Visit Potter-Tioga Pennsylvania

Comedy Night at The Gas Light
2023-08-11 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Gas Light, 35 Main St, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
Join Emily Flake, Hilary Campbell Fitzgerald, Billy Kelly, and Victor Varnado at The Gas Light for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy accompanied by their own cartoons/comics!
These comedians have WAY too many credentials to list here, so check them out for yourself.
www.emilyflake.com
www.Thebillykellyshow.com
www.cartoonsbyhilary.com
facebook.com/VictorVarnado
No cover charge; no tickets, so come early, stay late, and and enjoy lots of laughs!
Hear more from Emily Flake as one of our featured panelists, and meet her and her fellow comedians personally at the Wellsboro Comic Con August 12th and 13th. www.WellsboroComicCon.Com

Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Shamans and Saints
2023-08-11 20:45 - 22:15 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
The Perseids are coming! While the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is mid-August, meteors can be observed any time from late July through the month of August. As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle in 1992, visitors will flock to Cherry Springs State Park for a view of the spectacular results. Watch the meteors streak across the sky as you listen to myths and stories surrounding historical beliefs about shooting stars and constellations.

Join us at Cherry Spring State Park to take in the splendor of a gold-rated International Dark Skies Park. Those interested in experiencing a more personalized, small-group telescope tour of the night sky can join North Star Outdoor Guides for a private telescope tour of the night sky. Participants in this program will be guaranteed ample telescope time without long waits; includes a discussion of the importance of dark skies, a laser-guided tour of various constellations, and telescope viewing. Objects which may be viewed include planets, nebulae, red giants, globular clusters, galaxies, and binary star systems.
Group Size: max. capacity 16, not including children age 5 and under
Bring: Chairs, bug spray, and a small red flashlight. (ONLY RED LIGHTS ARE ALLOWED ON THE VIEWING FIELD.)
Dress: Dress warmly for cooler than anticipated night temperatures. The field is at a higher elevation and exposed.
Registration Required – Registration will open 45 days before the program when possible and close at 3pm 2 days before the program (or when full). You may put your name on a waitlist if the program is full.
Fee: $25/person (includes a $3 non-refundable processing fee); Children (age 5 and under) Free
*** Payment is required within 24 hrs of your registration, or your registration will be removed. Payment can be made by following the link provided in the email you will receive after registering ***

The program will be cancelled in the event of rain or overcast skies.
Weather Policy: If weather or predicted overcast skies result in us having to cancel the program you will receive a refund minus the $3.00 non-refundable processing fee. (You will receive email notification of any decision to cancel the program in its entirety by 3:30 pm the day before the event) We will do our best to utilize weather forecasts and the Cherry Springs Clear Dark Skies Chart (http://www.cleardarksky.com/c/ChrSprPkPAkey.html) to pre-determine if a program will be possible. However, due to the fickle nature of weather our best-made efforts may be thwarted, and the sky may be overcast during your scheduled tour. In the event, your guide is unable to show you at least 3 deep sky objects you will receive a 50% refund. If preferred, you can opt to receive a coupon, valued at the fee you paid, to be used towards a future program (good for two years) in lieu of a partial refund.
Participant Cancellations: If you choose to cancel your reservation before 3pm, two days prior to the event you will be refunded minus the $3.00/participant, non-refundable processing fee. No refunds are given for no-shows or cancellations by the participant after 3pm, two days prior to the event.
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Questions? Contact Wild Asaph Outfitters home of North Star Outdoor Guides at wildasaphoutfitters@gmail.com or 570-724-5155

Excellent Elk
2023-08-11 19:45 | Ole Bull State Park, 31 Valhalla Lane, Cross Fork, PA, 17729, United States
Come on out to the amphitheater to get educated about elk! We’re celebrating over a hundred years of the reintroduced species in the state. We’ll discuss the habitat they live in, what they eat, and much much more in a fun filled game show fashion.

Invasive Plants and You
2023-08-11 19:30 - 20:00 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
With over 140 invasive species of plant threatening state land, natural areas, and agriculture, it’s important to keep an eye out for these aggressive plants. Come learn about some of the most common invasive species found in Tioga County, the risks they pose to our native beauty, and what you can do to help stop the spread!

How Meteor Showers Work
2023-08-11 19:30 - 20:00 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Join us for a short, fun, interactive activity that helps explain where the Perseid meteor showers come from. This game provides an intro to this weekend’s Perseid Meteor Shower, and is a great way to ease into the following Night Sky Tour program.
All ages – kids, teens, and adults.
Registration is not required for this fun, family-friendly, and free event.
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While you may still observe on your own at the park without attending a program, all visitors should arrive before dark.
Park programs occur on the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited, you may want to bring a chair and/or blanket.
We ask that park visitors please leave their pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.

Wild Edible Plants
2023-08-11 19:30 | Ole Bull State Park, 31 Valhalla Lane, Cross Fork, PA, 17729, United States
Have you ever made any teas from trees? How about any jellies from nature? Swing by to sample some interesting wild plants picked & harvested in the park. We’ll chat about when to pick, how they’re made, how to harvest, & a lot more. Please bring a coffee mug. See you all there!! Meeting location is at the amphitheater

Wellsboro Community Concert Association presenting Autumn Sun
2023-08-11 18:00 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
This Friday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., the free outdoor summer concert series will feature Autumn Sun performing a mix of Americana, progressive and folk music on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The outdoor stage is located on the Central Avenue side of the building.
The Deane Center’s summer outdoor series includes concerts by different artists from throughout the area on consecutive Fridays, now until Sept. 1 thanks to the support and generosity of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association and Ward Manufacturing.
The Ithaca Music scene introduced Autumn Sun in 2020 as its brand new pandemic baby and described the band’s music as “blurring the lines between Americana and New Folk. Autumn Sun reaches deep into the heart…original songs with substance and story…classic folk songs given new life and made fresh with harmony and haunting bold new instrumentation.”
Autumn Sun includes five musicians. Susan Murphy is a New York City composer lyricist whose works have been performed from Lincoln Center to Off Broadway theatres, to national theatre tours and numerous folk rock bands. She plays keyboards, pipes and whistles. Murphy now brings her originals to Autumn Sun, along with her unique brand of instrumentation and color to the mix.
Margaret Ball is often heard playing her fiddle for English Country Dances. Autumn Sun stole her from the world of traditional playing. Check out her heartfelt solos, great fiddle rhythm, and beautiful back up harmonies.
Curtis Kretz is Autumn Sun’s pulse on drums and percussion, keeping the band tight and right. From folk to rock, his tasty beats are beautiful and perfect for every song Autumn Sun presents.
Lead vocalist Sue Horowitz is breaking out originals on national folk radio charts and national tours. She brings her beautiful vocals, originals, and great guitar playing to the band.
Originally from North Carolina, Joseph Rayle played everything from Old Time to Americana to full on rock. Now in central New York, Rayle has been bringing his bass lines to bands such as Urban Horse Thieves, Answer The Muse, and his latest venture with Autumn Sun.
Autumn Sun is rising. Be there.
Audience members are welcome to bring lawn chairs and sit on the grassy area in front of the outdoor stage or on Central Avenue, which will be closed to traffic between Main Street and the Warehouse Theatre from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
If weather becomes an issue, this free concert will be cancelled.
The last three free outdoor concerts in the series coming up on Fridays at 6 p.m. are: Sweats on Aug. 18; Houston Baker on Aug. 25 and Joe Stanky & The Cadets on Sept. 1.
For more information about the free concert series, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220, email office@deanecenter.com or visit deanecenter.com.

Whey Jennings
2023-08-11 18:00 | Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Whey Jennings performs a tribute show to his grandfather, Waylon Jennings. Whey Jennings grew up in a family full of country music royalty. His grandfather, the legendary Waylon Jennings and grandmother Jessi Cloter both had major success in the major music charts for decades. Jennings is a “rough around the edges, unpolished singer” with a voice as big as Texas.
​Jennings is the oldest son of his mother Katherine and father Terry Jennings. Whey has always had a deep love for music since the first time he stepped foot on stage. Whey was just a boy when, at one of his grandfathers show, Jessi Cloter left a microphone on a chair backstage after the performing “Storms Never Last”. Young Whey picked up the microphone and pranced out onto the stage and began singing “Mamma Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”. Whey’s grandpa Waylon shouted out “Hey hold up there Hoss…wait for me!” Waylon went to pickin’ and when the song was finished, the crowd went nuts. It was on that day that Whey fell in love with music and as they say…the rest is history.
Ticket Sales OpenMonday, May 1, 2023$35 Front Row$30 Priority seating$25 General Admission(you must pay an additional $8.00 admission fee to enter the fairgrounds in addition to your concert ticket)

Outdoor Summer Concert Series
2023-08-11 18:00 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Looking for something to do on Fridays this summer? You are in luck because we have announced our Outdoor Summer Concert Series bands and dates! We will be featuring professional groups like House of Hamill, Autumn Sun, Sweats, and Joe Stanky and the Cadets as well as many local favorites like Chris Eckert, Molly’s Boys Jug Band (which will be at 4:30 on July 21), Scott Turner’s Band of One, Drowsy Maggie, and Houston Baker. All performances will be on the Outdoor Stage located outside of the Deane Center. Best of all, these concerts are FREE thanks to the community support and generosity of WCCA and Ward Manufacturing!! Make sure to bring your drinks and lawn chairs for an evening of great tunes and even better vibes!

Introduction To Fly Fishing
2023-08-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Lyman Run State Park, 454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
PRE-Registration is required. To register go to: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/200272
Going to catch a star show at Cherry Springs? Why not catch a fish first! This Intro to Fly-Fishing class is capped at 20 participants. This 4hr program will provide participants with 2hrs of hands-on instruction of equipment assembly, knot tying, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and casting. The remaining 2hrs provides participants with on-water fishing experience, with guidance from PFBC staff and PFBC Fishing Skills Instructors. Fly fishing gear and instruction is provided for the duration of the program at no cost to participants! Note NO fishing license is needed to participate.
All equipment will be provided. Participants should be 12 years of age or older and have an interest in learning the basics of fly fishing.
For more information, please contact Bob Edkin at 570-724-8560 or redkin@pa.gov or Cody Whipple at cwhipple@pa.gov.

Exploring the Chakras-Camping Retreat
2023-08-11 15:00 - 2023-08-13 11:00 | Grand Canyon Motel Resort & Campground, 863 Sullivan Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
CREATING BALANCE WITHIN YOURSELF~BALANCING THE CHAKRAS~Reiki infused sound journeys, chakra education, guided hiking, healthy food, nature, music and connection! Won’t you join us??

CHAKRA WEEKEND RETREAT August 11-13,2023
Day 1
3-6 pm: Check- in, set up camp-explore the property-chill.
7 pm: Meet and greet fire pit dinner
Reiki Sound Bath for Energy Release
Quiet time
Day 2
Wake up 8 am: Coffee/Team breakfast
9am-1ish: Guided hike infused with yoga, meditation, journaling, chakra energy work, snacks/lunch
3-5: Chakra Sensory Workshop
5-6:30: Downtime
6:30: Fire pit dinner
After dinner- Fire pit music circle
Day 3
7-8 am: Yoga/Reiki sound healing meditation
9-10 am: closing circle brunch
11 am: Event officially ends
LODGING OPTIONS
$250 Per person for tent camping
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Campsites and amenities (Showers and Bathrooms available at campground) Meals- 2 breakfasts/ 1 lunch/ 2 dinners/healthy snacks-water is available on site, Reiki infused sound baths, meditation and yoga, guided hiking, chakra workshop.
~Participants should bring their own comfort items, yoga mat, small blanket, backpack for hiking, hiking boots and extra snacks, tent, towels, toiletries and any musical instruments you play.
If you have questions please text/call 570-259-5147

For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-the-chakras-weekend-retreat-tickets-652256154717

August Teens Artisans Class
2023-08-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
Artist, Laurie Angood, will teach a “Teen Artisans” (grades 7-12) class on Friday, August 11 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. Students will complete a multi-media painting representing the night sky. Cost is $20. All materials are provided.
To register for these classes, please call the center at 814-274-8165. The co-op cannot guarantee registration via Facebook or Messenger. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street and is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.

Wellsboro Growers Market
2023-08-10 14:30 - 17:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Wellsboro Growers Market will be open from 2:30pm to 5:30pm every Thursday through October on the front lawn of the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro, next to the Green Free Library, weather permitting.
Those who want to participate at an upcoming market are asked to email Jeff Berry at wellsborogrowersmarket@gmail.com. For updates on who and what will be at the market, visit the Wellsboro Growers Market Facebook page.

Talent Contest
2023-08-09 19:00 | Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Do you have a talent to show off? $900 IN CASH PRIZES for the Pennsylvania Tioga County Fair Talent Contest. Register by Sunday, August 6, 2023 at tiogacountyfair.com, or call 570-404-4529.

Music in the Park at Coudersport Arboretum
2023-08-09 18:00 | Coudersport Arboretum, 201 S West St, Coudersport, PA, 16915, United States
Be sure to visit the Coudersport Arboretum on Wednesday’s through August for Music in the Park. Performances begins at 6 p.m. Free Family Fun
Refreshments will be available for sale. All Proceeds benefit the Coudersport Arboretum.

KOI Drag Racing at The Tioga County, PA Fair - CANCELLED
2023-08-07 17:00 | Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
CANCELLED – KOI Drag Racing will be at The Tioga County Pennsylvania Fair on Monday, August 7, 2023 for side by side heads up drag racing.
We will have classes for everything at this race.
Practice and registration will start at 5:00 pm and eliminations will start at 7:00 pm.
Classes are $10.00 each except for diesels, hot gas and open which are $20.00 each, all classes are 100% payback.
For more information please go to www.koidragracing.com or call Lewis at 859-576-7380.
Thank you, please share and we will see you at the races!!!!
PARTICIPANTS PLEASE ENTER IN OFF WHITNEYVILLE ROAD

Bobcats
2023-08-06 20:30 - 21:30 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
Learn about our largest wild feline’s history, management, life cycle, distribution, and more. Mounts, hides, skulls, photos, videos and other visual will highlight the presentation

Canoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
2023-08-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
Explore the history and management of our lake – all by canoe in a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and PFD’s provided. PFD’s must be worn at all times. Limited space – registration required. Register by visiting or calling the park office at 570-724-4246. No walk ups will be accepted.

NESSMUK ROD AND GUN CLUB THIRD AND FINAL RUNNING DEER SHOOT
2023-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Nessmuk Outdoor Range, 4646 Route 287, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
This Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, the Nessmuk Rod and Gun Club is hosting its third and final running deer shoot at the club’s outdoor range at 4646 Route 287, 6.5 miles south of Wellsboro in Delmar Township. Club members and the public are invited to participate.
The shooter with the highest score in the last round this Sunday will win a frozen turkey.
If enough young people, 17 and under participate, a special round for youth will be held during this running deer shoot. The youth with the highest score will win a gift certificate from Cooper’s Sporting Goods in Mansfield or from Barbers Sporting Goods Store in Sabinsville.
The running deer paper target is fixed to a four-foot by three-foot wooden frame that is mounted on wheels on a cable. The target is pulled along the cable from left to right at 100 yards from the shooting area.
Only one shooter is allowed to be on the range per pass. Safety gear and eye and ear protection are required to participate.     A sign-up will be held before each round of shooters.
The fee for youth 17 and under, and for adults, 18 and older, is $2 per pass with a limit of two shots per pass. The fee will be split with 50 percent going to the shooter with the highest score per round and the other 50 percent to the club.
For more information, call Ray Rowland at 1-607-857-4631.

NATURE SOUND BINGO
2023-08-06 13:00 | Ole Bull State Park, 31 Valhalla Lane, Cross Fork, PA, 17729, United States
How well do you know your calls of the wilds? Come on out to the nature center to learn & review different calls & sounds heard within Pennsylvania. Afterwards, we’ll test what you learned with a fun game of bingo.

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
2023-08-06 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-08-06 10:30 - 11:45, 2023-08-06 09:00 - 10:15 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife.
Pontoon boat tours are scheduled to begin in June and continue until the end of September. Tours are offered on most Sundays and other selected dates throughout the season, with three tours offered on each date.
There is no fee for regular Sunday interpretive pontoon boat tours, but DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED.
Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Pre-registration is not required but is strongly recommended.
Program time is 1 hour 15 minutes. Life vests and binoculars will be provided. After the passengers are fitted with life vests and seated on the boat, the tour will last approximately one hour.
If you need an accommodation to participate in PA State Park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
For more information about programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, please call the park office at 814-647-8401.

All About Otters
2023-08-05 20:15 - 21:30 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
A park naturalist will give a brief interpretive talk about Otters followed by a showing of “The Homecoming” a one hour film about Pennsylvania River Otters.

Greggie and The Jets A tribute to Elton John
2023-08-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
You’ll forget he’s Greg Vadimsky from Somerville, New Jersey, when he plays Elton John in Greggie and The Jets. Greg Vadimsky is a man of many talents. He’s a published author of “100 Years of Horror, Vol. 1 (1919-1945),” with three more entertaining volumes in the pipeline. He claims inspiration by his grandmother Sophia’s weekend airings of “Creature Feature” and “Fright Theater,” hosted by the legendary “Dr. Paul Bearer” on Channel 44, Tampa Bay. Vadimsky became a professional musician with his first band, Spectre, which went on to have a record contract with original songs just as he was turning 18. For almost 26 years, he and Brian “Big-B” Arnold, on drums and vocals, have toured the United States and United Kingdom as Greg & Brian. A veteran of Ball State University’s jazz program, with credits including Pat Benatar and Bad Company, Arnold is also drums and vocals in their Elton John tribute, Greggie and The Jets. About other members of Greggie and The Jets, Vadimsky said, “My brother Gary, who’s seven years younger, has been with me since Spectre days. He’s simply phenomenal on guitar and vocals. His wife, Lori, has just joined us on backing vocals and percussion, and is a great addition to the band. “The rest of the band is filled out by Patrick Green on keyboards and vocals, who’s a guy who can really hear the difficult harmonies and perfect them. “Johnny Lawson, on bass and vocals, specializes in recreating the difficult bass lines of the late Dee Murray. He’s performed with so many groups he’s lost count, but among them are The Marshall Tucker Band and Gary Wright (‘Dream Weaver’).”
In their shows, they don’t necessarily play Elton’s songbook chronologically but do share with the audience the stories Elton and Bernie Taupin have told about writing them. Expect to hear old favorites as well as deep album cuts — everything from “Levon” to “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and “I’m Still Standing.” “We are told at every show that we sonically re-create how the classic recordings sounded,” said Vadimsky. “The music is the most important thing, with the outfits just being the icing on the cake.” There are at least two changes of glitzy costumes, glasses, mohair suits and electric boots.

Tickets are $30 and we will have table seating which is the standard for our BYOB shows. There are General Admissions risers located in the back of the theatre as well as the opportunity to rent a table located in the middle and front of the theatre. A small table is an additional $5 and seats 2-4 people. A large table is an additional $10 and seats 6-8 people. The only way to rent a table is to call our office at 570-724-6220. If you are sitting at someone else’s table that has already been reserved, please write their name in the prompt listed in the buyer questions.

River Rising 2023
2023-08-05 18:30 | Crooked Creek Campground, 112 John Deere Lane, Gaines, PA, 16921, United States
We are thrilled to invite everyone to enjoyable evening out including great music and a loved message. One of our local favorite artists, Chris Eckert, will be singing traditional and gospel music. As well as and Pastor Glen Halead giving us all message. This is a FREE event to all who would like to attend. Darby’s BBQ food truck will be set up selling great food. So come early with an appetite! Oh and bring a chair too. This is being sponsored by Crooked Creek Campground of Gaines and Arise Café in Wellsboro

Sizzling Summer Grilling (Part 2)
2023-08-05 17:00 | Rookie Cooks Academy, 68 Main St. 2nd floor, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
COST: $79 pp, or $59 for 2nd person to share a cart (limited to 15 carts).
5:00 pm at Rookie Cooks NEW LOCATION (68 Main Street, 2nd Floor)
This second class in our Sizzling Summer Grilling series will focus on making your choice of fantastically grilled shrimp and scallops. Impress your family and friends as you learn to cook a grilled meal fit for royalty, including some perfectly grilled sides. Chicken is available for those who don’t eat seafood.

Our location is on the second floor, and the BRAND-NEW ELEVATOR is up and running, so steps are no longer an issue! If you would like to do the steps for exercise, there are 23 steps to the 2nd floor.
From your apron to your pots and pans, all ingredients, and even take-out containers, we provide everything for you. This is where cooking is FUN!
We do have a BYOB policy for all classes, with the exception of children’s classes. You MUST have a valid ID to present to a staff member when requested. We do reserve the right to ask guests that are intoxicated to leave if they are behaving in an unsafe manner or causing unnecessary disturbances.
You MUST wear close-toed shoes when attending any of our classes.
Your payment is non-refundable unless you are able to sell the seat(s) to someone else or we are able to fill them from a waiting list.
We do reserve the right to cancel if we do not get enough response for the class.
IF YOU HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY, please call our office to discuss options before registering for a class.
NOTE: Image does not necessarily reflect what is being made in the class.

Art in the Park: Cardinal Edition
2023-08-05 14:00 | Ole Bull State Park, 31 Valhalla Lane, Cross Fork, PA, 17729, United States
These bright birds are one of the most recognizable flyers around. Did you know that cardinals are the state bird of seven, yes seven states! Come on over to the amphitheater to learn about this colorful bird & try your hand at drawing one step by step!

"Post-Its" Atrium Gallery exhibit of Josh Crane's work
2023-08-05 12:00 | Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce a retrospective exhibit of Josh Crane’s pen and ink artwork in the Atrium Gallery for August titled, “Post Its.” The exhibit will open on Saturday, August 5th at noon. However, the reception for this and the Main Gallery exhibit will be held on Sunday, August 13th from 2-4PM, so that the artists’ families may attend. The reception is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided.
Joshua Samuel Crane was born Jan. 3rd, 1988, at Corning Hospital. He was the 8th child of Gloria and David Crane. Throughout his life he lived in Tioga, Antrim, Covington, Wellsboro, and Corning. Josh loved artists such as Alex Grey, Salvador Dali and Van Gogh. One of his favorite pieces of art was the tryptic “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Hieronymus Bosch. Artists that pushed their craft and had something to say were of high value to him. Mediums he worked with included chalk pastels, pen and ink, oil paints and tattoo.
Joshua would also create sidewalk art with chalk. He would put hours into this work knowing it would end up sun-bleached, washed away and stepped on by the public. Sometimes this performative act was to help a friend who had a business; other times he would do it in the idea of the transitory nature of material life. This is in the same vein as the sand mandalas made by Buddhists, that they would destroy after making. On the opposite end of the spectrum, he also was a tattooist, which meant leaving a permanent mark on a person’s skin to display throughout their life. No surface was off limits to the message he was compelled to send. Big, small, elaborate or simple, he was going to share his thoughts intended to spread healing and love to the world.
Joshua passed on June 28, 2022, at the age of 34. He had endless potential and that “What if?” factor about him that will stay with us all. A philosopher he shared a quote from not long before he died was Marcus Aurelius, who once said “Each of us lives only now, this brief instant. The rest has been lived already, or it is impossible to see.” In life Josh was more interested in putting his work in coffee houses than galleries as he felt he could affect the everyday man that doesn’t necessarily think about actively seeking out the arts. But Josh’s family agreed to share his art with the audience at the Gmeiner to help us push the envelope of what is considered “worthy” of a gallery. We hope that you will come to see this display to appreciate Josh’s vision and honor his memory.

Alice Mickey Hard: A Retrospective Main Gallery Exhibit
2023-08-05 12:00 | Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is thrilled to announce a widely varied exhibit in the Main Gallery for August, “Alice Mickey Hard: A Retrospective.” This exhibit will feature some of the work of beloved local art teacher, Alice Mickey Hard, who passed away in 2022. Exhibit guests will be able to view Alice’s incredible ability to see the beauty in everything from a very early age, as well as her gift of being able to express that beauty through art. There will be pieces in the exhibit from the 1930s through the 2010s, in ceramics and clay, fiber arts, acrylics, pen and ink, batik, quilting, watercolor, pastels and more. The exhibit will open on Saturday, August 5th at noon. However, the reception for this and the Atrium exhibit will be held on Sunday, August 13th from 2-4PM, so that the artists’ families may attend. The reception is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided.
Alice Carlson Mickey Hard was born in Lorraine, Ohio on December 8, 1931. She married Max Mickey in 1954. Alice and Max moved to Wellsboro in 1959 and had three children: John Mickey, Judy Watson, and Ann Miller. Alice began teaching art in the Wellsboro Area School District in 1967. Before she retired in 1994, she was named Head of the Art Department and Teacher of the Year in 1987. She was a member of the Williamsport Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, Surface Design, Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, and a charter member of the Wellsboro Art Support Group. In October, 1983, she had a batik printed in the September issue of Fiber Arts. It was a commissioned batik Peace banner that now hangs in a cathedral in Budapest, Hungary. Alice contributed to many Vesta shows and other art shows at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center and around Wellsboro. Her first husband Max passed in 2009. Alice remarried in 2012 to Larry Hard. He passed away in 2014. Alice was a prolific artist throughout her life until she passed away at 90 in 2022.
Come to the Gmeiner in August to see the amazing talent of a Wellsboro artist who is sorely missed by family, friends, and former students. Some original works of art will be for sale. Alice’s family has also commissioned some small items printed with her original works that will be for sale during this exhibit.
This display is appropriate for all ages, and there will be a scavenger hunt activity for children. The Gmeiner is located at 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, behind the Green Free Library. We are open from 12-6PM Tuesday through Sunday and admission to the gallery is always free.
