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The Annual ChristkindlmarktReturns to the Museum

German traditions, holiday treasures andunique shopping combine for two excitingdays at The Hershey Story’s Christkindl-

markt Holiday Market & Festival on Saturday,December 4 and Sunday, December 5.

The traditional holiday celebration will fea-ture skilled artisans selling unique handmadeitems that exemplify the colonial Pennsylvaniacraft tradition. Visitors can enjoy traditional Ger-man food from Café Zooka as well as scheduledGerman entertainment. A unique display ofhandmade Pennsylvania German style orna-ments will also be featured in the lobby.

“Hershey Museum began Christkindlmarktin 1994 as a celebration of our Pennsylvania Ger-man collection,” says Lois Miklas, public pro-grams specialist. “The event soon became acommunity favorite. Our last Christkindlmarktwas held in 2005, as the former museum prepared for its move to Chocolate Avenue.”

Visitors will have the opportunity to viewitems from The Hershey Story’s Penn-sylvania German col-

lection in the lobby during Christkindlmarkt.Tours of the state-of-the-art collection storagefacility will be available both days at 1:00 and3:30 p.m. for an additional fee. Tour partici-pants can get a rare look at the museum’s col-lections, including an in-depth look at thePennsylvania German objects such as pewter,Stiegel glass and fraktur.

“Our Christkindlmarkt is adapted from atradition that began in Germanic countries inthe 1400s,” explains Miklas. “These holidaymarkets gave local artisans the opportunity toshow their work in medieval wonderlands of glowing lanterns, surrounded by holiday fare.”

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In 1935, Milton S. Hershey established the non-profit M.S. Hershey Foundation, with a mission toprovide cultural and educational opportunities for citizens of Derry Township.

Here’s a look at how the Foundation has continued our founder’s mission through the years.

The M.S. Hershey Foundation Celebrates 75 Years

The Hershey Story's historic and beloved132-year-old Apostolic Clock will operate three weekends this fall.

The clock, completed by John Fiester in 1878, took 11 years to build and was pro-claimed the “9th Wonder of the World.” 

The clock is on display, free of charge, inthe lobby.

Dates of operation:October 2-3

November 6-7 December 4-5

At quarter of each hour,twelve apostles appear totell the story of the betrayalof Christ.

The Hershey Story’s Christkindlmarkt

Holiday Market & FestivalSaturday, December 4

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Christkindlmarkt is included withMuseum Experience admission:

Adult: $10 | Senior: $9Junior: $7.50

Hershey Story members: Free

Milton Hershey signs a Deed of Trust establishing The M.S. Hershey Foundation.

Hershey Junior College is established, offering two free years to Derry Township students, residents and Hershey employees. Rising costs, an inadequate facility and the establishment of the Harrisburg Area Community College led to the closing of the Hershey Junior College in 1965.

Hershey Educational and Cultural Center is established to create educational opportunities for residents and visitors.

Foundation assumes responsibility for Hershey Theatre.

Foundation assumes responsibility for the Hershey Museum of American Life.

Foundation and Hershey’s five corporate entities (Hershey Foods Corporation, HERCO, Inc., Hershey Bank,Milton Hershey School, Hershey Trust Company) partner to establish the Hershey Community Archives.

Foundation assumes responsibility for Hershey Gardens.

Foundation assumes responsibility for the new community park, ChocolateTown Square.

Foundation leads a community-wide celebration of Milton Hershey’s 150th birthday.

Foundation celebrates the opening of The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue.

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After the death of his wife, Milton Hershey’s life focused around his busi-nesses, community and Milton Hershey

School. He continued to travel extensively toNew York, Washington, D.C., Cuba and Eu-rope. While in New York City, Milton Hersheyoften stayed at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.During one of those stays he met William H.Worrilow, a Lebanon Pennsyl-vania steel industrialist. Afriendship developed and formany years Milton Hersheywas invited to join the Wor-rilow family at their Lebanonhome, Brasenhill, for dinner.Those dinners were greatlylooked forward to by the Worrilow children. Milton Hershey’s love of children ledto their inclusion at what wastypically an adult-only event.

Recently, the HersheyCommunity Archives had the opportunity tointerview John “Jack” Worrilow, one of WilliamWorrilow’s sons, about his memories of MiltonHershey. Now 89 years old, Jack has vividmemories of those meals shared with MiltonHershey. On the appointed evenings, Jackwould look out the second floor guest roomwindow to catch the first sight of Milton Her-shey’s Chrysler Air-Flo limousine. Upon spot-ting the car, he raced downstairs to be the firstto greet Mr. Hershey and receive the gift of abox of Hershey’s Bon-Bons.

Dinners were filled with conversation, withJack full of questions and chatter. In his oralhistory interview he recalled:

Archives Hears First-Hand Memories about Milton HersheyLong-time family friend describes dinners with Mr. Hershey

I said to Mr. Hershey at dinner—I kept talkingall the time - my mother finally said, “Jack, will youplease be quiet and give us a chance?” But I said,“Mr. Hershey, in your remarkable career both successand some unhappy experiences, does a single day inyour business career stand out above all others? Andhe said, “Without a question.”

I think it was 1918, but I’m not sure. Mr. Hershey needed five million dollars. Whether it wasManufacturers Trust or the other one. . . I’m not sure.He banked with them and he went over and tried tonegotiate this loan. Well, the bank–five million dol-lars, that was, even for Mr. Hershey, that was apretty hefty sum. So the bank provided for the provi-sion that Mr. Hershey should accept a vice-presidentfrom the bank at his office. So the contract wasdrawn and of course everything went as ordered inthe contract.

But to get back to answer my question, he [Mr.Hershey] said [to me], “When I’m at Hershey I don’thave to worry about shareholders and about a boardof directors. He said “I make my own decisions. I

don’t even need a committee,” and he said finally “theday I paid off that loan I took that vice-president to[the] front door, thanked him for his service, but toldhim to shove off and go back to New York and leavemy company to myself.”

Jack Worrilow also shared memories aboutfamily visits to Hershey and The Hotel

Hershey. The family came to knowJoseph Gassler, general manager ofthe Hotel and Worrilow related astory that Mr. Gassler had sharedwith him regarding how he becamethe manager:

Mr. Hershey said, “Gassler, Iwant you to run that hotel for me.”And Mr. Gassler said, “Mr. Hershey,may I make one condition?” Well, Mr.Hershey wasn’t accustomed to condi-tions so he said, “What is your condi-tion?” He said, “I plan to train my ownhelp in my way. And when it comes to

the approach of winter I don’t want my staff to begoing to Palm Beach or Palm Springs and servethere in the winter. I would like you to commit to themaintaining of the Hotel in a continuing basis year-round.” Mr. Hershey said, “You have my commit-ment.”

I think it was 1936 when Henry Luce foundedLife Magazine. . . One of the very early issues, I’mnot sure it was the first one, but . . .Life Magazinepublished a photograph of a single diner in that bigdining room which took me back to the promise thatMr. Hershey, knowing that in the wintertime, par-ticularly in the early years, [the Hotel] would not bewell patronized. But he kept his promise [to Mr.Gassler].

The Worrilow family home in Lebanon "Brasenhill," where Milton Hershey would often join the Worrilow familyfor dinner. Photo courtesy of Lebanon County Historical Society

Featured Art Forms:L.W. Crossan, 18th century furniture

Lisa Head, Willow bark and rye straw baskets

Tom Head, Painted pine wood carvings

Rolf A. Hofer, 18th/19th century Windsorchairs

Karen Hurd, Tin

Debbie Jarrett, Sawdust-filled folk art figures

Jason Klein, Handblown glassDonna Kriebel, American folk art paintings & prints

William Leinbach, Handwoven coverlets

Cheryl Mihills, Punchneedle fiber art

Kathie Ratcliffe, Miniature quilts

Janet Stanley Reid, Hooked rugs

Bob Schultz, Shaker boxesNancy Shelly, Cut-paper designs

Andy Smith, Watercolor paintings andprints

Lynn Taylor, Historically inspired fine ceramics

John Tyler, Wrought iron Colonial household utensils

Deborah Watson, Hand felted designs—wool & silk

Denise Wilz, Pennsylvania redware

Christkindlmarkt Entertainment ScheduleSaturday, December 410 a.m. to noon“Clear Toy Candy” Book SigningAccomplished confectioner Nancy Fasolt will be signing copies of her new book that explores the history of this beautiful traditional Pennsylvania German treat.

11 a.m.A Visit from the BelsnickelRoughly translated as “St. Nicholas in furs,” the curmudgeonly Belsnickel could be considered the alter-ego of today’s kindly Santa Claus.

2 – 3:45 p.m.Egerlander German BandSway to the oom pah sounds of German brass instruments as they play both German and Christmas favorites.

Sunday, December 52 p.m.Hobby ChorThis popular men’s chorus of the Lancaster Liederkranz Club will regale guests with rousing German favorites.

2 - 4 p.m.“Clear Toy Candy” Book Signing

Save the Date!Hershey Story Members-Only Preview:

Saturday, December 4 from 9 to 10 a.m.

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Few realize that there are two model com-munities that bear the name Hershey; onein Pennsylvania and the other in Cuba.

Milton Hershey first visited the island nation in1916 and saw great potential. During this firstvisit to Cuba he decided to purchase sugar plan-tations and refine sugar for use by the HersheyChocolate Company.

He purchased numerous existing mills,called centrals. Similar to the development ofHershey, Pennsylvania, he also decided to build acommunity around a new sugar mill, naming itCentral Hershey.

In 1945, Agustin Perez was born in a fourbedroom house in Hershey, Cuba. His mother’sfamily, the Lominchards, was one of the firstfamilies to live in the community. His paternalgrandfather, his father and, later, Mr. Perez him-self, all worked for the Hershey Corporation inCuba. This past July, Perez, his wife, daughtersand granddaughters visited The Hershey Story,where staff had the opportunity to meet withthem and learn more about the Central Hersheycommunity.

Hershey, Cuba CollectionDonated to Archives and Museum

Perez, a resident of Central Hershey untilhis emigration in 1993, brought several docu-ments and family photographs with him on histrip to Hershey, Pennsylvania. He shared manystories about his childhood as well as Mr. Hershey’s lasting impact on the community. Healso donated copies of his family documents andphotographs to the Archives. These items willprovide researchers with information about thesocial life in Central Hershey as well as offer apersonal perspective.

In addition to the archival material, he gen-erously donated his Hershey Sports Club base-

ball uniform and basketball jersey tothe museum’s permanent collec-tion. Although he never met Mr.Hershey personally, Perez ex-plained, “For me, the Hersheyname is more than chocolates andsugar, it is a very important part ofmy life. This name goes to thecenter of my heart.”

The community he described- a working industrial town, where

the education, health and social life of theworkers was provided for - is remarkably simi-lar to the experience of those who grew up in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Those assets in-cluded public schools, a medical clinic, amovie theater, stores, cafeterias, a hotel, a golfcourse, a garden, baseball fields and the rail-road, which permitted employees to choosewhere they would live.

Perez expressed his deep appreciation forMr. Hershey and the community he devel-oped, saying, “The first part of my life was awonderful time thanks to a man who created aplace to work and live with dignity.”

In 1946, Hershey’s Cuban holdings weresold to the Cuban Atlantic Sugar Company.Perez earned a degree in mechanical engineer-ing and worked in the Hershey mill for 22years. He continues to work in the sugar refining industry in South Florida.

Hershey Community Archives and TheHershey Story are grateful for his time andstories, as well as his donations. It will assistthem in sharing the important story of theCentral Hershey community with others.

Association of Parents, Neighbors and Teachers Band performing in Central Hershey, Cuba. Date circa: 1934-1938

The 1956 Hershey Sports Club baseball team. Mr. Perez is the batboy kneeling in the front row on the left.

The Hershey Story Family Dance Party and Bubble Wrap Stompare back! Join us in the lobby from 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. for anevening of music, dancing and celebrating with Mr. Music,

Hershey’s product characters and LOTS of bubble wrap for stomping! The fun will begin with Mr. Music leading a hilarious dance party, a

limbo contest and a conga line. At 10:00, join Hershey’s product charac-ters in a giant bubble wrap stomp to mark the New Year!

Perfect for families, this party is fun, interactive and not too late forthe little ones to celebrate! Admission is free.

Join Us! New Year’s Eve FamilyCelebration at The Hershey Story

How low can you go? Last year’s celebration featured the limbo, as well as music, dancingand a bubble wrap stomp.

Thank You “Past Master” Volunteers!

This summer, 29 Past Master students ages 12 to 15assisted The Hershey Story by greeting visitors and an-swering questions, helping young “apprentices” find funfacts and demonstrating how cocoa pods look and wherethey come from.

“Past Masters played an important and significantrole in our guests’ experiences,” said Lois Miklas, publicprograms specialist. “They deserve much appreciationand recognition for the assistance they provided staff and visitors.”

The Past Master program begins in June and contin-ues through August each year.

A Past Master introduces a visitor to a cocoa pod at the Chocolate Lab cart.

“For me, the Hershey name ismore than chocolates and

sugar, it is a very importantpart of my life. This name goes

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Adistinguished 40-member panel of judges, consisting of historians, educators and community leaders, reviewed a record483 submissions and selected the following winning entries.

Read the winning essays at HersheyStory.org.

Senior Level Grades 7 & 8 — Fiction1st Place – Hali McKinley Lester, Good Hope Middle School – Mechanicsburg, “The Mechanicsburg Stationmaster’s Daughter”2nd Place – E. Olivia Cockley, Home School – Landisburg, “The Beginning, the End, and a Dolly”

Senior Level Grades 7 & 8 — Non-Fiction1st Place – Aishwarya Singh, Eagle View Middle School – Mechanicsburg, “Peaceful Inspirations”2nd Place – Amy Elgin, Eagle View Middle School – Mechanicsburg, “Coco Chanel – The Woman Who Changed Fashion”

Senior Level Grades 7 & 8 — Poetry 1st Place – Jill Barry, Lemoyne Middle School, “Broken Glass”2nd Place – Ashley Basso, Crossroads Middle School – Lewisberry, “The Abolitionist’s Anthem”

First place winners from left to right: Cara Eschenmann (Mooreland Elementary), Aishwarya Singh (Eagle ViewMiddle School), Shreya Thakur (Hershey Middle School), Jill Barry(Lemoyne Middle School), Hali McKinley Lester (Good Hope MiddleSchool), Emily Ashton (Ephrata Intermediate School)

Junior Level Grades 5 & 6 — Fiction1st Place – Emily Ashton, Ephrata Intermediate School, “The Diary of Laura Keene”2nd Place – Johanna Bear, Lamberton Middle School – Carlisle, “The Massacre”

Junior Level Grades 5 & 6 — Non-Fiction1st Place – Cara Eschenmann, Mooreland Elementary School – Carlisle, “A Basket of Brilliance”2nd Place – David Williams, St. Theresa School – New Cumberland, “Edward Jenner and the Smallpox Vaccine”

Hershey Story Happenings

Black Cat AlleyOctober 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 3111 a.m. to 5 p.m.$5 per participant ($2.50 for Hershey Story members)

Follow the black cat toHalloween fun! Make aspooky pin that willlight up the night and then choose a black cat, bat orpumpkin box to take it home. Make a mask and pose

against a vintage Hershey advertising backdrop. Kids, wearyour costume and get a head start on trick-or-treating with some delicious Hersheys® treats.

Little Elves WorkshopNovember 20, 21, 26, 27, 28December 11, 12, 18, 19, 26-31January 1, 211 a.m. to 3 p.m.$5 per ornament ($2.50 for Hershey Story members)Kids, have some holiday fun as you journey through the “Little ElvesWorkshop.” Use choco-late clay, icing and rib-bon to fashion a uniqueornament to use as agift or a keepsake. Novisit to the workshop iscomplete without aunique holiday photoopportunity against asnowy Hershey scene!Workshop sponsored byBarry Callebaut

The artisans in The Hershey Story’s Chocolate Lab are always dreaming up new, fun-filled (and chocolate-covered) waysfor visitors to create something sweet.

“From spooky chocolate art to romantic candy confections,the Lab is the perfect place to celebrate all the upcoming holi-days,” says Kyle Nagurny, Chocolate Lab manager.

“The best part of making your masterpiece is discoveringthe unique qualities of chocolate while you’re creating,” explainsNagurny. “Visitors love to learn where cacao is grown, how it isharvested and all the steps in chocolate-making. The hands-onexperiences and interactive demonstrations are all part of a Labclass.”

The Lab will also continue offering its traditional classes including Build A Bar, Chocolate Bowl Blast, Chocolate By De-sign and Planet Chocolate. “Plus, we’ll be introducing some fun,new custom classes for the holidays,” Nagurny added.

For more information on the Chocolate Lab and upcomingclasses, visit HersheyStory.org.

Make SomethingEdible & Unforgettable

in the Chocolate Lab

Congratulations e Hershey Story Annual History Contest for Young Writers Winners

Chocolate clay, icing and ribbon are used to create yourown unique ornament at the Little Elves Workshop

Chocolate By Design

Chocolate Bowl Blast

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The Hershey Story, in collaboration with artistWilliam Cochran, has developed a special

limited-edition giclée print of the center panel ofthe “Community Builder” mural.

This realistic and beautiful reproduction fea-tures Milton Hershey sitting with six studentsfrom Milton Hershey School and includes theCommunity Building in the background. Giclée(pronounced zhee-klay) prints are created usingprofessional printers, capable of producing in-credible detail and color matching.

This edition of 150 prints (16” x 20”) will besigned and numbered by Cochran and may bepurchased either framed or unframed. The first100 prints will be available beginning October 15,and members of The Hershey Story will be givena discounted price. The remaining 50 will be soldby the artist at a later date; this price is yet to bedetermined.

When asked about his experience creatingthe mural William Cochran explains, “It was myprivilege to work with The M.S. Hershey Foundation, Milton Hershey School and thewonderful students who posed for the work. I aminspired by the ongoing legacy of Milton S. Hershey and those who implement his vision forthe benefit of so many today. It took almost threeyears to create the mural and it is my hope that in

Art All AroundWednesday, October 20

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.For preschool through grade 12

the hershey story homeschool day

Limited Edition Prints of “Community Builder” Mural Available

some small way this artwork might honor andsupport the legacy and spirit of this great com-munity.”

“It is amazing to watch visitors connect

with this incredible piece of art,” said AmyBischof, director of The Hershey Story. “Weare thrilled to be able to share it with othersoutside of our building.”

Giclée order form16” x 20” print only: $200 | Hershey Story members: $17524” x 28” custom cherry framed and matted print: $445 | Hershey Story members: $395

Name ____________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________

Telephone ________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________

Quantity of prints only ____________ Quantity of framed prints _______________ Total + 6% sales tax __________________

Method of payment

________ Check enclosed made payable to The M.S. Hershey Foundation

________ Charge my VISA MasterCard Discover American Express

Please mail to:The Hershey StoryAttn: Erin Peda63 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033

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What could be more fun than painting with chocolate?Students will create a yummy take-home projectusing chocolate as paint and will discover whatingredients make chocolate so delicious! The adventure continues with a visit to the museumgalleries where students will learn about themany stories of Hershey through the eyes of anartist.

Cost: $8.50 per student; one free adult with eachfamily Additional adults: $8.50

Registration requiredPlease call 717.520.5588 or

email Ehiner@HersheyStory.org by Friday, October 15

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Blue Man GroupOctober 19 - 24, 2010 Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical showsand concerts which combine comedy, music and technology to produce atotally unique form ofentertainment. TheNew York Times heraldsthe show as “one of themost delightful per-formance pieces everstaged.” E! Entertain-ment News exclaims,“Blue Man Group iswhat every live per-formance aspires to be.”

South PacificNovember 30 - December 5, 2010

“Simply Wonderful! Beguiling eatricalMagic!” hails the New York Post for Rodgers& Hammerstein’s South Pacific. A stunningreinvention produced by Lincoln Centereater, South Pacific swept the 2008 TonyAwards®, winning seven honors includingBest Musical Revival and Best Director forBartlett Sher. e breathtaking new produc-tion features a cast of 34 and a full orchestraof 26 members – the largest orchestra of anytouring Broadway production. Set on a trop-ical island during World War II, the musicaltells the sweeping romantic story of two

couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of warand by their own prejudices.

Give My Regards to Broadway…

The Color PurpleFebruary 25 - 26, 2011e Color Purple is a soul-stirring musical based on the classic PulitzerPrize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by StevenSpielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a womannamed Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominatedfor 11 Tony Awards®, e Color Purple is a landmark theatrical event,a celebration of love and a Broadway phenomenon.

In The HeightsMarch 1 - 6, 2011is 2008 Tony Award®-winning Best Mu-sical is a moving, funny and uplifting newshow about a community of hard-workingimmigrants seeking a better life and tryingto find their place – their home – in theirnew country. With a remarkable youngcast, thrilling dancing and a dynamic score,In e Heights is an exhilarating journeyinto a vibrant Manhattan community.

HairApril 12 - 17, 2011An exuberant musical about a group ofyoung Americans searching for peace andlove in a turbulent time, Hair has strucka resonant chord with audiences youngand old. Hair features an extraordinarycast and dozens of unforgettable songs.Warning: While many find this showsuitable for young adults (13 and older),parental discretion is advised. ere is adimly lit 20-second scene with nuditythat is non-sexual in nature.

Anthony Bourdain Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Chef and author of Kitchen Confidential, An-thony Bourdain is best known for traveling theglobe on his stomach, daringly consumingsome of the world's most exotic dishes on hishit Travel Channel TV show Anthony Bourdain:No Reservations. Once known as the bad boy ofcooking, Bourdain is settling into an onlyslightly more dignified position as a profes-sional gadfly, bete noir, advocate, social criticand pork enthusiast. He is unsparing of thosethings he hates, as he is evangelical about hispassions. Bourdain is coming to speak, enter-tain and surprise fans at Hershey eatre.

For tickets, please call the Hershey Theatre Box Office at 717.534.3405 or visit HersheyTheatre.com.

More upcoming showsDisney Live! presents Mickey's Magic ShowSunday, November 14, 2010Mickey, Minnie and a host of Disney friendscome together with world-class magicians to per-form magic from legendary Disney films right be-fore your eyes. See the Fairy Godmothertransform Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ballgown in a split second; the spectacular levitationof Aladdin’s Princess Jasmine; and the enchanteddancing brooms of Fantasia. Join Donald andGoofy, Alice and the Mad Hatter, and manymore for a one-of-a-kind stage show you’ll neverforget.

Garrison Keillor Tuesday, November 16 Minnesota-born andraised, Garrison Keillor isthe living embodiment ofthe Midwestern spirit.Each week he shares hissteady thoughtfulness,old-fashioned values, traditional songs and dryhumor through his legendary, critically acclaimedradio show A Prairie Home Companion. Hisshows are sell-out events, as the popularity ofLake Wobegon continues to grow around thecountry.

The Ten TenorsSaturday, December 11, 2010e Ten Tenorsset out to capturethe intimacy be-tween themselvesand the audienceduring live per-formances, whileinvoking nostalgic memories of people, places ortimes in history, with songs ranging from Mexi-can best-sellers to post-war classics to jazz, includ-ing “Granada,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” andthe Louis Armstrong classic, “What A WonderfulWorld.”

Handel’s Messiah RocksWednesday, December 22 - Thursday, 23, 2010Hallelujah! Inspiring and entertaining, Handel’sMessiah Rocks breathes new life into Handel’smost performed oratorio with stunning visual ef-fects and an amazing combination of musicians.Complete with an orchestra, a rock band, bothadult and children’s choirs and renowned soloists,bring the entire family to experience the Handel’sMessiah for every generation – Handel’s MessiahRocks!

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In the Heights, theTony Award®-winning Best

Musical, is coming toHershey TheatreMarch 1 – 6, 2011.The musical tells asalsa- and hip hop-infused story set in aLatino community atthe upper reaches ofManhattan. Thestory of how the show began as acollege sophomore’sangst-filled script andended up on theBroadway stage was revealed in a recent in-terview by The Broadway League.

Lin-Manuel Miranda related that hewrote the original version at Wesleyan Uni-versity as a reaction to his sweetheart’s depar-ture to study abroad. Though actually from

A “Best Musical” is born:How “In the Heights” got to Broadway

Inwood, just north of WashingtonHeights, Miranda changed the set-ting of the play because “Inwooddoesn’t sing as well.” DirectorThomas Kail, a Wesleyan alumni,obtained a CD of a college per-formance of In the Heightsmusic,and was captivated by the fresh rapand hip hopsounds that ad-vanced the story.

After college,Miranda roomedwith musicalarranger BillSherman in whatthey described as

their own “In the Heights frat.”Every week they met withKail, eventually revising theoriginal play four times. As theplay sought producers, Mi-randa played the part of the

rapping narrator Usnavi, to avoid having to hirean actor to learn the complex lines.

In 2008, eight years after its inception as acollege project, the play opened on Broadway.The musical’s Broadway production was nomi-nated for 13 Tony Awards and won four: BestMusical, Best Original Score, Best Choreographyand Best Orchestrations.

Whether you’re a teacher considering bringing a class to their first Broadway musical or a parentconcerned about show content, study guides are

now available for many shows. The guides, which adhere to national learning stan-

dards, provide important information about the perform-ance for students and adults alike. Often, the guide willprovide links to relevant resources and make suggestions forcross-curricular activities.

The study guides for upcoming shows at HersheyTheatre are listed below. They can be downloaded from theshow pages at HersheyTheatre.com.

∙ Yo Gabba Gabba!∙ Blue Man Group∙ South Pacific∙ The Color Purple∙ In the Heights

Additional online resources for parents, teachers and students include:

Play by Play Online – A theater newsletter for and by teens from the Theatre Development Fund. Learn more atwww.tdf.org/playbyplayonline.

Generation Broadway – A website for teachers and parents toget a behind-the-scenes look at contemporary theater.Learn more at www.generationbroadway.com.

“Is this show appropriate for my 12-year-old?”Student Study Guides Available for Shows

South Pacific

The Color Purple

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As guests enter Hershey Theatre,they are welcomed

into a lavish, romantic, Euro-pean space. This designtheme is revealed in the mainauditorium. Drawing on thegrand style of Venice, Italy, theauditorium features pinkfaux-granite walls, stone bal-conies and a ceiling speciallyconstructed to create the illu-sion of being in an outsidespace. Guests are transportedto Venice with its GrandCanal slowly flowing pastDoge’s Palace via a mural thatfills the stage as the decorativefront for the Theatre’s firecurtain.

For most theaters, a firecurtain is a utilitarian neces-sity. Featuring a steel, grid-like frame that islined with flame-retardant material, the fire cur-tain is rigged to be lowered quickly to separatethe stage from the audience in case of a fire.Hershey’s fire curtain is 50' by 50', 6-7 inchesthick and weighs approximately four tons.

Jamie Caffier, a student at Penn State Har-risburg, recently completed a research project tolearn more about the curtain’s unknown origins.Her research corrected some misinformationabout the curtain and raised new questionsabout its origins. Caffier learned that the muralis not a watercolor, but rather painted with oil ortempura using watercolor techniques. Her re-

Searching for Clues: Hershey Theatre’s Fire CurtainResearch is beginning to uncover the curtain’s mysterious origins

search also attempted to determine if a nationallyrecognized theatrical set designer, Lee Lash, wasresponsible for the design of Hershey’s fire cur-tain mural. Her research was inconclusive butshe was able to piece together a history of theLee Lash studios in New York City. Lee Lashopened his New York studio in 1898 after suc-cessfully establishing a set design and paintingbusiness in San Francisco several years earlier.His New York studio was recognized as one ofthe best in the country and could produce up to30 curtains at one time.

The certainty of the Lee Lash-Hersheyconnection is muddied by Lee Lash’s sale of his

business to H.J. Kuckuckin 1926. Kuckuckchanged the name of thestudio to H.J. Kuckuck’sLee Lash Studios. Asign with that name wasonce attached to theHershey Theatre firecurtain’s control mecha-nism.

“Hershey Theatrewas built according toplans drawn up in 1915,”noted Pam Whitenack,director of HersheyCommunity Archives.“Those original plans in-cluded stained glass win-dow designs created bythe Tiffany Glass Stu-dios, but those planswere never used because

Tiffany Studios closed before the Theatre openedin 1933. Similarly, it is possible that Milton Her-shey also contracted with other designers to cre-ate plans for other key components of theTheatre, like the fire curtain mural, which is animportant focal piece.”

Many questions remain about the fire cur-tain; further research may provide the answers.

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“beyond the footlights” Cabaret Coming to Hershey TheatreSaturday, January 29

Second annual event to spotlight 2010 student stars

Set on the Theatre’s Grand Stage, this eventwill feature some of the brightest studentstars of the 2010 Hershey Theatre Apollo

Awards. Local abc27 news anchor Dennis Owenswill host the evening, which will feature eleganthors d’oeuvres, fine wine and a silent auction. Allproceeds will benefit the Hershey Theatre ApolloAwards program. Due to the unique nature ofthis event, a limited number of tickets are available.

get your tickets now!

Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.Tickets: $75

Auditorium seating*: $10 (for show only)On sale now at the Box Office or

by calling 717.534.3405.*These seats are located behind the performer.

Researchers continue to look for information about Hershey Theatre's fire curtain, which dates back to 1933.

"Beyond the Footlights" gives the audience a rare opportunity to experience musical talent while seated on the stage.

Did you know?Hershey Theatre recently ranked #48 in a worldranking, based on ticket sales reported to the entertainment trade publication Pollstar.

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Outstanding PlayMilton Hershey School, Of Mice and Men

Outstanding MusicalCentral Dauphin East High School, Urinetown

Outstanding Lead Actor in a MusicalChristopher Cook, Susquehanna Township High School, FAME

Outstanding Lead Actress in Musical Angeline Lonardi, Bishop McDevitt High School, Beauty and the Beast

Outstanding Lead Actor in a PlayCristopher Ramirez, Milton Hershey School, Of Mice and Men

Outstanding Lead Actress in a PlayVeronica Callahan, Lower Dauphin High School, e Visit

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical (tie)Damon McToy, Central Dauphin East High School, Urinetown;Jurdan Payne, Central Dauphin East High School, Urinetown

Congratulations to the 2010 Hershey eatre Apollo Award RecipientsStudents from across the region take home top honors

The second annual Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards were held on May 23. This scholarship program recognizes excellence in local high school theater productions and applauds talented students in Dauphin, Cumberland and Lebanon counties and Elizabethtown Area High School.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a MusicalGina Moscato, Boiling Springs High School, A Funny ing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a PlayJurdan Payne, Central Dauphin East High School, e Taming of the Shrew

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a PlayMeredith Clarke, Elizabethtown Area High School, e Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

Outstanding Featured Performer in a MusicalShealeigh Atkinson, Lebanon High School, CATS

Outstanding Student OrchestraHershey High School, AIDA

Outstanding Dance NumberLebanon High School, “e Jellicle Ball” from CATS

Angeline Lonardi - Outstanding Lead Actress

in a Musical - Beauty and the Beast Shealeigh Atkinson - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical -CATS

Cristopher Ramirez - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play - Of Mice and Men

Urinetown - Central Dauphin East High School - Outstanding Musical

Celia Morrison - nominee for Oustanding Lead Actress in a Musical - FAME

Laura Krecko - nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical - Aida

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THE LEGACY M s h e r s h e y F o u n d a t i o n . o r g

Fall is a beautiful season in any garden and its vibrant color is morethan just flowers. Many of the shrubs and trees that bloomed inthe spring will now feature an abundance of autumnal color with

their signature foliage, fruits and berries. Blazing shades of gold, yellow,orange, pink, red, burgundy and bronze are a sure sign of summer’s end.

Shrubs & Berries“Hershey Gardens has a wonderful selection of colorful fall foliage

shrubs such as viburnums, fothergilla, itea, clethra and witch hazel,” saidBarbara Whitcraft, horticulture specialist at Hershey Gardens. “These aregood choices for colorful fall shrubs. Many are native to this area andneed minimal shaping and pruning to keep them looking great.”

Shrubs can also add color to the autumn landscape with their fruitsand berries. These can appear before and after foliage drop. “Hollies fea-ture red and yellow berries on deep green broadleaf evergreen foliage,”noted Whitcraft. “They come in many shapes and sizes from tall trees tolow shrubs.” Some hollies, such as the native Ilex verticillata, also calledwinterberry, are deciduous. “After the leaves are gone, its branches arecovered with brilliant red berries that continue on the shrubs into thewinter months.”

“One of the most unexpected fall colors that visitors discover at Hershey Gardens is the purple and white berries on the native beauty-berry, Callicarpa americana,” explains Whitcraft. “These 5- to 8-foot tall

Mother Nature’s Last HurrahDiscover Autumn’s Splendor at Hershey Gardens

shrubs lose their yellowing fall leaves to reveal hundreds of clusters of tinypearl-like berries that persist along its branches into January, when theyare eaten by birds. Tiny white flowers form on new wood in the summerso you can prune these shrubs to fit your landscape in late winter or earlyspring.”

TreesHershey Gardens also has fabulous trees, which showcase brilliant

fall colors. “A collection of Japanese maples, scarlet and red oaks, sweetgums, ornamental cherries and our native Oxydendrum arboreum or sour-wood, can all be seen throughout the Gardens,” notes Whitcraft.

One of the last trees to turn and drop its buttery yellow fan-shapedleaves is the Ginkgo biloba or ginkgo. “The neat thing about this ancientspecies is that the leaves generally all fall from the tree within a short pe-riod of time,” said Whitcraft. “You will often see a ‘circle of gold’ aroundthe base of the tree, which makes them easy to rake.”

Experience Hershey Gardens this fall and enjoy the many trees,shrubs and late season bloom of roses, mums and late-flowering annuals.Take pleasure in the many subtle and bold textures and colors which areenhanced by the cooler temperatures of this wonderful season.

New Arbor Donated to Mrs. Hershey’s Rose Garden

Afavorite spot for many Hershey Gardensvisitors is Mrs. Hershey’s Rose Garden.Quiet and quaint, this lovely garden fea-

tures “Old Garden Roses” that Catherine Her-shey would have grown at her High PointMansion home.

The rustic brick path that winds throughthis garden features a wooden arbor with rosesweaving through it. “No one knows exactly whenthe arbor was placed in the Gardens,” said JamieShiffer, grounds and horticultural operationsmanager, “but it was showing significant signs ofwear.”

LeRoy Zimmerman, former Pennsylvaniaattorney general and current chairman of theHershey Trust Board, graciously offered to donate a new handcrafted arbor to replace thecurrent one. “My family, especially my grandchil-dren, loves the Gardens,” said Zimmerman. “The arbor is a perfect tribute for my family toremember our times there, as well as support thisimportant Hershey legacy.”

The new arbor now stands proudly in Mrs.Hershey’s Rose Garden. “The roses growing onthe previous structure weren’t disturbed,” saidShiffer. “They were gently placed onto the newarbor and will continue to thrive.”

Single pole rose arbors and restoration of bench in Mrs. Hershey's Rose Garden

Arbor replacement at weeping European beech tree and blue atlas cedar tree

Benches in the Arboretum

Refurbishment of the “Rebecca”statue and a new sundial in the Rose Garden

Hanging baskets along Swan Lake

New rose trellises in the Italian Rose Garden

For more information, please callJamie Shiffer at 717.508.5973.

More Opportunities to Give

Ginkgo trees lose their leaves at the same time, forming a "circle of gold" around the tree.

Japanese maple trees at Hershey Gardens Photos courtesy of Peter Houts

An artisan crafted the new arbor from cedar.

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There’s a Lot “Growing On” at Hershey Gardens!For more information, please visit HersheyGardens.org

Looking for a way to simplify your holiday decorating? FlowersDesigns by Cherylann will be presenting a make-and-take classthat will feature information on floral basket arranging. Each participant will receive a basket, greens, flowers and tips onhow to make your creation last throughout the holiday season.

Saturday, November 610 a.m – noonHershey Gardens Education Center$35 per person, $30 for Gardens members

Registration is required. Please call 717.508.5972 or email Bajaeger@HersheyGardens.org.

Bonsai: Living Art of Central Pennsylvania Bonsai Clubs Exhibit October 8 through November 14 Visit HersheyGardens.org for hoursFeaturing dozens ofbonsai trees of variousshapes and sizes, this popular annual exhibitprovides informationon bonsai, what theyare and how they aregrown. The exhibit will be housed in the Gardens’ outdoor Butterfly House.Included with admission

Pumpkin Glow Fridays, October 15, 22 & 29 6 to 8 p.m.

Calling all kids! Bringyour flashlights andmarvel at the uniquelycarved illuminatedpumpkins along theGardens path. Come incostume and collecttreats donated by TheHershey Company. Included with admission

Winter Walk Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 19 through December 19 and daily from December 26 through December 30 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the holidays in natural splendor as Mother Nature opens a beautiful winter world at HersheyGardens. Experience the stunningwinter vistas and enjoy special mo-ments under the mistletoe archways asyou stroll the Gardens’ walkways thisholiday season. Included with admission

A Classic Christmas Saturday, December 11 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Kick off the holiday seasonwith nature’s beauty, musicand decorated Christmastrees, as well as children’scrafts and activities.Included with admission

Boy Scout Badge DaySaturday, October 16

Boy Scouts of America Forestry Merit Badge9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Prepare a field notebook using the collection oftrees at Hershey Gardens, while identifyingtrees native to Pennsylvania. Plus, learnabout the contributions that forests maketo society and the importance of forestmanagement.Fee: $6 for Scouts, $8 for accompanying adults

Webelos Forester Activity Badge1:30 to 3:00 p.m.Identification of trees and plants which makeup the layers of a deciduous forest is the focusof this activity. Examine growth rings of a treestump to explain the history of the tree andlearn the benefits and consequences of wild-

fires in a forest ecosystem.Fee: $6 for Scouts, $8 for accompanying adults

Registration is required.Please call 717.508.5968 or

email Education@HersheyGardens.org.

Join us for a new fall class…

Spruce Up Your Holidays!

Hershey Gardens will be closed for the winter December 31 through March 31.

The M.S. Hershey Foundation Board of ManagersRaymond L. Gover, President and ChairmanRetired President and Publisher, The Patriot-News

James M. Mead Retired CEO, Capital BlueCross

Velma Redmond, Esq. Vice President, Pennsylvania American Water Company

Robert Reese, Esq.Chairman and President, Reese Trusts

LeRoy S. Zimmerman, Esq. Senior Counsel, Eckert Seamans

Don PapsonExecutive Director, The M.S. Hershey Foundation

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Classic Film SeriesLove the classics? Don’t miss this season’s collection of films at Hershey Theatre!

General admission tickets are just $7. Arrive early and enjoy a concert on the historic four-manual Aeolian-Skinner organ

30 minutes prior to most movie presentations.

Somewhere in Time (PG)Sunday, February 13 at 2:00 p.m.e 1980classic filmstars Christo-pher Reeve,Jane Seymour,ChristopherPlummer andWilliam H.Macy. In this romantic fantasy, a Chicago play-wright uses self-hypnosis to find the actresswhose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel.

A Tree Grows in BrooklynSaturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.Based on the best-selling book, the 1945 filmstars Dorothy McGuire,Joan Blondell, LloydNolan, James Gleason,Peggy Ann Garner andJames Dunn. Encour-aged by her father, abright and imaginativeyoung woman comes ofage in Brooklyn duringthe early 1900s.

Saturday Night Fever (PG)Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m.e iconic 70s film, featuring the sound-trackof the decade, stars John Travolta, Karen LynnGorney, Paul Pape, Fran Drescher and DonnaPescow. Travolta, who plays a Brooklyn youth

who feels hisonly chance toget somewhereis as the kingof the discofloor, wasnominated fora Best Actorin a LeadingRole for hislandmark role.

Rocky Horror Picture Show (R)Saturday, October 16 at 11:59 p.m.

e ultimateHalloweenaudience par-ticipationfilm, completewith a couplein love, aspooky castle

and strange Transylvanians. A limited number ofaudience participation bags will be available for$5 each. No outside props will be permitted.

Holiday InnSunday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m.is 1942 holiday film stars Bing Crosby, FredAstaire and IrvingBerlin. Set at aninn which is onlyopen on holidays,a singer and adancer vie for theaffections of abeautiful up-and-coming performer.

Tootsie (PG)Saturday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m.In this 1982 hallmark comedy, Dustin Hoff-man stars as a struggling actor unable to findwork…until he dons a fabulous red sequineddress and becomes “Tootsie.”

This holiday season, consider giving a membership to The Hershey Story, Hershey Gardens or Hershey TheatreGuild.

Call membership specialist BarbaraLatz at 717.520.5581 for more information.

Membershipsmake great gifts!

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