Have you heard about the newest ride to join the huge roller coaster line up at HersheyPark?  HersheyPark’s newest coaster is SKYRUSH!  

Skyrush is slated to open this spring, is going to be one of the tallest structures in the region!  Towering almost 20 stories tall, it dewarfs other rides in the park–you will definitely be in the sky!

Currently, Hersheypark is offering discounts on advance tickets, which you can check out by clicking here.  Also, be sure to check out the Hersheypark Face Book site, which features a $20.00 off offer.

Also:  Be sure not to miss the video we have on our Innkeeper’s Notes section of our Web Site, it is on page 1.  At the bottom of Innkeeper’s Notes is a place to click to go to the continuation of the notes, and on that second page, we have a terrific video of the way the ride will look when completed.  Construction is going on right now.  You can short-cut to that video by clicking here now.

HersheyPark is filled with all sorts of exciting rides, and is becomming known for its creative roller coasters, most notably Ferenheit, and the wooden coasters.  Included in this blog are a few photographs of HersheyPark’s coasters. 

We are receiving bookings for this summer almost daily, so be sure to get your summer, spring and fall reservations in to Annville Inn as soon as you can.  Call Rosalie at 717.867.1991 or go on line by clicking here.

Casting Crowns has consistently delivered music that points believers back to what truly matters, and the band does so yet again on Come to the Well . Casting Crowns continues to deliver passionate, thought-provoking music, yet these songs are among the most intensely personal offerings the group has ever shared.

Remembering that simple, but powerful, truth has served Hall and his bandmates (Megan Garrett, Melodee DeVevo, Hector Cervantes, Chris Huffman, Juan DeVevo and Brian Scoggin) well, particularly over the last few years as they’ve juggled faith, family, music and ministry.

Show Time:  7:30 p.m.  More information about Casting Crowns, click here.

More Information about the Giant Center’s Schedule, click here.

March 23

7: p.m.

Ticket prices:  $107, 62., 45., 34., 23.

On the heels of signing one of the most extraordinary rookie classes ever, HarlemGlobetrotters will bring their World Tour to Hershey 3/23.

The outstanding rookies include Paul “Tiny” Sturgess, the world’s tallest professional basketball player at 7’8”; Jonte “Too Tall” Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5’2”; and Fatima “TNT” MaddoxofTemple University, the team’s first female player since 1993 and ninth woman in team history.

The new Globetrotters also feature the top three finishers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest, including reigning champ Jacob “Hops” Tucker. At 5’10”, Tuckersports a 50-inch vertical leap, and his YouTube videos have garnered more than 4 million views. Tucker joins slam dunk runner-up John “Jet” Williamsof UNC-Asheville and semifinalist Darnell “Spider” Wilks of the University of Cincinnati.

The 2012 rookie class has a total of three seven-footers, including 7’4” Jermaine “Stretch” Middleton, the third tallest player in team history, and 7-foot Anthony“Biggie” McClain. At 7’8”, Sturgess becomes the tallest Globetrotter ever after a career at Mountain State University. Hailing from Loughborough, England, he is the 19^th internationally born player in team history.

“The Globetrotters are excited to welcome a new generation of stars to carry on the storied tradition of the world’s most entertaining basketball team,” said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “This year’s rookie class features some of the most talented and promising players from across the world.”

Current Globetrotters stars Special K Daley, Big Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang, Dizzy Grant, Scooter Christensen, and many others will team up with the world-class rookies for nearly 270 games on the North American portion of the World Tour.

Player rosters in each city will vary and are subject to change.

For more information, please visit their Website.

• Ticket prices:
• $58.00 All Seats

Grammy Award winner Michael Smith, the singer/songwriter is coming to AMC Theatre near Annville Inn Mr. 11th. 

 

 In addition to three Grammy Awards, singer/songwriter Michael W. Smith has also won numerous Dove Awards, is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music, and has achieved considerable success in the mainstream music industry.  Over the course of his career, Smith has recorded 29 #1 hit songs, including “Place in This World,” “This Is Your Time,” and “Above All.”

For more information on the American Music Theatre, please click here.

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• Ticket prices:
• $67.00 All Seats 

 

 Travis Tritt is coming to American Music Theatre, near Annville Inn.  What a great weekend, staying at the Inn & enjoying Travis!

Travis Tritt was one of the leading new country singers of the early ’90s, and one of the few to dip into bluesy Southern rock.  He developed a gutsy, outlaw image that distinguished him from the pack.  Tritt has an impressive musical resume that includes a string of platinum albums, 19 songs in the Top Ten, and five #1 hits on the Billboard charts.  Join us for a night of contemporary country and honky tonk when Travis Tritt rocks the house with “Country Club,” “Help Me Hold On,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” and “T-R-O-U-B-L-E.”    For more information on the American Music Theatre, click here.

Price:  $39.50, 36.50 and 32.50.  Also available is a VIP Online Only package for $119.50.

Performance Time:  3:30 and 6:30 p.m.

The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon’s popular music group and stars of the hit TV series, will hit the road for the first time ever.

Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas Hobson), Marina (Tara Perry), and Twist (Jon Beavers) will perform The Fresh Beat Band hits from seasons one, two and three of the live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation and how to express their feelings through movement, song and instrumental music.

“We are so excited to get out on the road, meet our amazing fans and perform our songs,” said The Fresh Beat Band.  “The concert has something for everyone to enjoy and we can’t wait to see the families singing and dancing along.”

The Fresh Beat Band centers on four best friends – Kiki, Shout, Marina and Twist – in a band who love to sing and dance.  Kids are introduced to the fundamentals of music such as melody, rhythm, tempo and performance styles.  In each TV episode, preschoolers sing and dance along as they help The Fresh Beat Band solve everyday challenges.  Viewers also learn the importance of friendship, working together in a positive way and respecting each other’s differences.  More details, click here for Hershey Theatre’s Web site.

This concert is ideal for a family get away with your teenager, or a Mom-Daughter or Dad-Son outing to enjoy a stay at Annville Inn (minimum age 14) and the concert at Hershey Theatre.

 

• Ticket prices:
• $55.00 All Seats

 

CATS, the musical, now off Broadway, is coming to the AMC Theatre, near Annville Inn B&B.  Stay with us and enjoy the show!

 

Since CATS first opened in 1981, it has become one of the world’s best known and best loved musicals. This long-running Broadway smash is based on T.S Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” with award-winning music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. CATS is a story of the wonder and magic of the one special night of the year when the Jellicle Cats reunite! Its non-stop pace, creative choreography, astonishing costumes, and imaginative sets combine for an evening of amazing stage magic and whimsical fantasy.

 

VIDEO:  See a video short from this show:  Click Here

 

Dates:  March 9 & 10

$65, $60, $50, $25 + processing fee 

THREE DIFFERENT SHOWS!

Friday, March 9th:  8: p.m.

Saturday, March 10:  2: p.m.  & 8: p.m.

The “funniest show on earth”, is back to taunt Hershey for a second time!  Spamelot is coming to Hershey Theatre nearby to Annville Inn!

Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, the musical comedy sensation lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and The Holy Grail,” now returns to spread laughter and cheer throughout the kingdom. SPAMALOT tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. But before they can find their grail, they’re taking a little side-trip to the fair city of Hershey. More details, click here.

Your perfect weekend:  A stay at Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast, and an enjoyable evening at Monty Python’s Spamelot!

 Come Fly Away Valentine’s Package

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Get your Valentine a gift sure to delight: A terrific Valentine’s Package featuring dinner & the new Frank Sinatra Broadway production. 

Start with an evening filled with breathtaking views as you dine at Harvest located at The Hotel Hershey or choose to enjoy a fresh, new, authentically modern Italian dining experience at Trevi 5 located at The Hotel Hershey. You’ll then be whisked away to a romantic era gone by as you enjoy the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra and the choreographed dance stylings of Tony Award Winner Twyla Tharp during Come Fly Away presented at the Hershey Theatre.

The Come Fly Away Valentine’s Package includes:

• Two (2) Orchestra Level Seats for the Thursday, February 16 performance of Come Fly Away at the Hershey Theatre scheduled for 7:30 PM.
• Reserved table for two on Thursday, February 16 and a fifty ($50) Gift Letter toward dining valid at Harvest located at The Hotel Hershey or Trevi 5 located at The Hotel Hershey.
• Please present your gift letter to host or server at time of arrival.

Cost: $125 (Savings of $75)

Call:  717.534.3366 to Reserve your Valentine’s Day Package.  Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 9: a.m. to 5: p.m.

According to Hershey Theatre, seats are limited, so book now!   As of the publication of this Blog Post,  Annville Inn B&B has a couple of availabilities remaining for Valentines’ weekend.  Call Rosalie today to see if there is still an available guest room for you!  

March 15th,  8:00 p.m.

PRICE: $46.50, $39.50, $34.50 and $29.50

Free parking directly in front of the Theatre!

Brit Floyd, Tribute Band for Pink Floyd, has been amazing audiences the world over.  Now is your opportunity to come stay the weekend at Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast, and while here, spend an evening at Hershey Theatre enjoying Pink Floyd vis-a-vis Brit Floyd! 

The tour is named, “A Foot in the Door.”  This brand new show will celebrate the musical legacy of Pink Floyd.

 The performance will include all of Pink Floyd’s best work, in its entirety and as selected by the Pink Floyd band members themselves. As an added bonus, Brit Floyd’s new show will also include a full 23-minute rendition of “Echoes,” taken from Pink Floyd’s classic 1971 album, Meddle.

The “A Foot in the Door” show will include “Hey You,” “See Emily Play,” “The Happiest Days of Our Lives,” “Another Brick in the Wall Part 2,” “Have a Cigar,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Time,” “The Great Gig in the Sky,” “Money,” “Comfortably Numb,” “Echoes,” “High Hopes,” “Learning to Fly,” “The Fletcher Memorial Home,” “Shine on You Crazy Diamond,” “Brain Damage,” and “Eclipse”.

For more information, visit Brit Floyd’s website