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Here is a listing of 2010 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:
| For ongoing events and live entertainment throughout the year, check the following: - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.  - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-898-1900. - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre, 15 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 63, Christiana, PA 17509, 610-593-7013 - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. |
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Thru April 24 - Nana's Naughty Knickers - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roommates! However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite Nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget! It seems her sweet Grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her Nana get arrested - or worse! - evicted?? Come to find out! Thru May 9 - Meet Me in St. Louis - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. Clang, clang, clang went the trolley. It's the turn of the century and the the World's Fair is coming to St. Louis. Based on the classic MGM movie that starred Judy Garland, it features the hits Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Skip To My Lou, The Boy Next Door, and of course The Trolley Song. April 1- April Fool's Day April 2 - Good Friday April 2 - 4 - Easter Bunny Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA (GPS: 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572), 717-687-8421. Welcome Spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with Peter Cottontail as your Conductor. Peter will delight boys and girls with an Easter surprise as he greets them on board this special train. April 3 - Bluegrass Fest - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Acoustic stringed instruments and vocal harmonies are the staples of the decidedly American Bluegrass music genre. An AMT favorite, loyal fans of Bluegrass will enjoy this year’s lineup including: Nash Street, Nothin Fancy, Jesse McReynolds, Bobby Osborne and Rhonda Vincent. April 4 - Easter April 8 - Steven Curtis Chapman - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. With his music a cross between '70s-style rock and orchestrated pop, Steven Curtis Chapman has been one of the most prominent performers of contemporary Christian music since the '80s. This talented singer/songwriter and multi-platinum selling artist is a four-time Grammy winner for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. In addition he’s had ten #1 albums on the Billboard Contemporary Christian charts including “Signs of Life,” “Speechless,” “All About Love,” “All Things New,” and “This Moment.” Chapman’s latest album, “Beauty Will Rise,” was released in August of 2009. April 6 - June 5 - Amish Love & Forgiveness - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre,15 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 63, Christiana, PA 17509, 610-593-7013. In this 3rd chapter of the King Family life Amos and Sadie’s family have matured and moved on. But their peaceful existence is disrupted by the outside world. Watch as Amos and Sadie do their best to solve these issues along with new family members Agnes and Samuel, Sadie’s sister and brother-in-law. Once again peer into the life of the King Family as they encounter a tragic, life changing event. And by touched by their enduring love and forgivness. April 9 - 24 - Lancaster County's Best Kept Secrets Tour - 35 off-the-beaten path businesses have created a shopping adventure just for you. Travel place to place enjoying all the free special events (gifts,door prizes, refreshments, workshops) the businesses have planned for you. Plus you'll receive lots of coupons and goodies. You'll be delighted by the stores you'll find tucked in the countryside! Call 717-721-1750 for tickets ($6 ea) or more info. April 10 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA (GPS: 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572), 717-687-8421. The $35 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm. April 10 - Nov. 21 - Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance, an interactive exhibition that explores the art, science and mystery of fragrance. Experience plants and flowers in an immersive sensory environment. Explore the mysterious power of scent. Discover the creative artistry and intricate science behind fragrance. Make your own fragrance and take home a personalized scent card. Engage your senses in this magical exhibition as you see, touch and smell Longwood’s fragrant world. April 15 - Income Taxes Due (Sorry!) April 17 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA (GPS: 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572), 717-687-8421. The $35 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm. April 17 - Lancaster County Cheese and Wine Tour - Lancaster County Tours, 888-999-4479 or 888-824-3763. Whether we are sampling cheeses made from goat, sheep or cow's milk - you won't know until we drive into the farm. These are small family businesses that often don't even have a sign - we've twisted their arm into conducting a tour/tasting. Our wine tours have taken us to nearby Chester and Berks Counties and all over Lancaster, which is fast becoming known for its wines. We travel the back roads and end the day with a multi-course wine-tasting gourmet dinner. We are in our fourth year of tours. $150/person. Hosted by The Artist's Inn and Harvest Moon B&B. April 18 - Walk MS 2010 - National Multiple Sclerosis Society, various locations in Central PA. Walk MS 2010, presented by GIANT Food Stores, LLC is the signature fundraising event of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Help us make a difference by raising essential funds for research and services for people with MS. Help us move forward in the fight to end MS! To register or to donate, visit National Multiple Sclerosis Society or call 717-652-2108 or 1-800-227-2108. April 19 - Patriot's Day April 20 - Vince Gill - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Vince Gill paid nearly a decade and a half of dues en route to becoming one of the most popular country stars of the '90s. Starting out as a bluegrass singer and multi-instrumentalist, he initially made his name with country-rockers Pure Prairie League before finding massive success as a contemporary country hitmaker. Vince Gill has won more CMA Awards than any performer in history, and his 14 Grammys tie him with Chet Atkins for the most ever by a country artist. To top it off, at the 2008 Grammy Awards Vince bested rapper Kanye West, among others, by taking home the trophy for Album of the Year. April 21 - Administrative Professional's Day April 21 - The Beach Boys - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Relive the classic songs that epitomize the spirit of the California lifestyle. The Beach Boys sing about sun, sand, surf, and a simpler time. Close your eyes and you’ll feel like you’re almost there! Come see these American icons as they return to AMT. The Beach Boys' first hit “Surfin’” launched a string of chart-topping songs that spans nearly forty years and includes eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Good Vibrations,” “Rock and Roll Music,” “Kokomo,” and more. April 22 - Bill Engvall - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Everyman comic, Bill Engvall, returns to AMT with his own brand of down-home humor and country comedy. His debut album, “Here’s Your Sign,” has achieved gold record status, and has become his most well-known bit. He was named Best Male Standup at the American Comedy Awards, and took his act out on the road as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White. Engvall’s 2009 album, “Aged and Confused,” reached #2 on Billboard’s Top Comedy Album charts. Don’t miss this evening of fun and silliness with Bill Engvall! April 24 - A Special Acoustic Evening with BRYAN ADAMS - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Legendary rocker and Grammy award winner Bryan Adams
makes his AMT debut in an intimate, acoustic “Storytellers-style” event! His smash 1984 album Reckless turned Adams
into an international superstar, selling by the truckloads in North America, Europe, and Asia thanks to the hits
“Run to You,” “Heaven,” and “Summer of ‘69.” Come celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the release of Reckless and
an evening of chart-toppers such as “All For Love,” “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” and “Everything I Do
(I Do It for You).” It’s a night of classic songs, stories and singing along with Bryan Adams – don’t be left out! April 24 - Spring Antique Tractor Pull - Rough & Tumble Engineers Historical Assoc., 4977 Lincoln Hwy. East (Route 30), Kinzers, PA 17535, 717-442-4249. April 28 - The Doobie Brothers with The Green Onions - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. As one of the most popular Californian pop/rock bands of the '70s, the Doobie Brothers evolved from a mellow, post-hippie boogie band to a slick, soul-inflected pop band by the end of the decade. Along the way, the group racked up a string of gold and platinum albums in the U.S., along with a number of hits like "Listen to the Music," "China Grove," "Black Water," “Takin’ It to the Streets,” and “What A Fool Believes.” Lancaster's own classic rockers The Green Onions will be opening the show. With a style that melds the classic 70's rock n' roll sound with a modern jam-band twist, Corty Byron and company will get the show off to a rocking start. April 30 - Annual Sheep Shearing Days - Amish Farm & House, 2395 Lincoln Highway East (U.S. Route 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-394-6185. This annual field trip tradition continues this year! Visit us during these 2 special days and see, learn, and experience the annual tradition of sheep shearing. We are the only attraction in Lancaster County to offer such a unique experience. Besides our resident artisans, we will also have several special demonstrators including a spinner/weaver and blacksmith!
April 2011 Calendar of Events
April 15 - Income Taxes Due (Sorry!) April 20 - Patriot's Day April 22 - Good Friday April 24 - Easter April 27 - Administrative Professional's Day |
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