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ennsylvania is known for world-class museums. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh are just a few. The state also has quite a collection of quirky museums that would make a great bucket list.

Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum: Rebecca and Ruth Brown have always been fans of history, specifically the Civil War. They made their first diorama at age 11 and used it to teach other homeschooled children about the Battle of Gettysburg. They made their soldiers in the shape of cats simply because they loved cats.

The fascination with the Civil War continued into their college years. After classes, while other students were going out with friends, the twin sisters were making tiny cats out of clay.

Today their childhood dream is a reality in the form of their museum in the historic 1869 Gettysburg Homestead, which was once a dormitory for soldiers’ orphans.

Located in one of the most historically recognized places in the country, Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum interprets the historic Battle of Gettysburg like no other museum. It houses seven dioramas depicting important scenes from the Civil War from the Angle at Gettysburg during Pickett’s Charge to

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Civil War Tails Diorama Museum is located in the historic Gettysburg Homestead adjacent to the Gettysburg Tour Center.

the fight for Little Round Top. The detailed accuracy of each soldier’s uniform and the battle scenes themselves are incredible. For some who visit, it takes a while to realize the miniature soldiers are actually cats.

Though the cats make it seem like an irreverent approach to such a solemn point in history, the dioramas serve to share the soldier’s stories of courage and perseverance in a way that is both unique and approachable. After decades of study, Rebecca and Ruth are very knowledgeable about the war, and they share detailed accounts during tours of the museum. In all, there are approximately 4,000 cat soldiers on display, but their inventory has exceeded 7,000.

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A scene from The Angle at Gettysburg depicts the furious battle in the Copse of Trees during Pickett’s Charge. The Angle at Gettysburg is the museum’s largest diorama with 3,000 soldiers on it.

If you go:

Address: 785 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325 Phone: 717-420-5273 Hours: Vary, see website for details Website: civilwartails.com Admission: Adults - $6.50, Children (6 to 12)– $5.00, Military - $5.50, Children (5 and under) – free.

m Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium: Just a 10-minute drive from Gettysburg is the iconic Mr. Ed’s. Founded by “Mister Ed” Gotwalt in 1975, it was billed as “The Area’s Most Unusual General Store.” The business has evolved over the years and is now under the ownership of Ed’s granddaughter Nicole and her husband Isaac. From the moment you enter Mr. Ed’s, there is no doubt that the shop’s namesake loves elephants.

Throughout the old-fashioned candy store you’ll find them ceiling to floor. But, it’s in the free museum that you’ll find a collection of more than 12,000 elephant figurines, circus souvenirs, political novelties, toys and more. Don’t forget to purchase some of their famous homemade fudge before leaving. With more than 70 flavors, it is hard to choose just one.

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Address: 6019 Chambersburg Orrtanna, PA 17353 Phone: 717-352-3792 Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Website: mistereds.com Admission: Free

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m The Stoogeum: This is one of the most obscure, yet one of the most incredible museums in Pennsylvania. Whether you are a fan of the Three Stooges or not, you’ll appreciate the scope of this collection of Stooges memorabilia. Personal items, movie posters, props and costumes, rare photos and tons of Three Stooges novelties are included in the nearly 100,000-piece collection. During your visit, catch a show in the 85-seat theater. The Stoogeum is housed in 3-story, 10,000 square-foot building in the Gwynedd Office Park, not where you’d expect to find a museum.

many lots littered with garbage.

Randy took money from his savings and started cleaning up the litter and planting hundreds of mini gardens throughout the neighborhood. He then purchased whiskey barrels, placed them in front of empty houses and planted flowers and shrubs in them.

In 1995, Randy bought the dilapidated building on the corner of Arch and Jacksonia Streets and began transforming it into his constantly evolving work of art known as Randyland.

Visitors are invited to come and explore the public art displays in the courtyard and around the property.

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Address: 1501 Arch St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Phone: 412-342-8152 Hours: Open most days 10 am to 5:30 pm Website: www.randy.land Admission: Free

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Address: 904 Sheble Lane, Gwynedd Office Park, Ambler, PA 19002 Phone: 267-468-0810 Hours: Open every Thursday (except holidays) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Website: stoogeum.com Seniors, Students (13+ w/ID) and Military - $8 Children under age 13 – free.

m Randyland: Artist Randy Gilson’s story is a testament to what one person with purpose can do. When he moved into the Mexican War Streets district of Pittsburgh’s Northside he found

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Randy Gilson’s home is his canvas and a beautiful gift to his neighborhood.

m The Haines Shoe House: The structure was built in 1948 by shoe salesman Mahlon Haines as a larger-than-life advertisement. After Haines moved to a home across the street, the shoe house was used as a guesthouse.

The property changed hands several times over the years before current owners Jeff and Melanie Schmuck bought the The Haines Shoe House is as quirky as it gets. Now if unique home in 2015. only an old woman lived there with a bunch of kids.

Today, guests are invited to take the 25-minute guided tour in the m roadside icon. Hand-dipped ice cream and fresh The Christian C. Sanderson Museum: baked goodies are available to eat inside or out on the picnic tables. There’s even a Shoe-venir This obscure museum located in the Chadds shop with t-shirts, postcards and other memo- Ford home of Christian C. Sanderson (18821966) contains a treasure trove of American rabilia. history. Sanderson started collecting historical objects as a boy with the encouragement of his If you go: Address: 197 Shoe House Road, York, PA mother, Hanna.

In 1901, he graduated with a teaching 17406 degree from the West Chester Normal School Phone: 717-683-6328 Hours: Open first Day of Spring through Octo- (now West Chester University). His love of hisber. Closed Easter Sunday, Memorial Day and tory was reflected in his teaching style and devotion to his students.

Labor Day. See website for hours.

Sanderson attended many important Website: hainesshoehouse.com events, including camping with Civil War vetAdmission: Age 6 and older - $5 erans on the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Children 5 and under - Free Gettysburg, all the while adding to his extensive collection.

200 years of the American experience is on display at the Sanderson Museum; from Revolutionary War relics to family photos and paintings by his friends the Wyeths.

Christian Sanderson’s 75year collection is as eclectic as our nation.

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Christian Sanderson’s collection is as interesting and abundant as the life he lived.

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Address: 1755 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA Phone: 610-388-6545 Hours: Open March through November on Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

Website: sandersonmuseum.org Admission: Adults - $8, Children ages 6 to 12 - $5, Children age 5 and under - Free

m The Mütter Museum: Though it is not intended to be a museum of oddities, the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia houses some of the most unusual exhibits in the world. The museum was the brainchild of surgeon Thomas Dent Mütter, MD (1811-1858), whose desire to improve and reform medical education led him to donate his extensive collection of medical artifacts to The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. In accepting the donation of 1,700 objects and $30,000, the institution was required to hire a curator, maintain and expand the collection, fund lectures and house the collection in a fireproof building. The Mütter Museum was born and has since expanded to more than 25,000 objects.

Visitors will find meticulously preserved collections of anatomical specimens, medical instruments and models to educate and appreciate the wonders of the human body, and explain the history of diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Some of the Mütter’s most famous exhibits include the plaster cast and conjoined liver of “Siamese Twins” Chang and Eng, The Soap Lady, Dr. Joseph Hyrtl’s human skull collection, the jaw tumor of President Grover Cleveland and the museum’s recent acquisition; Albert Einstein’s brain. The museum’s Historical Medical Library is one of the world’s finest research collections on the history of medicine. The library includes more than 400 books printed before the year 1500.

If you go:

Address: 19 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-560-8564 Hours: Open daily, 10 am to 5 pm. Closed some holidays Website: muttermuseum.org Admission: Adults - $18, Seniors: $16, Military with ID - $15, Youth ages 6 to 17 and Students with ID - $13 , Children age 5 and under - Free

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At the Mütter Museum, thousands of items on display span the medical realm, from deformed and diseased body parts to the death cast of “Siamese twins” Chang and Eng to pieces of Albert Einstein’s gloriously nerdy brain. The museum is also home to the outdoor Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden, named for the Declaration of Independence signer and college founder.

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explore a real-world science problem by creating a poster, constructing a motorized model using Lego elements, and testing their model. Space is limited, and registration is required. Select Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm. Fee includes team T-shirt. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-3899206, www.the-childrens-museum.org

Nov 24-Dec 3. TreeFest. More than 100 donated trees will be trimmed by area businesses, youth groups, community volunteers, and other organizations. Local entertainers will perform, and craft vendors will sell holiday gifts and more. At the end of the event, the trees are donated to families in need. Adm. Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg. www.treefest.org

Taste of the Town Spirit Tour. Downtown Clearfield. 814-765-6000, www.discoverclearfield.com

Dec 1. Welcome Santa Parade & Late Shopper Nite.

There will be a parade on Mill Street welcoming Santa to Canal Park, and discounts and drawings will be available.

Many stores will be open until 11pm. 6-10pm. Downtown Danville. 570-284-4502, http://visitdanvillepa.org Dec 1-2. Christmas in Our Hometown.

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Dec 1-2. Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas. This film has been brought to audiences in part by the Jim Henson Legacy Fund. Tickets are first-come, first-served. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. www.dietrichtheater.com whereandwhen.com / 2018 W&W winter / 13 /

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Dec 1. Performance: Sweet Honey in the Rock: Celebrating the Holydays. The a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock will present music featuring fourpart harmonies, intricate rhythms, hand percussion instruments, and acoustic upright and electric basses. The performance will be American Sign Language interpreted.

7:30-9:30pm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter Dec 1-27. Performance: A Christmas Carol. Adapted from the timeless holiday classic by Charles Dickens, the production by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble will share the ghostly trials and ultimate redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge. Appropriate for people of all ages.

Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. www.bte.org Dec 1-31. 71st Christmas Boulevard. Market Street will

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Dec 1-23 Exhibit: State of the Art. A two-part exhib

ition featuring Bryan McGinnis’ projects, President and Man Made, which bonds both collections with emphasis on the identity of American presidents. Converge Gallery, Williamsport. 570-435-7080, www.convergegallery.com

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Christmas Tea. Three floors of Christmas decorations, music and refreshments. Cookies and mulled cider will be served, and live holiday music will be performed on Friday at 7pm. Laceyville’s Oldest House, Laceyville. 570-869-1679

Dec 1-2. Haven Holidays. Holiday sales at local shops,

plus special events to help usher in the holiday season, including the annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday at 6pm at Triangle Park. On Saturday, there will be children’s train rides, a Santa Run and the annual Christmas parade at 6pm. Downtown Lock Haven. www.lockhaven.org

Dec 1-June 22. Exhibit: State of the Axe. In the

exhibit, drawn from the collection of the Samek Art Museum, photographer Ralph Gibson offer 30 blackand-white portraits of guitar masters playing their instruments. Free adm. Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell University, Lewisburg. http://galleries.blogs.bucknell. edu

Dec 1-20. Wreath Barn Gift Shop & Choose-&-Cut Christmas Trees. Enjoy shopping and Christmas tree cutting. Daily from 10am-7pm. Free adm. Ponduce Farms, Elysburg. 570-799-5888, www.ponducefarms.com

Dec 1-Jan 7. Exhibit: Holiday Artspace Member Show. A reception will take place on Nov. 25 from 6-8pm.

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Dec 1-30. Santa’s Cottage. Send a wish to the North Pole. On Dec. 9, visit with, pet and feed Santa’s reindeer.

Fridays from 5-7pm and Saturdays from noon-3pm. Canal Park, Danville. 570-284-4502, visitdanvillepa.org Dec 1. Christmas Events With Santa. Athens. www. facebook.com/AthensBusinessAssociation/ Dec 1-2. Christmas Toy Exhibit Open House. Part of

the Holiday Cheer Tour in Ridgway on Friday. Enjoy spirits and hors d’oeuvres while browsing the Christmas exhibit featuring toys from Christmas past and enjoying chocolate treats and goodies. Free. Center House Museum, Ridgway.

814-776-1032, http://elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org

Dec 1-3. Festival of Trees. Featuring local entertainers, crafters, food and dozens of beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Live, decorated trees will be for sale, and Christmas music from local schools and churches will add to the celebration. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www.sawmill.org Dec 1. Holiday Cheer Tour. Tour the downtown retailers and browse their holiday specials while enjoying a wine or beer tasting. Downtown Ridgway. ridgwaychamber.com

Dec 1-3. Shop Benezette Weekend. The tree at the Benezette Schoolhouse will be lit at 7pm on Friday. Visit participating stores for gifts, treats, refreshments, giveaway drawings, make-your-own ornaments, gift baskets and more, and watch Chinese lanterns float away while sampling foods cooked over a bonfire. Santa and Mrs. Claus may make an appearance. Benezette. 814-787-4000 Dec 1-3. Victorian Christmas Celebration. A live Nativity will kick off the celebration on Friday night, and house tours featuring Victorian homes on Jefferson Street will end the festivities. There will also be a Ghosts, Myths and Legends Tour; a Mommy and Me Victorian tea; breakfast with Santa; a murder mystery dinner; a Charles Bowdish train display; Christmas Tree Lane; arts and crafts; sidewalk sales; and more. Brookville.

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Shop unique retailers for hard-to-find gifts. Friday night will be the Holiday Cheer Tour. 9am-5pm. Ridgway. 814776-1424, www.ridgwaychamber.com

Dec 2-3. Performance: Nutcracker Ballet. The holiday

classic presented by the St. John’s School of Dance, Lycoming College, and the Community Arts Center.

Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

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Wyoming County Historical Society Christmas in Our Hometown. The WCHS gift shop will be open to offer books, newsletters and other items of historical interest. Wyoming County Historical Society, Tunkhannock. 570-836-5303, http://pawchs.org

Dec 2. Holiday Workshop. A morning of cookie deco-

rating, holiday crafts, singing and creations by the balloon lady. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500, www.dietrichtheater.com

Dec 2. Christmas Bazaar. A white elephant table, baked goods, hand-crafted items, religious articles, Christmas decorations, homemade fresh wreaths, a children’s craft and gift booth, homemade soups, ethnic foods, theme baskets and a giveaway drawing for some great merchandise. Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose. 570-278-1504, www.holynameofmary.com Dec 2. Christmas Boutique in the Carriage House.

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Milton Model Train Museum Christmas Season Open House. View a 20-by-60-foot O-gauge layout of Milton in the 1950s and 1960s, featuring many operating trains and interactive action stations. Saturdays and Sundays. 1-5pm. Milton Model Train Museum, Milton Moose Family Center, Milton. 570-412-1653, https://visitmiltonpa.org/model-train-museum/

Dec 2. 42nd Winter Craft Market. 9am-6pm. More than 70 artisans at a new location - The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College. www.wintercraftmarket.com Dec 2-3. Old Brick Christmas House Christmas Craft Show. 9am-4pm on Dec. 2 and 9am-3pm on Dec. 3.

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Dec 2. 34th Annual Dickens of a Christmas. A Victorian

celebration with craft and food vendors lining the streets, strolling musicians, dancers, actors, Santa and Mrs. Claus and Scrooge himself. Victorian costumes are welcome.

Wellsboro. www.wellsboropa.com

Dec 2-3, 9-10. Breakfast With Santa. Enjoy a buffet

featuring eight hot items plus beverages, fruit and pastries.

Children may visit Santa and receive a treat bag. 8-11am.

Adm. Ponduce Farms, Elysburg. www.ponducefarms.com

Dec 2. Holiday Celebration. Door prizes, holiday shopping and gift baskets. The gift shop will open at 9am, and the Freas Farm Winery will be open in the barn loft from 11am-5pm. 9am-5pm. Rohrbach’s Farm Market, Catawissa.

570-356-7654, www.rohrbachsfarm.net Dec 2. Benton Winterfest. Celebrate the season in a small-town way with more than 50 craft vendors, mainstream goods and the shops on Main Street. Also, food, music and activities for the whole family. 10am-3pm. Free adm. Downtown Benton. 570-925-6602, www.bentonwinterfest.com Dec 2. Wings Over Water. The annual autumn waterfowl migration will offer an opportunity to observe ducks, geese and other water birds while they stop at lakes and ponds before moving south for the winter. Dress for the weather and some walking. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope. 10-11:30am. Free. Meet at Goose Cove Overlook, PPL Montour Preserve, Danville. montourpreserve.org

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Berwick Winterfest. Free cookie decorating, horse and carriage rides, a gingerbread house contest, crafts, face painting and marshmallow roasting. 4-8pm.

Free adm. Downtown Berwick. www.berwickborough.org

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Dec 2. Christmas Craft Show. Items for sale will include

Dec 3. Performance: Renovo Community Choir Winter Concert. The community choir with a rich blend of voices will offer great holiday entertainment. 2pm. St. Joseph’s Church, Renovo. 570-923-1097

food and handcrafts. 9am-3pm. Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, Emporium. cameroncountychamber.org

Dec 2, 10. Evergreen Holiday Wreath Making. Learn

how to trim and bend evergreen into a perfect wreath for the holidays. Participants will go home with a creation.

Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org

Dec 2. Phil’s Holiday Bash. Enjoy crafts, games, cookie

decorating, a light lunch and more. Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 10am-noon. Free, but space is limited. Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney. 814618-5591, groundhog.org

Dec 2. Performance: A Very Electric Christmas.

Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents as a young bird and his family head south for the winter. The young bird, Max, gets blown off course and finds himself lost and alone at the North Pole. 2pm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. .bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Full Moon Night Hike. A hike with naturalist Rebecca Lesko to explore the trails and nocturnal life under a full moon. All ages. Endless Mountains Nature Center, Tunkhannock. www.endlessnature.org

Dec 3. Christmas on the Bridges. Enjoy ham and bean

soup, baked goods and a free hayride with Santa. The celebration has expanded to include the Josiah Hess Bridge 1 mile down the road, where there will be beer and wine tastings and the local farm market. 1-3pm. Free adm. East and West Paden Bridges - Twin Covered Bridges, Orangeville. facebook.com/ColumbiaCountyCoveredBridgeAssoc

Dec 3. Victorian Christmas House Tour. Celebrate the town’s rich architectural history. 5:30-9:30pm. Brookville.

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Central Model Railroad Club. Featuring a fully computerized controlled railroad. Clinton Central Model Railroad Club, Castanea. 570-337-5292, www.ccmrr.org

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sengers can listen to the story of the Polar Express, along with holiday music. Santa will be on board, and children will receive goodie bags. Adm. Behind Burger King, Williamsport. 570-327-7700, www.vacationpa.com

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Dec 5. Family Discovery Series - Kid Hip-Hop Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. The Grammy-winning artist combines hip-hop with the world of childhood. 7-8pm. Free adm.

Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-5773727, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

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Performance: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. The Grammy-winning artist combines the excitement of hiphop with the magical world of childhood. Suggested for all ages. The 60-minute show has no intermission. 7pm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

view eight scenes enacting the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Free hot beverages and homemade cookies will be available back at the church. Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, Tunkhannock. 570-836-1229, http:// tunkhannockumc.wikispaces.com/home

Dec 8. Performance: The Ten Tenors Holiday Show.

7:30-9:30pm. Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg. 570-389-4409, www.bloomu.edu/cas, cas.buzz

Dec 8-9. Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. Offering a taste of Christmas past with the Dickens Troupe, an Arts 7 Craft Show, concerts, horse-drawn buggy rides and a gingerbread house contest., strolling entertainment, breakfast with Santa, dinner with Mr. Dickens and company and the new Bellefonte Woman’s Club History on Wheels bus tour.

Bellefonte. bellefontevictorianchristmas.com

Dec 6. Performance: Marilyn Horne Museum Chamber Concert Series. Members of the Southern Tier Symphony will perform special works. Space is limited, and reservations are required. 7pm. Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center, Bradford. www.marilynhorne.org

Dec 8-Jan 7. Exhibit: Clinton County Arts Council

Dec 7-16. Performance: Elf the Musical Jr. Buddy, a

Dec 8-9. 2017 Victorian Candlelight Christmas. The

human raised by elves, embarks on a journey to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Wednesdays through Fridays. 7:30pm. Adm. Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre Inc., Clearfield. 814-765-4474, clearfieldarts.org

Dec 7. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Tribute. The tribute will be held beneath the guns of the battleship USS Pennsylvania, which was a witness to the attack. There will also be guided tours and light refreshments. 12:45pm.

Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Dec 7. Performance: Rhythmic Circus - Red & Green

Holiday Show. Dancers from Minneapolis entertain with tap shoes, funky costumes, and a big brass band.

Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Dec 7-8.

Performance: Carols by Candlelight Concert. Featuring the Bloomsburg University Department of Music’s concert choir, Husky Singers and women’s choral ensemble. 7:30-9pm. No adm, but tickets required. First Presbyterian Church, Bloomsburg. 570-389-4409

Dec 8-9, 15-17. Performance: Elf, the Musical Jr.

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Member Show & Holiday Sale. An exhibit of Clinton County Arts Council members’ artwork for sale. Fine art crafts and artwork will make fabulous gifts for friends and family. The Station Gallery, Lock Haven. 570-748-0949, www.stationgalleryccac.org

mansion will be decorated for the holidays, costumed guides in each room to answer questions as attendees move from room to room at their own pace. 4-9pm.

Jackson Mansion, Berwick. berwickhistoricalsociety.org

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Christmas House Tour. Tour five houses decked out for the holidays. 6-9pm. Locations throughout Emporium. 814-486-4314, cameroncountychamber.org

Dec 8-9. Performance: Madrigal Dinner Theater. The

venue will be transformed into a banquet hall reminiscent of Medieval England. A concert of choral music will conclude the festivities. 7-9pm. Lincoln Hall, Foxburg. 724659-3153, www.alleghenyriverstone.org

Dec 8-17. Performance: Elf the Musical Jr. When Buddy the elf learns he is actually a human, he embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1720, www.ctlshows.com Dec 9. The Christmas Market at Marilyn Horne Hall.

Shop from a unique selection of regional artists, craftspeople and specialty vendors. Enjoy a giveaway drawing, an Art Deco-themed Christmas display and holiday-themed pastries and specialty coffees. 9am-5pm. Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center, Bradford. 814-362-7990, www.marilynhorne.org

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Dec 9. Victorian Christmas Tea. Enjoy an elegant inter-

lude during the pre-Christmas rush at this event, which will feature delectable treats and a variety of teas and hot chocolate, as well as a silent auction of gift baskets. Old Mill Village Church on the Green, New Milford. oldmillvillage.org

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Bradford’s Old-Fashioned Christmas. Enjoy holiday activities at locally owned businesses in the downtown. Have breakfast with Santa or lunch with Frosty, and enjoy face painting, horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling, food vendors and holiday sales. 9am-4pm. Downtown Bradford. 814-598-2646, www.bradfordpa.org

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Dec 9. Bradford’s Winter Wine Walk. Participants will receive a complimentary wine glass and will be able to explore the historic downtown while sampling unique wines from a variety of wineries. There will also be live music and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. 4-8pm.

Downtown Bradford. 814-598-2646, www.bradfordpa.org Dec 9-10. Christmas in Bloom. Locally handmade crafts from juried artists, home-based businesses, wineries and an opportunity to drop off a new, unwrapped toy for the Marines Toys for Tots. Free adm. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 570-317-1086, www.bloomsburgfair.com, backwoodsbbqsauces.com whereandwhen.com / 2018 W&W winter / 19 /

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Dec 10. Holiday Centerpiece & Nature Crafts. Take a walk to gather some of nature’s treasures and create a natural piece of art - a wreath, a centerpiece, an ornament, or another item. Some tools will be provided; participants should bring theirs if possible. A freewill donation will be received. Salt Springs State Park, Franklin Forks. 570-9677275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org Dec 10.

Old-Fashioned Christmas at the Bull Run Schoolhouse. The Sugar Valley Historical Society hosts this old-fashioned Christmas gathering in the one-room school. 2pm. Bull Run Schoolhouse, Loganton. 570-7253041, 570-748-3062

Dec 10.

Performance: Pittsburgh Symphony Brass Plays The Spirit of Christmas. A holiday musical journey in styles ranging from the traditional to Spike Jones performed by celebrated brass musicians in a stone church featuring noteworthy acoustics. 7pm. Memorial Church of Our Father, Foxburg. www.alleghenyriverstone.org

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light and dress warmly. Hot mulled cider and Christmas cookies will be served after the service. 7-8:30pm. Warrior Run Church, Turbotville. 570-538-1756, freelandfarm.org

Dec 9. Gingerbread Village Reception. Enter a creation or view the edible art by local artisans and child hobbyists.

Categories for adults, families and children. Drop-off is Dec 7, with winners announced on Dec 9 and creations on display from Dec 9-31. 10am-noon. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. www.the-childrens-museum.org

Dec 9. Christmas in the Wilds. Enjoy breakfast with Santa, stroll among the downtown merchants, make free crafts and visit the reindeer. The parade will step off at noon with giant helium-filled balloons. 9am-3pm.

Emporium. 814-486-4314, cameroncountychamber.org Dec 9, 16. Winter in the Woods Carriage Rides &

Pirate Adventure. It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration. Adm. Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University, University Park. www.bjc.psu.edu, www.ticketmaster.com

Dec 12. It’s a Wonderful Life. Enjoy three free showings of the classic holiday film. Adm, popcorn and soda will be free. Seating is limited. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

570-996-1500, www.dietrichtheater.com Dec 10. Candlelight Service. Cookies and warm mulled

cider will be available after the service. Dress warmly. 7pm.

Warrior Run Church, Turbotville. www.freelandfarm.org

Dec 12. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert. Features Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza music, as well as a grand finale featuring the Youth Symphony side by side with the Williamsport Area High School Choir, performing tunes from John Williams’ Home Alone. 7:30pm. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. www.caclive.com, www.williamsportsymphony.org

Dining Event. Enjoy a half-hour winter carriage ride along the Clarion River, with hot chocolate provided upon returning. Afterward, celebrate with a five-course chef tasting, wine pairings and live entertainment. Seatings at 5:30 and 8pm. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. www.gatewaylodge.com

Dec 13. Homeschool Hangouts: Holiday Customs Around the World. Parent/child activities are designed to complement concepts taught in homeschool curriculum for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Adm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. the-childrens-museum.org

Dec 9. Performance: Holidays Around the World: Children’s Performance. An interactive performance showcasing the many holidays worldwide that are celebrated in the early winter. www.mifflinburgpa.com

Dec 14. Performance: A Christmas Carol. Begin the holiday festivities with an adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. 7:30pm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. www.bcpac.com

Dec 9-10. Performance: Candlelight Christmas Concert. The Susquehanna Chorale and the Youth Chorale present music by Rutter, along with new arrangements of familiar Christmas music. The event will feature voices, a harp, brass instruments, and candlelight. Zion Lutheran Church, Sunbury.

Dec 14-15. LHU Student Pottery Sale. The pottery works of Lock Haven University students, as well as guest artists, are featured in this popular sale that features oneof-a-kind creations, including bowls, platters, vases, mugs, ornaments and more. Lock Haven University Art Annex Building, Lock Haven. 570-484-2134

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Dec 15. Kane Depot Holiday Open House. Enjoy live music, holiday appetizers, holiday sales and cheer. 6-8pm.

Free adm. Kane Depot, Kane. www.alleghenyartworks.org

Dec 15-17. Susquehanna River Valley Holiday Train

Display. The layout, installed by the Loose Ties Model Railroad Club, will feature operating trains of modern times, along with those of the past. Adults may bring train sets they had as children to be run on the layout. Free adm.

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Battle of the Bulge Presentation. Director Steve Appleby will share the story of the local National Guard unit and its heroic stand during the large land battle of the European War. 6:30-8:30pm. Eldred World War II Museum, Eldred. www.eldredpawwiimuseum.com

Dec 16. Nightscapes Photography Workshop.

Participants may photograph the starry night sky with their DSLR camera and lenses that they currently own. Curt Weinhold, a PA Wilds juried artisan, will teach attendees to photograph the constellations and the Milky Way. 4:30pm.

Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport.

Dec 16. Cookies With Santa. Children can enjoy a craft, cookies and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Brookville YMCA, Brookville. 814-849-7355, brookvilleymca.com Dec 16. Holiday Open House. View the park office and Wildlife Center decked out in its holiday attire, sip a cup of mulled cider, create natural ornaments, listen to holiday music, and enjoy the holiday displays, exhibits, and more.

Noon-2pm. Free. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm\

Dec 16. Holiday Market. Featuring 100 percent grassfed beef and lamb, woodlot pork, and organically fed and pasture-raised poultry and eggs, along with seasonal fruits and vegetables, handmade chocolates, fresh-roasted coffee, breads and baked goods, farmstead cheeses, dairy products, artisan crafts, live music and more. 10am-1pm.

Free adm. Forks Farm Market, Orangeville. 570-683-5820, www.forksfarmmarket.com\ Dec 17. Performance: David Wickerham - Wurlitzer

Christmas. Wickerham will utilize the Mighty McKissick Wurlitzer Theatre Organ in a performance that showcases the joy and spirit of the holidays. 2pm. Lincoln Hall, Foxburg. 724-659-3153, alleghenyriverstone.org

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$2 Tuesday. On the third Tuesday of every month, museum visitors will be admitted for only $2. In addition, The Exchange will host hands-on Art Cart projects from 10am-2pm. Adm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-389-9206, www.the-childrens-museum.org

Dec 21-22.

Performance: Holiday Jazz. The Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra returns to the stage with a celebration of holiday songs featuring a jazz twist.

Community Theatre League, Williamsport. ctlshows.com

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Dec 23. Winter Solstice Celebration. A cleansing ritual

for the year ending and a visioning for the coming year. The celebration will include drumming and an indoor labyrinth walk. Preregister by Dec. 20. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. 570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com

Dec 27. Destination Blues Listening Room. Regional

blues musicians, including solo artists and small bands, acoustic and electric, will perform in an intimate space, up close. 7-9pm. The Exchange Art Gallery, Bloomsburg. 570317-2596, exchangearts.com

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Dec 31. First Night in Bradford. A community celebration of the new year through the arts. The drug- and alcohol-free public festival will feature local and regional talent, as well as events and fun-filled entertainment for people of all ages. Downtown Bradford. www.firstnightbradford.com Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball. Benefiting the Wyalusing Museum. JFK Hall, Towanda. www.wyalusingmuseum.com Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Chef Tastings. Ring in the new

year with a special five-course holiday tasting, which will be served in the candlelit dining room. Seatings at 5:30 and 8pm. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. www.gatewaylodge.com

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Winter Get Outdoors Loaner Program. Explore the park in the winter and learn a new skill. Mon - Sat. 8am-2pm. No fee. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, dcnr.state. pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

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Performance: Marilyn Horne Museum Chamber Concert Series. Members of the Southern Tier Symphony will perform classical works. Space is limited, and reservations are required. 7pm. Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center, Bradford. 814-362-7990, www.marilynhorne.org

Jan 11-Feb 28. Exhibit: Books Undone: The Art of

Altered Books Books become the canvas for contemporary artists in a national juried exhibition. Closed Jan. 14.

The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. gallery.pct.edu

Jan 13. Polar Bear Plunge. A fire and towels will be avail

for those who plan to jump into Bennetts Branch. Opens at noon, with the plunge at 3pm. The Medix Hotel, Weedville (Medix Run). 814-787-5920, medixinninc@windstream.net

before in the icebox of Pennsylvania. There will be live music, ice sculptures, snow art, barbecue, a pig roast, an ice bar and lounge, craft vendors and carriage rides. 11am11pm. CJ Spirits, Kane. 814-837-1500, www.cjspirits.com

Jan 14. Performance: Classical Guitar Concert.

Classical guitarist and teacher Jay Steveskey returns to entertain with a variety of classical accoustic guitar compositions. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose.

570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com Jan 18. Performance: A Night with Janis Joplin.

A tribute to the musical legend. Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and became the queen of rock and roll almost overnight. Community Arts Center, Williamsport.

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Jan 18-28. Performance: I & You. Anthony arrives unexpectedly to complete an urgent school assignment with bed-ridden Caroline. As they begin to let down their guard, their project on Walt Whitman’s poetry unlocks the deeper mystery that brings them together. Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. 570-784-8181, www.bte.org Jan 19-21. Warren County Winterfest. Enjoy sled dog races, sledding, a cardboard box derby, geocaching, an ice fishing derby, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, ice skating, and snow sculpting. Chapman State Park, Clarendon. www.warrencountywinterfest.com Jan 19-20, 25-28. Performance: Over the Tavern.

In the idealized period of the Eisenhower years of the 1950s, the Pazinski family has a lot going on in its cramped Buffalo apartment. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com whereandwhen.com / 2018 W&W winter / 25 /

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shoeing, sledding, ice skating, ice fishing, children’s crafts, guided hikes, educational programs and displays. 10am3pm. Free. Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro. 570-7244246, http://events.dcnr.pa.gov, http://stepoutdoors.org

Feb 1. Performance: Riverdance 20th Anniversary Tour. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-4329382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

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Feb 1-3. Groundhog Day Celebration. Barclay Square

Performance: Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic. The cinematic shadow play for all ages focuses on star-crossed lovers from the 10th-century Persian epic Shahnameh. The show was created by Hamid Rahmanian, a 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship-winning filmmaker and visual artist. 2pm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Jan 25. Skatetacular Dreams on Ice. World-famous

ice skaters, singers, dancers and cirque acts will glide across the stage to share a storyline to connect with all audiences, featuring a mix of music, cirque, comedy and skating. 7:30pm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. www.bcpac.com

Jan 25-28. Early Bird Sports Expo. Featuring boats,

RVs, ATVs, outfitters, hunting and fishing equipment, kayaks, taxidermy work, artists, sportsmen’s groups and archery suppliers. Adm. Free parking. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 570-594-0250, www.bloomsburgfair.com, earlybirdexpo.com

Jan 26. Performance: Sleeping Beauty - Russian Ballet. A presentation from 55 of Russia’s brightest ballet stars. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-4329382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com Jan 27-28. Winterfest ’18. A Clearfield YMCA family-

oriented weekend with events such as the Freeze Your Gizzard 5K, the Polar Bear Swim, the Kids’ Snow Box Derby and more. Food concessions by the YMCA. Parker Dam State Park, Penfield. 814-765-5521, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/findapark/parkerdam

Jan 27. Marienville Winterfest. Featuring a chili coo-

koff, sky lanterns at 6pm and a snowmobile torch light parade at 7pm. 10am-7pm. MACA Park, Marienville. 814927-8218, www.forestcounty.com

Jan 27. Frozen Snot Trail Race. A trail race on Bald

Eagle Mountain that combines about 13.5 miles of the toughest terrain in central Pennsylvania with the worst of winter weather. U.S. Army Reserve Center, McElhattan. http://frozen-snot.com

Jan 27.

Performance: Children’s Corner by Qing Jiang. The concert will feature piano music, storytelling, acting, and visual arts in collaboration with Bucknell faculty. Suggested for age 3 and up. The 60-minute program will have no intermission. Free children’s activities will be available in the Atrium Lobby from 3-4pm. 2pm.

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will feature live entertainment, souvenirs, contests, and tours. Other venues, including the historical society and the Weather Discovery Center, will offer activities. Downtown Punxsutawney, Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney. 814-6185591, www.groundhog.org

Feb 2. Performance: Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience. Join two-time Grammy Award-winning artist and eighth-generation Louisiana Creole Terrance Simien and enjoy the authentic Zydeco experience. 7:30pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-362-5113, www.bcpac.com Feb 2-3. HeART of Lewisburg Ice Festival. Tons of sparkling ice, art carving, Bucknell A Cappella Fest, children's winter games, Frosty 5K, Polar Bear Pub Crawl, Polar Bear Plunge, and Chocolate Lover's Festival, and more..

Lewisburg. 570-523-1743, www.lewisburgpa.com Feb 2. Groundhog Day Prognostication. Punxsutawney Phil will reveal to the president of the Inner Circle of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club his prediction for the end of winter. The gates will open at 3am, and the prognostication will take place at approximately 7:20am. Also features live entertainment, fireworks, and fun with the Groundhog Club Inner Circle. Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney. 814-6185591, www.groundhog.org Feb 3. Performance: California Surf City. The Surf City Allstars are the only tribute band featuring all members who have toured with The Beach Boys. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com Feb 3. Performance: globalFEST On the Road: The New Golden Age of Latin Music. 7:30pm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. bucknell.edu/WeisCenter Feb 3. Foxburg Ice Fishing Tournament. New this year, the event will include a tournament for children age 12 and under with an adult present. Cash awards will be presented. 6am-4pm. Kahle Lake, Lamartine. 814-227-7697 Feb 3.

Inner Circle’s Groundhog Ball. Includes hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a live band playing music in a variety of styles. Registrations required by Jan. 10. 8pmmidnight. Adm. Fraternal Order of Eagles Club, Punxsutawney. 814-618-5591, www.groundhog.org

Feb 4. Antique Appraisal Fair. Certified appraisers from Callahan’s Antiquities will provide services to attendees for a suggested donation. There is a limit of four to five items per person. Snow date is Feb. 11. 1-4pm. First United Methodist Church, Muncy. 570-546-5014

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Feb 8. Hollywood SFX. The Hollywood Special Effects Show: Dangerously Exciting will treat audiences to an experience close to the action. The interactive family show takes the viewer behind the scenes of many favorite blockbuster films to discover the science and secrets of creating movie magic. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Feb 17. Performance: The Everly Brothers Experience.

Feb 10. Winter Wine in the Pines. Celebrate an early

Feb 17. Coyote Hunt Bonfire. Features a bonfire, music, and beverages. Noon-2am. The Medix Hotel, Weedville (Medix Run). 814-787-5920

Valentine’s Day with wineries and breweries, tastings from catering services and local eateries, and entertainment by Woody Wolfe. 5-9pm. Adm. Danville Borough Ballroom, Danville. 570-284-4502, visitdanvillepa.org

Feb 11. Snowfest. Snowshoe hiking, cross-country skiing, ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, snowmobile safety and rides for children, snow volleyball, and broomball. Also, an ice rescue demonstration and a winter search-andrescue using dogs, activities for children, and a silent auction. Activities are dependent on weather conditions.

Noon-4pm. R.B. Winter State Park, Mifflinburg. 570-9661455, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks Feb 14. Performance: Marilyn Horne Museum Chamber Concert Series. Members of the Southern Tier Symphony will perform classical works. Space is limited, and reservations are required. 7pm. Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center, Bradford. 814-362-7990, www.marilynhorne.org Feb 15-17.

Endless Mountain Music Festival Jazz Fest. Program on Feb 15 and 16 at 7:30pm at Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre, Wellsboro. Jazz Festival Brunch on Feb 17 from 9am-1:30pm and 7:30pm program at Penn Wells Hotel, Wellsboro. www.pennwells.com, www.endlessmountain.net

Feb 16-18. Performance: Destination Blues. Shows

throughout Bloomsburg, Berwick and Danville. Various locations in Columbia County and Montour County. 570784-8279, destinationblues.org

Feb 16-18. Coyote Hunt - Sinnemahoning. Part of a statewide hunt, the local event is open to members of Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association. Prizes will be awarded. Registration required. Adm. Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association, Sinnemahoning. 814-263-4418, 814-787-7265, www.sinnemahoning-sportsmen.org Feb 16. Performance: Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra. One of Sweden’s oldest orchestras will perform Jean Sibelius’ Valse Triste, Op. 44, No. 1.; Sir Edward Elgar’s Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61; and Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major. 7:30pm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell. edu/WeisCenter Feb 16-18.

Performance: Hyronomous A. Frog. An inept and lonely frog prince who hates the taste of flies, Hyronomous lives in a bog in the Kingdom of Spamelot.

Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com

The Zmed brothers, Zachary and Dylan, bring a genuine and youthful Everly Brothers experience to the stage. The duo celebrates the genetic intimacy ever present in the harmonies created by the Everly brothers, Don and Phil.

Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Feb 17-18. Jefferson County Longrifles Annual Winter Rendezvous. Features competitions in men’s, women’s, junior, and youth categories; trading opportunities; camping; a Mountain Man event and trail; trade guns; a Saturday evening shoot. Pets are welcome but must be on leashes at all times. Jefferson County Longrifles, Brookville (Ramsaytown). 814-849-6220 Feb 17. Snowman in the Forest Day. Wintry activities

along the picturesque National Wild and Scenic Clarion River. 9am-3pm. Ice Skating Pond, Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 814-927-8400, www.cookforest.org

Feb 18. Silence Retreat. Participants will gain a calming,

peaceful perspective for the rest of the year through guided journaling, yoga, meditation and a healthy vegetarian lunch. Preregister. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. 570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com

Feb 21. Performance: Joan Soriano Concert. Soriano, who was born in the Dominican Republic, plays bachata music on the steel-string guitar. Bachata draws upon a variety of influences from Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. 7:30pm. Campus Theatre, Lewisburg.

570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter Feb 22. Performance: Mr. Popper’s Penguins. In the

adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater’s book, Suggested for age 4 and up. The 60-minute show has no intermission. Free children’s activities will be available in the Atrium Lobby from 6-7pm. 7pm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Feb 23-25. CSBA Home & Outdoor Living Show.

Vendors from local counties will showcase their products.

An auction of building materials will be held on Saturday, and children will be able to enjoy the Lego building and mousetrap car contests. Also, drawings, homemade food and more. Arts and Crafts Building, Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 888-226-CSBA, csbapa.org Feb 24. Bowdish Birthday Bash. Features a special running of the newly redesigned Bowdish Model Railroad. New exhibits will be on display. Noon-5pm. Free adm. Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. .jchconline.org

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ithin a few hours of most places in Pennsylvania you can choose to surround yourself with the hustle and bustle of some of the best thriving metropolitan areas in the country or you can opt to immerse yourself in areas of great natural beauty guaranteed to soothe the soul.

Visitors craving the latter will discover an idyllic destination at the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County.

Located minutes off the Milesburg exit of I-80 and a half-hour from the campus of Penn State, the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle offers guests an oasis of natural beauty in the heart of the state. Sitting on land owned by the Pennsylvania State Park system, the privately contracted inn welcomes visitors throughout the year.

Each season features a wide array of outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking and bird watching. The inn’s public spaces and guest rooms open out on spectacular views of forests and lakes offering panoramic views of remarkable scenery. This bed-and-breakfast-style inn and meeting facility emphasizes rustic charm while offering guests modern amenities rooted in the “green” practices of sustainable living.

From the lobby at check-in, guests look out at 1,730-acre F. J. Ayers Lake. The cold temperatures of the winter months offer anglers a haven for ice fishing. Winter recreationalists will discover miles of trails for winter hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Dur-

ing warmer months the lake and other park waters offer access to shorefront and marinas for fishing and docking of watercraft like kayaks and boats.

Locals and the State College community have discovered the Nature Inn

The inn’s public spaces and guest rooms open out on spectacular views of forests and lakes offering panoramic views of remarkable scenery j to be a destination for special events like weddings, reunions and meetings. Innkeeper Charlie Brooks and staff offer special event packages that highlight premier dining and event services as well as themed weekend programs that include lodging, meals and special activities for one price.

Each morning guests are served an extended continental breakfast with daily “Chef’s Special” hot items to energize them for a day of recreation. At breakfast, guests can order box lunches prepared daily to take with them on their hike or activity.

An interesting convenience to having a working inn operating in the middle of an outdoor area like a state park is the option for members of a multigenerational travel group to lodge in a comfortable, traditionalstyle hotel room while other members of the group can enjoy their vacation camping out at a nearby campsite

or sleeping under the stars. Some of the region’s most popular campsites are within walking distance of the inn.

These options make Bald Eagle State Park ideal for addressing the needs of all family members when planning a get-together or vacation in the great outdoors.

Native birds and homegrown lumber are themes guests will discover

accentuated in the décor of the inn.

Guest rooms are furnished with binoculars and guidebooks for visitors to use to discover the many species of native and migratory birds making their home in the park. Audubon prints in the guest rooms, which are named for birds; “One Wild Library” on the second floor offering a collection of aviary reference works; and the stained glass Bald Eagle that serves as the centerpiece of the inn’s lobby let bird watchers know the Nature Inn is a haven for those who share this interest. Handcrafted tables in the dining room as well as the architectural wood accents found throughout the inn celebrate Pennsylvania’s rich lumber heritage, with most of the pieces produced locally with homegrown lumber. The themes of birds and lumber complement the aesthetic beauty of the inn and tie it in with the lush landscape of the park surrounding it.

Environmentally conscious travelers may want to learn about the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle’s award-winning green practices. From a 2,800-gallon rainwater harvesting system to the use of Green Seal certified cleaning

products throughout, the property exemplifies the practices of sustainable living. Water-efficient landscaping, a solar thermal hot water system and linens recycled as holiday decorations are just a few of the unique green features guests will discover visiting the property.

The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle’s schedule of special events combined with the seasonal activities of the park combine Accommodations at The Nature Inn range from single and to offer families an ideal double rooms (below) with forest or lake views, to spacious suites (above) with a living area and kitchenette. destination at this treasure in Centre County when planning a getaway in Pennsylvania.

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whereandwhen.com ONGOING Through Dec 15. Autumn Migration Hawk Watch.

Conducted daily at the North Lookout, weather permitting.

An official counter and interpreters are on hand to point out and identify birds. Trail fee applies for nonmembers.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. 610-756-6961, www. hawkmountain.org

Nov 16-Dec 31. Performance: White Christmas.

Based on the beloved movie, the show tells the story of veterans Bob and Phil, a successful song and dance team, who meet a sister duo and follow them to an inn in Vermont. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. 717-8981900, www.DutchApple.com

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Nov 24-Dec 23. Santa’s Polar Bear Express. Join

Grandma’s Holiday Craft Show.

Shop, explore and experience the show, which fills the entire house and features 140 crafters and artisans offering thousands of unique items. Thursdays through Sundays.

Red Lion Bed and Breakfast, Red Lion. 717-244-4739, www. grandmasholidaycrafts.com

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Santa on a magical adventure into Christmas past on a train journey in heated coaches featuring hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and the singing of favorite carols. Santa will bring a gift for every child, and children can give Santa their Christmas letters. Photos with Santa will be available.

Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown. 610-367-0200, www. colebrookdalerailroad.com

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Nov 24-Dec 23. ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Wear pajamas and sip complimentary cocoa while enjoying a reading of the classic story, Christmas music, and the comfort of Edwardian-era cars. Santa may make an appearance with a gift for every child and for photo opportunities. Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown. 610-3670200, www.colebrookdalerailroad.com

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Nov 25-Dec 17.

Toy Train Exhibit. The Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society will display HO-gauge trains that travel over a large layout representing communities in central Pennsylvania. 12:30-4:30pm. Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, Harrisburg. 717-599-5188, www.forthunter.org

Nov 25-Dec 17. Festival of Trees. View Christmas trees decorated with handmade ornaments by local garden clubs of the Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center. Trees will be given away in drawings, and a selection of ornaments will be available for purchase. 12:30-4:30pm. Fort Hunter Tavern House, Harrisburg. 717-599-5188, www.forthunter.org Nov 25-Jan 14. Annual Holiday Open House. The

Miniature Railroad Club of York will host the annual event every weekend. 1-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Miniature Railroad Club of York, York. 717-430-6129, www.mrrcy.com

Nov 25-Dec 30.

Yuletide at Wheatland 2017.

Rejoice in the magic of the holiday season at President James Buchanan’s Wheatland, which will depict the holiday of 1874. Buchanan’s neice, Harriet Lane Johnston, and her family have decked the halls in high Victorian style.

This one-of-a-kind Yuletide experience will be complete with sumptuous decorations, elegant decor and ample holiday cheer. President James Buchanan’s Wheatland, Lancaster. 717-392-4633, www.lancasterhistory.org

Nov 29-Dec 3. The Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift

Show. Among the unique and exclusive gifts will be crafts, jewelry, clothing, Christmas decorations, toys, household accents, ceramics, furniture, dolls, flowers, paintings, holiday foods and more. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 610-565-0313, www.pachristmasshow.com

Nov 30, Dec 1-2. Holiday Craft Festival. Enjoy Christmas shopping, homemade crafts, gifts and food.

Huntingdon Community Center, Huntingdon. 814-6434241, www.huntcommunitycenter.org

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Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights. The half-mile ADA-accessible trail uses animation, displays, Santa Claus, food, a G-gauge train display and more than 600,000 Christmas lights to bring the spirit of the holiday to life as it winds through a mature oak forest and heated buildings. Closed Dec. 24-25. Adm. Rocky Ridge County Park, York. 717-840-7440, yorkcountyparks.org

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DECEMBER Dec 1-17. Performance: It’s a Wonderful Life. George Bailey once dreamed of leaving small-town life and changing the world. See what happens when his guardian angel, Clarence, reveals what life would be like in that small town without him. Touch tour and audio-described performances and sensory-friendly performances have been set.

Talk-back nights will be on Dec. 9 and 16. Suitable for people of all ages. Adm. DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, York. 717-848-8623, dreamwrights.org Dec 1. Performance: Carol of the King: The Irish Dance Christmas Spectacular. Featuring 20 of the world’s most skilled Irish dancers and musicians, the world-renowned Irish dance troupe performs lightning-fast hard shoe rhythms and graceful softshoe jigs to an epic orchestral soundtrack. 7pm. Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, Hanover. 717-637-7086, www.theeich.org Dec 1-2, 8-9. Polar Bear Express. Ride trolleys, enjoy the decorations and lights along the tracks, sing carols, and enjoy the campfire, hot chocolate, and cookies. 6:30-9pm.

Adm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-4479576, www.rockhilltrolley.org Dec 1-31. Eisenhower Christmas. Celebrate the holi-

day season at the home of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower.

The house will be decorated for Christmas as it was by Mamie in the years they lived there, complete with authentic decorations, a kitchen full of Christmas cookies and a dining room table set for Christmas dinner. Holiday reception with cider and cookies on Dec. 10. Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg. 717-338-9114, www.nps.gov/eise

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rides, pictures with Santa and luminarias. Attendees may drop letters in Santa’s mailbox. 5-9pm. Downtown Greencastle. 717-597-4610, greencastlepachamber.org

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Dec 1-3. Spirit of the Holidays Art Tour. Specials in the gallery all weekend. The Arts Barn Education Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-366-8736, www.theartsbarn.org

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Dec 1-3. Festival of Trees. Tour three historic buildings

decorated with themed Christmas trees, garlands and other decorations. Self-guided tours available at the McMurtrie House, the Huntingdon County Library and the exhibit gallery at the Huntingdon County Historical Society, Huntingdon. 814-643-5449

Dec 1-3. Christmas on the Farm. Step back in time at the German homestead, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Renfrew Museum and Park, Waynesboro. 717-7624723, http://renfrewmuseum.org

Dec 1-30. Holiday Lights. Includes entertainment, a model train display, and a children’s holiday workshop on Dec. 3 from 1-4pm. Santa Claus will be present nightly until Dec. 23. Wednesdays through Sundays from 6-9pm. The park will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25. Adm. Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing. 610-374-2944, www.countyofberks.com/parks Dec 1-23. Christmas at Fort Hunter. Visitors may tour

the mansion, learning about holiday customs from long ago and viewing the holidays trimmings provided by the civic committee of the Garden Club of Harrisburg. The gift shop will be open. The mansion is closed on Mondays. Adm. Fort Hunter Mansion, Harrisburg. 717-599-5188, www.forthunter.org

Dec 1-Feb 28. AHL Hershey Bears Hockey Games.

The team plays regular-season home games at GIANT Center from October through April. Most games are Saturday and Sunday evenings. Adm. Giant Center, Hershey. 717-534-3380, 800-HERSHEY, www.hersheyentertainment.com/giant-center, www.hersheybears.com / 34 /

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Koziar’s Christmas Village. Visit the various buildings filled with trim-a-tree ideas, indoor and outdoor Christmas displays, unique gifts and souvenirs; see the handmade indoor and outdoor train displays; and enjoy freshly baked treats in the Country Kitchen. Koziar’s Christmas Village, Bernville. 610-488-1110, www.koziarschristmasvillage.com

Dec 1-2. Let There Be Lights Weekend. On Friday, there will be live music, a dance performance, the Christmas tree lighting, Zambelli Fireworks and a showing of the movie Elf. Saturday will feature a Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park opening night with Santa and free carriage rides through Ewing Park. Ellwood City. http://ellwoodchamber.org Dec 2. Light Up York. yorkcity.org

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Dec 2. Peak Building Material Auction.

Center, York. www.peakauction.com

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Dec 2. York Wine Fest. York Expo Center, York. www. clickershows.com Dec 2. Festival of Song. Enjoy an evening filled with live

Christmas music. Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, Huntingdon. 814-643-1302, www.huntingdonpresbyterianchurch.org

Dec 2. Santa’s Trolley. Ride aboard a historic trolley car

to the Backlog Narrows, where Santa will personally visit each child, who will receive a gift. 10am-4pm. Adm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-447-9576, www. rockhilltrolley.org

Dec 2. Huntingdon Christmas Parade. Featuring floats, bands and Santa Claus. 7pm. Huntingdon. 814-643-3966

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Dec 2. Wreath Workshop. Make an evergreen wreath out of natural materials. All materials and decorations will be supplied, but participants may bring additional items and ribbon. They should bring work gloves and clippers.

Hot chocolate will be available. Preregistration required.

Adm. Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. 717-221-0292, www. wildwoodlake.org Dec 2-17. Kids Only Christmas Shop. Assisted by members of the Friends of Fort Hunter, children age 12 and under may shop for museum-quality items without the aid of their parents. Wrapping assistance and gift tags will be provided. Saturdays and Sundays. Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, Harrisburg. 717-599-5188, www.forthunter.org Dec 2.

Christmas on the Farm. Featuring seasonal demonstrations, craftspeople and artisans, food, Christmas carols and more. Pick up locally made Christmas gifts and visit with the Belsnickel. 10am-4pm. Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown. 610-683-1589, www. kutztown.edu/pgchc

Dec 2. Christkindlesmarkt. Featuring holiday entertainment, music, artisans, and food. 9am-2pm. U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle. 717-245-3020, http://ahec.armywarcollege.edu, www.armyheritage.org, www.carlislemwr.com Dec 2. Cocoa Crawl. Purchase an event mug and stroll the downtown, shopping and sipping and enjoying special hot cocoa recipes. At the end of the night, attendees may vote on their favorite hot cocoa. 5-8pm. Downtown Chambersburg. 717-261-0072, www.chambersburg.biz, www.discoverchambersburg.com

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Performance: Mercersburg Community Chorus. Featuring carols and seasonal music. Free. Irvine Memorial Chapel, Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg.

717-328-2324

Dec 2. Annual Ugly Sweater Wine Pairing Dinner Party. Attendees will wear their most embarassing, hardto-look-at Christmas sweaters and enjoy a seven-course progressive global wine dinner prepared by Chef Komal and her friends. 6:30-9pm. Adm. CrossWinds Winery at Hershey, Hummelstown. 717-566-3050 Dec 2-16. Meet Santa at the Gingerbread Cookie Party & Model Toy Train Event. Meet and take pictures with Santa, and enjoy model toy trains, decorating gingerbread cookies and more. Saturdays only. 10am-3pm.

Flinchbaugh’s Orchard and Farm Market, Hellam. 717-2522540, http://flinchbaughsorchard.com Dec 2.

The Polar Express. A film screening of the beloved holiday movie. Each ticket will include hot chocolate and a cookie to enjoy during the movie, as well as a photo with the conductor. 4pm. The Pullo Center, York.

717-505-8900, http://pullocenter.york.psu.edu

Dec 2. Market of Curiosities. Shop from 60 independent artists, vintage dealers, and DIY creators. Attendees will also enjoy microbrews, a variety of food, and live music.

11am-7pm. Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle. www.marketofcuriosities.com Dec 3.

Greenwood Furnace Annual Holiday Open House. 1-4pm. Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon.

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Dec 3. Performance: An Evening With Michael Bolton.

The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist has sold more than 65 million records globally. 7:30pm. The Pullo Center, York. 717-505-8900, http://pullocenter.york.psu.edu

Dec 7. Performance: April Verch & Joe Newberry: An

Evening of Fiddle Tunes & Step Dance. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Folk Music Society, the performance by two veteran performers from distinct traditions and parts of the world will celebrate traditional music. 7:30pm.

Appalachian Brewing Company, Harrisburg. 800-8383006, www.sfmsfolk.org

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Performance: A Christmas Carol. On Christmas Eve, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts and is taken on a journey, during which he encounters acquaintances from his past and present and has a glimpse of his future. Features more than 50 actors, singers, and dancers against a giant pop-up book backdrop.

Adm. Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville. 888-805-7056, 717-352-2164, www.TotemPolePlayhouse.org

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Dec 3. Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration. Visitors may view and sample holiday food being prepared by cooks in authentic 1800s clothing. 1-4pm. Summer Kitchen, Fort Hunter Tavern House, Harrisburg. 717-599-5188, www. forthunter.org Dec 3. Performance: Canadian Brass. Hailed as a for-

midable force in the world of chamber music, the group has established brass as a major influence on the classical music scene. 6:30pm. Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York. 717-846-1111, www.appellcenter.org

Dec 3. Victorian Tea. Visitors may enjoy tea sandwiches, desserts, and spiced tea as they stroll through the mansion viewing the holiday decorations of fresh greens and natural trimmings.1-4pm. Adm. Fort Hunter Mansion, Harrisburg.

717-599-5188, www.forthunter.org Dec 3-17. Natural Ornaments. All materials will be supplied for children and their parents to make holiday ornaments using pine cones, milkweed pods, and other natural materials. Sundays. 1-3pm. Adm. Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. 717-221-0292, www.wildwoodlake.org Dec 3. Performance: The Raleigh Ringers - A Holiday

Concert. The internationally acclaimed concert handbell choir is based in Raleigh, N.C. 3pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com

Dec 3. Christkindlmarkt. A German tradition where town centers are transformed into pre-Christmas marketplaces specializing in toys and goodies for children, as well as traditional Yule decor. There will be German food and red gluhwein too. Noon-6pm. Reading Liederkranz, Reading. 610-373-3982, www.readingliederkranz.com / 36 /

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Dec 8-10. Performance: The Winter’s Tale. The romantic masterwork blends the genres of tragedy and comedy. OrangeMite Studios, Dover. www.orangemite.org Dec 8-10, 15-17.

Christmas City Express. Tickets only available online. Ma and Pa Railroad Heritage Village, Airville. 717-927-9565, www.maandparailroad.com

Dec 8. Performance: The TEN Tenors Home for the

Holidays Tour. A mix of festive favorites and modern holiday hits. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, luhrscenter.com

Dec 8. Performance: The Marshall Tucker Band. The band will showcase its definitive blend of rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, country and gospel. 7pm. Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, Hanover. www.theeich.org Dec 8-18. Performance: Christmas Carol. The simple

and timeless story tells the tale of redemption of the human soul, and the production preserves the language, charm and humor of Dickens’ classic tale with the help of more than 50 actors, singers and dancers. Majestic Theater, Gettysburg. 717-337-8200, www.gettysburgmajestic.org

Dec 9. Christkindlmarkt & Tavern Lunch. Five full-

service sittings of the lunch will be offered from late morning to mid-afternoon in the Gemberling-Rex House. The Christkindlmarkt, offered in the Brendle Museum’s lower level, will feature handmade period gifts made by skilled regional artists. Historic Schaefferstown Inc., Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244

Dec 9. Santa Sing-Along Caroling Glen Rock Express.

Holiday cheer for all ages, including a reading of The Night Before Christmas in anticipation of a visit from Santa. 4pm.

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Dec 9-10. Keystone State Games Indoor Field Hockey. York Expo Center, York. www.premiersportingevents.com Dec 9. Sewing Circle. The topic will be quilting.10amnoon. Beidler House, Gibraltar. http://www.co.berks.pa.us/ dept/parks/pages/alleghenyaqueducthistoricalpark.aspx

Dec 9. Colonial Candlelight Holiday Reception.

Experience a Colonial-era German Christmas, featuring musicians, German holiday delicacies, and decorations made of traditional fresh greens. The snow date is Dec. 16.

1-6pm. Free adm. Beidler House, Gibraltar. http://www.co. berks.pa.us/dept/parks/pages/alleghenyaqueducthistoricalpark.aspx Dec 9-10. Santa in the Cave. Visitors can have their

picture professionally taken with Santa for a set donation to Toys for Tots. Also, there will be a Santa’s Little Helpers BOGO holiday sale. 1-4pm. Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, lincolncaverns.com

Dec 8-10. Festival of Trees & Wreaths.

Presbyterian Church USA of Mount Union, Mount Union. 814-542-2017

Dec 9. Santa’s Reindeer at Fort Hunter. Visit with one

of Santa’s reindeer, and take pictures with Mrs. Claus.

Refreshments available. 12:30-2:30pm. Donations accepted. Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, Harrisburg. 717-599-5188, www.forthunter.org

Dec 9. Annual Christmas Open House. The traditional

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Dec 9. Roundtop & Troegs Present Ullr Fest. The second annual kickoff to winter will include a huge bonfire to appease Ullr, the Norse god of winter. A selection of Troegs winter seasonal beers and food specials will be available.

Doors at 6pm, with the fire lighting at 7pm. 6-11pm. Tubing area and Mountain View Lodge, Roundtop Mountain Resort, Lewisberry. 717-432-9631, roundtopmountainresort.com Dec 9. Performance: The Ten Tenors. Acclaimed vocalists will create a musical winter wonderland that captures the essence of the holidays for the whole family with a mix of festive favorites and modern holiday hits. 7:30pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com Dec 9-10. Holiday Open House at Bedford Street Antiques. With storewide sales and more than 100 dealers.

Refreshments provided. 10am-7pm on Dec. 9 and 10am5pm on Dec. 10. Bedford Street Antiques, Carlisle. 717-2415309, www.bedfordstreetantiques.com Dec 9. Holiday House Tour. Tour the historic homes, inns and properties in the Gettysburg area, which will be decorated for the holiday season. The event will feature festive music, specialty dishes prepared by the inns and local wines. Proceeds benefit a Gettysburg-area charity.

Inns of Gettysburg. 717-337-1342 Dec 10. Centre Park Historic District Christmas House Tour & Champagne Brunch. Enjoy brunch at the Inn at Centre Park and tour several properties decorated for the holidays. Park at First Energy Stadium and ride the free shuttle. Brunch from 10:30am-1pm. Tour from 11am5pm. Centre Park Historic District, Reading. 610-375-7860, www.centreparkhistoricdistrict.org whereandwhen.com / 2018 W&W winter / 37 /

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Dec 10. Home Tour. Tour homes of Greencastle decked

out in the spirit of the season. Adm. Greencastle. 717-5974610, www.greencastlepachamber.org

Dec 11-12.

Christmas at the Cloister. Visitors may spend a few moments in quiet reflection with seasonal readings and holiday music. Advance ticket purchase is required. Performances at 6:30 and 8pm each night. Adm. Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata. www.ephratacloister.org

Dec 14. Roots to Wings: Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Preschool students ages 3 to 5 may learn about nature through hands-on activities, including a craft.

Registration requested. 10-11am. Adm. Bingaman Nature Center, Reading.

Dec 16.

Winter Solstice Celebration. Featuring a campfire, a candlelit path leading into the Enchanted Forest, snacks, a winter craft, information about the winter sky, and music. Bring a flashlight. Best suited to families with children ages 3 to 12. Registration required. 5:30-7:30pm. Adm. Angora Fruit Farm, Reading. 484-509-2667

Dec 16-31. Winter Discovery at Wildwood Park. View special exhibits highlighting some of Wildwood’s animals in winter. Closed on Dec. 18, 24, and 25. Olewine Nature Center, Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. 717-221-0292, www. wildwoodlake.org Dec 16. Ice Cream With Santa. Children ages 2-12 will

create a holiday card to mail, listen while Santa reads stories, make a Christmas craft and enjoy an ice cream treat and a freshly baked cookie. 5-8pm. Reservations required.

Turkey Hill Experience, Columbia. 844-847-4884, http:// turkeyhillexperience.com

Dec 16. Scotty McCreery: Hits & Holiday Live. The American Idol winner burst onto the national music scene in 2011, quickly establishing himself as one of country music’s hottest new stars. 7:30pm. Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York. 717-846-1111, www.appellcenter.org Dec 17-23. Little Buffalo Christmas Walk. The popu-

lar family-oriented activity will feature thousands of lights and holiday displays along the quarter-mile trail, as well as carols sung by area choirs, live music and an appearance by Santa to create the perfect holiday atmosphere. Local 4-H clubs will sell cookies and hot chocolate. 6-9pm. East Picnic Area, Little Buffalo State Park, Newport. dcnr.state. pa.us/stateparks/findapark/littlebuffalo/index.htm

Dec 18. Performance: The Miracle Holiday & Hits Tour

With the Iconic Kenny G. In a recording career that spans almost three decades and 23 albums, the Grammy Awardwinning saxophonist has grafted elements of R&B, pop and Latin to a jazz foundation. 7:30pm. Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York. 717-846-1111, www.appellcenter.org

Dec 21. Art Walk Huntingdon. Enjoy a tour of the Huntingdon borough arts scene, shop at area galleries, and enjoy local restaurants. Third Thursday of each month.

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Dec 21. Performance: The Oak Ridge Boys. The group performs holiday tunes as well as some of their classic hits.

8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, luhrscenter.com Dec 22. Performance: Cabaret: The Musical. Based on Roundabout Theatre Company’s Tony Award-winning production, the show features some of the most memorable songs in theater history. 7:30pm. The Pullo Center, York.

717-505-8900, http://pullocenter.york.psu.edu Dec 26-31. Snowflake Special. Bid farewell to the year

as the train winds its way through the Secret Valley.

Passengers can enjoy sparkling beverages available a la carte. 1 and 3pm. Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown. 610367-0200, www.colebrookdalerailroad.com

Dec 27-28.

Performance: Panto After Dark: My Name Is Cinderella. A British pantomime for mature audiences. Presented by Theater of the Seventh Sister.

Tellus360, Lancaster. https://seventhsister.com

Dec 27-30. Lantern Tours. Theatrical tours featuring

junior and senior high school students will depart every half-hour. Visitors will see the Cloister as it may have appeared in the 1700s. Reservations, which are required, may be made beginning on Dec. 1. Adm. 6:30-8pm. Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata. 717-733-6600, www.ephratacloister.org

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New Year’s Eve Gospel Concert & Dinner.

Entertainment will be provided by Chuck Wagon Gang and the Inspirations. 6-11:55pm. Green Grove Gardens, Greencastle. 717-597-0800, greengrovegardens.com

Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy an evening of merriment in the Secret Valley while celebrating the turning of the year with a complimentary glass of champagne and light hors d’oeuvres. Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown. 610-367-0200, colebrookdalerailroad.com Dec 31. New Year’s at Noon. Ring in the new year with

Father Time and Baby New Year. Children will learn about the passage of time using activities presented in a childfriendly manner. A countdown with Father Time will include a balloon drop at noon. 10am-1pm. National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia www.museumoftime.org

Dec 31.

First Night Carlisle. A family-oriented New Years Eve celebration of the arts held on the streets of downtown Carlisle. www.firstnightcarlisle.org

Dec 31. New Year’s Overnight Party Package. Ring in

2018 with a Mardi Gras-themed party, featuring opportunities to dance to music by Funktion. Various overnight party packages are available and include drink vouchers, a party food buffet, a champagne toast at midnight and a breakfast buffet on New Year’s Day. Adm. Wyndham Gettysburg, Gettysburg. 717-339-0020, www.gatewaygettysburg.com

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Jan 7. Performance: Roy Book Binder, an Evening of Blues Music. The one-man blues fest features music and stories, preserving the tradition of great American blues music. 7:30pm. The Ware Center, Lancaster. 717-871-7600, www.artsmu.com, www.sfmsfolk.org Jan 12-13. Reading Fire + Ice Fest. The event will fea-

ture a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including a chili cookoff, the Snowfall Ball, professional ice carving competitions, fire performances, live music and food.

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Since the day the curtains parted for the first time in 1997, the American Music Theatre (AMT) stage has hosted Grammy-, Tony- and Oscar-winning performers. Acts ranging from rock and country to comedy and Broadway tours have thrilled audiences in the 1,600-seat theater. But what really sets AMT apart is that it is the only theater of its kind that features touring acts as well as original shows.

The person responsible for American Music Theatre’s acclaimed original shows is artistic director Andrea McCormick. Before coming to A MT, McCormick earned her chops as a Broadway performer and then as an artistic director at another regional

theater. This multitalented dynamo creates two original shows a year. To say these are her babies is an understatement. She writes, directs, choreographs and does the costume and set design for shows such as the annual Christmas show, along with popular shows like “Vegas Legends,” “Crooners” and “Inspire.” Andrea is quick to credit her team with pulling it all together. From seamstresses and shoppers to tech personnel and the stage crew, this cohesive unit brings Broadway-caliber shows to the stage year after year. What people may not realize is that all the original shows are 100 percent live – no tracks.

McCormick’s latest labor of love is “Home for the Holidays,” American

Music Theatre’s 2017 Christmas show. ing acts will return to AMT. In January, If it was possible to sum up “Home for two music legends will be honored. the Holidays” in one word – and I’m not First it’s the “Elvis Gospel Show” with sure I can – it would be nostalgia. The the Stamps Quartet on Friday, Jan. 12, show connects the audience to their then “Elvis Birthday Bash” on Saturday, Jan. 13. On Sunday, Jan. 28, “The Man most treasured holiday memories.

The show hits all the right chords in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash” will with time-honored carols both secular be performed. Fans of the ABC hit show and sacred. From the warmth of fam- Dancing with the Stars will have the opily Christmas gatherings to a trip to portunity to see their favorites perform Santa’s candy factory, each set change when “Dancing with the Stars – Light transports us to another beloved child- Up the Night” comes to AMT on Sunhood memory. Even the experience of day, Jan. 14 and Monday, Jan 15.

February will welcome “Riverdance a “midnight” candlelight Christmas service is brought to life on stage as only – The 20th Anniversary World Tour” for three shows. Masters of Illusion and American Music Theatre can do.

By the time the moving rendition of the Peking Acrobats will mesmerize “O Holy Night” is performed, audience audiences with their unique brands of members will be longing to slow down entertainment during their respective shows. Tommy James and the Shonthis Christmas season and dells and Herman’s Hermits starcherish the moments ring Peter Noone will take the spent with family and friends.

But the holiAndrea McCormick’s whimsical day magic isn’t sketches (left) are the inspiration for the candy pixies in Santa’s Cancontained to the dy Factory, a scene from American stage at AmeriMusic Theatre’s Christmas Show, “Home for the Holidays.” can Music Theatre. The mood is set from the time you walk through the main entrance.

The columns and grand twin staircases in the lobby are decked with festive and tasteful holiday adornments.

After the holidays have come “...While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads...” The magic of and gone, tour- Christmas is brought to life on the AMT stage.

The international Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour will come to AMT for three shows on February 8th and 9th.

stage on Sunday, Feb. 11, while Three Dog Night will continue the retro rock vibe on Sunday, Feb. 16. Check out amtshows.com for these and all of the great shows coming to the American Music Theatre this winter.

American Music Theatre allows beverages and concessions inside the theater, which is great if you want to grab a little something before the show or during intermission. After the show, vis-

it the AMT gift shop, where you’ll find quality seasonal items, décor pieces, women’s accessories, jewelry and more.

It really is amazing to have Branson- or Vegas-caliber entertainment in Lancaster County. With more than 300 live performances every year, American Music Theatre has developed a successful formula for creating an immersive yet intimate experience with talent that you typically only find in larger venues. ~ Wendy Royal

Iconic rock band Three Dog Night will perform their hits including “Joy to the World,” “Mama Told Me (not to come)” and “Shambala” on Sunday, February 16th.

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Jan 13. Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike. The annual scenic

Feb 3. Performance: Mr. Popper’s Penguins Casa Manana. Delightful musical adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater’s popular book a perfect family treat.

11am and 2pm. Miller Center for the Arts, Reading. 610607-6270, http://millercenter.racc.edu

Jan 17-18. Performance: The Wizard of Oz. The entire

Feb 8-Mar 17. Performance: Ring of Fire. From the opening chords of vintage country to rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll, searing ballads and gentle songs of love and deep faith, the music of the Man in Black ignites the stage. Tuesdays through Sundays. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster.

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race winds through well-maintained trails with some hills.

Dogs on leashes are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club-Lancaster Group. 10am. Adm. Lancaster County Central Park, Lancaster. lancastersierraclub.org

family will be captivated while traveling down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends.

7pm. Santander Arena, Reading. 610-898-7469, www. santander-arena.com

Jan 20.

Performance: York Symphony Orchestra: When in Rome. Award-winning Italian pianist Roberto Plano will showcase a virtuosic piano concerto. 7:30pm.

Adm. Strand Theatre, Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York. 717-846-1111, www.appellcenter.org

Jan 21. Performance: The Capitol Steps in Orange Is the New Barack. Neither side is safe from the group that puts MOCK in Democracy. 3pm. Miller Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-607-6270, http://millercenter.racc.edu Jan 25-28. Icefest 2018. The winter festival will feature live ice carving, ice sculptures, food vendors, a chili cook-off, a Snowfall Ball and more. Downtown Chambersburg. 717-263-8529, www.icefestpa.com Jan 27. Performance: Earl David Reed Comedy Tour.

The comedian’s genious is the way he interacts with the crowd. Age 18 and up. 8pm. Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, Hanover. 717-637-7086, www.theeich.org Jan 28.

Performance: The Illusionists: Live From Broadway. This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists in the world. 4 and 7pm. Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York. 717-846-1111, www.appellcenter.org

Jan 28. Keystone Human Services Chocolate Fest.

Premiere Session from 10-11:30am, Session 1 from noon1:30pm, and Session 2 from 2-3:30pm. Tickets will be available in November. Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey. www.keystonehumanservices.org Jan 30-31. Performance: PAW Patrol Live! The Great

Pirate Adventure. Six playful, energetic and loving rescue dogs known as PAW Patrol help save the day. Santander Arena, Reading. www.santander-arena.com

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Feb 10. Batfest 2018. Warm up in 52-degree cavern

comfort, observe the furry friends, and enjoy workshops for people of all ages, along with games, crafts, fun, and a pizza lunch. Robyn Graboski will bring her big brown bat, Betsy. Preregistration and prepayment are required. 10am4pm. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon .lincolncaverns.com

Feb 10. Performance: Kristyn Harris & Hailey Sandoz.

Sponsored by the Susquehanna Folk Music Society, the show features perfomers who represent the newest generation of Texas musicians and perform Western swing and cowboy music with a seasoning of jazz, country, folk and Celtic. 7:30pm. Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg. 800838-3006, www.forthunter.org Feb 10. Performance: The Mountaintop. Presented by LA Theatre Works, the production tells the story of the evening before Martin Luther King Jr.’s final day. 7:30pm.

Miller Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-607-6270, http:// millercenter.racc.edu Feb 11. Performance: Musical Thrones: A Parody. Fans of the most talked-about show on television can get a fantasy fix live on stage with the hilarious send-up musical.

7:30pm. The Pullo Center, York. 717-505-8900, http:// pullocenter.york.psu.edu Feb 15. Performance: Gobsmacked! The Amazing A Cappella & Beatboxing Show. This next-generation a cappella show redefines the limits of the human voice.

7:30pm. The Pullo Center, York. 717-505-8900, http:// pullocenter.york.psu.edu Feb 17. Performance: America. The group is still making music more than 40 years later, touring and entertaining audiences with its timeless sound. 8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com

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Feb 17. Performance: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage.

Feb 1. Performance: Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Join Mr. and

Feb 20-25. Performance: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Featuring the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter. Adm. The Hershey Theatre, Hershey. 717-534-3405, www.hersheytheatre.com

All You Need Is Chocolate. The Sweetest Place on Earth will host a monthlong celebration in honor of all things chocolate, featuring decadent chocolate events.

Adm. Various locations, Hershey. 800-HERSHEY, www. chocolatecoveredfebruary.com

Mrs. Popper and their amazing performing puppet penguins in a 60-minute action-packed musical. 6:30pm. Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York. appellcenter.org

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7pm. Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, Hanover. 717637-7086, www.theeich.org

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Through Jan 22. Exhibit: Rural Modern: American

Art Beyond the City. The exhibit will feature 50 works, including creations by Georgia O’Keefe and N.C. Wyeth, as well as scenes from rural regions in New England and Pennsylvania. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org

Through Dec 30. Tours of Historic Pennypacker Mills. Get a glimpse of the well-educated Pennypacker family, the social and cultural times they lived in and what servant life was like. Tuesdays through Sundays. Closed Mondays and county holidays. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349, www.montcopa.org/ pennypackermills Through Dec 30. Exhibit: To Hold: Imaginative And Creative Vessels. The 24th annual Woodworking Competition and Exhibition features the work of 15 woodworkers selected from entries across the country. Free; does not include museum adm. The Wharton Esherick Museum, Paoli. www.whartonesherickmuseum.org / 44 /

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Through-Dec 31. Exhibit: Centuries of Childhood:

An American Story. Children may connect American history to their own experiences by learning about the lives of five historical children and their families. Designed for ages 2 to 8. 10am-5pm. Adm. Mercer Museum, Doylestown. 215345-0210, www.mercermuseum.org

Through Dec 17. Performance: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. The holiday classic comes to life anew with five actors including an imaginative soundeffects artist. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre. 215-574-3550, 800-982-2787, www.walnutstreettheatre.org Through Jan 7. Exhibit: Dedicated, Displayed, Discovered: Celebrating the Region’s School Art Collections. The display will explore the longstanding tradition of art collecting by public educational institutions in southeastern Pennsylvania. James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. www.michenerartmuseum.org

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Through Jan 1. Winter Light Spectacular. Stroll through the grounds of the zoo, which will be decked in full holiday splendor. Roast marshmallows over a fire pit and say hello to Santa’s reindeer. Lehigh Valley Zoo, Schnecksville. 610-799-4171, www.lvzoo.org Through Jan 7. Performance: Annie. Celebrate the

holiday season with the beloved musical that tells of a spunky orphan in 1930s New York City determined to find her parents. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre. 215-574-3550, 800-982-2787, www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Nov 11-Dec 31. North Pole Express. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a train ride through the historic Bucks County countryside on the way to the North Pole. New Hope and Ivyland Railroad, New Hope. newhoperailroad.com

Nov 23-Jan 7. A Longwood Christmas. View a halfmillion twinkling lights, thousands of poinsettias, and magnificent Christmas trees, and listen as carolers share the sounds of the season. The outdoor lights come on at 3:30pm daily. Timed tickets are required. Adm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org Nov 24-Dec 31.

Performance: Pip: The Mouse Before Christmas Puppet Show. Pip the Mouse helps Santa deliver the last of his presents and make it back to the North Pole. 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30pm on Mondays through Saturdays. Adm. Liberty Bell Shrine Museum, Allentown. 610-435-4232, www.libertybellmuseum.org

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Nov 24-Dec 30. Bethlehem by Night Bus Tours.

Experience the Christmas City by bus, including a visit to the famous star atop South Mountain, a look at early and current local holiday traditions and access to historic highlights in the north and south parts of town. Downtown Bethlehem. 800-360-TOUR, www.historicbethlehem.org

Nov 17-Jan 6. Gingerbread House Competition &

Nov 24-Jan 7. Christmas at Glencairn. See how Christmas was celebrated in Glencairn, a 20th-century castle, when it was the private home of the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family. Explore works of art in the Glencairn collection. Bryn Athyn Historic District, Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn. www.glencairnmuseum.org

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Experience the magic of the family holiday market featuring more than 75 visual artists and craftspeople, food, live holiday music, children’s rides, decorations, and Kathe Wohlfahrt, designer of authentic German Christmas ornaments. See website for days of operation.. SteelStacks, Bethlehem. 610-332-FEST, www.christmascity.org

Display. Features more than 50 creative and whimsical entries on exhibit in the Village Gazebo during shopping hours. Closed on Dec. 25. Free adm. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com

Nov 18-Dec 31. A Very Furry Christmas. Millions of twinkling lights, along with festive decorations, rides, Christmas shows, Christmas foods, shopping, and visits with Santa. Sesame Place, Langhorne. sesameplace.com

Nov 24-Jan 7. Twelfth Night Tours. A guided tour of the manor, which will be decorated with greens and holly for the Yuletide season. Learn about traditional English celebrations of Twelfth Night and how they differed from modern Christmas celebrations. Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown. www.montcopa.org

Nov 18-Dec 23. Santa’s Express. Santa will greet

Nov 24-Dec 31. Santa’s Steam Spectacular. Visitors

Nov 21-Jan 8. Holiday Tours. Tours of the mansion

Nov 25-Dec 9. Best Kept Secrets Tour. Features 38 off-the-beaten-path shops plus two local cafes. Set up like a home or garden tour, shoppers can travel at their own pace and enjoy holiday shopping for antiques, quilts, jewelry, sweets, and more. Various locations throughout Chester County. 717-721-9409, bestkeptsecretstour.com

passengers at the station and accompany them on the the 90-minute train journey through the Chester Creek Valley on a heated train. At Glen Mills, passengers may disembark and explore the station. The event features photo opportunities with Santa, treats from Santa, and live music by Greg Wright and friends. Saturdays and Sundays. West Chester Railroad, West Chester. www.westchesterrr.com during the holidays are a reflection of Christmases past.

Hear the story of how modern-day Christmas began. Tours are approximately one hour, with the last tour beginning at 3pm. Closed Mondays, holidays and holiday eves. Donation suggested. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-2879349, www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Nov 22-Jan 7. Christmas City Stroll. Take a walk through the beautiful historic downtown with a certified guide in period dress and discover the story of Bethlehem’s beginning in 1741, the tales of a-candle-in-every-window and the Bethlehem Star. Historic highlights will include Bethlehem’s Victorian and Colonial architecture. Downtown Bethlehem. 800-360-TOUR, historicbethlehem.org

may welcome the return of the historic No. 40 steam engine by joining Santa and Mrs. Claus on a train adventure through the historic Bucks County countryside to the North Pole and back. New Hope and Ivyland Railroad, New Hope. www.newhoperailroad.com

Nov 25-Dec 23. Performance: Charles Dickens’ A

Christmas Carol. In this hourlong musical adaptation for children, a grumpy old miser is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre. 215-574-3550, www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Nov 25-Dec 30. Lights in the Parkway. The spec-

tacular drive-through light display transforms more than a mile of the beautiful park into a winter wonderland with dazzling displays featuring hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights. Lehigh Parkway, Allentown. allentownpa.gov whereandwhen.com / 2018 W&W winter / 45 /

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Nov 26-Dec 10. Christmas Tree Train. Travel to Wiggins Tree Farm to pick and cut down a Christmas tree, which will be transported back to the station on the train’s flat car. On board the train, coffee, hot chocolate, and doughnuts will be available. Seating is limited. Sundays.

Train departs at 8am from West Chester Railroad, West Chester. 610-430-2233, www.westchesterrr.com

Dec 2-31. Winter Wonderland Holiday Decoration Tours. View the greens throughout the house and the trees in each room, which are themed to express the varied interests of Henry Mercer. Reservations requied. 10am5pm. Adm. Fonthill Castle, Doylestown. 215-348-9461, www.mercermuseum.org

Nov 30-Dec 22. Christmas City Follies. Touchstone’s resident ensemble and its affiliate artists and apprentices will produce a multitude of memorable characters and sketches that have weaved their way into audience members’ holiday memories and traditions. Touchstone Theatre, Bethlehem. 610-867-1689, www.touchstone.org

Dec 2. Candlelight Christmas in Chadds Ford. Learn

Nov 30-Dec 6. Performance: A Christmas Carol:

The Musical. Adm. Newtown Theatre, Newtown. 215-8607058, www.newtownartscompany.com

DECEMBER

Dec 1. 37th Annual West Chester Christmas Parade.

The parade features dancers, musicians, and other performers. Dozens of additional activities will be available.

7:15pm. Downtown West Chester. http://marching.com/ events/west-chester-christmas-parade Dec 1. Performance: Big Shot With Mike DelGuidice:

The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience. The show is endorsed by Billy Joel. For 20 years, DelGuidice has played to sold-out audiences across the U.S. heading up his Billy Joel tribute band, Big Shot. He became a member of the Billy Joel Band in 2013. Adm. Pocono Palace Resort, East Stroudsburg. 866-500-0485, covepoconoresorts.com

Dec 1-3. Christmas in the Barns. Celebrate the holiday

about the holiday traditions of local historic sites, churches and privately owned properties during a self-paced tour of these venues, located in and around Chadds Ford. www. candlelightchristmasinchaddsford.com

Dec 2-10. Kennett Holiday Village Market. A curated

open-air market filled with holiday gift items from local and regional artisan vendors. Also features food trucks, ice sculptures, seasonal craft workshops, music, Christmas tree and greenery sales, and additional shopping. Saturdays and Sundays. 11am-6pm. The Creamery, Kennett Square. www.kennettholidayvillage.com

Dec 2. Hopewell Furnace Iron Plantation at Christmas.

Visitors will receive a glimpse of holiday activities at the furnace across the course of 100 years. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson. www.nps.gov/hofu

Dec 6, 13, 20. Stag & Doe Nights. Get into the holiday spirit with a beloved holiday tradition. Stroll the festive Germantown Avenue and enjoy extended store hours until 9pm - along with holiday sales and promotions, live entertainment, seasonal treats, lights and a visit from the jolly old elf himself. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. www.chestnuthillpa.com Dec 8-17. Performance: The Nutcracker. The classic

holiday tale. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester.

with snacks, hot chocolate and children’s crafts and games, along with a chance to visit with Hillside’s goats, sheep, calves and cows. A visit from Santa will highlight the evening. Free, but tickets are required. The Lands at Hillside Farms, Shavertown. www.thelandsathillsidefarms.org

Dec 9. Brunch With Santa. 10am-noon. National Iron

Dec 1-22. Guided Christmas Tours. Tour the beauti-

Dec 9. Victorian Christmas Open House. Delight in the

fully decorated historic buildings. Reservations required.

10am-3:30pm. Adm. Historic Fallsington, Fallsington. 215295-6567, www.historicfallsington.org

Dec 1-22. Illuminaire Nights. A perfect evening for some holiday shopping as the village is set aglow with candles and lights. Shop, dine and enjoy the fun holiday atmosphere. Every Friday. Skippack Village, Skippack. 484854-1159, www.skippackvillage.com Dec 2. Performance: Big Shot With Mike DelGuidice: The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience. Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville. 866-500-0485, www.covepoconoresorts.com

Dec 2-3. Christmas at Eckley. Something for everyone at the old-fashioned Christmas event, from carolers to cocoa and from crafts to St. Nick. Noon-4pm. Adm. Eckley Miners’ Village, Weatherly. 570-636-2070, www.eckleyminersvillage.com / 46 /

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and Steel Heritage Museum, Coatesville. 610-384-9282, www.steelmuseum.org

sights and sounds of a bell choir performing on the mansion porch, visit with a Victorian Santa Claus, watch a clear toy candy demonstration, and see living historians, who will bring the mansion to life for the holidays. 2-8pm. Free but donation suggested. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville.

610-287-9349, www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Dec 9. Santa Fest. Santa will arrive in a helicopter and will be available to hear gift requests from children.

Attendees may bring cameras for photo opportunities with Santa. Helicopter rides will be available for a fee. American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, West Chester.

610-436-9600, www.americanhelicopter.museum Dec 9.

Phoenixville Firebird Festival. Visitors may meet a diverse selection of the region’s fine artists and artisans and shop for holiday gifts. Phoenixville. www.firebirdfestival.com

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Dec 9. Holiday Open House. Attendees may view decorations, listen to music played on the estate’s newly restored pipe organ, take in wintry views and learn about the history of the estate. 3-7pm. Donations will be accepted. Welkinweir, Pottstown. www.greenvalleys.org

Dec 9.

Holiday Parade & Sugar Plum Saturday.

Starting at 9am, the parade will make its way through Chestnut Hill, bringing holiday cheer with the help of live entertainment, floats, and an appearance from Santa Claus. After the parade, Sugar Plum Saturday will offer sweets, activities, holiday fun, shopping and photos with Santa from 10am-3pm. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. www.chestnuthillpa.com

Dec 15-31. Performance: A Christmas Carol Radio Play. Six actors bring the Charles Dickens holiday classic to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials and live sound effects. Presented by Resident Theatre Company. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, West Chester. uptownwestchester.org, rtcwc.org

Dec 20-21. Performance: The Sound of Music. The

brand-new production will tell the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp family.

7:30pm. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, WilkesBarre. 570-826-1100, www.kirbycenter.org

Pennsylvania Convention Center. Parade will begin at approximately 9am at Historic City Hall, Philadelphia. www. phillymummers.com

Jan 2-Feb 4. Performance: Baskerville: A Sherlock

Holmes Mystery. The performance of Ken Ludwig’s acclaimed adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1902 classic mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles will feature five actors playing 40 characters. Walnut Street Theatre.

215-574-3550, 800-982-2787, walnutstreettheatre.org

Jan 11-15. Performance: Disney on Ice Presents Dream Big. Tinker Bell will take audiences on a journey of beloved Disney tales live on ice with high-flying jumps, daring acrobatics, breathtaking skating and lovable Disney friends. Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 570-9707600, http://mohegansunarena.com Jan 12-14. Bavaria in Bucks. A series of dining events featuring German cuisine, wine, beer, and entertainment.

Reservations required. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-7944000, www.peddlersvillage.com Jan 20-28. New Hope Lambertville Winter Festival.

Features a concert, a parade, restaurant events, and activities in the river towns of Lambertville, N.J., and New Hope. www.winterfestival.net

Dec 25. Washington’s Christmas Day Crossing of the Delaware Re-enactment. In addition to the re-enactment at 1pm, the event features ceremonies, speeches, and commemorative activities. River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants. Noon-3pm. Free adm. Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing. www.washingtoncrossingpark.org

Jan 27-Jun 3. Exhibit: The Paintings of George A.

Dec 30-31. PEEPSFest. Celebrate the coming of the

production of the worldwide smash-hit film. 7:30pm. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. 570826-1100, www.kirbycenter.org

new year with the marshmallow PEEPS. Guests will enjoy live music, arts and crafts, movies, s’mores, photos with the PEEPS Chick and more. The 4.5-foot, 85-pound lit PEEPS Chick will be dropped in front of the iconic blast furnaces to ring in 2018. SteelStacks, Bethlehem. steelstacks.org

Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Mushroom Drop. In addition to the mushroom drop, the event includes family fun, music, and food. Downtown Kennett Square. http://midnightinthesquare.com Dec 31.

New Year’s Eve Bash. The themed familyfriendly bash will include appetizers, a balloon drop at midnight, the ball drop on the big screen, live musical entertainment and more. Adm. Split Rock Resort and Golf Club, Lake Harmony. 800-255-7625, 570-325-3654, www.splitrockresort.com

JANUARY

Jan 1. The Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Celebrate the New Year with the Philadelphia Mummers, who will march on Broad Street for the 118th time. The parade will feature three performance zones and five divisions. The Mummers Fancy Brigades Finale will take place at the

Weymouth. Features approximately 65 of Weymouth’s best works of art in all media, from the early oils of the 1950s to the watercolor and egg tempera landscapes and portraits of later times. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, brandywinemuseum.org

Jan 31-Feb 1. Performance: Dirty Dancing. A staged

FEBRUARY

Feb 3-4. Performance: StinkyKids: The Musical. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre. 215-574-3550, walnutstreettheatre.org Feb 9-11.

Monster Jam Triple Threat. World-class Monster Jam vehicles as drivers go head-to-head in seven competitions driving three different types of vehicles. Adm. Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 570-970-7600, http:// mohegansunarena.com

Feb 20. Performance: Julian Bliss Septet. A clarinetist and six handpicked musicians will play the music of Benny Goodman in a performance sprinkled with humor and exceptional musicianship. Part of the Greater Hazleton Concert Series. 7:30pm. Hazleton Area High School, Hazle Township. 570-788-4864, www.hazletonconcertseries.org

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The advantage of doing your Christmas shopping online is that you don’t have to leave your house. The disadvantage of doing your Christmas shopping online is that you don’t have to leave your house. It sounds like a contradiction, but it really depends on your perspective. Even if you go to great lengths to avoid the mall during the holidays, you’ll probably discover that you enjoy the experience of shopping the way it was done before malls. And West Chester, Pennsylvania is just the place to do it.

What makes the historic town of West Chester special is that it offers shoppers the best of both worlds. Here you find blocks of great shops ranging from fresh, locally sourced markets to fashionable clothing boutiques and everything in between.

West Chester is a great walkable town with charm to spare, which is partially why it has received the Great American Main Street

Award by Main Street America. With over 4,000 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, shopping in West Chester is a unique experience.

West Chester is a college town, so you can always feel the energy, but during the Christmas season, the community takes on a special glow. The streets and shops are flocked with festive decorations, while carolers and special events make it difficult for even the most resolute Scrooge to feel anything but warmth this Christmas.

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For a list of all the shops, restaurants and great things to do in West Chester visit www.downtownwestchester.com.

Here are just a few of my favorites...

Boutique Shopping

Kaly

37 W. Gay St. In business for 25 years, Kaly is an eclectic women’s clothing boutique providing highquality products and attention to great customer service. www.kalyclothing.com

Decadent Treats

Éclat Chocolate

24 S. High St. Award-winning gourmet chocolates by Master Chocolatier Christopher Curtin. Named the “Best In America” by Bon Appetit 2016. eclatchocolate.com

Gemelli

12 W. Market St. Artisanal gelato and gourmet dessert café offering gelato-making classes with owner and gelato maestro Vincenzo. gemelligelato.com

Kaly generations ago brings Olde World-style specialty foods to West Chester. Freshly made breads, pasta, pizza and pastries are prepared daily at Carlino’s. carlinosmarket.com

Quality, Value, Convenience

On the other side of the shopping spectrum

is QVC. Studio Park in West Chester is the worldwide headquarters of this multiplatform retail giant. The studio in West Chester is where the live shows are broadcast. QVC also has studios in Japan, Germany, U.K., Italy, France and a joint venture in China.

The retailer’s Product Central area currently

Old-World Style A Taste of Olive

26 S. High St. Highest quality Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars from around the world. atasteofolive.com

Carlino’s Market

128 W. Market St. This family-owned business that originated in Abruzzo, Italy over six

Carlino’s Market

houses more than 300,000 items with everything from a small piece of jewelry to refrigerators. Product Central receives over 700 items each day to support the needs of QVC customers. If you’re partial to shopping online, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list. In addition to online ordering, shoppers can visit the West Chester location where some of their popular items are available in the store. The best part of shopping at the Studio Park location is that guests have the opportunity to take the studio tour, which takes you behind the scenes, where you actually see a live show in progress. For more about the tours log on to qvc.com/ VisitTour.content.html

Girls’ Getaway

A Girls’ Getaway to West Chester this season would only be made better by booking a

night or two at the Hotel Warner, 120 N. High St. The hotel is housed in the 1930 Warner Theatre. The former theater lobby is now the hotel lobby, which reflects the theater’s art deco style. The hotel is within easy walking distance to great restaurants and unique boutiques and shops. Reserve your holiday stay at hotelwarner.com.

Events

Each year QVC and the community of West Chester come together for the QVC West Chester Christmas Parade, which USA Today called “one of the top ten places to experience the arrival of Santa Claus during the holiday season.” The 37th annual holiday celebration will take place on Friday, Dec. 1, and will be televised by QVC on Christmas day. Floats, performers, marching bands and, of course, Santa, make this a very special event.

The Santa Express at the West Chester Railroad will once again take passengers on a 90-minute journey though the Chester Creek Valley. Santa joins guests and is available for photos and ready to take gift requests from young travelers. Each train ride

The timeless classic, The Nutcracker performed by the Brandywine Ballet

will feature live entertainment and refreshments on board the snack car. The Santa Express runs on weekends from Sunday, Nov. 19, through Saturday, Dec. 16. For times and ticket information check out westchesterrr.com On Sunday, Dec. 3, you can catch The Summer Club Holiday Spectacular at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. Holiday favorites will be performed big bandstyle by Jeff Coon and friends; along with the 17-piece Summer Club Band. Tickets are available at uptownwestchester.org The holiday classic The Nutcracker will be presented by the Brandywine Ballet on Dec. 8, 9, 10, 14, 16 and 17, at Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall. The popular West Chester tradition will again be performed to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Purchase your tickets at brandywineballet.org/thenutcracker Chester County Best Kept Secrets Tour is a shopping tour, created to feature the shops in Chester County, The unique event kicks off on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 9. Travel in your own vehicle to 38 off-the beaten-path shops and two cafés. Participants will receive valuable coupons, door prizes, refreshments, holiday decorating ideas and plenty of Christmas cheer. Ticket information can be found at bestkeptsecretstour.com

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Through Dec 9. Exhibit: James Innes. Work by the

late James Innes, an accomplished painter, printmaker, and IUP faculty member, will be on display at the University Museum, as well as work by some of his IUP contemporaries. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724357-2787, www.iup.edu/livelyarts, www.iup.edu/museum

Nov 14-Dec 20. Holiday Art Show & Sale. Presented by the Cranberry Artists Network. The opening reception will take place from 6-8pm on Nov. 29. Cranberry Township Municipal Building, Cranberry Township.

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Nov 17-Jan 1. Overly’s Country Christmas. Featuring

old-fashioned treats, opportunities to sing carols around the bonfire, a model train display, photo opportunities with Santa, horse-drawn wagon and sleigh rides, and a gift shop. Westmoreland Agricultural Fairgrounds, Greensburg.

724-243-1400, www.overlys.com

Nov 27-Dec 8. Exhibit: Student Art Exhibit. A com-

pilation of some of the best student work from studio art classes ranging from jewelry and sculptures to drawings and paintings. 8:30am-4:30pm. Free. Waynesburg University, Waynesburg. 800-225-7393, www.waynesburg.edu

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DECEMBER

Dec 1-31. Victorian Holidays. A multifaceted celebra-

tion of the season featuring 12 decorated rooms, Victorian teas, musical performances and more. Watson Curtze Mansion, Erie. 814-454-1813, ext. 0, www.eriehistory.com

Dec 1. Downtown d’Lights. The downtown will come alive with light for the holiday season. Downtown Erie. 814455-ERIE, www.eriedowntown.com Dec 1. Light Up Night. The event will feature a craft bazaar, baked goods, books, a bonfire, holiday music, food, and treats from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Downtown Homer City. 724-915-8124 Dec 1-3. Christmas Stories. The Dillweed Parlor Players present an evening of old-fashioned storytelling full of Christmas spirit. Preregistration and payment required.

Dillweed Bed and Breakfast, Dilltown. 814-446-6465, www. dillweedinc.com Dec 1-3, 8-10, 15-17. It’s A Wonderful Life Festival.

Weekend celebrations, magical decorated streets, seasonal entertainment, and holiday activities throughout Downtown Indiana. www.wonderfullifefestival.com

Dec 1. TubaChristmas. Celebrate the legacy of tuba and euphonium instruments in a countywide event with traditional Christmas music. 7:30pm. Free adm. Waynesburg University, Waynesburg. 800-225-7393, www.waynesburg.edu Dec 1, 8, 15. Skate & Dance. Enjoy Friday evening at the

skating rink with a blend of roller skating followed by latenight dancing. 7-11pm. Adm. Mon View Roller Rink, Greensboro. 724-852-5323, www.co.greene.pa.us

Dec 1. Holiday Open House. Kick off the holiday season

with the annual tree lighting, wagon rides, pictures with Santa and shopping. 5-8pm. Free adm. Historic Downtown Waynesburg. 724-627-8119, www.waynesburgpa.org

Dec 1-2. Let There Be Lights Weekend. Friday: live

music, dance performance, Christmas tree lighting, Zambelli Fireworks, and a showing of the movie ELF. Saturday: Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park opening night with Santa and free carriage rides through Ewing Park.. Elwood City www.elwoodchamber.org

Dec 1-2. All-Clad Factory Outlet Sale. Cookware, bakeware, electric items, gourmet accessories and a large selection of tools will be offered at exclusive prices.

Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724-7436894, www.all-clad.com Dec 1-2. Holiday Gift Shoppe. An open house featuring

the gift shop and quality local craftspeople. All vendors will make donations to the Bradford House Historical Association. David Bradford House, Washington. 724-2223604, www.bradfordhouse.org

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Dec 1. Christmas in the Park. A parade through town

featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus will finish in the New Wilmingtown Borough Park for the official lighting of the park. Community caroling, cookie decorating, crafts and hot beverages will be available. 5-8pm. New Wilmington. www.livenewwilmington.com

Dec 1. Noel Night. A festive customer appreciation evening and fun for all, with samples of delectable hors d’oeuvres and special offers in the magically lit village.

Volant Village Shops, Volant. 724-533-5611, www.volantshops.com Dec 1. Soup & Sandwich Dinner. Featuring a St. Nicolas

Shoppe for children age 12 and under. 4-7:30pm. There will be a free piano recital at 7:30pm with Christmas carols and traditional Romanian music. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church , Sewickley. 412-741-8484, http://stpaulssewickley.org/

Dec 3.

Light Up Night. Event will feature Santa, the Grinch, a tree lighting, crafts, hot chocolate, and more.

Saltsburg. 724-639-9413

Dec 4.

Washington.

Light Up Night & Christmas Parade.

Dec 7. Tinsel Time. The Evergreen Garden Club presents the event, which includes boutique shopping, a luncheon, holiday designs, entertainment, Santa’s surprise, prize drawings and more. Rustic Lodge, Indiana. 724-354-4639 Dec 7. Performance: History Dinner Theater: Thomas

Jefferson. Steve Edenbo will share about Jefferson’s love of reading, writing, good wine, and the outdoors, along with the president’s need to balance intimate friendships with solitude. Adm. Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery, Fred Rogers Center, Latrobe. 724-805-2188, www.eventbrite.com

Dec 2. Smicksburg Annual Cookie Tour. Participants may visit local shops and taste a variety of cookies. Recipes will be available. Smicksburg. www.smicksburg.net

Dec 8. Performance: The Spinners Concert. Featuring

Dec 2. Light Up Night. Includes a parade, a tree lighting, a visit from Santa, music, crafts, games, a live Nativity, a bonfire, food, and beverages. Downtown Blairsville. 724459-9100

Dec 9. Quota Christmas Home Tour. A tour of homes in

Dec 2. Trees For Troops Day. Donations will be accepted toward Christmas trees, or individuals may purchase an entire tree for a military family. Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farm, Indiana. 724-463-0570, www.FlemingsTrees.com Dec 2-3, 9-10.

Family Tradition Fun Weekends.

Attendees may choose and cut a Christmas tree and visit the gift shop. Horse-drawn wagon rides and a concession stand will be on-site during these weekends only. Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farm, Indiana. 724-463-0570, www.

FlemingsTrees.com

Dec 2. Downtown Christmas Parade. Celebrate holiday

cheer with floats, fire trucks, dance performers and Santa Claus. 2pm. Free adm. Historic Downtown Waynesburg.

724-627-8119, www.waynesburgpa.org, www.greenechamber.org

Dec 2-3. Christmas Open House. Enjoy a candlelight

tour of a historic museum in a wonderful array of holiday decorations, including train and antique toy displays.

3-7pm. Free adm. Greene County Historical Society Museum, Waynesburg. 724-627-3204, www.greenecountyhistory.org

Dec 2-3, 9-10, 16-17. Santa Trolley. Celebrate the season with Santa, see the toy train displays and enjoy caroling and a holiday craft. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington. 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org Dec 2-3. Ho Ho Ho With the WSO. The All-Star High School Choir will unwrap a host of familiar traditional carols. Trinity High School, Washington. 724-223-9796, www. washsym.org

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Mary Ann Mangini with the Johnny Angel Jam Band.

Auditorium of Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. 724654-6683, www.cathedralnewcastle.com the downtown Indiana area. 2-6pm. Downtown Indiana.

724-349-3006, ext. 247

Dec 9.

Performance: Christmas Concert. The Waynesburg University Lamplighters Concert Choir and Symphonic Band will perform seasonal arrangements in celebration of the holidays. 7:30pm. Free adm. Waynesburg University, Waynesburg. 800-225-7393, www.waynesburg.edu

Dec 9-10. Performance: The Nutcracker. Laurel Ballet

Company will take viewers on a trip to the land of the Sugarplum Fairy, waltzing snowflakes, and enchanted toys, while the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s magical score. Palace Theatre, Greensburg.

724-837-1850, www.thepalacetheatre.org, www.westmorelandsymphony.org

Dec 10. Holiday Craft Blast. Shop for the season at one of the county’s largest craft shows, featuring an array of vendors. 10am-5pm. Free adm. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 877-280-8687, www.natgreene.org

Dec 10. Performance: Clarion Dulcimer Club’s Holiday Music Concert. The hourlong program of Christmas music will be followed by cookies and punch. 2pm. Free, but donations accepted. DeBence Antique Music World, Franklin. 814-432-8350, www.debencemusicworld.com

Dec 11. Performance: The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays. A magical experience for the whole family that will dazzle, delight and captivate through soaring renditions of holiday favorites. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. 724-946-7354, www.westminster.edu/celebrity

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the one-third-mile boardwalk illuminated with thousands of lights; enjoy holiday music, children’s crafts and refreshments; and relax by the fire in the outdoor pavilion. Asbury Woods Nature Center, Erie. www.asburywoods.org

Dec 20. Tiny Wonder Time: Evergreens. The hour of nature play for children ages 2 to 4, accompanied by a caregiver, will include interactive activities, a craft, a story, and, weather permitting, an outside activity or hike. Adm. Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve, Latrobe. 724-537-5284, http://wpnr.org

Dec 31.

Silvester New Year’s Eve Celebration.

Thousands will gather in the town square to welcome the New Year on German time at 6pm (midnight in Germany) in recognition of the community’s heritage. The afternoon will be filled with fun and family activities, such as races, museum tours, a comedic short film, contests and more, all capped off by a ball drop and fireworks. 2-6:30pm.

Harmony. 724-452-7341, http://harmonymuseum.org

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Jan 1. Parker Polar Bear Club 2017 Plunge. Plunge into the icy Allegheny River to support many local charities.

There will be a bonfire and refreshments. The first 500 plungers will receive a T-shirt. Registration at 10am, with the plunge at noon. Parker’s Landing boat launch area, Parker. 724-504-3074, parkerpolarbearclub@gmail.com

Feb 2-4. Washington County Sportsmen Show. See exhibits by numerous organizations and enjoy taxidermists’ displays, a trout fishing pond, seminars, outfitters, guides, manufacturers’ reps, sporting goods, hunting dog demos, boat safety courses, gun safety and more. Washington Crown Center, Washington. shopwashingtoncrown.com

Jan 13-14. ARH Sport Shop Gun Show. Buy, sell and

trade options, along with more than 450 tables, 100-plus dealers and food. Free parking. Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. www.arhsportshop.com

Feb 10. Butler Carved in Ice. Watch as DiMartino Ice Company creates ice sculpture works of art, and enjoy a chili cook-off, food, beverages, wine and beer tastings, live entertainment and more. 11am-4pm. Butler. butleramrotary.com

Jan 21. Performance: A Scotty Greene Concert. Music

Feb 16-18. Laurel Highlands Home Show. Vendors will

Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23. Skate & Dance. Enjoy

Feb 24. Comedy Night Live. Sponsored by the Blairsville

will be played on the museum’s antique machines. 1:30pm.

DeBence Antique Music World, Franklin. 814-432-8350, www.debencemusicworld.com Friday evening with a blend of roller skating followed by late-night dancing. 7-11pm. Adm. Mon View Roller Rink, Greensboro. 724-852-5323, www.co.greene.pa.us

Jan 27. Chamber Business Expo. A premier network-

ing event that provides an opportunity to reach key business contacts. Includes exhibits, seminars, musical entertainment, and prize drawings. Indiana Mall, Indiana. www. indianamallpa.com, www.indianacountychamber.com

FEBRUARY

Feb 2. Groundhog Day Breakfast. A time of food, fun, and fellowship. Community Living and Learning Center at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana. 724-464-1640, www.standrewsvillage.org

showcase and sell the latest in home ideas, tips and techniques to thousands of attendees. Hot Shots Indoor Sports Arena, Mount Pleasant.

CDA, the evening will include a dinner buffet, a show, a cash bar, and opportunities to win cash and prizes.

Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort and Conference Center, Blairsville. 724-459-8588

Feb 24. Cherry Pie Hike. The event commemorates

George Washington’s birthday with a hike through the woods followed by free cherry pie. Hikers will meet reenactors portraying Washington and his guide Christopher Gist. Set donation requested. Reservations required.

Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock.

724-738-4964, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/jennings/index.htm, www.washingtonstrail.org

Feb 28. Performance: RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. RAIN will bring the entire album to life in a psychedelic multimedia spectacle. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724-836-6000, www.thepalacetheatre.org

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Where & When is conducting this reader survey to help us better serve the needs of our readers and advertisers, both in print and online. See the entry form for rules.

1. What is your age?

p 18-20 p 40-49

p 21-29 p 50-59

p 30-39 p 60 or higher

2. What is your gender?

p Male

p Female 3. Where do you live?

p Resident of Pennsylvania

p Visitor from another state or country, please tell us where you’re from ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 4. What is your average household income?

p less than $25,000

p $25,000 - $34,999

p $35,000 - $49,999

p $50,000 - $74,999

p $75,000 - $99,999

p $100,000 - $149,999

p $150,000 or more 5. Number ofVacations/trips I take per year: ______________________________

6.What is the average length of your vacation/trip?

p I don’t take vacations

p Day trip

p Weekend (Sat./Sun.)

p Long weekend (Sat/Sun, plus Fri. and/or Mon.)

p Few days during the week

p A full week

p Longer than a week

p Other (please specify) ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________

7. Preferred method of travel:

p I don’t take vacations

p Vehicle

p Plane

p Train

p Other (please specify) ____________________________________ 8. Who typically travels with you?

p I travel solo

p Spouse/significant other

p Child(ren) under 18

p Child(ren over 18

p Parents

p Grandparents

p Siblings

p Extended Family

p Friends

p Other (please specify) ____________________________________ 9. My favorite PA destinations are: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 10. When traveling I enjoy the following:

p Visiting attractions

p Dining out

p Taking in the arts scene

p Attending special events

p Outdoor recreation

p Shopping

p Visiting historical Sites

p Attending festivals

p Attending sporting events

p Staying in unique lodging

p Other (please specify) ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 11. Where & When is published 4 times a year. Which issues do you typically read?

p Spring

p Summer

p Fall

p Winter

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12. Other than you, how many people read your copy of Where & When?

p one p four

p two p five +

p three p just me

13. I obtain my copy of Where & When from?

p Subscription

p Newsstand

p Convenience Store

p Visitor or Welcome Center

p Hotel

p Other (specify) ____________________________________ 14. I keep my copy of Where & When for:

p 1 day

p 1 week

p 1 month

p 3 months or longer 15. Have you ever used Where & When magazine to make travel plans:

p Yes p No 16. Have you ever attended an event or visited an advertiser after seeing it in Where & When?

p Yes p No 17. Other travel publications /blogs that I enjoy reading are: ____________________________________ ____________________________________

18. I’ve used whereandwhen.com to:

p Search for events

p Look for attractions and things to do

p Plan a trip

p Other (specify) ____________________________________ ____________________________________ 19. I follow Where & When on:

p Facebook

p Twitter

p Pinterest

p Youtube

p Instagram

p I do not follow Where & When on social media 20. Which do you find to be a more trustworthy source of information?

p Internet

p Print

p Both Internet and print

p Neither Internet and print 21. Do your trust clicking on links/ads on Facebook or other social media?

p Yes

p Only if it comes from a source I trust

p No

p Other (please specify) ____________________________________ ____________________________________

To enter to win an overnight HERSHEY Getaway complete the survey and fill out the form below.

Name_______________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________Apt#_______________________ CIty__________________________________State________Zip_________________ Phone (

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Email________________________________________________________________ The completed survey must be mailed with your entry form to be eligible for the giveaway.

Mail to: Where & When Survey, P.O. Box 500, Mount Joy, PA 17552 *Survey can also be completed online at www.whereandwhen.com/articles/2018-Survey RULES: 1. Complete the survey to be eligible to win 3. One entry per household

2. Must be at least 18 yrs old to enter 4. Entries must be postmarked by 1/31/18 or entered online by 11:59 pm est on 1/31/18

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