We have a lot of artists in Northwestern Pennsylvania, but not many galleries. So, when I found out that a new venue, The Graffiti Gallery, was opening in Oil City, I did a small (interpretive) dance of joy.
The Graffiti Gallery sits below street level, down a half flight of stairs at the downtown landmark [...]
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This time of year Pennsylvania’s gardens, roadsides, and meadows are filled with daylilies, wild and domesticated. So, my family and I weren’t surprised when we saw these flowers thick across the grounds of The Campbell Pottery Store.
I’m a sucker for galleries and the family like to shop, so we can kill two birds with one [...]
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Planning on redoing a room in your house? Want to find some quality pieces that have been hand crafted here in Lancaster, PA? Between the incredible antique shops & malls that we have, and the handmade Amish furniture, you’re sure to find the unique piece you’re looking for.
Antiques
For antiques, make your first stop Adamstown, PA [...]
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Whether you come in the bright sunshine or come to a rainy Lancaster County, we’ve got tons of great things to do! Rain is a good thing for Lancaster, as it helps us to provide the freshest summer produce and ripest, juiciest fruit at our numerous farm markets and roadside stands.
So, if you find yourself [...]
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Got an art lover on your list of people to buy a Christmas present? Gallery Row in Downtown Lancaster is a great place to shop – one of my favorite unique stores is CityFolk.
They carry a ton of unique stuff – more than just paintings to hang on the wall. One of my favorite pieces [...]
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Anyone who knows me knows that I am a complex person when it comes to winter (and thus, the holidays). While I love wearing cozy layers, drinking hot tea, and baking Christmas cookies, I have a very low tolerance for cold weather. If there’s snow on the ground, I’m OK with winter for a few [...]
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It was about this time last year when I started coming up with my “Things do in Lehigh Valley” lists. These three lists (Top 5 Plays, Top 5 Restaurants, Top 5 Overall) were my New Year’s resolutions for 2009. Since the year is almost over, I’ve decided to take a look at how I did.
Lehigh [...]
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