Good morning, Lancaster County.
There's a chill in the air this morning - frost on the windshields, sun on the way - but the county is very much awake and doing cool things. From a Lancaster cocktail mix that just beat New York City at its own game to a glassblowing workshop tonight at Tanger, here's everything worth knowing today.
In today's Lancaster Local:
A Lancaster-made Bloody Mary mix just won People's Choice at a Brooklyn festival, beating 13 competitors
Tonight's options include live music, karaoke, glassblowing, and a bird talk in Stevens
An immersive 360-degree art experience continues at the North Museum through the week
Friday's lineup is already stacked - improv comedy, a city scavenger hunt, and a Pantera tribute band
Community News
Lancaster's Bloody Mary Mix Just Beat New York City
Collin Dawkins built something special on Prince Street - and now Brooklyn knows it too. Sunday's Bloody Mary Mix, the Lancaster-made cocktail mix Dawkins launched as an e-commerce venture in 2020, took home the People's Choice Award for Best Bottled Mix at the Bloody Mary Festival held March 21 at BKloft26 in Brooklyn. Sunday's was one of 13 businesses competing, going head-to-head against cocktail mixes from New York City establishments - and won on the public vote. Dawkins is also the founder of Lancaster Beignet Co. on Prince Street, making him one of Lancaster's quietly prolific food entrepreneurs to watch.
EVENTS
A packed Thursday night across the county - pick your vibe.
🎤 Thursday Karaoke Night - Tellus 360 - Downtown Lancaster. Tonight at 8:30 PM. Weekly karaoke hosted by Mike Hopes - grab the mic, pick your song, and own the room on a Thursday night. Free to attend. More info →
🎵 RE/POSE (Live Music) - Tellus 360 - 24 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Tonight at 8:00 PM. RE/POSE takes the stage at Lancaster's beloved King Street venue for a Thursday night set - live music on a weeknight is always a good idea. More info →
🔥 Glassblowing Workshop: Your Choice! - Nissley Vineyards Wine Shop & Tasting Room (Tanger Outlets) - 311 Stanley K. Tanger Blvd., Lancaster, PA 17601. Tonight, 5:30–8:00 PM. Get hands-on and create your own glassblown piece - choose from a wine sampler, shot glass, or other options, with wine available to sip while you work. Get tickets →
🐦 Lancaster County Bird Club Monthly Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center - 100 Museum Rd., Stevens, PA 17578. Tonight, 7:00–8:30 PM. This month's presentation covers Bird Safe Harrisburg's 2025 program year - window collision prevention, advocacy, and community outreach. Free and open to the public; no birding experience required. More info →
🎨 Beautifica 360 Immersive Art Experience - North Museum of Nature and Science - 400 College Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603. Multiple time slots available today. Floor-to-ceiling projected visuals and soundscapes wrap you in a fully immersive 360-degree art environment - one of the more genuinely surprising things happening in Lancaster right now. Get tickets →
🤘 PENNTERA – Pennsylvania's Pantera Experience w/ Moshfits - Phantom Power - 228 W. Frederick St., Millersville, PA 17551. Friday, April 10 at 8:00 PM. Pennsylvania's premier Pantera tribute band brings the heavy metal to Millersville, with local openers Moshfits warming things up. If you've been waiting for an excuse to headbang on a Friday night, this is it. More info →
😂 Friday Night Improv: Luxury Gas - Lancaster Improv Players - 16 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603. Friday, April 10 at 8:30 PM. The ensemble "Luxury Gas" takes the stage for a night of fast-paced, audience-driven comedy at Lancaster's favorite improv theater - and yes, that name alone is worth the ticket. More info →
🗺️ Lively Lancaster Scavenger Hunt - Starting at Square One Coffee Roasters - 225 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603. Friday, April 10, starting at 11:00 AM (self-guided, flexible). A self-guided city scavenger hunt through Lancaster - great for families, couples, visiting friends, or anyone who wants to see the city differently while solving clues and stumbling onto hidden gems. More info →
Thursday, April 9 - Frost on the ground early this morning, but it burns off and gives way to a mostly sunny day with a high near 58°F. Grab a layer for the morning, enjoy the sunshine by afternoon, and if you're heading out tonight, it'll be clear and cool - around 37°F by evening, so a jacket is your friend.
Thanks for reading Lancaster Local. Lancaster keeps showing up - a Bloody Mary mix winning in Brooklyn, glassblowing at Tanger on a Thursday, a room full of bird nerds in Stevens at 7 PM - this county never runs out of story. If you found something useful today, forward it to someone who still gets their news from a Facebook group.