Weekly picks: York Jazz Fest
The first-ever York Jazz Fest doesn’t care whether you’re a longtime jazz aficionado or a newcomer to the style. It’s all about freedom — the freedom to make music that doesn’t conform, that grows and evolves as each note emerges. The audience and the artists are invited to go with the flow.
Get a sneak peek from performer and master of ceremonies Amy Banks in the embedded video. To learn all about the performers and the inspiration for the festival, read the York Weekend feature story.
The York Jazz Fest goes from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, 50 N. George St., York. The show features multiple stages of music and a variety of food samples from York City restaurants. Tickets are $35. For all the details, visit the Strand website or call (717) 846-1111.
In Extras, fill up at the Jewish Food Festival, explore art and crafts at Art in Residence or the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, find hope at the Tea Light Lantern Float Festival, play for a cause at Casino Night, discovery beauty at the Garden Faire or take the kids out for free fun on Family Day at the York County Heritage Trust.
In Openings, catch Robin Hood at DreamWrights, mingle with artists in Shrewsbury, listen to country music in Hanover or rock out at York College.
In Couch Potato, watch the 10th annual TV Land Awards.
In Weekend Sports, check out sprint-car races and track and field events.
For locations and trailers of new movies opening this week in York County, see the new movies post.
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Timonium
Sculptures in wood and other materials are among the specialties of the hundreds of juried artists at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. (credit: Sugarloaf)
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival features works by hundreds of jury-selected artists and crafters for three days at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road in Timonium.
The crafts on display include wood, metal, jewelry, fashion, photography and more. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 29.
Parking is free. Admission is $7 online or $9 at the door for adults and is good for all three days. Children under 12 get in free.
For all the details, visit the festival website or call 1-800-210-9900.
Family Day at the Heritage Trust
Children can get a hands-on appreciation for arts like woodworking through the free activities offered during the York County Heritage Trust's annual Family Day. (credit: YCHT)
The York County Heritage Trust’s annual Family Day of free fun has expanded this year.
Events will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at two Heritage Trust sites: the Agricultural & Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess St., York, and the Colonial Complex, 157 W. Market St., York.
Ongoing activities will include live music, a model railroad display and a variety of hands-on science, crafts and games.
Special events include:
- 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.: walking tour of the murals of York with a scavenger hunt.
- 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.: guided tours of the Agricultural & Industrial Museum.
- 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.: guided tours of the Colonial Complex.
- Noon: family-friendly bike ride along the York County Heritage Rail Trail, departing from the Agricultural & Industrial Museum and concluding at the Colonial Court House.
- 1:30 p.m.: program on the life of colonial children at the Colonial Court House.
- 2-3 p.m.: period dance demonstrations from the York Swing Dance Club and a chance to try them yourself at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum.
For all the details, visit the Heritage Trust website or call (717) 848-1587.
Tea Light Lantern Float Festival in Wrightsville
Lanterns, like these floating on a lake in Wisconsin, can be a powerful symbol of hope. (credit: slambo_42/Flickr)
The first-ever Tea Light Lantern Float Festival at the John Wright Restaurant will include entertainment, a silent auction, the sale of baked goods and the lighting of the tea light lanterns.
The event starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the restaurant, 234 N. Front St., Wrightsville. The lanterns, symbolizing inspiration and hope, will float down the Susquehanna River.
Proceeds will benefit the York County Youth Development Center’s programs for children and the community.
To learn more about the festival and how it will help children, read York Dispatch reporter Christina Kauffman’s feature story.
For all the details, visit the center’s website or call (717) 840-7570.
Go Green in the City
Head downtown for the fourth Go Green in the City from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21.
North Beaver Street in York City is set up as the epicenter of fun for the day, with events expanding outward and a scavenger hunt to take visitors to several sites with music, art, games and eco-friendly education.
Check out some of the participating businesses and the events in an article by York Dispatch reporter Candy Woodall.
For a complete schedule of fun or to download the scavenger hunt map and clues, visit the Downtown York Inc website.
Kite Fest at Markets at Shrewsbury
The 10th annual Kite Fest takes flight from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Markets at Shrewsbury, 12025 Susquehanna Trail South near Glen Rock.
Members of the American Kitefliers Association will demonstrate advanced kite-flying techniques for all ages and skill levels.
For all the details, visit the market website or call (717) 235-6611.
Check out the embedded video for a lesson in kite-flying from Dodd Gross of York.
