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Schedule Of Events for May 2008

May 3
Jim Thorpe Cleanup
Help sweep up the sidewalks from the courthouse to the Opera House. Meet at 7:30 AM at the downtown train station park. Bring brooms and dustpans. Done by 10 AM. We'll buy breakfast! Info: Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce 570-325-5810.
May 10
Lehigh River Dam Release
Check with our rafting companies for more information by clicking here for more information
Melissa Ferrick at the Opera House
Powerful performer with soul and passion, seems to channel Ricki Lee Jones and Bruce Springsteen. Jtams.net or 570-325-0249
Switchback Trail Cleanup
So far we've cleared approximately 500' of trail from 5-mile tree crossover up the backtrack. This Saturday, May 10, meet at the Mauch Chunk Lake office by 10 AM, bring tools if possible. Contact nonmchar@yahoo.com
May 17
Bach & Handel Chorale at St Mark's Church
The Bach and Handel Chorale, directed by Randall D. Perry, performs its Spring Concert at St. Mark's Church on Race Street at 3 PM. Call 570-325-4794 for info.
2-time Grammy winner Bill Miller at the Mauch Chunk Opera House
Equally influenced by the Native American songs of his youth and Dylan, Hendrix and the Beatles Bill Miller brings an eclectic sound. www.jtams.net and 570-325-0249
May 17 - 18
Second Saturdays Gallery Show
Point of View presented by the Carbon County Art League and presented at the Historic Marion Hose Company Bldg, 16 W Broadway (by the Opera House). Info at www.carboncountyart.org
Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration Weekend
A celebration of our town's namesake, the greatest athlete of the 20th century. Events and performances at Packer Park and the Opera House. More info to come. 570-325-5810
May 24
Punch Brothers at the Mauch Chunk Opera House
Led by Chris Thile of Nickel Creek fame, the PB delivers amazing contemporary bluegrass. 570-325-0249 or Jtams.net
3-Part Exhibition at Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation
Seymour Boardman, Michael Dominick, World Masks and the Shapolsky permanent collection fill this beautiful gallery. Artist Reception 2PM 570-325-5815 or ryan.hnat@gmail.com
May 24 - 25
Lehigh River Dam Release
Check with our rafting companies for more information by clicking here for more information
May 29
Richard Marx at Penn’s Peak
Reserved Seating $38 Premium/ $33 Regular. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com, at the Penn’s Peak Box Office, and Roadies Restaurant. 866-605-PEAK or www.pennspeak.com.
May 30
Blackfoot & Nazareth featuring Manny Charlton at Penn’s Peak
General Admission Seating~ $20 Advance/ $25 Day of Show. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com, at the Penn’s Peak Box Office, and Roadies Restaurant. 866-605-PEAK or www.pennspeak.com.
May 31
Essence of Line - an Exhibition at Shapolsky Foundation Gallery
Part of the gallery's Saturday Salon events. (570) 325-5815 or ryan.hnat@gmail.com
Richie Havens at the Mauch Chunk Opera House
Possessed of one of popular music's most recognizable voices, Richie Havens appeal transcends generations of music lovers. 570-325-0249 or Jtams.net