125,000 people will make their way to State College to volunteer and experience the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in State College.
Organizers released a new app and program guide this year intended to make planning a trip to this year’s festival easier than ever.
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Dance studios in South Central Pennsylvania are teaming up to raise money for Ukrainian children as the war nears the one-year mark.
The 2023 Releve Spring Showcase Benefit involves ten dance studios across Lancaster, Lebanon and York. The event will feature a collection of dances. All proceeds from the event will go towards providing medical care to Ukrainian children.
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York has plenty to offer to foodies and history buffs, but it also has something for the 80s kid in all of us.
Timeline Arcade is the largest retro arcade in south-central Pennsylvania and has over 300 games at its location, according to its website. For more than a decade, Timeline has been offering arcade games and other entertainment opportunities to the area, says owner Brandon Spencer.
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Are you looking for something fun to do this fall?
WGAL has put together a list of some Susquehanna Valley attractions, from hay rides and pumpkin patches to corn mazes and haunted houses. Now is the time to get the most fun out of the autumn season.
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You could say they made a Sonic boom.
A Pennsylvania-based group of musicians managed to throw a punk concert at a Sonic Drive-In in New Jersey.
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Representing central Pennsylvania in the Little League World Series, Hollidaysburg continued to advance in the tournament Tuesday with a 10-0, 4-inning mercy rule victory over Hagerstown, Indiana.
Chase Link hit a home run over the left-center field fence for a solo home run in the first inning. Tyler McGough went on to drive in three runs and Beau Rabel had two runs batted in for the victory.
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PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Whether you’re looking for photo ops or flowers to welcome fall, here are some sunflower festivals and fields to check out around the Midstate.
Where: Adams County
What: Pick-your-own sunflowers
When: Seven days a week until at least September
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Illinois based rock band Local H has announced fall 2022 tour dates in celebration of Here Comes The Zoo’s 20th anniversary. The album was originally released in March 2002.
The band will be kicking off the anniversary tour in Omaha, Nebraska at Slowdown on September 11. They will then visit Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. The group will end their trek with back to back shows in Canada including one in Montreal, Quebec on December 12 at Le Belmont and another in Toronto, Ontario on December 13 at Adelaide Hall.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg residents made their way out to the Jackson Lick Pool on Wednesday for a free Community Day to beat the heat.
The free day of fun was available to any city resident who stopped by. Harrisburg officials say they’re always excited to host events that bring the community together.
“One thing about today is that I’ve seen a lot more adults come in with their children. This is one of the main components that we’ve been trying to reach,” said Kevin Sanders, the Parks & Recreation Manager in Harrisburg.
Even the most seasoned arts festival attendee has a lot of questions leading up to mid-July. Where to park? What’s happening when? How much kettle corn is safe to eat in one day, anyway?
This year — the first in-person Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and People’s Choice Festival since 2019 — there may be even more questions. Some big changes are in place, including a venue change for People’s Choice and a new all-access pass for Arts Fest performances.
The Centre Daily Times has you covered with your guide to Centre County’s festivals. Check back here for updates on the festivals, which kick off July 13, and coverage from the events.
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is back with a packed schedule of performances after a two-year absence.
Entertainment venues are scattered around downtown State College and on Penn State’s campus. Wristbands are required for admission to some performances. They are available for $15 at locations around State College. Find a full list at arts-festival.com/button.
Here’s a look at what each day has to offer.
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Bellefonte kicked off Fourth of July weekend on Saturday with Logan Fire Company’s Independence Day parade.
Hundreds of people lined the streets from the high school to Talleyrand Park to watch as local emergency responders, musicians, youth performing arts groups, political figures and more proceeded through the borough, tossing more than 10,000 pieces of candy along the way.
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(WTAJ)- Check out these events happening this week in our area!
Multi-platinum country artist Kane Brown is performing at the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend, Nov. 6. The show starts at 7 p.m. and is part of his “Blessed & Free Tour.” Jordan Davis and Restless Road will also be performing.
Tickets are still on sale and you can grab them on Ticketmaster.
Take a tour of Hollidaysburg and learn about local history in Blair County on Nov. 6! The walking tour runs from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., but there is also an optional brunch that runs from 11 a.m. to noon. Learn about the history of Port Hollidaysburg in the 1800s.
The walking tour is $12 per person. The walking tour + brunch combo is $24 per person. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
You can make reservations online or by calling 814-695-5961.
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MIDDLEBURG, Pa. (WBRE/WYOU) — Preparations for the Christmas season are already underway in Washington D.C. as a Christmas tree from a farm in Pennsylvania’s Snyder County began its voyage to the nation’s capital Friday morning.
Darryl Bowersox grew up working on his grandfather’s farm, purchased in 1954. Decades later, he owns Hill View Christmas Tree Farm in Middleburg.
“I look at this, not so much from my own standpoint, but what it means to the area,” said Bowersox.
After more than three decades of growing the 28-and-a-half foot tree, Bowersox decided to donate it to the nation as the 2021 National Christmas Tree, which will be lit by President Biden. A trailer carrying the massive tree departed for Washington D.C. just after 9:00 a.m. according to Nexstar’s WBRE/WYOU.
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(WTAJ) — Grab your costumes, get your bags ready for some candy and check out these events happening in Central Pa. for Halloween weekend!
Head to Tyrone’s Camp Anderson this Halloween weekend for FearFest 2021.
This event will be full of screams and fun as you navigate through a haunted house, take a trip on a hayride and traverse the Extreme Trail. Attendees can also compete in an Alien themed paintball competition.
FearFest is comprised of volunteer crews that scare and entertain guests while helping raise funds for the Non-Profit Camp Anderson Corporation.
The event runs from Friday, Oct. 29 to Saturday, Oct. 30. Admission will be $8 per person per attraction.
For more information, visit Camp Anderson’s FearFest’s Facebook page.
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Williamsport — Boomer’s Drive-Thru Trick or Treat, a free trick or treating experience for children and their families, will return this year — organized by The Williamsport Crosscutters in association with the City of Williamsport.
The event will take place in the Muncy Bank Ballpark parking lot on Friday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is sponsored by UPMC and Backyard Broadcasting.
Hosted by Boomer, the Cutters’ popular mascot, the event welcomes costumed children age 14 to join a fun, safe, trick or treating experience. Over twenty area businesses, along with some of Boomer’s mascot buddies, will be handing out treats at the event, according to the event press release.
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Hershey, PA — Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet will be performing George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at Hershey on December 18 and 19 at 2 pm.
Tickets are on sale Friday, October 29 at 10 am online, through Hershey Entertainment and Ticketmaster.
Let your holiday spirit soar with the family-friendly ballet.
As the clock chimes midnight, a brave young girl turns the tide into a battle between toys soldiers and mischievous mice.
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Williamsport, Pa. — Easy, walkable streets, lights on, friendly businesses who welcome trick or treaters young and old! Come to the Williamsport Business Association’s Annual Downtown Trick or Treat night this Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m.
Visit NorthcentralPa.com and 23 other participating businesses for some Halloween fun. We’ll be handing out candy on Pine Street next to Boom City Brewing, and we want to see your scary, funny, and quirky Halloween costumes!
As an added bonus for anyone still in need of a last-minute Halloween costume, take a look at this how-to video to learn to make two easy, DIY costumes! Wear one on trick-or-treat night and you’ll get a prize!
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Commercial real estate transactions all over the midstate are still taking place, despite the pandemic.
Here’s a list of commercial real estate transactions from the last several months.
Our latest list of real estate transactions includes properties in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lancaster, Berks, Schuylkill and York counties:
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(WTAJ)–Get some fresh air this weekend by stepping outside to enjoy these local events.
Catch a concert at the Penn’s Woods Music Festival on Saturday, located at Penn State.
At Saturday’s show starting at 7 p.m., a chamber orchestra will be playing outside of the Oslan Stone Terrace Music Building. General Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased online through the Penn’s Woods festival’s website or at the Recital Hall box office an hour before showtime.
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