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8 Santa, the Easter Bunny and PhilLike other immigrant groups, the early Pennsylvania Germans left an indelible mark on the state and the country.

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I fi nd myself fortunate to have lived in

Pennsylvania my entire life. I didn’t always

feel that way. The whims of youth always

had me wanting to be somewhere else.

It started in small steps: school fi eld trips,

Girl Scout outings and the like. Then I

met my dashing husband during our

college years. Shortly after graduation

we married and moved away from our

hometowns. We began our adventure

by uprooting ourselves from opposite

ends of the state and planting ourselves in Lancaster County, thinking it

would only be temporary. Thirty-fi ve years later, rewarding careers, two

daughters, a son-in-law, a dog and a cat, we are still here.

Do I regret not getting away? Not at all. I’ve had opportunities to travel

over the years, and I’m always ready to do more, but at the end of the day,

I feel like Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz,” who clicks her heels and says,

“There’s no place like home.” One word describes the entire experience:

Thankful.

We have so much to be thankful for, and just like Dorothy, a lot of our

“wander lust” can be satisfi ed right here in Pennsylvania. We have history,

shopping and factory tours, outdoor activities, beautiful mountain land-

scapes, great wineries, and city and night life that are second to none!

I am thankful for my freedom, my family and my friends. I am thankful

to be surrounded each day by people who take pride in what they do, put-

ting their personal stamp of approval on their work. I am thankful to live in

an area that offers so many diverse opportunities and changing seasons

that renew our spirits. And, I am thankful to you, our readers, who continue

to inspire us. So spread the word…in our thankfulness, let us share our

bounty with everyone!

Before our independence as a nation was realized, people sailed to Ameri-ca hoping to gain their own freedom. Many were seeking refuge from religious persecution, famine and tyranny. They left behind their homeland but brought with them the customs and traditions that were as much a part of their identi-ties as the languages they spoke. Many have become our most beloved holiday traditions.

O Tannenbaum

Germany is widely recognized with making the Christmas tree part of the holiday celebration, but it was the 16th Century German preacher, Martin Lu-ther, who is credited with bringing the Christmas tree into our homes. It is said that when he was walking home through the forest on Christmas Eve he looked up to see the stars shining through the boughs of the trees. It was

such a beautiful sight that he wanted to share it with his family. When he arrived home, Luther erected a tree in his house and adorned it with candles to represent the stars peeking through the trees.

It wasn’t until the late 1800s that Christ-mas trees were widely accepted in this country. Prior to that, the practice was looked at as pagan in nature. No one really knows when evergreens were fi rst used for Christmas trees, but for Chris-tian celebrations the Evergreen symbol-izes everlasting life, and the triangular shape is to represent the Holy Trinity.

Early Christmas trees took on many forms. Those who could not afford to bring a tree into their home made a wooden pyramid adorned with candles and apples, as was the customary deco-ration of the period.

While other cities in Pennsylvania may

Early Pennsylvania German

Holiday TraditionsThat Stuck

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claim to have had the fi rst Christmas tree in America, the city of Lancaster actually has the fi rst written account of a Christmas tree. Matthew Zahm re-corded in his diary that he erected the Christmas tree in 1821. Whether the distinction goes to Bethlehem, Allen-town or Lancaster, we know it was Ger-man immigrants who we have to thank for bringing the tradition to America.

He’s Making A List and Checking It Twice

I cannot think of a single fi ctional be-ing that evokes as much happiness and warmth in the minds of children as Santa Claus. This was not always the case. In fact, until the 1900s, Pennsyl-vania German children were acquaint-ed with an unpleasant character called the Belsnickel. This scary version of St. Nicholas originated in southwestern Germany. Belsnickel (Pelznickel in Ger-man) literally meant “fur Nicholas” or St. Nicholas in fur.

For centuries, Palatinate Germans were acquainted with the Belsnickel, who was frightening to many children. He was like the “naughty or nice gnome.” The Belsnickel was dressed in furs with a blackened or masked face. He would arrive at the homes of children just be-fore bedtime to deliver a switch to the bad children and nuts and candy to the good children. In rural Pennsylvania, men carried out this tradition by go-ing from farm to farm. The townsfolk were visited by groups of Belsnickelers on Christmas Eve. This is a far cry from the “right jolly old elf” that children adore from Clement C. Moore’s ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.

Photo courtesy of the Schwenkfelder Museum & History Center

This Belsnickel Christmas doll shows San-ta's predecessor holding the Christkindl (Christ child). In some regions of Germany and Austria, the Belsnickel was accompa-nied by this saintly child who gave gifts to the children.

Photo by Dennis Wolfe

Christmas trees and gaslights make this scene in Wellsboro, Tioga County look like a Norman Rockwell creation.

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(February 2) and a hedgehog saw his shadow, six more weeks of bad weather would surely follow. When Pennsylva-nia’s earliest settlers arrived from Eu-rope, they found the groundhog to be similar to the hedgehog and therefore transferred the legend to the ground-hog.

Although he is not the only weather prognosticating rodent, Punxsutawney Phil garners the most press and attracts tens of thousands of revelers to the Jef-ferson County town.

Fasnacht Day

Another holiday with reli-gious roots is Fasnacht

Day. The German word fasnacht liter-ally means “night before fasting.” In Europe, Fasnacht or Karneval is a cel-ebration much like

Mardi Gras, which takes place before the

Lenten season.

Although the Belsnick-el is gone from the thoughts of naughty children today, frus-trated parents still at-tempt to use Santa Claus to keep them in line.

Groundhog Day

Step aside Al and Wil-lard, because on Feb-ruary 2nd Phil takes the spotlight, as he has for the last 125 years. The small town of Punxytawney be-comes center stage as we wait to see if Phil will see his shadow, resulting in six more weeks of winter, or if we’re in for an early spring.

While Groundhog Day is probably the holiday celebration most associated with Pennsylvania, its origins began with early Christians in Europe. It is be-lieved that the tradition stemmed from Candlemas Day, where candles were blessed by clergy and given to people. By now you may be asking the ques-tion, “But what does that have to do with Groundhog Day?” The association is in the role that the weather played on Candlemas Day.

A familiar German rhyme said:For as the sun shines on Can-dlemas Day,So far will the snow swirl un-til the May.

The Germans believed that if the sun shone on Candlemas Day

Photo courtesy of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club

Every February 2nd, our attention is turned to Punxsutaw-ney Phil for some sign of an early spring. Unfortunately, Phil has predicted an early spring only 15 times since 1887.

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In Pennsylvania, fasnacht refers to a pastry very similar to a doughnut that is traditionally eaten on Shrove Tues-day, the day before Lent begins. Early Pennsylvania Germans started the tra-dition of Fasnacht Day as a way to use up all the household lard, sugar and fat, staples that were commonly given up during Lent.

Easter Bunny

For Christians, Easter is one of the two most important holidays of the year -- when the resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated. But, the holiday’s origin is deeply rooted in an ancient celebration of spring. The word Easter comes from Eostre, the name of the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring for whom an annual festival was held. The association of spring and new life or rebirth probably had a lot to do with the blurring of reli-gious and secular traditions.

Many of the customs associated with Easter can be directly traced to German immigrants. Decorating eggs for Eas-ter is common throughout the world, but the tradition of the Easter bunny is unique to the Palatinate region of Ger-many. As early as 1682, references of an egg-laying rabbit can be found. While the customs have evolved over the cen-turies, it is the German tradition that most resembles the secular side of our modern day Easter.

These holiday traditions, while not ob-served by all, have added so much color to our calendar. And, we haven’t even covered them all.

Like so many other German immigrants who came to America in the 18th cen-tury, my ancestor, Tobias Hartranft, was seeking religious freedom. In 1734, Har-tranft brought his wife and six children from Silesia, Germany, to Montgomery County as part of the Schwenkfelder Movement. Though they fl ed persecu-tion in the dark of night, bringing only that which they could carry, they pos-sessed a wealth of tradition that has become a large part of Pennsylvania’s identity. They, along with Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Swiss, Polish, Czech and Italian immigrants, have made Pennsylvania a state rich with unique and treasured customs.

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This (late 18th, early 19th-century) photo shows a Pennsylvania German woman dy-ing Easter Eggs using onion skins, as was the method of the time.


Children making an Easter tree.


When asked why James Morrison chose Lancaster County to build his 20,000-square-foot National Christmas Museum, he said, “In collecting from all over the country I realized that so much of the American Christmas started here. The fi rst documented Christmas tree was in 1821 in Lancaster. The guy who gave coal to the naughty children called Belsnickel came from Lancaster. Mr. Woolworth came to town in 1879. He was talked into selling glass ornaments at a time when you could be fi ned for celebrating Christmas because of the Puritan infl uence. His ornaments were sold out by the Pennsylvania Germans of Lancaster. The PA Germans brought the Christmas tree here, there were more candy makers here, and candy was a gift at Christmas. Of the fi rst 13 printings of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, written in NY City, nine of them were


Women preparing pies and cakes for Christmas dinner. A close look of this early photo-graph shows two children peeking in the window.

printed in Phil-a d e l -p h i a . T h e G e r -m a n s r e a l l y caught on to that. The Moravians in Pennsylvania brought the Christmas Gardens and the Putz to us. The American Christmas started here. It was the German infl u-ence in this area that brought us Christ-mas. The toys were made in Germany, the glass ornaments were made in Ger-many."

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Dec 1. Art Gallery Holiday Open House. Celebrate the season with food, beverages and good company. Guests may meet artists and browse art-works. 6-9pm. ECCOTA Gallery, Ridgway. 814-772-7051, www.eccota.com

Dec 1. Performance: Mama Mia! Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Dec 1-14. Exhibit: Objects of Mouring - Renee Zettle-Sterling. The Gallery at Penn College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport. 570-320-2445, www.pct.edu/gallery

Dec 2. Performance: Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton. Equally at home on the concert stage or at a folk festival, MacMaster, a Cape Breton fiddler, is one of the most versatile and exciting young musicians on the folk and Celtic music scenes. 7:30pm. Center for the Performing Arts, Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State University, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu

Dec 2-4. Christmas Open House. Christmas parade at 6pm, indoor specials and refreshments. Virg-Ann Flower and Gift Shop, Warren. 814-723-5760, www.virgann.com

Dec 2. Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting. Kick off the holiday countdown at this terrific event. Downtown State College. 814-238-7004, www.down-townstatecollege.com

Dec 3-5. A Milltown Christmas: Downtown in December. The event will welcome Santa, light the downtown Christmas tree and take part in several other activities. The Milton Model Train Museum will be open, the Milton Historical Society will host an art show and a downtown scavenger hunt will acquaint visitors with the borough’s business district. Milton. 570-742-7000, www.miltonpatime.org

Dec 3. Victorian Christmas Open House. Bundle up for a Christmas tour of historical Warren on a horse-drawn trolley ride. The event will include free refresh-ments, live music and children’s Victorian entertain-ments in the 1870s mansion. Trolley tickets are avail-able on a first-come, first-served basis. 6-9pm. Warren County Historical Society, Warren. 814-723-1795, www.warrenhistory.org

Dec 3. Christmas Cheer Tour. A wine and beer tasting tour. Participants may shop in downtown stores for holiday specials. 5-9pm. Downtown Ridgway. 814-776-1424, www.ridgwaychamber.com

Dec 3. Women’s Night Out. Participants will be pampered with massage therapy, pedicures and mani-cures. Home party vendors will be available. 6-8pm. Clarion Holiday Inn, Clarion. 814-226-8850, www.hiclarion.com

Dec 3-5. Victorian Christmas Celebration. Arts and crafts, live store window displays, a Nativity procession, decorated Christmas trees, buggy rides, a candlelight tour, house tours, Santa, carolers, brass ensembles and gift shopping. All ages. 5pm. Brookville. 814-849-5339, ext. 28; 814-849-8448, www.brookvillechamber.com

Dec 3-5. Clarion County Festival of Trees. Dozens of decorated trees, more than 40 craft vendors, delicious meals and live entertainment. Breakfast with Santa will be offered on Sunday. St. Joseph Social Hall, Lucinda. 814-226-7288, www.st-joseph-lucinda.org

Dec 3-5. Yule Tide Weekend. The weekend is filled with winter spirit. On Friday, there will be the Cheer Tour, a retail tour with beer and wine sampling in the stores along Main Street. Ridgway. www.ridgwaychamber.com

Dec 3-5. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s Tree Fest. A wonderland of 150 decorated holiday trees, entertainment and crafters. Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg. 800-282-0238, www.bte.org

Dec 3. Performance: Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton. Born into a family of talented fiddlers and married to fiddler Donnell Leahy, MacMaster has recorded 10 albums and has received the Juno and East Coast Music Awards as well as the Order of Canada. 8pm. Mitrani Hall, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg. 570-389-4409

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Dec 3. Susquehanna Tree Lighting Ceremony. Refreshments and entertainment. Shops Plaza, Susquehanna. 570-853-4729

Dec 3-4. Christmas in Our Hometown. Horse-drawn wagon rides, living windows and strolling carol-ers. Tunkhannock. 570-687-1584, www.tunkhannock-business.com

Dec 3. Ladies of the Lake Christmas Party. Come enjoy an evening out. Live music and dancing will follow dinner. Call for tickets or more information. Treasure Lake Lakeview Lodge, DuBois. 814-375-1336

Dec 3-5. Performance: 51st Annual Search for Peace Pageant. Unlike other Christmas plays, this pageant is performed entirely in the dark. The story is told soley through music and narration, using spotlights to present the scenes. The pageant explores the journey of the prophets, Mary and Joseph. The Curwensville United Methodist Church, Curwensville. 814-236-1976

Dec 3-5, 9-11. Performance: It’s a Wonderful Life. The saga of George Bailey, an Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, who is shown what the world would have been like had he never been born and that this has been, after all, a wonderful life. Reitz Theater, DuBois. 814-375-4274, www.reitztheater.com

Dec 3-4. Hometown Christmas. Friday evening caroling at the community tree and the lighting of the tree at 6:15pm. Children’s activities, tours and exhibits. On Saturday from 9-11am, breakfast with Santa will be held at Boalsburg Fire Hall. There will be a Christmas cookie contest and sale. Boalsburg.

Dec 3. Performance: Bo Burnham. The youngest performer nominated for the Best Show Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest will be crisscrossing the nation in his Bo Burnham and (No) Friends comedy tour. 8pm. Adm. The State Theatre, State College. www.thestateth-eatre.org

Dec 4-Jan 1. Annual Christmas Boulevard. Mile-long car tour of animated characters, lights and music. Attendees may say hello to Santa. Berwick. 570-759-2719

Dec 4. Victorian Parade. Experience the Victorian Era through this annual event, which features horse-drawn vehicles and images of a bygone era that all herald the arrival of Kris Kringle. Lewisburg. 570-523-1743, www.lewisburgpa.com

Dec 4-5. Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. Strolling carolers, musicians, a Victorian high tea, visits with Santa, children’s art and activities, museum tours and concerts, home tours, a gingerbread house contest, demos and much more. Historic Bellefonte Inc., Bellefonte. 814-359-3454, www.bellefonte.com

Dec 4-25. Christmas in the Forest. Call the Forest County Visitors Center or check the website for the schedule of events. Weekends in December. Various locations throughout Tionesta. 814-755-3338, www.forestcounty.com

Dec 4. Exhibit: Christmas Toy Exhibit & Open House. Toys of Christmases past with Christmas goodies and hot chocolate. 10am-4pm. Elk County Historical Society, Ridgway. 814-776-1032, www.elk-countyhistoricalsociety.org

Dec 4. Christmas Craft Show. Hand-crafted items and homemade food for sale. Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, Emporium. 814-486-0894, www.empori-umfd.org

Dec 4. Redbank Renaissance Arts & Crafts Show. More than 20 fine quality, unique local artists with a wide variety of art and gift items. 9am-2pm. New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, New Bethlehem. 814-275-1718, www.redbankren.org

Dec 4. Haven Holidays. Featuring shopping, car-riage rides, Candy Cane Lane, a Festival of Trees, holi-day sales, Santa Claus, a parade at 6pm and more. Downtown Lock Haven. 570-748-1576, www.lock-haven.org

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Dec 4. Cardinals & Snowflakes. Learn about car-dinals and snowflakes, make crafts and enjoy hot cocoa, snow cones and candy canes. 10am-4pm. Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-389-9206

Dec 4. 4th Annual Historic Homes Holiday Walk. Come see Bloomsburg’s historic homes and churches decked out for the holidays. Enjoy the Children’s Choir, Bloomsburg’s finest homes in full holiday regalia and refreshments galore. Call for tickets. 11am-4pm. Bloomsburg Elementary School, Bloomsburg. 570-764-5853

Dec 4. Breakfast with Santa. St. John’s Parish Hall, Susquehanna. 570-853-4729

Dec 4-5. Christmas Tea. Celebrate an early American Christmas with the James Smith family for whom the house was built in 1781. There will be a doll collection and refresh-ments. The Oldest House, Laceyville. 570-869-1426

Dec 4-5. Performance: Let It Snow Christmas Show. The show, a local tradition, will kick off the Christmas season with local talent. Tunkhannock High School, Tunkhannock. 570-836-1677, www.tunkhan-nock.com/library

Dec 4. Victorian Christmas. Local crafters will be on site, and there will be refreshments, an appearance by Mrs. Claus and musical entertainment. Manley-Bohlayer Farm, Canton. 570-673-8144, www.rekindle-thespirit.com

Dec 4. Factoryville Christmas Tree Decoration & Lighting. Area Girl Scouts and the fire company will decorate and light the borough tree. Girl Scouts will teach attendees to make ornaments and then decorate the tree. Factoryville Borough Building, Factoryville. 570-945-1014, www.factoryville.org

Dec 4. Christmas Bazaar at Holy Name of Mary Church. Featuring a white elephant table, baked goods, hand-crafted items, religious articles, Christmas deocrations and more. Breakfast and lunch will be avail-able, including takeouts, with homemade soups. There will also be a Chinese auction and theme baskets. Holy Name of Mary Church Hall, Montrose. 570-278-1504

Dec 4. Dickens of a Christmas Celebration. A Victorian celebration honoring Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with street vendors, strolling musi-cians, carolers, open house events, great food and a full day of revelry along Main Street. Wellsboro. 570-724-1926, www.wellsboropa.comDec 4. Performance: Benefit for the State Theatre: Graham Parker with Special Guest Professor Louie & the Crowmatix. British rock and New Wave singer-songwriter Graham Parker went solo from Graham Parker and the Rumour in the ’80s. Since then, he has continued to produce powerful rock albums, including his latest, Imaginary Television. 8pm. The State Theatre, State College. www.thestatetheatre.org

Dec 4. 8th Annual Polar Bear Plunge. Gather friends and family and take the plunge for the YMCA of Centre County. All plungers must be at least 15 years old and raise $50. 11am. Bald Eagle Area State Park, State College. www.ymcaofcentrecounty.org


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Dec 5. 31st Anniversary Whistle Stop Train Show. The show, which will feature more than 100 tables. Meet Bill the R.R. conductor and Vern the train doctor. The full-service train show will feature new and used Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, Ives, H-O, L.G.B. and more. 9am-3pm. Woodward Fire Hall, Williamsport. 570-326-4280, www.track2.com/pa

Dec 5. Holiday House Tour. A walking tour of his-toric homes and buildings decorated for the holidays. Mifflinburg. 570-966-1666, www.mifflinburgpa.com

Dec 5. The Ruff Acres Road Show. Attendees may bring one or two antique items for appraisal by the appraisers. 1-3pm. Ruff Acres Fine Arts and Antiques, Russell. 814-688-3515, www.ruffacresantiques.com

Dec 5. Twin Bridges Celebration. Hay rides with Santa to Josiah Hess Bridge. There will be bean soup, baked goods, apple cider and a choir singing carols. Hosted by Columbia County Covered Bridge Assocation. 1-3pm. Twin Bridges Park, Benton. 570-458-4290

Dec 5. Wreaths for Warriors. The wreaths will get a police escort from the lot on Route 147 to more than 75 local cemeteries to be placed on grave sites of veter-ans from all wars. 2pm. Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. 570-850-0373, 570-204-2995

Dec 5. Wyalusing Lioness Holiday Craft Show & Bazaar. Wyalusing High School, Wyalusing. 570-746-3916

Dec 5. Cultural Church Tour. Travel to local churches and learn the history and culture of the church in DuBois. Tour starts at 2pm and will end at approxi-mately 4pm. DuBois. 814-371-6809, www.dacota.us

Dec 5. Wine Tasting. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Treasure Lake. Participants may enjoy products of sev-eral local wineries, sample various foods and just relax. 3-6pm. Lakeview Lodge, DuBois. 814-371-0711, www.treasurelakepoa.com

Dec 6. Guitar Ensemble Concert. Matthew Slotkin directing. 7pm. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg. 570-389-4284

Dec 7. Performance: Repasz Band Holiday Concert. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Dec 7. Runt of the Litter. Oilers defensive back Bo Eason presents his acclaimed one-man play. The show is inspiring, uplifting, funny and life-affirming. Adm. Schwab Auditorium, Penn State University, University Park. www.cpa.psu.edu

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Dec 8-11. Performance: Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. Starring the nuns you love, plus Father Virgil and four of Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students. This show is filled with typical Nunsense humor. 7:30pm. Adm. Lock Haven Elks Lodge, Lock Haven. 570-748-8083, www.mill-brookplayhouse.com

Dec 9-11. Christkindl Market. Mifflinburg’s version of an authentic Christmas Market, inspired by the 700-year-old traditional German Christkindl Market or Christ Child Market, features unique handmade crafts and traditional Christkindl treats. Mifflinburg. 570-966-1666, www.mifflinburgpa.com

Dec 9-11, 16-19. Performance: Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlnet.org

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Dec 9-13. Festival of Trees & Craft Show. Beautifully decorated trees and crafts. Ag Arena, Penn State University, University Park. Dec 9. Performance: National Theatre: Hamlet. 7pm. Adm. The State Theatre, State College. www.thestatetheatre.orgDec 10. Tri State Music Association. Country and bluegrass musicians jam. All musicians and listeners are welcome to attend. 6:30-11pm. MACA Building, Marienville. 814-927-8515Dec 10. Performance: A Christmas Carol. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.comDec 10-13. Tour of Lights. River Valley Transit. Peter Herdic Transportation Museum, Williamsport. 570-326-2500, www.ridervt.comDec 10-Jan 7. Exhibit: An Architecture of Spirit: Paintings By Lainard Bush. Closed Dec 24-26 and Dec 31-Jan 1. Crary Art Gallery, Warren. www.crarygallery.orgDec 10-11. Performance: Carols By Candlelight Concert. Enjoy the sounds of the season, featuring the concert choir, Husky Singers and the women’s choral ensemble. No adm. Tickets required. 7:30pm. First Presbyterian Church, Bloomsburg. 570-389-4409Dec 10-12. Performance: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Fishing Creek Players present a show for the whole family that will amuse and delight every-one. It tells the story of a very, very bad group of chil-dren who learn about the spirit of the season in spite of themselves. 7pm. Tickets at door. N4CS, Benton. 570-925-0163, www.n4cs.orgDec 10-12. Bellefonte Victorian Christmas. Downtown Bellefonte. Dec 11. Warrior Run Church Candlelight Christmas Service. A celebration of the season. Warrior Run Church, Turbotville. www.freelandfarm.orgDec 11. Girls’ Victorian Christmas Tea. Girls ages 7-12 will love participating in Victorian pastimes, dressing up in period clothes, enjoying tea, learning etiquette and eating a light lunch. Preregistration and permission slips are required. 10am-1pm. Adm. Warren County Historical Society, Warren. 814-723-1795, www.warrenhistory.orgDec 11. Christmas in the Wilds. Arts and craft demonstrations, gift shopping, food, beverages, candy, cookies, an appearance by Santa’s reindeer, free chil-dren’s crafts and a big parade with several Macy’s-style balloons. 10am-3pm. Parade at noon. Emporium. 814-486-4314, www.cameroncountychamber.orgDec 11. Winter in the Woods Carriage Rides. Horse-drawn carriage rides through Cook Forest along River Road. Reservations required. All day. Gateway Lodge, Cookburg. 800-843-6862, www.gatewaylodge.comDec 11. Christmas in the Wilds: Breakfast with Santa. Attendees will enjoy an all-you-can-eat break-fast and may visit with Santa. 9-11am. Emporium Volunteer Fire Department, Emporium. 814-486-4314, www.cameroncountychamber.org

Dec 11. Performance: Holiday Connections. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.williamsport-symphony.com

Dec 11. Victorian Night. Celebrate Christmas as it once was enjoyed with this old-fashioned Christmas celebration. Participants may enjoy many children’s activities, shop and eat. 5-9pm. Downtown Berwick. 570-752-3601

Dec 11. Science Fair! Visitors to this inspiring event will enjoy viewing the projects from this season’s Science Club. Interactive demonstrations will be led by the children who created them. 6-8pm. Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-389-9206

Dec 11-12. Iron Heritage Holiday House Tours. Tour some historic homes, which will be beautifully decorated for the holidays. 1-5pm. Tickets available at 316 Mill Street. Downtown Danville. 570-275-6700

Dec 11. Artisans Holiday Sale. Annual holiday event for artists from Sullivan County and surrounding area with vendor spaces, food and entertainment. St. Basil’s Hall, Dushore. 570-928-8927, www.sullivanarts.org

Dec 11. Victorian Christmas Tea. An elegant interlude during the Christmas season with teas, a buf-fet and seasonal music. Old Church at Midtown Park, New Milford. 570-278-3199, www.oldmillvillage.org

Dec 11. Children’s Christmas Party. Fun with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, food and games. Stevensville Community Hall, Stevensville. 570-746-3188, www.stevensvillecc.org

Dec 11. Santa’s Workshop. Santa has arrived early. For the perfect way to start the holiday season, families may enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa. After break-fast, children will join the elves upstairs to make Christmas gifts. 9:30am-1pm. Adm. Treasure Lake Lakeview Lodge, DuBois. 814-371-0711, www.trea-surelakepoa.com

Dec 11-12. Performance: Met: Don Carlo. From the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series, The Met: Live in HD. 12:30pm. Adm. The State Theatre, State College. www.thestatetheatre.org

Dec 11. Performance: The Nutcracker. Adm. The State Theatre, State College. www.thestatetheatre.org

Dec 11. Old-Fashioned Christmas. Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling and a visit from Santa while shopping. Downtown Bradford. 814-598-3865, www.bradfordpa.org

Dec 11, 18. Carriage Rides through Cook Forest. Take in the sights of Cook Forest while tucked into a horse-drawn carriage. The picturesque ride fol-lows River Road along the winding Clarion River. Space is very limited. Reservations required. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 800-843-6862, www.gatewaylodge.com



Dec 16. Performance: Away in the Basement. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.comDec 18. Performance: Christmas Concert. Start a family tradition by attending this annual Christmas concert given by DuBois Vocal Arts Ensemble and directed by Eloise Pifer Rice. 7pm. Reitz Theater, DuBois. 814-375-4274, www.reitztheater.comDec 20-23. It’s a Wonderful Life. The classic film. 4, 7, 9:30pm. Adm. The State Theatre, State College. www.thestatetheatre.orgDec 31. First Eve Celebration. Several activities throughout the building and the grounds, including music, a bonfire, crafts and fun and games for children. There will be a variety of foods. Bloomsburg Christian Church, Bloomsburg. 570-784-3740Dec 31. First Night State College. Downtown State College. 814-237-3682, www.firstnightstatecollege.comDec 31. New Year’s Eve Party Pooper Party. Featuring dinner and a disc jockey for games and danc-ing. Tuscarora Wayne Community Room, Wyalusing. 570-746-4922, www.wyalusing.netDec 31. Performance: Centre County Theatre Arts Celebration. 2pm. Adm. The State Theatre, State College. www.thestatetheatre.orgDec 31. First Night Bradford. Welcome 2011 in a family-friendly, alcohol-free environment. Activities will include ice skating, bowling, swimming, a kids’ bouncy house, concerts, entertainment and a midnight fire-works grand finale. Bradford.

JanuaryJan 8. Performance: The Orchestral Rock Project. A collaboration. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.williamsportsymphony.comJan 8-Feb 2. Exhibit: Likeness of a Likeness: Mark Khaisman. The Gallery at Penn College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport. 570-320-2445, www.pct.edu/galleryJan 14. Stained Glass Window. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlnet.orgJan 18-19. Performance: Stomp. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.comJan 19. Performance: Jonathan Biss. The ultra-talented pianist began his piano studies at age 6. Complimentary round-trip shuttle service is provided between the Eisenhower Parking Deck and the auditori-um. 7:30pm. Schwab Auditorium, Penn State University, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu

Jan 21-23. Winterfest. Events include Jim Lobdell Memorial Sled Dog Races, a polar bear plunge, a snow sculpture contest and more. Chapman State Park, Clarendon. 814-723-3050, www.warrencountywinter-fest.comJan 22. Performance: Golden Dragon Acrobats. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com


Dec 11. Winter in the Woods. A lodge favorite, Wine and Dine offers five courses of carefully crafted items. Enjoy the meal to its fullest with wine pairings for each course from an award-winning wine list. Live entertainment. Reservations required. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 800-843-6862, www.gatewaylodge.com

Dec 12. German School & Ye Olde Hotel Open House and Tours. Crafts, music and refreshments. 1-5pm. Mifflinville. 570-759-2968

Dec 12. Doctor Zhivago. The story of a Russian doctor/poet who, although married, falls for a political activist’s wife and experiences hardships during the Bolshevik Revolution. 6pm. Adm. The State Theatre, State College. www.thestatetheatre.org

Dec 13. Performance: Handel’s Messiah Rocks. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Dec 14. Performance: A Swingin’ Holiday. Nick Hilscher sings and his Big Band swings in a concert that will bring holiday cheer. 8pm. The State Theatre, State College. 814-272-0606, www.thestatetheatre.org

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Jan 25. Performance: Fiddler on the Roof. The Tony Award-winning musical that has captured the hearts of people around the world with its universal appeal embarks on a North American tour. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, the musical has been lauded by critics again and again. 7:30pm. Adm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State University, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.eduJan 27. Performance: John Scofield & Joe Lovano Quartet. The deluxe jazz musicians have been friends for three decards. Now Scofield and Lovano bring the sum of their collective years of experience, creativity and technique to a new partnership. Complimentary round-trip shuttle service is provided between the Eisenhower Parking deck and the auditorium. 7:30pm. Adm. Schwab Auditorium, Penn State University, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.eduJan 27-30. Early Bird Sports Expo. Everything hunting, fishing, camping, trapping and outdoors. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 570-594-0250, www.earlybirdexpo.comJan 28-29, Feb 3-6. Performance: Dearly Departed. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlnet.orgJan 28. For the Love of Art & Chocolate. Chocolate delicacies donated from more than 50 restau-rants, caterers and candy companies and a silent auc-tion of nature-inspired art. Penn Stater Hotel, State College. www.pshs.psu.eduJan 29. Marienville Winterfest. Food, giveaways, children’s games, a scavenger hunt and a snowmobile torchlight parade. Marienville. 814-927-8218, www.for-estcounty.comJan 29-Feb 2. 2011 Groundhog Day Celebration. Punxsutawney celebrates its most famous resident, Punxsutawney Phil. Groundhog Day is Feb 2, but the celebration will begin beforehand in and around Punxsutawney. On Feb 2, the gates to Gobblers Knob open at 3am for Phil’s prediction at approximately 7:25am. Punxsutawney. 814-938-7700, ext. 3, www.groundhog.orgJan 29-30. Winter Family Festival. Kids and grown-ups alike will find the cure for the winter blues at the Clearfield YMCA Winterfest. Youths and adults will compete for top honors in legendary events including snowmobiling, the snow box derby, a snowman compe-tition, blizzard volleyball, a big kids team sled derby, frozen tundra flag football, the Almost Naked Mile Fun Run, the famous polar bear swim and much more. Parker Dam State Park, Clearfield. 814-765-5521, www.clearfieldymca.netJan 29. Winterfest at Treasure Lake. It’s time to break out and get out into the snow and have some fun. Attendees will enjoy themselves at this family-oriented event with a bonfire, ice skating and sled riding. Treasure Lake, DuBois. 814-371-0711, www.trea-surelakepoa.comJan 29. Central PA Speedway Polar Bear 100 Enduro Race. Pit gates open at 9am. Racing starts at 12:30pm. Adm. Central PA Speedway, Clearfield. 814-768-3524

Jan 30. Performance: The Capitol Steps. A group of politicians-turned-entertainers based in Washington, D.C., that started in December 1981. Their performances are composed of song parodies and skits that satirize current events along with recent activities on Capitol Hill. 4, 8pm. Adm. The State Theatre, State College. 814-272-0606, www.statetickets.org

FebruaryFeb 3. Performance: An Evening with Joshua Bell. The most celebrated and popular classical violin-ist of his generation. Musical America named him the 2010 violin Instrumentalist of the Year. 7:30pm. Adm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State University, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.eduFeb 4-5. Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival. Tons of sparkling ice art with grace downtown Market Street, and larger, interactive sculptures will be in Hufnagle Park dedicated to kids. Beautiful historic homes, tree-lined, lamp-lit streets and a distinctive downtown shopping district will provide the perfect backdrop to the festival. Lewisburg. 570-523-1743, www.lewisburgpa.comFeb 5. Ground Hog Wine Festival. Featuring award-winning wineries from the heart of Pennsylvania. Attendees may get their photo taken with Punxsutawney Phil and his handler, Ben Hughes. Adm includes wine tasting, a souvenir glass and live music by the 14th Street Jazz Band. Proceeds benefit local charities. 1-4pm, 5-8:30pm. Clearfield County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Clearfield. www.groundhogwinetrail.comFeb 5. Chilly Bowl Opener - Golf Tournament. This annual six-hole event is played using just one club. Held regardless of weather conditions, players should dress for the weather. Fun and prizes. Food and bever-ages will be available all day. Doors open at 9am. Tournament starts at 11am. Eagles Ridge Golf Club, Curwensville. 814-236-3669, www.eaglesridgegolfclub.comFeb 8-Mar 4. Exhibit: Auto Response: Jeff Mann. The Gallery at Penn College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport. 570-320-2445, www.pct.edu/galleryFeb 10. Performance: Mad Science Presents Star Trek Live. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.comFeb 10-12. Performance: Grey Gardens (Act 2) - Studio Production. The hilarious and heartbreak-ing story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Once bright names on the social register, they became East Hampton’s most notorious recluses. 7:30pm. Adm. Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, State College. www.theatre.psu.eduFeb 10-11. Performance: The Glass Menagerie: Walnut Street Theatre. This new production, illus-trating the power of memory and inescapable reality, marks the 100th anniversary of Tennessee Williams’ birth. Bloomsburg University, Columbia. 570-389-4409, www.bloomu.edu

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Feb 11-12. Community Theatre League Celebrates Love & Laughter. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlnet.org

Feb 12. Tchaikovsky Ballet Spectacular. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Feb 12. Performance: Winter Bluegrass Concert. A great concert for the entire family. Wellsboro High School Auditorium, Wellsboro. 570-724-0300, www.canyoncountrybluegrass.com

Feb 12. Winter Fest. Winter fun for the whole family with ice skating, ice fishing, cross country skiing, show-shoeing, sledding, kids’ crafts, an ice rescue demon-stration and refreshments. Free. Hills Creek State Park, between Wellsboro and Mansfield. 570-724-4246

Feb 12. Performance: Merce Cunningham Dance Company. In celebration of his lifetime of artistic achievement, the company’s final two-year world tour showcases seminal works from throughout Cunningham’s career. 7:30pm. Adm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State University, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu

Feb 12. Valentine Wine & Chocolate Tasting. This award-winning winery pairs its wine with chocolate delicacies for guests’ enjoyment. 10am-6pm. Adm. Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Lounge, Kane. 814-837-7566, flickerwood.com

Feb 13. R.B. Winter State Park Snowfest. Hiking on snow shoes, cross country skiing, ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, snow volleyball and broomball. Ice fishing skill demos, snow mobile safety information and rides for kids, winter camping equipment and tech-niques, an ice sculpture demos and winter search and rescue demos using dogs. R.B. Winter State Park, Mifflinburg. 570-966-1455, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/rbwinter.aspx

Feb 15. Performance: Cirque Éloize ID. Embracing the world of urban culture, the Montreal company’s new show, ID, features 10 circus disciplines against the throbbing backdrop of hip-hop, rock music and science fiction videos. 7:30pm. Adm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State University, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.edu

Feb 18-20. 6th Annual Coyote Hunt. Held by the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Association, this hunt will take in seven counties including Clearfield County. Starts at 12:01am. Sinnemahoning. 814-546-2500, 814-263-4418

Feb 18-20. Dance Marathon. Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University, University Park. 814-865-0510, www.thon.org

Feb 18. Performance: Drumline LIVE. With rivet-ing rhythms, bold beats and ear-grabbing energy, 80 musicians and dancers bring explosive energy and ath-leticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg. 570-389-4409, www.bloomu.edu

Feb 18. Performance: The Second City’s Fair and Unbalanced. The show takes unbridled comic pleasure in the foibles of politicians, celebrities and oth-ers. 7:30pm. Bromeley Theater at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-362-5155, www.upb.pitt.eduFeb 19-26. Ridgway Chainsaw Rendezvous. Featuring chainsaw carvers from more than a dozen countries and nearly 40 states. Ridgway. 814-772-0400, www.chainsawrendezvous.org

Feb 19. Kiwanis Winterfest. Family event featuring food, fun and excitement. There will be a polar bear plunge, sled dog races, human sled dog races, an ice fishing tournament, a children’s clothesline art show, family games, food, art and craft vendors. Camp Brule, Forksville. 570-924-4224, sckiwanis.comFeb 20. Performance: Italian Connections. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.williamsportsymphony.com

Feb 20. Tionesta Winterfest. The event celebrates winter with a chili cook-off, a bonfire, snowman building and hayrides. Tionesta. 814-755-3338, www.forest-county.comFeb 24. Performance: Tango Buenos Aires: Fire and Passion of Tango. 7:30pm. Adm. Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State University, University Park. 814-863-0255, www.cpa.psu.eduFeb 24-27. Central Susquehanna Builders Show. More than 200 vendors displaying their prod-ucts and services for the home-building industry. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 888-226-2722, www.csbapa.orgFeb 25-27. Performance: Sir Slob & the Princess. Sprouts Theatre for Children. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlnet.orgFeb 25-26. Kinzua Outdoor & Travel Show. Experience more than 100 exhibitors and vendors. There will be educational seminars, speakers and dem-onstrations. Kids under age 10 may attend for free. Bradford Mall, Bradford. 814-368-7115, www.bradford-chamber.com/kotsFeb 26. Performance: H.M.S. Pinafore. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Feb 26. Maple Sugaring Open House. The sea-sonal gathering and boiling of maple syrup will be fun for all. PP&L Montour Preserve, Danville. 570-437-3131, www.pplpreserves.comFeb 27. Performance: The American Spiritual Ensemble. Williamsport Community Concert Association. Scottish Rite Auditorium, Williamsport. 570-323-6012, www.lycoming.org/wcca

Feb 28. Performance: Drumline Live. Brings show-style marching bands to the theatrical stage. This great family show explodes with energy, athleticism and an eclectic mix of sounds. 7:30pm. Bradford Area High School Auditorium, Bradford. 814-362-2522, www.bcpac.com



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Nov 21, 28, Dec 5, 12, 19. Christkindlesmarkt. A heart-warming holiday event with more than 50 sea-sonal dealers displaying and selling a lovely variety of antiques, Christmas crafts and toys. In the market, there will be festive food, and Christmas cheer will abound for the entire family. Each Sunday of December, the season will be celebrated with a traditional Christmas theme. 7:30am-2pm. Events at noon. Stoudts Black Angus Expo Center, Adamstown. www.stoudts.com

Nov 25-Jan 9. 14th Annual Holiday Lights on the Lake. Drive through the park and enjoy more than 51 acres of animated holiday light displays. Guests may also enjoy the holiday gift shop featuring delicious refreshments, holiday decorations and gifts and photos with Santa Claus. Lakemont Park, Altoona. 814-949-PARK, 800-434-8006, raystown.org/www.lakemont-parkfun.com

Nov 26-Dec 11. Polar Bear Express. Ride to Blacklog Narrows aboard a closed or open trolley during the evening and see lighted decorations along the trolley lines. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-447-9576, raystown.org/www.rockhilltrolley.org

Nov 26-Dec 23. A Dickens of a Christmas. Dickensian characters will lift everyone’s holiday spirits with caroling, parlor games and intimate theater shows. Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim. 717-665-7021, www.parenfaire.com

Nov 26-Dec 17. Performance: Simply...Old-Fashioned Nights. Enjoy the spirit of the season. Guests of all ages will be delighted by carolers and roaming musicians, holiday cooking demonstrations and oodles of specialty shopping for everyone on their Christmas shopping list. Attendees will enjoy hot choco-late and make s’mores. Every Friday night. 5-9pm. Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse. 717-768-8261, www.kitchenkettle.com

Nov 26-Dec 19. Santa’s Paradise Express. Recapture the magic of the holiday season on the rail-road, where potbelly stoves gently warm the cars as guests travel with Santa, singing carols along the way. Strasburg Rail Road, Strasburg. 717-687-7522, www.strasburgrailroad.com

Nov 27-Dec 18. Holly Days. The perfect way to start the holidays. The halls, streets and shops will be decked with natural greens, berries and colorful ribbon. Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse. 717-768-8261, www.kitchenkettle.com

Nov 28, Dec 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 26, Jan 2. Miniature Railroad Club of York’s 67th Annual Open House. 1-5pm. Attendees who present this ad at the giveaway ticket table will receive one free give-away ticket. Miniature Railroad Club of York, York. www.mrrcy.com

Dec 1-31. An Eisenhower Christmas. The Eisenhower home is decorated in the traditions of the Eisenhowers. Some original decorations and Christmas cards will be on display. Included in site adm. Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg. 717-338-9114, www.nps.gov/eise

Dec 1-5. Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-233-5100, 717-783-3071, www.pach-ristmasshow.com, www.farmshowcomplex.state.pa.us

Dec 1-Apr 30. Exhibit: 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 1. The latest car to the museum’s collection, this car was among the very last of the Silver Cloud 1s produced. AACA Museum, Hershey. 717-566-7100, aacamuseum.org

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Dec 2-3. 14th Annual Festival of Ice. The down-town streets will come alive with twinkling lights, horse-drawn carriage rides, vendors, entertainment, children’s activities and - of course - the ice. Lewistown. 717-248-6713, www.juniatarivervalley.org

Dec 2-4. Christmas Craft Bazaar. Christmas shopping featuring handmade crafts, gifts and food. Huntingdon.

Dec 2. Performance: Jim Brickman: 15th Anniversary Holiday Concert. This holiday sea-son, the two-time Grammy-nominated, platinum selling artist will present an evening of dazzling solo piano and vibrant vocals, plus warmth and humor. 8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-7469, luhrscenter.com

Dec 3-5. Ebensburg’s Dickens of a Christmas. Step back in time and enjoy an old-fashioned holiday event with sleigh and carriage rides, Victorian teas, indoor craft fairs, holiday concerts, an adult dance and much more. Throughout Ebensburg. 814-472-8780, www.ebensburgdickens.com

Dec 3. Light Up Night. York’s Christmas tree is lit and Santa comes to town. 4-7pm. Free. Square of downtown York. www.yorkcity.org

Dec 3-5, 10-12, 17-19. Performance: The Nutcracker. Clara and the Nutcracker and Mouse King are all present, but the tale is told in play form rather than the traditional ballet. Adm. DreamWrights Youth and Family Theatre, York. 717-848-8623, www.dreamwrights.org

Dec 3-5, 9-12, 17-19. Performance: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. York Little Theatre, York. 717-854-5715, www.ylt.org

Dec 3. First Friday: Kids & Families. Participating merchants, restaurants, cultural venues and nightlife hot spots will stay open late and feature entertainment, discounts and specials, with additional activities for children and families. 4-9pm. Downtown York. 717-849-2331, www.downtownyorkpa.com

Dec 3-4. Antique Show. Adm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com

Dec 3-5. Festival of Trees. Three historic buildings are decorated with themed Christmas trees, garlands and other decorations. Guests will see the glory of a Victorian Christmas. Huntingdon. 814-643-5449

Dec 3. Huntingdon Tree Lighting Ceremony. Watch the town Christmas tree come to life and join in singing some traditional holiday songs to kick off a magical season in the historic downtown. Huntingdon. 814-643-1110, www.huntingdonchamber.com

Dec 3-31. Exhibit: Lonny Van Booven: Nature, Flowers, Places & Faces. The artist was born and raised in California but has resided in Pennsylvania for the past two decades. Van Booven has always had a passion for creativity and is a singer, a songwriter and a poet as well as a photographer. Louise Gallery, Mulberry Art Studios, Lancaster. 717-295-1949, www.mulber-ryartstudios.com

Dec 4 2010 Santa’s Trolley. Kids and parents will ride aboard a real antique trolley car to see Santa. Each child will receive a brief visit with Santa and a free small gift. 10am-4pm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-447-9576, www.rockhilltrolley.orgDec 4-5. Performance: The Snowman. Celebrate the holidays with a special concert event showing of the classic animated film by Raymond Briggs about a boy whose snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve. Featuring the Kutztown University Symphony Orchestra performing the score live with the Berks Classical Children’s Chorus. Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown University, Kutztown. 610-683-4092, www.kutztown-presents.orgDec 4. Celebrating Santa. Matthew March, histori-cal society educator, will talk about the traditions of the holiday season, and there may be a visit from a gift-giver or two. But, beware, because they were not always jolly. 10am-noon. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. www.historicalsociety.comDec 4. Huntingdon Christmas Parade. Celebrate the arrival of Santa and enjoy marching bands, floats, fire trucks and more at this annual event. Downtown Huntingdon. 814-643-1110, www.huntingdonchamber.comDec 4, 11. Old-Fashioned Christmas Evenings. Stroll at a leisurely pace through the candlelit village and experience a Christmas evening of long ago. Visit with the volunteers in the log cabins as they celebrate the season and revive traditions of Christmas past. Live seasonal music and hot cider in the tavern. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156, www.oldbedfordvil-lage.com

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5 Lititz Fire and Lititz Fire and Lititz Fire and Ice Festival Ice Festival Ice Festival

Brought to You By The Lititz Leo Club Ice Sculptures Located Throughout

Downtown Lititz Starting Friday Afternoon Friday, February 18th

Friday Night Block Party 5-9 pm - Main Street Lititz Live Ice Sculpting - Marshmallow Roast - Food - Games

Entertainment - Fire-Eater - Wing Eating Contest A Great Family Activity!

Saturday, February 19th New Larger Location! Warwick High School

Chili Cook-Off - 11-3 pm - Cafeteria 100% of Donations Raised Go to Various Charities

Winter Wonderland Carnival - 11-3 pm - Gymnasium Inflatables - Games - Food - Entertainment

Sunday, February 20th New for 2011 - Battle of the Bands

Location and Times To Be Announced Buttons For Cook-Off Can Be Pre-Purchased at a

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Dec 4, 11. Christmas Tea. What a glorious way to celebrate the holidays. Attendees will sit back, relax and enjoy delicious food and a perfect cup of tea in a serene, quiet atmosphere. 1pm. Over the Teacup, Camp Hill. 717-737-5099, www.overtheteacup.com

Dec 4. Holiday Open House. Enjoy wine tasting with snacks and listen to the holiday favorites by Tom Edmondson on vocal keyboard. 1-3pm. Hunters Valley Winery, Liverpool. 717-444-7211, www.huntersvalley-wines.com

Dec 4. Performance: The Blanks. Also known as Ted’s Band from the TV show Scrubs, the group is a quartet of friends who like to sing a cappella music. 7pm. Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle. 717-258-0666, carlisle-theatre.orgDec 4. Christmas at Cornwall House Tour. Tours of homes decorated for the holidays. 10am-4pm. Cornwall. 717-272-9711

Dec 5. Toy Show. 7am-1pm. Flea market from 7am-2pm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.comDec 5. Holiday Open House & Artist in Action. Diane Troutman will demonstration her technique of sculpting the hands and faces of her original style Santas. Noon-4pm. Village Artisans Gallery, Boiling Springs. 888-258-0256, www.villageartisansgallery.com

Dec 5, 12. Cameron-Masland Mansion Holiday Open House. Enjoy the comforts and accomodations of a historic mansion while experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding forests and fields. There will be self-guided tours of the 1908 32-room mansion, musical entertainment and refreshments. 1-5pm. Cameron-Masland Mansion, Kings Gap State Park, Carlisle. 717-486-5031, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ parks/kingsgap.aspx

Dec 5. Tree Lighting at Children’s Lake. Santa, music and the lighting of the floating Christmas tree. Dusk. Children’s Lake, Boiling Springs.

Dec 10-12. Festival of Trees & Wreaths. Seasonal decorations and music usher in the holidays. Mount Union. 814-542-2017Dec 10. Christmas Party with the Beggar Folk. The Beggar Folk are Josh and Trista Lamb, folk singer-songwriters from Lancaster. Their mellow music fea-tures finger-picking, warm harmonies and thoughtful lyrics. 7pm. Standing Stone Coffee Company, Huntingdon. 814-643-4545, www.standingstonecoffee-company.com

Dec 11-12. Hamburg’s Holiday Historic House Tours. Selected Hamburg property owners will open their doors to the public to showcase their finely-deco-rated historic homes on this self-guided winter stroll through town. 5-8pm. Hamburg. 610-562-3106

Dec 11-12. Eastern National Gun & Knife Show and Military Collectibles Show & Sale. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 570-679-2250, 717-783-3071, www.maacpsse.com, www.farmshowcomplex.state.pa.us

Dec 11. Holiday House Tour. Nine historic homes in the village will be decorated with a variety of holiday themes, and tour participants may partake of luncheon treats at the King George Tavern. 10am-5pm. Adm. Maytown. 717-426-2786Dec 11. Early American Candlelight Christmas. Authentic period decorations and self-guided candle-light tours of the Harnish Stone House and Tavern, the Stehman Blacksmith Shop and the Atkinson Log House. Period music will be performed by local musicians, and there will be open hearth cooking and baking demon-strations, period craft and blacksmithing demonstra-tions and a punch and cookie reception in the Gundel Hall. 5-9pm. Free adm, donations accepted. Conestoga Area Historical Society, Conestoga. 717-872-1699, www.pennmanorhistory.org

Dec 11, 18, 26. An Immigrant Christmas. Learn about Irish, Polish, Slovak and German immigrant Christmas traditions and enjoy hands-on Christmas decoration activities relating to each ethnic group. Afterwards, the tour group will go to the Wagner-Ritter House to experience a German immigrant Christmas. Activities will be geared to both adults and children. Attending children should be at least 8 years old. Heritage Discovery Center, Johnstown. www.jaha.org

Dec 11. Christkindlmarkt. Quality crafts. 9am-3pm. Free. Basement of Brendle Museum, Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244

Dec 11. Tavern Lunch. 11am-2pm. Gemberling-Rex House, Schaefferstown. 717-929-2244

Dec 12. Christmas Craft Show. More than 200 crafters under one roof. 10am-4pm. Adm. Memorial Hall of York Expo Center, York. www.warm103.comDec 12. Christmas Town & Country House Tour. Historic 18th- and 19th-century homes and buildings in and around East Berlin will be featured, including Old Liberty No. 1 Fire Hall, the log school-house and Holtzschwamm Paradise Union Church. Participants will enjoy refreshments and music at the fire hall during the tour. Noon-5pm. Adm. East Berlin. 717-259-0822, 717-259-9866, www.ebhpspa.org

Dec 12. Juniata Music Department Presents Instrumental Music Holiday Spectrum Concert. Features the Juniata wind symphony, orchestra, jazz combo and chamber ensembles. 3pm. Juniata College, Huntingdon. 877-586-4282, www.juniata.edu/depart-ments/music/concert.html

Dec 12. Performance: The Empire Brass Presents The Sound of Christmas. Starring Elisabeth von Trapp, the granddaughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp whose story inspired The Sound of Music, who joins the critically acclaimed Empire Brass in a holiday presentation full of enchantment, with music from around the world. 7pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-7469, luhrscenter.com

Dec 13. Performance: Dickinson College Jazz & Symphonic Band. Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle. 717-258-0666, carlisletheatre.org

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Dec 15, Feb 16. Lecture: Perspectives in Military History Lecture Series. Monthly lecture series. 7pm. Doors open at 6:45pm. U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle. 717-245-3972, usahec.orgDec 16. Historic Walking Tour: The Hidden Art of York. Participants will go behind the scenes at sev-eral historic properties as beautiful and unexpected mas-terpieces take center stage. 6pm. Registration required. York. 717-849-2331, www.downtownyorkpa.comDec 18. Straight & Curl Cat Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center, Lebanon. 610-316-2376Dec 19. Performance: The Irish Tenors Reunion Christmas. The Irish Tenors reunite once more to delight audiences and share their own special brand of powerful vocals and tales of Ireland and Christmas. Witness the magic, music and humor of this wonderful trio of voices. 7pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-7469, luhrscenter.comDec 31-Jan 1. New Year’s Revolution 2011. The event will bring in the New Year. Square of downtown York. www.yorkcity.orgDec 31. The Great Chip Drop. The safe, family-friendly community New Year’s Eve celebration features dozens of musicians, food vendors, horse-drawn car-riage rides, children’s activities, extended business hours and more. Downtown Lewistown. 717-248-4901, www.chipdrop.comDec 31. 3...2...1! Lancaster. A new year, a new event. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with 20 different family-friendly activities and entertainment presentations. 5-9pm. Adm. Clipper Magazine Stadium and the City YMCA, Lancaster. There will also be a free concert and fireworks from 10pm-midnight in Binns Park, Lancaster. 717-291-4758, www.lancastercityevents.com/321lancaster.htmlDec 31. Drop the Anchor. Family fun featuring inflatables, a disc jockey, dancing and local businesses. 8pm. Downtown Shippensburg. Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Party & Fireworks. Enjoy an exciting menu, live music with local favorites Jazz Me Band and dancing. Top it off with a fireworks display from the top of the mountain. 7-10pm. Slopes will stay open until 11:30pm. Roundtop Mountain Resort, Lewisberry. 717-432-9631, skiroundtop.comDec 31. New Year’s Eve Wrench Drop. 10:30pm. Named for the mechanics that settled the town, Mechanicsburg honors its namesake by dropping an 8.5-foot lighted wrench at midnight. Mechanicsburg. 717-796-0811, mechanicsburgchamber.org

JanuaryJan 1. Cold for a Cause. Polar Bear Club dip. Gates open at 10am. Plunge at noon. Willow Springs Park, Lebanon. 717-274-3493Jan 8-15. Pennsylvania Farm Show. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-787-5373, 717-783-3071, www.farmshow.state.pa.us, www.farmshowcomplex.state.pa.us

Jan 8-9. Gun Show. Adm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com

Jan 8. Titanic Tea or Tea with Molly Brown. Come and hear tales of Molly Brown while enjoying some tidbits that might have been served on the Titanic. 1pm. Over the Teacup, Camp Hill. 717-737-5099, www.overtheteacup.com

Jan 16. Chocolatefest. Chocolate lovers rejoice. Two general sessions at 1 and 3:15pm. Adm. Tickets available online. The Hershey Lodge, Hershey. 717-232-7509, www.keystonehumanservices.org

Jan 22. Performance: Click, Clack, Moo. A hilariously mooooo-ving new musical about negotiation and compromise. Recommended for children in prekin-dergarten through grade four. 11am, 2pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-7469, luhrscenter.com

Jan 25. Performance: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. The choreography creates mesmerizing and dramatic contemporary work through innovative dances that bring together the dynamic freedom of American modern dance and the splendor of Asian cul-ture. 7:30pm. Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown University, Kutztown. 610-683-4092, www.kutztown-presents.org

Jan 27-30. Pennsylvania Auto Show. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-671-4323, 717-783-3071, autoshowharrisburg.com, www.farmshowcomplex.state.pa.us


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Jan 27. Performance: Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble. Blending West African ancestral traditions and African American creativity. 8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-7469, luhrscenter.com

Jan 28-Feb 13. Performance: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The Little Theater of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg. 717-766-0535, ltmon-line.net

Jan 29. Finicky Feline Society Cat Show. 9am-4pm. Adm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com

Jan 28-29. Lebanon Bologna Festival & Winter Carnival. Lebanon Valley Expo Center, Lebanon. 717-273-3670

Jan 29. Battle of the Bulge Re-Enactment. Public battle. 10:30am, 1:30pm. Free. Fort Indiantown Gap, Jonestown. 717-270-0857, www.wwiifederation.org

FebruaryFeb 1. Performance: The Aluminum Show. Inanimate objects come to life with energy, emotion and even personality, as silver industrial materials create a luminous and reflective world. 8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-7469, luhrscenter.com

Feb 4. Performance: ABBA The Concert. The ultimate tribute group from Sweden with the true origi-nal sound and stage presence. Members of this 12-piece band capture the essence of ABBA. 8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-7469, luhrscenter.com

Feb 5-13. Eastern Sports & Outdoors Show. Reed Exhibitions. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 800-467-5656, 717-783-3071, www.easternsportshow.com, www.farmshow-complex.state.pa.us

Feb 5. Exhibit: Attic Treasures. The Mechanicsburg Museum, Mechanicsburg. 717-697-6088, mechanics-burgmuseum.org

Feb 6. Lecture: Sunday Afternoon at Museum Square Lecture. 2pm. The Mechanicsburg Museum, Mechanicsburg. 717-697-6088, mechanicsburgmuse-um.org

Feb 10. Performance: The Blue Method. 7:30pm. MSU Multi-Purpose Room, Kutztown University, Kutztown. 610-683-4092, www.kutztownpresents.org

Feb 10. Performance: Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway. A musical review of Broadway’s most cel-ebrated shows, featuring a dazzling cast of Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band. 8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-7469, luhrscenter.com

Feb 12. 5th Annual Batfest. Warm up in 52-degree cavern comfort, while observing favorite furry friends. Workshops for all ages, plus a visit from Robyn Graboski, wildlife rehabilitator, and her big browns, Bernice and Buffy. Games, crafts, fun and pizza lunch. 10am-3pm. Preregistration required. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, www.lincolncaverns.com

Feb 12. Performance: Paula Cole with Opening Act Matthew Perryman Jones. 7:30pm. The Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle. 717-258-0666, carlisletheatre.org

Feb 17. Performance: Ronald K. Brown/Evidence Dance Company. Fusion of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography.7:30pm. Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown University, Kutztown. 610-683-4092, www.kutztownpresents.orgFeb 17. Lecture: Soledad O’Brien. Television journalist and anchor for CNN. 8pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-7469, luhrscenter.com

Feb 18-20. Fire & Ice Festival. Embrace the winter season with on-site ice carvings and warm up with hearty food, entertainment, a chili cook-off and much more. Throughout Lititz. 717-625-2388, www.lititz-womeninbusiness.com

Feb 19-20. Motorama. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-359-7056, 717-783-3071, www.motoramaevents.com, www.farm-showcomplex.state.pa.us

Feb 19, 26. Artist in Action. The artist for the after-noon sets up a temporary studio in the gallery, where guests are invited to be informed and entertained while watching the artist at work. Noon-4pm. Village Artisans Gallery, Boiling Springs. 888-258-0256, villageartisans-gallery.comFeb 20. The Wedding Show. Featuring dozens of Central Pennsylvania’s best vendors, from caterers and photographers to those selling bridal attire, cakes and more. 11am-4pm. AACA Museum, Hershey. 717-566-7100, aacamuseum.orgFeb 23. Lecture: Lunch & Learn Noon Talk Series. Attendees may bring along their lunch. Coffee and tea provided. Noon. The Mechanicsburg Museum, Mechanicsburg. 717-697-6088, mechanicsburgmuse-um.orgFeb 25-27. Pennsylvania Garden Expo. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-236-4300, 717-783-3071, www.pagar-denexpo.org, www.farmshowcomplex.state.pa.us

Feb 26. Stoudts Winter Fest. Enjoy unlimited samplings of winter brews, good fun and music by Octavia. 7-11pm. Adm. Age 21 and up only. Beir Garten, Stoudts, Adamstown. www.stoudts.comFeb 26. Automotive Literature & Gas Station Memorabilia Show. 7am-2pm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com




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Valley Forge Convention CenterKing of Prussia, PA

Show HoursSaturday 10 AM to 6 PM Sunday 10 AM to 5 PMGeneral Admission $8.00 per day.Early Entry Fee $20.00 Saturday 8 AM to 10 AMExhibitor Inquiry Welcome call 570-385-0104Phone during show 610-354-8045

Renninger’sMid Winter Classic

Antiques & Collectors ShowFebruary 26 & 27, 2011

Valley Forge Convention Center King of Prussia, Pa.

Hundreds of booths with Antiques & Collectibles on the

Main Level of the Convention Center.

RENNINGERS- ADAMSTOWN, PAAntiques Market

Open Sundays 7:30 to 4.350 Dealers indoors and up to 250 dealers outdoors (weather permitting).

Located on Rt. 272, Adamstown, PA.Just off exit 286 of the PA Turnpike.

717-336-2177

RENNINGERS- KUTZTOWN, PAFeaturing PA Dutch Farmers Market and Antiques & Collectors Market.

Antique Market Open Saturdays 8 to 4.Farmers Market Open Fri. 10 to 7 & Sat. 8 to 4.

Outdoor Market Open Sat. 7 to 4.Located at 740 Noble St., Kutztown, PA

610-683-6848

See our Web Site for discount admission. www.renningers.com

The origin of the pretzel is un-known, but it is widely believed that in 610 AD, Italian monks created them from scraps of dough. The leftover dough was formed into the shape of children’s arms in prayer. The three holes that formed represent-ed the Holy Trinity. Since the treats were given to children who learned their Bible verses and prayers, they were called “pretiola” in Latin, which means “little reward.”

Pretzels were brought to this country by German immigrants who settled in eastern Pennsylvania in 1710. These Pennsylvania Germans were a superstitious group. Among their many interesting, yet implau-sible beliefs was the practice of “Pennsylvania Dutch” children wear-ing pretzels around their necks on New Year’s Day for good luck.

More than 150 years after they were brought to the Commonwealth, Lititz, Lancaster County, became the site of the fi rst pretzel bakery in America. And, like so many things of the time, there is a legend attached to it. The story goes that a hobo

hitched a ride on a train, which ran behind Julius Sturgis’ bread bakery. When the man smelled the delicious aroma coming from the bakery, he stopped in hopes of fi nding a job or at least something to eat. Julius had no job to offer the man but invited him to dinner. In gratitude, the hobo gave Sturgis a pretzel recipe for his kindness.

Julius tried the recipe on his wife and fourteen children, and they liked it. Shortly afterward, pretzels were added to the business. In 1861, more than a decade after making his fi rst pretzel, Julius stopped baking bread and established the fi rst American pretzel bakery.

You can visit the historic pretzel bakery in Lititz Mondays through Saturdays. Visitors will see the origi-nal oven used by Julius Sturgis and have an opportunity to learn to twist and bake their own pretzels. The Sturgis name is synonymous with pretzels, and today the Tom Sturgis brand is shipped all over the world.

Check out whereandwhen.com for more information on visiting the Sturgis Pretzel Bakery.

Fresh, crunchy pretzels are a great low-fat treat, but I am partial to the soft and salty pretzels that Philadelphia is known for. Ask Philadelphians where to get the best Philly soft pretzel, and the answers will be as varied as the baker-ies that make them. Brauhaus Schmitz is Philadelphia’s only authentic German bierhall and restaurant, but that isn’t the only distinction of which it’s proud. Brauhaus Schmitz was awarded “Best of Philly 2010” in the pretzel category, which is quite an accomplishment when

you consider how picky the natives are about their pretzels.

For those who like to throw all con-sideration of fat content out the win-dow, I suggest Auntie Anne’s, based in Lancaster County. These warm, buttery treats have tested the limits of my will-power more than once. With several different varieties, it is still the original that gets me every time.

There are several factories in south-central Pennsylvania that offer tours of their facilities. We have links to some of these factories on whereandwhen.com. Just click on the Twisted Treats article on the homepage.

Photo courtesy of the PA Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau

Today, the Sturgis family uses the same old-fashioned recipe and methods used by Julius Sturgis in 1861.

1. More than a $550 million worth of pretzels are sold in the U.S. annually; 80% of which are made in Pennsylvania.

2. The average American consumes 2 lbs. of pretzels per year. Philadel-phians eat approximately 20 lbs per person each year.

3. In 2007, championship eater, Joey Chestnut wolfed down 21 soft pret-zels in 10 minutes.

4. Soft pretzels are the most popular push cart item in both Philadelphia and New York

5. According to the University of Pennsylvania, the average Philly soft pret-zel (6”long and weighing about 4 oz.) is 390 calories and about 3.5 grams of fat. Topping your pretzel with 3 teaspoons of mustard adds 15 calories. Not bad when you consider just how fi lling they are.

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Each room and suite is individually decorated with private bath, satellite TV, high-speed wireless Internet access, and individually controlled heating/AC. Most rooms have a fireplace and private deck. A full gourmet breakfast and a tempting afternoon tea are, of course, included. Let us know what we can do to make your stay special and memorable. The Fairville Inn is a proud Member of the Select Registry of Distinguished Inns of North America and the Diamond Collection of Inns. “Most Romantic” Mid-Atlantic Inn -- Karen Brown’s Guide for 2010.

Elegant accommodations in the heart of the historic

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Enjoy the Elegance!

Fairville Inn 506 Kennett Pike (Rte. 52)

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Dec 1-31Where In The World Is TheGingerbread Man?Crayola Factory,Eastoncrayolafactory.com

Through Jan 2Cleopatra: The Search

For The Last Queen Of Egypt.

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Nov 22-Jan 8. Holiday Tours at Pennypacker Mills. See breathtaking Victorian decorations, learn the history of the Christmas holiday and see the holiday traditions and customs of the early 1900s. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349, historicsites.mont-copa.org

Nov 25-Jan 9. A Longwood Gardens Christmas. Awaiting visitors is a holiday fantasy with elegantly decorated trees, waves of poinsettias and an expanded outdoor light display that will dazzle. Ice skating shows under the stars, organ sing-alongs on the newly restored 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ, strolling singers and choir and handbell concerts will fill the gardens with the sounds of the season. Adm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgar-dens.org

Nov 26-Dec 31. Christmas in Bethlehem. Featuring Bethlehem by Night bus tours with a guide in Moravian costume, horse-drawn carriage rides, candle-light concerts, music in the Old Chapel and children’s tours. Historic Bethlehem Welcome Center, Bethlehem. 610-691-6055, www.historicbethlehem.org

Nov 26-28, Dec 2-5, 9-12, 16-19. Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem. Recognized as one of the top holiday markets in the world by Travel and Leisure magazine, this delightful holiday market for the entire family fea-tures exquisite handmade works by more than 100 of the nation’s finest artists, live holiday music, delicious food, jolly old St. Nicholas and more. Bethlehem. 610-332-FEST, www.christmascity.org

Nov 26-Dec 30. Old Bethlehem Historic Walks. A guided one-hour outdoor walking tour of the historic district led by a guide in century Moravian costume. Thursdays through Sundays only from Nov 26 to Dec 26. Historic Bethlehem Welcome Center, Bethlehem. 800-360-8687, www.historicbethlehem.org

Nov 26-Jan 9. Twelfth Night Tours. Enjoy a guid-ed tour of the manor, which will be decorated for the holidays. Attendees will learn about traditional English celebrations of Twelfth Night and how they differed from modern Christmas celebrations. Pottsgrove Mannor, Pottstown. 610-326-4014, historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor

Nov 26-Jan 7. Holiday Light Spectacular. Nay Aug Park, Scranton. www.scrantonpa.gov

Dec 1-31. Where in the World is the Gingerbread Man? A celebration with gingerbread house work-shops, breakfast with Santa and the Gingerbread Man/Woman, holiday themed activities and more in a fun atmosphere for kids of all ages. The Crayola Factory, Easton. 610-515-8000, www.crayolafactory.com

Dec 3-5. No Room at the Inn. Featuring more than 400 Nativity sets enhanced by candlelight, the display celebrates the true meaning of Christmas by focusing on the humble birth of Jesus and helping the homeless of the area. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army Kirby Family House in Wilkes-Barre. Huntsville Christian Church, Dallas. 570-675-0611, www.visithcc.orgDec 3-19. Performance: White Christmas. Based on Paramount Pictures’ 1954 film of the same name, the show tells the story of two showbiz buddies who put on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn and end up finding their perfect mates. Check website for performance dates. Pennsylvania Playhouse, Bethlehem. 610-865-6665, www.paplayhouse.org

Dec 3-5. Philadelphia Sportscard & Memorabilia Show. Autograph guests will include Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt and Mike Schmidt. Adm. Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia. 610-524-0822, www.phillyshow.org

Dec 3. Performance: NEPA Philharmonic Holiday Show. Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. www.nepaphil.org

Dec 4-31. Performance: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. The holidays in Philadelphia are not complete without this production by the Pennsylvania Ballet. The production, an enduring tradition that is now in its 42nd year, will feature music by P.I. Tschaikovsky. Academy of Music, Philadelphia. 215-551-7000, www.paballet.org

Dec 4. Children’s Christmas Program. A celebra-tion of the ethnic and seasonal traditions of the holiday in the anthracite patch communities. Eckley Miners’ Village, Weatherly. 570-636-2070, www.eckleyminers.org

Dec 4-5. Annual Critter Sale. Handcrafted critter ornaments made by the museum volunteers are for sale in the museum’s lecture room. 9:30am-4:30pm. Free adm. Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org

Dec 4-Mar 6. Exhibit: Si Lewen: A Journey. This exhibit tells the story of an imaginary visitor to a concen-tration camp. Unfolding like a novel without words, the series documents the visitor’s horror at what he sees. Si Lewen, 92, saw the Holocaust firsthand and tells the story with haunting and powerful images in his narrative series of more than 70 works on paper. Albert Einstein said our time needs Lewen and his work. Pfundt Gallery, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. 215-340-9800, www.michenerartmuseum.orgDec 4-5. Christmas Market: Experience the Warmth of Yesteryear. Christmas celebration with events, crafts and exhibits at three venues will present a variation on the theme of the Warmth of Yesteryear. Free adm. Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, Pennsburg; the Goschenhoppen Historians, Green Lane; and the Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville. 215-679-3103, 215-256-3020, www.schwenkfelder.com

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Dec 4. Holiday Express Train Ride. Steam-powered excursions to Moscow. Reservations required with payment. Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. 570-340-5204, www.nps.gov/stea

Dec 4. A Very Merry Doo Wop Spectacular. Starring Herb Reed’s Platters, The Legendary Teenagers, The Capris, The Bobbettes and The Knockouts. Adm. Keswick Theatre, Glenside. 215-572-7650, www.kews-icktheatre.com

Dec 4. Souderton Holiday Parade. For a great community feel and a spark of holiday cheer, come to this 52nd annual parade, which dates back longer than many can remember. 11am-1pm. Free. Souderton. 215-723-6627, www.stmainst.org

Dec 4. Candlelight Tours. The farmstead will be all aglow and offer the experience of a traditional Pennsylvania German seasonal celebration, including a visit from Belsnickel, St. Nicholas in furs. 2-8pm. Free. Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester. 610-584-5104, his-toricsites.montcopa.org

Dec 4-5. Christmas Festival. The annual Christmas parade will be on Saturday at 1:30pm. Santa will arrive in a horse-drawn carriage. The village is decorated Victorian-style, with fruit wreaths and greenery. Guests may stay ‘till dark to see the lights. 10am-6pm. Free adm. Free parking. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com

Dec 4. Christmas with Wharton Esherick. Wharton Esherick Museum, Malvern. 610-644-5822, www.whartonesherickmuseum.org

Dec 4-5, 11-12, 18-19. Santa on the Trolley. Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton. www.lackawan-nacounty.org

Dec 4. Christmas in a Small Town Train. Carbondale. www.lhva.org

Dec 5. Holiday Open House. This family-friendly event features live music, light refreshments and a scavenger hunt for children that inspires them to search for entertaining and charming teasel critters tucked amidst the seasonal decorations. 1-4pm. Free. John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Audubon. 610-666-5593, ext. 101, pa.audubon.org

Dec 8. Performance: Bowfire - Holiday Heart Strings. The total string experience - a musical journey that moves seamlessly through jazz, classical, blue-grass, Celtic, rock, gypsy, world, Texas swing and many more styles with stunning staging, step dancing, song and more. Truly a whirlwind of entertainment. 7:30pm. Adm. Keswick Theatre, Glenside. 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com

Dec 10-11. Performance: ContempraDance Theatre’s Philly Nutt Crak-Up. The Rappin’ Sugar Plum Fairy is back with her battling Hip-Hoppin’ Rats, City Hall Dolls, Captain Philadelphia and Liberty Belle-Anne for another season of the hilarious holiday dance spoof, which is based on an original rap song written by the Sugar Plum Fairy herself. A story filled with super-heroes, kung-fu fighting and making friends at the Kingdom of Prussia, the show combines comedy, hip-hop, jazz, modern and ballet dance. Mandell Theater, Drexel University, Philadelphia. 610-225-3007, www.contempradance.comDec 10. Telford Tree Lighting. Santa lights the tree at the marketplace to begin the holiday season. Free. Telford. 215-723-6627, www.stmainst.orgDec 10. Performance: Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show. Go Tell It on the Mountain. A spe-cial holiday concert by the joyous, internationally beloved gospel superstars. 8pm. Keswick Theatre, Glenside. 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.comDec 10-Jan 3. Festival of Trees. Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton. www.lackawannacounty.orgDec 11. Victorian Christmas Open House. Santa Claus waits to hear Christmas wishes, the soft sounds of a bell choir beckon, and the magic of the season begins with a glimpse of Christmas in 1900. Attendees may see living historians in period clothing, greet the servant at the front door and hear interpreters as they share what Christmas was like for Pennsylvania’s first family. 2-8pm. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenkville. 610-287-9349, www.historicsites.montcopa.org/pennypackermillsDec 11. Polish Christmas Open House. St. Nicholas, a magic show and the singing of Polish Christmas carols for children and adults. 11am-2:30pm. Free. Polish American Cultural Center Museum, Philadelphia. 215-922-1700, www.polishamericancenter.comDec 11. Army-Navy Game. Be a part of the action as Philadelphia hosts the greatest rivalry in sports for the 83rd time. Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. phillylovesarmynavy.comDec 12. Historic Pottstown by Candlelight. The 25th anniversary of the annual holiday house tour will feature special events to celebrate the milestone. Tickets include tea from noon-2pm and the tour of historic homes and buildings from 1-6pm. Transportation will be via trolley. Free refreshments. Pottstown. 610-323-2229Dec 12. Lecture: Afternoon Lecture: Furniture of Southeastern Pennsylvania. The presentation by Lisa Minardi, assistant curator of furniture at Winterthur Museum, will focus on well-documented furniture and the people who made and owned it. Free and open to the public. 2pm. Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, Pennsburg. 215-679-3103, www.sch-wenkfelder.comDec 12-Jan 2. Lights in the Parkway. This drive-through light display covers more than a mile of one of the area’s most beautiful parks and features lighted trees, light tunnels and animated displays. Lehigh Parkway, Allentown. www.lightsintheparkway.com

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Dec 12. Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight. Celebrate the holidays Colonial-style. Tour the manor house by candlelight as costumed interpreters portray the manor’s 18th-century residents celebrating 2-8pm. Twelfth Night. Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown. 610-326-4014, historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor

Dec 14-Jan 23. Exhibit: Ordinary to Extraordinary: An Art Speaks Installation. The interactive, multimedia Children’s Gallery exhibition will feature sculpture, painting, found objects and more. Attendees will enter a room where ordinary chairs have been transformed into sculpture. Abstract, surreal, landscape and figure are all represented. James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. 215-340-9800, www.michenerartmuseum.org

Dec 16. Performance: The Manhattan Transfer Holiday Concert. The nine-time Grammy Award-winners and universally beloved master of vocalese with their multi-million selling classics plus holiday favorites. 7:30pm. Adm. Keswick Theatre, Glenside. 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com

Dec 17. Performance: The Sammy Kaye Orchestra. Swing and sway with the orchestra’s leg-endary Big Band sounds. 1, 8pm. Adm. Sunnybrook Ballroom, Pottstown. 484-624-5186, www.sunnybrook-ballroom.net

Dec 17-19. Valley Forge Gun Show. A gun show in the truest American tradition. Chances to buy, sell and trade muzzle loaders to machine guns. Adm. Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia. 610-975-0877, www.valleyforgegunshow.comDec 18. Santa Trades His Sleigh for a Helicopter & Family Helicopter Rides. Santa will arrive by helicopter to greet children at 11am and again at 1:30pm. Children’s adm includes a photo with Santa, refreshments and holiday activities. Family helicopter rides will be offered from 11am-3pm. American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, West Chester. www.helicoptermuseum.org

Dec 18. Exhibit: Elmwood Zoo Presents Warm & Fuzzy Exhibit. An interactive, touchable exhibit of warm and fuzzy artifacts, featuring winter mammals including reindeer. Free zoo fun packs for everyone. 10am-8pm. Free. Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting. 610-825-9351, www.shopplymouthmeetingmall.com

Dec 19. The Army Arrives! The annual commemo-ration of the Continental Army’s march into Valley Forge. Attendees may join living history interpreters for candlelight tours and a march up to the Muhlenberg Brigade huts. There will also be Colonial revelers and refreshments in the visitor center. 6-8pm. Free. Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia. 610-783-1099, www.nps.gov/vafoDec 26-28. Performance: Ballet Theater of Scranton: The Nutcracker. Ballet Theater of Scranton, Scranton. www.balletheatre.com

Dec 29-31. PEEPS Fest. Three days of great music, art and family fun in the city where PEEPS are born. Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, www.christmascity.org

Dec 31. Kids’ New Year’s Eve Celebration. A kids’ version of the famous New Year’s Eve celebration. Noon. Free. Franklin Square, Philadelphia. 215-629-4026, www.historicphiladelphia.org

Dec 31. Hazleton First Night. A New Year’s Eve celebration with a procession and many diverse venues of entertainment. Downtown Hazleton. 800-698-7111, www.hazletoncity.org

Dec 31. New Year’s Even On Board the Philadelphia Belle. Celebrate the new year with Philadelphia’s newest harbor cruise ship attraction, which is a 750-passenger paddle wheel ship showcas-ing the Best of Philadelphia with two dinner cruises to celebrate. Reservations required. Adm. Philadelphia Belle, Pier 3, Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia. 215-717-1617, www.philadelphiabelle.com

Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Celebration. Spend New Year’s Eve at the world famous ballroom. The celebra-tion will feature the Sunnybrook Dance Band and the Sunnybrook Rockers. 7pm. Adm. Food included in price. Sunnybrook Ballroom, Pottstown. 484-624-5186, www.sunnybrookballroom.net

Dec 31. First Night Scranton. Downtown Scranton. www.scrantonfirstnight.com

JanuaryJan 14-16. Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo. The Our World of Dogs Program, Rainforest Reptile Shows, Piggyvilla, a petting zoo, pony rides, a pet photo contest and much more will be offered throughout the weekend to educate and entertain audiences. Adm. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks. 631-423-0620, www.horseandpetexpo.com

Jan 15-May 1. Exhibit: Facing Out, Facing In: 20th Century Figurative Works from the Michener Museum of Art. Fred Beans Gallery, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. 215-340-9800, www.michenerartmuseum.org

Jan 21. Lecture: Exemplar in Wood: Wharton Esherick & the Emergence of the Studio Furnituremaker. The speaker will be Edward S. Cook Jr., who is Charles F. Montgomery Professor of American Decorative Arts, History of Art, Yale University. 6:30pm. Wharton Esherick Museum, Malvern. 610-644-5822, www.whartonesherickmuseum.org

Jan 22-Mar 20. Exhibit: Romance in Conflict: N.C. Wyeth’s Civil War. Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org

Jan 22-Mar 27. Orchid Extravaganza. Guests will immerse themselves in a dazzling world of orchids as the conservatory is transformed into a lush oasis show-casing the divas of the plant world. Adm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, www.long-woodgardens.org



Jan 22. Performance: Jay Black & Gary Puckett. Two distinctive voices with dozens of mega-hits between them. 8pm. Adm. Keswick Theatre, Glenside. 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com

Jan 23. Lecture: John Potts Jr.: Ironmaster, Judge, Loyalist. Potts and Rutter family historian Dan Graham will discuss the life of John Potts Jr., who supported the Crown during the American Revolution and ultimately lost his property and wealth. 1pm. Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown. 610-326-4014, historic-sites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor

FebruaryFeb 3-6. Performance: Classic Innovations. The Pennsylvania Ballet program will feature The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude by William Forsythe, music by Franz Schubert; Polyphonia by Christopher Wheeldon, music by Gyorgy Ligeti; and In the Upper Room by Twyla Tharp, music by Philip Glass, arrangement by Kurt Munkacsi. The cutting-edge program will unite three of today’s strongest choreographic voices and feature dance at its best: inventive, unrestrained, jubilant and highly entertaining. Merriam Theater, Philadelphia. 215-551-7000, www.paballet.org

Feb 6. Grundsau Lodsch fer Yunge (First Children’s Grundsau Lodsch). The heritage cen-ter’s first Groundhog Lodge meeting for kids. Participants may enjoy a simple late afternoon meal, learn and sing songs in the Deitsch, learn Pennsylvania German dialect phrases and more. All family members are welcome. 4pm. Meal to follow. Open to the public. Reservations required by Jan 23. Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, Pennsburg. 215-679-3103, www.schwenk-felder.com

Feb 11. Esherick & Dance. Wharton Esherick Museum, Malvern. 610-644-5822, www.whartonesher-ickmuseum.org

Feb 14. Performance: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. The internationally acclaimed chef, author, and Travel Channel host has been dubbed the Bad Boy of Cuisine for his rock star looks and blunt observations about the world of restaurants. 8pm. Adm. Keswick Theatre, Glenside. 215-572-7650, www.kes-wicktheatre.com

Feb 17-20. The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow. Attendees will find the entire world of fishing and hunting and much more. Adm. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks. 603-431-4315, www.phillyexpos.com

Feb 18-20. Greater Philadelphia Mid-Winter Scottish & Irish Music Festival and Fair. Bring the entire family to a fun-filled festival where the finest voices and musicians will celebrate the songs and sounds of Ireland and Scotland. Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia. 610-825-7268, www.eohebri-des.com

Feb 19-May 15. Exhibit: Ali & Elvis: American Icons. Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer capture Elvis Presley on the threshold of super stardom. Muhammad Ali: The Making of an Icon tells the story of an American hero who has come full circle in the hearts and minds of people throughout the world and features more than 50 photographs by such distinguished pho-tographers as Annie Leibovitz, Gordon Parks and Art Shay. Fred Beans Gallery, James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. 215-340-9800, www.michener-artmuseum.org

Feb 19. Paper Marbling Workshop. Learn the art of paper marbling from Richard Aldorasi, founder of the Philadelphia Handmade Paper Company. The workshop is ideal for both kids and adults. Adm. Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown. 610-326-4014, historicsites.mont-copa.org/pottsgrovemanor

Feb 19. The Jazz Club at Longwood. Enjoy a night of hot jazz in the midst of an exotic orchid para-dise. Adm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org

Feb 24-27. Suburban Home & Flower Show. Showcases local and national companies focusing on all facets of home renovation, decorating and landscaping. There will be entertaining features, glorious gardens and information. Adm. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks. 856-782-2222, www.phillyexpos.com

Feb 25. Performance: 1964 The Tribute. Quite simply the number one Beatles show in the world. The show has had 10 sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall and has been called the best Beatles tribute on earth by Rolling Stone magazine. 8pm. Adm. Keswick Theatre, Glenside. 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com



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Nothing, and I mean nothing, can replace the feeling that I get from down-town Christmas shopping. Shop win-dows decked out in their holiday fi nery, rosy faces, street musicians, and the fa-miliar chime of the Salvation Army bell. Actually, any type of Christmas shop-ping is fi ne with me; malls, outlets…all good. I’ve even given into online shop-ping. But, I must confess that in the last couple years, I’ve really started to enjoy watching Chester County-based QVC. I know, I know. I can almost hear the col-lective groan of Black Friday shopping purists. The fact is that QVC has mil-lions of loyal fans who faithfully tune in all year round.

When Joseph Segel founded QVC in 1986, he already had a pretty impres-

sive resume, which included founding 18 companies, one of which was the Franklin Mint. It was while viewing a taping of the Home Shopping Network (HSN) that he decided to start a cable-shopping network of his own. He knew he could improve on the existing mod-el by requiring hosts to have extensive knowledge of the products they sold and eliminate the “hard sell” tactics that HSN was known for. Segel was also very conscious that the products offered on his network needed to be not only affordable but of high quality. So, QVC (quality, value, convenience) was born.

Though Joseph Segel retired from QVC in 1993, his vision of exceeding customer expectations continues. From top designers like Isaac Mizrahi to ce-

lebrity entrepreneurs like Marie Osmond, QVC has become a very successful sales vehicle. Today, QVC programming reaches more than 180 million homes worldwide.

Fortunately for fans of the home shopping giant, tours of the West Chester studio are of-fered seven days a week. The guided walking tour provides guests with an up-close look at the state-of-the-art 58,000-square-foot studio. Visitors ex-perience QVC’s commitment to quality as they see how products are selected, tested and brought into our homes. The observation deck offers spectacular views, including the ability to watch live shows in progress.

No tour of QVC would be complete without a trip to the QVC Studio Store. Here you will fi nd a variety of popular products, including the “Today’s Special Value” on most days.

On special occasions throughout the year, guests can be a member of a studio audience. The admission is free, but res-ervations are required since the studio theater seats only 130. What better way to experience QVC than being part of a live broadcast! For a list of upcoming live broadcast shows, log on to www.qvc.com, then click on “Come Visit Us” at the bottom of the homepage.

Tours: Start at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Store Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Admission: $7.50 for adults and

$5.00 for children ages 6 to 12.

The QVC Studio Tour is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter.

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Last year QVC had its biggest Black Friday ever with $32 million in orders. Also in 2009, QVC was named “Retailer of the Year” by the American Apparel and Footwear Associa-tion as well as the Fragrance Foundation.

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With the assistance of QVC hosts, designers like Isaac Mizrahi sell every-thing from clothing and handbags to jewelry and shoes. QVCs 25 hosts do not use scripts, cue cards or Teleprompters in their presentations.

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QVCs 165,000 square-foot broad-cast operations center is one of the most technologically advanced tele-vision studios in the country.

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Dec 2-5, 9-Jan 1. Festival of Lights. See more than 80 light displays, visit with Santa and stop in the festival gift shop. Blue Spruce Park, Indiana. 724-463-8636, www.indianacountyparks.orgDec 2. Performance: Scrooge in Concert. This production revives the most beloved of all Christmas stories and features a talented cast of singers, dancers and musicians as well as lush Victorian costumes and rich, original music. 7:30pm. Miller Auditorium, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock. 724-738-2018, www.sru.edu/advancement/artsDec 3. Noel Night in Volant. Sample delectable hors d’oeuvres and enjoy special offers while shopping throughout the magically lit village. The streets will have luminaries, and bagpipers will entertain. 5-9pm. Volant. 724-533-5054, www.volantshops.comDec 3-31. Annual Holiday Art Exhibit Show & Sale. Featuring art of all media types, including paint-ings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, original notecards and unique wood-turning products, by the Associated Artists of Butler County. The exhibit is free to the public during open hours. The Art Center, Butler. 724-283-6922, www.aabcartcenter.comDec 3-5, 10-12. Annual Christmas Tree Tour. More than 22 6-foot to 11.5-foot trees decorated in Victorian style. The 1868 Stewart House will be com-pletely decorated from the first floor to the third floor. Hermitage Historical Society (Stewart House), Hermitage. 724-981-4843Dec 3. Freeport Celebrates Christmas. A fireman’s parade, strolling carolers, Christmas hayrides, a house tour, a train display and more. Freeport. 724-295-6551Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5. Amish Wedding Feast. Throughout the meal, visitors will hear real life stories about the Amish and will enjoy a delicious meal, served family style. Reservations only. The Country Cupboard, Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.netDec 4-5. Drive-Thru Nativity. Eleven scenes depict-ing the birth of Christ. Attendees may simply drive through and recall the Christmas story. The Nativity is offered at no charge, as the church’s gift to the com-munity. 6-9pm. King’s Chapel United Methodist Church, New Castle. 724-667-1013, www.kiweumcharge.orgDec 4-5, 11-12. Villa Maria Nativity Display. More than 400 Nativity scenes from all over the world demonstrating different cultures. The display features new Nativity sets every year. There will be live musical performances by violinists, Celtic harpists, a cellist and multiple choirs. Villa Maria, New Castle. 724-964-8920, ext. 3331, www.humilityofmary.orgDec 4. Christmas Home Tour & Quilt Giveaway. During the included luncheon, participants will have the opportunity to win a quilt, and door prizes will be given away. Zelienople Historical Society, Zelienople. 724-452-9457, www.zelienoplehistoricalsociety.com

Dec 4. Performance: Butler Symphony’s Visions of Sugar Plums Concert. This holiday concert includes Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Richman’s Hanukkah Festival Overture, A Charlie Brown Christmas and Handel’s Hallelujah chorus. A special fea-ture will be an ensemble of eight harps that will perform several selections. Butler Intermediate High School, Butler. 724-283-1402, www.butlersymphony.org

Dec 4. Program at Providence Plantation. Includes an introduction to the frontier, a tour of the plantation site, a welcome and reception, music and song, interpretive presentations and a period candlelit dinner. 4-7pm. Reservations required a week in advance. Providence Plantation, Evans City. 724-538-8818, www.frontier-history.org

Dec 4-5. Four Paws Express. All aboard the Kiski Junction Railroad for a scenic winter wonderland ride. Enjoy holiday music, cookies and cocoa. Kids should bring their letters to Santa. Kiski Junction Railroad, Schenley. 724-295-5577, www.kiskijunction.com

Dec 5. Tree Traditions. Venture into the past as the legends and traditions behind today’s Christmas tree unfold during this festive family program. Rock. 724-794-6011, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/jen-nings.aspx

Dec 5. Holiday Story Time Tea. Celebrate the holi-days with family and friends while enjoying tea, food, a holiday story and fun crafts for children of all ages. 1pm. Succop Conservancy, Butler. 724-586-2591, suc-copconservancy.org

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Dec 10. Holiday Pops. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. 8pm. Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. 800-743-8560, www.pittsburghsymphony.org

Dec 10-11. Performance: A Holiday Memory. A dazzling, show-stopping holiday variety show. New Castle Playhouse, New Castle. 724-654-3437, www.newcastleplayhouse.org

Dec 10. Performance: Snowflakes & Sleighbells Concert. The traditional holiday concert will feature favorites including selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suites Nos. 1 and 2, with narration by radio personality Jim Cunningham. Also featuring the Toy Symphony and Leroy Anderson’s classic Sleigh Ride. 8pm. Succop Theater, Butler. 888-826-2829, ext. 8429, www.bc3.edu/theater

Dec 10-11. Performance: It’s a USO Christmas. Step back in time and enjoy favorite Christmas songs at their classic best. Nostalgia will take the stage as this Christmas concert pays tribute to those famous USO programs produced for the boys in uniform overseas back in the 1940s and ’50s. There will be nonstop music, comedy and backstage hijinks. 8pm. The Strand Theater, Zelienople. 800-654-5984, www.thestrandthe-ater.org

Dec 11. Lecture: Walk with George Washington: 1753. Presentation on dispelling local lies and myths about the path and the Murdering Town site. Limited to the first 100 reservations. 9am-noon. Providence Plantation, Evans City. 724-538-8818, www.frontier-history.org

Dec 11-12. Christmas Open House. Refreshments will be served while guests observe the 1868 home beautifully decorated to the theme Using Whatever You Have. Marshall House Museum, Dayton. 814-257-8846Dec 12. Annual Candlelight Christmas Reception & Dinner. 5pm. Reservations required. Stewart Hall, Harmony Museum, Harmony. 724-452-7341, www.harmonymuseum.org

Dec 19. Full Moon Owl Prowl. Come owling for the evening and explore the folklore, natural history and adaptations of the mysterious creatures of the night. 7pm. Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock. 724-794-6011, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/jennings.aspxDec 31. Silverster: New Year’s Eve Celebration on German Time. Entertainment, a ball drop and fireworks will welcome 2011 at 6pm, which is midnight in Germany. 2-6pm. Harmony Museum, Harmony. 724-452-7341, www.harmonymuseum.org

Dec 31. Ring in the Arts. 6pm-midnight. Downtown Butler. 724-256-5769, butlerdowntown.org/index.php

JanuaryJan 8. Performance: Stars of Tomorrow. Showcasing outstanding high school talent throughout western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. 2-7:30pm. New Castle Playhouse, New Castle. 724-654-3437, www.newcastleplayhouse.org

Jan 8. Bridal Fashion Show. Enjoy an evening of frills, fashion and fun. There will be lots of delicious samples and prizes. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Kittanning. 724-543-4256Jan 21-23, 25-29. Performance: All My Sons. A drama by Arthur Miller. Butler Little Theatre, Butler. 724-287-6781, www.bltgroup.org

Jan 22. Indiana County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Includes exhibits, seminars, musical entertainment and drawings. Indiana Mall, Indiana. 724-465-2511, www.indianapa.com/chamber

Jan 22. The 25th Annual Wedding Seminar. Those planning their special day will find everything to make it perfect at this bridal and formal wear show. There will be exhibitors and great prizes. Lenape Tech, Ford City. 724-543-6016

Jan 24. Performance: Fiddler on the Roof. The timeless classic and Tony Award-winning musicial has captured the hearts of people all over the world. Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Campus, Indiana. 724-357-7553, www.onstageatiup.com

Jan 30. Women’s Expo & Bridal Fair. More than 70 exhibitors with everything for the perfect wedding. Noon-5pm. Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. 724-654-5593, www.lawrencecountychamber.org

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FebruaryFeb 5. Winter Fun Day. Guided trail rides, children’s crafts and ice fishing and chain saw carving demonstra-tions. A hole-in-one golf contest will also take place. Evening activities will include a guided night snowmo-bile trail ride, a bonfire, a disc jockey and a laser light show. 10am-6pm. Free. Pymatuning State Park, Jamestown. 724-932-3142

Feb 11-27. Performance: Don’t Drink the Water. Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday. New Castle Playhouse, New Castle. 724-654-3437, www.newcastle-playhouse.org

Feb 11-12. Performance: Broadway Concert Series 1. The music of Richard Rodgers. The Strand Theater, Zelienople. 800-654-5984, www.thestrandthe-ater.org

Feb 11-13. 2011 StrongLand HomeExpo. The largest free-to-the-public home show in Western Pennsylvania. Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills Mall, Tarentum. www.strongland.org

Feb 12. Performance: 101 Years of Broadway. Featuring countless hit Broadway songs and five leg-endary performers. The show includes favorite songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, George Gershwin and more. Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Campus, Indiana. 724-357-7553, www.onstageatiup.com

Feb 12. Performance: Butler Symphony’s Romance Concert. This concert will feature special guest artist Marco Sartor, an internationally acclaimed guitarist, who will perform Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. Butler Intermediate High School, Butler. 724-283-1402, www.butlersymphony.org

Feb 13. Winter Wonderland Walk. Enjoy the beau-tiful scenery, birds and wildlife. Environmental Learning Center, Ford City. 724-763-6316

Feb 15-Apr 25. Kraynak’s Easter Bunny Lane. Welcome the first blossoms of spring and watch the animated figures at play. Free. Kraynak’s, Hermitage. 724-347-4511, www.kraynaks.com

Feb 16. Performance: Ensemble Español. 8pm. Succop Theater, Butler. 888-826-2829, ext. 8429, www.bc3.edu/theaterFeb 19-20. 25th Annual Penn’s Woods West Folk & Art Festival and Business Expo. Artisans from several states, demonstrations, entertainment, music, home-cooked food and a free quilt show. 10am-4pm. Adm. Free van shuttle. Mercer High School, Mercer. 724-662-4185, www.mercerareachamber.com

Feb 22. Performance: Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. Presented by special arrangement with Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theater, the oldest continuously operating theater in the United States, this riveting new production of one of America’s greatest plays is touring the country. 8pm. Succop Theater, Butler. 888-826-2829, ext. 8429, www.bc3.edu/theater

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Visit the Original Woolrich Company Store in thePennsylvania village where Woolrich was founded in 1830.You’ll find your visit to be a friendly and relaxed shopping

experience. The store environment reflects the outdoors andoffers a full array of Woolrich products.

Located in Woolrich, Pennsylvania, 3 miles from Route 220off the McElhattan/Woolrich exit.Open daily. Call 570-769-7401.

www.woolrich.com

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