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Hot fun in Jim Thorpe this August

03 Friday Aug 2012

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The Mauch Chunk Opera House is Jim Thorpe’s gem of a venue for live entertainment.

If you’re looking for a beautiful place for outdoor adventure by day and live entertainment by night, Jim Thorpe is the perfect place to visit.

The gateway to the Poconos has some spectacular offerings this month for live entertainment at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, Penn’s Peak, as well as the Molly Maguires and the Broadway Pub and Grille.

If you are able to catch tonight’s deck party at Penn’s Peak, you’ll enjoy not only local favorite Becky and the Beasts but spectacular views on a beautiful summer night as well.

You’ll find singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega at the Mauch Chunk Opera House on Friday, Aug. 10. Do you remember where Luka lives?

Jeffrey Gaines will return to the Opera House stage on Saturday, Aug. 18. Do you know where he gets lost?

Be sure to check out the Mauch Chunk Opera House website for the full schedule.

Country music star Vince Gill will take the stage at Penn’s Peak on Saturday, Aug. 18.

And don’t forget Thursday date night entertainment live on the deck at the Molly Maguires and at the Broadway Pub and Grille.

It’s date night in Jim Thorpe

28 Thursday Jun 2012

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Horse-drawn carriage rides down Jim Thorpe’s historic Race Street are a highlight of many a romantic weekend getaway.

A carriage ride or stroll down the most romantic street in the Poconos, an intimate dinner for two, a classic film at the Mauch Chunk Opera House , live music and a deck party at the Molly Maguires or Penn’s Peak – whatever style of date you are hankering for, you’ll find it in Jim Thorpe tonight.

At the Times House B&B, we’ve always encouraged our guests to start their weekends early and enjoy the live music and deck parties on summer Thursdays. The Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce recently kicked off its Thursday Night Date Night campaign, organizing even more offerings for visitors including Crystal View Carriage Rides, tours and attractions staying open later, as well as events at the Mauch Chunk Opera House.

Tonight the Opera House is hosting a 7 p.m. screening of the 1988 Oscar-winning classic, Cinema Paradiso. Tickets are $6. For those not already familiar with the film, check out this trailer for a DVD release.

Are you ready for summer in Jim Thorpe?

29 Tuesday May 2012

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The Lehighton-based Faculty Brass can always be counted on to give a musical backdrop to Jim Thorpe summer weekends and festivals.

The clip, clop of horse hooves down Race Street, the train whistle’s all-aboard toot and the Faculty Brass rendition of La Bamba floating through the air can mean only one thing – the summer season has officially begun in Jim Thorpe.

Flags were flown and planted all over the borough this weekend in remembrance of those who served our country and fought for our freedom. We remembered my late father-in-law, who at 16 years-old lied about his age to join the Navy just before the start of World War II. He was the same age as my son is today.

Memorial Day is also the much anticipated kick-off of Jim Thorpe’s summer season.

The Asa Packer Mansion is now open seven days a week and the Mauch Chunk Museum, operated by the Mauch Chunk Historical Society, is also open for the season. The Old Jail Museum with its legendary haunted hand print offers tours every day except Wednesday. If the spirit moves you, guided ghost walking tours through town are also available on Saturday nights.

In addition to all of Jim Thorpe’s outdoor adventures awaiting visitors in the Pocono Mountains, another treat is a tour of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church – right next door to us at the Times House Bed and Breakfast. Listed on the National Historic Register, the beautiful Gothic church with its stunning architecture and incredible Tiffany windows also offers connections to the Packer family – some a little spooky, too. Tours run Wednesday through Sunday.

Four-day weekends don’t have to be celebrated on holidays alone. Thursday night deck parties at the Molly Maguires Pub and Steakhouse (love the pickle chip appetizer) and selected Thursday nights up at Penn’s Peak are a great way to get summer weekends started. The Mauch Chunk Opera House also has some Thursday night concerts planned for this summer season.

The Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce will also kick off its Thursday Summer Date Night campaign next week, featuring extended store hours, Kyle and his Crystal View Carriage rides around town some Thursdays, as well as a host of soon-to-be-announced activities.

A merry March in Jim Thorpe

14 Wednesday Mar 2012

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Though the glorious St. Patrick’s Day Parade weekend is behind us, there’s still plenty of fun to be had this March in Jim Thorpe. (Scroll down for parade video.)

As always, the Mauch Chunk Opera House has a plethora of talent lined up to entertain us this month including MCOH favorites Steve Forbert on March 23 and Willy Porter on the 31st.

On Friday, Montana Skies will take the stage with their unique pairing of guitar and electric cello. With tickets at just $18 (Times House B&B guests get an additional discount), the evening is a sure hit. Check out videos of all the performers at www.mauchchunkoperahouse.com

For those who can name the tune and the bullfrog in just three notes, you’ll be excited to hear Three Dog Night will take the stage at Penns’ Peak on Saturday, March 31. A bite to eat at Roadies before the show will definitely get you in the mood for a stroll down 70s lane.

That’s the musical ticket for March in Jim Thorpe but with this early spring, much more amusement can be found in the great outdoors – hiking and biking the trails of Jim Thorpe. Check out this video from the Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce for a preview of the Rail Trail that extends from Jim Thorpe to White Haven.

Bring your bike (the Times House has bike storage) or rent one from Blue Mountain Sports just down the street from us and enjoy.

Whether it’s an excursion at Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Glen Onoko or the Lehigh Gorge, hikers will enjoy views that full foliage would normally hide.

If you were lucky enough to get a now-sold-out passport to the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail’s March Madness event, you’ve got nice weather for winery-hopping. If you’re in Jim Thorpe, you can always sample what they’ll be tasting at Big Creek Winery’s Kresgeville location at the Race Street shop.

And if the warm weather has you wondering about your future, come on up to historic Race Street and Venus & the Moon on Saturday for a reading from medium extraordinaire David Miller.

Since Saturday is actually the feast of St. Patrick, here’s an encore from the Ancient Order of Hibernians. These Irish Eyes, these sons and daughters of Molly, Were Smiling. (The countdown is on until next’s years celebration and impromptu singing.)

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