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May 2009 Calendar of Events

Mothers Day
May 10

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Here is a listing of 2009 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. Coupon
- 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.

Memorial Day 

   
   



Thru May 1 - Green & Growing Student Day - Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Rt. 72 north of Lancaster, Cornwall, PA. 717-665-7021. Students and Teachers take part in a full day of interactive and fun learning about our environment and how to preserve it! $10 Per Student. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Thru May 2 - Community Days Buchanan Park- Buchanan Park, Buchanan St & Race St, Lancaster, PA. Join the community festival at Buchanan Park. Carnival rides, games, music and food for all to enjoy. Wednesday & Thursday 5:00 - 10:00 pm, Friday 5:00 - 10:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 - 11:00 pm.

Thru May 9 - Behold The Lamb - Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre, Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7800. The greatest words ever spoken...the greatest miracles ever done...and the greatest sacrifice ever given. Let the greatness and glory of the life of Jesus Christ fill you with His life-changing love. Behold the Lamb is a powerful presentation of the timeless message of the Savior, that "whoever believes in Him, shall not perish, but have eternal life!"

Thru May 17 - The Foreigner - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7425. Englishman Charlie Baker is so shy, he simply can’t speak to strangers. So, when his old Army buddy, demolitions expert Froggy LeSueur, drops Charlie off at a rural Georgia fishing lodge while he goes to work at a nearby military base, he simply tells the other guests that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and doesn’t speak any English. Confident that he doesn’t understand what they are saying, Charlie’s fellow guests spill their deepest, darkest secrets in his presence - and Charlie misses not a word of it.

Thru May 17 - Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey - Brandywine River Museum, U.S. Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 10317, 610-388-2700. Carnivorous plants, falling masonry, and uninvited guests fill the unique, imaginary world of illustrator and author Edward Gorey. His stories and accompanying illustrations maintain a delicate balance between the hilarious and the horrific.

Thru May 30 - High School Musical - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. The smash hit movie comes alive with every single song from the soundtrack. This is a must-see for all ages. Folow the antics of East High's most popular students as they fall in love and secretly audition for the school musical.

Thru May 30 - On Golden Pond - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre,15 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 63, Christiana, PA 17509, 610-593-7013. The love story of Ethel and Norman, returning to Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. They are visited by their divorced daughter and her fiancee, who go off to Europe and leave his teenage son with them for the summer. The boy becomes the grand child they have longed for. They are all brought even closer by the incident of a heart attack. Perhaps another summer on Golden Pond awaits.

Thru June 6 - Rocketmen - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. “Sing us a song, you’re the piano man,” and help us celebrate the music of two of pop’s most enduring icons: Billy Joel and Elton John. The AMT Cast and Band, led by piano virtuoso Charles B. Ancheta, will recreate the signature sound of these legendary artists on hits from Tiny Dancer to River of Dreams and everything in between. We’ll reintroduce you to classic characters like Levon and Captain Jack, and reminisce with Brenda and Eddie “at a table near the street, in that old familiar place, face to face...” This show is sure to put you in a New York State of Mind, so Take Me to the Pilot and get ready to blast off for a rockin’ good time with Rocketmen!

Thru Sept. 19 - Abraham Sarah - Sight & Sound Living Waters Theatre, Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7800. They didn't always understand God's plan, but they came to understand that He does always keep his promises - in His time. Desperately wanting a child, Abraham and Sarah are thrilled when God promises to bless them with one. But years go by. Decades. Their faith becomes tinged with bitterness, their trust overshadowed by willfulness. In His love, God helps them through the problems they create, shows mercy to the innocent Hagar and her son Ishmael, and - when Abraham is 100 years old - fulfills His promise. Their belief restored, the couple weathers an even more brutal test when God instructs Abraham to sacrifice their treasured son. Follow Abraham up the mountain to carry out his unimaginable duty. Experience God's insistence on complete devotion, and the rewards He extends to those who give it. Accompany Abraham and Sarah on their incredible journey, and learn anew the overwhelming power of faith.

Thru Oct. 1 - Behind The Scenes Tour - Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre, Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7800. A million watts of lights - sixty-thousand watts of sound - and a stage over twenty-thousand square feet in size. Millennium Theatre shows are live theatre productions on a massive scale. Now, you have the exclusive opportunity of going backstage in our Behind The Scenes Tour. Discover the technology and ingenuity that powers the dramatic complexity of each show. You'll visit the nerve centers that keep the lights, sound, stage - and even animals on cue. You'll also glimpse a state-of-the-art scene shop creating sets for upcoming shows, learn about the process involved in bringing a story to life, and step up to the stage for an actor's view at the incomparable Millennium Theatre.

Thru Dec. 31- Time in Exploration Special Exhibit Opens - National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA 17512, 717-684-8261 ext.237. Exhibit highlights the importance of time and timekeeping to the fields of exploration and navigation on sea, land, and in space.

May 1 - Wine & Jazz Festival 2009 - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Longwood Grand Tasting (Friday), enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, wine and music among hundreds of spring blooms. The Conservatory hosts a seasonal feast with surprises around every corner as flavorful tastes of spring are brought to life by exciting wine pairings. 6:30 pm. Festival (Saturday), Vintage wines, great jazz and beautiful gardens are the stars of this fun, highly anticipated annual event. Hear the region’s finest jazz artists perform live, including local favorites Joe Baione and Joanna Pascale; enjoy great wines from around the state; and indulge in delectable light fare as you relax amid the splendor of spring at Longwood. 12:00 - 5:30 pm.

May 1 - Annual Sheep Shearing Days - The Amish Farm & House, 2395 Route 30 East (Lincoln Highway), Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-394-6185. A Lancaster County tradition continues this year at The Amish Farm & House's annual Sheep Shearing Days. Watch as our sheep are sheared and learn how their wool is prepared for weaving. Shearing demonstrations occur on a regular basis throughout the day. Added demonstrators include a blacksmith, a weaver, a potter, and much more. This is a fun and educational field trip for schools! Don't miss out!

May 1 - 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!

May 1 - Twilight Concert Series - Pennsylvania Academy of Music
, 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, 717-399-9733. Twilight Series concert with a new string quartet of great virtuosi: Hiroko Yajima, violin (Mannes Trio), Samuel Rhodes, viola (The Julliard String Quartet), Harumi Rhodes, violin (Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society), and Marcy Rosen, cello (Mendelssohn String Quartet). 8:00 pm.

May 1 - Main Street Mount Joy Golf Outing- Groff’s Golf Club, 650 Pinkerton Road, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-2048.It’s the right time to be thinking about golf! You and your fellow golfers are invited to join Main Street Mount Joy for a day of golf, fun, and friendship. Registration is $70/person or $280/foursome. All proceeds from this event benefit Main Street Mount Joy. Registration 10:30 - 11:45 am, Tee Time Noon, Dinner 5:00 pm.

May 2 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm.

May 2 - Mount Joy Farmers Market - Main Street Mount Joy, Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season. There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. 8:00 am - Noon.

May 2 - 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.

May 2 - 3 - Summer Season Grand Opening Weekend! - Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. Come see what's new for 2009! Grand opening weekend will feature special entertainment and fun for the entire family.

May 3 - Peter, Paul, and Mary - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Folk legends Peter, Paul and Mary return to AMT this spring. Considered the most popular folk group of the 1960’s, this infamous trio has proved to be among the most durable music acts in history. Maybe not so surprising, since Peter, Paul and Mary’s roots run deeper than almost any other folk group in history. During their first ten years, they recorded about one album a year and many of the songs are classics – “Blowin’ In The Wind,” “If I Had A Hammer,” “Puff, The Magic Dragon,” “Lemon Tree,” “Where Have All The Flowers Gone,” “Stewball,” “500 Miles,” “Leaving On A Jet Plane,” and “This Land Is Your Land.” During the 1960’s the times were-a changin’ . . . but over the last 40 years, Peter, Paul & Mary’s commitment to the struggles for social justice have not. That commitment is as strong today as ever.

May 3 - Carol Ann School of Dance - Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. Pennsylvania's renowned Carol Ann School of Dance is coming to Dutch Wonderland! 2009 marks the 5th year this prestigious school will entertain Dutch Wonderland guests with their amazing talent. This year's show theme is "The Calendar" and will feature over 40 performers!

May 3 - 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. 10 No. 2, Op. 31 No. 2, and Op. 106. Pre-Concert lecture, “Opus 111- Beethoven’s Farewell and Transfiguration,” by Dr. Owen Jander. Lecture at 2:00 pm, concert at 3:30 pm.

May 3 - Plant Exchange - The Mueller House, 145 E Main St, Lititz, PA, 717-627-4636. Lititz Historical Foundation’s Annual Plant Exchange in Mary Oehme Gardens 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

May 4 - Joe Cocker - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Joe Cocker is a survivor, a star and a rock legend. He has charted hit records in the 1960's, ‘70s, ‘80, and ‘90s. Success has brought with it a grueling schedule of recording and touring, but after more than twenty-five years on the road he has no plans to take it easy. "As long as being on stage is fun," says Joe, "as long as I enjoy that part and still get a buzz out of performing. Then I'll keep going out there." “Up Where We Belong,” “With a Little Help From My Friends,” “You Are So Beautiful,” and “ “Unchain My Heart,” are just some of the blockbuster hits in Joe Cocker’s legendary repertoire.

May 7 - National Day of Prayer

May 8 - Annual Sheep Shearing Days -
The Amish Farm & House, 2395 Route 30 East (Lincoln Highway), Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-394-6185. A Lancaster County tradition continues this year at The Amish Farm & House's annual Sheep Shearing Days. Watch as our sheep are sheared and learn how their wool is prepared for weaving. Shearing demonstrations occur on a regular basis throughout the day. Added demonstrators include a blacksmith, a weaver, a potter, and much more. This is a fun and educational field trip for schools! Don't miss out!

May 8 - Bruce Hornsby, An Acoustic Evening - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Since the release of his first album in April 1986, Bruce Hornsby has created a musical life that has expanded far and wide to include a broad stylistic range of activity. His thirteen albums have sold over 11 million copies worldwide. The title cut from The Way It Is was the most played song on American radio in 1987, winning the ASCAP “Song of the Year.” A twelve-time Grammy nominee, and three-time winner, he won “Best New Artist” for debut album The Way It Is. In 1989, he co-wrote the classic “The End of the Innocence” with Don Henley. Hornsby stepped in as a part-time member of the Grateful Dead from 1990-92, performing over 100 concerts in America and Europe. He’s played on over 100 records over the years; including albums by Bob Dylan, Don Henley, the Grateful Dead, Bob Seger, Crosby Stills and Nash, Stevie Nicks, Cowboy Junkies, Squeeze, and Bonnie Raitt (playing piano on the classic “I Can’t Make You Love Me”).

May 8 - 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.

May 8 - 9 - Herb & Garden Faire - Landis Valley Museum
, 2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster, PA. 717-569-0401. Both novice and seasoned gardeners will enjoy walking through the stands of over 65 vendors of heirloom plants - including tomatos and roses. Also a variety of native plants, annuals, perennials, and art for the garden. Fresh cut flowers, craft items and of course, plants, make this the perfect stop for Mother's Day gifts! Proceeds benefit our Heirloom Seed Project, celebrating its 23rd year. Admission

May 8 - 9 - Brewfest at Mount Hope - Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Rt. 72 north of Lancaster, Cornwall, PA. 717-665-7021. Celebrate all that is ale at Mount Hope. Hosted by our very own Swashbuckler Brew Pub with visiting Breweries. Beer tasting, food, entertainment and much more! Admission will include beer sampling, a free buffet and fantastic musical entertainment. (Must be 21 or older to attend)

May 8 - 9 Spring Steam-Up - Rough and Tumble, 4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, PA, 717-442-4249.

May 8 - 10 - Lancaster Barnstormers Baseball Game vs. Camden Riversharks - Clipper Stadium
, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487.

May 9 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm.

May 9 - 2nd Hand Saturday Family Timepiece Workshop: Mother’s Day wristwatch - National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA 17512, 717-684-8261 ext.237. Create a wristwatch for that special lady. 10:00 am.

May 9 - Mount Joy Farmers Market - Main Street Mount Joy, Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season. There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. 8:00 am - Noon.

May 9 - Community Day at Reservoir Park - Reservoir Park, 700 blocks of East King & East Orange Streets, between Franklin & Broad Streets, Lancaster, PA, 717-358-9261. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

May 9 - 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.

May 10 - Mothers Day

May 15 - 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.

May 15 - 16 - 26th Annual Rhubarb Festival - Kitchen Kettle Village, Rt. 240, Intercourse, PA. 717-768-8261. I love this time of the year when the whole Village is alive with the sweet aroma of Rhubarb Jam bubbling in our kettles. Lancaster County’s harbinger of spring–celebrating the famous rhubarb. See the fastest rhubarbs in our world-famous rhubarb derby. Taste the tastiest–“Best Rhubarb Dessert in Lancaster County” Baking Contest (on Friday). Dance down Pepper Lane to our Rhubarb Stroll. What’s cooking? Rhubarb salsa, rhubarb dipping mustard, rhubarb jams, rhubarb pies and sip on rhubarb juleps.

May 15 - 17 - Lancaster Barnstormers Baseball Game vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487.

May 16 - Armed Forces Day

May 16 - Wine & Cheese Train -
Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm.

May 16 - Steam School - Rough and Tumble, 4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, PA, 717-442-4249.

May 16 - Flea Market - Lititz Springs Park
, Lititz, PA, 717-626-8981. Spring Fundraiser Event for Lititz Springs Park. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.

May 16 - Spring Clean-up - United Zion Retirement Community, 722 Furnace Hills Pike,Lititz, PA, 717-626-2071x1006. Bring a rake and a smile and get ready to have some fun! We will be beautifying the campus of United Zion Retirement Community after the winter. Get ready to rake, trim bushes and plant some flowers. Free continental breakfast will be available at 8:30 am. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

May 16 - Mount Joy Farmers Market - Main Street Mount Joy, Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season. There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. 8:00 am - Noon.

May 16 - Lancaster Sertoma Chicken BBQ - Long's Park, Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA. 717-295-7054. World's largest chicken barbeque at Long's Park. Eat-in or carryout. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

May 16 - 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.

May 16 - 17 - Special Pictures Event - Railroad Museum of PA, Rt. 741 East, Box 15, Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8628. The beauty and nobility of railroads are vividly illustrated in the impressive watercolor paintings and remarkable photographs of the late artist Ted Rose.

May 16 - Dec. 30 - Trains In Motion - Railroad Museum of PA, Rt. 741 East, Box 15, Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8628. Information coming on this impressive exhibit.

May 18 - Little Big Town - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Contemporary Country superstars Little Big Town make their first stop in Lancaster this May. They have toured with the likes of George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Martina McBride, and collaborated onstage with rock legend Lindsey Buckingham for an episode of CMT's Crossroads. Another musical luminary, John Mellencamp, invited them to sing on his Freedom's Road album. Their hits include: “Boondocks,” “Novocaine,” “Live with Lonely,” and “Life in a Northern Town” with Sugarland.

May 22 - Fourth Friday - Downtown Mount Joy, PA. 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.

May 22 - 23 - IH Spring Show - Rough and Tumble, 4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, PA, 717-442-4249.

May 22 - 24 - Lancaster Barnstormers Baseball Game vs. Bridgeport Bluefish - Clipper Stadium
, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487.

May 22 - 24 - Rachmaninoff and 1001 Arabian Nights - Lancaster Symphony Orchestra - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7425. Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1: Santiago Rodríguez, piano - Wrapped in flamboyance and playfulness, yet infused with warmth and sophistication — and a climax befitting the Russian master. Rimsky-Korsakov, Scheherazade - Dazzling in colorful orchestration requiring great virtuosity from the Orchestra’s principal players, it evokes haunting images of Arabian nights of adventure, magic and raw human emotion. Carpenter, Krazy Kat - Jazz and Tin Pan Alley combine in a playful, sweeping musical pantomime of the classic comic strip.

May 23 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm.

May 23 - Mount Joy Farmers Market - Main Street Mount Joy, Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season. There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. 8:00 am - Noon.

May 23 - Memorial Day Weekend Demo Derby/ Fireworks - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139.

May 23 - 24 - Great PA Flavor Fest - Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Rt. 72 north of Lancaster, Cornwall, PA. 717-665-7021. An all-encompassing showcase of Pennsylvania's unique cuisines and the region's cultural diveristy. Cooking demos all day, chef celebrities, brew masaters, food, entertainment and so much more! 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.

May 24 - Leann Rimes - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. With her phenomenal early success at the tender age of 13, Leann Rimes has gone from being the little girl from Garland, Texas with the big voice to a contemporary, cosmopolitan young woman. Possessing one of the most spectacular voices in the business, as well as an incredible gift for performing, Leann made her motion picture debut in 2000 in the film Coyote Ugly, stunning audiences with a fresh look and sound that are reflective of her growth as a young adult. Her songs include “Blue” and “How Do I Live Without You.” Join us for a special evening with a true music superstar!

May 25 - Memorial Day

May 25 - 27 - Lancaster Barnstormers Baseball Game vs. Newark Bears - Clipper Stadium
, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487.

May 29 - Free Family Movie Night: National Treasure - National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA 17512, 717-684-8261 ext.237. 6:00 pm.

May 29 - 31 - Conrail Days - Railroad Museum of PA, Rt. 741 East, Box 15, Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8628.

May 30 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm.

May 30 - Steam School - Rough and Tumble, 4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, PA, 717-442-4249.

May 30 - Mount Joy Farmers Market - Main Street Mount Joy, Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season. There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. 8:00 am - Noon.

May 30 - Red Rose Run - Downtown Lancaster, PA. Take part in this annual 5 mile run. Children under 10 are welcome to participate in a special 'Kids Fun Run.' Awards are given to the 1st,2nd,3rd place winners in various categories. 8:30 am.

May 30 - Opening Day of Eastern Market - Eastern Market, 308 E. King St, Lancaster, PA, 717-358-9368. An open air market held June through October at 308 East King Street. The market offers locally grown produce, multi-cultural cuisine, flowers, coffee, live music and arts & crafts. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

May 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.

May 31 - 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.

May 31 - Long's Park Summer Entertainment Series - Long's Park
, Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA. 717-295-7054. Enjoy free concerts all summer long every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day at Long's Park. 7:30 pm.


2010 May Events
Here is a listing of 2010 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:

Thru May 9 - Meet Me In St. Louis - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. Clang, clang, clang went the trolley. It's the turn of the century and the the World's Fair is coming to St. Louis. Based on the classic MGM movie that starred Judy Garland, it features the hits Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Skip To My Lou, The Boy Next Door, and of course The Trolley Song.

Thru May 2010 - Sense of Time Special Exhibit Opens -
National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA 17512, 717-684-8261 ext.237. Exhibit explores the ancient measurement devices of Asian Fire Clocks.

Thru June 5 - Amish Love & Forgiveness - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre,15 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 63, Christiana, PA 17509, 610-593-7013. Watch for more details!

May 6 -
National Day of Prayer

May 7 - June 19 - NASHVILLE CITY LIMITS - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Country music takes center stage as we pay homage to Music City, USA - and the not new sound of today's country! From Nashville pop and country rock to foot-stompin' honky tonk, it's a concert extravaganza you won't soon forget. From Taylor and Toby to Waylon and Willie ... if you're a fan of country music, you'll love Nashville City Limits.

May 9 - Mothers Day

May 13 - June 19 - Big River - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. The Adventures of Huck Finn have never been seen so much fun as he and his friend Jim, a slave, travel down river to escape to freedom. Their adventures along the way are hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming, bringing your favorite characters to life with pure Americana values.

May 15 - Armed Forces Day

May 21 - 22 - 27th Annual Rhubarb Festival - Kitchen Kettle Village, Rt. 240, Intercourse, PA. 717-768-8261. I love this time of the year when the whole Village is alive with the sweet aroma of Rhubarb Jam bubbling in our kettles. Lancaster County’s harbinger of spring–celebrating the famous rhubarb. See the fastest rhubarbs in our world-famous rhubarb derby. Taste the tastiest–“Best Rhubarb Dessert in Lancaster County” Baking Contest (on Friday). Dance down Pepper Lane to our Rhubarb Stroll. What’s cooking? Rhubarb salsa, rhubarb dipping mustard, rhubarb jams, rhubarb pies and sip on rhubarb juleps.

May 31 - Memorial Day

 

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