June 1-13 – A Night with Janis Joplin @ Totem Pole Playhouse www.totempoleplayhouse.org Totem Pole is proud to present the regional premiere of this Broadway powerhouse sensation. This thrilling theatrical concert traces Janis Joplin’s musical journey – from her Texas roots to her meteoric rise in the 1960’s rock scene – while honoring the blues and soul legends who inspired her. Featuring a live band and a lineup of incredible vocalists, the show captures the raw energy, passion, and spirit that made Janis a cultural icon. Tickets are $61-$71. www.totempoleplayhouse.org
June 1-30 from 1-5 pm – Frak-turing the Family: The Printed Art of the Pennsylvania Germans @ Musselman Library Special Collections of Gettysburg College Monday – Friday by appointment. www.gettysburg.edu/musselman
June 3 at 7:30 pm – Summer Classic Movies @ Majestic Theater It’s time for the Summer Classic Movie Series! Grab some popcorn and settle into your air-conditioned seat to see a vintage film from 1949, Samson and Delilah. Based on the Bible story, when strongman Samson (Victor Mature) rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine Delilah (Hedy Lamarr), she seeks revenge that brings horrible consequences they both regret. Also starring Angela Lansbury. Tickets are $10. www.gettysburgmjaestic.org
June 5 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday @ Ragged Edge Coffee House This season concludes with a rousing night of poetry featuring Brenardo the Sing Song Poet, a lyrical adventurer of word and sound. He is a veteran of the US Navy, stage, radio and television and his poems speak to civil rights, spirituality, human development, peace, compassion, and progress.The evening begins with an open mic, so feel free to bring something to share. Admission is free. www.katygiebenhain.com/firstfridays.html
June 5-27 – Adams County Arts Council 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition @ ACAC Center Opening and Awards Reception begins at 4:30 pm on Friday June 5 with the Awards being presented at 6:00pm. Toast the Artists Celebration is from 7-9 pm on June 5, with RSVP. Exhibition may be viewed on weekdays, Wednesday – Friday from 10 am – 7 pm and Saturdays and Sundays between 10 am and 4 pm. www.adamsarts.org
June 6 and 7 at 3 pm – Gettysburg Civic Chorus Spring Concert with Flute Flock of Gettysburg @ Gettysburg Area Middle School Guest Director Dave Conklin presents the Spring Concert entitled “America Sings” with special guest ensemble the Flute Flock of Gettysburg. Come out and hear your neighbors make some joyful music! Admission is free with a freewill offering being collected. www.gettyburgcivicchorus.com
June 10 at 7:30 pm – Summer Classic Movies @ Majestic Theater Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film Jurassic Park was an instant success. A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two grandchildren to experience the park. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape. Tickets are $10. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
June 10-14 – Gettysburg Brass Band Festival @ United Lutheran Seminary Pavilion/ Town locations Once again, the Gettysburg community enjoys five days of brass band music around town with some of the finest brass bands in the U.S.!Check the website for detailed information abouttimes, places, and bands. Admission is free. www.gettysburgbrassbandfestival.com
June 12-14 – Barn Art Show and Sale @ G.A.R. Hall This art exhibit celebrates AdamsCounty’s historic barns. Opening Night Public Reception is from 6 – 8 pm with Awards being announced at 7:30. Exhibit will be open Saturday June 13 from 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday June 14 from non to 4 pm. Admission is free. www.HGAConline.org
June 17 at 7:30 pm –Summer Classic Movies @ Majestic Theater Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958) engulfs you in a whirlpool of terror and tension! A retired San Francisco detective (James Stewart) suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend’s wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her. Tickets are $10. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
June 19 at Sundown – Cinema Under the Stars: Glory (1989) @ Gettysburg Rec Park Bring a chair and enjoy an outdoor screening of “Glory”, telling the story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Introduction begins at 8:15 and the film at sundown. FREE admission. www.gettysburgfilmcommission.org
June 19 – July 4 – Come From Away (musical) @ Totem Pole Playhouse When the world stopped on September 11, 2001, kindness took flight in this hopeful, uplifting musical capturing the true story of a small Newfoundland town welcoming stranded travelers on 9/11. Tickets are $61 – $71. www.totempoleplayhouse.org
June 20 at 3:00 pm – Songs and Stories of Juneteenth @ Christ Lutheran Church Music, readings, and historical interpretation invite reflection on the meaning of freedom and the legacy of the Emancipation Proclamation. Open House from 2 – 3 pm, with choral prelude at 2:45 and program beginning at 3 pm. Admission is free. www.christgettysburg.org
June 20 – Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Music @ Majestic Theater Gettysburg’s Juneteenth celebration culminates at the Majestic with an event featuring local performers and guest artists for a fun and free evening! Guest artist Allan Harris headlines a program titled: From Spirituals to Soul – 250 Years of Black Music. This program takes you on a musical journey through the evolution of Black American music – from the spirituals and work songs that laid the foundation, to the blues, jazz, gospel, and soul that shaped a nation, all the way to the sounds of today. Tickets are FREE and required! www.gettysburgmajestic.org
June 21 at 4 pm – Tenor Eric Fennell and Guitarist James Day @ United Lutheran Seminary Opera star and Gettysburg College graduate Eric Fennellcollaborates with Sunderman Conservatory Director and classical guitarist Dr. James Day for a delightful summertime recital. Admission is free. www.musicgettysburg.org
June 24 at 7:30 pm – Summer Classic Movies @ Majestic Theater Get ready for a madcap frolic of crime and fun with The Pink Panther (1963) starring Peter Sellers. A clumsy inspector travels to Italy to catch a notorious jewel thief known as “The Phantom” before he conducts his most daring heist yet: a princess’ priceless diamond known as “The Pink Panther”. Tickets are $10. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
