Dec 16 2011
Ten holiday things to do while visiting this weekend in South Central PA
Saturday-Sunday: Hershey Theatre, Derry Township
The holiday season wouldn’t seem complete without the performance of one of the world’s most popular ballets, “The Nutcracker.”
Friday: Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Webb Pierce, Brenda Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London and Dinah Washington — all have influenced vocalist Mandy Barnett.
Madelaine Gray and Al Holliday photography exhibit
Saturday: Lebanon Art Center
Catch a glimpse of Paris through the lenses of Madelaine Gray and Al Holliday.
Sunday: Jewish Community Center, Spring Garden Township
A menorah lighting, a latke-eating contest, face painting, a dreidel hunt and a Jeopardy game are all part of this holiday event.
Thursday-Sunday: The Ware Center, Lancaster
“Christmas on Mars” is jet-black comedy by Obie Award-winning playwright Harry Kondoleon.
“A Candlelight Christmas” chorale performance
Friday-Sunday: multiple venues
In its 30th year, the Susquehanna Chorale will combine religious selections and holiday carols for this performance of “A Candlelight Christmas.”
“A Christmas Carol” dinner theater
Sunday: General Sutter Inn, Lititz
A classic Christmas tale combines with a three-course buffet for dinner theater at the historic General Sutter Inn.
“Christmas with Trumpeter Nate Birkey”
Friday: The Ware Center, Lancaster
Trumpeter, vocalist and composer Nate Birkey is considered one of the most promising and fastest-rising musicians in jazz.
“A Musical Christmas Card” variety show
Friday-Saturday: York Little Theatre, Spring Garden Township
This variety show is packed with music.
“Ceremony & Celebrations” choral concert
Sunday: Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
This holiday concert of seasonal music includes popular songs by contemporary composers, as well as traditional carols and hymns.
