The Truth Behind Groundhog Day

The first Groundhog Day was in 1887 on February 2nd. That was exactly 130 years ago, today. It's surprising, to say the least, that a holiday centered around a groundhog has lasted for so long. The roots of the holiday are deeply connected to the early history of Pennsylvania. The general origins of the holiday…

Poll of the Week: What do you hope NOT to be asked about at Thanksgiving dinner?

Thanksgiving was yesterday and you know what that means; the inevitable fear of dinner conversations with your extended family. We at The Performer were having a tough time deciding which was the WORST topic to come up at the Thanksgiving dinner table, so we turned to our followers on Twitter to settle the debate. This week's…

Palmer Park at Charter Arts 

Tomorrow marks the opening of the second show of the Charter Arts 2016-2017 theatre season, Palmer Park by Joanna McClellan Glass. The show was directed by head of the theatre department, Diane Wagner, and will be the first play in the underground space for this season. The show runs Wednesday, November 9th through Sunday, November 13th.…

My Fave Five: Fall Activities

As we all know, fall is a very exciting time. The weather is changing from the heat of summer to the cool of fall, allowing a variety of entertainment to be squeezed in before the harsh winter hits! From spending time with friends to cozying up all alone, there is something for everyone. Here are five of…