2 p.m.

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

Dec. 4: Wreath Making, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-3:30 p.m.

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

Dec. 2: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 4: Quill a Hanging Ornament, 2-3 p.m.
Dec. 4, 18: December Book Sales, 9 a.m-3 p.m.
Dec. 6: The Night Library on Zoom (ages 5-8), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 6, 20: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 11: Write-On Writer’s Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 12: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 14: Book Review Program & Holly Luncheon, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 16: Jan Brett’s “The Hat” on Zoom (ages 4-7), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 18: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 18: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 22: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org

Dec. 1, 8, 15: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Dec. 13: Palmyra Public Library Book Discussion, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

Dec. 1: Explore! Pennsylvania Owls, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23: Curiosity Kids, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 3, 18: StoryTime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 3: Virtual Artists Conversations—A Sense of Place with Lauren Whearty and Kelly Kautz from Art of the State 2021, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Dec. 8: Explore! Art in Nature, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Virtual Adventures in Nature Lab—PA Owls, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Dec. 15: Explore! Weaving, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 22: Explore! Winter, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 29: Explore! New Year’s Traditions, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

Dec. 15: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

Dec. 5, 12: Natural Ornaments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dec. 9: Owl Prowl at Detweiler Park, 5:30-7 p.m.
Dec. 11: Winter Discovery, 10 a.m.
Dec. 16: Reindeer Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 18: Winter Tree ID, 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 19: Reindeer Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 28-30: Winter Wonders Camp (ages 7-10), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 28-30: Winter Wonders Camp (ages 4-6), 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Winters Heritage House Museum
41-47 E. High St., Elizabethtown
717-367-4672; elizabethtownhistory.org

Dec. 4: Needle Felting Class, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Live Music

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

Dec. 3: Jazz in the City
Dec. 17: Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon
Dec. 17: April Verch and Joe Newberry
Dec. 18: A Family Holiday Celebration
Dec. 18: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party

Arts on the Square
Market Square Presbyterian Church
20 S. Second St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org

Dec. 12: Carols by Candlelight

Boneshire Brew Works
7462 Derry St., Harrisburg
717-469-5007; boneshire.com

Dec. 2: Dave Gates

Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org

Dec. 4: The British Invasion Years
Dec. 11: The Wizards of Winter

Central PA Friends of Jazz
www.friendsofjazz.org

Dec. 11: Ted Rosenthal

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Dec. 13, 17: Holiday Music at the Library

Dickinson College Department of Music

Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center for the Arts

240 W. High St., Carlisle

717-245-1568; dickinson.edu/music

Dec. 2: Chamber Music Concert w/student chamber ensembles
Dec. 3: Choir Concert w/Dickinson College Choir and the Dickinson Improvisation and Collaboration Ensemble
Dec. 8: “Concert Competition” w/Dickinson performance studies students

Elizabethtown College
1 Alpha Dr., Elizabethtown
717-361-1212; www.etown.edu

Dec. 5: Songs of the Season Choral Concert

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com

Dec. 1, 15, 22, 29: Wednesday Jazz Series
Dec. 2: The Bad Toupees + The Neighborly
Dec. 3: The Eric Mintel Quartet tribute to “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Dec. 4: Cold Spring Union and Holly Serio at the Alt-Country Christmas
Dec. 8: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
Dec. 9, 16, 23: DJ Caraby
Dec. 10: The Fleshtones with The Cynz
Dec. 11: MauveStröm
Dec. 15 Wednesday Jazz Series
Dec. 17: Honky-Tonk Holiday Show
Dec. 18: Start Making Sense Talking Heads Tribute Band

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

Dec. 13: Holiday Harp and Handbells

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Dec. 2: Grayscale
Dec. 8: Neverwake and Guests
Dec. 9: Riff Raff
Dec. 10: Bear Grillz
Dec. 11: Eternal Frequency, Magical Mystery Doors
Dec. 17: The Stonewall Vessels, Medusa’s Disco
Dec. 18: The Menzingers
Dec. 19: Verivery

Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus
harrisburggaymenschorus.org

Dec. 18-19: Winter Concerts at Whitaker Center

Harrisburg University Presents
www.concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

Dec. 1: CAAMP at XL Live
Dec. 4: The Hooters at XL Live
Dec. 9: The Glorious Songs at XL Live
Dec. 10: Misterwives at XL Live

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

Dec. 2: Manheim Steamroller
Dec. 4: Straight No Chaser

Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-421-1512; keystoneconcertband.com

Dec. 11: Christmas Concert at All Saints Church

Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; www.keystonetheatrics.com

Dec. 3-19: “Elf the Musical”

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

Dec. 3: Symphony Orchestra Concert

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

Dec. 5: Messiah University Christmas Concert
Dec. 7: Messiah University Musica Nov Concert
Dec. 8: Christmas with Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass
Dec. 11: Messiah University Guitar Ensemble

Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

Dec. 3-18: A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas
Dec. 8-23: Figgy Pudding

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. Third St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

Dec. 5: A Festival of Lessons and Carols

Susquehanna Chorale
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-533-7859; susquehannachorale.org

Dec. 17: Candlelight Christmas at Messiah University
Dec. 18: Candlelight Christmas at Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren
Dec. 19: Candlelight Christmas at Market Square Presbyterian Church

Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

Dec. 2: Lúnasa
Dec. 6: Caroline Keane and Tom Delaney Hit Rewind virtual concert
Dec. 12: Tanner Bingaman virtual show
Dec. 17: April Verch and Joe Newberry at Appell Center for the Performing Arts

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

Dec. 11: Champian Fulton Trio
Dec. 15: Irish Christmas in America

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

Dec. 2-4: Get the Led Out
Dec. 18-19: Winter Concerts with Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus

XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com

Dec. 1: CAAMP
Dec. 3: Smooth Like Clyde
Dec. 4: The Hooters
Dec. 8: Low Cut Connie
Dec. 9: The Glorious Sons
Dec. 10: Misterwives
Dec. 11: The Amish Outlaws
Dec. 15: Weekend Wednesday
Dec. 17: Back in Black—The True ACDC Experience
Dec. 18: Ben Gallaher
Dec. 29: Tauk

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Dec. 3: Kevin Koa
Dec. 17: Natalie Ness

The Stage Door

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

Dec. 1-30: “The 2021 AMT Christmas Show—Winter Wonderland”

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

Dec. 3: Paula Poundstone
Dec. 10: Mike Head, John Burton, Jonathan Desmarais
Dec. 12: “The Nutcracker Ballet” with Greater York Dance

The Belmont Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-3894; thebelmont.org

Dec. 10-12: “A Swingin’ Holiday Spectacular”

Dickinson College Department of Theatre & Dance
Mathers Theatre, Holland Union Building

28 N. College St., Carlisle

717-245-1239; dickinson.edu/theatreanddance

Dec. 3-5: “Freshman Plays,” one-act plays presented by Dickinson theater students.

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com

Dec. 1-23: “Miracle on 34th Street”

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

Dec. 29: “SHAZOOM! Interactive Magic Show “

Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org

Dec. 31: TMI Improv—Last Laughs of 2021
Dec. 31: Countdown to Noon with Popcorn Hat Players at Whitaker Center

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Dec 3-19: “Kill Keller” with Narçisse Theatre Company

Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown
717-939-9333; thehcpac.org

Dec. 3-5: “Newsies The Broadway Musical”

Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com

Dec. 3, 4: Jay Nog and Mike Keegan
Dec. 10, 11: Mike Speenberg and Keith Dee
Dec. 17, 18: J Bliss

Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com

Dec. 2-12: “A Gift to Remember”

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

Dec. 1: “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical”
Dec. 7: Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Dec. 18-19: “The Nutcracker” with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
Dec. 28-Jan. 2: “The Prom”

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com

Dec. 2-12: “A Little Women Christmas”

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

Dec. 9-19: “A Christmas Carol” with Totem Pole Playhouse

Narçisse Theatre Company
[email protected]; www.narcissetheatre.org

Dec 3-19: “Kill Keller” at H*MAC

Open Stage
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

Dec. 2-22: “Who’s Holiday!”
Dec. 4-19: “A Christmas Carol”
Dec. 5: “The Obstructed View—Drag the Halls! Brunch”

Zeroday Brewing Co.
925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Dec. 16: Boozy Bingo with Felicia O’Toole

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Happenings: Our September Calendar of Events

August 31, 2021 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org

“Minibike Mania,” a display of more than two dozen miniature motorbikes, through Oct. 16

“Keep on Truckin’: Light Duty Trucks,” an exhibit focused on the history of pickup trucks, through Oct. 22

“Iconic Chevrolets,” an exhibit presented by the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, through Oct. 22

“Hershey’s History: Before & After Chocolate,” through Oct. 22

Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com

93rd Annual International Juried Show, showcasing the talent of local, regional and international artists of all ages and mediums, through Sept. 2

“Duality,” fall membership show that celebrates duality, which is the quality or state of having two different or opposite parts or elements, Sept. 12-Oct. 14

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

“Left Behind,” photography by Michael Hower and sculptural work by Steve Dolbin, through Sept. 18

“Lunchbox Moments,” an exhibition by Korean-American artist, Amie Bantz, memorializing a collection of stories from the AAPI community by painting their narratives on a series of lunchboxes, through Sept. 18

“Suspended Energy,” sculptures by Gregg Silvis and oil paintings by Hannah Steele, Sept. 24-Oct. 30

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

September artist of the month

Dickinson College
The Trout Gallery
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org

“Remnant: Studio Majors Thesis Exhibition,” featuring projects by senior studio art majors under the direction of Rachel Eng with Todd Arsenault, Anthony Cervino and Andy Bale, through Sept. 11

“In Light of the Past,” an exhibition considering how we experience photographs, through Oct. 9

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

“Millersburg’s Own, ‘Duffy’ Miller,” featuring the artwork by Vaughn “Duffy” Miller, a founding member of Millersburg Area Art Association, through Sept. 11

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

The Hershey Story Museum Exhibit of HAAA Member artwork, Sept. 10-12

HAAA Member Art display at the Backstage Café at Allen Theater, through Sept. 30

HAAA Member Art display at Hershey Public Library, through Oct. 16

HAAA Member Art display at Campbelltown Academy, through Nov. 20

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

New works by Tara Chickey, Caleb Smith, Judy Kelly, Julie Iaria, Susan Bailey and Marsha Souders, through Sept. 12

New works by Pamela Black, Kelly Curran, Richard Souders, Reina 76 Artist, Tina Berrier and Lauren Castillo, Sept. 15-Oct. 10; opening reception of Kelly Curran’s exhibit, “Purify,” Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m.

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Perry County Council of the Arts
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Art of a Pandemic,” group art exhibition examining the challenges and isolation; reality adjustments; and new experiences lived during the pandemic, through Sept. 18

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. Third St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

Photo exhibit by Estelle Hartranft, Sept. 17, 6 to 9 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

“Why Not in Pennsylvania? Campaigning for Women’s Suffrage in the Keystone State,” through Jan. 2

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

“Circle of Truth: 49 Paintings Ending with Ed Ruscha,” like a game in which a message is whispered in the ear of a first person, then relayed on, through Sept. 19

“Meanderings,” a collection of variable collagraphic prints by artist Valerie R. Dillon, who illustrates her journey of shifting between known and unknown spaces, through Oct. 17

“Mobility to Movement,” etchings by Isabel Bishop, Aug. 13-Oct. 17

“Unpredictable Nature,” works by Sandi Neiman Lovitz and Autumn C. Wright, who use gesture, shape, pattern and spontaneity to create abstract compositions, through Oct. 31

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

“Art in the Wild” exhibit of naturally inspired trailside installations inspired by the theme “reimagining,” through Sept. 30

Read, Make, Learn

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

Sept. 4: One Day Obvara (Baltic Raku) Alternative Firing Class, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 4, 11: Opposites Attract—Slip Inlay & Overlay Techniques, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25: Figure Drawing, 12-3 p.m.
Sept. 6-Oct. 9: Obvara (Baltic Raku)—Alternative Firing Process in the Fall
Sept. 7-28: Fall Pumpkins, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 9-30: Mosaic Stepping Stone, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 10: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Sept. 11: Vintage Tin Earrings 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 14-Oct. 5: Plein Air Painting, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 15: Suicide Loss Survivors—Creating Together, 5:30-7 p.m.
Sept. 15-Oct. 20: Processing Photos in Lightroom Classic & Photoshop on Zoom, Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Sept. 16-Oct. 21: Shoot, Share Discuss Photo Workshop on Zoom, Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Sept. 18, 25: Clothing Up-cycling Workshop, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Sept. 7: Novel Thoughts Book Club, 6 p.m.
Sept. 9: Dungeons and Dragons, 7 p.m.
Sept. 16: Morris Chest and the Grand Review, 4 p.m.
Sept. 16: McCormick & Olewine Library Friends, 6 p.m.
Sept. 21: Novel Thoughts Too!, 1 p.m.

Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23: Fiber Artists, 3 p.m.
Sept. 7-11: Fall Book Sale
Sept. 9, 23: Knitter’s Group, 5 p.m.
Sept. 10: Craft Fair, 5-8 p.m.
Sept. 11: Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 11: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.
Sept. 18: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

Sept. 1: Zoom—Moving Forward Book Group w/Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Language at the Library—Fluent Spanish Speakers, 10-11 a.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sept. 2, 16: Language at the Library—Beginner & Intermediate Spanish Conversation, 10-11 a.m.
Sept. 5, 24: Zoom STEM Storytime, 10 a.m.
Sept. 7: Zoom—Curl up with the Classics on Zoom—”Fahrenheit 451,” 10-11 a.m.
Sept. 7-Oct. 26: Natalie Craumer Writers’ Workshop, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30: Teen Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30: Curl Up with The Classics on Zoom—”Les Misérables,” 6-7 p.m.
Sept. 10, 24: Peaceful Poses Children’s Yoga Story Time, 10-11 a.m.
Sept. 10: Film Friday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Sept. 11: Library for Lunch (ages 3-6), 1 p.m.
Sept. 13: Teen Grab and Go Bag (ages 7-12), 9 a.m.
Sept. 13: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 13-Oct. 18: Intro. To Digital Photography, Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Sept. 20: STEM Grab & Go, 9 a.m.
Sept. 20: Zoom—Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
Sept. 23-26: Friends Of Fredricksen Fall Book & Media Sale
Sept. 27: Virtual Fredricksen Reads—”The Tattooist Of Auschwitz,” 7-8 p.m.
Sept. 28: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m.
Sept. 29: Hear Me Out—A Discussion Series, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

Sept. 18: Beginner Basket Weaving, 1-4 p.m.

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com

Sept. 1-Oct. 20: Level 1—Introduction to Improv, 7-10 p.m.

Harrisburg Young Professionals
hyp.org

Sept. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28, 30: HYP Sand Volleyball, 6-10 p.m.
Sept. 12, 19, 26: HYP Flag Football, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sept. 13: Heart of the Community Garden Clean Up, 5-7 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

Sept. 16-Nov. 4: Painting, Your Way!, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

Sept. 2, 16, 30: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
Sept. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
Sept. 8, 22: Card Making Class, 6 p.m.
Sept. 9: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10 a.m.
Sept. 11, 25: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
Sept. 11: Friends Children Program—Geology, 2 p.m.
Sept. 11: Zoom Friends—Women in Music, 2 p.m.
Sept. 18: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
Sept. 21, 28: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m.
Sept. 22: Blood Drive, 1:30 p.m.
Sept. 23: Fear of Commitment Book Group at Cassel Vineyards, 6 p.m.
Sept. 25: Dried Floral Wreath Class, 11 a.m.
Sept. 25: Zoom Friends—Heros of Flight 93, 2 p.m.

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

Sept. 1, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Rhyme Time, 10:15 a.m.
Sept. 1, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Story Time, 1:30 p.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sept. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30: Story Time, 10:15 a.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Rhyme Time, 12 p.m.
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.
Sept. 8: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
Sept. 10, 24: Dungeons & Dragons (grades 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 11, 25: Block Party!, 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 13, 20, 27: Storybook STEAM, 6:45 p.m.
Sept. 13, 27: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 16: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10 a.m.
Sept. 16: Teen Third Thursday, 6 p.m.
Sept. 18: Discovery Club (K-1^st grade), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Sept. 20: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Sept. 22: Apple Users Group, 1 p.m.
Sept. 25: Trivia at Home— Schitt’s Creek, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 28: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
1306 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org

Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Sept. 9: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
Sept. 10: Open Mic and Coffee Cafe, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 14, 28: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m.

Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24: Online Science Fiction Book Club
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24: Star Trek Rewatch online group
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com

Sept. 9: Andrew Kaufman in conversation with Therese Anne Fowler, 7-8 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

Sept. 18, 19s: Fluid Art Class, 12-3 p.m.
Sept. 24-26: 3-Day Cold Wax Workshop

National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

Sept. 18: The Jubal Early School—How the Losers Wrote Civil War History,” 1-2 p.m.

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

Sept. 25: Fantastic Fungi and Where to Find Them, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org

Sept. 15, 22, 29: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sept. 20, 23, 27, 30: Little Explorers Fall Early Learning Classes, 10:30-11 a.m.
Sept. 23, 30: Little Explorers Fall Early Learning Classes, 1:30-2 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

Sept. 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Explore! (grades 3-5), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Curiosity Kids (grades K-2), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sept. 3: Virtual Artists Conversations, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sept. 3, 18: StoryTime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Sept. 3, 9, 17, 23, 25, 30: Animal Adaptations Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Sept. 10: Adventures in Nature Lab (in-person and virtual)—Black Bears in PA, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sept. 12: Animal Adaptations Tour, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: Learn at Lunchtime— Curator’s Choice, Extinct Birds of PA, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sept. 24: Learn at Lunchtime— Virtual State Museum Perspectives, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sept. 29: Explore! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25: Saturday Morning Art Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25: Young Artist Camp, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 15: Life Drawing Class, 6-9 p.m.

The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

Sept 11: The David Bromberg Quintet at Allegro Winery, Stewartstown
Sept. 11: Virtual Emerging Artist Showcase

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

Sept. 5: Sunday Evening Bird Walk, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 11: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sept. 11: Fall Wreath Workshop, 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:45 p.m.
Sept. 11: How To Improve Your Home Garden in the Fall, 9-10:30 a.m.
Sept. 11: Kids Discover—Nocturnal Animals (ages 5-10), 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: Flower Walk—Goldenrods, Asters, and Other Fall Surprises, 1:30-3 p.m.
Sept. 16: Kids Discover—Creek Critters (ages 5-10), 2-3:30 p.m.
Sept. 18: Kids Discover—Dirt (ages 8-10), 1-3 p.m.
Sept. 29: Monarch Tagging, 12-2 p.m.
Sept. 30: How to Design a Home Garden Bed, 6-7:30 p.m.

Live Music

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

Sept. 3-5: Pennsylvania Gospel Music Festival
Sept. 8: Amy Grant
Sept. 9: Johnny Mathis, Gary Mule Deer
Sept. 11: Three Dog Night
Sept. 12: Straight No Chaser
Sept. 14: George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Sept. 15: Old Crow Medicine Show, Molly Tuttle
Sept. 16: Ted Vigil John Denver Musical Tribute
Sept. 17: Blue Oyster Cult
Sept. 18: Gladys Knight
Sept. 19: The Temptations and the Tour Tops
Sept. 23: Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye & Sammy Kershaw
Sept. 25: Fall Doo Wop Cavalcade
Sept. 30: The Marshall Tucker Band w/The Outlaws and Molly Hatchet

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

Sept. 2: John Mayall
Sept. 10: Mark Klein
Sept. 18: York Symphony Open Air 2021-22 Sneak Preview

Boneshire Brew Works
7462 Derry St., Harrisburg
717-469-5007; boneshire.com

Sept. 16: DMC Duo
Sept. 23: Sound Method

Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org

Sept. 25: The Outlaws w/The Outcrops

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown
717-256-9480; [email protected]

Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Wednesday Jazz Series
Sept. 4: Durand Jones and the Indications
Sept. 16: Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones
Sept. 17: Cold Spring Union
Sept. 18: Ben Brandt & the Soul Miners Union
Sept. 23: Blaggards
Sept. 24: Funktion Band
Sept. 25: The Jellybricks

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

Sept. 2: Shea Quinn and Friends

Gretna Music
gretnamusic.org

Sept. 5: The Naughton Sisters
Sept. 12: Magical Mix of Music and Dance
Sept. 18: Dali Quartet and Wister Quartet

Harrisburg University Presents
www.concertseries.harrisburgu.edu

Sept. 4: Durand Jones & the Indications (The Englewood)
Sept. 18: Grouplove (XL Live)
Sept. 23: Cage the Elephant (Riverfront Park)
Sept. 24: Dawes (XL Live)
Sept. 24: Portugal. The Man (Riverfront Park)

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Sept. 4: Messer w/ Defiant and IfNotForMe
Sept. 4: Bear Grillz
Sept. 7: Lyndia Lunch
Sept. 9: Fozzy
Sept. 10: Slaves, The Maguas
Sept. 11: Steel Panther
Sept. 12: The Queers
Sept. 12: Japanese Breakfast
Sept. 16: The Early November
Sept. 17: The Mavericks
Sept. 18: Short Fictions
Sept. 20: Al Stewart
Sept. 21: Butcher Babies
Sept. 22: Mac Sabbath
Sept. 23: Bowling for Soup
Sept. 24: The Widdler
Sept. 24: The Motet
Sept. 25: Lez Zeppelin
Sept. 26: Thievery Corporation
Sept. 30: Field Day

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

Sept. 25: The Jazz Tributaries Project
Sept. 29: Skerryvore

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

Sept. 24: Messiah University Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Winds

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

Sept. 10: Leblanc, Kissinger & Messano
Sept. 18: JJ Rupp

Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

Sept. 11: David Bromberg Quintet
Sept. 26: Virtual Emerging Artist Showcase

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

Sept. 11: Candlebox
Sept. 22: Madeleine Peyroux & Paula Cole
Sept. 24: Los Lobos

XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com

Sept. 10: Pop Evil, Zero 9:36, BRKN
Sept. 17: Badfish, The Quasi Kings
Sept. 18: Grouplove
Sept. 24: Dawes

Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Sept. 1: Shrimp Ryan Jig Band
Sept. 8: Side of Yams
Sept. 15: Peter Stone

The Stage Door

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

Sept. 24: “Masters of Illusion”

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

Sept. 25: Brian Regan

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com

Sept. 1-4: “Grumpy Old Men”
Sept. 9-30: “Mamma Mia”

Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org

Sept. 14-Oct. 2: “Aesop’s Fables” (Popcorn Hat Players)
Sept. 24: TMI Improv

Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com

Sept. 3: Divas Down Under “Slaying September” Drag Show
Sept. 3, 4: Josh Phillips and Moody Molavi
Sept. 7: Harrisburg Comedy Zone Local Talent Showcase
Sept. 10, 11: Alex Ortiz and TBA
Sept. 16: Earl David Reed
Sept. 17, 18: Joel Lindley and Bob Lauver
Sept. 24, 25: Matt Fulchiron, Chris Young
Sept. 27, 28, 29: Preacher Lawson

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

Sept. 25: Nate Bargatze

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Sept. 3: Fifty Shades Male Revue
Sept. 12: Queens Who Brunch

Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; www.hollywoodpnrc.com

Sept. 3: Uptown Band
Sept. 4: Jess Zimmerman Band
Sept. 5: Let’s Ride
Sept. 10: Honeypump
Sept. 11: Last Shot
Sept. 17: Jason Dumm Band
Sept. 18: Grant Bryan Band
Sept. 19: Josh Squared Band
Sept. 24: Downtown Sound
Sept. 25: Light Up the Moon

Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-421-1512; keystoneconcertband.com

Sept. 11: Concert at Good Shepherd Church

Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; keystonetheatrics.com

Sept. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
Sept. 24, 25, 26: “13—The Musical”

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com

Sept. 3-18: “The Importance of Being Earnest”

Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

Sept. 4-26: “Every Brilliant Thing”

Zeroday Brewing Co.
250 Reily St., Harrisburg
717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com

Sept 16: Boozy Bingo with Felicia O’Toole

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Happenings: Our May Calendar of Events

April 30, 2021 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces

AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org

“Keep on Truckin,” an exhibit of light-duty trucks, from May through the fall

“Minibike Mania,” a display of more than two dozen miniature motorbikes, through Oct. 16

Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com

“Figuratively Speaking,” annual juried membership show, celebrating the human form, with an added theme this year of coronavirus lock-down/quarantine experience, through May 13

“Free For All” 3rd Annual Student & Member Show, May 21-July 8

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

“Local Light,” paintings and drawings by David Reinbold and Mary Ann Pardue Lard that focus on the beauty of light and shadow in defining forms in landscape and still life, through May 29

“I’m Fine,” a community-engaged exhibit of masks and stories dedicated to sculpting mental health awareness and support, through May 29

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

Artist of the Month: April Tichenor’s Camp Hill High School students

Dickinson College
The Trout Gallery
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org

“Studio Majors Thesis Exhibition,” featuring projects by senior studio art majors under the direction of Rachel Eng with Todd Arsenault, Anthony Cervino, and Andy Bale, through Sept. 11

“In Light of the Past,” an exhibition considering how we experience photographs, through Oct. 9

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

Backstage at the Allen Theater Café, through May 31

HAAA Member Art display at Hershey Public Library, through Oct. 10

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

New works by Tami Bitner, Kelly Curran, Julie Iaria, and Reina Wooden, through May 16

New works by Yachiyo Beck, Linda Benton McCloskey, Elaine Elledge, Kristin Fava and Richard Souders, May 19-June 13

Outdoor Odd Ones Bizarre, with makers, artists and creatives selling their wares, along with music and Millworks beer, May 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Perry County Council of the Arts
PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

“Home Goods Show” of locally made artwork and handmade home goods for spring redecorating or Zoom room makeovers, through June 12

Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Dr., Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu

Virtual Student Honors Exhibition, through May 6

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

“The Modernists: Witnesses to the 20th Century,” works by a variety of modern artists, through May 16

“From Selfie to Community,” large-format woodcut self-portraits created by Bloomsburg University printmaking students, through July 18

“Persephone/Persephone,” a multi-panel collaborative installation by Elody Gyekis and Joanne Landis, through Aug. 8

“Project Pattern” multimedia display of photography, painting, sculpture and installation by artists Nate Ethier, Nicole Herbert, and Luke Murphy, through August.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

“Art in the Wild,” an exhibit of naturally inspired trailside installations created by artists using mostly natural materials and inspired by the theme “Reimagining,” through Sept. 30

Winters Heritage House Museum
41-47 E. High St., Elizabethtown
717-367-4672; elizabethtownhistory.org

Virtual May Quilt Show, May 1-31

Read, Make, Learn

Career Professional Executives Networking Group (CPENG) Inc.
187 Tice Lane, Lebanon
717-575-4114; cpengroup.wildapricot.org

May 20: Virtual Harrisburg CPENG Meeting, 6-8 p.m.

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

May 8: Experimental Mixed Media 1-Day Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Dungeons and Dragons on Zoom, 3 p.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Virtual Born to Read (birth-18 months), 9:30 a.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Virtual Anime Club, 4 p.m.
May 4: Virtual Lively Minds Series—Finding Life on Other Worlds, 7-8 p.m.
May 4: Virtual Animal Crossing with The Library, 3:30 p.m.
May 4, 11, 18, 25: Virtual Family Storytime, 6 p.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Virtual Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Virtual Create Lab, 4 p.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Young Adult Book Club on Zoom, 4 p.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27: Discord Hangouts—Chat, 3-5 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Tween Dungeons and Dragons on Zoom, 4 p.m.
May 8: Meet Author of the Year Susan Orlean virtual talk, 7-8 p.m.
May 10: Preschool Storytime on Zoom, 10 a.m.
May 11: Virtual Reading the Rainbow Book Club, 7 p.m.
May 12: Virtual Mental Health Series—Just Talk About It, 6:30 p.m.
May 13: Job Seeker Resources—Power Your Job Search with Google Tools, 1-2 p.m.
May 13: Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month virtual presentation, 6-7 p.m.
May 13, 27: Librarians on Twitch, 6-8 p.m.
May 14: Virtual Device Club—Android for Beginners II, 1 p.m.
May 14, 21, 28: Virtual Menstruation Celebration!, 4 p.m.
May 15: Virtual Family Paint Party, 10-10:30 a.m.
May 18: Virtual Animal Crossing—New Horizons (for adults 18+), 4-6 p.m.
May 19: Social Media Literacy—Identifying Misinformation, 7-8 p.m.
May 20: Virtual Family Paint Party, 6-6:30 p.m.
May 22: Plein Air Paint Along at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Arts, Millersburg, 1-3 p.m.
May 26: Spanish Language Conversation Group, 12-1 p.m.
May 26: Knit One, Crochet Too! on Zoom, 6 p.m.
May 27: Lawyers in Libraries—Civil Legal Services, What You Need to Know About PA Unemployment Compensation, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org

May 5, 12: Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m.

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

May 3, 10, 17, 24: Career Exploration Workshop on Zoom, 12 p.m.
May 3, 17: Teen Grab and Go Bag, 9 a.m.
May 3, 17: Zoom—Fredricksen Writes on Zoom, 6:45 p.m.
May 4: Zoom—Curl up with the Classics on Zoom—Stories by Dr. Seuss, 10-11 a.m.
May 4, 11, 18, 25: Career Exploration Workshop on Zoom, 10:30 a.m.
May 4, 11, 18, 25: Career Exploration Workshop on Zoom, 4:30 p.m.
May 5: Zoom—Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27: Zoom Resume Writing Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27: Zoom Resume Writing Workshop, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Virtual Get That Job! Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Virtual Get That Job! Workshop, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
May 7, 21: Zoom STEM Storytime, 10 a.m.
May 10: STEM Grab & Go Bag (ages 7-12), 9 a.m.
May 10: Twisted Stitchers, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
May 14: Philosophers’ Roundtable, 2 p.m.
May 19: Zoom—Write On, 7:30 p.m.
May 24: Virtual Fredricksen Reads, 7-8 p.m.

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

May 1: On the Porch with Jenn & Matt Lauder

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

May 7: Fluid Art, 1-4 p.m.

Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

May 1: Outside Fused Glass Class, 1 p.m.
May 2: Virtual Friends’ Children’s Program—SPLAT! Studio (ages 2-6), 2 p.m.
May 2: Virtual Friends’ Children’s Program—SPLAT! Studio (ages 6+), 3 p.m.
May 4, 6, 11, 13, 20, 25: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies Together, 10 a.m.
May 4: Zoom Star Wars Trivia, 7 p.m.
May 5, 19: Virtual LEGO Club, 3:45 p.m.
May 8: Author talk with Lisa Wingate, 2 p.m.
May 8, 15, 22, 29: Laura English—Art of Non-Fiction, 3 p.m.
May 13: Zoom Morning Contemporary Book Group, 9:30 a.m.
May 13: Zoom Evening Contemporary Book Group, 6:30 p.m.
May 20: Zoom Life Long Readers Book Group, 6:30 p.m.
May 25: Community Blood Drive, 1:30 p.m.
May 27: Zoom Between the Lines Gook Group, 6:45 p.m.

Hummelstown Food Pantry
100 West Main Street, Hummelstown
717-566-2589; hummelstownfoodpantry.org

May 8: 6th Annual Hummelstown Hunger Run

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

May 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28: Toddler Time (18 months to 3 years), 11:10 a.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Story Time on Zoom (ages 3-6), 1:30-2 p.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Zoom Rhyme Time (18 months and younger), 5:15-5:35 p.m.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Family Story Time on Zoom, 6:45-7:15 p.m.
May 4, 11, 18, 25: Tea & Stitches on Zoom, 10-11 a.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Zoom Story Time (ages 3-6), 10-10:45 a.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Toddler Time on Zoom (18 months to 3 years), 6 p.m.
May 6: LEGO Club (grades K-5), 6 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Story Time (ages 3-6), 10-10:45 a.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Rhyme Time (18 months and younger), 10:15 a.m.
May 11: Tween Scene—Outdoor Yard games (grades 4-5), 6-7 p.m.
May 12: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m.
May 14-16: May Book Sale
May 14, 28: Dungeons & Dragons (grades 6-12), 6-8 p.m.
May 15: Kindergarten & First Grade Club, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
May 17: Virtual Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
May 18: Zoom STEM Club, 6-6:45 p.m.
May 22: Block Party!, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
May 22: Trivia at Home—Marvel Universe, 6-8 p.m.

Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org

May 6: Virtual and in-person Book Club, 6-7 p.m.
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Online Science Fiction Book Club
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Star Trek Rewatch online group
May 17: Virtual and in-person Mystery Book Club, 6 p.m.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com

May 4: Danielle Dreilinger in Conversation with Susan Douglas online event, 7-8 p.m.
May 5: Pam Jenoff in Conversation with Lisa Wingate online event, 7-8 p.m.
May 6: An Evening with Blake Bailey online event, 7-8 p.m.
May 12: An Evening with Jennifer Weiner online event, 7-8 p.m.
May 18: Elizabeth Hinton in Conversation with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor online event, 6-7 p.m.
May 20: Sebastian Junger in Conversation with Dreux Richard online event, 7-8 p.m.
May 25: An Evening with Catherine Wolff online event, 7-8 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

May 1: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
May 8, 9: Fluid Art Class, 12-2:30 p.m.
May 14-16: Acrylic Abstract Painting workshop

National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

May 22: “The Civil War in a Global Context with Dr. Aaron Sheehan Dean,” 1-2 p.m.

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

May 1, 15: Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
May 1-31: May Reading Challenge for families—The Expanding World
May 3: At-Home Mother’s Day Craft (ages 3-10)
May 3: Appreciating the library gardens, Gardening for birds, 6-7 p.m.
May 3, 10: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
May 10: At-Home Seeds Activity (ages 3-10)
May 17-21: Flowers Take-and-Make Activity Kit
May 11: Book Review, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

May 22: Family Paint Along with DCLS, 1-3 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org

May 10: Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

May 7: Virtual Artists Conversations—Violet Oakley’s drawings, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
May 14: Virtual Adventures in Nature Lab—Native PA Flowers for Your Garden, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
May 21: Learn at Lunchtime— Virtual Curator’s Choice: PA Women who Made History, 12:15-12:45 p.m.

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

May 19: Life Drawing Class, 6 p.m.

The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

May 12: Virtual Tall Tales workshop, 7-8 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org

May 8: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 15: Sign Design Workshop, 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
May 19: Detweiler Park Bird Walk, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
May 22: How-To Plant Your Home Garden Bed, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
May 23: Flower Walk—Jack in the Pulpits & More, 1:30-3 p.m.
May 25: Full Moon Hike at Detweiler Park, 8-10 p.m.
May 29: Kids Discover—Insects, 1:30-3 p.m.

Live Music

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

May 15, 17: York Symphony Orchestra Digital Concerts

Blair Music Center, Lutz Recital Hall
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu

May 3: College Choir, Concert Choir
May 13: Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble

Central PA Friends of Jazz
friendsofjazz.org

May 13: Joe Locke, Warren Wolf Duo virtual concert

Chameleon Club
223 N. Water St., Lancaster
717-299-9684; chameleonclub.net

May 14: Rhett Miller

The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown
717-256-9480; [email protected]

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Jazz Sunday Brunch w/Central PA Friends of Jazz
May 8: Crippled But Free
May 14: Olivia Farabaugh
May 15: Cold Spring Union

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org

May 22: Masterworks

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

May 1-2: The Rock Project’s 50th anniversary reflections of “Who’s Next” livestream

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

May 1: Messiah University Handbell Choir
May 1: Messiah University Percussion Ensemble

The Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

May 2: Watkins Family Hour

XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com

May 1: Saved by the ‘90s
May 7: Colebrook Road w/Dead Horse Revival
May 8: Stonewall Vessels
May 14: Litz w/AMFM
May 15: Solar Federation
May 21: The Amish Outlaws

The Stage Door

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

May 14: Tim Young with Johnny Lee Dam

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com

May 1-29: “On Your Feet”

Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org

May 7-16: “The Adventures of Little Red Riding Hood”

Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown
717-939-9333; thehcpac.org

May 13-16: “The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast”

Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; keystonetheatrics.com

May 8-9: Jerry’s Girls—The Music of Jerry Herman

Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

May 9: “Mother’s Day Cabaret”

May 28-June 25: “Over the Rainbow: The Songs of Judy Garland”

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

May 2: Pennsylvania Regional Ballet

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Prominent race educator Jane Elliott to speak at Sankofa film festival

January 13, 2021 | by Maddie Conley Gittens

Sankofa African American Theatre Company is ready to discuss how to move forward as a country, and they’ve landed a big name to help.

For their annual Reel2Real Film Festival, being held virtually this year, the Harrisburg theater company booked renowned race educator Jane Elliott as a speaker.

“We are so excited about bringing Jane [virtually] to this area and audience,” Executive Artistic Director Sharia Benn said.

Elliott is known for her “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” exercise that she first conducted with her third-grade students in 1968. The exercise was intended to teach children about racism and bias by telling them one group of students was superior based on eye color.

Since then, Elliott has remained a prominent speaker and diversity trainer.

On Monday, Sankofa will screen “A Class Divided,” a PBS documentary that showcases Elliott’s exercise and follows up with her former students as adults.

After the documentary, Benn, Johntrae Williams, a Sankofa board member, and Otto Banks, a former city council member, will join Elliott for a panel discussion.

“It felt like Jane would add so much value and also help reach a target audience,” Benn said. “We are hoping we will get a good attendance for this.”

Benn said that she hopes the festival with reach a diverse audience and teach people not only how biases are created, but how they can be changed.

The film festival already had four other days of screening films in December, which included movies “Driving While Black,” “A Time to Act” and “Tell Them We Are Rising.”

Benn said all the films circled around the theme of biases.

“The purpose of the film fest is amplifying the Black experience on stage and creating safe space for a diverse audience to explore, dialogue and change for the better,” she said.

Dauphin County was a sponsor of the event, and WITF partnered with Sankofa, as well.

The screening on Monday at 7 p.m. featuring Elliott is free to the public, though registration is required. Benn said that donations are welcomed.

Because of the positive response to the screenings by the community, Benn said Sankofa is considering holding more events like this throughout the year.

“The conversation has been really good,” Benn said. “People are sharing they have really been enlightened on the issue of race.”

For more information on Sankofa African American Theatre Company or to register for the Reel2Real Virtual Film Festival, visit their website.

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