Known for such hits as "The Gambler," "Lucille," and "Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer," Rogers is touring in support of his newest release She Rides Wild Horses which features the singles "Buy Me A Rose" and "The Greatest."

With a career spanning three decades, Rogers has recorded 58 albums, sold over 100 million records worldwide, and has been the recipient of numerous honors — including four Grammy Awards, 18 American Music Awards, and eight Academy of Country Music Awards.

Opening for Rogers will be country singer Linda Davis, who is perhaps best known for her duet with Reba McEntire, "Does He Love You?" Davis has also recorded such hits as "All the Good Ones are Taken" and "In a Different Light."

Kenny Rogers and Linda Davis will be at Millersville University’s Pucillo Gymnasium on October 14. Tickets are $45 – $50. Call 872-3811 for information.

For the Market Square Concert the quintet — Walter Seyfarth, clarinet; Michael Hasel, flute; Andreas Wittman, oboe; Fergus McWilliam, horn; and Henning Trog, bassoon — will be joined by acclaimed pianist Jon Nakamatsu. Considered one of the ‘most sought-after artists of his generation,’ Nakamatsu has toured both the U.S. and Europe and has performed with the Boston Pops, and the Brentano and Tokyo String Quartets, among others. In 1998, Nakamatsu was named Debut Artist of the Year by National Public Radio’s Performance Today.

Nakamatsu and the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quartet will perform Beethoven’s Quintet for Piano and Winds, Op. 16 and the Poulenc Sextet for Piano and Wind Quintet as well as Mozart’s Piece for Musical Clock, the Andante of English Horn by Anton Reicha, and Andre Jolivet’s Serenade for Wind Quintet.

The Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quartet and Jon Nakamatsu will be at the Whitaker Center on October 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 214-ARTS.

In his career, one that has spanned some five decades, Charles has recorded more than 90 solo albums and was the recipient of numerous awards — including 15 Grammy Awards, the last of which he received in 1993 for "A Song For You" from his Warner Brothers release, My World. In addition to his solo releases, Charles has also recorded with such accomplished artists as Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, and Quincy Jones. A new collection of Charles’ hits, The Very Best of Ray Charles, was released this year.

Proceeds from the event will be used to provide drug and alcohol treatment and prevention services for residents in Central PA. A total of $250,000 has been raised as a result of the last seven annual benefit concerts. A non-profit organization, Gaudenzia has provided comprehensive substance abuse treatment and prevention services in Central PA for the past 31 years.

For general admission tickets, call 214-ARTS. For patron tickets, which include prime seating and a post-concert gourmet dessert reception at the State Capitol East Wing Rotunda, call 238-4200.

The Forum is located at Fifth and Walnut streets in Harrisburg.

A new feature to the Taste is a silent auction, with items that include a signed and numbered print by Peter Sculthrope, dinner at your home by five area chefs who will prepare one meal each, and dinner-for-two sponsored by twelve area restaurants who are donating gift certificates. According to Suzanne Graney of the Food Bank the auction was added as "a piece of fun and another way for people to participate in the fundraising." Bidding begins at the Hilton Harrisburg and Towers at 11 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m.

The first segment of the Taste starts with the Champagne Reception at the Hilton, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. followed by Gourmet Hour at Strawberry Square from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. and culminating with the main event from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. General admission tickets to the main event are $30 and Patron tickets for the Champagne reception, Gourmet hour and Main event are $75. Tickets are on sale and available by calling the Food Bank at (717) 564-1700 and at all Harris Bank locations.

The Scarlet Pimpernel first opened on Broadway in 1997, where it played on and off until January of this year. During its debut season, the musical earned Tony Award nominations for Best Actor in a Musical, Best Musical, and Best Book.

Set in "the guillotines of Paris to the Royal Palace in London," the musical tells the tale of the Pimpernel who rescues the innocent and crusades for the cause during the French Revolution. Called literature’s "original super hero," the Pimpernel performs his acts of bravery in secret, maintaining his hidden identity to even those closest to him.

The Scarlet Pimpernel will be at the Hershey Theatre for eight performances, October 24 – 29. For tickets, times, and information, call 534-3405.

The legendary character Annie, her adventures, her dog, and her friends will be at York’s Strand Theatre on October 25.

Last at the Strand in 1991, "Annie" has long been a favorite for fans of all ages — which is why the Strand is making special efforts to make this night a great one for adults and children alike. In addition to the show, they’re providing a pajama party, too!

"We understand that some parents may be hesitant about bringing their children to the theatre on a school night," said Laura Sullivan, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. "With this in mind, we encourage parents to bring their children dressed in their pajamas for a Pajama Party with Annie starting 30 minutes before the curtain time of 7:30 p.m. … Understanding the needs of parents is an important part of making this weeknight performance a success." At the pajama party, the Strand will provide a cookies and milk bedtime snack; the Theatre will also provide a ‘school excuse slip’ to explain a child’s sleepiness the next day with a note that includes the message "Exposure to the arts is an important part of a well-rounded education."

Featuring such familiar classics as "Tomorrow," "It’s A Hard Knock Life," and "Easy Street," the musical has been a standard since its Broadway premiere in 1977. After a hugely successful year on tour, "Annie" will play over 100 cities in the U.S. and Canada during its second year.

Tickets are available by calling the Strand Box Office at 846-1111 or on-line at strandcapitol.org.

A day at the Iowa State Fair comes to life through music, drama, and dancing, as the Frake family leaves their farm chores behind to experience the fun and competition of the fair — from winning at love to winning first prize!

The only Rodgers and Hammerstein score written directly for the screen, the stage version premiered on Broadway in 1996. State Fair includes such memorable favorites as "It Might As Well Be Spring" and "More Than Just A Friend."