Whose woods these are: A review of SHAPE’s wood-centric exhibit
On one end of the spectrum, Ron Wadel has contributed a large number of highly-stylized pieces that demonstrate incredible technical precision. On the other end, Jim Mackey and Barbara Randall explore intense emotional states. Continue reading Whose woods these are: A review of SHAPE’s wood-centric exhibit
Work in Progress: Checking in on the Council for the Arts’ courthouse mural project
Approximately two dozen artists are collaborating on multi-panel murals that will be displayed in the courthouse. For the artists, the project is a challenge and an opportunity. Continue reading Work in Progress: Checking in on the Council for the Arts’ courthouse mural project
Restaurant Week is serious business for local eateries
After the Old Market Day tents come down and the town has successfully been burned to the ground (again), the restaurants will still be here. But only if Chambersburgers show up. Continue reading Restaurant Week is serious business for local eateries
A moment of life: Exhibition invites Chambersburgers to see the region through artists’ eyes
“Tourist in My Town” gives Chambersburgers a rare opportunity to see their town through someone else’s eyes. The inspiration behind the exhibit came to West when she learned that the majority of Americans have never experienced the tourist destinations in their own towns. Continue reading A moment of life: Exhibition invites Chambersburgers to see the region through artists’ eyes
Local punks release EP, plan follow-up, animate music video, organize music festival and tell sadness, ‘Smell ya’ later!’ What have YOU done lately?
Formed at “the dawn of COVID,” i Defeat i’s self-described “pumped rock” sound is fast, punky and a little bit thrashy with flecks of metal throughout. It’s an ideal soundtrack for shaking off a sluggish year and getting back out into the world. Continue reading Local punks release EP, plan follow-up, animate music video, organize music festival and tell sadness, ‘Smell ya’ later!’ What have YOU done lately?
The sweet business model that’s paying off for organizations in Chambersburg
Roque Zubia, founder of Sweet Rollers, discusses his cinnamon rolls, his philanthropy-inspired business model and what it means to be an entrepreneur in Chambersburg. Continue reading The sweet business model that’s paying off for organizations in Chambersburg
Collaborative art project raises money, awareness for Women in Need
“Women@Work” (currently on display at the Foundry Art Market) is a single work that was completed by 36 women artists. Developing their portions separately, they didn’t know what the finished image would be or how their piece would fit into it. Fully assembled, they speak as one voice. Continue reading Collaborative art project raises money, awareness for Women in Need
The Roy-Pitz/Hauk Designs custom beer tanker rides as smoothly as it pours
We asked Kenny Hauk, owner-operator of Hauk Designs and Hauk Offroad and the star of Amazon Prime’s “Hauk Machines,” how he turned a ‘46 Chevy COE cab and a 3,000-gallon diesel tank into the finest commercial vehicle a stube could ask for. Continue reading The Roy-Pitz/Hauk Designs custom beer tanker rides as smoothly as it pours
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for downtown doughnut shop
At 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, Mikey’s Mini Donuts (21 N. Main St.) finally got its ribbon-cutting celebration six months after it had opened its doors and served its first customers. Continue reading Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for downtown doughnut shop
Tasting events and food trucks entice Chambersburgers back to Main Street
“Thursday Tastings” builds on the success of “Sunday Food Trucks on the Square” to help customers find their way back to Main Street and help downtown businesses find a sense of normalcy while operating under pandemic restrictions. Continue reading Tasting events and food trucks entice Chambersburgers back to Main Street