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Thru July 26 - The Producers - Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, 1559 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, PA, 717-258-3211. Broadway's funniest musical
in ages.
Thru Aug. 8 - Route 66 Revisited - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
It all started in the dustbowl of the American South, in jukejoints and roadhouses along the stretches of highway
that link our nation. This show traces the history of America’s music, from Memphis to San Francisco and everywhere
in between. We’ll explore the Georgia soul of Brother Ray, the California harmonies of The Eagles, and the Jersey
rock n’ roll of The Boss. From the Man in Black to Mellencamp, it’s all branches on the same musical tree. We’ll
revisit the artists of Woodstock, and travel back in time to Newport when Dylan plugged in and a new sound was
born. With the best music from the classic artists that defined the landscape of American culture, Route 66 Revisited
is a musical journey you’ll never forget!
Thru Dec. 31 - Chocolate Tasting 101 - Hershy Chocolate World, 251 Park Boulevard, Hershey, PA, 717-534-4900.
An introduction to chocolates sure to please all ages!
July 3 - 5 - American Music Fest - Riverfront Park & City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-255-3020. Riverfront Park will be alive with music, dance, food
and activities during the 2009 July 4th weekend. The air will be filled with a world of musical performances and
a spectacular fireworks displays – all completely FREE to the public. Six entertainment stages will run the length
of Riverfront Park from Forester to Vine Streets featuring a wide variety of rock & roll, classical, reggae,
international, funk, hip hop and country artists. Three food courts offer menus for every taste and the expanded
amusement ride areas will insure thrills for every age. Again this year will be the exciting “Capital City Clash,”
a battle of the bands and a Showcase of emerging talent featuring all genres of rock, including pop, psychedelic,
blues, folk and indie artists. 12:00 - 10:00 pm.
July 4 - Independence Day
July 4 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Akron - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
July 5 - Julianne Hough & Jason Michael Carroll - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
AMT welcomes country artist Julianne Hough to its stage. A triple threat as a singer, actress and dancer, Julianne
is already known to millions of fans as the two-time professional dance champion on ABC-TV’s top-rated Dancing
with the Stars. The show, which pairs professional dancers with music, sports, film and television celebrities,
has become a cultural phenomenon and Julianne its top star. Also appearing is hot new country artist Jason Michael
Carroll. Carroll’s career began when he won a karaoke contest sponsored by a pop radio station and was promptly
hired by a country band losing its singer. Eventually, Carroll signed a record deal with Arista Nashville and released
his first single, "Alyssa Lies," in late 2006. This is sure to be a fun night with two of country music’s
top new talents!
July 5 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Akron - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 2:00 pm.
July 6 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Akron - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
July 9 - 12 - "The King and I" - Hershey Area Playhouse, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-533-8525.
Anna Leonowens, a Victorian widow from Wales, travels with her young son
across the oceans to become the English teacher for the royal children of the King of Siam.
July 10 - Sugar Ray - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Pop-rockers Sugar Ray burst onto the scene in the late 90’s with a string of funky, folky, rock n’ roll radio hits…“Fly,”
“Every Morning,” “Someday,” “When it’s Over…” So what better way to get in a summer state of mind than with the
“101 The Rose Summer Blast” at AMT starring Mark McGrath and Sugar Ray? With their sunny blend of infectious pop,
island rhythms, and funky hip hop stylings, Mark McGrath and the boys are sure to roll into AMT with the biggest
summer party of 2009!
July 10 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Reading - Commerce Bank
Park, City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
July 10 - Friday Night Gospel: Reclaim the Streets Ministries - Levitt Pavilion
Harrisburg, 100 Concert Drive, Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, Pa 17103, 717-255-3020.
July 10 - 12 - Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals - Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000
Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA, 717-243-7855.
July 11 - Keystone Concert Band- Levitt Pavilion Harrisburg, 100 Concert Drive, Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, Pa 17103, 717-255-3020.
July 11 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Reading - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
July 12 - Italian Lake Concert Series - The Encores Big Band- Italian Lake, Third and Division Streets, Harrisburg, PA, 717-255-3020. Set among the beautifully
restored renaissance gardens of Italian Lake. The concert series maintains a tradition of families, residents and
visitors, gathered outdoors to experience quality musical entertainment in one of the City’s most beautiful parks.
7:30pm.
July 12 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Reading - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 2:00 pm.
July 13 - Josh Turner - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
For the last several years, Josh Turner has been quietly ascending the path to country music superstardom. Two
of his singles—"Your Man" and "Would You Go With Me"—were multi-week number one hits, and his
song “Firecracker,” is an infectious radio smash. Josh is now an in-demand touring act, and a first-time nominee
in the Country Music Association Awards' prestigious Male Vocalist category. He also has the distinct honor of
being the youngest member ever to have been invited to join the legendary Grand Ole Opry, inducted by his idol,
Vince Gill.
July 13 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Reading - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 12:00 pm.
July 16 - 19 - "The King and I" - Hershey Area Playhouse, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-533-8525.
Anna Leonowens, a Victorian widow from Wales, travels with her young son
across the oceans to become the English teacher for the royal children of the King of Siam.
July 17 - Kenny Loggins - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Kenny Loggins first arrived on the music scene as half of the ‘70s duo Loggins and Messina, with their smash hit
“Your Mama Don’t Dance.” After branching out on his own, practically every movie soundtrack in the ’80 had a Kenny
Loggins hit attached to it—“Footloose,” “I’m Alright” (from Caddyshack) and “Danger Zone” (from Top Gun). Kenny
has achieved superstar status in the music world, with a string of pop hits spanning the decades, like “House at
Pooh Corner” “This is It,” “Angry Eyes,” “Celebrate Me Home,” “Danny’s Song,” “Whenever I Call you Friend,” and
“Heart to Heart,” to name just a few.
July 17 - Friday Night Gospel: The Spiritual Messengers - Levitt Pavilion
Harrisburg, 100 Concert Drive, Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, Pa 17103, 717-255-3020.
July 17 - 19 - Carlisle Bike Fest - Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA, 717-243-7855.
July 18 - Performers from TV's Lawrence Welk Show - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
AMT brings back the salute to one of America’s all time favorite TV shows. A Saturday night staple, Lawrence Welk’s
“champagne music” is more popular than ever! This year’s star-studded lineup of favorites includes: Big Tiny Little,
The Otwell Twins, MaryLou Metzger, Sandi Griffiths, The Aldridge Sisters and Gail Farrell. “And a one, and a two…”
July 18 - Jazz Under The Stars - Levitt Pavilion Harrisburg, 100 Concert Drive, Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, Pa 17103, 717-255-3020.
July 19 - Italian Lake Concert Series - Greater Harrisburg Concert Band - The
Encores Big Band- Italian Lake, Third and Division Streets, Harrisburg,
PA, 717-255-3020. Set among the beautifully restored renaissance gardens of Italian Lake. The concert series maintains
a tradition of families, residents and visitors, gathered outdoors to experience quality musical entertainment
in one of the City’s most beautiful parks. 7:30pm.
July 20 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Bowie - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
July 21 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Bowie - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
July 22 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Bowie - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
July 23 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Bowie - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
July 24 - Friday Night Gospel: Stephen Santos and Pastor Ravas’ Praise and
Worship Team - Levitt Pavilion Harrisburg, 100 Concert Drive, Reservoir
Park, Harrisburg, Pa 17103, 717-255-3020.
July 24 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Trenton - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
July 25 - "Black History Enrichment Series" Youth Performance - Levitt
Pavilion Harrisburg, 100 Concert Drive, Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, Pa
17103, 717-255-3020.
July 25 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Trenton - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
July 26 - The Golden Boys - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Philly’s hometown boys Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell are together again for one big show at AMT. Frankie
Avalon’s hits include “Venus,” “De De Dinah” and “Bobby Sox to Stockings.” Bobby Rydell’s hits include “Volare,”
“Wild One” and “Kissin’ Time.” Some of Fabian’s hits include “Turn Me Loose,” “Tiger” and “I’m a Man.” The three
stars also pay tribute to Elvis, Bobby Darin, Rick Nelson and Bill Haley.
July 26 - Italian Lake Concert Series - Capitol Opera - The Encores Big Band- Italian Lake,
Third and Division Streets, Harrisburg, PA, 717-255-3020. Set among the beautifully restored renaissance gardens
of Italian Lake. The concert series maintains a tradition of families, residents and visitors, gathered outdoors
to experience quality musical entertainment in one of the City’s most beautiful parks. 7:30pm.
July 26 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Trenton - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 2:00 pm.
July 27 - Beach Boys - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
The Beach Boys bring their classic “Endless Summer” vibe back to AMT. Their catalog epitomizes the spirit of the
California lifestyle, and the Beach Boys have become an American icon to a worldwide audience. 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.
July 29 - Aug. 30 - The King and I - Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, 1559 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, PA, 717-258-3211. Anna and The King in a
truly unique love story. "Shall We Dance?" A classic for all generations.
July 31 - Friday Night Gospel: Reclaim The Streets Ministries Praise Ensemble
and Christian Life Assembly Church Choir - Levitt Pavilion Harrisburg,
100 Concert Drive, Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, Pa 17103, 717-255-3020.
July 31 - Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game vs. Portland - Commerce Bank Park,
City Island, Harrisburg, PA, 717-231-4444. 7:00 pm.
2010 July Events
Here is a listing of events of interest taking place in the
greater Hershey and Harrisburg area during July 2010.
Thru Aug. 14 - CALIFORNIA SOUL - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy.
E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Who can forget the carefree California sounds of
artists like The Eagles, Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Beach Boys and The Grateful Dead? Come celebrate the musical
legends of the West Coast when this brandnew concert experience blows in on the Santa Ana winds and lands at AMT
for a limited engagement!
July 4 - Independence Day
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