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Virginia Maksymowicz: Structural Transparencies
The Phillips Museum of Art is pleased to present an exhibition by Virginia Maksymowicz, Franklin & Marshall College Professor of Sculpture. Through a variety of two- and three- dimensional media, the artist follows a complex visual trail of architectural and figurative elements: caryatids, columns, canephorae, baskets of produce, Corinthian capitals, acanthus, as well as bodies,
Find out more »Furnishing Beauty: Vanities of the Dressing Table
Furnishing Beauty: Vanities of the Dressing Table Objects and images from the permanent collection Curated by Emily Stein '19 Nissley Gallery In this exhibition about the history and function of the dressing table, Emily Stein Franklin & Marshall College student (Art History, 2018) explores "the vanity" as both an object and a center of elaborate
Find out more »F&M Senior Student Art and Film Exhibitions
To close the spring season, the Phillips Museum of Art at Franklin & Marshall College proudly presents works from our studio art and film studies students in its Senior Student Art and Film Exhibitions. This year's shows include film works by Aniekeme Akpan, Tubyez Cropper, Megan Ferrel, Adam Fishbein, Luke Rosica and Seong Jun You,
Find out more »Dinosaurs Come To Life
Visit Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland from April 21 to October 28, 2018 to experience Dinosaurs Come to Life! Travel back in time with this prehistoric outdoor adventure. Dinosaurs Come to Life features life-size animatronic dinosaurs that roar, spit, and bellow. Trek through this exciting educational exhibit to experience the impressive Giganotosaurus, Euoplocephalus, Dimetrodon, Allosaurus, and two
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Ladislav Hanka: Scriptum Arborum
Ladislav Hanka: Scriptum Arborum Date: February 16th, 2018 - April 29th, 2018 Gallery Hours Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Location: Climenhaga Building, Upper Gallery Art is a form of contemplative prayer, best conducted in places quiet enough to allow the subtle voices to be heard – beyond the din of market and social
Find out more »INTRODUCING….. THE ELEVATED OBSTACLE COURSE!
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN AND EXCITING THIS SUMMER? We’ve got the answer! Refreshing Mountain Retreat Center is introducing its new elevated obstacle course! The elevated obstacle course is designed specifically for families and individuals alike. It combines elements of fun and challenge, testing ones physical and mental strength. Try it this summer and save
Find out more »Early Bird Tickets Available Now for Popular Winter Concert
In response to the overwhelming success of her winter concert, Creative Soul Records artist Frances Drost has added a Sunday afternoon show to this year’s “Portraits of White” winter concert. Back by popular demand, the singer-songwriter will present her fifth annual holiday spectacular, complete with a 27-piece orchestra, on Saturday, December 15, at 7 P.M.,
Find out more »3rd Open Exhibit
Need a dose of creativity? Check out the Open Exhibit this April at Art Downtown. Artists from the Hanover Area Arts Guild and the community have combined talents for the show and are showing more than 130 pieces of artwork. The 3rd Open Exhibit, April 6-27, features work in five categories: oil and acrylics, watercolors,
Find out more »Art In The Wild 2018: Exhibit Opens
Visit naturally inspired trail side creations along Wildwood Park's wandering trails and wetlands. using mostly natural materials, artists have constructed large and small installations. A map-brochure about the exhibit is available. This exhibit will run from today until October 31, dawn to dusk.
Find out more »‘Brewed In Dauphin County’ Exhibit by The Historical Society of Dauphin County
The History of the Brewing Industry in Dauphin County Who was Harrisburg’s first brewer? Which brewery ended the Dauphin County “beer drought?” What did the early bottles and advertising pieces look like? These questions and more will be answered at ‘Brewed in Dauphin County.’ Exhibit Duration: April 8th – June 30th Exhibit During HBG Beer
Find out more »Directors Choice
Hershey Area Playhouse Announces Director’s Choice Season for its Anniversary! Hershey Area Playhouse is celebrating its 10th and 20th anniversaries simultaneously during the 2019 season! Hershey Area Playhouse will celebrate its 20th season in 2019, as well as its 10th season in its permanent home in the Playhouse Barn. To celebrate its anniversary, the Artistic
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Wine & Paint Night
Picture this! A fun and relaxing evening at the Museum, where you’ll be inspired to paint a colorful picture of one of our historic locomotives, with assistance from a skilled and friendly instructor form the Zole Art Factory. Enjoy your favorite beverage BYO, alcoholic or non-alcoholic and light snacks. Limited to the first 20 participants.
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Keeping Your Nonprofit on Track Legally
Does your nonprofit have the essential legal, regulatory, and governance practices in place? This program will utilize the Standards for Excellence Educational Resources to cover: ◾The Legal Checklist – provides a way of doing an internal legal audit on major areas of compliance at no cost other than staff and board time ◾The Fundraising Solicitation
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Dickinson College Chamber Music Concert
Concert featuring students who have been working in chamber ensembles coached by music faculty.
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Beyond Futility: expectation and impact of the First World War
Beyond Futility is a year-long exhibit in Special Collections and College Archives, Musselman Library, Gettysburg College. It explores the First World War as a transformational experience for many, Gettysburg College alumni included. Through documents, photographs, and artifacts from the collections of Gettysburg College, the Adams County Historical Society, and private donors, Beyond Futility focuses on
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Knit 1, Crochet Too!
Whether you can whip up a sweater in a day or you don’t know a knitting needle from a crochet hook, this class is for you. Bring your own supplies and join us for an evening of learning and conversation. We will help beginners get started and the pros can give us tips. This program
Find out more »OSS Health Spring Speaker Series: Treatment Options for Knee and Shoulder Pain – Scott T. King, DO
OSS Health board certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. King, will discuss both operative and non-operative treatment options for common knee and shoulder issues, including arthroscopic procedures. The talk is free and light refreshments are provided. Please RSVP to kdaily@osshealth.com.
Find out more »Open House at The Circle School
Come see The Circle School and discover more about self-powered, democratic education. Take a tour of the brand-new Meadow Campus, chat with staff, students, parents and alumni, and enjoy some light refreshments. There's no planned program for this event -- just drop in any time between 6:00 and 8:00pm at 727 Wilhelm Road, Harrisburg PA.
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Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel
Join the Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel for an evening of spoken word every Thursday at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. This event is free and open to the public.
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Fun Home at EPAC
Fun Home is a tragicomedy musical about growing up and coming out. The book and lyrics are written by Lisa Kron with music by Jeanine Tesori, based on the graphic novel memoir of the same name by Alison Bechdel. The story follows Alison through the most influential stages of her life. As a young girl
Find out more »Foreign Policy Talk
Retired Army Col. Alan Stolberg, whose 30-year military career included service at the national level in governmental policy, strategy and intelligence, will discuss American Foreign Policy Challenges and Opportunities. For 11 years, Stolberg taught at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle.
Find out more »MU Dept. of Music – Spring World Percussion
This event will feature western and non-western percussion music and dance presented by the West African Music and Dance Ensemble, MU Caribe, MU SAMBA'ville, MU Steel Band, and the Millersville University Percussion Ensemble. MU Student & Visiting Student (any age, any level) tickets are free with a valid ID at a ticket office location or
Find out more »York College Spring Musical Theatre Production: The Addams Family
The Addams Family Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Directed by Erin Lippard Thursday, April 26 - 28, 2018 at 7:30PM Waldner Performing Arts Center - York College of PA 441 Country Club Rd. York, PA 17403 WPAC Theatre "The Addams Family" musical features an original story around
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Messiah College Opera Workshop Opera Scenes: “A Night of Opera”
Messiah College Opera Workshop Opera Scenes: “A Night of Opera” Damian Savarino, director Climenhaga Building, Poorman Black Box Theater, 8 p.m.
Find out more »SIN
Presented by University Theatre | SIN is a modern morality play centering around “Avery Bly on High”, a helicopter traffic reporter who is trying to keep herself above life’s messiness. In the sky, life is perfect, but on the ground she is surrounded by people who are so much less than perfect. Her soon-to-be-ex-husband is
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