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April 1- April Fool's Day
April 2 - Good Friday
April 3 - Bluegrass Fest - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Acoustic stringed instruments and vocal harmonies are the
staples of the decidedly American Bluegrass music genre. An AMT favorite, loyal fans of Bluegrass will enjoy this
year’s lineup including: Nash Street, Nothin Fancy, Jesse McReynolds, Bobby Osborne and Rhonda Vincent.
April 4 - Easter
April 8 - Steven Curtis Chapman - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. With his music a cross between '70s-style rock and orchestrated
pop, Steven Curtis Chapman has been one of the most prominent performers of contemporary Christian music since
the '80s. This talented singer/songwriter and multi-platinum selling artist is a four-time Grammy winner for Best
Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. In addition he’s had ten #1 albums on the Billboard Contemporary Christian charts
including “Signs of Life,” “Speechless,” “All About Love,” “All Things New,” and “This Moment.” Chapman’s latest
album, “Beauty Will Rise,” was released in August of 2009.
April 15 - Income Taxes Due
(Sorry!)
April 19 - Patriot's Day
April 20 - Vince Gill - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Vince Gill paid nearly a decade and a half of dues en route
to becoming one of the most popular country stars of the '90s. Starting out as a bluegrass singer and multi-instrumentalist,
he initially made his name with country-rockers Pure Prairie League before finding massive success as a contemporary
country hitmaker. Vince Gill has won more CMA Awards than any performer in history, and his 14 Grammys tie him
with Chet Atkins for the most ever by a country artist. To top it off, at the 2008 Grammy Awards Vince bested rapper
Kanye West, among others, by taking home the trophy for Album of the Year.
April 21 - Administrative Professional's Day
April 21 - The Beach Boys - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Relive the classic songs that epitomize the spirit of the
California lifestyle. The Beach Boys sing about sun, sand, surf, and a simpler time. Close your eyes and you’ll
feel like you’re almost there! Come see these American icons as they return to AMT. The Beach Boys' first hit “Surfin’”
launched a string of chart-topping songs that spans nearly forty years and includes eternal anthems of American
youth: “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Good Vibrations,”
“Rock and Roll Music,” “Kokomo,” and more.
April 22 - Bill Engvall - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Everyman comic, Bill Engvall, returns to AMT with his own
brand of down-home humor and country comedy. His debut album, “Here’s Your Sign,” has achieved gold record status,
and has become his most well-known bit. He was named Best Male Standup at the American Comedy Awards, and took
his act out on the road as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron
White. Engvall’s 2009 album, “Aged and Confused,” reached #2 on Billboard’s Top Comedy Album charts. Don’t miss
this evening of fun and silliness with Bill Engvall!
April 24 - A Special Acoustic Evening with BRYAN ADAMS - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Legendary rocker and Grammy award winner Bryan Adams makes
his AMT debut in an intimate, acoustic “Storytellers-style” event! His smash 1984 album Reckless turned Adams into
an international superstar, selling by the truckloads in North America, Europe, and Asia thanks to the hits “Run
to You,” “Heaven,” and “Summer of ‘69.” Come celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the release of Reckless and an evening
of chart-toppers such as “All For Love,” “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” and “Everything I Do (I Do It for
You).” It’s a night of classic songs, stories and singing along with Bryan Adams – don’t be left out!
April 28 - The Doobie Brothers with The Green Onions - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. As one of the most popular Californian pop/rock bands of
the '70s, the Doobie Brothers evolved from a mellow, post-hippie boogie band to a slick, soul-inflected pop band
by the end of the decade. Along the way, the group racked up a string of gold and platinum albums in the U.S.,
along with a number of hits like "Listen to the Music," "China Grove," "Black Water,"
“Takin’ It to the Streets,” and “What A Fool Believes.” Lancaster's own classic rockers The Green Onions will be
opening the show. With a style that melds the classic 70's rock n' roll sound with a modern jam-band twist, Corty
Byron and company will get the show off to a rocking start.
April 2011 Events
Here is a listing of events of interest taking place in the
greater Hershey and Harrisburg area during April 2011.
April 1- April Fool's Day
April 15 - Income Taxes Due
(Sorry!)
April 20 - Patriot's Day
April 22 - Good Friday
April 24 - Easter
April 27 - Administrative Professional's Day
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