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Organist Larry Hershey will play a free 30 minute concert at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster on First Friday, January 3 at 8 PM. Selections will include “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star” by Max Drischner, “Praeludium in E Minor” by Nicolaus Bruhns, and Bruce Simmond’s “Prelude on “lam sol […]
Sixty student and alumni vendors will fill the Atrium, CoLab, Mezzanine, lobby, and Hayden Gallery Friday, April 4, from 4-8 pm in a celebration of creativity and Lancaster's First Friday! Stop by and support our artistic community!
Each evening will feature a special guest, food, specialty mocktails, a live DJ, a curated merch shop, and powerful featured performers. BYOB (alcohol only)Open mic slots will be limited so get there early! Doors open at 6:30pm!
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's Class of 2025 welcomes the public to its Senior Show & Celebration, opening for First Friday from 5-9 pm, and continuing Saturday, May 3, from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, May 4, from Noon-3 pm. View Senior Thesis work from Animation & Game Art, Design Thinking, Fine […]
Welcome to year 17 of the LAUNCH Music Conference in historic downtown Lancaster, PA and powered by The CI Companies! LAUNCH is back again with the classic formula of music conference by day & festival by night! Enjoy 2 days of daytime conference programming, spanning topics of booking, artist management, record deals, touring, understanding contracts, […]
The exhibition, featuring the work of Paul Rider, Leah Limpert Walt, Aaron Thompson, Benjamin Lowery, Tyler Kline, Stephanie Manzi, and Eric Weeks, will highlight PCA&D's commitment to educating not only our students but also our faculty in the pursuit of lifelong learning and professional development. The seven exhibiting artists have received grants from the college […]
This month the guys of Red Raven are stepping up , Manning Up..... with an exhibit featuring 11 Painters and 2 sculptors. Stop in for our artist reception May 2 from 5 - 8 pm. And then for Spring artwalk, join us Saturday, May 3rd from 11 - 3 pm to see artist demonstrations, featuring […]
Showcasing the work of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's Class of 2025, this three-day exhibition opens Friday, May 2, to the public, from 5-9 pm, and continues Saturday, May 3 (10 am to 5 pm), and Sunday, May 4 (noon to 3 pm). View works by our graduates in Animation & Game Art, Design […]
Historic Rock Ford welcomes the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble for “Baroque on the Piazza” at the General Edward Hand Mansion for an outdoor evening filled with the sounds of historic Baroque chamber music. The ensemble will be presenting Vivaldi's Double Trumpet Concerto in C Major, as well as works by Handel, Telemann, Corelli, and J.S. Bach. […]
Maker Festivals featuring Bead Fest returns to Lancaster, PA August 1 - August 3, 2025. We will once again be welcoming the Fiber Arts community, too! Our festival lineup will have thousands of fiber artists and jewelry makers! We created Maker Festivals to answer the need of the cross-crafter, including diverse Marketplace and the ability […]
Join us as we celebrate the opening of "Menagerie," an exhibit of artworks featuring animals both real and imagined. Artists whose work is featured include Angie Hohenadel, Reagan Lehman, Rebecca Sheuer and Mariko Swisher.
Join us as we celebrate with local artist Blair Atherholt's realism show entitled, '11 Thoughts'. Also new to Red Raven is MaryAnn Weselyk with her floral Still Life. And finally a new local emerging artist, Janet Smedley who has pulled together an amazing grouping of figurative work. First Friday, September 5th. 5 - 8 pm
Fall session starts at Popovsky Performing Arts Studio! Explore classes in music, acting, and theater for every age and level. From September 8 - November 15 2025
What lurks in the dark forest or swims in the deep waters of Pennsylvania? Meet your local, neighborhood cryptids. These mysterious creatures have been with us for thousands of years, changing and evolving as we do, reflecting their region's identity and offering us different ways to understand the history of the state. Join us for […]
Join us for our first event in Lancaster! Immerse yourself in the thrill of live competition as talented artists race against the clock, bringing their visions to life with every bold stroke. Vote for your favorites and help crown the ultimate champion across three exhilarating rounds. As the night unfolds, seize the chance to own […]
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