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Here is a listing of 2012 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.  - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. |
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thru July 8 - Miss Saigon - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. (717)397-7425. The season concludes with a stirring and heart-rending contemporary musical adaptation of Madame Butterfly from the same composer-lyricist team as Les Misérables. Years after leaving Vietnam, an American soldier discovers his war bride is still alive and is now raising their son. He returns to Saigon to find her, but with the Viet Cong closing in on the city and other ties at home binding him, he is forced to make some large decisions before leaving Vietnam again. Contains adult themes. thru July 8 - Grease - Gretna Theatre, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, in Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. 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. 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. July 3 - Snow White - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. (717)397-7425. In this imaginative and politically correct twist on the classic fairytale, Snow White encounters a narcissistic queen, a tap-dancing mirror and seven dwarfs from history and literature (who grew): Confucius, Ebenezer Scrooge, Sigmund Freud, Martin Luther King, Jr., Christopher Columbus, Enrico Caruso and Merlin the Magician. This classic tale of good versus evil teaches that every story can be told in a different way. July 4 - Independence Day July 5 - Snow White - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. (717)397-7425. In this imaginative and politically correct twist on the classic fairytale, Snow White encounters a narcissistic queen, a tap-dancing mirror and seven dwarfs from history and literature (who grew): Confucius, Ebenezer Scrooge, Sigmund Freud, Martin Luther King, Jr., Christopher Columbus, Enrico Caruso and Merlin the Magician. This classic tale of good versus evil teaches that every story can be told in a different way. July 6 - 31 - Back By Popular Demand! Pinkalicious! - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. Everyone loves Pinkalicious and she's back in all her pretty pink! Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when she can't follow the doctor's orders to eat green foods that are good for you, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament. July 7 - Snow White - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. (717)397-7425. In this imaginative and politically correct twist on the classic fairytale, Snow White encounters a narcissistic queen, a tap-dancing mirror and seven dwarfs from history and literature (who grew): Confucius, Ebenezer Scrooge, Sigmund Freud, Martin Luther King, Jr., Christopher Columbus, Enrico Caruso and Merlin the Magician. This classic tale of good versus evil teaches that every story can be told in a different way. July 12 - 15 - Burt & Me - Gretna Theatre, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, in Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. July 13 - The 50's Dance Party - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. John Mueller's 50's Dance Party is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper's final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50's era - "That'll Be The Day," "Peggy Sue," "Oh, Boy," "Rave On," "La Bamba," "Chantilly Lace," and many, many more. July 15 - Jimmy Sturr - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Jimmy Sturr, the internationally-known "King of Polka," has won a Grammy for Best Polka Album 18 times, and his is the only Polka band to perform on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. Arguably the most popular Polka band in America, Jimmy Sturr's orchestra is on the Top Ten List of the All-Time Grammy Awards, and has acquired more Grammy nominations than anyone in the history of Polka music. July 19 - 29 - Meet Me In St. Louis - Gretna Theatre, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, in Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. July 19 - 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. July 26 - 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!"
2011 July Events Here is a listing of 2011 events taking place throughout Lancaster County: Thru July 30 - Who Goes Bare? - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Two inept brothers try to save their family's Country Spa. They find a health happy client to invest, unfortunately she thinks the resort is a nudist colony! Will Rainbow bare it all? Of course not, but reserve now and be prepared to laugh your socks off! July 1 - Independence 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. July 1 - 20th Annual Independence Day Parade - Downtown, Lititz, PA. Parade starts at 6:30 pm at West Lincoln Ave. and Warwick St and travels through downtown Lititz. “Flamin’ Dick & The Hot Rods” follows the parade in Lititz Springs Park. July 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! July 2 - Demo Derby / Fireworks Spectacular - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139. July 2 - 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. July 2 - 194th 4th of July in Lititz - Lititz Springs Park, Lititz, PA. Gates open at noon; entrance fee charged. Casey Allyn from WIOV-FM will emcee the day's activities. Kids Games, Panning for Gold with General Sutter featuring Randy Miller, Phillie Phanatic (tentatively), Cylo, Hershey’s Characters throughout the day. 2 PM - National Anthem and Bell Ringing; 2:10 PM - New Line Revue Dancers; 3:20 PM - Zumba Party; 4 PM - 22nd Annual Baby Parade; 5 PM - Lititz Community Band; 6:30 PM - Corty Byron Acoustic Trio (Members of The Green Onions); 8 PM - 70th Annual Queen of the Candles Pageant; 8:30 PM - 168th Illumination of the Candles; 9 PM - BREAK! High Energy dancing and rhythm section; 10:15 PM - Fireworks! Synchronized July 2 - Lebanon Community Band - The Tabernacle (Third St. & Glossbrenner Ave.) is behind the UM Church, Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064. All programs are at the Tabernacle and start at 7:00. Programs are free. A donation basket is passed during the show. July 2 -
Theatre For Young Audiences: The
Saga of Princess Ugly - Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Pennsylvania and Carnegie
Avenues in Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. Five new one-hour musicals geared toward children 3 - 10 years
of age and their families. Lots of audience participation, lots of laughter, lots of fun! Princess Ugly dislikes
the traditional. A husband? Kids? A modest castle with a white- picket fence? They're not for her. Her parents
think they should be. When all their dreams collide, the saga begins. 11am. July 4 - Independence Day - For July 4th related events, also see our Fourth of July Schedule page. July 8 - 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. July 8 - 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. July 9 - Mid Summer Lawn Event - Waltz Vineyards - 1599 Old Line Road, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-664-WINE. Music by: Rue de la Pompe; Food Concession by: Forno Inferno. 5:00-8:00pm. July 9 - 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. July 9 - Theatre For Young Audiences: GLEE-ful Rapunzel - Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues in Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. Five new one-hour musicals geared toward children 3 - 10 years of age and their families. Lots of audience participation, lots of laughter, lots of fun! While Rapunzel, Cinderella, and a cast of characters compete for lead singer in the school's glee club, an enchantress vows to put Rapunzel back in the tower from which she has escaped. This high-octane musical even has the audience placing their votes in this Glee vs. American Idol showdown! 11am. July 9 - 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... July 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. July 12 - 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 July 15 - 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! July 15 - 16 - Summer Fest - Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603, 717-314-0485. Join the Bright Side Opportunity Center for food, fun, and entertainment as they celebrate summer during their annual Summer Fest. Come for the fish fry and chicken BBQ, stay for the prizes, climbing wall, and performances by world class jugglers and martial artists. Friday, July 15, from 5 - 9 and Saturday, July 16, from 11 - 6, rain or shine. July 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! July 16 - 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. July 16 - 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. July 16 - Shuey Brothers - The Tabernacle (Third St. & Glossbrenner Ave.) is behind the UM Church, Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064. All programs are at the Tabernacle and start at 7:00. Programs are free. A donation basket is passed during the show. July 16 -
Theatre For Young Audiences: Greta Sue and Her Mystery Crew - Mt. Gretna Playhouse,
Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues in Mt.
Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. Five new one-hour musicals geared toward
children 3 - 10 years of age and their families. Lots of audience participation, lots of laughter, lots of fun!
Help Greta Sue and her Mystery Crew solve the mystery of the Haunting of Hoodwink House. This is the first mystery
musical in our new annual series, written by the team who brought us 'A Pirate's Life For ME' and 'Cinderella'.
Don't miss this opportunity to meet our new mascot, Greta Sue and her Mystery Crew! 11am. July 23 - East Coast Truck / Tractor Pull - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139. July 23 - 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. July 23 - Lebanon Swing Band - The Tabernacle (Third St. & Glossbrenner Ave.) is behind the UM Church, Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064. All programs are at the Tabernacle and start at 7:00. Programs are free. A donation basket is passed during the show. July 23 - Theatre For Young Audiences: Hansel & Gretel in the Big Apple
- Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues in Mt. Gretna,
PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. Five new one-hour musicals geared toward children 3 - 10 years of age and their families.
Lots of audience participation, lots of laughter, lots of fun! "Artsy" brother and sister, Hansel and
Gretel attended an exclusive Manhattan boarding school before being discharged for being declared disruptive. Lost
in the city, they encounter an old woman in a candy cottage who may or may not be a witch -Ah, but is everything
really as it seems or do you sometimes have to dig deep to discover who people really are? Based upon the German
fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel is a tale of enchantment, acceptance, and being who you are. 11am. July 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! July 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. July 30 - 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. July 30 - 44th Annual Outdoor Art Show - Lititz Springs Park, Lititz, PA 17543, 717-626-0866. One of the most enjoyable and regarded art shows on the east coast, don’t miss it. Local artist showcase….and sell their stunning works. Free rain or shine event. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. July 30 - Theatre For Young Audiences: Rumpelstiltskin and the Funny Kid -
Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues in Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. Five new
one-hour musicals geared toward children 3 - 10 years of age and their families. Lots of audience participation,
lots of laughter, lots of fun! Frannie Rice has family and friends, but, in her opinion, no special ability--so
she freaks out when her middle-school grade announces a talent show. She gets a boost from none other than Rumpelstilskin,
who not only gives her the confidence to audition but launches her career as "Funny Kid." 11am.
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