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We have you covered.     [66ca5f44322d8 image] The Lancaster Craft Beerfest returned last weekend after a four-year hiatus. Photo credit to Kim Kravitz, LNP Correspondent. It's a weekend of artsy fun! I'm Mickayla Miller, a reporter at LNP|LancasterOnline. I spend hours every week combing through entertainment options to curate the best local weekend options for our readers. Whether you're looking for a night out on the town this weekend or prefer a more laid-back experience, we have this week's highlights from Lancaster County's entertainment scene, plus what has me excited in the world of entertainment this week. Here's the Scoop. [64f51bb196706 image] The Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show and the Long's Park Art Festival return to Lancaster County this weekend. In this file photo, Bob Weaver works on a project in his booth at the 2023 Heart of Lancaster show. Photo credit to Andy Blackburn, LNP Photographer.   - Two Labor Day [art festivals return to Lancaster County this weekend]( The Long's Park Art Festival and the Heart of Lancaster Arts & Craft Show. [Here's what you need to know](. - Here are [eight events to add to your calendar this weekend]( from a sunflower festival to a concert with Robby Grote, of the Districts, in a solo project called Super Infinity. - Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress [Sara Bareilles will perform in Lancaster]( benefit CHI St. Joseph Children's Health. - Music For Everyone will [return its annual Pequea Creek boat races benefit event]( to Sickman's Mill Sept. 6-8. - Here's the [Trust Performing Arts Center's 2024-25 season]( from Xun Pan to a brass band that has appeared on "The Tonight Show" and "Sesame Street." - The [Ware Center in downtown Lancaster also announced its 2024-25 season]( featuring performances by Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana and more. - LancasterHistory [joined the Museums for All program]( which helps give discounts for families on SNAP EBT or WIC. Mark your calendars! - Aug. 31, Sept. 2: [Hospice & Community Care's annual Labor Day auction]( at Solanco Fairgrounds. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 31, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 2. Free admission. - Aug. 31: [Sunflower Festival at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm]( 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $23.95-$43.95 if purchased online, $27.95-$47.95 if purchased at gate. - Sept. 1: [Ice Cream Social at Lititz Historical Foundation]( 6:30-8 p.m. Pay-what-you-can. For more things to do, [check out our events calendar](. Here's what I'm loving. "Tehrangeles" by Porochista Khakpour is a funny novel with lots of heart. 'Tehrangeles' Author Kevin Kwan described Porochista Khakpour's latest novel, "Tehrangeles," as "'Little Women' on an ayahuasca trip." It's easy to see the comparison, with four wildly different sisters navigating the world in this novel. Iranian-American entrepreneur Al Milani uses his perceived racial ambiguity to his advantage, letting people think he's Italian instead, as he creates the "Pizzabomme," which somewhat resembles a Hot Pocket. He married an Iranian woman, Homa, and had four kids. They live in a McMansion-style house in Los Angeles, and of course, shenanigans ensue. (Tehrangeles is a portmanteau of Tehran, the capital of Iran, and Los Angeles.) Each sister - Roxanna, Haylee, Mina and Violet - are fully realized in the novel in a way that few authors can characterize. It's a satire that pokes fun at reality TV shows (especially "Keeping Up with the Kardashians"), the pandemic and different stereotypes. But, it also has a lot of heart, and has many different prominent themes that makes this book so well-rounded. A piece of advice: The first half of the book is incredibly slow, though it sets up the rest of the novel nicely. Just keep reading. Did we spot you? [66cbc891bc2eb image] Our photographers are always out and about. Did we see you at any of these Lancaster County events? - The [Lancaster Craft Beerfest returned to Binns Park]( Saturday after a four-year hiatus. - Terre Hill Community Memorial Park [hosted an old-fashioned ice cream social]( that benefitted the park. Is the content of this email relevant to you? [Yes]( [No]( [View as Webpage]( LNP | LancasterOnline | 101 North Queen Street PO Box 1328 | Lancaster, PA 17608 US [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice](