August 2017

Arts and Crafts – The Heart of a Show’s Success
The Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show, which is held at Root’s Country Market over Labor Day weekend, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The show’s founder, Marilyn Hobday, reflects on those 30 years. In the world of arts and crafts, late summer signals the start of the holiday season. For those who decorate their...

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June is Busting Out All Over!

Summer arrives June 20 and it’s being welcomed with food events, music, outdoor activities, community celebrations, benefits, family fare and so much more.   LCM and social media photos  Note:

The Sound of Music!

The arrival of summer means music is filling parks, vineyards, historic sites and venues across Lancaster County. Pack up your lawn chairs and spend an afternoon

May is in Bloom

It’s that glorious time of the year! The weather is perfect, gardens are blooming with spring flowers, rhubarb and strawberries

The Pursuit of Happiness

While it took Thomas Jefferson 40-plus years to arrive at a point where he was nearly satisfied with the design

Styling A Garden 

Shawn’s property is home to 80 varieties of hosta. Here, a selection is complemented by coleus, grasses and ferns. “I could

John Wright Restaurant: Time to Celebrate!

Clockwise from top: Hammond's Pretzel-crusted trout with sweet corn risotto; coconut curry shrimp; and braised lamb shank with heirloom grits.

Tinned Fish: Dive In

Before you pinch, thumb or turn up your nose, hear me out. Tinned fish is a nutritious, simple snack, and

Democracy by the People

A panel depicts Thaddeus Stevens delivering one of his fiery speeches before Congress. Lancaster has built a testament to two of

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