The Gettysburg Brass Band Festival Steering Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Steven Marx as its new president. Founder and President Emeritus Ben Jones says “Steve displayed exceptional organizational skills this past season as he assumed the role of building a schedule, issuing contracts, and communicating with performing bands. He has gained
A Civil War sword, a family’s roots in Adams County, and a 1978 peace mission to Gettysburg came together Friday Night at the Majestic Theater as the PEOPLE Project explored the theme “Generations & Crossroads.” The event was the project’s seventh production. Its founder, Lisa Cordiano, described it as a celebration of “the imperfections of
October 1 – December 5, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm – A Great and Truthful Medium: Photography at Gettysburg and Beyond and Uncle Abe: “The Common Image of the Uncommon Man” @ Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College Historic photographs of the town of Gettysburg and the public image of Abraham Lincoln will anchor two student-curated exhibitions
Gettysburg Community Theatre has introduced a new visual identity inspired by one of the theatre’s simplest traditions: the ghost light. A ghost light is a single bulb left burning on an empty stage after everyone has gone home. It has apractical purpose, helping people safely cross a darkened stage, but it has also become a
On Saturday, September 26th at 4:00 pm in the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Chapel, internationally acclaimed Welsh baritone Jeremy Huw Williams will return to Gettysburg for a powerful and varied concert created especially for this historic setting. Williams and pianist Scott Crowne will present William Bolcom’s moving “Gettysburg, July 1, 1863”—performed on the very site of
Slideshow:FOR THE KIDS! Guernsey Beat Rocks continues Four Diamonds fundraising tradition Nineteen bands across numerous genres participated in the Guernsey Beat Rocks two-day charity event last month, raising funds for the Four Diamonds organization. Presented by Guernsey Beat Records and Ploughman Cider Taproom, the festival took place on the Arts Oasis Stage on Lincoln Square
The critically acclaimed Paragon Ragtime Orchestra (PRO) returns to the Majestic Theater to open their season with a live performance of the music set to the silent film classic, Safety Last! (1923) on Thursday, September 17. PRO is one of the world’s foremost silent film accompanists, leading the industry in designing, producing, and performing silent
Sarah Jacobs’ current exhibition, “Magical Realism,” on display at the Gettysburg Majestic Theater Gallery, is a colorful, exuberant, challenging, and sometimes disorienting exploration of how separate scenes and images can become parts of a larger whole. Jacobs, an internationally-known Gettysburg-based artist, works in oil and mixed media, combining traditional painting with digital collage, photography and
The community is invited to an exclusive free screening of For Such a Time as This at the historic Majestic Theatre in Gettysburg on Saturday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. Produced by Gettysburg College alumnus and area native Kevin Smith, the film has earned 17 international film festival awards and multiple “Best Inspirational Film” and
Sept. 2 – Dec. 5 Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 4 pm – A Great and Truthful Medium: Photography at Gettysburg and Beyond and Uncle Abe: the Common Image of the Uncommon Man” @ Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College Historic photographs of Gettysburg town and battlefield and the public image of Abraham Lincoln will anchor two
By Jan Powers Would you believe that the Adams County Heritage Festival is celebrating its 35th Anniversary this year? Beginning in 1992, in a very small way, with no budget at all, we came together at the Rec Park with Native American, Latino and Roots musicians as unpaid entertainment. We’ve come a long way since
Music, Gettysburg! invites audiences to celebrate Halloween with an evening of mystery, drama, and spectacular organ music when internationally acclaimed organist Peggy Haas Howell presents a Haunted Halloween Concert on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Chapel. Joining Ms. Howell will be Music, Gettysburg! Chair Mark Oldenburg as narrator,
August is bringing something for every kind of live entertainment fan at Totem Pole Playhouse. Whether you’re looking for a beloved Broadway classic or an afternoon or evening of nostalgic pop hits, Totem Pole offers two unforgettable experiences this month. Currently on stage through August 16, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific continues to captivate audiences
August 1 from 6:30-8:30 – Maggots, Minuets, and Merry Conceits – A Colonial Evening’s Entertainment @ Adams County Arts Council Experience colonial dance, history, and an educational program featuring performers in period clothing, energetic and stylish social dances, and songs popular in 18th Century English Colonial America.The program will beinterspersed with humorous and informative period
Amy S. Badura-Brack, Creighton University Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” a new adaptation of Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus’ perilous journey home after the Trojan War, is already being described as a case study in post-traumatic stress disorder. Matt Damon as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’ Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures But even more so, actor
For a moment it became very real for him. Actor Alfonso Freeman was filming a scene for the upcoming movie, Gettysburg 1863, playing Basil Biggs, a Black man who lived near Gettysburg at the time of the battle and was a conductor for the Underground Railroad. In the scene, Freeman as Biggs was encouraging runaway
The Adams County Arts Council will celebrate three art exhibitions with an opening reception for Christian Parker, Nancy Rehm, and Spencer Dofflemyer on First Friday, July 10, 5:00-7 pm at the Arts Education Center, located at 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg. The reception is free and open to the public. Chris Parker has been intrigued
Gettysburg Area High School violinist Allegra Dorman has earned a prestigious full scholarship to attend the renowned Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Music Camp in Michigan, where she will study and perform among some of the most talented young musicians in the world. Dorman, who has studied violin for the past 10 years, will
On Sunday, July 12 at 6 PM, Music, Gettysburg! will present a concert entitled “Elsie Singmaster: One Author, Two Locations,” to support the documentary film being made about Elsie Singmaster Lewars. While admission is free, every penny of the offering received will go to support this project to shine a light on one of Gettysburg’s
July 1 – 31 from 1 – 5 pm, M-F – Fraktur: The Printed Art of the PA Germans @ Musselman Library Special Collections By appointment only and free admission.www.gettysburg.edu/musselman July 1 at 7:30 pm – Summer Classic Movies @ Majestic Theater www.gettysburgmajestic.org The Mighty Ducks (1992) features a self-centered Minnesota lawyer (Emilio Estevez) who
Congratulations to all the winners at HGAC’s 18th BarnArt Show and Sale! The awards were announced on Opening Night on Friday, June 12 at the G.A.R. Hall in Gettysburg. The Best of Show in Fine Art award went to May Moores for “Snow Day” and the Best of Show Photography award went to Jessica Murray
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) hosted the 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition (JAE) Awards Ceremony and Toast the Artists Celebration on Friday, June 5, at the Arts Education Center. JAE Committee Co-Chairs Debbie Westmoreland and Wendy Heiges opened the ceremony by presenting the Mell Shull Memorial Grant Award and the Nanette Hatzes Memorial Award
The Gettysburg Civic Chorus, one of the oldest civic organizations, is now in its 63rd year of presenting its popular concerts for citizens in Adams County and surrounding areas. Its spring concerts will be held Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg Area Middle School Auditorium, 37 Lefever Street,
Due to inclement weather, the 2026 Summerfest, scheduled to be held at the Gettysburg rec park bandstand on Saturday, has been rescheduled to the Labor Day weekend, Saturday Sept 5, 2026. More details will be announced.
In 1875, George F. Patton published A Practical Guide to the Arrangement of Band Music that includes this thought: “When we see a town with flourishing enterprises, such as newspapers, schools, libraries, picture galleries, literary and scientific societies, concert halls, theaters, and brass bands, we need not be told that it is the dwelling place
The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University is pleased to announce four newly added performances—Brit Floyd, Graham Nash, Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves and The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight—each expected to draw significant demand. Tickets for all four events go on sale Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. at luhrscenter.com or by calling 717-477-SHOW. With broad appeal across
The 2nd Annual Memorial Day weekend SummerFest will return to the Gettysburg Rec Park on Saturday, May 23, featuring a full afternoon and evening of live music, food and alcohol vendors, games of chance, and a family-friendly vibe. The event will also include a formal rededication ceremony for the rec park amphitheater, highlighting recent upgrades
The Majestic Theater at Gettysburg College celebrates another year of classic films during the annual Summer Classic Movie series in the historic Main Hall. From June 3 to August 19, every Wednesday at 7:30 PM, hundreds of patrons will gather to enjoy a dozen classic films, spanning six decades and various genres. This summer tradition
A Jazz Age–inspired evening of music will take place on Seminary Ridge in June as part of the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival benefit concert. “Jazz Al Fresco,” featuring the 15-piece Hotel Paradise Orchestra, is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 7 to 9:30 pm. at the United Lutheran Seminary Pavilion Stage. The outdoor concert
Film to Feature Stephen Lang, Ken Burns, Martin Sheen, Jeff Daniels, Ron Maxwell, Jeff Shaara, and Lila Shaara A new film set to be released this summer will explore the untold story of Michael Shaara’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Killer Angels,” which directly inspired Ken Burns’ epic series “The Civil War” as well as the
Waldo’s and Company will host “A Night of Creativity” on Friday, April 17, from 5 to 8 p.m., offering an evening of art, music, and community connection while raising funds to support its mission. The event will feature mocktails sponsored by Sign of the Buck, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts as guests explore the organization’s gallery
In 1875, George F. Patton published A Practical Guide to the Arrangement of Band Music that includes this thought: When we see a town with flourishing enterprises, such as newspapers, schools, libraries, picture galleries, literary and scientific societies, concert halls, theaters, and brass bands, we need not be told that it is the dwelling place
Mark your calendars: The Gettysburg Rec Park is turning up the Memorial Day vibe again this year. The second annual Summer Music Fest is set for Saturday, May 23, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the rec park bandstand, bringing a full afternoon and evening of live music, food, and community fun. This year’s
Already low arts funding in PA is being threatened by new initiatives proposed by the PCA (Pennsylvania Council for the Arts.) These changes will most negatively affect arts communities in small towns and rural areas like ours. I attended Arts Advocacy Day at the State Capital in Harrisburg on Tuesday to get the scoop and
Alexa (Lexi) Connelly has been named Executive Director of Gettysburg Community Theatre, where she will oversee the organization’s operations, administration, and strategic coordination in partnership with the theatre’s Artistic Director and leadership team. Alexa brings a strong background in organizational leadership, operations management, and human resources, along with a deep personal connection to the theatre
Biglerville High School’s spring musical is like, so fetch. For the uninformed, that is one of the iconic lines from the hit Broadway musical based on the 2004 film, “Mean Girls,” written by Tina Fey. The story begins when awkward teen Cady Heron, portrayed by Biglerville senior Sylviona Perry, begins life at an American high
By Lori J McCullough, Managing Director, Adams County Arts Council Spring is always an exciting time at the Adams County Arts Council, but this year feels especially meaningful. We’re gearing up for our annual Juried Art Exhibition, launching a brand-new Teen Night program, and expanding our summer camps—all as part of Creative Communities 250: 250
Jordan Rudess, the keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist for the Grammy Award-winning progressive rock band Dream Theater, will conduct a three-day residency at Gettysburg College from Tuesday, March 24, through Thursday, March 26. Supported by the Ann McIlhenny Harward Interdisciplinary Program for Culture and Music, the event will explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on creativity, knowledge,
The Adams County Arts Council invites the community to a dynamic March First Friday celebration on Friday, March 6, featuring an artist exhibition and hands-on mural workshop at 125 S Washington St Gettysburg PA 17325. ARTIST EXHIBITION The evening showcases Pennsylvania landscape artist Susan Nicholas Gephart, whose vibrant pastel and oil paintings capture the spontaneity
I’ve been sick, out of town for my solo shows (my Erie Museum of Art show is up through Feb 2027), and then catching up from said illness and travel. As a result, I have done you an unintentional disservice by not writing about Ethan Hartranft’s solo exhibition at Waldo’s earlier. Please move quickly and
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is now in its 18th Season and will present its production of We The People the musical 7pm Fridays and 2pm Saturdays and Sundays February 20-March 8, 2026. We The People the
Recognized as one of America’s finest a cappella ensembles, The Concordia Choir of Moorhead, Minnesota, will perform in Gettysburg at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6. The concert will take place at the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge. Presented by Music, Gettysburg!, the performance is free and open to the public. The appearance is
Subscribers Save Up to 18% and Receive Exclusive Benefits Fayetteville, PA — Totem Pole Playhouse is excited to announce that subscriptions for the 2026 season are now officially on sale, offering audiences the best value and the best seats for another unforgettable year of live theatre. Subscribers enjoy up to 18% savings compared to single-ticket
February 1 – April 11 – Schmucker Art Gallery Exhibits @ Gettysburg College – Schmucker Hall Curated by college students under the direction of Professor Yan Sun – Images of Women in Art: Identity, Female Gaze, and Power – features prints, paintings, carvings, and photography of women artists from the East and West. In the
In a fete of local, national and music history, the Majestic Theater will present a final centennial celebration performance on Feb. 3rd as “Martha Graham’s Dance Company: A Dual Centennial Event” orchestrates a singular moment in the Gettysburg arts scene. A hundred years ago, fifteen hundred townspeople attended the opening of the newly built Majestic
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, kicks off its 18th Season with their production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the musical 7pm Fridays, 2pm and 7pm on Saturdays and 2pm on Sundays January 16-February 1, 2026. Inspired by the
The Majestic Theater’s four-part 100th anniversary season culminates on February 3 with a dual centennial event featuring the Martha Graham Dance Company. The Majestic’s milestone season was curated to highlight film, music, theatre, and dance, and will welcome America’s oldest and one of its most prestigious dance companies for this special occasion. Martha Graham (1894-1991)
The Gettysburg Civic Chorus will present its Christmas concerts Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg Area Middle School Auditorium, 37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg. The theme is “Love Came Gently” and will feature Christmas songs including: “It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas;” “Love Came Gently;” “Starlight;” “Still, Still, Still;”
Dear readers, you are nearly out of time to see Gan Yu’s Footprints Across The Ocean: From Social Realism to Visual Realism at the Schmucker Gallery at Gettysburg College. The exhibit closes on Dec. 6, so don’t dawdle. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Although every building on campus is
It’s the time of year in Adams County when giant brown crickets invade our old homes to find audiences for their theatrical deaths. Late November is also the time of year when the Foothill Artists’ Studio Tour returns. This year, fourteen artists exhibited last weekend across eight locations in and around Cashtown, Orrtanna, Fairfield, and
by Kenny Monrose, University of Cambridge “I have a dislike for politicians as they’re not truthful people. It’s the nature of politics that you cannot be straight, you have to lie and cheat,” said the reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, who died on November 24 at the age of 81. Martial Trezzini/EPA Cliff was born James
Totem Pole Playhouse is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for its 2025 holiday production of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, running December 3–14, 2025 at the Majestic Theatre in Gettysburg. This high-energy musical brings Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together for a legendary holiday jam session unlike any
The Majestic Theater held its long-awaited Centennial Celebration yesterday, welcoming patrons to a red-carpet evening of music, history, and community pride that Executive Director Brett Messenger described as “a bold vision made into an artistic reality.” Searchlights lighted the sky as guests entered the historic downtown Gettysburg theater on a Hollywood-style red carpet, where photographers
Totem Pole Playhouse proudly announces its 2026 Tucked Away Treasures Series, continuing the beloved Tucked Away Tuesdays tradition. This year’s lineup showcases unexpected, delightful, and thought-provoking live events at Totem Pole Playhouse. “Tucked Away Treasures is about exploring new types of entertainment — experiences you won’t see in our summer series,” said Ryan Gibbs, Producing Artistic Director. “It’s a chance
Gail Jones brings our readers a monthly cultural arts calendar. Here is the one for November. We hope to see you at a show. November 1 at 7:30 pm – Little Women – The Musical @ Majestic Theater Presented by students from the Gettysburg College Department of Theatre Arts and the Sunderman Conservatory of Music,
So, I need to tell you something because you need to know it. Anne and the boys, they’ve done a thing. They started a few week ago, in Anne’s back yard and Dean’s garage…sort of quietly. And they didn’t intend to start playing out till around the end of the year. But it happened last
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 17th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, recently closed a sold out three week run of The Rocky Horror Show LIVE on stage whose film is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Under the direction
With the deadline fast approaching, it’s time for bakers to finalize plans for their entries to the Adams County Arts Council’s 16th Annual Gingerbread Celebration & Holiday Market, sponsored by Kennie’s Markets, Mister Ed’s, and RE/MAX of Gettysburg- Suzanne Christianson. The event will be held December 5, 6, & 7 at the Arts Education Center,
Gettysburg, Pa. – Grab your tea cups and prepare for laughs as Gettysburg Area Middle School (GAMS) students present a whimsical twist to Wonderland this Friday and Saturday. GAMS invites the community to experience, “The Real Story of Alice in Wonderland,” a comedy by Kristen Doherty inspired by Lewis Carroll. Performances are set Friday at
Musket shots rang out in Gettysburg this weekend as filming began for the upcoming historical drama Gettysburg 1863. Production took place in front of the Shriver House Museum on Baltimore Street and at Flohrs Church in McKnightstown. Baltimore St. was closed over the weekend as film crews surrounded the street and soldiers, horses, and townspeople—dressed
The Gettysburg Majestic Theater continues its landmark Centennial Season with a series of special events, performances, and community collaborations leading up to its 100th anniversary in November 2025. The theater recently presented Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground! The play’s creative team recently visited the Eisenhower National Historic Site with Susan Eisenhower, Expert-in-Residence at Gettysburg College’s
Wendy Halperin’s solo exhibition at the Adams County Arts Council (ACAC), “Women in Menopause: Portraits in Natural Light,” offers black and white photographs of women. Each carries an emotional resonance. Smitha, for example, depicts physician Smitha Nair reclining on a boulder, having an absolute blast. This piece is particularly poignant to me because boulders are
There are 31 days in October, and Gail Jones has found a special cultural arts event, right here in Gettysburg, for 20 of them. “As always, I cannot believe how many excellent arts events are going on in this little town,” she says. Thanks, as always, for your work, Gail. October 1 – 31 –
Unusually, I met Peter Wile and spoke to him before I saw him play. I knew he played guitar and harmonica, and I talked to him about folk music — my favorite subject, the one that usually makes most people’s eyes glaze over. Pete went with it and even told me he’d met Pete Seeger.
There are certain cinematic and literary works that remain timeless over many decades and have an undying following of dedicated enthusiasts across the globe, who participate in online communities, real-live conventions, and merchandising. Some of these active fan communities include followers of the well-known Star Wars and Harry Potter (“Potterheads”) movie series, as well as
Exactly a century ago this Nov. 14, a large crowd gathered at what was once a vacant lot behind the 183-year-old Hotel Gettysburg building in Lincoln Square. Fifteen hundred people came out to attend the opening of the newly built Majestic Theater, designed by prominent Philadelphia architect William H. Lee. Conceived by Henry M. Scharf
The Majestic Theater in Gettysburg officially launched the first performance in its exciting four-part Centennial Celebration on Thursday evening with a masterful showing of “the little tramp” Charlie Chaplin’s favorite silent film, “The Gold Rush.” The screening — accompanied by the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra performing its world-premiere of the film’s reconstructed score — aptly honored
Hello friends, Your local artist, former art professor, and occasional house painter is here to review four newly opened visual art exhibitions in Gettysburg. September, the official start of gallery season in New York, has also graced Gettysburg with some fantastic shows. The Adams County Arts Council is hosting three solo exhibitions. In the Reception
The Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra will return to the chapel of United Lutheran Seminary on Sunday, September 7, at 6:00 p.m. for a free concert presented by the Music, Gettysburg! series. Under the direction of Ryan Kozak, the orchestra will perform Johannes Brahms’s Fourth Symphony and a tone poem by Edvard Grieg; the program will also
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization currently in its 17th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will perform The Dummest Play Ever by Brian D. Taylor at 7 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, September 5–14, 2025. The GCT bar and box
Some people discover music later in life and focus tightly on a single thing — blues guitar, for instance — or maybe they can only play the intro to “Honky Tonk Woman.” Others are satisfied learning “Tiny Dancer” on a cheap electric piano and declaring their lives complete. More power to them. Then there are
Here is a list of some of the many cultural arts events coming up this month. Please check websites for specific times and ticket prices. We hope to see you there! September 5–14 – The Dummest Play Ever @ Gettysburg Community Theatre In a series of silly scenes that will have us laughing at the
Gettysburg Community Concert Association (GCCA) opens its 82nd concert season on September 30, 2025, with a performance by pianist Philip Thomson. Best known for his recordings of Liszt, Thomson has toured throughout Europe and the United States and has been broadcast on radio and TV. Thomson will also present a student outreach program at an
In the Civil War period, musical performance was a much bigger and different part of people’s lives than it is today. Today, for most people, it’s background while you’re doing laundry, or streaming through your earpods while you do your 10,000 steps…or it’s the thing you look forward to at the end of the week,
On Wednesday, August 20, actor, writer, and director Bo Brinkman will offer a preview of his newest film project, “A Gettysburg Christmas: 1863,” at the historic G.A.R. Hall on 53 E. Middle Street in Gettysburg. Historic Gettysburg Adams County- HGAC is honored to present this sneak peek event as part of its 50th Anniversary Educational
It’s interesting to see how a band within a particular genre can expand and evolve. I became aware of Chuck Darwin & the Knuckledraggers when I had just moved to Gettysburg, and they were playing at Ploughman Cider Taproom on the Gettysburg Square. I was very new to the Gettysburg music scene and was a
Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Bobby Horton comes to Gettysburg for a three-day residency where he will perform six concerts of two distinct programs alongside celebrated ‘stand-up storyteller’ and musician, Sean Deitrich on August 15-17. These intimate concerts conjure up authentic sounds and stories of the Civil War and the American Railroad, inviting audiences to embark on a
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 17th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will perform Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson, 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays, August 15-27, 2025. The GCT bar opens one hour before each performance for patrons
Totem Pole Playhouse proudly presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, opening this week on Friday August 8 for 20 performances only, as the musical centerpiece of its 75th Anniversary Season. This Broadway smash tells the inspiring story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to chart-topping legend. Audiences will follow Carole’s journey through heartbreak, friendship, and fierce
My favorite, probably-not-true, Civil War story is about a young private from a PA regiment, up on Culp’s Hill after the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. He’s digging and moving rocks in the dark, and the Confederates are camped at the bottom of the hill, not a stone’s throw away. While he’s digging
It is our pleasure to share this month’s roundup of some of the many musical, theatrical, and visual arts events that can be found in our community. Gail Jones’ goal is to remind us of the offerings in this culture-rich community. Please check websites for exact times and ticket prices. August 1 from 5 –
Respective Solutions Group, Inc. and The Center for Youth & Community Development invite families to a free concert featuring acclaimed performer Billy Jonas on Sunday, August 10, at the Majestic Theater’s main hall, located at 25 Carlisle Street in Gettysburg. Thanks to a generous donation from a local community member, this special performance is free
Fayetteville, PA – A spy thriller with a comic twist lands at Totem Pole Playhouse for just 12 performances! The 39 Steps, adapted from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 classic film, blends murder mystery with rapid-fire comedy and is guaranteed to leave audiences laughing, gasping—and guessing.Directed by Broadway veteran Clayton Phillips (5 Broadway shows, 4 national tours),
The Buzz Jones Quintet will present a concert of jazz standards on Sunday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Seminary. Author and critic Martha Bayles relates that “The Great American Songbook is the retrospective label for a body of music, from jazz standards to show tunes, largely created during the first half
The first time I saw Matt Morris play, I got him wrong. He stepped up at open mic night at Ploughman’s, and I thought, “Oh man… another damn Dave Matthews.” You know what I mean. Aggressive playing, lots of chukka chukka muted chords, then seven different voicings of a C chord… really percussive. Then comes
69 Flautists gathered on the Gettysburg Hotel balcony yesterday to play patriotic music. The weather was fine and the orchestrations and performances were compelling. Our photographer Jim Bargas was there.
Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square will once again come alive with the sound of flutes this Independence Day as “Flutes on the Fourth” returns for its annual patriotic performance. The event was the brainchild of LeeAnn Baird, who developed the idea after watching her husband participate in Gettysburg’s Annual Tuba Carol Fest, where tuba players gather each
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) presented three scholarships at the Gettysburg Area High School Dollars for Scholars ceremony and recognized these students again at the 21st Annual Juried Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony on June 14 in Wolf Hall at the United Lutheran Seminary. All three awards were presented to graduating seniors who will pursue
Here is a list of some of the many cultural arts events available in Adams County this month. Please check websites for exact times and ticket prices. July 1 – August 31 – New Art Exhibits @ Adams County Arts Education Center In July and August Melissa Ring will be exhibiting in the Reception
When it comes to playing my guitar and singing, I’m what my grandfather would have called a “ham and egger”. I know ABOUT music, and I’ve been at it for quite a while, learning to play guitar and sing a bit…but, like most things, knowing about it and being able to do it well are
The Gettysburg Majestic Theater has announced its 2025–2026 Centennial Season, a yearlong celebration permeated by a sense of history and artistic excellence. The theater will mark its 100th anniversary with a dynamic lineup of performances that showcase its legacy in film, theater, music, and dance. Highlights include: Additional Performances The season also includes a wide
Gettysburg marked Juneteenth with an evening of powerful music and community spirit on Sunday, as nationally renowned jazz and blues artist Antoinette Montague took the stage in a performance that blended joy, history, and resilience. Held as part of a two-day Juneteenth celebration, the concert began with stirring solo performances by local vocalists Monisola Page
Fayetteville, PA – Totem Pole Playhouse kicks off the next chapter of its 75th Diamond Anniversary Season with the high-energy hit 9 to 5: The Musical, opening Friday, June 20 and running for 20 performances only through July 6. Based on the 1980 blockbuster film, this laugh-out-loud musical features an original Grammy-nominated score by Dolly Parton and a hilarious script
The 21st Annual Adams County Juried Art Exhibition opened Saturday at a new venue: the Wolf House at United Lutheran Seminary. The highly competitive show, which runs through June 28, features 50 works selected from over 330 submissions by 120 artists from across the region and beyond. Juror Ann Tarantino, a nationally recognized artist known
Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s 17th Annual BarnArt Show and Sale held its Opening Night on Friday, June 13 at the historic G.A.R. Building at 53 E. Middle Street in Gettysburg. “Best of Show in Fine Art” went to Paul Flury for “Snuffed Embers”, and second place went to Don Rinehart for “Eiker Barn”. “Best of
Totem Pole Playhouse brings big laughs, bold music, and unforgettable girl power to the stage with 9 to 5: The Musical, running for 20 performances only from June 20 through July 6. With a Tony-nominated score by country music legend Dolly Parton, this high-energy musical comedy delivers a feel-good experience that’s as empowering as it
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 17th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will perform Pippin the musical weekends June 6-22, 2025. Advanced order tickets are encouraged for the intimate space theatre and available at the GCT box office 3-6pm Mondays
Following in the tradition begun by the Majestic’s Founding Executive Director, Jeffrey Gabel, and inspired by the history of Ike and Mamie Eisenhower attending westerns at the Majestic on Wednesdays, the Summer 2025 Classic Movie offerings represent six different decades of American film across various genres. “The Majestic’s Summer Classics bring our community together every
The Gettysburg Brass Band Festival is pleased to announce that the Crossroads Brass Band of suburban Indianapolis will travel over 500 miles to perform at the 2025 festival. Chartered in 2012, the band is comprised of many experienced musicians from central Indiana under the leadership of artistic director, Dr. Jon Noworyta. The group performs a variety
Thanks to the contribution of Gail Jones, Gettysburg Connection is pleased to present you with the June 2025 cultural arts calendar. There is certainly a lot to see and do. June 1 – 8 at 2 and 7:30 pm – The Marvelous Wonderettes @ Totem Pole Playhouse This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the