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Soak in the velvety melodies and smoky rhythms of quintessential crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin when the golden age of jazz returns with Great American Crooners! A dazzling night of swoon-worthy hits and sentimental serenades awaits when Benny Benack III, Robbie Lee, and Shenel Johns perform favorites like “I’ve Got […]
Live, laugh... improvise? Learn how the art of improv is essential to acting, comedy, and everyday life in a laugh-out-loud class taught by the Lancaster Improv Players.
Join us for a free screening of Louder than Guns, a music film about gun violence and gun rights in America, plus a community discussion and Q&A. Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor and NPR’s David Greene journey through rural, urban, and suburban America, having a conversation that humanizes all sides of this country’s polarized […]
Treat yourself to a night under the stars featuring the best of local music! Lancaster County has a rich faith-based tradition. The music—and the musicians—born out of that deep history can resonate powerfully across genres. Join us for an evening of good-for-the-soul original music with two of Lancaster’s most beloved and talented singer/songwriters who have […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic legend Natalie MacMaster, Fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy, and the world’s top Celtic musicians. Featuring true all-stars of the Celtic world from Ireland, England, Scotland and beyond, explore the connections between Celtic styles across countries, from the music’s ancient roots to its modern trends. Join Natalie, Donnell, their daughter Mary […]
Join the Urban Well for an evening of contemplative reflection and poetic performance exploring the intersection of disability, spirituality, and the arts. Building on last year’s Encountering Disability events at Millersville, this program invites the community into an immersive space of listening and wonder. Featuring live poetry, visual art, and guided contemplative practice, Unbound honors […]
Celebrated choreographer Rennie Harris lays down his three laws of hip-hop: individuality, creativity, and innovation. With unmatched subtlety and surprise, the tireless, disciplined dancers of Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater command the stage with a mixtape of moves from b-boying to Campbell locking to house, honoring hip-hop’s roots while raising the bar to […]
Turn “I hope I get it” into “I got this!” Learn the art of the audition with the Lancaster Improv Players. Get practical tips on how to put your best foot forward and ease those nerves during an audition.
Join us for our free film and filmmaker series! Asian Americans are among the least likely to seek help for mental illness. The stigma surrounding the topic, in conjunction with discrimination and racial profiling, makes mental health an intersectional—and pressing—issue. Silent War reveals the unspoken toll mental illness has had on this community. 6:15 PM […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in cabaret style! Join Lancaster performer, actor, and director Reji Woods and a talented cast of seasoned singers and musicians for a night honoring the best love songs Broadway has to offer. Woods, who has enjoyed an extensive acting career from Broadway to TV shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, brings his […]
A historical music project featuring narrated scenes from Jane Austen’s novels, paired with the music contained in the Austen Family Music Books. From scenes of humor and charm to moments of reflection and melancholy, Austen’s words are brought to life like never before through the music that she herself played and sang.
A captivating Korean folk fusion band that merges the energy of traditional Korean music with the infectious rhythms of gypsy swing, funk, rock, and improvisation. The name “Sangjaru” derives from two Korean words, “sangja” (box) and “jaru” (sack). While a box has a fixed shape, a sack adapts to the contents it carries. The band […]
Showcasing the timeless melodies and swinging arrangements that made the Glenn Miller Orchestra an icon of the Big Band era, this festive extravaganza features a delightful blend of beloved holiday classics, such as “Jingle Bells” and “Frosty The Snowman,” reimagined in the Orchestra’s signature style. With spirited brass sections, lush saxophone solos, and enchanting vocal […]
New York-based and Canadian-born singer, trumpeter, and songwriter Bria Skonberg has been described as one of the “most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.” With her smoky vocals, blistering trumpet, and compelling arrangements, the Juno Award-winner brings her own take on seasonal favorites, including her hit cover of “All I Want For Christmas is […]
Name a more iconic pairing! Beloved Lancaster music icon Julia Jordan Kamanda, a singer/songwriter and teaching artist, brings her natural R&B soul to jazz and folk-inspired tunes. Up-and-coming band Cabbage Hill has blazed onto the local music scene with funky progressive drums, chord-bending guitar, stank face bass, and space jazz keyboard, delivering a fusion of […]
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