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Jun 26 2012

Check Out These Great Events in South Central Pennsylvania!

Golf Camp: June 25 at Village Greens Miniature Golf. Join us for 5 days of learning and playing the game of miniature golf! Learn etiquette, rules, scoring, club grip, stance, straight putts, speed control, bank and slope shots. Golf game and snack every day, as well as a tournament with prizes on the last day! 717-687-6933 or www.villagegreens.com

Under The Streetlamp: June 25 at American Music Theatre. Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group, performs an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. 800-648-4102 or www.amtshows.com

DROP-IN ADVENTURE: BACKYARD SAFARI: June 26 at Hands-on House. Use the field tools in your backpack to connect with nature on an insect safari in the backyard meadow. From 2:00 pm-4:00pm, (Drop-in) ages 2-10 years will have a blast with the days’ activities. 717-569-5437 or www.handsonhouse.org

Mamma Mia!: June 26 at Hershey Theatre. Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. This smash-hit musical combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. 717-534-3405 or www.hersheytheatre.com

The Gettysburg Campaign to the Susquehanna River: June 28 at National Watch & Clock Museum. Lecturer Stephen Runkle will cover the June 1863 Confederate Campaign (Invasion) into Pennsylvania prior to the Battle of Gettysburg. This campaign stalled at the Susquehanna River with the Confederates attempting to cross the River to take Harrisburg, sever the Pennsylvania Railroad and Canal, and threaten Philadelphia. 717-291-4758 or www.lancastercityevents.com

Bird-in-Hand Mud Sale: June 29 along Rt. 340 (Old Philadelphia Pike). Sale starts at 8 a.m. sharp, but activities continue throughout the day for those who wish to catch a glimpse of some local color and enjoy sampling traditional Lancaster County farm fare. 717-392-0112

Dave Matthews Band: June 29 at Hersheypark Stadium. Dave Matthews Band returns to the road this summer with an extensive North American tour. Dave Matthews Band has sold more than 17 million tickets since its inception and a collective 37 million CD’s and DVD’s combined. 717-534-3911 or www.hersheypa.com

Girl Scout Sleepover: June 29 at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Join your fellow Girl Scouts for a night of baseball, fireworks and camping under the stars at Clipper Magazine Stadium. 717-509-4487 or www.lancasterbarnstormers.com

“Big Bang” BBQ Weekend: June 30 at Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. From Pig Pickin’ to Chickin’ Lickin’ – we’re planning a fun BBQ & Wine outing. Beat the shore crowds and spend a rousing Fourth of July Weekend with great BBQ & Wine outings at the wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Six family owned and operated regional wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail will be offering a variety of wines, food, picnicking, and music to celebrate Independence weekend. 717-527-7745 or www.goodcookingstore.com

Rockvale Outlet’s Annual Fireworks: June 30 at Rockvale Outlets Lancaster. Shop the outlets during the day and stick around for fireworks at night. Also enjoy music by Lampeter Strasburg Community Band! 717-293-9595 or www.rockvaleoutletslancaster.com

Long’s Park Summer Music Series: July 1 at Long’s Park. Join us a The 257th Army Band, Charlie Smithgall’s cannon brigade and fireworks, return for the community’s favorite Independence Day celebration. 717-735-8883 or www.longspark.org

Jun 22 2012

Calendar of events for South Central Pennsylvania through June 24, 2012

Legally Blonde: The Musical: June 21 at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. So when her rich boyfriend dumps here, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and follows him to Harvard Law School! Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde the Musical is an all singing, all dancing, feel good musical comedy. The verdict? This much fun shouldn’t be legal!  717-898-1900 or www.dutchappledinnertheatre.com

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band: June 20 at American Music Theatre. Ringo Starr is bringing his 13th All Starr Band to AMT! Since beginning his career with The Beatles in the ‘60s, Ringo has enjoyed a successful solo career as a singer, songwriter, drummer, and active musical collaborator. 800-648-4102 or www.amtshows.com

PA Gourd Fest: June 21 at Smuckers Gourd Farm. The PA Gourd Society is having their annual Gourd Fest. Take a gourd art class, shop for beautiful gourd art, see thousands of dried gourds, bid in the silent auction, play gourd musical instruments, view the Pa Gourd Society Members’ Art Gallery. 717-354-6118 or http://www.pagourdsociety.org

The Centurion: The Musical: June 22 at Living Waters Theatre. Delightful and contemporary Broadway styled musical starring Donald Braswell of America’s Got Talent Fame. Praise & worship music from top artists re-imagined within a stunning, provocative original story that inspires and amazes. 717-687-4233 or www.thecenturionthemusical.com

Celebrate Lancaster: June 22 at Downtown Lancaster. Celebrate Lancaster, the largest of the City’s events, brings over 15,000 people to Downtown Lancaster to experience great entertainment, food and a tremendous fireworks display that can be seen throughout Lancaster County. Celebrate Lancaster showcase’s the cultural and diversity of the people who live and work here with local foods, locally crafted beer and wine and also professional, local and regional entertainment. 717-291-4758 or www.lancastercityevents.com

Celtic Fling Friday Night Concert: June 22 at Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Kick off the annual Celtic Fling & Highland Games with a dose of high-energy Celtic rock you can dance the night away to at the Friday Night Concert. Throughout the evening, fabulous foods and brews are available at the Swashbuckler Brew Pub. 717-665-7021 or www.parenfaire.com

Drive-In Movie: The Adventures of Tintin: June 22 at Garden Spot Village. Watch on the 40-foot-high Turkey Hill screen. Tune in to the soundtrack on your car radio or bring blankets and lawn chairs and listen to the outdoor sound system. 717-355-6000 or www.gardenspotvillage.org

75th Anniversary Day of Celebration: Guests can explore the Hershey Gardens using a special “find-and-seek” handout as they enjoy music throughout the Gardens. Visitors can also see the newest themed garden: The M.S. Hershey Tribute Garden. 717-534-3492 or www.hersheygardens.org

Jam-Making and Preserving: June 23 at The Good Cooking Store. Join Valerie Baer, a home cook with many years of jam-making experience. In this partial hands-on class, she will share tips and show how to make two styles of delicious jams as well as tender whole wheat muffins. Come ready to enjoy some tasty jam as well as tender whole wheat muffins. Each participant will also take home a jar of jam. 717-527-7745 or www.goodcookingstore.com

LeSean McCoy Celebrity Softball Game: June 23 at Clipper Magazine Stadium. LeSean McCoy, All-Pro running back of the Philadelphia Eagles, will host the inaugural LeSean McCoy Celebrity Softball game at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Standing Room only tickets will go on sale Tuesday morning, May 29th at 9:00 AM. 717-509-4487 or www.lancasterbarnstormers.com

Crazy Cool Sock Hop: June 24 at the DJ’s Taste of the 50’s. Prepare yourself for some new and exciting activities this year! Brush up on your dance moves as a live deejay plays the tunes. Participate in a hands-on investigation to determine how many people can fit inside a telephone booth. 717- 509-5050 or www.djstasteofthe50s.com

Jun 21 2012

Celtic Fling & Highland games this weekend at Mount Hope Estate, Manheim, PA!

Jun 14 2012

TripAdvisor presents Homewood Suites by Hilton Lancaster the prestigious 2012 Certificate of Excellence award!

Category: Homewood Suites LancasterSteven @ 4:15 pm

TripAdvisor is proud to congratulate Homewood Suites by Hilton Lancaster on earning the prestigious 2012 Certificate of Excellence award.

TripAdvisor travelers consistently commend the property with the highest praise, and TripAdvisor recognizes the hotel’s 4 rating as an exceptional achievement.

Only the very best in the business are awarded a Certificate of Excellence — the Homewood Suites by Hilton Lancaster will proudly display their certificate in a place where their guests can see it!

 

 

Jun 14 2012

Special Events and Things to do in South Central Pennsylvania this weekend!

Role of Railroads in PA During the Civil War: June 11 at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. From supplying the Armies with munitions and food, to transporting troops, prisoners and communications, the Civil War was the first war in which railroads were a major factor. The fascinating photographs, documents and artifacts in this exhibit tell the story of Pennsylvania’s railroads during the War Between the States 717-687-8628 or www.rrmuseumpa.org

Miss Saigon: June 11 at Fulton Theatre. Years after leaving Vietnam, an American soldier discovers his war bride is still alive and is now raising their son. He returns to Saigon to find her, but with the Viet Cong closing in on the city and other ties at home binding him, he is forced to make some large decisions before leaving Vietnam again. 717-397-7425 or www.thefulton.org

Family Farm Days & Chicken BBQ: June 12 at Oregon Dairy Restaurant & Buffet. An educational firsthand experience at a working farm. Free tractor and wagon rides to the farm to tour the barn and milking facility. Free samples of Oregon Dairy’s famous chocolate milk, white milk and ice cream! 717-661-6804 or www.oregondairy.com

One Patch of Grass: An Evening About Baseball: June 12 at Elizabethtown Public Library. Join author Andrew Linker to talk about baseball, especially Harrisburg baseball. His book, One Patch of Grass, tells many stories about unique characters who made history. 717-367-7467 or www.etownpubliclibrary.org

Movies in the Park: Karate Kid: June 13 at South End Park. The City and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events are excited the return 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. 717-291-4758 or www.lancastercityevents.com

Factory Open House for a Cure: June 15 at Factory & Retail Outlet. Miesse Candies will be hosting an open house to benefit the American Cancer Society at our Factory and Retail Outlet Store. Guests will have the opportunity to take the factory tour, ask questions of our master candy maker, sample some of our delicious chocolates and purchase candy at a special open house discounted price! 717-392-6011 or www.miessecandies.com

Intercourse Heritage Days: June 15-17 at Intercourse Community Park. Embrace tradition and history at the 9th Annual Intercourse Heritage Days at the Intercourse Community Park. This family fun filled event will run the entire weekend of Friday, June 15th, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. 717-786-8585 or www.intercourseheritagedays.com

A Whimsical Day of Fairies & Flowers: June 16 at Hershey Gardens. A magical way to spend the day! Children are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite fairy costume and enjoy searching for fairy doors that reveal the many fairies that makes Hershey Gardens their home. Children will make fairy crafts, place wishes on the Wishing Bush and meet Hershey Gardens’ own Rose Fairy. 717-534-3492 or www.hersheygardens.org

Whoopie Pie Wonders: June 16 at The Good Cooking Store. Whoopie pies are a Lancaster County treat. Join us for a hands-on class making whoopie pies. Learn how to make traditional and unusual whoopies. We’ll finish by eating what we’ve made! 717-527-7745 or www.goodcookingstore.com

Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show: June 17 at the American Music Theatre. One of television’s most enduring musical variety series, The Lawrence Welk Show, was first seen on network TV in 1955 and went on to last an astonishing 27 years. Join us as five original Musical Family members share the stage for one amazing show! 800-648-4102 or www.amtshows.com

Phun Physics Domination: June 18 at the Lancaster Science Factory. Who will ‘topple’ the rest of the competition? With these exciting structure-building challenges, you will build towers, cars, roller coasters and more. We will work with unusual materials to find out who can build the strongest, tallest, safest, fastest. 717- 509-6363 or www.lancastersciencefactory.org

Jun 07 2012

The Countdown to Celtic Fling in Manheim, PA Begins!

The Countdown to Celtic Begins!
June 23 – 24 • 11am – 10pm
Friday Night Concert • June 22

The 14th annual Celtic Fling & Highland Games is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for the very best in Celtic music, culture, and cuisine!

The Fling welcomes a variety of performers to 10 stages daily, including traditional Pipe & Drum bands, foot stomping Celtic rock groups, and traditional Irish folks performers. This year, we are excited to welcome Albannach, Barleyjuice, Burning Bridget Cleary, Cutthroat Shamrock, The Gothard Sisters, Irish Blessing, Kilmaine Saints, Kilrush, Neidfyre, The Rogues, The Rovers, Scythian, The Tartan Terrors and Tartanic!
Click here for full band information.

In addition, guests are invited to join in one of our fun Celtic competitions, including the popular Men’s Best Leg’s in a KiltCompetition, Who’s Got the Most Freckles Kid’s Competition, and the famous Haggis Eating Competition.
Check out the Competitions page for full details.

All of the Celtic carousing kicks off Friday, June 22, with the FridayNight Concert, featuring returning favorites The Young Dubliners, with the Town Pants and Albannach. Plus delicious food, beer and wine from Swashbuckler Grove. Admission to the Friday Night Concert is just $22.95 online ($24.95 at the gate)

Don’t miss a minute! Buy a 2-day Fling pass, valid for Saturday and Sunday, and save $19! Regular one-day adult admission to the Celtic Fling is just $23.95 online ($26.95 at the gate) and $10.95 for children.
Visit the Buy Tickets page.

Jun 07 2012

PaRenFaire/Swashbuckler Brewing Company is taking a stand to help stop diabetes!

Tour de Cure – This Weekend!
Support PaRenFaire/Swashbuckler Brewing Company
at Tour de Cure!
June 9, 2012

PaRenFaire/Swashbuckler Brewing Company is taking a stand to help stop diabetes, and they need your help!They have raised over $3,000 so far, but need your help to reach their $11,000 goal! Tour de Cure is an annual family-friendly fundraising bike ride, with routes for beginners through advanced riders. They are building a team, and hoping you will join in the fight to stop diabetes! Join their team and ride with them, or make a donation today!

View our Tour de Cure Team Page for more details!


May 23 2012

Whoopie Pie Festival The Most Delicious Day In Lancaster County!

Enjoy a Whoopie PieWhoopie Pie Festival

Saturday, Setember 15, 2012 from 11am to 4pm at the Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn, off Route 896 in Strasburg, PA

(Raindate: Sunday, September 16, 2012)

www.whoopiepiefestival.com 1-800-827-8635

Witness it for yourself!  Watch as they attempt to set a Guinness Book World Record for the largest whoopie pie ever made!

The Whoopie Pie Festival features over 100 different Whoopie Pie Flavors. Activities like whoopie pie treasure hunt, whoopie pie race whoopie pie checkers . . .  all day! Other events include pony rides, face painting and bounce house fun! Delicious food options will be available for purchase all day. Local crafters and artisans will offer handmade items for purchase.

Admission is FREE!  Off-site parking and shuttle provided.

 

May 22 2012

“THE CENTURION The Musical” World Premier in Lancaster County

Life-Streams and Jubilee! Partners present . . .

THE CENTURION The Musical

Two Weekends ONLY!

World Premier at Living Waters Theatre, Strasburg, Lancaster County, PA

202 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA 17572

June 15, 16 & 17 and June 22, 23 & 24, 2012

Friday and Saturday nights: 7pm, Sunday Matinees: 3pm

(Plus special Saturday June 23 matinee at 1pm)

All tickets are free!  Donations gladly accepted!

For information, directions, hotels & free ticket reservations (or day of show walk-ups welcome on first come/first served basis): visit  http://thecenturionthemusical.com/ or telephone 888-656-8889

Starring

Donald Braswell (of the America’s Got Talent 2008 fame)

Hailed as “the Christian Bocelli”

with Music by: Nicole C. Mullen, Steven Curtis Chapman, LEAHY, Delirious?, Kathryn Scott, Keith Getty & Stuart Townend, Andrae Crouch, Casting Crowns & more!

A portion of proceeds above show costs will benefit Water Street Ministries, Eastern University and The Salvation Army.

Watch the YouTube video

May 21 2012

Great PA FlavorFest at Mount Hope Estate in Manheim, PA May 26-27, 2012

Great PA FlavorFest

Saturday & Sunday • May 26 – 27, 2012
FREE Admission, FREE Sampling, FREE Parking

Join us at the Great PA FlavorFest for the best that Pennsylvania has to offer in wine, dining and entertainment! Twenty wineries will provide complimentary samples of some of their most popular vintages, while food and craft vendors showcase their handmade delights! A Kid’s Area will be provided, with a variety of free crafts and activities for children to participate in throughout the festival!

Live bands will provide musical entertainment on 3 different stages throughout the festival. Enjoy music from Adam Blessing, BeggarFolk, Indian Summer Jars, Josh Albright, Mike McMonagle and more! In addition, talented chefs will provide informative and entertaining demonstrations on the Swashbuckler Stage.
Click here for complete list of entertainers and schedules.
The Great PA FlavorFest is a perfect way to kick off Memorial Day Weekend. Sample great foods and wines from Pennsylvania produ

cers, and enjoy free admission, free parking and free samples at this fun, annual event.

More Info about FlavorFest

Homemade Wine Competition Deadline Reminder
May 19, 2012
The deadline to drop off or mail in entries for the FlavorFest Homemade Wine Competition is this Saturday, May 19, 2012. Entries may be dropped off or mailed to:
The Mount Hope Wine Shop
2775 Lebanon Road
Manheim, PA 17545
Saturday Hours: 11am – 6pm

Homemade Wine Competition Details

Tour de Cure
Support PaRenFaire/Swashbuckler Brewing Company
at Tour de Cure!
June 9, 2012

PaRenFaire/Swashbuckler Brewing Company is taking a stand to help stop diabetes, and we need your help! Tour de Cure is an annual family-friendly fundraising bike ride, with routes for beginners through advanced riders. We are building a team, and hoping you will join in the fight to stop diabetes! Join our team and ride with us, or make a donation today! Our goal is to raise $11,000 in the fight against diabetes, and every little bit helps!

View our Tour de Cure Team Page for more details!

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