The Majestic Theater overflowed with energy and anticipation on Thursday evening as Grammy-nominated artist Valerie June closed her three-day artist residency at Gettysburg College with a soul-stirring performance to a packed house. June, known for her genre-blending sound of blues, country, R&B, and indie, delivered a show that not only highlighted her musical brilliance but
The Gettysburg Film Festival returns May 8-11, 2025, bringing together renownedfilmmakers, actors, historians, and authors to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory inEurope (V-E) Day. The festival will be headlined by Ken Burns, the award-winning documentarianbehind The Civil War, Baseball, The War, The U.S. and the Holocaust, and the upcoming TheAmerican Revolution (Fall 2025), who
The Adams County Arts Council held its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, featuring a program on the organization’s activities and financial position finishing 2024, the presentation of Applause Awards, and a presentation by Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia. Adams County Commissioner Randy Phiel was in attendance, as were members of the
The story of the iconic Josephine Baker comes to life at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater March 20-23 with Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play. Following the success of The Other Mozart, Josephine is the second play to be presented in the intimate, 136-seat flex theater. This one-woman biographical musical combines cabaret, theatre, and dance to tell the story of
Experience an unforgettable lineup of events showcasing talent, history, and community this March. 🎭 Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream PlayEnjoy dinner and a show with this captivating production inspired by the legendary Josephine Baker. March 20-23 🎶 Valerie June: Black Country Music and the Art of Cultivating CommunityRenowned singer-songwriter Valerie June takes the stage for
The Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT) will again host the Pennsylvania Association of Community Theatre Fest on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will present their production of Limerance, and 39 Tigers Theatre from Altoona will present their production of Kaleidoscope. Both plays will be adjudicated by professional guest theatre
For the cast of Gettysburg High School’s Into the Woods, this production is more than just a performance—it’s a journey of self-discovery. As they step into the roles of fairy tale characters, they find themselves reflecting on the very themes that make the show so powerful: longing, consequences, and what it truly means to get
Here, thanks to the hard work of Gail Jones, is a curated list of some of the many cultural arts events occurring in Adams County this month. We are so lucky to have so many opportunities. Looking forward to seeing you there. March 1 through April 12 – The Art of Travel Schmucker Art Gallery
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
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
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
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 kick off its 17th Season with 8 Track: The Sounds Of The 70’s with a live band and singers on stage 7pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm Sundays January 24-February 2, 2025. The theatre
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
Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver “There’s a sort of evil out there,” says Sheriff Truman in an episode of David Lynch’s iconic TV series, “Twin Peaks.” Lynch, the director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ died in January 2024 at the age of 78. Hector Mata/AFP via Getty Images That line gets to the
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.
Acclaimed Filmmaker Ken Burns To Appear With Special Guests On The 80th Anniversary of V-E Day Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Film Festival will return from May 8-11, 2025, with a focus on the legacy of World War II. Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns will open the four-day festival, which will include a full slate of
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
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;
The Gettysburg Street Carolers will again come together to bring holiday cheer to the town on Saturday, December 7th, starting at 5 pm. The group was created last year by Gettysburg residents Donate Gardner and Katie Engle, and was welcomed enthusiastically to become an annual Gettysburg tradition. While the Main Street Christmas Festival has its
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 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
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
Gettysburg High School is set to bring the comedic genius of Shakespeare to life with The Comedy of Errors, a high-energy, laughter-filled production that will run on November 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. With a focus on mistaken identities and the journey of self-discovery, the play promises a delightful evening for the entire community.
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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, &
The 2023 holiday film “A Gettysburg Christmas” will return to Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater this December for one week. Daily showings of the film, which was produced locally by director Bo Brinkman and featuring many local locations and residents, will be shown in the Majestic’s state of the art Cinema One. Tickets are $9 and are on
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
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
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, 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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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 Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays from August 2-11, 2024 under the direction of Shakespeare Grad Student, Elizabeth
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
The Gettysburg Foundation announced today it will host “A Gettysburg Christmas in July” with stage and screen actor, producer and director Bo Brinkman and partner Kris Webb Friday, July 26, 2024, from 7 until 9 p.m. Area residents and visitors to Gettysburg are invited to celebrate Christmas in July with a festive evening featuring a special showing
Gettysburg Community Theatre is gearing up for a spectacular summer, filled with an array of camps and performances designed to captivate and educate young performers. The theatre has announced its schedule for June 2024, with registrations now open and quickly filling up. Starting June 17, the theatre offers a week-long Creative Dramatics Half Day Camp
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
The Wise Guys will be making its first appearance at the 2024 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival on Saturday, June 8th at 3:00 p.m. Founded in 2002, The Wise Guys began as a traditional brass ensemble, and when the University of Virgina at Wise began to offer a music major in 2007, the group narrowed its
The East Berlin Community Singers under the direction of Jane Johnston have been invited to Normandy France by Earl T Hurrey, MGySgt USMC (ret.), Vice President of Military and Veterans Affairs Selection Chair, to perform during the Liberation Memorial Ceremony at the Brittany American Cemetery on June 6, 2024. The singers will perform the opening
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 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
Golf and art enthusiasts came together on Thursday at The Links of Gettysburg to participate in the 9th annual Tee It Up FORE the Arts golf tournament, benefiting the Adams County Arts Council. A cool, sunny, beautiful day served as backdrop for a fun-filled celebration of golf, food, and community. The event was the Arts
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
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
The Juried Art Exhibition celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and once again, a stunning exhibit is planned at Gettysburg College’s Schmucker Art Gallery for the month of June. Juror, Jessica Ambler, PhD, Director of the Martin Art Gallery at Muhlenberg College, has chosen 47 pieces for the exhibit, which will be open from June 1-21,
Saturday at 4 p.m., Music, Gettysburg! will present “The Golden Age of Lutheran Choral Music.” Led by the Boston Shawm and Sackbut Ensemble (America’s premier Renaissance band) and the Schola Cantorum of Gettysburg, the afternoon will include music by composers from Martin Luther to J. S. Bach. The music is astounding in its range and
@Home in Adams County and the Adams County Arts Council are collaborating on the next iteration of The People Project and are actively seeking folks who live and/or work in Adams County to share their stories, keeping in mind @Home’s vision: All residents of Adams County will have opportunities to live in safe housing in
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.
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
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 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 Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. presents a pair of patriotic concerts entitled “This is My Country!” The first concert will take place on Friday, May 24 at 7:00 P.M. at the First Church of Hanover, located at 200 Frederick St., Hanover, PA 17331. The second concert will take place on Sunday, May 26th at 3:00
“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
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
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
As Beyoncé’s country singles “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” usher in a new era for the star, other Black artists in the genre are welcoming the interest and discussing old patterns of exclusion. Tanisha Thomas of Spotlight PA Country musician Samantha Rise performs. Submitted photo. This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Due to overwhelming demand during initial ticket sales, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center and United Lutheran Seminary have worked with Bo Brinkman and Kris Webb to add additional screenings of A Gettysburg Christmas. These showings will take place on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, in Valentine Hall on the Gettysburg Campus of United Lutheran Seminary,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Adams County Arts Council celebrated the beginning of a remodeling project at its First Friday celebrations last night.
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
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
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
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
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
The Zion United Church of Christ in Arendtsville is hosting a performance of “A Mark Twain Halloween” on Saturday, September 16 at 7 p.m. to benefit the Adams County SPCA. Come and hear spooky tales of ghosts, witches, and spirits with Mark Twain’s unique view of the supernatural – “Besides scaring off witches, witch balls also
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 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
Every Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra performance is special, but this fall’s concert, to be held Sunday, Sep. 10, at 4:00 p.m. in the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Chapel, is particularly noteworthy. First, the occasion marks the return of cellist Colin Stokes. The son of Gettysburg residents Lisa Portmess and Harry Stokes, Stokes was born and raised in
This summer’s cinema blockbuster season has been hyped as the saving of the big screen, and all indications are that this hype is coming true. Because I love the cinema, it’s what I’m hoping for. The passion with which Hollywood writers and actors are picketing while their strike appears to have no end matches the
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
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