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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley August 30-September 9, 2017 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”
August 30-September 9: Movie Screenings and a Totally 80’s Dance Party at the Campus Theatre The Campus Theatre will also host the free Sunday Classics Film Series featuring a program of classic films from acclaimed director Howard Hawks. Showing Scarface on September 3. Bucknell Film Screenings include Decameron (8/30), Underworld (9/4), Who Is Dayani Cristal? (9/5), I Walked with Zombies (9/5), and Caravaggio (9/6). Other upcoming shows include The Big Sick (8/31), The House (9/3 & 7), and Beatriz at Dinner (9/8-9). The Campus Theatre will also host a Totally 80’s Dance Party on September 1. Take a step back to the 1980's with a mind-blowing party featuring a cash bar, food provided by the Brasserie Louis, photo ops, an air-guitar competition, costume prizes, classic music videos, the best 80's dance music and, of course DANCING! For a complete schedule and movie information visit: www.CampusTheatre.org Lewisburg August 30-31: Midsummer Sale at Railside Furnishings REAL. WOOD. FURNITURE. Mid-Summer SALE! Come see what's on sale at Railside! Up to 15% off handcrafted heirloom furniture. There's sure to be something for every room in your home and outdoor patio. We have a large variety of new styles! Make a statement with live-edge products, fit your taste with a new dining set, or create a night of pleasant dreams on a solid bed of luxury. Find us on Facebook. Lewisburg https://www.facebook.com/railsidefurnishings August 31: Live Entertainment at Four Friends Winery Food Truck from 3-8pm. Live entertainment from 6-8pm.Thursday evenings through the end of August we will be featuring live entertainment and a food truck! Zen Again will perform on the 31st with Brazil on Wheels food truck. www.fourfriendsvineyard.com Montgomery August 31: Live Music at Whispering Oaks Vineyard 6:00 - 9:00 PM Ricky & Harv will be playing the best acoustic music from the 80s, 70s, 60s, and 50s. $5.00 cover charge. Wine, beer, soda and lite bites available for purchase. No outside beverages permitted. You may bring your own snacks. http://www.whisperingoaksvineyardpa.com/ Sunbury September 1: Backyard Concert at Spyglass Ridge Winery Spyglass Ridge Winery proudly presents our 4th and final backyard concert of 2017. Come get your rock on with multi-platinum global superstar Bret Micheals and special guest, Lita Ford! Tickets are $59.00 and are available from http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3040043. Wine and beer for purchase plus food vendors on the grounds and you may bring in a small cooler with food items, sealed non-alcoholic beverages and Spyglass Ridge wine. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. More info: Backyard Concert http://www.spyglassridgewinery.com/Events/Bret%20Michaels.html Sunbury September 1: John Branyan Comedy Show at Country Cupboard 7:00 PM Come and experience John Branyan's non-stop, high-energy, laugh-a-minute comedy. He loves making people laugh with his special brand of comedy that won’t leave a filthy residue. Show Ticket: $29. Show Ticket & Buffet Dinner Package: $49. www.CountryCupboardInc.com Lewisburg September 1-2: Live Music at Front Street Station September 1 – CELTICA. Triple good. Traditional Irish ballads and drinking songs coupled with Dylan’s folk and country Joe and The Fish’s rock. September 2 –BILLY DEE & ROSIE. Playing all your favorite oldies from the 50’s and 60’s.Front Street Station, located in a historic 1910 "Pennsylvania" railroad passenger station, has been transformed into a restaurant featuring luncheon, dinner, and house specialties including crab cakes,
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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley August 30-September 9, 2017 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”
fresh fish, steak & Italian, cocktail lounge, outdoor dining. www.frontstreetstation.com Northumberland September 1-November 5: Kohl's Stony Hill Farm Corn Maze and Hayrides 2017 Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm and Christmas Shoppe offers a Corn Maze and Hayrides plus Life-size Lawn Games. Get the kids away from the video games and have a memorable family day at Kohls Stony Hill Tree Farm. When you take the Corn Maze challenge, you get to play any of the over twenty cool and challenging games. Other upcoming events include Pumpkin Patch, Corn Cannon & Pumpkin Chunkin, a Car Show & BBQ; Tractor Show; Scarecrow Contest; Dog Day; Howl at the Moon. As always we offer a thank you to all current and former military personnel during September. Just show your military ID and enjoy the maze on us. Thank you for your service and helping to keep America free. For details visit: www.kohlsstonyhill.com Milton September 2: Bucknell Football Family Fun Day Come to Christy Mathewson Stadium at Bucknell University for the Bucknell Football Home Opener vs Marist at 6pm. Kids 12 and under can get free tickets and a poster give-away. It is youth football and cheer night followed by Post Game Fireworks. www.Bucknell.edu/Athletics Lewisburg September 2 & 9: Live Entertainment at the Hotel Edison in Sunbury Every Wednesday from 6-9pm The Hotel Edison hosts The Electric Mashup featuring Steve Mitchell and Company. Saturdays from 6:30-8:30pm come and enjoy live music with favorite local performers. September 2 Edison Live presents Sara Grace. September 9 hear Greg Burgess & Beverly Conrad. The first place to be electrified by commercial 3-wire lighting on July 4th 1883, the Hotel Edison boasts a number of antiquities in the lobby, as well as, a car-switch elevator circa 1917 and an upscale restaurant and lounge. View a piece of history, enjoy great drinks and food plus live entertainment. www.TheHotelEdison.com Sunbury September 2- October 8: Closeup II: Nine Contemporary Cuban Artists Susquehanna University’s Degenstein Gallery presents an exhibit of paintings and ceramics of nine Cuban artists living in Miami: Alberto Jorge Carol, Ivonne Ferrer, Lia Galletti, Victor Gomez, Aldo Menéndez, Heriberto Mora, Ismael Gomez Peerealta, Aimee Pérez and Rafael Lópe Ramos. Alberto Jorge Carol will speak at the opening reception. Free and open to the public, an opening reception will be held on September 2nd from 7-9pm. The gallery is open from 11am-4pm when classes are in session. Please call 570-372-4059 for an appointment when classes are not in session. www.Susq.edu Selinsgrove September 3: Join Canoe Susquehanna on a Guided Kayak Adventure Take a Lewisburg Appetizer Kayak Trip and see our area from a new perspective while watching for riverside wildlife, improving your paddling skills, learning about local history and enjoying the companionship of other friendly paddlers! This trip is 6 river miles beginning at Milton State Park with a stop at mile 4 for optional purchased food at a riverside restaurant. www.PaddleHappy.com September 3: Live Music- Skeeter Pit BBQ Live music with The Folk Justice Band on the patio weather permitting from 6-9pm. The Folk Justice Band is the Susquehanna Valley's premier classic rock band playing gems by Hendrix, Dylan, Clapton, the Grateful Dead, Santana, the Doobie Brothers, Van Morrison, CCR, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews and other artists. Skeeter's Pit BBQ is loved for their family friendly, casual dining with a stunning view of the Susquehanna River and the best in local live music. www.SkeetersBBQ.com Shamokin Dam
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September 7: ROOTS Ranky Tanky 6:00 PM The Weis Center for the Performing Arts presents Ranky Tanky. Gullah comes from the West African language and means a people blessed by God. Ranky Tanky translates loosely as: “Work it” or “Get funky!” In this spirit, the Charleston, S.C. based quintet performs timeless music of Gullah culture born in the Sea Island region of the southeastern United States. From playful game songs to ecstatic shouts, from heartbreaking spirituals to delicate lullabies, the musical roots of Charleston are “rank” and fertile ground from which these contemporary artists are grateful to have grown. FREE — tickets not required. More info at: http://www.Bucknell.edu/WeisCenter Lewisburg September 7-10: Nittany Antique Machinery Fall Show For decades, folks from various parts of the United States have traveled to the Penns Cave grounds to enjoy the large flea market with over 700 vendors where they have found treasures, old and new. Over 800 tractors on display, over 800 campers, and more than 40 parts vendors available on the grounds. The food vendors offer the best eats you'll ever try. http://pennscave.com Centre Hall September 8-10: Lewisburg Doggie Dips Doggie Dips returns to the Lewisburg Community Pool on September 8 from 4:30-7:00pm, September 9 from noon-4:00pm, and September 10 from noon-4:00pm. Doggie Dips is one of Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority’s most popular events, and this year marks the 8th Annual Doggie Dips. Come and enjoy the end of summer with your four-legged friends at the Lewisburg Community Pool. Dogs will get a rare chance to play, run free, and swim in the Lewisburg Community Pool. The event will also feature an outdoor washing station so that your canine friend can leave refreshed and clean. To register, and for more information, please call (570) 524-4774, visit www.BVRec.org , or visit the BVRA office at 589 Fairground Rd. Lewisburg. September 8-16: Milton Harvest Festival Street fair, parade, 28 mile bike race, pet parade, tournament of bands, princess pageant, guided kayak trip, and much more! Street fair with festival food and vendors on Saturday, September 9 and 16. The Milton Model Train Museum, located at the Milton Moose Family Center 3rd floor at 139 South Front Street, will be open from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, September 9, and 9am-1pm & 3-5pm on Saturday, September 16. The 20' x 60' layout, depicting Milton in the 1950's, features many operating O-gauge trains and interactive action scenes. For a full schedule of events visit: www.miltonharvestfestival.com Milton September 9: End of Summer Bash at Rollermills Antique Mall Come out and join us for grilling out and light refreshments with special sales throughout the store. www.Rollermills.com Lewisburg September 9: Danville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Danville residents are proud of their rich cultural history, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than at the Fall Arts and Crafts Fair. Held on the first Saturday after Labor Day, the Danville Arts and Crafts Festival brings together thousands of visitors with more than 125 crafters and artisans from throughout the region. Mill Street, the main street that runs through Danville, transforms into an art gallery for this family-friendly, outdoor festival. Throughout the year, but especially when these festivals occur, there is no better way to begin exploring central Pennsylvania than to Turn to Danville Downtown! http://visitdanvillepa.org/ Danville
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September 9: Tröegs Rugged Trail Run for Conservation at the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art Celebrate the Center’s 500 acres of rustic woodland beauty at the Tröegs Rugged Trail Run for Conservation! The Center is thrilled to partner with Tröegs Brewing Company for this exciting event! Two routes will be available: The HopBack Trail is walker-friendly, and a great option for beginning and intermediate trail runners. The Rugged Trail features more challenging elevations and terrain, perfect for those who are looking for a more “rugged” trail experience. Stick around after the race for a post-race party, featuring live music on the DeSoto Amphitheater stage! Food will be available for purchase. Participants ages 21 and over can enjoy a sample of handcrafted beer from Hershey, PA’s Tröegs Brewing Company. www.NedSmithCenter.org Millersville September 9: Forts and Blockhouses of Central Pennsylvania 1:00 PM The Public Library for Union County invites you to a historical program about the significance of forts in the Susquehanna River Valley. Forts play an important part both in our history and in our imagination. How did they help secure the safety of the 18th century Susquehanna frontier? Where were they? How and why were they built? How and why did their design elements vary so much? Find out more, by attending this program by Bruce Teeple, sponsored by the Union County Historical Society. To register call 570-523-1172, visit the library or register online. http://unioncountylibraries.org/ Lewisburg Now-September 7: Williamsport Crosscutters 2017 Season Head to historic Bowman field for an exciting Crosscutters Baseball game! The Crosscutters are the shortseason Class "A" affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cutters play their home games at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Built in 1926, the 2nd oldest minor league stadium in the U.S. and voted #1 shortseason Class-A Ballpark in America. Fun, affordable family entertainment with tickets starting at just $6.00. Game times: Monday-Saturday 7:05pm, Sundays 5:05pm. www.Crosscutters.com Williamsport Now-September 9: Programming at the Children’s Museum Enriching the lives of people in the region, the Children’s Museum fosters a lifelong love of learning through enjoyable interactive programs and 50 hands-on exhibits, games, and activities that bring out the imagination in every child and the child in every visitor. September 1: Enjoy First Friday at the museum- We will be open until 8pm with special activities for the whole family including Culture Cafe: Global Meets Local, from 6-7pm enjoy storytelling, songs, tastings, and crafts from Iran. September 2 come Meet the Masters: Pablo PicassoGuitar Lessons from a Painter. September 9 we will have a mini petting zoo. Get up-close and hands-on with warm and furry critters while learning about them too! For information on these and other events visit our website: www.the-Childrens-Museum.org Bloomsburg Now- September 17: Shade Mountain Winery Harvest Hustle 5K and Kids Run (Register Now) Run through the vines, then the pines and back for the wine! Join us for our third annual 5K race on September 17 at 1:00 PM. We will start the race by running through our secret vineyard (behind the winery) and then venturing through the PINES of Bowersox's Tree Farm (so you can scope out this year's X-mas tree!). You will then head back to the winery for the grand prize: WINE!! Kids Fun Run, food truck and live entertainment will follow the race. www.ShadeMountainWinery.com Middleburg Now-November 1: Owens Farm Guided Tours Sustainable and humane farming is all over the news these days, and here's your chance to see how it's done. The Owens family raises sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys, horses and honeybees on 112 acres of pasture and woods. See the Border collie working, piglets at play, and happy hens. No group is too small: 1-15 people is
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$30 for a one hour tour. For more than 15 people, it's $2 per person per hour. Enjoy a private tour for your group only. Schedule at least one week in advance by emailing
[email protected] Also offering Overnight Farmstays and Adopt-a-Sheep! Located between Sunbury and Riverside. www.owensfarm.com Now-November 30: Events at the Corning Museum of Glass August 30, Watch a demonstration on contemporary functional flameworking techniques. August 31, watch live as Lewis Olson, a member of the Hot Glass Demo team, demonstrates his talents as an artist in the Amphitheater Hot Shop. September 1 - 4, enjoy the long weekend and Labor Day holiday with a sale at The Shops of The Corning Museum of Glass. September 2, artist Catherine Labonte hosts Adopt-a-Glass-Pet Day in The Museum Shops. September 5 - November 30 celebrate the harvest in a unique and memorable way this autumn at The Corning Museum of Glass with their Glass Pumpkins. Finally, the Museum is once again participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free Museum admission to all active military and their families through Labor Day. Just over the NY/PA border Corning Museum of Glass offers unique opportunities to explore glass: live hot glassmaking demonstrations, make your own glass experiences, handson glass technology, exhibits, and the world’s largest collection of glass spanning 35 centuries. www.cmog.org Corning, NY Now-December 3: Samek Art Museum Exhibits Now-October 1: Precious Lovell: Warrior Women of the African Diaspora Warrior Women of the African Diaspora is an installation of war shirts that celebrate her-stories of seven warrior women from the African diaspora. Lovell has used the traditional silhouettes of African warrior/hunter shirts as canvases, on which to handcraft cloth with surface embellished details that symbolically honor and protect each woman as a response to the battles she fought. Now – December 3: Inherent Control Cyphers Drawing on the visual languages of Middle-Eastern and European cultures, artist Laleh Mehran creates a roomsized immersive and interactive multimedia installation. This installation invites viewers to consider the process in which we form our identities, ideologies, and allegiances and the rituals we perform to sustain them. http://museum.bucknell.edu/ Lewisburg
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