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Through November 9
Dracula Lebanon Valley College brings to life Bram Stoker’s tale of the infamous bloodsucker. Leedy Theater in Mund College Center. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 867-6162 or lvc.edu.
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Through November 9
Glorious! Fulton Theatre presents the off-beat true tale of New York “singer” Florence Foster Jenkins, whose unshakable confidence and truly dreadful voice propelled her to stardom. 12 North Prince Street. For times and tickets, call 397-7425 or visit thefulton.org.
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Through November 9
Stones in His Pockets It’s real life vs. “reel life” when a Hollywood film crew invades a small Irish town in this two-person play, presented by Theater of the Seventh Sister. Stahr Performing Arts Center, 438 North Queen Street. Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. 396-7764 or seventhsister.com.
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Through December 30
2008 Christmas Show American Music Theatre hosts its annual cavalcade of music, dance and theater that honors the sacred and secular aspects of the season. Special events include the Relay for Life Day on Dec. 6, with a percentage of of that day’s show tickets benefitting the American Cancer Society. 2425 Lincoln Highway East. For show times and tickets, call 397-7700 or visit amtshows.com.
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Through January 3
Voices of Christmas Sight & Sound’s Living Waters Theatre presents this heartwarming holiday showcase that demonstrates the impact Jesus’ birth has had on countless generations. Route 896, Strasburg. For times and tickets, call 687-7800 or visit sight-sound.com.
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November 2
East Meets West Experience a melodious coming together of cultures with Shanghai violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, Israeli cellist Udi Bar-David and Puerto Rican drummer Rolando Morales-Matos. Franklin & Marshall College, Barshinger Center. 3 p.m. 358-4858 or fandm.edu/boxoffice.xml.
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November 6-16
The Sound of Music Theatre Harrisburg kicks off the holiday season with the beloved tale of the Von Trapp family and the governess who changes their lives. Whitaker Center, Sunoco Performance Theater, 222 Market Street, Harrisburg. For times and tickets, call 214-ARTS or visit theatreharrisburg.com.
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November 7
Champions of the Dance View the breathtaking feats of foot by the top names in World Professional Ballroom Dance – as seen on Dancing with the Stars! Strand Theatre, 50 North George Street, York. 7:30 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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November 7-9
Revolution 9 Ephrata Performing Arts Center hosts this audio/visual experience that takes the Beatles’ White Album to a higher plane through dance, theater and aerial movement. 320 Cocalico Street (Ephrata Community Park). Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 733-7966 or ephrataperformingartscenter.com.
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November 7-9
A Winter’s Tale Franklin & Marshall College hosts performers from the London stage for this imaginative staging of Shakespeare’s classic romance. Roschel Performing Arts Center. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 358-4858 or fandm.edu/boxoffice.xml.
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November 7-16
Italian American Reconciliation Little Italy comes to Millersville University via John Patrick Shanley’s funny, frantic tale of break-ups and make-ups. Rafters Theatre in Dutcher Hall. Fri.-Sat. & Nov. 13, 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 872-3811 or muticketsonline.com.
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November 8
Taking the Swing Train 1940s Dance Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania hosts this USO-style dance (period/military dress welcome) in conjunction with its annual Trains & Troops weekend. Route 741, Strasburg. 7-10 p.m. Advance tickets recommended; discount available for veterans and active-duty personnel. 687-8628 ext. 3008 or rrmuseumpa.org.
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November 8 & 21
Gretna Music Enjoy medieval works performed by Boston-based women’s ensemble Tapestry on Nov. 8 and world-renowned guitarists David Cullen, Allen Krantz and Ernesto Tamayo on Nov. 21. Elizabethtown College, Leffler Performance Center. 7:30 p.m.; pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. 361-1508 or gretnamusic.org.
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November 9
Ballroom Dancing Lancaster Red Rose Chapter of USA Dance hosts Samba lessons and a dace at the 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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November 9
Berks Classical Children’s Chorus The singers, ages 7-18, will perform their first concert of the season at Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyomissing. 4 p.m. For tickets, call 610-796-9001 or visit bcccsings.org.
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November 9
‘Ville Idol The next Grammy-winning star may a Millersville University student or alum performing at this second-annual American Idol-style concert at Lyte Auditorium! 3 p.m. 872-3811 or villealumni.com.
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November 11 – December 29
Deck the Halls and Clean the Kitchen Rainbow Dinner Theatre’s popular holiday show reminds everyone of the true meaning of the season – and it’s not shopping, parties or mistletoe! 3065 Lincoln Highway East. For times and tickets, call 687-4300 or visit rainbowdinnertheatre.com.
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November 11
Yes The multi-platinum prog-rock band will take the stage at the Hershey Theatre as part of its 40th-anniversary celebratory tour. 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey 8 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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November 14 & 28
Live Music in the Café The Café at Ten Thousand Villages hosts free concerts featuring The Reunion Vocal Band on Nov. 14 and Millie Nafziger and the Pessimistic Hopefuls on Nov. 28. 240 North Reading Road (Route 272), Ephrata. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 721-8400 or ephrata.tenthousandvillages.com.
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November 14-16
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra The symphony celebrates the 50th anniversary of NASA with a performance of Holst’s The Planets featuring the Lancaster Symphony Chorus and Aguila’s Choral Suite No. 2 featuring choral students from local colleges. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 & 7:30 p.m. 397-7425 or lancastersymphony.org.
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November 15
A Salute to America’s Greatest Generation Bob Troxell’s Big Big Band and guest performers from Ephrata Performing Arts Center will honor that legendary generation at the Ephrata American Legion Ballroom, 100 Cocalico Street (Ephrata Community Park). 8-11 p.m. For tickets, call 733-7966 or visit ephrataperformingartscenter.com.
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November 15
Harmony Concert Forest Hills Men’s Ensemble, Sacred Anthems Choral Group, Spare Parts and other men’s choral members will come together for a concert to benefit Friendship Community. Forest Hills Mennonite Church, 100 Quarry Road, Leola. 7 p.m. Free-will offering. 656-2466 or friendshipcommunity.net.
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November 16
Ballroom Swing Indulge your inner Fred or Ginger with ballroom, swing and Latin lessons each third Sunday at York Jewish Community Center, 2000 Hollywood Drive. Lessons at 4:30 p.m.; dancing at 5 p.m. 751-2475 or 2danc.com.
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November 16
Capitol Cinema Classics View timeless treasures and cult classics the way they were meant to be seen – on the big screen! This month, it’s My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Capitol Theatre, 50 North George Street, York. 3 & 7:30 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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November 16 & December 6
Hershey Theatre Classic Film Series View a variety of marvelous movies in the historic theater, including A Christmas Story on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. and White Christmas on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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November 20
Amy Grant The multi-platinum artist makes one of the last stops on her 20-city tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lead Me On, the album that propelled her to stardom. Hershey Theatre, 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey. 8 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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November 20
Dallas Brass America’s premiere brass ensemble takes the stage at the Strand Theatre, offering a unique blend of classical, folk, Dixieland, Broadway, patriotic and even hip-hop! 50 North George Street, York. 7:30 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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November 21
Cocalikuimba Experience the sound and movement of Ghana and Guinea, courtesy of this dance ensemble from Cocalico Middle School. Ten Thousand Villages, 240 North Reading Road (Route 272), Ephrata. 7 & 8 p.m. 721-8400 or ephrata.tenthousandvillages.com.
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November 21
Imani West African Dance Ensemble This nationally acclaimed, Lancaster-based African dance company will present a benefit concert to support Pennsylvania’s service men and women at Millersville University’s Lyte Auditorium. 8 p.m. 872-3811 or millersville.edu/~artsatmu.
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November 21
Music Friday The 200 and 300 blocks of North Queen Street come alive each third Friday until 9 p.m. with live music, belly dancing, art, antiques and shopping, with free parking at Building Character. For more information, visit buildingcharacter.biz.
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November 21
Swing-Thru Square Dance Club The group hosts its monthly plus-level dance at John Bonfield Elementary School, 101 North Oak Street, Lititz. 7:30-9:45 p.m. 626-5964.
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November 21-22
Fulton Cabaret This month, the popular series welcomes the powerful chords of New York-based singer Marieann Meringolo, who will usher in the holidays with a concert of classic and modern yuletide favorites. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street. 8 p.m. 397-7425 or thefulton.org.
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November 21 – January 3
Miracle of Christmas Sight & Sound Theatre presents its popular musical retelling of the courtship of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. Route 896, Strasburg. For times and tickets, call 687-7800 or visit sight-sound.com.
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November 22
Starlight Tea Concert Series This month features the sounds of the Keystone Brass Quintet. Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Avenue. 7 p.m. Free-will offering. 397-4751 or lancob.org.
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November 25
Dutchland Polkateers Kick up your heels for an evening of dance with the Alex Meixner Band. St. James Social Hall, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz. 7-11 p.m. 656-2476.
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November – December
A Christmas Carol Enjoy two very different interpretations of Dickens’ classic tale! Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre stages a musical version, Nov. 6-Dec. 23, while Theater of the Seventh Sister presents a dramatic adaptation, Dec. 10-28. For more information, visit dutchapple.com or seventhsister.com.
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November – December
Do-Pas-O Square & Round Dance Club The club hosts a Plus-level Square Dance on Nov. 1 & 15 and its annual Christmas Square Dance (mainstream & plus-level) with a covered-dish supper on Dec. 6. Millersville Lions Club, 190 West Charlotte Street. Dances start at 8 p.m.; covered-dish supper starts at 6:30 p.m. 786-1811 or dopaso.org.
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November – December
Pennsylvania Academy of Music The academy hosts a variety of concerts in its newly renovated facility. All concerts start at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nov. 2 & Dec. 7: Beethoven Series piano concert, 3:30 p.m. (2 p.m. lecture.); Nov. 7: The Newstead Trio; Nov. 14: Bob Chilcott with the Wheatland Chorale; Dec. 5: Next Generation Series concert; Dec. 6: Mitchell-Ruff Jazz Duo. 42 North Prince Street. 399-9733 or pamusacad.org.
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November – December
Whitaker Center Appearing at Sunoco Performance Theater: Nov. 10: Arlo Guthrie, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 12: The Avett Brothers, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 20: R. Carlos Nakai and Udi Bar-David, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 21: The Derek Trucks Band, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 22: Orchestra 2001, 8 p.m.; Nov. 26: The Machine, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 28: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, 8 p.m.; Nov. 29: Celebrating the Magnificent Men, 8 p.m.; Nov. 30: Brian Culbertson, 7:30 p.m. Appearing at Stage Two: Nov. 21: Laura Love with Orville Johnson, 7:30 p.m. Appearing at The Forum: Nov. 1: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, 8 p.m.; Nov. 15: Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart, 8 p.m.; Dec. 9: Michael Bolton, 8 p.m. For more information, call 214-ARTS or visit whitakercenter.org.
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December 2-6
Fatboy York College’s Perko Playpen Theatre presents John Clancy’s outlandish production that mocks all forms of greed. For more information, call 815-1354 or visit ycp.edu.
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December 4
David Byrne The former Talking Heads frontman and Oscar winner (best original score, The Last Emporer) will perform his solo hits, plus compositions by longtime collaborator Brian Eno. Strand Theatre, 50 North George Street, York. 7:30 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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December 4-14
Fruitcakes A young runaway learns the true meaning of family when he meets the quirky denizens of a small town in this sweet Christmas comedy. Lebanon Community Theatre, 592 East Maple Street, Lebanon. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. 273-5151 or lct.cc.
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December 4-20
She Loves Me Two feuding shop clerks unwittingly become romantic pen pals in this heartwarming holiday tale. Ephrata Performing Arts Center, 320 Cocalico Street (Ephrata Community Park). Thurs.-Sat. and Dec. 17, 8 p.m.; Dec. 20 matinee at 2 p.m. 733-7966 or ephrataperformingartscenter.com.
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December 4 – January 4
42nd Street Fulton Theatre will shine for the holidays thanks to this larger-than-life show that will leave you humming well into the New Year! 12 North Prince Street. For times and tickets, call 397-7425 or visit thefulton.org.
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December 5-7
Fall Dance Concert Franklin & Marshall College Dance Company’s annual showcase features a variety of styles including modern, ballet and flamenco, as well as guest artist Jennifer Conley, formerly of the Martha Graham Dance Company. Roschel Performing Arts Center. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 358-4858 or fandm.edu/boxoffice.xml.
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December 7
Christmas Vespers The historic Boehm’s Chapel continues a 200-year-old tradition with a free yuletide celebration featuring Scripture readings, congregational singing and selections on the harp. 13 West Boehm’s Road, Willow Street. 3 p.m. 872-4133 or boehmschapel.org.
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December 12-13
The Rat Pack is Back! This tribute to the epitomes of Vegas cool was written by and stars Sandy Hackett, son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett, and includes the Pack’s best hits. Hershey Theatre, 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m. 534-3405 or hersheytheatre.com.
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