Wow. Harrisburg’s newest ultra lounge, Level 2, has opened above Cafe Fresco along 2nd Street. HarrisburgNightlife was able to get a preview during their private opening on Thursday. The “industrialist” Nick Laus spared no expense remodeling the space above his very successful restaurant. The place is gorgeous. This was not a “let’s throw some paint on the walls and we have a new nightclub” remodel ...
A new Indian restaurant, Taj Palace, has opened across from the Capitol complex on Walnut Street, in the former home of Violets/Italian-American Club/Sophia-405 Jazz. Hopefully I'll get a chance to give it a try next week, but signs advertise buffet-style options for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, in addition to a regular menu. Taj Palace403 Walnut St.Harrisburg, PA717-236-3980 See the City's news release below.EWS INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE OF MAYOR STEPHEN R. ...
Just noticed this event and thought it looked like a great time - blues and wine - what a combo. The event will take place at the Fort Hunter Mansion & Park on May 31st from 1-9pm. I’ve heard of a number of events taking place at Fort Hunter but have yet to make it to one. This however is just too good to pass up. Here’s a ...
The Mantis Collective, which closed up its North Street gallery at the end of 2007, plans to reopen a temporary new home at Albert Michaels in Midtown Harrisburg. The "new" Mantis will kick off with a group exhibit from 8-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 28. Albert Michaels is located at 214 Verbeke Street between Second and Third streets in Midtown Harrisburg. Andrew Guth and Tara Chickey, Mantis' founders, said ...
Without a doubt, the home tour and block party is one of HYP’s premier events, and trust me - you will get your money’s worth with this one! Starting at 2pm, tour a number of beautiful downtown homes while sampling food from Harrisburg’s finest restaurants. Following the home tours at 5pm, HYP kicks off their annual block party with unlimited food, drink, and fun. Local bands Sabrina Duke ...
During next weekend's Artsfest, be a part of it. Volunteer with the BARAK Mural Arts Program, a youth-centered arts education and community revitalization program, to join professional muralist Brett Greiman and other local artists to create a new piece of outdoor art that will be installed at a site in Harrisburg. Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas: - assist professional artist with various needs - assist painters on ...
The Innovation Transfer Network (ITN), a partnership among 13 institutions of higher education in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and Lebanon counties, provides business assistance, technology assessment, and this year a total of $127,000 in seed funding for technology transfer activities. Specifically, the seed grants provide up to $10,000 to educational institutions to encourage further development of projects that are close to commercialization. The process is competitive and preference is ...
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