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Live Music at The Central Market
What- Local artists perform live among an array of different vendors
When-
11/19- Ben Rothermel
12/3- Ryan Peters
12/17- Camela Widad Krazmer
Where- The York Central Market, 34 West Philadelphia Street York, Pa 17401
Free Parking 6am-2pm in the Philadelphia and Beaver Street garage
The vendors at the York Central Market offer fresh produce, sweets, deli meats, seafood, tea and more year round.
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
Who: NaNoWriMo.org, official organization for National Novel Writing Month
What: The annual challenge to write a novel (50,000+ words) in only a month.
When: November 1st – 30th.
Where: Contestants can sign up on NaNoWriMo.org before November begins.
Calling all writers! Do you have a story brewing in your noggin? Are your fingertips itching for a literary challenge? Then enter this years National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) competition! The annual craze is rumbling around the world, ready to explode on November 1st when writers young and old begin sprinting towards the end of one single goal: to write a novel of at least 50,000 words by the end of the month.
NaNoWriMo has grown exponentially since its inception in 1999, starting off with only 21 participants. Last year, over 200,000 had joined, representing over 40 countries and 528 chapters, and over 37,000 of those writers made it to the 50,000 word finish line.
Those interested in joining must sign up at www.nanowrimo.org by the end of October, which is ONLY A FEW DAYS AWAY! Starting on November 1st, participants can begin writing. Don’t cheat and begin early! This is a competition running on the honor system. Though there are “winners” declared, there are no prizes except for the glorious feeling of knowing that you have written your own novel! For a more detailed (and humorous) explanation on how the contest works, visit their section, How NaNoWriMo Works.
Some of Unwound Magazine’s own writers will be participating, so be sure to check back for updates on their progress. Also be on the lookout for any tips, resources, or maybe even some friendly competition that may appear on our site!
Martin Guitar Factory
Entrance to the Martin Guitar Factory (Photo by Emily Northey)
Who: Martin Guitar Factory
What: Free factory tours of one of the most recognized acoustic guitar makers in the world.
When: Tours run in regular intervals, M-F 11:00-2:30, and each tour lasts about one hour. Group tours (10 or more) can be scheduled M-F 8-10:30 AM.
Where: 510 Sycamore St, Nazareth, PA, 18064
martinguitar.com
Factory worker testing a new guitar (Photo by Emily Northey)
The Martin Guitar Factory is a great way to get in touch with the roots of American acoustic guitar production and to experience a live factory environment. The factory tour allows for an up-close-and-personal encounter of the real manufacturing process of Martin guitars and the factory employees working behind the scenes. Every tour is safely led through each step in production by a knowledgeable guide who ensures that everyone leaves with a bit of the “secret insider info” on why Martin guitars are so famous. This tour is fun for the whole family and a great stop for locals and visitors alike.
Also available at the factory are the gift/guitar shop—where you can find an assortment of official Martin memorabilia along with genuine guitars for sale—and the museum, another free asset that is just as enjoyable as the tour itself. It leads viewers on a journey through time, starting from 1796 and through 150 years of American guitar history. Some of the most intricate and beautiful Martin guitars are showcased here.
Martin Guitar Factory Museum (Photo by Emily Northey
NOTE: When visiting the factory, wear comfortable clothing (no open-toed shoes). Photography is welcome, but they require you to not use a flash. It is a factory with real workers and real machines, so please be conscious of the workers’ safety as well as your own.
