This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley March 25-April 4, 2015 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

March 25-31: Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail Month Wineries provide wine tastings daily, and some provide food and entertainment on the weekends. It’s Mint Weekend at Shade Mountain Winery with mint brownies, mint watergate salad and a mint lemonade. On Saturday, live entertainment will be provided by Scott Bachman & Greg Snyder from 1-4pm. On Sunday, live entertainment will be provided by Runaway Stroller from 1-4pm. Register today for Fero Winery’s Bottles and Brushes guided art event on March 29. Spyglass Ridge Winery hosts Natascha & the Spy Boys with smooth blues-jazz and keyboard magic on March 28. www.pawinetrail.com

March 26-29: Skin-and-Bone with the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Squeal with delight when two elderly sisters satisfy their appetite for the unusual in “a great new play by an up-and-coming playwright…that is deliciously complex and eerie.” For mature audiences. Performances Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. www.BTE.org Bloomsburg

March 27: "Woman of Distinction" The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be the site of the debut of a special issue of West Branch Life featuring “Women of Distinction” on Friday, March 27, from 6-8 pm. Mary Sieminski, along with co-authors Janet Hurlbert and Dr. Judith Gouldin, will be on hand to autograph copies of the magazine. Sieminski will make brief remarks about the issue which features reprints of the monthly articles which appear in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette and have been eagerly read. The magazine, published by the Williamsport Sun-Gazette is destined to become a collectors’ item. The event, which will include refreshments, is free and open to the public. www.TaberMuseum.org Williamsport

March 27: Three Dog Night 7:30 PM Legendary music icons, Three Dog Night, celebrate their 4th decade bringing with them some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. Songs like "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)," "Joy To The World," "One," "Black & White," "Shambala," "Easy To Be Hard," and "An Old Fashioned Love Song," have crystallized Three Dog Night's continued popularity. www.caclive.com Williamsport

March 27: Union Tanguera (Tango) 7:30 PM at the Weis Center. Union Tanguera, founded in 2002, is a French Argentinean contemporary tango ensemble company utilizing the music and dance of traditional tango as the foundation for their creative choreography. The Weis Center will host a free social dance or milonga in conjunction with the performance. Thursday, March 26, 6:30 to 8 pm, Weis Center Lobby. Members of Unión Tanguera will teach participants basic steps and movements of tango to live music. The lesson will be accessible for all levels and ages; no experience is necessary. www.bucknell.edu/x94418.xml Lewisburg

March 27-29: Easter Egg Hunt & Dog Bone Hunt at Kohl's Stony Hill Farm March 27 shop opens 9 am till 7pm. March 28 shop is open 11 am till 6pm- Egg hunts as follows. Ages 0-3 start at 1 pm, ages 4-6 start at 1:30, ages 7-10 go at 2 pm, ages 11-15 at 2:45. Rain date is 3/29 at the same times.

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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley March 25-April 4, 2015 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

Discount eggs hidden inside the shop - good only in March. March 29 the shop is open from noon till 5. March 29 Dog Bone Hunt at 1 pm. There will be bones hidden in the field for the dogs to hunt. Prizes will be awarded for some bones. www.KohlsStonyHill.com Milton

March 28: 6th Annual Spring Gardener’s Fair & Craft Show at Country Farm and Home 10:00 am-3:00 pm FREE admission to this Indoor Craft Fair featuring Local Artisans, seminars, kid’s activities, crafts, vendors, and food. The Gardener’s Spring Fair is presented by Union & Snyder County Penn State Master Gardener Program. Be sure to also head into Country Farm and Home’s store for their Spring Open House featuring hundreds of blooming flowers, a pond and waterfall, LGB ice cream garden railroad, miniature and fairy gardens, a “flower bed” and so much more! www.countryfarmandhome.net Mifflinburg

March 28: The Randy Show at Brushstrokes Come on down- we will be hosting “The Randy Show” at 1:00 pm in Studio B. There is no charge for this fast moving, entertaining presentation by owner Randy Snyder. He will wow you with his knowledge of minutia in the art supply world while showing you all kinds of cool things. Jane Albin will pop in halfway thru to talk about her favorites and show you all kinds of things to inspire you. These two together will make you want to create, paint, read, or just plain old color! Special discount to all those who attend. www.brushstrokespa.com Lewisburg

March 28: Wakin’ Up the Vines at Four Friends Winery Help Wake Up the Vines at Four Friends Winery with live music by Buddy Hayes on from 2-5. There will be wine specials and door prizes. www.fourfriendsvineyard.com

March 28: "One Crazy Mother- I'm Not Crazy!" 7:30 PM Have you ever gone un-showered for days, fought with your husband over who works harder, picked a child’s nose or had a kid pee on you? Then you won’t want to miss “One Funny Mother: I’m Not Crazy!!” Dena Blizzard’s hilarious, truthful look at the life of the average mom will make you realize that YOU’RE NOT CRAZY- motherhood is. Through stories, music and videos, Dena describes a life you will swear is your own. There is nothing better than listening to another parent’s stories about “losing it” in public or completely failing as a mother and hiding from your kids in the bathroom. This show promises to be a great girl’s night out or date night (to prove to your husband how normal you really are!) www.caclive.com Williamsport

March 29: Easter Eggs-travaganza 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Come on out to Dancing Bear Farm for an eggs-travaganza of fun and games. Kids decorate their own bunny bags and then search for hidden eggs and natural treasures. We’ll have face painting, lots of games and prizes, and finish the day by roasting marshmallows over the campfire. Families are encouraged to come a little early and bring a picnic basket to enjoy your lunch on the grounds before the festivities begin. A most eggs-cellent afternoon! Egg Hunt & Games: $10/child, preschool to third grade. (Parent or guardian must accompany children) Picnic Grounds Open, 12:30 – 2:00 PM, $10/family. Registration required. Rain Date: April 4. www.dancingbearfarm.org Lewisburg

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This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley March 25-April 4, 2015 This is just a sampling of events this week. For many more events, go to www.VisitCentralPA.org and click on “Events”

April 1: DakhaBrakha (World Music) 7:30 PM The Weis Center for the Performing Arts and the Campus Theatre welcome DakhaBrakha to the stage. DakhaBrakha is world-music quartet from Kiev, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian "ethno-chaos" band DakhaBrakha, create a world of unexpected new music. The name DakhaBrakha is original, outstanding and authentic at the same time. It means "give/take" in the old Ukrainian language. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian traditional instrumentation, the quartet's astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal range creates a trans-national sound rooted in Ukrainian culture. www.bucknell.edu/x94420.xml Lewisburg

April 1-May 6: Caring for Communities Earth Month Celebration Sponsored by the Merrill W. Linn Land and Waterways Conservancy and the Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance, this annual series of family friendly events engages people in learning about and gaining appreciation for our local natural environment. Events include wetland explorations, owl prowls, star gazing, canoeing/kayaking, bicycle rides, wildflower walks and much more. Everyone welcome. Most events are free and are held in Lewisburg or its vicinity. For complete schedule of events visit www.LinnConservancy.org Lewisburg

April 4: Eliaspalooza! Plan on a full day of FUN at the Eliaspalooza Music Festival. The day begins at 10:30 am with a Children’s Concert. Performers include Kj, Eric Sunberg & Woodie Wolfe. Tickets: Adults $10 Children 12 & Under Free. Main Festival 12:30-10:00 pm. All Day Tickets: $20 Main Floor General Seating or $12 Upstairs Gallery Standing Room. Schedule: 12:30 Frank Wicher, 1:30 Dale’s Ridge Ramblers, 2:30 Kj, 3:30 Lawson & Disorder, 4:30 Depotorland, 5:30 TBA, 6:30 Black Tie, 7:30 Strawberry Ridge, 8:30 Runaway Stroller, 9:30 Jam Session. Times and performances subject to change. Tickets available by calling 570-966-0888 or 570-966-1666. www.mifflinburgPA.com Mifflinburg

April 4: Peking Acrobats (Family Discovery/Contemporary Circus) 2:00 PM at the Weis Center for Performing Arts. The Peking Acrobats are a troupe of China's most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts complemented by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments. They set the world record for the Human Chair Stack on Fox's Guinness Book Premiere where they astounded television audiences with their bravery and dexterity as they balanced six people precariously atop six chairs, 21 feet up in the air, without safety lines! Join us in the Weis Center Lobby before and after the performance! 1-2 pm FREE exhibit featuring local artwork by Susquehanna River Arts artists. 3:30-4:30 pm FREE reception featuring kid-friendly refreshments and magician Brent Kessler. www.bucknell.edu/x94422.xml Lewisburg

April 4-18: Packwood House Museum Art Exhibit-Through Hubble's Eyes Noted artist and custom rug designer Robert W. Haynes will exhibit a new series of paintings in the Packwood House Museum's Kelly Gallery. Based on the latest images from the Hubble Telescope, Haynes' original paintings feature a mesmerizing and expansive look at our universe. A public reception on Saturday, April 4, from 5-8 p.m. will kick off the exhibit, with a special presentation by Dr. Edwin F. (Ned) Ladd, professor of Physics and Astronomy at Bucknell University. www.PackwoodHouseMuseum.com

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Now-April 4: Activities at the Milton Public Library The Milton Public Library offers adult craft days, LEGO Challenge, Mah Jongg, Cookbook Club, Reading with Emma the Library Dog, and more! Come to their Library Gala on March 27 for a fun filled evening with the Folk Justice Band, dinner and a dance. On March 28 bring the family to the library for a life-sized game of Candyland! Join us on April 4 for an Easter Egg Hunt. For information or to sign up for these and other programs visit the library or www.miltonpalibrary.org Milton

Now-April 4: Activities at the Children’s Museum Are you and the kids experiencing some cabin fever? Well, the Children’s Museum in Bloomsburg has some fantastic programming and special events every month. Thursdays, March 31-April 30 enjoy "Snack-Attack: Kids Cooking Workshops". The museum also offers American Girl Club, Two Dollar Tuesdays, and on March 26- 27 is “Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Into the Coal Mine.” March 28 enjoy Art Together: Owl Paintings craft class. April 4 come for "Spark Lab: Bringing Science to Life". For information about these and other programs or to register call 570-389-9206. www.the-childrens-museum.org Bloomsburg

Now-April 4: Offerings of the Union County Library System The Public Library for Union County’s March Art Exhibit in Gallery 255 features oil paintings by Sharon L. Witmer. There will be an Author Talk, “On the Edge of Extinction” on March 26, Music Together Classes on March 27, and on March 31 hear a master gardener presentation on honeybees or visit Peru with world traveler Elsbeth Steffensen as she presents a slide show of her trip to Peru. On April 2 Bruce Teeple will discuss local African-American history. The West End Library will have a spring craft and games night for kids on March 26 and a workshop, “eBooks and Audiobooks at Your Fingertips!” on March 30. Join Jeff Seebold, Technology Training Services Coordinator, to learn how to login and checkout eBooks and audiobooks from eBranch2Go/Overdrive. For more information on these and other programming visit www.unioncountylibrarysystem.com

Now-May 31: Bucknell Art Exhibition Yeon Ji Yoo: Respiration –Open March 17- May 31 in the Downtown Gallery. Yeon Ji Yoo uses ephemeral materials to create fantastical landscapes that explore the cycle of growth, death and decomposition. http://museum.blogs.bucknell.edu/ Lewisburg

Now-April 30: World of Little League Scavenger Hunt & Play Ball Weekends Visit the museum and participate in a scavenger hunt through March 31. Answer all of the questions correct and receive a free vintage pin. Play Ball just like Major Leaguers by showing up at the museum wearing your favorite MLB logo merchandise and receive free admission to the museum on Saturdays and Sundays in April. Little Leaguers wearing their official uniform receive free admission at the World of Little League: Peter J. McGovern Museum and Official Store every day. www.littleleague.org/learn/museum.htm South Williamsport

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