Celebrating Moravian Manor Communities’ 50th Anniversary – Matters of Life: Supporting Family from Parenting to Caregiving

Holly Robinson Peete – Matters of Life: Supporting Family from Parenting to Caregiving

Moravian Manor Communities (MMC) celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a keynote speech by actress, author, talk show host, activist and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete. Holly shares a heartrending, candid look inside the personal journey of her son’s autism and her father’s Parkinson’s, and offers an inspirational roadmap for families facing similar challenges.

Tickets are available for the PRESENTATION ONLY in the Steinman Hall auditorium. The presentation begins at 8:00 PM with MMC highlights by President & CEO David Swartley, followed by Holly Robinson Peete’s keynote speech at 8:15 PM.

Free parking is available at the Prince Street Garage on the corner of Prince & Orange, 111 N Prince Street.

Ticket Price:
Presentation ONLY: $30.00

DANDY and Corty & the Light

Friday, October 24 • 7:30 PM • Atrium

A night celebrating the best of local music features two award-winning groups: singer-songwriter pop duo DANDY, whose music evokes the nostalgia of listening to your very first album as a kid; and Corty Byron, a longtime fixture of the local music scene in Lancaster, whose Americana roots-driven sound is vintage, bluesy, soul-drenched, and authentic. Byron will perform with his band, “The Light.”

Both artists have been recognized for their contributions to local music by the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards. In March 2025, Corty Byron won the “Best Blues Artist of the Year” award at the CPMAs, while brother duo DANDY took home awards for “Best Album/EP of the Year” and “Best Pop Artist/Band” in 2023.

Taking place in the stunning glass pyramid-topped Atrium of the Ware Center, the “Lancaster Loves” series features the best in local music across a variety of genres in a lively cabaret setting.

Tickets: Adults: $15 • Students: $15

Presented in partnership with WITF Music.

Shine Delphi & Colebrook Road

Saturday, November 22 • 7:30 PM • Atrium

These talented local artists have taken the sounds of our region far beyond the borders of our state and back again. Shine Delphi—born in PA, raised in CA, and rebirthed in the Crescent City of New Orleans—lights up a room with a resonator guitar and an unforgettable laugh. Colebrook Road has toured from coast to coast and stayed true to their bluegrass vision for a decade and a half, with two albums in the top ten on the Billboard Music Chart, and a name that puts Pennsylvania music on the map (literally).

Tickets: Adults $15 • Students: $15

Presented in partnership with WITF Music.

Julia Kamanda & Cabbage Hill

Friday, December 12 • 7:30 PM • Atrium

Name a more iconic pairing! Beloved Lancaster music icon Julia Kamanda, a singer/songwriter and teaching artist, brings her natural R&B soul to jazz and folk-inspired tunes. Up-and-coming band Cabbage Hill has blazed onto the local music scene with funky progressive drums, chord-bending guitar, stank face bass, and space jazz keyboard, delivering a fusion of R&B, jazz, and prog rock. Join us for a night that delivers the best of Lancaster’s original music scene.

Tickets: Adults $15 • Students: $15

Presented in partnership with WITF Music.

SOLD OUT – Showtunes with Reji Woods

This performance is sold out.

Saturday, February 14 • 7:30 PM • Atrium

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in cabaret style! Join Lancaster performer, actor, and director Reji Woods and a talented cast of seasoned singers and musicians for a night honoring the best love songs Broadway has to offer. Woods, who has enjoyed an extensive acting career from Broadway to TV shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, brings his unmatched warmth and buttery-smooth vocals to your favorite showtunes.

Tickets: Adults $15 • Students: $15

Presented in partnership with WITF Music, with support from the High Foundation.

Liz Fulmer & Matt Goss

Friday, March 13 • 7:30 PM • Atrium

Lancaster County has a rich faith-based tradition. The music—and the musicians—born out of that deep history can resonate powerfully across genres. Join us for an evening of good-for-the-soul original music with two of Lancaster’s most beloved and talented singer/songwriters who have roots in music ministry.

Tickets: Adults $15 • Students: $15

Presented in partnership with WITF Music, with support from the High Foundation.

Shawan Rice & The Quiet Riders

Friday, April 10 • 7:30 PM • Atrium

Soulful, rootsy, unique: these innovative artists and Central PA natives deliver inventive tunes that will have you grooving in your seat. Originally from the midstate, Shawan Rice toured the U.S. before relocating to New Orleans, where her captivating voice has made her a staple in the city’s vibrant music scene. Lancaster-based band The Quiet Riders share a deep love for American music, earning them a Central PA Music Award for “Best Funk Band” in 2024.

Tickets: Adults $15 • Students $15

Presented in partnership with WITF Music, with support from the High Foundation.

UTSAV (Indian Arts Gala)

Full event tickets have closed. Show only tickets are still available.

IOLC (Indian Organization of Lancaster County | www.iolcpa.org) proudly presents Utsav (festival, celebration). Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the rich heritage of Indian culture through fashion, food, and storytelling. Indulge in a lavish spread of authentic Indian cuisine, tantalizing your taste buds with bold flavors and traditional delicacies.

The highlight of the night is a family-friendly, captivating cultural program featuring a stunning Indian fashion showcase woven into a powerful storyline of women entrepreneurs striving to create a global fashion brand. Witness the fusion of tradition and modernity as these visionary women navigate challenges, embrace their roots, and redefine global fashion with India’s timeless textiles. Experience elegance, empowerment, and exquisite craftsmanship in an unforgettable celebration of resilience, creativity, and cultural pride!

Preview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JvdKy_BBOY

Event Schedule
4:30PM: Doors Open
5:00PM – 6:00PM: Social Hour, with heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar (Lyet Lobby).
6:00PM – 8:00PM: Cultural Program (Steinman Hall).
*8:00PM – 10:00PM: Dinner & Dessert, featuring dishes from various regions of India and cash bar (Atrium).

UTSAV (Indian Arts Gala)

IOLC (Indian Organization of Lancaster County | www.iolcpa.org ) proudly presents UTSAV (festival, celebration) “What does it mean to be Indian?” To be part of a living ancient culture with a rich, diverse and glorious history.

Join us on this discovery of India’s traditions and heritage – we’ll take you on a family-friendly and magical journey of this remarkable country through music, dance, and a very special spread of food dishes from various regions of India!

5:00PM: Doors Open
5:30PM – 6:30PM: Social Hour, with heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar (Lyet Lobby).
6:30PM – 8:15PM: Cultural Program (Steinman Hall).
8:15PM – 10:00PM: Dinner & Dessert, featuring dishes from various regions of India and open bar (Atrium).