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Lancaster County welcomes the Jammin’ Divas to the Ware Center in Downtown Lancaster this Saturday March 15th at 7:30 pm. With these women coming from all over the world, they put together music that is a mixture of different cultures. These divas are, Aoife Clancy, Nicole Zuraitis, Kath Buckell and Hadar Noiberg, flutist.
Ireland’s Clancy is the daughter of Bobby Clancy of the Clancy Brothers. Zuraitis, from the good ol’ USA, is a singer/songwriter and pianist that has been making wonderful music with her catchy melodies and big voice.
Kath Buckell from Down Under, is a folk/rock artist who has toured her native Australia, Israel and now the USA. Her rich voice makes for a wonderful mix of Folk, Rock, Blues and more captivate her audience and make her one of the best female folk artists.
Noiberg grew up with Israel’s diverse musical culture. She is now based in New York and has been one of the leading players in the Cuban scene and Jazz scenes. She is a flutist and composer that projects her Middle Eastern roots in her music as well as her charisma and energy into her meticulously arranged and composed works.
To get your ticket to see these talented woman at the Ware Center in Lancaster you can visit the Millersville University Events website.
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The AQS Quiltweek is in town in Downtown Lancaster at the Lancaster Convention Center. This event will start today March 12th and run through March 15th, for quilt lovers and those who appreciate the art. Located in the heart of Downtown Lancaster you will be surrounded by all kinds of different art from food to galleries and the music and theatres there is not a square foot that is not somehow made of art.
Registration is still available for the different workshops by stopping in at the information desk just outside the entrance of the freedom hall. From there you have the opportunity to pick from several workshops specifically designed to teach the different techniques in quilting. You can take part in learning appliqué or piecing and even be part of lectures from different people from around the US.
Plan your trip to Lancaster while this conference is still in town ! You will not only be able to enjoy the AQS Quiltweek but also tons of other activities in Lancaster, especially since we are home to the oldest Amish Settlement in America and with the nice weather it will be easier to take tours and travel the Amish countryside. You can feel free to visit the Fairfield Inn & Suites Facebook page to see all of the posts about the different attractions that you can find right here in Lancaster County !
Book your stay with us now by going onto our website or by calling our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI. To get more information about the AQS Quiltweek show at the Convention Center in Downtown Lancaster you can visit their website.
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Legendary Paul Simon and Sting have been doing concerts together for years and never fail to please the crowd. This past Sunday they performed at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA. Pennlive recently had their writer pick out 5 of the best moments of the concert and here are his top picks.
1. Sting claims to have always wanted to write a country song. The story of murder and shame told in “I hung My Head” owes something to the fellow who shot a man in Reno just to watch him die. And, Sting explained to the crowd that he wrote this song for Johnny Cash who recorded it near the end of his life. But Sting’s version mixes up the rhythm without losing the cathartic motion of the tune. Just beautiful.
2. The shtick. Having been on tour for a while now, Sting and Paul Simon have developed a Borscht Belt repertoire. The highlight was Simon’s self-effacing rap about sharing a stage with Sting:
“By the time we get to the end of this tour which is about a week from now I think the merging of personalities and everything will have been completed. And I will become very much like an Adonis and be able to have sex for days. It is just the change that I’ve learned from Sting. And, Sting, the changes you have learned from me…possibly? Okay, and, I’ll see you in a little while.”
Fourteen musicians on the stage with all those instruments and no one hits a rim shot for that?
3. Simon’s latest studio effort “So Beautiful or So What” did not get near the attention the quality music deserved. Simon plucked one gem from that disc “Dazzling Blue” which proved a perfect showcase for his skilled musicians to knock off some polyrhythms that ended with a wonderful transition into “Graceland.”
4. Sting kept Simon off stage when he offered a gentle, heartfelt and moving acoustic reading of the former’s “America” that ended with a quick switch to an electric bass for a hard driving version of “Message in a Bottle.” Another standout moment was a massive reading of “Desert Rose” that milked every dramatic pop moment from the music’s multicultural ménage.
5. With Sting’s high range and both musicians on stage you knew it had to happen and the comparisons are inevitable. After hearing the two nail “The Boxer” my verdict: Art who?
The Hershey Stadium hosts many celebrities; One Direction boy band, Bruno Mars, Fallout Boy & Paramore and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Visit the Hersheypark Stadium website to see all of their shows that are coming up and don’t miss another awesome show at the chocolate capital of America !
Meryl Davis and Charlie White returned from the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, with the United States’ first ice dancing gold medal in history. Stars on Ice, featuring Davis and White along with their bronze medal winning teammates from the inaugural Olympic figure skating team event, will visit Hersheys Giant Center in Hershey, PA.
The country’s premier figure skating production, Stars on Ice, in a partnership with U.S. Figure Skating, is proud to announce that for the first time ever, the U.S. Olympic figure skating team will headline the annual nationwide tour. Bringing the spirit and passion of the Olympics back to home ice, the entire bronze medal winning U.S. Figure Skating team will highlight a truly spectacular and star-studded cast. In addition to Gold medalists Davis and White, two-time U.S. champion Ashley Wagner, 2014 U.S. champion Gracie Gold, four-time and reigning U.S. champion Jeremy Abbott, 2014 U.S. silver medalist Jason Brown, and two-time reigning U.S. pair champions Marissa Castelli & Simon Shnapir comprise the bronze medal team that will join the Stars on Ice 2014 Tour.
The Stars on Ice 2014 Tourcast will also include two-time U.S. ice dancing silver medalists Madison Chock and Evan Bates, 2011 U.S. Champion Ryan Bradley and 2010 Olympian and 2014 U.S. Bronze medalist Mirai Nagasu. Several special guests will also make appearances throughout the tour.
Stars on Ice will be premiering at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA on April 10, 2014 for a 7 pm show. These tickets are selling FAST ! Visit the Hershey Events website to purchase your tickets then go to the Fairfield Inn & Suites website to reserve your room. You can also reserve your room by calling our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
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Lancaster County has a lot of attractions and activities that the whole family can partake in and enjoy throughout the year but the summertime has to be the best time of the year. There are lots of tours amusement parks and museums that you all can see once you visit Lancaster County, PA.
Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park
Dutch Wonderland will put a smile on any childs face ! This is truly a wonderland for kids to explore and have fun that can last all day. From their rides to the food stands to the new Exploration Island, your child will have a day full of endless laughter and giggles ! There are 30+ rides, a water lagoon play area, live entertainment and their new Exploration Island that is designed for your young dinosaur enthusiasts. Visit their website HERE to get more information on how to get your tickets for you and your family.
Hersheypark Amusement Park
Hersheypark is located a short 30 minute drive from Lancaster, PA so the family can stay in Lancaster County without all of the hassle of trying to look for a hotel in Hershey. With Hershey, PA being the chocolate capital of the United States there are treats that chocolate enthusiasts will love and things that you will have to tear your kids away from ! There are over 12 heart pumping roller coasters at Hersheypark and over 65 rides that the kiddies and adults can enjoy. Alongside 9 unique and totally fun water rides at the Boardwalk you can travel American in their different themed parts. Visit the Hersheypark website for more information and to get your tickets or season passes.
Zip Line Canopy Tours at Refreshing Mountain
The Refreshing Mountain in Stevens, PA is a wonderful place for adventurers to come and see the woodlands of South Central PA while ziplining through it all. There are two courses that guests can take when visiting, the Challenge Adventure Course or the newly opened Aerial Excursion Course. Guests that visit Refreshing Mountain on their birthday will get to zipline for free ! Visit their website to see all of their promotions and specials that they offer.
Balloon Rides by USA Hot Air Balloon Team
The USA Hot Air Balloon Team in Bird-In-Hand, PA is a wonderful organization that takes people over the Amish farmlands of Lancaster County to see the true beauty from a birds eye view. Wave on to fellow spectators and farmers as you get to slow down and enjoy the beautiful view of the true Lancaster. Reserve your rides for you and someone you thinks deserves to slow down. Visit the USA Hot Air Balloon Team website to see prices and reserve your tickets.
There are plenty of more attractions that surround Lancaster County so visit the PA Dutch Country website to see all of the tours, attractions and much much more. If you would like to explore South Central Pa book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Lancaster. Located in between Downtown Lancaster and Hershey, PA, you will never be far from the action and get to come and stay at a conveniently located hotel close to Rt 283 & 30 in Lancaster. To book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites you can visit our website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
This long-awaited break in the weather is making everyone happy ! Warm weather brings the best out in Lancaster County with all of the different attractions, tours, shopping and everything in between that we have to offer here.
Listen to this song and I guarantee that your day will get better!
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Lancaster County is a food lovers paradise ! There is an abundance of small towns in and around Lancaster County that love the foods that they have to offer whether its a small town that makes a lot of products either is a small factory setting or completely homemade.
There is The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Factory located in Lititz, PA. Established in 1861 is it the oldest commercial pretzel bakery in America and still stands today in the original building. Guests are welcome to see the hand-made soft pretzels being made by hand by the skilled workers at the factory.
If there is a chocolate lover in your family then your best bet in Lancaster County is the Wilbur Chocolate Factory also in the small historic town of Lititz, PA. Wilbur Chocolate is famous for its delectable chocolate buds that have become the staple around here! Take a tour through this historic landmark and see the workers making these chocolatey confections, dipping marshmallows, caramel crunch, chunks of almond bark and many more varieties of treats into their delicious Wilbur chocolate.
On the other side of Lancaster County there is the Intercourse Canning Company in Intercourse, PA. They offer canned goods by the local Amish and Mennonites. There is an assortment of pickled vegetables, fruit, relishes, salsas and many many more. There are many things that different people from different backgrounds and tastes can get here because of their endless choices of goods.
Intercourse, PA also has its very own pretzel factory named the Intercourse Pretzel Factory . You will get the experience that not many other people get here when you see them hand twisting hard pretzels. This is a small company so they only manufacture about 100 pounds daily from their factory but it is the reason their unique taste and texture. Since they are a small company guests are given a free tour of the facility as well as a lesson in the art of pretzel twisting.
The Mount Hope Estate & Winery in Manheim, PA is a fantastic place to go to throughout the year because they have different kinds of food and brews festivals. There are festivals for a lot of things from celebrating the blue crab that is abundant in this area to the brews to food. It seems as if they are always celebrating food and we have no complaints ! From May to October there are different events that works for everyone, whether you like beer to wine or renaissance era feast to fine food… no one will leave hungry.
Members of this conservative Christian faith came to Pennsylvania in the early 18th century to escape persecution in Europe for their Anabaptist beliefs. The Pennsylvania Amish community in Lancaster County is the oldest and largest Amish community in the United States, numbering about 30,000. The population has more than doubled in size in the past 20 years.
The Amish community is spanned throughout Lancaster and you can definitely see their mark wherever you go. Below is a list of fun activities for your family and yourself to get into while visit PA Dutch Country !
Quilts
Dutchland Quilts proudly delivers the exceptional artisanship of Amish quilts. Local Amish and Mennonite women hand make beautiful custom quilts for us to offer you. These handcrafted quilts are available in a wide variety of shades and patterns, and we work with you on the final design. We currently have three convenient locations in Ronks, Intercourse, and Lititz, Pennsylvania. 2851 A Lincoln Hwy E Ronks, PA 17572
Rieh’ls Quilts & Crafts There is no end to the beauty of the quilts available here. All are stitched by hand and there is an endless choice of colors, patterns and sizes. We also offer unusual crafts such as the wooden train whistles, baskets, brooms and scooters. And there are many useful items for your home, family and even pets! 247 East Eby Road Leola, PA 17540
Village Quilts Only one of a kind quilts from the hands of individual quiltmakers. Study the character of each stitch. Seek the signature of the artist. Find your unique masterpiece to be cherished for generations. Our quiltmakers are selected from local communities for their individual artistic character and heirloom quality they stitch into every quilt. Their shop is filled with more color, shapes and textures than you can imagine featuring traditional and contemporary quilts, wall hangings, textile art and much more. Discover a 2,800 square foot quilting experience and let us introduce you to the beauty of textile art. 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike
Intercourse, PA 17534
Amish Tours
Old Order Amish Tours Let Old Order Amish Tours show you beautiful Lancaster County the way you should see it. The tours, complete with your own knowledgeable guide, are authentic, private, not commercial, and respectful to our Amish friends. Their tours present the Amish culture in a unique and unforgettable way. Many of the stops along the way are exclusive to Old Order Amish Tours. One of these stops includes an Amish friend’s 80 acre farm where you will see and learn how these great people still live without electricity and plow their fields with horses. 63 Eastbrook Road Route 896 North Ronks, PA 17572
Amish Farm & House is Lancaster’s original 90-minute mini bus tour through the Amish farmlands. Join them on one of our 14-passenger mini buses as you tour the famous picturesque Lancaster County countryside. Tours are designed to be interactive and personalized so that you, our guest, has the best experience while you visit our hometown. With a highly-knowledgeable driver-guides explain the Amish culture, local history and customs and so much more! Keep your camera ready as we see Amish schoolhouses, buggies, barns, farms, historic homes and beautiful farmland vistas. You may even drive through one of our historic covered bridges that dot the countryside. Your tour will stop at a quaint Amish roadside stand (when open) for an added experience. This is a great supplement to the acclaimed guided farmhouse tour! 2395 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA 17602
Buggy Rides
Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides is owned and operated by the plain clothed people of Amish, Mennonite and Brethren background, taking guests along back rounds that house the Amish communities. You will see a variety of different aspects of Amish life. You will not see any cars on this tour because it is a private road and where you will get to experience the REAL Amish lifestyle. 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Plain & Fancy Farm, Route 340 Bird in Hand, PA 17505
A Is For Amish Buggy Rides welcomes you to Lancaster County with open arms ! Take an ride through Lancasters farmstands, country backroads and many many more. There is also a variety of options when it comes to your preference on how to tour. Buggy and spring wagon rides are available and you can customize a ride specifically for you if you wish. If you are a tour group with a bus full of travelers, or just a large family who would like to see our all-Amish area together, they can sure satisfy your needs. You load in a safe area off the main road and will enjoy your ride together. 312 Paradise Lane Ronks Pa. 17572
[embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP__eMZliKE[/embedyt]There will never be a dull moment in PA Dutch Country, Lancaster, PA. Plan your visit to learn and see all there is to see about the Amish in a place that has been their home for centuries. Book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Lancaster by visiting our website or calling our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
The Moses premiere of Sight & Sound is less than a week away ! All of the fantastic biblical stories recreated by this wonderful cast of actors and actresses make the story come alive all around you. This limited event at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster is premiering on March 8,2014 at different showtimes. This magical display of talent will be showing until February 7, 2015 so there is plenty of time to plan your trip but remember… these shows sell out FAST ! Visit their website to book your seats now to this one in a lifetime event by one of the best theatres in Lancaster County!
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Without question, Pink Floyd remains one of the most influential rock bands of all time. This stunning recreation of the phenomenon that was Pink Floyd returns to the AMT stage, including video, lighting, 6-piece band and giant flying pig! The Pink Floyd Experience creates THE show for the ultimate Floyd fan. Join us when The Pink Floyd Experience performs favorite Floyd hits, including “Comfortably Numb,” “Time,” “Money,” and “Wish You Were Here.” We’ll see you on the dark side … Of the moon! … only at American Music Theatre !
Join them this Sunday March 2nd at 7:00 pm to experience the thrill that Pink Floyd creates whenever their music is played. To book your reservations for the show 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.
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