Organic Reflections: Majesty of the Organ

First Reformed Church 40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Organic Reflections welcomes guest organist Ken Krause to the console of the Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Organ for a free 30 minute concert “Majesty of the Organ” at 8 PM on First Friday, April 4, featuring a program of music including “Trumpet Voluntary” by Henry Huron, and “Suite for Organ” by Charles John Stanley, at […]

2025 Senior Show & Celebration

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

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 […]

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Native Plant Pop-Up Sale

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER 342 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

The Heritage Press Museum is partnering with Hickory Town Gardens on May First Friday for a Native Plant Pop-Up Sale! From 5 - 7 PM, come to BUiLDiNG CHARACTER to get your spring plant shopping done! Native plants require less maintenance than non-native plants and support local bees, butterflies, and birds. Plants are $5 each […]

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Opening Reception: Faculty Life Grant Recipients 2021-24

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

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 […]

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Matthew Apol: Equidistant Materials and Methods

David Lyall Home & Design 241 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

My art practice is a long-form research effort pursuing a more comprehensive understanding of personal experiences and studio methodology. Like many other artists and designers, my work evolves through working and working through. Equidistant Materials and Methods is the middle ground and formal research linking two larger bodies of work relating to the intersection of […]

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First Friday Artist Reception

Red Raven Art Company 138 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

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 […]

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2025 Senior Show & Celebration

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

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 […]

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“Organic Reflections: Seasonal Encores”

First Reformed Church 40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Organist Larry Hershey will perform a program of “Seasonal Encores,” a free 30 minute concert celebrating events in May, at 8 PM on First Friday, May 2 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program will include "'The Riders' from Suite in E Major" by Georg Muffat, "'La Bamba' from […]

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Art in the Garden

First Reformed Church 40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

On First Friday, June 6, the public is invited to stroll through the gardens and watch local artists at work or shop for a work of art that catches the eye at a free plein air event in the courtyard of First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster.  The event will be […]

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Echoes of the Lens: An Echo Valley Art Group Exhibition, First Friday Opening Reception

curio. Gallery & Creative Supply 106 W. Chesnut Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Curio is honored to host the members of The Echo Valley Art Group in this very special exhibition. In celebration of their 80th anniversary, the members have come together to create a “Print Portfolio” highlighting the unique visual sensibilities of each member while working inside a set of parameters. Each print is to be eight […]

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June First Friday at PCA&D: 2025 Senior Exhibition

Main Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster , PA, United States

The 2025 Senior Exhibition is now on display in the College's Main Gallery through July 11, during regular building hours.  Participating artists are Charlie Boyce, Lexia Douglas, Samantha Sidesinger, Kiri Chhun, Coby Correll, Cara Miller, Bailey Stechman, Aiyana J. Alvarado, Warren Burke, Abel Wooddell, Andy Vo, Onix Guadalupe-Rivera, Erin Bazor, Laurence Jacoby, Beck Schilling, Sandy Ferrare, AJ […]

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Swing Dance Pop Up with Jazz Collective Lancaster

Penn Square Penn Square, Lancaster , PA, United States

Swing Dance Pop Up with Jazz Collective Lancaster on First Friday, June 6th! Find us in the Heritage Quadrant of Penn Square.   15-min beginner swing lesson with instructors Mike & Kate around 7:15pm! Beginner friendly! No partner required! Learn a few moves and dance with us!   LIVE MUSIC from Parlour Noir Jazz Band! […]

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Acts of Welcome: CWS Lancaster Benefit Concert

The Ware Center 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Join us in supporting CWS Lancaster, a local nonprofit organization that serves the refugee and immigrant communities of Central Pennsylvania, with a benefit concert featuring local Lancaster-area musicians. At 6:30 p.m. in Steinman Hall, join Ever Sandoval, Liz Fulmer, Julia Jordan Kamanda, Kelly Buchanan, Willie Marble, Corinna Joy, The Fetlock and Leanza Duo, Jen Lobo […]

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“Organic Reflections: Sounds of Summer”

First Reformed Church 40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Organist Larry Hershey will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday, June 6 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster.  The program, “Sounds of Summer,” will include “Wedding Processional” (Te Deum) by Marc Antoine Charpentier, “Fountain Reverie” by Percy Fletcher, and “Fanfare in D” by Jacques-Nicolas […]

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