It’s First Friday in downtown Lancaster!
March 6
First Fridays are a great time to experience downtown Lancaster! Join the thousands who have enjoyed the evening’s artistic energy. Over 90 art venues and shops extend their hours to 9 p.m. - some even later! For a complete listing of monthly First Friday activities, visit the website below. A LancasterARTS event.
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: 52 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17608
Website: http://www.LancasterARTS.com/firstfridays/

Under the Big Top
March 5 – March 6
Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster
Step right up for three rings of excitement at the Hands On House circus.
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Address: 721 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601
Website: http://www.handsonhouse.org

Beat The Winter Blahs Ball 29th Anniversary Dance
March 6
Lancaster Country Club
Join The Big Big Jazz Band, with Bob Troxell as musical director, for our 29th annual Beat The Winter Blahs dance to be held at the beautiful Lancaster Country Club. Admission includes a delicious breakfast buffet at 10:30 pm. Cash bar. Contact Paul Bowers at 717-569-9333, BlahsBall@aol.com. Group reservations accepted.
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Admission: $30 per person
Address: 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

Canals and Canal Life Along the Susquehanna
March 6
Shank’s Mare Outfitters
Stephen Runkle from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission Speakers Bureau will present on the Canals. He will give an overview on their engineering and construction, the canal boats, their operation and most importantly the life of the canal families. Join us for dinner in “The Rookery.”
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Admission: Members: $36/person, Non-Members: $40/person
Address: 2092 Long Level Road, Route 624 South, 5 miles South of Wrightsville, Wrightsville, PA 17368
Phone: 717-252-1616
Website: http://www.shanksmare.co

Computer Generated Art
March 6 – March 28
The Framing Concept
Original computer generated artwork of local restaurants & taverns by Michael L. Spaur. Opening reception during Lancaster Arts First Friday, March 6th 2009, 5PM – 9PM
Address: 328 North Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: 717-295-7290
Website: http://www.theframingconcept.com

First Friday Kirtan
March 6
Yoga Path
Experience the uplifting energy of Kirtan, a form of group chanting from ancient India. Afterwards enjoy a sampling of delicious Ayurvedic vegetarian foods, flavored with exotic and healing Indian spices – presented by Spice of Life, Lancaster.
Time: 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM
Admission: $10 at the door
Address: 428 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Website: http://www.yogapathlancaster.com

45th Annual Bart Township Annual Auction/Mud Sale
March 7
Bart Township Fire Company
Want to catch a glimpse of some local color and enjoy sampling traditional Lancaster County farm fare? This mud sale features antiques, quilts, furniture, new & used equipment, small goods, hay & straw, livestock, buggies, tools, crafts and food.
Time: 8:30 AM
Address: 11 Furnace Road, Quarryville, PA 17566
Website: http://www.bart51.com/sale1.htm

A Novel Approach: Literary Inspiration
March 7 – April 26
Demuth Museum
The Demuth Museum’s annual invitational exhibition features the work of over 30 local artists who explore the theme of literary illustration. This year’s exhibition takes its theme from Charles Demuth’s series of imaginative watercolor works inspired by contemporary novels and short stories of his day.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address: 120 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Website: http://www.demuth.org