Hershey Bed and Breakfast, Hersheypark, Hersheypark In The Dark

NOW IS THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO VISIT HERSHEYPARK!

Hersheypark is once again presenting "Hersheypark In the Dark!"

As the leaves change color, Hersheypark transforms into a Halloween treat for visitors of all ages. Hersheypark In The Dark features over 50 rides, including 10 exhilarating roller coasters! Plus, dozens of family-favorites will be open for the entire family to enjoy!

Visit Hersheypark In The Dark and experience thrilling “roller ghosters,” spooktacular attractions, and exciting holiday-themed live entertainment! All Hersheypark In The Dark rides and entertainment are included in your one-price admission. Check the chart to the right for operating hours, and don't miss a terrific autumn day in Hersheypark!

Rides, particularly the roller coasters, may be subject to late openings and/or early closures in the event of unseasonably cold temperatures, which shall be determined by Hersheypark in its sole discretion. Certain rides can be affected by temperatures nearing 40 degrees and Hersheypark may close those particular rides if the temps get that cold.

Here are the rides that will be open during Hersheypark In The Dark--with the exception of the 40 degree rule described above:

FOUNDER'S CIRCLE
Night Mares (Carrousel)**Casper's Copters (Helicopters)Howling Himalaya (Mini Himalaya)Screeching Scrambler (Scrambler)Space Pumpkins (Space Age)**Tricky Tracks (Amtrak Tiny Tracks)**Balloon Fright (Balloon Flight)**Alien Orbiter (Starship America)Ghost Caravan (Traffic Jam)**Spooky-o-saurus (Dinosaur-Go-Round)

COMET HOLLOW
Ichabod's Coaster Train (Comet)sooperBOOperLooper (SooperDooperLooper)Witch's Brew (Tilt-A-Whirl)Swings of Salem (Wave Swinger)

MINETOWN
Monster Macks (Convoy)**Raven Haven (Flying Falcon)Red Baron's Phantom Flyers (Red Baron)Great Scare (Great Bear)Bats in the Belfry (Kissing Tower)**Sunoco Transylvania Turnpike Antiques**Sunoco Transylvania Turnpike Sports CarsFrog Brew Bouncers (Frog Hopper)

MUSIC BOX WAY

Reese's X-Scream Cup Challenge (Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge)Hornet's Nest (Bizzy Bees)Witches' Kettles (Dizzy Drums)Things That Go Bump In The Night (GEICO Fender Bender)Creepy Crawlers (Ladybug)**Mummyrail (Capital BlueCross Monorail)**Ghostly Galleon (Pirate)Sorcerer's Flight (Skyview)Web Spinner (Swing Thing)Raven Claw (The Claw)The Black Pearl (Indian Echo Caverns Mini Pirate)Howl-O-Ween Express (Dry Gulch Railroad)

PIONEER FRONTIER
Boo-Blazer (Trailblazer)FEARenheit (Fahrenheit)Howler (The Howler)Scare-winder (Sidewinder)Ghost Runner (Storm Runner)Haunted Stables (Livery Stables)Ghost Gliders (Penn State Children's Hospital Frontier Flyers)Mini Monster Mixer (Mini Scrambler)

MIDWAYAMERICA
Wicked Racer (Lightning Racer)Mouse Stew (Wild Mouse)Scaredy Cat (Wildcat)Spider's Web (Whip)Nightmare Express (Music Express)Witches Wheel (Ferris Wheel)**Monster Movers (Pony Parade)Bug-A-Boo (Granny Bugs)Scary Derry Dip
**Children must be accompanied by a responsible rider.

Jeff Dunham, Giant Center, Hershey Bed and Breakfast

The Best Laughs Around...Jeff Dunham

Master Ventriloquist!

(HERSHEY, PA) — On Friday October 22 at 8:00 p.m. Giant Center welcomes the global comedy phenomenon Jeff Dunham. Dunham remains busy halfway through a full 2010 slate of activities and achievements with across-the-board entertainment momentum in virtually every realm of the industry.

Tickets went on sale September 11 at Hersheypark Stadium Box Office. The DVD for his groundbreaking comedy-reality TV series “The Jeff Dunham Show” has posted surging sales since its May 18 release, hitting gold the week of release and then immediately surging to platinum. Within the first month, the DVD has sold more than 100,000 units. His latest sales awards augment his more than 50 platinum certifications already for his three previous DVDs, marking Dunham as an unequaled comedy DVD powerhouse.

Dunham and his crew of comedic cohorts recently hosted the CMT Music Video Awards Video of the Year Special on June 5th, where they counted down the top 10 music videos of the year on CMT. The Dunham comedy phenomenon also continues to pulse through the digital world. His iPhone app was released this summer. It allows users to manipulate his characters just like a ventriloquist, hear their favorite phrases, record new phrases for the characters to say, and access tour dates, press photos, You Tube videos and Website store.

Dunahm’s Facebook merchandise store has already been launched and he also offers free digital gifts featuring his characters. Last but hardly least, Dunham will publish his unique autobiography on November 2, “All By My Selves,” in which he and his comedic cohorts tell his life story and detail his rise to comedy superstardom.

For more information, visit jeffdunham.com. Tickets for this show are $46.00 (processing fees apply) and are available at Hersheypark Stadium Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 800-745-3000, and online at HersheyEntertainment.com and Ticketmaster.com.

Australian Pink Floyd, Hershey Bed and Breakfast

AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD RETURNS TO HERSHEY

WITH THEIR BIGGEST SHOW YET!

Beginning with their 2007 tour, their shows now include a psychedelic light show modeled after the light shows used by Pink Floyd during their 1987 an 1994 world tours. The show includes a round screen with " intelligent lights" arranged around the perimeter.

During each 2½ hour concert, movies and animations are displayed on the screen while lights and lasers turn the stage and auditorium into a swirling mass of color. Inflatables such as the pig used by Pink Floyd during the 1994 Division Bell tour and the band's own giant pink kangaroo are also used.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show at Hershey Theatre

DATE: November 1, 2010
PRICE: $54.50, $49.50, 39.50, and $29.65 (4-pack only). Processing fees apply
TIME: 7:30 PM
Ticket/Info: Tickets can be purchased at the Hershey Theatre box office or by phone: 717-534-3405 717-534-3405

DESCRIPTION: The Australian Pink Floyd is bringing their biggest show yet to Hershey Theatre. Fans can expect to hear music from Wish You Were Here, Animals, Dark Side of the Mood & The Wall plus much more!

National Christian Choir Hershey Bed and Breakfast

NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHOIR
COMING TO HERSHEY















If you have never heard the National Christian Choir (NCC), now is your opportunity. TONIGHT! The NCC will be in Hershey at the Evangelical Free Church of Hershey, 330 Hilltop Road; Hummelstown, PA 17036-8511


The NCC is nearly 200 auditioned voices, singing each note for the entire presentation from memory. The Choir's Music Director and Founder, Dr. C. Harry Causey is a master musician (composer / conductor / arranger) with an incredible ear. Out of 200 voices singing at full voice, he can pick out even the slightest off-key pitch. The result is a Choir that moves you like none other you have ever heard.


Even singing at triple pianissimo, ppp, (very quiet), the power of 200 voices in precise harmony and in exact sync is overwhelming. The Choir is known worldwide. When the Berlin Wall came down, the Choir was there, singing. They are the only Choir in North America invited to be the official manger choir in Bethlehem at Manger Square. Crowds everywhere have been moved by the Choir's precision and its ability to project and enunciate, so that every word can be heard and understood.


The NCC has launched a radio program that began at a single radio station in Baltimore, MD., and is now heard around the world. If you have ever been scanning through your radio and heard the Choir, you probably picked up their broadcast program, "Psalm 95," or you may have heard any number of Christian stations across our country that regularly present the Choir.


It is worth changing whatever other plans you have to attend tonight's NCC Concert if you can. Here in Hershey, many other events are happening tonight including Nickleback in concert, and if you are into local events, tonight is also the big annual ham, potato, green bean and corn dinner put on by farmers from the farms that surround our Inn. THIS IS ALSO THE LAST WEEKEND FOR HERSHEY PARK!!!

Josh Turner, Hershey Bed and Breakfast

JOSH TURNER JUNE 18

American Music Theatre

Lancaster







Enjoy Your Stay at Annville Inn & an evening of Josh Turner. Ahh, Bliss!

Deep-voiced Josh Turner burst onto the country music scene a few years ago with the powerful “Long Black Train,” and has since established himself as a country superstar with his #1 hits “Your Man” and “Would You Go With Me.”

Josh is touring in support of his new album, Haywire, which includes his most recent #1, “Why Don’t We Just Dance.” Nominated in the CMA’s Male Vocalist category, Josh has the honor of being the youngest member ever to have been invited to join the Grand Ole Opry.


"I've learned from certain people that it takes a lot of hard work, passion and love for what you do to have longevity in this career." --multi-platinum MCA recording artist Josh Turner

Whether it's with his deep, soulful voice, his South Carolina accent or his philosophy on life, Josh Turner has never been one to hurry. But a memorable country song recently convinced him to pick up his pace.The singer-songwriter was months away from scheduled recording sessions when he first heard "Why Don't We Just Dance," which became the debut single from his fourth studio album, Haywire.



Josh placed the song "on hold" with the music publisher so they wouldn't allow anyone else to record it. But when another artist expressed interest in the song, the publisher asked Josh to record the song to see if he liked it enough to keep it, and he did."We felt like we couldn't lose that one," Josh says. "It's a strong song and something that I could have a lot of fun with vocally.


I felt it would be a great center point for the record. It is positive and a love song and you can dance to it. Nowadays, that's a good formula."The excitement over that song fast-tracked the recording process and inspired his songwriting, propelling him to write or co-write five of the album's 11 songs: "Haywire," "As Fast As I Could," "Eye Candy," "Friday Paycheck" and "The Answer."


"This record has been the quickest record we've ever made from start to finish," says Josh. "But I'm glad our haste didn't make waste. I love every single song. One thing I've noticed is that you are definitely hearing more of my range, high and low on this album. I'm really proud of this record."And that's saying something, given what he's accomplished so far.



Since earning a standing ovation as an unknown singer on the Grand Ole Opry stage in 2001 with his impressive delivery of "Long Black Train," he has established himself as one of the most identifiable male vocalists in country music.The Hannah, S.C. native has sold more than 4 million albums and garnered two multi-week No. 1s ("Your Man" and "Would You Go With Me"). His debut album was certified platinum for more than 1 million copies sold, and his sophomore album, Your Man, was one of only four country albums to reach double-platinum status in 2006. Six years after his Opry debut, he was inducted into the prestigious organization, becoming one of the youngest artists to receive such an honor.

He recorded a CMT special with his musical hero, Randy Travis, and has spent time writing songs with another one of his heroes, John Anderson."For me, it is icing on the cake," he says of his success. "My biggest goal in life when I was growing up was to find the right woman to marry and get a record deal. I've accomplished both of those things, so regardless of what happens beyond that, I'm happy.""When I wake up in the morning, I think about writing and performing and singing country music. I'm happy I get to go out on the road making a living doing what I love to do and it's all because I chased my dream and never gave up."Blender magazine says Josh "is a country Barry White.

His burring voice can tease our sensuality in unlikely places." His rich baritone brings an undeniable sexuality to a love song, so it's no surprise that love songs have been among his most popular recordings. The majority of songs on Haywire are love songs; there's not a heart-break or cheating song to be found."I don't feel like you can have too many love songs," he says. "The world is always looking for that next great love song. It's like what Eddy Arnold told me a long time ago. 'If you have the opportunity to record a great love song, do it. That is what people like the best, the songs that are about a man and a woman.' I've really taken his advice to heart. If you look at my two number-one songs, those are big-time, positive, straight-forward love songs."

He's at his most masculine and sensual on "Lovin' You On My Mind" and the Don Williams' classic "I Wouldn't Be a Man" while he reveals his sweetness in "As Fast As I Could." He's timelessly romantic in "Your Smile," and "Haywire" and "Eye Candy" capture his playfulness and humor.

It was a father's love that inspired the Phillip White/Steven Dale Jones song "I'll Be There," and Josh was moved by lyrics such as, "When you need a coach or you need a fan/Need a castle built out of ocean sand/ Or a rainbow chaser, I'm your man/ I'll be there." While they were recording the song, keyboardist Gordon Mote suggested an arrangement change.

KISS here July 31, Bed and Breakfast Hershey PA

KISS COMING TO HERSHEY

JULY 31

HERSHEYPARK STADIUM

Throughout their 37-year career, KISS has sold 80 million albums, played in front of millions of people and become an integral part of American culture. Now, rock’s most iconic band is unleashing another assault on North America with The Hottest Show on Earth tour coming to Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Special guest for the evening is The Academy Is… Tickets go on sale Friday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m. KISS will perform such classics as “Detroit Rock City” and “Rock and Roll All Nite” as well as hits that they haven’t played in the US in many years.

KISS is also giving back to the United States Armed Forces by donating one dollar from each ticket sold to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project. KISS has given some of today's now-legendary bands their first shot by opening for the band at sold out arenas and stadiums around the world -- AC/DC, BON JOVI, RUSH, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST and many others.

Now, the legendary rockers are partnering with Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, for Guitar Center On-Stage, an unsigned band competition that will provide emerging artists the chance to open for KISS at 22 of the band’s tour stops.

In addition, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley will choose one grand-prize winner to receive a $10,000 Guitar Center shopping spree among other prizes. For more information, visit www.GCOnstage.com. Registration began on June 1.

There is no other band in the vast history of rock music that has mesmerized generations of music fans in the same way as this revolutionary and iconoclastic quartet that continues to acquire generations of new fans year after year.

For more information about Kiss, click here.

Hersheypark Concert Deal: Ride the day away at Hersheypark before you rock and roll all night! Hersheypark offers a special discounted admission price of just $33.95 to concert go-ers when using a Park ticket the day before, day of, and/or the day after the concert. Concert-goers may purchase one Park ticket per day during those three days. Just present your concert ticket at the Hersheypark Front Gate on each of the days to receive the discount. Purchase Park tickets at Giant Center Box Office when you purchase your concert tickets. Tickets for this show are $131.00, $75.50, and $45.50 (processing fees apply and eight ticket limit) and are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911, and online at HersheyEntertainment.com. The wristband policy will be in effect for this concert.
Fans are permitted on the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex property beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, June 11. Two hours prior to the on-sale, fans are directed in front of Giant Center Box Office, where they are issued a numbered wristband. Wristbands are available for one hour, and at the conclusion of that hour, a selected fan will randomly select a wristband that will determine the line order. For example: if 1,000 wristbands are issued during that hour and the number 500 is selected, the person wearing wristband 500 will be the first person in line. Numbers 501 to 1,000 will proceed in line behind, followed by numbers 1 through 499. Once the line is in place, everyone arriving after the wristbands were issued will be escorted to the end of the numbered line.

Garden Bloom Report, Hershey PA Bed and Breakfast

The Annville Inn Gardens Bloom Report

What's In Bloom at Annville Inn Gardens? This blog for Monday, June 7th is going to list the major plants in most of our gardens. To list every plant in every garden that is blooming would be expansive, so for each garden, we will list some of the highlights. When you stay at the Inn, you can explore the Gardens and discover the other plants that are also in bloom!

Swimming Pool Garden: This year's Swimming Pool Garden is focused on blueberries. The variety of berries shown in this photograph is: "Misty." The familiar faces, Pansies, are still in bloom, still bringing smiles. Our five tree roses in this area, red Knock Out Trees, are about to break into full bloom. The small yellow bloom shown is Rose Moss (Portulaca (Portulacaceae )), the color is "Taquila Yellow."

Koi Pond Garden: Pink Primrose are interplanted with pink Foxglove (digitalis) and pink Astilbe for a pleasing color coordination. Beyond is red Yarrow, which picks up the red highlights in the digitalis. Echinacea is poised to burst into full bloom in the next few weeks.

Welcome Garden:

This Garden of foundation plantings, perennials and a scattering of annuals (such as Snapdragon) is one of the first gardens our guests encounter. Currently blooming in this garden are large Petunia baskets, Pansy, Marigold, Ageratum, and a nice stand of Bee balm, (Monarda fistulosa {pink}) shown below:

Ashie's Garden: Earlier we had more than 1,000 stalks of iris in full bloom. Those have now all been cleared away to make room for a variety of Poppies, Fever Few and Larkspur, which currently "own" Ashie's Garden. They will eventually give way to a mass of day lilies. Day Lilies, like roses, need to be deadheaded daily, and Craig says there is no way he'll be able to keep up with the day lilies once they start!

Formal Rose Garden: Although most of our gardens contain roses, the majority of them, and the greatest variety, occur in the Formal Rose Garden. In this entry of our blog, we are showing a partial view of the main rose garden, plus individual photographs of Climbing Fourth of Fuly (red & white), Heaven Scent (white-pink), and Show Biz (red).

Train Garden: Our Train Garden, home to our G-scale outdoor railroad, is the last garden for us to "wake up" from the long winter, and we haven't yet begun work there. Our cactus plants will be taken out of winter quarters and placed in the Train Garden this weekend. Giant Elephant Ears are already planted and about to sprout. The train currently runs through Foam Flower, ferns and numerous other perennials. The most glamorous part: it runs through a tunnel of gorgeous Zepeirine Drouhin (OGR, "Old Garden Rose".)

Tapestry Garden: Bright Yellow yarrow (Achillea millefoliumis) in full bloom, and Blackberry Lily (Belamcanda chinensis) are perking up every-

where!

Butterfly Garden: One of Rosalie's favorite roses, Opening Night, appears in two locations, the False Indigo (Baptisia australis) Lilac have finished for the year (already!) and the deep rooted Primrose (Oenothera) graces the entrance statue to the garden.

Japanese Garden: Currently in between blooms, the Pieris (pieris japonica) looks nice, and a pleothera of pink Gladioli has shot up, reaching skyward.

Sign Garden: A beautiful red hybred tea rose, Love, is in full bloom, surrounded by red Knock Out roses, and bright red Salvia.

Mail Box Garden: Several Knock Out roses, contrasted by yellow arbovide, and large clemaits and Zebra ornamental grass makes an attractive place for the mailman to deposit mail!

Four C's Garden: This is where we grow Clematis, Cosmos, Cactus, and Canna (Tropicana.) Currently, only the Clematis is in bloom.

Calendar Garden: Something always in bloom throughout the spring, summer and fall calendar. Headlining in early June is Red Hot Poker, (Kniphofia uvaria) which will be followed by white and purple liatrus later on. Earlier, the long bed was a riot of color from many varieties of Iris.

Romance Garden: Caladium, two types of fern and hosta are the present stars of this garden. Earlier a large collection of Bleeding Heart (dicentra) had the spotlight. We are keeping a nice stand of dicanthus (carnation family) in bloom here, and have had good luck with Forget Me Nots (Myosotis).

South Garden: (left) This southern exposure garden features a variety of plants including "winter onions" that we prize for their interesting, curly tops. Soon, we will dig them up, re-plant the tops, and watch it grow all over again. Also blooming in this garden is Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina ), a garden favorite for generations.

Tractor Barn West & North Gardens: Minature roses and Red Hot Pokers are stealling the show right now.

The small Horse Shoe Garden (below) is a riot of pink and white shrub roses, which will soon give way to a collection of gladiolis.

Hidden Garden of the Orange Rose:

This secret garden features rocker chairs and a strange, orange rose that we cannot identify. It produces prolofic orange blooms and a great place to read a book and relax.

Hosta Garden contains over a dozen varieties of Hosta. In addition, we have other varities scattered throughout other gardens on the property.

Other gardens soon to be filled with blooms include the Pergola Garden, Potting Bench Garden, East Garden, the Sunken Garden, and the English Manor Garden.




This is one of our favorite trees, we have a matched set, with one on each side of our lane. Their shape is classic, and they are wonderful shade trees. (Sweet Gum )