Apr 1 | | Every Saturday Book Sale | | Every Saturday, 12 - 4: Used Book Sale at the Dimmick Library Annex at 58 Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Good books! - and at great prices! Fiction, non-fiction and children's books - three rooms of books, all displayed in one of Jim Thorpe's beautiful Victorian houses. Most book prices are between $1 and $3 and paperbacks and childrens books are less. All proceeds benefit the Dimmick Memorial Library. For info call 325-2131. |
|
Apr 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. |
|
Apr 4 | | Show off your finest Easter Bonnets at the Albright Mansion on Easter morning | | From 8 until 12 Meriel Springer hosts her First Annual Easter Bonnet Brunch at the Albright Mansion, 66 Broadway, Jim Thorpe. All women wearing a traditional Easter bonnet or Easter-themed hat will receive a mini Simnel Cake as a gift from Meriel. Sorry … baseball caps and red hats are not acceptable as Easter Bonnet attire. Reservations for larger groups - please call the Albright Mansion at 570-325-4440. |
|
Apr 9 | | The Youngers at the Opera House | | Whether it's their signature high lonesome country rock sound or they're kicking up a serious ruckus, the Youngers play with conviction. Info: 570-325-0249 or
www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com |
|
Apr 10 | | Bach & Handel Chorale Easter Concert | | 3 PM in St. Mark’s Church, 21 Race St, Jim Thorpe under the direction of Randall D. Perry. Selections include Darkness to Dawn, My Jesus, if Ever I Needed You, and
the Lord is Risen Today. The Beyond Bach Ensemble will also perform. Reserved Seats $20 Adults, $15 Seniors, Students $12. Tickets call: (570) 325-4794, email jsbgfh@ptd.net or online at www.bhchorale.org. |
|
| Ladies Night Out Comedy at the Opera House | | Girls night out comedy showcases top national comics live on stage the Opera House. You'll laugh all night long. Boyfriends and husbands welcome, but the night belongs to the ladies. Info: 570-325-0249 or |
|
Apr 11 | | Longhunter Festival | | Dave Ehrig - Pennsylvania's Mr. Black Powder. Music by McCarty, Finsel and Ruch. Fundraiser for: Friends of the Dimmick Library and the Mauch Chunk Museum - held at the Mauch Chunk Museum Ballroom on 41 W Broadway, a few doors up from the Opera House. |
|
Apr 17 | | George Wesley Band at the Opera House | | Whether it's rock or reggae the George Wesley Band does either Clapton or Bob marley proud. Headline act of the Jim Thorpe Earth Day Celebration. Info: 570-325-0249 or
www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com |
|
Apr 17 - 18 | | Earth Day Jim Thorpe | | With arts and crafts, food, great music (free and ticketed including a headline show at the Opera House) Jim Thorpe has been doing this event since before Earth Day became cool again. It's a tradition! For more info: call Shelli 570-325-2079 or click here for more information. |
|
Apr 24 | | Legendary Mentalist Mark Stone at the Opera House | | Mark Stone's show is a joyous mental-mania for all kinds of audiences. He has amazed Johnny Carson, Oprah, Regis Philbin, Chevy Chase, and Maury Povich and has performed for thrilled audiences at thousands of shows. An entertaining demonstrations of mental gymnastics! Info: 570-325-0249 or
www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com |
|
