Today
Some call it a boxmaster
When not acting in award-winning films or being afraid of antique French furniture, Billy Bob Thornton likes to make music, usually with his band The Boxmasters. He'll be doing just that when he and his bandmates come to Harrisburg.
The band attempts to blend American honky-tonk with
Friday
Make Me Laugh, Funnyman:
Known for his self-deprecating, observational humor, comedian Brian Regan regale locals with his take on Pop-Tarts, spelling bees and trips to optometrist.
The Miami native grew up with seven siblings. When he was a child, he used to record interviews with himself and play them back for the family. "I don't know if they thought I was funny or they were laughing because they thought I was twisted," he says.
Regan spent 20-plus years on the comedy circuit, building up a strong fan base and acclaim from folks such as Jerry Seinfeld. His new DVD, "The Epitome of Hyperbole," will be released Sept. 9. 8 p.m. Aug. 22, Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave. Tickets: $36.50. Info: 717-534-3911 or 717-260-2000 or www.ticketmaster.com
Fire the Pickle:
The borough of Dillsburg will celebrate the 175th anniversary of its becoming incorporated, with parades, music, food and a street fair.
Events will begin Friday evening with a vespers service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, followed by a concert by a new edition of the Will Fisher Orchestra. The Saturday parade will be emceed by actor-comedian John Burnheimer. Several commemorative items pertaining to Dillsburg's local history will be on sale at the downtown street fair on Saturday. Friday-Saturday, various locations in downtown Dillsburg. Times vary. Info: www.dillsburg.com or 717-495-3774.
A Little 'R N R':
The Higashi Jazz in the City Series will bring renowned artists Richard Elliot and Rick Braun into the city tomorrow to perform their unique version of smooth jazz.
Elliot and Braun have made names for themselves separately -- Elliot for his saxophone work, Braun for his trumpet playing. The new album, "RnR" is the first time the pair have recorded together, despite having formed the ARTizen music label in 2005. 8 p.m., Sunoco Performance Theater, Whitaker Center, 222 Market St., Harrisburg. $45.50. Info: www.whitakercenter.org or 717-214-2787.
Sunday
Talkin' Code:
The 2008 edition of Long's Park's Summer Music Series comes to a close this weekend with the arrival of Bobby Lee Rodgers & The Code Talkers.
Blending rock, funk and jazz, Bobby Lee Rodgers and the Code Talkers are known for their pioneering sound and use of a variety of different instruments, such as banjo and mandolin. 7:30 p.m., Long's Park Amphitheater, Harrisburg Pike at U.S. Route 30, Lancaster. Free. Info: www.longspark.org, 717-295-7054 or 717-735-8883.