Autoharp master George Orthey, up in Perry County, brings some well-known names to our area for concerts and workshops, as well as jams after the concerts. George welcomes RV campers. Workshops are (usually) $20 and reservations are required. Concerts are open with a free-will offering ($5-10 per person suggested) accepted for the performers.

On his calendar for Spring 2010 are:

January 8/9 - Karla Armstrong
Jan 8, 7:30pm at Reedsville Evangelical Lutheran Church
Jan 9, 1pm at Orthey's Workshop
Jan 9, 7:30 pm at Highland Presbyterian Church

February 12/13 - Mountain Fling
Feb 12, 7:30pm at Reedsville Evangelical Lutheran Church
Feb 13, 1pm at Orthey's Workshop
Feb 13, 7:30 pm at Highland Presbyterian Church

March 12/13 - Adam Miller
Mar 12, 7:30pm at Reedsville Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mar 13, 1pm at Orthey's Workshop
Mar 13, 7:30 pm at Highland Presbyterian Church

April 9/10 - Hello Stranger featuring Dale Carter Jett
Apr 9, 7:30pm at Reedsville Evangelical Lutheran Church
Apr 10, 1pm at Orthey's Workshop
Apr 10, 7:30 pm at Highland Presbyterian Church

Friday evening concerts are at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 E. Logan St., Reedsville, PA (about 45 minutes' drive from Newport). Info: 717-667-3740 (Rev. Ken Longfield)

Saturday workshops are at 1 pm at George Orthey's Workshop, 18 Burd Rd, Newport. Reservations are required; ask George for directions. Call George at 717-567-6406 or 567-9469.

Saturday evening concerts are at Highland United Presbyterian Church, 11 Church Rd., Newport, PA

Info at www.OrtheyInstruments.com, or call George Orthey at 717-567-6406 (workshop) or 567-9469 (home).

Also check with Perry County Council of the Arts (717-567-7023) for updates and changes.

The Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts program is made possible through a regional partnership between Community Partnerships RC&D and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.