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July - August 2008 - AAA News
Calendar of Events
EXHIBITS
Through September 21
Treasures from the Attic: Unseen Collections of the Capital Region explores the unseen wealth in the permanent collections of regional institutions and is on display in the Susquehanna Art Museum's Main Galleries, Third and Market streets, Harrisburg. Treasures from the Attic showcases a collection of works removed from the public eye for decades and, in some cases, centuries. Romare Beardon, Jacob Eicholtz, Stephen Etnier, Thomas Moran, Red Grooms, Jacob Lawrence, Robert Rauschenberg and Gustave Courbet are just a few artists to be featured. Museum hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm; Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00pm; Saturday: noon - 5:00pm; Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays. Admission is FREE through September.
Through December 14
"Life in the Manor," a visual survey of the history of Martic Township from the early 18th century to the present, will be presented at the Conestoga Area Historical Society's museum building, 51 Kendig Road, Ehrlich Park, from 1:00 - 4:00pm Saturdays and Sundays. Free admission. Donations appreciated.
May 3 through year's end
Scherenschnitte exhibit at Landis Valley Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster. Antique cuttings from the museum's collection, some never exhibited previously, plus cuttings from private collections around the world. Museum admission: Adults $10, Senior 60+ $8, Children 6-17 $7. Information 717-569-0401.
June 5-27
Not Your Mother's Barn, a collection of artwork relating to barns in a variety of medias from many different artists, will be exhibited at Mulberry Art Studios throughout the month of June. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments at a First Friday opening reception on June 6 from 5:00 - 8:00pm. The exhibit will also be open during regular gallery hours, weekdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm, from June 5 until June 27. Mulberry Art Studios is at 19-21 North Mulberry Street, Lancaster.
June 8-July 17
National Juried Exhibition: A juried exhibit of artwork accepted in five categories of media from artists across the country will be on display at the Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Avenue, Strasburg. Awards will be presented at 2 PM at the opening reception on June 8. Admission is free. Wednesday to Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00pm. For more information, call 717-687-7061.
June 19-July 27
The Doshi Gallery at the Susquehanna Art Museum, Third and Market Streets, Harrisburg, is pleased to showcase the work of Lititz artist, Brendan Loper. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 19, from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Admission for the reception is free and open to the public.
Through June 22
Past Time: Photographic Exchange is on display at Demuth Museum, 120 East King Street, Lancaster. The Exhibition features turn of the century photographs by Ferdinand Demuth and photographic lantern slides by fellow Lancaster Camera Club member William D. Zell, along with contemporary Philadelphia artist Wil Lindsay's digital lantern slide photographs, inspired by these historical processes. (717) 299-9940.
July
A.C. Johnson, who describes himself as an artist, engineer, inventor, and author, who is exploring the boundaries of creative expression, will bring his latest exhibit, Renaissance, to the Louise Gallery of Mulberry Art Studios, Lancaster. An opening reception will be held on First Friday, July 11, from 5:00 - 8:00pm. Renaissance will also be open on Sunday, July 13 from 1:00 - 4:00pm, as well as during regular gallery hours, weekdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Through July 17
The Art Association of Harrisburg (AAH) is premiering its popular "Art School Annual Exhibition" at the galleries at 21 N. Front St. The exhibition will present the varied works by the past year's students in AAH classes, both youth and adults. A special second-floor exhibition will showcase the works by AAH faculty. Children's classes include Drawing and Painting for Kids, Art for Kids, Junior Drawing and Painting, Cartooning, Fantasy Art and Clay for Kids, and their entries will reflect those courses. The children's artwork is always vibrant and uninhibited, and the curator installs their pieces on the walls together with the adult works, which is always a treat for the youngsters! Adult classes include Mixed Media, Collage, Landscape, Abstraction, Basic Oil Painting, Acrylics, Watercolor, Clay Sculpture, Wood and Metal Sculpture, Stone Sculpture, Portraiture, Life Study, Pottery, Drawing and Jewelry, so the adult entries usually include an eclectic mix of abstracts and landscapes in all media, nudes, portraits, and three-dimensional works. Gallery hours of 9:30am - 9:00pm, Monday through Thursday; till 4:00pm Friday; 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday; and 2:00 - 5:00pm Sunday. Call 717-236-1432 for information.
July 5-August 24
Out of the Chateau: Works from the Demuth Museum will be celebrated with a First Friday Reception, July 4, 5:00 - 7:00pm. The Demuth Museum's first-ever touring exhibition of its permanent collection of works of art by Charles Demuth (1883-1935) returns to the museum before continuing on to its next venue. The Demuth Museum Collection is comprised of more than 30 works that span the artist's career, from early childhood drawings to late floral works.
August
Hidden in the shadows of the waking world, abandoned buildings offer mute testimonial to our country's past. This is the subject of photographer Matthew Murray's latest exhibit, abandonedamerica.org: the collapsing world around us, which will be featured in the Louise Gallery at Mulberry Art Studios throughout the month of August. Join the artist for a First Friday opening reception on August 1 from 5:00 - 8:00pm, or stop by on August 3 or 10 for a Sunday reception from 1:00 - 4:00pm. Mulberry Art Studios hold regular gallery hours on weekdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm, and is located at 19-21 North Mulberry Street, Lancaster.
August
Janelle Paules' Between the Streets, a photography exhibit that uses black and white photography in symmetrical form to explore the alleyways of Downtown Lancaster, will be in the North Gallery of Mulberry Art Studios throughout the month of August. An opening reception will be held from 5:00 - 8:00pm on August 1 as part of First Friday. Along with regular gallery hours, Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 4:00pm, this exhibit will be open for two Sunday receptions, August 3 and 10 from 1:00 - 4:00pm.
August 3-September 4
"Strasburg 275th Anniversary Exhibit": A membership exhibit will be on display in the Kauffman Gallery of Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, will feature artwork inspired by Strasburg. Awards will be presented at the opening reception at 2:00pm. "R. Neil Gruber": A solo exhibit of photographs in the Steinmetz Gallery by R. Neil Gruber on the subject of Strasburg's steam railroad. Both exhibits open Sunday, August 3. Admission is free. Wednesday to Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00pm. For more information, call 717-687-7061.
Through August 16
Earth, Fire and Form: The Potteries of South Central Pennsylvania is on display at the Cumberland County Historical Society, 21 North Pitt Street, Carlisle. Jerry Clouse is curator of the exhibit that features various potteries found in Cumberland, Adams, Perry, Franklin and Dauphin counties, dating from c.1813 to 1918. More than 100 pieces of stoneware and redware pottery are on display showing a variety of uses, forms and glazes. Also on display is a photo exhibit, County Farm Sampler, archival photographs depicting farms and farm life. They will be on display through the fall. Hours are Monday 3:00 - 9:00pm, Tuesday-Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm. Admission to the museum is free.
September 14-October 16
An unthemed membership exhibit of art in a variety of media in the Kauffman Gallery of Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Avenue, Strasburg. Awards will be presented at the opening reception at 2 PM. "Christine Johnson": A solo exhibit of paintings in the Steinmetz Gallery. Both exhibits open Sunday, September 14. Admission is free. Wednesday to Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00pm. For more information, call 717-687-7061.
October 25-November 1
"Night Gallery Iv": Artwork in a variety of media inspired by Halloween by artist members and non-members will be on display at the Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Avenue, Strasburg. Admission on October 25 from 7:30pm - midnight is by purchase of ticket. Admission on other dates is free. Wednesday to Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00pm. For more information, call 717-687-7061.
November 9-30
"Carol Herr And Tom Wise Exhibit": A two-person exhibit of paintings in the Kauffman Gallery of the Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Avenue, Strasburg. "Marilyn Morrison And Pat Reed Exhibit": A two-person exhibit of paintings and ceramics in the Steinmetz Gallery. Both exhibits open Sunday, November 9. Admission is free. Wednesday to Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00pm. For more information, call 717-687-7061.
December 7 - January 8, 2009
"Holiday Greetings": A themed membership exhibit in the Kauffman Gallery of Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, will feature artwork inspired by Christmas cards. Included in the exhibit will be greeting cards from the Association's archives of artist created greeting cards. "Dan Bare": A solo artist exhibit will be in the Steinmetz Gallery. Both exhibits open Sunday, December 7. Admission is free. Wednesday to Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00pm. For more information, call 717-687-7061.
EVENTS
Through end of 2008
Guild of American Papercutters 20th anniversary convention, "Collection 2008" will be held May 21-25 at the Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, featuring lectures, workshops and presentations by members, authors and artists. Member's works will be on display from April 4-May 18 at the Lancaster Museum of Art, 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster. Opening reception 5:00 - 8:00pm April 4. An extensive exhibit of papercutting by national and international artist cutters will be on display at the Landis Valley Museum from May until the end of 2008.
June 19-29
America's newest cultural festival, "The Gettysburg Festival - Celebrating America" will be an extraordinary 10-day arts festival presenting world-class artists and performers in a variety of free and ticketed events. The festival celebrates American creativity in all genres of the arts, including: Music (Brass, Jazz, Orchestral, Choral and Chamber), Theater and Cabaret, Visual Art, Film, Dance, Culinary Arts and Children's Programming. For more information: 717-334-0853.
June 20
African Drumming: A Beginner's Workshop, will be held 7:00 - 8:15pm at Ten Thousand Villages, 240 North Reading Road, Ephrata. Enjoy our African Drumming Beginner's Workshop for ages 12 and up! Learn the handstroke language of West African drumming and layer simple parts to an exciting African drum song. Djembe drums are provided for participants, but bring your own if you have one. Reservations and details at (717) 721-8400.
June 21
You are invited to a free neighborhood picnic and comedy at Rohrerstown Mennonite Church, 601 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster. Enjoy a free picnic at 4:00pm with hot dogs from the grill, ice cream, cold drinks, chips and more. Surprises! Free family comedy at 6:00pm from Ryan and Friends, comedian and ventriloquist. Great fun for the whole family! 717-394-0203
June 22
The Rev. James Todd of the Southwest District of Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church will speak at Boehm's Chapel Heritage Day at 4:00pm at the chapel in Willow Street. An a cappella German quartet of local men and women will provide special music for this service. For information, call Dolores Myers, 717-872-4133 or email execdirboehms@dejazzd.com.
June 27
Fabulous Fourth Fridays in downtown Columbia, Wrightsville and Marietta, featuring National Watch and Clock Collectors Museum, Columbia, exhibit of special collection of President's Timepieces including one that belonged to George Washington.
June 27, July 25, August 22
Live Music in the Cafe, 6:30 - 8:30pm. Enjoy supper, fair trade espresso and great music with friends as master guitar stylist Dean Clemmer brings live acoustic guitar music June 27, singer/guitarist Jennifer Kathleen, July 25, and Rast-Kilbournes, August 22, to the Cafe at Ten Thousand Villages, 240 North Reading Road, Ephrata. Reservations and details at (717) 721-8400.
June 27 & 28
Lititz Historical Foundation's Antique Show & HUGE Bake Sale at John R. Bonfield Elementary School. Friday, June 27, 10:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday, June 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Admission at door.
June 27-29
Celtic Fling and Highland Games will be held at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Route 72, 15 miles north of Lancaster. Admission. Hundreds of musicians, dancers, craftsmen, Scottish clans, Irish societies and rugged athletes from across North America and Europe gather for official Scottish athletic competitions, officially sanctioned Highland Dance and Irish Dance competitions, border collie sheepherding, and Celtic crafts, food and music. Each festival day features more than 50 musical sets, competitions and demonstrations. Box Office Phone Number: 717-665-7021 x231.
June 28
The 28th Annual Antique Art and Craft show will be held from 9:00am - 3:00pm in Columbia at Glatfelter Field along Route 462. More than 20,000 people attend this outdoor event that features unique artwork, crafters, specialty jewelry, handcrafted furniture, antiques and collectibles. Rain or shine. Free parking and shuttle service is available. For information on becoming a vendor for this one of a kind show contact Amy Hooper at 717-684-5249.
June 28
145th anniversary of the Civil War burning of the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge with "Flames Across the Susquehanna" at Front and Walnut streets, Wrightsville from 4:00 - 9:30pm. Music by Shiloh Ridge Band, Susquehanna Travelers, Along for the Ride and Bobbi Carmitchell. Event culminates with burning of 25 braziers atop the stone piers across the river. Re-enactors, art exhibit, artisans, food vendors. Columbia Antique, Arts and Craft Show, sponsored by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 8:00am - 3:00pm in the business district and Locust Street Park.
June 28-July 6
Kutztown Folk Festival will be held from 9:00am - 6:00pm, Route 222, Kutztown. Admission, $12. Seniors, $11. Week pass, $20. Children 12 and under admitted for free. Free parking. 1-888-674-6136.
June 28
The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center's 28th annual Antique, Art and Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m.-3pm in Historic Locust Street Park, along sidewalks and in downtown Columbia. 250 vendors. Free admission. 717-684-5249.
June 29
Steve Runkle will give an historical presentation, "The Gettysburg Campaign to the Susquehanna River," at 2:00pm at the Union Meeting House, Walnut and Waterford streets, Marietta. Free.
June 29
Sunday Brunch Paddle at Shank's Mare, Long Level, will begin at 9:00am.
June 29
Lititz Moravian Independence Celebration Lovefeast Service - Lititz Moravian Church, 10:30am.
July 3
Lititz Lions 16th Annual Independence Day Parade. Through the streets of Lititz, begins at 6:30pm. Sponsored by the Lititz Lions Club. Entertainment follows in Lititz Springs Park.
July 5
The Lancaster County Cruisers 9th annual Car Cruise will be held from 2:00 - 7:00pm at the Fireman's Field, Route 272, Willow Street. Door prizes, games, food Muffler Rapping Games, Slot Car racing, best '50s outfit for male and female. $10 per car. Rain date will be July 12. Portion of the gate will be donated to Clair House for Abused Women.
July 13
USA Dance RED ROSE Lancaster Chapter Dancing with the Stars in Lancaster at the Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster. Two Lessons (Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced): 3:30 - 4:30pm. Open dancing: 4:30 - 7:30pm. Dance open to the General Public. Non Member $10. Students with School ID $5. Casual attire is perfectly appropriate. Singles Welcome. Large dance floor. Information Call Judy Flowers @ 717-203-7986 or 717-898-8353 or email Judy53@comcast.net. American Tango Lesson. DJ: Gene & Carol Wise
July 19
Ono Fire Company will hold a chicken barbecue and bake sale at the station, 10805 Jonestown Road, Ono, from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Chicken also includes a baked potato for $6. Orders should be placed in advance.
July 24-26
Grantville Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 60th annual carnival on the carnival grounds, Firehouse Road, Grantville. A different music will be featured each night with shows starting at 7:00pm Thursday, The Moore Bros; Friday, Pentagon & Rico and the Ravens; and Saturday, Mudflaps. Admission is $5.
July 26
Village Art Association's 41st Annual Outdoor Art Show. Lititz Springs Park, 9:00am - 5:00pm. One of the most enjoyable and most highly regarded art shows along the east coast, don't miss it! Local artists showcase - and sell - their stunning works. Free. rain or shine event. Information: Deb Smith - (717) 626-0866
July 26
Civil War Day at Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster. For information, call 717-569-5783.
July 31
The Susquehanna Art Museum is pleased to present the following programs in conjunction with its Treasures from the Attic exhibition. Both events are free and open to the public. RSVP's are strongly encouraged for both events. An Artist 'Treasure' from PA - A discussion of Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper by Harriet Scott Chessman will be presented from 6:00 - 7:30pm at the Susquehanna Art Museum, Third and Market Streets, Harrisburg. Nineteenth-century Paris comes alive in this richly imagined novel about the close relationship between celebrated Impressionist painter and Pennsylvania native Mary Cassatt and her sister Lydia. Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper is told in the voice of 41-year old Lydia, Cassatt's fragile, beloved muse, who is dying of Bright's disease. Join MaryAnne Cline, Operations Training Specialist with Country Meadows, and member of SAM's Education Committee, as she leads us through a discussion of this engaging novel that captures the extraordinary age in which these sisters lived.
Seeing Your History through the 21st Century will be presented from 6:00 - 7:30pm at the Susquehanna Art Museum, Third and Market Streets, Harrisburg. Valerie Metzler, certified archivist and historian from Altoona, will discuss how to preserve your family's, organization's or business' history through proper appraisal (choosing what to keep) and storage. Illustrated with slides, the presentation will demonstrate hazards of improper storage, show in-home conservation techniques and practical methods of preservation. Tools of the archival and conservation trade (boxes, folders, bone folders, microspatula, polyester film and tweezers) also will be presented. Additionally, Metzler will discuss methods of conducting oral history interviews, the pros and cons of audio and videotapes, photograph conservation and genealogy research methods.
August
Grantville Volunteer Fire Company is selling Pennsylvania Lottery-based drawing tickets that will be good for the month of September 2008. Winners will be selected via the 7:00pm daily number drawing. A number/ticket may be purchased for a $5 donation from any company member. You can win $50, $100 or $150 depending on the date your number is selected.
August 2
Cottages reflecting their century-old Victorian origins will be open to the public at Mt. Gretna's 24th annual tour of homes from 10:00am - 5:00pm. One of the most popular home tours in Pennsylvania, the event benefits Music at Gretna, the jazz and classical music festival that began in this quiet summer resort more than 30 years ago. Typical of homes on display this year will be the residence of Jack and Jeanine Bitner, the largest "cottage" in Mt. Gretna's historic Chautauqua district, built at the turn of the last century by a wealthy New York industrialist as a summer home and now occupied year-round. Also reflecting the architectural styles of homes that will be open this year is "Heaven," a Chautauqua home restored to its original grandeur by Gordon and Charlene Keeney, who also added an outdoor railroad to the hillside setting; "Uneeda Rest," in Mt. Gretna's Campmeeting grounds, where owners Ted Martin and Dwayne Heckert tracked down and installed original-condition 1920s-era appliances as part of a painstaking two-year remodeling project; "Cocoon," whose inviting porch welcomes visitors strolling through the Campmeeting grounds each summer and also provides a weekend escape for Harrisburg owners Don and Barbara Vayo; and "HappiNest," the favorite Chautauqua escape of Lancaster physician Ed and Barbara Maley, who have drawn on his carpentry talents and her love of art to create this cozy retreat in the woods. Mt. Gretna is home to the Pennsylvania Chautauqua, spawned by the cultural movement started in the late 1800s in upstate New York. It continues as a summertime center for outdoor art festivals, chamber music and jazz concerts, and one of the nation's oldest continuing summer stock theaters. For details on this year's event call Music at Gretna, (717) 361-1510. Advance tickets are $12, or $15 on the day of the tour.
August 10
USA Dance RED ROSE Lancaster Chapter Dancing with the Stars in Lancaster at the Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster. Two Lessons (Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced): 3:30 - 4:30pm. Open dancing: 4:30 - 7:30pm. Dance open to the General Public. Non Member $10. Students with School ID $5. Casual attire is perfectly appropriate. Singles Welcome. Large dance floor. Information Call Judy Flowers @ 717-203-7986 or 717-898-8353 or email Judy53@comcast.net. Rumba Lesson. DJ: THINMAN (Tom Albert)
September 4
Friendship Community will host its 8th annual Golf Classic at Lebanon Valley Golf Course, 240 Golf Road, Myerstown. Registration opens at 7:00am, shotgun start at 8:00am with scramble format. Lunch will be served at 1:00pm. Golf participant ticket costs $65, which includes greens fee, golf cart, snacks and chicken barbecue lunch. Door prize donations and sponsorships are being accepted. To register, call Betty Hess at 717-656-2466 ext. 165 or email bhess@friendshipcommunity.net.
September 12
USA Dance RED ROSE Lancaster Chapter Dancing with the Stars in Lancaster at the Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster. Two Lessons (Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced): 3:30 - 4:30pm. Open dancing: 4:30 - 7:30pm. Dance open to the General Public. Non Member $10. Students with School ID $5. Casual attire is perfectly appropriate. Singles Welcome. Large dance floor. Information Call Judy Flowers @ 717-203-7986 or 717-898-8353 or email Judy53@comcast.net. West Coast Swing Lesson. DJ: ROADRUNNER (Barry Hess)
October 4
Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center's 20th annual Bridge Bust, featuring more than 300 vendors, will be held from 8:00am - 4:00pm at Veteran's Memorial Bridge, crossing the Susquehanna River between Lancaster and York counties. $2 for adults. Children under 13 are free. 717-684-5249.
October 11
The 7th Annual Lititz Chocolate Walk will feature more than 20 of the region's top candy makers and chefs who will share their delectable treats.
October 12
Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society will have its fourth annual Fall Fest at the Haldeman Mansion, 230 North Locust Road, Bainbridge, from noon - 4:00pm. There will be an apple dessert contest with judging by local celebrities. Johnny Appleseed will greet the kids. Apple bopping and other games will entertain the kids. Hearth cooking in the 1740 Summer Kitchen and other demonstrations including candle dipping and loom weaving. There will be lots to eat, including pulled pork sandwiches and lots of apple desserts. The Martin Family will be back with wonderful foot tapping music. No entrance fee.
October 12
USA Dance RED ROSE Lancaster Chapter Dancing with the Stars in Lancaster at the Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster. Two Lessons (Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced): 3:30 - 4:30pm. Open dancing: 4:30 - 7:30pm. Dance open to the General Public. Non Member $10. Students with School ID $5. Casual attire is perfectly appropriate. Singles Welcome. Large dance floor. Information Call Judy Flowers @ 717-203-7986 or 717-898-8353 or email Judy53@comcast.net. Viennese Waltz Lesson. DJ: Ken Crone
October 19
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County will host "Mansions on Marietta," an architectural house tour on Marietta Avenue in Lancaster Township. Funds raised will support the Historic Preservation Trust's mission, preserving and protecting historically significant buildings and places in Lancaster County. For more information, call 717-291-5861.
November 9
USA Dance RED ROSE Lancaster Chapter Dancing with the Stars in Lancaster at the Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster. Two Lessons (Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced): 3:30 - 4:30pm. Open dancing: 4:30 - 7:30pm. Dance open to the General Public. Non Member $10. Students with School ID $5. Casual attire is perfectly appropriate. Singles Welcome. Large dance floor. Information Call Judy Flowers @ 717-203-7986 or 717-898-8353 or email Judy53@comcast.net. Samba Lesson. DJ: THINMAN (Tom Albert)
December 14
USA Dance RED ROSE Lancaster Chapter Dancing with the Stars in Lancaster at the Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster. Two Lessons (Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced): 3:30 - 4:30pm. Open dancing: 4:30 - 7:30pm. Dance open to the General Public. Non Member $10. Students with School ID $5. Casual attire is perfectly appropriate. Singles Welcome. Large dance floor. Information Call Judy Flowers @ 717-203-7986 or 717-898-8353 or email Judy53@comcast.net. NO Lesson Special Show/Party Same time 3:30-7:30 PM. DJ: ROADRUNNER (Barry Hess)
CONCERTS
June 1-August 24
The Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation 46th annual Summer Music Series will sizzle with everything from salsa, Celtic and bluegrass to patriotic, blues and rock. All performances and parking at the park on Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, are free and begin at 7:30pm. Opening the season on Sunday, June 1 will be the Living Blues award winner and multiple W. C. Handy nominee, Big Jack Johnson and the Corn Lickers. Across 13 exciting Sunday nights, the season will close Sunday, August 24 with the jammin' rock of songwriter, singer, guitar/banjo wizard Bobby Lee Rodgers & The CodeTalkers. The July 6 patriotic concert and fireworks will showcase the legendary 257th Army Band and the percussion concussion of former Lancaster mayor Charlie Smithgall's cannon brigade. Concert goers are invited to bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs to the park. Burgers, hot dogs, barbecue, fries and ice cream will be on sale. Long's Park is an alcohol-free park. All events are held rain or shine, except in the case of dangerously inclement weather.
July 12
Allegro: The Chamber Orchestra of Lancaster. 2:00 and 7:30pm. "Too Many Oboes" Music of Handel, Mozart and Telemann. Barshinger Center for Musical Arts, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster. Tickets at 717-560-7317.
August 1
Jimmy Sturr, winner of 18 Grammys for Best Polka Album, will perform at 8:00pm at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $18 - $35, presented by Gretna Music, 717-361-1508.
August 2
New Black Eagle Jazz Band will perform swing, stride, ragtime, traditional blues and Dixie, at Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $15 - $30, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 3
Jazz Worship Service with the New Black Eagle Jazz Band and Rev. Darrell Woomer, Jazz Reverend, will begin at 11:00am at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Free. 717-361-1508.
August 3
Wister Quartet, from Wister Street in Philly, will perform Haydn's Quartet, Op. 76, No. 4, Sunrise; Verdi's Quartet; and Schumann's Piano Quintet at 7:30pm at Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $1 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 8
Maria Bachmann will perform music from the Red Violin and other works at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $1 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 9
New Century Sax Quartet will perform music by Brahms, Stravinsky, Ravel and more at 2:00pm at Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $1 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 9
Capitol Steps, America's best full-time, touring, multi-award winning, a cappella political satire vocal ensemble joins us just in time to lampoon liberals, conservatives, and all of us who vote for them at 8:00pm at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $20 - $40, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 9
Allegro: The Chamber Orchestra of Lancaster. 2:00 and 7:30pm. "The Great Outdoors" Music of Respighi, Copland, Beethoven. Barshinger Center for Musical Arts, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster. Tickets at 717-560-7317.
August 10
Rodney Mack's Philadelphia Big Brass, 13-piece big brass band, will perform music by Tschaikovsky, Arban, Sousa and more at 7:30pm at Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $1 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 14
Midsummer Serenade with Priscilla Porterfield, soprano and Tom Brown, piano at 8:00pm at the Mt. Gretna Tabernacle. Music by Monteverdi, Rameau, Purcell, Fauré, Debussy, Mahler, & Barber. Tickets $1 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 15
Lascivious Biddies, part jazz, part pop, part cabaret, with plenty of humor, art and attitude will perform at 8:00pm at Mt. Gretna Tabernacle, Tickets $10 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 20
Audubon String Quartet with Carl Ellenberger, flute and Ting-Yu Chen dance will perform Beach, Theme & Variation: Schikele, Quartet No. 1, "American Dreams", Smetana, Quartet No. 1, "From My Life" at 8:00pm at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $1 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 22
Audubon String Quartet with Allen Krantz, guitar, will perform Gershwin, Suite from Porgy & Bess; Krantz, Quintet for strings & electric guitar; Mendelssohn, Quartet, Op. 44, No. 1 at 2:00pm at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $1 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 22
Leon Redbone, with his trademark style of traditional jazz tastefully updated, interspersed with the liveliest of deadpan humor, is back by popular demand for his third season with Gretna Music. He will perform at 8:00pm at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $18 - $35. For information, call 717-361-1508.
August 24
Audubon String Quartet with Frank Shaw, viola and Jeremiah Shaw, cello, will perform at 7:30pm at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse, featuring Strauss, Sextet from Capriccio?Vaughn Williams, Phantasy Quintet?Shubert, Cello Quintet. Tickets $1 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 26
Simon Tedeschi, piano, will perform music by Prokofiev, Brahms, Schubert, Gershwin, Bach and more at 8:00pm at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $1 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 28-30
Mt. Gretna Jazz Festival, featuring Gerald Veasley, Walter Veasley and Chuck Loeb at 8:00pm Thursday in a jam session. Tickets $1 - $26. Friday will feature Cyrus Chestnut and Neenna Freelon together for one concert at 8:00pm. Tickets $20 - $39. Saturday will feature violinist Regina Carter, recipient of the 2006 MacArthur Fellows Program "Genius Grant," who will perform at 8:00pm at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $20 - $39. The Four Freshmen, founded in 1948, will perform at 2:00pm. Tickets $15 - $30. Presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
August 31
Anna Polonsky will perform on the piano at 7:30pm with the Lark Chamber Artists, featuring Schubert, String Trio, D; Mozart, Piano Quartet, K. 478; Chausson, Piano Quartet, Op. 30, at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. Tickets $1 - $26, presented by Gretna Music 717-361-1508.
PERFORMANCES
June 5-29
Brigadoon will be performed at the Fulton Theatre, 12 North Prince Street, Lancaster. Contact the box office at (717) 397-7425 for information about show times and ticket pricing.
July 5-27
Theater of the Seventh Sister is presenting A World Premiere: The Heritage Project "Seed of a Nation: Lancaster and William Penn's Holy Experiment" by Mary-Adams Smith at the Roschel Performing Arts Center at Franklin & Marshall College, College Avenue. Lancaster. Performances will be held Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:30 pm. General admission is $25 with discounts available, including a family package that includes 2 adult tickets, and either 2 children or students for a total of $50. For reservations or nformation, please call (717) 396-7764 or e-mail theseventhsister@mac.com.
Through July 26
Gretna Theatre's Theatre for Young Audiences are held at 11:00am at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse. The season program includes the following performances: "Johnny Appleseed" on June 28; "The Emperor's New Clothes" on July 5; "Somebody Catch My Homework" on July 12; "Rumpelstiltskin" on July 19 and "Ogre Here, Ogre There" on July 26. Tickets for these performances are $5, and "lap seats" for the littlest of our patrons under three years of age are just $3 each. All tickets are general admission. To purchase tickets, visit the Mt. Gretna Playhouse box office (Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sundays 10:00am - 3:00pm), or call 717-964-3627 to charge by phone. There is an additional $4 handling fee per order (not per ticket) for telephone sales. For further information or to purchase tickets, call the Gretna Theatre Box Office at (717) 964-3627.
August 21 and 23
"Tartuffe" by Moliére, translated by Richard Wilbur will be performed at 2:00 and 8:00pm at Gretna Theatre, Mount Gretna. $25. Discounts available. Reservations: Call (717) 361-1508
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