Thirty-six years after the Live Aid concert raised money internationally for famine relief in Ethiopia, a tribute event raised funds to fight local food insecurity.
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not generally the day we take a few moments to highlight the good news in Lancaster County. But Monday was Memorial Day. And we donât want to miss our weekly chance to highlight good news. Some of these items are welcome developments on the economic front or for neighborhoods across the county. Others are local stories of achievement, perseverance, compassion and creativity that represent welcome points of light in a still-difficult time. All of this news deserves a brighter spotlight.
Sing it loudly: Summer music is coming back!
âNearly two years after the last in-person concert of the Longâs Park Summer Music Series closed out the season, the beloved series will return to Lancaster County on Sunday, July 11, with a full lineup of musical acts to provide free entertainment in the park for eight weeks this summer,â LNP | LancasterOnlineâs Kevin Stairiker reported for the May 27 edition.
Nearly two years after the last in-person concert of the Long s Park Summer Music Series closed out the season, the beloved series will return to Lancaster County on Sunday, July 11 with a full lineup of musical acts to provide free entertainment in the park for eight weeks this summer.
Notable names this year include songwriter Paul Thorn, blues rocker Maggie Rose and the Kenny Rogers Band, made up of Rogers former tour and studio band. Local talent will come in the form of an end of season tribute to Live Aid, headed up by Phil Kresge.
The season will feature eight concerts as opposed to the regular 13.