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Allende, Isabel, 11 Desmett, Ron, 18 Leblanc, Dustin, 5 Sheets, Georg, 19 Art Association of Harrisburg, 11 Dietrich, Becky, 13 Lehr, Beverlee, 18 Simpkins, Marvin, 9 Asbury Church, 17 Duncan, Glen, 6 Lehr, Bill, 18 Singer, Mickie, 12 Battles, Charon, 11 Enlarged Business Card Ad, 2 Lewis Sr., Butts, 19 Singmaster, Elsie, 7 Beckwith, Lynda, 13 Finucane, Anne, 13 LIVE, the Band, 18 Sloan, Lenwood O., 4, 19 Ben-Ami, Jeremy, 16 Fort Hunter Park, 5 Loeffel-Atkins, Bernadette, 19 Smith, Ruth Ann, 13 Bennett, Phyllis, 19 Franklin, Larry, 6 Logos Academy, 11 Spectrum Award, 11 Bethel A.M.E. Church, 13 Frost Jr., David, 19 Lynch, Bob, 18 Spielber, Robin, 9 Beyond the Gatehouse, 5 Galloway, Steven, 16 Map, 19 Stage at Herr, 5 Bowman, Mary, 7 Gettysburg Community Theatre, 5 Marquez, Gabriel Garcia;. 11 Stevens, Thaddeus, 7 Bramlett, Bekka, 6 Gettysburg Community Theatre, 8 Martin, Shawn R., 12 Summerford, Kelly, 13 Bramlett, Bonnie, 6 Governor’s Awards, 18 McCoy, Charlie, 6 Sunrise Soap Company, 8 Bretz-Morgan, Lindsay, 5 Gruver’s Café and Catering, 8 Mosley, Thaddeus, 18 Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg, 5 Burgoon, Dawn, 13 Harrisburg Community Theatre, 16 Mulcahy, Kathleen, 18 Swarr, Fred, 11 Burke, Edmund, 6 Heckman, Ethel, 13 Murray, Courtland, 11 Taylor, Chad, 18 Butts, Margaret, 19 Heltshe-Steinhauer, 16 Murray, Wendell, 11 The York County Heritage Trust Auxiliary, 8 Capitol Theatre, 12 Henderson, Rev.Lela Mae, 13 Neiman, Sandi, 11 Torres, Adam B., 3, 10, 19 Carbaugh, Barbara, 5 Henry, Dee, 13 Obama, President Barrack, 12 Vulcania, 8 Carr, Chad-Alan 5 Hershey, Suzy, 17 Odom, Rev. Martin D., 13 Warehouse Gourmet Bistro, 15 CASA, 13 Hershey, Suzy, 6 Oja, Teri, 12 Wiles, Lessley, 5 Central Family Restaurant, 9 Hostetter, Karen, 19 Philbrick, Nathaniel, 16 Winfrey, Oprah, 6 Cervenak, Joe, 15 Hovell, David A., 19 Pinkney, Jerry, 18 Wolf, 20 Chronister, Julie, 5 Index, 3 Pixler, Kristen, 13 Wolfman, Judy, 9 Civil War Map, 2 Jewish Community Center, 17 Pyle, Judy, 7 Yeager, Marti, 13 Corbett, Governor Tom, 18 Kane, Tina Quindlen, Anna, 6 Yoh, Dorothy, 13 Corbett, Susan, 18 Keele, Connie, 13 Ressler, Jay, 11 Datebook, 14 Cover reproduced, 3 Kennell, Brian, 6 Sam & Tony’s Ad, 8 York County Economic Alliance,17 Craley, Ruthe Fortenbaugh, 7 Kligge, Brandii, 13 Schintz Studio, 11 York Framing, 9 Dahlheimer, Patrick, 18 Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, 5 Selling Ads, 19 York Little Theatre, 8 Davis, Linda, 6 LaRue, Michele, 7 Sendak, Maurice, 6

On the cover, reproduced in full image here: This 30-inch by 30-inch painting by Adam B. Torres, will anchor his one-man show, “Visions of Nature” beginning Friday, November 29 at the Art and Framing Warehouse, 147 West Philadelphia Street, York with a Meet the Artist Reception from 5 to 9 p.m. The painting shows El Morro, the 16th Century fortress that is a must-see today for visitors to Puerto Rico, where the artist was born. He came to this country when he was 2 and his experiences in gymnastics, his training as a magician and his natural love of Nature have inspired his work which often includes the wildlife of the Caribbean as this one does in the foreground. The Reception is free and the show will hang through the end of 2013. For more information call Gayle Shadrach at the Art Gallery, 717-854-3122 or email Torres at [email protected]. ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 3 Visit us online at ShowcaseNow.net

Then and Now Unfinished Work by Lenwood O. Sloan, All rights reserved.

DEDICATED TO THE PROPOSITION! distance with picks and shovels. As the Gettysburg morning fog parted on When Mr. Lincoln completed his famous November 19, 1863, the team of Frederick two page speech and departed, Biesecker, Biesecker stepped respectfully into the Biggs, and Weaver continued their unfinished shadows to allow a national congregation to work. gather and commemorate the Union dead. On the way home to Washington, Lincoln For the past three weeks Biesecker and his developed scarlet fever from the York soldiers sons had labored alongside African American he visited at Gettysburg. Records, diaries, and grave digger Basil Biggs and his family and journals confirm that Mr. Johnson nursed him coroner Samuel Weaver. Their task was to back to good health. But, alas, Johnson fell ill collect the harrowing remains of those who with the fever himself. Within weeks, he died had fallen along the road from Gettysburg to with President Lincoln at his side. Hanover July 1-4, 1863. As a tribute, Lincoln had William H. By November 19, Biesecker, Biggs and Johnson buried in Arlington Cemetery. He Weaver had identified and buried more than was the only civilian or African American to 1100 bodies in the new National Cemetery. receive that honor at that time. Meanwhile, back in Gettysburg, work THE FINAL RESTING PLACE! continued. By 1865, more than 3,000 bodies In truth, the impetus for their work began had been interred at the Gettysburg National as early as July 10th, 1863 when Governor Cemetery. Andrew Curtin set out from Harrisburg to Gettysburg. INCREASED DEVOTION TO THE CAUSE! It is ironic that Governor Curtin set out This year marks the 150th anniversary African American laborers Samuel Weaver (bearded gentleman) superintendent of burials. on the very day that Harrisburg’s African of the Gettysburg address as well as the American sons amongst the famous 54h 150th anniversary of the incredible work of Massachusetts Regiment marched on Fort Beisecker, Biggs, and Weaver. Wagner and into their unmarked graves. It is important that those who can, travel to Governor Curtin intended to meet David Gettysburg to stand witness to service to the Wills, a successful local attorney and leader Union cause both heralded and unheard. of the Republican Party. It is said that Curtin Stay for the USCT dedication that follows could smell the stench of death from ten miles just beyond the main event on the side of a away. slope. Local newspapers reported that “As they Debra Mac Causlin and colleagues pause toured the battle ground in the summer heat, each year to remember the incredible sacrifice Curtin feared infection from the decay around of the USCT Soldiers. Alas, our brave Black and decided to return home at sunset”. He brothers in blue were as segregated in death as dared not stay the night. Evergreen Cemetery The Gatehouse. Basil Biggs Wayside Marker they were in life. Whether or not the news report is fact, Illustration by Don Rinehart Charles Parker, 127th USCT was originally the images of literally thousands of bodies buried at African American Yellow Hill documented by Philadelphia photographer Cemetery near Biglerville. Yellow Hill Cemetery Matthew Brady, loaned credence to the horror was owned by the William Matthews family. that Gov. Curtin must have experienced. Matthews, himself a USCT soldier donated Once back in Harrisburg, Curtin launched the land to THE SONS OF GOODWILL a his plan. He instructed David Wills to develop fraternal and benevolent association started by a strategy for a national cemetery. Meanwhile, Basil Biggs and his associates with the wealth Curtin convinced the State of Pennsylvania to he amassed between 1863 and 1865. purchase five lots in Gettysburg for $2, 475.87. When the Matthews family closed the Detail of “Pickett’s Charge” painting, Landscape architect William Saunders, Gettysburg. Yellow Hill Cemetery at the turn of the the chief gardener with the Department of century, most African American bodies were Agriculture, would combine them into a 17 On Nov. 18th, Lincoln left Washington, moved to the Lincoln Colored Cemetery. acre site on the ridge just next to Evergreen D.C. in a special four car train. Lincoln Charles Parker was reinterred in 1936 at the Cemetery. rode alone in a coach with Mr. Pinkerton, National Cemetery in Gettysburg. By late August, Curtin approached his guard, and Mr. William H. Johnson, his William Matthews’z daughter Jessie moved President Lincoln about establishing a national African American butler– a freedman. to Harrisburg and became a force in the commemoration day for the developing Many assume that Pinkerton and Johnson Bethel AME Church. She is honored in site. David Wills was appointed to invite as must have heard a variety of orations as the Bethel Trail marker near Harrisburg’s keynote speaker the brilliant Edward Everett, Lincoln had the habit of practicing aloud. Justice building. Later, she married Robert former Governor of Massachusetts, and past In LINCOLN REVISITED, a Vaughn, founder of Pittsburgh Courier. president of Harvard. Mr. Everett was vice- collection of essays by Harold Holzer, Jessie Matthews Vaughn became editor and presidential candidate on a ticket that opposed historian Matt Pinsker highlights how a publisher after his death. Lincoln in the 1860 primary. variety of literary sources of Lincoln’s day Central Pennsylvania houses three African Matthew Brady Wills originally proposed October 23, 1863 contributed to the poetry of the speech. American cemeteries named in honor of but Everett had a previous engagement so the Pinsker skillfully details the effect of Walt Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln Penbrook– Nov. 19, 1863 date was confirmed. On Nov. 2, David Wills followed protocol Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” on Mr. Dauphin County, Lincoln Mercersburg– The delay worked in their behalf. It was not and invited President Abraham Lincoln Lincoln’s phrasing and cadence. Cumberland county and Lincoln Cemetery until October 22 that Wills was authorized to to “say a few appropriate words”. To his On the morning of Nov. 19, 1863, as they Gettysburg– Adams County. award a contract to Frederick Biesecker. His surprise, Lincoln agreed to speak following gathered by the podium and platform, featured Together they preserve, conserve and task was to discover, distinguish, exhume, and Everett. He also accepted the invitation to orator Edward Everett, waited in his coach until commemorate more than 200 African rebury human bodies at $1.59 per “transaction”. stay at Wills’ home on Gettysburg’s main the appointed time for his two hour speech. American Civil War graves. Samuel Weaver was appointed square during the sojourn. Meanwhile, Lincoln stepped down from the All participate in the PA Hallowed Grounds superintendent of exhumations and Biesecker stage and visited the wounded and infirm network and you can roll up your sleeves subcontracted Basil Biggs and family at Altogether FITTING AND PROPER! Gettysburg Battle veterans from York Hospital. and stick your hands in history by joining $1.25 per body for the actual exhuming, Much is written about the words of his a conservation and stewardship team at one transportation and grave digging. address and how they became the seminal UNFINISHED WORK! of these sites. For more information, log on Furious work commenced on October 27, speech we know. Early photographs and lithographs of the to: http://housedivided.dickinson.edu/sites/ only three weeks before the commemoration. However here’s a brief timeline. event reveal the grave diggers waiting in the patriots/ SN 4 ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 So Much To See and Do

Women’s Show Donates $1,000 to Local Charity Local Directors, Producers & Owners Collaborate to Bring Back Live Theatre to HMAC on Stage at Herr

On behalf of The Peak 98.5/Smart Magazine Women’s Show, presented by Memorial Hospital, Barbara Carbaugh, president of 98.5 The Peak (right), presents Lessley Wiles and Julie Chronister from P.I.N.K. Partners with a $1,000 donation. P.I.N.K. Partners was the selected charity for the 2013 Women’s Show held Oct. 5 and 6 at the York Expo Center. This year marked the 16th anniversary for the annual Women’s Show. SN

Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Offers a Gift of Music to Lancaster County Residents! Lancaster Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce its partnership with Local Public Libraries in providing Family Symphony Orchestra Family Passes for public borrowing. “We were aware of the successful Family Museum Pass Program which the libraries have and so we wanted to offer something similar. To that end, we are thrilled to add the first performing arts component to what very well could become a new line of library Passes from community institutions such as the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra,” noted Bryant Croyle, Community Engagement and Operations Manager at the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra. “The Family Symphony Pass is the newest component of our nationally recognized Sound Discovery Community Engagement Programs whose purpose is to engage, build, and strengthen our community through imaginative and unique musical experiences. This pass is a perfect reflection of our purpose. With the support of corporate and individual contributors, the Symphony’s Sound Discovery programs continue to make a difference by Chad-Alan Carr starred as Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show LIVE at HMAC Stage On Herr. making live symphonic music accessible to audiences both young and old.” SN Carlisle Theatre’s Artistic Director, Dustin Leblanc, Gettysburg Community Theatre’s Artistic Director Chad-Alan Carr & Producer Lindsay Bretz-Morgan, owner of Black Gryphon Dining & Spirits in Elizabethtown, Pa have all collaborated with John Traynor, owner of Design for Susquehanna Art Museum in Harrisburg Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center: Stage on Herr to bring live theatre back to Harrisburg’s artsy venue! For starters, they will be presenting the live version of the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Near Final Stages Show” on November 1st & 2nd with shows at 8pm and Midnight. Leblanc will serve as direc- tor and Bretz-Morgan as producer and choreographer. Carr will star as Dr. Frank n Furter. The show will not only provide a first rate cast, complete with a live rock band, but will also provide a full bar before, during and after the show. This show will be focusing on utilizing HMAC’s intimate and artsy space, having plenty of audience interaction. A sell out in the past, all tickets are only $15 and can be ordered online at www.ShowTix4u.com. This will be the first of many edgy shows that the collaborators plan to produce at HMAC. SN

Toy Train Exhibit is a Christmas Delight at Fort Hunter Park Do you or that special child in your life have a fascination for trains? If so, you should plan a visit to Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg, to see the display in the Centennial Barn. The Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society will exhibit HO gauge trains on an 18- foot X 24-foot layout that may be viewed from all sides. Old and new trains will be displayed The design phase for the new Susquehanna Art Museum is in its final stages. Here is a view each week. The show is open Saturdays and Sundays of the new building looking south along its new and old facades at Third and Calder streets. November 30 – December 22. Hours are 12:30 to For further information, call 717-233-8668. SN 4:30 p.m. and the show is free. SN

ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 5 So Much To See and Do Gettysburg Landmark Will be the Beneficiary of a Historical Movie and Its Soundtrack Recording The sun is shining on one of the most famous buildings in historic Gettysburg. Brian Kennell, the caretaker of the Evergreen Cemetery is producing a documentary, Beyond The Gatehouse, on the historic cemetery where he lives and is releasing the CD soundtrack for the film this November. Most of the proceeds will go to the gatehouse preservation fund that has been recently established. The soundtrack will be available on the website, www.beyondthegatehouse.com, as well as in Grammy Award Winning Artist, Linda Davis shops throughout Gettysburg in coming days. The music from the soundtrack features photography firms following the battle. The performances from Grammy Award-winning movie covers the pre-battle and post-battle musicians, Linda Davis, Glen Duncan, Larry eras. It tells the story of caretaker Elizabeth Franklin and Charlie McCoy along with Thorn, who while six months pregnant, buried Bonnie and Bekka Bramlett, all of Nashville. the first soldiers from the battle in one of the Kennell wrote most of the original music in rockiest regions of the cemetery. While the the historic Gatehouse during his tenure as adjoining Soldier’s National Cemetery did not caretaker of the cemetery. allow Black people to be buried there, until Although the documentary will be released later in history (See Lenwood Sloan’s article in November, 2014, Kennell decided to in this issue), most African Americans from release the soundtrack in time for the 150th Gettysburg were buried in the famous Lincoln Anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Cemetery nearby. The Gatehouse is approximately one hundred Kennell said the movie and soundtrack fifty yards from where President Lincoln projects have been a labor of love for so spoke while delivering his famous speech. The many people associated with the cemetery Evergreen Cemetery adjoined the National, and the town of Gettysburg, including Lisette or Soldiers, Cemetery, and it was natural to Magaro, an extraordinarily gifted graphic be able to see the Gatehouse while spectators Beyond The Gatehouse CD Cover artist, who designed the cover for the CD seen heard the Gettysburg Address on November on this page. The musical tribute debuts just 19, 1863. He said the gatehouse is seen in Designed by Philadelphia architect Stephen Chritzman in 1855, the Gatehouse was the days before this year’s important Anniversary Button and constructed by George and Henry only common subject filmed by the four major some of the photographs taken that day. of the Gettysburg Address. SN The soundtrack is available on the website, www.beyondthegatehouse.com.

Between Your Bookends Between Your Bookends “There’s so much more to a book than just the reading.” –Maurice Sendak

By Suzy Hershey

This famous author of children’s books book before the broadcast discussion. Oprah makes an interesting comment. Reading is Winfrey was the pioneer in this area. “Good truly a wonderful way to amuse, educate and Morning, America”, the “Today Show” and motivate us. And by discussing the book we NPR’s “Talk of the Nation” followed suit. The can add another dimension to our reading. newest format is online clubs which exist as What are the advantages to sharing our internet forums, dedicated websites and even reading experiences? The cover of one of his telephone conference calls. most famous books, “Where the Wild Ones So how, you might ask, can I avail myself of Are” is seen here. (He is the illustrator of the this pleasure? Check the website or visit your book as well as the author.) local library to learn about their book club Author Anna Quindlen has coined a phrase opportunities. for book discussion groups. She calls them If this is not convenient, then start one of “literary coffee klatches.” A more formal your own. Here are the names of some book description is that reading groups encourage clubs which may whet your literary appetite: camaraderie, promote the enjoyment of shared On the Same Page, Bookies, Rowdy Readers, reading, create an increased appreciation Books and Bagels, Literary Ladies, Very of literature and provide the motivation to Busy People Book Club, Between the Covers, discover a new genre of reading. Novel Thoughts and Page Turners. Does this There are many variations of book groups. sound like a fun way to share your reading Virtually all libraries have at least one book experiences? discussion group. Individuals can form their Edmund Burke wrote, “Reading without own groups and meet in each other’s homes, reflection is like eating without digestion.” making it a social as well as intellectual activity. If you’re already in a book club, share your A “broadcast club” is one in which a thoughts with others who might like to embark television, radio or podcast show features a on a new rewarding aspect of reading by regular segment that presents a discussion of e-mailing me at [email protected]. a book. The segment is announced in advance Happy Reading! so that viewers or listeners may read the

About the Writer: Suzy Hershey is a retired teacher and librarian who enjoys traveling and reading, especially to her three grandchildren. She can be reached by email at [email protected]. 6 ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 Meet Me In Gettysburg

Meet Me In Gettysburg Actor Brings Gettysburg Writer Back for a Visit to a Town She Loved Friday, Nov. 15 By Ruthe Fortenbaugh Craley

Gettysburg’s recently-formed Elsie and stories which feature the town and Singmaster Society will present a program surrounding area of Gettysburg. of stories and other writings by this famous Everyone is welcomed to attend Society author-historian on Friday, November 15. meetings and anyone with personal As interpreted by actor Michele LaRue the memories or stories related to the author beloved author, born in 1878, will come back is encouraged to email Paula Olinger at to visit those present for the 7:30 p.m. program [email protected]. or Judy Pyle, in Christ Lutheran Church, Gettysburg. [email protected] LaRue, as Elsie Singmaster, portrays Advance tickets for the Nov. 15 presentation the physical and emotional hardships may be purchased by sending a check to suffered by townspeople through the voice HGAC, PO Box 4611, Gettysburg, PA 17325. of Singmaster’s character, Mary Bowman. Tickets will be available at the door the night Entitled, “Gettysburg: One Woman’s War”, of the performance on a first-come, first served LaRue’s interpretation helps us understand basis. Donations are set at $10 for adults and how difficult these days were for local families. $5 for children under 12. The Elsie Singmaster Society has been Refreshments will be served. active for only a few months. Led by a group of interested local women and under Some Facts about Elsie Singmaster the sponsorship of the Historic Preservation Elsie Singmaster was born in 1879 in Society of Gettysburg/Adams County, the Schuylkill Haven. This novelist and children’s goal of the Society is to promote a larger book writer is most closely associated with interest in this celebrity-author who died the town of Macungie in Lehigh County in Gettysburg in 1958. The group will also and Gettysburg where she made her home in Singmaster’s portrait appears in a biography read and discuss some of Singmaster’s books later years. A great number of her 42 books One of Singmaster’s Best Known Books. shown here.

concerned the Pennsylvania Germans “and presenting them in a fair light.” In April 1912, she then married Harold Lewars, but decided to write under her maiden name, Elsie Singmaster. Elsie Singmaster was widowed after three years of marriage and never re-married. Known also as Elsie Singmaster Lewars, the author focused most of her novels on stories of children and young adults focusing on their problems and challenges in a Pennsylvania German community.

Some of Elsie Singmaster’s Works: • When Sarah Saved the Day. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1909. • When Sarah Went to School. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1910. • Gettysburg. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1916. A Singmaster novel, in 1933, tells the horror The Long Journey. • of war. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1917. • Martin Luther. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1917. • The Hidden Road. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1923. • A Boy at Gettysburg. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1924. • You Make Your Own Luck. London: Longmans, 1929. • Swords of Steel. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1933. • A High Wind Rising. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1942. • I Speak for Thaddeus Stevens. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1947. • I Heard of a River. Illus. Henry C. Pitz. Philadelphia: J.C. Winston, 1948.

Michèle LaRue in Gettysburg : One Woman’s War (photo: Wendy O’Connor)

About the Writer: Ruthe Fortenbaugh Craley is a regular contributor to ShowcaseNow Magazine. Born and reared in Gettysburg, she earned her degree from Gettysburg College and was a teacher in York. She then returned to her old hometown, where many of her relatives have settled after careers in other places. You can read other Ruthe Craley columns online at ShowcaseNow.net. Just click on “Past Issues” and find her name and page in the Index. ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 7 So Much To See and Do The York Community Invites You to Look, Shop and Enjoy!

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Local Authors Featured at York JCC Brunch The York JCC, 2000 Hollywood Drive, is celebrating Jewish Book Month with four recently published local authors at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. The “Thanksgivukkah” catered brunch will feature a panel discussion and book signing just in time for holiday gifting. Local writer Georg Sheets, author of nearly a dozen books, (see his work at www. georgsheets.com) will facilitate the discussion with recently published authors from York’s Jewish community (in alphabetical order): • Tina Kane authored YOUR LIFE IS MY INSPIRATION: MY MOTHER’S MEMOIRS, a tale of family and history starting in the Ukraine’s pale of settlement in the early 1900’s, through pogroms, wars and political upheaval, and a late-in- life move to the United States. Turkey Trot Offers Judy Wolfman Complete Lunch in a Bag! Treat your business associates, friends or family to a hearty lunch all for $8.

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“Mystical Hunt”

“Dance with the Rose” by Adam Torres Adam Torres

Adam B. Torres, an emerging Latin According to curators who have hanged his American artist, residing in York, is turning work or viewers who have been lured to heads and opening eyes with his new art slated purchase one of his paintings, there is magic for a free “Meet the Artist” reception Friday, in his work. Nov. 29 at the Art and Framing Warehouse, Identifying what kind of magic is a York. His one-man show, “Visions of Nature,” preoccupation of many of the collectors who will open that evening and run until the end hold his work and gallery owners who see him of the year. as both primitive and extraordinarily gifted Born in Puerto Rico, Torres moved to the and sophisticated. mainland at age 2 and picked up his first paint He has shown his work in numerous places, brush and watercolor set by age 5. He draws including the art gallery, Nestology, at 640 inspiration from many regional artists who W. Dekalb Pike, in King of Prussia. (Phone have become his friends and supporters—and 610-265-4555 for more information or email also through nature and the exotic imagination [email protected].) that makes his work unique. This exhibition is scheduled in conjunction In his acrylics, oils, watercolors and other with other Downtown York activities for “Black media, he shows his version of tranquility, Friday”, the traditional after-Thanksgiving “Looking with Fresh Eyes” by Adam Torres of the natural order of things on earth and of buying season that has become a habit dreams that might merge the two. An image among merchants. You can reach the artist of an elephant, an eagle, a tiger or a serpent by emailing [email protected]. For “Visions of Nature” A one man show by Adam B. Torres may blend with the environment in an exotic information on the gallery showing his work, Art and Framing Warehouse landscape. Or an image may accost the viewer call 717-854-3122 or email the proprietor at 147 West Philadelphia Street, York with bright eyes and a sense of daring, danger. [email protected]. SN 717-854-3122 | [email protected] 10 ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 So Much To See and Do Courtland Murray Recognized with Spectrum Award One of the winners of the Spectrum Awards in late October was Courtland Murray, seen here with the award, second from left. This photo shows him flanked by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Murray. At far right is his mentor and award presenter, Mrs. Charon Battles of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. The program, sponsored by Jump Street, Harrisburg, recognizes the leaders of culture and the arts in the area at a special yearly breakfast supported by leading companies. Murray is a graphic artist and illustrator whose work has appeared widely as he has earned the national spotlight for his feats of creation with the help of others he saluted at the Spectrum Awards program in the Harrisburg Hilton. SN

Illustration for bilingual book illustrated by Murray. The award winner is shown here with this father, his mother and his mentor- Basketball player, an illustration by Courtland Murray award presenter, Mrs. Charon Battles of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

Holidays Ring Out as Five Artists Logos Purchases Additional Building Show Works at the Art Association of to Help School Grow Logos Academy has purchased the building located directly across the street from its current Harrisburg through January 2 facility. The YMCA was the previous owner of 255 West King Street, the building that will house the school and its addition of six to eight lower school classrooms. Logos Academy Five diverse artists will exhibit photo- “My paintings are about colour, particularly expanded its offering to include a high school and will use the space in the newly-acquired graphs, acrylic paintings, mixed-media works, the way colors interact with one another and building to house some of those classes, according to authorities at the school. and…ROBOTS!...at The Art Association of change our perception of them. My current “While we finalize our plans,” Jason Lewis, head of the school noted, “the YMCA will Harrisburg this holiday season, November 29 body of abstract paintings is a dance between continue to lease the building from Logos Academy for the next two years.” through January 2. painting and the molecular images drawn from “As Logos Academy continues to grow, we envision our footprint in the City of York The reception for the exhibition will take the world of biochemistry, showcasing the continuing to expand.” the school had said. He noted, “We currently forecast the need for place Friday, December 6, from 5 to 8 p. m. basic geometric forms that are the underpin- twenty-six classrooms to accommodate our expanded K-12 program and increasing student (The AAH galleries will be closed the day nings of life.” Lovitz’s work is exhibited in enrollment. after Thanksgiving.) AAH Board Member galleries from New York to Florida. “As always,” he stated, “Logos Academy remains committed to ensuring that our classrooms Anne Davis is the Exhibition Sponsor, with Jay Ressler says that “like a child stuffing fire- are most accessible to York’s lowest income families. From the very beginning, Logos Academy Ms. Davis and David Volkman the reception flies in a jar, I make art to savor and imagine frag- has always reserved two-thirds of our kindergarten seats to students from low-income homes. hosts. Young cellist Greg Flury will provide ments of time.” He goes on to say that “frozen Logos Academy partners with students and their families in order to provide an education music for the Reception, and a special jewelry moments have a magical quality as the layers and characterized by our classical curriculum and intercultural community. We remain steady in trunk show by Susan Wayne Wohler will be complexities are revealed.” Ressler has found this core commitment with the support of generous community partners- many of which take presented in the Sales Gallery that evening. inspiration in the writings of Latin-American advantage of Pennsylvania’s Education Improvement Tax Credit.” SN Photographer C. R. Cain of Mechanicsburg “magical realists” such as Isabel Allende and was editor and publisher of a poetry magazine Gabriel Garcia Marquez. He calls his collec- “Beauty for Ashes Poetry Review” from 1995- tion of photos for the AAH show “Magical 2000, an experience which helped to hone Mystery Tour,” as it’s a selection of multi-layered his ability to see his own photographic work photographs that aim, through their painterly with a critical eye. Cain enjoys traveling across character, to tell stories about “how we live in the the US, photographing many of the western so-called ’post-industrial age.’” National Parks. Fred Swarr’s goal is to portray, through his Judy Kelly, a.k.a. “Robot Girl,” began cre- paintings, a visual image of the music that we ating “robots” from vintage recycled materials hear and feel through our hearts and minds. only about a year ago, but has attained great A resident of Mt. Gretna, Swarr has been an success and recognition for her unique art- active painter since 1969, with a Master’s in form. Each robot she creates has its own name Art Education. He has worked on a variety of and distinct personality, representing history surfaces, including sheet-music backgrounds by telling a story of the past. Words she uses with a masterful use of colors, rich textures to describe her robots are “quirky, whimsical, and unique subject matter. and humorous.” She hopes that the viewers This eclectic exhibition will be on view find something in her robots that make them at the AAH galleries, 21 North Front st., smile, laugh, and learn! Harrisburg, from November 28 through Sandi Neiman Lovitz, of Philadelphia, says Jan. 2. AAH will be closed November 29, that even as a small girl she was captivated December 25 and 26, and January 1. by colors and light, and she determined to Call 717-236-1432 for more information or create the beautiful colors herself. She avers, visit www.artassocofhbg.com. SN Briefly Noted Six Artists Showing Work at The Art A Singing Telegram? Yes, It’s Your Center, Mechanicsburg Special Occasion and You Deserve It Six central Pennsylvania artists are featured in the November Small Group Exhibition You suspect everything. It’s your birthday, held at The Art Center School and Galleries in Mechanicsburg. The exhibit includes thread it’s your anniversary. It’s Bosses or Valentine’s paintings by Enola artist Teri Oja, photographs by Mechanicsburg photographer Joe Farrell, Day. Maybe you’re expecting an apology. A watercolors by Lebanon artist Larry Lombardo, cut paper works by Chambersburg artist Paul card. A holiday present, flowers, candy, bal- Saberin, mixed media works by Mechanicsburg artist Sue Marrazzo and pottery by Brandtsville loons, fruit. You might not be surprised to get craftsman Kurt Brantner. The exhibition continues through November 27. For more information a surprise, but you’ll be very surprised at the on the Center’s classes and upcoming events, call (717) 697-2072 or visit The Art Center’s web manner this one comes. site at www.mechanicsburgartcenter.com. SN The door opens and in slinks a live version of an old-fashioned torch singer, a classic film star – part Mae West, Tallulah Bankhead, and Marilyn Monroe – and all over campy, nostalgic, over-the-top fun. You’ve been sent a “Annie” Comes to The Capitol Theatre singing telegram! Arrayed in a sequined gown, fishnet hose and black gloves – or a tunic top and newsboy Next Month cap – she greets you in a manner so memorable no blush will ever erase and no one will ever Chambersburg, PA – The world’s most let you forget. You’re not just being celebrated; famous comic strip orphan takes center stage you’re being sung to by a stranger, with a song at the Capitol Theatre in November as selected just for you and for the occasion. Chambersburg Community Theatre (CCT) Are you being asked out on a date? She’ll presents the popular Broadway musical Annie. croon “Do You Wanna Dance?” Does someone The show is directed by Shawn R. Martin love you? She’ll sing “It Had to Be You.” Did someone let you down? She’ll soothe your hurt with musical direction by Stephanie Salisbury. feelings with “I’m Sorry.” Do you need support? You’ll hear “You’ve Got A Friend.” She might Evening performances of Annie are at 7:30 be sentimental with “Danny Boy” or silly with “Love Potion Number Nine.” on November 15, 16, 21 and 22 and matinee The possibilities are endless. Mickie Singer is bringing it all back with “Mickie Singer’s performances are at 2pm on November 16, Singing Telegrams.” 17, 23 and 24. Tickets are $18 for adults, $13 For a modest fee, Mickie Singer will arrive at a designated time and place. She will deliver a pos- for students (age 13 thru college with ID) and itive message the sender has created along with a requested song selected from her song list. The $8 for children (age 12 & younger). Due recipient will also be presented with a printed format of the message and the song lyrics to keep. to contract restrictions seating is limited, so It’s an outrageous, touching, one of a kind way to tell someone he or she is special. And ask about reservations are strongly recommended and the discount for seniors. You can contact her at 717-501-4294 or mindhearthealing@comcast,net. SN can be made online at www.cctonline.org, at the Capitol Theatre Box Office located inside the main theatre lobby at 159 S Main St., or by calling 717-263-0202. For more information about CCT and its programs, please contact Torrence Brown will appear in the title role in CCT’s the CCT office at 717-263-3900 or visit the Children’s Disabilities “to Fade” on production of “Annie” website at www.cctonline.org. SN Gettysburg Stage Gettysburg Community Theatre, 49 York Street in downtown Gettysburg, will become the Will the President Come to first theatre in this region to replicate The Penguin Project, a foundation created in East Peoria, Illinois that is a special theatre for children with disabilities program. The program, beginning in January, “is about helping these kids develop social skills, communication skills and self- Gettysburg This Fall? esteem. It is also about providing access and opportunity to display their abilities not their disabilities.” The young artists with disabilities for The Penguin Project at GCT will be paired Word on the street says that President Barack Obama may come to Gettysburg this November up with a “peer mentor” who will help them every step of the way through the rehearsal and 19 to help the world mark the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. People say the performance process of the musical theatre production, but it is the artist with disabilities that authorities are planning for him to come just in case! has the responsibility of the role. Every role will be performed by a child with a disability. The While some are saying it’s very unlikely that the President will interrupt business in peer mentor is there side by side as a mentor and a friend. Chad-Alan Carr, Founding Executive/ Washington, D. C. to pay tribute to President Lincoln’s most enduring speech, others say he Artistic Director of Gettysburg Community Theatre, first found out about The Penguin Project is a natural since he has revealed his admiration of Lincoln and the accomplishments of his last summer at the national theatre festival for the American Association Of Community administration. Theatres, of which GCT is a member. More information on how to participate or become a Others point to the rifles used by reenactors at the famous annual observance in Gettysburg. sponsor of The Penguin Project at Gettysburg Community Theatre can be found online today They think an appearance in Gettysburg would be too dangerous for the President to consider. at www.GettysburgCommunityTheatre.org. SN Others say the President could land a helicopter in a field near the Peace Light and be in and out before any danger can erupt.. But that would mean moving the annual ceremony from the National Cemetery where it is generally conducted to another site. Tradition won’t accept that kind of change, the non-believers think. And what about a replacement for President Obama. Would he send his wife, a noted orator in her own right to represent him. In spite of what the news releases say weeks ahead of the event, can we trust any of the information that comes from the media? “Beyond The Gatehouse” CD Debuts “Nah,” they say. “It’s either the President or a movie director like Steven Spielberg, the guest Pages of the Past bookstore, 13 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, is pleased to host an evening of last year.” music with Brian Kennell and the debut release of a full-length CD, Beyond The Gatehouse, on Whatever the outcome, the truth will be known soon--November 19, 2013. SN Friday, November 22, 2013 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. He has had the help of Arnold Palmer, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Estate of Marianne Moore, the Estate of Charles Addams, Mark Knopfler and many prominent Nashville musicians while working on the film and soundtrack. “My concept is to create a river of music that the history Quaker Cantata of Faith to be of Evergreen can float upon,” said Kennell. “We are pleased to host Brian Kennell as he debuts this wonderful collection of music,” said Julie Cade, owner. “Introducing Beyond the Gatehouse and its stirring musical message to our Performed Saturday, November 16 customers is something we are delighted and privileged to do, especially as it helps preserve the Epiphany: A (Quaker) Cantata of Faith, written by York County resident Ed Norton for legacy of Evergreen Cemetery.” soprano, flute, and piano will be performed on Saturday, November 16, at 7 p.m., at Harrisburg Pages of the Past bookstore is located at 13 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA. CDs will be Friends Meeting (Quaker), 1100 N. 6th Street (at Herr), Harrisburg. Described as an “uplifting available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse musical experience,” the performance is free and open to the public and will be followed by a Fund. The event is free and open to the public; however, reservations are preferred. Phone time of fellowship and light refreshments. SN 717.334.0572 to make a reservation. SN

12 ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 So Much To See and Do

Rev. Lela Mae’s Sweet Potato Pies— A Delicious Addition to Harrisburg’s Strange and Wonderful Culinary Tradition by KELLY D. SUMMERFORD

If there is a rainbow behind every cloud were a child. This most often comes from then a Harrisburg woman who is on the transplanted southerners,” she says. “I have Ministerial Staff of Bethel A. M. E. Church been very surprised since living here that has found it. many people, non-southerners, have not tasted Rev. Lela Mae Henderson arrived in sweet potato pies and think that sweet potatoes Harrisburg by invitation from Rev. Martin D. are the same as yams! The only yams I have Odom of Bethel A.M.E. Church on September ever seen in my life time in New Orleans are 3, 2005, immediately after Hurricane Katrina. in cans. In New Orleans, sweet potatoes are “I evacuated from New Orleans with a found locally in all the stores year round.” co-worker and her family to Alexandria, Rev. Lela Mae notes that customers so far Louisiana,” Rev. Lela Mae explains. have come through word of mouth. But, she She continues, “Since it’s unheard of to go to adds, they have rapidly increased outside of someone’s home empty-handed. I wanted to show Harrisburg in the past months. She shares my appreciation for their hospitality by cooking one story about a co-worker who ordered for them. Dessert included,” she remembered. She eight pies to ship to Martha’s Vineyard to a noted the most expensive ingredient in her recipe yearly meeting of classmates. The woman went for her popular sweet potato pies, was the pure to Federal Express and arranged to open a extract flavors, so she put some in her purse before non-business account to ship, bought packing she left New Orleans. materials, came to work: “and she and I packed “I grew up seeing my grandmother and aunts the pies to be shipped. They arrived in a timely pull their sweet potatoes out of the ground and fashion and were a big hit with her friends.” put them in the fireplace, or oven to bake. They “What makes my pies different from other would then scrape out the tender insides and pies?” She poses the question and then add their fresh eggs, rich butter, and the other answers it: “I take pride in not taking the things. Including a lot of love!” shortest route to mass-produce my pies. No, She revealed she still bakes her potatoes I don’t use a fireplace to bake my potatoes, in the oven and scrapes out the potatoes to she said, but I use the modern oven to bake get the fruity part. Then she takes that and them in and I avoid the pot of boiling water. combines it with butter, sugar, cream, eggs I believe in using only butter and I will not and her special blend of pure extracts. substitute on anything. I use fine sugar, thick Her customers that include political figures cream and real eggs. I use pure extracts to and the woman down the block really like the enhance the rich flavor of the sweet potato crust she makes and she whispered, “I like my with all of its natural nutrients…” crust to be thin so that, after baking, it won’t “I make pies according to request,” she get soggy.” concludes, “I don’t bake and have pies sitting Rev. Lela Mae’s impeccable kitchen is around in hopes that someone will order. My licensed by the Pennsylvania Department customers can call me the day before, or the of Revenue Bureau of Business Trust Fund day of, and they can get their pies hot out of Taxes, Account 85249163, until late in 2015, the oven, boxed and ready for pick-up. You so it’s likely she will bake lots of pies for can reach Rev. Lela at 717-343-1416.” holidays this year and next! Yes, hot out of the oven: Rev. Lela Mae’s What have customers said about her pies? New Orleans-style, Sweet Potato Pies! No She continues, “I always hear that they calories, of course, and all you need when you have not tasted a pie like mine since they “Rev. Lela Mae” pulls a pie from her hot oven. Photo by Karen Hostetter. sample one is more! SN

Penns Woods Printmakers Showing in Arts High School Taking Washington County Applications Now Hand-pulled Prints and Drawings by Penn’s Woods Printmakers are being shown now Capital Area School for The Arts Charter School, (CASA) 150 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, through Dec. 3 at the Washington County Arts Council. Penns Woods Printmakers is a group is taking applications for enrollment next year. High school students in the region can get more of artists working in Chambersburg under Sarah (Sue) Frotscher. information by calling 717-732-8450. SN

PWP members who will exhibit include the following: Lynda Beckwith, Mercersburg Dawn Burgoon, Greencastle Becky Dietrich, Mont Alto Summerford Honored by Students of Anne Finucane, Chambersburg Ethel Heckman, Shippensburg the Arts Charter School, Harrisburg Dee Henry, McConnellsburg Connie Keele, Chambersburg The Capital Area School for the Brandii Kligge, Newburg Arts Charter School presented a Kristen Pixler, Chambersburg Certificate of Appreciation to Kelly Ruth Ann Smith, Fayetteville D. Summerford “for all you have done Marti Yeager, Fayetteville for the arts program in the Harrisburg Dorothy Yoh, Chambersburg area.” Pictured here are students Penns Woods Printmakers contact is artist member Anne Finucane; making the award during their annual call 717-267-1396 or email her at [email protected]. CASA Walk in late October. SN ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 13 Visit us online: Showcasenow.net

In Our 10th Showcase Year DATEBOOK !

Here are just a few of the events coming to the Penn Dutch Region! There’s so much to see and do! Please verify all dates and times as schedules frequently change. Would you like to have your event listed here? Write [email protected]. Edited by Kelly Summerford

Now through Nov. 27 November 17 December 1 Six Artist Exhibition Central Pennsylvania Oratorio Singers Concert Christmas at Fort Hunter Art Center School and Galleries Market Square Presbyterian Church Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg Mechanicsburg Harrisburg www.Dauphincounty.org 717- 697-2072 717-257-1270 mechanicsburgartcenter.com. www.cposingers.com December 6 First Fridays Now through Christmas November 19 Downtown Lancaster and other regional cities Mammoth Pecan Sale Gettysburg Wreath Laying www.lancasterarts.com Penn Street Farmers Market National Cemetery Central Market Gettysburg Remembrance Day Ceremony Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” York Colored Troop Recognition Ceremony Gettysburg Community Theatre 717-354-2692 The 52nd Annual Robert Fortenbaugh December 22 Memorial Lecture Gettysburg College When Santa Met Sally Majestic Theater December 6, 8, 12, 18 Allenberry Playhouse Gettysburg A Christmas Carol Boiling Springs 717- 337-6300 York Little Theatre 717-258-3211 854-5715 ylt.org www.allenberry.com November 24 The “Thanksgivukkah” November 8-24 Catered Brunch Author Panel December 7, 8, 15 Annie Get Your Gun York Jewish Community Center, 10 a.m. Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Oyster Mill Playhouse Linda Seligson: 717-843-0918 Gettysburg Community Theatre Camp Hill 717-354-2692 717-737-6768 November 29 – December 15 The Sound of Music December 14 November 15-17 & 21-24 Lebanon Community Theatre Christmas Concert York County Junior and Senior Honors Choir Willy Wonka, The Musical Lebanon Central York High School York Little Theatre Main Stage www.lct.cc [email protected] 717-8545715 or ylt.org 717-273-5151 717-846-1155 [email protected] November 15-24 November 29 Annie Reception for “100 Under 100” Exhibit December 31 Chambersburg Community Theater YorkArts New Year’s Eve Celebrations Capitol Theater 10 North Beaver Street York York Lancaster Harrisburg November 15 “Visions of Nature” Carlisle Release of Soundtrack Adam B. Torres Art Show Lebanon “Beyond the Gatehouse” Art and Framing Warehouse Hanover beyondthegatehouse.com 147 West Philadelphia Street Hershey, etc. York Elsie Singmaster Presentation “One Woman’s War” January 3 Michele LaRue November 29-January 2, 2014 First Fridays Christ Lutheran Church Five Artists Invitational Exhibition Downtown Lancaster and other regional cities Gettysburg Art Association of Harrisburg www.lancasterarts.com [email protected]. Call 717-236-1432 [email protected] artassocofhbg.com January 5 Annual House Tour November 15, 16, 17, 23, 24 November 30-December 22 York Twinning (Sister City) Association The Music Man Junior Toy Train Exhibition www.freewebs.com/yorktwinning Gettysburg Community Theatre Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg 717-334-2692 Saturdays and Sundays January 20, 21 Peter Pan Junior Home for the Holidays Children with Disabilities Gettysburg Alumni Cabaret Gettysburg Community Theatre Gettysburg Community Theatre 717-334-2692 717-334-2692 14 ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 So Much To See and Do

Places I Like to Eat Hanover’s Warehouse Offers Good Food, Good Drink and a Place Where “Everybody Knows Your Name”

By Joe Cervenak Warehouse Gourmet Bistro & Brew Pub | 7 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hanover | 717-451-9898 | [email protected]

From the outside the Warehouse Gourmet Bistro and Brew looks like any other warehouse in Hanover. The chalk board at this Hanover favorite tells every- one what is fresh and new! “So much to do and see.” A true tag-line of downtown and across the railroad tracks Several Menu Selections Presented We thank the Ale Trail for leading us to the from ShowcaseNow’s coverage of culture and where once a cigar factory, ribbon factory, The enthusiastically welcoming server Warehouse, “another find.” (For more from the arts in the nine counties of southcentral furniture manufacturer, frame shop, storage offers choice of seating. We settle in and this writer, see Showcasenow.net and click on Pennsylvania. . facility, and studio stood is the Warehouse take note of the pre-set glasses and bottle of “Past Issues.”) Where to go and what to eat? “You’re Gourmet Bistro & Brew Pub. A quick Google chilled water on the table—suggesting that Two visits, months later, we are upstairs at always looking for a place where you like to to its “About Us” page reveals the heading, the customer’s needs were anticipated. We the Brew Pub opting for a raised table rather eat, and I am also. And, I want to find a place Gourmet: Casual Bistro Restaurant, Pub and are given two menus, the “downstairs after 4 than the bar or the stool and rail seat. We read where I can get a craft beer… or two.” Local Caterer—and while that says it all, and pm” dinner menu and the “upstairs all-day” the door—you guessed it—the beer choices Such is the oft-heard challenge from my with no pun intended, it’s a mouthful. Let’s Pub menu. We may choose from either. The are chalked on the door to the brewery just delightful wife, who is a confirmed Steelers fan just call it “the Warehouse.” friendly servers are engaging and add to the ten feet away from the tap bar. By-the-bye, the and for family peace, a bit of a Ravens flirt. We experience. wine menu boasts the “best pour in Hanover” agreed on the goal and began the quest. Casual Pub and Local Caterer The Bistro “after 4” menu includes a side from Adams County Hauser and the Brogue This spring, over two satisfying weekends Merriam-Webster offers that a bistro is a salad and made-from-scratch all-too-easy-to- (York County) Allegro wineries. In addition, we followed the Susquehanna Ale Trail to small unpretentious restaurant, bar or tavern. eat bread. Along with weekly specials, entrees there is a wide selection of non-alcoholic sample the specialties of 14 local independent Others add, serving moderately priced simple included Braised Beef, Pecan Crusted Salmon, drinks including Coke, Sarsaparillas, Organic breweries, brewpubs, and home brewing meals in a modest setting. This definition Shrimp stuffed with Crab Imperial, Roasted Lemonade, Organic Raspberry Iced Tea and outlets, And, what a trail it was. Eat a bit, rings true as you cross the front portal of a Duck Breast with a caramelized onion risotto, juices. The Brew Pub is friendly, laid back, drink a bit talk a while, take some notes, and 100-year-old building with plain brick walls and Chicken Breast with a creamy tarragon folksy and with service consistent with the have the Ale Trail Passport stamped. Voila, ornamented with original artwork that frame sauce. Pricing is up a bit or minus a bit of Bistro. and one is in Hanover. the bistro’s seating area of wooden tables, a twenty dollars. Now, since noting the demise of Klingers and church-like pew for eight and a cozy “couple’s While the couple seated in the cozy-corner Kudos to the Owners! giving due consideration to Hanover’s Golden closet.” raved to us about the French Onion Soup, The Warehouse has raised Hanover up Mile, its National Register Historic Sites, A closer look confirms that this is a I chose the Goat Cheese Stuffed Portabella the ladder of my first-choice considerations. Hanover Shoe (horse) Farms and the Snyder’s, welcoming no-frills, comfortable place with Mushroom with red bell pepper risotto. Kudos go to the owners, Keith and Melinda Utz and Revohah outlets, Hanover ceded the a casual atmosphere and the expectation of a Milady chose from a variety of healthy salads Stambaugh, for their passion, talents and sweat chance as my premier go-to-first destination. pleasant, tasty and satisfying meal. from the “all day” Pub menu. The Pub menu equity. They have created one of those rare, Concurrently, and to its credit, Hanover’s Our mission to seek craft beer is satisfied as has a wide offering of soups, appetizers, “everybody knows your name” places. A place 2012 Economic Development Plan targeted, we spot the chalkboard listing the on-premises wraps, sandwiches, desserts as well as four with affordable and consistently good eats amongst others, three goals: to “improve brewed beers—ten small batch, rotating “all day entrees.” These included meatloaf, combined with good craft beers, local wines community character,” with “authentic citizen beers. So many good choices; we opt for the chicken tenders, crabcake and curried coconut and friendly faces. Their journey, since 2005 is driven vision,” in a “spirit of entrepreneurship.” sampler. My bride goes for the Funky Unkle chicken. detailed on their website. The Warehouse—be If there are grades for bettering and meeting Dunkle while mine is the Hop Knocker Conversation flowed, and the food arrived it for a meal, bite, beer or talk with patrons, an economic plan as a local food and drink IPA. The knowledgeable staff provides in short order attractively plated and with brew masters, owner, or servers—is well worth business then this bistro at 7 Pennsylvania brewing particulars and details. (Or if you portions comfortably generous. Drinks and the drive. Oh, did I say they also operate a Avenue gets an “A.” prefer, use your smart phone and go to www. food were to our liking, both tasteful and gourmet catering business on premises? Located on a side street on the fringe warehousegourment.net.) satisfying: just right. “Do and see? Absolutely!” SN

About the Writer Joe Cervenak is principal of Kemper~Joseph, llc, a York based, globally networked consulting company. He is an industry and life consultant, columnist, speaker, teacher and lecturer who enjoys creative cooking, good food and drink and sharing finds of “places l like to eat” with the readers of ShowcaseNow! Your comments and suggestions for “Places I like to Eat” are invited and welcomed. Send your comments and suggestions to [email protected]. ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 15 Visit us online at ShowcaseNow.net

Library Chat Let’s honor the authors, for they educate, entertain and inspire! ‘In the end what makes a book valuable is not the paper it’s written on, but the thousands of hours of work by dozens of people who are dedicated to creating the best possible reading experience for you.’ John Green, 2006 Printz Award winner, Looking for Alaska. by Mary Ann Heltshe-Steinhauer

Where would libraries be without authors? In 2010 the Council established a partnership campaign. Reading of the chosen title will Authors educate, entertain and inspire. with Aaron’s Books, an independent bookstore take place December through January, and I speak for many librarians when I that was able to procure authors without programs at the public libraries will be offered say that we are grateful for authors who having to pay typically high honorariums. during February 2014, which is designated as continue their laborious efforts in getting By taking advantage of this partnership both Library Lovers’ Month and Book Lovers’ their writings published. Those efforts allow opportunity, the committee was able to turn Month. libraries to be treasured depositories for their “fun-raisers” into fundraisers for our works whether in hardcopies or digital form public libraries. Since forming this partnership, for public access. To show their gratitude, the Council has raised over $20,000 that was librarians not only buy books for their distributed to each of our 17 public libraries collections, but also host author events that and the bookmobile for the purchase of adult celebrate authors and their work. Nathaniel Philbrick collection and/or adult programs.

contacting the Beth Israel Synagogue located at 4111 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 Highlighting a love of reading as an http://congregation-beth-israel.com. important part of our daily lives should start In past years, Beth Israel hosted two One early in a child’s life. With this in mind, Book authors --- Geraldine Brooks (People each year Jumpstart Read for the Record®, a of the Book) and Markus Zusak (The Book national early literacy campaign is celebrated Thief). early October. The main intent of Read for the Record® is to bring attention to the importance The Council of Friends of Lancaster of preparing our children to read at an early County’s Public Libraries is also pleased to age by reading the same book to hundreds of announce that Nathaniel Philbrick will be the It’s a New Way and YOU had a say! children on the day! On October 3, people guest author at their This year, OBOC celebrated its 10th year! As across the country read the children’s book 2014 Spring Author part of the campaign’s landmark anniversary, Otis by Loren Long in support of Jumpstart’s Luncheon! It’s slated organizers wanted to promote community mission to work towards the day that every for Thursday, May involvement in the selection of the title, rather child in America enters kindergarten prepared 15, 12:00 noon at the than handing over a single title each year. The to succeed. The goal for 2013 was to read the Calvary Church, 1051 ballot for the 2014 OBOC title included three same book to as many children as possible Landis Valley Road, award-winning books: (worldwide) to break the world record of 2.2 Lancaster. The event 1. Still Alice by Lisa Genova: Debut million set last year---and Lancaster County is a fundraiser for novel about a 50-year-old woman’s sudden did their part in helping to set the world record Steven Galloway public libraries in Lancaster County. Tickets descent in early onset Alzheimer’s disease. by hosting special library storytimes and events are $40 and that price includes lunch and a 2. The Worst Hard Time by Timothy by having 2,371 children participate this year. paperback copy of Philbrick’s newest title, Egan: Non-fiction book that tells the story To learn more about this national campaign, The One Book, One Community Bunker Hill. For more information check of the 1930’s dust bowl through personal please visit http://www.jstart.org. SN Campaign (OBOC), a regional community www.lancasterlibraries.org after January, 2014. stories of those who lived it. reading project, is one such celebration that NATHANIEL PHILBRICK is The honored Steven Galloway, author of this year’s New York Times bestselling author of National 3. The Blue Cascade by Mike Scotti: selection, The Cellist of Sarajevo. OBOC Book Award winner In the Heart of the Sea, Operation Iraqi freedom soldier, Lt. Scott starts each year by encouraging citizens to Pulitzer Prize finalist Mayflower, Sea of Glory, provides a brutally honest look at the read a chosen book and then the magic and The Last Stand. He is also the author of psychological effects of war on those in the happens in communities throughout the Why Read Moby-Dick? and Away Off Shore. battle zone. region when readers discuss what they’ve He lives on Nantucket. One Book, Your Vote for the OBOC 2014 read with others via book discussion forums title took place October 1-31 and the votes or special programs planned by libraries and The Council of Friends of Lancaster County cast among public libraries in the region are community organizations. The impact of each Public Libraries, established in 2000, is now being tabulated. (This year’s OBOC OBOC campaign reverberates beyond the made up of volunteers who are avid readers regional campaign represents collaboration annual timeline and this year’s campaign is committed to promoting reading in the among 93 libraries in seven counties: Berks, no exception since Steven Galloway, author of community. As active advocates for public Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Senator Mike Brubaker participated once again in The Cellist of Sarajevo is coming to Lebanon libraries throughout Lancaster County, the Perry and York). The winner will be announced this year’s Jumpstart Read for the Record. Children County at the Beth Israel Synagogue on May Council is responsible for planning an annual to the public before Thanksgiving. With the gathered in the gazebo at the Locust Street Park 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm. Mark your calendars. author luncheon held each spring that has public vote for the 2014 title, there will also behind the Columbia Public Library to hear him read Tickets will be available mid-February by featured best-selling authors of adult literature. be a change in the timeline for the 2014 Otis by Loren Long.

Head of Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace Movement Harrisburg Theater to Stage a Yorker’s Headlines York JCC’s 92nd Street Y Program Popular Play

What does it mean for the American Jewish Community to be pro-Israel? The popular comedy, Lend Me a Tenor, by Is it acceptable for American Jews to criticize Israeli politics, as Israelis do? Yorker Ken Ludwig will play at the Harrisburg Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of J Street, the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement, Community Theatre’s Krevsky Center from will surely inspire a lively discussion on the subject at the York JCC, 2000 February 7 to February 23. The theater is Hollywood Drive, Monday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes located at 513 Hurlock Street, Harrisburg light refreshments. Reservations may be made at the JCC or by phone by What happens when an unscrupulous credit card by calling 717-843-0918. Tickets will also be available at the door. opera impresario arranges a gala performance The program is part of the JCC’s 92nd Street Y series in which participants around the with a world-renowned Italian tenor who is country receive satellite transmission of programs in New York City – thus allowing folks in York too indisposed to go on? For more information and elsewhere to ask the speakers questions in real time. SN call 717-232-5501.

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We welcome all Christmas Eve

Tuesday,Services December 24, 2013 Asbury United Methodist Church

340 E. Market Street, York 17403 717-843-0733 | [email protected]

3:00 p.m. Early Worship Service (Service with Holy Communion. Everyone is Welcome!) 7 p.m. Family Worship Service (Puppetry, Great Music, and Children of All Ages are Welcome!) 10:30 p.m. Pre-Worship Service Teen Council of the Jewish Community Christmas Concert 11 p.m. Worship Service Center Looking for the Next Great Band (Dramatic Presentation and Christmas Carols, Finishing at 11:50 p.m.) Applications for the Jewish Community Center of York Battle of the Bands are due by Friday, Dec. 6 and will be accepted by email or by postal service. For more information contact Laura Plenty of parking available in lots adjoining the church. Merklin at [email protected] or call 717-843-0918. SN

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At Your Library Public Libraries in Nine Counties Have Your Special Book, Your Special Program by Suzy Hershey “A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.” -Henry Ward Beecher

Share your reading recommendations Yum! Seating is limited for these classes which begin On the third Monday of every month at 10 Come to the Richland Community at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 14. Sign a.m., library patrons of the Gettysburg Library, Library, Lebanon County, on Tuesday, up today at the Exeter Community Library, Adams County, may Bring-a-Book to review December 17 at 2 p.m. for a recipe exchange. Berks County, 610-406-9431. and suggest to other readers. Contact Bob This month’s topic is cookies and bars, Do you have some library news you would Appleton at 717-337-1155 for details. perfect for the holidays. Bring a recipe to like others around you to know about? You share and leave with lots more. Call 717- can send information to our star reporter, Suzy Twig Starburst Wreaths 866-4939 for details. Hershey, who compiles this page for every Come to the Fredricksen Library, issue of this publication. You can email Mrs. Cumberland County, on Saturday, December Make a little girl happy Hershey at [email protected]. And 7 at 2 p.m. to learn how to make a wreath to At the Lancaster Pubic Library, Lancaster check out her other column, “Between Your adorn your door for the winter. Basic supplies County, patrons may borrow an American Bookends” on another page of this issue. Send are provided by the library or bring your own Girl doll for a two week period. These 18-inch in a book recommendation or comment on a personal touches. Ages 14 and up are welcome. dolls aim to teach aspects of American history book you’ve read or would like to read! Cost is $5. Registration is required at (717) through a book series from the perspective of Are you an online aficionado? Check out 761-3900. a 9 to 11 year old girl living in a specific time this page and all the pages of past issues on our Here’s another public library that welcomes you! period. Those available are Addy from the website at ShowcaseNow.net! Middletown Public Library A special program for children 20 North Catherine Street, Middletown, PA 17057 Civil War times, Josefina from 1824 and the Children of all ages can make Christmas (717) 944-6412 | [email protected] opening of the Santa Fe Trail and Kit from special by coming to the Elizabethville Area 1934 during America’s Great Depression. Call Library, Dauphin County, on Saturday, 717-394-2651, ext. 124 for details. December 14, at 12:30 p.m. to hear holiday stories, make crafts and enjoy Christmas Family fun with science cookies. A special visitor will help welcome Call 484-651-2540 for details at this Berks Come to Martin Library, York County, on the holiday season. Registration is required by County library. Saturday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m. to learn calling 717-362-2281. about different ways of measuring items. This part of the Saturday Science Series is for kids Chemistry Corner for kids Learn a new craft or join in with others in K-4th grades with their families. Call 717- Come get scientific as friends from the Penn At the Grove Family Library, Franklin 846-5300 for details. State Berks Chemical Society show fun science County, join the Appliqué Club on Monday, experiments. This free program is intended for December 2 at 6 p.m. Bring your current Add a touch of natural beauty to your home children and their families. Children under 9 project, your supplies and work on fabric art Join Sue Weisser from The Floral Studio as Are you reading this year’s book? See the years old must be accompanied by an adult with a group of people who enjoy this craft. she teaches a class on fresh flower arranging. former issue of ShowcaseNow for an insert over 18. No registration is necessary. The fun New members are always welcome. Free and Each month offers a different lesson. Pre- which contains dozens of programs in seven begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 21 at open to the public. Call 717-264-9663 for registration and payment are required in counties, or log onto the OBOC website, the Reading Public Library’s popUP Library. details. advance. A $14 fee for supplies is required. www.oboc.org for more information. SN

2013 Issue Special! Governor’s Awards Presented in Harrisburg Photos courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services

The Dixie Hummingbirds, recipients of the 2006 Governors Arts Awards, performed for the 2013 crowd.

Left to Right: Bill and Beverlee Lehr, Patron Award; Bob Lynch, CEO, Americans for the Arts; Kathleen Mulcahy & Ron Desmett, Artists of the Year; Jerry Pinkney, Distinguished Arts Award; Thaddeus Mosley, Award Object Artist (1999 Artist of the Year); Patrick Dahlheimer of LIVE, and Don Carn, the middle school music teacher who Patrick Dahlheimer and Chad Taylor of LIVE; Susan Corbett, Chair, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and Governor Tom Corbett. helped start the band’s musical journey. 18 ShowcaseNow! Volume 10 Issue 4 How To Reach Us Connecting You with the Arts, Culture, Heritage and Tourism in 9 Counties ShowcaseSince 2003 Showcase Also known as ShowcasePA! Magazine Magazine November 11, 2013, Vol. 10, No. 4 Published six times a year. Subscriptions available. Showcase Self-Driven Sales Magazine Mailing Address: PO Box 2545 • Harrisburg, PA 17105 E-mail and Phone: People Wanted. [email protected] (717) 889-0057 ShowcaseNow! 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