Events
SUMMER SOCIAL:
Friday August 13, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Moviate/Mantis Collective Gallery (1306 North Third Street)
Meet your neighbors, sip some wine, enjoy some hors d’oeuvres, watch a film, browse some art, learn the winner of the urban landscaping contest, and win a door prize at the new location of Moviate and Mantis Collective Gallery.
Members admitted free with card; nominal fee for nonmembers (membership forms available at the door). RSVP to events@friendsofmidtown.org.
BUSINESS GRAND OPENING
Join Sprint and GreenWorks Development as they celebrate the opening of Sprint’s new location in the Campus Square Building, 1426 N 3rd St.
WHEN: Thursday April 29 TIME: 10 am
RSVP to Emily Smith @ esmith@greenworksdev.com or by phone 238-2646
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PA HOUSE 103RD DISTRICT CANDIDATES DEBATE, FRIDAY APRIL 30, 7-9 PM
The Midtown Scholar Bookstore will be hosting Harrisburg’s only open political debate of the Democratic candidates for PA State House of Representatives 103rd District with Ron Buxton, Brooks Mountcastle, and Karl Singleton. Co-sponsored by Engleton Community Group. Bring your questions.
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NATIONAL BOOK RELEASE EVENT – “Getting America Back to Work”
In honor of International Workers’ Day on Saturday, May 1, the Midtown Scholar will be hosting from 4-6 pm the first bookstore signing of Getting America Back to Work by Stewart Acuff, formerly the AFL-CIO’s Director of Organizing and now Chief of Staff to the President of the Utility Workers of America.
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URBAN ISSUES FORUM, SUNDAY MAY 2, 8-10 PM
The TOUCH 95.3 in association with a state-wide coalition of black clergy and the Interdenominational Ministers Conference of Greater Harrisburg will host an “Urban Issues Forum” at the Midtown Scholar on Sunday May 2 from 8-10 pm (Doors open at 7). Senatorial candidate Joe Sestak and Gubernatorial candidates Dan Onorato, Jack Wagner, Anthony Williams, and Joe Hoeffel have confirmed their attendance. The candidates will discuss how they intend to address the Covenant with Black America ten topic areas. Please note seating is limited, so it is best to arrive early at this free event.
If you cannot make it to the event, you can listen to it live on The Touch 95.3