Our expanding universe and the discovery of “dark energy” will be explored in a special astronomy program sponsored by Renfrew Institute. “The Supernova at the End of the Universe: How Astronomers Discovered Dark Energy” is scheduled for Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Visitors Center at Renfrew Park in Waynesboro. Snow [...]
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ASTRONOMY PROGRAM ABOUT SUPERNOVAS AND “DARK ENERGY” TO BE HELD AT RENFREW PARK ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
SPECIAL FUNDRAISER TO APPLAUD CHAMBERSBURG’S CAPITOL THEATRE’S 85TH ANNIVERSARY
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012The Capitol Theatre opened in a grand spectacular fashion on February 3, 1927 and is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. Special commemorative brass seat plates are being offered as a fundraiser for the historic Capitol Theatre in honor of this anniversary.
“There are many individuals in the community who are about the [...]
FORMER STUDENTS HONOR BILL HYNES WITH CERAMIC EXHIBIT: EARTH, WATER, FIRE, GLAZE
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Shippensburg Arts Programing and Education (SHAPE) will be holding the opening of its ceramic exhibit, Earth, Water, Fire, Glaze, on Friday, February 3, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit will continue until February 24. Earth, Water, Fire, Glaze is a tribute to retired Shippensburg University Art Professor, Bill Hynes, by his former students [...]
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FILMMAKER SPIKE LEE TO LECTURE ON DIVERSITY AT SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Monday, January 30th, 2012Shippensburg University presents talented filmmaker and lecturer, Spike Lee for AN EVENING WITH SPIKE LEE, February 16, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Lee will speak on the topic of “The Cultural Diversity in America,” as part of the Shippensburg University H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Excel) Diversity Scholarship Program. Reserved tickets are $20 and can [...]
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SPEAKER TO DISCUSS “U.S. PRESIDENTS WHO WERE FREEMASONS” AT ALLISON-ANTRIM MUSEUM’S FEBRUARY MEETING
Sunday, January 29th, 2012On Thursday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m., Allison-Antrim Museum will hold a monthly meeting in the restored German bank barn, located at 365 South Ridge Avenue in Greencastle. In recognition of Presidents Day during February, Jim Plunkett will speak about “U.S. Presidents Who Were Freemasons.”
The PowerPoint presentation will be enlightening, surprising and somewhat controversial [...]
“HELP THY NEIGHBOR,” BENEFIT ROCK SHOW, TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF 130 EAST GARFIELD STREET IN SHIPPENSBURG
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012Local rock band, Big Marge, and arts organization, Post Now PA, are pulling together their resources for a Benefit Rock Show to raise funds for the families at 130 East Garfield Street in Shippensburg, who lost their home and possessions in an early January fire.
The event will take place on Saturday, February 4 [...]
SCOTT BRAVO AND OTHER MUSICIANS PERFORMING AT THE THOUGHT LOT IN SHIPPENSBURG ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012Syracuse rock and roll instrumentalist and Tommy Emmanuel-influenced Scott Bravo joins local musicians for a night of LIVE Music at The Thought Lot Contemporary Art Center in Shippensburg on this Saturday, January 28.
The evening will feature a variety of music including Gettysburg natives, The Pale Barn Ghosts, as an acoustic duo with their [...]
CIVIL WAR HISTORIAN TO SPEAK ON “THE ROADS TO GETTYSBURG” AT RENFEW PARK IN WAYNESBORO ON MAY 9
Monday, January 23rd, 2012Noted Civil War historian, Rev. John Schildt, will speak on “The Roads From Gettysburg” on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Renfrew Visitors Center.
Schildt has written some 20 books on various Civil war topics, a fascination that began in his childhood when his great grandmother told him tales of feeding Union troops on [...]
MOMMY & ME THEATRE AND ART CLASSES PRESENTED BY CAPITOL THEATRE CENTER OFF TO A FUN START IN 2012
Monday, January 23rd, 2012The 2012 Mommy & Me Art & Theatre Classes as part of the Creative Kids @ the Capitol program have started up again, according to the schedule below. These fun classes are open to children age 18 months to pre-Kindergarten. Merissa Vevasis of Shippensburg will once again be teaching the Mommy & Me [...]
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RENFREW INSTITUTE PLANS “TELESCOPE CLINIC” AT RENFREW PARK
Monday, January 23rd, 2012Renfrew Institute, in partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club, is hosting a “Telescope Clinic” on Saturday, February 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the visitors’ center at Renfrew Park. [Snow date: Feb. 25.]
The clinic is designed to help those interested learn how to maximize their use o fa telescope. Participation is free, [...]
