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January EventsHere is a listing and description of some of the special January events taking place in Lancaster County:
Cultural Calendars: Native American Timekeeping -Explore the different ways that Native American tribes in North America have kept time. There will be activities for the whole family including interactive presentations, crafts and other entertainment.
Lancaster City National Christmas Center exhibit at Quilt Museum - See and enjoy the special exhibits depicting the changing ways that Christmas was celebrated through each decade since 1900.
4th Annual Gift of Art: A Celebration of Creative Giving - Enjoy this festive, multi-artist exhibit featuring original art by local Lancaster County artists.
Classical Persuasions: Ernesto Tamayo - World famous classical guitarist Ernesto Tamayo will delight you with his fluent technique, expressive sound, and, intimate and passionate performance.
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Presents: The Romance of Rachmaninoff - Classical music lovers won't want to miss Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Symphony No. 2," plus "Voices from the Gallery," a witty and entertaining blend of music, spoken word and visual images. There will be a "Meet the Musicians" reception after Friday night's performance.
Needlefelt Fruit Program - Ever think about starting a new hobby? Learn the basic techniques of needlefelting with raw wool. Students will create beautiful needlefelt fruit art and will be able to take home their finished project. No experience necessary.
Grant Street Dance Project - This entertaining event features an intergenerational group of dancers noted for their versatility and frequent collaboration with regional artists, composers, musicians, and choreographers.
Lititz An Afternoon of Cabaret - Cabaret performances will feature Miss Pennsylvania and Miss America 1999, as well as other former Miss Pennsylvanias. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
Mount Joy The Joy of Collecting Toy Trains - In-depth discussion and display of model toy trains. Topics include domestic, English, German and French models.
History of the Susquehannocks -Fred Kinsey, retired Professor of Archeology at Franklin & Marshall College, will discuss the history of the Susquehannocks in Lancaster County and Pennsylvania.
Strasburg A Moveable Feast: From the Farm to the Table by Train - Over the last two centuries, America’s trains have transported food and food products across the continent, helping to feed millions of people. Through the use of photographs and artifacts, this exhibit chronicles how railroads delivered food from the farm to the table; how railroads –through advancements in technology –revolutionized both what we ate and the way in which we ate; and, how the culinary experience of railroad dining and café cars became a staple of passenger train service.
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