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Disney On Ice is Coming to the Giant Center in Hershey, PA this April to bring smiles to everyone’s faces ! You will be able to experience excitement of Heroes saving the Princesses as they battle through the obstacles that threaten to tear them apart. Join Ariel, Cinderella, Aurora, Belle, Snow White, Tiana and Rapunzel as they work with their “Prince Charmings” to make their Happily Ever After come true. You can get your chance to see this breathtaking show with twirls, spins, jumps and acrobats, at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA from April 2nd- 6th with different showtimes on each day.
Visit the Giant Center website to check availability and ticket prices.
To book your stay with the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott you can visit our website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
Hurry ! The Murder at Mount Hope mystery dinner is almost over for the year ! Luckily they have extended the shows until April 5th and not March 28th as originally planned. You will be a part of a fun and exciting evening filled with mystery and great food. This event does require a purchase of a ticket to ensure your seat so make sure to visit the PA Ren Faire website to purchase your tickets before they sell out. Please visit the Dates, Times & Rates page for information on specific shows. Each admission grants you access to one session of the performance and includes a magnificent four-course meal, and the opportunity to become the detective and uncover the truth behind the mystery.
To book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lancaster you can visit our website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
Lancasterians are just doing more and more for this amazing small town city. The Joycat Events bring to you all the Lancaster Craft Beerfest ! With a company that was started by three Lancaster natives with the goal to strategically plan, manage and market events for Lancaster. In partnership with MOOSE (Mayors Office of Special Events) and the Federal Taphouse these organization are bringing the beer to all of the enthusiasts from Lancaster and our surrounding neighbors.
The beerfest will be held on September 6, 2014 on the 100 block of North Queen St in Downtown Lancaster. Thanks to the partnership with MOOSE the entire block will be closed off to all of the patrons attending the event. This event is still in the works, so information is very minor at this point but I will keep you updated !
You can also visit the Lancaster Craft Beerfest website and continue checking on it to see if there are any updates.
This years Restaurant Week in Downtown Lancaster, PA will kickoff on March 24th, 2014 and goes through March 30th, 2014 at participating restaurants. Get the chance to savor every flavor from the different restaurants in the city with this amazing offering that they are giving.
Restaurants Offering $10 Menu Packages
551 West: 551 West King St 717-208-3658
Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub: East King St 717-393-4000
Belvedere Inn 402 North Queen St 717-394-2422
Characters Pub: 38 North Christian St 717-735-7788
Commonwealth On Queen: 301 North Queen St. 717-208-3394
The Fridge: 534 North Mulberry St Lancaster, PA 717-490-6825
La Petite Patisserie: 157B East King St 717-424-1631
On Orange: 108 West Orange St 717-299-5157
The Pressroom: 26 West King St 717-399-5400
Quips Pub: 457 New Holland Ave 717-397-3903
Yorgo’s Restaurant & Lounge: 66 North Queen St 717-394-6977
Restaurants Offering $20 Menu Packages
551 West: West King St
Antonio’s Pizza House: 678 West Chestnut St 717-509-4000
Cafe Di Vetro: 400 North Prince St 717-471-3422
Characters Pub: 38 North Christian St
Commonwealth On Queen: 301 North Queen St
Federal Taphouse: 201 North Queen St 717-490-6932
Forkspoon Cafe: 126 North Prince St 717-435-9450
Isaac’s Pickle Bar: 25 North Queen St 717-394-5544
POUR: 114 North Prince St 717-393-4000
The Pressroom: 26 West King St
Quips Pub: 457 New Holland Ave
Rachel’s Cafe & Creperie: 201 West Walnut St 717-399-3515
The Red Rose: 101 East King St 717-392-8620
Roburritos: 227 North Prince St 717-824-4306
Roaring Brook Market & Cafe: 155 East King St 717-208-7820
Spyro Gyros: 241 North Queen St 717-397-3939
Taproom By Springhouse Brewing Co.: 25 West King St 717-399-4009
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Restaurants Offering $30 Menu Packages
551 West: 551 West King St
Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub: 28 East King St
Character’s Pub: 38 North Christian St
Commonwealth On Queen: 301 North Queen St
Fenz Restaurant & Latenight: 398 Harrisburg Ave 717-735-6999
Lancaster Brewing Co.: 302 North Plum St 717-391-6285
Marion Court Room: 7 East Marion St 717-399-1970
Penn Square Grille: 2 East King St 800-943-1644
POUR: 114 North Prince St
The Pressroom: 26 West King St
Quips Pub: 457 New Holland Ave
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Irish Inspired Cuisine[/caption]
Restaurants Offering Menu Packages + $30
Aussie & The Fox 38 West King St 717-826-4040
Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub: 28 East King St
Belvedere Inn: 402 North Queen St
Checkers Bistro: 300 West James St 717-509-1069
Citronelle: 110 West Orange St 717-208-6697
Gibralter: 931 Harrisburg Ave 717-397-2790
John J. Jeffries: 300 Harrisburg Ave 717-431-3307
POUR: 114 North Prince St
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Plan your trip to Downtown Lancaster and pick which fabulous restaurant you would like to pick ! You can be offered anything from Italian to French to Irish and everything in between on the fantastic celebration of food. To get more information about the event or how to purchase these awesome menu packages visit the Lancaster City Restaurant Week Facebook Page or go onto the website.
https://www.facebook.com/LancasterCityRestaurantWeek
http://www.lancastercityrestaurantweek.com/
Below are a couple of trivia questions about the history of St. Patrick’s to test your knowledge.
The answers are going to be posted up tomorrow.
-Where was the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade held? Many believe that the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in Ireland when in fact it was held in Boston in 1737, with the first “official” parade taking place in New York in 1762.
-What is the old tradition of wearing green on this special day? The tradition of wearing green began by the superstition that a leprechaun might come up to you and pinch you if you weren’t wearing it.
-What does the shamrock symbolize? Old stories and traditions say the St. Patrick used the native shamrock to try to explain Christianity to the Irish. Each leaf represented one of the Holy Trinity, one for the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Nowadays, the shamrock allegedly represents faith, hope, and love.
-How many three leaf clovers exist for one lucky four leafed clover? For every 10,000 three leaf clovers there is ONE four leaf clover. They are indeed very lucky.
-When did the Chicago tradition of dying the Chicago River green begin ? Every year since 1962, the Chicago River has been dyed green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Only a select few organizers know the true “secret” to such a beautiful display.
There you are folks all of the answers to the St. Patrick’s Day trivia !
Below are a couple of trivia questions about the history of St. Patrick’s to test your knowledge.
The answers are going to be posted up tomorrow.
-Where was the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade held?
-What is the old tradition of wearing green on this special day?
-What does the shamrock symbolize?
-How many three leaf clovers exist for one lucky four leafed clover?
-When did the Chicago tradition of dying the Chicago River green begin ?
Check back in tomorrow to get your answers !
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Irish Step Dancing is a distinctive form of dance that includes awesome footwork and Irish music. The tradition of Irish dancing has many origins and many stories. Though many have different opinions about where it started, it is largely accepted that it has been around for centuries and has evolved, deriving influences from cultures all over the world.
The Gaelic League that was established in 1893 to preserve Irish traditions such as their dance, language and music. Small things yes but that is was makes them Irish. With the help of the league Irish traditions have not only survived but have flourished everywhere that the Irish have migrated to, even as far as Singapore. In recent years Riverdance and Lord of the Dance have made Irish Step dancing a prominent symbol of the Irish folk. It is a beautiful dance step that has to be well choreographed and planned out to get its complete beauty.
Below is a video of Riverdance performing their opening act for one of their shows.
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St. Patrick is an Apostle of Ireland and also believed to be the one who brought Christianity to the people of Ireland over 1,000 years ago.
The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday as the Saint’s feast day on the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast–on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage. Perhaps the most well known legend is that he explained the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) using the three leaves of a native Irish clover, the shamrock.
Now over 1,500 years after his death people everywhere celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the “Irish Meal” of corned beef and cabbage and of course a a brew to go along with your meal. It was not until recently that Ireland actually allowed pubs to be open on St. Patrick’s Day because of its religious background but now I think that there is nothing more associated with St. Patrick’s Day than a good brew.
Everyone here at the Fairfield Inn & Suites would like to wish everyone a Happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day !
STOMP ! The game-changing dance/music group that took the United Kingdom by storm over 20 years ago are coming to Lancaster, PA ! This group of talented individuals will use anything that they can get their hands on to make music and also have the moves to go along with the beats. The above video is a perfect display of how STOMP dancers take it to a whole new level of dance. Using brooms, trashcans, basketballs and their own two hands and feet these people are an inspiration to everyone.
Created in 1991 by Luke Cresswell & Steve McNicholas STOMP has been a ground breaking performance that has showed from everywhere from Honk Kong, China to Barcelona, Spain and the United States as well. They have been nominated for countless awards including 4 Emmy awards for their HBO special that premiered in 1997. They are a truly talented group of people and it is a one day event that they will be in Lancaster, PA so do not miss out on your tickets ! The STOMP show will be held on Saturday March 22 at 4 PM and at 8 PM.
To purchase your tickets you can visit the American Music Theatre website or call their box office at 800-648-4102. To book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites you can visit our website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
[embedyt]http://youtu.be/W-jl4VY4QKU[/embedyt]Roots Market is the oldest family run farmers market in Lancaster, PA. Here you will be able to find a huge selection of homemade food, locally grown vegetables, crafts and much much more. Roots is only open on Tuesdays all through the year so there is always a chance to come and see what all the craze is about ! For great food, great bargains and a load of family fun, bring your family to Root’s this week and experience this Lancaster County tradition for yourself!
The Faifield Inn & Suites of Lancaster is located less than 5 miles from Roots Market. It is located right off of Rt 30 & 283 and also close to Downtown Lancaster. To book your stay with us you can visit our website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
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