Jul 23 2012
There are a lot of fun things to do in South Central Pennsylvania this week!
July 23, 2012
An Evening with Mark O’Connor: July 24 at The Ware Center Millersville University Lancaster. Grammy winner Mark O’ Connor will present a hands-on demonstration of his method with area music teachers, followed by a concert of his favorite music with pianist Melissa Tong. Music educators wishing to attend this free event should register at www.AssaiFestival.com or contact Todd Sullivan, Artistic Director. 717-871-2308 or www.muticketsonline.com
American Icons: July 26 at American Music Theatre. Come hear some of the best loved hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond as we pay tribute to many of America’s all-time greatest entertainers such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and more! 800-648-4102 or www.amtshows.com
Movies in the Park: The Muppets: July 26 at 6th Ward Park, downtown Lancaster. The City and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events are excited the return of its Movies in the Park series. Here residents can enjoy a movie under the stars in their own backyard. Movies are free to the public and begin at 8:30 pm. Rain Date will be Friday, July 27 717-291-4758 or www.lancastercityevents.com
Lancaster County Comedy Show: July 27-28 at Living Waters Theatre. It’s the all new Lancaster County Comedy Show featuring Ryan and Friends! A comedy ventriloquist and his friends perform a hilarious show about Lancaster County! 717-687-4263 or www.lifestreamsproductions.com
Outdoor Movie Night: Hugo: July 27 at Garden Spot Village. Hugo is an orphan who lives inside the Paris train station. Watch this Oscar-winning adventure from your car or bring blankets and lawn chairs. Rain date will be July 28. 717-355-6000 or www.gardenspotvillage.org
Canning 101 Cooking Class: July 28 at The Good Cooking Store. Canning and preserving is easier than you think! Join Valerie Baer, a home cook with many years of canning experience. In this demonstration class, she will share the process of canning peaches and tomato chunks from start to finish. Come ready to learn and to enjoy a mouth-watering sample of these treats. 717-768-3032 or www.goodcookingstore.com
Civil War Days: July 28 at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum. This year, Landis Valley is transformed for an entire weekend into a Civil War-era village. Learn about how the lives of soldiers and civilians sometimes clashed during the Civil War as you mingle with costumed re-enactors. 717-569-0401 or www.landisvalleymuseum.org
Wine & Cheese Train: July 28 at Strasburg Rail Road. Enjoy a train ride at Strasburg Rail Road on the luxurious, First-Class Parlor Car and a selection of wine, cheese and crackers as you travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA and back! Guests must be 21 years or older to enjoy this event. 717-687-7522 or www.strasburgrailroad.com
Music In the Vineyards: July 28 at Nissley Vineyards. The Blue Moon Big Band will perform big band swing while visitors picnic on the lawn, enjoy a bottle of chilled Nissley wine and dance on the shaded patios next to the band. Bring a picnic supper if you wish, but no carry-in alcoholic beverages. Bring a lawn chair, and, if it looks like rain, bring an umbrella. The wine and food bars are open 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. www.lancasteronline.com/foodandspirit
Long’s Park Summer Music Series: July 29 at Long’s Park Amphitheater. MarchFourth Marching Band, the wackiest band of costumed musicians and pulsing percussion and brass ever seen will be performing. Also enjoy fire eaters and stilt walkers! 717-735-8883 or www.longspark.org/music.html
