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There's more to the city than bars and restaurants
Island also offers a beach and swimming area, carriage rides, the River Side
Village Park - featuring food concessions and shops - and the Pride of the
Susquehanna Riyerboat.
For sports enthusiasts, City Island is home to River Side Stadium, where the
When the weekend rolls around, many students are left wondering what to do. minor league baseball team, the Harrisburg Senators, will start their season in
Maybe you are looking for a break from studying or just something to do besides mid-April.
going to the mall, hitting the bar scene, or going to the usual movie. Harrisburg Further into Harrisburg is Reservoir Park, home of The National Civil War
has the answer. Whether you have money burning a hole in your pocket or a dol- Museum and the Bandshell -an outdoor amphitheater. The museum is open for
lar to your name, Harrisburg offers an array of things to do. limited hours Tuesdays through Sundays and asserts that it is the only museum of
For the money conscious, there are numerous its kind that portrays the entire story of the American Civil
parks and recreation areas throughout the city that War from both the Union and Confederate perspectives with-
are perfect for basking in the sun, taking a stroll
or sitting and reading a book.
Italian Lake, located at Third and Division
Streets has lush gardens, a fountain and plenty of
ducks to keep you entertained. During the sum
mer, Italian Lake hosts a concert series that has
featured musical acts such as the Arcona Reel
Bank, Dixieland Express Band and Simple Gifts.
There are also performances by string quartets,
brass ensembles, and Dixieland style bands.
Throughout the year, the city of Harrisburg hosts
several festivals and special events along Front
Street. Some of the upcoming events include the
Greater Harrisburg Arts Festival which will take place over Memorial Day week- turing the Select Medical IMAX Theater, the Harsco Science Center and the
end, the Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival and Kipona. Sunoco Performance Theater.
Front Street, which runs along the Susquehanna River, features many amenities. The IMAX Theater has the top of the line motion picture system that includes a
There is a paved walkway that runs from the route 83 bridge to Vaughn Street per- screen over 10 times larger than conventional movie theaters and a sound system
feet for running, riding bicycle or a leisurely stroll. There are also benches and that will blow you out of your seat. Current shows include: “Bugs! 3D,” “Wild
observation decks to enjoy the activities of the Susquehanna and artwork adorns Chimpanzees” and “Coral Reef Adventure.”
various parts of the riverbank. Front Street is also home to River Front Park which The Harsco Science Center encompasses three floors that display over 240 inter
hosts various events throughout the year. active exhibits that explore the sciences. The Science Center is currently featur-
The Susquehanna River is also home to City Island, a family-oriented park fea- ing “Wild Earth” a fully interactive motion-based simulator of an African safari,
turing a miniature golf course, railroad, carousel, arcade and batting cages. City If it is music, theater or dance you are looking for, the Sunoco Performance
Theater is host to such performances as the Pacifica Quartet, “The Diary of Anne
. a,## ' k # \ i, Frank” and the Peking Acrobats. The Center also has an in-house performance
i FJ group, Theatre Harrisburg, .which will perform Ira Levin’s “Deathtrap” in mid-
Mm April. For event calendars and showtimes call or visit the Whitaker Center box
office or their website at www.whitakercenter.org.
The Whitaker Center also sponsoring the Cow Parade Harrisburg 2004, which
kicked off in mid-March and will conclude in June with an to benefit the
center. The Cow Parade features over 100 full-sized cows, artfully designed and
painted, for exhibition in Harrisburg and the surrounding area. The Cow Parade is
comprised of original cow creations, designed by top regional artists, and guaran
tees to turn the Harrisburg area into “an exciting sidewalk display of ‘udderly’
unique, and captivating bovines.” One of PSH’s very own, Dr. Victor Viser,
designed ‘Amoorica’ which will be auctioned off in June.
Another in Harrisburg is Open Stage of Harrisburg, on
Walnut Street to Strawberry Square. Open Stage of Harrisburg is a non-prof
regional theatre that aims at presenting thought-provoking plays and communi
ty-wide educational outreach programs. Upcoming shows include: “Bum This”
by the Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Lanford Wilson, and the popular
“Vagina Monologues.” For more information on these and other shows visit
History enthusiasts out the Fort Hunter Mansion
Front Street, Susquehanna and
photo by Jodi Preisler mer S e - T° rt Hunter was originally settled in 1725 by Benjamin Chambers, who
later founded Chambersburg, Pa.
Italian Lake, located at Third and Division Streets hosts a con- Today the facilities and grounds are open to the public for touring, rentals, and
cert series featuring musical performances by string quartets,
brass ensembles, and Dixieland Style bands. Tavern House, which now houses offices of the Dauphin County Parks and
By JODI PRIESLER
future Editor in Chief
out bias.
If it is culture, you are looking for, look no further, Harrisburg
has something for you. On the comer of Third and Market
Streets is the Kunkel Building, home to the Susquehanna Art
Museum. The museum features works from international and
regional artists and offers workshops for all ages. Currently
on display in SAM is “Motorcycles and Art”
ebrate intense personal passions for the road
“That these two things [motorcycles and art] share any num
ber of qualities is just the icing on the cake. They both propel
people to strong emotions ranging from fear to delight.” said
Rusty Baker, executive director of the SAM.
Across the street from the SAM is the Whitaker Center, fea-
- works that cel