LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
A year-and-a-half ago, we locked our front doors
and waited for the other shoe to drop.
We didn't know what that other shoe would be
exactly except that, like most "other shoes," the
end didn't look promising.
At the time, one of my major worries was how
the pandemic would impact our thriving arts
community.
Our live theaters, our arthouse, our music,
performance and art spaces—what would happen
to them?
I remember offering a mixed assessment. On
the one hand, I know the people who run these
places, and they are, without exception, incredibly
talented, capable and committed.
On the other hand—no work and no revenue.
How can anyplace, even run by the most
dedicated people, survive that?
Well, the pandemic has lasted far longer than
I (and probably you) could have imagined. And
yet—happy days—our resilient arts community is
largely intact and, with September's arrival, ready
to act and sing and soliloquize for you again.
Each September, we at TheBurg turn our focus
to Harrisburg-area arts (or, as I like to say, even
more art than usual). So, we're delighted to fill our
pages with all manner of music and shows and
galleries and artsy folks.
However, before you turn the page, I hope
you will pause for a moment to ponder their
extraordinary achievement. To my knowledge,
no major arts venue in Harrisburg shut its doors
due to the pandemic. Sure, there's been pain and
pivots and grief. But they're back, ready to slap
on the greasepaint and walk the boards, ready to
plug in, tune up and crank it to 11.
I am in awe.
Unfortunately, the pandemic has proven to be
almost equally resilient. So, if you decide to take
in a live show, please respect the rules of the
house—and do so with patience, grace and joy.
Lastly, I would like to praise those who
contributed financially to our arts community
during this trying time. If you can, please give
again, as the tough days are not past us yet.
Well done, Harrisburg, well done. A standing
ovation to all!
LAWRANCE BINDA
Co-Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
lbinda@theburgnews.com
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CONTENTS
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NEWS
11. NEWS DIGEST
14. CITY VIEW
AROUND THE BURG
16. AROUND TOWN
18. CELEBRATIONS
22. FROM THE GROUND UP
24. DAY TRIP
ARTS & CULTURE
28. TAKE YOUR SEATS
30. ART IN MOTION
34. CREATIVE VISION
36. 40 & FABULOUS
38. POETRY IN MUSIC
40. CRAFT CULTURE
GOOD EATS
42. CHEF'S KITCHEN
44. BURG BREWS
46. HOME COOKING
CULTURE
48. MUSICAL NOTES
50. CREATOR
54. ART SPACE
56. CURTAIN CALL
58. CITY CINEMA
HAPPENINGS, 60
SPORTS & HEALTH
66. FAMILY HEALTH
68. MOVE IT!
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