Mary Ellen Wright writes about food, arts and entertainment. She can be reached at mwright@lnpnews.com or (717) 481-6131. You can also follow @MWrightlnp on Twitter.
- May 9, 2024
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Spring brings with it pleasant weather for outdoor activities. Some of those events will be food-related, with food trucks, sampling tours, wine and beer tastings and tasty fundraisers for Lancaster County nonprofits.
The Broadway version of a hit Disney film, the rock version of the last days of Jesus Christ, some dancing cats, tributes to early rock and country legends and a grown-up take on a Dr. Seuss holiday tale are among the offerings of what the Fulton Theatre is calling its upcoming “blockbuster”…
She was married to the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, and later became an actor, producer and icon in her own right.
The funny side of parenthood. The poignant side of a marriage in crisis. The dark side of the early years of the AIDS pandemic. These are some of the themes that will be explored this month on theater stages around Lancaster County.
Ronks native Jonathan Groff earned his third Tony Award nomination Tuesday morning.
During the month of May, families start planning their holiday and summer vacations.
Some Lancaster County schools, and theater programs with Lancaster County ties, have been nominated for their spring musicals in the 16th annual Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards.
Editor's note: The name of a reader who provided a correct answer — Fran Keen of Lancaster — was omitted from previous version of this story.
Who doesn't love a pretzel? For Lancaster Countians, it's part of our heritage.
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Frederick, Maryland, offers visitors history, dining, shopping and a great place for a stroll along a creek through the center of town. Here are some of the sights to see in this city about two hours from Lancaster.
Frederick, Maryland, is known as a “city of clustered spires” because of all the historic church buildings sending their steeples into the air .
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story gave an incorrect estimate as to the planned opening date of the Stevens-Smith Center. LancasterHistory is planning for an opening sometime in 2025.
