A two-character play, "Oleanna" is directed by professor of theatre Karen Lodi and stars real-life counterparts Todd Wronski, professor of theatre, and Meghan Lantzy, senior theatre and studio art major.

Originally put together for a performance at the Endinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Dickinson troupe will return from a week of shows abroad to perform at the college.

"Oleanna" will be at the Mathers Theatre of the Holland Union Building, Dickinson College, on August 31 and September 1 at 8 p.m. Admission is free, reservations are recommended. For reservations or information, call 245-1327.

One of the nation’s oldest inland waterfront festivals, Kipona — a Native-American word meaning ‘sparkling water’ — is the traditional end-of-summer celebration, with a weekend full of entertainment, food, and fun.

With a list of events ranging from the annual Chili Cook Off and drag boat races to a variety of children’s events and the renowned Artsfest — this year featuring more than 150 exhibitors — Kipona is an event not to be missed!

Taking place at Riverfront Park, along Front Street, and on City Island, Harrisburg, Kipona festival hours are September 1, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; September 2, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; September 3, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.; and September 4, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Kipona Artsfest exhibitors will be open September 2, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; September 3, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.; and September 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission to the Artsfest is $1; proceeds will go towards helping the Greater Harrisburg Arts Council promote arts in Central Pennsylvania.

For a detailed schedule of events, check harrisburgevents.com.

With more than 200 artists exhibiting creations that range from contemporary crafts, eye-catching jewelry, trend-setting apparel, and beautiful paintings, among other items, the 22nd Annual Art and Craft Show will once again take place under the shade of Long’s Park on Labor Day weekend Highlighted by four days of fine food and music, with more than 20,000 people expected to attend.

Show hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. September 1 through September 3; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. September 4. The event will be held rain or shine.

Adult admission to the park is $8 for a one-day pass, $10 for a four-day pass. Children under 12 are admitted free. Discounted tickets can be purchased by checking the website at longspark.org. Parking is free.

Trophies will be awarded to first through tenth place chili winners and a special "People’s Choice" award will go to chili collecting the most donations.

And with proceeds benefiting the Hart Center and other York and Adams County charities, the Cookoff is about more than just chili — it’s helping a charitable cause while enjoying the music, prizes, and games that compliment the spicy taste!

Held in the ball field directly behind KClinger’s Tavern, located at 304 Poplar Street, Hanover, the Cookoff will also feature live music by Mike Dugan and The Blues Mission, Burnt Orange, and Bucket of Blues.

Admission to the event is $3, entitling each person to live entertainment and all the chili one can taste.

For more information, call KClinger’s at 633-9197.

With an evening of festivities that are set to include Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen demonstrating their art, hands-on interactive art by YorkArts, complimentary refreshments by Sam and Tony’s and Subway, music by SummerSong, a walking tour of downtown historic sites by Historic York, Inc., and tours of the Bonham House that will be given by the York County Heritage Trust.

Held the first Wednesday of each month, Art, Eats, and Beats is free and open to the public. Arts, Eats, and Beats at the Bonham House takes place from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The walking tour of downtown York will leave at 6 p.m. and tours of the Bonham House will take place throughout the evening.

For more information, contact Main Street York, Inc. at 845-9126 or check the website at downtownyork.org.

Called "cosmo funk for a new millennium" by Signal to Noise, viperHouse has spent the past five years transcending from a regional to a national act, gaining a reputation for a tight, funky sound that successfully translates both on record and on the stage.

‘A modern day spasm band,’ the viperHouse style can be traced back to 1800s New Orleans where the spasmic dancing of the musicians earned the style its name. A jazz/funk band in the tradition of Ellington and Sun Ra, viperHouse has become a staple of the East Coast club scene, packing in the crowds with their unmistakable blend of sound and spirit.

viperHouse will be at Lancaster’s Historic Blue Star on September 6 at 10 p.m. For more information, check the Blue Star’s website at thebluestar.com or go to the viperHouse site at viperhouse.com.

Founded in 1997, the World Mission of Central PA (WMCP) is a local effort geared toward enabling medical missions to administer care and supplies to countries in need. Since its formation, the WMCP has sponsored several surgical teams who have traveled to and worked in such areas as the Philippines, where they are currently planning another trip. Medical supplies and mission workers have also been deployed to Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Costa Rica, and Kosovo.

The First Annual Celebrity Bartender Event will be held at J.C. Dunphy’s Restaurant in Camp Hill on September 14 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. For more information on both the event and the works of the World Mission of Central PA, call the WMCP at 975-1600.

Promoting their newest release, Up To Here, the four-man band will come to the ’burg on the heels of a week-long party, one that will begin with the first of a two-day CD release celebration on September 7, both of which will be held at Lancaster’s Historic Blue Star.

One of the best acts in the area, Nothing But Oregano has high hopes for their sophomore effort, aiming to surpass the success they achieved with their last album, See The Future Tonight and it’s single, "Sweet Season," which received significant radio airplay.

Nothing But Oregano will be at The Midtown Tavern on Saturday, September 16 at 9 p.m.