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Feb 10 2012

Air Supply live Feb 11, 2012 in Lancaster, PA

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster — Steven @ 9:17 am

Saturday: American Music Theatre, East Lampeter Township

By CPBJ staff

Air Supply’s Australian duo Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock are considered to be two of the most prolific masters of the love-song genre.
They have performed for listeners worldwide for 30 years and have recorded several albums.

Some of Air Supply‘s more famous songs include “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Just As I Am” and “The One That You Love.”

Solo artist and lead singer of The Babies and Bad English, John Waite will perform with Russell and Hitchcock.

Waite became popular in the ’70s and ’80s thanks to his talents in writing power ballads and arena rock.

His most well-known songs include “Missing You” and “When I See You Smile.”

The show starts at 8 p.m.

For tickets, click here.

Feb 10 2012

Howie Mandel stand-up comedy Feb 10, 2012, in Lancaster, PA

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster — Steven @ 9:08 am

Friday: American Music Theatre, East Lampeter Township

By CPBJ staff

After 30 years in show business, Howie Mandel has left a sizeable impression on the world of comedy and entertainment.
Ranging from children’s shows to game shows, Mandel has delved into a large variety of entertainment industries.Some of Mandel‘s his most recent projects include his new show on the Fox network “Mobbed,” and serving as one of the judges on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”

He has done stand-up comedy most of his life and got his start in 1979 at the legendary Comedy Store in Los Angeles.

Mandel has become a successful author thanks to the release of his personal memoir, “Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me,” which takes a look into his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and how these conditions helped shape his career.

The show starts at 8 p.m.

For tickets, click here.

Jan 27 2012

“Evening of One Acts” at the Ware Center, Lancaster, PA

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster — Steven @ 9:22 am

“Evening of One Acts”

Thursday and Saturday: The Ware Center, Lancaster

By CPBJ staff

Two evenings are dedicated to one-act plays about black history.

Theatre for Transformation, a multi-racial spirit-led ensemble, will present the performances.

The first is “Sister Friend,” a play infused with spirituals and gospel music that delves into the friendship between enslaved celebrity poet Phillis Wheatly and her best friend, Obour Tanner.

The second, “Show Me the Franklins!,” highlights the enslaved people in Benjamin Franklin’s households in London, Paris and Philadelphia. The play is a mix of poetry, ritual and song, and it promises to challenge the viewer to consider to whom or to what they are enslaved.

The shows start at 7:30 p.m. both days.

For tickets, visit the center’s reception desk, call 717-872-3811 or 717-871-2308 or visit muticketsonline.com. “Pay what you can” ticket pricing is available Thursday with donations collected at the door.

Jan 18 2012

Plenty to do in Lancaster & Hershey, PA this weekend!

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster,SpringHill Suites Hershey — Steven @ 9:24 am

Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Stadium: January 16 at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Stadium opens its gates for another season of outdoor ice skating! It’s the only outdoor rink in Lancaster – enjoy skating with family & friends. Weekends through February 12.  717-509-0880 or www.lancasterbarnstormers.com

Hershey’s Happiness & Well-Being: January 16 at the Hershey’s Chocolate World. Join us for some simple and fun activities for the whole family! Games include Balloon Bounce, Parachute Games, Football Toss and Beach Ball Toss. Weekends through January 29.  717-534-4900 or www.hersheys.com/chocolateworld

Treasures from the AACA Museum Collection: January 16 at the Antique Auto Museum at Hershey. Treasures from the AACA Museum Collection exhibit will focus on high end American Luxury Cars from the 1930’s – 1950’s showcasing styling changes over the decades. Through February 12. 717-566-7100 or www.aacamuseum.org

OrKid Day: January 16 at Longwood Gardens. Each OrKID Day takes place during Longwood’s spectacular Orchid Extravaganza and includes a fun-filled craft, a kids’ performance, and specially planned corresponding activities!  610-388-1000 or www.longwoodgardens.org

Legs, Legs, and More Legs!: January 19 at the North Museum of Natural History and Science. Using museum touchables and a different story each week, we’ll explore what we can learn about animals just from looking at their feet and legs. Read, Touch & Discover encourages young children, ages 3-6, to explore their world.  717-291-39412 or www.northmuseum.org

Lessons I learned at My Grandfathers Knee: January 20 at The Ware Center at Millersville University Lancaster. Andrew Wyeth’s grandaughter shares stories and art in this fundraiser for the artistic programs at Millersville University’s Lancaster Ware Center.  717-871-2308 or www.millersville.edu

A Snowball Day: January 17-18 at Hands-On House in Lancaster. What kind of day is it when snow is falling everywhere? A snowball day! Please call to reserve a spot  717-569-54377745 or www.handsonhouse.org

Knife Skills Class: January 20 at The Good Cooking Store in Intercourse. Want to cut like the pros and keep all of your fingers safe? Come prepared to chop and learn! Purchase any Zwilling cutlery product valued at $99 or more on the day of the class and you will receive the class cost back as a discount on the knife. 877-525-7745 or www.goodcookingstore.com

Ladies Night Out @ BUiLDiNG CHARACTER: January 20 at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER in Downtown Lancaster. BUiLDiNG CHARACTER presents “Ladies Night Out,” a monthly event coinciding with Music Friday. It’s the Ladies Night Out/Music Friday everyone is talking about!! It’s a wonderful evening of: FREE wine and dessert samples, FREE 5-minute chair massages, great local shopping! 717-394-7201 or www.buildingcharacter.biz/events

Saturday Evening Concert: Four Piece Quartet: January 21 at Garden Spot Village in New Holland. Enjoy an evening of reverent jazz performed by the Four Piece Quartet as part of the 2011-2012 Garden Spot Village Saturday Evening Concert Series. 717-355-6000 or www.gardenspotvillage.com/news.html

Sing for Hope Gala: January 21 at the Fulton Theatre in Downtown Lancaster. The 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.  717-397-7425 or www.eastcoast.mmc.org/winteroperagala

Jan 06 2012

Things to do this weekend in Lancaster & Hershey PA

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster,SpringHill Suites Hershey — Steven @ 8:47 am

Ware Center events

Friday: The Ware Center, Lancaster
It’s a trio of entertainment at The Ware Center on Friday.

“Lancaster Lens” opening reception

Friday: Lancaster Museum of Art
More than a dozen photographers from Lancaster will display their works as part of this exhibit.

“A Bridge Too Far” screening

Sunday: Hershey Theatre, Derry Township
This 1977 film tells of the attempt in the later part of World War II to capture three bridges in Holland to allow Allied access over the Rhine River into Germany.

Jan 05 2012

Fire & Ice Festival in Downtown Lititz, PA February 17-19, 2012

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster — Steven @ 10:26 am

Feb 17-19: Lititz Fire & Ice Festival. Block Party Feb 17, 5-9pm in Downtown Lititz including food, music, games and live ice sculpting!

•Ice Sculptures will begin to be placed Friday mid-morning weather permitting thru out Main and Broad Streets.
•Friday Night Block Party, Main Street Lititz, 5 pm-9 pm
Activities include live ice carving, DJ, entertainment, fire eater, marshmallow roast, wing eating contest, food.

• Saturday activities Chili Cook Off, new location! Warwick High School cafeteria, 301 West Orange Street, 11am-3 pm. Button required for entrance, $5 before the event, $7 at the door. Limited to 1200. Approximately 15 chefs will volunteer their talents and their chili to raise money for their choice of charities. Donations will be made at chef’s station with the tickets you purchase in the cook off (1 ticket= $1.00). Trophies will be awarded for the most money raised and 7 other categories by guest judges. Buttons may be purchased prior to the event at the following locations; Curiosity Shoppe 39 E. Main St. & Bomberger’s Store, 555 Furnace Hills Pk/Rt 501, Lititz. Winter Wonderland Carnival, new location! Warwick High School gym, 301 West Orange Street, Lititz. Games, prizes, food, entertainment and inflatable’s. Fun for all ages.

•Fire and Ice Festival Sunday activities:
Sunday skating & fun. Details on Sundays events to be announced.

For more info www.lititzfireandicefestival.com

Dec 19 2011

God bless us everyone! A Very Merry Christmas from South Central Pennsylvania!

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster,SpringHill Suites Hershey — Steven @ 1:12 pm
 
Toys for Kids from 1-92!: December 16 at the
Antique Auto Museum in Hershey. We’re transforming
the galleries of the Antique Automobile Club of
America Museum into a spectacular winter
wonderland featuring Christmas trees through the
ages adorned with period decorations. Toys for kids
from 1-92 will fill our Cammack Gallery with exotic
cars, Hot Rods, Hot Wheels, Hess Trucks, Dolls,
Pedal Cars and much more! Kids can even ride a few
pedal cars in a special play area. Through December
31. 717-566-7100 or www.aacamusuem.org
 
Reindeer Roundup: December 20 at the Hands-on
House. Meet Rudolph and his reindeer buddies!
Young visitors, 2-10, are invited to visit and learn
about reindeer and enjoy some holiday fun. Children
will pretend that they are one of the team that takes
care of Santa’s pretend reindeer!
717-569-5437 or www.handsonhouse.org
 
Home for the Holidays: December 19 at The
Rainbow Dinner Theatre. A nice young couple settles
in for a cozy Christmas together in their New York
apartment. No pressure, no parents. Especially her
parents, who don’t even know they’re living together…
or that she even has a boyfriend, or that he’s Jewish
while she’s not. It would be a beautiful Christmas if her
parent’s don’t show up on her door.
(800) 292-4301 or www.rainbowdinnertheatre.com
 
Old Fashioned Christmas: December 23 at The
Kitchen Kettle Village. There are plenty of holiday
activities to enjoy for young and old alike. Families will
love “Personalize Your Own Whoopie Pie” every
Friday Night at The Kettle Cafe or make a s’more.
Guests of all ages will be delighted by carolers &
roaming musicians, holiday cooking demonstrations
and oodles of specialty Pa Dutch shopping.
800-732-3538 or www.kitchenkettle.com
 
Paradise Tri-Centennial Train Operating
Days: December 24 at the Paradise Township
Building. Train displays open 1-4pm. Tables of new
and used toy/model/scale trains. Light fare available.
717-768-8222 or www.paradisetownship.org
 
Segway Hoiday Tours: December 19 at Redrose
Segway. During this special guided Segway tour you’ll
learn about holiday traditions that started in Lancaster.
You’ll see beautifully decorated downtown Lancaster
shop windows, as well as the huge holiday tree
located in Penn Square! Through January 15.
717-393-4526 or www.redrosesegtours.com
 
Candlelight Tours: December 26 at the Rockford
Plantation. During the candlelight tours, General
Edward Hand’s Georgian-style mansion will be
bedecked in holiday greenery and glowing by
candlelight. Visitors will also hear music of the
period performed live and watch early American
dancing in the great hall. Through December 29.
717-392-7223 or www.rockfordplantation.org
 
Choo Choo Barn’s Holiday Display: December
19 at Strasburg Rail Road. Choo Choo Barn is
celebrating the season with an enhanced holiday
display. Look for 50 hidden Santas and watch as
Santa’s sleigh flies above the gigantic model train
display. Enjoy the holiday decorations throughout the
display including holiday lights and the snow-covered
landscape. Through December 31. 717-687-7911 or www.choochoobarn.com
 
Show & Sale of Pennsylvania German Folk
Art: December 20 at Lancaster Mennonite Historical
Society. Over 30 artists display pieces inspired by
original Pennsylvania German designs and
techniques, including blue stoneware, redware,
painted toleware, saffron boxes, painted boxes,
hooked rugs, scherenschnitte, woodworking, quilts,
theorem, fraktur and fiber arts. For more information,
go to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
website. 717-393-9745 or www.lmhs.org
 
Last minute Shop-a-thon: December 23 at
Building Character. Come experience holiday
shopping in Downtown Lancaster, PA at its finest with
the largest selection of locally made gifts by
BUiLDiNG CHARACTER artisans and shopkeepers.
Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, and holiday cheer.
717-394-7201 or www.buildingcharacter.biz
 
2011 Christmas Show: December 19 at
American Music Theatre. It’s the most wonderful time
of the year – time to be dazzled and delighted with
musical merriment! The critically acclaimed AMT
singers, dancers and orchestra will be back with an
all-new show featuring the very best holiday music,
dynamic dancing, and even a visit from Santa himself.
(800) 648-4102 www.amtshows.com
 

 

Dec 16 2011

Ten holiday things to do while visiting this weekend in South Central PA

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster,SpringHill Suites Hershey — Steven @ 8:36 am

“The Nutcracker” ballet

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.”

Mandy Barnett in concert

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.

“Celebrate Chanukah!” event

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.

“Christmas on Mars” play

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.

Dec 14 2011

And to all a good night . . . in Lancaster County!

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster,SpringHill Suites Hershey — Steven @ 8:22 am

Christmas at the Cloister: December 13 at the Ephrata Cloister. Spend a few moments in quiet reflection with seasonal readings and holiday music in our historic meetinghouse. Seating is limited and advance tickets are required. 717-733-6600 or www.ephratacloister.org

Christmas at the Choo Choo Barn: December 13 at The Choo Choo Barn. Don’t miss seeing the barn layout decorated for Christmas in celebration of the Choo Choo Barn’s 50th birthday! Through December 31. 717-687-7911 or www.choochoobarn.com

Ho, Ho, Ho!: December 14 at the Hands-on House. Join Santa and his elves at the North Pole for a day of holiday fun. 717-569-5437 or www.handsonhouse.org

Live Nativity: December 14 The Garden Spot Village. Garden Spot Village is bringing the Christmas story to life with a live nativity scene in its chapel. In addition to costumed residents, staff members and their families portraying the biblical scene, the program will also feature the Village Voices Choir performing favorite Christmas hymns and carols. 717-355-6000 or www.gardenspotvillage.org

Cinnamon & Sugar Plum Festival: December 16 at Intercourse Canning Company. Christmas in Lancaster County is a beautiful time of year! And we are offering a variety of products to help you celebrate – all of which feature cinnamon and sugar! Through December 17. 717-768-0156 or www.intercoursecanning.com

A Dickens of a Christmas: December 16 Mount Hope Mansion. Victorian Mount Hope Mansion and the Dickensian characters will lift your Holiday spirits with joyous caroling, parlor games and intimate theater shows. Celebrate the Yuletide season with timeless classics that still pull on our heartstrings. Weekends through December 23. 717-665-7021 or www.parenfaire.com

Holidays at Landis Valley: December 16 at Landis Valley. Tour several of our decorated historic buildings, huddle around a large bonfire and sing carols accompanied by the Lititz Moravian Trombone Choir. Afterwards, join friends and family in our Yellow Barn for cookies and hot cider. 717-569-0401 or www.landisvalleymuseum.org

Santa’s Paradise Express: December 16 at Strasburg Rail Road. Transformed into a winter wonderland, Strasburg Rail Road invites families to enjoy a train ride with Santa, carolers and musicians on the mall, storytellers and much more. Through December 18. 717-687-7522 or www.strasburgrailroad.com

Downtown Lancaster for the Holidays: December 16 in Downtown Lancaster. Don’t miss out on Caroling Bells, the arrival of Santa Claus, the lighting of the Christmas Tree, horse drawn carriage rides, strolling musical entertainment, a model train display, and SO much more in Downtown Lancaster! 717-291-4758 or www.lancastercityevents.com

Relaxed Holiday Cooking: December 16 at the Good Cooking Store. Instructor Phyllis Pellman Good is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and our Store co-owner. In this class you will learn fun baking techniques, and slow-cooker recipes for entertaining. You will prepare and enjoy a savory lunch. 717-768-3032 www.fixitandforgetit.com

Jazz Holiday Show: December 16 at the Ware Center at Millersville University Lancaster. Nate Birkey is an evocative trumpeter/vocalist/composer who bursts into true holiday mode with his new album Christmas. Accompanied by Steve Rudolph on piano and Keith Mohler on brass, Birkey will bring timeless emotion and spirituality to ageless classics.
717-871-7026 www.millersville.edu

Candlelight Tours: December 26 at the Rockford Plantation. During the candlelight tours, General Edward Hand’s Georgian-style mansion will be bedecked in holiday greenery and glowing by candlelight. Visitors will also hear music of the period performed live and watch early American dancing in the great hall. Through December 29. 717-392-7223 or www.rockfordplantation.org

Dec 07 2011

Bring in the New Year at Mount Hope Estate, Manheim, PA

Category: Fairfield Inn & Suites Lancaster,Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster,Homewood Suites Lancaster,SpringHill Suites Hershey — Steven @ 3:18 pm
New Year’s Eve Victorian Gala

December 31, 2011
Limited Tickets Available!
$90 per person
Ring out the old and bring in the new with Mount Hope at the Annual New Year’s Eve Gala! Enjoy Roast Beef Tenderloin with Demi Glace, Pan Seared Rasher Wrapped Scallops, Beef Carpaccio and more, amidst the traditional Victorian music and dance of the Victorian Dance Ensemble and the Civil War Comrades! Stay over at the Country Inn & Suites Manheim for a special room rate of just $125, and enjoy an extended breakfast, special surprise gift, and transportation to and from the Gala! Lodging InfoRead More about the Gala

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