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When Does Dorney Park Open in 2023?

By Contributor — 1 year ago

When is Dorney Park’s opening day? What to know for 2023 | Hours, tickets and events

Warmer weather means it’s almost amusement park season.

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom  just outside Allentown is gearing up for its Summer 2023.

Slate of special events, from Fourth of July fireworks to the popular Halloween Haunt.

When is Dorney Park’s opening day? What to know for 2023 | Hours, tickets and events

No new rides are open this year, but a new roller coaster is in the works for 2024.

Here’s what to know about Dorney Park’s hours, tickets and events for 2023.

 

Dorney Park’s Opening Day 2023

 

Dorney Park’s opening day for 2023 is Friday, May 12. Wildwater Kingdom will open Saturday, May 27.

Season pass holders get access to preview days — one for Dorney Park on May 7, and for Wildwater Kingdom on May 21.

 

Dorney Park’s 2023 Hours

 

Dorney Park will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through May 28, when it switches to daily operation. Wildwater Kingdom also is open weekends initially and moves to daily operation June 5 through Labor Day. Dorney Park stays open weekends through October.

When is Dorney Park’s opening day? What to know for 2023 | Hours, tickets and events

Exact dates and hours vary, but Dorney is generally open during the summer from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends with an earlier closing on weekdays. Wildwater Kingdom is generally open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Dorney Park’s 2023 Tickets

 

Daily admission starts at $39.99. Season passes are available at the Silver, Gold and Platinum level. Costs for those run $94, $109 or $280, respectively.

When is Dorney Park’s opening day? What to know for 2023 | Hours, tickets and events

 

Dorney Park’s 2023 Events

 

Fourth of July Celebration

  • When: July 4
  • What is it? Independence Day fireworks with patriotic music beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Grand Carnivale

  • When: Select dates from July 22 to Aug. 6
  • What is it? A “global celebration” with live music, international food, games and crafts, with a Spectacle of Color parade after sundown.

Food Truck Rally

  • When: Aug. 26 and 27
  • What is it? A smorgasbord of food trucks from across the region.

Halloween Haunt

  • When: Select nights from Sept. 15 to Oct. 28
  • What is it? Zombies, vampires and other ghouls take over the park, which features scare mazes and entertainment plus the usual rides into the night.

 

The Great Pumpkin Fest

  • When: Weekends from Sept. 16 to Oct. 29
  • What is it? A fall harvest festival full of family-friendly games and activities.

 

Comic Matt Rife visits Wind Creek on June 11
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Comic Matt Rife visits Wind Creek on June 11

By Sasha Sinclair — 1 year ago

Comic Matt Rife visits Wind Creek on June 11.

Matt Rife has exploded as one of the fastest growing comedians through his viral content and remarkable engagement on TikTok, where he has amassed over 5 Million followers, and more than 260 million views globally. Rife brings forth his refreshingly genuine presence along with elevated material that is quick witted and vulnerable.

From Columbus Ohio, Matt started performing at the age of fifteen opening for comedians such as Dane Cook, Ralphie May, and DeRay Davis.

He made his television debut on MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” as the youngest cast member in history for four seasons before moving on to other MTV properties, such as hosting the reboot of “TRL” and appearing on “The Challenge.” Other credits include: “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “Fresh Off The Boat”, BET’s “North Of The 10”, and most recently NBC’s comedy competition show “Bring The Funny.” In 2021, Rife self-produced and distributed through YouTube his first one-hour comedy special, “Only Fans”.

As one of the hottest comedians in the business, Rife has been selling out at comedy clubs and theaters all across the country, and is gearing up to embark on his biggest tour yet in 2023.

For info and tix Comic Matt Rife visits Wind Creek on June 11:

VIP Meet & Greet Add-on Includes:

– Meet & Greet with Matt Rife

– Photo with Matt Rife

– Commemorative VIP Laminate

– Exclusive Autographed Merchandise Item

* Note: This add-on does not include a seat ticket. You MUST purchase a seat ticket to show in order to purchase a VIP add-on.

 

Daughtry brings his Acoustic: Bare Bones Tour to Wind Creek August 25
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Daughtry brings his Acoustic: Bare Bones Tour to Wind Creek August 25

By Daisy Schneider — 1 year ago

Daughtry brings his Acoustic: Bare Bones Tour to Wind Creek August 25

Daughtry, one of the most visible and consistent Rock & Roll torchbearers of the 21st Century, has sold over 9 million albums and 16million singles worldwide as well as selling out concerts across the globe.

Their debut album, the self-titled Daughtry, was the top-selling album of 2007, producing 4 Top 20 Platinum-selling singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the fastest-selling rock debut album in Soundscan history. 

It was also nominated for 4 Grammy Awards and won 4 American Music Awards and 7 Billboard Music Awards including Album of the Year. The subsequent albums, Leave This Town (2009), Break The Spell (2011), Baptized (2013) and Cage To Rattle (2018) were all certified Gold and placed in the top 10 in the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. 

In 2020, Daughtry released their newest single, World On Fire, which marked their return to their rock roots and the top of the Rock Charts in the US.  

Info and tix for Daughtry brings his Acoustic: Bare Bones Tour to Wind Creek

Pocono PrideFest Returns to Stroudsburg June 4
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Pocono PrideFest Returns to Stroudsburg June 4

By Contributor — 1 year ago
Pocono PrideFest Returns to Stroudsburg June 4
Celebrate diversity and inclusion at the third annual Pocono Pride Festival in downtown Stroudsburg on Sunday, June 4th.
This free community event in and around Courthouse Square runs from noon to 5 PM, offering a day of musical performances, entertainment, food, education and activities.

Organized by the local LGBTQ+ community, the Pocono Pride Committee and the Sherman Theater, the Pocono Pride Festival creates a welcoming environment for all individuals to celebrate together.

The festival schedule includes the kickoff to Pride month in the Poconos, drag show performances, live bands, and solo artists taking the stage to showcase their talent and spread the message of acceptance and unity.  The divas known as Clan Ann will emcee the event.

More than 50 vendors will provide diverse offerings from food trucks, craft beers from Shawnee Craft Brewing Company, and a curated selection of artisans with unique treasures. Information on local and regional LGBTQ+ resources and services and other educational opportunities will also be available.

Street parking is free throughout the day in the borough of Stroudsburg. The Pocono Pride Festival invites members of the LGBTQ+ community, supportive allies and friends to celebrate and stand united for diversity and inclusion.

For more information and updates, follow the Pocono Pride Festival social media accounts or visit PoconoPrideFestival.com. 

Event:  Pocono Pride Festival
Date:  Sunday, June 4
Time:  12:00 noon to 5:00 PM
Price:  Free Community Event
Kittenpalooza, cat rescue nonprofit, returns to Purr Haus in Emmaus June 3-4
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Kittenpalooza, cat rescue nonprofit, returns to Purr Haus in Emmaus June 3-4

By Contributor — 1 year ago

Kittenpalooza, cat rescue nonprofit, returns to Purr Haus in Emmaus June 3-4

Kittenpalooza, a family friendly celebration and fundraiser for two of the Lehigh Valley’s hardest working small cat rescue nonprofits will return to Purr Haus in Emmaus on the weekend of June 3-4.

From 2pm til 5pm on Saturday, June 3 and 11am til 2pm on June 4, volunteers from Aunt Helen’s Cats in Need of Hellertown and Crazy Cat Chicks Rescue from Kunkletown will be on hand to introduce visitors to adoptable kittens and share information about cat rescue.

There will be a basket raffle and Purr Haus will provide complimentary refreshments and donate a portion of sales during the event.

Attendees can win a door prize by bringing a donation of kitten food, litter, KMR or other items. A full list of requested items can be found on Purr Haus’ Facebook page.

The event coincides with “kitten season,” the time of year when feral and stray cats are most likely to give birth. Many kittens fall prey to predators, parasites and car accidents and die before reaching si months of age.

“Kittens born outside suffer.”

said Purr Haus owner Laurie Mason
Schroeder.

“We need to support cat rescue volunteers who care for homeless kittens and work to decrease the feral cat population in the Lehigh Valley.”

Photos and videos are encouraged during the event.

Purr Haus, located at 27 S. 7th Street in Emmaus is Lehigh Valley’s only cat-themed boutique, offering “The Best Stuff for Cats and The People Who Love Them.”

They carry a carefully curated stock of products emphasizing brands that promote cat health and give back to the cat rescue community.

Ace Frehley - Original KISS guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee performs at the Sherman Theater October 28
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Ace Frehley at Pocono Sherman Theater – Original KISS guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee performs at the Sherman Theater October 28

By Contributor — 1 year ago
Original KISS guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ace Frehley will perform classic rock hits at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 PM.
The success of Ace Frehley’s solo career, as both a recording artist and performer, has easily outpaced his former KISS bandmates. His 2014 release Space Invader was the only post KISS solo album to crack the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 albums chart, and his acclaimed 2011 autobiography No Regrets went on to become a New York Times best-seller.
Ace’s current album, Origins II, was released on September 18, 2020 and features guests Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Lita Ford, Bruce Kulick and John 5. With KISS on their farewell tour, Ace is in the news just about every day – mentioned in every article referencing KISS as the original lead guitarist with most writers commenting that KISS is not the same without Ace. 
Show:  Ace Frehley
Date:  Saturday, October 28
Time:  Doors – 7:00; Show – 8:00
 
For more information, call 570-420-2808 or visit shermantheater.com.
Renegade Amish Musicians Head to The Sherman Theater May 19
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Renegade Amish Musicians Head to The Sherman Theater May 19

By Contributor — 1 year ago

Renegade Amish Musicians Head to The Sherman Theater

Those curious about the Amish Outlaws have their chance to check them out at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, May 19, 2023.

At first glance, with their straw hats and suspenders, you might think they play bluegrass or country music.  But the Amish Outlaws perform music ranging from U2 to Prince to Johnny Cash to Queen. The band’s show can be summed up as eclectic and fun.

It is a little-known fact that most Amish practice a tradition similar to the Christian “Confirmation” and Jewish “Bar Mitzvah” called “Rumspringa” (literal translation: “running around”) in which Amish children at the age of 16 have an opportunity to live free of the strict Amish code of conduct before deciding if they want to come back and be baptized into the Amish church.

Surprisingly, virtually all of the youths return.

But sometimes they don’t.

Four out of the original six members of The Amish Outlaws were born and raised in Lancaster, PA and had a strict Amish upbringing. No electricity from land lines, no alcohol, no musical instruments, but their spirits were too wild for the Amish lifestyle.

Once they trampled in the Devil’s Playground, there was no turning back. In the years since Rumspringa, the members of the Amish Outlaws have become very well acclimated to the pleasures and vices of the modern world…  music, most of all.

Thus, with a bold lust for life and a fire for music and performance that can only come from 16 years of repression, The Amish Outlaws were unleashed upon the world.

Show: The Amish Outlaws

Date: May 19, 2023

Doors at 7:00, Show at 8:00

Tickets available online through shermantheater.com or at the Sherman Theater Box Office (570) 420-2808.  

The Sherman Theater is Monroe County’s only nationally ranked, non-profit theater and performing arts center.  Located in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, the Sherman Theater has proudly served the Pocono region for 90 years.  The Theater and Performing Arts Center is committed to strengthening the community by producing culturally-diverse, nationally-known professional acts and festivals at the theater and at satellite locations throughout Monroe County for people of all ages, by providing an opportunity for local artists to perform, and by creating economic development in the region. The Sherman Theater projects and events attract over 100,000 visitors to the Pocono Region annually.  

For more information call 570-420-2808 or visit www.shermantheater.com.

Hershey Park Stadium concert series has Summer-long Fun; Kicks off May 18 w country singer Morgan Wallen
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Hershey Park Stadium concert series has Summer-long Fun; Kicks off May 18 w country singer Morgan Wallen

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

The Hershey Park Stadium summer concert series begins on May 18.

Starting Thursday, May 18 country singer Morgan Wallen on his One Thing at a Time world tour kicks off the concert series at the historic stadium.

Below is a full list of concerts happening at Hershey Park Stadium this summer:

  • Thursday, May 18: Morgan Wallen on the One Thing At A Time World Tour with EARNEST and Bailey Zimmerman
  • Saturday, May 27: Blink-182 with Turnstile and White Reaper
  • Saturday, July 1: Zac Brown Band on the From The Fire Tour with King Calaway
  • Sunday, July 2: Big Time Rush on the Can’t Get Enough Tour with MAX and JAX
  • Thursday, July 13: Luke Bryan on the Country on Tour 2023 with Chayce Beckham, Ashley Cooke, Conner Smith, and DJ Rock
  • Friday, July 28: Jason Aldean on the Highway Desperado Tour with Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent, and Dee Jay Silver
  • Friday. Aug. 4: 2023 Outlaw Music Festival
  • Saturday, Aug. 5: Pantera with Lamb of God
  • Thursday, Aug. 10: The Chicks on The Chicks World Tour 2023 with Ben Harper
  • Friday, Aug. 11: Guns N’ Roses
  • Sunday, Aug. 27: Nickelback on the Get Rollin’ Tour with Brantley Gilbert and Josh Ross
  • Saturday, Sep. 9: Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top on the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour with Uncle Kracker

 

Hershey Park stadium reminds concert-goers that the stadium prohibits bags inside the venue that exceed 5″x 8″x 1″ for the safety of guests. Hand clutches, wristlets, and small purses are permitted subject to search but may not exceed the size limit mentioned.

The venue is also cashless, with cash-to-card kiosks located under the east and west grandstands at no additional fee.

Hersheypark Stadium events take place rain or shine.

In the event of inclement weather, updates will be posted on the Hersheypark Stadium Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages.

More information regarding policies for the stadium can be found here.

Concertgoers wishing to go to Hersheypark on the day of, the day before, or the day after the event can receive a discounted ticket to the park by presenting their event ticket at Ticketing Services.

Blues Traveler heads to Sherman Theater on May 14 for a night of their biggest hits.
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Six-Time Platinum Rockers Blues Traveler Head to Poconos Sherman Theater May 14

By Daisy Schneider — 2 years ago

Six-Time Platinum Rockers Blues Traveler Head to Poconos Sherman Theater on May 14

Blues Traveler will perform the hits that defined their 36-year career at the Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg, PA on May 14 at 7:00 PM.

American blues, funk, and soul saxophonist, singer and songwriter, Vanessa Collier will open for Blues Traveler and local singer/songwriter and former contestant from NBC’s The Voice, Christian Porter, will open the show.

Blues Traveler have announced a series of 2023 shows to coincide with the impending release of their Live and Acoustic: Fall of 1997 limited edition, double EP (Spring 2023).

Tickets for the “Blues Traveler 2023″ show go on sale Friday, January 27 at 10:00 AM EST and can be purchased at shermantheater.com.

During the shows, the band will perform a bevy of songs spanning more than three decades and 14 hit albums – including the iconic four, which went six-times Platinum and spawned the definitive “Run-Around” (garnering their first Grammy®Award).

Audiences can also expect to hear the band’s Billboard-topping smash singles like “Hook” and “But Anyway,” as well as their new, jam-infused renditions of some of their favorite classic blues songs, originally recorded by artists such as Aretha Franklin, Freddie King, Big Mama Thornton, and Little Willie John.

Blues Traveler will also be promoting their forthcoming spring 2023 release of Live and Acoustic: Fall of 1997, which is a selection of highlights from the ensemble’s legendary tour 25-years-ago.

The 25th-anniversary limited edition double LP will include unreleased,remastered material from the initial two-track soundboard recordings.

Live and Acoustic: Fall of 1997 captures moments from the band’s historic acoustic performances, with the release doubling as a 25th-anniversary celebration of the ensemble’s late-’90s live delivery.

36 years ago, the four original members of Blues Traveler

 

About Blues Traveler:  36 years ago, the four original members of Blues Traveler – John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and the late Bobby Sheehan – gathered in their drummer’s parent’s basement in Princeton, NJ to jam. From these high school sessions emerged a band that would go on to release a total of 14 studio albums, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one six-times platinum-selling more than 10 million combined units worldwide.

Over an illustrious career, Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people, and, in “Run-Around,” had the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy® for “Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.” Their latest album Travelers Blues (Round Hill Records) was released in 2021 and featured reimagined and recharged classics from the American blues songbook and a few surprises. The group’s first official blues album, it was nominated for a Grammy® for “Best Traditional Blues’ Album” in 2022.

Their movie credits include Blues Brothers 2000, Kingpin, Wildflowersand others. A television favorite, they have been featured on “Saturday Night Live,” “Austin City Limits,” “VH1’s Behind the Music” and they hold the record for the most appearances of any artist on “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

Show:  Blues Traveler
Sherman Theater, 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg PA
Sunday, May 14
Doors at 6:30, Show at 7:00

The Sherman Theater is Monroe County’s only nationally ranked, non-profit theater and performing arts center.  Located in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, the Sherman Theater has proudly served the Pocono region for 90 years.

The Theater and Performing Arts Center is committed to strengthening the community by producing culturally-diverse, nationally-known professional acts and festivals at the theater and at satellite locations throughout Monroe County for people of all ages, by providing an opportunity for local artists to perform, and by creating economic development in the region. The Sherman Theater projects and events attract over 100,000 visitors to the Pocono Region annually.

For more information call 570-420-2808 or visit www.shermantheater.com

The Music of John Williams at Allentown Symphony Hall Sat May 6
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The Music of John Williams at Allentown Symphony Hall Sat May 6

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

The Music of John Williams at Allentown Symphony Hall Sat May 6

The music of John Williams is known for some of the most famous and popular movies in our history: Indiana Jones, ET. Jaws, Star Wars.

His music has transported us beyond our imagination. To new worlds. Through heart-pounding adventures. Be there when the Allentown Symphony performs all your John Williams favorites – Star Wars and more!

Tickets and information for The Music of John Williams here.

 

The Music of John Williams at Allentown Symphony Hall Sat May 6

The Music of John Williams at Allentown Symphony Hall Sat May 6

 

John Williams is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. In a career that has spanned seven decades, he has composed some of the most popular, recognizable and critically acclaimed film scores in cinematic history. Williams has won 25 Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. With 53 Academy Award nominations, he is the second most-nominated individual, after Walt Disney. His compositions are considered the epitome of film music, and he is considered among the greatest composers in the history of cinema-as well as all time.

Diane Wittry, conductor

 

Tickets and information for The Music of John Williams here.

 

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