Rock Lititz picks up the old Weiser's Market for $3.2M

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Rock Lititz picks up the old Weiser's Market for $3.2M

Arc One Lititz Partners, a joint venture of Rock Lititz and hotel operator As One Management, paid $3.2 million for the 4.2-acre parcel at 680 Furnace Hills Pike, directly across Studio Drive from Hotel Rock Lititz. The deed was recorded last month. Pending township approval, they plan to replace the market building with new hotel rooms and extended-stay suites aimed at Rock Lititz clients and other visitors. The JBT Bank branch on the same parcel stays put, unaffected by the sale. Andrea Shirk, president and CEO of Rock Lititz, said in a statement the group was "glad to be in a position to help Tim Weiser step away on his own terms."

The site allows for more rooms than a 70-room expansion Rock Lititz shelved back in 2024. Weiser's Lititz opened in 2002 and closed this spring after its owner posted that the market couldn't survive the outlook for small independent grocers. A quiet end for one Lancaster staple. A bigger footprint for another.

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Go 'N Bananas is dropping $400K on a brewery, a drop tower, and a kids' play village

Andrew and Amber Karasik are pouring roughly $400,000 into upgrades at their Lancaster city family fun center. First up: the Congo Cafe becomes Red Rose Brewing Co., a 100-seat restaurant debuting August 1. Four house beers on draft (some made in-house, some from Reamstown-based Rural City Beer Co.), plus a Pennsylvania-made wine and liquor list, all thanks to a newly acquired brewery license. Food menu getting an overhaul too, though the burgers, pizza, and salads stay on.

Early fall brings TropiDrop, a 20-foot indoor drop ride similar to Dutch Wonderland's Frog Hopper. By year's end, LanKIDster opens: a kids' play village themed around local Lancaster businesses. The Karasiks bought Go 'N Bananas in 2025 from the Legenstein family, who opened it in 2015. They're basically turning it into a Lancaster-flavored amusement park at 1170 Garfield Ave.

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Breakfast Quest: The Hunt Starts Now

Nominations are closed. You guys sent in more sandwiches than one man should ethically eat in a summer. Doing it anyway.

Next Wednesday, July 15: I'll drop the top 20.

What's happening

Wednesday

Phredd: Ukulele One Man Band | Family-friendly ukulele singalong with hand motions for all ages. | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Ephrata Public Library, 550 S. Reading Rd., Ephrata | Free

Lancaster Stormers vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs | Kick-off of a three-night home stand against the Blue Crabs. | 6:45 PM | Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster | $15-$30

Trivia Night at Southern Market | Casual trivia hosted by Meet People Lancaster, for solo players and small teams. | 7:00 PM (arrive 6:30 PM) | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free

Thursday

Lancaster Stormers vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (Day Game) | Weekday matinee, an early first pitch is a solid excuse to leave the office. | 11:00 AM | Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster | $9.20-$21.00

Anna Alexander Trio Concert | Free jazz concert on the library lawn, bring a chair or a blanket. | 6:30 PM | Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Rd., Lititz | Free

Lancaster County Bird Club Monthly Meeting | Talk on how citizen science is helping Pennsylvania's Purple Martins. | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Rd., Stevens | Free

Friday

Dinotastic Fun | Dinosaur crafts and hands-on activities for kids ages 3-12 with Miss Rachel. | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Lancaster Public Library, 151 N. Queen St., Lancaster | Free

"Tapestry" Exhibition Opening Reception | New summer group show featuring works from more than 40 regional artists. | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Third Story Art, 44 N. Christian St., Lancaster | Free

Book Fair for Grown-Ups with Lindsay Hameroff | Author talk and signing with Lindsay Hameroff, hosted by Columbia Public Library. | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Columbia Public Library, 24 S. 6th St., Columbia | Free

Lancaster Stormers vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs | Final night of the home stand. | 6:45 PM | Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster | $15-$30

Terry Fator: Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice | Vegas ventriloquist and "America's Got Talent" winner brings his 90-minute impressions show to Lancaster. | 7:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E., Lancaster | $49-$89

Karaoke at Issei Noodle | Sign-ups start at 9 PM. Ramen and karaoke, an unbeatable combo. | 9:00 PM | Issei Noodle, 38 W. Orange St., Lancaster | Free

Now Playing

West Side Story | Fulton's mainstage production of the Bernstein and Sondheim classic. Runs through July 12. | Wed 2 PM & 7:30 PM · Thu 2 PM & 7:30 PM · Fri 7:30 PM | Fulton Theatre, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster | Tickets at thefulton.org

Mary Poppins (Dinner Theatre) | Dutch Apple's Disney musical about a magical nanny. Runs through August 8. | Wed 11:30 AM lunch / 1 PM show & 6 PM dinner / 7:30 PM show · Thu 11:30 AM lunch / 1 PM show · Fri 6 PM dinner / 7:30 PM show | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster | $78 matinee / $83 evening dinner & show · $55 show only

Joshua | Sight & Sound's biblical epic. Runs through Dec. 31. Closed Sundays. | Wed 11 AM & 3 PM · Thu 11 AM & 3 PM · Fri 11 AM, 3 PM & 7 PM | Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks | Adults $82-$104 · Kids 2-12 $44

Ned & Nancy See America | Bird-in-Hand Stage's family-friendly musical comedy. Runs through July 25. | Wed, Thu, Fri: see box office for showtimes | Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | See Bird-in-Hand box office

Ryan & Friends: Laughter in Lancaster | Ventriloquist Ryan Bomgardner's variety show. Runs through October 15. | Wed, Thu, Fri: see box office for showtimes | Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | See Bird-in-Hand box office

Live music

Wednesday

Uptown Band | Big band and swing. | 7:00 PM | New Holland Community Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland | Free

Thursday

Blake Slusaw (Jazz on the Patio) | Solo jazz set on the barn patio. | 6:00 PM | The Barn at Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks | Free

lowercase roses + Tyler Burkhart | Indie / singer-songwriter double bill. | 7:30 PM | Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster | Ticketed

Friday

Dave Wilson Quartet | Bluegrass and Americana, 21+. | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster | Ticketed

Making A Mockery / Bedroom Floor / Lofting | Rock and indie triple bill, 21+. | 7:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster | Ticketed

The Wave Trio | Live music on the patio. | 6:00 PM | Log Cabin, 11 Lehoy Forest Dr., Leola | Free

Electric Starlite | Live music at Southern Market. | 7:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free