This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley June 13-23, 2018 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
June 14: Shikellamy State Park Music Series The Friends of Shikellamy State Park will host an Overlook Concert from 6:30-8:30 p.m. On June 14 the Frank Wicher band will perform, and Fero Vineyard and Winery will pop the corks. Shikellamy State Park Music Series http://www.visitcentralpa.org/events/live-music/friends-of-shikellamy-state-park-music-series Sunbury
June 14-23: Selinsgrove Summer Music Series & Movies in the Park An Evening of Gospel Music takes place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (June 13: True Heart. June 20: Jeremy Goodling). The Rudy Gelnett Summer Music Series is an all summer event which hosts a wide variety of live music from blues to jazz to rock. Come to the Commons in downtown Selinsgrove every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. (June 14: Burgess, Stetz and James. June 21: PA Crude). Enjoy Summertime at the Gazebo on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (June 19: Danville Community Band). Listen to Music at the Market on Saturdays at 10 a.m. while shopping for local produce and goods (June 16: Christi Haverovich & Justin Aurand. June 23: Tricia D. with Jim Wertz & Buzz Meachum). And on June 21 bring the family for Movie Night at Rotary Field to see Peter Rabbit. Bring a lawn chair and join us for a summer of entertainment! http://selinsgrove.net Selinsgrove
June 15-23: Live Music on the Patio at Front Street Station 7-10 pm, Fridays and Saturdays through the summer- June 15- Kenny Jenkins- playing an array of music from My Girl, Jimmy Hendrix, and Guns & Roses. June 16- Rick & Nate Ahearn- father and son duo playing rock and classic rock. June 22- Ricky & Harv- Music from the 50’s to the 90’s. Classic rock, rock and easy listening. June 23- Blain Renn. www.FrontStreetStation.com Northumberland
June 15-30: Millbrook Playhouse Presents Beauty and the Beast A tale as old as time- This classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. The Academy Award-winning film comes to life in this beloved take on a classic fairytale. http://www.millbrookplayhouse.net/ Mill Hall
June 20: Watsontown Music in the Park Music in the Park will be held the third Wednesday of each month at the Watsontown Canal Boat. June 20 - Michael Irvine. July 25 - Ruff Life (old country, new country, 50s & 60s rock & roll). August 15 - Milltown Blues. 570-337-4922 Watsontown
June 21: The Ball Brothers in Concert at Country Cupboard 7:00 PM The Ball Brothers are two brothers, Andrew and Daniel Ball along with brother-in-law Chad McCloskey and newcomer, Matt Davis. The group travels world-wide, singing their distinctive brand of Christian music. Concert tickets are just $34 and concert tickets with our dinner buffet package are $51. Tickets are available at Guest Services, by phone (570-523-3211), and online. www.CountryCupboardInc.com Lewisburg
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June 22-July 1: Community Theatre League Presentation of Anything Goes June 22-23, 28-30 at 7:30 PM. July 1 at 7:30 PM. Aboard the ocean liner S.S. American, nightclub singer- turned-evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England, where her friend, Billy Crocker, has stowed himself away to be near his love, Hope Harcourt. But there’s a problem: Hope’s fiancé, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh, is on board, as well as Public Enemy #13 (Moonface Martin) and his sidekick Bonnie. With the help of some crafty disguises, tap-dancing sailors, and old-fashioned blackmail, Reno and Moonface team up to help Billy in his quest to win Hope’s heart. www.CTLShows.com Williamsport
June 23: Sounds of the Susquehanna Drum and Bugle Corps Competition 7:00 PM Drum and Bugle Corps Return to the Valley at the Milton Area High School Alumni Stadium. Experience five of the top drum corps in the world, in competition. Featured Drum Corps include the Reading Buccaneers, Cadets2, the White Sabers, the Erie Thunderbirds, and Fusion Core. Also see the Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps in a special attraction in exhibition, and the Reilly Raiders Alumni Corps in a special attraction in concert. https://soundsonthesusquehanna.com Milton
June 23: Music and Brews at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art 25th Anniversary Music and Brew Festival- We are celebrating 25 years of connecting nature, people and the arts. We want you to celebrate with us, for FREE. Enjoy two bands, the Jazz Me band and the Luv Gods, beginning at 2 p.m. Local breweries and food vendors will be onsite. www.NedSmithCenter.org Millersburg
June 23: Central Oak Heights Mid-Penn Band Festival 7:00 PM The Mid-Penn Band Festival will feature community bands in a festival setting with over 100 players. Participating bands include the Bellefonte Community Band, the Catawissa Military Band, the Danville Community Band, the Repasz Band from Williamsport, the Selinsgrove City Band and Sunbury City Band. http://www.centraloakheights.org West Milton
ART & MUSEUM EXHIBITS
Now-July 21: Climate of NY on Display at the Milton Art Bank Climate of New York curated by Andrew Arnot with work by 9 artists. Call for Artists: The Milton Art Bank will be hosting an event this summer, Art on the Street, part of which will include an art fair (AOSfair). They are currently seeking applicants who might like to show/sell their work. Founded by Brice Brown and housed in a converted 19th century bank, Milton Art Bank (MAB) is an artist-run experiment and space for creative inquiry. https://miltonartbank.com/ Milton
Now-June 29: Mixed Media Art Show at the Exchange Gallery Celebrating 25 years, the North Mountain Art League brings an all-member show to the Exchange Gallery. Since 1992, the North Mountain Art League has provided visual artists from throughout our region with opportunities to meet each other, share workshops, and exhibit their work together. Art League members work in many media, including painting, drawing, photography, digital art, fiber, jewelry, glass, and mixed- media sculpture, and the show at The Exchange will have examples of all of these. Next show: 2nd annual juried exhibition: The Future- July 2 through August 10. For the weekly schedule of open hours, visit www.exchangearts.org Bloomsburg
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Now throughout the Summer at the Corning Museum of Glass: Celebrating 150 Years-The Story of the Crystal City Explore our new display marking the 150th anniversary of glassmaking in Corning. At the turn of the 20th century, Corning was known to the world as the “Crystal City.” This unprecedented demonstration uniquely combines history with technique as our glassmakers demonstrate the art form and tell the story of how Corning came to be an artistic leader on a world-wide scale. By combining extensive timelines and stunning visuals, including historic photos and maps, you can delve into the history of glassmaking. Take a Crystal City Gallery Docent Tour, see Glass Cutting Presentations as our expert glassmakers demonstrate how elaborate and ornate designs come to life through a series of intricate cuts into glass. Get creative and make you own Glass Rubbing Patterns. Discover some of the Crystal City’s most loved patterns in a totally new way with glass rubbings. Throughout the month, attend free, informal lectures and live glass blowing demonstrations by Studio faculty, some of the best-known glassmakers in the world. At the NY/PA border Corning Museum of Glass offers unique opportunities to explore glass. www.cmog.org Corning, NY
Now-August 31: National Geographic’s Photo Ark by Photographer Joel Sartore The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art presents an extraordinary window into the planet’s threatened heritage from one of the most respected nature photographers in the world. Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark is a remarkable project attracting global attention, drawing from more than 25,000 of Sartore’s images of captive animals from around the world — from tiny insects to elephants and great apes — it makes stunningly plain the consequences of the ongoing extinction crisis. The Ark has proven to be a powerful tool for conveying the beauty and diversity of the natural world. www.NedSmithCenter.org Millersburg
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN!
June 11-29: Kids Cave Camps at Lincoln Caverns Unique & exciting educational day camps! June 11-15: TRAILBLAZERS for kids entering grades 6-9. Includes all day adventure caving on Thursday. June 18-22: ADVENTURERS for kids entering grades 3-6. Includes adventure caving on Thursday. June 25-29: EXPLORERS for kids entering grades 1-3. Creative activities, crafts, learning, fun, and friendship! Learn about caves, bats, rocks, and fossils. Included are Cavern tours, panning for gems, snacks, T-shirts, Kamp photos, and MORE! Pre-registration required. Print your registration form at www.lincolncaverns.com/specialevents or call 814-643-0268 today! Huntingdon
June 16-23: Events at the Lewisburg Children’s Museum (LCM) LCM Rocks the courtyard! (6/16)- join us to help make our courtyard space POP with color! Design and paint your own special rock to be placed outside for all to see. And get ready to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer at the LCM’s 3rd Annual Kid Olympics sponsored by Blue Heron Sports on Saturday, June 23. Find out more on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Lewisburg-Childrens-Museum- 775495989223500/ Lewisburg
June 18: Celebrate Your Dad at the World of Little League Museum Have a Catch for Father’s Day – Noon to 3 p.m. Dads are free and anyone who has a Museum ticket will have the option to go onto the outfield grass of Lamade Stadium to play catch for 10 minutes. All participants need to be named on a completed waiver/release. The stadium is open only between noon and 3 p.m. Museum
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open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.littleleague.org/world-of-little-league/ South Williamsport
June 19: Packwood House Museum Summer Children’s Programming The Great Renaldo- Come one, come all! Step right up and see the show! The Great Renaldo will wow you with his 1950s-style magic show. Open to all ages, with audience participation. www.PackwoodHouseMuseum.com Lewisburg
June 19-22: Knoebels Summer Craft Fair From homemade candles to handcrafted jewelry, you’re bound to find something that sparks your interest at Knoebels Summer Craft Fair. Vendors from all over the east convene at Knoebels Amusement Resort to showcase the many talents that span through generations of family trees! So come and join us for a four-day celebration of the arts and crafts! www.Knoebels.com Elysburg
June 19-22: Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Programming Enriching the lives of people in the region, the Bloomsburg 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. Special programs include: $2 Tuesday (6/19); ROBOTS! At Rohrbach’s Farm (6/19). 2 sessions: 10am and 11am. Fun for all ages - learn about robots. Arts, crafts, games, experiments featuring ROBOTS! Program Lego WeDo, run a battle bot, make a recycled robot, play robot games, pretend to be a robot, and much more. Girls Who Code (6/20-21). Strawberries (6/21). Families with Special Needs Night at the Museum (6/22). www.the-Childrens-Museum.org Bloomsburg
June 19-August 14: Summer Family Free Film Series at the Campus Theatre The Summer Family Film Series will feature a program of animated and classic family films preceded by brief introductions to offer film enthusiasts of all ages interesting tidbits about the making, reception and importance of each film in the series. June 19: Charlotte’s Web- Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen. Based on E.B. White's classic children's story. This summer the Campus Theatre also presents a free Clint Eastwood Course and a Hitchcock series. For more details visit: www.campustheatre.org Lewisburg
June 23: Fairy Garden Contest at Country Cupboard Bring in your Fairy Garden for a chance to win first, second, or third place! There will be an adult category and a child category. First place will receive a $100 Country Cupboard Gift Card, second place will receive a $50 Country Cupboard Gift Card, and third place will receive a $25 Country Cupboard Gift Card. Register in the Greenhouse or call 570-523-3211 ext. 7421. http://www.countrycupboardinc.com/news-and-events/ Lewisburg
June 23: Summer Solstice Stroll at Owens Farm 5:30-7:30 PM Although not the actual Solstice day (because June 21 coincides with Sheep Camp), this tour celebrates the long days of summer. We'll see the lamb flock at their most playful time of day, just before sunset. We'll use the border collie to move the ewes to fresh pasture and see how those piglets are doing with their electric fence training. Special bonus: the sheep camp lambs will be penned and easy to pet! Fee $5 per person. Register at www.owensfarm.com Sunbury
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Now-June 23: Union County Library Events The Union County Libraries offer special and ongoing programs for adults and children. Programs this week include game nights; book clubs; movie nights; Baby, Toddler & Preschool Discover programs; Zen Meditation workshops; and STEM programs. Special activities include: Patriotic Music Celebration (6/13). Story Time at the Grower’s Market (6/15 & 22) Songs, stories, activities, and crafts held under the tent at the outdoor Susquehanna Valley Grower's Market. Kids in the Garden (6/18- meets every Monday). Children learn how to plant seeds and take care of a garden while enjoying gardening games and activities. Spanish Story Time (6/20). Climb Your Family Tree with Ancestry.com (6/14)- learn how to use the library version of Ancestry.com available to all our patrons. Music and Body Yoga (6/14)- Clear Sphere Yoga, guides you through a series of restorative yoga poses to nourish and rejuvenate stressed bodies and minds, and discuss the benefits of music and yoga. Master Gardener Program: How to Grow Your Own Herb Garden (6/16). Find complete details, times, and locations on these plus many more events at www.UnionCountyLibraries.org
Now-September 11: Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Events Registration is now open for our annual Sunrise! Sunset! Susquehanna! Paddle & Play event to be held June 23. Paddlers of all ages and abilities can join us on a professionally guided kayak trip on the Lower Loyalsock Creek to the West Branch Susquehanna River (approximately 12 miles). This Splash Event includes a catered breakfast, environmental education throughout the paddle and during presentations, a picnic lunch and post- paddle celebration with live music by Susquehanna Jamcrackers. And join us for our Floating Classroom Series for Families & River Explorers. Once a month we’ll meet for a fun and educational learning experience aboard the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat. These morning cruises are for all ages and cover a range of topics from wildlife to healthy water! Topics include: Healthy Tributaries for a Healthy River (7/10); Mapping the Mighty Susquehanna (8/14); and Capturing River Memories with Art (9/11). $5 Per Person, all ages. For class dates and times, as well as other event information, visit: www.MiddleSusquehannaRiverkeeper.org Williamsport
Golf Lessons and Clinics at Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Now-September 27: Women's Free Golf Clinics Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course is offering free golf clinics for women every Thursday through September 27. Our FREE Ladies Clinics are for Beginner players who want to have fun learning the fundamentals including grip, stance, alignment and the full swing and developing skills for pitching, chipping and putting on a grass putting green. More advanced players will learn tips and drills that will help improve their game and score. Participants will learn to hit longer and straighter, and tips for those Three Ponds specialty shots. Don't forget to round up the crew and stick around for a few laughs at the Nickle Plate Bar & Grill (hosting live music the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 6-9 p.m.). June 19-31: Lessons for Children- Tuesdays at 2 p.m. for ages 10-13 and 6 p.m. for ages 14-16. Our FREE Kids Clinics provide youth golfers the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Junior Clinics (ages 7-14) Learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Each clinic follows a "Hands-On" two-hour format. At the end of camp (each Wednesday), junior golfers will be served a meal and root beer float compliments of the Nickle Plate Bar & Grill. Camp 1 - June 18, 19, 20. Camp 2 - July 16, 17, 18. Camp 3 - Aug 6, 7, 8. Each camp is $60 or attend all three camps for $165. Clubs are recommended, but not required. We will have a limited availability of clubs to share. Knoebels Three Ponds Golf https://www.knoebels.com/golf/lessons-clinics Elysburg
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HISTORY AND HERITAGE
June 14: Quilt Exhibit in Commemoration of the Centennial of World War I 10:00 AM Lycoming County Historical Society Taber Museum will host a group of quilters, most of whom are associated with the Susquehanna Valley Quilt Guild, at its monthly Coffee Hour. The lectures are free and open to the public. To honor the centennial of the conflict of World War I, many of the quilters produced one, if not more, quilts honoring the service of their relatives. Many of the quilts feature red poppies, symbolizing the poem and song “In Flanders Field”. The quilters also utilized khaki fabric, first used during World War I. www.TaberMuseum.org Williamsport
June 16: Beein' at the Dale-Engle-Walker House Noted apiarists Dave Hackenberg, Preston Boop, and Mary Ann Frazier will share their knowledge about beekeeping beginning at 1 p.m. at the Union County Historical Society's Dale-Engle-Walker House. Bees are an integral part of agriculture and gardening – come and learn about these fascinating insects. Honey products will be on sale during the day. Tours of the Dale-Engle-Walker House will be available during the day. The c. 1793 limestone farmhouse boasts early architectural features, and original hearth with period kitchen equipment. See the c. 1930s Milk House, and the Wagon Shed with vintage farm tools and vehicles. A World War I exhibit, and Boy Scout memorabilia will be on display in the house. Free admission. www.UnionCountyHistoricalSociety.org Lewisburg
June 17: Grand Opening - Market Street Little Log House 1:00-4:00 PM The Market Street Little Log House is owned by the Borough of Mifflinburg and is under the care of Preservation Mifflinburg, Inc. At 1:30 pm Joannah Skucek will give a formal presentation about the history of the house, how she saved it, the structure of it, the difference between a log cabin and a log house, and the construction tools used. Before and after her presentation Joannah will gladly answer any questions you may have. Please join us to celebrate this historic Mifflinburg home! www.GuteliusHouseMuseum.org/ Mifflinburg
June 17: Taber Museum Society Program to Present General ‘Black Jack’ Pershing 2:00 PM A 1st person portrayal of General Pershing in his voice with drama, humor, authenticity and reverence for his memory and the brave American veterans who served with him, who have gone before him and since. www.TaberMuseum.org Williamsport
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WINERY & BREWERY EVENTS
June 15-30: Events at the Winery at Hunter’s Valley Friday & Saturday, June 15-16: Father’s Day Thrill of the Grill- 6-8pm- Our dinner event is a grill your own unique dinner experience. You choose your meat: marinated chicken breast, salmon, or rib-eye. We include; salad, bread, veggie, baked potato, dessert and a bottle of wine OR 2 one-ounce flights. Saturday, June 16: Patriotic Wreath Class from 1-3pm- Ticket price includes all wreath-making materials, instruction and wine tasting. June 22: Sunset Yoga in the Vines. June 30: Blueberry Festival. For more information, registration and pricing visit: WHV Events http://www.visitcentralpa.org/events/winery-brewery-events/events-at-the-winery-at-hunters-valley-0 Liverpool
June 14-17: Events at Whispering Oaks Vineyard June 14: Red, Wine and Blue Fund Raiser- Come out and enjoy live music by Louise Charvat & John Derk while supporting a good cause. Sponsored by Friends of Rudy Gelnett Memorial Library, 50/50 raffle and a portion of wine sales will benefit Snyder County Libraries. June 16: Southern Columbia Music Boosters 1st Annual Wine and Food Festival. June 17-Father’s Day- Dads deserve a day to enjoy all their favorite things. Join us on Father's Day for a cold beer and some delicious barbeque available for sale by Ard's Farm. There will also be live grooves performed by the amazing band Royal Benson. (BBQ available from 12-5 PM, live music will be from 2 -5 PM; $5 cover.) While you are here, enter to win a baseball gift basket which includes two tickets to a Phillies-Mets game. http://www.whisperingoaksvineyardpa.com/ Sunbury
June 14-August 30: Four Friends Vineyard & Winery Live Music The Winery will also be open each Thursday until the end of August from 3-8pm, with live music from 6-8pm. $5 cover charge for live music. June 14: Live music by Joe Reichenbach plus Gunzey’s Hot Sausage Food Truck. June 21: Live music by Kayla Dunlap and Real Taste Food Truck. Music at Four Friends Winery http://www.visitcentralpa.org/events/winery-brewery-events/four-friends-vineyard-winery-live-music-0 Montgomery
June 16-17: Vendors in the Vineyard Broad Mountain Vineyard would like to invite you to our 2nd annual Vendors in the Vineyard Event. We're counting down the days to this *FREE ADMISSION!* event offering multiple bar stations serving your favorite wine, beer, hard cider, wine slushies, & mixed drinks; multiple food trucks serving tasty treats; and, of course, a huge array of vendors in the vineyard for shopping. Plus, caricatures, outdoor games, fire pits, live music, and more! Find us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/events/215794362304291/ Halifax
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Now-August 31: River Rat Brew Trail Passport Promotion (Tickets available Now!) Taste the Trail Passport Promotion- Treat yourself to a self-guided tour of the award-winning breweries on Central Pennsylvania’s newest brew trail. Discover distinct and unique craft brews that will tantalize your taste buds and senses. Whether a love of IPAs, blonde ales, rich and dark stouts, wheat beers, lagers, seasonal flavors, hearty hops or memorable brew collaborations, become a self-proclaimed River “lab” Rat by tasting the latest creations of our mad-scientist brewers. Here on the River Rat Brew Trail you can explore the many layers of flavors that include, coffee, chocolate, rhubarb, peanut butter, pumpkin, strawberry, citrus, chipotle, cinnamon, peach, snickerdoodle, plus so much more. Our brewers are only limited by their imaginations! River Rat Brew Trail Passports are valid at all participating breweries through August 31, 2018. Throughout the trail, your passport allows you to collect a complimentary glass at every location throughout the tour. Upon completing the entire River Rat Brew Trail during the summer, you'll be eligible to receive a River Rat hoody – produced only for this promotion! Purchase your passport now at www.RiverRatBrewTrail.com
WORKSHOPS
June 16: Wonderful, Beneficial Wildflowers On Saturday at 2 pm, accomplished gardener and wildflower expert Julianna Cooper will present a free workshop-- "Wonderful, Beneficial Wildflowers"--at the East Buffalo Township Building, 589 Fairground Road. Hardy wildflowers bring breath-taking beauty to gardens and support the native pollinators that are essential to the survival of wildlife and humans. Ms. Cooper will share her knowledge of these colorful native plants that have grown in our region for centuries and will discuss how to best incorporate them into the garden. The Merrill Linn Conservancy is sponsoring this event as part of its Go Native! plant garden project, which shares knowledge about native gardening and its environmental benefits. Following the workshop, participants can tour the Conservancy's native plant garden, which is located on the EBT property. https://linnconservancy.org/ Lewisburg
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