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(Excuse the ad spot testing! This section is planned to be Lancaster Area Small Business only.)

Good morning, Lancaster.

Apparently I’m not the only one who thinks Lancaster is really cool. America thinks so too!

In today's Lancaster Ledger:

Let's do it.

— Collin

Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell will keynote the Lancaster Chamber's 154th annual dinner on May 28 at the Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S. Queen St. It marks the first time in the chamber's history that a keynote speaker has been invited back to the stage. Gladwell first addressed the dinner 10 years ago, when he challenged the local business community to view transformation as a collective effort rather than the work of individual "superstars."

His return also coincides with the 25th anniversary of his book "The Tipping Point," and he's got a new one — "Revenge of the Tipping Point." The event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. and tickets are $250. Chamber president and CEO Heather Valudes said the return visit lets the community "revisit those ideas at a moment when they feel even more relevant." If you've got a seat at the table, it should be a good one.

Lancaster city just beat out more than 300 towns to become a national finalist in Parade magazine and Steller's "America's Favorite Small Town" contest. Voting closed Saturday, and Lancaster finished in the top 10 in public voting — the only Pennsylvania location among 40 national finalists. New Hope and Jim Thorpe both got knocked out earlier. The contest celebrates towns with populations under 250,000 in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Lancaster City Alliance and Discover Lancaster teamed up on the application, which highlighted First Friday events, walkability, green spaces, and the "scenic countryside" just minutes from downtown. Regional winners (one each from five U.S. regions) will be announced June 1, and a national winner on June 12. The winner gets a print feature in Parade, a sponsored community celebration during the Fourth of July, and — possibly — a reveal on a national morning show. Fingers crossed.

Lititz-based Tait just made another big move. The company announced it has acquired Silent House Group, a Burbank, California-based production company that does live event production, tour management, and production for streaming, film, and TV. Silent House's recent resume includes Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film, the Backstreet Boys' Las Vegas Sphere concert residency, and the Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards), which streamed on Netflix.

Silent House's 40 current employees will be retained, and there are no plans to relocate. Tait's global headquarters is at 401 W. Lincoln Ave. in Lititz, and the company has more than 700 employees in Lancaster County and about 2,000 worldwide across 24 locations. Silent House founder Baz Halpin said the move will let them "bring our clients' ideas to life faster and more economically, without compromising the artistic vision." Tait keeps getting bigger — and Lititz keeps punching way above its weight.

Compass Mill Tap House, the tiny 20-seat microbrewery at 809 Rothsville Road near Lititz, is closing May 31. Owner Clyde Mackey broke the news on Facebook: "My heart and energy are no longer with me and I just can't do it anymore." The brewery opened in 2022 in a building next to Artisan Mill Co., a vendor marketplace in a former mill. No kitchen — Mackey always encouraged customers to bring in food from local restaurants.

Mackey, 61, is a retired truck driver and longtime homebrewer who also helped open Big Dog Craft Brewing along Manheim Pike back in 2020. He decided to close as his lease was coming up for renewal. He plans to sell his brewery equipment and maybe pick up a part-time job, but says he'll keep making beer at home. Four years is a solid run for a passion project — raise a glass before May 31 if you can.

Olympic figure skater and Quarryville native Johnny Weir popped into the Quarryville Family Restaurant at 134 E. State St. on Tuesday. "It was such a pleasure having him stop in and spend part of his day with us," the restaurant wrote on Facebook. The visit came less than a week after fans watched Weir make it to the finale of Peacock's murder mystery game show "The Traitors."

Weir grew up in Quarryville before moving to Delaware in middle school to train as a competitive figure skater. He's a three-time U.S. national champion and two-time Winter Olympian. He and broadcasting partner Tara Lipinski just wrapped commentating duties at the Winter Olympics in Milan, and they're expected to be in Prague later this month for the 2026 ISU Figure Skating World Championships. But clearly, he still makes time for a stop at the hometown diner. Love to see it.

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Trivia Night at Southern Market | Weekly trivia night with $1 off draft beer and wine during trivia hours. Prizes are gift cards redeemable at any Southern Market vendor. | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA | Free

Women's Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy Group | A yoga therapy group for women with trauma histories to ground their nervous system and learn mindfulness in a safe and supportive space. | See listing for details | Create Balance, 1910 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA | See listing

Lively Lancaster Scavenger Hunt | An interactive scavenger hunt exploring Lancaster's streets and landmarks — a fun way to discover the city's hidden gems. | See listing for details | Starts at Square One Coffee Roasters, 145 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA | See listing

Trivioke Night at Southern Market | Starts with music trivia, ends with karaoke. $1 off beer and wine from 7:00-9:00 PM during music trivia. | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA | Free

Lessons from a Founder: Building and Scaling in Ecommerce | An evening of founder insights with Chetan Narain on building Uber Eats and scaling Pepper, moderated by Barbara Barr. | See listing for details | Horse Inn, 540 East Fulton Street, Lancaster, PA | See listing

Stitch Skills: Grafting | Learn basic knit grafting in this quick class at Snake + Skein. Perfect for knitters looking to level up their finishing techniques. | See listing for details | Snake + Skein, 206 South Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA | See listing

Presence: Exploring the Human Form and Experience | A dynamic exhibition exploring the human form through figurative work, portraiture, and abstract interpretations. Part of First Friday. | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Lancaster Art Vault, 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA | Free

"Arcadia" Art Exhibit Opening at Third Story | Four artists take inspiration from trees and plants of the forest, featuring jewel-toned color studies and abstract forest-floor paintings. Part of First Friday. | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Third Story Art, 44 North Christian Street, Suite 300, Lancaster, PA | Free

Jeff Geib: Book of Falling Leaves Opening Exhibition | Visit curio Gallery & Creative Supply's new location to celebrate the opening exhibition of local artist Jeff Geib. On view through April 25. Part of First Friday. | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | curio. Gallery & Creative Supply, 111 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA | Free

Agentic AI at Work | Learn how to create smart AI workflows that save time and multiply impact. A workshop for professionals looking to leverage AI in their work. | See listing for details | Lancaster Bible College, Teague Learning Commons (4th Floor), 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA | See listing

Lancaster Improv's First Friday Free For All — Mocktail Mixer | A bevy of improv sets followed by an improv jam where you can take the stage. A special First Friday show with mocktails. | See listing for details | Lancaster Improv Players, 16 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA | See listing

Comedy Night at Columbia Kettle Works — Adamstown | A nationwide comedy tour in its thirteenth year, with over 4,900 venues under its belt. Enjoy laughs and great drinks. | See listing for details | Columbia Kettle Works IronSpire Taphouse, 2800 North Reading Road, Reinholds, PA | See listing

Living the Experience Presents: Ladies First | Step into history with an immersive Underground Railroad reenactment for Women's History Month. Organized by Bethel AME Historical Services. | 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM | 512 East Strawberry Street, Lancaster, PA | Free - $42.50

Small Village Dish Garden Workshop | Create your own small village dish garden at Ken's Gardens in Smoketown. | See listing for details | Ken's Gardens, 2467 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA | See listing

Kokedama Workshop | Get your hands dirty creating beautiful Kokedama masterpieces — the Japanese art of growing plants in a ball of moss-wrapped soil. | See listing for details | Ken's Gardens, Intercourse Location, Ronks, PA | See listing

Nourish Your Neurodivergence Workshop | A gentle, interactive workshop for neurodivergent brains navigating food, routine, and executive dysfunction. | See listing for details | 55 New Street, Ephrata, PA | See listing

Pickleball Singles Mixer: Speed Dating | Fast-paced pickleball games, drinks, and social time — perfect for meeting people. Ages 25-45. | See listing for details | RCW Athletic Club, 200 Running Pump Road, Lancaster, PA | $25

Saturday Night Improv: TourCo Home Game | Lancaster Improv's touring company shows off their talents at the home base. A smorgasbord of improv shenanigans. | See listing for details | Lancaster Improv Players, 16 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA | See listing

Saturday Night Improv: Peach Soda | Crack open an ice cold can of charismatic comedy with Lancaster Improv Players. | See listing for details | Lancaster Improv Players, 16 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA | See listing

FUSE // presented by emme dance collective | emme dance collective presents their season eight show — an evening of movement that is vibrant, dynamic, and deeply human. | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | The Leffler Chapel and Performance Center, 1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA | $23 - $29

"GOLDEN": A K-POP Kids Party | A K-POP themed kids party at Phantom Power. All ages welcome — a fun, high-energy experience for young K-POP fans. | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 West Frederick Street, Millersville, PA | $18 Early Bird / $20 ADV / $25 DOS

Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None | Ten strangers, one island, and a deadly secret — one of Christie's most foreboding tales with unfaltering tension. Running through March 8. | 7:30 PM (evenings) / 2:00 PM (matinees) | Fulton Theatre, 12 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA | See thefulton.org for pricing

The Shark is Broken | Drama and laughs behind the scenes of JAWS — dive into the tumultuous making of a major motion picture. Running through March 22. | 7:30 PM (evenings) / 2:00 PM (matinees) | Fulton Theatre, 12 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA | See thefulton.org for pricing

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Major Vibes: Friends-Days (DJ set) | Eclectic/Vinyl DJ | 8:00 PM - Midnight | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

7th Annual CPMAs & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Music Awards / Live Performances | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA | Check amtshows.com for pricing

Live Jazz at Plough Restaurant | Jazz | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Plough Restaurant, 25 S. Queen St, Lancaster, PA | Free

The Phil Collins Story | Rock/Pop Tribute | 7:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA | $29-$59

Corty Byron & The Light | Rock/Indie | 8:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Check tellus360.com for pricing

Mike Tramp (solo acoustic) plus Alex Warner | Rock/Acoustic | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St, Millersville, PA | $30 ADV / $35 DOS

Wheatus | Alternative Rock | 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | SOLD OUT

raDiANCE with DJ Edge | DJ / Dance | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

!DEAD! — My Chemical Romance Tribute | Emo/Rock Tribute | 7:30 PM (Doors 6:00 PM) | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Check tellus360.com for pricing

Brass Monkeys — Beastie Boys Tribute w/ C-Smoke Williams | Hip-Hop/Rock Tribute | 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St, Millersville, PA | $20 ADV / $25 DOS

raDiANCE with DJ Edge | DJ / Dance | 10:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

The Thompson Triplets | 80s Cover/Party Band | 10:30 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Check tellus360.com for pricing

Jam Session with Matt Wenger | Jam / Various | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

The Drifters, The Platters & Cornell Gunter's Coasters | Doo-Wop / Rock & Roll | 3:00 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA | $39-$69

Open Mic Artist Sessions w/ Henry Devorick | Various / Open Mic | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

Major Vibes: Friends-Days (DJ set) | Eclectic/Vinyl DJ | 8:00 PM - Midnight | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Free

David Nail: Down To The Studs | Country | 8:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St, Lancaster, PA | Check tellus360.com for pricing

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