I was dreaming when I wrote this...
My weekend technically started Wednesday night, so this roundup includes New Year's Eve. This year, I partied like it was 2009. Seriously, when Prince's song came on, I yelled "2009" each time he said "1999."
FlipSide editor Laura Burkey and entertainment reporter Erin McCracken hang out outside Sovereign Bank Stadium in York, the site of New Year's Revolution.
Don't look up
I kicked off a festive weekend Friday at happy hour at the Harp & Fiddle. I chatted people up about who they'd like to kiss under the mistletoe. Here are my top three picks:
Sunday evening, I met friends at the Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg to see a live performance of Winter Radio Theater. The show was fun. The great singing and clever lines had me smiling the whole way through.
The atmosphere, however, left much to be desired.
The show was held in the second floor gallery room, and I don't know if they were having problems with the heat in there or if it's always that cold, but nearly everyone in the crowd of more than a dozen (by the way, I'm surprised they didn't have a bigger audience -- has word not gotten out how good they are?) was bundled in winter coats, hats, gloves and still shivering.
I was so cold that I considered leaving early, but I stuck it out. At times, the music from the band performing for a live party in the next room covered some of the lines.
They'll perform the show again this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at ABC, 50 N. Cameron St. Admission is $5, plus donation of one non-perishable food item. If I were you, I'd bring an extra scarf, too.
Just in case.
Fedoras optional but recommended
The smooth sounds of Tim Warfield got me ready for the weekend Thursday night at White Rose. I was happy to hear some holiday tunes in the setlist. I was also thrilled that the bar put in more booths since the last time I was there. I'm a fan of the high-backed, red velvet-lined seating. It makes for a cozy place to sip a cocktail while wearing a black fedora (or so I've heard).
Black Friday can be fun
If you're not out shopping all weekend, click here and here for fun ideas. Check in next week for the Weekend Roundup. Ciao for now!
When I woke up on Friday to a suprise snow storm, I knew my weekend was off to a great start. Trying to navigate the squalls to do Christmas shopping was less than enjoyable. I managed to make it to the 1:50 p.m. Friday showing of "Twilight" in one piece.
Sad but true: my big accomplishment this weekend
I spent Friday night attempting to be domestic. And by that I mean trying not to breakdown while baking an apple pecan cheesecake. The dessert and I survived intact. I didn't even burn it, which is a big accomplishment on my part. Note: Never try to text and operate a mixer at the same time.
Need ideas for how to spend the weekend? Click here or here.
Kathleen Edwards and Gin Blossoms are both in town this weekend. Check them out. Listen to an interview with the Gin Blossom's opener One Lone Car:
Check back Monday for the Weekend Roundup. Ciao for now!
People searching through a basket of leaves for beer bottles? Red suspenders?
Yup, it's Oktoberfest and it's all in the FlipSide Scoop.
