Good morning, Lancaster County. The week is starting warm and bright - highs near 73 today with sunshine to spare - and there's no shortage of reasons to get out and enjoy it. From live music to local art and a few cold ones at bingo night, here's what's happening.

In today's Lancaster Local:

- Millersville musicians sweep multiple categories at regional music awards

- Two chances to catch live music tonight in Lancaster and Lititz

- A Revolutionary War history lecture, bingo night, and weekend concerts ahead - Your full week of out-and-about picks across the county

Millersville University had a big night at the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards and Hall of Fame ceremony, held at the American Music Theatre with nearly 200 attendees. Blues artist and 2025 graduate Zoey Noble won Best New Artist after earning two nominations. Metalcore band Making a Mockery - made up of five MU graduates and former students - took home the metal category award following their 2025 EP release. And music studio technician Logan Ressler won Best Rock EP for his work with Samaritan Snare.

Current students Jac Conner and Lucy Kosoff also earned a Song of the Year nomination for "Ember." It's a strong showing for a university that continues to punch above its weight in the regional arts scene.

🎤 Open Mic Artist Sessions w/ Henry Devorick - Tellus360 - 24 E King St, Lancaster. Tonight, 7:00 PM (sign-ups at 6 PM). Weekly singer-songwriter open mic in the heart of downtown Lancaster. Free and 21+. Bring your voice, your guitar, or just your ears. More info → https://www.tellus360.com/events/open-mic-artist-sessions-w-henry-devorick-403-902-740-931/?occurrence=2026-05-04

🎷 John Christopher's Rhythmic Groove feat. Rose Hudson - Beccafico - 27-31 E Main St, Lititz. Tonight, 5:30–8:30 PM. Live jazz and soul at Lititz's beloved Southern Italian spot - a perfect pairing of good food and smooth grooves for your Monday evening. More info → https://lititzpa.com/events/tom-pontz-trio-at-beccafico-efdsl-xw5gb

📖 REVOLUTION SERIES Lecture: "The Painter's Fire" with Zara Anishanslin - Historic Rock Ford (Langmuir Education Room) - 881 Rockford Rd, Lancaster. Tomorrow, Tue May 5, 6:00 PM. Author Zara Anishanslin explores the forgotten artists who championed the American Revolution. $10 admission; book signing to follow. Get tickets → https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-painter-s-fire-a-forgotten-history-of-tickets-255821

🎯 Free Bingo Night at Big Dog Craft Brewing - 1559 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. Wed May 6, 6:30–8:00 PM. Free weekly Wednesday bingo at one of Lancaster's favorite locally owned brewpubs. Grab a craft beer and try your luck. More info → https://www.bigdogcraftbrewing.com/events

🤘 Powerman 5000 with 12 Stones & Makes My Blood Dance - Phantom Power - 121 W Frederick St, Millersville. Fri May 8, doors 7 PM / show 8 PM. An industrial and nu-metal triple bill rolls into Millersville's intimate Phantom Power venue. A loud way to kick off the weekend. Get tickets → https://www.songkick.com/concerts/42922980-powerman-5000-at-phantom-power

🎶 Leonid & Friends - American Music Theatre - 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster. Fri May 8, 8:00 PM. This Moscow-founded 11-piece supergroup delivers a note-perfect Chicago tribute experience that has to be heard to be believed. Get tickets → https://amtshows.com/show/leonid-friends-2026/

🎹 SchnAZZY - Tellus360 - 24 E King St, Lancaster. Fri May 8, 7:00 PM. A jazz trio with a female vocalist covering 70s and 80s favorites - think Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, and Supertramp with a jazzy twist. Free and 21+. More info → https://www.tellus360.com/events/schnazzy-2/?occurrence=2026-05-08

When nearly 200 people gathered at the American Music Theatre for the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards, Millersville University's presence was hard to miss. From a Best New Artist win for blues artist Zoey Noble to a metal category victory for the all-MU alumni band Making a Mockery, the university's students, graduates, and faculty showed up across genres - blues, folk, rock, and metal alike.

The full story includes the details on every nominee and winner, plus quotes from the artists on what comes next.

👉 Read the full story → https://blogs.millersville.edu/news/2026/04/30/marauders-win-at-music-award-show/

Weather For Monday, May 4 - A beautiful start to the week with sunshine and highs in the low 70s. Perfect for an evening stroll downtown or dinner on a patio. Enjoy it - rain moves in by midweek.

That's your Monday, Lancaster County.

Whether you're catching live jazz in Lititz or just soaking up the sunshine, we hope today's a good one. Thanks for reading Lancaster Local.

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