may/june issue of the urban connection

FREEMay | June 2014

Big Sam’s Funky NationDauphin County Music & Wine Festival

James CottonPA Blues Festival

Curtis SalgadoDauphin County

Music & Wine Festival

FUN, FOOD & FESTIVALS!

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1. Pad Thai

Stir-fried rice noodle with crushed peanut, egg, scallion, bean

sprout. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, veggies only, or to-fu.

2. Fried Rice

Stir-fried jasmine rice with onion, tomato, egg, scallion, light soy

sauce. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, veggies only, or to-fu.

3. Mixed Vegetables

Fresh veggies stir-fried in light brown sauce, baby corn, garlic oil.

Choice of chicken, beef, pork, veggies only, or to-fu.

4. Thai Basil and Hot Pepper

Fresh Thai basil stir-fried with finger hot pepper, onion, a touch with

red bell pepper. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, veggies only, or to-fu.

5. Smoked Chili Sauce and Cashew Nut

Thai spicy dark brown smoked chili sauce, cashew nut, bell pepper,

onion, carrot. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, veggies only, or to-fu.

6. Broccoli

Fresh pieces of broccoli stir-fried in light brown sauce, garlic oil.


7. Pineapple Fried Rice

Yellow curried jasmine rice with cashew nut, raisin, pineapple

chunk, scallion, onion, carrot, tomato. Choice of chicken, beef, pork,

veggies only, or to-fu.

8. Garlic with White Pepper Sauce

Light white pepper sauce in garlic oil, roasted garlic. Served on top

of fresh shredded cabbage. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, veggies

only, or to-fu.

9. Fresh Ginger with Onion and Mushroom

Fresh sliced ginger stir-fried with onion, fresh mushroom, scallion.


10. Sweet and Sour Sauce

Sweet pineapple chunk, onion, bell pepper, and zucchini in red tangy

house sauce. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, veggies only, or to-fu .

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Yes! You made it. Summer is just around the corner – longer days, warm nights and plenty of opportunities to kick back, relax and even play in a sandbox or two. It’s time for fun, food and festivals with a promise to feel alive, engaged and inspired. If you could create the perfect summer, what would it look like? Cast a vision now for more joy, more play and abundance.

Summer brings a different pace and energy with many rewards if we allow ourselves the freedom to embrace it. Regardless of our responsibilities, we can create shifts in our experience through a change in mindset and focused action. The key is to set the intention now to create time and space to receive the gifts of this season. Mark your calendar for the next 90 days as a time to renew your body, mind and spirit. Try something new, and imagine doing at least one thing that brings you pure joy each and every day, and watch what happens.

Think back on your best summer ever, and notice what you were doing. What made it the best? Who was there? How did you feel? Who did you get to be? Close your eyes, and see yourself experiencing it now. Allow yourself to feel it. Then notice everything about it.

What were the qualities of the environment, the circumstances and the activities you were engaged in? What was important? What one thing could you do right now to create a similar feeling? If it takes awhile or some of the not-so-great summers come to mind, simply breathe and imagine those thoughts moving past you like clouds on a summer day. Now, breathe again and invite joy into the present moment. Notice the images that come to mind as you do.

Often our expectations for this season come with memories of summers past, some even from our childhood. We know what it feels like to experience relaxation, freedom and play. We also know what it feels like to feel disappointment and discouragement. What if the feelings of joy you dream about are available to you right now in the present moment, regardless of circumstances? Aspects of these experiences are available now with focus and a shift in perspective. Thoughts create feelings, informing our actions and shaping results.

You deserve to live a life of joy. It is your birthright. Invite discovery, resilience and freedom into your day. Cast a vision now for how you want to feel this summer and begin creating that experience. Hold it lightly, and be open to gifts of the present moment.

Nancy Feth is a professional coach and strategic catalyst, passionate about relationships. Her work with individuals, couples, businesses and teams has assisted each in developing relationships that are both authentic and intentional. Clients served range from international organizations to small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures. inspireconnection.com

Cast A Vision of JOY!By Nancy Feth, Inspire Connection

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PinnacleHealth Eat Smart, Play Smart provides children in the community with evidence-

based behavioral interventions to help them learn about the value of healthful food choices

and physical activity. Eat Smart, Play Smart meets once a week for eight weeks to help

overweight children (ages 6-14) and parents become healthier through fun-filled education

and fitness activities.

Eat Smart, Play Smart employs only degree-certified instructors in nutrition, mental

health and physical education who use interactive games, cooking demonstrations with

minimal discussion to uncover habits, choices and learn how to make better ones in order

to lead a healthy, productive life. If a child’s Body Mass Index (BMI) falls within the obese

category, he or she qualifies for this program. Since the program launched in 2009, Eat

Smart, Play Smart has helped families choose life-changing habits. Results have shown:

• NearlythreepercentileforagereductioninBMI

• Increasedphysicalactivity

• Increasedconsumptionoffruitandvegetables

• Decreasedconsumptionofsugarybeverages

• Decreasedmediascreentime

Classes are held throughout the year on the East and West shores. For more information,

call the PinnacleHealth oneLine at (717) 231-8900 or visit pinnaclehealth.org/eatsmart.

Newthisyear,PinnacleHealthispartneringwiththeHarrisburgStampedetocreate

the Eat Smart, Play Smart Kids Club. Membership offers young Stampede fans a “fan

club” type atmosphere, provides unique and exclusive in-game experiences, as well

as literature and information to enhance the heart-healthy messaging. Registration

for the Eat Smart, Play Smart Kids Club costs $5. More information can be found at

harrisburgstampede.com. UC

Eat Smart, Play Smart

Cast A Vision of JOY!


Danskin & Jump StreetFueling Youth Entrepreneurship

In early 2011, a real estate developer who also happens to be a major supporter of Jump Street, bought the Danskin factory in York, Pa. Shortly before that, the Danskin brand made the move to manufacture its products in other countries. Consequently, the

supporter was looking for ways to liquidate the contents of the factory because he had other plans for the building. He sold off much of the machinery and moved

the clothing inventory to the building where Jump Street maintains its administrative offices. Without hesitation, Jumpstreet used the inventory to teach students business and marketing skills by selling the garments via various platforms. The revenue could accomplish many things; it could fuel the administration of the program, hire a business trainer/mentor, create employment opportunities for youth and offer low-cost wardrobe, training and costume elements to schools and low-income youth.

Since then, dozens of youth have been involved, many of them managing direct sales and/or inventory. With sales reaching $40,000, there are many areas of endeavor remaining to be realized. Dan Deitchman’s generosity has helped Jump Street, area youth and dance students as far away as Florida in very significant ways. Jumpstreet looks forward to further honoring his generosity by continuing to use the donation to enhance young people’s lives. UC

For more information, call Bob Welsh at (717) 238-1887.


FUN, FOOD & FESTIVALS!

Jesse JDauphin CountyJazz & Wine Festival

CJ ChenierPA Blues Festival

Con Funk ShunDauphin County

Cultural Fest 2014


May

Shawnee Celtic FestivalMay 24 & 25Shawnee Mountain Ski Area Hollow RoadShawnee on Delaware, PA 18356Tickets: $10 to $24Website: shawneemt.com

Michael Arnone’s Twenty-Fifth Annual Craw Fish FestivalMay 30-June 1Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, N.J.Website: crawfishfest.com

7th Annual Roots PicnicMay 31Festival Pier at Penns Landing, Philadelphia PATickets: $50Website: rootspicnic.com

June

Billtown Blues FestivalLycoming County FairgroundsJune 8 (rain or shine)12 p.m. (Noon to 10 p.m.)Tickets: $20 Website: billtownblues.org

Annual Honesdale RootsAnd Rhythm Music And Arts FestivalJune 21Various Locations in downtown HonesdaleWebsite: honesdalerootsandrhythm.com

July

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the ArtsJuly 10 -13State College, Pa.Website: arts-festival.com

Poconos’ Wurst FestivalJuly 19 - 20Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee onDelaware, PA 18356Tickets: $12 to $24Website: shawneemt.com

Lebanon FairJuly 26- August 29 a.m. - 7 p.m.Website: lebanonareafair.com

August

Pocono Chicken Wing OffAugust 10, noon-4 p.m.Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee onDelaware, PA 18356Website: shawneemt.com

Philadelphia Folk FestivalAugust 16-181323 Salford Station RoadSchwenksville, PAContact: (215) 247-1300Website: pfs.org

Pocono Garlic FestivalAugust 30-31Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee onDelaware, PA 18356Tickets: $7.50 - $15Website: shawneemt.com

FUN, FOOD, & FESTIVALS!

Sunday, July 27th-Saturday, August 23rd

For more information call

(717) 343-1509


DESTINATION DAUPHIN COUNTYCommissioners: Jeff Haste, Mike Pries, George P. Hartwick, III

Lisa Chavous & The Philadelphia MessengersSaturday, June 14 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkintrepidartists.com/artists/dana-fuchs/

Dana FuchsSaturday, June 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkintrepidartists.com/artists/dana-fuchs/

The PassionetesSunday, June 15 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkfacebook.com/ThePassionettes

Dauphin County 7th Annual Music & Wine Festival

Cultural Fest 2014

Big Sam’sFunky NationSunday, June 15 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkbigsamsfunkynation.com/photos.shtm

Maxwell Project BandSunday, June 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkbigsamsfunkynation.com/photos.shtm

Curtis SalgadoSaturday, June 14 | 7:30-9 p.m.Fort Hunter Parkintrepidartists.com/artists/curtis-salgado/

Con Funk ShunFriday, August 1st8:30 - 10 p.m.2nd & Market St.Center City of Harrisburgconfunkshun.com

Jose Johnson& The GumboFunk BandFriday, August 15:30-6:30 p.m. 2nd & Market St. Center City of Harrisburg

Jah WorksFriday, August 1 | 7-8 p.m.2nd & Market St. | Center City of Harrisburg

The Wonder TwinsFriday, August 1 | 8-8:30 p.m. 2nd & Market St. | Center City of Harrisburg

Youth Acts (4 Acts)4:30-5:30 p.m. & 6:30-7 p.m. Youth Acts


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Tim Warfield & His Organ BandFriday, September 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Park

Four 80 EastSaturday, September 6 | 4 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkfour80east.com

Stevenson Twins featuring Linda NewkirkSunday, September 7 | 4 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkjefflorber.com and stevecole.net

Dauphin CountyJazz & Wine Festival

JUNEBack to the Future Friday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Park Goonies Friday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Park The Wizard of Oz Friday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Park Willy Wonka and the Chocolate FactorySaturday, June 21 at 8:30 p.m. Shope Park Middletown Mary PoppinsFriday, June 27 at 8:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Park

JULY The Hit List Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. | Lykens Borough Park, Pa.

Dauphin County Movie Night

Dauphin County offers a variety of free evening movies and musical performances at various venues through out Dauphin County. Bring your blankets and your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of family fun!

Rene MarieFriday, September 58:30 p.m.Fort Hunter Park

Elan Trotman, Joey Summerville& Jeff BradshawSaturday, September 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkelantrotman.com, joey-sommerville.com,jeffbradshaw.com

Sounds of PhiladephiaGerald Veasely & Carol RiddickSaturday, September 6 | 5:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkgeraldveasley.com andfacebook.com/CarolRiddick.Vocalist

Jeff Lorber & Steve ColeSunday, September 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkjefflorber.com and stevecole.net

Urban Jazz Coalition with special guest Jessy JSunday, September 7 | 5:30 p.m. | Fort Hunter Parkurbanjazzcoalition.net


The Pennsylvania Blues Festival

The Pennsylvania Blues Festival will be held July 25-27. Celebrating 23 consecutive years in The Pocono Mountains at Blue Mountain Ski Resort in Palmerton, Pa.; featuring 16 international blues recording artists on two stages over three days.

The line-up is a who’s who for blues fans that travel far and wide to attend this event –The James Cotton Blues Band; CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band; Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters; Barbara Carr; The Heritage Blues Quintet; Tad Robinson; Shawn Holt & The Teardrops; Rip Lee Pryor; Jarekus Singleton Band; Chris Cain Band; Super Chikan;

Ursula Ricks Band; A Little Bit Of Blues; and The Como Mamas. On-site showcases Friday and Saturday night feature BC Combo

with Bev Conklin; Slam Allen; Mikey Junior; Joe Mac & Lonnie Shields; Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames; VIP Brunch Sunday with Murali Coryell Band & Special Guest – Dave Keyes.

VIP packages, on-site camping; unique and eclectic; vendors; soul food; chair-lift rides; and free parking. Save 20 percent by purchasing tickets before June 9.

Full details and tickets at skibluemt.com or by calling (610) 826-7700. UC

Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters


Briggs Farm Blues FestJuly 11th &12th 2014

For 17 years, the Briggs family has been transforming their tranquil, rural farm into one of the most celebrated blues festivals in the world, while keeping music lovers and festival goers wanting more, from the time the first guitars ring out on Friday afternoon until the campers go home on Sunday. Since its first year in 1998, Briggs Farm Blues Festival has been continually captivating and attracting larger audiences with bigger and better acts annually. The uniqueness of the festival’s location is enhanced by the Mississippi-inspired Delta cuisine, on-site camping, unique

vendors and the always exciting Main Stage, as well as the up-close, intimate Back Porch Stage where fans can truly connect with the artists. This year’s dynamic lineup proves to be nothing short of awesome, which includes Eddie Shaw and The Wolfgang, Eddie Turner, Samantha Fish, Alexis P. Suter and many more. Briggs Farm is sure to provide you with a great experience and great friends, making your stay on the farm memorable this July 11 and12. When the gates close Sunday do not worry, there is always next year!

For all details and tickets, visit briggsfarm.com. UC


As responsibilities pile on, having “me” time is important to one’s health. It helps to know you are not alone. Sisters & Friends Getaway on Martha’s Vineyard hosts women friends and strangers from around the country for a no-agenda getaway. Sharing experiences of being black women in this society make friendships come fast and natural. Friendly cliques form and lead to discussions that promote ways to support and lift each other up.

Here are five benefits of a girlfriends’ getaway:

• See yourself in others. When women come together in a relaxed atmosphere, they are often relieved to find others with similar challenges.

• Physical Reaction. According to a UCLA study, when women spend time with friends, hormonal changes occur from the bond of friendship and from being in a safe environment to share and de-stress.

• Lift Burdens. A gathering of women often evolves into significant testimonies resulting in releasing anxieties as sisterfriends listen, understand and cheer them on.

• Share Fix-It Strategies. “What would you do?” is likely asked and answered more often by a female. In a comfortable setting, women offer ways they handle issues and won’t hold back in sharing advice on how to handle yours.

• Take A Way. Reflecting during time away on new approaches to one’s challenges helps to face what will be there when your time away is over.

Most of all girlfriends’ getaways are fun. Connie Portis is the host of Sisters & Friends Getaway to Martha’s Vineyard. It’s fun, affordable and necessary! Roundtrip chartered bus from Harrisburg. Visit sistersandfriends.com for more information or call (412) 391-8208.

Connie Portis is a publisher and host of Sisters & Friends Getaway to Martha’s Vineyard. Visit sistersandfriends.com or email her at [email protected].

Women Need to De-Stress –5 Reason Why a Girlfriends’ Getaway is Perfect Opportunity

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Who are you? My name is Dimitra Diggs. I am a woman who is passionate about style, fashion and my community – a small city girl who has always had big city dreams.

What is Urban Snob? Urban Snob is a style blend of where street meets chic.

Why did you start Urban Snob? I wanted to bring creative and unique accessories and handbags to Central Pa. It was just as important for the boutique to look the part of a contemporary, cool and hip place to shop.

As a business owner, how do you overcome challenges? There are definitely challenges as a business owner. When things get crazy, I search for inner peace through prayer. This allows me to have a level

head and approach things impassively. I try to always remain positive in all situations so that “pure energy” gets returned to me.

What makes a great leader in your opinion, and how do you relate that to your business practices? A great leader is one that is honest, committed and has the ability to inspire. I am more motivated by someone that encourages me and makes me believe I can do my best.

What do you look for when merchandising your store? Buying for the store is the most fun part of my business. It allows me to show my creativity. I look for statement pieces that you will be able to use in your wardrobe forever, and I also like to mix it up with what’s current and fresh. I like anything that is different and unique.

How do you stay ahead of the trends? To stay ahead of the trends, I spend alot of time researching what is up and coming and I will travel to NY and LA to see what kind of vibe the people are wearing in those areas. I then try update my customer base on what is current through my social networks. I always get happy when I have a piece of jewelry or a handbag before it is seen on TV on a celebrity. It brings creditbility to my keen eye for what is hot.

What do you do as business owner to stay inspired? I travel alot. and I love to people watch. During my travels, I get to meet some of the most interesting and cool people. Everyone has a story to tell, and listening to their stories inspires me to continue to bring some pretty neat things to this area

What are your Top 3 summer accessory choices and how would you style it? A statement necklace will always jazz up a plain shirt or tank top and pull your look together. Secondly, you can never go wrong with a great handbag. The fringe look is a trend that is back. We have fringe bags in stock now that will pair perfectly with your spring/summer looks. Sunglasses are always a go to when wanting to add a little something extra to your style. Also, we are so in love with the color of the year, radiant orchid. UC

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