Antique Automobile Club of America Museum Has Showstopper Exhibition!

STUNNING EXHIBITION AT THE Antique Automobile Club of America's (AACA) huge museum in Hershey. "Jewels of the JWR Museum" runs through January 31, 2010. The museum's Web site is: http://http://http//www.aacamuseum.org/.


We highly recommend the AACA museum to all our guests, and each week, many of our guests visit the museum and come back telling other guests how much they enjoyed it. What Craig tells everyone: "The museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate. The automobiles on display are usually restored to the 'nth degree' meaning they are show room quality. When you stand and look at a Cord or a Sterns Knight or a Dusenberg, it is like being in the 1930's, in the show room. All automobiles are road worthy and are driven! Yet, there isn't a spot of oil anywhere. Cars are shown in their natural environment. For example, the port hole Thunder Bird is shown in a drive in movie theatre!"



The current exhibition is based upon Pennsylvania resident John “Jack” Rich's collection. He opened his collection at the JWR Museum after retirement so people of all ages could experience the wonders of automotive history. The AACA Museum will be showcasing six spectacular and diverse vehicles that span from the early 1900’s – late 1940’s in the main exhibit gallery. Specific vehicles include: 1910 American Underslung Traveler, 1926 Rolls-Royce Springfield Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster, 1932 Delage D8-SS Cabriolet by Chapron, 1939 Horch 853a Cabriolet, 1939/47 Rolls-Royce Phantom III ‘Vutotal’ Cabriolet by Labourdette, and a 1948 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Figoni et Falaschi. Also currently on display from the JWR Museum is an original and unrestored 1911 Oldsmobile Limited 7 Passenger Touring vehicle. It is believed that this is the only completely unrestored and original example know to exist.





You can read all about the exhibition by going to http://tiny.cc/OzyA0.





Check out our beautiful country estate Bed & Breakfast at http://www.annvilleinn.com/; relax and enjoy all our Inn has to offer, and consider going out to the Antique Automobile Club of America's one afternoon, followed by a delicious dinner at a restaurant we can recommend, topped off by dropping off to sleep in a luxurious bed with a King's Down mattress--only the best at Annville Inn!





Here are more pictures to entice you to visit this exemplary exhibition at Hershey's Antique Automobile Club of America museum.

Christmas Present From Annville Inn B&B

Christmas Special from Annville Inn B&B:

Read all about the upcoming Jim Brickman Extravaganza in the next blog post below. This is sure to be a very special Christmas Present for (or from!!!) the one you love.
Annville Inn will make it even better! When you return from the concert, and come back to your snugly warm room glowing with light from the fireplace, guess what you will find laying upon your pillow? Jim Brickman's newest CD!
You will have Jim's magical music swirling in your head, and then you can pop the CD into your room's CD player and keep the magic going!
To take advantage of this special offer you must book at least four days prior to the concert. In fact, pick up the phone or go to your computer and book right this very minute! We expect to book all our rooms the weekend Jim is in town, don't loose out on this opportunity. Go to http:www.annvilleinn.com and book your room right now!


DATE: December 21, 2009
PRICE: $62.00, $57.00, $47.00, and $37.00 Processing fees apply. Price for tickets only.
TIME: 7:30 PM

For more on Jim, please visit his Web site at: http://www.jimbrickman.com/.

JIM BRICKMAN COMES TO HERSHEY FOR CHRISTMAS!

THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS!

JIM BRICKMAN'S

"Beautiful

World" CHRISTMAS CONCERT !

December 21st

Santa, Please Bring Me Two Special Gifts:

1. Tickets for my sweetheart and me to Jim Brickman at the Hershey Theatre!
2. Two nights' stay at the Christmas wonderland that is Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast decorated "to the hilt" with tasteful, delightful Christmas Decorations. (The Inn spends nearly two months decorating!)

ANNVILLE INN ALL DECORATED FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

BRICKMAN + ANNVILLE INN B&B

A Concert to celebrate the joy of the holiday with great music & laughter! The 2009 holiday season finds platinum-selling recording artist, pianist and composer Jim Brickman performing across the country on his 14th annual holiday tour. Jim Brickman's Beautiful World creates a musical celebration for audiences seeking an escape from the hectic demands of the holiday season!

In this very special concert, Jim will introduce fans to Beautiful World plus his favorite holiday music from classic to contemporary. Jim's evening of dazzling solo piano, vibrant vocals plus warmth and humor with very special guests, sold more than 40,000 tickets last year. The tour is produced by NewSpace Entertainment and Magic Arts & Entertainment.

A new year and a new show, according to the tour producer, Dave Stinson at Magic Entertainment. "We are delighted to be working with Jim Brickman to co-produce his 2009 Beautiful World Tour and look forward to many years of successful collaboration!" Jim promises that upcoming tour dates will showcase some brand-new music blended with some fan favorites. "I know you'll enjoy hearing some great holiday music, all the hits and some I think will become your new favorites. It's my favorite time of year and celebrating across the country with the audiences makes it that much more special." is inspired by Jim's unique gift of bridging borders, cultural divides with themes of friendship and holiday cheer through his music.

Become part of the magic of the Christmas concerts that have become special homecomings for thousands of audience members who return year after year to experience the spirit of the holiday in an unforgettable evening of music, laughter and memories. "When you imagine Christmas and the days leading up to the big morning, chances are holiday music is the soundtrack in your mind." Brickman says. "My favorite music of all time is written for the holiday season. How fitting that throughout the season celebrating peace on earth goodwill to men, we will be spreading cheer on the Beautiful World Tour."

From jingles writer to "America's Most Romantic Piano Sensation," Jim has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star studded vocal collaborations. Jim's lineup of collaborations with many gifted musical artists include: Martina McBride, Gerald Levert, Lady Antebellum, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Collin Raye, Pam Tillis, Michael Bolton, Sara Evans, Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John.

For more information about Jim Brickman's national tour or to sample his latest album release, Beautiful World, visit www.jimbrickman.com.

DATE: December 21, 2009
PRICE per seat (excludes Annville Inn room charge): $62.00, $57.00, $47.00, and $37.00 Processing fees apply
TIME: 7:30 PM

Wizard of Oz coming very soon. STILL TIME!

World renown The WIZARD OF OZ is coming to Hershey Theatre October 27 thru November 1

WIZARD OF OZ!

1. Stay at Annville Inn

2. See the Broadway Musical The Wizard of Oz one evening during your stay at Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast.

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE ANNVILLE INN BED & BREAKFAST!

There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful Wizard of Oz, twists its way into Hershey! You will be captivated as you travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs.

A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, The Wizard of Oz will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys.

Don't miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage.

PRICE: $65.00, $55.00, $45.00, $35.00, and $25.00 Processing fees apply

TIME: Tuesday-Thursday: 7:30 PM Friday: 8:00 PM Saturday: 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM Sunday: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

check out Hershey Theatre at: www.hersheytheatre.com

Wizard of Oz's own Web site:
http://www.wizardofozontour.com/

Book your Annville Inn accommodations at: http://www.annvilleinn.com/rooms/index.htm

Mannheim Steamroller SPECIAL at Annville Inn B&B

See our post on this blog from earlier today, it tells about Mannheim Steamroller (http://http://shop.mannheimsteamroller.com/ ) and Hershey's Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast. Here is a very special offer for anyone booking at least a two-night stay at Annville Inn B&B and going to the Mannheim Steamroller concert ("extravaganza" is a better word!): When you return from Mannheim Steamroller, you will find upon your pillow, a Mannheim Steamroller CD-ROM, our compliments, just for you! Book now, check availability on our Web site at: http://www.annvilleinn.com.

Mannheim Steam Roller "Rolls into Hershey Nov. 12"

Mannheim Steamroller is an experience that will leave you uplifted and feeling glorious for not just days, not just weeks, but months!

To rev up your holiday spirit, to be energized, rush to the site for Mannheim Steamroller (http://shop.mannheimsteamroller.com/) or to the venue's site, The Hershey Theatre (http://hersheytheatre.com/) and book your tickets.

But, first, go to our Web site and check availability. You will want to book Mannheim on a night that we have availability here at the Inn for you! You will love Annville Inn and all the amenities we have here for you. Fabulous beds, luxurious linens, fire places, jacuzzis, hot tub, pool table, stadium style theatre, plant conservatory, music room, gourmet breakfast in our Frank Lloyd Wright inspired dining room, wood burning fireplace making the garden room toasty warm, three acres of gardens, and so much more. Book right now at http://www.annvilleinn.com/!

Bonsai Returns to Hershey Gardens

For the fourth year in a row, the ancient horticultural art of bonsai returns to Hershey Gardens. This exhibition was developed by Craig George, the husband of Annville Inn B&B's innkeeper, Rosalie. As Director of the Gardens, Craig wanted to find a new use for the butterfly house while butterflies were absent for the fall and winter season. The bonsai exhibition has grown in quality year after year, and this season's display is expected to be...stunning.

Ever since we opened, we have had a steady stream of guests staying at Hershey's Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast, and making a pilgrimage to Hershey Gardens. You can find out more such as hours the day you plan to go by visiting: http://www.hersheygardens.org.

Blog Back Up and Running

We took a summer hiatus on our blog, but are pleased to let everyone know we are back to publishing on a regular basis. This represents a new era in our blog. We will be publishing not only information about the Inn, and activity centered around Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast, we will also be providing up to date info about happenings and events throughout our region. We hope this will help folks who are planning a trip to not only find a fabulous place to unwind, relax and enjoy, but to also find activities to become involved with while they are here. Whether your interest is Hersheypark (http://www.hersheypark.com/), Hersheypark Stadium & Star Pavilion (http://www.hersheyparkstadium.com/), Hershey Antique Automobiles (http://www.aacamuseum.org/), Hershey Gardens (http://www.hersheygardens.org/ ), Hershey Theatre (http://www.hersheytheatre.com/), Hershey's Giant Center (http://www.giantcenter.com/index.php), Hershey Hotel (http://www.thehotelhershey.com/), Hollywood Casino (http://www.hcpn.com/), Hershey's Chocolate World (http://www.hersheys.com/chocolateworld/) or dozens and dozens of other attractions located here, we can help! Rosalie is an excellent concierge and can help you plan your time in the Hershey area! Welcome back to the Annville Inn Blog.

Famous Author & Expert Visits Annville Inn

Fascinating author Michelle Dresbold was a guest at Annville Inn B&B this past weekend. Known as the "Sherlock Holmes of Handwriting," Ms. Dresbold, who holds degrees with honors in psychology and art, has just published a top-selling book, "Sex, Lies and Handwriting." She is considered one of the world's foremost authorities in her discipline.

Not only is Ms. Dresbold an author, she is also a psychologist, artist, speaker, law enforcement consultant, columnist, and much more!

According to Michelle's Web site, "For the past ten years, she has been helping law enforcement agencies around the country put away the "bad guys."

A graduate of the United States Secret Service's Advanced Document Examination training program, Michelle consults to private attorneys, police departments, and prosecutors throughout the United States. She is considered one of the top experts in the nation on handwriting identification, (including anonymous letters and suspected forgeries), personality profiling, and threat analysis. She has testified in a wide variety of cases including arson, embezzlement, voting fraud, forgery, stalking, and murder.

She is the author of Sex, Lies, and Handwriting, published by Simon and Schuster's Free Press, and writes a weekly syndicated column, The Handwriting Doctor, which appears in newspapers throughout the United States. Michelle is also an accomplished artist, who has shown her work in galleries and museums across the country. Michelle has been featured on the CBS Early Show, the Today Show, the Fox Morning Show with Mike and Juliette, the O’Reilly Factor, Fox News, and Court TV. "

Check out Michelle's Web site, which includes an impressive list of publications, which have printed articles about her, her television appearances, high profile cases, and even examples of her art work. Her site also has a "fun" section where you can try your hand at detecting: http://www.michelledresbold.com/index.html.

Thank you, Michelle, for allowing us to tell your story in our online journal!

Valentines Weekend is here. Reserve now for NEXT YEAR!

Valentine's Weekend is always a special time at Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast. This weekend, we have guests staying here from as far west as Los Angeles, California and as far east as the Philadelphia suburbs. One couple, David and Samantha, are here for their fourth weekend with us! We love our guests and appreciate the many guests who return to us time and again, such as David and Samantha. We have two Inn photographs on today's blog posting. The first shows how Rosalie set her table this morning for Valentine's. The china she selected is used only two times a year, Valentines' Day being one of them. It is over 100 years old, from her Grandmother, who brought it from Europe (it was made in Great Brittan.) The other image is one Craig made late this summer of the Inn all socked in with fog, which rolled down from the Gap in the Blue Mountains and cradled the Inn in its mist until the sun came out and evaporated it shortly before breakfast. Rosalie got to enjoy it when she rose early to fix breakfast. Her guests slumbered quietly as the fog slowly rolled in, enveloped the Inn and the surrounding fields and barns, and then as quickly left--it was quite magical.

Annville Inn's Piano Tuner Extraordinare

The piano in our music room gets tuned several times a year by an expert piano tuner who comes here from Philadelphia. Meet Bob Haymes, piano tuner for famous performers! Bob, who is a tuning technician for Jacobs Music, the Stineway dealer in Philadelphia, has tuned concert grand pianos for many orchestras and performers. Bob has tuned pianos for Aretha Franklin, BB King, The Four Tops, Roy Clark, Dave Brubeck, Wenton Marsalis, and The Philadelphia Orchestra to name just a few of the well-known artists who trust their performances to Bob's perfectly trained ear. Bob and his beautiful wife Grace are also frequent guests of the Inn. This weekend they were here celebrating Grace's birthday!

We have been burning our wood stove in the conservatory practically non stop! Guests are enjoying the outdoor hot tub (at 105 degrees) in the midst of snow and ice! Others are snuggled up in our theatre room enjoying a movie on a cold winter's night. Four of our guest rooms have fire places--perfect for a romantic evening. This is the place to be! Don't forget that every February, we are drenched in chocolate...we bring out our chocolate fountain and all kinds of goodies to drench in rich chocolate all month long!

Late Arrival (smile)

Here you see some late arrivals at Annville Inn. The larger bulbs are hyacinths, flowers that shoot up early in the spring following the crocus. Hyacinths (hyacinthus orientalis) are extremely sweet smelling. Normally, Craig plants these in early fall, October to November. These, however, were late arrivals, going to bed in late December. They will still come up. The photo of the smaller bulbs is of two varieties of tulips that went to bed at the usual time in November.

These bulbs are only a few of the over 3,000 spring bulbs planted in our three acres of gardens! Need a get-away, a respite before spring hits? Then call the Inn and book a cozy room to snuggle in during these cold days of winter. Today, we have guests curled up in the theatre watching old movies and other guests enjoying the heavy snow that is coming down--they are in the conservatory, surrounded on three sides by glass, sitting in rocker chairs in front of a roaring wood burning fire.

One couple is putting together a jig saw puzzle at the conservatory's puzzle table, located only inches from the winter storm, but they are warm and snuggly inside, and sipping hot cocoa...just as I am while I write this. Winter is fun at Annville Inn!