Be a Tourist: Events around town April 4-6
Blake Vogt is the future of magic. No more top hats or bunny rabbits. Blake is now here with his completely new and modern take on what it is to be a magician. Right out of school he created magic for magicians David Copperfield and David Blaine, and now he is performing his own creations himself. For more information and tickets, click here.
Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. For tickets, click here.
Hunt through the museum, find hidden eggs, and swap them for great prizes! Doors open at 6 p.m. for you to enjoy drinks, snacks, and socializing before the action begins. The hunt begins at 6:45 p.m. sharp! Everyone will start hunting at the same time, searching for hidden eggs throughout the museum. Each guest will collect a six-pack of eggs to redeem for exciting prizes! Plus, expERIEnce Children's Museum refined the prizes to make it even more thrilling and rewarding for everyone – so get ready for surprises you won't want to miss! Tickets are $40/per person, for more information click here.
vs Harrisburg Senators. To celebrate 30 seasons, the first 1,000 attendees will receive a 30th Season Lapel Pin. The 2024 Championship Banner will also be raised during the game. For tickets, click here.
Gramm was the lead vocalist on all of Foreigner's hit songs, including 'Feels Like the First Time', 'Cold as Ice', 'Long, Long Way from Home', 'Hot Blooded', 'Double Vision', 'Blue Morning, Blue Day', 'Head Games', 'Dirty White Boy', 'Urgent', 'Juke Box Hero', 'Break It Up,' and 'Say You Will.' For more information, click here.
One of the largest cheer and dance events in the region returns April 5-6, as Champion Cheer Central hosts its annual Lake Erie National Cheer and Dance Championships! Hosted at Erie Insurance Arena, this annual national event will see top cheer and dance athletes throughout the Great Lakes and Northeast regions compete. Music, lights and energy abound as you cheer on your favorite teams! For more information, click here.
Learn more about this fascinating use of one of nature's sweetest renewable resources with an interactive and informative tour and demonstrations. The highlight is a stop in Asbury Woods working sugar shack where the magic of sap to syrup happens! Enjoy samples from local vendors showcasing all kinds of maple products, and browse the gift shop full of hand-crafted pieces by local artists. Admission is $6 per person, for more information click here.
A1A–The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show was formed in 1991 when lead vocalist and guitarist Jeff Pike invited Scott Nickerson, founder of the first Jimmy Buffett Parrot Head Club, to join his already successful one-man tribute to Jimmy Buffett. In 1992, the band won a Jimmy Buffett Sound Alike Contest for Margaritaville Records, bringing them to the attention of Jimmy Buffett and his organization. For tickets, click here.
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