“The Alienist” (by Caleb Carr) takes place in turn-of-the-century (1890’s) New York, told from the point of view of a newspaper man, who’s in on something that’s never been tried before….using psychology to develop a profile in an attempt to catch a serial killer. It’s historical fiction, so thoroughly detailed and brilliantly realized that you’ll feel you’re on the set of “Gangs of New York,” or “The Knick” while you’re reading it!
We’ll meet at the Midtown Scholar, upstairs, Sunday May 1, at 2:00 PM. Please contact Joe Foner at joefoner1@gmail.com to RSVP or for questions. Hope to see you there, and happy reading!
We are excited to continue the tradition of live music at Italian Lake this summer with a three concert Italian Lake Summer Concert Series!
Our final conc
ert in the series on Sunday, August 28 at 6:00pm at Italian Lake in Harrisburg brings in Andy Mowatt’s Steely Jam.
Andy Mowatt’s Steely Jam is a funk-driven powerhouse from Pennsylvania, led by guitarist Andy Mowatt, “an absolute musical genius” (Joe Devoy, Tellus 360) and “jazz-rock flamethrower on guitar” (Sam Campbell, Gigspots). A fusion of New Orleans and Central PA, “Andy Mowatt’s Steely Jam” band will “inspire you to expand your mind and think outside the confines of traditional jazz, soul and funk!” (Corey Robert, Positive Music Reviews). “Confident, to-the-point, and elegant” (Gus Rocha, The Flinging Times), Andy and his group entertain and impress crowds with unique originals and modern twists on classic hits, “and yet, through many influences, each tune retains a sound that is distinctly Mowatt’s” (Kim O’Brien, Fly Magazine).
Andy has played guitar, arranged and performed music with “Andy Mowatt’s Steely Jam”, “8-string 4-tet” and Palace Theatre (Manchester, NH), toured with the band “herbie” and the Princess Cruises orchestra, and currently plays in production shows at American Music Theatre (Lancaster, PA). He graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelors Degree in Music and Recording Technology, as well as concentration studies in jazz, guitar performance, religion and philosophy.
HYP is excited to have Andy Mowatt’s Steely Jam close out our Italian Lake Concert Series! This is a family friendly concert, and we encourage guests to bring blankets and lawn chairs and picnic food to enjoy at Italian Lake while enjoying the concert.
Thank you to our Italian Lake Concert Series Platinum Sponsor, M&T Bank!
And our Gold Sponsor, the Dixon University Center & TheBURG!
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Contact arts@hyp.org with questions.
We are excited to continue the tradition of live music at Italian Lake this summer with a three concert Italian Lake Summer Concert Series!
Our second concert in the series on Sunday, July 10 at 6:00pm at Italian Lake in Harrisburg features The Dirty Sweet, Harrisburg’s own funk/soul/R&B/dance party band. Since 2010 The Dirty Sweet has been providing the region with their modern funky sound. Influenced by Sly and the Family Stone, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, The Meters, Beck, Parliament Funkadelic, Chaka Khan, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, The Beastie Boys to name a few, The Dirty Sweet loves to make people dance.
The line-up currently includes:
Chris – Vocals, Trumpet, Ringmaster, Sparkle
Patty – Vocals, Percussion, Moxie
Jason – Sax, Vocals, Percussion, Nerdery
Mike – Guitar, Vocals, FNG
Brian – Bass, Percussion, Dread Flintstone
Seth – Drums, Percussion, Rabbits, Wigs
Jim – Drums, Percussion, Punmaster General
Caitlin – Keys, Smiles
HYP is excited to have The Dirty Sweet perform this year! This is a family friendly concert, and we encourage guests to bring blankets and lawn chairs and picnic food to enjoy at Italian Lake while enjoying the concert.
Thank you to our Italian Lake Concert Series Platinum Sponsor, M&T Bank!
And our Gold Sponsors, the Dixon University Center & TheBURG!
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Contact arts@hyp.org with questions.
We are excited to continue the tradition of live music at Italian Lake this summer with a three concert Italian Lake Summer Concert Series!
Join us for our first concert on Sunday, June 12 at 6:00pm at Italian Lake in Harrisburg to enjoy the musical return of Rachel B. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Rachel B is a singer-songwriter thriving with her self-appointed genre of soul empowerment pop, blending vivacity and uplifting melodies with hints of sass. With multiple tour dates already lined up, Rachel B will be releasing her debut album “I’m The Boss” on March 1st, 2016. Beyond the stage, Rachel B has had her songs placed on ABC shows such as General Hospital and in various independent films. She was selected as the recipient of the prestigious Johnny Mercer Songwriting Award and Berklee’s Women’s Composer Award. Her magnetic stage presence led the young starlet to perform at venues across the country including Chicago Symphony Hall, Berklee Performance Center, South Park Amphitheater, and Flood City Music Festival.
HYP is excited to have this singer and songwriter be our first entertainer in the 2016 concert series! This is a family friendly concert, and we encourage guests to bring blankets and lawn chairs and picnic food to enjoy at Italian Lake while enjoying the concert.
Thank you to our Italian Lake Concert Series Platinum Sponsor, M&T Bank!
And our Gold Sponsor, the Dixon University Center & TheBURG!
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Contact arts@hyp.org with questions.
March’s book is “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. It’s set in a dystopian future where women are no longer allowed to read, and because of declining births, are only valued for their ability to give birth. It’s the story of an individual handmaid, who remembers the time before, and is trying to survive but also move forward.
We meet in the upstairs lounge of the Midtown Scholar at 2:00 PM, reservations encouraged, but not required (we like to know who’s coming so we know when to get started). Please contact Joe Foner at joefoner1@gmail.com to RSVP or for questions. See you there, and happy reading!