I always enjoy going to the Carlisle Theater, Great service, and a Great play, I always look to see…read morewhat is happening next to go to.

Sometimes the best adventures are the ones I barely plan. I was scrolling social media when I…read morehappened across an event at the Carlisle Theatre for a Halfway to St. Patty's Day concert featuring the Kilmaine Saints. I'd never even HEARD of the Kilmaine Saints, but apparently they've been around for 18 YEARS, which made me feel like I'd somehow missed an entire chapter of Central PA knowledge. I made a mental note that the concert might be fun, continued along with my life and figured I'd see how my Saturday adventures unfolded. Well, the Universe left me just enough time to make it work. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! I hopped onto the Carlisle Theatre website, bought myself a $25 ticket for the 7:30 p.m. show and headed to Carlisle for a completely unplanned evening of Celtic rock. Purchasing my ticket online was incredibly simple, and I lucked out again when I arrived and found plenty of street parking right outside the theatre. On this particular Saturday evening, there was no circling blocks, no parking drama and no Responsible Adult Me wondering whether she'd misunderstood a parking sign. WINNING! I'd only been inside the Carlisle Theatre once before for a New Year's Eve celebration, so I was excited to actually experience a show there. The theatre has been part of downtown Carlisle since 1939 and continues to host concerts, films and live theatre, which is pretty darn cool when you think about how many old theatres haven't survived. Is the building showing its age? Absolutely! The theatre could definitely use some love and TLC. The seats, in particular, weren't especially comfortable and have clearly supported MANY generations of butts before mine. But for a couple hours? They did the job. More importantly, the theatre itself handled the concert really well. The sound was great, I had a good view of the stage and the historic setting gave the whole evening more personality than seeing the same show in some generic modern venue. The snack bar was also open, and although I resisted, the smell of fresh popcorn floating through the theatre was doing its absolute best to destroy my self-control. Staff throughout my visit were friendly and kind, and getting inside couldn't have been easier. I pulled up the ticket on my phone, they scanned it and BOOM. I was ready for my completely spontaneous Celtic rock adventure. And I'm really glad I went. There's something I love about having a historic little theatre right in downtown Carlisle where I can scroll past an event I've never heard of, spend $25 and suddenly have completely different plans for my Saturday night. That's exactly what community theatres like this SHOULD do. Give us somewhere to see something new, hear something different and occasionally say, "Sure, why NOT go to a Halfway to St. Patty's Day concert tonight?" The Carlisle Theatre may be showing its age, but there's still plenty of life happening inside it. I'll absolutely be back for another show. And apparently I need to start paying closer attention to their calendar because who knows what the heck I'll accidentally discover next!

We learned about adult night at WC from another reviewer so decided to come back this evening. It…read morewas fun being there and checking out the different sciency items. I think my favorite was the hurricane simulator and build-a-rocket and build-a-paper-airplane activity stations. For $12 it was a nice way to spend an evening having fun in a place that's usually pretty crowded. Now, we have to go back for a performance next.

If you're sans kids and looking for something different on the 3rd Friday of the month, Whitaker…read moreCenter's Night Shift is it. For $10 (cash preferred) you get admission, a drink voucher, and two hours to play with science exhibits... with a beer or wine in hand. Think Night at the Museum meets a cash bar. 100% yes. Adventure Buddy's highlight was the RaceIT exhibit, where he built and raced cars -- only to lose to my championship Houpe-De-Ville (sorry, not sorry). My favorite? The Hurricane Chamber that blasted winds up to 91mph. Cool? More like cold. I almost lost my contact lenses. Totally worth it. Even though the exhibits are geared toward kids, there's something magical about rediscovering them as an adult. Nostalgia hits, curiosity kicks in, and the 21+ crowd makes the vibe peaceful, playful, and fun. Between touching a tornado, watching turtles migrate across Earth, and laughing at ourselves while sipping drinks, it was an inexpensive, unique date night during 3rd in the Burg. Highly recommend pawning off the crotchgoblins with grandma and checking it out.

Today was my first visit to Midtown Cinema since their renovation and the pandemic. WOW!…read more This small spot is a jewel. They operate three fairly small auditoriums which have been upgraded with digital projectors, modern seating, and better insulation to reduce sound "bleedover" between theaters. That's rarely a problem since Midtown specializes in independent films and documentaries instead of the normal explosive blockbusters. This is movie-going for grown-ups and includes a Zero Day Brewing "outpost" if you care to enjoy a beer with your movie. The staff here is great and prices are reasonable--possibly cheaper than the big chains.

Have you ever had that friend or that one person you know very well who tells you to see a movie!…read moreYOU HAVE to see this film it's one of the best films and it is their favorite. Well, that's what I did. I went to Midtown cinema to see Sinners. It was a rainy, gloomy day, so it was perfect to go to the movie theater. I worked for myself, so I was able to go to a matinee at roughly about 1 PM. It was a very nice experience. Since I since I had the theater to my entire self I purchased a popcorn and a soda and of course the movie ticket! Well I was surprised to only find out that my bill came out to be $32 for a movie midday however I continued to watch the movie and this movie was okay! But that part that threw me off were the vampires. I definitely wasn't expecting that, but that was a great little pot plot twist at the end. I was not too fond of it, but the cinema was very nice. The bathrooms were very clean and the staff made up for it. I actually got a chance to talk to one of the staff members and we talked about movies and I told them how I didn't understand why it was vampires and then also Hoodoo which I came to find out. Is a different type of magic than Voodoo. I love that the film was fictional and based on a folklore, talking to someone at the movie theater, who actually studied film themselves was an amazing experience. I enjoy the conversation with the staff more than the movie.

I attended an event in February of this year about part of Martin Luther King's life. The show…read moreitself was both entertaining and thought provoking and the talk back after the show was a great way for the audience to delve a little deeper into the actors portrayal of the material. The venue was comfortable, clean and well maintained. The staff were helpful and informative. They were all friendly and welcoming. There was a little bit of finger food before and after the event as well, which was a nice surprise. All in all, an evening well spent!!

For my St.Clair, PA friends remember the Ritz! This is it in New Cumberland minus Ajax! A great old…read moretime theatre that still gives you the modern day movies! This great preserved theatre gives you that great ambience of growing up in small town America! The prices are a fraction of those of the major movie theaters and it is a more comfortable atmosphere. You may have to wait a little longer for a movie you want to see but I assure you it's worth the wait. Nothing beats the warmth and charm of a local movie theatre preserved in time.!

This theater is amazing. It looks very authentic, and has that old fashion fun movie feel to it,…read moreas soon as you walk in. Also the seating is good, the price is cheap, and the movie section is usually spot on. The reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because they don't have a larger selection of movies (it would be nice to see indie f

Always have Great movies!!!!!!food is a little expensive, but that's the theater for you!!!!!read more

RC Carlisle Commons is always a pleasant movie going experience. The recliner style seats are an…read moreexcellent way to make the movies more comfortable than what we all grew up with! I appreciate that they have 3D options for movies in addition to standard definition. As far as movie snack prices go, it'll bleed you dry like any movie theatre these days, but honestly it's worth skipping the snacks to see a movie on the big screen if that's an issue (or you can just share one box of candy/popcorn with friends/kids). I am a firm believer in the movie theatre experience (streaming is just not the same) and I am incredibly grateful to have a movie theatre here in Carlisle!

LTM is a great LITTLE place to see live shows. They have several shows each season, both musicals…read moreand straight plays. They also do one children's play a season, usually in the summer. Thursday night shows are discounts, so it's a great way to see live theater at an affordable price. The place only has 60 seats so there is a great view from each seat. I would probably skip the first row seats because you have to look up at the stage a bit. You can't buy tickets online and can only begin purchasing tickets two weeks before the show, which is kind of a hassle for planning purposes. Try it out (especially the musicals) and you won't be disappointed.

Don't sleep for affordable arts and entertainment in Central Pennsylvania; don't forget at the Rose…read moreLehrman Arts Center at HACC. Earlier this year, I attended a Candlelight Concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons, a 60-minute classical music concert performed by a local female string quartet. It was an amazing sight and sound. The magic of lights and Vivaldi's classical music still resonate after 300 years. Check the calendar for more upcoming productions. Performances have already been posted for the balance of 2024 and forthcoming 2025. Tickets were $35 for preferred seating and purchased online.

I used to take a few classes in this building. They were usually English classes. They used to have…read morefree art galleries for students to check them out. I wonder if they still have it now a day.