Sara Bozich

Weekdend roundup 2/26

Snowicane or no snowicane, one thing is for certain: I'm taking this weekend to chill out and unwind a bit. Busy week! On Sunday, I'm most excited for brunch at Devon Seafood Grill with two of my best girls for our tri-birthday celebration. All three of our birthdays fall within three weeks (and we're all Pisces), so we try to do at least one thing together each year. This year, it's Devon's $3 mimosas, $4 Bloody Marys, $1 Blue Point oysters and other lovely goodness - just us girls.

As you'll see by tomorrow's column, Mother Nature is playing a cruel joke, dumping snow on a snow make-up day. Mizik for Haiti (this time I wrote about the right date) and the Bill Ayers speaking event at Midtown Scholar are both slated for this Saturday, after being snowed out the first time around.

Please stay safe, but should conditions permit, here's what else is going down:

Weekend roundup 1/28

Back on schedule! This weekend has a lot of promise. I'm going to clean the house, grocery shop, do much-needed laundry. Wow. Aside from that, I've got late night drinks with one of my BFFs on Friday and a long-awaited Sunday brunch at Devon with my best work girls ($3 Mimosas! $4 Bloodies!)

Stop right now and click here and leave a comment to win 2 tickets to the Pennsylvania Fighting Championship II, presented by Blackman MMA on Saturday, Feb. 6. In addition to the tickets, you'll get a Steve Blackman action figure!

There's lots to do, so let's get right to it:

Win it! 2 Tix to Steve Blackman's PA Fighting Championship II

This week's giveaway isn't a restaurant gift card or drinking vessel - instead, I have to offer you, two tickets to Steve Blackman MMA's Pennsylvania Fighting Championship II - coming to the Zembo Shrine on Saturday, Feb. 6.

Steve Blackman, if you aren't familiar with him, is a former WWE wrestler who now runs his own mixed martial arts (MMA) school in Harrisburg. If that doesn't ring a bell, you may have seen him in any of a number of area gyms as a personal trainer.

The first PFA was held in early November and was a huge success. Blackman's top students were matched against fighters from across the country for a near sold-out show.

Next month's event promises more of the same: 14 scheduled fights sure to impress.

To buy tickets, click here - or visit Garrason's Tavern, Savannah's on Hanna or Susquehanna Valley Harley Davidson. Tickets are $35, $45, $60 and $75.

Or -- to win 2 tickets to the PFC II -PLUS- a special edition Steve Blackman action figure -- simply comment below by telling me Steve Blackman's WWE nickname (I can't believe I made it through the post without giving it away as it is).

For more chances to win:

• Retweet this post on Twitter -- and come back and leave another comment telling me you did so.
• Friend Steve Blackman on Facebook for updates on events -- and leave another comment telling me you did so.

Each comment is an entry to win. Winner will be selected at random on Sunday, Jan. 31.

Weekend roundup 1/15

Another week come and gone, but the world is beginning to perk up from its post-holiday crash. Yesterday's column gives props to the new 3rd in the Burg event, debuting tonight, and highlights some new specials from Ski Roundtop's in-house pub.

As for me, the fiance and I are dedicated to some house and wedding errands Friday night and part of Saturday. While he catches up with a friend Saturday night, I plan to finally check out Brew 22 - the job calls for it, and I can't wait.

Here's what you should do:

Weekend roundup - NYE Edition

Happy New Year! I hope that Santa was good to you and maybe, if you planned as I did, you spent this last week at home and not at the office. It wasn't a particularly productive week for me, but it was nice to be off.

My New Year's plans consist of a low key evening with fewer than a dozen close friends. We'll have champagne, and I'm bringing guacamole, so things look good. Rumor has it someone's bringing the Super Mario Bros for Wii, so moments may get a little competitive.

After tomorrow we'll be in 2010, and don't you worry - there will be plenty of year-ringing events that carry on into the next decade. Check 'em out after the jump.

Open for Christmas

Wondering what bars and restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Day in the greater Harrisburg area? Well, you've come to the right place.

As in recent years, you'll find there are a variety of options for eating and drinking on both nights.

Below is a round-up of some local taverns and eateries that are planning to have some holiday hours this year, and I'll continue to update as I know more. If you know of any additions, please e-mail me or add them in the comments. Happy Holidays!

Weekend roundup 10/22

Another busy weekend is ahead of me - and I'm not even hitting any of the many Halloween Happenings this weekend. I've got the final of this season's bachelorette parties - we're choosing to dine at Garrason's and then hit up Hollywood Casino. I also have a book signing at The Hershey Lodge Saturday morning - stop out and say hello and pick up a copy of my Hershey travel guide - it'll make a great Christmas gift for the chocolate lover on your list.

The list of events is long this weekend. All the action starts after the jump:

Halloween Happenings 2009

**UPDATED** Now with more Halloween events!

Halloween is extra special delicious this year, not just because I'm going to not one, but two Halloween parties that require special attire. It's special because Halloween falls on a Saturday. Unlike our other major holidays, which suck up not just a night or a weekend, but for weeks or even a "season," Halloween is pretty much a one-shot deal. Not that that stops anyone - just sayin'. But this year, there's the chance for authenticity.

And I don't really know how you're going to choose your "authentic" Halloween activity. There are just too many options.

Grab your calendar and make your selections. All the goodies are after the jump.

Weekend roundup 9/17

There are just 99 days until Christmas.  Wow. Instead of starting my Christmas shopping so soon (I'm close, though), I plan to spend the weekend enjoying my new kitchen, hosting an out of town guest (mi hermana), a backyard BBQ and otherwise cleaning/organizing. Sunday, I'll be one of several judges for the CPAA Woofstock (see below) Pet Costume Contest. Then, I'll rush off to catch the Steelers v. Bears game as it's not being televised. Boo Ravens!

It's another events-filled weekend in this crisp month of September. Take a look:

Weekend roundup 8/20

Loyal followers know that today's Weekend roundup is coming to you live from the Outer Banks. I'm back tomorrow evening, busy with two bridal showers on Saturday and may get a new pet on Sunday (I'll keep you posted on that, too).

At home, this weekend is filled with events of all sorts. Tomorrow's column will talk about some artistic events around Harrisburg, as well as a lead on some specials at the PA Ren Faire. Here's what else is going down:

• Spice's White Party, originally scheduled for tonight, has been canceled. Don't know why.
• It's Ladies Night Out at Rillo's and the theme is a Beach Luau. Have dinner, build a sandcastle - the whole shebang.
• "Get Lucky" tonight at Privado with $2 domestics, $3 drinks, $4 martinis. And no, I don't know why "drinks" are $3 - Isn't a martini a drink?
• Friday at the Hilton it's a Fiesta Espanol Happy Hour - Tapas & sangria for $15
• Tomorrow is also musicFriday at Annex 24 Gallery in Lancaster
• Start your Saturday at the Cordier Antiques Real Estate Auction
• Los Straitjackets play their surf rock sounds at ABC's Abbey Bar Saturday night. Buy your tickets here.
• Saturday, Garrason's has $2.50 Troegs bottles and $5 Garrason's Lemonade all day.
• Beginning this week, Arooga's 15 hosts an All-Video Dance Party every Sunday with DJ Caraby
• Sundays at Lancaster Brewing Co.'s Harrisburg location feature 1/2 price wings and $3 pints all day.
• Tuesday, Aug. 25, "Get the Fresh Herb Habit" via a class at Cornerstone Coffeehouse's Culinary Kitchen.