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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 June 17 - Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. Everyone's favorite sharp-shootin' tale of romance and rivalry in the Wild West! See expert riflewoman Annie Oakley go from backwoods girl to shootin' star, as she falls for her rival, ace marksman Frank Butler. Hear Irving Berlin songs like There's No Business Like Show Business, Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better and You Can't Get A Man With A Gun. Great family entertainment! thru June 30 - Country Classics - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Polish your boots and straighten your Stetson - AMT is goin' country - Classic Country, that is! This brand new AMT Original Show features country music's very best, as the AMT Cast and Band perform your all-time favorites and some modern day classics. We're tappin' into our country roots for the signature sounds of favorites like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and more! Plus, we'll mix in a few of today's soon-to-be classic hits as well. Come experience the joy of pure country music with the all-new Country Classics at American Music Theatre. June 1 - Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Complete with sequined jacket, white glove and '80s pop energy, Who's Bad - the Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute, brings the essence of the late King of Pop live to our stage. Keeping Michael's memory alive, Who's Bad performs uncanny interpretations of MJ classics … from "Billie Jean" to "Beat It," and "Ben" to "Bad." Of course, no show would be complete without "Thriller!" June 2 - Wine & Jazz Festival - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Experience a day full of jazz greats, fine wines, and local fresh fare amid spectacular gardens during Longwood Gardens' Wine & Jazz Festival. June 3 - George Jones - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Country legend George Jones continues to make his brand of county music, which has produced hits in every decade of the second half of the 20th century. In fact, Jones has had more charted singles than any other artist in any format of popular music. One of the greatest honky tonk singers of all time, his songs include "White Lightning," "Tender Years" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today." June 5 - 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. June 6 - 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. June 7 - 17 - Little Women, The Musical - Gretna Theatre, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, in Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. Six generations have read the story, this one will sing it. June 7 - 23 - Blithe Spirit - Sharadin Bigler Theatre, 320 Cocalico Street, Ephrata Community Park, Ephrata, PA 17522, 717-733-7966. This Noel Coward comedy classic has reigned as theater royalty ever since its debut in 1941. Its 2009 revival was again nominated for a Tony! The merry mayhem unfolds when a socialite novelist invites an eccentric medium to conduct a séance as research for his new book. His late ex-wife is accidentally summoned from Beyond and proceeds to wreak havoc with his second marriage by appearing only to him. Like fine wine, "Blithe Spirit" never loses its intoxicating appeal. June 14 - Flag Day June 16 - Herb Reed & The Platters, Charlie Thomas & The Drifters, Carl Gardner's Coasters - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. The Platters, featuring original member Herb Reed, recorded just under 400 songs and sold over 80 million records. Their signature songs include "Only You," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "The Great Pretender," "Twilight Time," and "The Magic Touch." Charlie Thomas & the Drifters are true music legends, with hits that include "Under the Boardwalk," "Save the Last Dance for Me," "Up on the Roof," "This Magic Moment," "There Goes my Baby," and more. Carl Gardner's Coasters have been hit makers for decades. Fans will remember such classics as "Charlie Brown," "Yakety Yak," "Searchin'," and "Along Came Jones," to name just a few. June 16 - Music for Everyone Festival - Kitchen Kettle Village, Rt. 240, Intercourse, PA. 717-768-8261. Join us for a brand new event as we celebrate a day of music in the Village, featuring 15 musical acts throughout the day. June 16 - 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. June 16 - 24 - Day Out With Thomas™ - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt™. You'll find lots of other exciting activities, and a complete selection of Thomas merchandise in our gift shop. June 17 - Father's Day June 17 - Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. One of television's most enduring musical variety series, The Lawrence Welk Show, was first seen on network TV in 1955 and went on to last an astonishing 27 years. Join us as five original Musical Family members share the stage for one amazing show! Scheduled to perform are Guy & Ralna, Anacani, Ken Delo and Mary Lou Metzger. June 20 - Summer Begins June 21 - 24 - Agatha Christie's A Murderer Is Announced - Gretna Theatre, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, in Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. June 21 - 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! June 22 - Happy Together Tour - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. It's a blast from the past as five classic rock groups join forces to put on one incredible show in the Happy Together Tour. This all-star, crowd-pleasing lineup includes The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie, The Monkees' lead singer Micky Dolenz, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams. Join us for a rockin' good time with some great music and great memories. June 23 - 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. June 26 - An Evening With Yanni - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. His concerts are legendary. His live shows have amazed millions on every continent in the world. After an extensive World Tour, Yanni returns to the USA and Canada with an all new show. Yanni as you know him best, performing his instrumental hits from the shows that have become famous around the world. Fans will witness Yanni and his world class musicians as they take the stage to perform his greatest instrumental hits made famous in his shows from The Acropolis in Greece, The Taj Mahal in India, The Forbidden City in China and The Royal Albert Hall in England. The live show will feature some of the music from Yanni's new album "Truth Of Touch," which is the composer's first album of original studio music in almost a decade. This is Yanni returning to his roots with a live performance that will deliver old and new fans the very best of Yanni and his music. Come hear the music that touches the world. June 28 - July 8 - Grease - Gretna Theatre, Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, in Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064, 717-964-3627. June 29 - The Lettermen - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. This popular singing trio from the 1960's features members Tony Butala, Donovan Tea and Bobby Poynton. The smooth vocals and gorgeous harmonies of The Lettermen can be heard in their hits "Moments to Remember," "Goin' Out of My Head / Can't Take my Eyes off of You," "Turn Around, Look at Me," "Hurts So Bad," and "The Way You Look Tonight." June 30 - 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.
2011 June 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! June 2 - 30 - MUSIC OF THE NIGHT: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. They’re the songs and sentiments that have thrilled audiences around the world! Andrew Lloyd Webber has penned some of the most widely recognized and beloved music of all time. Show-stoppers from Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Evita and more will take center stage as The AMT Band, Singers and Dancers pay tribute to the music of Broadway’s master! Relive the beautiful melodies and spectacular moments from some of Sir Andrew’s most extraordinary shows … as Music of the Night salutes this theatrical treasure! June 4 - 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. June 4 - 5 - 38th Annual Woodcarving & Wildlife Art Festival / Competition - Lancaster's Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA. The annual festival is our effort to raise public awareness of the art of wood carving. The festivals have about 70 exhibitors of woodcarving or wildlife art as well as vendors of carving tools and supplies. To help promote carving and encourage skill development we invite a nationally known accomplished carver to exhibit their carvings and to hold mini-seminars at the festival. Recently club leadership shared the good news that we will have Bruce Henn of Troy, Ohio as our feature carver this year. Bruce is a nationally known carver. Bruce was honored in 2006 to be invited to be part of the Caricature Carvers of America, an elite group of top caricature carvers. Bruce will have a display of his carving and will be teaching and sharing some carving tips during our festival. We are indeed very fortunate to be able to share with the public such a fantastic artist. For more information please contact our president Pete Kovarovic at 717-392-4814 or Woodchips624@comcast.net. Saturday, 10 - 5 & Sunday, 10 - 4. June 10 - 12 - Lancaster Historic Home Show - Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17601. Vintage Productions in partnership with Early American Life magazine is making Lancaster The Destination for this week end. The Lancaster Historic Home Show the only place where you will find the best practices, best solutions, cream de la cream of professional traditional trades persons and traditional artists, all who believe that the act of creation is the highest form of human endeavor. June 11 - 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! June 11 - 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. June 11 - 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... June 11 - 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. Must be at least 21 years old to attend. A souvenir tasting glass, unlimited samplings, buffet featuring chef specialities and live music featuring Good Lovin' Jam Band 12:00 - 4:00 pm and The Skels 7:00 - 11:00 pm. Four hours of drinking, eating and socializing with fellow beer enthuiast. June 12 - The Stoudtburg Village Garden Tour - Stoudtburg Village, Adamstown, PA, 19501, 717-484-0542. New for this year, several gardens at Stoudtburg Village have been chosen to take part in the Adamstown Friends of the Library Garden Tour. June 14 - Flag Day June 17 - 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! June 17 - 18 - 16th Annual Berry Jam Festival - Kitchen Kettle Village, Route 340, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-732-3538. “Jam out” and celebrate berries, music and jam at this lip-smacking, toe-tapping event that you won’t want to miss. Saturday features the “Kettle Berry Cooking Challenge,” as well as a berry eating contest. Enjoy “Simply...World-Famous” strawberry shortcake, berry beverages, dips and sauces galore! June 18 - Semi Truck 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. June 18 - Deacons of Dixieland - 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. June 18 - 26 - Day Out With Thomas™ - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt™. You'll find lots of other exciting activities, and a complete selection of Thomas merchandise in our gift shop. June 19 - Father's Day June 19 - Father's Day - Laserdome, 2050 Auction Rd., along Rt. 283 at the Rt. 230 Mt. Joy exit, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-492-0002. Fathers play free. Noon - 10:00 pm. June 21 - Summer Begins June 22 - DUKE’s (surprise) Birthday Party - Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. SHHHH! It's a surprise! Everyone's favorite dragon is having a birthday party at Dutch Wonderland, but he doesn't know it! Join the Princess and Knight of Dutch Wonderland and all their friends as they give DUKE THE DRAGON a party to remember. DUKE thinks he's coming to his daily Dance Party in DUKE's Lagoon, but little does he know that all of his friends will be there to give him a Dutch Wonder-ful party! Expect treats, games, music, dancing and lots of fun, but don't let the secret slip! DUKE will be so surprised to see you! June 24 - Paradise Township Community Festival - Paradise Park, Londonvale Rd, Paradise, PA 17562, 717-768-8222. There will be food, games, pony and helicopter rides, bingo, a silent auction, dunk tank, bouncy houses, story time with special characters for the little ones, frequent door prizes, commemorative products, and much more. Live music including Country, Bluegrass, Irish Folk and Rock and Roll will be performed by Casey Jane, The Dave Demarco Band, Amy Ash and the Volcano’s, 4Ever Erin and The Sonic Tonic. Following the entertainment on Saturday at 10 pm there will be a fabulous fireworks display. 5:00 - 10:00 pm. June 25 - 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! June 25 - 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. June 25 - Summer Kickoff Lawn Event - Waltz Vineyards - 1599 Old Line Road, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-664-WINE. Music by: Group Therapy; Food Concession by: Forno Inferno. 5:00-8:00pm. June 25 - Travis Wetzel - 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. June 25 - Theatre For Young Audiences: Gretna Gala Idol Scholarship Competition - 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! Come cheer on the best of the best - and judge for yourself as well! Our panel of judges plus the audience applause vote for the finalists who will perform at the Annual Gretna Gala at the Hotel Hershey on October 8! 11am. June 25 - Paradise Township Community Festival - Paradise Park, Londonvale Rd, Paradise, PA 17562, 717-768-8222. There will be food, games, pony and helicopter rides, bingo, a silent auction, dunk tank, bouncy houses, story time with special characters for the little ones, frequent door prizes, commemorative products, and much more. Live music including Country, Bluegrass, Irish Folk and Rock and Roll will be performed by Casey Jane, The Dave Demarco Band, Amy Ash and the Volcano’s, 4Ever Erin and The Sonic Tonic. Following the entertainment on Saturday at 10 pm there will be a fabulous fireworks display. 3:00 - 10:00 pm. June 25 - 26 - Celtic Fling and Highland Games – Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-655-7021. Everyone is Celtic for this cultural celebration. Come enjoy Celtic food, dance, and musical performances during this fun entertaining weekend! June 25 - 26 - Summer Extravaganza in Adamstown - Stoudtburg Village, Adamstown, PA, 19501. The Entire Antiques Strip will be open later and stocking more antiques. This can also be a great time to find deals since many stores will be running special sales. The shops at Stoudtburg Village honor this tradition with our annual Sidewalk Sales. June 26 - Annual Garden Tour - Manheim, PA 17545. Tickets will be available at each garden or at the Gazebo on Market Square the day of the tour. List of gardens not yet chosen. 1:00-5:00 PM
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