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In this Issue…WritersCraley, Ruthe F., 13Garber, Dee, 12Hayden, Jess, 9Hostetter, Karen, 18Leitzel, Kevin, 8Sheets, Georg R., 6Summerford, Kelly D., 14,Thoman, Jan, 13Wix, Karen, 9General Index:76 Degrees Band, 3Adams County, 8, 10, 11, etc.Adams County Musical Theater, 8Advertising in ShowcaseNow!, 2,18Antique Automobile Museum, 10, 11, 12Art and Soul Gallery, 19Art Association of Harrisburg, 16Art of the State Exhibition, 5Arts Management 101, 14At Your Library, 18, etc.Barak, Inc., 5Barnes Collection, Foundation, 13Baroque Music, 9Berks County, 7,16Big Read, 16Blue Heron Restaurant, 5Bluegrass Jam Sessions, 5Bottini, David, 5Box Lunch Revue, York, 5Bufford, Greg, 5, 15Calendar of Events, 10, 11Capitol Opera Company, 8Cole, Freddy Quartet, 3Cultural Fest, Harrisburg, 3Cumberland County, 10, 11, 16Dauphin County Jazz Festival, 5, 15Datebook, 10, 11Drayton, Tonya, 5Ephrata Big Read Program, 16Flow Circus, 16Fort Hunter, 5,6,15Franklin County, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, Back Page, etc.Fulton Opera House, 2Gallery Walk, Harrisburg, 4Garber, Dee, 6, 19Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, 2Granderson, Mack, 8Grand Review Weekend, Harrisburg, 11Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, 5Havre de Grace, Maryland, 3Hanover Market, 12Harford County, Maryland, 3Harrisburg, 4, 14, etc.Hartwick, George III, Commissioner, 14,How to Reach ShowcaseNow!, 2James, Leela, 3Jazz Festival, Ft. Hunter, 4, 6, 15, etc.Lancaster Libraries, 3, 16, etc.Lebanon Libraries, 16Libraries, 16, etc.Lititz Train Station, 2Little’s Restaurant, 6Makeda, 5, 15Miller, Paul, 16Moore, Larry, 3Mount Gretna Music, 3One Book, One Community Program, 18Perry County, 10, 11, etc.Perry, Phil, 5Production Schedule, 2Pride Festival, Harrisburg, 14Ridge, Tom, 16Route 30, Movie, 13Schintz, Bill, 6Seafood Festival, 3Smither, Chris, 9Spur of the Moment Band, 5State Museum of Pennsylvania, 5Strand-Capitol’s Coming Events, 10, 11, 17Subscription, 2, 19Summerford, Kelly, 2, 14, 15, 19Susquehanna Folk Music Society, 9Tomlinson, Jack, Cover, 2Totem Pole Playhouse, Back PageUSCT Harrisburg, 3, 13Volunteers, 4Walker, Michael, 2West Shore Farmers Market, 4York County Chamber, 2, 14YorkFest, 2York Little Theatre, 3Yorktowne Hotel, 12Check out the ShowcaseNow! Datebookin the center of this issue for1002 Things to See and Do!2 ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6Free. 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ShowcaseNow.netThe 61st Festival since 1979!August 19, 20, 21, 22, 2010Advance ticket prices available until Thursday, August 12!www.gettysburgbluegrass.comOn the Cover:This refreshing image by JackTomlinson seems right for thehot summer we’re having inPennsylvania. This watercolor iscalled “Bass Harbor” and picturesa lighthouse on the coast ofMaine. Tomlinson is known forhis scenes of unique places andthose who visit his shows or hisweb site can see his renderingsof the Lititz train station, theFulton Opera House and some ofthe Victorian mansions of CapeMay, New Jersey as well as otherlighthouses. See more of Jack’swork at watercolorsbyJack.com,or call 717-626-1497. Anotherlighthouse, much closer in distancefor ShowcaseNow! readers can beseen on the next page of this issue.Free. 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What’s Going On?YorkFest Highlights the Best of the WhiteRose CitySeafood Festival in Nearby Havre de GraceYorkFest, taking place Saturday and Sunday August 28 and 29, highlights York’spremier fine arts and music in several downtown locations.The YorkFest eventoffers a Juried Art Exhibition, a Festival Marketplace, a Music Festival, Videoand Literary Competitions for both children and adults, as well as a Children’sFestival. Even the sidewalks, as you can see in the picture here, are turned intoresources for creative expression. The Juried Art Exhibition hangs in the YorkArtsGallery during the Festival and throughout the month of September. The FestivalMarketplace showcases artists and fine craft persons with works for show and saleat specific site locations. Four mini stages, located throughout the area, featureperformances during both days of the Festival.The Culinary Arts Court features a variety of food and beverages. Yorkfest’s FestivalMarketplace is located outdoors along the Heritage Rail Trail starting at the ColonialCourthouse on the corner of West Market Street and North Pershing Avenue, andcontinues south along the trail to the York County Industrial Museum located at thecorner of South Pershing Avenue and West Princess Street in downtown York.For more information, contact York City Recreation and Parks at 717-854-1587or email events@yorkcity.org.Singer Leela James Headlines Cultural FestFriday, August 6Leela JamesLast year hundreds turned out tohear the sweet music and partake ofethnic foods, hand-made crafts andcold drinks. Soon there was swayingto the music and dancing in thestreets as the Dauphin County Parksand Recreation Department held itsCultural Fest in Downtown Harrisburg.This year there will be more musicand more dancing, no doubt, as thesophisticated and sultry lady of song,Leela James, pictured here, headlinesthe event on a bill with the 76 DegreesWest Band. Festival coordinator LarryMoore says this event runs from 5 to10 p.m. at the intersection of Frontand Market Streets and all this is freecompliments of the Dauphin CountyCommissioners Jeff Haste, Dominic D.DiFrancesco and George Hartwick, III.You and the girls – or you and the guys – deserve a day or two away from it alland what a better choice than to get the group together and plan a visit to Havrede Grace, Maryland. The Havre de Grace Seafood Festival takes place Saturdayand Sunday, August 14 and 15 and vendors in this picturesque town in nearbyHarford County will offer over 100 kinds of fare. Arts and crafts people will beshowing their wares and the visitor can take in the Duck Decoy Museum, atantalizing antique shop or a bed and breakfast near the point where the mightySusquehanna River enters the Chesapeake Bay. There’s a wooden promenadeon the waterfront, a picture-perfect lighthouse and many other delights tosavor. The Concord Point Lighthouse, is seen in this picture by a ShowcaseNowphotographer. For more information visit the web site VisitMaryland.org/Events/Pages/CulinaryEvents.aspx#HavredeGrace.The Freddy Cole Quartet Plays Mount GretnaThe Freddy Cole Quartetcomes to Mount GretnaPlayhouse on Saturday, August28 as part of the jazz seriestaking place this summer. Andthe former football star whosename identifies this groupmakes no apology for sharing afew artistic similarities with hisbig brother, Nat “King” Cole.Lionel Frederick Cole wasborn on October 15, 1931,the youngest of Edward andPaulina Nancy Cole’s five children.His three elder brothers,Eddie, Ike and Nat (twelve yearsFreddy’s senior) were all musicians.“I started playing piano atfive or six,” Freddy remembers.Freddy Cole“Music was all around me.” Inthe Chicago home of his youth,visitors included Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Lionel Hampton. He also creditsBilly Eckstine as a major influence. “He was a fantastic entertainer,” Freddy recalls.“ I learned so much from just watching and being around him.” After a possiblecareer with the NFL was shelved due to a hand injury, he began playing and singingin Chicago clubs as a teenager, and the rest is history, as he puts it succinctly.For tickets and for more information on this and other concerts at Mt. Gretna, visitwww.gretnamusic.orgShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6 3

Past, Present and FutureVolunteers Needed: Fit Your SpecialInterests and Skills to a CommunityOrganization that GivesLibraries, humane leagues, fire stations, theater groups, concert promoters –these are just a few of the organizations that need volunteers to help them carry outtheir missions. Everyone we’ve talked to at ShowcaseNow agrees that the perfectvolunteer job is out there for everyone with time on their hands, but the needs,skills and terms should be matched carefully with the opportunity to be of help.Most organizations ask volunteers to fill out an “application” and in some cases,those documents are simply used to find out what skills the applicant possessesand how best they can be of help.Volunteer jobs often lead to paid positions and even when a job is offered tosomeone not able or willing, the sense of being needed is worth all the efforts.Here’s what a spokesperson for one theater group said as she talked about thecritical need for people who have time and skills:The Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center recruits volunteers to fulfill a varietyof needs including ushering, greeting, concessions and merchandise sales, andtrained bartenders. We currently have 150 active volunteers and would like tohave about 170 for the time being. Volunteers staff events at all times of the dayand evenings, but the work is often on week nights. Our main focus is on ensuringthat our patrons are greeted warmly and that their experience at a performanceor film is professional and first rate.We also need people for front desk/reception work in the office with the staff.People who have phone and computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) are welcometo apply. They work 3-4 hr shifts once a week, Monday – Friday. They might docopying, mailings or one of many other chores. Volunteers who particularly enjoyrock-type concerts, it was noted, might want to apply specifically to help staffCapLive (see caplivemusic.com for more details on the types of shows.)E-mail volunteercoord@strandcapitol.org for an application. An applicationis also downloadable from our web site, strandcapitol.org. All applicants areinterviewed and receive training appropriate for their position. Theater volunteersmust understand safety, evacuation and how to react to an emergency situation.If you have some free time and would like to help out an organization near you,ask around and find out what’s available. Friends and neighbors are usually veryhelpful in pointing potential “angels” to the right place.Farmers Markets At Their PeakThe many Farmers Markets in southcentral Pennsylvania are stocked with local,farm-fresh produce. This scene was captured on a hot Saturday afternoon at theWest Shore Farmers Market in Lemoyne.22nd - HARRISBURGOver 31 GalleriesGallery WalkSunday, September 1211am - 6pmFree Admission • www.artassocofhbg.com4 ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6

CommissionersJeff Haste Nick DiFrancesco George P. Hartwick, IIIDAUPHIN COUNTYSaturdaySeptember 11SundaySeptember 12Fort Hunter Park4:30 - 9:00pmMakedaGregBuffordPhilPerrySpur of theMomentDanny Subler, Shae Fiol, Urban Fusion, Extremity & Tonya Drayton,Danny Stub & The City Rhythm Band, Milton Hershey Middle School Division Jazz Band,Harrisburg High School Drum Line, Diane Wilson, Danny Fordham,Jam Session Hosted by Don Johnson and much more!Tickets: $20 Weekend Pass $25 At the Gate Children 12 & Under FREETicket Locations: Parks & Rec Office @ Fort Hunter Park, Mr. Mike’s Records,www.whitakercenter.org, & www.localwineevents.com2 Stages, DJ Galen - Line Dancing, Free Wine TastingFree Wine Glasses to the first 1,000 guests!Gates open at 3:30 pm rain or shine. Bring your family friends picnic basket and chairs.www.dauphincounty.orgJazz Festival HeadquartersSpecial Rates - Code: DCJ(717)233 - 6000www.hilton.com/harrisburg

Read More, See More, Eat MoreBy Georg R. SheetsPhotos by Dee GarberLittle’s Restaurant in HanoverOffers Home-Style Cooking In a Cheerful SettingBarbecued ribs and a broiled crab cake for lunch today.Tim LittleThere’s a good reason to go to Little’sRestaurant in Hanover besidesbeing able to pick up a free copy ofShowcaseNow! in the foyer at the mainentrance. The restaurant is on the mainroute through town at 1039 BaltimoreStreet (in front of the Ollie’s Store.)Tim and Brenda Little are in business toprovide a clean, cheery place where folkslike you and me can get something goodto eat, whether it’s breakfast at 3 o’clockin the afternoon or an early dinner.Parking is easy and the restaurant welllighted, so you can enjoy the 1950s-stylecasual decor without feeling rushed orcrowded. As I enjoyed my meal recently,Marilyn Monroe looked at me from alunch pail. A little farther down the rowof booths a poster of Elvis greets you onthe wall, and the music from the soundsystem helped put customers of all agesin a relaxed mood.Tim Little, the chef and host andbottle washer, took time out of thekitchen one day to tell me about thespecial things he’s doing to attractcrowds and please customers who likegood, home-style cooking. He told meabout the “All you care to eat pancakes”breakfasts he sometimes offers and the“All you care to eat spaghetti” dinnershe has on certain nights. Some nightsyou will find karaoke and other nightsbingo. There’s always something to door someone to talk to.Local produce adds local color tothe menu, Tim Little explains, and ifthe customer has a suggestion aboutthe recipe, he’ll be glad to take a noteand give it a try. “At first we put greenpeppers in our meatloaf,” Little noted,“and some of our customers asked usto make it without the peppers. Wesold a lot more meatloaf and everyonewas happy,” he said, laughing.Tim first brought me a plattercontaining a rack of barbecued ribsand a perfectly broiled crab cake.Fresh vegetables and herbs fromlocal fields garnished the plate.Then he brought a plate containingsucculent roast turkey over a scoopof filling – or stuffing, if you prefer. It,too, featured well-cooked and naturalflavors in an array of textures with justenough gravy. The prices are fair andthe satisfaction guaranteed.There’s something for every taste atLittle’s, too. You might want to try thelasagna, the steaks, if not the meatloaf,ribs and crab cakes. Steaks, roastsand chops are offered next to Italianspecialties and, yes, PennsylvaniaDutch dishes you can’t find in anyother restaurant. There’s a variety offried foods available for those with alonging for fried haddock or oystersor sea scallops, but if you take myLittle’s Restaurant, the one with the red roof.advice you’ll go with one of the broiledentrees, perhaps a platter you picturewhile you’re studying the menu andlistening to an old song.My best advice at Little’s is to askyour waiter or waitress for ideas aboutcombinations not on the menu andexperience a little fun creating your ownspecial experience. Every experience atLittle’s is special and you, the customer,can tell the cook how to make yourdinner, without hurting anyone’sfeelings or leaving hungry.Little’s Restaurant1039 Baltimore Street(in front of the Ollie’s Store)Hanover, York County, 17331Phone 717-632-4483Home-Style CookingParties, Banquets and Special EventsOpen Tuesdays through Sundays,6 a.m. to 9 p.m.Closed Mondays6 ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6

Ask for More Art!“Art of the State” Exhibition Runs Until September 12Harrisburg – Artists from many Pennsylvania counties are among winners inthe “Art of the State” exhibition which runs through Sunday, September 12 at TheState Museum of Pennsylvania.The exhibit is co-sponsored by The State Museum and The Greater HarrisburgArts Council, which present over $5,000 in cash awards to the winners.For more information on this exhibit and The State Museum’s other exhibitions,events, programs and hours, visit www.statemuseumpa.org.The artists chosen for awards are organized by category andplacement rank here.Crafts1st - Larry Shull, Landisburg, “Play in a Round,” metal, kinetic rolling ball sculpture,60 x 40 x 36.2nd - Anina Banks, Philadelphia, “Pour and Sip,” stoneware, 9 x 3 x 6.3rd - Heather Ujiie, Langhorne, “The Garden of Eden,” digital ink-jet print on silk, 13 x 17 ft.Painting1st - Philip Lindsey, Chambersburg, “Lauren, First Grade,” oil on canvas, 66 x 42.2nd - Jerome Hershey, Lancaster, “Final Tribute,” acrylic on canvas, 24 x 48.3rd - Emilie Snyder, Marietta, “Math,” oil on canvas, 46 x 64.Honorable Mention: Mel Keiser, Edinboro, “Potted Plant,” oil on panel, 24 x 18.Honorable Mention: Keith Crowley, Philadelphia, Nomads, Oil on canvas, 44 1/2 x 32 ¼.Photography1st- Lynn Rosenthal, Philadelphia, “Leaf 3,” archival inkjet photo print, 18 x 24.2nd - James Rasp, Carlisle, “Houseless Beautiful/Powder Room,” digital photo, 20 x 30.3rd - Lisa Boughter, Haverford, Lackland, Photograph, archival pigment print, 11 x 17.Sculpture1st - Theodore Prescott, Mechanicsburg, “Small Worlds,” apple wood, poplar, oak, Corian,resins, 80 x 144 x 66.2nd - Carol Sexton, Wallingford, “Knot,” limestone, 24 x 10 x 10.3rd - Robert Griffith, Hallstead, “Turnpike,” mixed media: wood, steel, 45 x 60 x 20.Works on Paper1st- Denny Bond, East Petersburg, “Voyage,” watercolor, 20 x 20.2nd -Ron Rumford, Philadelphia, Untitled (Green Loops), engraving, relief, collagraph, 26 x 60.3rd - Karen Steen, Bethlehem, “Social Jungle,” mixed media on ragboard, 45 x 50.The William D. Davis Memorial Award for Drawing ($250)Geoffrey S. Beadle, Erie, “Nineteen Weeks,” charcoal, pastel on paper, 44 x 26.The Rose Roy Memorial Award Honoring Volunteerism ($250)Mark Bockrath, West Chester, “Homage to Eakins: In the Studio,” oil on canvas, 24 x 17.The State Museum of Pennsylvania Purchase Award ($2,000)Edward Evans, Stroudsburg, “Flight of Matta,” acrylic, 54 x 69.David Bottini’s romantic realism shines through in this canvas juried into the “Art of the State” exhibitionin Harrisburg. You can see more of Bottini’s romantic realism paintings at Gallery 141 in Lancaster during FirstFridays and at the Second Floor Gallery in Mechanicsburg, or visit forgabriel.com.Bluegrass Jam Sessions Near YouBluegrass Open MicMondays, 7-10 p.m., Dutch Country Restaurant, 946 Baltimore St., Hanover, PA, 717-632-1616Bluegrass JamWednesdays & Fridays, 7 p.m., Community Building, Rte. 116, Fairfield, PABluegrass Jam,Friday evenings, Beck & Benedict Hardware, Walnut & 3rd Sts., Waynesboro, 717-762-4711.Bluegrass JamFridays, 7-10 p,m. Arrow Horse, 49 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, 717-337-2899Garryowen Irish Pub126 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, garryowenirishpub.comOpen Irish Session 1st Sunday 2-5 p.m.Irish Session Band 3rd Sunday 2-5 p.m.Live music: Every Thursday 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Jam with BenShippensburg Folk Jam2-4 p.m, 717-300-3494, Market Cross Pub, 105 W. King St., Shippensburg, PA,http://www.marketcrosspub.com/Last SundaysMini-Golf Family EventFundraiser for BARAK, Inc.Saturday, August 1411 a.m. to 3 p.m.Bumble Bee Hollow East4210 Linglestown Road, HarrisburgCall 724-0300 for more information.To learn more about BARAK, Inc., go to www.barakdrama.org.Bring or Buy Your Lunch and ListenBox Lunch RevueCherry Lane Park, YorkMay through August, Tuesdays and Thursdays11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.717-854-1587 | yorkcity.org/section.php?name=EventsThe Place to be after a visit to Market!ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6 7

Heritage, Dance, Food and CultureThe National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes–A Maryland Day Trip of Solace and ReliefText and Photos by Kevin LeitzelGettingAroundFrom Route 15 in Emmitsburg,Maryland, at first glance the toweringgolden statue emerges from thetreetops of the majestic green paintingof trees that is Mount St. Mary’sUniversity. Just above the campusare the National Shrine Grotto ofOur Lady of Lourdes and its 95-footbell tower, the Pangborn MemorialCampanile, topped off with a 25-footgold-leaf bronze figure of the VirginMary. According to the Website, www.grottooflourdesemmitsburg.com, theGrotto was founded (as a place ofprayer and devotion) by Father JohnDuBois in 1805. Made in 1875 in thelikeness of the revered French shrineof Lourdes, the National Shrine Grottois the oldest known replica of theLourdes shrine today. (The originalLourdes apparitions were in 1858.)Like the 15 Mysteries of theRosary depicted in the mosaic tileinterpretations (imported from Italy)that line the walkway to the Grottocave and chapels, the history of St.Mary’s on the Hill is a story filledwith hope and renewal. A group ofCatholics seeking religious freedomleft St. Mary’s City, Maryland, in 1728to settle St. Mary’s Mountain, wherethe grotto stands today, and St. Joseph’sValley, the small city at the foot ofthe mountain. In 1805, Father JohnDuBois, fleeing France, came upon St.Mary’s Mount, where he was attractedto “a light” on the hill. There he erecteda church and a small log cabin, wherehe stayed. Shortly after, Elizabeth AnnSeton borrowed Father DuBois’ cabinuntil the completion of her home inSt. Joseph’s Valley. In a letter dated May27, 1810, Elizabeth Ann Seton referredto the spot as “the Grotto” for the firsttime. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821)was canonized in 1975, the first UnitedStates citizen to become a RomanCatholic saint.Today, visitors, also referred to aspilgrims, can see the Grotto cave.Like the chapels and the Reservoirand Statue, the Grotto cave is a placeof silence, meditation, prayer anddevotion. Candles are available forlighting along with a small donationand prayer request. On a sunny day atthe Reservoir and Statue, the blazingwhite lady is mirrored in the bluepool around her. Whether one isreligious or not, the scene serves asa powerful symbol of the lady’s purityabove and below, just like Father JohnDuBois and the Catholics seekingrefuge who happened upon thisFree Performancesof “Joseph andthe TechnicolorDreamcoat”Slated in GettysburgThe Biblical character, Joseph, willbe in Gettysburg during the month ofAugust, thanks to maestro Chad-AlanCarr, seen here in front of the AdamsCounty School of Music Theatre whichhe directs, and the Lutheran TheologicalSeminary Chapel where the show willbe staged. Admission is free to theproductions, spanning the weeks ofthis hot summer month, and you canget more information on auditions andon performances by calling 717-334-2692 or visiting acsmt.org.Mount St. Mary’s Lady Lavangbeautiful mountain. If you go, be sureto take along a few dollars and giveyourself at least two hours to walk thealways-expanding Grotto. Donationsare accepted and items are availablefor sale, including artistic prints,rosaries and Grotto water, blessedby the Grotto’s chaplain. Mount St.Mary’s University is at 16300 OldEmmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg,Maryland. Further information isavailable at 301-447-5318.8 ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of LourdesA New Oratorio Being StagedCapitol Opera Harrisburg will hold an audition on Sunday, August 22, from 2 to5 p.m. for Walter Robin’s “The Breath of God”, a new oratorio. Singers will be heardby appointment and may e-mail Kathleen Torchia at torchia03@gmail.com toschedule an audition. Auditions will be held at the Holy Name of Jesus Church andSchool, 6150 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg.Performances are scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.and Sunday,May 15 2011 at 2 p.m. Rehearsals will be held during the week prior to theperformances and there are solos for Soprano, Mezzo, Tenor & Bass. Chorusmembers need not audition, but should e-mail Kathleen at torchia03@gmail.comto express their interest, the producers suggest. Phone Kathleen at 717-232-2733.

Legendary Blues and Folk PerformerChris Smither to Play at Long’s Park August 22By Jess HaydenMusic Soothes, Music HealsLancaster – Chris Smither isconsidered one of the biggest names onthe U.S. folk circuit. He is a major drawat music festivals and his driving folkand blues-infused style has earned himcountless loyal fans. And deservedlyso. He’s spent four decades honing hissuperb finger-picking style, perfectinghis songwriting craft and developing arapport with audiences that is nothingshort of magical. “We were lookingfor a singer-songwriter who wasalso a storyteller,” said Stella Saxton,director of the Long’s Park SummerMusic Series. “We selected ChrisSmither because he’s a great performerwho really knows how to energize acrowd.” The Long’s Park AmphitheaterFoundation presents concerts featuringan eclectic line-up of world classmusicians on Sunday evenings in thesummer. Chris Smither will make hisdebut performance at Long’s Park onSunday, August 22 , at 7:30 p.m. with hisband, The Motivators.Longtime fans of Chris Smitherwho are used to seeing him solo maywonder what his music will be likewith a band. “The concert will be allClockwise from bottom: Chris Smither, Zak Trojano,David “Goody” Goodrichabout Chris Smither,” assures bandmember David “Goody” Goodrich.“We complement Smither’s uniquestyle. We sit close together, play off ofeach other…and sometimes you can’ttell where Chris’ guitar ends and minebegins.” Goodrich, who plays electricand acoustic guitars as well as piano,is joined by percussionist Zak Trojano.The trio originally formed in 2008 toplay for a festival in the Netherlandsand more recently worked togetheron “Time Stands Still,” a Chris SmitherCD lauded for its raw energy, sparsearrangements and creative interplay.So as not to drown out Smither’ssignature foot-tapping, Trojano beatsan old suitcase instead of a bassdrum and uses recycled material (liketin cans) along with more standardpercussion instruments. Perhaps themost unusual instrument they’ll playis a “Diddley Boo,” a one-stringedinstrument with a pickup made fromthe ignition of an old car. “This wasmade for us by a friend,” said Goodrich,“in honor of a song that Chris singsabout a Chevy Slant Six.”“Come up and see me after theshow,” invites Goodrich, “and I’ll showyou how it works.”To find out more about ChrisSmither, visit his Website at http://smither.com.Concert Details:Long’s Park Summer Music Seriespresents Chris Smither and theMotivators, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, August22, at the amphitheater, 1441 HarrisburgPike, Lancaster. Concert is free. Eachconcertgoer should bring a lawn chair.Information at www.longspark.org.About the Writer:Jess Hayden is a musician and concertpromoter who programs events for theSusquehanna Folk Music Society. Alongtime fan of folk and traditional music--from bluegrass to Celtic and Old-Time tosinger/songwriter--she is always thrilledto share her love of music with others. Hervision for “Trad Talk” is to expose readersto the very best tradition-based artistsperforming in our region and the venuesthat present them. You can contact her atjess@showcasepa.net.“Music That Defines the Order of the Universe”Baroque Music: 1620-1750 By Karen WixAt last, on our very basic tour of thehistory of what is known as “classicalmusic,” we reach an age when thecomposers and their music start tobecome familiar to most people. Notbeing a huge fan of madrigals andGregorian tone poems, I couldn’t waitto get to this point in our journey.Baroque can be defined as “musicthat defines the order of the universe.”Surprisingly, it is always tuneful andlively.Considered one of the glories of theBaroque age, opera began in Italy butsoon spread all across Europe in the17th century. Opera began a short timebefore the Baroque period but becamea true art form during this time. Thefirst surviving opera, Eurydice, wasperformed in 1600 at the wedding ofHenri IV of France. At the onset, operaswere staged for rulers and courtiers.Opera was born in Florence, out ofa group of Italian aristocrats. Thefirst public opera house was openedin Venice in 1637. By the end of thecentury, 388 operas had been stagedin 17 theaters. By 1700, Venice, witha population of 100,000, supportedseven opera companies.For the purposes of this article, wewill discuss three of the most famousand listened-to composers of the era:Vivaldi, Handel and Bach.Vivaldi Trained as a PriestAntonio Lucio Vivaldi (1675?/1678?-1741) trained as a priest but left theclergy to concentrate on his violinand composing. For most of hisworking life Vivaldi was employed by“the Ospedali” -- fancy orphanagesfor illegitimate daughters of Italiannoblemen. While teaching andcomposing for “the Ospedali,”Vivaldi wrote works on commissionfrom foreign rulers, including LouisXV and the Pope. Vivaldi’s operas,oratorios and concertos transformedthe tradition of descriptive musicinto a typically Italian musical style inwhich the strings play a major role. Aprodigious composer, Vivaldi traveledextensively throughout Europe. TheFour Seasons is arguably his bestknowncomposition.It’s worth noting that bothGeorge Frideric Handel and JohannSebastian Bach were born in 1685in the Thuringian section of centralGermany.Music Lured Handel FromStudying LawAlthough Handel’s father wishedhim to study law, music lured theyoungster, and Handel left hishometown to begin teaching inHamburg. Invited to Italy by PrinceFerdinando de’Medici, Handel gainedemployment as a household musician,and many of his major works werecomposed thus. The influence of Italywas expressed in Handel’s lifetimepreoccupation with opera. Handeltraveled to London, where he wasfavorably received by Queen Anne,and he received a lifetime pension of200 pounds, no small amount in thosetimes. Queen Anne’s successor, KingGeorge I, commissioned Handel towrite Water Music for woodwinds andstrings. When George I died, Handelcomposed four large-scale anthemsfor the coronation of George II, andthese anthems have been playedat every British coronation since.Handel became music director of theRoyal Academy of Music, founded bymembers of the nobility to showcaseItalian opera. Handel became anEnglish citizen in 1727. After theBishop of London banned any form oftheatrical action on stage of a biblicalsubject. Handel then producedDeborah and Athalia, considered thefirst great English oratorio. In 1741Handel composed Messiah -- it was anunqualified success and is probablythe work for which Handel is bestknown. Handel died in 1759 and isburied in Westminster Abbey.Bach Learned from His FatherBach came from a very musicalllllllllDo Your PartFor The Artsfamily and learned to play the violinand harpsichord from his father.Orphaned at an early age, Johann wasreared by a brother, and his musiceducation continued. In 1703, at theage of eighteen, Bach became organistfor a newly built organ in Arnstadt.After visiting Lubeck and studyingthe works of famed organist DietrichBuxtehude, Bach acted as organist andteacher in various German cities. Hewas Kapellmeister (music director of aroyal chapel) at the small court of PrinceLeopold of Anhalt-Cothen, all the timecomposing violin concertos, sonatasand keyboard music. It was in thisperiod that Bach wrote BrandenburgConcertos, one of his most notableand enduring works. Bach moved toLeipzig and became director of theCollegiums, the musical departmentof the University of Leipzig. In the lastyears of his life Bach wrote his Massin B-Minor, The Goldberg Variationsand The Art of the Fugue. His skillsin counterpoint and fugue have goneunmatched to this day. Bach died in1750. Of his large family of children,four sons were also notable musiciansand composers.ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6 9

ShowcaseDatebook edited by Susan BreenAugust 2ShowcaseNow! New Edition OutToday. Get your free copy at yourpublic library, or one of the other 300distribution points -- or subscribe todayat our low cost: 717-889-0057, or onlinethrough PayPal at ShowcaseNow.netAugust 2, 9Plein Air Painters, Location TBA, PerryCounty Council for the Arts, Newport,717-567-7023, perrycountyarts.orgAugust 2-8Unnecessary Farce, Totem PolePlayhouse, Fayetteville, 888-805-7056,totempoleplayhouse.orgAugust 2-13Young Actors Workshop, SummerTheatre Camp, Fulton Theatre,Lancaster, 717-397-7425, atthefulton.comAugust 2-21Princess and the Pea, Popcorn HatPlayers, Harrisburg, 717-238-4111,gamutplays.orgAugust 2-31Artist’s Choice Group Exhibition,Studio Gallery 234, York, 717-854-7028,studiogallery234.comTwo Wheeled Treasures from theDennis Carpenter Collection, AntiqueAuto Museum, Hershey, 717-566-7100,aacamuseum.org“Somnambulism”, exhibit ofphotographs by Harrisburg artistEric Willet PCCA Gallery,Landis House, Newport,717-567-7023, perrycountyarts.orgArt School Annual Exhibition, ArtAssociation of Harrisburg,717-236-1432, artassocofhbg.comStainless Steel, 1967 LincolnContinental Convertible, AntiqueAuto Museum, Hershey, 717-566-7100,aacamuseum.orgSitting Pretty, Painted Plank BottomChairs of Cumberland County,Cumberland County Historical Society,Carlisle, 717-249-7610,historicalsociety.comMuscle Car Mania, Antique AutoMuseum, Hershey, 717-566-7100,aacamuseum.orgCompiled by Susan BreenAugust 4Sabotage, Film, Majestic Theater,LeVan PAC, Gettysburg, 717-337-8200,gettysburgmajestic.orgAugust 4, 5Please Give, Film, Hollywood on HighSeries, Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle,717-258-0666, carlisletheatre.orgAugust 5Poetry and Music, Ned Smith Center,Millersburg, Perry County Council for theArts, 717-567-7023, perrycountyarts.org10 ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6Visit us online: Showcasenow.netVisit us online: Showcasenow.netDatebookAdd Your Event to the ShowcaseNow! calendar.Add Your Event to the ShowcasePA! calendar.Just send E-mail a letter, to or e-mail to showcasenow@aol.com.Tell Tell us us What, Where, When, How, Why... Why…Subject Line, Showcase Datebook.Subject Line, ShowcaseNow! ShowcasePA! DatebookAugust 6First Friday Art Walks:Lebanon, 717-273-0022,Visit us online: Showcasenow.netlebanonartscouncil.org,Add York, Your Event 717-849-2331, to the ShowcasePA! info@ calendar.Just downtownyorkpa.comsend a letter, or e-mail showcasenow@aol.com.Tell us What, Where, When, How, Why…Subject Lancaster, Line, Showcase 717-509-ARTS,Datebook.lancasterarts.com/firstfridaysCultural Fest, Leela James, 76Degrees West Band, ethnic foods,crafts, children’s activities, DauphinCounty Parks & Recreation, 2nd &Market Streets, Harrisburg,717-214-ARTS, dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/calendar-of-eventsSomnambulism, Artist’s Reception,PCCA Gallery, Landis House, Newport,717-567-7023, perrycountyarts.orgDiane Wilson with Vinyl Groove,Hollywood Casino, GrantvilleAugust 6 to October 9Large and Small Works Exhibit, Art& Soul Gallery, West Shore FarmersMarket, 2nd Floor, Lemoyne,717-761-1270August 6-8Carlisle All-Truck Nationals, AntiqueAuto Museum, Hershey, 717-566-7100,aacamuseum.orgAugust, 6 -8, 11, 12Casino Jack, Film, Hollywood on HighSeries, Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle,717-258-0666, carlisletheatre.orgAugust 7Large and Small Works Exhibit, Art& Soul Gallery, Opening Reception,West Shore Farmers Market, 2nd Floor,Lemoyne, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,717-761-1270, artandsoul@pa.net,art-soulgallery.comFirst Saturdays – Art in Carlisle,Garden Gallery – 717-249-1721,Whistle Stop Bookshop – 717-243-4744,Nancy Stamms’ Gallery – 717-240-0551The Little Rascals, Film, SummerFamily Film Series, Carlisle Theatre,717-258-0666, carlisletheatre.orgFrom Roads to Rails, Model TrainDisplay, Antique Automobile Museum,Hershey, 717-566-7100, aacamuseum.org26th Annual Mt. Gretna Tours ofHomes & Gardens, 10 tour stops,717-361-1508, gretnamusic.orgChildren’s Art Show and Sale,Mason-Dixon Public Library, Reception 2to 4 p.m., call 717-993-2404August 8Pennsylvania Music Expo, ContinentalInn, Lancaster, 717-898-1246,recordcollectors.orgDiane Wilson & Vinyl Groove, SunsetSeries Concert, Fort Hunter Mansion& Park, Dauphin County Parks &Recreation, Harrisburg, 717-214-ARTS,dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/calendar-of-eventsAugust 9Auditions at Adams County School ofMusical Theatre, Gettysburg,717-334-2692, acsmt.orgShowcasePA!August 10 or 11Auditions - The Little Mermaid,DreamWrights Youth & Family Theater,York, 717-848-8623, dreamwrights.orgAugust 10-22Ruthless! The Musical, Totem PolePlayhouse, Fayetteville, 888-805-7056,totempoleplayhouse.orgAugust 11Flying Deuces & My LittleChickadee, Majestic Theater, LeVanPAC, Gettysburg, 717-337-8200,gettysburgmajestic.orgAugust 12Deer Tick, Capitol Theatre, York,717-846-1111, strandcapitol.orgAugust 13-22The Miracle Worker, DreamWrightsYouth & Family Theatre, York,717-848-8623, dreamwrights.orgAugust 14Rick Martinez, Strand-Capitol PAC,York, 717-846-1111, strandcapitol.orgA Cabaret Evening, benefits LittleTheatre of Mechanicsburg, US NavySupply Center Officers Club, Dinner,Entertainment & Silent Auction,717-766-0535, ltmonline.net53rd Annual New Hope AutomobileShow, New Hope-Solebury HS,presented by Antique Auto Museum,Hershey, 717-566-7100, aacamuseum.orgVolunteer Work Day, WildwoodPark, Dauphin County Parks &Recreation, Harrisburg, 717-214-ARTS,dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/calendar-of-eventsAugust 14, 21The Muppet Movie, Summer FamilyFilm Series, Carlisle Theatre,717-258-0666, carlisletheatre.orgAugust 15Sunset Series: “Cloudy With aChance of Meatballs,” Fort HunterMansion & Park, Dauphin County Parks& Recreation, Harrisburg,717-214-ARTS, dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/calendar-of-eventsAugust 18The Quiet Man, Film, Majestic Theater,LeVan PAC, Gettysburg, 717-337-8200,gettysburgmajestic.orgPerry County Camera Club, NewportPublic Library, 717-567-7023,perrycountyarts.orgAugust 19-31Man of La Mancha, EphrataPAC, Ephrata, 717-733-7966,ephrataplayhouseinthepark.orgAugust 20-31The Lion in Winter, Oyster MillPlayhouse, Camp Hill, 717-737-6768,oystermill.comAugust 21Celtic Music Session, Patsy Fagan’sIrish Pub, Lebanon, 717-273-0033,Datebooklebanonartscouncil.orgAugust 21, 22Joseph & The Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat, Lutheran TheologicalSeminary, Gettysburg, productionby Adams County School of MusicalTheatre, 717-334-2692, acsmt.orgAugust 22The Berties, Award Show for YoungActors and Actresses, York LittleTheatre, 717-854-5715, ylt.orgBus Trip - Sunday in New York City,sponsored by the Hole in the WallPuppet Theatre, Lancaster, 717-394-8398, holeinthewallpuppets.comAugust 23Deadline for next edition ofShowcaseNow! See our supplement onthe One Book, One Community ProgramAugust 25Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,Film, Majestic Theater, LeVanPAC, Gettysburg, 717-337-8200,gettysburgmajestic.orgAugust 25-29Late Night Catechism, Totem PolePlayhouse, Fayetteville, 888-805-7056,totempoleplayhouse.orgAugust 26Sophie’s Reaction Writers’ Group,Espresso Yourself Café, Newport,717-567-7023, perrycountyarts.orgAugust 27Coffeehouse, open mic, EspressoYourself Café, Newport, 717-567-7023,perrycountyarts.orgAugust 27-29Corvettes at Carlisle, presented byAntique Auto Museum, Hershey,717-566-7100, aacamuseum.orgSeptemberSeptember 1-4Man of La Mancha, EphrataPAC, Ephrata, 717-733-7966,ephrataplayhouseinthepark.orgSeptember 1-5The Lion in Winter, Oyster MillPlayhouse, Camp Hill, 717-737-6768,oystermill.comSeptember 1-6Muscle Car Mania, Antique AutoMuseum, Hershey, 717-566-7100,aacamuseum.orgSeptember 1-11Artist’s Choice Group Exhibition,Studio Gallery 234, York, 717-854-7028,studiogallery234.comSeptember 1-30Stainless Steel, 1967 LincolnContinental Convertible, Antique AutoMuseum, Hersey, 717-566-7100,aacamuseum.org

ShowcaseCompiled by Susan BreenVisit us online: Showcasenow.netVisit us online: Showcasenow.netDatebookAdd Your Event to the ShowcaseNow! calendar.Add Your Event to the ShowcasePA! calendar.Just send E-mail a letter, to or e-mail to showcasenow@aol.com.Tell Tell us us What, Where, When, How, Why... Why…Subject Line, Showcase Datebook.Subject Line, ShowcaseNow! ShowcasePA! DatebookArt School Annual Exhibition,Harrisburg, Art Association of Harrisburg,717-236-1432, artassocofhbg.comSitting Pretty, Painted Plank BottomChairs of Cumberland County,Cumberland County Historical Society,Carlisle, 717-249-7610,historicalsociety.comSportsmen’s Show, PCCA Gallery,Landis House, Newport, 717-567-7023,perrycountyarts.org/calendarTwo Wheeled Treasures from theDennis Carpenter Collection, AntiqueAuto Museum, Hershey, 717-566-7100,aacamuseum.orgSeptember 2Greg Giraldo, Comedian, Pullo Center,Penn State York Campus,717-505-8900, pullocenter.yk.psu.eduMcClain Celtic Festival Pre-EventReception, Cumberland CountyHistorical Society, Carlisle,717-249-7610, historicalsociety.comSeptember 3First Friday Art Walks,Lebanon, 717-273-0022,lebanonartscouncil.org,York, 717-849-2331,info@downtownyorkpa.comLancaster, 717-509-ARTS,lancasterarts.com/firstfridaysSeptember 3, 4, 10-12, 16-19The Musical of Musicals, The Musical,Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg,717-766-0535, ltmonline.netSeptember 4First Saturdays, Art in Carlisle,Garden Gallery, 717-249-1721,Whistle Stop Bookshop, 717-243-4744,Nancy Stamms’ Gallery, 717-240-055116th Annual McClain Celtic Festival,Cumberland County Historical Society,Carlisle, 717-249-7610,historicalsociety.comSeptember 6ShowcaseNow! New Edition OutToday. Get your free copy at yourpublic library, or one of the other 300distribution points -- or subscribe todayat our low cost: 717-889-0057, or onlinethrough PayPal at showcasenow.netSeptember 8Carolina Chocolate Drops, YorktowneHotel, CapLivitol Theatre, York,717-846-1111, strandcapitol.orgSeptember 10Sportsmen’s Show, Artist’sReception, PCCA Gallery, LandisHouse, Newport, 717-567-7023,perrycountyarts.org/calendarSeptember 11Homecoming Show, Makeda &Greg Bufford Band, Jazz Festival,Fort Hunter Park, 4:30 p.m. to 9p.m., Harrisburg, Tickets available atpark day of show, or 717-214.ARTS,dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/calendar-of-eventsCommunity Day, Hershey AreaPlayhouse, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 717-533-8525, hersheyplayhouse.comVisit us online: Showcasenow.netAdd Wildwood Your Event to the Park, ShowcasePA! Dauphin calendar. County,Just dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/send a letter, or e-mail to showcasenow@aol.com.Tell us What, Where, When, How, Why…calendar-of-eventsSubject Line, Showcase Datebook.Immature Comedy Tour, CarlisleTheatre, Carlisle, 717-258-0666,carlisletheatre.orgSeptember 12Gallery Walk, Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 6p.m., free, map for the 31 Gallery Walkexhibition sites posted atartassocofhbg.com.Extravaganza Concert, Spur of theMoment, featuring Phil Perry, FortHunter Park, Harrisburg, 717-214-ARTS,dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/calendar-of-eventsPennsylvania Music Expo, ContinentalInn, Lancaster, 717-898-1246,recordcollectors.orgSeptember 15Perry County Camera Club, NewportPublic Library, 717-567-7023,perrycountyarts.org/calendarSeptember 15-30Aladdin, Popcorn Hat Players,Harrisburg, 727-238-4111,gamutplays.orgSeptember 17-26The Taffetas, Theatre Harrisburg,The Krevsky Center, Harrisburg,717-232-5501, theatreharrisburg.comSeptember 18-25York County Parks and RecreationSystem Week, Activities, Programs,Book Signing and more!September 18Celtic Music Session, Patsy Fagan’sIrish Pub, Lebanon, 717-273-0033,lebanonartscouncil.orgSeptember 18-30Sneeder, Thompson III, SpringerExhibition, Studio Gallery 234, York,717-854-7028, studiogallery234.comSeptember 19Fort Hunter Day, Fort Hunter Mansion& Park, Harrisburg, 717-214-ARTS,dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/calendarof-eventsSeptember 22Sig Hansen from Discovery’sDeadliest Catch, Pullo Center, PennState York Campus, 717-505-8900,pullocenter.yk.psu.eduSeptember 23Laura Bush, Guest Speaker Series,Junior League of York, Strand-CapitolPAC, York, 717-846-1111, strandcapitol.orgSeptember 24Coffeehouse, open mic, EspressoYourself Café, Newport, 717-567-7023,perrycountyarts.orgSeptember 25Petroglyph Canoe Trip, WildwoodPark, Dauphin County, 717-214-ARTS,dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/ShowcasePA!calendar-of-eventsSeptember 25, 26Sweet Beginnings, A DessertSpectacular at the Strand-Capitol PAC,Season Kick-off, York, 717-846-1111,standcapitol.orgSeptember 27Deadline for next edition ofShowcaseNow!September 30Grey Gardens, Ephrata PAC,Ephrata, 717-733-7966,ephrataplayhouseinthepark.orgSophie’s Reaction Writers’ Group,Espresso Yourself Café, Newport, 717-567-7023, perrycountyarts.org/calendarOctoberOctober 1-9Grey Gardens, Ephrata PAC, Ephrata,717-733-7966October 1-10Ravenscroft, Oyster Mill Playhouse,Camp Hill, 717-737-6768, oystermill.comOctober 2Al Jarreau, Strand-Capitol PAC, York,717-846-1111, strandcapitol.orgLong Live the Beatles, CarlisleTheatre, Carlisle, 717-258-0666,strandcapitol.orgYard Sale, Cumberland CountyHistorical Society, Carlisle,717-249-7610, historicalsociety.comOctober 2, 3The Peak 98.5 13th Annual Women’sShow, York Expo Center, 717-637-3831Pull Out All the Stops, HarrisburgSymphony Orchestra MasterworksSeries, The Forum, Harrisburg,717-545-5527, harrisburgsymphony.orgOctober 3Pennsylvania Indians Festival, FortHunter Mansion & Park, Harrisburg,717-214-ARTS, dauphincount.org/parksrecreation/calendar-of-eventsOctober 8 -10Shaham Celebrates Sibelius,Lancaster Symphony Orchestra,Stephen Gunzenhauser Music Director,Fulton Opera House, Lancaster,717-291-6440, lancastersymphony.orgOctober 8-17The Little Mermaid, DreamWrightsYouth & Family Theater, York, 717-848-8623, dreamwrights.orgAnnual Gretna Gala, Hotel Hershey,717-964-3322, gretnamusic.orgOctober 10Marc Cohn, Pullo Center, PennState York Campus, 717-505-8900,Datebookpullocenter.yk.psu.eduOctober 14Vicki Lawrence & “Mama”,Strand-Capitol PAC, York, 717-846-1111,strandcapitol.orgOctober 15Jason & Gant from SyFy’s GhostHunters, Pullo Center, Penn State YorkCampus, 717-505-8900, pullocenter.yk.psu.eduOctober 15-17Beauty And the Beast, CarlisleTheatre, Carlisle, 717-258-0666,carlisletheatre.orgOctober 15-30The Halloween Show, Popcorn HatPlayers, Harrisburg, 717-238-4111,gamutplays.orgOctober 16Get The Led Out, Instrumentalistspresent the essence of the recordedmusic of Led Zeppelin, Strand-CapitolPAC, York, 717-846-1111,strandcapitol.orgOctober 22Martin Library’s Diamond AnniversaryParty, “Diamonds and Denim,”717-846-5300, ext. 269, yorklibraries.orgOctober 27Buddy Guy, Pullo Center, PennState York Campus, 717-505-8900,pullocenter.yk.psu.eduOctober 30-31Mancini & Moonlight, HarrisburgSymphony Orchestra MasterworkSeries, The Forum, Harrisburg,717-545-5527, harrisburgsymphony.orgSave the DatesNovember 3 to 7Grand Review WeekendHarrisburgSee the supplement in theMarch 22 issue online atShowcaseNow.net for detailson this special event.Also see the SouvenirSupplement coming with ourOctober 11 issue.Would you like to add yourevent to the ShowcaseNow!calendar? Just send an e-mailto showcasenow@aol.com. Tellus What, Where, When, How,Why… Subject Line - ShowcaseDatebook.Subscribe to ShowcaseNow!You can subscribe toShowcaseNow! through ourWeb site at the low price of$10 for 12 issues.ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6 11

Culture, Food and TheaterHanover Farmers Market in the Market House,since 1815 Text and photos by Dee GarberJust recently on a rainy Saturdaymorning I went to the Marketexpecting a small crowd because ofthe rain. Well, I was wrong. Everyonewho enjoys getting fresh produce andmeats and all types of goodies wasthere bright and early.Open Saturdays from 6 a.m. tillnoon, the Hanover Farmers’ Market inthe Market House is a living tradition.Saturday shopping at “market” recallsthe days of yesteryear, when shoppingwas much different from the big boxstores of today. The Hanover MarketHouse not only lets you buy local meats,vegetables, fruits, baked goods, wines,crafts and other unique merchandise,there is the overall feeling that youbelong when you enter the Market.It is a place where everyone knowsone another or starts new friendships.Shoppers have, since 1815, delightedin the Market. The current location ofthe Market House has been 210 EastChestnut Street since 1933.Upon entering the Market, one findsjust so much going on. I started to theright and worked my way throughthe crowds. Make sure you bringyour canvas shopping bag(s). At myfirst stop, “Dave & Martha TuckeyFruits & Vegetables,” I picked up somewonderful blueberries. Some adviceI got from Ashley, daughter of theThe Hanover Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 6 a.m. to Noon.owners: if you see something you wantto buy on the way in, get it then,because it will be gone when you getback. It’s amazing how fast fresh foodsdisappear before your eyes. I lost outon some wonderful cherries by justwalking past them and around thestand. On my way again, I stopped atCommon Ground Farms, where OwnerMichael Blank told me that all he sellsis organic foods from all local farms. Imet some of his customers who comeevery weekend for his goods. I thenpassed other produce and craft standsand made my way to the back of themarket building. I came upon MarburgEstate Winery, and they seem to havesomething for everyone’s palate.One of my favorites, Byers ButterflakeBakery, has many wonderful bakedMeet Mein Hanovergoods for the shopper who likesgoodies. I recommend the AppleCinnamon Coffee Cake; it was the bestI ever had tasted. They are a fourthgenerationfamily bakery. After I hadto tear myself away from the bakedgoods, I headed over to the fresh meats.Nell & Son’s Meats, a family-ownedbusiness that is going to celebrate its53rd year in October 2010. They are afamily dedicated to bringing only thebest fresh meats and poultry to theircustomers. By the time I was leavingNell’s, my bag was full and I had to callit a day.So for anyone who would like to getsome fresh local goods and experienceHanover’s German heritage, I wouldrecommend a visit to the HanoverFarmers’ Market in the Market House.Please call the Borough of Hanoverbusiness office (717-637-3877) foradditional information.About the Writer:Dee Garber owns her own design studioand also is a columnist and advertisingsales person for ShowcaseNow! Youcan contact her at Dee_showcasepa@comcast.net or by calling 717-646-1003.12 ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6

Honoring the Past, Honoring the PresentBarnes Foundation Holds Delightful Art Collection;Catch It If You Can Before It Moves By Ruthe Fortenbaugh CraleyAlbert C. Barnes was born to aPhiladelphia working-class familyin 1872. He attended a local highschool and earned an M.D. from theUniversity of Pennsylvania MedicalSchool. He continued his studiesin Germany, where he establisheda business connection with thedeveloper of a highly successfulantiseptic patent medicine, Argyrol. By1908, Barnes controlled this companyand was well on his way to his eventualfortune.His theories about art and its valuein education were shown early as hebegan to buy serious works and hangthem on the wall of his factories forstudy and discussion by his employees.In 1922, Barnes bought a large propertyin Merion and began the celebratedBarnes Collection still housed there.He had become a good friend of JohnDewey,the well-known philosopherand educator, and asked Dewey toserve as the first director of the BarnesFoundation. This friendship lastedmany years, and both men workedtirelessly to advance the mission ofthe foundation to “promote theadvancement of education and theappreciation of fine arts.”The collection (more than 2,000items) has many of the most importantImpressionist and Post-Impressionistpaintings of the last hundred yearsand includes works by Cezanne, Renoir,Matisse, Monet and many others. Healso bought many outstanding piecesof metalcraft as well as an extensivecollection of African and AfricanAmerican art. Barnes was one ofthe first to recognize these works assomething more than simple primitiveexpressions.One of the most interesting featuresof the galleries (twenty-four in all) isthe way the pictures and other piecesare displayed. Barnes called them “wallensembles,” and each set establishesa specific relationship, whether itis of time periods, geographic areasor artistic style--”all designed for thepurpose of comparison and study.”Another educational concept,forcing each observer to decide forhimself what the message of thepainting might be, is that all titlesof paintings are out of sight.(Thismakes for serious viewing andmuch consideration, and for thoseof you whose art education may beless than stellar, a docent or an audiotour is suggested...both of which areavailable.)In 1940 Laura Barnes establishedthe Barnes Arboretum, which featuresan exceptional collection of rare andunusual trees and woody plants. TheseMeet Mein Gettysburgtwelve acres continue the Barnes’tradition of bringing opportunities forstudents to study horticulture, botanyand landscape architecture underprofessional guidance.The museum will be relocating inPhiladelphia on the Benjamin FranklinParkway in 2012.It has been announcedthat the new building will be a copy ofthe present one and that the ideas andconcepts of Dr. Barnes in displayinghis collection will be replicated in“scale, proportion, and configurationof the original galleries.”Derek Gillman, formerly of thePennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, willbe the supervising director. Gillman hasnoted that the new gallery will allowfor an expansion of the art experienceand a conservation department to bedeveloped. The new facility will alsohouse a gift shop and a cafe.Getting information about theBarnes Museum and Arboretum isnot easy. The telephone number, 610-667-0290, is completely automated.It is better to use the web site, www.barnesfoundation.org. This will giveyou the information you need to makereservations and discuss the parkingsituation.Find More Ruthe F. Craley on our Web SiteCopies of ShowcaseNow! are routinelyarchived on our web site, ShowcaseNow.net and if you want to read more of RutheCraley’s delightful articles, visit our siteand click on “Past Issues.” Our index onpage 2 of each issue will point you to herarticles and others you may have missed!Two Films Boast Local Ties, Influences By Jan ThomanThere is a common misconception that thoseof us lucky enough to work in libraries not onlyread for a living, we also are the first to read thebestsellers and watch the new DVDs. That may betrue for some, but for me, with a few exceptions,I am always playing catch-up. The point I ammeandering toward is that I recently got to watcha film I had been looking forward to for some time.Route 30, written and directed by John Putch, is oneof the most delightful films I’ve seen in some time.A big part of the enjoyment for me was thelocation. Caledonia State Park was a favorite familypicnic spot when I was growing up. Watchingthe antics of Putch’s characters in such familiarsurroundings made the film all the more enjoyablefor me. And the characters are true gems. AGettysburg tour guide is obsessed with JennieWade, the only civilian killed in the Battle ofGettysburg. Her husband and his stoner friends think they have seen Bigfoot inthe woods. In the final story, a young man leaves Hollywood for the peace andquiet of the country to write a novel. His friendship with the Amish woman nextdoor leads to a project that brings the community together in a wonderful way.Lending local color to the cast is Ed Gotwalt of Mr. Ed’s, the famous tourist stopthat unfortunately burned to the ground recently.Many people saw this film when it premiered at local theaters. What thoseviewers missed is the touching documentary that John Putch filmed about hisfather, Bill Putch, the former longtime owner and director of the Totem PolePlayhouse in Fayetteville. This tribute to the man as father, actor and showmanis the perfect way to end a viewing of this home-grown comedy. Of course, JohnPutch is the son of Bill Putch and Jean Stapleton, the beloved character actor whowent on to make her legacy with the hit television show, All in the Family.Watching Route 30 reminded me of another “local” film called Scotland, PA.SimplePleasuresCo-written and directed by Scotlandnative Billy Morrisette (who shares creditas writer with Shakespeare), this versionof Macbeth is set in and around theaforementioned small town’s burger standin the mid ‘1970s. Joe and Pat McBeth(James LeGros and Maura Tierney) workas fry cook and waitress for Duncan,whom they begin to scheme against andeventually accidentally “kill.” As a result of their plotting, they become the newowners of the burger joint. Of course, all their good fortune is tainted by their actionsand threatened by the investigation of Lieutenant McDuff (Christopher Walken).This is a dark film, but a funny one. Watch for Andy Dick and Amy Smart as twoof the three hippies (witches). The band Bad Company is heavily featured in thesoundtrack. The music and the attention to detail concerning the clothing andhairstyle really bring this era to life. Also included onthe DVD is a making-of documentary by the director,which is as interesting as the film itself.If you’re looking for something out of the ordinarythis summer, try a film mini-festival featuring thesetwo pictures. They may inspire some pleasant roadtrips or, as in my case, some childhood nostalgia.About the Writer:Jan Thoman, Collections Services Manager for a largelocal library, is a frequent contributor to this publicationand writes often on books and DVDs as well as other topics.She has been much praised and much criticized for herchoices of material, but her most angry critics routinelyask her for recommendations in the field of literature andmovies. You can correspond with Jan through the e-mailshared by all columnists, ShowcaseNow@aol.com.ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6 13

Excellence RewardedArts Management101By Kelly D. SummerfordOur specialty here at ShowcaseNow! is building audiences for the arts andnonprofits throughout southcentral Pennsylvania. That means sellingtickets to performances, encouraging people to come to art shows,museums, gardens and tourist attractions. That means enlightening them,educating them about the rich diversity and the creativity around them. Worldsof diverse experiences exist within a few minutes or a few miles of our homesor offices, and our lives can be enhanced and made more meaningful by going,seeing and doing!We know that it takes hard work to make arts organizations and nonprofitagencies successful, and we know the competition for time, money and resourcesis fierce in the real world of arts management.We hope this column, the first of many, will help arts organizations and thehundreds of 501 c (3) agencies in our region to tighten their belts, persist throughthe troubled times and exist harmoniously even when the storms of adversity areraging.This publication, and its online version, found at ShowcaseNow.net, werefounded because there was a compelling need for a media outlet that understoodthe arts and other nonprofit agencies.In formatting this publication we have conferred with dozens ofprofessionals and amateurs to find out what their needs are. They told usin the past that many arts groups were finding that even when they gotcoverage, it was too little, too late. Oftentimes coverage came the day before theshow or the fundraiser and then it disappeared, thrown away with the garbage.Others told us it was difficult to find the coverage of their programs among thestories about crime, disasters and how much a neighbor paid for his house or whowas fighting whom. There were too many distractions from the arts, and thesedistractions devalued the programs that they had worked so hard to present.Along the way, ShowcaseNow! sharpened its focus and targeted its demographicsto people who are interested in the arts and nonprofits -- curious and intelligentpeople who want to “go, see and do.” We spent years in this process of “targetmarketing,”making contacts and listening to readers. We compiled reports,analyzed the region--and results are showing our efforts are paying off.In future articles we will explore some key questions to help you evaluate yourorganization and find out how you can do the business you’re in better, with moreefficiency -- and with more certainty.• How can we build our audiences?• How can we diversify to meet the needs of the age in which we live?• What percentage of our budget is devoted to advertising?• What can we learn from companies like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s?• Where should our advertising be placed to sell tickets or just create traffic?• What services could we provide to broaden income and further our goals?• What impact is spending on the arts having on our communities?• What are we missing as we continue traditions and build on our legacies?As usual, we invite you to participate in this exchange of ideas and we lookforward to working with you. Please e-mail or call us with your thoughts, questionsand concerns as we live healthy, full lives because of the arts in Pennsylvania.About the writer:Kelly D. Summerford holds a certificate in arts management from the University ofMassachusetts. His experience on the stage, in television and movies, and his rolesas actor, producer, director, along with his work in computer programming analysis,budget planning and government, inform his work as he advises art-related organizationsthroughout the region. He is a consultant with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Youcan contact Kelly by e-mail at kelly@showcasenow.net or call 717-889-0057.Pride Festival in Harrisburg BringsRainbow Colors14 ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6This photograph, taken at the 2010 Gay Pride Festival in Harrisburg in late Julysuggests a motto for living on a vendor’s awning. South Front Street is home to thisregular event each year where music, education and riverfront conviviality collide.This year’s event began with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner and featuredKings and Queens, Parade Awards and Michelle Murlin on one stage and RoseHudson, and the DC Cowboys and the Dance Company on another stage. Vendorsranged from houses of worship to insurance companies and credit unions to legalgroups. Though a summer heat wave kept some people away the shows were crowdedand many vendors offered free ice water and soda to anyone who wanted it.

Music In the Great OutdoorsGreg Bufford and Tiffany “Makeda” PurnellComing Home for the Jazz Festival at Fort HunterBy Kelly D. SummerfordGreg BuffordIcaught up with Greg Bufford after hereturned from a trip to Alabama fora family reunion with his brother,Takashi. He told me it was nice to seeall the folks from his Southern rootsand spend some quality time withhis brother, now a screenplay writerwho lives on the West Coast. Fromthe beginning of a conversation withGreg, you get the sense that familyis very important to him and that hevalued every moment he spent withhis brother.Getting down to business, we startedto discuss his return to Harrisburg as aguest performer at the HomecomingJazz Festival to be held at Fort Hunteron Saturday, September 11.“Harrisburg is where I found my lovefor music,” Greg said, with his naturalenthusiasm accenting his words.“Harrisburg is where I got my start – it ishome for me and no matter where I’velived or traveled, Harrisburg has alwaysbeen the place I feel roots.” Greg saidthat he often comes through Harrisburgto visit family, but this is a rare occasion,coming back as an artist.The Band, 21st Century, and HisLaunch to the Big TimeGreg graduated from HarrisburgHigh School in 1974 and started hismusic career with a Harrisburg-basedband, 21st Century. He said some ofhis fondest memories are of being amember of the 21st Century Band, andtold me he hopes he can connect withsome of the old band members whostill reside in Harrisburg while he’shome for this special event.I asked him about the band thathe was bringing to back up recordingartist Tiffany “Makeda” PurnellFrancisco, and he laughed, adding thathe didn’t want to spoil the surprise. Hedid share with me, however, that thekeyboard player is Nat Adderley Jr., thenephew of famed musician CannonBall Adderley. Nat was also musicdirector for the late Luther Vandross.A Movie That Defined His DestinyGreg’s pleasant and modestpersonality would never let himbrag about his wonderful career as amusician, so I actually had to pull thingsout about his work, such as co-writingthe hit recording “Bounce, Rock, SkateRoll” in 1979, which was later used inthe 2005 movie Roll Bounce starringBowWow. Greg mentioned names likeNorman Lear or Arthur Laurents, whowrote the book for West Side Story.Greg said that when they werechildren, he and his brother saw themovie version and were captivated.They fell in love with the music, thedancing and how the story was told.Greg said that decades later he hadthe opportunity to give Mr. Laurents acopy of the mega hit movie Set-It-Off,which his brother, Takashi, wrote as aHomecoming Jazz Festival,Fort Hunter, HarrisburgDauphin County Parks and RecreationSaturday, September 11 and Sunday,September 12Both Days: 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Saturday’s Line-upMakeeda and the Greg Bufford BandAlso, Danny Stuber Band andExtremity featuring Tonya DraytonSunday’s Line-upSpur of the Moment featuringPhil PerryAlso, Shae Fiol, Urban FusionThe Milton Hershey Middle DivisionJazz BandTickets at Mr. Mike’s Music or717-214-ARTSOr at the Park Day of Show$20 Weekend Pass, $25 at the Gateresult of the inspiration they receivedfrom West Side Story.Although Greg is known for hisdrumming and percussion, he is alsoan instructor for piano and bass guitar,among other instruments. One of hisgreatest joys now is teaching piano tohis 8-year-old son and other youthsin West Orange, New Jersey, the placewhere he has settled for now.In closing, I asked him about hisfuture plans. He said that after thisengagement in Harrisburg he andhis family will be moving to Europe,most likely Finland. He also told mehe has been thinking about writing acouple of books on the contributionof Blacks in music history. He said hewould be honored if he could inspireyoung people with some of the workthat he has done just like he and hisbrother were inspired when they sawthe movie West Side Story.“That would be a cool thing,” heconcluded, “and help me give backsome of the wonderful blessings withwhich I have been honored.”This Singer Counts Her Blessingsand Is Grateful for Harrisburg’sInfluence on Her LifeA couple days later, I caught up withanother Harrisburg musician coming“home” for the Jazz Festival, Tiffany“MAKEDA” Francisco.“From the moment that I steppedon the grounds of Harrisburg in 1989,”she told me, “I knew that this placewould be a foundation for me. I am‘beyond excited’ about coming home toHarrisburg where so many people haveblessed me and allowed me to stand ontheir shoulders to reach my goals.”These were the first words to comeout mouth of Tiffany Makeda whenTiffany “MAKEDA” Franciscowe spoke. She recalled her days hereand the people who inspired anduplifted her. She remembers peoplelike Diane Wilson, whom she refers toas Mom, the Stevenson Twins, MackGranderson, members of the bandsChill Factor, Paradise Jam, and thelate Representative Dave Richardsonas very special people who helped heralong the way.“I only wish that Mr. Richardson hadlived long enough to see my success,”Makeda noted, “because he believedin me and encouraged me to reach formy dreams.”Disappointment and Then TriumphMakeda said that so many peoplehave helped to get her where she is todayin her professional career. She said, “Ihave had so many opportunities sinceI left Harrisburg to pursue a singingcareer and it was all this Harrisburgsupport that made me ready, able andwilling.” Makeda recalls she was metwith great disappointment when arecording deal failed, but she said sheremained focused.“And, like always,” she added,“God came to the rescue and moreopportunities began flowing.” In pastyears this talented singer has gracedthe stage with such performers asEarth Wind and Fire, Rick James, RayGoodman and Brown and so manyother giants in the industry. One ofher most rewarding experiences wassinging backup for Tina Marie, shetold me, a relationship that lasted forfive years. She traveled internationallyto places she had only dreamed ofgoing. I asked her if she still keepsin touch with Tina Marie, and sheresponded, “Of course, she only livesabout 40 minutes away and when timeand schedules permit, we get togetherand it’s just like old times.”“Escape from Egypt,” A Must-Get CDMakeda has a CD out now called“Escape from Egypt,” a must-get CDthat demonstrates her wide range ofvocals and styles. Her future plansinclude writing a book with the workingtitle Makeda’s Song. This book, shetold me, is about her life -- growing upas a crazy teen, then learning throughthe help of others that life has muchto offer once you understand yourblessings. She is also producing herown Jazz Standards album, and shetold me she has wanted to accomplishthis goal for a long time, to sing someof the greatest jazz standard songswith her own special touch.But by far her greatest joy in recenttimes has been the birth of her onlygirl, Nailah, she told me, born inearly July. She said she is loving everyminute of caring for her and that beinga mother to her daughter and threesons, and being a good wife to herhusband make her life complete.You can purchase “Escape fromEgypt” on Itunes. And look forMakeda’s music in your favorite musicstore, too.ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6 15

At Your LibraryFlow Circus will PresentFamily Fun at Public Librariesin Lancaster CountyEnjoy hilarious Paul Miller’s one man show with juggling, magic and comedyappropriate for the whole family. Don’t miss the twirling, tossing, laughs, funwith audience participation in these shows designed for all ages. Paul Millerearned a bachelor of arts degree in accounting from Bentley College and justafter graduation he took a job waiting tables in his college town. Those years gavehim the time and space to seek out true interests and passions, he explains. Hethen had the opportunity to take a mime workshop with Tony Montanaro at theCelebration Barn in 1998, and Paul knew that he wanted to devote his life to propmanipulation and performance.Much of that next year was spent living and working in a juggling communityon the Big Island of Hawaii and honing his performance skills. By 1999 he wasback stateside and touring with a nationally touring juggling troupe promotinghealthy nutrition. That same year Paul founded Flow Circus and began touringwith his one man show and has been performing full-time ever since.To learn more about this program and all the Summer Reading Programshappening in Lancaster County, go to: www.lancasterlibraries.orgFlow Circus Appearance ScheduleMonday, August 2 at 10:00 amEphrata Public LibraryMonday, August 2 at 1:00 pmLititz Public LibraryMonday, August 2 at 4:30 pmMountville Area Branch LibraryMonday, August 2 at 6:30 pmElizabethtown Public LibraryTuesday, August 3 at 10:00 amColumbia Public LibraryTuesday, August 3 at 2:00 pmEastern Lancaster County Library,New HollandTuesday, August 3 at 6:30 pmPequea Valley Public LibraryWednesday, August 4 at 10:30 amManheim Community LibraryLocation of event:Stiegel Elementary SchoolWednesday, August 4 at 2:00 pmQuarryville LibraryWednesday, August 4 at 6:30 pmAdamstown Area LibraryThursday, August 5 at 11:00 amStrasburg-Heisler LibraryThursday, August 5 at 1:30 pmMoores Memorial Library, ChristianaThursday, August 5 at 6:00 pmLeola Branch LibraryFriday, August 6 at 10:00 amSalisbury Township Branch Library(Gap Family Center)Friday, August 6 at 3:00 pmMilanof-Schock Library, Mount JoySaturday, August 7 at 10:30 amLancaster Public LibrarySaturday, August 7 at 1:00 pmManheim Township Public LibraryLocation of Program:Manheim Township Municipal Building,1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601Paul Miller as “Flow Circus”For more information about Flow Circus go to: http://www.flowcircus.com. Forpress kit photos: http://flowcircus.com/presskit.html#print. To learn moreabout Summer Reading Programs at Your Local Public Library, go to: www.lancasterlibraries.orgFree copies of ShowcaseNow!at your Local Library;You can Also Access this Publication on the InternetFree copies of ShowcaseNow! can be found in most of the libraries in thefollowing systems. If you can’t find one on your next visit, please ask a libraryhelper. From time to time copies are shifted to an alternative place or suppliesof the current issue depleted. If your library helper tells you his or her librarydoes not receive ShowcaseNow! please pass on our e-mail address so they canask for copies to be delivered.Special libraries like the State Library in Harrisburg file copies of thepublication so they may be referenced in back issues as well as the current one.Contact for the State Library is found here http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/bureau_of_state_library/8811.Adams County Libraries http://www.adamslibrary.org/Berks County Libraries http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/libs.htmCumberland County Library System www.ccpa.netDauphin County Library System www.dcls.orgFranklin County Libraries http://www.fclspa.org/Library System of Lancaster County www.lancasterlibraries.orgLebanon County Library System www.lebanoncountylibraries.orgPerry County Libraries www.newportpubliclibrary.org; www.freewebs.com/marysvilleyeYork County Library System www.yorklibraries.orgLibraries depend on your support. They are busier than ever and they derive avery small percentage of operating funds from government sources. For otherplace you can pick up free copies of the publication, call the ShowcaseNow!office, 717-889-0057.The Big Read Launches in Ephratawith a Program Featuring Tom RidgeEphrata Public Library is one of 75 organizationsnationwide receiving a grant this year from the NationalEndowment for the Arts to celebrate its participation inthe Big Read project. The Big Read in Ephrata will focuson “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien. Activitieswill take place September 13 to October 14, according tospokespersons for the libraries.Helping the library to launch this year’s programwill be The Honorable Tom Ridge, former governor ofPennsylvania and a former director of Homeland Security.The launch takes off on Monday, September 13 at 6:30p.m. when former Gov. Ridge appears at the EphrataBusiness Center, 400 West Main Street, Ephrata.Ephrata Area School District and over a dozen communityorganizations are joining the program, according toCommunity Relations Manager, Penny Talbert, who notes,“Each year, we exceed our own expectations with thisprogram – and I’m sure this year will be no different.”Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried” (1990) isconsidered one of the finest books written about theVietnam War. Merging memoir and fiction in interrelatedstories, O’Brien examines the war from a variety ofperspectives to make sense of his platoon’s experience.A narrator named “Tim O’Brien” recounts the plight ofan isolated unit as they dodge sniper fire and their ownmisgivings, all while lugging memories of home throughthe jungles. O’Brien then undercuts the stories by claimingthey never happened—challenging the book’s powerfulsense of autobiographical authority. O’Brien’s uniquestorytelling style gets at the truth of war by mapping theemotional landscape of a battlefield without a front. Theresulting book is brutal, sometimes funny, and alwaysprofound, presenting a new way of writing about war.The Honorable Tom Ridge is now the presidentand CEO of Ridge Global LLC. The Big Readgives communities the opportunity to cometogether to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 31 selectionsfrom U.S. and world literature “The arts in general – andliterature, in particular – often serve as an expression ofour shared values. This is exactly why they are so effectiveas a fulcrum for community engagement,” said NEAChairman Rocco Landesman.The selected organizations will receive Big Read grants ranging from $2,500to $20,000 to promote and carry out community-based reading programsfeaturing activities such as read-a-thons, book discussions, lectures,movie screenings, and performing arts events. Participating communities alsoreceive high-quality, free-of-charge educational materials to supplement eachtitle, including Reader’s, Teacher’s, and Audio Guides. For more information aboutEphrata’s Big Read please visit www.thebigreadephrata.org, e-mail ptalbert@ephratapubliclibrary.org or call 717-738-9291 ext. 102.16 ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6

At Your LibraryAdams County Library System Providing Audio Book DownloadsGettysburg – Want audio books touse while exercising? Adams CountyLibrary System provides downloadablefull-length audio books that can bedownloaded to your computer ormobile device – and then movedeither to an MP3 player or an iPod.Go to www.adamslibrary.org. On thelibrary homepage, find the box in themiddle column of the library titled“Downloadable Audio Books.” Followinstructions on the HELP link.Berks County Libraries ScheduleCanine Listening SessionsBerks County – Beginning orhesitant readers can improve readingskills by practicing reading aloud tononjudgmental canine listeners asfollows: Monday, August 16, 6:30-7:30p.m.: “Read to Rookie” (the therapydog) at the Robesonia CommunityLibrary, 75-A South Brooke Street,Robesonia. Call 610-693-3264. Also,at Brandywine Community Library,60 Tower Drive, Topton, one can readto a therapy dog, 10:30-11:30 a.m.on Saturday, August 21, and at thesame time on Saturday, September18. Further information is available at610-682-7115.Franklin County Family PlaceLibraries Offer Parent/ChildActivitiesFranklin County – Family PlaceLibraries provide parent/childworkshops that engage preschoolers ineducational play and creative activitieswhile introducing parents to valuableinformation on speech and languagedevelopment, child development,nutrition, physical fitness, books,and reading. Family Place Librariescan be found at Alexander HamiltonMemorial Free Library, 45 East MainStreet, Waynesboro, 717-762-3335;Grove Family Library, 101 RaggedEdge Road S, Chambersburg,717-264-9663 or 717-264-9863;St. Thomas Library, 30 SchoolhouseRoad, St. Thomas, 717-369-4716;Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library,305 East Baltimore Street, Greencastle,717-597-7920. Family Place activitiesare also offered at Fulton CountyLibrary, 227 North First Street,McConnellsburg, 717-485-5327.Lebanon Library Book Sale Set forLate AugustLebanon – Details of the late-August book sale at LebanonCommunity Library are available at717-273-7624. Preview of books forsale will be at the library, 125 North7th Street, Lebanon, 12-6 p.m. onThursday, August 26. The regularsale will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fridayand Saturday, August 27 and 28.On Monday, August 30, each box ofremaining books will be availablefor $5. All proceeds will benefit thelibrary.Perry County “Ride to Read” WertzBike Tour Will Be FundraiserPerry County – The 11th annual(and final) H. Ray Wertz Memorial“Ride to Read” Bike Tour will be afundraiser to support the NewportPublic Library, 316 North 4th Street,Newport. The event will be 8 a.m.-4p.m. on Saturday, September 25(rain or shine). Wertz was a loyalvolunteer at the Newport PublicLibrary. He died in 1998 at age 77.The 2009 10th annual Wertz bikeride raised more than $17,000 tohelp the Newport Public Library.The tour begins at Little BuffaloState Park, then travels into westernPerry County, then back to the park.One may ride, sponsor, donate,and volunteer. A non-rider’s “ghostoption” (a contribution) is a choice.Further details are available at 717-567-6860 and at nppublib@pa.net.New Library Is Dedicated inHummelstownHummelstown – On July 27 theDauphin County Library Systemsponsored the grand opening of theWilliam H. and Marion C. AlexanderFamily Library at 200 West SecondStreet, Hummelstown. Ceremoniesopened with dedication of the DonaldA. Reed Plaza, followed by the buildingdedication and ribbon-cuttingceremony and first Official LibraryCard Registration. The new libraryis nearly four times the size of theformer facility on John Street. It offers27 public-use computers and almost38,000 items that can be borrowed.A crowd of supporters gathering to launch the Dover Library expansion, York County.Quarter Auction Will Be NextFundraiser for Dover AreaCommunity LibraryDover – Friends of the Dover AreaCommunity Library will host a quarterauction on Sunday, September 12, toraise funds for the library’s $250,000renovation project. The auction ispart of the “Writing a New Chapter”for Dover effort, which will help thelibrary double its space from 2,200to 4,400 square feet. The public isinvited to bring rolls of quarters andto bid on prizes donated by localvendors and businesses. Doors willopen at 1 p.m., and bidding willbegin at 2 p.m. The auction will be inthe Community Room of the DoverTownship Community Center at 3700Davidsburg Road in Dover. The libraryis in the Community Center. Forfurther information on the quarterauction, phone the library at 717-292-6814. Honorary Chairs for thefundraising campaign are John andJan Herrold. “Writing a New Chapter”Chairs Barrie Callahan, ShanePatterson and Brad Jacobs report that,to date, the campaign has reached$200,000 of its $250,000 goal, thanks tolocal businesses and philanthropists.A spaghetti dinner on July 20 wasanother recent effort in this drive.Dover Township Supervisors madeavailable to the library a space nextdoor to the Community Center forthe expansion, explains Trish Calvani,president of the York County LibrarySystem, which owns and operatesthe Dover Area Community Library.Donations may be made directly tothe campaign by sending a checkmade payable to the Dover LibraryExpansion Project, c/o Martin LibraryDevelopment Office, 159 East MarketStreet, York, PA 17401. Questionscan be directed to newchapter@yorklibraries.org or to Karla Heberlig,donor relations manager, at 717-849-6967. For additional informationregarding the project, go to www.yorklibraries.org/dover.Strand-CapitolPerforming Arts Center, York,PresentingAugust 12:Deer TickSeptember 8:Carolina Chocolate DropsSeptember 10:Rhett MillerNovember 20:Hoots & HellmouthOctober 2:Al JarreauOctober 14:Vicki Lawrence and MamaOctober 16:Get the Led Out:Tribute to Led ZeppelinOctober 17:Forever PlaidOctober 21:Capitol Steps50 N. George St., York, PA, 717-846-1111,strandcapitol.orgShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6 17

Support Your Local LibraryGreat Summertime Programs Come Alive (Yes, Alive!)by Karen HostetterTake a break, have a cup of tea, and enjoy reading about some upcoming and newsworthy library events below.I should have seen it coming:the many requests for books at theconclusion of a summer reading clubprogram. “Where are the books onmagic?” asked one youngster whothinks he can figure out the card trickthat Dave Rojahn had materialized afew moments ago right before hiseyes. Dave actually did the trickseveral times and each time thekids became more animated. Ofcourse, Dave would never divulgethe illusions that he performs but hetold the kids that he started learningabout magic by going to the libraryand checking out books on thesubject. It became a lifelong passionand it shows. Dave is a perennialfavorite at libraries every summer.Forgotten Friends Reptile SanctuaryJesse Rothacker is a young man witha mission. His organization, ForgottenFriends Reptile Sanctuary, offers agood home to unwanted snakes,turtles, lizards, and crocodilians. HisMagician Dave Rojahn at work.unique presentation is very popularwith children, and with a snakewinding in and out of his pockets,Jesse tells the audience that thebest way to learn about reptiles is toresearch the information in booksand on the Internet. Soon we werebombarded with requests for bookson bearded dragons, leopard geckos,and desert tortoises.Chemist Heidi Taylor brought funexperiments with water to CollinsvilleLibrary and surprised us with someinteresting facts. Did you know thata balloon will not pop if it has a littlewater in it? She lit a match under itand the match eventually burnt out.The balloon stayed intact. Then shehelped each kid launch a rocket usingonly Alka Seltzer and water in a smallfilm canister. It’s good that we wereoutside for this adventure as someof the rockets flew over ten feet inthe air! Simple and so much fun!Heidi also talked about her job asDirectorate of Lab Services, at the U.S.Army Public Health Command. Shesaid that she tests the water and dirt“We are all lizards and this is how we eat!”that our troops send to her from Iraqand Afghanistan. If the water is notsafe to use, then the military mustship clean water overseas or tell themto move their position. Same with thedirt…it was some food for thought,especially when we have such goodtap water. (We never have use bottledwater in our area.)Jessica Nolan is a professor ofBiology at York College of Pennsylvaniaand is working on a special projectto study red-bellied turtles into theCommonwealth. This is a specieswhose water habitat is threatened bythe more invasive red-eared sliders.Sliders are commonly sold in petshops for owners of small ponds, etc.But then they are sometimes let loosein small streams and lakes and theyreadily thrive. The native Red Belliesare losing ground with the sliders, whooriginated in the South: Louisiana,Mississippi, and Georgia. This time wewere ready for the requests…we haveturtle books on display.Save the date –Wednesday, August 25 at 4 pm,One Book, One Communitywill announce the 2010 bookchoice. The news conferencewill be held at FredricksenLibrary in Camp Hill,Cumberland County.Interested book groups andindividuals are welcometo attend. More details inthe next issue.Kids ready to launch a rocket with half anAlka-Seltzer tablet.One Book, One CommunityComing SoonLibraryChatThe Bug Man ComethRyan Bridge is the Bug Man andno matter what the Summer ReadingClub theme is, he is a hit! You squintto see the most exciting little insectsin jars. Then later he lets everyonecome up and touch striders, damsels,dragonflies and back swimmers. Andthese kids know their bugs, too! I’mthe one that needed a book to lookup cicadas. They don’t bite! Ryan wasquick to point out that he has beeninterested in bugs for 30 years andhe learned more about his hobby bygoing to the library and joining theEntomology Club in 4H. When youreally love something, you need tolearn all that you can and then you canshare your knowledge and displayswith others. Libraries are a great placefor discovery.Make a Splash in York County ParksThe goal in most public librariesis to get kids (and families) movingin the outdoors during the summerand the York County Parks is theperfect place to make that happen.In partnership with Capital BlueCross, Wellspan Health, Healthy YorkCounty Coalition, and York CountyLibraries, there are 30 participatingsites throughout the area and eachhas a scavenger hunt with clues tofollow to find a “buoy” (a markerpost) with a special rubbing on it.This has been such a fun project! Ihave been to Indian Steps Museummany times but I didn’t know thereis a beautiful waterfall trail on theother side of the road. I did the trailwith my grandson, Hunter, and itwas really special.Nearby is Lock 12 which is one of28 locks that carried cargo boats andpassengers from Wrightsville downthe shallow Susquehanna River toHavre de Grace, Maryland and theChesapeake Bay. PA Power and Light(PPL) owns the land and maintains apark around the restored lock. It wasreally interesting to walk down insideand see the massive stones that werelaid by hand in the 1830’s - beforemachines.There are parks in every part of thecounty from Pinchot Park in the northto Codorus State Park in Hanover andplaces that you may never go to aswell. Apollo County Park in Brogue isa long hike, about 45 minutes in to themarker. But my library visitors whohiked it said it had some of the mostspectacular views of all.There are museums and communityplaygrounds. It is a wonderfuladventure and challenge to finish all30 park locations. It is a win-win forall! It is a fun, inexpensive time andbeing active in the beauty of our parksis priceless! See you outdoors.18 ShowcaseNow! Volume 7 Issue 6

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Celebrating 60 yearsof professional summer theatre ….From humble beginnings in a cinder block garage in 1951 to a hillsidedance hall pavilion in 1953 to a more accessible theatre in 1970, TotemPole Playhouse has been providing professional summer entertainment tothousands over the past 59 years. 2010 marks the 60th anniversaryseason and Ray Ficca, artistic director, in his second year has selecteda fantastic line up of six playsnever before performed on the 2010 SeasonTotem Pole stage.From the beginning, highquality professional artistswere attracted to Totem PolePlayhouse because of itsexcellent reputation and widevariety of programming. Wellknownartists who have appearedon stage are John Ritter, CurtisArmstrong, Barbara Feldon,Sada Thompson, Kevin Tighe,Lee Meriwether, Harry Groener,Kier Dullea, Henry Strozier, SandyDennis and Jean Stapleton.The Coward and the GloryJuly 13 – 25, 2010Unnecessary FarceJuly 27 – August 8, 2010Ruthless! The MusicalAugust 10 – 22, 2010Late Nite CatechismAugust 25 - 29, 2010Follow us on