Harrisburg Is Alive With Music

by manager on April 22, 2010

Since I have been a downtown resident, I have been thoroughly enjoying Harrisburg’s live music scene. On any given night, there is live entertainment performing in the city. I’m also happy to say that every venue showcasing live music is within close proximity to my loft. I never have to drive and enjoy walking the downtown streets to all of the musical venues.

Restaurant Row is a few blocks away and hosts multiple live music venues. Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar sets a dark and relaxing mood and you can always find someone tickling the ivory. Just around the corner is Stock’s on 2nd — a great place to eat and enjoy live music. Continuing down 2nd street is Dragonfly Club which hosts DJ’s and large national touring acts from all over. The bottom area of this club is known as the Spyclub and hosts an array of electronic dance DJ’s.

One block away from Lofts at 909 is North Street — home of two live music venues. Der Harrisburg Maennerchor’s Cathedral Room has become known for live music and runs a constant Blues series every Tuesday hosted by community organizations. On the same street is a great restaurant, Mangia Qui with an upstairs bar known as Suba that offers an intimate atmosphere for live music.

Moving into the Midtown area is Stage on Herr, where they host live music almost every night of the week. On the same street is The Midtown Tavern. Locals know it’s a place to get a great chicken wing, play some pool and hear a band.  The Midtown Scholar is just up the street and hosts a variety of events including singer-songwriters, poetry readings and lectures. A few blocks up from there is The Appalachian Brewing Company with an outstanding venue and deck called The Abbey Bar. The Abbey is known throughout the area for the live music it showcases.

All of this great entertainment is just steps away from Lofts at 909! You can keep up with my musical excursions on Facebook and Twitter.

Jonas Hair

Fine Living, Fine Art

by manager on April 13, 2010

Every time you enter Lofts at 909, you are surrounded by art. I spend a lot of time walking the hallways admiring the large, original oil paintings. Every loft is adorned with at least two paintings. These paintings are just one more luxury that helps me to focus as I take a break from work and reflect on the colorful abstracts covering the walls. There have also been many debates with guests about the meanings within the paintings.

One man who is sure to know the meanings behind the 90 abstract pieces of art within Lofts at 909 is Walter Diehl. Diehl, a Central Pennsylvania artist, was commissioned to create all of the art hanging in the Lofts. His use of color and texture complements the high-end facilities with a feeling of substance and character.

I have seen many apartments and hotels spend a large amount of money on their facilities and then fall short when selecting the art. Lofts at 909 avoided this oversight by covering their walls with fine art from a local artist. If you grow attached to the paintings while living in the Lofts, you can even purchase the art and make it your own!

To see all of the Walter Diehl pieces on display in Lofts at 909, I recommend a tour of the facilities. For a sample of Walter Diehl originals, click here. I will also be posting images throughout the week on Facebook and Twitter.

Jonas Hair

By Walter Diehl

By Walter Diehl

Healthy Living

by manager on April 6, 2010

Since this beautiful weather is upon us, I have been enjoying opening the windows to my loft and letting the spring air fill my home. The cool breeze is a welcome change. During the cold winter months, my Loft was warm and snug, and a great shelter from the cold and snowy winter. Now that spring has arrived, I’m enjoying the Lofts — inside and out.

Circling Harrisburg is The Capital Area Greenbelt — a 20 mile paved path that connects the parks and neighborhoods of Harrisburg. There is a long stretch that runs along the beautiful riverfront that is located just a block and a half from Lofts at 909.

Now, I have to be honest, I let my exercise schedule lapse over the winter months, but the return of warm weather is changing that. I’ve been enjoying the surroundings and going on some great runs. My current workouts take me out to City Island and back. The runs are short now, but I’ll be adding to them during the upcoming months. You can see different running routes from Lofts at 909 by clicking here.

The Downtown YMCA is just a block away and Lofts at 909 residents get a great discount on membership. I plan on taking full advantage of this facility, but while we are having this beautiful weather, I’m enjoying my riverfront runs. The Greenbelt passes right in front of the YMCA so when I’m ready, I can stop in and use the gym as part of my morning routine.

Needless to say, I’m enjoying my loft living. I’m not only comfortable, but feeling great too — physically and mentally. You can follow my downtown Loft Living on Facebook and Twitter.

Jonas Hair

The Perfect Environment For Work Or Play.

by manager on March 8, 2010

Over the past few weeks, I have had a full calendar and much business to take care of. While working on all of this, I have witnessed my new home here at Lofts at 909 also become a healthy working environment and a very impressive place for meetings.

The high speed internet that runs throughout the building ensures that I don’t miss a beat. In my business, I am online constantly and I have yet to lose a connection or have any guests take more than a few seconds to get online.

Last week I hosted a casual business meeting. I walked around the block to the State Package Store and had a great selection of wines to choose from. I then made a brief stop on Second Street to a new restaurant called Arepa City and picked up some Sweet Plantains as hors d’oeuvres. After setting my loft lighting to a nice ambient environment, my guests were blown away. The meeting couldn’t have gone better and they couldn’t stop asking questions about my home.

I have hosted many other get-togethers throughout the weeks and my loft has been a great environment for work and play. There has been a reoccurring reaction from everyone who has been by — they all say, “My Company needs to know about this!”

First Post

by manager on March 8, 2010

Welcome to the new Lofts at 909 website!

My name is Jonas Hair, and I’ll be using this blog to share stories about my life in the Lofts. Think of me as your guide to loft living and the City of Harrisburg.

Sincerely,

Jonas Hair