People can bring 1 item and have it appraised by noted appraiser John Mickinak for free. There will also be various programs regarding antiques and collecting. There will be giveaways. For more information go to Blairsville Fleatique on Facebook.

Join us for an afternoon full of fun for mystery readers and authors alike. We have a wonderful line up of 15 writers, and their books, who will be participating in Author-Roundabout, aka Author Speed-Dating. There will be FREE swag bags, FREE on-site parking, and FREE snacks included with admissions. Tickets are $6.00 per person when pre-registered, or $10.00 per person at the door. Books will be available for purchasing and signing, as well as bookish candles made from a local business will be for sale.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is thrilled to welcome local author Steven Williams to Harrisburg for a conversation and signing on his new book, Skadi and the Geats. Williams will be in conversation with State Representative Patty Kim. Steven Grier Williams’s latest work of fantasy, Skadi and the Geats, is the third of the Prose Edda Series. The heart of the mysterious Ironwood forest has been pillaged and turned into a mine. Hrothgar, the Earl of Lejre has staked his claim as ruler of Midgard, but with force and violence which leaves the kingdom in his grip.

The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) is hosting a Walk to End Bladder Cancer this Saturday, April 27th at 10 AM at Franklin Square Park. Registration is FREE for all who would like to participate.   Although bladder cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in America, many people are unaware of the risks or early warning signs. The purpose of the Walk to End Bladder Cancer is to bring awareness to this little-known disease.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is thrilled to welcome renowned translator Mark Harman to Harrisburg for a panel discussion and signing on his new work of translation, Selected Stories by Franz Kafka. Harman will be in conversation with local university professors Kerry Wallach and Scott Lerner. Selected Stories presents new, exquisite renderings of short works by one of the indisputable masters of the form.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is honored to host award-winning theoretical physicist Sean Carroll in Harrisburg for a presentation and signing on his new book, Quanta and Fields: The Biggest Ideas in the Universe. Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound theories, explaining every step in a uniquely accessible way.

The Powel House Garden Party – This year’s “talk of the town”! Join us for an elegant evening in the Powel House Garden on May 17th from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Whether you enjoy basking in a beautiful garden, learning about eighteenth-century history, or are a fan of Bridgerton, you’ll find something to love at this event. Enjoy a live violinist (playing everything from Vivaldi to Taylor Swift!), delicious hors d'oeuvres, a signature cocktail or mocktail, and good company on this spring evening. Tickets are $125 [with a discounted rate of $85 for Garden Party “first-timers”]

PhilaLandmarks and the Hill-Physick House Garden Committee are pleased to announce the annual Spring Plant Sale.

LANCASTER, Pa. (April 25, 2024) – Tanger Outlets Lancaster expands its footwear options with the addition of popular retailer Cole Haan. Opening near Levi’s, the beloved shoe brand boasts a variety of casual and dress options for men and women, joining other shopper-favorite stores like Brooks Brothers, HeyDude, New Balance, Nike and more. “We’re excited to welcome another top-tier brand like Cole Haan to our growing roster of sought-after retailers,” said Tanger Lancaster Marketing Director Monica Trego.

In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspectives on a Nation features sculptures and large-scale installations by seven internationally acclaimed artists displayed throughout the National Liberty Museum. In Pursuit serves as a form of civic dialogue, delving into the rich complexity of the American story while acknowledging the many perspectives and journeys that have shaped it. The exhibition is a reflection on a nation that is continuously shaped and enriched by its people, inviting viewers to imagine a shared future that honors the sanctity of one and dignity of all.