2011 JIM THORPE OLDE TIME CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 12/10/2011 - 12/11/2011
Location: Downtown Jim Thorpe
Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: 888-JIM-THORPE
Christmas is a special time of year in Jim Thorpe, and so the town will celebrate with the 2011 Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas Celebration. The celebration will included train rides with Santa, a live nativity, Historic District Ghost Walks, Olde Time Christmas Arts Bazaar, gingerbread house contest, strolling carolers and musicians, expanded shopping hours, and seasonal dinner specials. If that is not enough, ticketed entertainment will take place each Saturday night of the Olde Time Christmas at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Let the beautiful downtown transport you to a different era. This magical celebration will be held on Saturdays and Sundays until December 18, 2011. Please visit their website for more information.
MERRY TUBA CHRISTMAS IN STROUDSBURG 12/10/2011
Location: Downtown Stroudsburg
Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Town: Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 424-0325
Experience the true meaning of an old fashioned Christmas with an abundance of festivities for the entire family to enjoy. Shops and restaurants present music, dance, special promotions, and art displays. Other activities at Courthouse Square and throughout downtown will include the following: Santa strolls along Main Street, horse drawn carriage rides from 1-4pm, Ramsey students Ornament Reception and visit with Santa at the Driebe Freight Station, Puppet Show at The School of Visual and Performing Arts, Holiday Dance Performance at School of Visual and Performing Arts, and Tuba Christmas at Courthouse Square. Santa will be in town to greet children from noon-4pm.
POCONO MOUNTAINS SANTA TRAIN – EAST STROUDSBURG 12/10/2011
Location: East Stroudsburg Train Station
Crystal Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Town: East Stroudsburg
Phone: (908) 268-0675
The Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society, in cooperation with the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad, announces train rides with Santa Claus. Each trip will be a round-trip excursion lasting approximately one hour. During each trip, Santa Claus will be walking through the entire train visiting every child on board. Santa's helpers will also be there distributing a special gift from Santa to each child. Make sure to bring your camera to get photos with Santa. Tickets are $13/adults, $7/children under 10. The train departs at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm. All times are approximate and subject to change.
QUIET VALLEY'S ANNUAL OLD TIME CHRISTMAS 12/10/2011 - 12/11/2011
Location: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Town: Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 992-6161
Enjoy Christmas in the 1800s as guides dressed in period clothing lead you by lantern light through the historic buildings and displays. Includes storytelling, Christmas Putz, live Nativity, caroling, Belschnikel visit, gift shop, and more. Admission is $10/adults and $5/children ages 3-12. Hours are 3:30-7pm. Groups of 12 or more make reservations for tours 2:30-3:30pm. Rain or shine.
2011 JIM THORPE OLDE TIME CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 12/17/2011 - 12/18/2011
Location: Downtown Jim Thorpe
Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: 888-JIM-THORPE
Christmas is a special time of year in Jim Thorpe, and so the town will celebrate with the 2011 Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas Celebration. The celebration will included train rides with Santa, a live nativity, Historic District Ghost Walks, Olde Time Christmas Arts Bazaar, gingerbread house contest, strolling carolers and musicians, expanded shopping hours, and seasonal dinner specials. If that is not enough, ticketed entertainment will take place each Saturday night of the Olde Time Christmas at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Let the beautiful downtown transport you to a different era. Please visit their website for more information.
JUST LIKE I REMEMBER ART EXHIBIT 12/3/2011 - 12/31/2011
Location: Monroe County Environmental Education Center
8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Town: Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 629-3061
Born on a small farm before rural electricity or television, as a child Eino Anttila had to find his own methods of entertainment. The woods with the wild animals, trees, and flowers were great for getting to know nature. Nostalgia plays a large part in his paintings and he's glad to hear people say, "Just like I remember." Hours are 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, and most Saturdays from 9am-1pm. The "Just Like I Remember" exhibit will be on display until February 2, 2012. Please call during business hours for holiday hours.
CHANGE – A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 12/18/2011
Location: Sherman Theater
524 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Town: Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 420-2808
Heading into its fourth year of production, Labor of Love USA will be performing its annual "Christmas Spectacular: Change". This inspiring holiday tale is an original playwright. With its animated cast, humor, and enchanting musical performances, it is sure to capture the true spirit of Christmas. Tickets are $15/adults, $10/children 12 and under. Doors open at 3pm and the performance will begin at 4pm.
MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY AT COURTHOUSE SQUARE 12/22/2011
Location: Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Town: Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 420-8655
Please join the Chabad Chanukah Festival for the annual kindling of the largest Menorah in the Pocono Mountains. Enjoy doughnuts, latkes, soup, and more! The festival will begin at 6pm.
AFTER-HOLIDAY SALE 12/26/2011 - 12/31/2011
Location: The Crossings Premium Outlets
1000 Route 611, Tannersville, PA 18372
Town: Tannersville
Phone: (570) 629-4650
Shoppers arrive early for the kick-off of the center's After-Holiday Sale; stores open at 7am on the day after Christmas. Participating stores will be offering even greater discounts on select merchandise, including clearance-priced items. Visit www.premiumoutlets.com/thecrossings for a full listing of sales and extended holiday shopping hours.
THE FABULOUS GREASEBAND 12/30/2011
Location: Penn's Peak
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (866) 605-7325
Performing well over 230 shows per year, The Fabulous Greaseband never ceases to entertain their audience to the fullest extent. They perform throughout the East Coast, but are mainly centered between DC and NYC. They are a seven member party band that plays the best rock ‘n' roll hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Their offstage friendship and humor over the years has resulted in an onstage delivery of spontaneous and infectious fun. Each and every show they perform is fully customized to the audience, the occasion, and even the venue. General admission seating tickets are $17/advance; $22/day of the show. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm.
THE TARTAN TERRORS 12/30/2011
Location: Mauch Chunk Opera House
14 W Broadway , Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (570) 325-0249
The Tartan Terrors, North America's premier Celtic Event, returns to the Mauch Chunk Opera House; featuring the best in music, comedy, and dance. Bolstered by the blistering piping of a two-time world champion bagpiper, the driving tones of drums from around the world, and a guitar played unlike any you've ever heard. Combine this musical prowess with championship caliber Highland Dancers and internationally-recognized comedic performers and this Celtic Group goes beyond the ordinary. Tickets are $28. Doors open at 7:30pm; the show will begin at 8:30pm.
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH LIVE WIRE (AC/DC TRIBUTE) 12/31/2011
Location: Penn's Peak
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (866) 605-7325
Live Wire is ‘the closest you're gonna get to the real thing!' Seeing them live is like attending an actual AC/DC concert; they exude the power and electricity of what an AC/DC show is all about. Live Wire performs all the hits, from AC/DC's early roots all the way up to their present hits. They are the most recognized AC/DC tribute act on the touring circuit. Live Wire has been acknowledged by Angus Young himself, they are the only tribute band to be featured on AC/DC's official website and they are even acknowledged in AC/DC's official documentary "AC/DC FANNATION." General admission seating tickets are $22/advance; $27/day of show. Doors open at 8pm and the show will begin at 9pm.
