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Review: Spring Awakening at Hershey Theatre
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 3:31PM
Sometimes something that once seemed absolutely scandalous loses its bite over time. Ulysses is arguably one of the best modernist works of literature ever written, but the sexual proclivities of the pervy and underwear obsessed Leopold Bloom seem fairly milquetoast when placed next to Gossip Girl. When it was originally written in 1890, Frank Wedekind's Frühlings Erwachen — or Spring Awakening — was positively incendiary. The repressed sexuality of adolescents simply wasn't talked about in Germany at the time, which is why many credit Wedekind with writing the first play in the modern history of theatre. Almost a century and a quarter later, the musical adaptation of the show by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik still packs a mighty punch, and between now and Sunday you can see the touring production of the Tony Award-winning smash hit at the Hershey Theatre. Full Article » -
Breakfast at the Bar
Thursday, November 5, 2009 8:58AM
After our regular Tuesday morning diner — the Paxtang Diner — closed, two friends and I went in search of a new diner in the Paxtang/Swatara area. The second diner we tried was also closed (for “restaffing”) and the third was pricier than we were had hoped for (“You call that a special?”). Then last week we gave Sudsy’s on Paxton Street a try.
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Check Out The Hodgepodgery
Friday, October 30, 2009 10:00AM
You hear the word "green" everywhere these days. Of course it means being responsible by recycling and not using products that harm the Earth. Even though I'm conscious about being green, I never would have guessed that there could be such an art form to recycling. Dori and I made a midday trip to The Hodegepodgery in Midtown Harrisburg late last week, and it was amazing to see how area artists have put their own unique twists on recycling. Full Article » -
Restaurant Round-Up: Gibraltar
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 4:01PM
In an age where everyone with a computer is a food critic—us included—universal acclaim is all but dead. Well, Gibraltar in Lancaster is as close as I've found in this area. Glowing reviews online, an impressive nod from Zagat, strong word of mouth, all of it. So when Fran asked me for suggestions for an anniversary dinner, I quickly recommended it without having been myself. I figured the next time we talked, he'd tell me about a life-changing culinary experience. Not so. Turns out he liked it, but clearly wasn't blown away. Here's what he had do say: Full Article » -
Restaurant Round-Up: Nonna’s Italian Restaurant
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:00AMI'm a creature of habit. What can I say? I like what I like. I'm not quick to give a restaurant a second chance if I have a bad first experience, and when I'm hungry I often go for a known commodity. Last Friday, after a stressful day, my wife and I decided to try something completely new. I don't know why. I'd never been to Nonna's (the one in New Cumberland, not the place in Harrisburg by the same name), but I called, made a reservation and ended up having a very nice meal. Details after the jump. Full Article »
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Things That Are Meh and Places You Could Potentially Get Them: Girl Scout Cookie Blizzards
Friday, September 25, 2009 1:00PM
Earlier in the summer I reported on the unmitigated glory of Sweedish Fish Rita's Italian Ice. At that time, I said my next goal was to try one of Dairy Queen's much-ballyhooed Girl Scout Cookie Blizzards. I attempted to get one a few weeks ago, but forgot where the Dairy Queen on Simpson Ferry Road was and ended up convincing myself that it had burned down. Turns out it hadn't. Isn't it amazing what you convince yourself? Did a Dairy Queen burn down somewhere? Am I cracking up? Anyway, I got one earlier this week and it was... meh. Full Article » -
Restaurant Round-Up: Devon Seafood Grill
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:27AM
When I saw that Hershey was having a Restaurant Week there was no question I was going to take advantage. Deciding which Hershey restaurant to visit was a bit more difficult, but after perusing the menus, I ended up making my first visit to Devon Seafood Grill. The Hershey location joins Devon locations in Milwaukee, Chicago and Philadelphia and is definitely a fresh take on dining in Central Pennsylvania. A full review after the jump. Full Article » -
Things That Are Awesome and Places To Get Them: Jalapeno Cheese Tortillas
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:04AM
Neato Burrito is inconveniently convenient and unfortunately delicious. I love Neato Burrito. The food is fresh, consistently tasty and, though not cheap, a fair value. A burrito from Neato is perfect for a quick dinner. What it is not perfect for, however, is a quick lunch. Don't get me wrong, I eat Neato Burritos for lunch on a fairly regular basis. With that said, it's rare that I don't at least somewhat regret shoving a burrito the size of a boulder into my face in the middle of the work day. What results is a malaise that a co-worker once dubbed a "Salsa Fog" in a moment of inspiration. I seem to recall that term being coined after a a midday Mexican lunch at El Rodeo, but it clearly applies here as well. Nevertheless, if you love Neato Burrito like I do and have yet to try the jalapeno cheese tortilla, you are missing out. Full Article » -
Things That Are Awesome and Places To Get Them: Swedish Fish Rita’s
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:12AM
In heaven, the streams will be teeming with Swedish Fish. I fully believe that. There will be a mixture of big ones and small ones, and some lakes will even feature the semi-legitimate flavors other than red. I cannot ever recall a dessert getting a bigger build-up than Rita's Swedish Fish Italian Ice. At first it was a mere whisper. A rumor that I didn't entirely believe. But as the buzz built, it became apparent that Rita's was really going to be offering ices that tasted like the divine little candies. I had my first cup of it last night after hearing mixed reactions from others, and I'm definitely a fan. Full Article » -
Review: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince in IMAX 3D
Monday, August 3, 2009 10:52AM
As Harry got older — and J.K. Rowling grew as a writer — the Harry Potter books unequivocally got better. It is in the third book in the the series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, that Rowling truly finds her voice, and as her characters continued to grow from that point, so too did her writing. The books became more nuanced, more emotionally and philosophically challenging and harder to write off as "children's fiction." The movies based on Rowling's novels have followed the same progression. The latest, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is the first to make the leap from being a great children's movie to being simply a great movie. I saw it Saturday in the Whitaker Center's IMAX Theater, and the experience was stunning.
The movie is beautiful. The 12 minutes of 3D at the beginning of the film were a lovely amuse-yeux, but 3D aside, the movie itself was definitely enhanced by the IMAX screen. Certain scenes were utterly ferocious and made even more so by the scope. When Harry and Headmaster Albus Dumbledore stood on an enormous rock jutting out of a furious ocean, I realized that I'd never be able to re-watch the movie on DVD and get the same experience. Full Article »
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