‘Loud, fun and pretty’: Music director Mat Levine knows the score for CCT’s ‘Rent’
CCT’s music director Mat Levine discusses the intricacies of conducting the pit band for a musical that is equal parts “rock” and “opera.” CCT’s production of “Rent” opens this Friday. Continue reading ‘Loud, fun and pretty’: Music director Mat Levine knows the score for CCT’s ‘Rent’
Courthouse mural project enters final phase
After two years of planning, designing and painting, the Council for the Arts is making its final push to complete its Courthouse Mural Project. Continue reading Courthouse mural project enters final phase
Peace, goodwill and flowers: Main Street flower and gift shop launches holiday-themed expansion
Kelly Perry, owner of Cheerful Flowers and Gifts and its holiday expansion Cheerful Home and Holiday, has given a lot of thought to the art of gift giving. Here is some of what she’s learned – just in time for the holiday season. Continue reading Peace, goodwill and flowers: Main Street flower and gift shop launches holiday-themed expansion
Main Street DIY studio lets Chambersburgers create one-of-a-kind items, experiences
Hammer & Stain’s new location features a large retail space in the front and an even larger studio space in the back for hosting public workshops and events. Continue reading Main Street DIY studio lets Chambersburgers create one-of-a-kind items, experiences
Meeting the need: No-cost clothing ministry opens on Main Street
The “no-cost clothing ministry” held a grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration on October 28, and it is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until 4. Within those eight hours, Little Daisy’s Closet will serve about 150 families each week with a line extending into the alley alongside the building. Continue reading Meeting the need: No-cost clothing ministry opens on Main Street
Joint faculty show explores the role of improvisation in the creative process
Wilson College’s Cooley Gallery opened its latest exhibition “Improvised: The Art of Practiced Freedom” consisting of works produced by faculty members from Wilson College and Hagerstown Community College. Continue reading Joint faculty show explores the role of improvisation in the creative process
Beauty Shop of Horrors: Inside the makeup room for ‘Haunted Jail 2022’
Deep in the heart of the Franklin County Historical Society (175 East King St.), is a nondescript space called the Minehart Room. On a normal day, it is a pleasant-enough venue for hosting small exhibits and board meetings. Today, however, folding tables are set up as if planning for triage. Tarps have been taped to the floor to catch the splatter. Continue reading Beauty Shop of Horrors: Inside the makeup room for ‘Haunted Jail 2022’
New playground equipment enhances accessibility, inclusivity in Memorial Park
The Borough of Chambersburg recently unveiled two fully-inclusive pieces of playground equipment in Memorial Park. The new We-Go Swing and the We-Go Round allow children and parents to roll in, lock their wheels and participate. Continue reading New playground equipment enhances accessibility, inclusivity in Memorial Park
Skate shop brings boards, apparel and fun to Main Street
Libre Skateboarding (67 N. Main St.) celebrated the grand opening of its Chambersburg storefront on Saturday, October 22. The store offers “everything that has to do with skateboarding.” Continue reading Skate shop brings boards, apparel and fun to Main Street
Home décor business relocates to Main Street to make the most of downtown events
When Willow & Birch (78 S. Main St.) officially celebrated the grand opening of their downtown storefront a little more than week ago, it wasn’t a coincidence that it lined up with Apple Fest. In fact, downtown Chambersburg’s busy event calendar is a major reason why they chose this location: each event is an opportunity to introduce new customers to their selection of higher-end home décor and other products. Continue reading Home décor business relocates to Main Street to make the most of downtown events