Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
Reviews
Cool bar, stage, and art gallery! Best place to go in Harrisburg if you are a open-minded person who promotes individuality.
If you haven't been to Stage on Herr at HMAC, you are missing out on a true hidden gem in Harrisburg. Although Open Mic night on Wednesday is one of my favorite nights, this art and music venue is consistent at booking some amazing talent from the us and from around the world. Holly and Justin are just two of the brilliant team of bartenders who are friendly and true mixologists, who have a knack for making serious adult beverages. Patrons are all ages, open minded and eclectic, and in general a collective of hip funsters who add to the charm and experience. Go often to check the art - I have purchased several pieces here from local artists, and the best part is that the proprietors John and Gary do not take any commission - 100% goes to the artist. When entering HMAC you'll feel like you have stepped into a loft art and music space you'd normally find in Brooklyn, Portland, Seattle, or even Stockholm. One word of caution - sound checks can be sometimes brutal. If you arrive during a sound check (sometimes 7ish??), don't leave. Just have a drink and realize the loud tweaking is a necessary evil that passes after a few minutes.
Psycadelic and well beyond my expectations of what harrisburg had to offer.
Wednesday is open mike night at the Stage on Herr bar in the HMAC. I just went for the first time and was highly surprised and impressed. The music was some of the best that I have ever experienced!! How wonderful to have this new facility in H-burg!
