Main Street was packed with people last Sunday for the Spring Food Truck Festival. The event featured more than 50 food vendors comprised of a mix of food trucks, food tents and local restaurants. Continue reading ‘Festival Weekend’ part two: Tastemaking at the Spring Food Truck Festival
If the concept of quilting as a fine art is new to you, you’re probably not alone, but “Purpose-Repurpose” is an excellent place to start. The group show features more than 30 examples of fine art quilting that demonstrate the medium’s ability to arrange (and rearrange) materials in new ways. Continue reading Closing reception planned for CFTA’s fine art quilt exhibit
Franklin County Literacy Council’s Angie Wilt talks about literacy in the broader sense, the intergenerational impact of learning new skills today, and the desperate need for tutors. Continue reading Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Franklin County Literacy Council
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’
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
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
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
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’
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
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
