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Here is a listing of 2012 events taking place throughout Lancaster County.

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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.
- Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301.

2012 January Events
Here is a listing of 2012 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:

thru Jan. 2 - Cirque de la Symphonie, New Year's Celebration - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. The most sought-after symphony concert program in the country will be "Only in Lancaster" this New Year's Eve and January 2nd. World renowned aerialists, acrobats, gymnasts, contortionists, jugglers and more will thrill and amaze you as your Lancaster Symphony Orchestra performs some of the most beloved Classical and contemporary repertoire. Composers will include Dvorak, Saint-Saens, Khachaturian, de Falla, John Williams and more! Truly a one-of-a-kind experience for the whole family!

thru Jan. 8 - Garden Railway Display - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Imaginations embark on a journey through a marvelous landscape and fanciful miniature railway in the Idea Garden. This year's display features Thomas the Train along with new bridges and new water features.

Jan. 1 - New Year's Day

Jan. 14 - Elvis Birthday Bash - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. AMT welcomes back perennial favorites Scot Bruce and Mike Albert who perform as the young and old Elvis, respectively. They are widely considered the premier Elvis impersonators of our time. Scot Bruce's Elvis act is revered all over the world. Mike Albert has been featured on Oprah Winfrey and Inside Edition, and often appears with Elvis' original group, the Jordanaires. Join us for this ultimate Elvis experience! 3:00 & 8:00 pm

Jan. 15 - Elvis Gospel Show with The Stamps Quartet - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. It's no secret "The King" loved Gospel music. In fact, the three wins of Elvis' 14 Grammy nominations were for Gospel recordings, including the album How Great Thou Art. In his own special way, the one and only Mike Albert reveals Elvis' Gospel side. His renditions of these sacred songs are so realistic, you'll think Elvis himself has returned! Joining Mike Albert will be gospel music legends The Stamps Quartet. 3:00 pm

Jan. 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Jan. 16 - Martin Luther King Jr Day - Laserdome, 2050 Auction Rd., along Rt. 283 at the Rt. 230 Mt. Joy exit, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-492-0002. "Super Play Package" includes: 2 - 40 minute sessions and unlimited laser concerts. Noon - 10:00 pm.

Jan. 16 - Sharon Katz & The Peace Train - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. This Grammy-nominated group takes audiences on a joy ride from the traditions of mother Africa to the electrifying jazz-folk-rock fusions of today. 12:00 & 2:00 pm.

Jan. 22 - Curtis on Tour - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Curtis On Tour brings the extraordinary artistry of the world-renowned curtis institute of Music to audiences worldwide, with tomorrow's leading musicians performing alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. The spring 2012 tour celebrates curtis's new classical guitar program, launching in the 2011-12 season. Featured performers are Curtis President and renowned violist, roberto Díaz ('84); new guitar faculty member Jason Vieaux; and two curtis students. The program includes Paganini's Quartet for Guitar and Strings in A Minor, a commissioned piece for strings and guitar by Zhou Tian ('05), kodály's Duo for Violin and Cello, and an arrangement of Piazzolla's Oblivion. 3:00 pm. MEMBERS ONLY!

Jan. 27 - Roots & Boots - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Here's a powerhouse country concert you won't want to miss. Sammy Kershaw, Joe Diffie & Aaron Tippin join forces to present an evening filled with stories and songs as they get back to the roots of their music. Performing on stage together, they present acoustic versions of more than 40 Top Ten Hits. Sammy's hits include "Queen of My Double Wide Trailer," "She Don't Know She's Beautiful," and "Third Rate Romance." Some of Joe's songs are "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)," "Pick Up Man," and "It's Always Somethin'," and Aaron is known for "You've Got to Stand for Something," "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong with the Radio," and "Kiss This." 8:00 pm.

Jan. 27 - March 14 - Let's Murder Marsha - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Tobias Gilmore and his lovely but ditzy wife Marsha have been extremely lucky in business and love. But lately Tobias works 24/7, and Marsha sits at home reading murder mysteries and wondering why they are growing apart. Is it his age, his work, another woman?! Or could it be he's plotting to kill her? With Marsha anything can happen and it does! Come for the mystery, come for the comedy, come for the fun-- make your reservation today!

Jan. 27 - Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Under the direction of Martín santangelo, the award-winning Noche Flamenca has become spain's most successful touring company. Formed in 1993 by santangelo and his Bessie award-winning wife, soledad Barrio, the company regularly tours throughout the globe. With annual seasons in New York city and Buenos Aires, the company has a dedicated global audience. Hailed by critics everywhere for its transcendent and deeply emotional performances, Noche Flamenca is recognized as the most authentic flamenco touring company in the field today. 8:00 pm.

Jan. 28 - Janis Siegel Quartet - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Over the past three decades, the voice of Janis siegel-a nine-time Grammy winner and a 17-time Grammy nominee-has been an undeniable force in The Manhattan Transfer's diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a member of this 32-year musical institution, siegel has also sustained a solo career that has spawned a half dozen solo albums and numerous collaborative projects. she also gained a reputation as a vocal arranger by writing five of the charts for the group's acclaimed masterwork, Vocalese, seven charts for the group's Grammy-winning album Brasil, and won a Grammy herself in 1980 for her arrangement of Birdland. 8:00 pm.

Jan. 29 - 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 a comedy classic. 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! 3:00 & 7:00 pm.

Jan. 29 - Glenn Kinckner & Linda Lorgus - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Glenn kinckner and Linda Lorgus come together in this performance as an organ and piano duo. kinckner serves as Organist and Associate Music Director at Westminster Presbyterian church in West chester, PA. Lorgus is Music Director and Organist at st. Michael Lutheran church in Unionville, PA. 1:00 pm.

2013 January Events
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	2012 January Events Here is a listing of 2012 events taking place throughout Lancaster County: thru Jan. 2 - Cirque de la Symphonie, New Year's Celebration - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. The most sought-after symphony concert program in the country will be "Only in Lancaster" this New Year's Eve and January 2nd. World renowned aerialists, acrobats, gymnasts, contortionists, jugglers and more will thrill and amaze you as your Lancaster Symphony Orchestra performs some of the most beloved Classical and contemporary repertoire. Composers will include Dvorak, Saint-Saens, Khachaturian, de Falla, John Williams and more! Truly a one-of-a-kind experience for the whole family! thru Jan. 8 - Garden Railway Display - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Imaginations embark on a journey through a marvelous landscape and fanciful miniature railway in the Idea Garden. This year's display features Thomas the Train along with new bridges and new water features. Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Jan. 14 - Elvis Birthday Bash - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. AMT welcomes back perennial favorites Scot Bruce and Mike Albert who perform as the young and old Elvis, respectively. They are widely considered the premier Elvis impersonators of our time. Scot Bruce's Elvis act is revered all over the world. Mike Albert has been featured on Oprah Winfrey and Inside Edition, and often appears with Elvis' original group, the Jordanaires. Join us for this ultimate Elvis experience! 3:00 & 8:00 pm Jan. 15 - Elvis Gospel Show with The Stamps Quartet - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. It's no secret "The King" loved Gospel music. In fact, the three wins of Elvis' 14 Grammy nominations were for Gospel recordings, including the album How Great Thou Art. In his own special way, the one and only Mike Albert reveals Elvis' Gospel side. His renditions of these sacred songs are so realistic, you'll think Elvis himself has returned! Joining Mike Albert will be gospel music legends The Stamps Quartet. 3:00 pm Jan. 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 16 - Martin Luther King Jr Day - Laserdome, 2050 Auction Rd., along Rt. 283 at the Rt. 230 Mt. Joy exit, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-492-0002. "Super Play Package" includes: 2 - 40 minute sessions and unlimited laser concerts. Noon - 10:00 pm. Jan. 16 - Sharon Katz & The Peace Train - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. This Grammy-nominated group takes audiences on a joy ride from the traditions of mother Africa to the electrifying jazz-folk-rock fusions of today. 12:00 & 2:00 pm. Jan. 22 - Curtis on Tour - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Curtis On Tour brings the extraordinary artistry of the world-renowned curtis institute of Music to audiences worldwide, with tomorrow's leading musicians performing alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. The spring 2012 tour celebrates curtis's new classical guitar program, launching in the 2011-12 season. Featured performers are Curtis President and renowned violist, roberto Díaz ('84); new guitar faculty member Jason Vieaux; and two curtis students. The program includes Paganini's Quartet for Guitar and Strings in A Minor, a commissioned piece for strings and guitar by Zhou Tian ('05), kodály's Duo for Violin and Cello, and an arrangement of Piazzolla's Oblivion. 3:00 pm. MEMBERS ONLY! Jan. 27 - Roots & Boots - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Here's a powerhouse country concert you won't want to miss. Sammy Kershaw, Joe Diffie & Aaron Tippin join forces to present an evening filled with stories and songs as they get back to the roots of their music. Performing on stage together, they present acoustic versions of more than 40 Top Ten Hits. Sammy's hits include "Queen of My Double Wide Trailer," "She Don't Know She's Beautiful," and "Third Rate Romance." Some of Joe's songs are "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)," "Pick Up Man," and "It's Always Somethin'," and Aaron is known for "You've Got to Stand for Something," "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong with the Radio," and "Kiss This." 8:00 pm. Jan. 27 - March 14 - Let's Murder Marsha - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Tobias Gilmore and his lovely but ditzy wife Marsha have been extremely lucky in business and love. But lately Tobias works 24/7, and Marsha sits at home reading murder mysteries and wondering why they are growing apart. Is it his age, his work, another woman?! Or could it be he's plotting to kill her? With Marsha anything can happen and it does! Come for the mystery, come for the comedy, come for the fun-- make your reservation today! Jan. 27 - Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Under the direction of Martín santangelo, the award-winning Noche Flamenca has become spain's most successful touring company. Formed in 1993 by santangelo and his Bessie award-winning wife, soledad Barrio, the company regularly tours throughout the globe. With annual seasons in New York city and Buenos Aires, the company has a dedicated global audience. Hailed by critics everywhere for its transcendent and deeply emotional performances, Noche Flamenca is recognized as the most authentic flamenco touring company in the field today. 8:00 pm. Jan. 28 - Janis Siegel Quartet - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Over the past three decades, the voice of Janis siegel-a nine-time Grammy winner and a 17-time Grammy nominee-has been an undeniable force in The Manhattan Transfer's diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a member of this 32-year musical institution, siegel has also sustained a solo career that has spawned a half dozen solo albums and numerous collaborative projects. she also gained a reputation as a vocal arranger by writing five of the charts for the group's acclaimed masterwork, Vocalese, seven charts for the group's Grammy-winning album Brasil, and won a Grammy herself in 1980 for her arrangement of Birdland. 8:00 pm. Jan. 29 - 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 a comedy classic. 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! 3:00 & 7:00 pm. Jan. 29 - Glenn Kinckner & Linda Lorgus - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Glenn kinckner and Linda Lorgus come together in this performance as an organ and piano duo. kinckner serves as Organist and Associate Music Director at Westminster Presbyterian church in West chester, PA. Lorgus is Music Director and Organist at st. Michael Lutheran church in Unionville, PA. 1:00 pm. 2013 January Events Here is a listing of 2013 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:

	If you have events to add to this listing, please click here or contact sales@actionvideoinc.com