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Monday, May 7, 2012
Youth art contest, spring bird walks and moths, oh my!
Happy Friday, friends of the Center!
We are now accepting entries for the 19th Annual Youth Art Contest! The contest has a new theme this year, "Birds of the World," in conjunction with our Olewine Gallery exhibit, Olivia's Birds.
The contest is open to students in grades 1-12, and all artwork must represent birds of the world in their natural habitat. Visit our website for complete rules and to download an entry form!
And mark your calendars for Tuesday (May 8) for The Hidden World of Moths, at 8 p.m. We are thrilled to host Seabrooke Leckie, co-author of the brand-new Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America as she shares the amazing hidden world of moths. Copies of the field guide will be available for purchase, which Seabrooke will be happy to autograph. The program is FREE to members and children under 12, and only $3 otherwise. Click here to register online!
There was also a plethora of birds (over 50 species!) of birds spotted on our Spring Bird Walk on Saturday - click here to see photos on our Facebook page!
We hope that you have a great weekend, and enjoy this beautiful spring weather. See you soon!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Happy Holidays from the Ned Smith Center!
Season’s Greetings, Friends of the Center!‘Tis the season for counting blessings, and here at the Ned Smith Center, we feel blessed to have such a loyal and caring network of members, supporters and friends. Your support and friendship makes it possible for us to do what we do: provide exciting and diverse programs that connect people to the arts and to our natural heritage.
If you appreciate our programs, we ask that you consider becoming a member of the Ned Smith Center. Not only does membership give you lots of perks, like free admission to many programs and great discounts on Center merchandise; but your membership makes YOU a stakeholder in our mission, a direct participant in the work that we do.
We hope you’ll join us – we have big plans for 2012, and YOU are a crucial part of those plans. Click here to become a member or renew an existing membership.
Thank you for all of your support, and we look forward to seeing you in 2012.
Sincerely,
The Ned Smith Center Staff
Friday, May 20, 2011
Calling all young artists!
We're proud to continue the 18th Annual Youth Art Contest. This year's theme is "North America's Natural Beauty," and submissions are being accepted until Wednesday, June 1, 2011.
Aspiring artists grades 1 through 12 (or equivalent) are encouraged to enter the contest - all entrants will receive a Ned Smith Center Signature Series patch. All art should feature wildlife or plants that are native to North America - any piece featuring non-native species will be disqualified.
Entries are categorized by the artist's age: grades 1-3, grades 4-6, grades 7-9 and grades 10-12. First, second, and third place winners and an honorable mention winner will be delected from each category. Certificates and ribbons will be awarded at the Ned Smith Center Nature and Arts Festival on July 30, 2011.
All entries must be submitted with an official entry form (available for download HERE) and complete contest rules are available on the Center's website.
Questions? Contact Beth Sanders, Director of Education at 717-692-3699.
Hope to see you at the Center soon!
Aspiring artists grades 1 through 12 (or equivalent) are encouraged to enter the contest - all entrants will receive a Ned Smith Center Signature Series patch. All art should feature wildlife or plants that are native to North America - any piece featuring non-native species will be disqualified.
Entries are categorized by the artist's age: grades 1-3, grades 4-6, grades 7-9 and grades 10-12. First, second, and third place winners and an honorable mention winner will be delected from each category. Certificates and ribbons will be awarded at the Ned Smith Center Nature and Arts Festival on July 30, 2011.
All entries must be submitted with an official entry form (available for download HERE) and complete contest rules are available on the Center's website.
Questions? Contact Beth Sanders, Director of Education at 717-692-3699.
Hope to see you at the Center soon!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Geocaching, native plants and hiking, oh my!
Happy spring, friends of the Center!
The weather is lovely, and we're itchin' to get outside! We have two great events this week to help you shake off winter's icy shackles for good.
First up is The Art of Geocaching with special guest Troy Caslow of Bass Pro Shops this Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. in the Center's Seraph Education Room. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. amilies are encouraged to join us for this fun-filled program as we learn how to get started in this family-fun sport while we discover if we have a geocache on the property of the Ned Smith Center. Admission is FREE to members and children under 12, $3 otherwise.
Then on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. you can get your garden ready at our 13th Annual Native Plant Sale! The Center has teamed up with Meadowood Nursery for this annual tradition. The Plant Sale grown into one of the largest of its kind in central Pennsylvania, with more that 150 species of native wildflowers, ferns, grasses, trees and shrubs, all chosen for their beauty, hardiness and wildlife value. Native gardening experts will be on hand to answer questions and help you select the right plants for your gardens. All plants are nursery propagated.
And while you're here, be sure to check out the amazing progress on the construction of the Bradenbaugh-Hottenstein Arts and Education Collections Wing and take a hike on our trails!
For additional information on these events, visit our website or connect with us on a host of social media outlets, all listed below. Have a great day and we hope to see you soon!
The weather is lovely, and we're itchin' to get outside! We have two great events this week to help you shake off winter's icy shackles for good.
First up is The Art of Geocaching with special guest Troy Caslow of Bass Pro Shops this Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. in the Center's Seraph Education Room. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. amilies are encouraged to join us for this fun-filled program as we learn how to get started in this family-fun sport while we discover if we have a geocache on the property of the Ned Smith Center. Admission is FREE to members and children under 12, $3 otherwise.
Then on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. you can get your garden ready at our 13th Annual Native Plant Sale! The Center has teamed up with Meadowood Nursery for this annual tradition. The Plant Sale grown into one of the largest of its kind in central Pennsylvania, with more that 150 species of native wildflowers, ferns, grasses, trees and shrubs, all chosen for their beauty, hardiness and wildlife value. Native gardening experts will be on hand to answer questions and help you select the right plants for your gardens. All plants are nursery propagated.
And while you're here, be sure to check out the amazing progress on the construction of the Bradenbaugh-Hottenstein Arts and Education Collections Wing and take a hike on our trails!
For additional information on these events, visit our website or connect with us on a host of social media outlets, all listed below. Have a great day and we hope to see you soon!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Native Plant Sale - Saturday, May 14
Is your garden looking a little bleak? Brighten it up with native plants! The Center is holding its 13th Annual Native Plant Sale next Saturday, May 14, with a huge selection of beautiful native plants supplied by Meadowood Nursery in Hummelstown! The event is happening from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Center.The Plant Sale grown into one of the largest of its kind in central Pennsylvania, with more that 150 species of native wildflowers, ferns, grasses, trees and shrubs, all chosen for their beauty, hardiness and wildlife value. Native gardening experts from the Ned Smith Center, Meadowood AND the Dauphin County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and help you select the right plants for your gardens. All plants are nursery propagated.
Stop by and check out the fabulous selection of native plants and our progress on the Bradenbaugh-Hottenstein Arts and Education Collections Wing! Hope to see you next Saturday!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Construction update, summer camps and more!
Well, spring has sprung, and there's been LOTS of progress on the Bradenbaugh-Hottenstein Arts and Education Collections Wing! Oh, and construction on an ADA-accessible elevator has begun, thanks to a generous grant from Dauphin County.
Check out the photos below to see our progress!
Check out the photos below to see our progress!
This will be an elevator!
Siding on the back of the building
Entrance from the new Ned Smith Gallery into the Romberger Hallway Gallery
Stone facing! Stay tuned for more updates on our progress as we near the end of this exciting project.
On a programming note, registration is officially OPEN for our 2011 Summer Camps! They're filling up quickly, so if you're looking for some summer edu-tainment for a budding young conservationist in your life, call the Center at 717-692-3699 or register online!
And there's no better place to enjoy beautiful weather than on our trails... come visit us soon!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
You Could Drive a Person Crazy!
We are excited to continue our 2010-2011 Arts and Entertainment Series with "You Could Drive a Person Crazy: A Cabaret Evening of Stephen Sondheim" at Gamut Classic Theatre in Harrisburg! The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9. Friday evening's performance will feature a special post-show reception with the actors and director, with wine, hors d'ouevres and great company!
Directed by Stuart Landon, the show features some of Stephen Sondheim's most loved songs performed by six actors: Landon, Gamut Theatre core company actor/development director David Ramon Zayas, actor and vocal teacher Michael Zorger, area actresses Rebecca Mease Doble and Allison Graham, and former Gamut Core Company actor and current Ned Smith Center Director of Creative Programming Alexis Dow Campbell.
“You Could Drive a Person Crazy” features selections from Company, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, Evening Primrose, Follies and more. Tickets are $25 per person, or $22 for Ned Smith Center members. If you'd like to attend the reception Friday, tickets are $40 per person, or $38 for Ned Smith Center members. Order by calling Gamut Theatre at 717-238-4111 or order online by clicking the button below!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Construction Update!
It's a beautiful day, so we couldn't resist taking a walk and taking some photos of the construction!
The first peek at the 2nd floor of the building wing, which will include the new Ned Smith gallery and collections storage area.
The roof!
Enjoy this beautiful springlike weather - the trails are gorgeous and the air is fresh and sweet at the Ned Smith Center.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Construction Update!
We haven't done a construction update on the Center's blog in a while, but that doesn't mean that we're not making progress! Thanks to the miracles of modern technology, construction on the new Bradenbaugh-Hottenstein Arts and Education Collections Wing has continued throughout the winter!
The view of the new wing from the parking lot.
Lower level - it's pretty muddy back here!
The future women's restroom!
This will become the Center's very own observational beehive!
The Lorena Feidt Lemons Educational Suite
Friday, January 14, 2011
NEW EXHIBIT! "Gone for the Day: Ned Smith and the Pennsylvania Game Commission"
We hope you're staying nice and warm this week! We're cozying up in the Olewine Gallery and getting everything ready for our new exhibit opening this Saturday: Gone for the Day: Ned Smith and the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Throughout his prolific career, Ned Smith enjoyed a collaborative relationship with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He worked as a staff illustrator for the agency, creating over 120 cover paintings for Pennsylvania Game News magazine. In the 1960s he began a monthly column he dubbed "Gone for the Day" that proved to be enduringly popular. The column ran for four years, and in 1971 was republished in book form, and is currently in its eleventh printing. Ned also produced several of the Game Commission's "Working Together for Wildlife" prints, including the classic "Dutch Country Bluebirds."
The Center's current exhibit, Gone for the Day: Ned Smith and the Pennsylvania Game Commission celebrates the legendary partnership between Ned Smith and the PGC. Many rarely-exhibited pieces from the Center's own collection are on display, as well as loans from a wide variety of sources.
Some of the exhibit's most exciting loans come from the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, where Ned Smith's widow, Marie, donated all of his field journals and thousands of field sketches shortly after Smith's death in 1985. Most of these items have never been displayed publicly until this exhibition!
We hope to see you soon!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Construction Update!
Despite the freezing weather, the construction team poured the concrete for the Bradenbaugh-Hottenstein Collections Wing! Check out the photos below.
It looks like a building!
If you look really closely in the above photo, you can see a stream of concrete being poured!Friday, December 17, 2010
Still Shopping? Our Gift Shop is Full of New Items for the Holidays!
Season's Greetings, friends of the Ned Smith Center!
If you're still shopping for holiday gifts, stop by the Ned Smith Center's gift shop for some new and unique items!
We have many new additions to the shop, including handmade jewelry; handpainted walking sticks, rocks, feathers; and a lovely collection of handmade pottery!
Click here to see photos of some of the new items in the gift shop!
And like everything in the Ned Smith Center gift shop, these items are reasonably priced and are even LESS expensive if you are a member of the Center. Memberships start at just $25 per year and come with tons of great benefits. Learn more on our website!
And while you're at the gift shop, be sure to check out the Olewine Gallery exhibit, Andy Goldsworthy: Moments in Time, which has just been extended through January 8, 2011. Don't miss this breathtaking exhibit!
Thank you so much for your support of the Center in 2010, and we're looking forward to an exciting 2011.
Cheers!
Your friends at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
If you're still shopping for holiday gifts, stop by the Ned Smith Center's gift shop for some new and unique items!
We have many new additions to the shop, including handmade jewelry; handpainted walking sticks, rocks, feathers; and a lovely collection of handmade pottery!
Click here to see photos of some of the new items in the gift shop!
And like everything in the Ned Smith Center gift shop, these items are reasonably priced and are even LESS expensive if you are a member of the Center. Memberships start at just $25 per year and come with tons of great benefits. Learn more on our website!
And while you're at the gift shop, be sure to check out the Olewine Gallery exhibit, Andy Goldsworthy: Moments in Time, which has just been extended through January 8, 2011. Don't miss this breathtaking exhibit!
Thank you so much for your support of the Center in 2010, and we're looking forward to an exciting 2011.
Cheers!
Your friends at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
Monday, December 6, 2010
Building Wing Construction Update... with PHOTOS!
Despite the chilly weather, we have been making great progress in the construction of the new Bradenbaugh-Hottenstein Collections Wing!
Stay tuned for additional updates and more photos as we make more progress!
Stay tuned for additional updates and more photos as we make more progress!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
This year, we're thankful for... YOU!
It's easy to become contemplative around this time of year, and at the Ned Smith Center, we're focused on all that we're thankful for. And YOU, faithful friends of the Center, are at the top of our list.
With your help, 2010 was a tremendous year of growth for the Center. Our Saw-Whet Owl Research program is among the leaders in the nation; our Arts and Entertainment programming continues to grow in quality and popularity.
We’ve made major improvements to our facilities by enhancing the safety of our entrance; created a beautiful rain garden and ADA walkway, ensuring that all of our patrons will have convenient access to the Center. We have begun construction on the Bradenbaugh-Hottenstein Arts and Education Collections Wing, which will safely house our art collections, increase educational space, and permanently exhibit the work of our namesake, Ned Smith. These are all phases of a project that will ultimately culminate in the building of a state-of-the-art amphitheater, which we hope to begin constructing next year.
2010 has also seen tremendous growth in our Olewine Gallery exhibitions: we’ve hosted National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, and land artist Andy Goldsworthy in 2010, and we’re excited to bring Ned Smith back to the gallery for Gone for the Day: Ned Smith and the Pennsylvania Game Commission, which will open on January 16 and run until August 2011. Plus, our unique and dynamic education programming reached close to 4,000 students in 2010.
We thank you wholeheartedly for your support of the Center. We know 2011 will be a fantastic year, with tremendous growth and progress toward our mission of connecting people with nature and the arts.
If you want to play an integral part in our growth, become a member of the Center! Memberships start at just $25 per year and every single membership level recieves the following benefits:
With your help, 2010 was a tremendous year of growth for the Center. Our Saw-Whet Owl Research program is among the leaders in the nation; our Arts and Entertainment programming continues to grow in quality and popularity.
We’ve made major improvements to our facilities by enhancing the safety of our entrance; created a beautiful rain garden and ADA walkway, ensuring that all of our patrons will have convenient access to the Center. We have begun construction on the Bradenbaugh-Hottenstein Arts and Education Collections Wing, which will safely house our art collections, increase educational space, and permanently exhibit the work of our namesake, Ned Smith. These are all phases of a project that will ultimately culminate in the building of a state-of-the-art amphitheater, which we hope to begin constructing next year.
2010 has also seen tremendous growth in our Olewine Gallery exhibitions: we’ve hosted National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, and land artist Andy Goldsworthy in 2010, and we’re excited to bring Ned Smith back to the gallery for Gone for the Day: Ned Smith and the Pennsylvania Game Commission, which will open on January 16 and run until August 2011. Plus, our unique and dynamic education programming reached close to 4,000 students in 2010.
We thank you wholeheartedly for your support of the Center. We know 2011 will be a fantastic year, with tremendous growth and progress toward our mission of connecting people with nature and the arts.
If you want to play an integral part in our growth, become a member of the Center! Memberships start at just $25 per year and every single membership level recieves the following benefits:
- Special members-only sneak previews of new Olewine Gallery exhibits
- Generous discounts on NSCNA merchandise, including brand new glassware featuring the art of Ned Smith
- $30 savings on annual print - next year's print, Flushing Pheasant, is from a newly-discovered Ned Smith watercolor that has never been reproduced!
- Free admission to the Olewine Gallery and monthly speaker series
Call the Center at 717-692-3699, or join online using our secure online store!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Whooooooo's Coming to Halloween Owls?
Celebrate Halloween with the Center at its annual Halloween Owls program, which features live owls from Penn State University's Shaver's Creek Environmental Learning Center. Experts on night-time raptors will explore the facts and shatter the myths about these beautiful creatures. Certified bird banders from the Center's Northern Saw-Whet Owl Banding Project will provide owl banding demonstrations and discuss the Center's effort to gather more information on the tiny birds that migrate through Penn's Woods on cold fall nights.
And costumes are encouraged! It IS Halloween, after all!
Admission to Halloween Owls is FREE to members and children, $3 otherwise.
And costumes are encouraged! It IS Halloween, after all!
Admission to Halloween Owls is FREE to members and children, $3 otherwise.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Annual Wildlife Art Auction
Happy Autumn, Friends of the Ned Smith Center!
We're busy with preparations for our 17th Annual Wildlife Art Auction, which is happening this Saturday, October 2 at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Kleinfeltersville. Our auction features works by the most celebrated names in wildlife art, including Gerald Putt, Dan Christ, Sheree Dougherty and of course, Ned Smith.
Our auction features more Ned Smith prints and originals than any other auction in the country, and we've really got some special pieces this year. In addition to the sixteen pen-and-ink originals, we have a special mixed media original and the #1/600 print of River Otters, complete with a pencil remarque by Ned Smith! A complete list of auction items is available on our website, as well as a link to a printable version. Click here to see the complete list!
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and the live auction will start at 12 p.m. We will have a silent auction from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., which will feature artwork, books and other Ned Smith memorabilia. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase, so feel free to spend the day with us! For directions to Middle Creek, click this link and enter your starting address.
We hope to see you this weekend!
We're busy with preparations for our 17th Annual Wildlife Art Auction, which is happening this Saturday, October 2 at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Kleinfeltersville. Our auction features works by the most celebrated names in wildlife art, including Gerald Putt, Dan Christ, Sheree Dougherty and of course, Ned Smith.
Our auction features more Ned Smith prints and originals than any other auction in the country, and we've really got some special pieces this year. In addition to the sixteen pen-and-ink originals, we have a special mixed media original and the #1/600 print of River Otters, complete with a pencil remarque by Ned Smith! A complete list of auction items is available on our website, as well as a link to a printable version. Click here to see the complete list!
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and the live auction will start at 12 p.m. We will have a silent auction from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., which will feature artwork, books and other Ned Smith memorabilia. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase, so feel free to spend the day with us! For directions to Middle Creek, click this link and enter your starting address.
We hope to see you this weekend!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Announcing... the 2010-2011 Arts and Entertainment Series!
We're thrilled to announce our 2010-2011 Arts and Entertainment Series. Additional info and online ticket sales is available from the Center's website, http://www.nedsmithcenter.org/.
Fall Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 9, 2010; 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This annual event is designed to increase an awareness of the natural world with many
activities for children and their families. See live animal presentations, get your face
painted, visit the pumpkin patch, or create a fall decoration at the “Art Creation Station.”
And don’t forget to try your skills with a fun round of pumpkin bowling, or a walk across
the Wiconisco Creek on our beautiful bridge.
ADMISSION INFO: $5 for ages 2 and older.
LOCATION: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Road,
Millersburg.
Sponsored by M&T Bank
Popcorn Hat Players presents Aladdin!
Saturday, November 13, 2010; 11 a.m.
Join Aladdin and his super-powered Genie as he learns an important lesson in
responsibility. Can Aladdin outwit the evil Fazeem and win the heart of the beautiful
princess? Remember, be careful what you wish for!
ADMISSION INFO: $5 for ages 2 and older
LOCATION: Millersburg Senior Center, 109 Edward Road, Millersburg
Sponsored by M&T Bank
Ned Smith Night at Pennsylvania Regional Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 4, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy this holiday classic, presented by the Ned Smith Center’s Resident Ballet
Company, Pennsylvania Regional Ballet.
ADMISSION INFO: TBA
LOCATION: Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
Chili & Blues with the Ann Kerstetter Band
Friday, January 28, 2011, 7 p.m.
Ann Kerstetter, a.k.a. “The Duchess of Duke Street,” will bring her sassy sounds to
Millersburg for a night of chili, cornbread and the blues!
ADMISSION INFO: TBA
LOCATION: Wooden Nickel Annex, 210 S. Market St., Millersburg
Sponsors: David & Dorene Hawley, Fred & Anne Meckley, Kyle Kauffman
Ned Smith Center and Moviate present the Cinatura Film Festival
Friday, March 25 – Sunday, March 27, 2011
Enjoy three days of tributes to nature and conservation through film. Festival highlights
will include Godrey Reggio’s classic “Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance,” featuring a
score by Philip Glass, and original films by area filmmakers.
ADMISSION INFO: TBA
LOCATION: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Road,
Millersburg
Sponsor: Pete & Carole DeSoto
“You Could Drive a Person Crazy: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim”
Friday, April 8 – Saturday, April 9, 2011
Experience an evening of Sondheim hits, as well as lesser-known masterpieces, from
shows like Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Company, A Little Night Music, A Funny
Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Merrily We Roll Along, and Assassins. “You
Could Drive a Person Crazy” is a testament to the craft and passion of Stephen
Sondheim, and features an entertaining, and unexpectedly emotional story.
ADMISSION INFO: $25 general admission, $22 NSCNA Members, $17 students and
seniors
LOCATION: Gamut Classic Theatre, 3rd Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg.
Sponsors: Dan & Pat Hottenstein, Robert & Mimi Goodling, Jim & Becky Ulsh
Ned Smith Night at Free Shakespeare in the Park: All’s Well That Ends Well
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Shakespeare weaves elements of fairy and folk tales into a lively comedy about the
painful nature of love, the folly of youth and the road to self-awareness. Rest assured, all
will end well. Join Ned Smith Center’s Resident Shakespeare Company, Harrisburg
Shakespeare Festival, for a free night of Shakespeare under the stars.
ADMISSION INFO: FREE!
LOCATION: Reservoir Park, Harrisburg.
6th Annual Music on the Riegle Deck
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Presented in cooperation with Susquehanna Folk Music Society
Enjoy this annual tradition of live music on the Center’s beautiful Riegle Deck! Bring a
chair or blanket and a picnic with your favorite beverage.
LOCATION: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Road,
Millersburg
Sponsor: The Williams Family in Memory of Ken
Ned Smith Night at Twin Valley Players
Thursday, July 29, 2011
Join Ned Smith Center’s Resident Community Theatre for their 41st annual summer
musical!
ADMISSION INFO: TBA
LOCATION: Halifax High School, 3940 Peters Mountain Road, Halifax.
Fall Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 9, 2010; 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This annual event is designed to increase an awareness of the natural world with many
activities for children and their families. See live animal presentations, get your face
painted, visit the pumpkin patch, or create a fall decoration at the “Art Creation Station.”
And don’t forget to try your skills with a fun round of pumpkin bowling, or a walk across
the Wiconisco Creek on our beautiful bridge.
ADMISSION INFO: $5 for ages 2 and older.
LOCATION: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Road,
Millersburg.
Sponsored by M&T Bank
Popcorn Hat Players presents Aladdin!
Saturday, November 13, 2010; 11 a.m.
Join Aladdin and his super-powered Genie as he learns an important lesson in
responsibility. Can Aladdin outwit the evil Fazeem and win the heart of the beautiful
princess? Remember, be careful what you wish for!
ADMISSION INFO: $5 for ages 2 and older
LOCATION: Millersburg Senior Center, 109 Edward Road, Millersburg
Sponsored by M&T Bank
Ned Smith Night at Pennsylvania Regional Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 4, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy this holiday classic, presented by the Ned Smith Center’s Resident Ballet
Company, Pennsylvania Regional Ballet.
ADMISSION INFO: TBA
LOCATION: Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
Chili & Blues with the Ann Kerstetter Band
Friday, January 28, 2011, 7 p.m.
Ann Kerstetter, a.k.a. “The Duchess of Duke Street,” will bring her sassy sounds to
Millersburg for a night of chili, cornbread and the blues!
ADMISSION INFO: TBA
LOCATION: Wooden Nickel Annex, 210 S. Market St., Millersburg
Sponsors: David & Dorene Hawley, Fred & Anne Meckley, Kyle Kauffman
Ned Smith Center and Moviate present the Cinatura Film Festival
Friday, March 25 – Sunday, March 27, 2011
Enjoy three days of tributes to nature and conservation through film. Festival highlights
will include Godrey Reggio’s classic “Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance,” featuring a
score by Philip Glass, and original films by area filmmakers.
ADMISSION INFO: TBA
LOCATION: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Road,
Millersburg
Sponsor: Pete & Carole DeSoto
“You Could Drive a Person Crazy: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim”
Friday, April 8 – Saturday, April 9, 2011
Experience an evening of Sondheim hits, as well as lesser-known masterpieces, from
shows like Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Company, A Little Night Music, A Funny
Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Merrily We Roll Along, and Assassins. “You
Could Drive a Person Crazy” is a testament to the craft and passion of Stephen
Sondheim, and features an entertaining, and unexpectedly emotional story.
ADMISSION INFO: $25 general admission, $22 NSCNA Members, $17 students and
seniors
LOCATION: Gamut Classic Theatre, 3rd Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg.
Sponsors: Dan & Pat Hottenstein, Robert & Mimi Goodling, Jim & Becky Ulsh
Ned Smith Night at Free Shakespeare in the Park: All’s Well That Ends Well
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Shakespeare weaves elements of fairy and folk tales into a lively comedy about the
painful nature of love, the folly of youth and the road to self-awareness. Rest assured, all
will end well. Join Ned Smith Center’s Resident Shakespeare Company, Harrisburg
Shakespeare Festival, for a free night of Shakespeare under the stars.
ADMISSION INFO: FREE!
LOCATION: Reservoir Park, Harrisburg.
6th Annual Music on the Riegle Deck
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Presented in cooperation with Susquehanna Folk Music Society
Enjoy this annual tradition of live music on the Center’s beautiful Riegle Deck! Bring a
chair or blanket and a picnic with your favorite beverage.
LOCATION: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Road,
Millersburg
Sponsor: The Williams Family in Memory of Ken
Ned Smith Night at Twin Valley Players
Thursday, July 29, 2011
Join Ned Smith Center’s Resident Community Theatre for their 41st annual summer
musical!
ADMISSION INFO: TBA
LOCATION: Halifax High School, 3940 Peters Mountain Road, Halifax.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
An Evening of Poetry and Music at the Center!
The Ned Smith Center is proud to team up with Perry County Council on the Arts for an evening of poetry and music on the Riegle Deck on Thursday, August 5 at 7 p.m.
Performers will include a variety of poets and musicians from Perry County Council on the Arts’ wide network of artists and performers. Musicians include Tim McLain, Paul Hendrickson, Fritz Williams, Kathy Donkus, and Dave Snyder. Poets include Patti McCarty, Ken Little, Kate Dunkelberger, Eydie Wight, Jonas Stoltzfus, Tony Oliveri, Cynthia Iberg and Siggy David.
There is no cost to attend the event, but donations will be accepted and will benefit the Ned Smith Center and Perry County Council on the Arts. For more info, visit perrycountyarts.org or nedsmithcenter.org.
Hope to see you there!
Performers will include a variety of poets and musicians from Perry County Council on the Arts’ wide network of artists and performers. Musicians include Tim McLain, Paul Hendrickson, Fritz Williams, Kathy Donkus, and Dave Snyder. Poets include Patti McCarty, Ken Little, Kate Dunkelberger, Eydie Wight, Jonas Stoltzfus, Tony Oliveri, Cynthia Iberg and Siggy David.
There is no cost to attend the event, but donations will be accepted and will benefit the Ned Smith Center and Perry County Council on the Arts. For more info, visit perrycountyarts.org or nedsmithcenter.org.
Hope to see you there!
Friday, July 30, 2010
It's time for the Ned Smith Center Festival!!
We have been neck-deep in Festival planning and we're so excited that it's finally here! Join us at beautiful MYO Park in Millersburg AND the Ned Smith Center for a fun-filled celebration of nature and the arts!
On Friday night, the Center's Olewine Gallery and gift shop will be open until 7 p.m.; and down at MYO Park, all KINDS of fun will be happening at our Twilight Tribute.
Enjoy live music from Down to Earth Band (an annual tradition) and exciting programs from John D. Laskowski (a.k.a. MOTHMAN) and Cal Butchkoski, one of Pennsylvania's preeminent bat experts. The Mid-Atlantic Disc Dogs are back this year as well, so don't miss your chance to see some talented pups in action!
Saturday will bring even more excitement, with over 50 educational and fun programs at MYO Park, at the Millersburg Gun and Conservation Club and even on the historic Millersburg Ferry! At the Center, you can check out our Olewine Gallery and gift shop, Malcolm MacPherson's Heritage Miniatures, the winners of the Center's 2010 Youth Art Contest, and our first ever Ned and Marie Smith Memorabilia Sale on the Riegle Deck! The sale will feature items from Ned and Marie's personal collection - own your own piece of Ned Smith history!
For a complete schedule of events, directions, and more, visit our website!
On Friday night, the Center's Olewine Gallery and gift shop will be open until 7 p.m.; and down at MYO Park, all KINDS of fun will be happening at our Twilight Tribute.
Enjoy live music from Down to Earth Band (an annual tradition) and exciting programs from John D. Laskowski (a.k.a. MOTHMAN) and Cal Butchkoski, one of Pennsylvania's preeminent bat experts. The Mid-Atlantic Disc Dogs are back this year as well, so don't miss your chance to see some talented pups in action!
Saturday will bring even more excitement, with over 50 educational and fun programs at MYO Park, at the Millersburg Gun and Conservation Club and even on the historic Millersburg Ferry! At the Center, you can check out our Olewine Gallery and gift shop, Malcolm MacPherson's Heritage Miniatures, the winners of the Center's 2010 Youth Art Contest, and our first ever Ned and Marie Smith Memorabilia Sale on the Riegle Deck! The sale will feature items from Ned and Marie's personal collection - own your own piece of Ned Smith history!
For a complete schedule of events, directions, and more, visit our website!
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