Kick off spring with new youth professional theatre classes at Totem Pole Playhouse

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Totem Pole Playhouse, America’s beloved summer theatre nestled in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, is thrilled to introduce its brand-new Youth Professional Theatre Classes—an exciting opportunity for young performers eager to develop their craft. These Saturday morning classes will run from March 29 through April 26, 2025, and are designed to give students

GCT presents east coast premiere of “The Time Machine”

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, now in its 17th Season is producing the East Coast Premiere of a new play, The Time Machine written by Michael D. Fox with music composed by Cameron Dietlein. The Time Machine will perform at 7pm Fridays

February 2025 Cultural Arts Calendar

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Every month, local resident Gail Jones curates some of the many cultural arts events available in Adams County. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Thanks Gail! February 1 – April 12 – The Art of Travel                                                                       Schmucker Art Gallery  This exhibition, directed by Professor Yan Sun and curated by students, explores the

Grammy-nominated artist Valerie June visits Gettysburg community in March

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Gettysburg College will host Grammy-nominated artist and performer Valerie June for an on-campus residency March 25-27.  During this event she will explore Black country music and the art of cultivating community through a series of workshops, meetings with students, and class collaborations. June will culminate the residency with a public concert at 7:30 p.m. on

“The Other Mozart” kicks off Gettysburg Majestic Theater’s intimate live theater series

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Experience The Other Mozart, an intimate, award-winning play telling the true, forgotten story of Mozart’s sister Nannerl February 13-15 at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. Each show includes an opportunity to purchase a pre-show meal served in the Majestic’s Patron’s Lounge The Other Mozart is a work of innovative theatre that sparked an international conversation about women in music.

Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music

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Ted Olson, East Tennessee State University The Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan’s early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter. Dylan and singer-songwriter Mimi Farina relax at the Viking Hotel in Newport, R.I., in July 1964. John Byrne Cooke Estate/Getty Images As a

Gettysburg Civic Chorus Presents Christmas Concerts

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The Gettysburg Civic Chorus will present its winter concerts Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gettysburg Area Middle School Auditorium, 37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg. The theme “Love’s Pure Light” will feature both religious and secular music, including Beautiful Savior; ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime; Mary’s Little Boy Child;

GCT Just Keeps Swimming In “Finding Nemo”

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, now in its 16th season will present their youth production of Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo jr the musical based on the animated film 7pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm Saturdays and Sundays for three weekends December 6-22, 2024.

December 2024 Cultural Arts Calendar        

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December 1 at 7:30 pm – Advent Vespers with Schola Cantorum                     United Lutheran Seminary   Music Gettysburg offers a candlelight service with music of hope and expectation from four centuries to begin the season of Advent.  Schola Cantorum, under the direction of Dr. Steve Folkemer, will lead the service.  Free admission and parking. www.musicgettysburg.org  December

Preview auction to kick off Gingerbread Celebration 

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High bidders at the Preview Auction on Thursday, December 5, will win the delightful creations entered in the Adams County Arts Council’s Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Market. The Auction begins at 6 pm with heavy hors d’oeuvres, signature holiday cocktails, and entertainment. Auctioneer Randy Hilker will open the bidding at 6:30 pm. Winners may take

Standing Ovation At GCT

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 YorkStreet within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, now in its 16th season, willpresent their all-senior cast of the musical comedy revue Standing Ovation by Tom Northam at7 pm November 8 & 15, and 2 pm November 9, 10, 16, &

November 2024 Cultural Arts Calendar

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November 1 at 8 pm – Gettysburg College Choir Concert   Schmucker Recital Hall          The choir of the Sunderman Conservatory presents choral music under the direction of Professor Rob Natter. Enjoy hearing these talented students singing the best of choral literature.  Admission is free.   www.gettysburg.edu/sunderman November 1 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday    Ragged Edge Coffee

A New Era Begins at the Historic Majestic Theater

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The “grandest small-town theater in America” is entering a new era under the leadership of its new artistic director at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. Brett W. Messenger, who’s only been with the College since June, jests about being reminded daily that he has huge shoes to fill in the shadow of Jeffrey Gabel, the founding

An Evening with Peng Shepherd – Adams County Library hosts critically acclaimed author of “The Cartographers”

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As part of the Adams County Library System’s (ACLS) 2024 Adams County Reads One Book program, local book lovers were treated to two special evenings last week with author Peng Shepherd.  The program is designed to have the whole community unite to read the same book, and the library then organizes special programs centered around

“War Game” to show at Gettysburg Majestic Theater

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War Game, a 2024 American documentary thriller film directed by Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber, will show at the Gettysburg Majestic Theater on Tuesday Oct. 15 at 2:00 and 7:00 pm. The film concerns American officials simulating a coup after a disputed election. The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and was released in New York on August

Eisenhower comes to life at Olney, MD

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The treatment of Gettysburg’s two hometown presidents has always been somewhat imbalanced. The one who slept here overnight and gave a speech has at least six statues in town and is the regular subject of a flood of books, articles, conferences, and plays. The one who lived here for 20 or more years gets two

New shows will warm the Gettysburg Majestic Theater stage in early 2025

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Folksy blues guitar pickin’, progressive rock, comedy, and a series of theatrical productions about women in music feature in new performances added to the 2024-2025 season at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater. These additional performances augment the season that was planned by the Majestic Theater’s Founding Executive Director, Jeffrey Gabel. Tickets for these added performances go

October 2024 Cultural Arts Calendar

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October 1 – Art Exhibit                                                                                        Schmucker Art Gallery            Two art exhibits on the Gettysburg College campus continue to be displayed throughout the month. A Portrait of the Artist, 1525-1825: Prints from the Collection of Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation continues through December 14.  A group of twelve silkscreens made by Pennsylvania artist and entitled

September 2024 Arts Calendar

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September 4 from 4-6 pm – Art Exhibition Opening  Schmucker Art Gallery The art gallery on the Gettysburg College campus presents two new exhibits – A Portrait of the Artist, 1525 – 1825: Prints from the Collection of the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation and Violet Oakley: A Message to the World from Pennsylvania. The print

Gettysburg Rocks to conquer childhood cancer this weekend

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The huge bi-annual Gettysburg Rocks music festival continues this weekend around Adams County at 12 venues and featuring 130 musical performances. The fundraising event has been held every February and August since 2014, with the exception of August 2020 and February 2021 during the pandemic. See the complete schedule here. Not only is it a

Carlisle Brass Band: Sunday, August 11 at 6:00 pm

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It looks like the weather is cooperating, and we’ll be able to hear the Carlisle Brass Band outside on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 6 pm. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, and pets to the pavilion need the corner of Springs Avenue and Seminary Ridge, on the Gettysburg campus of United Lutheran Seminary for a

Conspiracy and vengeance erupt into civil war in Shakespeare’s haunting tale currently playing at Gettysburg Community Theatre

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The tragic “Julius Caesar” — which opened Friday night at the Gettysburg Community Theatre — is believed to be the first play that Will Shakespeare wrote for Lord Chamberlain’s Men to perform at the original Globe Theatre in 1599 Shoreditch London. Based on Roman history, the political thriller has been performed for centuries onstage and

Kinky Boots In Gettysburg

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present Kinky Boots the musical live on stage 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays on June 14 through 30. Many performances are already sold out so advance ticket orders are

Winners of ACAC juried art exhibition announced

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The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) hosted the 2024 Juried Art Exhibtiion Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening at Schmucker Gallery on the Gettysburg College Campus. The 20th anniversary of the event was also celebrated with a Toast the Artists Celebration. Wendy Halperin, Executive Director at Waldo’s & Co., received the Nanette Hatzes Grant for hre

Over the Teacups celebrates 125 years

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Current and former members of Gettysburg’s Over the Teacups, along with Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing , celebrated the book club’s 125th Anniversary on Monday evening. In attendance was Carol Heiser, the longest-serving member of the group. Over the Teacups was founded in 1899 by seven Gettysburg women who met in the home of Mrs. P.

Photo Gallery: 2024 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival

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Gettysburg has been home to the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival since 1998. This weekend, the event was held in almost-perfect weather. Thousands of listeners attended to enjoy the glorious sound of brass bands, community bands, jazz groups, and the unique Taps Tribute on the grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park. Thursday was Community Band Night,

Summer 2024 Cultural Arts Calendar

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Gail Jones has combined the Cultural Arts Calendar for June, July, and August into one document. You might want to bookmark it for easy access over the summer. Thanks Gail! JUNE June 1 and 2 at 3:00 pm – GETTYSBURG CIVIC CHORUS                 Gettysburg Area Middle School       The community’s oldest musical organization presents their spring

Summer Classic Movies return to the Majestic on June 5

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Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater celebrates beloved cinema classics from the late 20th century with the 2024 Summer Classic Movie series kicking off June 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the historic 1925 auditorium. Enjoy classic movies in the beautifully restored historic theater every Wednesday night through August 21. Tickets for each film are just $8 and are

Gettysburg Brass Band Festival to Host Music Instrument Donation Drive on June 8th

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Joining the harmonious celebration of music, the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival proudly announces its upcoming instrument donation drive on Saturday, June 8th, from 12-5pm. Embracing the spirit of generosity, the festival invites patrons to donate musical instruments in good working condition. These instruments will find new life in local school districts, enhancing music education and

Gettysburg Brass Band Festival JAZZ AL FRESCO featuring the Darden Purcell Group

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Darden Purcell, a Washington D.C. vocalist, will be the featured artist at the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival Jazz al Fresco benefit concert on Thursday, June 6. Darden has shared the stage with leading jazz artists Maria Schneider, Eric Alexander, Terell Stafford, Eddie Daniels, Jim Pugh, Chip McNeill, Chuchito Valdes, Alan Baylock, Byron Stripling, Joel Spencer,

May 2024 Cultural Arts Calendar

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                                                           May brings warmer weather, the opportunity to enjoy performances in the great outdoors, and the end of the school year.  Opportunities abound to hear live music of all genres: classical, bluegrass, choral, or a well-known string quartet.  The choices are almost limitless! Reminder: Our Adams County school music ensembles will be performing their final

27th Annual Gettysburg Brass Band Festival scheduled for June 5 to 9

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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

EMMA! A Pop Musical At Gettysburg Community Theatre

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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 celebrating its 16th Season as the only year-round community theatre in Adams County. EMMA! A pop musical, based on the Jane Austen novel, will perform weekends April 19-28, 2024 at

April 2024 Cultural Arts Calendar

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                                                                                  Friday April 5 from 5-7 pm – ACAC First Friday                                               Adams County Arts Council The Land Conservancy kicks off their 27th annual Art Auction with a wine and cheese reception at the Arts Council.  All art for bid will hang in the Arts Council’s gallery through the auction’s close on Monday, April 22.

Miss Gettysburg Scholarship Competition March 23rd!

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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 celebrating its 16th Season as the year-round community theatre in Adams County. GCT will be producing the Miss Gettysburg Scholarship Competition 7pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024 which is a direct

News from the Adams County Arts Council

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Thanks to all who attended our Annual Meeting on March 12. We were thrilled to see so many smiling faces in our freshly painted, face-lifted Arts Education Center. The building project has progressed a great deal. We are happy to be a gathering place for our community offering many opportunities to visit. Thanks to the

Gettysburg College will host workshops and free concert with blues and reggae artist Corey Harris

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Gettysburg College will host Corey Harris on the campus on March 27 and 28. Harris will conduct two blues guitar workshops and present a concert at the Gettysburg Majestic Theater. Harris is an American blues and reggae musician who lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. Along with Keb’ Mo’ and Alvin Youngblood Hart, Harris created acoustic guitar blues

“The Little Mermaid” Swims at GHS

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“The Little Mermaid” spent the weekend at Gettysburg High School. The 2024 musical production, Directed by Megan Coolbaugh and Kate Sainer, had a huge turnout with over 1,000 people attending across the two nights it showed. The musical, adapted from the fairy tale by Denmark’s Hans Christian Andersen, follows a young mermaid who is willing

March 2024 Cultural Arts Calendar                                                                               

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Friday March 1 at 7:00 pm – Poetry First Friday                      Ragged Edge Coffee House         Award-winning poets Maya Pindyck and Taije Silverman will give a reading of their poetry on Friday evening, preceded by an open mic. Please bring a poem to share if you are so inclined, and make sure to sample some of the

The Glass Menagerie At Gettysburg Community Theatre

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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 celebrating its 16th Season as the only year-round community theatre in Adams County. The Tennessee Williams classic play, The Glass Menagerie, will perform weekends March 8-17, 2024 at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays

GAHS Presents “The Little Mermaid”

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Gettysburg Area High School is proud to present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” opening Friday, March 1 2nd and performing at 7pm Friday and Saturday and also at 2pm on Saturday. Advance ticket sales are highly encouraged to ensure the best seating. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students.

CABARET The Musical At Gettysburg Community Theatre

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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 celebrating its 16th Season as the only year-round community theatre in Adams County. Opening this Friday, February 2nd and performing at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays and also at 2pm Saturdays

February 2024 Cultural Arts Calendar

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                                    Thursday February 1-February 29 – Ansel Adams Photographs     Schmucker Art Gallery Curated by Gettysburg College students Emma Wylan ’24 and Sophia Crawford ’24 under the direction of Interim Gallery Director Kate Gillespie, the photographs of Ansel Adams, one of America’s most well-known photographers, document the Manzanar Relocation Center in 1943. Considered an important historical

Apple Core Band honors Jim Rogers

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The Apple Core Band has been performing at the Bendersville Fire Hall for twenty years. The Band held a special memorial concert for former band member and trumpet player Jim Rodgers today. Rogers battled cancer and passed in October 2023. An animal lover, Rogers owned a dog named Scooby and a cat named Paterno. The

Clowney, Glass named Dancing with the Local Stars champions once again in 2024

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Local stars and their choreographers returned to the Majestic Theater stage last night for Dancing with the Local Stars Tournament of Champions. After practicing their moves for months, the contestants showed off their skills in front of a sold-out and energetic crowd. Mark Clowney and Dawn Glass, 2014 Champions, were named winners of the special

         January 2024 Cultural Arts Calendar

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Happy New Year!  January brings some refreshing new art events to our community including curated  short films from the Telluride Film Festival, an exhibit of Ansel Adams photographs, the premiere concert of conductor Ryan Kozak with the Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra, and community favorite “Dancing With the Local Stars”.  Bring a friend or two and enjoy

Majestic’s Jeffrey Gabel takes final bow

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For 20 years, a man with a dazzling personality, bright smile, colorful bowties, and incredible work ethic has been the cornerstone of the arts community in historic downtown Gettysburg. Under Jeffrey Gabel’s tutelage, the Majestic Theater on Carlisle Street underwent a $16.5 million renovation and several other upgrades.  Gabel welcomed national stars such as Hal

Slideshow: Carolers take to the streets of Gettysburg

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A new holiday tradition was established last night, as about two dozen Christmas Carolers took to the streets of Gettysburg, spreading holiday cheer around town.  Their route took them from Lincoln Square to the steps of the Adams County Public Library, Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, The Christmas House, inside the dining rooms of Ploughman Cider Taproom,

December 2023 Cultural Arts Calendar

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December brings us LOTS of musical performances and live theater, both professional and community-based.  Many school ensembles and church groups are giving holiday concerts, so please check their specific websites for details. In addition, A Gettysburg Christmas Festival from December 1-3 and the Gettysburg New Year’s Eve Celebration downtown on December 31 will feature all

Adams County Community Theatre’s Penguin Project presents a sold-out “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present its Penguin Project (theatre for actors with special needs) production of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer the musical to already sold out 9 performances weekends December 1-17, 2023. The Penguin Project gets its

“A Gettysburg Christmas” shows the spirit of Christmas and community

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Main Street Gettysburg, along with our partners at Seminary Ridge Museum and United Lutheran Seminary, is beyond excited to help host the screenings of “A Gettysburg Christmas” movie during our annual Christmas Festival on December 1-3, 2023. The movie, made earlier this year in Gettysburg and Adams County, brought great excitement, anticipation, and joy to

Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach – Free Concert at Luhrs Performing Arts Center

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Featuring Guest Faculty Artists Fred Dade, Mark Hartman, Margaret Lucia & Suzanne Thierry The Shippensburg University Community Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Mark Hartman, offers a free musical gift to the community ahead of the holiday season, Sunday, November 19th at 3 p.m. with MOZART, BEETHOVEN AND BACH, a concert celebrating the musical greats of the classical music genre.   The concert

Gettysburg Choral Society presents “Joy to the World”

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The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. will present a Christmas concert entitled “Joy to the World!” in The Church of the Abiding Presence (Chapel) on the campus of the United Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg, on Friday, December 1st, at 7:00 P.M. The forty-voice chorus, under the direction of John McKay, will celebrate the chapel’s captivating acoustics

HGAC Honors painter Virginia Jacobs McLaughlin

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Virginia Jacobs McLaughlin would have been 101 years old this year. Her artistic contributions were celebrated at the Gettysburg G.A.R Hall last week. McLaughlin was “Nana” to her family. And to the Historic Gettysburg Adams County Preservation Society (HGAC), headquartered at G.A.R. Hall, she is a legend. McLaughlin owned, with her husband Don, the Antique

A Gettysburg Christmas Festival hosts “A Gettysburg Christmas” movie

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Main Street Gettysburg, in partnership with United Lutheran Seminary and Seminary Ridge Museum, is pleased to welcome the movie A Gettysburg Christmas to this year’s A Gettysburg Christmas Festival on December 1, 2, and 3. Movie Director Bo Brinkman and Co-Producer Kris Webb coordinated with Jill Sellers, President of Main Street Gettysburg, Pete Miele, Executive Director of Seminary Ridge

Senior Moments Comedy On Stage!

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present their All-Senior Citizen Actors production of the comedy Senior Moments at 7:00 p.m. November 10 & 17 and 2:00 p.m. November 11, 12, 18, & 19, 2023. Senior Moments is a series of

November 2023 Cultural Arts Calendar

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Musicals, classical and jazz concerts, film premieres, poetry, and an art exhibit featuring the Susquehanna River – what more could one ask for in the month of November?  As always, there is plenty to see and do in our small town, so mark your calendar and enjoy all the offerings. November 1-Dec. 8 – Schmucker

Global sensation Blippi comes to Shippensburg

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Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce that the hit live show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, will continue to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America with the addition of over 60 new dates next year. Bliippi will be in Shippensburg, PA

County celebrates the 30th anniversary of iconic “Gettysburg” film

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Director Ron Maxwell, actors Stephen Lang and Tom Berenger, and a dozen other cast members and crew joined hundreds of starstruck history and movie buffs this weekend to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1993 release of the film “Gettysburg.” The celebrations occurred across the county at the Adams County Historical Society (ACHS), the Seminary

Community Celebrates 30 Years and Building Renovation with Adams County Arts Council

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More than 120 Adams County community members gathered at the Adams County Arts Council’s (ACAC) Arts Education Center for a First Friday reception to celebrate ACAC’s 30-year anniversary and kick off a highly anticipated building repair and renovation project. ACAC also invited area arts organizations participating in the Annual Giving Spree to be part of

Gettysburg Community Theatre announces plans for its 16th year

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The Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT) has announced its “16 Going On 17” Season for 2024. Tickets, audition, class registrations, and volunteer information can be found at www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org. “The first time I walked into this abandoned empty building in early 2009 it just felt right”, said GCT Founding Executive/Artistic Director, Chad-Alan Carr. “It was an empty

October 2023 Cultural Arts Calendar

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Proving there is always something interesting going on in this small town, October brings a wide variety of arts events to savor.  Friday, October 6 is a triple-header offering a choice of comedy, poetry, or an organ recital by Gettysburg native John Wolfe.  In the middle of the month is the once-in-a-lifetime 30th Anniversary Celebration of

Slideshow: 2023 Heritage Festival braves rain showers

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It wasn’t the best weather for an outdoor festival this year, but the show went on. Adams County Heritage Festival organizer Bill Collinge said it was the coolest and rainiest of any of the 31 prior festivals. “We were dampened, but it wasn’t a washout,” he said. Susan Collinge praised the non-profit organizations for their

NYC cabaret pianist Ricky Ritzel will perform at the Gettysburg Community Theatre

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 15th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will announce their 2024 Season during their Mostly Broadway Cabaret on Friday, September 22, 2023. This annual piano bar cabaret performance will benefit The Taylor Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship

It’s The Best Day Ever With The SpongeBob Musical

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Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization currently in its 15th year at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present their youth cast production of The SpongeBob Musical youth edition at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 7 p.m. Saturdays September 9-17, 2023. Limited reserved seating tickets are available

Gettysburg Choral Society to present Christmas Concert

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The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. will present a Christmas concert entitled “Joy to the World!” in The Church of the Abiding Presence (Chapel) on the campus of the United Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg, on Friday, December 1st, at 7:00 p.m. The forty-voice chorus, under the direction of John McKay, will celebrate the chapel’s captivating acoustics

September 2023 Cultural Arts Calendar         

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September brings a return to routines with the start of school, poetry readings, concerts, plays and all sorts of activities that enjoyed a summer hiatus. With the return of Gettysburg College students there will be opportunities to see and hear their performances as well.   In addition to our very own beloved Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra, some

August 2023, Lively Arts Events

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There is still some summer left to enjoy arts events in the great outdoors as well as in the dark and cool of a theater. Grab a friend and some chairs and enjoy taking in some of the plentiful offerings in our wonderful small town. Wednesday August 2 at 7:30 pm – Summer Classic Movies         

Sinead O’Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking

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Brenna Moore, Fordham University When news broke on July 26, 2023, that the gifted Irish singer Sinead O’Connor had died, stories of her most famous performance circulated amid the grief and shock. Irish singer Sinead O’Connor performs at Paradiso in Amsterdam in March 1988. Paul Bergen/Redferns via Getty Images Thirty-one years ago, after a haunting

Go See “The Sound of Freedom”

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“The Sound of Freedom,” now playing at Gettysburg’s R/C Gateway Theater 8,  is the story of Tim Ballard, a former government agent who embarks on a mission to rescue children from sex traffickers in Colombia. The plot centers around Ballard’s Operation Underground Railroad, though some commentators have questioned its accuracy. There are reasons people resist

Gettysburg Choral Society to perform

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The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. will present a summer series of patriotic concerts entitled “Let Freedom Ring!” Featuring some of America’s favorite songs, the program will highlight a popular musical rendition of “The Gettysburg Address.” There will also be a time of special recognition for America’s veterans. The chorus will be joined by Gettysburg’s own

2023 ACAC Juried Art Exhibition winners

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The Adams County Arts Council’s Juried Art Exhibition Award ceremony was held on Saturday, June 10 at 6 p.m. in the Schmucker Art Gallery at Gettysburg College. The ceremony was followed by a special “Toast the Artists Celebration” event upstairs in the Paul Recital Hall. The Toast the Artists event was sponsored by Renn Kirby,

July 2023 Lively Arts Events

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                                                          Time to retrieve your lawn chairs, coolers, and picnic baskets … if you haven’t already! Plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor entertainment abound all around town including at the United Lutheran Seminary (ULS) Pavilion, the Rec Park Amphitheater, and the Arts Council’s Oasis Stage downtown. Cool off at the air-conditioned Majestic Theater on Wednesday

Slideshow: Brass Band Festival wrapup

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The 2023 edition of the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival was a resounding success from June 7-11. The rain held off just long enough for all five days of our concerts and events to take place in delightful summer weather. We were all concerned about air quality due to Canadian wildfires, but it gradually improved during

HGAC Barn Art Show and Sale announces prize winners

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PA Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and his wife, Nina, were among the barn art patrons who perused the collection of fine art pieces and photographs of barns, past and present, at the 15th annual Historic Gettysburg Adams County show and sale that opened with a reception at the Gettysburg G.A.R. Hall Friday. Fifty artists

Scouts create storywalk in Gettysburg rec park

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The leaders and scouts of Scouts BSA Troop 79, Gettysburg, gathered last week to install new permanent storywalks along the rec park’s walking path. The storywalks were developed along with the board and administration of the Gettysburg Area Recreational Authority and the Adams County Library System. The 20 stations will provide informative stories that change

Gettysburg Brass Band Festival Starts Wednesday

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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