This Weekend: Hershey Goes & Makes Things So Complicated
Judging by the fact that Friday posts don’t get read as much as the rest, I’ve decided to bump up weekend posts to Thursday afternoon. That way you can peruse them whenever you happen to have time to kill on Friday.
First, a few events span the whole weekend and are worth checking out. Bikefest is in Carlisle this weekend, and if you have even the slightest interest in motorcycles, you’ll have a great time. Even if you don’t, it might be worth having a look. There are 10 local bands playing and traditionally Bikefest is a pretty wild event. Take the kids at your own risk. The Senators also have a three-game home set against Altoona that runs Friday through Sunday. Might be a more family-friendly event.
Friday night you could also take the kids to see the Jonas Brothers and Avril Lavigne. Doesn’t this seem like a strange career choice for Avril? Three platinum albums and she’s opening for a boyband created by the Disney hype machine? Not that I’m saying there is anything wrong with the Jonas Brothers, they are probably the most famous band that I have never heard a single song from. If you are looking for a more local flavor, The Underwater is at Gullifty’s. If you’re looking for a different flavor entirely, the Greater Harrisburg Concert Band will be in Camp Hill.
Saturday night, you can watch the movie “Hairspray” live in Reservoir Park. For those of you who prefer live musical theater to filmed musical theater, the Rose Lehrman Arts Center is putting on a production of flirty, summery, softball musical “The Boy Friend.” Also on Saturday night, Lakeherst will be celebrating the release of their latest album with a show at the Whitaker Center. They’re good, the album is good, check it out. Brad Paisley is at the Giant Center too, making it two big concerts in two nights in Chocolatetown.
Actually, three big concerts in three nights (depending on how you feel about teen power pop, country and radio alternative) since 3 Doors Down will be at Hersheypark Stadium on Sunday with Staind and Hinder. All in all, it should be a fun weekend if you are trying to drive around the Hershey area. Sunday also features two outdoors community events, a Multi-Cultural Latino Picnic in Steelton and the latest installment of the Italian Lake Concert Series.
As for me, I’ll be at the beach. Have fun kids.
2 comments so far. Sweet.
You're not alone, I have never heard a Jonas brothers song either.
Thanks for the post. Hmm, I haven't heard of Lakeherst either, I will have to check them out.
Had free tickets to see 3-Doors Down, Staind, and Hinder last night. The only thing that bothered me was that they would not allow outside food in the stadium, even though there were zero signs indicating that.
I feel bad for the people who bought Staind t-shirts for $40-45 at the concert. On their website, you can purchase a fan pack which includes a t-shirt (S to XXL); a CD; one-year membership to their fan club; plus an MP3 of their album "Believe"....all for $27 with $6 shipping.
Overall, though, a great show with good music. Lead singer also did a solo cover of Bob Seger's "Turn the Page".