Calendar of Events

EXHIBITS

February 24-March 20
Lancaster County Art Association: "The Garden Show": A membership exhibit of themed artwork on the subject of flowers and gardens opens in the Kauffman Gallery. The public is invited and admission is free. The LCAA is located at 149 Precision Avenue, Strasburg. Regular hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00pm. For more information, call: 717-687-7061. Awards will be presented at the opening reception at 2:00pm. "France From France", a solo exhibit of pastels by Eileen France in the Steinmetz Gallery of the LCAA. This exhibit features pastels painted by the artist on a trip to the town of Puy l'Eveque in the picturesque Lot River Valley in France.

Through February 28
Dinosaur Art: Science and Imagination. If you like dinosaurs, you'll have fun exploring this collection of art and sculpture to spark your interest in paleontology at the North Museum of Natural History and Science, 400 College Avenue, Lancaster. 717-291-4037.

Through March 2 Four Exhibitions at the Lancaster Museum of Art: Clay sculptures by Shalya Marsh, paintings by Thomas Scullin, sculptures by Erik Miley and paintings by Claire Giblin will be on display in four separate exhibitions at the Lancaster Museum of Art. Museum hours are Monday-Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm and Sunday noon - 4:00pm. Admission is free. Suggested donation $2 per person. The Museum is handicapped accessible on the first floor.

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Complimentary admission to the Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, from 9:30am - noon. Featuring 2 audio tours for the price of one, special exhibitions, 20 percent Museum Shop discount with purchase of new annual family memberships. For information, call 610-388-2700.

March 8-30
The Lancaster Museum of Art & Mulberry Art Studios will host the 2008 Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition. Works by Gold and Silver Key Award winners will be on display at the Lancaster Museum of Art, 135 North Lime Street and Honorable Mentions and Portfolios will be on display at Mulberry Art Studios, 21 North Mulberry Street A reception for the artists and the public will be held at both locations on Sunday, March 9, from 1:30 - 5:00pm. The purpose of this program is to foster creativity in the visual arts among America's youth. The regional exhibit is open to all Lancaster County students in grades 7-12. The works by Gold Key winners will then travel to the National Competition.

Through March 30
The Self-Portrait and the Artist. The Demuth Museum's Annual Invitational Exhibition features the work of over 25 local artists who explored the theme of self-portraiture. Charles Demuth made several self-portraits throughout his lifetime, which reflect his ever-developing style. Demuth's first formal self-portrait, created in 1907, is part of the Demuth Museum's permanent collection. Demuth Museum, 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-299-9940.

March 30-April 24
Lancaster County Art Association: Two Exhibits: "Danielle Peters": An exhibit of paintings will be on display in the Steimetz Gallery, of Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Avenue, Strasburg. "Dale Ziegler: A Retrospective". Sixty-two years of drawings and watercolors by Dale Ziegler will be in the Kauffman Gallery. Both exhibits open Sunday, March 30. Admission is free. Wednesday to Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00pm. For more information, call 717-687-7061.

April
Paul Stewart was a resident artist at Mulberry Art Studios for 13 years, and the gallery is thrilled to have this exceptional artist return with his collection of photography and colored pencil work for an exhibit. Meet the artist at a First Friday reception on April 4 from 5:00 - 8:00pm. Two Sunday receptions will be held from 1:00 - 4:00pm on April 6 and 13. Mulberry Art Studios hold gallery hours on weekdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm with evenings and weekends available upon request. Mulberry Art Studios is located at 19-21 North Mulberry Street, Lancaster.

Through April 4
Handcranked Film Projects, showcasing the films, sculpture, painting and photography from a New England collective of independent filmmakers, is on display at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster. 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday. 717-396-7833.

Through April 13
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg, will feature Spanning Centuries: Railroad Bridges of Pennsylvania. Regular museum hours. 717-687-8628.

April 19-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
The Lancaster Camera Club's Presidents' Exhibit will be displayed in the Louise Gallery at Mulberry Art Studios throughout the month of May. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments during the First Friday opening reception from 4-8 pm on May 2. A Sunday reception will be held on May 4 from 1:00 - 4:00pm . Mulberry Art Studios holds gallery hours on weekdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm with evenings and weekends available upon request. Mulberry Art Studios is at 19-21 North Mulberry Street, Lancaster. The combination of the work of these two photographers creates an interesting and exciting blend of styles and topics.

Through May 4
Spanning Centuries: Railroad Bridges of Pennsylvania is on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. Included in regular admission. 717-687-8628.

May 4-29
"The Spring Membership Show": An unthemed membership exhibit of artwork 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. "Ladies Art Forum". An exhibit of art by members of the Association's women's group in the Steinmetz Gallery. Both exhibits open Sunday, May 4. Admission is free. Wednesday to Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00pm. For more information, call 717-687-7061.

Through May 11
The Susquehanna Art Museum will present Celebrate DOSHI, an exhibit celebrating 35 years of DOSHI artists and their creations. This exhibition will not only celebrate Central Pennsylvania's own art history, but it will also help educate the community about its rich past. An opening reception will be held on January 10, from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Admission to the opening is FREE. Carol Faill, former Director of the Phillips Museum at Franklin and Marshall College, will guest curate the exhibit. Faill served as Director of DOSHI from 1978-1981.

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.

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.

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

February 29
Join The Big Big Jazz Band, with Bob Troxell as musical director, for the 28th annual Beat The Winter Blahs dance at the beautiful Lancaster Country Club, 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, from 7:30 - 10:30pm. Admission includes a delicious breakfast buffet at 10:30pm. Cash bar. Contact Paul Bowers at 717-569-9333. Group reservations accepted.

March 3
Baron Stiegel Lions Club of Clay & Elizabeth townships will hold a buffet breakfast from 7:00am - 1:00pm at the Brickerville Fire Hall, Hopeland Road at Route 322. A large selection of items. All-you-can-eat for $7. Child meals are half price. Contact a Lion member for tickets in advance or purchase at the door. For information, contact Pat Jefers, 717-336-8170.

March 8
Second Hand Saturday. Design a beaded wristwatch at the National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia. $15 includes museum admission. Registration required. 717-684-8261, ext. 237.

March 8-9 Lancaster County Woodcarvers' 35th Annual Woodcarving & Wildlife Art Festival / Competition, Student Memorial Center, Millersville University, South George Street, Millersville, PA, (717) 394-2262. The theme is "Honor Our Heroes!" Carvings and art for sale. Competition, displays, sales and demonstrations of Wood Carvings and Wildlife Art. Vendors with tools, carving supplies, books and food. Door prizes. Featured carver will be Floyd Rhadigan, a CCA member. Raffle of Noah's Ark carvings to benefit a charity for veterans. $5 Admission, Free Parking. Contact: Pete Kovarovic, (717) 392-4814.

March 9
Charter Day, the 327th birthday of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will be celebrated with free admission to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Other state museums and landmarks will also have special exhibits, tours and free admission. Contact them for details. To contact the Railroad Museum, call 717-687-8628.

March 15
Ephrata Area Sertoma Club's 10th annual spaghetti dinner and auction will be held at the United Zion Fellowship Hall, 29 South 10th Street, Akron. Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 6:45pm. Auction will begin at 7:00pm.

May 17
Marietta Day 2008 will be held rain or shine from 9:00am - 3:00pm. For more information please call Tina 717-426-0034 mailbox 3.

March 23
Lititz MoravianTrombone (Brass) Choir heralds the Risen Lord throughout the town beginning at 3:00am. Easter Sunrise Service 6:00am beginning in the Moravian Church Sanctuary and proceeding to God's Acre Easter Communion 8:00am Lititz Moravian Chapel-Fellowship Hall. Easter Celebration Worship Service 10:30am, Lititz Moravian Church, Main Street and Church Square

April 4 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.

April 12 Lancaster Literary Guild's Book Festival will be held from 10:00am - 4:00pm at the Lancaster Campus of Harrisburg Area Community College, 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, featuring readers of all ages and award-winning journalists and authors for a day of readings, discussions, storytelling and autographing. $5 donation is suggested. Box lunches, refreshments and books by authors will be available. Free child care.

April 12 Sponsored by the Strasburg Area Woman's Club, this year's Kitchen Tour will feature many awesome homes in and around Strasburg. Every kitchen will host a local chef, caterer, or other entertainment who will demonstrate and offer samples of their tasty fare. Lunch is offered at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 South Decatur Street from 11:30am - 2:00pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 per person by mailing a self addressed stamped envelope to Katie Wieand, 64 Apple Blossom Drive, Lancaster, PA 17602 or for $10 the day of beginning at 9:30 at the church. Tour includes a Chinese Auction and door prizes to ticket holders. Proceeds benefit student scholarships, local civic organizations and Woman's Club community projects.

April 15 The New Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center will fully open to the public some time during the first two weeks of April 2008, with the exception of the Cyclorama painting experience. The new 139,000-square-foot facility features a new park visitor center, a 24,000-square-foot museum on Gettysburg in the Civil War, a new 22 minute film about the Battle of Gettysburg entitled, "A New Birth of Freedom," the restored Gettysburg Cyclorama Painting, Refreshment Saloon, Museum Bookstore, classrooms and curatorial and administrative offices. The Grand Opening, including the Cyclorama painting experience, is scheduled for September 26-28. 1-866-889-1243.

April 26-27
The Lancaster County Philatelic Society will sponsor LANCOPEX 2008 Stamp Show and Exhibition from 10 a.m.-5pm Saturday and 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Admission and parking are free. 21 stamp and cover dealers. Philatelic exhibit, youth table, LANCOPEX 2008 cancellation, 2:00pm Saturday Pa. Postal History Society meeting. For information, write to LCPS, P.O. Box 982, Lancaster, PA 17608-0982.

April 30-May 4
18th-Century Living History Encampment & Black Powder Shoot at Muddy Run Park (Turn onto Susquehannock Drive from Rt. 372), Holtwood, is a re-enactment of American life from 1740-1840. The Sutler area will be open free of charge April 30-May 2, 10:00am - 5:00pm, and May 4 from 10:00am - noon. Vendors will sell clothing, cookware, fabrics, jewelry, knives, rifles, books, powder horns and more. Most of the items are handmade by the individuals. Food will be available. The Primitive & Sutler areas of the encampment will be open May 3 from 10:00am - 5:00pm. $3 for adults. Featuring families dressed in Colonial-era clothing, living in canvas lodges and cooking their meals over an open fire, archery matches, shooting matches, Tomahawk & knife throwing, seminars and children's activities. School groups should preregister by April 23. For information, contact Beverly Heister at (717) 533-3652.

May 4
Artistry in Motion 2008 will be held from noon - 3:00pm at Bridge Acres Stables, 1470 Hunsicker Road, Lancaster. Listen to jazz, stroll amid classic motor vehicles. Open to pre-1974 non-modified vehicles. The Tri-Chevy will be the featured marque. Other makes and models are encouraged to participate. General admission for 5 and up is $10. Gourmet luncheon, $50. Reservations by April 26. Tour/show entry by March 7. Call the Lancaster Museum of Art, 717-394-3497, email info@Lmapa.org.

May 24-25
The first Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest will be held on the grounds of the Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Route 72, on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. The event will present Pennsylvania's diverse culinary, beer and wine offerings and the finest in Pennsylvania artisan crafts in a country festival setting complete with family-friendly entertainment. Educational workshops by respected industry insiders representing Pennsylvania wineries, breweries and restaurants will shed light on topics including an organic approach to eating, the culinary art of properly pairing foods with wines or brews and foods - journey from farm to table. National, regional and local culinary heroes will showcase their style, serving up cooking demonstrations featuring original and fresh interpretations of traditional regional recipes while top restaurants sample and sell their delicious featured foods. The abundance of Pennsylvania's backyard bounty will overflow from a wide variety of specialty food vendors, providing samples of the unique and taste tempting products available for purchase. A diverse mix of quality, Pennsylvania-based musicians will create an exciting soundtrack for the weekend, featuring jazz, folk and big band styles. strolling performers, face painters, caricaturists and balloon artists, will help to round out the fun. Artisans will sell one-of-a-kind items. The artisans will perform demonstrations throughout the weekend. 11:00am - 6:00pm Saturday and 11:00am - 5:00pm Sunday. Admission is $15.95 for adults and $6.95 for children ages 5 to 11. Call 717-665-7021.

June 14
AMBUCS 15th Annual Arts and Craft Show at Lititz Springs Park, 9:00am - 4:00pm. Hand-crafted items, fine art and photography. This is a terrific day-long event. Tell people to wear their walking shoes so they'll be comfortable! The park is just as beautiful to experience as are the works of art! Free, rain or shine event. Information: (717)-627-3439.

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 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
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 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

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.

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.

CONCERTS

March 1
Starlight Tea Concert Series. 7:00pm, Kestrel Spring. Celtic and American Folk Music. Free-will offering. Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Avenue, Lancaster. 717-397-4751.

March 8, 9
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: "It's All about Rhythm" featuring Rimsky-Korsakov - "Capriccio Espagnol," Higdon - "Percussion Concerto" featuring guest artist Chris Rose, Percussion, Walton - "Partita for Orchestra" and Ravel - "La Valse" at the Forum, 5th and Walnut streets, Harrisburg. Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and Sunday performances at 3:00pm. Each Masterworks series concert features a pre-concert lecture that begins one hour prior to performance. Individuals interested in season subscriptions should call the Harrisburg Symphony office at (717) 545-5527.

March 15
St. Peter's Musical Arts Concert Series -- Sweet Adelines of Lancaster & Mane Men of Albright College at 7:30pm at the church, 10 Delp Road & Lititz Pike (corner of Delp Road & Route 501 North). Free-will offering. For information, call Donna Burkholder (717) 733-9712.

March 18
"Tristan Bostock in concert: 88 keys, 10 fingers - No problem" will be presented at 7:30pm in the Steinman Theatre of Lancaster Country Day School. Bostock is a senior at Lebanon Valley College. Admission is by donation to benefit the LCDS Music Department.

March 25
The Lebanon County Community Concert Association will present Quattrocelli at 7:30pm at the Lebanon Senior High School, 1000 South Eighth Street, Lebanon. Doors open a half hour before curtain. Open seating. Ticket information, call 717-228-2185. General information, call 717-838-2812. LCCCA.net.

March 28-30
"A Sea Symphony" featuring Vaughan Williams' Symphony No. 1 "The Sea Symphony" with the Lancaster Symphony Chorus and renowned guest vocalists. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Lancaster.

April 5, 6
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: "Voices of Peace & Joy" featuring Vaughan Williams - "Dona Nobis Pacem," Beethoven - "Symphony No. 9" and guest vocal soloists Janice Chandler-Eteme, Soprano; Krista River, Mezzo-Soprano; Dinyar Vania, Tenor; Raymond Diaz, Baritone; as well as the Susquehanna Chorale, the Alumni Chorale of Lebanon Valley College, Messiah College Concert Choir, and the Messiah College Choral Arts Society at the Forum, 5th and Walnut streets, Harrisburg. Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and Sunday performances at 3:00pm. Each Masterworks series concert features a pre-concert lecture that begins one hour prior to performance. Individuals interested in season subscriptions should call the Harrisburg Symphony office at (717) 545-5527.

April 11-13
"Audience Requests" with repertoire of favorite light classics and pops chosen by audience members at previous concerts. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Lancaster.

April 27
The Lebanon County Community Concert Association will present the Harry James Orchestra at 3:00pm at the Lebanon Senior High School, 1000 South Eighth Street, Lebanon. Doors open a half hour before curtain. Open seating. Ticket information, call 717-228-2185. General information, call 717-838-2812. LCCCA.net.

May 10, 11
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: "Spring Eternal" featuring Copland - "Appalachian Spring," Strauss - "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks" and Stravinsky - "The Rite of Spring" at the Forum, 5th and Walnut streets, Harrisburg. Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and Sunday performances at 3:00pm. Each Masterworks series concert features a pre-concert lecture that begins one hour prior to performance. Individuals interested in season subscriptions should call the Harrisburg Symphony office at (717) 545-5527.

May 16-18
"The Essential Rachmaninoff & Ravel" featuring Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances and Ravel's La Valse. Also showcasing Paderewski's Piano Concerto in A minor with distinguished pianist Ian Hobson. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Lancaster.

PERFORMANCES

February 23-March 22
"Here Comes Peter Cottontail" will be presented Saturdays at 11:00am and 1:00pm at the Hole in the Wall Puppet Theatre, 126 North Water Street, Lancaster. $9. For reservations, call 717-394-8398.

February 27-28
Jesus Christ Superstar, the groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece by legendary writing team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is coming to Hershey Theatre for two performances. Curtain time for both shows is 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale at Hershey Theatre Box Office. Tickets for this show are $62.75, $57.75, $47.75 and $37.75 (processing fees apply) and are available at Hershey Theatre Box Office, or by calling 717-534-3405. Hershey Theatre is located at 15 East Caracas Avenue in downtown Hershey.

March 13
Funny man Lewis Black will make people laugh at Hershey Theatre when he performs his stand up comedy on at 8:00pm. Tickets for this laugh-fest are currently on sale for $62.50, $52.50 and $45.50 (processing fees apply) and are available at Hershey Theatre Box Office, by calling 717-534-3405.

March 20-30
Theater of the Seventh Sister will present "Mother Courage and her Children" by Bertolt Brecht, adapted by David Hare at the Stahr Performing Arts Center, 438 North Queen Street, Lancaster. Performances will be 7:30pm Thursdays; 8:00pm Fridays and Saturdays; and 2:30pm Sundays. $20 general admission. Discounts available. For reservations/ Information: Please call (717) 396-7764 or e-mail theseventhsister@mac.com.

April 5-May 24
"Treasure Island" will be presented Saturdays at 11:00am at the Hole in the Wall Puppet Theatre, 126 North Water Street, Lancaster. $9. For reservations, call 717-394-8398.

April 25-26
Lancaster Country Day School theater production of the comedy, "The Curious Savage" by John Patrick, will be performed at 7pm both evenings at the Steinman Theatre of the school, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster. Admission by donation.

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