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Things To Do This Weekend In Lancaster

Reblogger Lauren Krady Lancaster
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

Original content by Jeff R. Geoghan

25th Anniversary Spring Art Walklancaster art walk
April 18 – April 19
Downtown Lancaster

During ArtWalk, artists open their studios and galleries for the weekend and invite the public to stroll around downtown Lancaster and visit with the artists. Area restaurants and shops will also open their doors with special exhibits.
Website: http://www.lancasterartwalk.com

New Danville Auction
April 17
New Danville Campus of Lancaster Mennonite School

Food starts at 4 p.m. and the general auction begins at 5:00. Sale items will include quilts and wall hangings, toys,  quality crafts, furniture, classroom baskets, gift certificates, and new items from area businesses. There will be a separate plant and shrubbery auction. All proceeds benefit the school's annual fund.
Time: 4:00 PM
Admission:     Free
Address: 393 Long Lane, Lancaster, PA 17603

Launch Music Conference
April 16 – April 19
Downtown Lancaster

LAUNCH Music Conference will feature dozens of credible music industry professionals speaking on panels covering a variety of topics and will feature over 150 showcasing artists, performing in more than a dozen venues throughout the city - spanning every musical genre.
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission:     Registration fee $40.00. Some performances free admission.
Address: 151 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Website: http://www.launchmusicconference.com

Audience Requests and Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
April 17 – April 19
Fulton Opera House

Audience Requests April 17, 18, 19, 2009 at Fulton Opera House in Downtown Lancaster. Featuring music voted on by the audience throughout the season. Tickets at (717) 397-7425 or www.thefulton.org.
Admission:     Admission Fee
Address: 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17608
Website: http://www.lancastersymphony.org/20082009SeasonSchedule/20082009AudienceRequests/tabid/1639/Default.aspx

Sticky Business
April 17
Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster

Get stuck on fun as you investigate why magnets make things stick. For ages 2-10 with an adult.
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Admission:     FREE with regular $7 admission
Address: 721 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601
Website: http://www.handsonhouse.org

WXPN Presents Music Fridays!lancaster music fridays
April 17
Downtown Lancaster

The third Friday of every month, performances abound throughout restaurants and businesses all over Downtown Lancaster on sidewalks and inside stores. Performances includ belly dancing, a jazz quintet, solo acoustic, rock and Americana groups. For a list of participating merchants, visit the website.
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Address: 300 N Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Website: http://www.DowntownLancaster.com

Barnstormers Spring Training
April 18

Exhibition game vs. Somerset Patriots. More than just baseball, it's affordable and fun family entertainment. Fans enjoy the largest Kids' Play Area in minor league baseball, concession stands offering a "taste of Lancaster," unique promotions and giveaways and "up close" seats that will allow you to feel that you are part of the game!
Time: 1:30 PM
Admission:     See website for details.
Address: Clipper Magazine Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17601
Website: http://www.lancasterbarnstormers.com