Even better than finding a one-of-a-kind gift in an independent shop is supporting Valley business owners … and enjoying the feeling of community and camaraderie invoked in downtown shopping celebrations.
A chance to step into the Christmas feeling of bygone years and to bring the community together led to a special holiday event.
A Williamsport singer/songwriter and an Italian-born, Brooklyn-based guitar and harmonica player, are teaming up to bring several special shows to the area this month, featuring a wide variety of styles that they both love and know, and are known for.
Now in its seventh year, a festive concert not only ushers in the sounds of Christmas, it stirs hearts to embrace the spirit of the season as well.
The Watsontown Area Business Association (WABA) intends to “fill the town with Christmas,” with its annual Santa by the River event.
Looking for a way to relax and unwind with food, music and dancing? Try doing it the old school way, listening to the songs you loved hearing on the radio.
THROUGH DEC. 19
Jay Vonada started playing trombone in the sixth grade after finding one in his dad's attic. He hasn't looked back since, providing music at a variety of Valley venues with groups such as Swing Nova and Organ Trio East.
The following include meals that will be served on Thanksgiving day at a variety of venues throughout the region.
Christmas in the Park continues to be a popular tradition that brings not only local people to Basom Memorial Park in Richfield, but visitors and vendors from all over the state.
SELINSGROVE — What could have been a simple display of storybook-themed Christmas trees has grown into an event that involves community members from preschoolers to senior citizens.
The Christmas season play by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble this year brings the past, present and future together by building on a classic tale and highlighting a character who appears to fit in better with the modern world than the 19th century one in which she finds herself.
A trip to China improved Sarah Schutt’s daughter’s vision, and now Schutt is raising money to continue helping her daughter and other children with the same medical problem.
To use an AC/DC song title, “For Those About To Rock,” an authentic metal rock band is heading your way.
Susquehanna University invites the community to enjoy its Emmy Award-winning Christmas Candlelight Service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Weber Chapel Auditorium.
For the second consecutive year, RiverStage Community Theatre and Strictly Ballet will join forces for a community production of “A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker.”
THROUGH DEC. 19
Gabe Stillman has become one of the region's top blues musicians thanks to his connections to the Uptown Music Collective, where he now helps teach the next generation of musicians.
Patriotic song and dance that benefits veterans while celebrating our country is on tap this weekend in Shamokin.
People who remember the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in “Miracle on 34th Street” might feel the same way about it as Margie Deppen feels about the Susquehanna Valley Mall’s annual Holiday Parade, which takes place Saturday starting at 9 a.m.
Photography by Mike Molesevich will be on exhibit at the Packwood House Museum in Lewisburg through Saturday.
Visitors to the downtown historic district of Williamsport this weekend will be transported back to the booming Victorian era when the town was being settled by numerous millionaires and becoming known as the “lumber capital of the world.”
Now in its seventh year, the Trinity United Methodist Church Childcare’s annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Festival continues to grow and provide the community with a fun day of shopping and Christmas activities.
The Shikellamy Theatre Department kicks off its first performance of the school year on Thursday with the presentation of “Second Samuel.”
For more than four decades, the members of the McEwensville Garden Club have kicked off the holiday season with a Holiday Show.
Visiting Professor of Music Jordan Randall Smith had always wanted to direct a performance of composer Clara Schumann’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. The problem was, it’s a tricky piece to perform; few pianists were willing to accept the challenge.
On Saturday, Northumberland author John L. Moore will visit Sunbury’s Market House to tell true stories about the early days of Sunbury, Northumberland and Northumberland County.
Archaeologist Janet R. Johnson of the State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, will tell the Northumberland County Historical Society about recent discoveries at Fort Hunter, a French and Indian War post along the Susquehanna River north of Harrisburg.
NOV. 21-22
On the heels of Veteran’s Day, the Susquehanna Valley Youth Chorale will continue honoring servicemen and women with their annual fall concert, “A Veteran’s Day Salute”.
On the heels of Veteran’s Day, the Susquehanna Valley Youth Chorale will continue honoring servicemen and women with their annual fall concert, “A Veteran’s Day Salute”.
The pale skin and fangs will be the same, but this version of Dracula goes beyond the seductive charmer seen in the Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder version.
The glitz and romance of a prom does not have to belong exclusively to high-schoolers. Adults can also sport black ties, dress shoes and satin gowns for an evening of glamorous fun.
The Ronald McDonald House of Danville will benefit from a special concert slated Friday night at the Danville Middle School.
Don’t plan on sitting back and relaxing through this show; some music was made to get your feet tapping and your heart pumping.
Arlo Guthrie’s Back by Popular Demand Tour will make a stop at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport on Wednesday.
NOV. 14 & 15
Music lovers can bask in the blues and support future musical endeavors in one entertaining event.
The classic children’s tale of Anne of Green Gables has stolen the hearts of readers around the globe ever since its publication in the early 1900s.
Having featured artists for more than 20 years, the Wildlife Art Exposition at the Montour Preserve is one of the longest-running wildlife art shows in the region.
This weekend, a couple of Valley events will offer visitors a chance to peruse numerous vendors and vie for hundreds of prizes, while also supporting good, community causes.
If “soulful” and “rich” country-music is your style, you’re going to want to make sure you grab your tickets to see Josh Turner live and in-person at the Community Arts Center in person Friday night.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band takes the stage at the Community Arts Center Thursday at 7:30. The CAC is located at 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.
The eighth annual hayride through Sunbury to select establishments may have less stops this year, but coordinator Laurie Johnson relayed that is a good thing.
Local author Judy Sharer will hold a book signing 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with reading 11-11:30 a.m.) on Saturday at the Herr Memorial Library.
THROUGH NOV. 9
Christ Wesleyan Church’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” will be staged in Milton Nov. 7-10.
