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Hamilton-Gibson Women Projects Holiday Shorts and Sweets
2023-12-09 19:30, 2023-12-09 14:30, 2023-12-08 19:30 (America/New_York) | Warehouse Theatre, 3 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Hamilton Gibson’s Women’s Project will ring in the holidays during “Christmas on Main Street” with “Holiday Shorts and Sweets,” featuring holiday-themed one-acts, seasonal musical numbers and some fun with holiday letters. You know what we mean by those letters, right? Some are heartwarming, some are downright gloomy, others are braggy, and some are poignant. This production is co-produced by Judith Sornberger and Yolie Canales.

Swing Dance with Starliters Big Band
2023-12-09 19:00 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
At 7:00 p.m. next Saturday, Dec. 9, dance to music performed by the Starliters Big Band in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

Admission is $15. For tickets, call 570-724-6220 or visit www.deanecenter.com .

“We are putting together big band jazz classics from the swing era, as well as popular holiday tunes,” said Bill Denson, one of the group’s founders.

For dancers, a variety of swing, Latin and polka dance tunes will be included as well as a few contemporary arrangements.”

Some of the traditional big band songs we will be playing are “American Patrol,” “Little Brown Jug,” “Satin Doll,” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “In The Mood,” and “String of Pearls,” Denson said. “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” and “Feliz Navidad” are among the holiday classics we will be doing.”

Based in Corning, New York, the Starliters Big Band includes 16 musicians from Westfield, Mansfield and Wellsboro, Pennsylvania and Corning, Elmira, Rochester, and other areas in Western New York. Conductor is Tom Kowalik.

Being offered at 1 p.m. on Dec. 9 is a free swing dance lesson at the Deane Center. “This is a great opportunity to come out and learn a few swing steps or brush up in advance of the Saturday night big band event, which is part of Christmas on Main Street,” said Kacy Hagan, owner and instructor for Kacy’s Learn 2 Ballroom Dance.

“I encourage people to take this free dance lesson. It’s fun and easy for all ages,” she said.

People who attend the free lesson will be taught some basic steps in Single Swing, an easy-to-learn swing dance style perfect for dancing to big band music. No prior experience is necessary.

Attendees can come as partners or singles to the class. Singles will be paired up or can dance on their own, whichever they prefer. Wear comfortable shoes with smooth soles rather than sneakers to more easily turn on the dance floor.

Hosting for the Holidays (Chef Demonstration)
2023-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Rookie Cooks Academy, 68 Main St. 2nd floor, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
Bring the Holiday Spirit Alive with a chef demonstration of Hosting for the Holidays. The demonstration will include dinner. This is not a hands-on class.
COST: $59 per person
NOTE: Image does not necessarily reflect what is being made in the class.

Holly Jolly Christmas
2023-12-09 15:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-08 18:00 | Blossburg, Blossburg, 16912, United States
Join us for our second Holly Jolly Christmas celebration that includes a community tree lighting ceremony, Christmas Marketplace, Santa’s Parade of Lights and more!
Schedule of Events
Friday, Dec. 8th
– 6:00 PM – Tree Lighting Ceremony, caroling, hot cocoa and cookies outside Blossburg Memorial Library
Saturday, Dec. 9th:
3:00 PM – Local Vendors Open
3:30 PM – The FORCE baton routine
4:00 PM – Rhythms Academy of Dance performance
4:30 PM – First Position Dance Studio performance
6:00 PM – Parade of Lights – from House’s Lumber to Blossburg Fire Hall
7:00 PM – Story Time with Santa at the Blossburg Fire Hall (Ticketed Event)
Live entertainment from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Riverside Plaza parking lot.
Other activities will be added as they are confirmed.
For more information, to become a vendor or enter Santa’s Parade of Lights, call/text 570-404-0282 or email pr@blossfireems.org.

Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Clause
Join us for a very special hour-long story time immediately following Santa’s Parade of Lights
Blossburg Fire Hall, 324 Main St.
$5 per child. Cookies and hot cocoa will be provided
Tickets are sold in advance. Tickets are available at the Blossburg Boro Office or by calling 570-404-0282

Ulysses Community Christmas
2023-12-09 14:00 - 19:00 | Tri-Town Volunteer Fire Company, 810 State Route 49, Ulysses, PA, 16948
Bring the family for hot cocoa, cookies and a Christmas movie. Have some laughs, a bit of popcorn and a hotdog or sloppy joe. Listen and sing along to some of your favorite carols. Wouldn’t it be great if jolly Ol’ Saint Nick came to say hello? Head down town to Main Street for the parade and tree lighting ceremony. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!!

Paint a Gourd Christmas Ornament Class
2023-12-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
Come and enjoy the fun of painting a Christmas Ornament with the Original Gourd Lady, Danette Wightman. She will be sharing some of her secrets and tips. You won’t want to miss this exciting Holiday Class!
To register for these classes, please call the center at 814-274-8165.
Cost is $20, includes all materials.

Christmas on Main Street Walking Tours
2023-12-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-09 12:30 - 13:30, 2023-12-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-09 02:30 - 15:30, 2023-12-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Penn Wells Hotel, 62 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Join our guides for a 1 hour walking tour of downtown Wellsboro. Learn more about the buildings, businesses and people that made Wellsboro what it is today. Relive a piece of history, as the guides share about life in the 1930’s and 40’s especially around Christmastime.

The historic walking tour of downtown Wellsboro will be offered for $5 per person over the age of 8. Groups are limited to 12 people. Spots can be reserved in advance by calling 1-856-371-5112, or they may be purchased at the Penn Wells Hotel, 62 Main Street Wellsboro, during Christmas on Main Street Weekend. All tickets/spots must be paid for in cash and all proceeds go to Wellsboro Glass Historical Association, for the preservation of the amazing story of Glass in Wellsboro. Tours will start in the lobby of the Penn Wells Hotel.

NOTE​: In the case of ice or heavy snow, for the safety of everyone, the tours will not take place.

Magic the Gathering!
2023-12-09 14:00 | Pop’s Culture Shoppe, 25 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, United States
Join us every Saturday in December for ‘Draft-cember’, with Chaos Drafts each Saturday at 2:00pm. Each week will have a new secret theme to guess for a special promo card. Entry for each event is $15 and will have varying prizes from week to week depending on the theme.

Maker's Market at the Gmeiner
2023-12-09 12:00 - 18:00 | Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The PA Route 6 Artisan Trail has partnered with the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, who will be hosting 20 Artisan Vendors during Wellsboro’s Eight Annual Christmas On Main Street! This event features 30 displays of historic ornaments made locally in the early 1940’s. Come learn how Wellsboro saved Christmas during World War II, shop small businesses, and spread Christmas cheer with us!

Christmas on Main Street - FREE Wagon Rides
2023-12-09 11:30 - 16:30 | Sherwood Motel, 2 Main St, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
FREE Wagon Rides in Beautiful downtown Wellsboro! Come to the Sherwood Motel and take a ride down Main Street with the Ole’ Covered Wagon Tours crew and horses! Be sure to say hello to Sparky, our beloved Christmas donkey while you wait for your ride. Enjoy a tasty beverage or snack from Sugar Mama’s Appalachian Maple who will be set up for purchases in the Sherwood parking lot!

Pet Photos with Santa
2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Tractor Supply, 1430 S Main St., Mansfield, PA, 16933
Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries’ Pet Photos with Santa at Tractor Supply in Mansfield, PA where Santa will pose with pets of all types, from dogs to guinea pigs and horses and with children and adults.
For a $5 donation, you can receive a 4-inch by 6-inch cardstock framed color photo, and for a $10 donation, one that is 8-inch by 10-inches.
Email secondchanceAs@yahoo.com, call 570-376-3646, or visit Second Chance’s Heading Home Center’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/secondchancetiogapa for more information.

Pokémon
2023-12-09 11:00 | Pop’s Culture Shoppe, 25 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, United States
All we want for the holidays is for Chuu to have fun!!
Bring your standard deck and compete on Saturday December 9th and 23rd at 11:00 a.m. All players get a promo card, and prizes will also be awarded. This event is only $5, or FREE with a $10 purchase.

Driftwood Presented by WCCA
2023-12-08 19:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
This is the third concert of the six-concert WCCA 2023-2024 Season
From upstate New York, Driftwood has a rock n’ roll soul and a folk art mind. Their unique sound is a nod to 60s R&B, 70s country rock, contemporary pop, folk and traditional Appalachian music. They’re known for their electrifying live performances skills, with melodies, harmonies, and lyrics bringing unique, raw sounds to the Americana/roots music scene. Wellsboro celebrates Christmas on Main St. this weekend so order your tickets early to what will likely will be a sellout.

Community Movie Night
2023-12-08 19:00 | Victoria Theatre, 222 Main Street, Blossburg, PA, 16912, United States
Join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the premier of Elf.
Will Ferrell stars as the ultimate fish out of water, Buddy, who as a baby crawls into Santa’s toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf.
A misfit who grows to be three times the size of his elf family, Buddy ultimately heads to his birthplace of New York City to seek out his roots. Unfortunately, they turn out to be a “Scrooge”-like father (James Caan) and a cynical eight-year-old stepbrother who doesn’t believe in Santa. Worst of all, everyone seems to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. But using his simple elf ways, Buddy sets out to single-handedly win over his family and save Christmas in New York, hoping to at last find his true place in the world.

2023 Westfield Parade of Lights
2023-12-08 18:00 | Westfield PA, Westfield, PA, 16950
Our annual Westfield Parade of Lights, sponsored and organized by Crary Hose, will take place on Friday, December 8th at 6:00pm. We had a great turnout last year and hope to expand on that this year! Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule to make an appearance as well,
All are encouraged to participate! Build a float for your local organization, church, sports team, business, club, or even just for your family. Marching bands, dancing groups, or other acts are welcome as well. Decorate your unique vehicle and show it off to the town. Ride your horse or walk your pets. Fire and ambulance departments and apparatus are encouraged to attend. All are welcome to participate and celebrate the season!
This will not be a silent parade! Therefore music, horns, sirens etc. will be allowed. We also encourage participants to throw candy to the crowd. We ask that participants use caution, be aware of your surroundings, and take into account the noise and sidewalk activity when designing and planning your entry.
Route: Parade will begin at Electricord Manufacturing, continue down Main Street / SR49 to Tops at the intersection of Main Street and Lincoln Street.
Timeline: Lineup at 5:00pm in the Electricord parking lot. Parade begins at 6:00pm.

Christmas Carols at the Coudersport Arboretum
2023-12-08 18:00 | Coudersport Arboretum, 201 S West St, Coudersport, PA, 16915, United States
Start celebrating the Holiday Season with Christmas Carols at the Coudersport Arboretum! Bring your voices and good cheer. Fun for all ages.
Light refreshments will be served!

World War II Memorial Rededication Ceremony
2023-12-07 13:00 | Green Free Library, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The board of The Green Free Library and The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center proudly invite the public to come to the rededication ceremony for Wellsboro’s World War II Memorial located between the two buildings. The ceremony will be held on Pearl Harbor Day, Thursday, December 7th, at 1PM and will be led by Tim Cleveland of the Tioga County Veterans Affairs office.
Over the past year, the World War II Memorial has undergone an extensive renovation in order to make the site more visible and accessible to the community. Come see the changes that have been made, and take a moment to remember the sacrifices of the heroes listed on it.

Writer's Open Mic Night
2023-12-05 18:30 | Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is thrilled to announce the return of the Writer’s Open Mic Nights after a summer break! Writer’s Open Mic Nights will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from September through December. Readings start at 7PM. Come early at 6:30 to sign up for a 10-minute slot if you plan to read. You can BYOB or grab a cup of coffee and some snacks, and socialize a little with other writers and appreciative audience members.
This is a free event, organized by Ashley Ensminger and Lyndsay Costley, who usually share a little of what they have been working on as well. This group met for years at Conspiracy Coffee Company in Mansfield, but moved to the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center this year when the members realized that the majority of them live in Wellsboro.
You do not have to be a writer yourself to attend. It’s fine to just come to listen and enjoy! Those in the audience are asked not to record without permission.

Photos with Santa
2023-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
Featuring Coudy Santa, Pete Wyatt and Photographer, Curt Weinhold.
Photo package: Choose any 2 of these photo sizes: (4) 4×5, (2) 5×7, (1) 8×10 for $30, includes sitting fee with Santa. Add a second package for an additional $20.
Reservations are accepted, but Walk-Ins are welcome!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
2023-12-03 14:30, 2023-12-02 16:00 | Warehouse Theatre, 3 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Hamilton-Gibson Productions is offering performances of “A Christmas Carol” during Wellsboro’s Annual Dickens of a Christmas celebration.
Setting: London, Mid-19th Century, on Christmas Eve

HG’s perennial Dickens holiday ghost tale. Scrooge brings the world’s most famous ghost story to life at the Coolidge Theatre for the 25th Season of A Christmas Carol in the Hamilton-Gibson line-up.
