Connections
Connections are just a sweet part of our "connect, create, collaborate" motto at the Switchboard so we decided to round up a few lists of all of the cool things our creator friends are doing so you can go and participate in those, too!
Please note: If you are interested in any of these events or if you have any questions in regards to connections, please contact private venues personally or follow their social media to contact. The Switchboard is just here to help get you connected and we are not responsible for these events... except our own of course!
Local "Call For Art" Galleries
Check out these local galleries and follow them to stay up to date on their upcoming shows and "Call for Art" opportunities!
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Garth Gallery- Columbia, PA
HIVE Artspace- York, PA
White Rose Studios LLC- York, PA
Marketview Arts- York, PA
Studio Gallery 234- York, PA
The Dark Parlor- York, PA
The Parliament Arts Organization- York, PA
Creative Inspirations Gallery- Manheim, PA
MH Art Gallery/ Marietta Art Alive- Marietta PA
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Local Open Mics & Recording
Are you a local musician looking for some hot spots in the area to practice your jams? Here are a list of local Open Mic opportunities that are on our radar:
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Mondays:
- Tellus360 (Lancaster) - 6:00-11:00
- Railroad House (Sinking Spring) - 8:00-11:00
- Tourist Inn (York) - 6:00-9:00 [Ed Allison[
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Tuesdays:
- Columbia Kettle Works 2nd Gear (Lancaster) - 6:30-9:00 [e.o. tue] [Emily]
- Chatty Monks (West Reading) - [e.o. tue] 6:00-8:30 [Noah Gibney]
- Switchboard Studios & Gallery- (Columbia) - [opposite Tue ^] 6:30-10:00 [Winter Parks]
- Jen-Jen's Rhythm N Brews (East Berlin) - 6:00-9:00 [Ed]
- Jack's Hard Cider (Gettysburg) - 6:00-9:00 [James]
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Wednesdays:
- Village Haus (Reinholds) - [2nd & 4th Wed] - 6:00 [Liam]
- Shamrock Cafe (Lancaster) - [1st & 3rd Wed] - 7:00 [@Nathan]
- The Circle Hanover - 8:00 [Pete & Gena from Copper Bets]
- McCleary's (Marietta) - 7:30-9:30 [Mike]
- Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center - 8:00-11:00 [Yam Yam & CPMHF]
- Red Rose Restaurant & Lounge (York) - 6:00-9:00
- Burning Bridge Tavern (Wrightsville) - 6:00-8:00
- Babe's Grill House + Lounge (Palmyra) - 8:30-10:30
- Black Rock Brewing (Pottsville) - [1st & 3rd wed] 4:00-8:00
- The Sandwich Factory (Lititz) - 8:00-11:00
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Thursdays:
- GearHouse Brewing Co (Chambersburg) - Bluegrass Country Jam
- Champs Bar (Highspire) - 7:00-10:00 - Blues Jam [Blues Society]
- Hell In A Bucket Brewery (Wrightsville) - 7:00-10:00 [Bjorn/ Brian]
- Phantom Power (Millersville) - 6:00-11:30
- Big Dog Craft Brewing (Lancaster) - 6-8:30 [1st & 3rd Thurs]
- Little Amps (Harrisburg) - [e.o. Thur] - 6:00-8:00 [Aleah Renae]
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Fridays:
- Mexitaly (York) - 9:00-? - Jam - Acoustic [Gregorio]
Saturdays:
- Premier Brewing Company (Hanover) - 4:00-7:00 [Ash]
- Holy Hound Taproom (York) - [2nd sat] 1:00-4:00 - jazz jam
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Saturdays:
-Switchboard Studios & Gallery (Columbia)- 2-5PM- MOE Blues Jam Session (1st Sat.)
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Sundays:
- Columbia Kettle Works IronSpire Complex (Adamstown) - [2nd Sun] 1:00-4:00 [Liam]
- The Blue Sky Tavern (Etters) - 8:00-11:00 - jam [Ash]
- Tellus360 (Lancaster) - 2:00-5:00 - jam (format changes weekly)
- Mount Gretna Brewery (Palmyra) - [1st sun] 5:30-7:30 - jazz jam
- Cassel Vineyards (Hershey) - 2:00-?
- The Station at Reinholds Inn (Reinholds) - [e.o. Sun]
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Recording Opps
Right Coast Recording- Columbia, PA
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Local Poetry Slams & Friends
So many words to share... and poets need an outlet! Below are a list of local poetry slams and organizations that you might want to consider looking into!
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A Concrete Rose- Lancaster, PA
Word Hive- A space for poets- Columbia, PA
2nd Friday- Switchboards Studios & Gallery- 7-9PM- Columbia, PA