Sara Bozich

Weekend roundup 2/19

The fiance and I were suckered into a timeshare getaway this weekend, so we're heading to (slightly) balmy Williamsburg, Va., for a quick rendezvous kept on the cheap (hopefully). If you have any suggestions for fun/free/cheap stuff to do in Williamsburg, Va. (we're already planning on the winery and the brewery), please leave a comment below.

We return in time for Sunday's Timeless Elegance Wedding Show at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg West on Sunday. If you're recently engaged and looking for vendors, all the info is right here. It's guaranteed to be a bit different than the typical bridal show.

It's also Millennium Music Conference weekend in the Harrisburg area! Check here for a schedule of live music at your local haunt.

Finally - today is your last chance to enter to win 10 free Neato Burritos!

The rest of the weekend's news - and there's a lot - is after the jump.

Weekend roundup 2/5

*Note: All events are subject to change due to inclement weather.

Pending another possible "Storm of the Century," this weekend is full of fun-bearing promise. For instance, Saturday night (omgshe'sgoingtopromotethisBlackmanMMAfightagain), Steve Blackman MMA presents the second Pennsylvania Fighting Championship at the Zembo Shrine. Buy your tickets here.

Sunday, of course, is the Super Bowl. It's obviously all about the commercials since the Steelers aren't in it, and I can't make you any promises I'll even remember to watch. However, regardless, many local pubs and taverns will feature drink specials and more wings than you'd care to remember the next day.

What am I up to? If it snows, it's a movie marathon - popcorn required. I'll be checking out the new Gas Station Pub while the fiance is at the Eastern Sports & Outdoors Show, and pretending I'm at the Chocolate Dinner Extraordinaire to kick off Chocolate-Covered February.

There's plenty more to talk about after the jump:

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.

Weekend roundup - Christmas Edition

I'll be out of town with the future in-laws for Christmas Eve and Day, but you can see what bars and restaurants are open these days by clicking here.

I'm back on the weekend for more family holiday cheer - plus oodles of relaxation and taking in both new and old favorite restaurants and bars until the new year.

We have an abbreviated schedule of weekend activity - now through Sunday - but look for most bars and restaurants to resume a normal schedule by the weekend.

In the meantime, I wish you all a very merry Christmas, good health and good times. Cheers!

Here's what's going on:

Weekend roundup 12/10

Good morning, and welcome to the Weekend Roundup. I'm busy downloading all of Amazon.com's free Christmas MP3s and figuring out the few things left on my Christmas shopping list.

This weekend, I'm attending a friend's Christmas Threw-Up Party, an annual girl-fest with too much food, wine and lots of cheer (plus a fun gift exchange). It's become a highlight of the season we all look forward to. Can't wait! Aside from that - it's the final gift purchases, Christmas cards and, of course, housecleaning. Ah, the glamorous life.

Tons going on in the area as we approach the holidays. Fear not - it's all listed below:

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:

Pink Party at Level 2 Oct. 21

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you can do your part simply by visiting Level 2 for the PINK PARTY this Wednesday, Oct. 21. Doors open at 4 p.m.; event starts at 7 p.m.

Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 7-9 p.m. and a complimentary glass of Nuvo. Cruise Control performs from 7-10 p.m. A silent auction will be held throughout the night.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction all go to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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 9/24

What is with this humidity in late September? Ugh.

Tonight I will be completely preoccupied with the 2-hour season premiere of Grey's Anatomy - that doesn't allow for any other extracurricular activities beyond walking the dog. Tomorrow night, the Hilton hosts a Greek-themed wine dinner. By Saturday, I'm looking at bachelorette party numero tres of the season, and come Sunday, I'll be hoping my team performs better than last week.

If you have a free hour this a.m., pop in those earbuds and check out the latest Off the Record with Jersey Mike and Sara Bozich - we now have our own webpage, so add it to your RSS reader.

As usual, there is no shortage of "to dos" in the greater Harrisburg area this weekend. Click through for the info.

Weekend roundup 7/30

I'll begin with a few announcements. As of this weekend (fingers crossed!), The Boyfriend and I will be first-time homeowners. We're stressed but excited - and I'll try to not let blogging fall through the cracks as we get moved in. Also, I'd like to throw out a Happy Birthday to my dad (Happy Birthday, Dad!) and a Congrats! to two friends who just decided to tie the knot (you know who you are). I'm very much looking forward to tonight's dinner at Cedars in Camp Hill - followed by a weekend of moving and painting and the like. For a more exciting time, check out the following:

• Tonight, Garrason's kicks off its new "Rib Night" every Thursday through the Super Bowl (how's that for longevity?). Get a full rack, slaw, fries and a salad for just $15.95.
• Level 2 brings back "Flashback Thursdays" with dance music from the 70s, 80s and 90s from 9 p.m. to close. Absolute-brand cocktails are just $4 all night.
• Fridays at Lancaster Brewing Co. Harrisburg - drafts are $2.50 all night long.
• Stop into Legends before 9:30 p.m. Friday to register to win a trip for 2 to the Aug. 2 Pennsylvania 500 in the Poconos.
• Senators Baseball tickets are 2 for 1 all weekend long.
• Gullifty's "Underground" is hosting a Jerry Garcia Festival on Saturday
• Don't forget, Saturday also is HYP's Kickball Classic
• HMAC is hosting its 1st Saturday Art Flea Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
• Come Sunday eve, relax at Fort Hunter for the Sunset Performing Arts Series at 7:30 p.m.
• Be sure to check out tomorrow's column for details about Pints' grand opening party and more.