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March 14 - Daylight Savings Time starts
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
March 20 - First Day of Spring
March 28 - Palm Sunday
2009 March Events
Here is a listing of events of interest taking place in the
greater Hershey and Harrisburg area during March 2009.
Thru March 1 - PA Horse World Expo - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
The 7th annual PA Horse World Expo will bring the nation’s leading equestrian clinicians and entertainers to Harrisburg,
PA, for four days of education, entertainment and shopping. Event includes: top equestrian clinicians and performers,
hundreds of vendors and equines of all breeds and disciplines, and non-stop seminars, shopping and entertainment
Thru March 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.
Thru March 1 - Rabbit Hole - Open Stage of Harrisburg,
223 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-232-6736. The play focuses on a couple, Becca and Howie, trying to cope
with the death of their only child, a four-year-old, in an auto accident, while Becca’s well-meaning mom and off-kilter
sister attempt to lift their spirits (and deal with their own problems), each in her own inimitable way. The couple's
lives are further complicated when the young driver who killed their son contacts them seeking closure as well.
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!
March 1 - 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.
March 1 - 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.
March 1 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs. Providence Bruins - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears face off the Bruins
for an action-packed night!
March 1 - 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.
March 6 - The Irish Rovers - Hershey Theatre,
15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3405. For more than four decades, The Irish Rovers have charmed and
entertained audiences around the world with their exciting stage shows.
March 7 - Spring Doo Wop Cavalcade - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Take a stroll back to a simpler time, when it was all about the harmony! Join us for an all-star line up of your
favorites, guaranteed to conjure memories of the Doo Wop era, including: The Marcels, Frankie Ford, Larry Chance
& the Earls, The Elegants, The Toys, The Demensions, The Knockouts, and Bill Haley's Comets.
March 7 - Harrisburg Stampede Indoor Football Game vs. S. Carolina Force -
PA Farm Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street,
Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373. American Indoor Football game at 7:00 pm.
March 7 - Josh Blue - Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. Comedy from a participant in Last Comic
Standing. 8:00 pm.
March 8 - Daylight Savings Time starts
March 8 - The Peking Acrobats - Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. Incredile acrobatic feats. 3:00 pm and
7:30 pm.
March 8 - Motley Crue - Giant Center,
100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. Also performing with Mötley Crüe will be fellow
rockers Hinder, Theory of a Deadman and The Last Vegas.
March 8 - 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.
March 10 - 12 - STOMP - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Who knew that ordinary household items could ever sound so good? The originators of STOMP, a group of street performers,
created a pulsating rhythm using everyday objects in non-traditional ways. There's no speech, no dialogue, not
even a plot. Just a lot of high-energy performances guaranteed to have you out of your seat and wanting to join
in.
March 11 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs. Springfield Falcons - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears face off the Flacons
for an action-packed night!
March 11 - 28 - Puss in Boots - Popcorn Hat Players,
605 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA, 717-238-4111. "Ding, Dong! Puss in Boots calling!" Watch this
crafty cat work her way to a prestigious position beside the King himself. Can she help her master Ned meet the
Princess? This tale of mistaken identities will have you shakin' in your boots with laughter!
March 12 - 15 - PA Garden Expo - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
Top landscape contractors and state conservations agencies and organizations build magnificent walk-through gardens
of 1,000 - 5,000 square feet with elevations, boulders, hardscapes and most with water features. Surrounding the
gardens and Market Faire are spacious aisles with park benches and garden cafes creating a uniquely pleasant atmosphere
for an enjoyable day.
March 13 - The Brothers Four, New Christy Minstrels, Livingston Taylor, Chad
Mitchell Trio - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy.
E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Folkies unite! One night only— four legendary performers
appearing on one Folk-filled bill! Come and hear folk music the way it was meant to be by some of the originators
of the genre: The New Christy Minstrels (“This Land is Your Land”), The Brothers Four (“500 Miles,” “Across the
Sea”), Livingston Taylor (“I Will be in Love with You”), and the Chad Mitchell Trio (“Four Strong Winds”).
March 13 - Harlem Globetrotters - Giant Center,
100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. New “Spinning the Globe” World Tour Set to Thrill Fans of
All Ages!
March 13 - 14 - Eastern Bison Assoc. Show & Sale - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
March 14 - The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
The globe-trotting Flat Stanley will slow down just long enough to stop and visit all his friends in Cental PA.
Based on a popular children’s book, Flat Stanley Lambchop makes the most of his flattened condition to educate
children on the value of journal keeping and ways for kids to learn about other parts of the world. This family-friendly
and educational show is sure to be a fun time for all!
March 14 - Yakov Smirnoff - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Since he first arrived in the USA, comedian Yakov Smirnoff has built a career on his perpetually awe-struck Russian
immigrant persona. The fall of Communism has not slowed him down one bit. Smirnoff will tear himself away from
his own theater in Branson just long enough to bring some family-friendly laughs to Lancaster. “What a country!”
March 14 - 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!
March 14 - National Acrobats of China - Hershey Theatre,
15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3405. The National Acrobats of China troupe has been one of the most
influential big acrobatic troupes in the world.
March 14 - The Diary of Anne Frank - Open Stage of Harrisburg, Sunoco Performance
Theater, Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS.
March 14 - 15 - PAWS Abilities - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
PawsAbilities is a two-day community celebration of the ways dogs can brighten lives. Join Keystone and Susquehanna
Service Dogs for exciting competitions and events such as the Dog Olympics, Agility Try-Out, and Obedience Show
& Go.
March 15 - Rear Window - Hershey Theatre,
15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3405. On March 15 the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock favorite Rear Window will
be shown.
March 15 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs Bridgeport Sound Tigers - Giant
Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears
face off the Sound Tigers for an action-packed night!
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
March 19 - David Munnelly Band - Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. "A creative force at the true epicentre
of Irish music" (liveIreland.com), recalling the dance halls of the Roaring 20s. 7:30 pm.
March 20 - First Day of Spring
March 21 - The Oak Ridge Boys - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and
upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits. Throughout their career, the Oak Ridge
Boys have received ten gold records, three platinum records, one double platinum record and one double platinum
single. Some of their hits include: “Elvira,” “Dream On,” “Bobby Sue,” “Fancy Free,” “American Made” and “Thank
God for Kids.” Oak Ridge Boy and Philadelphia-native Joe Bonsall is the author of the book and song, GI Joe and
Lillie, the touching story of his parents. Don’t miss the return of these AMT favorites!
March 21 - Monster Truck Show - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
March 21 - Southeast Beef Classic - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
March 21 - 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.
March 21 - 22 - Eastern National Gun, Knife & Military Collectible - PA Farm Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street,
Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373. If you like hunting & shooting, or maybe you're new at hunting, shooting or collecting,
but have never been to a guns, knives, & military collectibles show, don't be bashful, come to our show and
see what we have to offer.
March 22 - Connie Francis - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
“Who’s Sorry Now?”—not America’s Sweetheart of Song, Connie Francis! Since her signature hit in 1958, and after
50 years in the entertainment industry, number one selling female recording artist Connie Francis continues to
delight audiences everywhere she appears. After one sold out performance in California last year, the San Francisco
Chronicle declared, “…the crowd loves Connie Francis…they don’t make pop stars like her anymore.” How true!
March 22 - Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
Buy new, build a re-cycle cycle, and restore & rebuild at Harrisburg's annual indoor motorcycle showcase &
swap meet.
March 22 - George Thorogood & the Destroyers - The Forum, Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. The world's greatest bar band. 7:30
pm.
March 24 - Tower of Power and David Sanborn - The Forum, Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. 7:30 pm.
March 24 - 29 - Riverdance - Hershey Theatre,
15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3405. Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song
and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe will play
their Farewell Performances in Hershey.
March 25 - American Idol Pop Tour - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
The talent show that changed how America finds its next “superstar” is taking some of its best and brightest contestants
out on the road! Relive the excitement of past competitions and have the opportunity to see and hear some of your
favorite finalists live… among those scheduled to appear: heart-throb Constantine Maroulis and vocalist-extraordinaire
David Hernandez. More Idols will be added to the bill, so don’t miss this night of fantastic pop music— Idol-Style
@ AMT!
March 25 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs Toronto Marlies - Giant Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears face off the Marlies
for an action-packed night!
March 25 - April 26 - Forever Plaid - Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, 1559 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, PA, 717-258-3211. Fresh, Funny, Fabulous!
A side-splitting 50's and 60's musical of nerdy crooners with angelic voices.
March 26 - Doc Severinsen and El Ritmo de la Vida - Sunoco Performance Theater,
Whitaker Center, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-214-ARTS. Latin
jazz. 8:00 pm.
March 26 - 28 - Keystone National Truck and Tractor Pull - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
March 27 - Eric Burdon & The Animals and Spencer Davis Group - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy.
E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. “There is a house in New Orleans”…. Who could forget
that growling lyric from lead singer Eric Burdon, one of the seminal figures of the 1960s British Invasion! During
his tenure with The Animals, Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame member and legendary singer Eric Burdon has charted 25
Top 40 hits including classics like: “House of the Rising Sun,” “We’ve Gotta Get out of This Place, “ “Spill the
Wine, ” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, “ and more. Sharing the bill at AMT will be The Spencer Davis Group. Formed
in 1963, The Spencer Davis Group was the epitome of blue-eyed soul, doing their part to bring British Rock and
Roll to the rest of the world. Who can forget that blazing Hammond organ on their mega hits: “Gimme Some Lovin
“ and “I’m a Man.“ Other hits included "Somebody Help Me," and "Keep on Runnin'." Early on,
Spencer Davis Group toured with the likes of contemporaries The Who and The Rolling Stones. Don’t miss out on this
evening of great classic rock n’ roll!
March 27 - PA Holstein Association Spring Show - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
March 27 - Larry The Cable Guy - Giant Center,
100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. Larry The Cable Guy “Eat, Drink and Be Larry” Tour is headed
to Hershey. The man who added the catchphrase “Git-R-Done” to the American lexicon is coming to GIANT Center.
March 28 - Jungle Jack Hanna - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Former Executive Director of the Columbus Zoo, Jack Hanna brings his family-friendly animal show on the road. Through
his nationally syndicated television show Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures, and hundreds of appearances on the Late
Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America and Larry King Live, animal expert Jack Hanna has become a household
name. Jungle Jack’s live show features many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and humorous
stories and footage from his adventures around the world. Audiences give Jack rave reviews – everyone from the
youngest child to the oldest adult is entertained and inspired.
March 28 - An Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy.
E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102. Following enormously successful solo tours, Colin
Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy-nominated program Whose Line Is It Anyway?, have teamed up to present
an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy. Using their quick wit, Colin and Brad take contributions from
the audience to create hilarious and original scenes. Throughout the evening, the show becomes truly interactive
as audience members are called to the stage to participate in the fun. Don’t sit too close to the stage, or you
might just become part of the zany action!
March 28 - Harrisburg Stampede Indoor Football Game vs. Baltimore Mariners
- PA Farm Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street,
Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373. American Indoor Football game at 7:00 pm.
March 28 - Hershey Bears Ice Hockey Game vs Bridgeport Sound Tigers - Giant
Center, 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA, 717-534-3911. The Bears
face off the Sound Tigers for an action-packed night!
March 28 - Shall We Dance? - Hershey Symphony Orchestra, Hershey Lodge, West Chocolate Ave, University Dr, Hershey, PA, 717-533-3311. The Hershey Symphony cordially
invites you to join the Orchestra for an elegant evening of waltzes, swing and ballroom dancing at its annual fundraising
benefit.
March 28 - 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.
March 29 - George Jones - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
Country legend George Jones continues to make his brand of county music, which has produced hits in every decade
of the second half of the 20th century. In fact, Jones has had more charted singles than any other artist in any
format of popular music. One of the greatest honky tonk singers of all time, his songs include: “White Lightning,”
“Tender Years” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Vintage Country never sounded so good!
March 29 - Viper PIT Cheerleading Competition - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
March 29 - 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!
March 31 - Sysco Food Show - PA Farm
Show Complex, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 717-787-5373.
March 31 - April 2 - Movin' Out - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.
5-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and legendary director/choreographer Twyla Tharp have joined forces to create the
spectacular new musical Time Magazine declares "The #1 show of the year!" The New York Times calls MOVIN'
OUT "a shimmering portrait of an American generation. These tornado driven dancers and rock musicians propel
the audience into delirious ovations." MOVIN' OUT brings 24 Billy Joel classics to electrifying new life as
it tells the story of five life-long friends over two turbulent decades. It all adds up to one unforgettable Broadway
musical.
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