Upcoming Events
Downtown Carlisle First Friday Series 2012
First Friday of Each Month from May to September from 5-8
PM
- May 4, 2012: Art Walk--We'll be featuring local photographer Tim Curtis and his unique perspective on Carlisle landmarks.
- June 2, 2012: Carlisle on the Move
- July 6, 2012: Back in the Day--Celebrating the history of downtown Carlisle
- August 3, 2012: Kids' Night Out
- September 7, 2012: Music Walk
Georgie Lou's Spring Break
May 5-14, 2012
Georgie Lou's will be closed for a week-long break.
In the News
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The Sentinel--04/14/2012
Locals show appreciation for lovers
Inteview with us and other local retailers about Valentine's Day shopping. -
The Sentinel--10/30/2011
Snow-covered event has brides-to-be seeing white
Coverage of the First Annual Mechanicsburg Bridal Walk, which we took part in and for which we are interviewed. -
The Sentinel--10/27/2011
Trick-or-treating, craft-making event comes to Carlisle
Informative little piece about Spooky Saturday, an event we organize. -
The Patriot News--10/12/2011
Retro candies bring back sweet memories
Although we humbly disagree with the author that kids will like Mary Janes, Necco Wafers, and Beeman's Gum, it's a nice little write up, listing our store as a source for retro sweets. -
Dickinson College News & Events--09/14/2011
Downtown Gets a Makeover
Nice little online article mentioning the changes going on downtown. -
Susquehanna Style Magazine--May/June 2011
Party Time! Excellent!
Cute little piece appeared originally in the print issue as "Kids' Party Planning Guide". Gives lots of local resources for parties. Our candy buffets are mentioned on page 47. -
The Sentinel--04/19/2011
Local Blogger sparks effort to help Japan
Article mentioning our contribution to a care package effort for Japanese school children. -
Premier Bride Bliss Blog--04/22/2011
A Sweet Treat for Your Wedding Guests--Retro Candy Buffets!
Blog suggesting our candy buffets as a swell treat for wedding guests. -
b Magazine--Spring 2011
oh sweet memories
Sweet little article that features photos and the story of our little store. -
Caregivingly Yours--12/18/2010
snow falling and a bag of candy
Blog featuring a trip to our store and its merits on wheelchair maneuverability. -
The Sleepy Time Gal--11/25/2010
a happy thanksgiving to you
Blog featuring turkey cookies made with candy bought at our store. Cute! -
The Sleepy Time Gal--11/24/2010
A Stroll Around Town
Blog featuring a short tour of Carlisle, which ends with a visit to Georgie Lou's! -
The Sentinel--11/15/2010
MIDSTATE MENU: Carlisle's Own Iron Chef showcases local foods
Review of the local Iron Chef competition, for which we exhibited an autumn candy buffet. -
The Sentinel--11/13/2010
To soon to be merry
Article featuring our view on the pressure on small businesses to stock Christmas early. -
The Sentinel--11/07/2010
First 'Spooky Saturday' a success
Our letter to the editor thanking everyone for their support and participation in Spooky Saturday. -
The Sentinel--10/31/2010
Cumberland County welcomes Halloween weekend
Short photo essay featuring Spooky Saturday in downtown Carlisle. -
Central PA Magazine--07/2010
A Day in Downtown Carlisle-July 2010
A quick overview of the shops and restaurants in downtown. -
The
Sentinel--05/15/2010
'Road Diet': For better or worse
Some brief opinions we have on the controverial Carlisle Road Diet.
Savor the Flavor tastes success
Includes our experience at Carlisle's annual Savor the Flavor event.
Retro candy store brings back memories
Nice write up about the store by Greg Gross.
Just-opened retro candy store nurtures a taste for sweet nostalgia
DCA seeks new retail recruitment coordinator
Quick mention--with incorrect address and weird description at the bottom of this article.
Businesses filtering back into downtown Carlisle
Before we opened, I was interviewed for this article on bringing business back to downtown Carlisle.