‘Barn Wedding in Lancaster’ by Lancaster local artist Marisa Roseanna
Six more weeks Loopers! The mounds of snow and ice might be gone by then…
Are you still finding joy in the cold? If not, go for a sled ride with some kiddos, double dare ya to not leave with a smile. Speaking of joy, I had a great time attending the ‘Cozendagen’ event at West Art. Easily my new favorite winter holiday. Developed by Cliff Lewis, Cozendagen invites us to stay slow, intentional, and cozy. Not just a day, but a new seasonal celebration.
See ya round the county & city! (always covering both) -Ed
Today’s opening art is by Lancaster local Marisa Roseanna who live paints & sketches at weddings and events.
The painting above was completed at a wedding in Holtbrook, PA. View a recap of her creating it here. Lancaster Loop giveaway: Marisa will be doing a live sketch of a lucky winner at the first Dinner Club event on Feb 26th. Win a chance to go home with a piece of her art by attending the event; dinner details.
Last week’s winner of ‘SOOP in the city’, is nailsdoneby_nicole. Congrats!
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Tell Chris & Aimee, ‘hello from Ed’ and they’ll be excited to serve you as a reader of the ‘Loop! rock lititz tour optional
Lancaster Loop Dinner Club
We are set to have a dang good time on Thursday, February 26th!
A huge round of applause to the Loopers who dove right in last week and signed up for the first Lancaster Loop Dinner Club!
Marjorie, Mike, Christine, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Michelle, Linda, Jen, Michelle, Marcus, Brooke, Rebekah, Bill, Michelle, Nancy, Karen, Doreen, Sharonda, Amber, Ashley, Laura, Amy, Brittany, Lindsay, Heather, Stefan, David, and some fella named Ed.
Curious if we can take it from our current 28 Loopers to 100 neighbors meeting neighbors…this are real life connecitons that build community.
I have some great venues in mind for the after-party. There are 8-bits of me that think you’ll love em. Full announcement next week.
Details: You take a quick quiz, get paired with 5 friendly Lancaster Loop strangers, meet for dinner in Lancaster City, pay your way for the meal, and then attend the free optional after-dinner party where you’ll be comped some free entertainment.
Long/short of it…wanna meet new neighbors and build community IRL?
Click & join us.
Lancaster Eats Ice Cream for Breakfast
Some traditions are complicated. This one’s simple and only needs 5 words:
Eat ice cream for breakfast.
Here’s 21 Lancaster spots to grab some scoops.
Whether you’ve got kids in the house or you’re a grown-up who surviving this real Lancaster winter, there is something downright magical about trading eggs & toast for a spoon & scoops.
And here’s a ‘valuable lime lesson’ from Bluey & Bingo and ice cream.
The 5 Ws of Lancaster - (who-what-why-when-where)
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YourLife is kicking off their 1st Social Saturday Feb 7th, 12–2p…Super Bowl–style! Wear your favorite team gear, hang out, eat subs, and play games with the community. Members attend free, non-members are $10 (50% off day pass). barbells & buddies
Featured Events
Feb 5th Lydia Hamilton Smith & the World of Entrepreneurial Black Women in the Nation’s Capital @ Lanc Hist Museum 5-630p reception & lecture free w/dr tamika nunley
Feb 6th Yacht Lobsters @ Mickey’s Black Box 8p 70s & 80s buttery soft rock pina colada optional
Feb 7th Denison Witmer w/The Nielsen Family Band plays ‘Anything At All’ @ West Art 730-930p & back on Sunday the 8th for unplugged style solo show hometown lanc guitar
Feb 8th Be Your Own Valentine Retreat: Less hallmark cards and more love yourself this year. Join Doing Dharma at Pheasant Run Farm B&B, you’ll get a few hours of nervous-system-reset: meditation, breath work, gentle yoga, Reiki, a full brunch, and a personal intuitive reading for every guest. Few spots remain, come solo or bring a friend and be your own best Valentine.
Today - Tuesday, 3rd
Pack the Park by Stormers a food & item donation thru 2/6 9-5p no glass plz
Short Story discussion group @ Lanc Public Library ‘A Sound of Thunder’ by ray bradbury
Wednesday, 4th
Nightclub 2 Step @ Celtic Center of Lanc 7-9p beginner and intermediate series
Cooking with Kids @ Lanc Public Library 4-5p ages 5-10 chop it up
Thursday, 5th
Tanger Outlets welcomes Cousins Maine Lobster Rolls order ahead 12-6p food truck
Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conf @ Lanc Convention (2/6 too) 85 speakers farm first
Lancaster’s Gayest Happy Hour @ Zoetropolis 5-7p vows & valentines, wear pink or red
Monthy Honky Tonk Night w/Danny & the Do-Overs @ West Art 645-930p scootin’
Friday, 6th
First Friday check out Maejean Vintage - also late galleries + arts & culture no trolley til may
A Proud Monkey @ Tellus360 7p 21+ ‘before these crowded streets’
Urban Air School’s Out play day 12-4p parents watch kids can jump w/$23.99 platinum passes
Puff Puff Paint Night @ Hempfield Apoth 7-830p w/Cynda Valle 21+ paint included
Steve Rexroth music @ South County Brewing 6-9p solo relicoustic 70s to now
TUSK tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ AMT 8p snow covered hills
Sangjaru @ The Ware Center 7-9p Korean Folk Fusion music free new creativity on rich traditions
Saturday, 7th
Bob Marley Bday Bash @ Hempfield Apoth 8p-12a music, dance, drinks, art, authentic food by raggamuffin kitchen
Puppies with a Purpose @ Lanc Public Library seeking foster fams for seeing eye pups
Creative Release @ The Candy Factory by Jo Davis Art 10-12p free to overcome creative blocks
Winter Ballroom Soiree @ Trust Performing Arts Center 7-830p beginners welcome, partner or solo
Intro to Patternmaking @ PA Guild of Craftsmen 10-2p (2nd class on 14th) adjust that fav shirt
Sunday, 8th
New Year Potluck by Lanc Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders at West Art 5p bring an entree
Vibrational Sound Bath @ Lanc Metaphysical Chapel 1030-1055a bring a blanket
Epoxy Resin & Crushed Glass Suncatcher @ PA Guild of Craftsmen 11-1p 12 inch ray catcher
Family Friendly Workshop @ Board and Brush 12-3p you pick paint or wood stain
Roots Revival Roadshow @ Zoetropolis 2p storytelling, rhythms, and melodies
Monday, 9th
Pop-Up Pottery @ Marion Court Room 6p pre-register for your vase, dish, or goblet
Lancaster Get Outside & Ornithologize
Lancaster has a long history of people getting up early to enjoy the good stuff. Here’s an activity to burn a few of those ‘ice cream for breakfast’ calories.
The folks at Lancaster County Bird Club have been out there since 1937, counting warblers, leading walks, and turning sunrise into a community event with field trips, lectures, and nearly 90 years of bird nerd joy.
Their mission is built around four simple things: observing birds, conserving birds, teaching people about birds, and sharing what they’re seeing with others.
Because of where we sit, Lancaster is an ideal setup for birders: rivers, parks, conservancy lands, and farmland create a whole buffet of habitats for both breeding and migratory species. In other words, if you’ve ever thought, “I wonder what’s flying over my head right now?”, the folks at LC Bird Club are your people.
If you want to dip a toe in, their website is a great starting point: local birding sites, rare bird alerts, injured bird resources, and a quarterly newsletter called Call Notes that keeps you plugged into what’s happening in the trees around us.
Check out their event this weekend: Riverwatch for Waterfowl and Gulls at Columbia River Trails Center, Feb 7th 10-1p. loopers flock together
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Many thanks Loopers.
Two Random Lancaster ‘Rabbit Trails’ & the UCBE Winner
The first commercially successful pretzel factory in the US, Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, opened in 1861, it’s still operating today eat your way thru a tour
What is the correct orientation of a pretzel - loops up or down? Seems the general consensus is, this side of the Atlantic is loops up and the otherside of the Atlantic is loops down. pretzel so hard
Winner Winner
Last week’s winner of TWO tickets from the Ultimate Craft Brewery Experience walk-about tour is Michelle S. 🍻🍻🍻
The correct answer of how many gallons of beer does Pennsylvania consume annually is 324.1 million. For visual context, that much beer would +/- fill up Beaver Stadium, gulp. Cheers to the overachievers in the poll comments…you should def UCBE.
Where’s Wal’Ed’o?
Last week’s location was Beiler’s Doughnuts on Harrisburg Pike!
Here’s a sweet circle. EVERYONE who guessed correctly won a free donut!
If you won, you’ll receive an email at 7:20 today. Stop by, ask for Lillian, name the Lancaster Loop, give her your email and enjoy some doughy bliss. Thanks for supporting the Loop, Lillian!
👇 Guess this week’s Where’s Wal’Ed’o location below 👇
Guess correctly and you’ll be entered for a giveaway to the business. Lots of clues in the photo so make sure to ‘Zoom Zoom’ in!
Thanks for staying…in the ‘Loop! -Ed
PS Forward this to someone who’d like to know that on this day in 1938, the brand new McCaskey High School welcomed students for the first time. The Art Deco designed building rang the register for a whopping grand total of $1,400,000 (including furnishings)!