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!
Monday, September 27, 2010
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!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Office Coordinator position available!
The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art is seeking a full-time Office Coordinator. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with the public, be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. 2-3 years supervisory experience is required. This position offers excellent pay, benefits and a beautiful working environment.
Email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Jane Lahr, Director of Finance and Administration at jlahr@nedsmithcenter.org
Email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Jane Lahr, Director of Finance and Administration at jlahr@nedsmithcenter.org
Monday, June 7, 2010
Big week! "Fragile Nature" closes, PLUS two exciting special events!
Well, summer's a busy time here at the Center, and this week is no exception!
If you haven't yet seen Joel Sartore's Fragile Nature exhibit, you have until this Sunday, June 13 to see it. This magnificent collection of photography by renowned photographer Joel Sartore chronicles his many experiences behind the lens for National Geographic. Admission to the Olewine Gallery is $5 general admission, $2 for seniors and free to members and children under 12.
And for all of you shutterbugs out there, join PA Game Commission wildlife conservation educator and photographer Joe Kosak for a program called "Moments Captured Through the Lens" on Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m. in the Center's Education Room. Joe's images of the wild places he has visited will astound and educate in this energetic program. Admission to "Moments Captured Through the Lens" is free to members and children under 12, $3 otherwise.
Thursday is also Ned Smith Night at Harrisburg Shakespeare Company's Free Shakespeare in the Park in Reservoir Park in Harrisburg! The Center is excited to continue its partnership with Gamut Theatre Group (home of Harrisburg Shakespeare Company and Popcorn Hat Players Children's Theatre) with this special night of Shakespeare under the stars. This year's production is the crowd-pleasing comedy As You Like It, and if you can't make it on Thursday, the show will be performed Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. from June 9-19. More info can be found on HSC's website.
As always, feel free to contact us at 717-692-3699 or info@nedsmithcenter.org with any questions. Hope to see you soon!
If you haven't yet seen Joel Sartore's Fragile Nature exhibit, you have until this Sunday, June 13 to see it. This magnificent collection of photography by renowned photographer Joel Sartore chronicles his many experiences behind the lens for National Geographic. Admission to the Olewine Gallery is $5 general admission, $2 for seniors and free to members and children under 12.
And for all of you shutterbugs out there, join PA Game Commission wildlife conservation educator and photographer Joe Kosak for a program called "Moments Captured Through the Lens" on Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m. in the Center's Education Room. Joe's images of the wild places he has visited will astound and educate in this energetic program. Admission to "Moments Captured Through the Lens" is free to members and children under 12, $3 otherwise.
Thursday is also Ned Smith Night at Harrisburg Shakespeare Company's Free Shakespeare in the Park in Reservoir Park in Harrisburg! The Center is excited to continue its partnership with Gamut Theatre Group (home of Harrisburg Shakespeare Company and Popcorn Hat Players Children's Theatre) with this special night of Shakespeare under the stars. This year's production is the crowd-pleasing comedy As You Like It, and if you can't make it on Thursday, the show will be performed Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. from June 9-19. More info can be found on HSC's website.
As always, feel free to contact us at 717-692-3699 or info@nedsmithcenter.org with any questions. Hope to see you soon!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Now Accepting Submissions to the Annual Youth Art Contest!
The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art is holding its 17th Annual Youth Art Contest. The theme is “North America’s Natural Beauty,” and submissions are being accepted until Tuesday, June 1, 2010.
Aspiring artists in grades 1 through 12 (or equivalent) are encouraged to enter the contest, and all entrants will receive a Ned Smith Center Signature Series patch. All art should feature wildlife or plants that are native to North America and any piece featuring species not native to North America will be disqualified.
Entries are categorized by the artist’s age: 1st – 3rd grade, 4th – 6th grade, 7th – 9th grade and 10th – 12th grade, and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and an honorable mention winner will be selected from each category. Certificates and ribbons will be awarded at the Ned Smith Center Nature and Arts Festival on July 31, 2010, and the winning entries will be on display at the Ned Smith Center during the Festival.
All entries must be submitted with an official entry form, which is available for download on the Ned Smith Center website. Complete art contest rules are available on the Ned Smith Center website as well.
Questions about the art contest should be directed to Beth Sanders, Director of Education at 717-692-3699.
Aspiring artists in grades 1 through 12 (or equivalent) are encouraged to enter the contest, and all entrants will receive a Ned Smith Center Signature Series patch. All art should feature wildlife or plants that are native to North America and any piece featuring species not native to North America will be disqualified.
Entries are categorized by the artist’s age: 1st – 3rd grade, 4th – 6th grade, 7th – 9th grade and 10th – 12th grade, and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and an honorable mention winner will be selected from each category. Certificates and ribbons will be awarded at the Ned Smith Center Nature and Arts Festival on July 31, 2010, and the winning entries will be on display at the Ned Smith Center during the Festival.
All entries must be submitted with an official entry form, which is available for download on the Ned Smith Center website. Complete art contest rules are available on the Ned Smith Center website as well.
Questions about the art contest should be directed to Beth Sanders, Director of Education at 717-692-3699.
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