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Holiday Lights
December 1-30, 2012
Wednesday through Sunday
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Closed 12/24 & 12/25
Gring's Mill Recreation Area
Wyomissing, PA
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Bring your family & friends to Gring's Mill, and walk through the illuminated park and see our light displays and decorations. Sit in the upper level of the barn by the fireplace and enjoy lively entertainment each night from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Kids will look forward to visiting Santa and telling him their wish list. |
Gring's Mill blanketed in snow
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They will also like watching the trains wind their way through the miniature town in the former Generating Station on the bridge. Built and operated by members of the Pottstown & Reading Chapter of the National Historical Railway Society.
Light refreshments available. Admission is $2.00 per person, children are free with an accompanying adult. For more information please call 610-374-8839.
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Lighted Deer Display |
Santa Claus nightly until 12/23 in the lower level of the barn. |
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FREE Kids Holiday Workshop Sunday, December 9th, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Model Train Display nightly.
Closed and "dark" Monday & Tuesday Evenings.
Entertainment nightly, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the upper level of the barn. |
Entertainment Schedule: Details Coming Soon!
Opening Night features one of the area’s most popular performers: Neil Wright, on saxophone, keyboard and vocals, accompanied by Diana Dupre on vocals and Roger Harris on guitar. This dynamic trio will be the perfect jazzy opening for "Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill." www.neilwright.com
This country band from the Lehigh Valley will bring some country flair to our holiday program. Nominated for best country band/live performance in the Lehigh Valley Music Awards, we are pleased to present them on our Gring’s Mill barn stage. www.mesapa.biz
| 12/04 |
1-4:00 PM
6:30-8:30 |
Frosty Fun by Giggle Magic
the Dave Leonhardt Jazz Group's Holiday Show |
Enjoy a totally Frosty day! Frosty the Snowman can’t find his buttons and is about to have a melt down! No holiday discussion – just winter fun! Great program for younger kids! More holiday fun awaits children in the Free Workshop afternoon with seasonal crafts in the barn. www.gigglemagic.com
“A Winter Holiday Jazz Concert” by The David Leonhardt Jazz Group- You will never think of the holidays the same again after hearing this exciting improvisational jazz program using the music we all know in an imaginative and entertaining presentation. Playing selections from their CD "I'll Be Home For Christmas", this internationally acclaimed jazz group will have fingers snapping and toes tapping as they present a winter concert of cool jazz and hot rhythms. www.davidleonhardt.com
| 12/07 |
Joe Keys & Bill Bower |
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Cozy up by the fire and celebrate the season with jazzy Christmas standards by Joe Keys on guitar and Bill Bower on saxophone. Joined by the pair’s vocals, this performance will surely help you get in the Christmas spirit!
| 12/08 |
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David Cullen & Jill Haley |
.David Cullen on guitar and Jill Haley on oboe, will present a medley of holiday music. There will be familiar tunes as well as some less known, but beautiful classical arrangements. Warm up by our fireplace, listening to the music from these first-rate musicians.
Tuba and euphonium musicians gather to honor the memory of William J. Bell (1902-1971) and to celebrate his considerable achievements as a performer and teacher. Open to ALL. www.tubachristmas.com
A seven-piece brass ensemble who specialize in seasonal music and have been entertaining Berks County for 32 years.
The Pagoda Brass is from Reading, PA whose name reflects the local icon above the city. We are a traditional brass quintet consisting of two trumpets, a French horn, trombone, and a tuba whose members are also members of the Ringgold Band: Patrick Boggs, Dennis Coldren, Randy Ream, Bruce Schonour, and Dewey Freeman.
Bravura Brass is Central PA’s premiere brass quintet, presents their show: Celebrate the Season! Yule love the variety in their holiday music, from sacred carols to Jingle and beyond.
Together for over 25 years, this ensemble performs a wide variety of brass music, ranging from the classics to contemporary. Sing along or just sit back and enjoy.
| 12/16 |
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A Mountain Folk Christmas with East Side Dave & the Mountain Folk Trio |
“A Mountain Folk Christmas” with the Mountain Folk Duo, “East Side” Dave Kline & fiddling Ted Fenstermacher- Celebrate the season with holiday and traditional mountain music through singing and Appalachian Mountain instruments. www.mountainfolk.com
| 12/17 |
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"Celtic Seasonings" with Ken Gehret & Irish Mist |
Featuring Ken Gehret and Irish Mist, a regional Celtic trio with Alan and Fran Chelius, cooking up an eclectic evening of “holiday” and “Celtic” music- a recipe your entire family will enjoy with just the right salt n’ spice. www.kengehret.com
| 12/18 |
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Beverly McDevitt & Friends |
This group brings their instrumental style of traditional and classic carols, as well as fun Christmas songs to Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill. The trio features the piano, violin accompanied by the flute or sax instrumental music. www.beverlymcdevitt.com
| 12/21 |
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Fyve Woodwind Quintet |
The County’s premiere woodwind quintet will play a diverse selection of holiday music from the Nutcracker to traditional carols. These ladies are all classically trained musicians, featuring the flute, clarinet, oboe, french horn and bassoon.
Her soulful voice, passionate guitar playing and uniquely original songs make her a premier folk singer. Enjoy seasonal tunes, sprinkled with some of her original music and cover songs.
Enjoy traditional seasonal music with this Berks County based brass sextet. A night sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
| 12/28 |
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Rajah Shrine Chanters: Men's Chorus |
In our more than 66 years of entertaining audiences all over the nation, the Rajah Shrine Chanters have always strived to do our best; no matter what, when or where we sing. As we are not only proud to sing, we are also proud to share our heritage as members of Shriners International, more especially, as members of the Masonic Fraternity and Rajah Shrine. Music Director: Bruce Rohrbach, Conductor: Bryan Hartman.
| 12/29 |
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American Christmas Traditions with Roy Justice |
Join us to explore the origins of seasonal customs and music that Americans enjoy today with this time traveling minstrel. Why do we put lights in our windows at Christmas time and on our Christmas trees? Who sang the first Christmas song? What were some of the first Christmas tree ornaments, and which is, today, considered the most unique? What's a 'bob-tail nag'? What was considered 'a treasure' to receive on Christmas Morning during the Great Depression? These, as well as many other questions will be asked, and answered, through stories, and songs in a fun and engaging program! www.royhjustice.com
This husband & wife singer/songwriter duo from the Oley Valley perform their mixed bag of musical styles: lots of Celtic, and Seasonal acoustic music with some Folk, Rock & Jazz to spice it up. You will enjoy their vocal harmonies and the poignant lyrics of their original songs. www.maggiespike.com
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Location: Gring's Mill Recreation Area
This event is 2 miles from you (19601).
6 PM - 9 PM |