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Pirates Will Invade Elizabethtown BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Ahoy, mateys! There be pirates in Elizabethtown. But don’t worry these are friendly pirates. It’s all part of Octoberfest Pirates Plunder, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 1 to 6 p.m. “If you are looking for an adventure, a fantasyfilled, family-fun outing, this is an
event not to be missed,” said Amy McEvoy, a member of LIV-ETown, which is organizing the festivities. The idea for the event combines a traditional Octoberfest celebration with some unexpected visitors. “The theme is E-town was having an Octoberfest downtown when it was invaded by pirates looking for treasure and to recruit members See Pirates pg 5
The Marietta Blues and Brews Street Festival will feature music and fun.
Blues And Brews In Marietta BY CATHY MOLITORIS
f you’ve got the blues, bring them to Marietta on Saturday, Oct. 8, and you’ll be in good company. That’s the date of the Marietta Blues and Brews Street Festival, featuring live entertainment, food and vendors. The event will run from 1 to 6 p.m. The festival will be held along Front Street in Marietta, between McCleary’s Public House, located at 130 W. Front St., and River Trail Brewing, located at 40 E. Front St. Live music will be featured on outdoor stages at both locations, said Dodd Gross, entertainment director of McCleary’s. “Pre-COVID, Marietta bar venues had two pub crawls a year,” Gross stated. As Craig Trissler, owner of River Trail Brewing, explained, “We had a meeting with other restaurant
Brewing, the Octavia Blues Band will perform for the duration of the festival. The four-piece group features high-energy blues mixed with jazz, funk and R&B. Trissler said the Blues and Brews Street Festival is meant to bring people into Marietta, to showcase restaurants in the town and to provide a fun afternoon. “McCleary’s and our place are the places that will have a stage, but Nick’s Bistro and Shank’s Tavern are also participating,” he stated. Front Street will be closed to traffic, allowing festivalgoers to peruse vendors, enjoy food trucks and take in everything the festival will offer, he said, adding, “People will be able to see great musicians and have really good food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.” For more information on the event, search for “Blues & Brews Street Festival” on Facebook.
Everyone is invited to Octoberfest Pirates Plunder.
Celebrate Fall At Haldeman Mansion BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society will host the 17th annual Apple Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the mansion, 230 Locust Grove Road, Bainbridge. “This is a very family-oriented day,” said Elaine Jackson, event chair. “There are lots of games for children to play, and you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Susquehanna River.” See Fall pg 3
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owners to discuss events that would help bring people to the area, and we decided to try music festivals to replace the pub crawls.” The first event, the Marietta Music and Beer Fest, was held in July. The Blues and Brews Street Festival will operate in much the same way, Gross said. “We set up our street stage in the middle of the street with two bands,” he recalled. “So, we’re going to do it again at the Blues and Brews.” At McCleary’s, Moe Blues will perform from 1 to 3 p.m. Gross described the group as “an awesome traditional harmonica-driven blues band from Lancaster.” From 4 to 6 p.m., Six Whiskey Revival will entertain. “They perform harddriving blues and rock,” Gross remarked. After the official festival concludes, Little Buddy Blues Band will perform inside McCleary’s from 9 to 11:30 p.m. At River Trail
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