Mar 1 - 30 | | Open Mic Night Thursdays | | The open mic is hosted by Strange Brew Coffee Shop 79 Broadway from 5-8PM every Thursday Night. We encourage musicians, poets, writers, performers, and comedians to attend, but it is family friendly so no cussing is allowed. |
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Mar 6 | | The Doughboys at the Opera House | | The Doughboys play venues like B.B. King's in New York City sharing bills with groups like The Pretenders and Robin Trower, and playing to ecstatic crowds. Their music recalls early Stones and Kinks. Meet the band at SoundCheck Records (downtown, 2 blocks from the Opera House) at 2 PM before the show and pick up a coupon for 2-for-1 tickets! Info: 570-325-0249 or
www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com |
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Mar 12 - 13 | | The Tartan Terrors at the Opera House | | The Tartan Terror shows at the Opera House during Jim Thorpe's St. Patrick's Day Weekend are some of the most sought-after in our program and it's not hard to see why. North America's premiere Celtic comedy group, the Tartans' mix of music, comedy and theater make for a thoroughly entertaining and uplifting evening. Info: 570-325-0249 or
www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com |
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Mar 13 | | Skirmish - Stalingrad V | | 7-hour scenario –$39.00 pp, pre-registered by 03/03/10. If you have a group of 20+ players the rate is $31.00 pp pre-registered. ($53.00 if you register late or at the gate). No regular play this day. www.skirmish.com – 1-800-SKIRMISH – info@skirmish.com |
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Mar 13 - 14 | | Carbon/Schuylkill Community Theatre Auditions | | For the Evening of Short Plays on March 13 & 14 from 2:00-4:00pm at The Studio, 255-257 E.Ridge Street, Lansford. Needed are actors & actresses ranging in age from young adults to senior citizens. You will be asked to read from the script. Rehearsals will be on either Tues. or Thurs evening, and commitment is minimal since each play is only approx. 10 minutes long. Directors include Keith Shelly, Dru Laughman, Jack Phillips , and Joel & Janet Sager. Any questions please call Janet @ 570-325-2 |
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Mar 14 | | Join the Barley Boys at the Mauch Chunk Ballroom on Parade Day | | A great day at the parade just got better! Stop in for our fundraiser event
for the museum and cultural center on March 14th at the Mauch Chunk Ballroom on 41 W Broadway. Doors open at 1:30 with cash bar and Irish Buffet. At 4PM The Barley Boys will take the stage performing their lively brand of Celtic music!
Click here
for details! |
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| St Patrick's Day Parade | | Visit Jim Thorpe for the famous St Patty's Day Parade! Be sure to get here early, festivities begin early. Anyone interested in participating can contact Hugh Dugan (also this year’s Grand Marshal) by emailing
irishfanhdd@hotmail.com. We are always looking for new entries. |
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Mar 20 | | Haiti Relief Benefit at the Mauch Chunk Ballroom | | 1 PM to 10 PM: Featuring local and regional artists, musicians, vendors and raffles, karaoke and dancing. Caribbean Food and local cuisine is included. Continuous shuttle service from the train station will be provided. Donation: $12 adults; $7 for students/seniors. Mauch Chunk Ballroom @ 41 West Broadway, JT. For info call Helen at 610-349-4590. |
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| Skirmish - Ladies Day | | All women play FREE! Ladies can upgrade to the deluxe package for $45.00. www.skirmish.com – 1-800-SKIRMISH – info@skirmish.com |
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| Children's Author Book-Signing at the Dimmick Library | | 1 PM: Robb Taylor, multi-talented musician and children's book author, will be at the Dimmick Library Annex to talk about and sign copies of his two children's books The Tale of the Easter Bunny and Mr. Mischief. The first book delivers a lesson for children to be kind to animals. The second book is a Halloween story that teaches children why prejudice is wrong. 58 Broadway in downtown Jim Thorpe. For additional information, call the library at 325-2131. |
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Mar 27 | | Swan Day Women in the Arts Luncheon | | Cost is Free to visual and performing women Artists You must bring a piece of work or hand bill to the Luncheon All others the fee is $5 to support women in the Arts. Reservations by 3/15/10. Call Sandi 570-386-3433, leave name and total coming or email Indianriverart@gmail.com - casual attire. |
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Mar 27 - 28 | | Skirmish 27th Anniversary | | $21.00 per person includes 250 paintballs per person & Free N2 air fills! www.skirmish.com – 1-800-SKIRMISH – info@skirmish.com |
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| First Annual Jim Thorpe Burlesque Festival | | Burlesque has finally come home to roost at one of America’s oldest operating Vaudeville theaters! On March 27 and 28, 2010, a weekend-long gathering of performers, enthusiasts, and spectators whom will converge on downtown Jim Thorpe, PA for classes, lectures, dance workshops, and the Burlesque Bazaar. Benefits the Opera House - visit
www.jimthorpeburlesque.com |
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