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Date
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Event/Featuring
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Time
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Where
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May |
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5/2/08 |
Rockapella -
An American a cappella musical group best known for their series of
Folgers Coffee commercials and the Where in the World is Carmen
Sandiego? theme song. "Rockapella" is a portmanteau of "rock" and "a
cappella". In addition to original vocal music, the group also
performs a cappella covers of pop songs. |
7:30 PM |
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center |
|
5/2/08 |
USA Amateur Boxing Event |
Various
Times |
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center |
|
5/3/08 |
Everclear
- Listen as this 1990’s rock band plays songs such as “Wonderful”,
“Father of Mine”, and “Santa Monica”. Free with regular
admission into the park. |
4:00 & 6:30 PM |
Hersheypark Amphitheatre |
|
5/4/08 |
Sound of Music Celebration - 3:00pm – Audience
participation and Sing Along. 7:30pm – Sing Along only.
Costumes encouraged for both performances, with a prize given for
the most original!. |
Various
Times |
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center |
|
5/4/08 |
West
Shore Symphony Orchestra - Welcome to the 21st
season of the West Shore Symphony Orchestra! We are pleased to
present another season of great orchestral music on the West Shore. |
3:00 PM |
Carlisle
Theatre |
|
5/4/08 |
Invitational Children's Choir Festival - Invited
Choirs: -The Frederick Children's Chorus, Frederick, MD - Judy
DuBose, Director -The Glorystar Children's Chorus, Rockville, MD -
Cherie Jeng, Music Director. |
6:00 PM |
Majestic
Performing Arts and Cinema Center |
|
5/4/08 |
Celtic Spirit - The Hershey Community Chorus presents
Celtic Spirit. The concert celebrates the Celtic Spirit with songs
composed and/or arranged by artists from Britain, Ireland, Scotland
and Wales. The chorus will also perform with special guest musicians
the Arcona Reel Band, an American Celtic Musical Group. This
hard-hitting, raucous, witty group of musicians put an American spin
on traditional Celtic music. They have been performing for almost 20
years at major events throughout the Northeast. |
3:00 PM |
Hershey
Theatre |
|
5/6/08 |
Farmer’s Market Opens |
Various
Times |
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center |
|
5/7/08 |
2008
Wine Festival - Giant Center hosts two
distinctive wine tastings with 150 vintners from around the world!
The VIP Tasting begins at 4:00 PM and offers exclusive access to our
winemakers, including premiere wines from their select vineyards.
The GRAND Tasting runs from 6:00 – 9:30 PM and features wine-tastings
along with special introductions by our winemakers. Both events
benefit The Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. Select wines
will be for sale on site through the PA Liquor Control Board with
concierge service to your car. |
Various
Times |
Giant Center |
|
5/11/08 |
The
Spinners - It should come as no surprise that The
Spinners have always made timeless music. Their classic group sound
and approach never loses its universal appeal. More remarkable is
the fact that The Spinners are more popular in the new millennium
than ever. Throughout the years, they have acquired twelve (12) gold
records with their hits climbing to the top of both Pop and R&B
charts. |
4:00 & 6:30 PM |
Hersheypark Amphitheatre |
|
5/16/08 |
100 Years of Broadway - Five of Broadway's finest
stars perform songs from Broadway's greatest musicals as
award-winning composer Neil Berg recreates the most memorable
moments of Broadway in a wonderful revue featuring the songs from
the greatest shows - both past and present - including treasures
from Jerome Kern, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cole Porter and many others. |
7:30 PM |
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center |
|
5/16 - 5/18/08 |
Fire
Expo/Lancaster County Fireman's Association -
Over 418 Exhibitors Displaying in 600 Booth Spaces and over 230
Emergency Vehicles Will Be On Display To Provide For Your Needs and
Services. |
Various
Times |
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center |
|
5/18/08 |
Van Halen
- Van Halen (David Lee Roth, Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen)
remains one of the most important and influential bands of all time.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, the band quickly won a loyal hometown
fan base with their electrifying live shows. From the moment they
released their self-titled 1978 debut album, Van Halen shook the
foundations of rock, thanks largely to Roth's peerless showmanship,
Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar virtuosity and their
songwriting abilities. It changed rock music forever. |
7:30 PM |
Giant Center |
|
5/19/08 |
Gin Blossoms
with
The Green Onions - This adult/alternative pop
group exploded on the scene in the ‘90s.with their hit-filled album
New Miserable Experience. Their sound can be compared in genre to
the likes of Wallflowers, Hootie and the Blowfish, Counting Crows
and Toad the Wet Sprocket. They have produced several
radio-friendly, chart topping hits including, “Hey Jealousy,” “
Found Out About You,” “‘Till I Hear it From You ,“ and “Follow You
Down.” |
8:00 PM |
American Music Theatre |
|
5/21 - 5/26/08 |
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey 138th Edition of The Greatest
Show On Earth - From the silliness evoked by the
clown to the stupendous spectacle conjured by the Ringmaster, Over
the Top provides excitement for the whole family. Dogs fly, Asian
elephants skip, hop, and groove and one courageous man stands eye to
eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers, all at the 138th Edition
of The Greatest Show On Earth®. |
Various
Times |
Giant Center |
|
June |
|
6/1/08 |
Grease Sing Along -
Break out the Bryl Creem® and the poodle skirts to Rama-lama-ding-dong
along with Danny and Sandy! |
Call for times |
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center |
|
6/6 - 6/8/08 |
Street Rod Nationals East - The NSRA made street
rodding what it is today by providing leadership, guidance, and fun
events for enthusiasts across the country. |
Various
Times |
York Expo Center |
|
6/14/08 |
BIG 33 FOOTBALL CLASSIC at HERSHEYPARK Stadium -
Saturday, June 14, marks the 51th Anniversary of the Big 33 Game as
PENNSYLVANIA VS. OHIO. |
Call for time |
Hersheypark Stadium |
|
6/14 - 6/15/08 |
York’s Greatest Yard Sale |
Various
Times |
York Expo Center |
|
6/18/08 |
Chicago
and
The Doobie Brothers - In singles and albums,
Chicago is one of the best-selling bands ever. The rock ‘n roll band
with horns line-up has achieved so much over the past 40 years: five
number one albums, 20 top 10 singles, a Grammy and more than 120
million record sales. The Doobie Brothers are musical icons in
their own right. These 2004 inductees into the Vocal Group Hall of
Fame have evolved over the years both on and off stage, with their
legendary sound of harmonious, country-driven rock ‘n roll and
must-see stage performance that remained consistent along the way. |
7:30 PM |
The Star Pavilion at Hersheypark Stadium |
|
6/27/08 |
Dave Matthews Band
- Concertgoers will be the first to hear the latest material from
Dave Matthews Band, as the group debuts songs from its forthcoming
record. The chart-topping band is currently in the studio with
producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Alanis
Morissette), working on the yet-to-be-titled album, which is the
follow-up to 2005’s Stand Up, the fourth consecutive Dave Matthews
Band studio record to debut at number one on The Billboard 200.
Guitarist and longtime friend Tim Reynolds is playing on the album,
marking his first recording with the band since 1998’s Before These
Crowded Streets. |
7:00 PM |
Hersheypark Stadium |
|
July |
|
7/10/08 |
Billy Joel
- Since 2006, when Joel kicked off a worldwide tour that took him
through North America, Europe, South Africa, Australia and Japan,
nearly a million people have seen the superstar return to the stage
in peak form, delivering more than two hours of hits each night. The
tour continues to break house records along the way. |
8:00 PM |
Hersheypark Stadium |
|
7/16/08 |
Yes
- A dominant force in rock music for more than four decades YES has
created some of rocks most enduring and compelling hits and has sold
more than 30 million albums worldwide. The group has defined music
history with their dynamic instrumental contrasts, extended song
lengths and abstract lyrics. Their symphonic use of sound and
innovative musical styles continues to make them the most successful
progressive rock band in history. Their celebrated discography
includes hits like “Owner of A Lonely Heart”, “I’ve Seen All Good
People” and “Roundabout.” Now 40 years later their career continues
to defy many of their rock counterparts. |
7:00 PM |
The Star Pavilion at Hersheypark Stadium |
|
7/17/08 |
Rush
- Fans will experience the technical virtuosity and hard-rocking
compositions they have come to expect from Rush members Geddy Lee,
Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. In addition, the band will update
their set list for the 2008 tour. |
7:30 PM |
Hersheypark Stadium |
|
7/25/08 |
Jonas Brothers with Special Guest
Avril Lavigne
- Pop rock music sensations, the Jonas Brothers, will be bringing
their “The Burning Up Tour” to HERSHEYPARK Stadium with special
guest appearance by Avril Lavigne. |
7:00 PM |
Hersheypark Stadium |
|
August |
|
8/5/08 |
Counting
Crows with
Maroon 5
- Multi-platinum artists Counting Crows and Maroon 5 are hitting the
road for a co-headlining tour set to launch at the end of July. The
outing, which has been gaining momentum as one of the most
anticipated tours of the summer. |
7:00 PM |
Hersheypark Stadium |
|
8/28/08 |
Journey
with
Heart and
Cheap Trick
- Three legendary rock bands are teaming up for what is sure to be
the tour of the summer. Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick are heading
out on the concert trail. |
7:00 PM |
Hersheypark Stadium |
|
September |
|
9/27/08 |
Gaither
Homecoming—“Lovin’ Life” Tour 2008 - Gospel music
fans everywhere are “Lovin’ Life” as Bill Gaither and his Homecoming
Friends bring their inspirational music and message across America
with the Gaither Homecoming “Lovin’ Life” Tour 2008. |
6:00 PM |
Giant Center |
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October |
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November |
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December |
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January |
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February |
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March |
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April |
