A rich palette of things to do along the ByWay!
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Saturdays throughout the year: The Garden Gallery (10 North Hanover Street, 717-249-1721), along with Nancy Stamm’s Galleria, Fly Away Home and Downtown Antiques present "First Saturdays–Art in Carlisle!" – A continuing series in the heart of historic downtown Carlisle, featuring original paintings, drawings, ceramics, jewelry, and hand-made cards. All shops' hours on First Saturdays are 10 am – 5 pm, are in easy walking distance and are also surrounded with many wonderful, locally owned, restaurants and coffee shops.
October thru November 8: Mechanicsburg Art Center School & Galleries – Keystone National 2008 – Reception on Sunday, September 28 from 2-4 pm – Artcraft Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA – FREE – 717-697-2072.
October: "Artist of the Month" Perry County Council of the Arts – Michael McFarland paintings exhibited in the PCCA Gallery, One S. Second St., Newport. Gallery hours: Mon - Fri 9 to 4 and Sat 9 to 1. Free and open to the public. 717-567-7023
Saturday, October 4: Perry County Council of the Arts – Newport Canal Day features live musical entertainment, art & craft vendors, an Open Antique Market, and food vendors. Also, enjoy children's activities and visit the many shops of downtown Newport. The event is organized by Newport Revitalization & Preservation Society and PCCA, in conjunction with the Newport Borough. For more information or to become a vendor, please call Lori McNaughton at 717 567-3153 between 9 am and 5 pm.
Sunday, October 5: Perry County Council of the Arts – Sunday Arts Hour at the historic Fetter House in Landisburg, 3 pm. Refreshments following the concert. Free and open to the public. 717-567-7023.
Saturday, October 11: Perry County Council of the Arts – Photoshop Workshop from 2 to 4 pm at the Newport Public Library, 316 N. 4th Street, Newport. Bring a 3-ring binder, tablet and pencil. Free and open to the public. 717-567-7023.
 Saturday & Sunday, October 25 & 26: Hunters Valley Winery– Fall Open House and Craft Fair from 11 am to 5 pm. Taste wine, have snacks, mingle with wine-loving friends, stroll through craft booths—wood and needle craft, jewelry, honey, pottery, flint tools, candles, sandwiches and desserts—at the new winery location above the vineyard (just south of Liverpool, PA). Live music from 2 to 4. Relax on the lawn and enjoy the spectacular view. Registration deadline for crafters is October 20; please call 717-444-7211 for details.
November 1 thru January 31, 2009: Perry County Council of the Arts – “Holiday Exhibit” at the PCCA Gallery throughout the holiday season and into January – One S. Second St., Newport. Gallery hours: Mon - Fri 9 to 4 and Sat 9 to 1. Extended holiday hours in December. 717-567-7023.
November 12 thru December 6: Perry County Council of the Arts – PCCA Artists Exhibit at the East Wing of the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg. An array of member artists display their creative 2-dimensional work. Open from 6 am - 6 pm. Free and open to the public. 717-567-7023.
Saturday, November 12: Perry County Council of the Arts – Photoshop Workshop from 2 to 4 pm at the Newport Public Library, 316 N. 4th Street, Newport. Bring a 3-ring binder, tablet and pencil. Free and open to the public. 717-567-7023.
Saturday, December 6: Perry County Council of the Arts – Holiday Open House from 9 am to 3 pm at PCCA Gallery, One S. Second St., Newport. Enjoy refreshments and entertainment! 717-567-7023.
Sat & Sun, December 6 & 7 : Mechanicsburg Art Center School & Galleries – 2008 Holiday Art & Craft Show – Plan to attend our annual two day fine arts & crafts show, all handmade by Central PA artisans; including jewelers, fiber artists, woodworkers, potters, soap makers, metal sculptors, monogramers. There will also be fresh centerpieces for sale as well as a silent auction. You will find something for everyone on your Christmas list! A variety of hot foods and beverages available. Hours: Sat, 9 am - 5 pm and Sun, 11 am - 4 pm – Artcraft Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA – 717-697-2072.
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