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Harrisburg’s Finest Musical Venue: The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra

December 20, 2012 By

Get a taste of classical music with a visit to the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. Featuring top trained musicians of all styles and instruments, this orchestra is one of the best organizations for high-quality music lovers. Led by beloved music director Stuart Malina, the orchestra runs a range of popular events such as the Masterworks Series (spotlighting seven pairings of masterworks every year) and the Capital BlueCross Pops (focusing on three pairs of lighter, contemporary works). Other special events range per season to cater to particular holiday events, social gatherings, and weather-contingent concerts. But if you want to get in on the action, check out the educational program of lectures, clinics, and demonstrations, or head down to support the Harrisburg Youth Symphony's free performances.

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
800 Corporate Circle
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9346
(717) 545-5527‎
www.harrisburgsymphony.org

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Issei Noodle: Noodles Galore

December 6, 2012 By

Issei Noodle is a special favorite during the cold winter months, offering heaping bowls of warm noodles. A great spot in any season, Issei Noodle has a warm, trendy interior with a friendly staff and affordable prices. The menu draws from a variety of Asian countries, particularly areas in the Pacific Rim. Ramen noodles, aside from being the go-to food for poor college students, are a dish steeped in history, originating in China but having been popularized in Japan. The Ramen dishes served at Issei frame the protein-rich noodles in many flavors, a far cry from the packaged instant variety you may be familiar with. Issei also serves up heart-warming bowls of Pho noodle soup, a popular Vietnamese cuisine. Outside of noodles, the restaurant features familiar meat, rice, and vegetarian Asian fare.

Issei Noodle
54 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-7826

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Christine’s Chocolate Creations: Hand-Crafted Treats

November 1, 2012 By

Christine’s Chocolate Creations is a sweet little business that creates treats to order or pick up in stores throughout Central Pennsylvania. All their chocolates are handcrafted to make each individual piece unique and flavorful. Delicious products include various delights dipped in milk, dark, or white chocolate. Depending on your particular sweet tooth, you can purchase nuts including walnuts, cashews, and peanuts; pretzels; popcorn; and dried fruits including mango, apricots, orange peel, and ginger. In Carlisle, you can find Christine’s goodies at the Courthouse Commons Coffee Shop, the USAWC Alumni Association, and the Cumberland County Historical Society. And you can place orders online at Christine's website!

Christine’s Chocolate Creations
152 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-2099

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Bedford Street Antiques: Warehouse of Treasures

October 11, 2012 By

For a tour through Carlisle history, step into Bedford Street Antiques. This enormous antique store, with two floors of 24,000 square feet, is a historic gem itself. Before becoming Bedford Street Antiques, the building was a church built in 1807, a manufacturing plant, the Carlisle Garment Company’s factory for ‘Molly Pitcher Dresses,’ then a flea market and auction house. In 2003 the Roell family purchased the expansive warehouse and opened its doors to over 100 area antique dealers. With so many vendors, the store is a destination antique market that requires several visits to fully absorb. Mostly stocked with early 20th century finds, a careful shopper can find antique furniture of every kind, weathered ceramics and dinner sets, framed art, and various collectibles such as jewelry and toys.

Bedford Street Antiques
44 N. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-5309

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Caffe 101: Breakfast, Fast

September 20, 2012 By

Located in a quaint historic building, Caffe 101 serves up plenty of delights to wake you up in the morning. Along with a classic cup of coffee, the café offers a variety of yummy and energizing espresso drinks served hot or cold. You can stop in and sip on a cup while sitting at one of the numerous tables close to an outlet and enjoy free Wi-Fi access. If you get hungry, Caffe 101 also serves quick food for breakfast and lunch. The café opens at 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. (depending on the day) and you can even call ahead or place an order online for a fast pick-up on your way to work. Breakfast selections include hearty breakfast sandwiches, wraps, bagels, croissants, and good old oatmeal. Caffe 101 also offers a variety of sandwiches for lunch.

Caffe 101
101 Front Street
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 254-6121

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Maryland Wine Festival

September 14, 2012 By

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the Maryland Wine Festival! Click here to visit their website for more information.

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California Café: French Cuisine Via California

August 16, 2012 By

A popular destination for date night, California Café has an elegant interior with warm walls covered in local art and immaculately dressed tables. California Café serves what it describes as “California-French Fusion Cuisine." Open at 11 a.m., the Café hosts lunch along with light late afternoon appetizers and snacks. Dinner is served every day from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and diners out for a special occasion can choose to order from the menu or select the day’s prix fixe menu. The prix fixe meal offers soup or salad, a slice of quiche or pate, a selection of entrees, then dessert. The regular menu features French-influenced dishes like Coq au Vin, duck breast with sherry-cherry sauce, shrimp over cappellini noodles, and cassoulet.

California Café
38 W. Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2028

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Check Out What’s Happening in Carlisle!

August 6, 2012 By

Lovecarlisle.com is a great place to find out what is going on in and around Carlisle. Visit www.lovecarlisle.com for more information!

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Pomona’s Bakery Café

August 2, 2012 By

Looking for a great bakery? Check out Pomona’s Bakery Café on 213 East York Street in Biglerville, PA. Click here for more information!

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Georgie Lou’s Retro Candy and Gifts: Sweet Tooth

July 12, 2012 By

Georgie Lou’s Retro Candy and Gifts is just the sweetest little shop in town! Georgie Lou’s is the perfect stop if you’re longing for a taste of “the good ole days” or want to educate your young’un about how things used to be. Georgie Lou’s satisfies your carving for the days before candy became all sugar and no substance, when there were playful finds like Turkish Taffy, Candy Cigars, Razzles, and Slide Whistles. You can stop in to pick up a few treats, stock up with bulk bags, or send your sweetie a basket of sweetness. The family-owned store also hosts a unique party service with candy buffets, a candy cornucopia. For smaller events, you can opt for pre-packed party favors. Along with candy, Georgie Lou’s stocks fun retro gifts such as lunchboxes, coffee mugs, and gift cards with famous faces of the past!

Georgie Lou’s Retro Candy and Gifts
22 N. Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1002

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