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January 2010 Calendar of Events
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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 Feb. 6 - Nunsense - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville
Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. The best selling show in Dutch Apple history! When Sister Julia, Child
of God, accidently poisons most of the covent with her cooking, the remaining sisters must put on a show to raise
money to bury the last four "blue nuns" in the ice box! The musical includes a kick line of nuns and
so many jokes, you'll remember why they call it "habit-forming"! Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Jan. 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 2009 Calendar of Events
Thru Jan. 3 - Miracle of Christmas - Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre, Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7800. Christmas memories jump to life as a brand-new sensory experience highlights
the return of Miracle of Christmas to the Millennium Theatre. As the aroma of special holiday treats fills your
breath, you'll have the opportunity to interact with characters and animals from the Nativity story. The Millennium
Theatre will be grandly decorated with lights, greenery, Nativity scenes and a spectacular thirty-foot Christmas
tree. Thru Jan. 4 - 42nd Street - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. (717)397-7425. The mother of all song-and-dance musicals hits the Fulton stage just in time for the holidays, jam-packed with much-loved musical numbers like Shuffle Off to Buffalo, We’re in the Money, You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me, Lullaby of Broadway, and of course, 42nd Street. Filled with snappy dialogue, show-stopping tap numbers and a wise-cracking love story, this bigger-than-life show will brighten the holiday season for your entire family. So come and meet those dancing feet on the avenue we’re taking you to— 42nd Street! Thru Jan. 11 - Ice Skating Performances - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. National, world and olympic skaters—including Olympic pair team Tiffany Scott and Philip Dulebohn and Olympic ice dancer Alexey Beletsky—perform fun 20-minute skating vignettes daily (weather permitting). Thru Jan. 11 - Scenes of the Season: Paintings and Illustrations from the Collection - Brandywine River Museum, U.S. Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 10317, 610-388-2700. Winter landscapes and classic images of the season from The Night before Christmas, A Christmas Carol and other stories will delight visitors this holiday season. The special exhibition will feature charming images drawn from the museum's extensive collection, including works by Winslow Homer, Felix O.C. Darley, Maxfield Parrish, Jessie Willcox Smith, N.C. Wyeth, Thomas Nast and Edward Redfield. Thru Jan. 11 - Golden Impressions of Andrew Wyeth by Donald Pywell - Brandywine River Museum, U.S. Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 10317, 610-388-2700. Inspired by the art of Andrew Wyeth, goldsmith Donald Pywell has created necklaces, rings, brooches, bracelets, earrings and sculptural creations of gold, silver, ivory and precious gems. Each piece appears in a shadowbox setting designed by architectural designer T. Mark Cole. Thru Jan. 11 - A Brandywine Christmas - Brandywine River Museum, U.S. Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 10317, 610-388-2700. The museum celebrates the season with fabulous holiday displays including an extensive O-gauge model railroad (click here), an elaborate Victorian dollhouse, and thousands of whimsical "critter" ornaments on holiday trees. Thru Feb. 21 - I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. Off-Broadway's longest running hilarious musical celebrates the modern day mating game from dating and looking for love, the in-laws, newborns and trips in the family car. If you liked last year's hit Mid-Life, you'll love this musical comedy! Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Jan. 1 - 4 - Ice Park Ice-skating - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. Jan. 2 - First Fridays: Lancaster - City of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 717-291-4758. Over 90 art galleries and shops extend their hours and stay open to 9:00 pm - some even later! Jan. 4 - Anne Koscielny - Pennsylvania Academy of Music, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, 717-399-9733. Beethoven Series piano concert and colloquia featuring Anne Koscielny playing Sonatas Op. 31 No. 1, Op. 90, Op. 54, Op. 53. Pre-concert lecture, “Beethoven and the Marketing of Maelzel’s Metronome,” by musicologist Dr. Jeffrey Stokes. Lecture at 2:00 pm, concert at 3:30 pm. Jan. 8 - 11 - Ice Park Ice-skating - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. Jan. 8 - 18 - The Exonerated - Theater of the Seventh Sister, Stahr Performing Arts Center, 438 N Queen Street, Lancaster PA, 717-396-7764. A play by Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen that tells the true stories of five men and one woman who spent up to 22 years on death row before they were found innocent. Jan. 9 - ABBA - The Music - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. With the success of Mamma Mia the movie and the musical, music from your favorite 70s Swedish pop stars is back and bigger than ever! ABBA the Music, is a remarkable recreation of the group that brought you "Dancing Queen",ť "Fernando", "Waterloo" and more. Jan. 9 - Second Friday - Downtown Lititz, PA. Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of the month. Each month Downtown Merchants are happy to announce great family activities and entertainments, free and open to the public, in stores and venues throughout the downtown shopping area. The 2nd Friday of each month year round, rain or shine, 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Jan. 9 - 10 - Cashore Marionettes: Simple Gifts - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. (717)397-7425. Part of the Family Theatre Series. Jan. 9 - Feb. 28 - The Wizard of OZ - Hole In The Wall Puppet Theatre, 126 North Water Street, Lancaster, PA 717-394-8398. An all-time Hole in the Wall favorite tale told with muppet style puppets. Perfect for all ages. Jan. 10 - Jay & The Americans, The Shangri-Las, Kenny Vance & The Planotones - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Come a Little Bit Closer,” coaxes premier rock & roll revival band, Jay and the Americans. They burst on the scene in the early ‘60s with their clean-cut looks, melodic harmony and wide appeal, and are still creating excitement wherever they appear today! Kenny Vance, founding member of Jay and The Americans, now heads up the sweet sounds of doo-wop masters The Planotones. “Looking for an Echo,” their signature song is also a major motion picture about an oldies group trying to make a comeback. Rev up your engine and be the “Leader of the Pack” when the greatest girl group of the ‘60s, the Shangri-Las’ roll into town to perform. With three great artists on stage, this is one triple-bill you won’t forget! Jan. 10 - Disappearing Act - Hands-On House Children's Museum of Lancaster, 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-KIDS. Where do snowmen go on warm sunny days? Come find out what the big “melt down” is all about in our make it, take it workshop. 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Jan. 13 - Cabin Fever - Hands-On House Children's Museum of Lancaster, 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-KIDS. Is your family coming down with cabin fever? Whether you like it hot or cold, our cures for cabin fever will help your family “beat the bug”. 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Jan. 14 - Cabin Fever - Hands-On House Children's Museum of Lancaster, 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-KIDS. Is your family coming down with cabin fever? Whether you like it hot or cold, our cures for cabin fever will help your family “beat the bug”. 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Jan. 15 - 19 - Ice Park Ice-skating - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. Jan. 16 - Billy Ray Cyrus - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. A lot has changed for AMT favorite Billy Ray Cyrus since he last appeared here in 2005. Billy Ray has gone from being most known for his “Achy Breaky Heart,” to being now known to millions of new fans simply as “Miley’s Dad.” He is also one of the stars of the Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. Join us for an evening of country music fun as Billy Ray and his smokin’ hot band make a rare Central PA appearance. Jan. 16 - Wacky Wind-Ups - Hands-On House Children's Museum of Lancaster, 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-KIDS. Spring into action when you experiment with our collection of wacky wind-up toys. 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Jan. 16 - musicFRIDAYS - Downtown Lancaster, PA. Each third Friday of the month, Downtown Lancaster hosts Music Fridays. Performances will abound throughout the 300 block of North Queen Street as well as retailers, restaurants, and attractions throughout Downtown. Each month will bring new entertainment to the streets of Downtown Lancaster. 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Jan. 16 - 18 - Stravinsky's Firebird - Lancaster Symphony Orchestra - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7425. Stravinsky, Firebird - An upbeat, soaring flight of fantasy that combines the romance of Tchaikovsky and the spice of Rimsky-Korsakov. Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 - Michael Sheppard, piano. A delicate, yearning work laden with lilting melodies for virtuosic fanfare. Kodály, Dances of Galánta - The richness and raw vigor of Hungarian folk music melds simplicity with elaborate moments of improvisation. Jan. 17 - Chubby Checker with Otis Day & The Knights - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Who is the only artist to have a song become #1 on the charts twice? None other than South Philly High’s own Ernest Evans. Who, you may ask? You know him better as Chubby Checker and the song was “The Twist.” Chubby pioneered the dance song craze with other hits like “The Fly,” “The Pony,” “The Limbo Rock,” and “Let’s Twist Again.” When DeWayne Jessie took the role of Otis Day, lead singer of the fictional Otis Day and the Knights, in the movie Animal House, he not only played Otis—he became Otis! Since then, the fictitious group took to the road, touring and performing party hits like “Louie, Louie,” “Shamalama Ding Dong,” and of course, their infamous toga party rendition of “Shout.” Jan. 17 - Tord Gustavsen Trio - Pennsylvania Academy of Music, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, 717-399-9733. Jazz at the Academy Series concert with the Tord Gustavsen Trio performing Music with a Scandinavian flair and hints of traditional folk music. 8:00 pm. Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 22 - Steve Winwood - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Rock legend Steve Winwood is touring in support of his new album Nine Lives. Fusing rock, soul, blues and world music, his career spans decades and includes membership in some of music's most legendary groups: Traffic, Blind Faith, and The Spencer Davis Group. As the leader of his own acclaimed band, he produced the multi-platinum smash albums Roll With It and Back in the High Life. Join us for a career retrospective performance from a true legend! Jan. 22 - 25 - Ice Park Ice-skating - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. Jan. 23 - Liz McCartney: Rosemary & Time, A Tribute to the Life and Music of Rosemary Clooney - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7425. Part of the Cabaret Series. Customers can enjoy drinks from a full bar while listening to stories and songs from today's leading cabaret performers. Jan. 23 - Chetan Tierra - Pennsylvania Academy of Music, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, 717-399-9733. Twilight Series concert featuring the warm, soulful tones of Chetan Tierra, one of the world’s most critically acclaimed young pianists. 8:00 pm. Jan. 23 - Fourth Friday - Downtown Mount Joy, PA. Sweetheart Chocolate Tour - Specialty Chocolates & Treats as you Browse from Place to Place. Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration. Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown. Over 20 destinations to enjoy. Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself. 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Jan. 24 - Elvis Birthday Bash - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. “Elvis has left the building…,” or has he? AMT favorites Scot Bruce and Mike Albert perform as the young and old Elvis, respectively, to consistently sold out audiences, and are widely considered the premier Elvis impersonators of our time. Scot Bruce’s Elvis act is revered all over the world—places like Japan, Brazil and China. Mike Albert has been featured on Oprah Winfrey and Inside Edition, and often appears with Elvis’ original group, the Jordanaires. Long live the King! Jan. 24 - March 15 - Unique Force: The Art of Carolyn Wyeth - Brandywine River Museum, U.S. Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 10317, 610-388-2700. Carolyn Wyeth grew up in a family of artists, yet developed her own profound mode of expression. This exhibition, the first in 30 years, includes over 40 paintings and drawings that span her career, as well as fascinating portraits of her by her family members. The subjects are her immediate surroundings - a chair, a pumpkin, props from the studio, and familiar places. She painted to please herself, caring nothing about innovation or competition in the world of art. She was also a teacher for more than 30 years, cultivating a band of devoted students. Jan. 24 - 25 - Souper Saturday/Sunday - Twin Brook Winery, 5697 Strasburg Road, Gap, PA, 717-442-4915. Football playoffs are over & you need to re-energize before the Super Bowl! Take a break from your busy schedule. We'll have tempting soups & stews in fresh bread bowls available for sale. Taste our wines. Enjoy a glass of wine with your soup or stew. Pick up your favorite wines for the Super Bowl. Jan. 25 - Mike Albert's Elvis Gospel Show - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 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 (1967). 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! Jan. 29 - 31 - Ice Park Ice-skating - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. Jan. 29 - Feb. 15 - The Unexpected Guest - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. (717)397-7425. When a stranger crashes his car on a foggy night, he approaches the nearest house looking for help. What he finds is a man shot dead in his chair and the victim’s wife holding the murder weapon. But if you think that spells an open-and-shut case, then you don’t know Agatha Christie. The undisputed Queen of Crime returns to the Fulton stage with another pulse-pounding tale filled with false leads, red herrings and a host of probable suspects. Get ready to have your mind twisted like a pretzel by this ultra-suspenseful whodunit. Jan. 29 - Cabin Fever - Hands-On House Children's Museum of Lancaster, 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-KIDS. Is your family coming down with cabin fever? Whether you like it hot or cold, our cures for cabin fever will help your family “beat the bug”. 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Jan. 30 - Cabin Fever - Hands-On House Children's Museum of Lancaster, 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-KIDS. Is your family coming down with cabin fever? Whether you like it hot or cold, our cures for cabin fever will help your family “beat the bug”. 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Jan. 31 - John Flynn and the Brandywine Zoo - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. John Flynn’s joyous fun-loving lyrics were inspired by his own four children and became the basis of two highly acclaimed family CDs. A native of Philadelphia, John appears regularly on the Peabody Award-winning children’s radio program “Kid’s Corner” on WXPN. Jan. 31 - Cabin Fever - Hands-On House Children's Museum of Lancaster, 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-KIDS. Is your family coming down with cabin fever? Whether you like it hot or cold, our cures for cabin fever will help your family “beat the bug”. 12:00 - 4:00 pm.
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