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ootball dynasties, world-renowned artists, the rebirth of industrial towns, a recommitment to nature and historic preservation, and poignant memorials to tragic events - these are just a few of the things that have marked the 50 years since the inaugural issue of “Where & When, Pennsylvania’s Travel Guide.” I am proud to be a part of a publication that is devoted to promoting (okay, bragging) about all the wonderful things Pennsylvania has to offer. Let’s face it, I have an easy task. Pennsylvania has an abundance of intriguing history, world-class museums, a full range of outdoor recreation, and family-friendly destinations.

Though Pennsylvania doesn’t welcome as many visitors in the wintertime as during other seasons of the year, there is still plenty to do.

You will find no shortage of events as you browse throughout the pages of our winter issue. The holidays always offer a wonderful selection of craft shows, open houses, and live entertainment, but winter festivals abound throughout the entire season.

The cold months are an ideal time to plan a romantic couple’s getaway, like the one we’re giving away on page 10. Whether a luxurious lodge like the Chateau Lafayette or a quaint B&B with a cozy fire is your idea of a romantic escape, you’ll find it in Pennsylvania.

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Wreaths Around Tunkhannock.

Participants may visit businesses, find the TBPA wreath and use an entry card to note the wreath theme. Weekly drawings will be held. Tunkhannock. tunkhannockbusiness.com

Dec 1-28. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The family program will highlight the adventures of a girl and her mouse friend who respond to a North Pole emergency.

Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. www.bte.org

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Performance: The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Community Arts Center, Williamsport. www.caclive.com

Dec 1-31. Exhibit: FROGS Alive. The display, presented

by Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, will feature more than 100 live frogs in naturalistic habitats, along with interpretive graphics and interactive opportunities for children. Lycoming Mall, Muncy. www.shoplycomingmall.com

Dec 1. BrainWorks Day Camp. Girls ages 6 to 12 will enjoy

fun activities that explore how the brain works. Space is limited, and registration is required. Discovery Space Children’s Science Museum, State College. 814-234-0200, www.mydiscoveryspace.org/dscpa

Dec 1. Annual Roast Beef Buck-Nite Dinner Buffet. The dinner will include all the trimmings, desserts and beverages. Forksville United Methodist Church, Forksville. 570924-3182

Dec 2. Performance: A Christmas Carol. Presented by

the Nebraska Theatre Caravan. 7:30pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, Bradford. 814-362-5113, www.upb.pitt.edu/ bromeleytheater

Dec 2, Apr 14. Performance: Vocal Arts Ensemble

Concert. The Pitt-Bradford vocal ensemble class, directed

by John Liberatore, will perform selections including seasonal favorites, show tunes, popular songs and traditional works. Noon. Blaisdell Hall, KOA Art Gallery lobby, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-362-7500, www. upb.pitt.edu/koaartgallery whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W winter / 13 /

NORTHERN REGION calendar of events

Dec 3-7. Victorian Christmas Celebration. 5-9pm.

Historic Downtown Brookville. 814-849-5339, ext. 28, www. historicbrookville.org Dec 3, 12, 20. Evergreen Holiday Wreath Making.

Attendees will learn how to trim and bend evergreen into a perfect wreath, and they will go home with a creation of their own. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, quietcreekherbfarm.org Dec 4-Jan 8.

10th Annual Big Buck Contest. All entries are free, and all size bucks are eligible for prizes.

There will be weekly drawings for the Buck of the Week, and an awards dinner will be held in January. Paul’s Trading Post, Kane. 814-945-6504, www.facebook.com/pages/ pauls-trading-post/329390117191289

Dec 5-6. Christmas in Our Hometown. The traditional

holiday celebration will include a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagons, trolley rides, music, entertainment and more. Downtown Tunkhannock. 570-687-1584, www.tunkhannockbusiness.com

Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6.

First Friday Celebration.

Visitors will experience a city-wide display of art, music and culture. Restaurants will offer specials, and retail stores will have extended hours. Downtown Williamsport. 570-3225544, www.williamsportfirstfriday.org

Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6. Open Stage. Offering an open

mic vibe, the event will feature comedy, music, improv and poetry. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570327-1777, www.ctlshows.com

Dec 4. Performance: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Christmas Attic. 7:30pm. Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University, University Park. 814-863-5500, www.bjc. psu.edu

Dec 5-7. A Storybook Christmas. Santa’s workshop will

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Dec 5-7. Search for Peace Pageant. The 55th annual

Performance: Christmas With Lunasa & Special Guest Karan Casey: Celtic Holiday. The group’s members have helped to form the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade. 7:30 and 9:30pm.

Adm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

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Lewisburg Victorian Holiday Weekend.

There will be a tree-lighting ceremony on Dec 4, and stores will stay open late on Dec 5. On Dec 6, there will be a Victorian parade and a free holiday movie. Downtown Lewisburg. 570-523-1743, www.lewisburgpa.com

Dec 4. Performance: Vocal Arts Ensemble Concert.

The event will include seasonal favorites, show tunes and more. Noon. Blaisdell Hall, KOA Art Gallery lobby, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-362-7500, www. upb.pitt.edu/koaartgallery

Dec 4. Stars Over Clarion. The exploration of the stars in the night sky takes place each month. The planetarium, which is wheelchair accessible, is on the second floor of the science center. 7-9pm. Donald Peirce Planetarium, Joseph P. Grunenwald Center for Science and Technology, Clarion University, Clarion. 814-393-1899, 814-393-2085

be visited by storybook characters the Wolf, the Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood. 7:30pm. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. www.ctlshows.com

event will be performed in the dark, told solely through music and narration and using spotlights to present the scenes. Curwensville United Methodist Church, Curwensville. 814-236-1976, www.curwensvilleumc.org

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Performance: A Christmas Story.

Jean Shepherd’s story, adapted by Philip Grecian, tells the tale of a boy named Ralphie as he gets ready for Christmas in 1940. Reitz Theater, DuBois. 814-375-4274, www.reitztheater.com

Dec 5, Jan 1, Feb 6. First Friday Discovery. The museum will stay open until 9pm as part of the State College Downtown Improvement District’s First Friday initiative. Discovery Space Children’s Science Museum, State College.

814-234-0200, www.mydiscovery space.org/dscpa Dec 5-6. Lemont Village German Christmas Market.

The market will feature crafts, jewelry, clothing, books, pottery, wreaths, children’s activities and more in the railroad building in a German-style Weihnachtsmarkt. Food and music will also be featured. The Lemont Granary, Lemont.

814-238-1288, www.lemontvillage.org

Dec 4. Castle Illumination. Individuals age 3 and up will Dec 5-7. Christmas Tea. The event is held to celebrate enjoy an evening of holiday stories and songs, a craft project, a visit from a special guest and the lighting of the children’s library tree and the castles. 6:30pm. Bloomsburg Public Library, Bloomsburg. www.bloomsburgpl.org

the holidays and thank the community. Three floors of traditional decorations will include mulled cider and homemade cookies and candies. Laceyville Historical Society, Oldest House, Laceyville. 570-869-1679

Dec 5, 12. Season of Light Show. The festive, 40-min- Dec 5-6. Christmas Toy Exhibit & Open House. The ute program traces the development of many of the world’s most enduring holiday customs, from the burning Yule log, Christmas tree lights and candles in windows to the lighting of luminaries and the tradition of the Hanukkah Menorah. 7-9pm. Clarion University, Clarion. 814-393-1899

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event, which is part of the Holiday Cheer Tour, will offer spirits and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a display of toys from Christmas past. There will also be treats for children. Elk County Historical Society Center House Museum, Ridgway.

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Nov. 28 - Dec. 21: Tioga Central Railroad’s Santa Express Dec. 4 - 6: Lewisburg’s Victorian Holiday Weekend Dec. 11 - 13: Mifflinburg’s Christkindl Market Dec. 19-21: Holiday Train Display at the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau Jan. 4: Twelfth Day at Joseph Priestley House Feb. 6 - Feb. 7: Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival Feb. 7: Chocolate Festival in Lewisburg Feb. 8 - Snowfest at R.B. Winter State Park

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Dec 5-7. Clarion County Festival of Trees. There will be live decorated trees, quality arts and crafts, entertainment, homecooked meals, a Chinese auction and prize drawings, a holiday breakfast with Santa and more. St. Joseph Parish, Lucinda. 814-226-8018, www.st-joseph-lucinda.org Dec 5-6.

Madrigal Dinner. Enjoy a Medieval dinner complete with Mead served by singers and actors dressed in period attire. Limited seating. 7-9pm. Lincoln Hall, Foxburg. 724-659-3153, alleghenyriverstone.org

Dec 5-Nov 28. Performance: Live Bands. A different local band performs every Friday and Saturday night throughout the year. Beverages and food are available.

10pm-1:30am. Ray’s Hot Spot, Marienville. 814-927-8689, http://rayshotspot.com Dec 6. Christmas Memories. After the old-fashioned

Christmas walk through the downtown, the theater will host a carol sing followed by Christmas memories as performed by musical theater classes. 8pm. Struthers Library Theatre, Warren. strutherslibrarytheatre.com

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Victorian Christmas. Old-fashioned country event with food, crafts and visit from Mrs. Claus. 10am-4pm.

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Dec 6. 31st Annual Dickens of a Christmas. 9am-4pm.

Wellsboro. 570-724-1926, www.wellsboropa.com Dec 6-7. Winter Craft Market. The 39th annual juried fine craft show will feature more than 70 artisans. Mount Nittany Middle School, State College. wintercraftmarket.com

Dec 6. Performance: Parallel Exit: Exit Stage Left. The

five-member ensemble presents a range of old-fashioned family entertainment. Attendees are asked to bring a canned food item for local families in need. Suggested for age 8 and up. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-3727, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

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Victorian Christmas Open House & HorseDrawn Trolley Tours. The Youngsville High School string orchestra will provide music, and there will be holiday decorations, Christmas stories for children and horsedrawn trolley rides. 6-8:30pm. Adm. Warren County Historical Society, Warren. www.warrenhistory.org

Dec 6. Performance: Forte. The vocal trio met just days before their first audition on America’s Got Talent. Haas Center for the Arts, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg.

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Dec 6-28. Milton Model Train Museum Christmas Season Open House. The 20-by-60-foot O-gauge layout of Milton in the 1950s and ‘60s will feature many operating trains and interactive action scenes. Saturdays and Sundays. 1-5pm. Milton Model Train Museum, Milton Moose Family Center, Milton. 570-742-7377, www.miltonmodeltrainmuseum.blogspot.com Dec 6. Holiday Open House. The Wildlife Center will be

decorated for the holidays, and various displays and wildlife exhibits will be set up. Guided tours of the ground floor’s energy-saving features will be offered, as will light refreshments. Noon-4pm. Sinnemahoning State Park, Austin.

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Dec 6. Performance: Advent Organ Recital. Roland Martin, a faculty member at the Buffalo Seminary, Canisius College and the University of Buffalo, will be the guest organist. Noon. Harriet B. Wick Chapel, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. www.upb.pitt.edu/chapel Dec 6. Christmas Bazaar. There will be a white elephant table, baked goods, handcrafted items, religious articles, Christmas decorations, fresh homemade wreaths, food, theme baskets and a drawing. Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose. 570-278-1504, www.holynameofmary.com

Dec 6. Light-Up Night. The entire winery, inside and out,

will be strung with thousands of Christmas lights, and there will be a hot chocolate bar, s’mores, sleigh rides, a visit from Santa and live music by Mike Ames and Vincent Anastasi.

Noon-9pm. Deer Creek Winery, Shippenville. 814-3547392, www.deercreekwine.com

Dec 6-Jan 3. 68th Annual Christmas Boulevard.

This year’s theme is Journey to the North Pole. Market Street, Berwick. www.itourcolumbiamontour.com Dec 6. Holiday Celebration. There will be door prizes, musical entertainment, holiday shopping and gift baskets.

9am-5pm. Rohrbach’s Farm Market & Gift Shop, Catawissa.

570-356-7654, www.rohrbachsfarm.net Dec 6. Holiday Gift Bazaar. Vendors will offer handmade

gifts, candies, jewelry, artwork, holiday decorations, clothing, home decor items and natural bath, body and aromatherapy products. 11am-4pm. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Tionesta. 814-927-5154,

Dec 6. Gingerbread House Contest. Attendees may create their own gingerbread house or bid on a favorite.

Donations will go to a local charity. Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce, Ligonier. 724-238-4200, visitligonier.com

Dec 6. Christmas in Our Hometown. The gift shop of Dec 7. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Tribute. historical and genealogical items will be open. Wyoming County Historical Society, Tunkhannock. 570-836-5303

Dec 6-7. Performance: Christmas Show. A variety of singers, dancers and musicians will celebrate the season in a gala production. Tunkhannock High School, Tunkhannock.

570-836-1677 Dec 6. Christmas Craft Show. Holiday food and handmade crafts will be for sale. 9am-3pm. Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, Emporium. 814-486-4314, www.cameroncountychamber.org Dec 6. Victorian Christmas Wine Walk. Participants may walk from business to business to taste wines from various wineries. Age 21 and up. Downtown Brookville. 814849-8448, www.brookvillechamber.com Dec 6. Victorian Christmas House Tour. Tour will highlight the town’s beautifully decorated homes and rich architectural history. 5:30-9:30pm. Brookville. 814-849-0077 Central Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s

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Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

Dec 7. Whistle Stop Train Show. Electric trains will be bought, sold and swapped at more than 100 tables. Bill the R.R. Conductor and Vern the Train Doctor will be on site.

Adm. Woodward Township Fire Hall, Linden. 570-3264280, www.track2.com/pa Dec 7. DuBois Cultural Church Tour. Two area churches will offer tours, which will include information on history, architecture and art. DuBois. 814-371-6809, www.duboisareacouncilonthearts.com Dec 7. Christmas on the Bridges. The Columbia County Covered Bridge Association’s event will offer hayrides with Santa, live music, baked goods, warm beverages, homemade ham and bean soup, and a drawing. 1-3pm. Adm. Twin Covered Bridges, Orangeville. www.facebook.com/ columbiacountycoveredbridgeassoc Dec 7. Performance: Ben Baia & The Big City Horns.

The group will perform big brass tunes, including a blend of holiday favorites, their own infused medleys and original horn arrangements of R&B, soul, Motown and more.

7:30pm. Struthers Library Theatre, Warren. 814-723-7231, http://strutherslibrarytheatre.com

Dec 7. Mosaic. 4pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Center for the Performing Arts, Penn State University Main Campus, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu

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Dec 7. Performance: Southern Tier Symphony: Classical Holiday. The musical celebration will include holiday favorites, and audience members will be able to sing along. 3pm. Blaisdell Hall, Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-3625113, www.upb.pitt.edu/bromeleytheater

Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1. Open Mic Night. The laid-back first Sundays of each month are hosted by the Sawyer Stepp Band. Attendees may sign up to take part or simply relax with some java from the Coffee Grove. 2-5pm. Deer Creek Winery, Shippenville. www.deercreekwine.com Dec 7. American Doll Bingo. Specials will be available,

and food and baked goods will be sold. Proceeds will benefit Animal Resource Center. Doors at 12:30pm. Adm. Espy Fire Hall, Bloomsburg. 570-784-3669, www.nokillarc.org

Dec 7. Christmas Tea. The four-course British-style tea will include soup, savories and sandwiches, desserts, scones and a bottomless pot of tea in a beautiful atmosphere. Reservations required. 1-3pm. Adm. Balzano’s Italian Kitchen, Berwick. 570-784-6206

Dec 7. Victorian Carolers. The relaxing afternoon will feature carolers from Reynoldsville, who will be in period costumes. 2-3:30pm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www.sawmill.org

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Performance: Winter Prelude Concert. The Southern Tier Symphony will perform Sleigh Ride, O Holy Night, selections from The Nutcracker Suite and more.

3pm. Adm. Blaisdell Hall, Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-3625113, www.upb.pitt.edu/bromeleytheater

Dec 9. Performance: Tedeschi Trucks Band With Alan

Evens Playonbrother. The roots-rock powerhouse has toured the globe extensively. Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University, University Park. 814-863-5500, www.bjc. psu.edu

Dec 11-13.

Christkindl Market. The authentic event, inspired by the 700-year-old German market, will include festive outdoor huts featuring unique handmade crafts and traditional treats. Downtown Mifflinburg. 888-666-0877, www.mifflinburgchristkindlmarket.com

Dec 12-14, 19-21. Winter in the Woods Weekends.

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Dec 12-14. Polar Express Train Excursions. Santa will be aboard each trip to greet children and hand out goodie bags. The story of the Polar Express will be shared, along with holiday music. Behind Burger King, Williamsport. 570327-7700, www.vacationpa.com

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Performance: Brass Christmas Celebration Empire. The quintet will join forces with the Bradford Area School District band and chorus. Auditorium, Bradford Area High School, Bradford. 814-362-2522, arts@bcpac.com

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Dec 12. Christmas House Tour. Five houses will be all decked out for Christmas. 6-9pm. Various locations, Emporium. 814-486-4314, cameroncountychamber.org

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4pm. Adm. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, Bellefonte. 814-359-2793

Dec 12-14. Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. The event

will offer a taste of Christmas past, with a historic homes tour, an arts and crafts show, entertainment, horse-drawn buggy rides, a gingerbread house contest, railroad rides, breakfast with Santa and a Victorian tea party. Downtown Bellefonte. 814-353-1954, www.bellefontevictorianchristmas.com

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Dec 12. Late Shoppers’ Night. Visitors may stroll through the downtown, visit with Santa and experience the diverse shops and restaurants. 7-11pm. Downtown Danville. 570284-4502, www.VisitDanvillePA.org

Victorian Candlelight Christmas Event.

The mansion will be transformed in the style of a Victorian Christmas and decorated with rare ornaments, feather trees, live garlands, topiaries, live flowers and more. There will be live entertainment and refreshments. Adm. The Jackson Mansion, Berwick. berwickhistoricalsociety.org

Holiday Open House Weekend.

Freas Farm Winery, Berwick. 570-759-9463, www.freasfarmwinery.com

Forest County Music Association Musical Jam. Attendees may bring their musical instruments and dancing shoes to the country and bluegrass jam session. All musicians and listeners are welcome. 6:30-11pm. MACA Building, Marienville. 814-927-8515

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Dec 13. Home for the Holidays. Mansfield. 570-6623442, www.mansfield.org

Dec 13. Senior Center Craft Show & Sale. Handmade

Dec 13. Frozen Sing-Along. Attendees will sing their favorite songs from the popular animated movie. Adm. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

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Dec 13-14. Santa in the Cave. People may visit with Santa in a natural underground environment. Various shopping opportunities will be available. 1-4pm. Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, www.lincolncaverns.com

Dec 13. Cocoa & Around-the-World Crafting Party.

Dec 13. Artisans Holiday Sale. Vendors will present a

wide variety of handmade artwork and food in a setting that includes children’s games, musicians and elves. St. Basil’s Hall, Dushore. 570-928-8927, ww.sullivanarts.org

Dec 13. Christmas in the Wilds Celebration & Parade.

Enjoy breakfast with Santa, shopping opportunities, free children’s crafts, demonstrations by artists, vendors and a parade, which will be highlighted by a 43-foot-long and two-story-high helium balloon. 9am-3pm. Parade at noon.

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items will be for sale. 9am-3pm. Emporium Senior Center, Emporium. 814-335-1761

16-member handbell choir will provide a new perspective on Christmas favorites. 2-4pm. Emlenton United Methodist Church, Emlenton. 724-659-3153, http://alleghenyriverstone.org International Children’s Day will be celebrated with cocoa and with crafts from around the world. 11am-1pm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-389-9206, www. the-childrens-museum.org

Dec 13. Music in the Air. Highlights will include children’s

activities, door prizes, free gift wrapping and a performance from Woody Wolfe from 10am-1pm. 9am. Rohrbach’s Farm Market & Gift Shop, Catawissa. 570-356-7654, www.rohrbachsfarm.net

Dec 13-14. Annual Iron Heritage Holiday House Tours.

Noon-5pm. Adm. Danville/Riverside area. 570-275-6700, www.ironheritagefestival.net

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Dec 13, 20. Winter in the Woods Carriage Rides & Dinner. Carriage ride will travel along the scenic Clarion River. Hot chocolate will await guests upon their return, and a five-course meal with wine tastings will be accompanied by entertainment. 5:30 and 8pm seatings. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 814-744-8017, www.gatewaylodge.com Dec 13. Performance: White Cat Out. The classic rock

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Dec 13. Reindeer in Canal Park. Boys and girls of all ages

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noon of tea, finger sandwiches and bite-size desserts while listening to Christmas music. Lakeview Lodge at Treasure Lake, DuBois. 814-371-0711, ext. 903, treasurelakepoa.com

Dec 14. Victorian Christmas Tea for Girls. Girls ages 7 to 12 are invited to discover the Victorian age through oldfashioned crafts, holiday traditions, lunch with fun etiquette, tea and more. 10am-1pm. Adm. Warren County Historical Society, Warren. 814-723-1795, warrenhistory.org

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Performance: Susquehanna Valley Chorale Winter Concert. The event, which will take place in a beautifully decorated, candlelit sanctuary, will feature seasonal works for harp, organ and chorus with harpist Elizabeth Asmus and organist David Cover. 3pm. Zion Lutheran Church, Sunbury. 570-547-0455, svcmusic.org

Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Party. Lakeview Lodge at Treasure Lake, DuBois. 814-371-0711, ext. 903, http://treasurelakepoa.com

Dec 16. Performance: Time to Rejoice. The Williamsport

Dec 31. First Night Bradford. The community event will celebrate the new year through the arts. Downtown Bradford.

814-598-0660, www.firstnightbrad ford.com

Dec 18-21. Performance: The Santaland Diaries by

Dec 31. Global Peace Meditation & Vegetarian Breakfast. The worldwide meditation will last one hour, followed by sharing and the breakfast. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. 570-278-9256, www. wellnessarts.com

Symphony Orchestra will perform Saint Seans’ Carnival of the Animals, a suite from The Polar Express, a Hanukkah melody and music from Disney’s Frozen. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. williamsportsymphony.org

David Sedaris. The show is for mature audiences. Dinner at 6:30pm, and performances at 8pm. Capitol Restaurant, Bloomsburg. 570-784-8181, www.bte.org

Dec 19-20.

Performance: Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert. The 18-piece big band will play jazz and swing arrangements of popular tunes, as well as songs that are not as well known. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com

Dec 19-20. Performance: The Christmas Schooner.

The musical tells the tale of the Stossels, a family that ships Christmas trees to homesick German immigrants in Chicago across a winter lake in November. Whipple Performing Arts Studio, Tunkhannock. 570-836-6986, www.wyomingcountyplayers.com

Dec 20. Santa’s Workshop & Breakfast With Santa.

The meal will be followed by an opportunity for youngsters to join the elves in making gifts for loved ones. Advance ticket purchase required. Lakeview Lodge at Treasure Lake, DuBois. 814-371-0711, ext. 903, http://treasurelakepoa.com

JANUARY Jan 1. First Day Hike. Participants will be able to choose

between a short guided hike and a 5K fun run. 1pm. Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro. 570-724-4246, http://visitpaparks.com, www.stepoutdoors.org

Jan 1-Feb 28. Winter Outing Series. Healthy outdoor activities will be offered every weekend, including crosscountry skiing, skating, snowshoeing and sledding. Events are held almost regardless of conditions, and sometimes, alternative activities such as hiking take place. Tioga County.

570-724-4246, www.stepoutdoors.org Jan 1. Parker Polar Bear Club 2015 Plunge. The plunge into the icy Allegheny River benefits many local charities. A bonfire and refreshments will be available, and the first 500 people will receive a commemorative T-shirt. 11am-2:30pm.

Parker’s Landing boat launch area, Parker. 724-504-3074, parkerpolarbearclub@gmail.com

Dec 20. Performance: Christmas Concert. The DuBois Jan 4. Twelfth Day at Priestley House. The property Vocal Arts Ensemble will present. 7:30pm. Reitz Theater, DuBois. 814-375-4274, www.reitztheater.com

Dec 21. Winter Solstice Celebration. The ritual to welcome the season will include various exercises, music, labyrinth walking and other appropriate sharing. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. www.wellnessarts.com

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Performance: Pittsburgh Symphony Brass Live in Concert. The group will perform holiday and Christmas selections. 8-10pm. Memorial Church of Our Father, Foxburg. 724-659-3153, alleghenyriverstone.org

Dec 24. Candlelight Christmas Eve. The candlelight dinner for two will include featured entrees from the chef’s menu, along with a glass of wine. 5-8pm. Holiday Inn, Clarion. 814-226-8850, www.hiclarion.com Dec 30-Jan 1. New Year’s Eve Celebration. The cel-

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will be seasonally decorated as an English manor house, and costumed docents will be in each room. Chemistry demonstrations and children’s games will be offered.

1-4pm. Adm. Joseph Priestley House Museum, Northumberland. www.josephpriestleyhouse.org

Jan 8. Performance: The Wellington Ukulele Orchestra. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570326-2424, www.caclive.com Jan 8-10. Student One-Act Festival. Three one-act plays will be presented: Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery, Stephen Gregg’s Why Do We Laugh? and Martin R. Collins’ You Don’t Have to Feed a Cello. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com Jan 10-11. Warren County Outdoor & Travel Show.

The event will showcase what the region has to offer in the areas of hunting, trapping, fishing and more. Warren Mall, Warren. 814-723-3050, jpapalia@wccbi.org

Jan 10. Polar Bear Plunge. A warming fire and towels

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Jan 11. Performance: Classical Guitar Concert. Jan Steveskey will perform passionate renditions of Spanish and Latin American compositions. Weather permitting. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. 570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com Jan 13-Mar 5.

Exhibit: Amanda McCavour Line: Drawn & Stitched. The artist draws with thread, exploring the use of the sewn line in both 2-D wall pieces and 3-D installations. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport.

570-320-2445, www.pct.edu/gallery

Jan 16-19. Winter in the Wilds. Highlights will include live music, ice sculptures, snow art, an ice bar and luge, carriage rides, a snow maze, games, a bonfire, food and more. CJ Spirits Distillery, Flickerwood Wine Cellars, Kane.

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Potter County Vintage Snowfest.

Highlights will include a vintage snowmobile display, a vintage trail ride and competitive snow track races around a quarter-mile track. In the case of no snow, the event will be held Feb 20-22. Potter County Snowmobile Club, Coudersport. 570-971-3775, www.pcscriders.com

Jan 16-30.

Exhibit: Passion. Pitt-Bradford’s third annual photography display will highlight ways that passion can be showcased creatively. Blaisdell Hall, KOA Art Gallery, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-3627500, www.upb.pitt.edu/koaartgallery

Jan 17. Winterfest. There will be cross-country skiing, sledding, ice skating, ice fishing, children’s crafts, guided hikes, educational programs, displays and more. 10am. Free.

Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro. 570-724-4246, http:// visitpaparks.com, www.stepoutdoors.org Jan 21. Baily’s Beads Annual Literary Magazine Celebration. This year’s issue will be unveiled with refreshments, prizes, readings by contributors and an open mic for anyone to share original work. 7:30pm. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-362-7500, www.upb. pitt.edu/thearts Jan 24. Past Happy. Trivia contest with prizes, along with nostalgic displays, entertainment, and homemade soups, breads, and desserts. BYOB. Whipple Performing Arts Studio, Tunkhannock. wyomingcountyplayers.com

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Jan 24. Marienville Winterfest. The Snowmobile Capital of Pennsylvania will host a chili cook-off, bingo, food, drawings, children’s games, a scavenger hunt, snow sculptures, a snowmobile torch-light parade and sky lanterns. 10am-7pm. Marienville Area Civic Association, Marienville. 814-927-8218, rox8218@yahoo.com Jan 25.

Remarkable Kids. The family program will include the story of a boy with musical talents, compositions by musical prodigies and the winner of the annual young soloist competition. There will be works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Rossini and others. 4pm. Mount Nittany Middle School, State College. 814-231-8224

Jan 25. Bridal Show. The event will highlight the area’s

finest wedding vendors, which will help with planning the special day. Prizes, including a special grand prize, will be given out. Noon-3pm. Holiday Inn, Clarion. 814-226-8850, www.hiclarion.com

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Diavolo - Architecture in Motion. 7:30pm.

Eisenhower Auditorium, Center for the Performing Arts, Penn State University Main Campus, University Park. 814863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu

Jan 30. Performance: Swan Lake Ballet. The company

of 55 will present an all-time favorite, the tale of a swan queen cursed by an evil wizard, set to a Tchaikovsky score.

7:30pm. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-3262424, www.caclive.com

Jan 30-31, Feb 5-8.

Performance: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 7:30pm.

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

Jan 30. Inner Circle’s Groundhog Ball. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar as well as live band Rudy and the Professionals. Attendees should dress up and must reserve tickets by Jan. 10. 7:30pm. Punxsutawney Country Club, Punxsutawney. 814-618-5591, groundhog.org

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Destination Blues Festival. Activities will include Brews and Blues, Bluesburg and a gospel blues performance with recording artists Alexis P. Suter and the Ministers of Sound. Bloomsburg. 570-317-2596, www. mooseexchange.org

Feb 6. Frogz - Imago Theatre. 7:30pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Center for the Performing Arts, Penn State University Main Campus, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu Feb 6-7. Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival. Sparkling ice art will grace the area during the event, which will include sculpting in the park, late-night shopping passes, games, the Polar Bear Plunge and the Chocolate Lovers’ Festival.

Downtown Lewisburg. 570-523-1743, lewisburgpa.com

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Feb 6-Mar 6. Exhibit: From a Black Shore: Field Notes, Iceland. Artist Burke Jam’s research formulates in a display that investigates a critical theory of sound as phenomenon and art object. Blaisdell Hall, KOA Art Gallery, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-3627500, www.upb.pitt.edu/koaartgallery

Jan 31. Groundhog Wine Trail Festival. Attendees to the eighth annual event will experience a wine tasting and receive a souvenir glass. Age 21 and up. Expo Building II, Clearfield Fairgrounds, Clearfield. 814-236-0910, www. groundhogwinetrail.com

Feb 6. Performance: DeAndre Simmons. The American bass-baritone has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera company of Philadelphia, Curtis Opera Theatre, New Jersey Concert Opera, Boheme Opera and others. He will be accompanied by Brent Funderburk. 8pm.

Blaisdell Hall, Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-362-5113, www.upb. pitt.edu/bromeleytheater

of events and activities for the entire family will celebrate the famous groundhog. There will be live entertainment, souvenirs, contests, tours and more. Throughout Punxsutawney. 800-752-7445, http://punxsutawney.com, www.groundhog.org

FEBRUARY Feb 1. Annual Eagle Watch. There will be wildlife obser-

vation in the Allegheny National Forest and an audio-visual program presented by Dave Donachy of the Pennsylvania Game Commision. There will also be a Caching With Eagles Geomeet organized by Kinzua Cachers. Kinzua Dam Visitor Center, Warren. 814-726-0661

Feb 1. Groundhog Day Chili & Hot Wing Cook-Off. There will also be a jalapeno eating contest, and other food and beverages will be available. 6-8pm. Elks Lodge, Punxsutawney. 814-249-1086

Feb 3. Sid the Science Kid Live. Sid, Gabriela, Gerald and May will lead attendees on a journey through the five senses. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-3262424, www.caclive.com

Feb 3. Zap Mama & Antibalas. 7:30pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Center for the Performing Arts, Penn State University Main Campus, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu

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Feb 8. Snowfest. Activities are dependent on the weath-

er and may include snow shoe hiking, cross-country skiing, ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, activities for children, snow volleyball, demonstrations and more. R.B. Winter State Park, Mifflinburg. dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks

Feb 10. Performance: Ade Adu. The singer/songwriter performs a broad range of genres, including dance, hiphop, reggae, rock, Eurobeat, R&B, contemporary Christian rock and more. Bromeley Family Theater, Bradford. 814362-5113, showtix@pitt.edu Feb 10. Sister Act. 7:30pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Center for the Performing Arts, Penn State University Main Campus, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu Feb 12. Cyrille Aimee. 7:30pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Center for the Performing Arts, Penn State University Main Campus, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu Feb 12-15.

Performance: Ghost: The Musical. The production is adapted from the hit film. The State Theatre, State College. 814-466-7141, www.scctonline.org

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www.visitPAmountains.com Feb 13. Performance: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater.

Tunkhannock Moose Lodge, Tunkhannock. 570-836-6986, www.wyomingcountyplayers.com Feb 14. Kiwanis Winterfest. Affordable family fun will

include ice fishing, ice skating, sled riding, cross-country skiing, vendors, food, horse-drawn rides, a bluegrass band, the Polar Bear Plunge and more. Free parking. Camp Brule Boy Scout Camp, Forksville. 570-924-4224, sckiwanis.com

Feb 14. Performance: Rubber Soul. The Beatles tribute band will present the Fab Four’s music. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com Feb 14. Performance: Murder Mystery Dinner Teater.

Stone Hedge Golf Course, Factoryville. 570-836-6986, www.wyomingcountyplayers.com

Feb 14. Coyote Hunt Bonfire. Participants may warm up

around the fire, swap tales, listen to music and enjoy hot and cold beverages. Noon. The Medix Hotel, Weedville. 814787-5920

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Feb 17. The King’s Singers - Great American Songbook.

7:30pm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Center for the Performing Arts, Penn State University Main Campus, University Park.

814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu

Feb 18-28. Performance: Avenue Q. The comedic modern musical focuses on a group of 20somethings.

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Feb 20-22. Coyote Hunt. Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Association, Frenchville. 814-263-4510, www.mosquitocreeksportsmen.com Feb 21-28. Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous.

Carvers from across the nation and around the world will transform logs into life-size works of wildlife art, large totem poles and abstract pieces for an open auction. There will be seminars and demonstrations as well. 9am-5pm.

Downtown Ridgway. 814-772-0400, www.chainsawrendezvous.org

Feb 21. ECCOTA Gala Fundraiser. The evening of live

entertainment, live art, live and silent auctions, drawings and more will celebrate local arts via a fundraiser for the Elk County Council on the Arts. Aiello’s Cafe, Ridgway. 814772-7051, www.eccota.com

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Feb 21. Snowman in the Forest Day. Fun, wintry activities will take place within the park. 11am-3pm. Cook Forest State Park ice skating pond and Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-8400, www.sawmill.org, www.cookforest.com

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Performance: Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist and drummer Stu Cook and Doug Cosmo Clifford, respectively, launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project in 1995 to play the band’s hits. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W winter / 29 /

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hile the snow and chilly temperatures of winter send many to raise the thermostat or search for their Snuggies, a growing number of communities in northern Pennsylvania embrace Old Man Winter and celebrate the coldest time of the year with festivities geared toward families.

“We do it to get people outdoors to enjoy a winter weekend,” said Clearfield YMCA CEO Don Herres, who has been coordinating the Y’s Winter Family Festival for the past 15 years. “We do it to keep the kids active building snowmen and sledding.”

Those are but a few of the activities offered at more than a half-dozen such festivals that stretch across the commonwealth’s highest and most remote hilltops from the Pennsylvania Wilds and Allegheny National Forest in the northwest to the Endless Mountains range in the northeast. The festivals range from one to three days, and each offers a unique take on the definition of winter fun.

Nature walks and exhibits, food vendors, snowmobiling, ice fishing and skating, and cold water plunges have become staples of the events, the latter providing as much fun for spectators as for participants.

“I tell them that it will take their breath away,” Cindi McCarty, coordinator of the Sullivan County Kiwanis Winterfest, said of prepping the Polar Bear Plungers she leads to the water’s edge each year. “I jump first and help to get everybody else out.”

The Sullivan County event, which will expand to two days in 2015, is a major fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club. Profits from the event benefit local children through the distribution of funds for programs and activities that youths in isolated regions might not otherwise experience.

Some winter festival organizers admit that their events are not big moneymakers but rather a way to give back to their respective communities, attract tourists, and provide a cure for cabin fever for local residents.

The origins of such festivals vary, with some events boasting decades of history and others being popular revivals of century-old wintertime pastimes in their respective communities. Most are situated inside of or adjacent to state and national forests and recreation trails, which brings guests and nature together in a memorable way.

The granddaddy of all winter festivals in terms of longevity and length is the Warren County Winterfest, which will run from Friday to Sunday, Jan. 16 to 18, 2015.

According to Ed Atwood, who coordinates the event with his brother, Walt, the event began in 1979 with dog sled races in Chapman State Park near Clarendon. The event quickly grew in popularity, and about five years later, the carnival elements that include an ice skating exhibition, a geocaching competition, and an outhouse race / 30 /

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were added. Dog sledding and other canine contests remain the staple of festivities, which can draw as many as 4,500 visitors over the course of the weekend.

Obviously, winter’s fickleness can produce unseasonably mild weather or no snow, so all activities are contingent on what Mother Nature bestows. Mild weather, however, doesn’t necessarily spell disaster for a winter festival.

“One year, the temperatures went up into the 50s, and everyone came out because it was such a nice day,” related Bob Snyder, one of the organizers of the Marienville Winterfest in Forest County.

Regardless of the weather at the point of departure, it is prudent to have sturdy waterproof footwear and to dress in layers that can be easily removed or put back on, as conditions can change quickly in the mountains. winter festivals continued on page 32

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Chapman State Park, Clarendon

January 16 to 18: Snowmobiling on the Allegheny National Forest Snowmobile Loop, a Polar Bear Plunge, dog sled races, canine weight pulls, sled riding hill, skating rink, toboggan races, ice fishing, cardboard box derby, skijoring, and a pond hockey tournament. Learn more at warrencountywinterfest.com or “Warren County Winterfest” on Facebook.

MARIENVILLE WINTERFEST MACA Park, Marienville

Forest County January 24: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Snow sculpting, scavenger hunt, chili cookoff, cake and cookie baking contests, children’s games and coloring contest, Chinese auction, bingo and giveaways, sky lantern release, and snowmobile torchlight parade.

CLEARFIELD YMCA WINTER FAMILY FESTIVAL

Parker Dam State Park, Penfield Clearfield County January 24 and 25:

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Snowmobile fun run – a guided snowmobile tour for properly permitted snowmobiles, blizzard volleyball tournament, learn to skate program, ice fishing, snow shoe walks, winter survival and wildlife demonstrations, snow sculpturing, old-fashioned ice block cutting demonstration, Snowbox Derby, salami sling, the Almost-Naked Mile Run, and a Polar Bear Plunge.

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Union County Feb. 8: Noon to 4 p.m. Winter outdoor recreation for families such as ice skating, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobile racing, and broomball, as well as interpretive nature programs, wildlife watching and tracking, ice sculpting and ice cutting demonstrations, and make-and-take activities for children. More information will be available by mid-January at dcnr.state.pa.us under R.B. Winter State Park.

KIWANIS WINTERFEST Camp Brulé, Forksville

Sullivan County February 14 and 15: 10 a.m. Human dog sled races, sled dog demonstrations, ice carvers, fireworks, ice fishing tournament, ice skating and sledding i n t o the evening, Primitive Biathlon, muzzle loader shoot, tomahawk throw, and a Polar Bear Plunge.

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DECEMBER Through Dec 7. Grandma’s Holiday Craft Show. A total of 120 crafters and artisans will sell thousands of unique items. 10am-6pm. Closed Mondays through Wednesdays. Red Lion Bed and Breakfast, Red Lion. 717244-4739, www.grandmasholidaycrafts.com Through Dec 15. Autumn Hawk Watch. North Lookout, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. 610-7566961, www.hawkmountain.org Through Dec 15. Exhibit: The Art of John James Audubon. Daily. 9am-5pm. Free. Visitor Center, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. www.hawkmountain.org Through Dec 17. Bonham House Guided Tours.

Saturdays. Adm. Departure from the York County Heritage Trust’s Historical Society Museum, York. 717-848-1587, www.yorkheritage.org

Through Dec 30.

Performance: The 2014 Christmas Show. Awe-inspiring music and dance, talented vocalists and lighthearted holiday humor are the ingredients for this season’s all-new extravaganza. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, amtshows.com

Through Dec 31. Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale. Attendees will be able to purchase handmade crafts by local artists at the book and museum store. TuesdaysSaturdays 8:30am-4pm. Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, Lancaster. 717-393-9745, www.lmhs.org, Through Dec 31.

Gettysburg’s Lincoln Train Museum Open. Displays of operating layouts and dioramas featuring the Lincoln funeral, as well as a special video and narration of the historical moment. Gettysburg’s Lincoln Train Museum, Gettysburg. www.lincolntrain.com

Nov 13-Dec 31.

Performance: A Wonderful Life.

Frank Capra’s film classic has been brought to vibrant color.

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Nov 23-Dec 31. Downtown Lancaster for the Holidays. Activities include visits with Santa, strolling entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, storytelling, and holiday movies. Over 200 specialty shops, galleries, museums, and antique stores. Downtown Lancaster. www. lancastercityevents.com Nov 27-Dec 20. A Civil War Christmas. The Shriver

House Museum will be decorated for an 1860s Christmas, and attendees may take a candlelight tour while learning about traditions of the time and hearing about the home’s former inhabitants. Thanksgiving and Saturdays. Shriver House Museum, Gettysburg. shriverhouse.org

Nov 28-Dec 24. Handmade Holidays. The event will give holiday shoppers a location to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts at reasonable prices. Some Things Looming Fiber Arts Gallery and Studio, Reading. www.somethingslooming.com Nov 28-Dec 31. Christmas Magic: A Festival of Lights. A half-mile walking trail through five enclosed pavilions will contain more than 500,000 lights, along with animation, food, entertainment, trains and Santa Claus.

Rocky Ridge County Park, York. www.yorkcountyparks.org Nov 29-Dec 27. Holiday Train Room Open House.

The exhibit will feature an O-gauge display and an HO-gauge layout with more than 600 feet of main line track. Saturdays. 1:30-4pm. Garden Spot Village, New Holland. gardenspotvillage.org

Dec 1-23. Downton Elegance: Fort Hunter High Fashions of the Downton Abbey Era. Visitors will see the Harrisburg version of the fashions worn by the women on the popular television show. A total of 15 evening dresses worn from 1912-18 by Helen Reily, who lived at Fort Hunter Mansion, will be exhibited. Adm. Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, www.forthunter.org Dec 1-31.

An Eisenhower Christmas. The home of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower will be decorated for Christmas. Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg.

717-338-9114, www.nps.gov/eise

Dec 1-Jan 1. Artisan Marketplace of Perry County.

Unique jewelry, ornaments, original paintings and more will be available. Perry County Council of the Arts Gallery, Newport. 717-567-7023, www.perrycountyarts.org Dec 1-7.

TannenBaum Christmas Tree Train. After arriving in Seitzville, passengers will ride horse-drawn carriages to a tree farm. Trees will then be carried back to New Freedom in the train’s baggage-combine. Weekends.

Departures at 10am and 3pm. Adm. Steam Into History, New Freedom. 717-942-2370, http://steamintohistory.com

Dec 1-Mar 15.

Exhibit: A Fondness for Birds: Pennsylvania’s Alexander Wilson. The display will feature bird prints and first-edition volumes of Wilson’s American Ornithology series. Adm. The Pennsylvania State Museum, Harrisburg. www.statemuseumpa.org/exhibits.html

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Dec 1-20. Performance: The Christmas Campaign.

The G-rated performance is geared toward all audiences.

Adm. Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, Boiling Springs.

717-258-3211, www.allenberry.com Dec 1-Apr 20. Veterans Exhibit. Nina Talbot inter-

viewed veterans from various time periods and created paintings that capture the image of the veterans and their experiences in the military. U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle. 717-260-1861, www.usahec.org, www.carlisle.army.mil/ahec/index.cfm

Dec 1-31. Exhibit: Kevin Bedgood: Sacred Places. The display will be a collection of sculpted wood pieces. Opening reception on Dec 5 from 5-9pm. Mulberry Art Studios, Lancaster. 717-295-1949, http://mulberryartstudios.com Dec 3-Feb 4. Pete Caccamo’s Songwriters’ Workshop. The event features an opportunity to connect with musicians from the area and abroad. First Wednesday of each month. 7-9pm. Boxers Cafe, Huntingdon. 814-6435013, http://boxerscafe.com, Dec 3-Feb 25. Group Bike Ride. People may bring

mountain bikes and enjoy a ride at various locations throughout the county. Wednesdays. 4-6pm. Rothrock Outfitters, Huntingdon. rothrockoutfitters.com

Dec 3.

Performance: A Very Brass Christmas. The legendary Canadian Brass, will perform festive standards and unique arrangements of Christmas favorites. The event will also feature selections with the Berks Youth Chorus. Kutztown University’s Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown. 610-683-4092, www.KUPresents.org

Dec 3-7. Pennsylvania Christmas Show. The festive

celebration will highlight fine decorations, arts and crafts, cuisines and musical and dance groups. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 610565-0313, www.pachristmasshow.com

Dec 3-4. Performance: Celtic Thunder Symphony Tour. The group will perform songs from its 2013 charttopping album, Christmas Voices. 7:30pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com Dec 3-23. A Dickens of a Christmas. Experience the holiday with Charles Dickens and his unforgettable characters. Preperformance meal avail. Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim. 717-665-7021, www.parenfaire.com

Dec 3. Performance: Evil Dead: The Musical. The musical comedy sensation incorporates the elements of classic horror films Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness.

7:30pm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org Dec 3-5. Performance: A Christmas Carol. 1pm. York College of Pennsylvania, York. 717-815-1562, www.ycp.edu

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Dec 4-20. Performance: Annie. Ephrata Performing Dec 5-7. Festival of Trees. Self-guided tours will take

Arts Center at the Sharadin Bigler Theatre, Ephrata Community Park, Ephrata. 717-733-7966, www.ephrataperformingartscenter.com

Dec 4-6. Christmas Candlelight Tours. Visitors will learn about various historic aspects and enjoy Christmasthemed activities, including reading Luke 2 and singing Silent Night in German. Adm. 1719 Hans Herr House, Willow Street. 717-464-4438, www.hansherr.org, Dec 4, Feb 5. First Thursday Jazz Series. Jazz artist

attendees through three historic buildings with themed Christmas trees, garlands and other decorations. McMurtrie House, Huntingdon County Historical Society Exhibit Gallery and Huntingdon County Library, Huntingdon. raystown.org

Dec 5, 12. Photos With Santa. The jolly old elf will be in the historic Pink Cabin, built in 1798. The portrait package includes a 5X7 print, hot chocolate and a holiday gift. Walkins welcome. 5-8pm. Fee. Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, Fairfield. 717-642-5840, www.strawberryhill.org

Andy Roberts and guests will perform. 8pm. MJ’s Coffee House, Annville. 717-867-3545, www.allentheatre.com

Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6. First Friday Art Walk. 5-8pm.

Dec 4-7. Performance: The Christmas Doll. The performance will be presented by Lebanon Community Theatre and directed by Karen Dundore-Gulotta. Stoever’s Dam Park, Lebanon. 717-273-5151

Dec 5-7. Spirit of the Holidays Art Tour. The event will include five art venues, two musical events, giveaways, specials and prizes. The Arts Barn, Schuylkill Haven. 570366-8736, http://theartsbarn.com

Downtown Lebanon. www.lebanonartscouncil.org

Dec 4. Performance: The Sounds of Christmas. The Dec 5-6. A Renfrew Christmas. Visitors may walk back performance will be by Elisabeth Von Trapp, Maria and Baron’s granddaughter, along with the critically acclaimed Carolian Brass. 7:30pm. Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle. 717-2580666, www.carlisletheatre.org

in time to celebrate Christmas in the 1800s and see the museum house decorated. There will be music, caroling, a Fahnestock House one-act play and more. Renfrew Museum and Park, Waynesboro. renfrewmuseum.org

Dec 4-5. Juniata River Valley Festival of Ice. There will be more than 30 ice sculptures, live entertainment, children’s activities, caroling, arts and crafts vendors, a live Nativity, horse-drawn carriage rides and more. Monument Square, Downtown Lewistown. www.juniatarivervalley.org

Dec 5-6.

Dec 5. Light Up Night. The multicultural celebration will feature live entertainment, family-friendly activities, food, carol sing-alongs, the lighting of the York city Christmas tree and the arrival of Santa. 5-8pm. Continental Square, York. www.yorkcity.org

Dec 5. Performance: The Wizards of Winter: A Trans-

Dec 5-Jan 10. Holiday Exhibit: In Hopes That St. Nicholas Soon Will Be There. Old children’s books from the archives will be on display, as will newer titles, in a Christmas storybook setting. Free. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. www.historicalsociety.com

Dec 5. First Friday At Dill’s Tavern. Re-enactors will dress in Colonial garb, and attendees are encouraged but not required to do so. Colonial games and live musicians, will be part of the event. 7-10pm. Dill’s Tavern and Plantation, Dillsburg. 717-502-1440, www.dillstavern.org, www.northernyorkhistorical.org

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Candle Night. Enjoy the thousand luminaries lighting the way. Holiday music, a visit from Santa and store specials. 5-9pm. Main Street, Chambersburg. 717-2610072, www.facebook.com/downtownbusinesscouncil

Dec 5-7, 12-14.

Performance: A Christmas Carol.

Gardner Memorial Theater at Old Bedford Village, Bedford.

814-623-7555, www.oldbedfordvillage.com

Dec 5. Huntingdon Tree-Lighting Ceremony. 6-7pm.

Downtown Huntingdon. 814-643-1110, http://raystown.org/ events/hgd-tree-lghtng-ceremony

Dec 5-6, 12-13. Polar Bear Express. The magical ride

will travel through decorated Christmas woodlands and holiday fun on historic trolleys. 6:30-9pm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. www.rockhilltrolley.org

Christmas in McConnellsburg. The oldfashioned holiday celebration will feature local vendors, prize drawings, door prizes, and opportunities for a photo with Santa. Fulton Theater at F&M Trust, McConnellsburg.

717-485-4064, www.fultoncountypa.com Siberian Experience. The 11-member ensemble blends a heavy metal, progressive art vibe with the heartwarming sounds of the season. 7:30pm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org

Dec 5-7. Ninth Annual Dickens of a Christmas. The Victorian holiday celebration will offer activities for the whole family. Downtown Ebensburg. 814-472-8414, www. ebensburgdickens.com

Dec 6, 13. Christmas With the Conductor. In a historic passenger coach, children will hear classic holiday stories, create a seasonal take-home craft and receive a small bag of goodies. Preregistration required. Adm. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. www.rrmuseumpa.org Dec 6, 13. Home for the Holidays. Learn about holiday rail travel and meet costumed engineers, conductors, ticket agents and passengers representing the past century.

Seasonal music and decorations, and a visit with Santa and send a telegram to the North Pole. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. 717-687-8628, rrmuseumpa.org whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W winter / 35 /

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Dec 6-20. Visits With Santa. Santa will arrive from the North Pole to visit with children and their families. 11am-2pm.

Markets at Shrewsbury, Glen Rock. marketsatshrewsbury.com

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Dec 6. Holiday Family Program. Christmas crafts, treats

Primitive Holiday Open House. Visitors may enjoy primitive Christmas folk art gifts, ornaments and decor created by nationally recognized artisan Tish Bachleda. 10am-4pm. The Tweed Weasel Primitives, Schaefferstown. 717-949-3883, .thetweedweasel.com

Dec 6. Antique Show. The event will be produced by the

Dec 6. Christmas at Cornwall House Tour. Tourgoers will begin at the furnace and travel on their own to visit other homes in the Lebanon Valley. 10am-4pm. Adm. Cornwall Iron Furnace, Cornwall. 717-272-9711, www.cornwallironfurnace.org

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Dec 6. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast & Holiday Parade.

Breakfast at 7:30am. Parade at 1pm. First United Methodist Church, Lewistown. 717-242-1527

and fun for the family. Attendees are encouraged to bring a camera for a free photo with Santa. The holiday exhibit will be set up. 10am-noon. Free. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

Berks County Antique Dealers Association. 8am-4pm. Adm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. leesportmarket.com Candlelit Christmas. Visitors may stroll through the village and enjoy live seasonal music. Hot cider will be served in the tavern. 5-9pm. Adm. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156, www.oldbedfordvillage.com

Dec 6. Santa Trolley. Each child will receive a gift and personally visit with Santa as they ride aboard a trolley car.

11am-4pm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814447-9576, www.rockhilltrolley.org Dec 6.

Huntingdon Christmas Parade. 1-2pm.

Washington Street, Huntingdon. huntingdon223loom.org

Dec 6. Annual Sgt. Mac Wreath-Laying Project. A total

of 500 holiday wreaths will be placed on graves. Individuals interested in attaching bows to wreaths should come to the Giant Food parking lot at 8am. Placement begins at 1pm.

Soldiers’ National Cemetery, Gettysburg. 717-337-1728, www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm

Dec 6. Annual Old Getty Place Christmas Parade &

Tree Lighting. Highlights include the singing of Christmas carols, a variety of parade participants and Santa’s Shanty, which will be open for children. Lincoln Square, Gettysburg.

717-334-1518, ext. 229

Dec 6-28. Jennie Wade Holiday Open House. The house will be decorated for the holidays, and traditional Christmas music will be played. 10am-4pm. Discounted adm. Jennie Wade House Museum, Gettysburg. 717-3344100, www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com Dec 6. Fifth Anniversary Party. Free wine tastings will be available, and entertainment will be by Credence Clearwater Revival Tribute. Free adm and parking.

Hummingbird Ridge Winery at Newberry Commons Mall, Etters. 717-315-0209, www.hummingbirdridgewinery.com Dec 6. Performance: A Season for Wishes. The CoJo Motion Dance Company will perform to benefit Make-AWish. Local singers and musicians will also take part. Adm. Doors open at 6pm. Manheim Twp High School, Lancaster. www.lititzacademyofdance.com Dec 6. Lebanon Christkindl Market. 9am-4pm.

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Dec 7. Christmas Open House. 1-4pm. Historic Wrightsville Museum, Wrightsville. 717-252-1169, http:// historicwrightsvillepa.org Dec 7. Toy Show. 8am-1pm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, http://leesportmarket.com

Dec 7. Craft Workshop: Holiday Greens Wreath.

Representatives from Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses will provide instruction on assembling wreaths, which participants can then take home. Enjoy a glass of wine while you work. Res. req. Fee. Adams County Winery, Orrtanna.

717-334-4631, www.adamscountywinery.com Dec 7. Holiday Open House. Holiday traditions and other activities will include horse-drawn carriage rides, makeyour-own ornaments, a visit from a Victorian Santa Claus, a Victorian Christmas tree and more. 1-4pm. Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon. dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks Dec 7. Polar Plunge. All proceeds benefit the Clay Bishop Water Rescue and Safety Fund. 2-4pm. Adm. Seven Points Beach, Raystown Lake, Hesston. www.claybishopfund.org

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1-3pm. Free adm and parking. Zembo Shrine Event Complex, Harrisburg. 717-441-1493, http://zembo.org

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Performance: Holiday Festival Concert. The York College chorale and wind symphony will perform secular and sacred seasonal music. 3pm. York College of Pennsylvania, York. 717-815-1562, www.ycp.edu

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Dec 9. 20th Annual Deck the Halls Fundraiser. 5:307:30pm. John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, Harrisburg.

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Dec 11. Performance: Student Piano & Chamber Music Recital: All Hands on Deck. The recital of piano duets will feature music for four, six and even eight hands at once.

7pm. York College of Pennsylvania, York. www.ycp.edu

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Dec 12. Bus Trip to Mifflinburg’s Christkindl Market.

Performance: Christmas With the Annie Moses Band. The acclaimed classical crossover ensemble will perform stunning arrangements of holiday favorites.

Adm. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. 814269-7200, www.upjarts.org

Dec 11-21. Performance: A Christmas Carol. The play’s

elaborate two-story revolving set resembles an old-fashioned Victorian pop-up book and moves the action quickly through nearly a dozen locales. Adm. The Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg. 888-805-7056, www.thecapitoltheatre. org, www.totempoleplayhouse.org

Dec 11. Performance: The Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas

Night Out. The program will feature a mixture of traditional and contemporary songs, including holiday favorites and the band’s hits. 8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com

Attendees will travel to the authentic Christmas market inspired by the 700-year-old German tradition. There will be a tour of the Packwood House Museum, lunch and shopping at Country Cupboard, as well as an afternoon of shopping at the market. Fee. Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

Dec 12. Performance: PA Consort Guest Artist Series.

The community chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah.

Bedford United Methodist Church, Bedford. paconsort.org

Dec 12-14. Festival of Trees & Wreaths. 6-9pm.

Presbyterian Church USA of Mount Union, Mount Union.

814-542-2974, www.huntingdonhistory.org Dec 12. 19th Annual Holiday Tuba Carol Fest. Tuba players will perform Christmas songs. 7pm. Lincoln Square, Gettysburg. 717-334-7719 whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W winter / 37 /

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Dec 12. Performance: Sweetback Sisters Country Christmas. Emily Miller and Zara Bode will present precise, family-style harmonies during the wide-ranging program of holiday music. Lyric sheets will be provided so attendees can join in the singing. Majestic Theater, Gettysburg. 717337-8200, www.gettysburgmajestic.org Dec 12-23. Steam Into Christmas Past. Children will be entertained with story time, Christmas music and Santa, who will deliver a gift to each youngster. Adm. New Freedom. 717-942-2370, steamintohistory.com Dec 13-14. Santa in the Cave. Attendees may have their picture taken with Santa, enjoy holiday sales and more.

There will be a special shop where children may purchase gifts. 11am-4pm. Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, www.lincolncaverns.com

Dec 13.

18th Annual Holiday House Tour & Tasting Event. Historic homes, inns and properties will be decorated for the season, and a special performance of Candlelight at Christ Church will be offered. Specialty dishes prepared by the inns, as well as local wines, will be available for tasting. Gettysburg. www.gettysburgbedandbreakfast.com

Dec 13. Tavern Lunch. 10am, 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm. Adm. Gemberling-Rex House, Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244

Dec 13. Annual Candlelight Service. 4:30pm. National Cemetery, Annville. 717-865-5254, 717-865-5256

Dec 13. Christkindlmarkt. Crafts of the 18th and 19th centuries will be for sale. 9am-3pm. Brendle Museum, Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244, http://hsimuseum.org

Dec 13-14. Performance: The Nutcracker. The Central

Pennsylvania Youth Ballet will present George Balanchine’s masterpiece. Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg. www.whitakercenter.org, www.cpyb.org

Dec 13. Dauphin County Fur & Feathers Rabbit 4-H Club Show. Rabbits, guinea pigs, pigeons, cats, dogs, reptiles and more. No adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-921-8803, Dec 13.

Performance: Holiday Celebration - White Christmas. The event will feature the classic Irving Berlin film, along with holiday fun. 7pm. Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle.

717-258-0666, www.carlisletheatre.org

Dec 13. Early American Candlelight Christmas. The

event will include authentic period decorations, self-guided tours of historic properties, open hearth cooking, demonstrations and more. 5-9pm. No adm. Conestoga Area Historical Society, Conestoga. www.pennmanorhistory.org

Dec 13. Christmas Open House. The site will be decorated in Colonial Christmas fashion. Conococheague Institute, Rock Hill Farm, Mercersburg. www.cimlg.org Dec 13-21. Ice Cream With Santa. Visitors may build a craft, create a card, eat ice cream and visit with Santa.

Saturdays and Sundays. 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm. Turkey Hill Experience, Columbia. http://turkeyhillexperience.com Dec 13. Performance: York College Community Orchestra. Conducted by professor Zachary Levi, the full symphonic orchestra will present major symphonic works and lighter classics. 3pm. York College of Pennsylvania, York. 717-815-1562, www.ycp.edu Dec 13. Second Saturday Lecture Series: The Long

Escape. Author Judy Wolfman will discuss the harrowing story of the Golden Venture, a cargo ship that went aground at Rockaway Beach, N.Y., 20 years ago. 10:30am. Free. York County Heritage Trust’s Historical Society Museum, York.

717-848-1587, www.yorkheritage.org

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Dec 14-Feb 8. Afternoon Tea. Participants will enjoy a variety of teas, sandwiches and sweets in the 117-year-old Victorian mansion. Second Sunday of each month.

Reservations required. 3-4pm. Adm. Gage Mansion, Huntingdon. 814-506-8411, www.facebook.com/gagemansionbedandbreakfast Dec 14. East Berlin Holiday House Tour. Homes and

buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries will be on display on the walking tour, which coincides with the borough’s 250th anniversary. East Berlin. www.ebhpspa.org

Dec 14. Christmas at the Mansion. The structure will be

decorated for the holidays, and there will be an exhibit of antique toys. 1-4pm. Suggested donation. John HarrisSimon Cameron Mansion, Harrisburg. 717-233-3462, www. dauphincountyhistory.org

Dec 14. Textile Art Show. Artists’ work will be for sale, including painted silk garments and felted wool bags. There will also be wine, cheese and live music. 3-6pm. The Arts Barn, Schuylkill Haven. http://theartsbarn.com Dec 14. Historic East Berlin Christmas House Tour. The

event, sponsored by the East Berlin Historical Preservation Society, will highlight 18th- and 19th-century homes and buildings. The Old Log House will feature a demonstration of hearth cooking and chair caning. Noon-5pm. Adm. East Berlin. 717-259-0822, www.ebhpspa.org

Dec 19. Bloom Art Market. Select shops will feature

local artists selling their wares, including paintings, cards, photography, toys, jewelry, clothing, mosaics, prints, pottery, fiber art and more. 5-9pm. Downtown York. http:// downtownyorkpa.com, facebook.com/bloomartmarket

Dec 19. Music Friday. Live music abounds throughout city shops, restaurants, and parks on the third Friday of every month. Each month features a signature concert.

5-10pm. Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, Lancaster. www.lancastercityevents.com Dec 20-21. Straight & Curl Cat Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. 610-316-2376, www.catshows.us/straightandcurl Dec 20-21.

Performance: The Nutcracker. The Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet will perform George Balanchine’s masterpiece. The Hershey Theatre, Hershey.

717-534-3405, www.cpyb.org

Dec 26-29. Yuletide at Rock Ford. Attendees will step back in time to the 18th century, when Christmas Day was only the beginning of the season. The mansion will be decked in greenery, and traditional music will fill the hallways. Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster. 717-392-7223, www. rockfordplantation.org Dec 26-27, Jan 2-3.

Lantern Tours. Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata. 717-733-6600, www.ephratacloister.org

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Dec 27. Cat Show. The event will be produced by the Finicky Feline Society. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport.

610-926-1307, http://leesportmarket.com Dec 27. Performance: Whitaker Center at the Forum: Get The Led Out. The group has brought the essence of Led Zeppelin’s recorded music to the concert stage. 8pm.

Adm. Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg.

717-214-2787, www.whitakercenter.org Dec 30-Jan 1, Feb 20-22, 27-Mar 1.

Performance: A Diva to Die For: A Murder Mystery Weekend. Adm. Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, Boiling Springs. 717-258-3211, www.allenberry.com

Dec 30-Feb 13. Performance: Mid-Life 2: The Crisis

Continues. The production is a follow-up to the 2008 hit Mid-Life. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. www.

DutchApple.com

Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Celebration. Individuals may ring in the New Year in downtown Lancaster with a free concert, the lowering of the Red Rose and fireworks at midnight. Binns Park, Lancaster. lancastercityevents.com Dec 31.

New Year’s Eve Celebration. There will be entertainment at downtown venues, fireworks and a party.

Lincoln Square, Gettysburg. 717-334-5006, adamsarts.org

Dec 31. Annual Bologna Drop. There will also be food

and entertainment. Midnight. Ninth and Cumberland streets, Lebanon.

Dec 31. New Year’s Revolution. The New Year will be

celebrated with the dropping of the White Rose, a fireworks display, live entertainment and more. 6pm-12:15am.

Continental Square and Downtown York. www.yorkcity.org

Dec 31. 22nd Annual New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop.

Activities will be available for all ages, and there will be a fireworks display after midnight. 4:30pm-Midnight.

Dillsburg Square to Citizen’s Hose Fire Company’s Community Hall, Dillsburg. 717-432-0521, dillsburg.com

JANUARY Jan 1. Pork & Homemade Sauerkraut Dinner. The meal

will also include dessert and a beverage. The dine-in option will be available from 11am-3pm, with takeouts offered 11am-4pm. Fee. Masonic Lodge, Orwigsburg. 570-943-3143

Jan 1. Annual Cold for a Cause. The event is a Polar Bear

Club Plunge. Gates open at 10am for tailgating. Plunge at noon. Adm. Willow Springs Park, Richland. 717-274-3493, www.coldforacause.org

Jan 2. Performance: STOMP. The international percus-

sion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews. 7:30pm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org

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Jan 4-25. Souper Sundays. A different soup and wine pairing will be featured each week. Sundays. 1-4pm. Adams County Winery, Orrtanna. www.adamscountywinery.com Jan 9. An Evening With Paula Poundstone. The come-

dian is known for her ability to be spontaneous with a crowd. 7:30pm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org

Jan 10-17. 2015 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The 99th event will highlight nearly 6,000 animals, along with 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-787-5373, www.farmshow.state.pa.us Jan 10. Break Your New Year’s Resolution Wine Dinner. 6-8pm. The Historic Fairfield Inn, Fairfield. 717-3344631, www.adamscountywinery.com Jan 10. Second Saturday Lecture Series: Early Postcard Views Along the Susquehanna River. Mark Arbogast will highlight the views from Columbia to York Haven. 10:30am. York County Heritage Trust’s Historical Society Museum, York. yorkheritage.org Jan 13-14. Mid-Atlantic Breeders Sale.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. http:// morganhorseauction.com

Jan 15. Performance: CapLive: Tubular Bells for Two. Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts use just four hands and four feet to re-create the beauty and playful lunacy of the 20th-century album. 8pm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org

Jan 22. Lecture: Judy Pfaff: Master Artist. The artist has had numerous solo exhibitions and group shows in major galleries and museums in the U.S. and abroad. 6pm.

York College of Pennsylvania, York. www.ycp.edu Jan 22-Feb 24. Exhibit: Judy Pfaff. The influential

pioneer of installation art has worked in a variety of media, including drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Gallery, York College of Pennsylvania, York. 717-815-1562, www.ycp.edu

Jan 23-24. York County Stamp Show. The show will feature stamps, postal history and postcards. 10am-4:30pm.

Horticulture Hall, York Expo Center, York. http://stamps.org/ home Jan 24. Make Your Own Cork Tray. Guests will use corks to make a serving tray. Corks will be provided, or guests may bring their own. 1-3pm. Adams County Winery, Orrtanna. 717-334-4631, www.adamscountywinery.com Jan 24. Sid the Science Kid Live. The live stage experi-

ence will feature Sid, May, Gabriela and Gerald. 2 and 4:30pm. The Pullo Center, York. 717-505-8900, http:// pullocenter.yk.psu.edu

Jan 25. Performance: The Teacher From the Black Lagoon & Other Storybooks. The new musical revue, appropriate for audiences from kindergarten to fourth grade, is based on favorite contemporary children’s books. 1 and 4pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, luhrscenter.com

Jan 16-18.

Frozen Fat 2015. Participants will enjoy camaraderie, bike rides with beautiful views, winter fun and more. Baker Hollow Road Trailhead, Hesston. 814-6437226, http://raystown.org/events/frozen-fat-2015

Jan 17. Historic Schaefferstown Winter Class: Ditty

Bag - Heart or Heart in Hand - Hooked. Janice Sonnen will instruct, and participants should bring lunch and a small pair of sharp scissors. Attendees should mark which design they plan to make on the registration form. Register

by Jan 4; Snow date is Jan. 24. Limit of 10 people. 9am3pm. Adm. Brendle Museum, Schaefferstown. 717-8665242, hsimuseum.org

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fifth annual race will wind through beautiful scenery on well-maintained trails with some hills. Dogs welcome.

Lancaster County Central Park, Lancaster. www.lancastersierraclub.org

Jan 18. Performance: Concerts With Neidig, Koretzky, Gehret & Campbell. The group extends musical and stylistic boundaries during the adventurous and entertaining two-hour performance. 4pm. Appalachian Brewing Company, Harrisburg. 800-838-3006, www.yorkpa.org

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Jan 26, Feb 2, 9. Lecture: Speaker Series: Gone for a Soldier. Michael Collins will present on Cumberland County’s Company G Gobin 8th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment from 1898 to 1918. 6:30pm. Adm. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. historicalsociety.com Jan 27-Feb 1. Battle of the Bulge Re-enactment. A flea market and public battles will be held on Jan. 31. Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville. www.wwiifederation.org Jan 28-Feb 1. IceFest 2015. Ice sculptures will line the

streets, and there will be a giant ice throne and ice slide.

Additional activities will include a chili cook-off, a scavenger hunt and more. Chambersburg. www.icefestpa.com

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2015 Pennsylvania Auto Show.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. motortrendautoshows.com/harrisburg/

Jan 29. Performance: Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live. Many of Hanna’s favorite animal friends, along with stories and footage from his adventures around the world.

7:30pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, luhrscenter.com Jan 29. Performance: Guest Artist Recital: Jocelyn

Swigger. The pianist will perform Chopin Etudes and Asides. Swigger is associate professor of music and coordinator of keyboard studies at the Sunderman Conservatory of Gettysburg College. 7pm. York College of Pennsylvania, York. 717-815-1562, www.ycp.edu

Jan 31.

Performance: Pete & Maura Kennedy. The duo’s music includes power pop, acoustic songwriting, organic rock and a Byrds-inspired jangle. 7:30pm. Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, Harrisburg. www.sfmsfolk.org

FEBRUARY Feb 1-22. Sweet Sundays. Three special wines will be paired with tantalizing desserts. Discounts on the featured wines will be offered. Sundays. 1-4pm. Adams County Winery, Orrtanna. 717-334-4631, adamscountywinery.com Feb 4-Mar 11. Lecture: Wednesdays in Winter. The weekly programs will focus on a variety of topics that relate to the local area. Free. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

Feb 5. Lecture: Success Amidst Disaster: Connecticut in the Great Narragansett War (King Philip’s War), 167576. Doors at 6:30pm. Talk at 7:15pm. Program will conclude at 8:30pm following a question-and-answer period. Free.

U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle. 717-2453972, www.usahec.org Feb 6-22. Performance: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. The EPAC Kids4Kids production is based on the fairy tale

by Hans Christian Anderson. Ephrata Performing Arts Center at the Sharadin Bigler Theatre, Ephrata Community Park, Ephrata. ephrataperformingartscenter.com Feb 7. Historic Schaefferstown Winter Class: Sgraffito Redware. Susan Horst will instruct. Attendees may choose between a round plate and an oval plate, and they may bring their own pattern if they wish, along with an apron or towel. Register by Jan. 18; Snow date is Feb. 14. Limit of 20 people. 9am-noon. Adm. Brendle Museum, Schaefferstown.

717-866-5242, hsimuseum.org Feb 7-8. PaSRBA Annual Convention & Show. The event is one of the largest rabbit and guinea pig shows in the country. 9am-5pm. Free. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. www.pasrba.org, brian. sbfarms@gmail.com Feb 7. Performance: The Western Flyers. The band’s

unique brand of music is a cross-section of the Great American Songbook, including classic Western swing, jazz and swing, cowboy songs and fiddle tunes. 7:30pm. Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, Harrisburg. 800-838-3006, www. sfmsfolk.org/concerts/westernflyers.html

Feb 7. Special Olympics Polar Plunge. The event raises funds for the Special Olympics. 10am-noon. John Wright Restaurant, Wrightsville. 717-252-0416, http://jwrpa.com, www.specialolympicspa.org Feb 12. Performance: Flashdance: The Musical.

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Feb 14. Eighth Annual Batfest. Visitors may observe Feb 22. Performance: Guy Davis. Davis is passionate

Performance: Foreigner. 8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com

Feb 14.

Tea Time With Cinderella. At the tea party, guests will make a royal-inspired clock to take home. 11am.

National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia. 717-6848261, www.museumoftime.org

Feb 18. Performance: RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles.

The live multimedia spectacular will take the audience on a musical journey through the life and times of the band.

8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com

Feb 19-Mar 20. Performance: The Dixie Swim Club.

Five Southern women who were on the same swim team meet each year at a North Carolina beach cottage. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. 717-898-1900, www.

DutchApple.com Feb 21-22. Historic Schaefferstown Winter Class: Cane a Bench. Dennis Michael will instruct. Attendees should bring a basin, scissors and lunch. Register by Feb. 1; Snow dates are Feb. 28 and March 1. Limit of eight people; individuals must attend both days. Adm. Brendle Museum, Schaefferstown. 717-866-5242, hsimuseum.org

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Feb 24-Mar 20. Performance: Schoolhouse Rock

Live. The production follows Tom, a teacher who is nervous about his first day of teaching. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. 717-898-1900, www.DutchApple.com

Feb 24. Performance: Travis Tritt. The evening of music will feature the two-time Grammy-winning and three-time CMA-winning country artist. 7:30pm. The Pullo Center, York. 717-505-8900, http://pullocenter.yk.psu.edu Feb 25. Performance: The Pink Floyd Experience. The

PFX will perform 4 Sides of Floyd, complete with a light show and full quadraphonic sound. 7:30pm. The Pullo Center, York. 717-505-8900, http://pullocenter.yk.psu.edu

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bats, attend workshops and enjoy games, crafts, a pizza lunch and more. There will also be a visit from wildlife rehabilitator Robyn Graboski and her big brown bat.

Preregistration required. 10am-3pm. Adm. Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, www.lincolncaverns.com

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Today, it’s not uncommon to see three generations of families enjoying the Christmas fantasyland together.

Experiencing the holiday through the eyes of children as they recite their Christmas hopes to Santa evokes nostalgia for many parents and grandparents.

It has been said there is only one chance to make a first impression, and there’s not a better example of a great first impression than at Koziar’s Christmas Village.

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The 10-acre property is filled with festive displays and buildings such as Santa’s Toy Shoppe and the Old-Fashioned Bakery. Children of any age will love the indoor train display in the large refreshment barn, where visitors may enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot chocolate to help warm them inside and out.

Christmas carols will fill the air as guests stroll past iconic holiday scenes such as the Nativity and “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

The Kissing Bridge offers a dazzling view of the lights reflecting on the lake. Over the years, many couples have become engaged or have been married on the bridge, where the toll to cross is a kiss.

Dubbed as the “Christmas House” by locals 67 years ago, Koziar’s has received many awards, including “Best Outdoor Christmas Display in the World” by Display World Magazine.

HOURS: November 1 – Thanksgiving (Fri-Sat) Thanksgiving – January 1 (7 days) *Open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day ADMISSION: 3 and under – free, ages 4 to 10 $7.00, ages 11 to 64 - $9.00, Seniors (65 and up) - $8.00 Kozier’s Christmas Village 782 Christmas Village Road Bernville, PA 19506 610-488-1110 koziarschristmasvillage.com W&W

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Through Feb 8. Exhibit: Starstruck: The Fine Art of Astrophotography. The display features 100 images by 35 artists from around the world. James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. www.michenerartmuseum.org

Through Jun 30. Exhibit: The Hard Coal Chronicles 40th Anniversary 1973-2013. Includes a selection of the anthracite coal mining photography of Scott D. Herring, whose entire body of work includes more than 162,000 images. Adm. Anthracite Heritage Museum, Scranton. 570963-4804, www.anthracitemuseum.org

Through Apr 12. Exhibit: Body Worlds Animal Inside Out. The display uses plastination to showcase the inner workings of a variety of animals. The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia. 215-448-1200, www.fi.edu

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Nov 13-Dec 31.

21st Annual Woodworkers’ Competition: Cabinets of Curiosity. Woodworkers of all skill levels are encouraged to create innovative and functional items. This year’s show is inspired by Esherick’s bathroom cabinet. The Wharton Esherick Museum, Paoli.

610-644-5822, www.whartonesherickmuseum.org

Through Feb 8. Exhibit: Andrew Wyeth: Lines of

Thought. 23 studies that provide a glimpse into Wyeth’s creative process. Adm. Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. brandywinemuseum.org

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Franklin Square’s Electrical Spectacle. The holiday light show, inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s imagination, will feature more than 50,000 lights creating two alternating shows every 30 minutes. 4:308pm. Franklin Square, Philadelphia. historicphiladelphia.org

Nov 13-Dec 18. Tippler’s Tour: Yuletide Cheers & Beers. The weekly authentic Colonial pub crawl will feature four different seasonal offerings, with drinks and snacks at each location. A Colonial host will share stories and drinking traditions along with fun and lighthearted songs and toasts

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Nov 20-Dec 21. Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem.

Handmade works by more than 100 artisans, along with live holiday music, food, St. Nicholas and more. First Street and Founders Way, Bethlehem. www.christmascity.org Nov 21-Jan 4. North Pole Express. The heated, vintage passenger trains will take visitors on a magical trip to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate, cookies, carols and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. New Hope and Ivyland Railroad, New Hope. www.newhoperailroad.com Nov 22-Dec 31. A Very Furry Christmas At Sesame Place. Sesame Place, Langhorne. http://sesameplace.com, Nov 22-Jan 4. Holiday Light Show. Millions of lights

will illuminate acres of farmland. Horse-drawn carriage rides through the property, or drive your own vehicle.

Shady Brook Farm, Yardley. www.shadybrookfarm.com

Nov 25-Jan 5.

Holiday Tours. Experience a Pennypacker Christmas, including a uniquely Victorian display and visions of holidays past. Closed Mondays and major holidays. All ages. Adm by donation. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Nov 25-Jan 6. Ninth Annual Bucks County Holiday

TreeFest. A total of 25 uniquely themed trees will light up the main gallery. Musical entertainment and Santa will be on site on select dates. Free. Bucks County Visitor Center Bensalem, Bensalem. www.visitbuckscounty.com

Nov 25-Dec 31. Christmas in Bethlehem. There will

be Bethlehem by Night tours with a guide in Moravian costume, as well as horse-drawn carriage rides, candlelight concerts, children’s tours and music in the Old Chapel.

Historic Bethlehem Welcome Center, Bethlehem. 610-6916055, www.historicbethlehem.org

Nov 25, Dec 2, Jan 1. Lights in the Parkway. The drive-through light display will cover more than a mile in one of Allentown’s most beautiful parks and will feature lighted trees, lit tunnels and animated displays. Lehigh Parkway, Allentown. www.lightsintheparkway.com

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2014 Christmas Village. The authentic German-style outdoor holiday market will feature vendors selling traditional European food, gifts, ornaments, jewelry and arts and crafts. LOVE Park (JFK Plaza), Philadelphia. www.philachristmas.com

Nov 28-Jan 11. Twelfth Night Tours. The guided tour

will showcase greens and holly while providing information about traditional English celebrations of Twelfth Night.

Closed Mondays and major holidays. Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown. 610-326-4014, www.montcopa.org

Nov 28-Jan 3. Performance: Pip: The Mouse Before Christmas. The puppet show has been a holiday tradition in Allentown since 1962. Noon-2pm. Liberty Bell Shrine Museum, Allentown. www.libertybellmuseum.org Nov 28-Jan 4. A Brandywine Christmas. The treasured family tradition will feature an O-gauge train display and thousands of critter ornaments displayed throughout the museum. Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. www.brandywinemuseum.org Nov 29-Dec 29. Christmas City Village. The authentic German Weihnachtsmarkt, or open-air Christmas market, will feature 35 decorated wooden huts filled with gift ideas. Sun Inn, Bethlehem. downtownbethlehemassociation.com Nov 29-Jan 5. Holiday Light Spectacular. 100+ holiday light displays depict scenes of the season. Horse carriage rides are available beginning at 6pm. Nay Aug Park, Scranton. scrantonpa.gov Nov 30-Dec 21. Santa on the Trolley. People may ride on a historic, restored trolley car with Santa.

Lackawanna County Trolley Museum, Scranton. 570-9636590, www.ectma.org Dec 1-22. Performance: The Nutcracker.

Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee on Delaware. 570-421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com

Dec 1-31. Christmas Light Show. More than 100,000 energy-efficient LED lights will combine to create holiday images during the light display, which will be accompanied by festive music from the Wanamaker Grand Organ. Macy’s Center City Philadelphia 215-241-9000 National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum

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Dec 1-31. Dickens Village. The 6,000-square-foot walkthrough experience features 26 heart-warming scenes from A Christmas Carol. Egyptian Room, Wanamaker Building, Macy’s Center City Philadelphia 215-241-9000

Dec 5-30. Magical Fireside Christmas. Guests may enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, hot cocoa, Christmas carols, storytellers and more. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Pocono Manor. 570-225-0167, ext. 0, poconomanor.com

Dec 1-31. Holiday Windows. Macy’s Center City Philadelphia, Philadelphia. 215-241-9000

Dec 5-7, 13-14. Jim Thorpe Olde-Time Christmas Celebration. There will be train rides with Santa, tours of the Asa Packer Mansion, a live Nativity, ghost walks, a gingerbread house contest, strolling carolers and musicians, and more. Downtown Jim Thorpe. 888-JIM-THORPE, www.facebook.com/jimthorpeoldetimechristmas

Dec 2-31.

Home for the Holidays. John James Audubon’s first home in America will be decorated for the holidays. Free adm. John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Audubon. http://valleyforgeaudubon.org

Dec 3. Performance: Martina McBride: The Everlasting

Tour. 7:30pm. Keswick Theatre, Glenside. 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com

Dec 4-5. Holly Nights. Visitors may warm up beside

bonfires, listen to Victorian carolers and take a candlelit tour of the historic Manor House, which was built by William Penn. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. pennsburymanor.org

Dec 4. The Polar Express Read-Aloud Pajama Night.

Children are invited to wear their pajamas as they hear the seasonal tale and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. 7-8pm.

Adm. Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org

Dec 5-6. Performance: Twelve Twenty-Four TSO Christmas Concert. The high-energy, full-scale holiday rock orchestra concert will feature the music of TransSiberian Orchestra, as well as their own holiday creations.

Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. www.mcohjt.com Dec 5. Festival of Lights. Attendees will see the lighting of the Christmas trees in the downtown and be able to visit with Santa. Potter County Courthouse Square, Coudersport.

814-274-8165, www.visitpottercounty.com Dec 5. Performance: NEPA Philharmonic Holiday Show. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, the area’s regional symphony, will perform holiday classics.

Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. www.nepaphil.org

Dec 5. First Friday Wine Tasting. A lighthearted lesson Dec 6-7. Christmas Festival. in wine appreciation will take place in a unique setting. The Harry Packer Mansion, Jim Thorpe. 570-325-8566, www. murdermansion.com

Dec 5-21. Performance: Scrooge. The production is a

new, musical version of the Dickens classic. Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee on Delaware. theshawneeplayhouse.com

Peddler’s Village, Lahaska.

215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com

Dec 6. Holiday Express Excursions. Round-trip rail excursions in climate-controlled passenger cars will be offered between downtown Scranton and the historic station in Moscow. Departing from downtown Scranton. http:// eldcps.org Dec 6. Christmas in a Small Town - Santa Train. At all of the five stops, everyone will be welcome aboard to enjoy holiday activities. Free. Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Scranton. www.LHVA.org Dec 6-15.

Quiet Valley’s Old-Time Christmas. The candlelit tour will include a skit in the Victorian cabin, a live Nativity, a story, a visit to the one-room schoolhouse to sing carols, a visit from the Belsnickel and more. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. quietvalley.org

Dec 6-7, 13-14, 20-21. Chaddsford Holiday Market. No adm. Chaddsford Winery, Chadds Ford. 610388-6221, www.chaddsford.com Dec 6.

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29th Annual Candlelight Christmas Tour.

Celebrate the 300-year history of the 1714 Barns-Brinton House. The self-guided tour will include more than 15 beautiful homes in Pennsbury and Kennett townships. 1-6pm.

Adm. Barn Visitors Center, Chadds Ford. 610-388-7376, www.chaddsfordhistory.org

Dec 6-31.

Performance: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Academy of Music, Philadelphia. 215-8931999, www.kimmelcenter.org/events

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Dec 6-7. Annual Critter Sale. Handcrafted critter ornaments made by museum volunteers will be for sale.

9:30am-4:30pm. Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, brandywinemuseum.org

Dec 13. Pocono Wildlife. Environmental educator Karen N. Boyle will present the program about the diversity of wildlife. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. 570-629-3061, www.mcconservation.org

Dec 7. A Dickensian Holiday Express Excursion. Special Dec 13. round-trip rail excursions on passenger cars where attendees will enter the world of A Christmas Carol. Visits from Santa, Scrooge and his visitors. Departs from downtown Scranton. 570-209-5851, http://eldcps.org

Dec 7. Holiday Open House. John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Audubon. 610-666-5593, ext. 109, pa. audubon.org/john-james-audubon-center-mill-grove Dec 11-14. 2014 Pennsylvania Ballet Nutcracker Market. Creative and handcrafted gifts from more than 70 exhibitors. Free events will be offered daily, including visits from Nutcracker characters, arts and crafts activities, performances and more. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia. www.kimmelcenter.org, Dec 12.

Holiday Open House. The Lukens National Historic District will be decorated for the holidays. There will be seasonal music, Santa, a train display and a food drive.

The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum, Coatesville.

610-384-9282, www.steelmuseum.org

Dec 12-14. Hawley Winterfest. Holiday fare, a children’s show, artists and authors on site, ice carvings, gingerbread decorating, horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday house tours and more. Downtown Hawley. hawleywinterfest.com

Dec 12-Apr 19. Performance: Philadanco. Perelman

2014 Running of the Santas. Ed Kowalczyk, former lead singer of the multi-platinum-selling rock band LIVE, will headline the long list of musical performers at the Christmastime extravaganza. Downtown Philadelphia. www.runningofthesantas.com

Dec 13.

Breakfast With the Trains. The exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit will highlight the extensive layout and will include a private tour of the trains in action. 8:3010am. Adm. Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, Chadds Ford brandywinemuseum.org

Dec 13. Sweet Science. Attendees will explore food science through hands-on activities. 11am-3pm. Jordan Lobby, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia. www.fi.edu Dec 13. Performance: The Temptations & The Four

Tops. The concert will feature Motown mega-hits and holiday favorites. 8pm. Keswick Theatre, Glenside. 215-5727650, www.keswicktheatre.com

Dec 14. Christmas Bird Count. Birdwatchers of all skill levels may take part. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. 570-629-3061, mcconservation.org Dec 20. Performance: Kenny Rogers - Christmas & Hits With Special Guest Linda Davis. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com/

Theater, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia. 215-670-2300, www.kimmelcenter.org

Dec 13. Saturday With Santa. Children and families will

& Holiday Tree Lighting. In addition to numerous activities, the Santa Train will run between East Stroudsburg and Delaware Water Gap. Tree-lighting ceremony at 5pm. Adm. Historic Dansbury Depot, East Stroudsburg. 570-424-7540, http://eastburgalliance.com

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or more than a century, regardless of the season, steam trains and, eventually, diesel-powered locomotives have pulled people and supplies across the nation. Visitors to Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pa., can likewise experience year round the charm and awe inspired by America's railroading history. A stop at Steamtown is both an educational and a romantic experience, by nearly anyone's standards.

EASTERN REGION calendar of events Canadian National #3254, a steam locomotive built for freight service, waits for passengers at the Moscow, Pa., depot to climb back on board for their return trip to Scranton.

During each day of operation, the bygone steam engine era comes back to life with the sights, sounds, and smells of operating locomotives as well as the stories of the people who made their livings working on the railroad. Special events throughout the year draw history buffs and costumed re-ennactors to the site who only add to the authenticity of the experience.

A large collection of standard-gauge steam locomotives serves as the anchor

of the 40-acre national park. The restored Roundhouse and Museum Complex are also situated at the center of the site.

The engines and the many types of railroad cars were the pride and joy of New England seafood mogul F. Nelson Blount, who founded the Steamtown Foundation.

After Blount’s death, the collection was moved to Scranton, where the historic site was created. The city of Scranton provided initial funding as part of an urban redevelopment program.

Themed events at Steamtown attract costumed re-enactors, who lend themselves to picture-perfect moments and memories as visitors board the centuriesold trains.

Visitors can treat themselves to a ride in the locomotive cab with the conductors on days when the Scranton Limited short ride is scheduled.

“The history is phenomenal,” says park ranger Dan Kahl. “I learn something new every day.”

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The city of Scranton embraced the project from its conception in 1984 and committed to transforming formerly depressed nearby Lackawanna Avenue into a glittering mecca for shoppers. The Mall at Steamtown fills one side of the street with an all-weather bridge over the thoroughfare to large department stores on the other, older side of the street. Specialty shops fill renovated facades that hearken back to the years when the railroad reined supreme.

Shopping and dining opportunities abound from Lackawanna Avenue into center city and Courthouse Square, the iconic structures of which were immortalized in the hit television program “The Office.” Cultural centers and small theaters routinely offer as great a variety of live entertainment.

Standing like a sentry at the upper end of Lackawanna Avenue to Steamtown Park is the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, a lovingly restored remnant of the original Lackawanna Railroad, famously referenced in song and film in the mid1900s. Featuring high-end dining and upscale lodging, the Radisson is but one example of lodging options close to the national park.

The Museum Complex at Steamtown is comprised of the Technology Museum, the History Museum, a theater that plays a brief introductory video, and the Visitors Center. The Complex is open to visitors every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Winter hours for the museums are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., from early January to early April. The park may be closed due to severe weather, including heavy snow, so those planning a visit should be mindful of the weather and call 570-340-5200 if there is any question regarding site access. For the remainder of the year, the Complex is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kahl routinely gives tours of the facilities and enjoys interacting with a diverse audience. Formerly a school teacher, Kahl especially likes to help young children, whose concept of trains is often molded by television, relate to the engines and other pieces of equipment.

He tries to give local residents a memorable experience, and he even appreciates the challenge of answering technical questions about specific pieces of a equipment.

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Kahl related regarding his tours. “Most people walk away very happy.”

Families board a train at Steamtown National Historic Site. The museums and displays at the national park in Scranton are open all year.

Short rides are offered on most weekends, and longer excursions are offered seasonally.

Excursions and short rides take place when the Complex is open, but the schedules vary. Excursions are offered seasonally, and destinations change regularly. In 2014, passengers rode the rails to Moscow, Gouldsboro, Cresco, Tobyhanna, Delaware Water Gap, East Stroudsburg, and Carbondale. Reservations are often necessary for the coveted fall foliage tours, when trains take riders far outside the city for the best views of autumn's splendor.

Especially affordable options for families are the Scranton Limited and Nay Aug Limited rides, which provide the thrill of embarking and riding on an old train into the city's suburbs or a centuries-old park.

The Nay Aug Limited also passes through an old tunnel embedded in the city's hillside. Short rides are available primarily on weekends.

The Roundhouse is a popular stop on the tour, where visitors can watch the switching of huge locomotives and train cars on a massive turnstile.

Railroad cars that met specific needs, such as dining and sleeping cars, the postal car, and lavishly decorated business/conference cars, are on display alongside many giant engines.

Extensive details, photos, virtual tours, and reservation information are available at www. nps.gov/stea/index. htm. After checking out the schedules, individuals may call 888-693-9391 to make reservations and prepare to set out full steam ahead!

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Dec 21.

Performance: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis. 8pm. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia. 215670-2300, www.kimmelcenter.org

Jan 10. Winter Princess & Me Tea. The snow princess

Dec 21. Performance: TubaChristmas. Commonwealth Plaza, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia.

215-670-2300, www.kimmelcenter.org

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Dec 25.

Christmas Day Re-enactment. George Washington’s daring river-crossing on Christmas night, 1776. A total of 200 re-enactors will take part. Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing. www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing

and her court will be on site, and special activities and lunch will be included. Children up to age 12. 1-3pm. Summit Hill Heritage Center, Summit Hill. summithillheritagecenter.com

Hike: Schuylkill River Trail. The walk to Manayunk will offer views of the Schuylkill River and remnants of the canal. 10am-noon. Adm. Spring Mill. http:// alleyforgeaudubon.org

Jan 17. Arctic Prince. The time for fun will include spe-

cial activities and lunch. Children age 12 and under. 1-3pm.

Adm. Summit Hill Heritage Center, Summit Hill. summithillheritagecenter.com

Dec 26-Jan 1. Festival of Trees. Decorated trees will Jan 24. Performance: Satisfaction - The International adorn the museum. Lackawanna County Trolley Museum, Scranton. 570-963-6590, www.ectma.org

Rolling Stones Show. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com/

Dec 26-28. Performance: The Nutcracker. Marywood University, Scranton. 570-347-2867, www.balletheatre.com

Jan 24. Performance: Blue Suede Shoes. The annual

Dec 28. Performance: New Year’s Concert: Salute to Vienna. The Philly Pops will perform as the Strauss Symphony of America. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia. www.kimmelcenter.org

FEBRUARY

Dec 30-31. Peeps Fest. Highlights will include music,

art and fun for the whole family. ArtsQuest SteelStacks, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, www.christmascity.org

Dec 30-31. Performance: Get the Led Out.

Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com/

Dec 31. First Night Scranton. Downtown Scranton. 570499-6360, www.firstnightscranton.com

Dec 31.

New Year’s Eve Party: ‘70s Flashback. The eight-piece show band will perform enactments of memorable music from the ‘70s. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. 570-325-0249, www.mcohjt.com

Elvis birthday bash will star Mike Albert and Scot Bruce.

2pm. Keswick Theatre, Glenside. www.keswicktheatre.com

Feb 2. Performance: Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

7:30pm. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia. 215-670-2300, www.kimmelcenter.org Feb 5-8. Performance: Prodigal Son. George Balanchine’s production tells the well-known biblical story through dramatic scenes and acrobatic movement. Set to an original score by Sergei Prokofiev. Merriam Theater, Philadelphia. 215-893-1999, www.paballet.org Feb 6-22. Crystal Cabin Fever. Interactive ice display is made from more than 100 tons of ice. It features a 50-foot dual-run ice slide, ice carving demonstrations and competitions, live woodcarving and glass blowing and more.

Sculpted Ice Works Factory, Lakeville. sculptediceworks.com

Dec 31. Performance: New Year’s Eve. Yannick Nezet- Feb 12. Hike: Laurel Hike Cemetery & Schuylkill River Seguin will conduct the Philadelphia Orchestra. 7:30pm.

Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia. 215-670-2300, www.kimmelcenter.org

Trail. 10am-noon. Gatehouse, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia. 610-952-6878, www.valleyforgeaudubon.org

JANUARY

Performance: An Evening With Dennis DeYoung & the Music of STYX. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe.

866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com/

Feb 13.

Jan 1. Hike: Wissahickon Gorge. 1-3pm. Valley Green Feb 14. Performance: Chef Robert Irvine Live. 8pm.

Inn, Philadelphia. 480-809-5763, valleyforgeaudubon.org

Jan 8. Rebecca Lukens’ Birthday Celebration. Living

history presentation of Rebecca as portrayed by local historian Susannah Brody. Birthday cake and other light refreshments. 6-8pm. Adm. The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum, Coatesville. steelmuseum.org

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Feb 14.

Performance: Valentine’s Concert. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre will perform. Stephane Deneve will conduct. 8pm.

Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia. kimmelcenter.org

Feb 27. Performance: Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. pennspeak.com

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DECEMBER Through Dec 31. Kraynak’s Santa’s Christmasland.

The 300-foot-long avenue of decorated Christmas trees is filled with lifelike animated figures. Kraynak’s, Hermitage.

724-347-4511, www.Kraynaks.com

Through Jan 11. Performance: Free-Flight Holiday

Show. The feathered stars will light up the stage during the musical event. 11am and 1:30pm. National Aviary, Pittsburgh.

412-323-7235, www.aviary.org

Nov 12-Jan 31. Victorian Holidays. The multifaceted

celebration of the season will feature 12 decorated rooms, Victorian teas, musical performances and more. Erie Planetarium and Watson Curtze Mansion, Erie. 814-4541813, ext. 0, www.eriecountyhistory.org

Nov 21-Jan 2. Christmas in the Park. Individuals will

be able to drive through lighted Christmas displays from area businesses and organizations. 5 to 11pm. Grove City Memorial Park, Grove City. 724-458-6410

Nov 28-Dec 23. Christmas at Port Farms. Visitors

may pick a fresh Christmas tree, create a craft in the Elves’ Workshop and select from fresh wreaths and centerpieces.

A Kids’ Corner will be available. Wednesdays through Sundays. Port Farms, Waterford. www.portfarms.com

Nov 29, Dec 6. Santa Express. The jolly old elf will

visit with participants as they ride through the valley.

Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. 1pm. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814676-1733, www.octrr.org

Nov 29-Dec 14. Christmas Tours. The 150-year-old

brick Victorian house with 13 rooms, plus halls and grounds, will be decorated for the holidays with more than 30 trees.

Hermitage Historical Society, Stewart House, Hermitage.

724-981-4843, www.hermitage.net

Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20. Meet Santa & His Penguin

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Dec 1-31.

Holiday at Burgess Drive-Through Light Display. Festive holiday scenes will light up nightly, and Santa will be on site every Friday and Saturday. 6-9pm.

Burgess Park, Titusville. 814-827-1012

Dec 4. Christmas Dinner. Tavern chef Bill McGary will

Dec 1-Mar 31. Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides.

80 light displays, including animation, will be set up around the 2-mile lake. Attendees may visit with Santa and stop in the festival gift shop. Blue Spruce Park, Indiana. 724-4638636, www.indianacountyparks.org

Dragon Run Forge & Livery, Cowansville. 724-543-3367, www. dragonrunforgeandlivery.com

Dec 2. Performance: Hoodlebug Brass. 8pm. Sutton Hall, Second Floor, Gorell Recital Hall, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. www.iup.edu/livelyarts

Dec 2-20. Performance: Christmas Wishes. The musical will include original songs, plus a few holiday standards. Riverside Inn & Dinner Theatre, Cambridge Springs.

800-956-9490, 814-398-4645, www.theriversideinn.com Dec 2-6.

prepare the special holiday meal. Old Stone House Museum, Slippery Rock. 724-794-4296, http://oldstonehousepa.org

Dec 4-7, 11-31, Jan 1. Festival of Lights. More than

Dec 4. Performance: Mike Super Magic & Illusion. The Pittsburgh-area resident advanced to the Top 12 of America’s Got Talent . Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724836-8000, www.thepalacetheatre.org Dec 5. Downtown d’Lights. The downtown will come

alive with light for the holiday season. Downtown Erie. 814455-ERIE, www.eriedowntown.com

Performance: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Featured will be all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes by three actors in a fast-paced and witty way. Adm. Butler Little Theatre, Butler. www.bltgroup.org

Dec 5-25. Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series. High school and middle school students will perform. Seating will be available. 12:30pm. Rotunda, Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer. www.mcc.co.mercer.pa.us

Dec 4. Performance: Deborah Henson-Conant.

Presented by Ovations! Series. Fisher Auditorium, Performing Arts Center, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, www.iup.edu/livelyarts

Dec 5-6. Oil City’s Christmas Past. The weekend of holiday festivities will offer fun for all ages, including caroling, concerts, Santa, shopping, crafts, a tree display and more. Downtown Oil City. 814-678-3017

Dec 4-7.

Dec 5-7. Christmas Stories. Attendees will hear pro-

Performance: Music Theater: The Tender Land. 8pm. Waller Hall Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. www.iup.edu/livelyarts

found and heartwarming tales. Dillweed Bed and Breakfast, Dilltown. 814-446-6465, www.dillweedinc.com

Dec 5. Performance: BE Taylor Christmas Concert.

Options include reserved seating and general admission, an autograph session and a meet-and-greet. 7:30-9pm.

Community Alliance Church, Butler. www.vna.com Dec 5-7, 12-14. Performance: A Christmas Survival

Guide. The Old Schoolhouse Players will present the musical, which gives a wry, hilarious and heartwarming look at a stressful season. Mount Pleasant Township Community Center, Hickory. 724-344-7467

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Dec 5-6. Candlelight Christmas Tours. The house will

be decorated for the holiday season, the garden will be lit, Santa Claus will visit and carolers will sing. LeMoyne House, Washington. 724-225-6740, www.wchspa.org

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Dec 5-14. Performance: The Sound of Music. New Castle Playhouse, New Castle. 724-654-3437, www.newcastleplayhouse.org Dec 5-7.

Beaver County Festival of Trees. A wide variety of creatively designed Christmas trees, the North Pole Cafe, Santa Land, the Candy Lane gift shop and a model train display. Adm. Lodge, Bradys Run Park, Beaver Falls. 724-843-5378, www.beavercountyfestivaloftrees.org

Dec 5-7. Performance: A Christmas Story. The heartwarming tale focuses on Ralphie’s struggle for his one Christmas wish - a Red Ryder BB gun. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. www.lppacenter.org Dec 5-6. Performance: Scrooge. The timeless Christmas classic is full of festive songs, memorable music and rhyming verse for all ages. Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, Greensburg. http://ggccevents.org Dec 5. Performance: Motown Experience. The worldclass vocal group assembled from former members of The Contours, The Miracles and The Temptations features dazzling choreography and impeccable harmonies. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. www.thepalacetheatre.org Dec 6. Christmas Light-Up Parade. The processional will begin at 5pm at Riverside Park and end at Central Park with the lighting of the tree. Downtown Greenville. 724588-7150, www.greenvillechamber-pa.com Dec 6. Jingle Bell Run 5K. Prizes for the best Christmasthemed outfit. Downtown Oil City. 814-677-3152, ext. 101 Dec 6. Trees for Troops Day. Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farm, Indiana. www.FlemingsChristmasTrees.com

Dec 6-7, 13-14. Family Tradition Fun Weekends.

Families may cut down a tree, and there will be horsedrawn wagon rides and a concession stand. Weekends only.

Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farm, Indiana. 724-463-0570, www.FlemingsChristmasTrees.com Dec 6. A Hosanna! Holiday Celebration. The event will

feature a full-course meal, auction baskets and entertainment. Reservations required. Adm. South Butler Fire Hall, Butler. 724-586-0042, www.singhosanna.org

Dec 6. Butler County Symphony Orchestra Holiday Tour of Homes. The 25th annual event will highlight the historic Main Street and squares, as well as shops and restaurants. 10am-4pm. Adm. Butler County Symphony Orchestra, Butler. 724-283-1402, www.butlersymphony.org Dec 6. Waynesburg Christmas Parade. 2pm.

Downtown Waynesburg. 724-627-5926 Dec 6.

Carmichaels Christmas Parade & Light-Up Night. Town Square, Carmichaels. carmichaelschamber.org

Dec 6. Breakfast With Santa. 9am. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724-852-5323 Dec 6-20. Annual Christmas Displays. Trees, antique toys and trains, will be on display. Photo opportunities will be available with a newly acquired antique sleigh. Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton. www.merrickartgallery.org Dec 6-7. Christmas Candlelight Tours. Costumed docents will guide visitors through the house, which will be decorated for the holiday season. Period music, cooking demonstrations and children’s games. The David Bradford House, Washington. 724-222-3604, .bradfordhouse.org

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Dec 6-7, 13-14. Santa Trolley. See Santa, ride the decorated trolley cars, sing carols and see the Lionel toy train layout. 10am-5pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington. 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org

Dec 7. Performance: Holiday Traditions. Broadway songstress Michele Ragusa will present the concert. 2-4pm.

Mars Area High School, Mars. www.butlersymphony.org

Dec 6-7.

Out. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. thepalacetheatre.org

Ho, Ho, Ho With the WSO. Washington Symphony Orchestra will add its own festive music to the holiday season. Trinity High School, Washington.

888-71-TICKETS, www.washsym.org

Dec 6-7, 13-14. Nativity Display 2014. The ninth annual setup will feature hundreds of Nativity sets from around the world. Villa Maria Community Center, Villa Maria. 724-964-8861, www.humilityofmary.org Dec 6. Candyland. Attendees may become a player in a

life-size game of Candyland, which will include all the characters, who will share their stories. 9am-2pm. Four Mile Church, Beaver. 724-495-6520, www.fourmile.org

Dec 6.

Christmas at the Vicary Mansion. Christmas trees will highlight decorations from different eras, seasonal music, make-and-take Christmas decorations, as well as demonstrations by bobbin lace makers, tatters and woodcarvers. 2-8pm. Vicary Mansion, Freedom. bchrlf.org

Dec 6. Performance: Christmas Brasstacular. Join the River City Brass for carols, choirs and Santa Claus, along with the world premiere of Symphony of Carols by Drew Fennell. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. thepalacetheatre.org Dec 6-9. Festival of Lights. Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce, Ligonier. www.visitligonier.com Dec 6. Holly Jolly Christmas in Latrobe.

Latrobe Art Center, Latrobe. 724-537-7011, www.latrobeartcenter.org

Dec 6. Holiday Open House. Christian W. Klay Winery,

Chalk Hill. 724-439-3424, http://cwklaywinery.com

Dec 6-7. It’s a Connellsville Christmas.

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Dec 7. Performance: White Christmas. The musical is based on the classic film. Academy Theatre, Meadville. 814337-8200, www.theacademytheatre.org

Dec 7. Performance: Oak Ridge Boys: Christmas Night Dec 8. Performance: Hawaii in the Highlands.

Ligonier Theatre, Ligonier. 724-238-6514, http://ligoniertheatre.com

Dec 9. Christmas With The Tenors. 7:30pm. Adm. Westminster College, Orr Auditorium, New Wilmington. www.westminster.edu Dec 11-14.

Performance: The Nutcracker. Geyer Performing Arts Center, Scottsdale. www.geyerpac.com

Dec 12-14. Pennsylvania Powersports Show West.

Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. www.simoneventmanagement.com Dec 12. Performance: Holiday Concert. The Pittsburgh Philharmonic will perform. Will feature highlights from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, as well as holiday favorites.

8pm. Adm. BC3 Cultural Center Succop Theater, Butler.

724-284-8505, www.bc3.edu/theater Dec 12.

Performance: Johnny Angel & the Halos Christmas Concert. The event will feature doo-wop spins on yuletide favorites, with additional performances by high school concert choirs. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, www.lppacenter.org

Dec 12-14.

North Pole Express. Stage Right!, Greensburg. 724-832-SING, stagerightgreensburg.com

Dec 13-14. Christmas at the Village. The 19th-century Christmas village will include a candlelit cobblestone street, a Belsnickel, choirs and more. Adm. Old Economy Village, Ambridge. 724-266-4500, www.oldeconomyvillage.org Dec 13. It’s a Wonderful Life. The beloved Christmas

season traditional film will be screened. Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. www.cathedralnewcastle.com

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Dec 14. Holiday Craft Blast. The show is being held by

the Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724-627-3502, natgreene.org

Dec 14. Performance: Clarion Dulcimer Club’s Holiday Music Concert. 1:30-3:30pm. DeBence Antique Music World, Franklin. 814-432-8350, debencemusicworld.com

Dec 14. Penguin Painting Program. The aviary’s talented African penguins paint with their feet, giving guests a chance to take home an artistic masterpiece. Prereg. req.

3pm. Adm. National Aviary, Pittsburgh. www.aviary.org Dec 18. Performance: Holiday Pops! With Pittsburgh

Symphony Orchestra. Favorite carols and much-loved holiday music. Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. 724654-6683, 800-743-8650, www.pittsburghsymphony.org

Dec 18. Performance: A Christmas Carol. Dickens’ classic will fill the stage with veteran Broadway actors, lush costumes, stunning sets, music, dance and seasonal carols.

Palace Theatre, Greensburg. www.thepalacetheatre.org Dec 19-21.

Performance: A Christmas Carol.

Production by Hobnob Theatre Company Butler County Community College, Butler. www.hobnobtheatre.com

Dec 19. Performance: B.E. Taylor Christmas Concert.

Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. 724-654-6683, www. cathedralnewcastle.com Dec 19.

Classic Film Series: White Christmas.

Attendees will have the opportunity to play a crazy game at the film showing to win prizes. State Theatre Center for the Arts, Uniontown. 724-439-1360, www.statetheatre.info

Dec 19-21. Performance: The Nutcracker. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, www.lppacenter.org Dec 20-21. Project Appleseed. Instructors from the Revolutionary War Veterans Association will teach attendees about founding fathers’ difficult choices, heroic actions and sacrifices. Adm. Beaver Valley Rifle and Pistol Club, Beaver Falls. 724-650-8508, www.bvrpc.org Dec 20. Performance: Home for the Holidays. The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, the All-Star Choir of Westmoreland County and special guests will perform seasonal favorites. Daniel Meyer will conduct the familyfriendly event. Adm. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724-8368000, www.thepalacetheatre.org Dec 20. Breakfast With Santa. Ohiopyle Stewart Community Center, Ohiopyle. www.ohiopyle-stewart.org Dec 27. Christmas Open House - Visit & Vespers.

Nativity displays and refreshments from 1 to 3:30pm, caroling in the Cor Jesu Chapel at 3:30pm and sung Vespers with the Benedictine Nuns at 4pm. St. Emma Monastery, Greensburg. 724-834-3060, www.stemma.org S862014

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Dec 31. Silvester New Year’s Eve Celebration. Welcome Jan 23. the new year on German time - at 6pm - in recognition of the community’s heritage. 5K and 1-mile races, museum tours, a pork and sauerkraut dinner. All capped by a ball drop and fireworks. 2-6:30pm. Harmony Museum, Harmony. www.harmonymuseum.org,

Performance: Nelson Illusions - Smoke & Mystery Tour. The one-of-a-kind theatrical spectacle will combine rare and original illusions from around the world with award-winning, jaw-dropping magic. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, www. lppacenter.org

Dec 31. First Night Oil City. The annual family-oriented, will celebrate the life of Charlie Chaplin as a variety of artists perform. Fireworks will be set off at 7pm and midnight.

Downtown Oil City. 814-676-3007, www.ocartscouncil.com

Jan 24. Performance: Erik Kand: Comedy Hypnotist.

Self-selecting audience volunteers will become a part of the show. Academy Theatre, Meadville. 814-337-8200, www.theacademytheatre.org

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Jan 25. Bridal Fair & Women’s Expo. The 39th annual show offers an opportunity to see the latest products and services to plan a dream wedding. Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. 724-654-5593, www.cathedralnewcastle.com, www.newcastlebridalfair.com

Jan 1-31. Government/Military Appreciation Month.

Individuals may show their military or government ID cards at the information center in the food court to receive a complimentary VIP Coupon Book. Grove City Premium Outlets, Grove City. www.premiumoutlets.com/grovecity

Jan 30-31.

Jan 10. Bridal Reflection’s Annual Bridal Show. The

Performance: Andrew Lloyd Webber Revisited. The all-new concert will feature classics and favorites from one of the most beloved composers in Broadway history. 8pm. Adm. The Strand Theater, Zelienople. 724-742-0400, www.thestrandtheater.org

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Jan 31. Chamber Business Expo. The premier networking event will include exhibits, seminars, musical entertainment and drawings. Indiana Mall, Indiana. 724-463-0794, www.indianamallpa.com, indianacountychamber.com

event will include vendors who will assist with every aspect of planning a dream wedding. 6pm. Parish Hall, St. Mary’s, Kittanning. 724-543-4256 Beaver County Snow Shovel Riding Championship. The fastest person to slide 160 feet from the top of the hill to the bottom wins. Age 5 and up. Age 17 and under need parental consent. Registration 11am-noon.

Racing 12:30-3pm. Old Economy Park, Baden. 724-7702060

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motorcycles and dirt bikes, leather goods, cycle accessories, T-shirts and more. Door prizes and prize drawings will be given out. Held in a heated building. 9am-3pm. Adm. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724-883-2460

Jan 14-18. Bluegrass Festival. The event will include entertainment, jam sessions and more than 20 bands, as well as opportunities to win prizes. Days Inn, Meadville. 814337-4264, www.daysinnmeadville.com

Feb 1. Heroes & Martyrs of WWII. Presented by Sound Choices. 4pm. Cogswell Hall, Room 121, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, www.iup.edu/livelyarts

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Classic Film Series: Beach Blanket Bingo.

Attendees will have the opportunity to play a crazy game at the film showing to win prizes. State Theatre Center for the Arts, Uniontown. 724-439-1360, www.statetheatre.info

Feb 2. Groundhog Day Breakfast. The event will offer food, fun, a live polka band and fellowship. Main dining room, St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana. 724-464-1600, www. standrewsvillage.org

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Feb 6-15. Performance: Avenue Q. The comedic modern musical focuses on a group of 20-somethings.

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Performance: Sister Act. Presented by the Ovations! Series. 8pm. Performing Arts Center, Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana.

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Jan 23-25, 27-31. Performance: Welcome to the Feb 7.

Monkey House. The production is based on the series of short stories by Kurt Vonnegut. Adm. Butler Little Theatre, Butler. 724-287-6781, www.bltgroup.org

Franklin on Ice. Professional carvers will turn blocks of ice into works of art. There will be a chili cook-off, indoor sidewalk sales and more. Fountain Park, Franklin.

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Performance: Rachmaninoff’s 2nd. Andrew Sords will return again this season to present the Bruch Concerto. 7:30-9:30pm. Butler Intermediate High School, Butler. 724-283-1402, www.butlersymphony.org

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Feb 15. Valley’s Best Chili Cook-Off. Restaurants, cater-

Performance: PSO Fiddlesticks. The event, geared toward introducing children ages 3 to 9 to music, will feature an instrument petting zoo, a sing-along, a craft station and a steel drum experience. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, www. lppacenter.org

Red Wine & Chocolate. Attendees may sample chocolate candy, wine and bubbly. Adm. 11am-5pm.

Conneaut Cellars Winery, Conneaut Lake. 814-382-3999, www.conneautcellarswinery.com ers and individuals will compete to see who makes the best chili. Prize money and trophies will be awarded to winners of the best chili and the best display. Noon-4pm. Adm. Social hall, Vanport Volunteer Fire Department, Vanport.

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Feb 7. Performance: Tribute to Sinatra & Streisand: Feb 19.

The Concert That Never Happened. Accompanied by a 15-piece orchestra, performers will capture the sounds, styles and mannerisms of the well-loved singers. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, www.lppacenter.org

Feb 7.

Opening Reception for 2015 MFA Thesis Exhibition. 6pm. Sutton Hall, First Floor, University Museum, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724357-2787, www.iup.edu/livelyarts

Feb 7. Leaves of Grass. Presented by Sound Choices.

7pm. Sutton Hall, Second Floor, Gorell Recital Hall, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, www. iup.edu/livelyarts

Trumpetfest: Faculty Performance. 6pm.

Sutton Hall, Second Floor, Gorell Recital Hall, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, www. iup.edu/livelyarts

Feb 19-22. Performance: Soldier’s Heart. Presented

by Theater by the Grove. Age 17 and up. Performing Arts Center, Waller Hall Main Stage, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, .iup.edu/livelyarts

Feb 20-22.

Eighth Annual Oil Country Bluegrass Festival. Days Inn-Oil City, Oil City.

Feb 20-22. Alle Kiski Strong HomExpo Show. Free.

Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills Mall, Tarentum. 724-224-3400, www.akstrong.com

Feb 7-Mar 5. Exhibit: 2015 MFA Thesis. Sprowls Hall Feb 20-Mar 1. Performance: The Who’s Tommy in - Kipp Gallery, and Sutton Hall, First Floor, University Museum, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724357-2787, www.iup.edu/livelyarts

Feb 8.

Second Annual Indiana Musicale Monster Concert. 3pm. Cogswell Hall, Room 121, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, www.iup.edu/ livelyarts

Concert. Fridays through Sundays. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, www.lppacenter.org

Feb 21-22. 40th Pittsburgh Antiques Show & Sale! Anniversary event. Over 50 quality dealers,

expert restorers and exhibits. Adm-$5, adults; under 12 free. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 164 Ft. Couch Rd., Pittsburgh.

412-734-5279, www.hgcp.org

Feb 11. Performance: Te Amo, Argentina. Presented by Feb 22. the Ovations! Series. 8pm. Performing Arts Center, Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana.

724-357-2787, www.iup.edu/livelyarts

Performance: IUP Concert Band & Brass Ensemble. 3pm. Performing Arts Center, Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana.

724-357-2787, www.iup.edu/livelyarts

Feb 12. Performance: Jazz in the Box: The Lalama Feb 24. Performance: The Litton String Quartet. 8pm.

Brothers. The three-time Grammy-winning artist’s work reveals an enormous depth of musical heart and knowledge. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724576-4644, www.lppacenter.org

Feb 13.

Performance: The Duquesne University Tamburitzans. America’s longest-running live stage show is composed of students who travel the country performing the songs, music and dance of Eastern Europe and neighboring countries. 8pm. Adm. BC3 Cultural Center Succop Theater, Butler. 724-284-8505, www.bc3.edu/theater

Feb 13. Classic Film Series: Moonstruck. Attendees will have the opportunity to play a crazy game at the film showing to win prizes. State Theatre Center for the Arts, Uniontown. 724-439-1360, www.statetheatre.info

Sutton Hall, Second Floor, Gorell Recital Hall, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, www. iup.edu/livelyarts

Feb 27. Performance: IUP Bands in Concert Orchestra.

8pm. Performing Arts Center, Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, www. iup.edu/livelyarts

Feb 28. Blairsville CDA Comedy Night Live. In addition

to the show, there will be a dinner buffet, a cash bar and opportunities to win various prizes. Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort and Conference Center, Blairsville. 724-459-8588

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ince opening its doors in 2006, the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center (LPPAC) has been delivering affordable high-quality arts and education programs for all ages. This season, the center will continue its great tradition of festive shows to celebrate the holidays. These performances are sure to get audience members in the spirit of the season.

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“A Christmas Story” After a two-year hiatus from the center’s main stage, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s Professional Company will present “A Christmas Story.” On Friday through Sunday, Dec. 5 to 7, the popular tale will come to the stage with all the heartwarming moments and Christmas memories

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evoked by the 1983 movie. This humorous play follows Ralphie’s struggle to make sure he gets his one Christmas wish—a Red Ryder BB Gun. Back by popular demand, the show will also feature cast favorites like Tom Bickert as The Old Man, John Burja as Older Ralphie, and Lenora Nemetz as Miss Shields.

Friday and Saturday evening performances will be at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday matinees will be at 2 p.m.

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“The Nutcracker”

Winter/Spring 2015 Shows

The classic tale of a young girl’s Christmas fantasy will come to life once again on Friday through Sunday, Dec. 19 to 21, as LPPAC’s Dance Company presents “The Nutcracker.”

The beautiful costumes and eloquent music of Tc h a i k o v s k y will overwhelm the senses and immerse audience members in the timeless Christmas Eve story. This performance features more than 50 students ages 10 to 19 from across the tri-state region.

Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7:30

Both “A Christmas Story” and “The Nutcracker” are part of the center’s subscription series. “This year’s subscription series offers a wide range of entertainment for our audiences, and the center is pleased to present it,” artistic director Gavan Pamer said. Sixshow and three-show packages are still available at a discount. Upcoming shows in the subscription series include “The Who’s Tommy,” which will be presented in concert; “The Fab Four: Twist & Shout”; “You Can’t Take It With You”; and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing.”

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