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Holiday countdown: Ring in the new year

Check out highlighted events in southcentral Pennsylvania from Smart’s Holiday Countdown for New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2012.

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Holiday countdown: Welcome Christmas decor, music

Smart magazine highlights Holiday Countdown events for the week of Nov. 26, 2012.

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Holiday countdown: Embrace the Christmas spirit

Smart magazine highlights Holiday Countdown events for the week of Nov. 12, 2012.

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‘An Evening with the Artists’ CONTACT auction includes Pablo Picasso, Victor Vasarely and Brett-Livingstone Strong artwork

Did you ever want to own a piece by Pablo Picasso? You can, if you bid at Saturday’s “An Evening with the Artists,” to be held at the Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. Second St. The auction will include the following … Continue reading

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Enjoy winter: See stars at The State Museum

Spend this afternoon exploring space at The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. The planetarium is showing “Oasis in Space” and “Big,” two full-dome educational shows. “Oasis in Space,” recommended for children in fourth grade and older, takes the audience … Continue reading

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Enjoy winter: A classic fairytale gets a twist

What better way to spend a snowy morning than to trek through the woods with your parents… and then be left there alone to find your way home… and then have it happen again the next day… and then have … Continue reading

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Under the Sea on a Budget

Dolphins and turtles and sharks, oh my! The National Aquarium is a seriously fun place for the little ones and the young at heart, but with an adult ticket price of $24.95 per person (which does not include those extra … Continue reading

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What are you doing New Years Eve?

Of course, York City has it’s own big celebration going on this Saturday with that infamous white rose. That promises to be a good time in downtown York. However, outside the city limits, there are tons of interesting, albeit peculiar, … Continue reading

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Holiday countdown: Christmas at Fort Hunter

It seems like every Facebook friend I have is posting photos of their holiday decor — a trimmed tree, a decorated mantel, etc. ‘Tis the season, I suppose. If you still need inspiration (or just like to admire holiday decorations … Continue reading

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Holiday countdown: ‘Tis the season for crafts and carols

If your decorations are looking a little sparse, there are plenty of options today to bring home the holiday spirits. From Christmas carols to season crafts, here are a few of the local events going on today: The Handmaids and … Continue reading

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