BEAVER SPRINGS — After countless hours of planning and preparing, the Beaver Community Fair opened last Sunday without a hitch and has been going strong all week. The fair continues today and wraps up Saturday.
Like many theater programs, the Susquehanna University Department of Theatre had to reconsider how to perform amid the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions implemented to prevent the disease’s spread. It had to alter its previously announced 2020-2021 season because of it — The department w…
BLOOMSBURG — While COVID restrictions have prevented the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE) from presenting its shows on stage, it isn’t stopping members’ efforts to inspire creativity and community. The organization recently announced that it will offer virtual theater classes and a modified…
NORTHUMBERLAND — The Front Street Station has been hot all summer, and they’re hoping to keep the heat well into the fall.
MCCLURE — In the McClure Bean Soup Festival and Fair’s nearly 130-year history, it was canceled only once in 1918 — because of the Spanish Flu pandemic. This year, the coronavirus outbreak threatened to cancel it a second time but fair officials worked to develop a modified schedule that has…
BEAVER SPRINGS — Along with the sugary funnel cakes, smoky tractor pulls and whirling carnival rides, something else quietly occurs at a county fair: children’s agricultural projects that teach kids the values of hard work, commitment and education. This, as much as anything, is what led fai…
SELINSGROVE — A longtime favorite will entertain people with the smooth, energetic style their audiences have come to expect.
LEWISBURG — After a summer of near-drought conditions and pandemic restrictions, perhaps more people than ever are happy to see the start of autumn and a chance to decorate their homes with new touches and colors.
LEWISBURG — Even if it weren’t for social distancing, a local community group says they have a play perfect for an outdoor venue during a time when people can use some good laughs.
SPRING MILLS — Ken Clouser, president of the Nittany Antique Machinery Association, Inc. of Central PA, has been a part of the organization’s annual shows since they began in 1975.
MIFFLINBURG — For the last 18 years, Joel and Shelley Heasley, of Middleburg, have organized the annual Dandelion Trail Run at Camp Mount Luther.
PORT ROYAL — At a time when many fairs and festivals are being canceled due to pandemic social distancing restrictions, going forward with an event involves some challenges and changes.
MIFFLINBURG — Like the rail trains that once chugged through town carrying materials needed for local factories to succeed, the Rusty Rail Brewing Company has chugged along during the pandemic, rising to the challenge of social distancing restrictions with determination.
From crafts to musical entertainment to corn hole or a pool tournament, Labor Day in the Susquehanna Valley offers a variety of activities … even during COVID times. With reminders to wear masks and use hand sanitizer when appropriate and to be mindful of social distancing, several local ven…
SUNBURY — Mostly Mutts was forced to cancel all of their major fundraisers this year due to the COVID pandemic, causing them to so far lose nearly $50,000. But as they continue to work tirelessly on behalf of the 75 dogs in their care, they are moving forward with their annual yard sale from…
LEWISBURG — It’s hard to know which artistic activity will resonate with kids, but playing Picasso has to be a fun way to find out.
Since its first regional exhibition in June 1980, the Susquehanna Art Society has made it an annual tradition to allow Pennsylvania artists to show off their work. When the COVID pandemic threatened to break that tradition on their 40th year, the society’s board of directors met in May to br…
NEW BERLIN — Each year, New Berlin Day draws a large crowd of local and faraway visitors to its huge offering of craft and antique vendors. This year will be the event’s milestone 50th anniversary — and quite possibly its last.
SELINSGROVE — This band has its own fan following, but the outdoor venue where they’re performing this week will allow room for plenty more.
SUNBURY — Stroll downtown and follow the sounds of music for a relaxing end to your week.
NORTHUMBERLAND — The cool air during these warm summer evenings is drawing patrons to kick back with music, a meal and drinks.
NORTHUMBERLAND — Sit back to enjoy outdoor drinks and dining then get up onstage and sing like you mean it.
BEAVERTOWN — Though the popular and long-running Hillbilly Fever Days Carnival in Beavertown had to be canceled this year due to the COVID pandemic restrictions, Rescue Hose Co. No. 20 was determined to still offer the community a chance to get out of the house and enjoy the delicious food t…
SELINSGROVE — Live music, food and drinks will give people a chance to kick back and savor the warmth of a summer evening.
KULPMONT — Take a step outside and step back in time on Sunday to relive the sight of nostalgic cars.
Meg Erdley lets her imagination run wild before capturing her thoughts.
MCALISTERVILLE — Fayette Township residents didn’t want to give up their annual, five-day carnival to coronavirus restrictions, so they compromised with a two-day event.
WATSONTOWN — The makeup of the local quartet Achording to Dad is as unique and special as the barbershop sound they have shared with their audiences for more than two decades. Led by dad Ken Paulhamus, the group also consists of his sons, brothers Brian, Jeff and Adam Paulhamus, as well as h…
LAURELTON – The theme for the Union County West End Fair is “Making Memories One Fair at a Time.” This fair might end up being most memorable for taking place at all.
LEWISBURG — Watsontown resident Ruth Kennedy, 48, says children’s museums have been a big part of her family’s lives over the last few years. In fact, they have visited a variety of them in a number of different states. When Lewisburg Children’s Museum (LCM) opened its doors in 2017, they se…
Missing the thumping vibe of a concert? Need to feel those songs and see your favorite performers up close? Let the music come to you, right in your car radio while you watch on a 40-foot drive-in movie screen.
MIDDLEBURG — Let the music and the view and a glass of your favorite wine transport you from the stress of the day to a more relaxed place.
LEWISBURG — Purchase unique items including jewelry, art, gift baskets and more in the lobby at The Public Library for Union County, 255 Reitz Blvd., Lewisburg.
BEAVER SPRINGS — Organizers want an event that has been occurring yearly since 1928 to continue, even if efforts to do so will be challenging.
SELINSGROVE — The third time’s the charm for a band that performed in “the Grove” last year then was all set for another performance earlier this spring. That had to be canceled due to the coronavirus restrictions and is now rescheduled.
RiverStage Community Theatre announced its 2020-21 season will start in November after delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.
BLOOMSBURG — The Annual Summer 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds has been a popular tradition among motorsports enthusiasts for 33 years. One of those enthusiasts is Kenny Bardo, of Millville.
In the midst of a global pandemic canceling concerts and closing schools, Milton Hershey music teacher and composer Jen Wagner struggled to find a way to connect with her students and inspire them through the troubling times.
SUNBURY — Pariticpants at an annual horseshoe tournament will get to enjoy nature and the spirit of competition this weekend.
A number of traditional Fourth of July celebrations have been canceled due to the COVID pandemic, but the skies won’t be completely empty in the Valley this year, as some organizations have decided to move forward with their traditional fireworks displays to celebrate America’s independence.
LEWISBURG — Make a colorful shirt, see how big a really big soap bubble can get, and take a fresh look at a hula hoop ... all in an hour.
After numerous weeks without playing live music, Brandon Barnhart was one of the first local musicians to share in a public venue after the COVID-19 outbreak, bringing years of experiences with numerous Valley bands and a more recent solo career.
LEWISBURG — Think a catalyst causing an exothermic molecular reaction isn’t your thing? Then try watching a puking watermelon without laughing.
There was a time in the theatre (much like many professions) where it was illegal for women to act on the stage.
MONTGOMERY — On the same night, at approximately 300 drive-in theaters across the country, people will be watching the same film and listening to the same music
Though the COVID-19 shutdowns led to the difficult and heartbreaking decisions by community theater groups to cancel many of their spring and summer productions — some for which they had already put so much work into — they haven’t let it break their spirits. The shows will go on — albeit in…
