Lancaster Cellist Sara Male will be featured in a free 30 minute First Friday concert on May 3, 2024 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. Sara is principal cellist of the York Symphony Orchestra, acting principal cellist of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and Chair of the LSO Board of Directors. She regularly performs with the Reading Symphony, Kennett Symphony and Harrisburg Symphony. Her selections will include Saint-Saens “The Swan”, Haydn’s “Divertimento”, and “Sicilienne” by Maria Theresia Von Paradis. She will be accompanied at the piano by Larry Hershey.
The First Friday concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of inspiring music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.
This is a free Christian Hip Concert/Outreach featuring former WWE Superstar Michael Tarver. He is now a CHH artist signed to the God Over Money record label, and is known as Monster Tarver. He will minister through his own original hip hop music, and will share parts of his testimony of overcoming depression and homelessness, even while he lived out his dream of being a WWE wrestler and appearing in Wrestle Mania 24.
For more details, contact…
Eric Leaman
ProlificManagement@comcast.net
(717) 209-0097
Enjoy an elegant dinner at the Farm at Eagles Ridge and celebrate our student performance, highlighting the program learned during camp. Join the fun of our silent auction and raise funds for our Rising Stars Program.
What to Expect at Our Summer Celebration?
5:30 PM Appetizers
6:20 PM Performance
7:00 PM Dinner
7:40 PM Speaker
8:10 PM Dessert
8:45 PM Silent Auction Ends
SWAN’s mission is to be dedicated advocates for children affected by parental incarceration by providing life-changing intervention through music and mentoring.
Then Sings My Soul is an original musical program featuring over 30 hymns, their histories and their connection to the life and ministry of Billy Graham. Featuring professional vocalists from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, live musical accompaniment and original and inspiring arrangements, these hymns are re-inspired for a new generation and sure to encourage and touch your soul. Enjoy favorites such as How Great Thou Art, I’d Rather Have Jesus, His Eye is on the Sparrow, Amazing Grace and Because He Lives. There’s even a couple of old-fashioned hymn sing-a-longs, just like in the “good old days”!
Presented in The Barn at Paradise Station, a beautifully restored 1812 Pennsylvania Bank Barn. Fully accessible and climate controlled with stunning farmland views. For more information about shows, please visit www.barnatparadisestation.com/events.
Servant Stage offers weekly in-person, drop-in classes for all ages! Classes include dance, acting, improv, and more, with a variety of instructors.
Class Description for Monday, March 4
ACTING THROUGH SONG with Sierra Naomi
6:00-7:00 PM | Ages 8-13
7:15-8:15 PM | Ages 11-18
Develop your musical theatre performance during this Acting Through Song class. This class will allow you to explore storytelling through the combined skills of singing and acting. Each student will have the opportunity to get up and work on their prepared material through individual coaching. Whether you’re up on your feet working or watching someone else work, you will learn how to bring more truth and specificity to your performance. *Each student should come prepared with a song to work on and a recording of the accompaniment track. This can be a song you’re working on for auditions, a song you love to sing, or something brand new that you’re exploring. Please also have your sheet music handy.* Location: Lancaster County Christian School, 2390 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. All classes are Pay-What-You-Will and donations help support Servant Stage’s YOUTH THEATRE program! Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged! Register here: https://servantstage.org/monday-night-classes/2024/3/4
Free Coffee House at Enola First Church of God, 9 Sherwood Drive, Enola, PA on Friday, March 22, 2024 beginning at 7:00 PM. Entertainment for the evening will be Randy Simpson. Randy has been travelling all of the US proclaiming the Gospel in song for over 18 years. He is recognized as one of the most exciting and dynamic singers in southern Gospel music today! Join us in Fellowship Hall for snacks, beverages, and Christian entertainment in an informal atmosphere! A Freewill Offering will be received. For a schedule of upcoming Coffee Houses throughout 2024, visit our website at www.enolacog.com/coffee-house.
Free Coffee House at Enola First Church of God, 9 Sherwood Drive, Enola, PA on Friday, February 23, 2024 beginning at 7:00 PM. Entertainment for the evening will be Jeremy Goodling. Jeremy has been traveling and singing throughout Central PA in various churches and other venues for over 32 years. He sings a variety of styled music including Southern Gospel, Hymns, and light contemporary with a mix of songs that will relate and minister to all ages. Join us in Fellowship Hall for snacks, beverages, and Christian entertainment in an informal atmosphere! A Freewill Offering will be received. For a schedule of upcoming Coffee Houses throughout 2024, visit our website at www.enolacog.com/coffee-house.
Trumpeter Doug Albert will be featured in a free 30 minute First Friday concert on March 1, 2024 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. Mr. Albert will perform on four trumpets (B-Flat, E-Flat, Piccolo, and Flugelhorn). Selections will include “The Trumpet Shall Sound” from George Frederic Handel’s ‘Messiah’, along with Eric Ewazen’s “Prayer and Praise”, and songs of our childhood including “Jesus Loves Me” and “Simple Gifts”. The concert will conclude with “Presto” from ‘Concerto in C Minor’ by Johann Sebastian Bach and Alessandro Marcello. He will be accompanied at the piano by Larry Hershey.
The First Friday concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of inspiring music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.
Join Westminster musicians and readers for a glorious night of Christmas music and worship featuring the Sanctuary choir, children’s choir, and festive brass in a presentation of John Rutter’s Gloria. The public is invited. No tickets are needed; there will be a free will offering. The church has plenty of parking and is handicap accessible.
An Evening with The Ridgeway Brass
Sunday, October 22, 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center at Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W Orange Street. Join us for a varied program of upbeat brass tunes by the Ridgeway Brass Quintet. Classic jazz, popular tunes, and more. Refreshments & fellowship following the program.
Richard Bosworth, D.M.A., of Seattle, Wash., will perform. A concert pianist and artist, as well as a piano teacher, Richard has performed around the world. He was a special invited guest to the White House. The public is invited to attend this special concert. This event is located at 433 S Kinzer Ave, New Holland.
