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Paityn and Parker taking in one of the display windows at Koziar’s Christmas Village.

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‘ve always looked forward to the holidays - the lights, music and spirit of Christmas. And, when there are children involved it is that much better. Last Christmas our family visited Koziar’s Christmas Village in Bernville, Berks County. What a spectacle!

Though Koziar’s should definitely be on your holiday bucket list, the Commonwealth offers so many opportunities to experience Christmas with childlike excitement.

History has its place in the seasonal festivities. Many holiday traditions like the Christmas tree, Santa Claus and stockings were brought to America by Europeans who settled in Pennsylvania.

Whether you choose to usher in 2017 with a low-key affair or celebrate with hundreds of other revelers, there’s a party for everyone. I love that for many communities in Pennsylvania NYE is about infusing their own unique touches on the celebration. Instead of lowering or raising a ball, Mechanics-

burg drops a wrench as the New Year approaches. Shippensburg drops an anchor, while the city of Lebanon lowers a 250-pound Lebanon bologna that the crowd shares afterward. We’ll have a list of these celebrations on whereandwhen.com in mid-December.

We sure do enjoy our festivals here in PA and winter festivals are held throughout the early months of the year. Ice sculptures, dog sledding and chili cook-offs abound, while maple syrup producers open their doors to tastings, tours and demonstrations.

Unlike Punxysutawney Phil we don’t hibernate until February 2nd. Pennsylvania offers many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors at ski resorts and state parks. And don’t forget, our worldclass museums and historical sites make the perfect indoor excursion this winter.

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December 1753 - Waterford 21 year-old Maj. George Washington arrived at Fort LeBoeuf to deliver an ultimatum to the French to vacate the fort and retreat from the territory.

July 1754 - Farmington After a skirmish that resulted in an act of war, Washington and his troops retreated to Great Meadows to await French retaliation.

Fort Necessity was a makeshift structure that suffered under the constant volley of gunfire. Washington was forced to surrender.

September 1758 - Ligonier Gen. John Forbes ordered a road be built across Pennsylvania along with a series of forts to serve as supply depots and staging area for 5,000 British-American troops charged with the task of capturing the mighty Fort Dusquesne.

November 1758 - Pittsburgh Washington accompanied to capture Fort Dusquesne well-supplied force found British would later rebuild

Forbes on a second attempt from the French. This time the it burned to the ground. The the fort and name it Fort Pitt.

October 1794 - Bedford President George Washington became the only sitting president to lead his troops into battle when he did so during the Whiskey Rebellion. The Espy House in Bedford served as his headquarters.

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Philadelphia George Washington made many trips to Philadelphia during his military and political careers. Even after he retired to Mount Vernon, it is said that he made approximately 60 trips to the city. As the first President of the United States, Washington resided in the President’s House in Philadelphia from 1790-97.

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Christmas, 1776 - Washington Crossing The months after adopting the Declaration of Independence did not go well for George Washington’s ragtag Continental Army. The year was somewhat salvaged when Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day and surprised the enemy at Trenton.

August 1777 - Hartsville On Aug. 10, 1777, on his way to New Hope with 11,000 troops, Washington received a dispatch from John Hancock saying that a 260-vessel British fleet carrying more than 17,000 soldiers was headed eastward toward the Delaware Bay. At the same time, a large British force from Canada was advancing from New York. Washington halted his army and made camp at Hartsville. He made Moland House his headquarters until receiving intelligence that the fleet was headed south.

September 1777 - Brandywine To prevent the British from capturing the American capital in Philadelphia, Washington’s Continental Army faced the British Army 25 miles southwest of the city at the Brandywine Creek. The battle became know as the Battle of Brandywine.

Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia™

During the darkest days of the American Revolution, General George Washington decamped in this recently restored stone building as he and his aides rebuilt the Continental Army. Situated on more than 3,500 acres of rolling hills, Washington’s Headquarters is one of the most popular attractions at Valley Forge National Historical Park.

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October 1777 - Germantown Washington’s nighttime campaign against the British forced Gen. William Howe’s troops to retreat. But the dense fog had the Continental Army firing on its own positions, so it had to retreat as well. The battles of Brandywine and Germantown had resulted in the loss of 20-percent of Washington’s army.

October 1777 - Norristown After the Battle of Germantown, Peter Wentz Farmstead became the temporary headquarters of Washington before moving on to Valley Forge.

Winter 1777-78 - Valley Forge Washington’s time at Valley Forge proved to be one of the most challenging of his storied military career. His men were not adequately fed or clothed. Of the 12,000 troops that marched into Valley Forge, the force was reduced to 6,000 due to death, disease and desertion. His many pleas for provisions seemed to fall on deaf ears.

Take a George Washington Road Trip to These Destinations in Pennsylvania Fort LeBoeuf Museum Route 19 Waterford, PA 16441 814-796-4014 www.fortleboeufhistory.com

Fort Ligonier

110 Fort Bedford Drive Bedford , PA 15522

200 S. Market St., Ligonier, PA 15658 724-238-9701 www.fortligonier.org Days/Hours of Operation: Mondays - Saturdays, 10am - 4:30pm Sundays, 11am - 4:30pm Open April through October Admission: $10/adults, $6/children 6-16 Children under 6, veterans and active military, free

Fort Pitt Museum Fort Ligonier was one of the garrisons built along Forbes Road to help supply the British troops during the French & Indian War.

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Days/Hours of Operation: Thursday, 10am - 3pm Saturday, 10am - 4pm Sunday, 1pm - 4pm Open April 1 through the first weekend Overlooking Pittsburgh from atop Mount Washington, the bronze sculpture “Point of View,� depicts the meeting bein December which is when their Colo- tween Seneca leader Guyasuta and George Washington. nial Christmas event is held.

Suggested Donation: $4 for adults 814-623-8891 $1 for children up to age 12 www.fortbedfordmuseum.org not to exceed $10/family Days/Hours of Operation: Wednesdays - Saturdays, 10am - 5pm Fort Necessity Battlefield Sundays, 10am - 4pm 1 Washington Parkway, Closed Tuesdays Farmington, PA 15437 Open May through October 724-329-5512 Admission: $5/adults, $4.50/seniors, $4/ www.nps.gov/fone/index.htm students Children under 4 and active military, free Days/Hours of Operation: Sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week Admission: $5/person

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Brandywine Battlefield Park 1491 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-459-3342 www.brandywinebattlefield.org Days/Hours of Operation: Check website Admission: Battlefield is free House tour, museum and film: $8/adults, $7/seniors and veterans, $5/children 6-12 Children 5 and under and active military, free

Valley Forge National Historical Park 1400 N. Outer Line Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-783-1000 www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm

“Fort Pitt: Keystone of the Frontier” exhibit at the Fort Pitt Museum allows visitors to discover the pivotal role the region played in the French & Indian War, American Revolution, and early Republic.

Washington Crossing 1112 River Road Washington Crossing, PA 18977 215-493-4076 www.washingtoncrossingpark.org Days/Hours of Operation: Park: open year-round, 10am - 5pm.

Guided tours of the Historic Village, Thompson-Neely House & Farmstead and Bowman’s Hill Tower, 10am - 4pm.

Admission: Free

Peter Wentz Farmstead

2030 Shearer Road Lansdale, PA 19446 610-584-5104 Days/Hours of Operation: Park: open year-round, 7 am to dark. www.montcopa.org Check website for days/hours of Visitor Center, Washington’s Headquarters, Washington Memorial Chapel and other park attractions.

Admission: Park is free; guided tours are $6/person. First crossing event will be held Dec. 11, 2016, from 10am - 4pm. Washington’s Christmas Day Crossing Re-enactment will take place from 10am - 3pm. The actual crossing for both events is 1pm.

Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am - 4pm Sunday, 1pm - 4pm Suggested Donation: $2/person Peter Wentz Farmstead served as Washington’s Headquarters after the Battle of Germantown.

The Cliveden estate was the site of one of General Washington’s worst defeats, the Battle of Germantown, which is re-enacted each October. Today, the home features three centuries of artifacts, portraits, furnishings and other items.

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The Moland House

Admission: $5/adults, $4/seniors and youths 6-17. Children under 5 and active military and their families, free

1641 Old York Road Hartsville, PA 18974 215-918-1754 www.moland.org

Cliveden

Days/Hours of Operation: Open year-round on the second Sunday of the month and also on fourth Sundays from April through October from 1pm - 4pm.

Donations appreciated.

Hope Lodge Historic Site 553 S. Bethlehem Pike Fort Washington, PA 19034 215-646-1595 www.historichopelodge.org

6401 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-848-1777 www.cliveden.org Days/Hours of Operation: April through December, Thursdays Sundays from noon - 4pm. Tours begin on the hour. Last tour at 3pm.

Admission: $10/adults, $8/students.

Christ Church

Days/Hours of Operation: Open the third Sunday of the month from mid-April through mid-October.

Visit from 12:30pm to 4pm, with guided tours at 1pm and 2:30pm.

20 N. American St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-922-1695 www.christchurchphila.org Days/Hours of Operation: Mondays-Saturdays, 9am - 5pm, Sundays, 1pm - 5pm Suggested Donation: $5/adults, $2/students.

Once a week, this church in Historic Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood rings its original eight bells, which proclaimed the United States’ independence from England in 1776.

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The Half King welcomes visitors to the Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive & Education Center.

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Independence National Historic Park 143 S. Third St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-965-2305 www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm Days/Hours of Operation: Open year-round, 9am - 5pm. Hours for certain buildings change seasonally. Begin your visit at the Visitors Center.

Admission: Free, but tickets are required at some of the sites. Tickets are available at the Independence Visitors Center.

From Congress Hall, where the second inauguration of President George Washington was held, to more than a dozen other locations in Pennsylvania, we are indeed blessed to be able to experience the man who is the gold standard in leadership and service.

In this Presidential election year, I cannot help but consider this man, who was unanimously elected twice as the president yet never sought the office, but rather felt it was his duty to his country.

-Wendy Royal

Washington Crossing the Delaware, engraved by Paul Girardet after Emmanuel Gottlieb Leutze’s painting, 1853.

Photo courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association

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Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2. American Folk Jam. Play and

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Dec 1-3. Victorian Christmas Celebration. Take a step back in time to enjoy an old-fashioned event for the entire family. 5pm. Brookville. 814-715-4260, http://historicbrookville.org sing American folk tunes during the evening of acoustic folk music. The first Thursday of each month. 6:30pm.

Create Cafe, Brookville. 814-271-7726

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Performance: Live Music. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. R** Bandana Winery, Leeper. 814744-9631, http://rbandanawinery.com

Dec 1-Feb 28. Shine On Saturdays. Take a step back

in time and enjoy free real moonshine samples, live music, meats, cheeses and country canned goods. Saturdays.

Blackbird Distillery, Brookville. 814-849-0915, http://blackbirddistillery.com

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Forest County Music Association Musical Jam. Attendees are invited to bring their musical instruments and dancing shoes to the country and bluegrass musical jam session. All musicians and listeners are welcome. Second Friday of each month. 6:30pm. MACA Building, Marienville. 814-927-8515, 724-525-4159 ence with spirit, specials and samples. Ridgway. www. ridgwaychamber.com

Dec 2. Performance: Dickens of a Concert. 7:30pm. St.

Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro. 570-724-2079, www. hamiltongibson.org

Dec 2. Performance: Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice

- Celtic Holiday. Pianist Liz Story, singer and multiinstrumentalist Barbara Higbie, and guitarist Sean Harkness gained recognition on the Windham Hill label.

7:30pm. Adm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

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Dec 2-3. Christmas in Our Hometown. The downtown area will feature horse-drawn wagon rides, living windows, strolling carolers, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. On Dec. 3, the Wyoming County Historical Society will offer books, newsletters, and other historical items in its gift shop. Both days, complimentary baked goods, mulled apple cider, customer appreciaton surprise gifts, and more will be available at Apple Wagon Antique Mall, Russell Hill, Tunkhannock. 570836-8713, www.facebook.com/applewagon.antiquemall.5, www.tunkhannockbusiness.com

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Dec 2-4. Christmas Tea. Features hot mulled cider, cookies, decorations, and music. Laceyville’s Oldest House, Laceyville. 570-869-1679 Dec 2-3. Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas. A Jim

Henson movie about a poor otter family that risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize at a talent contest. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500

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Told (And Then Some). See a whirlwind of Christmas cheer via a comedic and energetic jaunt through holiday tales and traditions from all over the globe. Togi’s Playhouse, Bradford. www.bradfordlittletheatre.org

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Dickens Strolling Characters, Arts, Crafts, Santa’s House & Breakfast, Homes Tour, Gingerbread Houses, Museums, Concerts, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, United Way “Festival of Trees,” Dan & Galla, Victorian High Tea, Hand Bell Choir, Community Band & Choir Concerts, Breakfast with Santa & Children’s Victorian Tea Party

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Dec 2-3. Haven Holidays. Carol singing and the lighting of the community Christmas tree at 6pm on Friday will usher in holiday festivities, to include holiday sales, horsedrawn carriage rides, miniature train rides for children, a Festival of Trees, the annual Christmas parade at 6pm on Saturday, and an opportunity to visit with Santa. Triangle Park and Downtown Lock Haven. www.lockhaven.org Dec 2. Holiday Open House. Food and beverages will be provided. All are welcome. 6-7:30pm. Free. The depot will be open every weekend until Christmas. Kane Depot, Kane. www.alleghenyartworks.org Dec 2-4.

Yuletide Memories Shopping Weekend.

Shop unique retailers for hard-to-find gifts and experience the town’s genuine hospitality and the spirit of the season.

Holiday Cheer Tour on Dec 2. 9am-5pm. Downtown Ridgway. 814-776-1424, http://ridgwaychamber.com

Dec 2-3. Christmas Toy Exhibit Open House. Enjoy spirits and hors d’oeuvres while browsing the exhibit, which will feature toys from Christmas past. Chocolate treats and goodies will be available. Open to all. Free. Center House Museum, Ridgway. elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org Dec 2, 17. Bowdish Model Railroad Demonstration.

Bowdish will be honored with a newly revised layout containing many of Charlie’s original models and animations, along with many that have been newly created by volunteers. 4-9pm. Jefferson County History Center, Brookville.

814-849-0077, www.jchconline.org

Dec 2-23. Exhibit: This Region - This Time. Featuring local artist and printmaker Chad Andrews. Converge Gallery, Williamsport. 570-435-7080, www.convergegallery.com

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A permanent exhibit to commemorate the role of our region in the operations of the Underground Railroad. The exhibit contains information about the Underground Railroad, art depicting the courage and suffering of the enslaved African Americans and stories about the local citizens who helped and supported them.

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Dec 2-3. Performance: Madrigal Dinner Theater. The Christmas tradition transforms the venue into a grand banquet hall reminiscent of Medieval England. The Madrigal Singers, adorned in period costumes, will entertain with madrigal songs and traditional holiday carols, and they will serve each course of the meal while unfolding a story set to music. 7-9pm. Lincoln Hall, Foxburg. 724-6593153, http://alleghenyriverstone.org Dec 3-4. Performance: A Christmas Carol. The Dickens holiday ghost tale, featuring two casts throughout the weekend. Coolidge Theatre and Warehouse Theatre, Wellsboro. 570-724-2079, www.hamiltongibson.org Dec 3. Dickens of a Christmas. A Victorian celebration including craft and food vendors, strolling entertainers, dancers, actors, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and Scrooge.

Victorian costumes are encouraged. 9am-4pm. Main Street, Wellsboro. 570-787-3017, www.wellsboropa.com Dec 3-31. Christmas Season Open House. Visitors may view a 20-by-60-foot O-gauge train layout of Milton in the 1950s and ’60s. The layout features 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 3. Santa Train.

Join Santa and his helpers on a trip through Oil Creek State Park. Includes Christmas caroling by local students and complimentary cookies and hot chocolate at the station at the end of the trip. Dress according to weather conditions. Station opens at 10am, and train departs at 1pm. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroads, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org

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WARREN COUNTY Outdoor & Travel Show January 14-15, 2017

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Stop by the Warren, PA Mall for two full days of hunting, trapping, & fishing entertainment!

Dec 3. Christmas Bazaar. White elephant items, baked

goods, hand-crafted items, religious articles, Christmas decorations, fresh homemade wreaths, children’s crafts, theme baskets, and giveaway drawings. Lunch will include homemade soups and ethnic foods. Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose. 570-278-1504, .holynameofmary.com

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Christmas at the Museum. Featuring music, children’s games, giveaway drawing baskets, and a visit from Santa. Forest City Area Historical Society, Forest City.

570-785-5527, www.forestcityareahistoricalsociety.org

Dec 3. Holiday Workshop. A morning of cookie deco-

rating, holiday crafts, singing, and balloon creations. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500

Dec 3. Performance: The McCartney Years. The trib-

ute show will celebrate the genius of Paul McCartney at the height of his career in the mid-1970s. 7:30pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford. 814-362-2522, www.bcpac.com

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Performance: A Christmas Carol. Nebraska Theatre Caravan presents Charles Jones’ adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday tale. Woven throughout the show are new arrangements of traditional holiday songs, played by live musicians. The show features a cast of 23 performers, as well as Broadway-style scenery and costumes. 7pm.

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

Dec 6. Performance: Golden Days of Radio Players.

Featuring live sound effects and music. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500 Dec 6, 13, 17, 18, 20, 27, 30, Jan 3, 7, 10, 14, 21. Clinton Central Model Railroading Club’s Winter

Open House. The large display changes every year.

HO-scale model trains travel on more than 1,200 feet of track through miniature towns, countryside scenes and manufacturing and industrial areas. Steam and diesel engines feature sound and light, all with digital command control. Attendees may browse railroad memorabilia and an artifacts museum. Free adm. Castenea Train Station, Castenea. 570-337-5292, www.ccmrr.org

Dec 6. Performance: Repasz Band. A program of holi-

day music. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570326-2424, www.caclive.com, www.repaszband.org

Dec 7. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Tribute. On

Dec. 7, 1941, the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Hawaii was attacked by aircraft from the Imperial Japanese Navy. The tribute will be held beneath the guns of the battleship USS Pennsylvania, which was a witness to the attack. 12:45pm.

No adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

Dec 3. Christmas Craft Show. Items for sale will include

Dec 7. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The holiday favorite will be shown on the big screen. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500

Dec 3. Redbank Renaissance Arts & Crafts Show.

Quality arts and crafts by local artists. 9am-3pm. New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, New Bethlehem. 814275-1718, http://redbankren.org

Dec 8-10. Christkindl Market. Outdoor huts stocked with handmade crafts and traditional treats, along with craft vendors, German and American foods, hot Gluhwein, decorations, parades, the Elf School, music, carriage rides, and a visit from St. Nicholas. Market Street, Mifflinburg.

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food and handcrafts. 9am-3pm. Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, Emporium. 814-486-4314, http://cameroncountychamber.org

Dec 3. Phil’s Holiday Bash. Children age 12 and younger, accompanied by an adult, may enjoy crafts, games, cookie decorating, a light lunch and more. 10am-noon. Free.

Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney. 814-618-5591 Dec 3, 10. Evergreen Holiday Wreath Making. Learn how to trim and bend evergreens into a perfect wreath for the holidays. Attendees will go home with their creation.

Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org Dec 3. Victorian Christmas Wine Walk. Stroll through historic Main Street visiting participating businesses and tasting wine. Tickets must be preordered. 1-5pm.

Downtown Brookville. 814-849-8448, http://brookvillechamber.com

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Dec 8-11. Tour of Lights. Trips aboard historic trolleys will begin at 6pm daily. Peter Herdic Transportation Museum, Williamsport. 570-326-2500, 800-248-9287, www.phtm.org Dec 9-10. Journey to Bethlehem. A hayride to various sites, where events surrounding the birth of Jesus will be portrayed. Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, Tunkhannock. 570-836-1229

Dec 9. Christmas House Tour. Tour five houses decked out for Christmas. 6-9pm. Various locations throughout Emporium. 814-486-4314, cameroncountychamber.org

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Dec 10. Performance: Durso, Li, Cao Trio. Performs classical music. 7:30pm. Adm. Deane Center for the Performing Arts, Wellsboro. 570-724-6220, www.

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Performance: Susquehanna Valley Chorale Winter Concert. The sanctuary will be lit by candles during the holiday event. Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm. Zion Lutheran Church, Sunbury. 570-5470455, www.svcmusic.org

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Dec 9-11. Polar Express Train Excursions. A visit from Santa, goodie bags for children, the story of the Polar Express, and holiday music. Adm. Behind Burger King, Williamsport. 570-327-7700, 800-358-9900, www.vacationpa.com

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Dec 10, 17. Winter in the Woods Riverside Carriage

Rides & Dining Event. Each winter carriage ride will be a half-hour long, will hold up to four guests and will travel along the scenic Clarion River. Hot chocolate will be available afterward, followed by a five-course chef tasting, wine pairings and live entertainment. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 814-744-8017, www.gatewaylodge.com

Dec 10. Christmas in Dushore. Breakfast with Santa, visits from Santa all day, a street fair, basket giveaway drawings, a live Nativity, Christmas music, and a parade at 7 p.m. Dushore. 570-928-7825

Dec 11. Messiah: A Community Sing. Selections from the Christmas portion of the Handel oratorio are sung by attendees and Mansfield University soloists. 2:30pm. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wellsboro. 570-724-2079, www. hamiltongibson.org

Dec 10. Old-Fashioned Christmas. Enjoy events at participating stores, breakfast with Santa, lunch with Frosty, face painting, horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling, food vendors and sales. 9am-4pm. Downtown Bradford.

814-598-2646, www.bradfordchamber.com

Dec 11-12. Meet Santa/Be a Helper. Meet Santa and

Dec 10. Christmas in the Wilds Celebration & Parade.

Dec 11. War Horse - National Theatre Live on Screen.

The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500

Bring the family to enjoy breakfast with Santa, stroll among downtown merchants, make free crafts and enjoy the parade, which will step off at noon with giant helium-filled balloons. 9am-3pm. Emporium. 814-486-4314, http:// cameroncountychamber.org

Dec 10. Senior Center Craft Show & Sale. Handmade items for sale. Emporium Senior Center, Emporium. 814335-1761, 814-486-3707 Dec 10. Cherry Springs Meteor Showers & Stargazing.

Transportation available. Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport. 570-724-2424, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/cherrysprings

Mrs. Claus from noon-3pm and tour the museum at no charge. World of Little League Museum, South Williamsport.

570-326-1921, www.littleleaguemuseum.org

Dec 13.

Performance: Williamsport Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert. Mime Dan Kamin will present his act, accompanied by the orchestra playing well-know tunes, including holiday favorites. 7:30pm. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-322-0227, www.caclive. com, www.williamsportsymphony.org

Dec 13. It’s a Wonderful Life. A showing of the classic

holiday film. Seating is first-come, first-served. Free adm, popcorn, and soda. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

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Dec 15-16. Lock Haven University Student Pottery Sale. Featuring everything from mugs, bowls and platters to one-of-a-kind creations. Proceeds will benefit the Hardship Emergency Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) for Pets program in Clinton County. Lock Haven University Art Annex Building, Lock Haven. 570-484-2143, www.lhup.edu

Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17. Forest County Country

Dec 15, Jan 21, Feb 16. Fiddlers Jam. Bring a stringed instrument and join in or sit and watch. Third Thursday of each month. 6:30pm. Create Cafe, Brookville.

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Dec 17. Holiday Open House. View the Wildlife Center,

Dec 16-17. Performance: Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert. Local musicians will play holiday classics and their own jazz renditions of popular tunes. 7:30pm. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570327-1720, www.caclive.com, www.ctlshows.com Dec 16-18. Susquehanna River Valley Holiday Train Display. View operating trains from modern times and times gone by. Giveaway drawings will be held for two model train sets. Adults may bring a train they had as a child, and the railroad club will run the trains on the layout.

Fri. and Sat. from 8:30am-8:30pm and Sun. from 8:30am3pm. Free adm. Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Center, Lewisburg. 800-525-7320, visitcentralpa.org

Music Association’s Open Jam Session. Bring a musical instrument and dancing shoes to the country and bluegrass musical jam session. All musicians and listeners are welcome. Third Friday of each month. 6:30pm. Forest Folk School, Tionesta. 814-927-8515, 724-525-4159 decked out in holiday attire, while sipping mulled cider.

Holiday displays, Grandpa Hank’s winter village, wildlife exhibits, guided tours, light refreshments and the gift shop.

All ages welcome. Noon-4pm. Free. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, dcnr.state. pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

Dec 17. Bowdish Model Railroad Demonstration.

Bowdish will be honored with a newly revised layout containing many of Charlie’s original models and animations, along with many new creations. 4-9pm. Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. 814-849-0077, jchconline.org Dec 18.

Performance: Pittsburgh Symphony Brass Plays The Spirit of Christmas. A holiday musical journey in styles ranging from the traditional to Spike Jones. 7pm.

Memorial Church of Our Father, Foxburg. 724-659-3153, http://alleghenyriverstone.org

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Dec 19. Light Up the Holidays. After dark. Blossburg.

Dec 20. Allegheny National Forest ATV Trails Reopen

for the Winter Season. Providing that temperatures are cold enough to freeze the ground. The only trails that will be open for the winter season are Rocky Gap, Timberline and Marienville ATV trails. Marienville. 814-927-6628

Dec 31.

New Year’s Eve Holiday Five-Course Chef Tasting. Ring in the new year by indulging in five courses of fine foods with optional wine pairings to match. Seatings at 5:30 and 8pm. Reservations required. Adm. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 814-744-8017, www.gatewaylodge.com

Dec 31. Peace Meditation & Vegetarian Breakfast. The meditation is synchronized in all time zones. Sitting meditation from 7-8am, followed by the meal. Reservations are requested. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose.

570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com Dec 31. First Night in Bradford. The community celebration of the New Year through the arts is a public festival featuring both local and regional talent, as well as events and fun-filled entertainment for people of all ages.

Downtown Bradford. 814-598-1644, www.firstnightbradford.com

JANUARY

Jan 1. First Day Hike & 5K Fun Run. A short guided hike and a 5K fun run. 1-3pm. Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro.

570-724-4246, www.stepoutdoors.org Jan 1. Winter Theatre Arts Camp. An arts camp for

children in third through ninth grades in two area school districts. Elkland and Mansfield. www.hamiltongibson.org

Jan 1-Feb 25. Winter Outing Series. Healthful, out-

door activities every weekend, including cross-country skiing, skating, snowshoeing, ice fishing, eagle watching, and hiking. Tioga County. www.stepoutdoors.org

Jan 1. First Day Hike. An easy 2-mile hike on fairly level

trails. Visit the Wildlife Viewing area to see the newest bald eagle’s nest while learning about the park’s trail system.

10-11:30am. Free. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

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Winter Get Outdoors Loaner Program. When enough snow covers the trails, a limited number of cross-country skis and snowshoes will be available for use within the park. A valid driver’s license and valid credit card must be provided. 8am-2pm. Mon to Sat. Free, but donations accepted. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state. pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

Jan 5-28. Exhibit: State College Area School District Annual K-12 Exhibition. Some of the best work from student artists will include two- and three-dimensional media. Reception will be from 2-4pm on Jan. 28. Robeson Gallery HUB-Robeson Galleries, Penn State University, University Park. studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/artgalleries Jan 5-7. Student One-Act Festival. One-act plays directed, designed, and acted in by high school students.

Adm. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-3271777, www.ctlshows.com Jan 8. Twelfth Day. Mark the end of Christmas with

musical entertainment, re-enactors, self-guided tours, children’s activities, wassail, Twelfth Night cake, and other refreshments. Chemistry demonstrations will take place in the Pond Building at 4:30pm and 5:30pm. The house will be decorated with greenery and lit by lanterns. 4-7pm.Free adm. Joseph Priestley House Museum, Northumberland.

570-473-9474, www.josephpriestleyhouse.org

Jan 12-Mar 2. Exhibit: Zahra Nazari: Transformation.

The Iranian artist’s paintings and installations focus on the theme of spatial ambiguity over the course of cultural change. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. 570320-2445, http://gallery.pct.edu

Jan 13-15. Winter in the Wilds. Celebrate winter in the icebox of Pennsylvania with live music, ice sculptures, snow art, barbecue, a pig roast, an ice bar and lounge, vendors, a snowmobile run and carriage rides. 11am-11pm.

CJ Spirits, Kane. 814-837-6565, www.cjspirits.com Jan 14. Performance: The Hot Sardines. The energetic and electrifying show will include music first made famous decades ago that will come alive through brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies and vocals.

7:30pm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford. 814-362-5113, www.bcpac.com, www.upb.pitt. edu/thearts/

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Jan 14. Polar Bear Plunge. A fire and towels will be available for those who jump into Bennetts Branch. Noon.

Plunge at 3pm. The Medix Hotel, Weedville (Medix Run).

814-787-5920, medixinninc@windstream.net Jan 19-Feb 24. Exhibit: The Blues Show. The artwork focuses on blues music. A reception is set for Feb. 17 from 5-9pm during the opening of the Destination Blues music festival. The Exchange Art Gallery, Bloomsburg. 570317-2596, www.exchangearts.org Jan 20-22.

Performance: The Elves & the Shoemaker. Lockhart Cobblestone, the local shoemaker, gives his last pair of shoes to a beggar and now has leather enought to make only one more pair of shoes. During the night, five elves create the most fantastic and magical shoes the town has ever seen. Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1720, www.ctlshows.com

Jan 20-22. Warren County Winterfest. Enjoy sled dog races, a polar bear plunge, a cardboard box derby, an event tent with vendors, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing and ice skating. Chapman State Park, Clarendon. 814-726-1947, warrencountywinterfest.com Jan 21. Winterfest. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, ice fishing, children’s crafts, guided hikes, educational programs, and displays. Free.10am-3pm.

Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro. 570-724-4246, www. stepoutdoors.org

Jan 21, 28. Garden Sense Workshops. A series of

Saturday morning workshops focused on environmentally friendly gardening. Clinton County Extension Office, Mill Hall. http://extension.psu.edu/clinton

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Sat, January 28, 2017 (10am-7pm) Bingo, Raffles, Chinese Auction, Scavenger Hunt, Snow Sculptures, Food, Coloring Contest, Children’s Games Chili Cook-Off, Bake-Off, Sky Lanterns to Heaven (6pm) and Snowmobile Torch-Light Parade (7pm)

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Jan 21. Performance: Brown Bear, Brown Bear & Other Treasured Stories. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia tells three of Eric Carle’s most beloved tales using music, visual effects, and puppetry. Suggested for ages 3 to 8. 1pm.

Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-5771000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter Jan 21.

Performance: The Hillbilly Gypsies Winter Bluegrass Show. The Appalachian and bluegrass band from West Virginia will perform at this benefit for the Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival. 7-9pm. Adm. Ballroom, Lock Haven Elks Lodge, Lock Haven. 570-6600562, www.smokedcountryjam.com

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Performance: Cinderella Ballet. The State Ballet Theater of Russia presents a show inspired by the timeless fairy tale and featuring the music of Sergei Prokofiev. 7pm. Community Arts Center, Williamsport.

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ach year during that month when the halls are being decked and sugar plums begin dancing in the heads of children of all ages, a magical transformation takes place in the town of Wellsboro along Route 6 in the heart of Tioga County. The heart of the business district, which throughout the year is a postcard-perfect example of small-town Americana, transforms and becomes a proper British marketplace complete with gaslights, vendor stalls, and boughs of green gracing the doorways. Musicians and costumed carolers stroll the streets, merchants clad in top hats and scarves sell their wares to eager shoppers,

and it is not unusual to hear the phrase “God bless us, every one!” expressed by residents filled with the heartfelt spirit of the season.

Each year on the first weekend of December, Wellsboro pulls out all the stops to celebrate the season with its “Dickens of a Christmas” celebration.

Set for Saturday, Dec. 3, this annual festival featuring more than 170 vendors draws visitors from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region looking to experience the holiday season in a small-town setting. At this popular event, characters from the classic story “A Christmas Carol” (as well as other holiday tales of the period) stroll the streets to entertain visitors as they create the theme of a Victorian holiday throughout the downtown business district.

During the “Dickens of a Christmas” festival and throughout the holiday season as well, local merchants offer shoppers a wide variety of gift ideas guaranteed to bring a smile to loved ones’ faces. As visitors stroll along

Main Street, merchants welcome them with a wide variety of locally produced products and gift ideas. There is nothing sweeter to discover in your stocking than the syrups of Patterson Maple Farms or the honey of Draper’s Super Bee Apiaries, which will be set up among the many street vendors participating along Main Street. Offering quilting supplies, home goods, clothing, accessories, and fine arts, downtown Wellsboro shopkeepers are fully stocked with great gift ideas for shoppers.

When you visit “Dickens of a Christmas” each year, you can expect to meet one merchant offering local products exemplifying the theme of good will toward men on a daily basis. Highland Chocolates is located on historic Route 6 as you enter Wellsboro from Mansfield and Route 15. Operated

by Partners in Progress (a nonprofit committed to developing vocational and social activities for people with disabilities), Highland Chocolates employs five staff members working daily with 20 individuals with disabilities to create sweet snacks and fine chocolate gifts for all occasions. You can buy their product at the festival or take a shuttle to the store and experience for yourself this very special chocolate shop committed to doing good works.

Local performers present entertainment throughout the festival including dances from “The Nutcracker” and other popular holiday fare. Local Hamilton-Gibson Productions produces a series of performances over the weekend to share the spirit of the season all weekend long.

Another unique merchant waiting to welcome visitors is Pop’s Culture Shoppe, an eclectic curiosity corner located across from the Wellsboro Diner. Do you remember Old Maid, comic books, and pick-up sticks? Pop’s offers classic toys and games for all ages, as well as strategy games, party games, puzzles, and popular modern games like Magic: The Gathering. For preschoolers, Pop’s Culture Shoppe has toys galore to stimulate imagination. Stop in and let the kid inside you explore!

During “Dickens of a Christmas,” food vendors and local restaurants like Timeless Destination, The Steak House, and Wellsboro Diner are open to tempt you

Photo courtesy of Highland Chocolates Highland Chocolates at the Dickens of a Christmas.

with cider and hot chocolate, as well as homemade soups, chowders, and treats like bread pudding or fish ‘n’ chips that you might find in an authentic English pub.

Fresh-roasted peanuts, cookies and kettle corn are served up by street vendors, filling the air with delicious aromas that make a stroll through the festival a gift to the senses!

The Penn Wells Hotel & Lodge is a historic downtown landmark and each year hosts a Victorian Tea as part of the festival. Rooms at this famous property usually sell out for the annual event, and the staff has a waiting list of visitors looking to book a stay over Dickens Weekend. (Fear not: Other local hotels, inns, and bed-and-breakfasts are waiting to welcome holiday travelers!) The Penn Wells Hotel serves as the setting for many of the festival events, so visitors may want to stop in to warm themselves with a glass of cheer and sit by the glow of the firstfloor tavern fireplace.

Anyone attending “Dickens of a Christmas” will want to be sure to include holiday

entertainment as part of their visit. The Dickens Players, a local performing arts group, sings carols and offers scheduled readings from Charles Dickens’ classic holiday work at various times and locations around downtown Wellsboro. Over the course of the weekend, this group and Photo courtesy of the Penn Wells Hotel & Lodge other performing arts The Penn Wells Hotel & Lodge is picture perfect at Christmastime. groups, including local choruses, musicians and theater groups, offer seasonal entertain- to visit Tioga County to capture the holiday ment guaranteed to warm the heart and share spirit. For those looking to avoid the hustle the spirit of the season. Hamilton-Gibson Pro- and bustle of mall shopping during the holiductions not only stages the timeless classic “A day season, local merchants in the region offer Christmas Carol,” but on Friday night before everything from fishing poles to fine art and the festival, the production company offers “A from kayaks to quilts. Combined with a conDickens of a Concert,” featuring traditional cert by the Mansfield University choir, a classic and modern holiday favorites. holiday movie at the Arcadia Theatre in Wellsboro or the Victoria Theatre in Blossburg, or a stroll along a scenic pine trail, a visit to Tioga County during the holiday season is guaranteed to charm any visitor – even Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge!

Photos by Tim McBride, except where noted.

No holiday event would be complete without an appearance by jolly ole St. Nick and the lovely Mrs. Kris Kringle.

At day’s end, the Dickens celebration reflects the more spiritual nature of the season.

A candlelit Peace Walk in late afternoon culminates on the Wellsboro Green with carolling, a tree-lighting ceremony, treats for children, and a visit by Santa Claus.

While the annual “Dickens of a Christmas” event is scheduled for the first Saturday of December, the entire period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is a great time

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Jan 27.

Performance: Jason Michael Carroll With Ayla Brown. Brown, a former finalist on America’s Got Talent, will open the show. Carroll was discovered at a local talent competition in 2004 and signed to a label in 2006.

7:30pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford. 814-362-2522, www.bcpac.com

Jan 27-29. Performance: Disney’s Aladdin Jr.: The Penguin Project. The event will give children with special needs opportunities to perform a show with fellow student mentors to guide them through the process. Presented by CAST. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-3271777, www.ctlshows.com Jan 28.

Marienville Winterfest. Venture to the Snowmobile Capital of Pennsylvania and enjoy food, giveaway drawings, bingo, a chili cook-off, children’s games, a Chinese auction, a scavenger hunt, snow sculptures, a snowmobile torchlight parade and sky lanterns. 10am7pm. Marienville Area Civic Association, Marienville. 814927-8218, www.forestcounty.com

Jan 28. St. Leo’s Super Saturday Reverse Giveaway Drawing. Dinner, live and silent auctions, bingo and games, and live entertainment. Registration required. Aiello’s Cafe, Ridgway. 814-512-3300

FEBRUARY

Feb 1-2. Groundhog Day Celebration 2017. Celebrate

the world’s most famous groundhog with dozens of events and activities for the whole family. Barclay Square will be full of live entertainment, souvenirs, contests, tours and more. Prognostigation at 7:20am on Feb. 2. Downtown Punxsutawney and Woodland Avenue Extension, Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney. 814-618-5591

Feb 11. Performance: Black Jacket Symphony. The group will recreate Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon.

7:30pm. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-4329382, www.caclive.com Feb 11. Valentine Wine & Chocolate. Enjoy six wine samples and six desserts, which will be paired for attendees’ enjoyment. Starts at noon. Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Lounge, Kane. 814-837-7566, www.flickerwood.com Feb 12. Snowfest. Activities, (dependent on weather conditions) may include snowshow hiking, cross-country skiing, ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, snow mobile rides, broomball, an ice sculpture demonstration, safety and rescue demonstrations, children’s activities, and concessions. Silent auction will be held to support PA State Parks. Noon-4pm. R.B. Winter State Park, Mifflinburg. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks Feb 16-18. Performance: Endless Mountain Music Festival: Jazz Fest. Music at 7:30pm on Feb. 16 at the Deane Center, Wellsboro; dinner and a show at 7:30pm on Feb. 17 at Penn Wells Hotel; and a brunch at 9:30am on Feb. 18 at Penn Wells Hotel, Wellsboro. endlessmountain.net Feb 17-19. Destination Blues Festival. In Bloomsburg,

activities will include the following: Feb. 17, music at area brew pubs; Feb. 18, Bluesburg, an afternoon and evening of music and food at Caldwell Consistory; and Feb. 19, a gospel blues performance by Alexis P. Suter and the Ministers of Sound at Wesley United Methodist Church. Events also in Berwick and Danville. destinationblues.org

Feb 18-19. Kiwanis Winterfest. 10th Annual

Polar Bear Plunge...Amazing Prizes, Ice Fishing Tournament, Ice Slide, Ice Carving, Food, Vendors, Primitive Biathlon, Snowmobile Drag Races, Sled Dogs Live Birds of Prey 570-924-4224 sckiwanis.com

Feb 3-4. Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival. Tons of sparkling ice will grace Market Street and Hufnagle Park.

Fri.- Ice sculpting, and late-night shopping. Sat.- Ice Festival Games, Polar Bear Plunge and the Chocolate Lovers Festival.

Downtown Lewisburg 570-523-1743, lewisburgpa.com

Feb 18. Snowman in the Forest Day. The day of fun

Feb 4. Foxburg Ice Fishing Tournament. New this year will be a children’s tournament for youngsters age 12 and under with an adult. Cash awards for the top three places in various categories. Food and hot beverages will be for sale on-site. 6am-4pm. Adm. Kahle Lake, Lamartine. 814227-7697, 724-659-0196, bcgisselbrecht@centurylink.net

Feb 18-19. Jefferson County Longrifles Annual Winter Rendezvous. Traders and campers welcome, wood and water available, cash targets, various categories, paper, mountain man and trail, trade guns, and a Saturday evening shoot. Pets are welcome and must be leashed at all times. Ramsaytown. 814-849-6220

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Feb 7. Performance: iLuminate. The in-the-dark event’s music, art, and technological magic tells a story of adventure and romance through dance styles such as contemporary, hip-hop, Latin, and breaking, all using the power of light. 7:30pm. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, www.caclive.com

Feb 23-25. Performance: The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust: A Tribute to David Bowie. The Uptown Music Collective will present hits from throughout Bowie’s career.

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Feb 10, 11, 17, 18. Performance: Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding. The audience will be an integral part of the comedy, which will focus on an Italian-American wedding and the families of Valentina Vitale and Anthony Nunzio Jr. 6:30pm. Togi’s Playhouse, Bradford. 814-598-1101, bradfordlittletheatre.org

Feb 25. Bowdish Birthday Bash. There will be a special

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wintry activities along the picturesque National Wild and Scenic Clarion River. 9am-3pm. Various activities will be held at the ice skating pond, Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 814-927-8400, www.dcnr.state.pa.us

running of the newly redesigned Bowdish Model Railroad, as well as some new exhibits. Noon-5pm. Free adm.

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Performance: The 2016 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland. Adm. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 717-397-7700, amtshows.com

Nov 11-Dec 31. Christmas Candylane. More than 4

million lights, along with rides for the whole family. Visit Santa and nine live reindeer, ice skate at Rudolph’s Skating Pond, and enjoy holiday-themed entertainment. Select dates. Hersheypark, Hershey. www.hersheypark.com

Nov 17-Dec 31. Performance: Holly Jolly Christmas.

Adm. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. 717-8981900, www.DutchApple.com

Nov 18-Jan 8. Christmas Tree at Central Park. An animated show. Nightly. 5-6pm. Downtown Johnstown. www.discoverjohnstown.org Nov 25-Dec 16. The Night Before Christmas Train.

This very unique and special train recreates the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve. Adm. Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks. 717-687-7522, http://strasburgrailroad.com

Nov 25-27, Dec 2-4. Spirit of the Holidays. Special events will run throughout the week at each venue.

Tourgoers may start the tour wherever they wish. Fees may apply to some activities. Free adm. Schuylkill County. www.celebrateschuylkill.com Nov 25-26, Dec 2-3, 9-10. Polar Bear Express.

Ride an antique electric trolley through the holiday decorations and lights along the track. Sing carols and enjoy the campfire and hot chocolate and cookies. 6:30-9pm. Adm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. rockhilltrolley.org

Nov 25-Dec 31. Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights. A half-mile ADA-accessible trail of lights, animation, trains, entertainment and food through a mature oak forest and enclosed, heated buildings. Closed Dec 24 and 25. Rocky Ridge County Park, York yorkcountyparks.org Nov 26-27.

Christmas Craft Fair. 300+ local and regional craftspeople display a variety of arts and handcrafts in indoor, sheltered, and open-air displays. 9am3pm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W winter / 31 /

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Performance: Miracle on 34th Street.

Hershey Area Playhouse, Hershey. 717-533-8525, www. hersheyareaplayhouse.com

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Nov 26. Candlelight Open House. Take a stroll through

the candlelit grounds. Featuring local artisans, shopping in the museum store, music, and refreshments. 5-8:30pm.

Adm. Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata. www.ephratacloister.org

Nov 26-Dec 18. Festival of Trees. View Christmas

Christmas Candlelight Tours. Tours that encompass several of the outbuildings and that conclude in the stube, the 1719 house’s living room, to hear the Christmas story from the book of Luke read in German and to sing. Reservations required. 1719 Hans Herr House, Willow Street. www.hansherr.org, http://lancasterroots.org

Dec 1-23. Christmas at Fort Hunter. Guided tours of the mansion will highlight the holidays trimmings and customs of Christmases long ago. The Garden Club of Harrisburg will decorate the mansion with fresh greens, fruits, and dried and fresh flowers. The Museum Shop will be open. Tuesdays through Sundays. Adm. Fort Hunter Mansion, Harrisburg. 717-599-5188, www.forthunter.org

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Dec 1-Jan 1. Koziar’s Christmas Village - The Greatest Christmas Display in the USA. Features treetrimming ideas, indoor and outdoor Christmas displays, indoor and outdoor train displays, freshly baked cookies and other treats, and a gift shop. Koziar’s Christmas Village, Bernville. www.koziarschristmasvillage.com

Nov 27. Community Christmas Celebration & Tree of Remembrance. 6pm. Constitution Square, Wrightsville. www.historicwrightsvillepa.org

Dec 1-2. Festival of Ice. More than 30 ice sculptures will line the sidewalks during the kickoff to the holiday season.

Also, hay wagon rides, a live Nativity, a petting zoo, children’s games, community caroling, vendors, a Sock Hop, live local music, tours and photos with Santa. Downtown Lewistown. 717-248-6713, www.juniatarivervalley.org

trees decorated with handmade ornaments by local garden clubs of the Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center.

599-5188, www.forthunter.org

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

Nov 30. Performance: Great Russian Nutcracker.

Presented by the Moscow Ballet. The Pullo Center, York.

717-505-8900, http://pullocenter.york.psu.edu, www.nutcracker.com Nov 30-Dec 4.

Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show. The U.S. Postal Service will be in attendance offering a full line of service and a special Christmas & Gift Show cancellation stamp. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. pachristmasshow.com

Nov 30. Late November Bird Walk. Volunteers will

lead participants along the Towpath Trail and north end of the park to a spot where they will overlook the lake and canal area. People of all skill levels are invited. Meet at the north parking lot. 8-10am. Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. 717221-0292, www.wildwoodlake.org

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Dec 1-17. Performance: Oliver! The family-friendly musical of the classic novel Oliver Twist. Ephrata Performing Arts Center at the Sharadin Bigler Theatre, Ephrata Community Park, Ephrata. ephrataperformingartscenter.com Dec 1-4, 8-11

Performance: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Adm. Lebanon Community Theatre, Lebanon. 717-273-5151, lebanoncommunitytheatre.org

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Dec 1-31. Exhibit: WIAC Artists’ Third Annual Exhibition. Main Gallery, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org Dec 1-31.

An Eisenhower Christmas. Celebrate the season at the home and farm of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, which will be decorated for Christmas. The Eisenhowers’s specially designed White House Christmas cards will be on exhibit, along with prints of the president’s paintings and a 1950s handmade Christmas shadow box.

Park interpreters will be on-site. Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg. 717-338-9114, www.nps.gov/eise

Dec 2-4.

Christmas at Joanna Furnace. A vintage holiday celebration featuring Victorian decorations, a gift basket giveaway drawing, wagon rides, a bonfire, entertainment, luminaria pathways, a live Nativity, and walking tours. There will be a Christmas market, including juried craft and food items. Adm. Historic Joanna Furnace, Morgantown. www.haycreek.org

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Fall Arts Tour. The Arts Barn Education Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-366-8736, theartsbarn.org

Dec 2. York City Light Up Night. The annual lighting of

the Christmas tree at Continental Square. The evening will get started with activities at multiple locations and conclude with a visit from Santa and photos. 5-8pm.

Continental Square, York. http://yorkcity.org

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Christmas in McConnellsburg. Arts and crafts vendors will provide an opportunity to do some holiday shopping while buying local. Santa Claus will visit on Friday from 6-8pm. Fulton Theater at F&M Trust, McConnellsburg. 717-485-4064, www.fultoncountypa.com

Dec 2-31. Exhibit: Grin With the Grinch. A holiday

exhibit inspired by 1960s Christmas specials and featuring photo opportunities with Snoopy and Charlie Brown. A camera will be available at the museum, but attendees may also bring their own cameras. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. www.historicalsociety.com

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Dec 2-4. Christmas on the Farm. The 19th-centurystyle German Christmas celebration will include music, caroling, house tours, and information about the Christmas customs in a German family. Adm, but free adm for children age 6 and under. Renfrew Museum and Park, Waynesboro. 717-762-4723, http://renfrewmuseum.org Dec 2.

Cocoa Crawl. View thousands of lights in Memorial Square and throughout the downtown area, enjoy a chocolate beverage provided by area merchants, listen to carolers, and visit holiday open houses. 5-8pm.

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717.552.2977 | 866.646.8060 | Facebook.com/FCVBen | Twitter.com/FCVB ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com Dec 2-16. Greencastle’s Heritage Christmas. An oldfashioned Christmas celebration featuring carriage rides, carolers, cookies, family activities, and visits from Santa.

Fridays, 5:30-9pm. Greencastle. greencastlepachamber.org Dec 2-30. Santa’s Polar Bear Express & ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Excursions. A train journey with hot cocoa and Christmas cookies. Attendees may sing carols, and children may receive a gift from Santa and give him their Christmas letters. Select dates. Colebrookdale Boyertown Railroad Yard, Boyertown. colebrookdalerailroad.com

Dec 2-3. Christmas Express at Central Park. Rides on a life-size train with Santa. Downtown Johnstown. www. discoverjohnstown.org Dec 2-3. Performance: The Nutcracker. By Johnstown

Concert Ballet. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. 814-269-7200, www.upjarts.org

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Dickens of a Christmas. Downtown Ebensburg. www.ebensburgdickens.com

Dec 2-30. Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill. The event will include light displays, live entertainment, food, items available for purchase, and an HO-scale model train display.

Through Dec. 23, Santa will be present daily from 6-8:30pm. The kickoff on Dec. 2 will feature the Belsnickel at 5:30pm. Wednesdays through Sundays except Dec. 24 and 25. 6-9pm. Parking donation. Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing. www.countyofberks.com/parks Dec 3. 21st Annual Christmas at Cornwall House Tour.

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Dec 3, 10. Christmas With the Conductor. All aboard

for classic stories in one of the museum’s historic passenger coaches. Children may also create a seasonal takehome craft and receive a small bag of goodies. Adm. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. 717-6878628, www.rrmuseumpa.org

Dec 3, 10. Home for the Holidays. Take a nostalgic

glimpse at holiday rail travel and meet costumed engineers, conductors, ticket agents and passengers representing the past century. Enjoy seasonal music, festive decorations and Santa Claus among the collection of trains and send a telegram to the North Pole. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. www.rrmuseumpa.org

Dec 3.

Festival of Lights. Lighting of the borough Christmas tree. 4:30pm. The Square, Orwigsburg. orwigsburg.net

Dec 3. Holiday Family Program. 1960s-style Christmas

crafts, treats, and fun for the whole family. Bring a camera for photo opportunities with a surprise visitor. 10am-noon.

Free adm. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle.

717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

Dec 3-18. Kids Only Christmas Shop. Shoppers age 12 and under may shop for holiday items provided by the Fort Hunter Mansion Museum Shop. Purchases will be wrapped with the assistance of adults. Youngsters should bring spending money. Sat. and Sun. 12:30-4:30pm. Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, Harrisburg. www.forthunter.org

Dec 3. Market of Curiosities. 50+ independent artists, vintage dealers and bazaar do-it-yourself crafters, along with microbrews, food, and live music. 11am-7pm. Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle. www.marketofcuriosities.com

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provided natural materials, including cones, berries, nuts, and seed pods. May bring additional items and ribbon. They should bring work gloves and clippers. 9 and 10:30am and noon. Preregistration required. Adm. Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. 717-221-0292, www.wildwoodlake.org

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Dec 3. Christmas on the Farm. The Pennsylvania Dutch-themed event includes children’s activities, vendors, wagon rides, music, a visit from the Belsnickel, and folk life demonstrations such as log hewing and blacksmithing.

Fresh Christmas trees will be available for purchase.

Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown.

610-683-1589, www.kutztown.edu/pgchc Dec 3. Performance: A Season for Wishes Make-A-

Wish Benefit Show. The CoJoMotion Dance Company will perform the holiday show, which will feature tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, ballet and musical theater dances set to the beloved sounds of the seasons. Adm. Manheim Township High School, Lancaster. lititzacademyofdance.com

Dec 3. Celebrate the Holidays With Diversity. Join the

Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Network in celebrating a world of different cultures and traditions in music, singing, dance and food. Attendees are encouraged to bring a cultural dish to share. Free museum adm. The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. 717-787-4980, www.statemuseumpa.org

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Spirit of the Holidays - Holiday Market.

Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. walkinartcenter.org

Dec 3-4. Annual Madrigal Christmas Feaste.

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Dec 4. Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes. Marietta. www.mariettarestoration.com Dec 4-11. Holiday Open House. Enjoy this once-a-year opportunity to explore the Cameron-Masland Mansion, a gracious mountain stone villa built in 1908 as a summer home. Enjoy music of the season while taking self-guided tours and sampling light refreshments. Noon-4pm. Free adm. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Carlisle.

717-776-3814, www.friendsofkingsgap.org Dec 4. Victorian Tea. 1-4pm. Adm. Fort Hunter Mansion, Harrisburg. 717-599-5188, www.forthunter.org Dec 4. Christkindlmarkt. A marketplace offering toys and goodies, as well as German food and warm red gluhwein. Noon-6pm. Reading Liederkranz, Reading. 610-3733982, www.readingliederkranz.com Dec 5-Jan 2. Shining Light Through the Darkness.

The 1-mile walking trail will be lit up with thousands of lights and holiday displays. Live entertainment, a model train exhibit, horse-drawn wagon rides, refreshments and more will greet visitors every night while the display is lit.

Kish Park, Lewistown. www.kishparkshininglight.com

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Performance: Christmas City Express. It’s Christmas Eve and a young girl, on her way to her grandparents’ home by train, gets stranded in a terrible blizzard. Adm. Ma and Pa Railroad Heritage Village, Airville.

717-927-9565, www.maandparailroad.com

Dec 9. Christmas Ball. Old-time costumes, old-time dances taught by an instructor, a live orchestra, a disc jockey, prizes, giveaways, and Cinderella slipper moments.7pm-midnight. Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster. 484-798-5989, stepbackintimeball.com Dec 9. Performance: Coal ’n’ Christmas Concert. The

BYOB event will feature folk artist Jay Smar. 7:30-8:30pm.

Adm. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

Dec 9. Holiday Tuba Carol Fest. Tuba players will play carols. The rain site will be the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church. 7pm. Lincoln Square, Gettysburg. 717-334-7719 Dec 10. Christkindlemarkt. Enjoy finding handmade period gifts made by skilled artists. Brendle Museum, Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244 Dec 10. Fezziwig’s Ball. Travel back in time to the turn of

the 18th century to a festive Yuletide scene reminiscent of Fezziwig’s ball from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Featuring a buffet dinner with traditional dishes, 18th-century dancing, live music and a limited cash bar. Res required. 6-10pm.

Adm. Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster. rockfordplantation.org

Dec 10. Performance: Handel’s Messiah. By Johnstown Symphony Orchestra. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. 814-269-7200, www.upjarts.org whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W winter / 35 /

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Enjoy Tastes of Chocolate, Silent Auction, Entertainment, and Children’s Activities.

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Dec 10. Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair.

Thirty local and global nonprofits offer gift items for a donation. Local vendors offer food and fair trade goods. Farm and Home Center, Lancaster. giftsthatgivehope.org/lancaster

Dec 10-11. Performance: Central Pennsylvania Youth

Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.

Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg. 717-5343405, www.whitakercenter.org, www.cpyb.org

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Performance: The Hit Men Rock ’n’ Roll + Christmas Classics. Hits by Frankie Valli, Tommy James, Jim Croce, Carly Simon, Three Dog Night, Carole King and Cat Stevens sprinkled with holiday tunes performed in Hit Men classic rock style. 8-10pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com

Dec 10-11. Performance: Midstate Ballet Presents The Nutcracker. Greater York Dance has produced the Tchaikovsky masterpiece since 1999. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-825-2231, www.mystrandcapitol.org Dec 10. 2016 Holiday House Tour. The self-guided tour

of nine properties may be completed in any order.

Tourgoers will receive a wristband and program at their first stop. Gettysburg. gettysburgbedandbreakfast.com

Dec 11.

An Old-Fashioned Christmas. Gingerbread decorating, cocoa, caroling, holiday decorations and home tours. Home tours will run from 11am-3pm. Columbia. 717684-5249, www.PaRivertowns.com

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Dec 11. Holiday Open House. Tour the mansion deco-

rated for the holidays and enjoy the instrumental group Cello & Friends from noon-4pm. Seasonal desserts will be served. No adm. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Carlisle. 717-776-3814, www.friendsofkingsgap.org

Dec 11. Christmas at the Mansion & Holiday Market.

Adm. John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, Harrisburg.

717-233-3462, http://dauphincountyhistory.org Dec 11. Greencastle Heritage Christmas Home Tour.

Featuring five charming homes decorated for the Christmas season. Greencastle greencastlepachamber.org

Dec 12-13. Christmas at the Cloister. Seasonal readings and holiday music. Seating is limited, and advance tickets are required. Tickets will be available after Nov. 8.

6:30 and 8pm each day. 1741 Meetinghouse, Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata. 717-733-6600, www.ephratacloister.org Dec 13. Performance: The Lennon Sisters Christmas.

8-10pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. http://luhrscenter.com

Dec 17-23. Christmas Walk. The low-key, old-fashioned event includes meeting Santa and enjoying thousands of lights and holiday displays, as well as live music on select evenings. Flashlights are helpful for some areas of the trail. Donation. Little Buffalo State Park, Newport. dcnr. state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/littlebuffalo/index.htm Dec 17-18.

Performance: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Be delighted by the dazzling costumes, charming sets and accomplished dancers as CPYB’s signature production unfolds in this masterpiece. The Hershey Theatre, Hershey. 717-534-3405, www.hersheytheatre. com, www.cpyb.org

Dec 18. Greencastle Heritage Christmas Church Tour.

Tour local churches, meet members of the congregation, view special displays, and take part in activities. Greencastle.

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18th-Century Yuletide Candlelight Tours. Learn about 18th-century Yuletide traditions and customs. Beautiful music will fill the air, and dancing will take place in the first-floor hallway. 4-8pm. Adm. Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster. 717-392-7223, www.rockfordplantation.org

Dec 27-30. Lantern Tours. During the theatrical tours,

visitors will see the Cloister as it may have appeared in the 1700s. Featuring junior and senior high school student reenactors. 6:30-8pm, with tours departing every half-hour.

Reservations are required and may be made after Dec. 1.

Adm. Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata. 717-733-6600, www.ephratacloister.org

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Performance: Sitka Hollow Strings. 6:308:30pm. Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing. 610374-2944, ext. 2611, www.countyofberks.com/parks

Dec 29. 18th-Century Yuletide Daylight Tours. Learn about 18th-century Yuletide traditions and customs and enjoy the beautiful music that will fill the air. 11am-3pm.

Adm. Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster. 717-392-7223, www. rockfordplantation.org Dec 29.

Performance: Maggie Spike With Special Guest Tom Montgomery. 6:30-8:30pm. Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing. 610-374-2944, ext. 2611, 610372-8939, www.countyofberks.com/parks

Dec 31. New Year’s Eve. A family-friendly New Year’s

Eve celebration, including face painting, glitter tattoos, a balloon drop countdown and much more. Select Central Market vendors will be open. Children’s Countdown will be 6-8pm. Then at midnight, watch the white rose drop and enjoy a fireworks display. Continental Square, York. http:// yorkcity.org

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Dec 31. Performance: Reading Symphony Orchestra: New Year’s Eve. Ellis, a multi-instrumentalist, rhythm and blues vocalist, and protege of Ray Charles, will join the Reading Symphony Orchestra to perform a tribute to his mentor. Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. 610373-7557, www.santander-arena.com Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Ice Cream Cake Drop. Ring in the new year with live music, a chicken and ribs dinner and more. All attendees will receive ice cream at midnight.

Harshbarger’s Sub ‘N Malt, McVeytown. 717-899-7751

Dec 31. New Year’s at Noon. Young children and their families are invited to welcome the new year during the family-friendly event. Free with museum adm. National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia. 717-684-8261, www. museumoftime.org

Dec 31. New Year’s Eve at Central Park. Held in conjunction with Celebration Johnstown, the event will feature live music with a ball drop. Johnstown. www.discoverjohnstown.org Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Celebration. Welcome 2017 with music, magic, fireworks at midnight and more, with programs free to the public. Featuring live entertainment, bands, a balloon artist and more, with special events at Majestic Theater, Christ Lutheran Church and Lincoln Square, Gettysburg. 717-334-5006, http://adamsarts.org Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Party With the Smuckers.

Members of the Smucker family will join lodging guests in saying goodbye to 2016 and welcoming in the new year.

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KidsPlace in the Harsco Science Center provides toddlers and preschoolers opportunities for learning and building social skills through playing.

hen the icy winds of January and February come howling, maintaining a consistent level of activity can be challenging. That’s when the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg becomes a virtual oasis of indoor ac-

tivity that stimulates both the body and the mind. Ongoing, seasonal, and one-time programming is geared toward family members of all ages, as well as school groups. But planning for your Whitaker Center adventure is the key to its success.

Often referred to as “Harrisburg’s Crown Jewel,” the Whitaker Center, 222 Market St., was born out of the desire of community and business leaders, city planners, art associations, and government officials in the area to develop a site where science and the arts could be integrated in brandnew ways. Ground was broken in 1997 for the four-story, 30,000-square-foot building that now houses a fine arts museum, a 700-seat theater, performance studios, and the Museum of Scientific Discovery.

The Whitaker Center is named for Uncas A. Whitaker, whose Whitaker Foundation was established in 1975 to support biomedical engineering research and education, and his wife, Helen F. Whitaker, who started the Helen F. Whitaker Fund to support training for classical musicians. Their combined support to the publicprivate partnership topped $8 million.

The Whitaker Center fills a quarter of a city block and features a two-level connecting lobby and entries from Market and Third streets, as well as an internal bridge reaching to Strawberry Square and a parking garage on Walnut Street.

The Harsco Science Center offers more than 240 exhibits spread over three stories

cility’s director of education, Lauren Schaller.

“Over half of the groups that come here participate in more than one activity, so a field trip to the Whitaker Center could include anything from self-guided time in the Science Center, The Select Medical Digital Cinema provides a state-of-the-art film seeing a docuexperience on the largest screen in central Pennsylvania. mentary in the digital cinema, geared to children and families, including or participating KidsPlace, Carnival of Health, Backstage in a classroom-like lab, where a member of Studio, Forces of Nature, and Move It! our education staff guides students through Programs in the Science Center this win- a hands-on science activity.” ter will include Little Learners, Girl Scout “We attract school groups from a 100Badge Workshops, and Girls in STEM (sci- mile radius,” Hurley related. ence, technology, engineering, and math) Entertainment in the Whitaker Center programs. ranges from music representing various Whitaker Center director of marketing genres and live theater to dance proand sales Ashlee Hurley noted that a new grams and stand-up comedy. Performers program planned for early 2017 is aimed include local, resident companies; touring at allowing parents and children to learn troupes; and international stars. about popular STEM topics together in an interactive classroom setting.

Country vocalist Jo Dee Messina February is also when the center will perform at the Whitaker Center on January 20. announces the summer camp schedule and opens up registration.

January and February are perhaps the best time for families with children and teens to visit the Whitaker Center, as March heralds the beginning of the school field trip season, especially on weekdays. Educators should contact the center now to learn what is available and to make arrangements.

“Field trip season is a busy and exciting time inside the Whitaker Center,” stated the fa-

One of the featured artists in The Forum this winter will be Jo Dee Messina, who burst onto the country music scene in 1996 with “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” On Friday, Jan. 20, Messina will sing a number of her biggest hits, including “Bye Bye,” “I’m Alright,” and the aforementioned Corporate groups and other organizations can take advantage of everytune, as well as songs thing the Whitaker Center has to offer. Contact the Whitaker Center for from her latest indepen- rental and catering options. dent release, “ME.” “City of Angels,” a musical comedy Winning Film Series will return in February set in the 1940s written by Cy Coleman, with the screening of four to six Academy David Zippel, and Larry Gelbart, will run Award-winning movies. “(These classics are) a must-see,” at the Whitaker Center from Feb. 15 to March 5. To view a current entertainment Bishop continued, “not only because schedule, log on to www.whitakercenter. they are great films but because they are made even more vibrant by the size of our org.

The Select Medical Digital Cinema screen and immersive quality of our cinfeatures a 38-by-70-foot screen where ema.” Another February highlight in the theatergoers can enjoy Hollywood block- digital theater will be the documentary busters and educational films in surround “Dream Big: Engineering Wonders of the World,” he added. sound.

The Whitaker Center is open Tues“Our digital cinema offers the largest screen in central Pennsylvania, and we days through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. like to keep the content that we show on to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. that screen fresh and exciting,” said Steve to 5 p.m. For more information, visit Bishop, vice president of science and www.whitakercenter.org. cinema. The Whitaker Center’s OscarThe beautiful and spacious Sunoco Performance Theater is one of several venues at the Whitaker Center where visitors can enjoy world-class entertainment any time of the year.

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JANUARY

Jan 28-31. IceFest. Ice carving, more than 75 beautifully lit ice sculptures, a chili cook-off, art exhibitions, and more. Chambersburg. 717-264-7101, www.icefestpa.com

Jan 7-14. Pennsylvania Farm Show 2017. The largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country will feature nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits, and 300 commercial vendors, in addition to livestock judging, cooking demonstrations, horses, entertainment, food, exhibits and contests. Free adm. Parking fee. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-787-5373, www.farmshow.state.pa.us

Feb 1-28. Exhibit: WIAC Artists’ Exhibition. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. www.walkinartcenter.org

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Feb 4-26. Performance: Father Comes Home From

Exhibit: Muhammad Ali Exhibition. 6-8pm.

Main Gallery, third floor, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

Jan 13-14. Fire & Ice Festival. Sip hot cocoa and eat

s’mores while listening to live outdoor music during ice carving competitions. Food trucks will be available.

Downtown Reading. www.readingfireandicefest.com

Jan 13-14. Performance: Court Street Cabaret. Open

Stage associate artistic director Stuart Landon and friends will present the best of Broadway and beyond, both old and new favorites. Open Stage of Harrisburg, Harrisburg. 717232-6736, www.openstagehbg.com

Jan 14. Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike Fundraiser. The

Jan 28. Klondyke Derby. Seven Mountains Scout Camp, Spring Mills. 717-667-9236, www.jvcbsa.org

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the Wars, Parts One, Two, & Three. The new play, from Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks, is set against the backdrop of the Civil War. Adm. Open Stage of Harrisburg, Harrisburg. 717-232-6736, www.openstagehbg.com

Feb 4-12. 2017 Great American Outdoor Show. The

nine-day event will celebrate hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions, with 1,000 exhibitors ranging from shooting manufacturers and outfitters to fishing boats, RVs, archery and art. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. greatamericanoutdoorshow.org

Feb 9. Ladies’ Night Out. 5-8:30pm. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

course is on well-maintained trails with some hills. Dogs on leashes may participate. Proceeds support local efforts to end global warming. Adm. Lancaster County Central Park, Lancaster. www.lancastersierraclub.org

Feb 10. Performance: Villalobos Brothers. The group

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Feb 11. Batfest 2017. Featuring opportunities to observe

Share Your Muhammad Ali Stories & Memorabilia. 6-8pm. Main Gallery, third floor, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

Jan 20. Performance: The Wall Theatrical Extravaganza. The production presents the iconic Pink Floyd album The Wall in its entirety, combining elements from the movie of the same name, the 1981 New York and London concerts, and the 1990 Berlin concert. 7:30pm.

Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. 610-8987469, www.santander-arena.com Jan 22. Performance: Pirates of Penzance. The New

York Gilbert and Sullivan Players present a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall, England. 3pm. Miller Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-607-6270, www.racc. edu/millercenter

Jan 22. Performance: Peter Rabbit Tales. Celebrating

Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday, the award-winning Enchantment Theatre Company will bring to life the mischievous and disobedient Peter Rabbit using masks, puppets, scenery and more. 3pm. Majestic Theater, Gettysburg.

717-337-8200, www.gettysburgmajestic.org

Jan 25. Performance: Cinderella. By the State Ballet Theatre of Russia. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. 814-269-7200, www.upjarts.org

uses violins and voices to redefine contemporary Mexican music. 7:30pm. Majestic Theater, Gettysburg. 717-3378200, www.gettysburgmajestic.org bats in their caverns, as well as workshops for all ages, games, crafts, a pizza lunch, and shopping for bat-themed gifts. Preregistration and prepayment required. 10am-4pm.

Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. www.lincolncaverns.com

Feb 15. Performance: Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown.

814-269-7200, www.upjarts.org Feb 18-19. 2017 Motorama. Featuring more than 1 mil-

lion square feet of exhibition space where attendees may watch arena cross, go-kart, quarter midget and remote control racing or take a walk through the rod, custom and classic car show. Also, music, vendors, games, food and more. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-359-7056, motoramaevents.com

Feb 25-Mar 4. Restaurant Week York. The culinary

celebration will highlight eating establishments and talented chefs who serve up fresh, innovative cuisine. Special menus will be available. York. www.rwyork.com

Feb 28. Fastnacht Day. To use up their lard, sugar, fat

and butter before the start of Lent, the Pennsylvania Dutch found a tasty solution: fastnachts, which can be purchased plain or powdered with table sugar or confectioner’s sugar.

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Jan 8. 12th Annual GoggleWorks' Student Art Exhibition. Cohen Gallery, GoggleWorks' Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-374-4600 www.goggleworks.org

Nov 12, Dec 10. Winter Markets at the Red Barn

Nov 10-Dec 31. Franklin Square Holiday Festival. A light show, food, local beers, hot beverages, Santa Saturdays, #FranklinSquareFridays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express Train rides, and a New Year’s Eve event. Daily 4-8pm. Franklin Square, Philadelphia. 215-629-4026, www.historicphiladelphia.org

Nov 17-Dec 19. Tippler’s Tours: Yuletide Cheers and Beers. A re-enactor portraying a British soldier will provide information about the events of 1777. Tourgoers will have access to hearty snacks and drafts at four pubs. 5:30pm.

Adm. Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia. http:// historicphiladelphia.org

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Mall. Features local and independent artists, designers and crafters. Red Barn Mall, Hatboro. www.facebook.com/ wintermarketattheRedBarn

Nov 18-Jan 2. Gingerbread Competition & Display.

Cash prizes in categories ranging from traditional to authentic reproduction of a significant building. Closed on Christmas Day. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com Nov 18-Dec 18. Christmas City Village. An authentic German Weihnachtsmarkt with charming wooden huts dressed for the holidays and filled with holiday gifts.

Unique retail shops, gourmet restaurants, historic Moravian museums and plenty of parking are within walking distance. Fridays through Sundays. Historic downtown Bethlehem. www.downtownbethlehemassociation.com Nov 18-Jan 8. Christmas City Stroll. Take a walk through the beautiful historic downtown with a certified guide in period dress. Discover the story of the town’s unique beginning in 1741, the tales of a candle in every window and the renowned Bethlehem Star. Highlights will include the Victorian and Colonial architecture. Downtown Bethlehem. 800-360-TOUR, historicbethlehem.org Nov 18-Dec 18. Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem.

Experience the magic of the family holiday market, featuring more than 75 visual artists and craftspeople, food, live holiday music, children’s rides, decorations, and Kathe Wohlfart, a designer of authentic German Christmas ornaments. Fridays through Sundays in November, Thursdays through Sundays in December. SteelStacks, Bethlehem.

610-332-FEST, www.steelstacks.org,christmascity.org Nov 21-Apr 6. Exhibit: Work on What You Love:

Bruce Mau Rethinking Design. The exhibit celebrates a world-renowned designer who focuses on solutions to global challenges. The display showcases his work within the last 10 years, including his current design, Massive Change Network. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia.

215-763-8100, www.philamuseum.org

Nov 22-Jan 8. Holiday Tours. Enjoy a reflection of

Christmases past, hear the story of how modern-day Christmas began, listen to the family music box and look through the stereoscope to see 3-D Christmas images. All ages welcome. Closed Mondays and holidays. No adm.

Donation suggested. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville.

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Nov 24-Jan 8. A Longwood Christmas. View deco-

rated trees, lights, fountain features and seasonal plants.

Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, www. longwoodgardens.org

Nov 24-Dec 24. Christmas Village. An authentic German Christmas market, featuring more than 80 vendors offering goods from around the world. Also features European foods, performances by area bands and dance groups, opportunities to meet Santa, and wine tastings.

Coincides with Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market.

Preceded by a preview weekend on Nov 19-20. Free adm.

Dilworth Plaza, City Hall, Philadelphia.

Nov 25-Jan 8. Exhibit: A Brandywine Christmas.

An O-gauge model train exhibition with trains running nearly 2,000 feet of track; a gallery of antique dolls dressed in period clothing; and critters, ornaments and decorations handcrafted from natural materials, displayed on towering trees. 9:30am-5pm daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Extended hours until 9pm on Thursdays in December. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford.

610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org

Nov 26-Dec 18. Performance: A Christmas Story.

The musical version of the holiday movie. Adm. Fridays through Sundays. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. 570-283-2195, 800-698-PLAY, www. musicbox.org

Nov 26-Dec 30. Bethlehem by Night Bus Tours.

Includes a visit to the famous star atop South Mountain, a look at early and current local holiday traditions and access to historic highlights. Downtown Bethlehem. 800-360TOUR, historicbethlehem.org whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W winter / 43 /

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Exhibit: Samuel W. Pennypacker 1843-1916: His Living Legacy. Learn how Pennypacker’s efforts to preserve natural resources and historical items have created a lasting legacy. The exhibit is included on all guided tours of the mansion. Free adm. Donation suggested. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349, www. montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Nov 27. Holiday Bows & Boughs. Attendees may create

their own holiday decorations using natural materials.

Evergreen boughs and materials will be provided, but individuals may also bring their own supplies.

Preregistration required. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Nov 30-Dec 10.

Performance: Tony Orlando’s Great American Christmas. Orlando, who performed for 20 seasons in Branson, will bring his acclaimed Christmas show to the area. Sands Event Center, Bethlehem. 610297-7414, www.sandseventcenter.com

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Dec 1-2. Holly Nights. Enjoy crackling bonfires, carolers, candlelit tours of the Manor House and craft demonstrations. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. 215-946-0400, www. pennsburymanor.org

Dec 1-23. Live Advent Calendar. A life-size Advent

calendar that will feature a different local business and performance each day. At the time of the presentation, a selected visitor will be asked to knock on the door. When the door is opened, a special guest from a local business or organization will appear and distribute treats to the crowd.

Bethlehem. www.downtownbethlehemassociation.com

Dec 1-4. Critter Sale. Purchase handcrafted, environ-

mentally friendly ornaments and tabletop decorations with themes such as sports, animals, angels, and stars. Benefits the Museum Volunteers’ Art Purchase Fund and art education and programming. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum. org

Dec 1-18. Performance: Christmas City Follies. Each

year, Touchstone’s resident ensemble and its affiliate artists and apprentices takes on Christmas City and holiday traditions and produces a multitude of memorable characters and sketches. Touchstone Theatre, Bethlehem. 610867-1689, www.touchstone.org

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Dec 2. Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade. Hundreds of dancers, performers and musicians. Dozens of events will be offered in conjunction with the parade. 7:15pm. West Chester.

Dec 2. Holiday Market Place & Festival of Trees Preview Party. The Mall at Steamtown, Scranton.

Dec 2. Performance: Sounds of the Season. A NEPA Philharmonic holiday event. Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 570-270-4444, www.nepaphil.org Dec 2-18. Performance: A Wonderful Life: The Musical. The charming musical is based on the beloved 1946 holiday movie classic. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Adm. Steel River Playhouse, Pottstown. 610-970-1199, www.steelriver-playhouse.org Dec 3-4. Christmas Festival. Santa parades through

the village and ends at the courtyard with his friends, Mrs. Claus and his helpers. The village is decorated festively and there is live entertainment. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com

Dec 3. Christmas at the Farm. Volunteers and even the farm animals will help visitors get into a festive mood.

There is something for the entire family. Youngsters will enjoy a visit by Father Christmas as well as have the opportunity to make simple Christmas tree decorations, fabric dolls, whizzers and candles. 11am-4pm. Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Ridley Creek State Park, Media. www.colonialplantation.org Dec 3. Holiday Greens Sale. Decorated wreaths, door

swags, white pine roping, centerpieces and fresh cut greens will be available to purchase. 10am-3pm. Fox Chase Farm, Philadelphia. 215-728-7900, www.foxchasefarm.org

Dec. 3.

Holiday Market Place Opens. The public is invited. The Mall at Steamtown, Scranton.

Dec 3-4. Holiday Open House. Holiday shopping with

local artisans, live music, and complimentary mulled wine and refreshments. Noon-6pm. Black Walnut Winery, Sadsbury. 610-857-5566, www.blackwalnutwinery.com

Dec 3. Sounds of the Season. Celebrates the musical

diversity of the city. Participating groups will include Opera Philadelphia, Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Artistas y Musicos Latino Americanos, Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and the Performing Arts, doo-wop group The Quiet Storm, and Mummers. 10am-4pm. Adm with free adm for children under age 12. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. www.parkcharms.com

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Dec 3. Tree Lighting. Featuring cookies, cocoa, caroling, Dec 3. Christmas at Eckley. Storytelling, a visit from St.

Nicholas, arts and crafts, musical performances, and refreshments. The Sharpe House will be decorated. Eckley Miners’ Village, Weatherly. 570-636-2070, www.eckleyminersvillage.com

Dec 3. Christmas in a Small Town: The Santa Train.

Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, Scranton. 570-963-6730, www.LHVA.org

and a visit from Santa. 5-5:30pm. Lawn, Community House, Milford. 570-296-8700, www.milfordpa.us

Dec 3-4. Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop.

Materials provided. Teams of four are recommended.

Reservations requested. 1pm. Adm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. 215-230-7170, www.themarketatdelval.com

Dec 3. Performance: Foghat with Special Guest Blackfoot. Doors open at 7pm, and show begins at 8pm.

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Dec 3-11. Jim Thorpe’s Olde Time Christmas.

Featuring train rides with Santa, Asa Packer Mansion tours, a live Nativity, ghost walks, a gingerbread house contest, carolers, shopping, seasonal dinner specials, and ticketed live entertainment at Mauch Chunk Opera House.

Saturdays and Sundays. Free adm. Downtown Jim Thorpe.

888-546-8467, www.jimthorpe.org/festivals Dec 3.

Wine Dinner Series - Holiday Hemisphere.

Featuring wine and food from New Zealand, Australia, and South America. Event begins at 5pm, and dinner is served at 6:30pm. Adm. Skytop Lodge, Skytop. 855-345-7759, www.skytop.com

Dec 3. Winter Ecology Hike. Learn how various plants

and animals survive the winter. All ages welcome. Adm for nonmembers. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Dec 4. Family Day. Entertainment for children and their parents, including a visit from Santa. 10am-4pm. Adm with free adm for children under age 12. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. www.parkcharms.com

Dec 4. Festival of Trees.

The Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton. 570-963-6590, www.ectma.org

Dec 4. EcoZone Discovery Room. The room features

hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability, and the local envirionment. Visitors may climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, and dig in a fossil pit. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570828-2319, www.peec.org

Dec 6-24. Performance: This Wonderful Life. The comedic one-man version of the classic, heartwarming movie will star Tony Braithwaite as all of the residents of Bedford Falls. Daily. Act II Playhouse, Ambler. http://act2. org

Dec 8. Performance: An Olde English Christmas with

Herman’s Hermits. Starring Peter Noone. Doors open at 6pm, and the show begins at 8pm. Adm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

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9-18. Performance: The Nutcracker.

Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with choreography by David Kloss and Donna L. Muzio, integrated with new choreographic elements by Nancy Page. Select dates. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester. 610-696-2711, www. brandywineballet.org

Dec 9. Performance: Dueling Pianos Holiday Show.

The two performers will play two pianos, entertaining with musical comedic satire and holiday sing-alongs. Adm. Paradise Stream Resort, Mount Pocono. 800-432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com

Dec 9. Performance: Back to the Eighties Show with

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

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Dec 10. The Great Lehigh Valley Antique Toy & Collectible Show. 10am-3pm. Free parking. Merchants Square Mall, Allentown. www.lehighvalleytrainmeet.com Dec 10. Victorian Christmas Open House. Get in the Christmas spirit by enjoying the sights and sounds of a bell choir, visiting with a Victorian Santa Claus, seeing the living historians and viewing a Clear Toy Candy demonstration.

All ages welcome. 2-8pm. No adm. Donation suggested.

Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349, www. montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Dec 10. A Sugartown Christmas. Explore the village

and hear about Victorian Christmas traditions. Children will be able to decorate cookies and help to make the gingerbread village. Santa will make a stop at the William Garrett House, and Ramon Townsend will offer demonstrations in the book bindery. 11am-4pm. Adm. Historic Sugartown, Malvern. 610-640-2667, www.historicsugartown.org

Dec 10. Neighbor’s Day. Showcases the talent of the residents near Fairmount Park. 10am-4pm. Adm with free adm for children under age 12. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. www.parkcharms.com Dec 10-18. Breakfast with the Big Guy. Eat breakfast and take photos with Santa. Reservations requested.

Saturdays and Sundays. 9am. Free adm to children under 12 months. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. 215-2307170, www.themarketatdelval.com Dec 10. Performance: Dueling Pianos Holiday Show.

The two performers will play two pianos, entertaining with musical comedic satire and holiday sing-alongs. Adm. Pocono Palace Resort, East Stroudsburg. 800-432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com Dec 10. Performance: DeadPhish Orchestra.

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

Dec 11. Performance: Dueling Pianos Holiday Show.

The two performers will play two pianos, entertaining with musical comedic satire and holiday sing-alongs. Adm. Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville. 800-432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com Dec 17. Flavors of the Season. Features samples from

local chocolatiers, candymakers, brewers, and other culinary artists. 10am-4pm. Adm with free adm for children under age 12. Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. www.parkcharms.com

Dec 17. Performance: Chris Janson. Doors open at 6pm, and the show begins at 8pm. Adm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com Dec 26. Performance: The Nutcracker. Presented by Ballet Theatre of Scranton. Sette LaVerghetta Theatre, Marywood University, Scranton. 570-347-2867

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Dec 29-Jan 1. New Year’s Eve Bash. The event will

include buffet and sit-down dinners, butlered hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, children’s activities, a mentalist/magician, and the countdown to midnight. Adm. Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony. www.splitrockresort.com

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

new year with marshmallow PEEPS. Guests will enjoy live music, arts and crafts, movies, s’more making, photos with the PEEPS Chick, and the dropping of the 4.5-foot, 85-pound lit PEEPS Chick in front of the blast furnaces of Bethlehem Steel. SteelStacks, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, www.steelstacks.org

Dec 30. Performance: Get the Led Out. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Bash. Family-friendly bash with

a Hollywood theme. Balloon dropping, ball-drop on giant screen and appetizers. 8:30pm - 12am. Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony. 800-255-7625, www.splitrockresort.com

Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Community Celebration & Ball Drop. Outdoor free event. Snow or shine. Come ring in the new year with live entertainment by Philly Gumbo at 11pm. Spasso Italian Grill, Media.

Dec 31-Jan 1. New Year’s Festivities. On New Year’s

Eve, take part in events throughout the city, including the celebration and fireworks display on the Delaware River waterfront. On New Year’s Day, attend the annual Mummers Parade, a 115-year-old tradition. Philadelphia.

Dec 31.

Kids’ New Year’s Eve Countdown & Dance Party. Music and activities from 4:30-6pm, followed by a countdown and Square Drop, accompanied by fireworks.

Afterward, the Kids’ Dance Party will be available until 8pm.

The event will end with the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show. 3-8pm. Free adm. Franklin Square, Philadelphia.

Dec 31. First Night Scranton. www.firstnightscranton.com

Downtown Scranton.

Dec 31. Performance: Get the Led Out - New Year’s Eve Concert. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Jan 17-22. Performance: Jersey Boys. Presented by Broadway Theatre. Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton.

570-346-7369, www.sccmt.org Jan 19. Performance: The Enchanted Harp The third concert in the Chamber Series, presented by the NEPA Philharmonic. Sordoni Theatre, WVIA Studios, Pittston.

570-270-4444, www.nepaphil.org Jan 22. Gallery Talk: The Legacy of Samuel Pennypacker. Learn how the former governor and historian’s actions still affect Pennsylvanians’ lives today. 1pm.

Free adm. Donation suggested. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349, www.montcopa.org/ pennypackermills Jan 27. Performance: Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Show Concert. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe.

866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com Jan 29. Howie Mandel. Stand-up comedian and judge on NBC's America's Got Talent. Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville. 866-500-0485 covepoconoresorts.com/events/ event/howie-mandel/

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Performance: Clybourne Park. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Adm. Steel River Playhouse, Pottstown. 610-970-1199, www.steelriver-playhouse.org

Feb 3. First Friday. Downtown Scranton. 570-5659006, www.firstfridayscranton.com Feb 4. Performance: A Night at the Oscars. Presented

by the NEPA Philharmonic PNC Pops. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre. 570-270-4444, www.mohegansunpocono.com, www.nepaphil.org

Feb 11. Victorian Valentines for Kids. Participants will

make Victorian valentines. Refreshments will be available.

The program is for children age 5 and up accompanied by an adult. Preregistration required. Adm. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349, www.montcopa.org/ pennypackermills

Feb 12-26. Stoogeum Open House. Thursdays. 10am-

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Jan 6. First Friday. Downtown Scranton. 570-5659006, www.firstfridayscranton.com

3pm. The world’s first and largest museum dedicated to the Three Stooges contains close to 100,000 pieces of Stoogeabilia, along with interactive exhibits, in a 10,000-square-foot, three-story building. Adm. Stoogeum, Ambler. 267-468-0810, http://stoogeum.com

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Feb 17-19. Clarks Summit Festival of Ice. The theme is

Shiverfest. Lackawanna River Conservation Association. Scranton. 570-347-6311, www.lrca.org

Jan 14. Researching Your Old House. Learn how to discover your house’s age using methods such as examining architectural styles and conducting a title search.

Attendees may bring photos of their houses. 1pm. Free adm. Donation. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-2879349, www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Ice, Lights, Broadway. Clarks Summit. 570-587-9045, www.facebook.com/csfestivalofice

Feb 28-Mar 26. Performance: Tomfoolery. A revue of famed satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer. Daily. Act II Playhouse, Ambler. http://act2.org

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Nov 18-Jan 1. Overly’s Country Christmas. Featuring

old-fashioned treats, opportunities to sing carols around the bonfire, a model train display, photo opportunities with Santa, horse drawn wagon/sleigh rides, and more.

Westmoreland Agricultural Fairgrounds, Greensburg. overlys.com

Nov 18-Jan 8. Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland.

Tune in the car’s radio and watch the magic unfold while driving through the award-winning Christmas light and music extravaganza, which features hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights dancing in synchronization.

Adm. Butler Fairgrounds, Prospect. visitbutlercounty.com

Nov 25-27, Dec 2-4.

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Nov 25-Jan 2. Christmas in the Park. Drive through lighted Christmas displays from area businesses and organizations. Candy canes will be distributed on weekends in December. 5-11pm. Grove City Memorial Park, Grove City.

724-458-6410 Nov 26-27, Dec 3-4, 10-11. Holiday Candlelight Tours. Explore the museum by the glow of candles and warm, flickering fires and enjoy the simple but charming decor, traditions and hospitality of days gone by. At the end of the tour, relax by a crackling fire and an 18th-centurystyle Christmas tree. 3-7pm. Adm. Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown. 724-238-4983, www.compassinn.org Nov 26-Dec 17.

Performance: A Christmas Pudding. Music, stories, and poems. Daily except Mondays and Thursdays. Riverside Inn & Dinner Theater, Cambridge Springs. 800-956-9490, www.theriversideinn.com

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Nov 26-Dec 4. Festival of Lights. Tour the 129-yearold Samuel Warden mansion, which will be decorated with numerous trees in several rooms. Daily door prizes, giveaway drawings, and refreshments. Adm. Mount Pleasant.

724-929-3111, mountpleasantfol15666.tripod.com Nov 26-27, Dec 2-4, 9-11. Festival of Christmas Trees. 30-plus Christmas trees through three floors of the house. All stairways, mantels and hallways are decorated.

Donations. Hermitage Historical Society, Stewart House, Hermitage. 724-981-4843 Nov 26-Dec 17. Photos with Santa & His Penguin

Pals. Santa and his African penguin friends will meet visitors and take holiday photos. Children may also visit Santa’s aviary workshop and make a craft to take home. Saturdays, 11am-1pm. Included with adm. National Aviary, Pittsburgh.

412-323-7235, www.aviary.org

DECEMBER Dec 1-4, 7-11, 15-18. Performance:

A Christmas Carol. The comedic Groundhog Day-like retelling of the Dickens classic focuses on how Ebenezer Scrooge is forced to relive his life-changing journey at Christmas every year.

Little Lake Theatre, Canonsburg. www.littlelake.org

Dec 1-31. Christmas in the Park Holiday Light Display.

Christmas light displays, many of them animated, will be set up throughout the park. Ewing Park, Ellwood City. 724510-9423, www.Ellwood-City-Festival.net Dec 1-4. Performance: Elf The Musical Jr. Christmasloving elf Buddy sets off on a quest to find his true identity.

Adm. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724576-4644, www.lincolnparkarts.org Dec 1-11. Holiday mART.Finely crafted, one-of-a-kind Dec 1-4. 27th Annual Beaver County Festival of Trees. Walk into a winter wonderland and be amazed by a wide variety of creatively designed Christmas trees displayed with different themes and wreaths. Visit the North Pole Cafe, Santa Land, the Candy Lane gift shop, the newly expanded model train display and local entertainment.

Free shuttle service from the Beaver County Ice Arena parking lot. Bradys Run Park Lodge, Beaver Falls. 330-5029882, www.beavercountyfestivaloftrees.org

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handmade gifts for sale. Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley. 412-741-4404, www.sweetwaterartscenter.org

Dec 2-4. Weekend to Remember. A marriage getaway featuring teaching from FamilyLife trained speaker couples. Adm includes manuals and special projects pages.

Pittsburgh Marriott North at Cranberry Woods, Cranberry Township. http://garr.co/WTR16PGH Dec 2, 9, 16. Trolleys & Toy Trains. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington. www.pa-trolley.org whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W winter / 49 /

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Fri. to Sun. Ellwood City History Center, Ellwood City.

Dec 2-31. Christmas Season Open House. An HO-scale

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layout featuring DC and Digitrax DCC operation. Fri., Sat., and Sun. except Dec. 23 to 25. Donations. Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, Monaca. 724-8433783, www.bcmrr.railfan.net

Dec 2. Light Up Night. A bazaar featuring crafts, baked goods, books, and more. Activities at the firemans’ field include a bonfire, holiday music, concessions, and treats from Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be a parade.

Downtown Homer City. 724-915-8124 Dec 2-23. It’s a Wonderful Life Festival. A 30-foot live Christmas tree, visits with Santa and his reindeer, children’s crafts and activities, musical entertainment, holiday treats, tours of the Jimmy Stewart Museum, and shopping, including opportunities to take home a Christmas tree.

Saturdays to Mondays. Downtown Indiana. www.visitindianacountypa.org, www.wonderfullifefestival.com Dec 2. Christmas Parade. Kick off the holiday season with a treelighting at the county courthouse, entertainment, a parade and Santa. Washington. 724-229-7207 Dec 2-11. Performance: The Best Christmas Pageant

Dec 2-4. Performance: Elf: The Musical Jr. Christmasloving elf Buddy sets off on his comedic quest to find his true identity. Adm. MainStage, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, lincolnparkarts.org Dec 2-4. Performance: Christmas Stories. Featuring The Parlor Players. Dillweed Bed and Breakfast, Dilltown.

814-446-6465, www.dillweedinc.com Dec 3-6. Festival of Lights: The Art of Christmas: Trees, Wreaths & Other Treasures. 10am-6pm. Adm. Community Room, Ligonier Town Hall, Ligonier. 824-2384983, www.compassinn.org Dec 3. Smicksburg Annual Cookie Tour. Visit shops, taste cookies, and take home recipes. Smicksburg. 814257-0192, www.smicksburg.net Dec 3. Light Up Night. A parade, a tree lighting, and a visit from Santa. Other offerings include music, crafts, games, a live Nativity, a bonfire, and food and beverages.

Blairsville. 724-459-9100

Ever. When the Herdmans demand parts in the church Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. Augustine Auditorium, New Castle Playhouse, New Castle. 724-6543437, www.newcastleplayhouse.org

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Dec 2-3. Holiday Radio Show. R-ACT performs Meet Me in St. Louis, which tells of the adventures of an American family anticipating the World’s Fair of 1904. 7pm.

Adm. Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton. 724-775-6844, www.merrickartgallery.org, www.ractproductions.com

Dec 3-4. Performance: Ho, Ho, Ho With the WSO. The

Dec 2-18. Performance: Christmas Memories. Start the holiday season with the heart-warming musical in which the true meaning of Christmas is celebrated. Fri. through Sun. 7-9:30pm. The Station Dinner Theatre, Erie.

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Family Tradition Fun Weekends. Horsedrawn wagon rides, a concession stand, a gift shop, and Christmas trees. Saturdays and Sundays. Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farm, Indiana. www.FlemingsTrees.com entire family is invited to Washington Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday celebration. Trinity High School, Washington. 724-223-9796, www.washsym.org

Dec 3-4, 10-11, 17-18. Santa Trolley. Celebrate the

season on the trolley with Santa. Sing along with the Christmas caroling, make a craft in the events room and interact with the Lionel trains in the Visitor Center.

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington. 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org

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characters, and hear their stories while acting as a player in the game and collecting treats along the way. 9am-2pm.

For ages 1 to 11. Free adm. Four Mile Church, Beaver. 724495-6520, www.fourmile.org

Dec 3. Christmas at the Vicary Mansion. Featuring various Christmas trees with decorations from different eras. Candles on a Civil War decorated tree will be lit at 5pm and 7pm. Also includes Christmas music presented by local choirs and demonstrations by bobbin lace makers, tatters, and woodcarvers, as well as make-and-take decorations for children of all ages. 2-8pm. Donations. Captain William Vicary Mansion, Freedom. 724-775-1848, www.bchrlf.org Dec 3. Santa at the Log Cabin. Children of all ages may

meet Santa in the rustic 1812 log cabin. Snacks will be provided, and attendees may bring cameras. 1-4:30pm. McCoy Log Cabin, Darlington. 724-846-3487

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Christmas at the Village. Featuring local choirs, unique crafts, children’ activities, and opportunities to take a candelelit stroll. Adm. Old Economy Village, Ambridge. 724-266-4500, www.oldeconomyvillage.org

Dec 3-Jan 1. Christmas Train Display. Saturdays and

Sundays except Dec 24 and 25. Donations accepted. McCarl Industrial and Agricultural Museum, Darlington. 724-846-3487

Dec 3-Jan 8.

Ohio Valley Lines Holiday Model Railroad Open House. Saturdays and Sundays except Dec. 24 and 25. Noon-5pm. Adm. Ohio Valley Lines, Ambridge.

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814-337-8000, www.theacademytheatre.org

Dec 4. Light Up Night. A tree lighting, crafts, hot chocolate, and appearances by Santa and the Grinch. Saltsburg.

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By Wendy Royal

I’ve been a small-town girl my entire life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Like everywhere, small towns can be found throughout Pennsylvania. While each is unique, they all have one thing in common: a big heart. For me, there’s something magical about a fresh blanket of snow on the tree-lined streets of Lititz, Pa., where I grew up. Add Christmas, and you have a Frank Capra film.

There is a town in western Pennsylvania where the name George Bailey is only overshadowed by the name of the man who portrayed him in the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life.” James Maitland Stewart was born on May 20, 1908, in Indiana, Pa., to Elizabeth and Alex Stewart. Jimmy was the oldest of three children.

Although his father had hoped Jimmy would join him in the family hardware business, he was very proud of him. In The Stewarts lived an idyllic life in In- addition to attending his movies when diana. Alex owned the J.M. Stewart & Co. they came to town, Jimmy’s father kept a Store, which had been in the family since scrapbook and photos that he displayed 1848. As one of the town’s most prominent in the hardware store. families, the Stewarts Incredibly, Jimmy were able to support and Stewart’s 1941 Acadencourage their son’s inemy Award for Best quisitive nature.

Actor for “The PhilaJimmy grew up in a delphia Story” was loving home and learned displayed in the Inpride and patriotism diana hardware store from an early age. Pennwindow until Alex sylvania was home to the died in 1961.

Stewart family prior to The patriotism the American Revoluand sense of duty tion, and some fought in that Jimmy felt from that war. His father was an early age burned a veteran of the Spanishwithin him as AmerAmerican War. As the naica entered WWII. In tion entered WWI, Alex March of 1941, Jimmy enlisted in the infantry reported for duty as Photo courtesy of the Jimmy Stewart Museum at the age of 46. While his Pvt. James M. Stewart father was at war, Jimmy in the Army Air Corps. Jimmy’s service supported the cause at home by putting to his country was not merely a publicity on patriotic plays for friends in his base- stunt; he was commander and group opment. erations officer, which gave him the reJimmy graduated from Princeton in sponsibility for planning the missions his 1932 with a degree in architecture. With squad carried out. From 1943 to 1945, he little work available for an architect dur- earned six Battle Stars, the Distinguished ing the Great Depression, Jimmy decided Flying Cross, with two Oak Leaf Clusters to pursue his love of acting. His first full- and France’s highest honor, the Croix length film came in 1935 in “Murder Man,” de Guerre. In all, Jimmy flew more than starring Spencer Tracy.

“Dad made a point of moviegoing when a show of mine was in town,” Jimmy once said, “but all my shows seemed to make him drowsy. When he talked to me about one of my pictures, I could always tell at which point he’d gone to sleep.”

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Jimmy Stewart’s childhood home in Indiana, PA can still be seen, but is privately owned.

Above: The Jimmy Stewart Museum is dedicated to honoring Jimmy Stewart’s accomplishments as an actor, military hero and family man.

Right: A statue was erected in front of the Indiana, Pennsylvania Courthouse in honor of Stewart’s 75th birthday.

20 combat missions over Europe. When Jimmy returned from the war in 1945, he came home to Indiana. True to his nature, he refused the hero’s welcome that was being planned for his return.

Shortly thereafter, Jimmy returned to Hollywood and his acting career, where he created some of the most memorable characters of all time. Of Jimmy’s 94 film credits, “It’s a Wonderful Life” was his favorite. Dec. 20, 2016, marks the 70th anniversary of the film’s release.

Jimmy stayed very close to his family during his filmmaking years. In addition to his visits to Indiana, his parents would also travel to see him. It is said that on one such trip, Alex was very discouraged to find out that his son was no longer attending church on Sunday mornings. Alex left Jimmy’s house and returned with two elders from a church three blocks away.

Jimmy attended church from that time on.

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In 1993, a group of Indiana citizens began to meet about establishing a museum to honor the town’s favorite son.

Though Jimmy initially rejected the idea, he agreed once it was explained that the

museum would lend a financial boost to his hometown. But Jimmy insisted that it be modest and if possible located in downtown Indiana. It was decided that the museum would be housed in the library building adjacent to where his father’s hardware store used to be.

The Jimmy Stewart Museum opened May 20, 1995, Jimmy’s 87th birthday. Much of the extensive collection came from Jimmy himself. The museum is home to Jimmy’s military and film memorabilia, as well as artifacts from the Stewarts’ family life in Indiana. It’s not fancy, and that’s exactly the way the actor wanted it.

The museum has a 50-seat theater where Stewart retrospectives, biographies and films can be screened.

The Military Gallery displays many artifacts received from the Stewart Foundation after Jimmy’s death. Now on display are two flight suits worn by Brig. Gen. Stewart, as well as a dress blue uniform and his military tuxedo. Also included in the collection are many awards and photographs spanning his military career.

The Indiana Gallery displays the history of the county as well as the history of the Stewart family in Indiana County, which is told through photographs,

scrapbooks and videos.

The museum’s newest exhibit celebrates the December 1946 release of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” with images from the museum’s collection as well as an email that the museum received at the time of Jimmy’s death and how the movie personally affected the sender.

Visitors to the Jimmy Stewart Museum come from all over the world and are made up of all Image credit: RKO Radio Pictures Auld Lang Syne scene from “It’s A Wonderful Life.” age groups. The museum has been featured on AMC, CNN, CBS, A&E, Disney, the BBC “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be shown and more. in the theater at 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 19 until Dec. 18.

Each year, the entire town pays tribIT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE ute to its native son by hosting the It’s A The holidays are a special time at the Wonderful Life Festival. The 2016 event Jimmy Stewart Museum. It will hold an will kick off on Nov. 18 with a parade and open house on Friday, Nov. 18, as part of will continue on weekends through FriIndiana’s Light Up Night. The museum day, Dec. 23. Each weekend will feature will be decorated with several Jimmy holiday music, including entertainment Stewart-themed trees and other decora- provided by local schools, churches and tions. The following afternoon, the mu- instrumental groups, as well as Indiana seum will host a book signing followed University of Pennsylvania (IUP) perforby the annual George Bailey Dinner at 6 mances and tours of the museum. All new decorations will adorn the town, creating p.m. at Indiana’s Rustic Lodge. a festive atmosphere for everyone.

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The annual parade kicks off the It’s A Wonderful Life Festival. The 2016 festival has been extended to six weekends from November 18 December 23.

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George Bailey makes an appearance at the It’s A Wonderful Life Festival.

Nov. 18 - In addition to the parade, marshmallow roasting, hayrides, entertainment, holiday activities for families and the arrival of Santa! The whole town will sparkle as it celebrates the season, with each storefront decorated for the occasion.

Nov. 19-20 – Families will enjoy all the holiday activities in IRMC Park, Indiana’s two-year-old downtown pedestrian plaza.

Photo courtesy of Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farms

You can participate in Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farms’ annual Trees For Troops by donating at the annual event or by calling 724 463-0570.

Among the highlights will be Santa and two of his reindeer. There will also be a baby reindeer that children can pet.

Dec. 9-11 – An Old-Fashioned Christmas awaits visitors this weekend. Period costumes, old-fashioned activities and treats and an antique sleigh will be featured. In addition, a Holiday Home Tour of historic properties adorned in their holiday finery will take place.

Dec. 16-18 – A Family Fun Weekend featuring the “It’s A Wonderful Life” Family Fun Run where runners of all ages take to the streets of Indiana dressed as their favorite character from the movie or in any holiday-themed costume. There will also be a Christmas sing-along.

Adding to Indiana’s holiday appeal is the fact that the surrounding area is dotted with Christmas tree farms, giving it the honor of the “Christmas Tree Capital of the World.” Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farms will hold its annual Family Fun Weekends from Nov. 29 through Dec. 13.

Pick out your Christmas tree and enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, food, children’s activities and Santa.

Fleming’s Annual Trees for Troops event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3.

During the event, people may buy trees at

a special price to be distributed to military bases throughout the world. Since the event began in 2009, more than 1,500 trees have been donated. Families will enjoy live music, face painting, a visit from Santa and the opportunity to meet soldiers.

From Saturday, Nov. 12, through Saturday, Dec. 10, IUP’s University Museum will feature the exhibit “Holiday Wheels and Thrills: A Model Train Display.” Admission is free.

Located southeast of Indiana in Dilltown is The Dillweed Inn Bed & Breakfast. Each year the B&B’s Parlor Players delight guests with an old-fashioned evening of storytelling. The performances of “Christmas Stories” on Dec. 3 and 4 will fill you with the spirit of the season. Dessert and beverages are included in the $16 ticket price.

Then, on Friday through Monday, Dec. 9 to 12, and Friday through Sunday, Dec. 16 to 18, the Indiana Players will present “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” a joyful tribute to the holiday season at the Dillweed.

The community that helped shape the life of one of America’s most beloved actors still gives residents and visitors the feel of small-town America, but it also offers entertainment and cultural events that larger cities enjoy.

In a scene from “It’s a Wonderful Life” Clarence, the angel, says to George Bailey, “One man’s life touches so many other lives; when he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?”

Jimmy Stewart’s life certainly touched so many, but what he left behind in Indiana is a proud and thriving community.

IF YOU GO: Jimmy Stewart Museum 835 Philadelphia St., 3rd Floor Indiana, PA 15701 724-349-6112 www.jimmy.org Flemings Christmas Tree Farms 1803 Fleming Rd., Indiana, PA 15701 724-463-0570 www.flemingstrees.com Dillweed Inn Bed & Breakfast 7453 Route 403 Hwy South Dilltown, PA 15929 814-446-6465 www.dillweedinc.com/events.html

It’s A Wonderful Life Festival Downtown Indiana, PA www.wonderfullifefestival.com The University Museum Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sutton Hall, Rm. 111 1011 South Dr., Indiana, PA 15705 724-357-2397 www.iup.edu/museum Lodging & Visitor Information: Indiana County Tourist Bureau Indiana Mall 2334 Oakland Ave., Suite 68 Indiana, PA 15701 724-463-7505 www.visitindianacountypa.org

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Dec 4. Villa Maria Nativity Display. Featuring entertain-

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Jan 14. Snow Shovel Riding Championship. People age 5+ may participate in the 160-foot race downhill. Reg. from 11am-noon, and racing from 12:30-3pm. Cancellations will be posted by noon on Jan. 12 on the Beaver County Ice Arena Facebook page. Free. Old Economy Park, Baden. 724-770-2060

ment and Nativity sets from around the world. Villa Maria Community and Spiritual Center, Villa Maria. 724-9648886, www.vmesc.org, www.humilityofmary.org Performance: Sandi Patty’s Christmas Blessings Tour. The most awarded female vocalist in gospel music history will perform the Christmas leg of her Forever Grateful: The Farewell Tours. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. 724-946-7354, www.westminster.edu/celebrity

Dec 6. Performance: Broadway in Erie’s Broadway Christmas Wonderland. 7:30-10pm. Warner Theatre, Erie. www.broadwayinerie.com Dec 9-18. Performance: White Christmas. Fridays to Sundays. Academy Theatre, Meadville. 814-337-8000, www.theacademytheatre.org Dec 10-11.

Performance: The Nutcracker. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. www.thepalacetheatre.org

Dec 11. Performance: Clarion Dulcimer Club’s Holiday Music Concert. 2pm. Donations accepted. DeBence Antique Music World, Franklin. debencemusicworld.com Dec 15. Performance: Holiday Pops! A sparkling cele-

Performance: Broadway in Erie’s Mamma Mia! 7:30-10pm. Warner Theatre, Erie. broadwayinerie.com

Jan 15-17. 22nd Annual Fire & Ice Festival. The event will have a Wizard of Oz theme and will feature ice sculptures, winter artisans, and food. Uptown Somerset. 814443-1748, www.somersetincpa.org

Jan 21-22. Ligonier Ice Fest. Features more than 50 ice sculptures. Warm beverages will be available. The Ligonier Diamond, Ligonier. www.ligonier.com

FEBRUARY Feb 3-5.

Washington County Sportsmen Show. .

Washington Crown Center, Washington. 724-228-4270, www.shopwashingtoncrown.com

Feb 3-12. Performance: Steel Magnolias. Fridays to Sundays. Academy Theatre, Meadville. 814-337-8000, www.theacademytheatre.org

bration of holiday favorite carols, cherished holiday tunes, seasonal orchestra pieces and a Christmas carol singalong. Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. www.cathedralnewcastle.com, pittsburghsymphony.org/src

Feb 4. Performance: Midori. Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. 724-654-6683, www.cathedralnewcastle. com, www.pittsburghsymphony.org/src

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Performance: Brown Bear, Brown Bear & Other Treasured Stories. 11am and 4pm. Taylor Little Theatre, Mercyhurst University, Erie.

Feb 10. Performance: Frank Sinatra Tribute: An Evening with Bo Wagner. A music-filled tribute to the famous crooner. 7:30pm. Adm. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, .lincolnparkarts.org

Dec 18. Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas Movie.

Feb 11. Butler A.M. Rotary’s Carved in Ice. Works of art

Dec 31. Silvester Celebration: New Year’s on German Time. In recognition of the community’s heritage, the family-oriented event celebrates the new year on Central European Time. Includes museum tours, and German New Year’s activities and food. Ends with a ball drop and fireworks at 6pm, which is midnight in Germany. 3-6pm. Free adm. Harmony Museum, Harmony. harmonymuseum.org

Feb 17. Performance: I Love the ’90s Tour. Featuring All 4 One, Coolio, Salt-N-Pepa, Tone Loc, Vanilla Ice and Young MC. 7:30-10:30pm. Erie Insurance Arena, Erie.

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Feb 25. Performance: Blairsville CDA Comedy Night

and refreshments will be available. Registration at 10am, with the plunge at 2pm. Parker’s Landing boat launch area, Parker. 724-504-3074, parkerpolarbearclub@gmail.com

Feb 27.

Performance: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Adm. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, www.lincolnparkarts.org

Crooked Creek Environmental Learning Center, Ford City.

724-763-6316, www.crookedcreekelc.org

Jan 1. Parker Polar Bear Club 2017 Plunge. A bonfire

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Winterfest. South Shore, Moraine State Park, Portersville. www.morainepreservationfund.org

in ice. A chili cook-off, ice skating rink, food, wine tastings, music and entertainment and an appearance by the Snow Queen, Snow Princess and their snowman. 11am-4pm.

Diamond Park, Butler. 724-991-2212, butleramrotary.com

Feb 19. Frosty Rails Train Show. 10am-3pm. Free adm for children. Shenango Township Volunteer Fire Department, New Castle. 724-847-0493, www.blrhs.org Live. Dinner buffet, a show, and prizes. Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort and Conference Center, Blairsville. 724-459-8588

Performance: Broadway in Erie’s Pippin.

High-flying, death-defying Broadway musical is full of extraordinary acrobatics and magical feats. 7:30-10pm.

Warner Theatre, Erie. www.broadwayinerie.com

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HAZLETON - Exit 145 off I-81 HUMMELS WHARF -Routes 11 & 15 JOHNSTOWN - 505 Galleria Drive LEWISBURG - Routes 11 & 15 MANSFIELD - Routes 6 &15 MATAMORAS - 103 Westfall Town Dr. MOUNT POCONO - Exit 3 off I-380 PITTSTON - I-81 & Route 315 STATE COLLEGE - I-99 Shiloh, Exit #76

BUSES WELCOME! STROUDSBURG - Exit 305 off I-80 TUNKHANNOCK - 615 SR 6 East, Suite 1 WILKES-BARRE - Exit 165 off I-81 WILLIAMSPORT - Exit 210B off I-80 YORK - Exit 19A off I-83

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ALTOONA - Exit 32 off US 220 BLOOMSBURG - Exit 232 off I-80 CAMP HILL- Exit 67B-A off I-81 CHAMBERSBURG - Exit 16 off I-81 DANVILLE - Exit 224 off I-80 DICKSON CITY - Exit 191A off I-81 EAST STROUDSBURG - 5163 Milford Rd. GETTYSBURG - Route 15 at York Rd HANOVER - Exit 94S off US-15