Monday, August 1st marks the start of a new film series that will feature independent films and documentaries to be screened at The Thought Lot, 37 E. Garfield Street in Shippensburg, formerly the Beistle Production Facility. After the launch party, Post Now PA will screen films every 2nd Sunday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at [...]
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POST NOW PA TO LAUNCH ITS FILM SERIES WITH AUSTIN CITY MUSIC DOCUMENTARY, ECHOTONE, AND LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM TOURING MUSICIANS DANA FALCONBERRY AND MATT BAUER
Sunday, July 24th, 2011
RENFREW JAZZ FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A “GUITAR SUMMIT” ON AUGUST 21
Sunday, July 24th, 2011WAYNESBORO—Renfrew Institute’s 20th annual Jazz Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the lawn behind the Renfrew Museum house in Waynesboro, Pa. The concert features world-renowned musicians and is offered free to the public.
This year’s concert is billed as a “Guitar Summit” and includes three internationally renowned guitarists—Paul [...]
“RAT PACK” CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER
Thursday, July 21st, 2011CHAMBERSBURG – The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter will host “Reflections of the Rat Pack,” a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., on Friday, July 22, at The Orchards restaurant on Orchard Drive in Chambersburg.
The evening begins at 6:00, with the show starting at 8.
Tickets are $100 per person for a [...]
SALAMANDER SCRAMBLE 5K RACE RAISES FUNDS FOR RENFREW INSTITUTE
Monday, July 18th, 2011Renfrew Institute’s Salamander Scramble 5K race, held in conjunction with the Summer Jubilee’s Firecracker 5K on July 4, fielded a team of 69 members who helped raise nearly $6,000 to support the institute’s educational programming.
The team is wearing new “eco-performance” shirts, sponsored by Tru Cut Lawn and Landscape, LLC and an anonymous donor.
“Tru Cut’s [...]
EVENTFUL WEEKEND OFFERS PLENTY TO DO IN CHAMBERSBURG
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011Art enthusiasts, Civil War buffs and others who enjoy history are just a few of the people who will be in Downtown Chambersburg this weekend. A full line-up of various events includes a book discussion, a trip back to the time of the American Civil War and a modern-day celebration of life in the [...]
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COLONIAL DAYS AND NATIVE AMERICAN TALES SCHEDULED FOR JULY 30
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011Colonial Days and Native American Tales will be held on Saturday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the State Historic Site of Fort Loudoun. Linda Zeigler will be presenting her colonial cooking program in the summer kitchen. Last month, she roasted a chicken in a reflector oven, baked biscuits (mush [...]
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MERCERSBURG’S HISTORIC SMITH HOUSE TO BE RECONSTRUCTED
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011Despite a strong effort to save the Smith House in Mercersburg, the historic structure was dismantled in February. Members of the community had lost the fight, but they hadn’t lost hope.
The stones, bricks and other materials were purchased by Dr. Paul Orange of Fayetteville and preserved after demolition. Orange and others hope to [...]
RENFREW INSTITUTE OFFERING “HERITAGE CRAFTS: SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH” IN JULY
Friday, July 1st, 2011WAYNESBORO—Renfrew Institute is offering a full slate of “Heritage Crafts: Summer Workshops for Youth,” from July 18–20 at the visitors center in Renfrew Park, Waynesboro. The popular half-day workshops feature “crafts from the past” to fascinate and challenge children and teens looking for interesting hands-on projects this summer.
With instruction from local artisans, students [...]
