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thru Aug. 4 - Legally Blonde the Musical - Dutch Apple
Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. College sweetheart and
homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner dumps her, 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!
thru Aug. 4 - The Who's Tommy - Sharadin
Bigler Theatre, 320 Cocalico Street, Ephrata Community Park, Ephrata,
PA 17522, 717-733-7966. Peter Townshend of the Who's legendary rock fable completes it sweep of pop media: from
recording sensation to cult film fame and now, the musical stage. Traumatized by seeing his father accidentally
kill his mother's lover, little Tommy turns catatonic. Abused by his sadistic relatives and neighbors, he seeks
refuge in the excitement and challenge of the arcade. Becoming an adolescent "Pinball Wizard," his sudden
superstar status opens the door for his eventual salvation. The 1969 album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of
Fame in 1998.
thru Aug. 5 - Things My Mother Taught Me - Rainbow
Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Brand new romantic
comedy by Katherine DiSavino, author of the smash comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers." Olivia & Gabe are moving
into their first apartment together, halfway across the country from their parents, so imagine their surprise when
everyone shows up to help them. The parents? words of wisdom come back to haunt them when the talk turns to love
and life's big decisions. Funny and touching, this one will make you laugh out loud and fall in love all over again.
thru Oct. 7 - American Icons - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. It's the ultimate tribute to America's all-time greatest
entertainers, featuring some of their best loved hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. You'll find yourself
singing along with the AMT Cast and Band as they salute the music of your favorite American iconic artists such
as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, and many others.
Join us as we pay homage to the legends that helped shape the course of America's songbook. Come recall why they're
American Icons - "The Greatest Hit Makers of All Time!"
Aug. 4 - Yummie's Birthday Party - Kitchen
Kettle Village, Rt. 240, Intercourse, PA. 717-768-8261. Come party with
Yummie, the Kitchen Kettle mascot, and all his friends at his annual birthday bash. Enjoy crafts and activities
like pony rides, cookie decorating and more from 9-11am. The party gets underway at 11am when you can meet mascots
from various Lancaster County attractions. Best suited for children 10 and under.
Aug. 14 - Oct. 28 - Unnecessary Farce - Rainbow
Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Snatched from
today's headlines: a shocking incident, reporters are screaming and police officers used UNNECESSARY FORCE… Oops.
Wait a minute; the title is UNNECESSARY FARCE! That's something entirely different! Two cops, three crooks, eight
doors, go! This show is so funny it should be illegal.
2011 August Events
Here is a listing of 2011 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:
Thru Sept. 3 - Show Biz Tonight - Timbers Restaurant & Dinner Theatre,
350 Timber Road, Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3601. The Timbers’
creative directors have begun the pre-production of “Show Biz Tonight”. Act One pays homage to the many wonderful
songs that have graced the silver screen. Act Two switches course as we head out to sea on the USS Timbers, full
of zany characters that just happen to be taking the same cruise together. Get your feet wet as our cast takes
you over the waves singing and dancing to their heart’s delight. Displaying music from many genre, the USS Timbers
is sure to be ship shape and on course. The Timbers’ professional song and dance troupe, in from NYC, perform the
original musical revue, presented in two acts. Show times: Tue - Fri 5:30, Wed & select Sat 11:30
Aug. 3 - Enclaves of Craftsmanship in the Oley Valley Bus Tour - departs Thaddeus
Stevens College of Technology, 750 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, 866-853-9335. Tour includes
stops at Daniel Boone Homestead to see the Bertolet Saw Mill in operation, Wharton Escherick Home and Studio and
a behind the scenes tour of the workshops of Ball and Ball Company, makers of reproduction historic hardware and
lighting. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Contact info@ptn.org for additional information.
Aug. 3 - The Legacy of Henry Chapman Mercer Bus Tour, departs Thaddeus Stevens
College of Technology, 750 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, 866-853-9335. Tour includes
stops at the Mercer Museum, Fonthill and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Contact info@ptn.org for additional information.
Aug. 4 - Cherish the Ladies - Mt. Gretna Playhouse,
Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, Mt.
Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-361-1508. Back in the early 80’s, the traditional
Irish music scene was pretty much a man’s game. Leave it to some good old American lasses – let by Bronx native
and All-Ireland music champion Joanie Madden – to change that, with a no-holds-barred style that left even the
best bands of the Emerald Isle’s old boy network jealous, and that has been leaving audiences breathless even since.
8:00 pm. Call for tickets.
Aug. 6 - Yummie’s Birthday Party - Kitchen
Kettle Village, Route 340, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-732-3538. Kids of all
ages will enjoy this birthday bash for Yummie, our Village mascot. Join our overstuffed gingerbread man and all
his zany friends as we celebrate a truly scrumptious day. Yummie shares his presents with kids under 10 years old.
Aug. 6 - Demo Derby / Combine Demolition Derby - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of
Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139.
Aug. 6 - Lititz Farmers Market - Downtown,
Water Street (1/2 block off of Main Street), Lititz, PA 17543. The market features a full variety of locally produced products sold by the
farmers in a festive setting. Live music, children's activities, Chef Demonstrations and a community interest table
make the Market a family friendly way to spend a Saturday morning. The farmers bring fresh vegetables, fruits,
baked goods, dairy, meats, eggs, jellies, flowers, plants and much more. Shoppers can leave the Market with everything
needed for a special Saturday night dinner or just a week of delicious food. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Aug. 6 - Leon Redbone and Comedian Jack Swersie - Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-361-1508. Even if he
weren’t one of this planet’s great artists, new-time old-time vaudevillian Leon Redbone would be a living legend
for the simple lack of information, and the sheer amount of rumor circulating about him. 8:00 pm. Call for tickets.
Aug. 6 - International Preservation Trades Workshop Community Day, Thaddeus
Stevens College of Technology, 750 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, 866-853-9335. Preservation,
historic and traditional building trades demonstrations and children's learning activities, free and open to the
public, as part of a larger multi-day conference. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Contact info@ptn.org for additional information.
Aug. 6 - Firemen's Swine & Splash - Leola Community Pool, 23 East Main St, Leola, PA 17540. Noon - 10:00 PM Event includes
Cardboard boat race, pool party, games, all you can eat pig roast (5:00 - 7:00 pm), DJ, and more! Benefitting the
Upper
Leacock Fire Company.
Aug. 6 - Music in the Vineyards - Nissley Vineyards & Winery Estate, 140 Vintage Drive, Bainbridge, PA 17502, 717-426-3514 or 800-522-2387. Open-air lawn
concerts are held every Saturday evening on the lawn of the Nissley Winery through Labor Day Weekend, from 7:30
pm to 10:00 pm. (Minors are not admitted.)
Aug. 9 - Oct. 29 - John Loves Mary -
Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box
56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Step back to 1945. The war is over, John loves Mary and has a
ring to prove it. However, John has wed his buddy's English girlfriend while overseas. As a war bride she can enter
the U.S., get a quickie divorce and get hitched to John's best friend. What could possibly go wrong? Come find
out!
Aug. 12 - 2nd Friday in Lititz - Downtown,
Main & Broad Streets, Lititz, PA 17543. Shops, restaurants, and galleries will be open on Main and Broad streets as
musicians, dancers, artists and entertainers will dot the sidewalks, porches, and businesses throughout the downtown
streets. 5:00 - 9:00 pm.
Aug. 13 - Traditional Dinner & Murder Mystery Train -
Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg,
PA, 717-687-7522. Show business can be murder, especially clawing your way to the top. From the mind of author
Madilyn Yuengel comes an intriguing and new murder mystery about manipulation, lies and deceit ... and that's just
the back story of this murder!
Aug. 13 - Truckers Day-Pulling / Drag Racing - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of
Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139.
Aug. 13 - Lititz Farmers Market - Downtown,
Water Street (1/2 block off of Main Street), Lititz, PA 17543. The market features a full variety of locally produced products sold by the
farmers in a festive setting. Live music, children's activities, Chef Demonstrations and a community interest table
make the Market a family friendly way to spend a Saturday morning. The farmers bring fresh vegetables, fruits,
baked goods, dairy, meats, eggs, jellies, flowers, plants and much more. Shoppers can leave the Market with everything
needed for a special Saturday night dinner or just a week of delicious food. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Aug. 13 - 34th Annual Lititz Rotary Craft Show -
Lititz,
PA 17543. Main Street AND Broad Street in downtown Lititz will be closed to traffic to allow the streets to become
a huge arts and crafts show and streets festival with lots of vendors. Vendors will also be set up in Lititz Springs
Park.
Aug.13 - 2nd Saturday Of The Month Flea Market - Roots Country Market &
Auction, 705 Graystone Road, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-898-7811. 7:00 am - 2:00
pm. Antiques, Fenton Glass, Collectible Toys, Yard Sale Treasures and More...
Aug. 13 - Dream Ride Project Bicycling Event (Nightmare Tour) - Stoudtburg
Village, Adamstown, PA, 19501. This bicycle race is considered
to be the most difficult single day bike event in the country. Starting in Marietta, Pa., the riders travel south
to the Maryland state line before heading north again. By the time they reach Stoudtburg Village the bikers will
have travelled about 100 miles. Come out to encourage them along as they stop in the village for lunch.
Aug. 13 - Music in the Vineyards - Nissley Vineyards & Winery Estate, 140 Vintage Drive, Bainbridge, PA 17502, 717-426-3514 or 800-522-2387. Open-air lawn
concerts are held every Saturday evening on the lawn of the Nissley Winery through Labor Day Weekend, from 7:30
pm to 10:00 pm. (Minors are not admitted.)
Aug. 14 - Evening of Music - Lititz Museum,
137-145 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543, 717-627-4636. Free evening of music located in the Mary Oehme Gardens. 6:30pm.
Bring your lawn chairs.
Aug. 17 - Lititz Lion's Cruise Night - Downtown,
Main Street, Litit PA, 17543. Join the Lititz Lion's Club for thereir annual Cruise Night on Main Street
Downtown Lititz. Car show, music food and more. 5:30 - 9:00 pm.
Aug. 19 - Wine Tasting - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg,
PA, 717-687-7522. Strasburg Rail Road is hosting a special wine tasting aboard the train. Relax and enjoy several
wine selections, a presentation by a wine educator and a 45-minute train ride.
Aug. 19 - The Party on the Plaza - Stoudtburg Village,
Adamstown, PA, 19501. Bring a chair and enjoy the music, or browse the shops as we stay open late
to enjoy the wonderful summer weather. Family friendly, featuring regional bands, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, free admission,
free parking, BYOB, food and fun for everyone and face painting by chelas!
Aug. 20 - Diesel Pick-Up Powerfest Series - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of
Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139.
Aug. 20 - Lititz Farmers Market - Downtown,
Water Street (1/2 block off of Main Street), Lititz, PA 17543. The market features a full variety of locally produced products sold by the
farmers in a festive setting. Live music, children's activities, Chef Demonstrations and a community interest table
make the Market a family friendly way to spend a Saturday morning. The farmers bring fresh vegetables, fruits,
baked goods, dairy, meats, eggs, jellies, flowers, plants and much more. Shoppers can leave the Market with everything
needed for a special Saturday night dinner or just a week of delicious food. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Aug. 20 - Music in the Vineyards - Nissley Vineyards & Winery Estate, 140 Vintage Drive, Bainbridge, PA 17502, 717-426-3514 or 800-522-2387. Open-air lawn
concerts are held every Saturday evening on the lawn of the Nissley Winery through Labor Day Weekend, from 7:30
pm to 10:00 pm. (Minors are not admitted.)
Aug. 20 - 21 - The Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show - Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3270. Some liken
it to "Brigadoon," the mythical town that reawakens once every hundred years. But in Mount Gretna, it
is an annual miracle. Every year, during the third weekend of August, this community of some 700 homes and cottages
suddenly springs to life, welcoming 285 artists chosen through juried competition and 20,000 visitors who—by their
presence—acknowledge the role that art plays in their homes, hearts, and lives. Other activities include: Live
Music, Strolling Performers, Kids' Art Show and Food Court. Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM.
Aug. 21 - Taste of Manheim: Dinner and a Movie on the Square - Manheim Square, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-665-1762. This family fun event will showcase some of Manheim's best restaurants
and their signature dishes! This event will also feature the family friendly movie on a screen that is THREE STORIES
TALL!!! Bring your appetite and your lawn chair to enjoy an evening on the square! Dinner at 6:00pm and Movie at
8:30pm.
Aug. 25 - The New Christy Minstrels - Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-361-1508. More than
a few groups who’ve appeared on our stage have been invited to the White House. Only the New Christy Minstrels
were invited by JFK. That pretty much means two things: 1) Jack Kennedy had good musical taste; and 2) We’ve got
a bona fide legend on our stage. But then you probably knew that, as this is the group that recorded hits like
Green, Green, This Land is Your Land, and Chim Chim Cher-ee, the group which has won Grammys, been nominated for
Oscars, and even had their own show on network TV, the group that launched the careers of folks like Kenny Rogers
and John Denver, the group that’s been entertaining and inspiring audiences since… well, since the president was
named Kennedy. 8:00 pm. Call for tickets.
Aug. 27 - Traditional Dinner & Murder Mystery Train -
Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg,
PA, 717-687-7522. Show business can be murder, especially clawing your way to the top. From the mind of author
Madilyn Yuengel comes an intriguing and new murder mystery about manipulation, lies and deceit ... and that's just
the back story of this murder!
Aug. 27 - Monster Truck Show / Tuff Trucks - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of
Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139.
Aug. 27 - Lititz Farmers Market - Downtown,
Water Street (1/2 block off of Main Street), Lititz, PA 17543. The market features a full variety of locally produced products sold by the
farmers in a festive setting. Live music, children's activities, Chef Demonstrations and a community interest table
make the Market a family friendly way to spend a Saturday morning. The farmers bring fresh vegetables, fruits,
baked goods, dairy, meats, eggs, jellies, flowers, plants and much more. Shoppers can leave the Market with everything
needed for a special Saturday night dinner or just a week of delicious food. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Aug. 27 - 8th annual "Music under the Stars" - Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064. 7:30 to 10:30PM live music
dance to "Nitrophonic" spin off of Hershey Big Band. Wine tasting and wine available for purchase from
Twin Brook Winery. Food and non alcoholic beverages are allowed. Advance tickets $18.00 or $20 at the door. send
check to P.O. Box 202 Mount Gretna. For additional information or tickets, call Rhoda at 717-304-0248 or michelle
at 717-813-3880. Proceeds to benefits local Mount Gretna Non Profit organizations
Aug. 27 - 20th Annual Microfest - Stoudt's Black Angus,
2800 N.Reading Road, Adamstown, PA. 19501, 717-484-4386. Located in the Bier Garden. Featuring 14 plus of the Finest
micro-breweries in the United States. Tickets avaiable @ $35.00 per session. Must be at least 21 years old to attend.
A souvenir tasting glass, unlimited samplings, buffet featuring chef specialities and live music by The Daisy Jug
Band. 12:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 11:00 pm. Four hours of drinking, eating and socializing with fellow beer enthuiast.
Aug. 27 - Music in the Vineyards - Nissley Vineyards & Winery Estate, 140 Vintage Drive, Bainbridge, PA 17502, 717-426-3514 or 800-522-2387. Open-air lawn
concerts are held every Saturday evening on the lawn of the Nissley Winery through Labor Day Weekend, from 7:30
pm to 10:00 pm. (Minors are not admitted.)
Aug. 30 - Barrage - Mt. Gretna Playhouse,
Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, Mt.
Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-361-1508. Bach on rocket fuel. A violin riot. Fiddles
gone wild. All of these just hint at the energy and the artistry of Barrage, a group that the Denver Post called
“too Wow for words!” Barrage’s latest show, High Strung, is a diverse, family friendly fusion of classical, Celtic,
Latin, bluegrass, blues, rock and jazz, all presented with enough youthful oomph, theatricality, choreography and
musical virtuosity to take your breath away. It’s as if Riverdance met Stomp, and all their kids were really, really
talented violins! 8:00 pm. Call for tickets.
2013 August Events
Here is a listing of 2013 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:
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