2009 Performances of the Repasz Band All performances are free
and open to the public (calendar subject
to changes, additions, and weather-related cancellations |
| Date | Time | Event/Location (calendar updated 3/24/09 . . . future changes will be in bold type) |
| April 28 | 7:30 p.m. | The Americana Concert, Community Arts Center, Williamsport, PA |
| June 7 | 1:30 p.m. | Ways Garden Concert, Williamsport, PA |
| June 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Flag Day Celebration, location - TBA, Williamsport, PA |
| June 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Concert at Slifer House, Lewisburg, PA (rain or shine) |
| June 26 | 7:00 p.m. | Triangle Park Concert, Lock Haven, PA |
| July 4 | 5:00 p.m. | Concert on the Green, Eagles Mere, PA (rain: DeWire Center) |
| July 5 | 7:00 p.m. | Concert at Brandon Park, Williamsport, PA (rain date: 7/6) |
| July 7 | 7:00 p.m. | Kramm's Nursing Home Concert, Milton, PA (rain date: 7/8) |
| July 13 | 7:00 p.m. | Concert at Bruce Henry Park, Loyalsock Twp. (rain date: 7/14) |
| July 28 | 7:00 p.m. | Concert at Muncy Valley Hospital (rain date: July 29) |
| August 4 | 7:00 p.m. | Concert at Montoursville (PA) High School Auditorium |
| August 20 | tent. | Little League Parade |
| August 25 | tent. | Little League World Series game, Lamade Stadium |
| Sept. 19 | 1:00 p.m. | Milton Harvest Parade - Milton, PA |
| Dec. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Holiday Concert -
Williamsport Community Arts Center, 220 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA ** Note: Bus transportation available from the Jersey Shore area (see below for details) |
** Note: For those who prefer not to drive to the Community Arts Center in Williamsport from the Jersey Shore/Lock Haven area, transportation via school bus is available ($3 per person round trip). Contact Jamie Chambers at 398-2511 to reserve a space and arrange for prior payment. Report to the Weis Market parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Bus leaves at 6:45 p.m. SHARP!
6/7 - Way's Garden, Williamsport, PA - if you're coming to Williamsport via 180W/220S, take the Maynard St. exit for Williamsport, turn right on Maynard St. The park is 3-4 blocks ahead on the right at the corner of Maynard and Fourth Streets (proceed through 3 traffic signals). Since 2 blocks of Fourth Street are barricaded for this event, you will need to find parking nearby on the street. If you're coming via 180E/220N, take the Maynard St. exit and turn left on to Maynard Street; follow directions above (proceeding through 4 traffic signals).
6/14 - Flag Day, location to be determined
6/25 - Slifer House, Lewisburg, PA - take Route 15S to Lewisburg. Before entering town, turn left at the traffic signal at McDonald's/Evangelical Hospital (turn right if you're using 15N). Continue on this road past the nursing home and apartments. One half to one mile from light, Slifer House Museum will be on your right. Turn right into the driveway. Estimated driving time from Williamsport 30-35 minutes.
6/26 - Triangle Park, Lock Haven, PA: Take 220-S to the Lock Haven area and use the exit 111 (Lock Haven/Castanea) and stay in the left lane. Proceed through the first traffic light, turning left on Main St. at the 2nd light. Continue 3-4 blocks. Triangle Park is directly in front of you. Parking lot to left of the park. [Directions to Auditorium at the LHU East Campus (former Lock Haven H.S.) - if weather is threatening, a decision on location will be made at 5 p.m.; if there is no one at Triangle Park, continue on W. Main St. for 3-4 blocks. You will see the former Lock Haven Jr./Sr. H.S. complex and parking lot on your left. The street perimeters are West Main and West Church Sts. (300 block), and 3rd and 4th Streets. The Auditorium is near the corner of W. Church and 3rd Streets.] Estimated driving time from Williamsport 35 minutes.
7/4 - Eagles Mere, PA: Take Interstate 180-E/220-N from Williamsport area to the Halls Station/Pennsdale exit (#15). Turn left onto US-220/Lycoming Mall Rd. and continue to follow US-220. In Hughesville, turn left to stay on US-220 (13 miles). Turn left on PA-42, following this into Eagles Mere (6 miles). The park is on the left, with a small parking lot off the road (left turn just before you pass the park) and on-street parking. Estimated driving time from Williamsport 45-55 minutes.
7/5 - Brandon Park, Williamsport, PA - if you're coming from the east via 180W, take the Basin St. exit for Williamsport, turn right on Mulberry St., left on Fourth St. (pass the library on right), turn right on and follow Market St. for 1-2 miles, Brandon Park is on the right. If you're coming from the north or west via 180E/220N, take the Hepburn St. exit and proceed to Mulberry St., turn left; left on Fourth St. (pass the library on right), turn right on and follow Market St. for 1-2 miles, Brandon Park is on the right. From the south, take Route 15N across the Market St. bridge, continue through town (2-3 miles). After you cross Little League Boulevard, there's a stop sign at Washington Blvd. (go straight). The park is 1-2 blocks ahead on the right. Watch for a very tall wooden sculpture of an Indian at the entrance. Parking is on street and some near the bandshell.
7/7 - Kramm's Nursing Home, 743 Mahoning St., Milton, PA - from Williamsport (180 or 15), cross the Market St. bridge traveling toward South Williamsport on 15S. Continue to follow 15 South (approx. 16 miles) until you see the West Milton exit ramp. Follow the exit, making a right turn traveling east toward Milton; cross the bridge/Susquehanna and continue on this road (past the north/south one-way streets), through the traffic lights. You will pass the Weis Market on the left, and continue until you see the high school on the right. The entrance/parking area for Kramm's is across the street from the high school. Estimated driving time from Williamsport 25-30 minutes.
7/13 - Bruce Henry Park, Loyalsock Township (PA) - take 180E or 180W toward Loyalsock area of Williamsport, using the Faxon exit. Proceed through the 1st traffic light and turn left at the 2nd light (St. Ann's church) on Sheridan St. Park is west of the church and north of Sheridan St. Turn right on Lafayette Parkway, then right on Ritchey Street. The band plays in the area west of the tennis courts (limited parking, but there is another large lot east of the tennis courts). Estimated driving time from Williamsport 10 minutes.
7/28 - Muncy Valley Hospital, Muncy, PA - from Williamsport, take 180E past the Lycoming Mall, using the Muncy exit. Turn right on Water St. off the exit ramp. (From the south, take 180W and take the Muncy exit.) The band performs near the gazebo (on the right just past the hospital; parking available in two adjacent lots. Estimated driving time from Williamsport 20-25 minutes.
8/4 - Montoursville H.S. Concert, 100 N. Arch St., Montoursville (PA) - take 180E or 180W toward Montoursville, and use exit 23B (Warrensville Rd./Montoursville) or East Third St.; merge/turn onto E. 3rd St., following signs into Montoursville. East 3rd St / Old Montoursville Rd. becomes Broad St. Proceed approximately 0.8-1.0 mile on Broad St., turning left onto Arch St. The H.S. will be on your right (2 blocks from Broad St.). The H.S. auditorium entrance is on Arch St. Estimated driving time from Williamsport 15 minutes.
8/25 (tent.) - Little League World Series, South Williamsport (PA) - taking 180E or 180W toward Williamsport, use the Basin St. or Hepburn Street exits and follow signs for Route 15S; after crossing the Market St. bridge [before if you're using 15N and coming from South of Williamsport], watch for signs to the Little League stadium and follow them. Entering the parking area, band members need to request parking in the area designated for the band.
9/19 - Milton Harvest Festival Parade, Milton (PA) - taking 15 South from Williamsport, turn left at the traffic light in Allenwood (route 44). At the blinking traffic light in Dewart (route 405), turn right and follow 405 to Milton (approx. 5.5 miles) - DO NOT SPEED GOING THRU WATSONTOWN (25 MPH IS STRICTLY ENFORCED). The street will be blocked, but the band's designated meeting place and parking area is the Carl Haga Chevrolet lot before you get into town. Band will board the flatbed truck in the parking lot. Estimated driving time from Williamsport 30-35 minutes.
12/1 - Annual Holiday Concert, Community Arts Center, 220 W. 4th St., Williamsport (PA) - if you're coming from the east via 180W, take the Basin St. exit for Williamsport, thru several traffic lights, and turn right on William St. (Perkins/Wegman's), then left on Fourth St. (Genetti Hotel). The CAC is on your right. Coming from the north or west via 180E/220N, take the Hepburn St. exit and proceed to Fourth St. There is a large municipal parking lot on the left and other parking within 1-2 blocks of the CAC. The CAC is one block east of the corner of Fourth and Hepburn Sts.
Penn College, Williamsport, PA - if you're coming to Williamsport via 180W/220S, take the Maynard St. exit for Williamsport, turn right on Maynard St. The entrance to Penn College is one block ahead on the right, just past the 1st traffic signal, Turn left and find convenient parking near the large flag. The parking lot closest to the flagpole is used by parade participants, so you will need to find a nearby lot. If you're coming via 180E/220N, take the Maynard St. exit and turn left on to Maynard Street; follow directions above (proceeding through 1 traffic signal). Parade steps off in downtown Williamsport at 6 p.m.; Repasz Band plays beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. near the flagpole at Penn College; parade participants will arrive between 6:45 - 7:00 p.m.