November 2024
The Great Havre de Grace Oyster Feast
Fun! Friends! Frivolity!! Join us for the annual Great Havre de Grace Oyster Feast at The STAR Centre, 700 Congress Avenue. ALL YOU CAN EAT & DRINK! LIVE MUSIC BY NO BOUNDARIES! NEW THIS YEAR: VIP EXPERIENCE! VIP ticket holders will be given access to this event one hour earlier for $15 additional. Get a head start on the oyster and food lines, and get first choice of open tables. VIP tickets are limited. Only 80 available! Saturday, November 23,…
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Thirsty Thursdays with Theatre presents: Never Too Late by Sumner Arthur Long
Enjoy a sip or two of the featured brew (tastings, by MacGregor’s, for ages 21+ included with admission), along with a play reading presented by local actors. No sets, no costumes, no props, but lots of talent! Join in the fun on December 5th with: This Broadway hit is about a married man in his fifties who suddenly learns he’s becoming a father again. His last child, a girl, was born 24 years ago and, considering the boob she married,…
Find out more »Holly Jolly Parade & Tree Lighting
Havre de Grace kicks off the holiday season with our 2024 Holly Jolly Parade and Tree Lighting! The parade starts at Union Avenue at St. John Street, continues down St. John, then turns onto Pennington Avenue and ends at Union Avenue. After the parade, Santa Claus will help Mayor Martin light the tree live on stage at the old Visitors Center, 450 Pennington Avenue. Santa Land opens for visits with the Big Guy. There’s room for everyone on the nice…
Find out more »Holly Jolly Interactive Village
New this year! Come join us for family-friendly, holiday fun at the Holly Jolly Interactive Village at David Craig Park. Enjoy holiday-themed interactive vendors, live music, delicious snacks, free kids' activities, horse drawn carriage rides,* games and activities, and much more! *horse drawn carriage rides are by reservation only
Find out more »“Frozen Navidad” and Holiday Tea Party with Santa & Friends
In the midst of this chilly season, this show is sure to warm your hearts! Sing, dance and celebrate the holidays with the Miracle Sisters, Ice Sisters and their friends! This original live show will feature a festive stage performance, interactive activities with the characters, and an epic holiday sing along to all your favorites. Discover how magical things happen at Christmas when you mix icy winter magic with the warmth of family love! Attending royalty will also join ALL…
Find out more »Holly Jolly Interactive Village
New this year! Come join us for family-friendly, holiday fun at the Holly Jolly Interactive Village at David Craig Park. Enjoy holiday-themed interactive vendors, live music, delicious snacks, free kids' activities, horse drawn carriage rides,* games and activities, and much more! *horse drawn carriage rides are by reservation only
Find out more »Georg Frederick Handel’s Messiah (Part I)
Just in time to get you in the holiday spirit, The STAR Centre’s new Resident Orchestra, the Northern Chesapeake Symphony (NCSO), and a volunteer community chorus will present Georg Frederick Handel’s Messiah (Part I). As the first in a series of collaborative programs the STAR Centre and NCSO will present a public performance of Handel’s Messiah. A smaller Baroque Orchestra within NCSO along with a chorus of singers from local community and church choirs will perform part I of the…
Find out more »January 2025
Thirsty Thursdays with Theatre SATURDAY EDITION presents: The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged
Enjoy a sip or two of the featured brew (tastings, by MacGregor’s, for ages 21+ included with admission), along with a play reading presented by local actors. No sets, no costumes, no props, but lots of talent! Come in your favorite “Jane Austen” period attire and join us for this special AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Saturday Play Reading of: The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged by Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillian, Charlotte Northeast and Meghan Winch Come along for a funny, fast-paced…
Find out more »The Opera House presents: Super Science Show Live!
Finally, a science show that is both entertaining and educational all in one! Kids and parents alike will smile as Nicholas takes you on a journey through crazy experiments, audience participation and stunts you have to see to believe. With appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Season 19 of America’s Got Talent, Nicholas has enchanted audiences across the globe! Get your tickets today!
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Thirsty Thursdays with Theatre presents: Lawbreakers! (a fast and furious history of women’s suffrage) By Diana Grisanti
Thursday, February 6 at 7:30pm Doors open for tastings at 7pm Performance at 7:30 Enjoy a sip or two of the featured brew (tastings, by MacGregor’s, for ages 21+ included with admission), along with a play reading presented by local actors. No sets, no costumes, no props, but lots of talent! Join in the fun on February 6th with: Lawbreakers! (a fast and furious history of women’s suffrage) By Diana Grisanti A pair of feuding modern-day stepsisters wake up at…
Find out more »The STAR Centre presents: The Little Mermen – The Ultimate Disney Tribute Band
Enjoy a Valentine’s Date with the WHOLE FAMILY! Oh, the Pastabilities! Join us at 5PM at The STAR Centre for MacGregor’s “Pasta LaVista Buffet” (*Details below) or just have your Fairy Godmother drop you off at 8PM for a magical concert! The Little Mermen are the ultimate Disney tribute concert for Disney fanatics of all ages. The band’s repertoire covers a century of musical canon, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Frozen and Encanto. The group performs in…
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Thirsty Thursdays with Theatre presents: Toil and Trouble by Lauren Gunderson
Thursday, March 6 at 7:30pm Doors open for tastings at 7pm Performance at 7:30 Enjoy a sip or two of the featured brew (tastings, by MacGregor’s, for ages 21+ included with admission), along with a play reading presented by local actors. No sets, no costumes, no props, but lots of talent! Join in the fun on March 6th with: Underemployed friends Adam, Matt and Beth are desperate to beat the recession any way they can–like combining forces to take over…
Find out more »The STAR Centre presents: The Beat Goes On Featuring Lisa McClowry as CHER
The international touring show, “The Beat Goes On” features American singer/actress Lisa McClowry’s portrayal of the Goddess of Pop in her one-woman Broadway-style live stage show. Lisa is completely convincing as CHER with every aspect of playing Cher down pat including her singing and speaking voice, the walk, the talk, the costumes, the makeup, and the mannerisms. In addition, the show incorporates a live band, video, multiple costume changes, dynamic dialogue, humor, and fun audience participation. You can expect to…
Find out more »Rock The STAR Concert Series presents: Eaglemania
Rock The STAR Concert Series presents: Eaglemania EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as select Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh solo efforts. If you like The Eagles you simply must experience…
Find out more »April 2025
Thirsty Thursdays with Theatre presents: The Lifespan of aFact by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell
Thursday, April 3 at 7:30pm Doors open for tastings at 7pm Performance at 7:30 Enjoy a sip or two of the featured brew (tastings, by MacGregor’s, for ages 21+ included with admission), along with a play reading presented by local actors. No sets, no costumes, no props, but lots of talent! Join in the fun on April 3rd with: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell Based on the book by John D’Agata…
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Thirsty Thursdays with Theatre presents: Drinking Habits by Tom Smith
Thursday, May 1 at 7:30pm Doors open for tastings at 7pm Performance at 7:30 Enjoy a sip or two of the featured brew (tastings, by MacGregor’s, for ages 21+ included with admission), along with a play reading presented by local actors. No sets, no costumes, no props, but lots of talent! Join in the fun on May 1st with: Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have…
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