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August 2017

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56 | theburg | 08.17 MUseUMs & arT spaCes aaca museum 161 Museum dr., hershey 717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org "hemmings Classic Car detroit underdogs," highlighting the often overlooked, under- appreciated and easily attainable cars of youth, through Aug. 27. "Camaro & Firebird 50th Anniversary exhibit," featuring a show of these iconic American vehicles, through Oct. 8. "garage Finds: unrestored treasures that Survived time," through Oct. 8. "dynamic duo—AACA 'Most Awarded' and 'Most traveled,'" through Nov. 1. art association of harrisburg 21 N. Front St., harrisburg 717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com "in Your Face: humor, Memory and expression," featuring the works of douglas d. Anderson, evelyn r. burton, Cathy Frey, John guarnera and Fred Scruton, through Aug. 31. brain vessel Gallery 4707 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg 717-350-2306; bvcargo.com "Mythic realms," enchanting oil paintings by Jon Carraher, through mid-August. the cornerstone coffeehouse 2133 Market St., Camp hill 717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com Artist of the Month: Wendy Palmer Fort hunter 5300 N. Front St., harrisburg 717-599-5751; forthunter.org "hanging by a thread," needlework exhibit showcasing handmade needlework, through dec. 23. Gallery@second 608 N. 2nd St., harrisburg galleryatsecond.com Works by irene Vanbuskirk, Karen Commings and Mark Wesling, through Aug. 5. Works by Julie riker and Sue Marrazzo, Aug. 10-Sept. 23. Works by Joanne Finkle at Café 1500, 1500 N. 6th St., through Aug. 15. Gallery on the square Millersburg Area Art Association 226 union St., Millersburg Facebook: gallery on the Square "Membership Show & gallery Student Show," showcasing artists taking classes and workshops at the gallery, and Art Association members, through Aug. 26. historical society of Dauphin county 219 S. Front St., harrisburg dauphincountyhistory.org "uncle Sam Calls: dauphin County in World War i," an exhibit of historic posters and artifacts, through dec. 22. landis house Perry County Council of the Arts 67 N. 4th St., Newport 717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org "enhanced thrift Art," a group exhibition of salvaged thrift store or attic artwork with creative makeovers by local artists, Aug. 11- Nov. 4; reception: Aug. 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m. metropolis collective 17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg 717-458-8245; Facebook: Metropolis Collective "girl uninterrupted," an exhibition of artwork all created by women; closing reception: Aug. 4, 7-11 p.m. the millworks 340 Verbeke St., harrisburg 717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com Works by tina berrier, tami bitner, tara Chickey, bob McCloskey and Marsha Souders, through Aug. 13. Works by Mary gelenser, Joan Maguire, John McNulty, Caroline Owens and richard Souders, Aug. 15-Sept. 10. national civil war museum One Lincoln Circle, harrisburg 717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org "reconstruction: the unfinished War," examining the unfinished issue of equality among races in the reunited states, through dec. 31. ned smith center for nature and art 176 Water Company rd., Millersburg 717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org "Wild America: the Art of roger tory Peterson," through August. new cumberland public library 1 benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland 717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org Works by donna berk barlup, through August. pcca Gallery Perry County Council of the Arts 1 S. 2nd St., Newport 717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org "Weaving through the Countryside," paintings by Valerie Moyer and basketry by teena beutel, through Aug. 5. "PCCA Volunteers," an exhibition of artwork by the volunteers who help Perry County Council of the Arts build community through the arts, Aug. 11-Sept 2; reception: Aug. 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m. pennsylvania national Fire museum 1820 N. 4th St., harrisburg 717-232-8915; pnfm.org exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history. the state museum of pennsylvania 300 North St., harrisburg 717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org "Pennsylvania at War: World War i Posters from the Pennsylvania State Archives," through Nov. 12. "Pennsylvania at War: the Saga of the uSS Pennsylvania," through dec. 30. susquehanna art museum 1401 N. 3rd St., harrisburg 717-233-8668; sqart.org "Vessels," a juried exhibition, through Aug. 6. "Art in balance, Motorcycles and Fine Art," with modern and contemporary works on display juxtaposed with rare and historic motorcycles, Sept. 17. "earth and tide: Connected through Place," an exhibit featuring the work of eight central PA artists, opens Aug. 4. "New geometry" an invitational exhibit featuring abstract works by four artists, Aug. 11-Nov. 5. whitaker center/the curved wall 222 Market St., harrisburg 717-214-ArtS; whitakercenter.org "Art on tour," featuring the works of Perry County Council of the Arts member artists, through Aug. 18. wildwood park 100 Wildwood Way, harrisburg 717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org "Art in the Wild," nature-inspired art, through Oct. 31. Yellow bird café 1320 N. 3rd St., harrisburg 717-635-8991; yellowbird-cafe.com Works by Monica Smith, through Aug. 9. Works by Charisah Cleath, Aug. 13-Sept. 10. Zeroday brewing co. 250 reily St., harrisburg 717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com "Science Meets Art," geometrical and symbolic designs by Katie trainer, through Aug. 17. "On the record," acrylic on vinyl records by Sarah Fogg, Aug. 18-Sept. 14. read, Make, learn carlisle arts learning center 38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle 717-249-6973; carlislearts.org Aug. 7-11: Art Speaks Summer Camp, 1:30-4:30 p.m. the cornerstone coffeehouse 2133 Market St., Camp hill 717-737-5026; thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com Aug. 6: Why Single Payer healthcare? 1:30 p.m. Aug. 10: Creative Crab dishes, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 16: Fast and Flavorful entrees, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 31: italian Villa dinner and Wine Pairing, 6-9 p.m. Fredricksen library 100 N. 19th St., Camp hill 717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org Aug. 1: Curl up with the Classics—"the bridge of San Luis rey," 10 a.m. Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Master gardener Plant Clinics, 6 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: blood Pressure Screenings, 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24: Plot twisters teen Writers group (ages 15-18), 6 p.m. Aug. 3: drop-in Story time, 6:30 a.m. Aug. 7, 21: Fredricksen Writes, 6:45 p.m. Aug. 7: teen Short Story Workshop, 7 p.m. Aug. 9: Meet & Play for New Parents, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 12: Story time and Music therapy by Sovia therapy—Let's go Camping, 3 p.m. Aug. 14: twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15: Fredricksen reads—"the Painted Kiss," 7 p.m. Aug. 18: Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22: gardening with Nature—Ned Smith, gone for the day, 7 p.m. Aug. 23: Meet & Play for grandparents, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 30: Story time at Country Meadows, Mechanicsburg, 10 a.m. harrisburg improv theatre 1633 N. 3rd St., harrisburg hbgimprov.com Aug. 3-Sept. 21: improv for insight—A drama therapy Class, thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 6-Sept. 24: improv Level 1, Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. healthy living kitchen 16 S. rosanna St., hummelstown 717-512-0077; healthylivingkitchenpa.com Aug. 14, 28: Cooking Class—Summer Cook Nights 6:30-7:30 p.m. landis house Perry County Council of the Arts 67 N. 4th St., Newport 717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org Aug. 5: drop-in Art, 1-4 p.m. the lbGt center of central pa 1306 N. 3rd St., harrisburg 717-920-9534; centralpalgbtcenter.org Aug. 1: Men's group, 6 p.m. Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 39: Common roads Youth, 6 p.m. Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27: Common roads Young Adults, 4 p.m. Aug. 8: Seniors group, 6 p.m. Aug. 10: Aging with Pride Lunchtime discussion, 12 p.m. Aug. 15: Women's group, 6 p.m. Aug. 22: Lgbt Parents, 6 p.m. midtown scholar bookstore-café 1302 N. 3rd St., harrisburg 717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com Aug. 5: good News Café, 6 p.m. Aug. 9: An evening w/Zinzi Clemmons, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 12: "Lair of the Lion: A history of beaver Stadium" book event, 4 p.m. Aug. 19: Author event w/Shelly Lipscomb echeverria, 12-2 p.m. Aug. 20: Midtown Writers group, 1 p.m. Aug. 20: Lgbt book Club, 5 p.m. Aug. 26: Author event w/dave Levitan, 4-6 p.m. the millworks 340 Verbeke St., harrisburg 717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com Aug. 5: Macrame Wall hanging Workshop, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 12-13: Abstract Painting, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 26-27: Color Mixing Workshop, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. new cumberland public library 1 benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland 717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org Aug. 1: book babies, 11:15 a.m. Aug. 3: ruth's Mystery discussion group, 10: 15 a.m.-12 p.m. Aug. 4: Fun Friday, 3-5 p.m. Aug. 7: build a better World: Minecraft Challenge, 1-2 p.m. Aug. 8: Family Fun Night, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 11: book to Movie Matinee, "Fantastic beasts and Where to Find them," 2-4:30 p.m. Aug. 12: Write-On Writer's Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 19: Couponing For extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Aug. 23: Pennwriters Writing group, 6-9 p.m. hAPPeNiNgS

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