Sara Bozich

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:

Weekend roundup 9/11

Well, this is it - the weekend of dual weddings. Dueling weddings, perhaps? Anyhow, there are two. On the same day. Many congratulations to my beautiful friends.

Friday night we're kicking it old school with a birthday bowling party, then heading downtown for a fresh libation. Saturday is the wedding extravaganza, and while I have planned to attend Gallery Walk on Sunday, something tells me I may be recuperating.

But the city! It's another busy weekend in the greater Harrisburg area. Check it out after the jump:

September preview

What a perfect day to start the month of September. It's that perfect, crisp, jeans-and-t-shirt weather. Thoughts and tweets are ripe with daydreams of football and changing leaves. (We are one of few lucky states to truly experience all four seasons - even if spring is fading into oblivion.)

It's a big month - plenty going on. Festivals, dining specials, football bonanzas! Here's a preview of some of what the month holds. Click through and mark your calendar now!

Weekend roundup 8/27

I'm going to try to do this without remarking on the fact that - whaaa? August is over, all ready? Instead, I lament the fact that I wasn't able to make time to write my North Carolinian Epilogue this week (though there's still time, albeit waning interest). We're looking at a surge of activity before September and cooler autumn temperatures and let's face it - football.

Tonight, I'm hitting the town for some local art - first to Choke Deisgn Co. for their "AuGusto!" event, an open house event showcasing their work. After, I'll be headed to Suba for a photography reception for local filmmaker Jeff Lynch. Hoping for a long-awaited field trip to a local winery on Friday, and cleaning and unpacking comprises the rest of the weekend.

Here's the skinny on what else H-burg has to offer - including fresh web design for several of our local establishments:

• Also tonight, Harrisburg Hello's Downtown at Sundown is at McGrath's tasting Jack Daniels from 5-7 p.m.
• Tomorrow, take in the first in a series of wine dinners at the Hilton
• In case you missed it, ArtHouse Lounge is still hosting the "Censor This" exhibit through Saturday
• Relive Woodstock at Midtown Cinema this weekend. Free popcorn for all who dress up.
• All Arooga's locations have no cover charge for Saturday's UFC fight. Check out their new website.
• You know fall is nearing when Troegs breaks out the Dead Reckoning Porter; also check out their collaboration with St. Thomas Roasters - the limited edition, Javahead. See also: new website!
• Bricco is now open from 3-8 p.m. Sundays with a new menu
• Civitas (formerly Table 15, formerly Bayou) now has its own website
• Next Wednesday, 9/2 is the last of the Sunset Reggae Series at ABC

Weekend roundup 7/16

As hordes of you Harry Potter lovers jam the movie theaters (in costumes, no less, I hear), I'll be at a favorite usual spot Friday night and working around the house the rest of the weekend. It's an event-packed weekend, friends. Don't forget to check tomorrow's Patriot-News for more info on weekend goings-on in my column. Until then, here's the scoop:

• Tonight: Rillo's "Night in Espana" starts at 6:30 p.m. - enjoy Spanish wine and tapas pairings for $35.
• The Tweet-up has been moved to TONIGHT. 7 p.m., ABC's Abbey Bar.
• Speaking of ABC, starting at 4 p.m. today, all locations will feature Blackberry Wheat, the Gettysburg-brewed wheat ale, for $5 for a 10 oz glass.
• HMAC hosts The Jellybricks Friday night
• Get up early Saturday morning for the C.A.N. Neighborhood Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop into the Maennerchor's Cathedral Room for additional goods
• The Halifax MusicFest kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday night, featuring Pentagon and two other bands. Tickets are $10.
• DJ Prime spins at Level 2 Saturday night. Don't forget the dress code!
• Saturday also is Italian Night at Hauser Estate Winery.
• Or, stick around Harrisburg for the City Islanders Beach Bash
• If you're getting married this year, don't miss the 3rd Annual Wedding Showcase from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whitaker Center this Sunday.
• Hilton Harrisburg has one in a series of Cigar Dinners Monday, July 20. 
• Did you know? McGrath's has free Wi-Fi.

Closed: Tara Station

**UPDATED 1/15/09** Tara Station is OPEN. See my column for details.

**UPDATE** Tara Station is temporarily closed and will reopen under new management next week.

From Jersey Mike: Tara Station has closed.

From their Myspace page:

TARA STATION IS CLOSED ON 4TH STREET PERMANENTLY

Tara Station is no longer under the ownership of Stuart Delves and Brad Straub.
Dave "Dego" Domitrovich, Kerri Staub, Jim "Cleveland" Repka, Frank Lentz, and Scott "Carp" Donohue are also no longer affiliated with the 4th Street location.
The bar has been taken over by the landlord.
For details, come to McGraths Pub on 2nd and Locust Street tonight.
We are all ready there getting completely wasted and telling stories of all the good times.

Tara Station is down but not out, relocation will occur in the near future.

Look for all of the Tara Station crew in a new location to be announced soon!!!

Thank you all for your support and love.

You have all made the last year and a half a rockin' time!

Weekend Roundup 12/19

As I recover from one holiday party and gear up for the next, here's a roundup of some events going on in the next few days:

• Harrisburg-based Doors tribute band, Alive She Cried, at ABC tonight
• MODE's Happy Hour Hunters is at Red Door. Have a glass and try the petit filet - you won't be disappointed.
• The Patriot and CPBJ report that Midtown Cinema will not move. Support local business and check out a movie there this weekend.
• Friendly Sons host their annual Santa Stumble tomorrow - here are the details: Download 2008Santa Stumble NEW
  
  • 4-5:30 p.m. Ceoltas
  • 5:30-7 p.m. Zembies
  • 7-9 p.m. Brick Haus
  • 9-10:30 p.m. McGrath's
  • 10:30 p.m. to midnight Molly Brannigans
  • 12-2 a.m. Pep Grill

Weekend roundup 11/06

Ah! The election is over. I hope everyone made it out to vote. Though the recent weather is mild, the holidays are right around the corner. Get ready! To prepare, here's where to be this weekend:

• HYP's First Friday Happy Hour is at McGrath's from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Hallmark has its Holiday Open House on Saturday and Sunday. Get a start on your holiday shopping with cards, gift wrap and ornaments.
• Cordier Antiques hosts a 2-day Fall Antique & Fine Art Auction at 11 a.m. this Saturday and Sunday at Prosser Hall in Camp Hill. 
• Public ice skating at Hersheypark Arena opens this weekend.
• Tuesday, Josephine's in Marietta is having an Italian wine dinner that sounds simply divine. I hope for this to be on my 'to do' list.

Pamper Your Palate

Starting next week, Harrisburg Hello is hosting Harrisburg's first Restaurant Week: Pamper Your Palate. It's a chance for you to try dinner at a new (or new to you) downtown restaurant for a reasonable price - three courses for $30.

Participating restaurants include:

• Cafe Fresco
• Carley's
• El Sol
• FireHouse
• McGrath's
• Raspberries
• Stock's on 2nd
• Zia's at Red Door

Weekend roundup 6/20/08

OK - first of all, June 20? Are you kidding me? Where is the time going? Second - c'mon people, give me a little nudge if you don't see a new post up here. I have plenty to say. Anyway, I actually AM around this weekend. Tonight, it's Mexican delights at El Sol then off to a colleague's one-woman comedy show, "Oh Crap, I Forgot to Have Kids." Here's the lowdown on the rest of the weekend:

• You're going to the 5th annual Harrisburg Brewer's Fest, right? My friend, Paul, is flying all the way back from California for this, if that speaks to its greatness. a pre-event will be held tonight at Shady's; post-party fun is at McGrath's. 
• Saturday is also Summerfest at the Boiling Springs Pool. 
• On Sunday, stop into Arts at 510 for their first ever Art Auction. Doors open at noon.
• Starting Monday, Carmella's will no longer be open for lunch. Stay tuned for udpates on changes at the Mediterranean bar and restaurant.
• The Chinese Cultural & Arts Institute presents Liao Wen-Ho Glove Puppet Theater at Open Stage on Tuesday. Admission is $15.
• Also, if you missed this week's column, be sure to check out Tuesday Bluesday at the Maennerchor each week. Free admission; cheap booze. Can't beat it.