July 23, 2012

An Evening with Mark O’Connor: July 24 at The Ware Center Millersville University Lancaster. Grammy winner Mark O’ Connor will present a hands-on demonstration of his method with area music teachers, followed by a concert of his favorite music with pianist Melissa Tong. Music educators wishing to attend this free event should register at www.AssaiFestival.com or contact Todd Sullivan, Artistic Director. 717-871-2308 or www.muticketsonline.com

American Icons: July 26 at American Music Theatre. Come hear some of the best loved hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond as we pay tribute to many of America’s all-time greatest entertainers such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and more! 800-648-4102 or www.amtshows.com

Movies in the Park: The Muppets: July 26 at 6th Ward Park, downtown Lancaster. The City and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events are excited the return of its Movies in the Park series. Here residents can enjoy a movie under the stars in their own backyard. Movies are free to the public and begin at 8:30 pm. Rain Date will be Friday, July 27 717-291-4758 or www.lancastercityevents.com

Lancaster County Comedy Show: July 27-28 at Living Waters Theatre. It’s the all new Lancaster County Comedy Show featuring Ryan and Friends! A comedy ventriloquist and his friends perform a hilarious show about Lancaster County! 717-687-4263 or www.lifestreamsproductions.com

Outdoor Movie Night: Hugo: July 27 at Garden Spot Village. Hugo is an orphan who lives inside the Paris train station. Watch this Oscar-winning adventure from your car or bring blankets and lawn chairs. Rain date will be July 28. 717-355-6000 or www.gardenspotvillage.org

Canning 101 Cooking Class: July 28 at The Good Cooking Store. Canning and preserving is easier than you think! Join Valerie Baer, a home cook with many years of canning experience. In this demonstration class, she will share the process of canning peaches and tomato chunks from start to finish. Come ready to learn and to enjoy a mouth-watering sample of these treats. 717-768-3032 or www.goodcookingstore.com

Civil War Days: July 28 at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum. This year, Landis Valley is transformed for an entire weekend into a Civil War-era village. Learn about how the lives of soldiers and civilians sometimes clashed during the Civil War as you mingle with costumed re-enactors. 717-569-0401 or www.landisvalleymuseum.org

Wine & Cheese Train: July 28 at Strasburg Rail Road. Enjoy a train ride at Strasburg Rail Road on the luxurious, First-Class Parlor Car and a selection of wine, cheese and crackers as you travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA and back! Guests must be 21 years or older to enjoy this event. 717-687-7522 or www.strasburgrailroad.com

Music In the Vineyards: July 28 at Nissley Vineyards. The Blue Moon Big Band will perform big band swing while visitors picnic on the lawn, enjoy a bottle of chilled Nissley wine and dance on the shaded patios next to the band. Bring a picnic supper if you wish, but no carry-in alcoholic beverages. Bring a lawn chair, and, if it looks like rain, bring an umbrella. The wine and food bars are open 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. www.lancasteronline.com/foodandspirit

Long’s Park Summer Music Series: July 29 at Long’s Park Amphitheater. MarchFourth Marching Band, the wackiest band of costumed musicians and pulsing percussion and brass ever seen will be performing. Also enjoy fire eaters and stilt walkers! 717-735-8883 or www.longspark.org/music.html

Summer Sampler Camp: July 10 at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum. Bring the kids out for an amazing experience! This summer camp session features crafts, games, and traditional farm chores. Pre-registration is required. 717-569-0401 or www.landisvalleymuseum.org

Piccadilly Circus: July 11 at Park City Center. Piccadilly Circus brings Big Top fun to Park City Center in Lancaster! This edition of Piccadilly Circus is called BLAST! for good reason. The producers who also brought us the world famous Ice Capades, promise non-stop fun, comedy & nuclear thrills. 941-552-9952 or www.thefuncircus.com

Bird-in-Hand Banquet in a Cornfield: July 12 at 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike. Imagine—a full course dinner in a real cornfield on the farm of our co-owner, John and Myrna Smucker! Gather at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant for a hayride to their farm, enjoy an unforgettable meal, and then gather around a bonfire for country music before you ride back to the Restaurant. 866-931-2925 or www.bird-in-hand.com

Scotty McCreery: July 12 at American Music Theatre. America fell in love with Scotty McCreery in 2011 when he appeared on Season Ten of American Idol, and in May of that year, was ultimately named the American Idol winner. Scotty immediately made a name for himself with his deep and undeniably country voice. Scotty has been touring with Brad Paisley, and was recently named New Artist of the Year at the 2012 ACM Awards. 800-648-4102 or www.amtshows.com

Hops ‘n’ Clocks: July 13 at National Watch & Clock Museum. Come sample local brews and fine food from the area, enjoy live music, and maybe even walk away with a door prize! A limited number of tickets will be sold. 717-684-8261 or www.nawcc.org

4th Annual Oriental Rug Room Festival & Sneak Peak: July 14 at Ten Thousand Villages. Learn about natural dyes, have your photo taken on a magical flying rug, and sample Pakistani treats. The festival is also a sneak peek at selected Oriental rugs that will be 30 to 50% off during the July Warehouse Sale. 717-721-8400 or www.ephrata.tenthousandvillages.com

Butterfly Festival: July 14 at Hershey Gardens. Join us to learn about butterflies and their fascinating lifecycle, as well as participate in butterfly crafts and games. Activities included in admission. 717-508-5970 or www.hersheygardens.org

Dark Star Orchestra: July 14 at Whitaker Center. Dark Star Orchestras shows are built off the extensive catalog of the Grateful Dead. On any given night the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use the catalog of original songs and often-played covers to create a unique set list for the show. 717-214-2787 or www.whitakercenter.org

Hot Dog Bash: July 14 at Intercourse Canning Company. Join us for a very tasty day, as we’ve got more toppings for your $2.00 hot dog than you can count! Sink your teeth into a chili dog with our award winning chili recipe! Choose from Amish Sweet Mustard, Wing Flappin’ Mustard, Southern Chow Chow and more! 717-786-0156 or www.intercoursecanning.com

Music In the Vineyards: July 14 at Nissley Vineyards. The Rue de la Pompe Band will perform hot club swing & gypsy jazz while visitors picnic on the lawn, enjoy a bottle of chilled Nissley wine and dance on the shaded patios next to the band. Bring a picnic supper if you wish, but no carry-in alcoholic beverages. 717-426-3514 or www.nissleywine.com

Amish Adventure Tour: at Amish Experience at Plain and Fancy Farm. Come out and enjoy the travel drawings of Louis I. Kahn, famed American architect, as well as Charles Demuth, renowned American Modernist painter. Both artists took advantage of opportunities to travel the world in the early twentieth century and gather experiences that would impact the development of their own unique styles! 717-299-9940 or www.demuth.org

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June 25, 2012

Dine with the Amish: July 3 at Strasburg Rail Road. Join us for a Pa Dutch style dinner with a local Amish family. This incredible cultural exchange promotes a deeper understanding of a unique centuries-old lifestyle and creates memories that will last a lifetime. Reservations are required. 717-687-7522 or www.strasburgrailroad.com

Lititz Independence Day Parade: July 3 at Lititz Springs Park. Enjoy the Lititz Lions Club Independence Celebration Parade followed by entertainment in the park by Flamin’ Dick & The Hot Rods on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. (fireworks on July 4) 717-626-8981

Stars & Stripes – Fireworks & Fountains: July 3 at Longwood Gardens. Stars & Stripes is a salute to John Philip Sousa, who gave 14 concerts with his band at Longwood between 1922 and 1930. This thrilling musical program evokes a Fourth of July parade. 610-388-1000 or www.longwoodgardens.org

Reading Railroad Days: July 3 at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Enjoy the remarkable Reading Railroad trains of eastern Pennsylvania history through tours of Reading Company equipment and a huge, operating model railroad from the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society. 717-687-8628 or www.rrmuseumpa.org

Stevie Nicks: July 3 at The Star Pavilion. Stevie Nicks whose first studio CD in ten years, “In Your Dreams” was released to critical raves and debuted in the Top Ten on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart is back on tour with a performance at The Star Pavilion at Hersheypark Stadium. 717-534-3911 or www.hersheypa.com

Fourth of July Sidewalk Sale: July 4 along Rockvale Outlets Lancaster. Sale starts at 9:30 a.m. and goes until 5. This sale runs through July 8. 717-293-9595 or www.rockvaleoutletslancaster.com

Museum Explorer Mornings: July 5 at Brandywine River Museum. Introduce children to art through this exciting program. Participate in one or all of these workshops designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult. Each program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. 610-388-2700 or www.brandywinemuseum.org

Glo Golf Patriotic Nite: July 6 at Village Greens Miniature Golf Course. Golf under the stars with glowing balls! Enjoy featured music while enjoying a twist on traditional golf with special lighting effects! 717-687-6933 or www.villagegreens.com

Long’s Park Summer Music Series: July 8 at Long’s Park. Join us for 32-piece City Rhythm Orchestra’s return to celebrate Stan Kenton’s 100th birthday with a retrospective of his big band jazz and swing from the 40s, 50s and 60s. 7:30 p.m. 717-735-8883 or www.longspark.org/music.html

Trace Adkins: July 8 at American Music Theatre. Mixing down-home country charm with classic honky tonk, gospel, blues, and rock, Trace Adkins personifies country music. His powerful baritone voice is the centerpiece of his many hits, including “Every Light in the House,” “Rough & Ready,” “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” and “You’re Gonna Miss This.” 717-397-7700 or www.amtshows.com

Amish Adventure Tour: at Amish Experience at Plain and Fancy Farm. Come enjoy our brand new tour featuring made-on-the-farm ice cream and a unique Amish visit each night including: basket maker, goat cheese farm, aquaponic farm of the future where plants are grown “in the air.” 717-768-8400 or www.amishexperience.com

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is excited to announce that they destroyed their Celtic Fling Scotch Egg record from 2011! Guests of the Celtic Fling consumed 2,993 eggs over the 3-day celebration held June 22 through 24, 2012, breaking the previous record of 2,384!  Way to go!