“See” listings
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Little League World Series
Cheer on the little sluggers as 16 American and international teams compete to win this year’s championship title at the annual Little League World Series Championship. Admission to all games is free. Aug. 18-28. (08/2011)
At Lamade Volunteer Stadiums, 539 US Highway 15, Williamsport
570-326-1921
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Animals in the Ranks of the Civil War
This new exhibit focuses on the dogs, camels, eagles and other animals that were adopted by troops in the Civil War to serve as mascots and companions. It’s a fascinating study of the relationships between animals and their owners. Through Sept. 4. (07/2011)
At The National Civil War Museum One Lincoln Cir at Reservoir Park
717- 260-1861
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QVC Behind the Scenes
Get up close and personal with all the cool gadgets and gizmos you see on TV during this insider’s look at live broadcasting. After scoping out 58,000 square feet of studio space at the state-of-the-art facility, hang out on the Observation Deck to watch on-air hosts do their thing. (06/2011)
At QVC Studio Park 1200 Wilson Dr, West Chester
800- 600-9900
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Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
Celebrating its 62nd edition, this festival is a foot stompin’ good time. Top-notch local and regional artists present nearly 40 hours of music, and workshops and jam sessions round out the fun-filled schedule. May 12-15. (05/2011)
3340 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg
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Army Heritage Trail
This outdoor museum of the US Army Heritage & Education Center is home to a mile of exhibits and period structures, including full-scale reconstructions of blockhouses, encampment sites, cabins and other historic representations from military history. (04/2011)
Army Heritage Dr, Carlisle
717-245- 3641
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Gallery Blu
This gallery, housed in a former residence, exhibits sculpture, pottery and paintings, with a special focus on emerging statewide and regional artists. This month, however, you can see SoHo Meets Rio, which features work by Joanne Landis and Elide Hower, locals who hail from New York and Rio de Janeiro, respectively (opens March 18). (03/2011)
1633 N 3rd St
717-234-3009
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PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW
As one of the half-million visitors to the largest indoor agricultural show in the country, you’ll ogle prize farm animals and watch everyday activities from cows being milked to sheep being sheared. Sample the state’s best foods at the food court, and don’t miss the 1,000-pound butter sculpture. Jan. 8-15. (01/2011)
2300 N Cameron St
717-787-5373
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WEST SHORE THEATRE
This throwback theater, with its red velvet curtains and old-time marquee, is the anti-multiplex, boasting $3 tickets, second-run films and the kind of friendly service you’d expect from a long-time family-run business. (11/2010)
317 Bridge St, New Cumberland
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FREE GROUP HIKES
Breathe in crisp, woodsy autumn air on a free, 3-mile hike, offered Wednesday evenings. Wear sturdy boots and bring water. (10/2010)
500 Kings Gap Rd, Carlisle
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WILDWOOD PARK
This is the perfect place for nature enthusiasts to enjoy early fall. Walk the trails, pack a lunch and do some birding—all at the city’s edge. (09/2010)
100 Wildwood Way
717-221-0292
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TAVERN AND BARN TOURS
History buff? The recent renovations of Dill’s Tavern (1794-1819) and nearby Maple Shade Barn offer a look back into an era when whiskey production, indentured servitude and slavery were part of life in early Pennsylvania. (09/2010)
227 N Baltimore St, Dillsburg
717-432-2720
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MIDTOWN SCHOLAR BOOKSTORE
This cavernous indie bookstore, containing six levels of retail space, carries more than 100,000 secondhand and out-of-print titles, hosts author readings and art exhibits and has a coffee bar. (07/2010)
1302 N Third St
717-236-1680
midtownscholar.com
