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Thru Jan. 3 - The 2009 Christmas Show American Music
Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Constantly compared to Radio City Music Hall, American Music Theatre’s Christmas Show is widely hailed as one of
America’s best. You will enjoy a wide variety of secular and sacred Christmas songs, ranging from outstanding a
cappella renditions to powerful orchestral versions. You’ll delight in comedy sketches fun for kids 1 to 92, the
lovely AMT dancers and an appearance from Santa himself. Make this holiday season the most memorable of all with
Lancaster’s favorite Christmas show.
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
Jan. 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2009 January Events
Here is a listing of events of interest taking place in the
greater Hershey and Harrisburg area during January 2009.
Thru Jan. 4 - National Christmas Tree Walk - Hershey Gardens,
170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3492. The walk features dozens of trees decorated with ornaments from all
50 states and the District of Columbia.
Thru March 15 - Treasures from the Three Dog Garage - Antique Auto Museum,
161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-566-7100. Treasures from the Three
Dog Garage will be the second in the Museum’s Collectors Series, a program designed to showcase major, privately
owned “collections with character”.
Thru March 31 - Motorcycles 1884 - 1973 - Antique Auto Museum, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-566-7100. The Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA)
is pleased to announce its new partnership with the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum.
Thru May 17 - A Common Canvas: Pennsylvania's New Deal Post Office Murals -
The State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-4980.
This exhibit includes photographs, color studies, archival images, and original artwork associated with some of
the 88 artworks commissioned for Pennsylvania post offices between 1933 and 1942.
Thru May 23 - Spotlight Tour - Hershey Theatre,
15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3405. Experience the tour that takes you behind the scenes of "The
Most Impressive Theatre in Pennsylvania."
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!
Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
Jan. 1 - 4 - Sesame Street Live - “When Elmo Grows Up” - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911.
Jan. 4 - Public Ice Skating - Hersheypark,
100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 800-HERSHEY. If you enjoy ice skating, then join us at Hersheypark Arena
as it opens its door for this seasons skating sessions.
Jan. 9 - ABBA - The Music - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
With the success of Mamma Mia the movie and the musical, music from your favorite 70s Swedish pop stars is back
and bigger than ever! ABBA the Music, is a remarkable recreation of the group that brought you "Dancing Queen",¯
"Fernando", "Waterloo" and more.
Jan. 9 - Gregg Allman with special guest Devon Allman & Honeytribe - Sunoco
Performance Theater, Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA,
717-214-ARTS. 8:00 pm.
Jan. 9 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs. Houston Aeros - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears face off the Aeros for
an action-packed night!
Jan. 10 - Jay & The Americans, The Shangri-Las, Kenny Vance & The Planotones
- American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy.
E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Come a Little Bit Closer,” coaxes premier rock
& roll revival band, Jay and the Americans. They burst on the scene in the early ‘60s with their clean-cut
looks, melodic harmony and wide appeal, and are still creating excitement wherever they appear today! Kenny Vance,
founding member of Jay and The Americans, now heads up the sweet sounds of doo-wop masters The Planotones. “Looking
for an Echo,” their signature song is also a major motion picture about an oldies group trying to make a comeback.
Rev up your engine and be the “Leader of the Pack” when the greatest girl group of the ‘60s, the Shangri-Las’ roll
into town to perform. With three great artists on stage, this is one triple-bill you won’t forget!
Jan. 10 - 17 - Pennsylvania Farm Show - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
he best of Pennsylvania agriculture will be on display – including youth livestock shows, educational displays
and some of the state’s most delicious foods. New and returning events promise to match the interests of every
guest including the Celebrity Milking Contest, the PA Preferred Best Chef in Pennsylvania Contest and the timeless
favorite, the Sheep-to-Shawl competition.
Jan. 10 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs. Albany River Rats - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears face off the River Rates
for an action-packed night!
Jan. 11 - Young Concert Artists - Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. Performing members of the Wednesday
Club present recitals of classical music at 2:00 pm.
Jan. 11 - Collegiate & Resident Concert Artists - Sunoco Performance Theater,
Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. Performing
members of the Wednesday Club present recitals of classical music at 4:00 pm.
Jan. 11 - The Road to Singapore - Hershey Theatre,
15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3405. The new year will start with The Road to Singapore.
Jan. 11 - Public Ice Skating - Hersheypark,
100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 800-HERSHEY. If you enjoy ice skating, then join us at Hersheypark Arena
as it opens its door for this seasons skating sessions.
Jan. 13 - 18 - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Hershey Theatre, 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3405. Experience live on stage the musical
that inspired the Tim Burton and Johnny Depp movie, when Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Jan. 14 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs. Albany River Rats - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears face off the River Rates
for an action-packed night!
Jan. 14 - 24 - Sleeping Beauty - Popcorn Hat Players,
605 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA, 717-238-4111. Loosely based on the beloved classic, this adaptation will
have you “spinning” with laughter. Modern word play and audience participation make this story a sure hit with
the entire kingdom.
Jan. 15 - James Hunter & Ryan Shaw - Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker
Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. Performance starts
at 7:30 pm.
Jan. 16 - Billy Ray Cyrus - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
A lot has changed for AMT favorite Billy Ray Cyrus since he last appeared here in 2005. Billy Ray has gone from
being most known for his “Achy Breaky Heart,” to being now known to millions of new fans simply as “Miley’s Dad.”
He is also one of the stars of the Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. Join us for an evening of country music fun
as Billy Ray and his smokin’ hot band make a rare Central PA appearance.
Jan. 16 - Celtic Crossroads - Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. A unique Irish music experience starts
at 8:00 pm.
Jan. 17 - Chubby Checker with Otis Day & The Knights - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Who is the only artist to have a song become #1 on the charts twice? None other than South Philly High’s own Ernest
Evans. Who, you may ask? You know him better as Chubby Checker and the song was “The Twist.” Chubby pioneered the
dance song craze with other hits like “The Fly,” “The Pony,” “The Limbo Rock,” and “Let’s Twist Again.” When DeWayne
Jessie took the role of Otis Day, lead singer of the fictional Otis Day and the Knights, in the movie Animal House,
he not only played Otis—he became Otis! Since then, the fictitious group took to the road, touring and performing
party hits like “Louie, Louie,” “Shamalama Ding Dong,” and of course, their infamous toga party rendition of “Shout.”
Jan. 17 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs. Philadelphia Phantoms - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears face off the Phantoms
for an action-packed night!
Jan. 18 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs. Worcester Sharks - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears face off the Sharks
for an action-packed night!
Jan. 18 - Public Ice Skating - Hersheypark,
100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 800-HERSHEY. If you enjoy ice skating, then join us at Hersheypark Arena
as it opens its door for this seasons skating sessions.
Jan. 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan. 20 - 21 - PA Draft Horse Sale - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
A public auction held annually to serve the needs of the breeders of all breeds of Draft Horses.
Jan. 22 - Steve Winwood - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Rock legend Steve Winwood is touring in support of his new album Nine Lives. Fusing rock, soul, blues and world
music, his career spans decades and includes membership in some of music's most legendary groups: Traffic, Blind
Faith, and The Spencer Davis Group. As the leader of his own acclaimed band, he produced the multi-platinum smash
albums Roll With It and Back in the High Life. Join us for a career retrospective performance from a true legend!
Jan. 22 - International Guitar Night - Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker
Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. International
Guitar Night (IGN) is the longest-running "mobile guitar festival" in North America. Each year, IGN founder
Brian Gore of San Francisco will be joined by guitarist/singer Cecilia Zabala of Argentina, French steel string
master Pierre Bensusan and renowned classical guitarist/composer Benjamin Verdery of New York. 7:30 pm.
Jan. 23 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins -
Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The
Bears face off the Penguins for an action-packed night!
Jan. 24 - Elvis Birthday Bash - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
“Elvis has left the building…,” or has he? AMT favorites Scot Bruce and Mike Albert perform as the young and old
Elvis, respectively, to consistently sold out audiences, and are widely considered the premier Elvis impersonators
of our time. Scot Bruce’s Elvis act is revered all over the world—places like Japan, Brazil and China. Mike Albert
has been featured on Oprah Winfrey and Inside Edition, and often appears with Elvis’ original group, the Jordanaires.
Long live the King!
Jan. 24 - Harrisburg Superstar Semi-finals - Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker
Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. The semi-finalists
of Theatre Harrisburg's 5th Annual Harrisburg Superstar talent competition. 25 contestants perform before a panel
of "celebrity" judges. 7:30 pm.
Jan. 24 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs. Manchester Monarchs - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears face off the Monarchs
for an action-packed night!
Jan. 24 - Public Ice Skating - Hersheypark,
100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 800-HERSHEY. If you enjoy ice skating, then join us at Hersheypark Arena
as it opens its door for this seasons skating sessions.
Jan. 24 - 25 - Bob the Builder Live! - Hershey Theatre,
15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3405. Come see Bob the Builder and his team embark in a brand new
adventure.
Jan. 25 - Mike Albert's Elvis Gospel Show - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
It’s no secret the King loved Gospel music. In fact, the three wins of Elvis’ 14 Grammy nominations were for gospel
recordings— including the album How Great Thou Art (1967). In his own special way, the one and only Mike Albert
reveals Elvis’ Gospel side. His renditions of these sacred songs are so realistic, you’ll think Elvis himself has
returned!
Jan. 28 - Feb. 1 - PA Auto and Boat Show - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
Jan. 30 - Tannahill Weavers - Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. Traditional Scottish music at its best.
7:30 pm.
Jan. 31 - Harrisburg Superstar Finals - Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker
Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. The finalists
of Theatre Harrisburg's 5th Annual Harrisburg Superstar talent competition. 25 contestants perform before a panel
of "celebrity" judges. 7:30 pm.
Jan. 31 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs. Norfolk Admirals - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears face off the Admirals
for an action-packed night!
Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 - Hersheypark Chocolate Parade - Hershy Chocolate World, 251 Park Boulevard, Hershey, PA, 717-534-4900.
Featuring the Hershey's Product Characters and the Sweetest Hersheypark
Band.
Jan. 31 - Public Ice Skating - Hersheypark,
100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 800-HERSHEY. If you enjoy ice skating, then join us at Hersheypark Arena
as it opens its door for this seasons skating sessions.
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