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Gettysburg restaurant closed “for the foreseeable future”
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A local American-style restaurant in Gettysburg recently announced that they have closed their doors. Food 101, which is located at 101 Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg, is a local eatery that has been offering scratch-made cuisines since 2015. Earlier today on August 30, Food 101 shared...
Cumberland County bakery awarded grant; announces expansion
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally owned bakery in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was recently awarded a grant to help support its upcoming expansion project. Talking Breads is owned and operated by Cumberland County natives Shana and Joseph Amsterdam, who first debuted their bakery business back in 2014 out of their farm home in Perry County.
Experience “An Evening with the Painting”
The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to offer the popular after-hours program An Evening with the Painting Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. This exclusive program on the historic Gettysburg Cyclorama provides area residents and visitors to Gettysburg a special behind-the-scenes experience and a close-up look at the restored painting with a presentation that combines history, art and preservation.
SU Magazine Summer Edition Now Available
The latest summer edition of the SU Magazine is now available, featuring several exciting updates for the alumni and university community. In this issue, we honor Jeff Coy ’73 for his contributions and achievements. Additionally, we are pleased to welcome two new members alongside one student representative to the Council of Trustees. In another highlight, a distinguished Shippensburg University alumnus will be returning to perform at the Luhrs Center, marking a special occasion for the community.
Charles Browning: Peaceable Kingdom opens in Majestic Art Gallery September 5
Humor and history are on full display in a new exhibit, Peaceable Kingdom in the gallery at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. This solo exhibit opens on Thursday, September 5 with a free public reception with the artist from 6-7:30 p.m. This survey unites works from over two decades of...
Two new art gallery exhibits opening on September 4th
A Portrait of the Artist, 1525-1825: Prints from the Collection of the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation (Main Gallery) Curated by Cyndy Basil ’25 and Isobel Debenham ‘25. Gallery Talks and Opening Reception: September 4, 4-6 pm. Lecture: “‘Extravagant genius’? A Portrait of the Artist,” by James Clifton, Director...
Storywalk® Trails Near Harrisburg PA that Combine Reading & Nature
Imagine blending the joy of reading with the beauty of the great outdoors—sounds like a perfect match, right? That’s exactly what StoryWalk® Trails offer, and they’re blossoming across Cumberland and Dauphin Counties, Pennsylvania. These trails are more than just a stroll in the park; they’re a wonderful way to inspire both a love for nature and a passion for literacy in young and old alike. Here’s everything you need to know about these delightful trails and where you can find them in your area.
Broadway veteran directs at GCT
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, now in its 16th Season will present Cole Porter’s musical comedy Anything Goes 7pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm Sundays September 6-22, 2024 with direction and choreography by Bruce Moore. Ordering tickets in advance online is highly encouraged as seating is limited. The new GCT bar opens one hour before showtime.
Adventure Together: Spend Labor Day weekend on the water, at the farm or in a hands-on learning center
With Labor Day at the beginning of many school calendars, we can debate whether the educational system aims to throw a wrench in recently rewelded schedules or provides a break after building new routines. Whatever the intent (if there is one), Labor Day offers an opportunity for adventuring to be temporarily unbound from afternoons and two-day weekends, allowing families to enjoy September in central PA early this month.
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday at Mont Alto State Park
MONT ALTO– Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently visited Mont Alto State Park to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The iconic wildfire prevention spokesperson was officially ‘born’ August 9, 1944, when the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and Ad Council developed...
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