Broadway in Lancaster

We attended an event to support live theater in Lancaster, PA.  So blessed to have the Fulton Theatre here in downtown Lancaster.  If you are ever in the area, be sure to check it out - 

Fulton Theatre

The building has a rich history...a pre- Revolutionary prison, a theatre in the 1800's, a movie theater in the 1900's...

you can read about the history here - 

Theatre History

We first attended the theatre years ago when we lived over an hour away, then we moved to the edge of Lancaster County and were closer and got to enjoy more of the shows.  When we moved to Willow Valley in Lancaster almost 8 years ago, being 5 miles away from the Fulton was a great perk!  The Fulton provides Broadway quality entertainment close to home.  As big fans of Broadway shows we agree with that statement and enjoy the shows on the Mainstage, as well as smaller shows in the intimate Groff Theatre area.

So, we were excited to attend a fund raising gala for this great organization.  We had attended events in the past two years, both held in the theatre.  This year we were excited by the venue - Trust 46.

This old bank building in downtown Lancaster has always caught my eye...driving home from church this week when we passed by I would think "somebody should do something with that beautiful building" - and somebody did.  It is now an event venue and I could not wait to see the inside.

A great night to get dressed up...and remember how to walk in heels!

Each table was a Broadway show theme...and someone from the show was there to guide you to your table.  We were at Peter Pan table and I got to chat with Captain Hook!

We enjoyed the cocktail of the evening...

and John enjoyed his in the bank's vault.  After a career in banking this felt like old times!

The building was beautifully restored, and this mural depicted Lancaster in colonial times.

Here are some other shows and the guides to those tables.

Cats is the next show coming up at the Fulton next week!

Had to get my photo with Annie...and I think if I took off my heels we would be the same size!

"Feed me, Seymour!"

Lots of great appetizers to enjoy...

and lots of people to chat with..

I enjoyed the chicken and waffle appetizer!

Floral arrangements were gorgeous...

and lovely table setting!

I put my program under the charger and it made a pretty photo.

Salad starter...

bottle of red, bottle of white!

Dinner was filet, crabcake on a cornbread medallion and creamed spinach - yummy!

Marc Robbins, the artistic director of the Fulton, talked about the joy of live theater...then several performers sang songs from the upcoming shows...Jekyll and Hyde, Dear Even Hanson, and other Broadway favorites.  After the entertainment there was an auction to raise funds for the future of the theater.

And we enjoyed a fun evening of good food, great music, and some dancing, too!

A dessert buffet was spread out in the vault...so many goodies but we were so full from dinner we just sampled a few.

Finally it was time to head home...walking to our car we passed by one of the huge windows and I caught this photo.  It was a wonderful evening - nice to get all dressed up, enjoy good food, wine, and music - all for a fabulous cause!

Do you have local theater near you?  Are you a Broadway fan?  Do you like to get dressed up to attend functions like this ?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below - I love hearing from you!  

Thanks for visiting Our New Vista and have a joyous June!

 

Crab Bites

This is a recipe I had not made for a few years, but our building was having a pot luck party and I thought these would fit the bill.  The recipe was given to me by a friend and I have made them many times in the past.

I was inspired to make them as our local grocery store had English muffins buy one, get one free.  I decided to make a double batch!

Here is the recipe - 

1 stick butter or margarine, softened

1 jar Kraft Old English Cheese Spread

1 1/2 teaspoons mayo

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

7 oz. can of crabmeat

6 English muffins, split

Blend all ingredients by hand and spread on muffins.  Cut muffins into quarters.  Freeze until ready to use.   Broil 4-8 minutes, or bake at 400 degree until brown and bubbly.

So...I got to work...

I used whole wheat muffins 

Softened the butter...remember I am making a double batch so I have plenty on hand for the summer...

Used a mix of white crabmeat and lump crabmeat...

Be sure to drain the crabmeat...I think the mix of shredded and lump make a nice mix on the muffin....

Mix everything together...

Spread on the muffins...

Cut in quarters...

Line a sheet pan with wax paper...

Place the bites on the pan...

and pop the pan into the freezer  - 

that way they freeze individually and you can pull out how many you need at any time...

Put the bites in a freezer bag...

and freeze until needed!

That's it !  But wait...have you noticed something?  I did not notice that I did not mix in the Kraft Old English cheese spread until I opened my pantry and saw the jars sitting there. Oops!  I was going to take the bites out of the freezer and try to spread a little of the cheese on each bite, but thought that would be difficult as the cheese isn't very "spready".  So...when it came time to bake the bites I just put them on a sheet pan and sprinkles some shredded cheddar cheese on each bit...and it worked out fine.  

They were delicious...and you can see I forgot to take a photo while the dish was full....I had to grab a photo before I put them back on the table - and all of the bites were devoured!

So...I have a jars of cheese spread for the next time I make this recipe.  

Has this ever happened to you?  Did you ever leave something out of a recipe?  And if so, how did you remedy the dish?

I would love to hear from you!  I have to admit I was upset with myself for this goof, but glad it turned out fine.

Let me know what you think in the comments below - I love hearing from you!

Happy June to everyone - wishing you all a great Summer!

Thanks for stopping by Our New Vista!