Nov 07 2011
More exciting events in South Central Pennsylvania
Eldreth Pottery’s 2011 Annual Christmas Open House: November 11 at Eldreth Pottery. This event features a great selection of unique and one of a kind items. Additionally, Dave Eldreth will be available to sign your piece. This is a great time to stock up on gift for the holidays or for yourself. 717-687-8445 or www.eldrethpottery.com
Veterans Day at the Turkey Hill Experience: November 7 the Turkey Hill Experience. As a token of appreciation to our Service Members, The Experience will be offering free admission to past and present Military personnel (ID Required). Familes of Military guests will be admitted at a special rate. 888-986-8784 or www.turkeyhillexperience.com
ACMO’s Night of Theatrical Music: November 11 at the Ware Center at Millersville University Lancaster. The All Campus Musical Organization of Millersville University will perform its annual fall showcase featuring group numbers, duets and solos from various musicals. This popular show nearly always sells out. Get your tickets early! 717-872-3357or www.millersville.edu
Home for the Holidays: November 8 at the Rainbow Dinner Theatre in Paradise. The only all-comedy dinner theatre in the U.S. presents “Home for the Holidays” along with our wonderful all-you-can-eat buffet! 800-292-4301 or www.rainbowdinnertheatre.com
Bret Michaels: Get Your Rock on: November 10 at The Forum in Harrisburg. Bret Michaels – multi-platinum rock artist, leader of the ’80s glam-metal band Poison, and Mechanicsburg, PA native – returns to Harrisburg for an incredible rock performance, featuring hits, fan favorites and new music. 717-214-2787 or www.whitakercenter.org
LSO: Carmina Burana plus a World Premiere: November 11 at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster. Experience the full power and passion of Carl Orff’s masterwork! Join us as we fill the Fulton with beautiful music from three vocal soloists, two pianists, five percussionists, and more than 200 other musicians and singers. Through November 13. 717-397-7425 or www.thefulton.org
Fall Leaves Fall: November 8 at Hands-on House in Lancaster. What’s the best part of fall? We’ll ―leaf‖ it up to you to find out. 717-569-5437 or www.handsonhouse.org
Miracle of Christmas: As the Wise Men and shepherds did so long ago, follow the star to witness the miraculous truth of the Savior’s birth! Journey back in time and experience the bustling village of Bethlehem as camels, horses, donkeys and villagers surround you. 800-377-1277 or www.sight-sound.com
Eastland Alpacas 9th Annual Fall Open House: November 12 at Eastland Alpacas in Mount Joy. Your invite to join us for two weekends of fun at our 9th Annual Open House! Tour our farm and ―Get up Close and Personal‖ with the alpacas. ―Get a Warm Hug from Nature‖ when you visit the Farm Store ―Boutique‖ where you will find 100’s of items made from Alpaca – one of nature’s luxury fibers. 717-653-2757 or www.eastlandalpacas.com
Days of Wine and Chocolates: November 12 at Nissley Vineyards. This wine appreciation experience at the Nissley winery features chocolates from local chocolatiers paired with suggested Nissley wines. Saturdays through December 3. 717-426-3514 or www.nissleywine.com
The Phantom of the Opera: November 12 at the Garden Spot Village. Enjoy the 1925 silent film classic The Phantom of the Opera the way it was meant to be seen—accompanied by live organ music. Renowned theater organist Wayne Zimmerman will provide the score for this story of the mysterious figure who lives beneath the Paris Opera House. 717-355-6000 or www.gardenspotvillage.org
Organ Concert featuring Neil Harmon: November 13 at Longwood Gardens. Enjoy Sunday organ concerts and be dazzled by the magnificent sounds of the recently restored 10,010-pipe Longwood Organ. Dr. Neil Harmon is Director of Music and Organist at Grace United Methodist Church in Wilmington, Delaware where he directs a distinguished music program including a semi-professional choir and two bell choirs. 610-388-1000 or www.longwoodgardens.org
Come back for more fun events!
Holiday Train Room Open House Garden Spot Village The Garden Spot Village Model Railroad Club is hosting open house tours of its O-gauge and HO-gauge interactive model train displays. Children can visit with a talking Thomas the Tank Engine. November 26- January 2 www.gardenspotvillage.org
Glorious Sounds of the Season Millersville University Lancaster Join Millersville University for a holiday music extravaganza! Glorious Sounds of the Season features more than 250 students from the University’s music department. December 2-4 www.millersville.edu
Sing for Hope Gala Fulton Theatre This evening of exceptional vocal performances will include a range of musical styles, from spirituals and operatic pieces to excerpts from well-loved musicals. The concert proceeds enrich the lives of children and families around the globe by generating valuable funds for hundreds of educational and community projects. January 21 www.thefulton.org
Lancaster Spring Quilt Show Lancaster County Convention Center We offer a quilt show, with special exhibits, classes and a vendor mall. We are in full cooperation with the long running quilt show in the Continental Hotel across the street with a bus running between the two shows. Both show offer free parking. March 14-17 www.lancasterquiltshow.com
Jonah Sight & Sound Theatres A faithful, righteous prophet of God suddenly disobeys and runs away! As a result, he encounters a terrible storm, an enormous fish, a tiny worm, a mighty wind, a blazing sun, a wicked empire, and the greatest revival in history. Get ready for Sight and Sound’s most extreme fun filled adventure yet. March 10 – October 27 www.sight-sound.com
Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Elizabethtown College We present this masterpiece, complete, in the composer’s own two-piano arrangement, with virtuosi Charles Abramovic and Matthew Bengston at the keyboards, and featuring world premiere choreography by the Shenandoah Conservatory’s Ting-Yu Chen. March 31 www.etown.edu
Riverdance American Music Theatre The Irish dancing phenomenon known as Riverdance makes its way to Lancaster, PA! This amazing theatrical show is, in essence, the story of the Irish culture and of the Irish immigration to America, portrayed through traditional Irish step dancing, music and song. April 10 www.amtshows.com
Madama Butterfly OperaLancaster Join OperaLancaster as we present Giacomo Puccini’s timeless classic, Madama Butterfly, at the High Performing Arts Center. This opera tells that true love doesn’t always work both ways. May 11 www.operalancaster.org
