FEATURED EVENTS 33205

The Village Encore Band Spring Concert

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2 P.M.

Deike Auditorium

Broadway! There’s nothing like it. The music from shows such as “Sound of Music,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King” and “Les Misérables,” to name a few, will weave a certain magic that will keep you entertained and create a desire to hear more. This is a concert not to be missed!

Jay Smar, Irish Music Old and New

MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2 P.M.

Keystone Room

Critically acclaimed and award-winning folk musician Jay Smar returns to entertain us. Armed with two guitars, baritone vocals, a claw-hammer banjo and fiddle, Jay serves his audience an “acoustic buffet” with a side of flat-footin’ (a form of clog-dancing). His performance will feature familiar Irish singa-longs and more “traditional” Irish music of the motherland with mandolin and other instruments.

Financial Planning 101

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 10:30 A.M.

Keystone Room

The Celtic Martins

SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 3 P.M.

Brossman Ballroom, Salon I

The Celtic Martins bring new energy to the Celtic music and dance scene, featuring Irish and American fiddle tunes, along with numerous Irish step dance routines. The band consists of the award-winning fiddling Martin sisters, Emily, Melissa and Christy; brother Brian on drums and guitar; brother Zach on fiddle; dad Nelson on guitar; and mom Elaine on bass.

Many Ways to Meditate and Be Mindful

MONDAY, MARCH 20, 9 A.M.

Life Long Learning Center

Learn techniques used for meditation and relieving stress. Understand mindfulness and how to achieve it in everyday moments and experience the benefits of meditation. You will walk away with several simple mindful exercises you can do every day. Please call ext. 33783 to register for this event.

Chief Mission Advancement and Development Officer Al Blitz, Esq., will discuss the key components of your financial plan, from wealth management to Medicaid. Register by calling Mary Meszaros at ext. 33460.

Spartan World Championships with Mailman Mychail Mitchell

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2 P.M.

Keystone Room

The Spartan Race is a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty, ranging from three miles to marathon distances. The first weekend of November each year, the Trifecta World Championships take place in Sparta, Greece. Laid among the mountains and ancient olive groves, this race is one of the most grueling in the world. Masonic Village’s mailman, Mychail, will discuss his personal experience at the 2022 race.

Solomon Eichner, Pianist

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 3 P.M.

Brossman Ballroom Salon I

Originally from Baltimore, Solomon Eichner graduated with his Bachelor of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music, having studied with Arkady Aronov, and Master of Music degree from the Peabody Conservatory, having studied with Alexander Shtarkman. Equally at home with solo, chamber and concerto performances, Solomon has established himself as an exciting versatile young artist. He is known for his commanding performances of the romantic keyboard repertoire. When not concertizing, Solomon maintains a faculty position at the North Carolina Chamber Music Institute.

Movie Showing: “Where the Crawdads Sing”

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 7:05 P.M.

Deike Auditorium

Abandoned as a girl, Kya raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the marsh girl haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her own community. Drawn to two young men from town, she opens herself to a new and startling world. However, when one of them is found dead, Kya immediately becomes the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening many secrets. Please note, due to the graphic nature of this mystery/thriller, the movie is rated PG-13, with a run time of two hours. Call ext. 33205 for transportation to this event.

Double Play Flute and Tuba

MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2 P.M.

Keystone Room

Double Play Flute and Tuba celebrates it’s 34th season in 2023-24; as the world’s only full-time professional flute and tuba duo, their repertoire spans 300 years of musical history. Founded in Arizona and now based in Michigan, this husband and wife team has entertained and “informed” audiences of all ages in 45 states. They will present “Tunes for Two” featuring some their favorite arrangements from the world of opera, Broadway, and instrumental music.

SAVE the DATE!

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

Tour of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania (Masonic Temple) in Philadelphia, including lunch with Grand Master Jeffrey M. Wonderling and a quick visit to the Liberty Bell.

Price is $70/person and includes motor coach transportation, luncheon and tour.

Sponsored by the Elizabethtown Masonic Village Shrine Club