While searching for unique local experiences to get into the holiday spirit, I stumbled upon Arcona…read moreAlpacas and their Holiday Open House--and I'm so glad I made the short drive out! This little farm event was the perfect mix of cozy, festive, and downright fun. The folks at Arcona Alpacas were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Their farm store offered a nice assortment of alpaca items--though not much seemed to be made onsite, the selection was still warm, soft, and perfect for winter gift shopping. The vendor lineup was a pleasant surprise, too, with local artists and makers offering all kinds of unique items. One of my favorite parts? The animals! There were alpacas and donkeys available to pet and feed--and yes, I got to pet and feed alpacas for free, which absolutely made my day. It's a small detail, but I also really appreciated the spray-painted parking spots in the grass--it was cute, organized, and oddly charming. Overall, Arcona Alpacas offers a fun little farm experience that's perfect for a relaxed holiday outing. Whether you're picking up a cozy alpaca gift, visiting the vendors, or just spending time with the animals, it's a wholesome, easy way to enjoy the season. Highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for something unique and heartwarming this time of year!

Oi. Yes, I am a sucker for palm readers, mystics, psychics, swamis and sahdus. I will pay $25 for a…read more15 yr old to read my fortune at the Ren Faire. I will pay more if the person looks wise, and creates an air of mysticism. Madam Lola isn't any of these things. She's expensive. She's grumpy. She doesn't like making change. She also doesn't like being interupted, like phone calls requesting her services. Read the fine print, you're not paying for a psychic reading, you're paying for "advice." My advice is to save your money.

Had a great reading with madam Lola she was great with details an understanding will be returning…read morethanks but the phone number is wrong on here I had to go pass to get the number off the sign the correct number is (717)761-9555

Don't sleep for affordable arts and entertainment in Central Pennsylvania; don't forget at the Rose…read moreLehrman Arts Center at HACC. Earlier this year, I attended a Candlelight Concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons, a 60-minute classical music concert performed by a local female string quartet. It was an amazing sight and sound. The magic of lights and Vivaldi's classical music still resonate after 300 years. Check the calendar for more upcoming productions. Performances have already been posted for the balance of 2024 and forthcoming 2025. Tickets were $35 for preferred seating and purchased online.

I used to take a few classes in this building. They were usually English classes. They used to have…read morefree art galleries for students to check them out. I wonder if they still have it now a day.

Love this place! They have beautiful works from local…read moreartists in a variety of mediums. The staff is amazing and they offer classes at a very reasonable price. You should stop here, definitely worth a visit!

I had been eyeing this place for awhile on Groupon and when myself and some girlfriends attended a…read morewomen's day event at the Hershey Lodge (way back in February) and came across their booth, I wanted to stop and check it out. We were able to buy a gift certificate directly from him a the Groupon price. I recommend giving him a call and asking about the deal he'll offer -- BUY LOCAL!!! First I have to say...Laird is very talented, loves what he does and you can tell. He's friendly and straight to the point when giving instructions. I highly recommend a visit to his cute little shop. When you walk in, his artwork is everywhere! From jewelry to glass creations and amazing stained glass art -- this is a great unique place to shop for gifts. He offers many different classes as well. Grab some of your girlfriends (or guy friends!!) and try one of his very reasonably priced classes. Parking is in a lot next to the building (off street parking). I bought a certificate for two to try the mosaic class. It is offered on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 pm. I dragged my boyfriend along to get him to try something out of his comfort zone, and he enjoyed this first time experience. For the mosaic class we were given a nice size square "stone." Laird gave us some instructions and showed us where to pick our glass pieces that we were going to use. If taking this class, have something in mind BEFORE you show up as he leaves the design entirely up to you. He did show us a couple of examples of his work, but there was no way either one of us could stand up to his talent!! I felt like I took a little time trying to decide what design I wanted to do. No worries, I came up with a kind of "wave" idea and went with that. He has some really cool color glass and I already have an idea of what I would do on my next visit :) Just a tip: For those of you with longer nails, the tiny glass pieces can be challenging to pick up and place!! But I managed.... This class was fun and I highly recommend a visit/class!!

Took a class here to make some items listed on their website and it was a lot of fun. The owner,…read moreLaird is a great instructor and he makes the projects seem less intimidating, especially if you're not a crafty person. Great for couples or small group of friends.

Pretty rough location. Price is high for what you get for the art classes. Class sizes are around…read more5-10 kids.

I love York Arts. This Gallery is beautiful. They have amazing art shows with wine and snacks. They…read moreare not snobby at all and seem to love all types of art fans. They participate in tons of community events and offer a real unique presence in downtown York. Across from The Holy Hound Taproom and down the block from Central Market, Essan Thai and White Rose....York Arts is perfect for an art show and dinner/drinks.

LOCAL NICHE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT…read more After our daughter, Piper, had so much fun at a class here, I had to learn more about this niche business and the people that make it what it is. I believe in the arts and the benefits of creativity and expression in our society, so it was a pleasure meeting with Molly Shortridge and Justin Clauser of The Perfect 5th Musical Arts Center recently for a tour and some insight into their business. Here's some of my conversation with these two important Central PA musical educators... 1. Founding year? 2011 2. Founder Full name? Eric Wirsing (Guitarist for Solar Federation) 3. Current Owners Full Names? Molly Shortridge (Flutist) and Justin Clauser (Guitarist) 4. Something people might not know about what you do/a common misconception? In addition to music instruction, we offer private and group classes in art and acting. In the Summer, we have camps for music, art, and acting such as Musical Theater, Painting, Drawing, Guitar, Rock Bands, and even specialized camps for young children. 5. Anything you think people might want to know or find interesting? We have highly trained instructors in their field who are also performing musicians. We have teachers from Julliard, Indiana University, Columbia College, Berklee College of Music, Temple University, and many other quality institutions. You can also find our teachers in bands and ensembles such as Into The Spin, Breaking Benjamin, Colebrook Road, Good in the Dark, That Girl,, The Keating Jazz Orchestra, U.S. Army Field bands, The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Trinity Chamber Orchestra, and Canaan's Land. To find out more, please visit our website at ThePerfect5th.com to read biography's of each of our instructors. We are always interested in designing classes specific to what our community wants. If you have an idea for a small group of people we would love to make it for you. We currently work with the Girl Scouts to help them earn their art badges and would love to team up with more local organizations. 6. Your favorite part about the business? Our favorite part of The Perfect 5th is the sense of community. It is not just a place for musicians, artists, and actors to learn, but a place for us to gather and collaborate. Many local bands have formed out of students that met here and many students have been inspired to become professional artists and musicians. We have prepared students for colleges, conservatories, musicals, acting jobs, working as session musicians, and even for performing in the Marine Band. 7. What's your message or mission? We strive to encourage, nurture, and teach students of all ages and abilities, adapting lessons to individual needs. We hope to enhance lives with the joy of learning an art that lasts a lifetime. We also encourage our students to become members of the community who contribute their personal art and talent to others in ways that are meaningful and promote goodwill. Find them everywhere!... THE PERFECT FIFTH 4913 Gettysburg Rd Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Phone: (717) 691-9100 WEBSITE: https://www.theperfect5th.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theperfect5th/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/P5MusicalArtsCenter TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Perfect5thMAC BLOG: https://theperfect5thmusicalartscenter.wordpress.com/ GOOGLE MAPS: https://goo.gl/maps/vwTHye7oAJ72

I love the perfect 5th! The staff is super friendly, and I have learned a ton from all the music…read moreinstructors. The acting classes are engaging, and the art is exquisite. The perfect 5th has everything an artist needs.