Drama and Adventure

Are you easing, or careening, into post-pandemic life?   Either way, our latest podcast can help, by adding a touch of drama and adventure to your June plans.   Melissa Nicholson of Gamut Theatre describes what it's like to return to live, outdoor theatre in Harrisburg, with Shakespeare in the Park's "Hamlet." You never know what's going to happen, with live theatre—she shares funny stories of summers' past. Plus, she previews the 2021 summer theatre lineup.   Live life on the edge, through Julie McKelvey of Lemoyne: She explains the driving forces propelling her—and the life lessons she's gained—in attempting to climb the Seven Summits. Plus, she describes how she's "giving back."   Step into a Central PA hiking adventure: George Conrad, president of the Standing Stone Trail Club, shares the latest news from the Thousand Steps Trail and beyond.   It's pretty rare for Lawrance Binda, editor of TheBurg, to be "stunned." He describes something he's never witnessed, in all his years in Harrisburg, in this month's "Most Harrisburg Thing."   TheBurg Podcast is hosted and produced by longtime Harrisburg-area journalist Karen Hendricks. Visit her website here.    Every month, TheBurg Podcast introduces you to some of Harrisburg's most fascinating people. Their stories start on the pages of TheBurg magazine, and are expanded here, on TheBurg Podcast… because "there's always more to the story."   This month's backstories: Staging a Comeback: Gamut's "Shakespeare in the Park" returns with the classic "Hamlet" / Peak Purpose: Harrisburg-Area woman nears a rare achievement—mounting the "Seven Summits" / Stepping Stones: The Thousand Steps Trail is a Rock Star Among Area Hiking Trails   DYK? TheBurg Podcast recently received two prestigious awards: First place, Excellence in Journalism Award, Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter; and Honorable mention, Keystone Media Award, Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation.   Interested in sponsoring TheBurg Podcast? Contact Lauren ([email protected]). TheBurg is a monthly community magazine based in Harrisburg, Pa.; Lawrance Binda, co-publisher/editor.