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Schedule Of Events for October 2009

Oct 1 - 31
Railroad Excursions Expanded to Fridays in October !
Ride in 2009 for 2007 prices! Coach fares for regularly scheduled trips. Adults: $12, Children (3-12): $9, Children under 3 free. Info: 570-325-8485 or www.lgsry.com
Oct 3
Black 47 at the Opera House
Black 47 espouses an unblinkingly political and thoroughly Irish form of rock 'n' roll, with songs covering topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and urban unrest in contemporary New York. Order online at MauchChunkOperaHouse.com or call 570-325-0249
Oct 6 - 8
King Henry & The Showmen: “Wild West Jamboree” at Penn’s Peak Luncheon Shows
Yahoo! It's a toe-tappin', knee-slappin' Western hoedown with rhinestone cowboys, American Indians and the beautiful Miss Lynnie. With family style hot meal. Doors 11:30am, Lunch 12:00pm, Showtime 1:00pm. Reservations required 866-605-PEAK or info@pennspeak.com
Oct 10
Reading & Northern Trains: Fall Foliage Steam Trains
Limit 630. $69 per ticket. Info 570-325-8485 or www.lgsry.com
Eric Clapton Retrospective at the Opera House
With the finest Clapton retrospective show anywhere, the Craig Thatcher Band has been amazing even the most diehard Clapton fans with his spot-on solos and arrangements of both the classics and the lesser-known tunes. Order online at MauchChunkOperaHouse.com or call 570-325-0249
Oct 10 - 11
Jim Thorpe's Fall Foliage Celebration
This is the first weekend of Jim Thorpe's Fall Foliage Celebration with free music at venues all over town, vendors, crafters and food at the downtown park, train rides, family fun. Be sure to get to town early!
Oct 13 - 15
King Henry & The Showmen: “Wild West Jamboree” at Penn’s Peak Luncheon Shows
Doors 11:30am, Lunch 12:00pm, Showtime 1:00pm. Reservations required 866-605-PEAK or info@pennspeak.com
Oct 17
Tuck & Patti at the Opera House
With nothing more than voice and guitar, Tuck & Patti have quietly changed the world over a career spanning three decades. Their music is a seed that nestles and grows in the garden of the soul. Like sun and gentle rain on hard-caked earth, it can work miracles. www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com for info or 570-325-0249.
Reading & Northern Trains: Fall Foliage Steam Trains
Limit 630. $69 per ticket. Info 570-325-8485 or www.lgsry.com
Oct 17 - 18
Jim Thorpe's Fall Foliage Celebration
This is the second weekend of Jim Thorpe's Fall Foliage Celebration with free music at venues all over town, vendors, crafters and food at the downtown park, train rides, family fun. Be sure to get to town early!
Oct 18
Reading & Northern Trains: Fall Foliage Steam Trains
Limit 630. $69 per ticket. Info 570-325-8485 or www.lgsry.com
Switchback Scamper 10K Run and Walk
This annual run attracts many people from all over the state. Please call Bonnie Hoffman at 610-554-3528 or Walter Schlenner at 570-325-8342 for more info.
Oct 20 - 21
King Henry & The Showmen: “Wild West Jamboree” at Penn’s Peak Luncheon Shows
Doors 11:30am, Lunch 12:00pm, Showtime 1:00pm. Reservations required 866-605-PEAK or info@pennspeak.com
Oct 22
King Henry & The Showmen: “Do You Wanna Dance?” At Penn’s Peak Luncheon Show
Learn about some popular dances of the past, Watch live demonstrations of beautiful ballroom dances, Use your newly acquired skill out on the floor, while King Henry and his orchestra play your favorite music. With family style hot meal. Doors Open 11:30am, Lunch 12:00pm, Showtime 1:00pm. Reservations required 866-605-PEAK or info@pennspeak.com
Oct 24
Reading & Northern Trains: Fall Foliage Diesel Train
Limit 630. $39 per ticket. Info 570-325-8485 or www.lgsry.com
Oct 24 - 25
Jim Thorpe's Fall Foliage Celebration
This is the final weekend of Jim Thorpe's Fall Foliage Celebration with free music at venues all over town, vendors, crafters and food at the downtown park, train rides, family fun. Be sure to get to town early!
Oct 31
Third Annual Grand Slambovian Hillbilly Pirates Ball at the Opera House
Gandalf Muphy's Halloween performances at the Opera House are already legend. Price includes food, costume contest, and all kinds of great fun. The region's best Halloween party!www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com or 570-325-0249 for info/tickets.