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Through September 6
Music at Gretna Mt. Gretna Playhouse closes another summer season of acclaimed jazz, folk and classical music. Concerts held at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Sept. 2: Leo Kotke; Sept. 3: Cleveland Classical Players; Sept. 4: The Harry James Orchestra; Sept. 5: Audobon Quartet, 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 361-1508 or visit gretnamusic.org.
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Through September 25
George M! This toe-tapping, stars-and-stripes salute features George M. Cohan’s greatest hits including You’re A Grand Old Flag, Over There, Give My Regards to Broadway and more. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road. For times and tickets, call 898-1900 or visit dutchapple.com.
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Through October 9
The AMT Band Plays Abbey Road American Music Theatre’s repertory of performers will perform the Beatles’ seminal album from start to finish, followed by a revue of the Fab Four’s career highlights. 2425 Lincoln Highway East. For times and tickets, call 397-7700 or visit amtshows.com.
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Through October 30
The Busy Body The office cleaning lady finds more than she bargains for during her usual after-hours snooping in this whodunit comedy! Rainbow Dinner Theatre, 3065 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Paradise. For times and tickets, call 687-4300 or visit rainbowdinnertheatre.com.
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Through October 30
Joseph Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre’s brand-new show is a larger-than-life adaptation of the Biblical story featuring an Egyptian palace, a colorful wraparound set, live animals and original music. Route 896, Strasburg. For times and tickets, call 1-800-377-1277 or visit sight-sound.com.
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September 3-24
Live Music in the Café Ten Thousand Villages hosts free concerts each Friday night. Sept. 3: Ashley & Matt Messersmith (acoustic); Sept. 10: Lee Smedley & Déjà Vu (folk/pop); Sept. 17: The Chestnuts (country/roots); Sept. 24: Amanda Lyn (guitar/vocals). 240 North Reading Road (Route 272), Ephrata. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 721-8400 or ephrata.tenthousandvillages.com.
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September 4
Do-Pas-O Square & Round Dance Club The club hosts casual-dress, plus-level square dance at Otterbein United Methodist Church, 20 East Clay Street. 8-10:30 p.m. 872-6162 or dopaso.org.
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September 4
Music in the Vineyard Nissley Vineyard closes out its season of Saturday-night lawn concerts with classic light rock by Nightwind. 140 Vintage Drive, Bainbridge. Wine bar opens at 6 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m. No pets, grills, carry-in alcohol or look-alikes, or children under 21. 426-3514 or nissleywine.com.
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September 8
Kings of Leon The Grammy-winning alternative rockers will perform at Hersheypark Stadium, with special guests The Black Keys and The Whigs. 7:30 p.m. 534-3911 or hersheyentertainment.com.
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September 9
Einstein: The Practical Bohemian Actor Ed Metzger, who has portrayed Einstein in a number of films and TV shows, provides insight into the genius’ history, from the Holocaust, the Manhattan Project and the Theory of Relativity to his personal life and quirks. Millersville University’s Lehr Room in Gordinier Hall. 7 p.m. 871-5802 or millersville.edu/calendar.
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September 9
Jackson Browne The singer-songwriter will perform three decades of music with his longtime collaborator, David Lindley. Hershey Theatre, 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey. 8 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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September 9 – October 3
Monty Python’s Spamalot Fulton Theatre opens its new season with the Mid-Atlantic premiere of the only Tony-winning musical to feature flying cows, killer rabbits and silly French people. 12 North Prince Street. For times and tickets, call 397-7425 or visit thefulton.org.
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September 10
America Sovereign Performing Arts Center welcomes the trio for a concert celebrating its 40th anniversary. 136 North Sixth Street, Reading. 8 p.m. 1-800-745-3000 or sovereigncenter.com.
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September 10
Kiev Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Enjoy sacred and secular masterpieces, plus traditional Ukrainian melodies, folk dance and handicrafts for sale. Proceeds benefit Music Mission Kiev’s outreach to widows and orphans. Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road. 7 p.m. For tickets, visit calvarychurch.org.
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September 10 & October 9
Sound Horizons Franklin & Marshall College’s concert series at the Barshinger Center starts a brand-new season with oud virtuoso Simon Shaheen on Sept. 10 and The Dali Quartet on Oct. 9. 8 p.m. 358-4858 or tdf.fandm.edu/boxoffice.
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September 10-19
York Fair America’s oldest fair returns for another 10 days of food, fun and big-name music. Sept. 10: Lady Antebellum, 8 p.m.; Sept. 11: Selena Gomez and Allstar Weekend, 7 p.m.; Sept. 14: Shinedown, Rev Theory and sore eyes, 7 p.m.; Sept. 15: Seether, Hinder and Blackstone Cherry, 7 p.m.; Sept. 17: Jason Aldean and Uncle Kracker, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 18: Terry Fator, 8 p.m. 334 Carlisle Avenue, York. 848-2033 or yorkfair.org.
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September 11
John Prine See one of the most influential singer-songwriters alive today, on stage at Sovereign Performing Arts Center. 136 North Sixth Street, Reading. 8 p.m. 1-800-745-3000 or sovereigncenter.com.
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September 11 & October 9
Starlight Tea Concert Series A new season kicks off with Trio Clavino: Doris Hall-Gulati, Simon Maurer and Xun Pan on Sept. 11 and continues with Essence of Joy Alumni Singers on Oct. 9. Lancaster Church on the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Avenue. 7 p.m. Free-will offering. 397-4751 or lancob.org.
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September 12 & October 10
Red Rose Dance The Lancaster chapter of USA Dance features lessons and a dance spotlighting East Coast Swing on Sept. 12 and Bolero on Oct. 10. Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road. Lessons at 3:30 p.m.; dancing at 4:30 p.m. 898-8353 or redrosedance.zoomshare.com.
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September 16-19
Georgia O’Keeffe: A Woman on Paper OperaLancaster opens its 2010-11 season with this world-premiere musical, co-written and composed by Lancaster native Alissa Bair, which focuses on the triumphs and conflicts of the American artist. Franklin & Marshall College’s Roschel Performing Arts Center. For times and tickets, call 392-0885 or visit operalancaster.com.
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September 17
Music Friday Downtown Lancaster comes alive each third Friday with live music at boutiques, galleries, restaurants and other venues, plus art, antiques and shopping starting at 6 p.m. Free parking at Building Character, 342-B North Queen Street. For more information, visit downtownlancaster.com/music.
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September 17
Paige in Full This unique experience, part of Fulton Theatre’s On the Edge series, blends dance, poetry and live music for a hip-hop-flavored story and sound. 12 North Prince Street (fourth floor). 9 p.m. 397-7425 or thefulton.org.
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September 18 & 27
Easy Beginner Square Dancing Always wanted to learn square dancing? These no-experience-needed sessions are just the ticket! Sept. 18 session at Otterbein United Methodist Church, 20 East Clay Street, 8-10 p.m.; Sept. 28 session at Millersville Fire Hall, 26 East Charlotte Street, Millersville, 7:30-9:30 p.m. To register, call 872-6162.
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September 23-26
Chicago Hershey Theatre presents the old razzle-dazzle with the touring production of the beloved Broadway hit. 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey. Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; matinees on Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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September 25
Nickelback Summer-concert season isn’t over yet, as Hersheypark Stadium hosts this platinum-selling group plus special guests Three Days Grace and Buckcherry. 6:15 p.m. 534-3911 or hersheyentertainment.com.
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September 26
Music of Glee Cabaret Prima Theatre Co. presents brings the hits of the smash sitcom to life without any threat of interruption from Coach Sylvester! Prince Street Café, 15 North Prince Street. 7 p.m. 315-447-3100 or primatheatre.com.
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September 30 – October 9
Grey Gardens Ephrata Performing Arts Center stages this engrossing, darkly humorous musical about the codependent relationship between Jacqueline Kennedy’s aunt and cousin, Big & Little Edie Beale. 320 Cocalico Street (Ephrata Community Park). Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; additional show on Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. 733-7966 or ephrataperformingartscenter.com.
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September 30 – November 13
Church Basement Ladies Celebrate the women whose receptions and pot-luck suppers kept stomachs and hearts full! Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road. For times and tickets, call 898-1900 or visit dutchapple.com.
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September – October
American Music Theatre The entertainment haven hosts top-name artists both classic and current. Sept. 1-Oct. 9: Portrait of Sinatra, Wed. at 3 & 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 3: Charlie Daniels Band, 8 p.m.; Sept. 4: Alice Cooper, 8 p.m.; Sept. 10: Steven Curtis Chapman, 8 p.m.; Sept. 14: Little Big Town, 8 p.m.; Sept. 18: Roy Clark, Crystal Gayle and Ray Price, 2 & 7 p.m.; Sept. 26: Brian Regan, 7 p.m.; Oct. 2: Kenny Vance & The Planotones, Duprees and Crickets, 8 p.m.; Oct. 5: Boogie Wonder Band, 8 p.m.; Oct. 10: Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and Fabian, 7 p.m. 2425 Lincoln Highway East. 397-7700 or amtshows.com.
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September – October
Building Character The art and antiques collective features live, local music. Sept. 3: Steel Free (country/rock); Oct. 1: The Historic (indie rock); Oct. 15: The Myopics (acoustic). 342-B North Queen Street (rear). 7-9 p.m. 394-7201 or buildingcharacter.biz.
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September – October
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center The York landmark is the place for a variety of legendary and up-and-coming artists. Appearing at the Capitol Theatre: Sept. 8: Carolina Chocolate Drops, 8 p.m.; Sept. 10: Rhett Miller, 8 p.m. Appearing at the Strand Theatre: Oct. 2: Al Jarreau, 7:30 p.m. 50 North George Street, York. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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September – October
Swing Thru Square Dance Club The club hosts a variety of events for all skill levels. Sept. 18: Night of Square Dancing at Ronks Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 24: Plus-level Square Dance at John Bonfield Elementary School in Lititz, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 30 & Oct. 7: New Dancer Night at Lititz Church of the Brethren, 7 p.m. 626-5964 or dekreiter@dejazzd.com.
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September – October
Whitaker Center The center hosts a regular roster of top-name performers. Appearing at Sunoco Performance Theater: Sept. 9: Brian Culbertson, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26: Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 7: Brandi Carlisle, 8 p.m.; Oct. 9: Trio Solisti, 8 p.m.; Oct. 12: Max Weinberg Big Band, 7:30 p.m. Appearing at The Forum: Sept. 11: Spoon, 7:30 p.m. Whitaker Center located at 222 Market Street, Harrisburg; The Forum located at Fifth & Walnut streets, Harrisburg. 214-ARTS or whitakercenter.org.
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October 2
Reading Symphony Orchestra The symphony opens its 2010-11 season with a German theme courtesy of works by Wagner, Schumman and Brahms. Sovereign Performing Arts Center, 136 North Sixth Street, Reading. 8 p.m. 610-373-7557 or readingsymphony.org.
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October 8-10
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra The season-opening concert will include works by Dvorak and Marquez, plus Sibelius’ Violin Concerto featuring soloist Hagai Shaham. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 7:30 p.m. 397-7425 or lancastersymphony.org.
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October 10
Marc Cohn The Grammy winner takes the stage at Penn State York’s Pullo Center. 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 505-8900 or visit pullocenter.psu.edu.
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