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April 2012 Calendar of Events
Here is a listing of 2012 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:
thru April 1 - Sunset Boulevard - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster,
PA. (717)397-7425. Aging actress Norma Desmond attempts a bold return to the big screen in this grand musical adaptation
of the Billy Wilder film. While her glamour has faded, her unfulfilled ambition has not. When she meets a struggling
Hollywood screen-writer, Norma seizes the opportunity to restore her long-dormant career to its former glory. Sunset
Boulevard features a lush score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and a haunting glimpse at the power of self-deception.
thru April 27 - The Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr - Dutch Apple
Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. Stanley Lambchop is
your ordinary, every day, run- of- the- mill ten year old. He wants to travel the world, do something amazing,
something no one's ever seen before. Careful what you wish for, Stanley! One night his bulletin board above his
bed falls on top of him and he becomes flat as a pancake. So he folds himself into a big envelope and travels around
the world! He has a lot of fun, but discovers that he misses his family and sets out on a new adventure of trying
to become three-dimensional again.
thru April 28 - 9 to 5 The Musical - Dutch Apple
Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. Put on your power suit
and enjoy a hilarious tale of laughter, friendship, and premeditated workplace revenge. It's hilarious when three
unlikely friends conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do - even in a
man's world! Based on the hit movie and featuring a score by the legendary songwriter, Dolly Parton.
thru May 26 - The Dixie Swim Club -
Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box
56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Gentlemen, it's time you find out what women talk about when
they get together. The former members of a girl's college swim team gather at the same beach house once every year.
As they reminisce and catch up on their lives, they'll leave you laughing so hard you'll gasp for air! We see them
grow older and change, yet sometimes never change. It is a funny, beautiful story of friendship that no one should
miss.
April 1- April Fool's Day
April 1 - Three Dog Night - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Nobody had more radio airplay, or sold more records
and concert tickets in the '70s than Three Dog Night. They were responsible for a succession of 21 hit singles,
including eleven Top Tens, and twelve consecutive gold albums from 1969 to 1975, thanks to the slick, sometimes
soulful vocal harmonies of founding members Danny Hutton and Cory Wells and an excellent ear for quality material.
"One" became the band's first Top Ten hit in 1969, while "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" hit number
one a year later. "Joy to the World" became the group's biggest hit in 1971, spending six weeks on top
of the pop charts, and their streak continued with their final number one, 1972's "Black and White" and
their final Top Ten, 1974's "The Show Must Go On."
April 1 - Curtis Student Recital - Longwood
Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. One of
the world's leading music conservatories, The curtis institute of Music in Philadelphia, PA, trains exceptionally
gifted young musicians for careers as performing artists on the highest professional level. experience performances
by the stars of tomorrow as they perform solo and chamber music in these pre-graduation recitals.
April 4 - Disney's Fantasia: Live in Concert - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Disney shares one of its crown jewels of feature animation
in this U.S. premiere showcasing selections from Walt Disney's original Fantasia and Disney's Fantasia 2000. The
Disney masterpiece will be presented on large screen in HD featuring live accompaniment by the Lancaster Symphony
Orchestra. The one-of-a-kind program will include Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker
Suite, Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 & Symphony No. 5, the never-before-seen Debussy's Claire de Lune, Gershwin's
Rhapsody in Blue, Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite and much more.
April 5 - Anoushka Shankar - Longwood
Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. One of
the leading figures in world music today, sitar player and composer Anoushka shankar has deep roots in indian classical
music. Beginning at the age of nine, she studied sitar exclusively with her father, the legendary ravi shankar.
shankar breaks new ground as she brings together the passionate and diverse music of spain with the vibrant, ancient
forms of the indian classical tradition. Tracing the musical commonalities of the Gypsies' journey from their homeland
in rajasthan passing through iran, iraq and Armenia and finally settling in spain, Shankar re-forges the link,
separated by a thousand years, between spanish and Indian music. Using sitar, tabla, bansuri flute, percussion,
spanish guitar and voice, musical pioneer shankar employs her stunning virtuosity to create a powerful and mesmerizing
collection of new pieces that show yet again an artist at the very top of her game.
April 6 - Good Friday
April 7 - Yummie's Giant Easter Egg Hunt - Kitchen
Kettle Village, Rt. 240, Intercourse, PA. 717-768-8261. It's an "eggs-tra-special"
day of Easter Fun at Kitchen Kettle Village. Join Yummie and the Easter Bunny for an egg hunt, crafts and don't
miss the Cherry Crest Farm peeps. Crafts and activities start at 9am and the egg hunt begins at 10:30am. Bring
your own basket!
April 8 - Easter
April 10 - Riverdance - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. The Irish dancing phenomenon known as Riverdance makes
its way to Lancaster, PA! This amazing theatrical show is, in essence, the story of the Irish culture and of the
Irish immigration to America, portrayed through traditional Irish step dancing, music and song.
April 11 - Simone Dinnerstein - Longwood
Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. New York-based
pianist simone Dinnerstein has been praised by Time magazine for her "arresting freshness and subtlety".
she gained international recognition due to the remarkable success of her recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations.
Her album, Bach: A Strange Beauty, was released in January 2011 and immediately earned the No. 1 spot on the Billboard
classical chart and made the Billboard Top 200 top selling albums in all genres. A graduate of The Julliard school,
Dinnerstein was a winner of the Astral Artist National Auditions. Dinnerstein's program will include Bach's Partita's
No. 1 and No. 2, chopin's Nocture No. 8, and schubert's Four Impromptus.
April 13 - 15 - Gaither Vocal Band - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. A full evening of entertainment and meaningful music
is a rare treat anytime, but when the occasion includes the best-loved voices in gospel music, it's a must-see
celebration! Today, the Gaither Vocal Band roster is comprised of Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, David Phelps, Michael
English and Mark Lowry. Individually, these men are gifted artists and men of authentic faith. Together, they
are the incomparable Gaither Vocal Band, known around the world for their powerhouse vocals, innovative harmonies
and life-altering message - a message of grace, hope and redemption.
April 15 - Income Taxes Due
(Sorry!)
April 16 - Senior Day: Silent movie with organist - Longwood
Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Wayne
Zimmerman, 2 pm
April 17 - Senior Day: Silent movie with organist - Longwood
Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Don Kinnier,
2 pm.
April 19 - Josh Turner - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Deep-voiced Josh Turner burst onto the country music
scene a few years ago with the powerful "Long Black Train," and has since established himself as a country
superstar with his #1 hits "Your Man," "Would You Go With Me," "Why Don't We Just Dance,"
and "All Over Me." Nominated in the CMA's Male Vocalist category, Turner has the honor of being the
youngest member ever to have been invited to join the Grand Ole Opry.
April 21 - Paquito D'Rivera Quarte - Longwood
Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Paquito
D'rivera is celebrated for both his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer. The winner
of nine Grammy awards, he was the first artist to win Latin Grammys in both classical and Latin Jazz categories.
Over the course of his career, he has recorded more than 30 solo albums. He served as a founding member of the
United Nations Orchestra in 1988, organized by Dizzy Gillespie. In 1991, D'rivera was the recipient of a Lifetime
Achievement Award from Carnegie Hall. He has received the international Association for Jazz education President's
Award, and a Doctorate Honoris causa in Music from the University of Pennsylvania.
April 22 - Paul Fleckenstein - Longwood
Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Since
1993, Paul Fleckenstein has served as Organist and Director of Music at Westminster church in Wilmington, De.
April 25 - Administrative Professional's Day
April 25 - May 13 - August: Osage County
- Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. (717)397-7425. This darkly comic
drama explores the unspoken secrets that haunt the Westons, a dysfunctional extended family in rural Oklahoma.
Following the disappearance of their alcoholic patriarch, the clan gathers at the farmhouse to rehash family feuds,
confront long-suppressed demons and contend with the vitriolic, pill-popping grandmother at the center of the storm.
"This turbo-charged tragicomedy is the most exciting new American play Broadway has seen in years," exclaimed
The New York Times in just one of countless rave reviews for this heartbreaking masterpiece. Mature audiences only.
April 26 - Eroica Trio - Longwood
Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. The Grammy-nominated
eroica Trio is considered one of the most sought-after trios in the world. The three young women who comprise the
ensemble electrify audiences whether playing the great standards of piano trio repertoire or daring contemporary
works. The trio, comprised of erika Nickrenz on piano, susie Park on violin, and sara sant'Ambrogio on cello, won
the prestigious Naumburg Award. The award resulted in a highly successful debut at Lincoln center and a tour of
the United states, europe, and Asia. Their eight recordings have garnered multiple Grammy nominations. Their program
will include pieces from Jean-Baptiste Loeillet, John ireland, Dmitri shostakovich, and ohannes Brahms.
April 26 - May 12 - Xanadu - Sharadin Bigler Theatre,
320 Cocalico Street, Ephrata Community Park, Ephrata, PA 17522, 717-733-7966. One of the worst Hollywood movie musicals ever was transformed
into a big, brash, Broadway favorite in 2009. Happily, the 1980 movie's hit soundtrack survived that great makeover,
including E.L.O.'s "Evil Woman" as well as Olivia Newton John's "Magic" and the title tune.
The original tale of a forbidden romance between a pretty muse and the roller disco designer she was sent down
from Mt. Olympus to inspire was turned into a self-mocking camp delight with the introduction of two outlandishly
wicked sister muses whose commentary gives the show a whole new, disco-driven delirium.
April 29 - Jungle Jack Hanna - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Animal lovers, get ready! Jungle Jack Hanna is returning
to AMT, bringing some of his favorite animal friends with him, as well as fascinating and humorous stories and
footage from his adventures around the world. Kids from 2 to 92 will be entertained and inspired by Jungle Jack
and the antics of his furry friends!
April 2011 Calendar of Events
Here is a listing of 2011 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:
Thru April 23 - Send Me No Flowers -
Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box
56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. George, a life-long hypochondriac, hears a wrong diagnosis and
believes he is dying. Thinking he only has a few weeks to live, he starts some crazy plans including writing goodbye
letters, buying cemetery plots and finding a new sweetheart for his wife. Discover why laughter is the best medicine
here at Rainbow.
April 1- April Fool's Day
April 2 - Traditional Dinner & Murder Mystery Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg,
PA, 717-687-7522. The Goobers are back again on the Dining Car with more of their absurd hilarity and murder mystery
drama. Romeo Goober is running for Mayor of Paradise. In order to raise funds for his political move, the whole
family has decided to film their life story for reality TV. Unfortunately the producer of the reality show is murdered
at the Strasburg Rail Road and Moses Goober is being blamed. One of the guests on the railroad has a dark secret,
they are the murderer and it was caught on camera – their own!
April 2 - Storytime with Princess Brooke - Barnes & Nobles, 1700 H Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-606-5303. Come join Princess
Brooke from Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park as she
reads some of her favorite books at Barnes & Noble!
April 9 - The Jazz Club at Longwood: Kenny Garrett Presents - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Grammy
Award winning jazz saxophonist Kenny Garrett returns to Longwood for an evening of supreme artistry. Garrett's
most recent work, titled Sketches of MD, is a recording of live open-ended melodies over grooves that each reflect
the artistry of key sidemen from Miles Davis' many groups—from John Coltrane to Kenny himself.
April 10 - The Great Train Robbery - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg,
PA, 717-687-7522. As you enjoy a 45-minute ride to Paradise, PA and back, be on guard for a gang of robbers rumored
to be in the Strasburg area. Not to worry, though, law enforcement will be on hand to protect our passengers and
see that justice is served.
April 15 - Income Taxes Due
(Sorry!)
April 16 - Traditional Dinner & Murder Mystery Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg,
PA, 717-687-7522. The Goobers are back again on the Dining Car with more of their absurd hilarity and murder mystery
drama. Romeo Goober is running for Mayor of Paradise. In order to raise funds for his political move, the whole
family has decided to film their life story for reality TV. Unfortunately the producer of the reality show is murdered
at the Strasburg Rail Road and Moses Goober is being blamed. One of the guests on the railroad has a dark secret,
they are the murderer and it was caught on camera – their own!
April 22 - Earth Day
April 22 - Good Friday
April 22 - 24 - Easter Bunny Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg,
PA, 717-687-7522. 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 24 - Easter
April 27 - Administrative Professional's Day
April 28 - 29 - 2012 Grand Opening Weekend! - Dutch
Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. It's time
to celebrate spring with the 2012 grand opening!
April 29 - May 6 - Annual Sheep Shearing Days - The Amish Farm & House, 2395 Route 30
East (Lincoln Highway), 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 30 - Traditional Dinner & Murder Mystery Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg,
PA, 717-687-7522. The Goobers are back again on the Dining Car with more of their absurd hilarity and murder mystery
drama. Romeo Goober is running for Mayor of Paradise. In order to raise funds for his political move, the whole
family has decided to film their life story for reality TV. Unfortunately the producer of the reality show is murdered
at the Strasburg Rail Road and Moses Goober is being blamed. One of the guests on the railroad has a dark secret,
they are the murderer and it was caught on camera – their own!
April 30 - Mud Bog / Tuff Truck Series - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of
Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139.
April 30 - May 1 - Grand Opening weekend - Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249
Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. It's time to celebrate spring with the 2011 grand opening!
April 2013 Calendar of Events
Here is a listing of 2013 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:
April - April Fool's Day
April - Good Friday
April - Easter
April 15 - Income Taxes Due
(Sorry!)
April - Administrative Professional's Day
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