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 theme of travel through Eastern and Western art and features prints, paintings, carvings, and photography. The Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm and admission is free. www.gettysburg.edu/gallery

February 6 at 7:30 pm – Nat Myers: Blues Poet Majestic Theater A poet with a staggering and true voice, Korean-American troubadour Nat Myers’ folksy blues and remarkable pickin’ are authentic, timeless, and enduring. The Kenton County, KY native’s delivery hearkens to traditional blues giants, but it is his unique blend of modern roots and Americana that continues to make crowds drop their jaws. Tickets are $39/$29/$24 with a $10 reduction for people ages 25 and under with ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 7 from 5 – 7 pm – First Friday Art Exhibit Opening Adams County Arts Council The annual All-County High School Exhibit features Adams County’s best student artwork from all the area high schools – Bermudian Springs, Conewago Valley, Fairfield, Gettysburg, and Littlestown. Stop by to meet the artists and enjoy their artwork. Free admission. www.adamsarts.org
February 7 at 8 pm – Zukerman Trio Schmucker Hall
The Sunderman Conservatory Chamber Music Foundation presents the internationally renowned Zukerman Trio in Paul Recital Hall. Trio members include violinist Pinchas Zukerman, cellist Amanda Forsyth, and pianist Shai Wosner. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear these superb musicians right here in Gettysburg for free. Seating is limited.
February 7 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday Ragged Edge Coffeehouse Join other poetry lovers upstairs at the Ragged Edge with some baked goods and coffee. Open mic begins at 7 and attendees may bring a poem to share. Featured poets are Virginia Crawford and Sam Schmidt, who both live and write in Baltimore. Free admission. www.theraggededgecoffeehouse.com
February 7 – 16 – The Time Machine Gettysburg Community Theatre A new, freshly imagined adventure ignites from the pages of H. G .Wells. An unexpected delivery containing a puzzling box of clues leads to the Time Machine itself. Now – the race is on from today’s perplexing world into the baffling past then back again in an anxious chase against time. Experience a mystical, scientific wonder that moves through the ages chasing a coveted treasure, dubious friendship, and lost love. Buckle up for a journey into the unknown! Showtimes and tickets ($25) available on website. www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org
February 8 at 4 pm – Bardin-Niskala Duo United Lutheran Seminary This duo, comprised of cellist An-Lin Bardin and pianist Naomi Niskala, is at the cutting edge of contemporary music, commissioning compositions from around the world, and featuring videos of the composers introducing the pieces, which explore homeland, community, and belonging. Their program will include works by Japanese-American Michi Wiancko, Cuban Ivette Herryman Rodriguez, Venezuelan Victor Marquez-Barrios, and Chinese-Samoan Michael-Thomas Foumai. Brought to us by Music Gettysburg, admission and parking are free with a freewill offering collected at intermission. www.musicgettysburg.org
February 13 at 1 pm – Music in Musselman Gettysburg College Musselman Library Sunderman Conservatory faculty members Leah Crowne, soprano; Elly Toyoda, violin; Ismar Gomes, cello; and Scott Crowne, piano present An Afternoon of Shostakovich in the Musselman Library Apse. The program includes “7 Romances by Alexander Blok, op. 127” and “Piano Trio No. 1 in c minor, op.8”. Admission is free. Come and enjoy this enchanting live chamber music. www.gettysburg.edu/musselman-library
Feb. 13 and 14 at 7:30 pm, Feb. 15 at 3 and 7:30 pm – The Other Mozart Majestic Theater The Other Mozart is the forgotten story of Amadeus Mozart’s genius older sister – Nannerl Mozart. A prodigy, keyboard virtuoso, and composer who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, her story and work are lost to history. A powerful, one-woman work of music theatre that is created, written, and performed by Sylvia Milo. The show is held in Cinema One (136 – seat flexible theater) and tickets are $35 but only $20 for people under age 25 with ID. Pre-show dinner available by reservation. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 16 at 3 pm – Wind Symphony Family Pops Concert Majestic Theater Bring the whole family to an afternoon of magical music and storytelling at the Sunderman Conservatory Wind Symphony’s Annual Family Pops Concert, led by conductor Dr. Russell McCutcheon. This year’s theme, Fairy Tales and Fables will transport you into enchanting worlds with beloved music from Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, and more. The highlight of the program is a special performance of Edvard Grieg’s Symphonic Dances, Op. 64, paired with the classic 1957 animated film The Snow Queen, based on Hans Christian Anderson’s timeless story – the very tale that inspired Frozen! Admission is $5 or free with Gettysburg College ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 21 at 8 pm – Jazz Ensemble Concert Majestic Theater Directed by Dr. Amanda Heim, students from the Sunderman Conservatory perform their winter jazz concert that features jazz standards along with exciting new compositions. Tickets are $5 or free with Gettysburg College ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 26 at 7:30 pm – New Orleans Songbook: Jazz at Lincoln Center Majestic Theater Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. With world-class musicians and infectious energy, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city. Tickets are $50/$40/$35 www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 28 at 8 pm – Sunderman Conservatory Symphony Orchestra Concert Majestic Theater The Sunderman Conservatory Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Cesar Leal, takes center stage for an electrifying night of music that blends timeless classics with newer exciting works. This must-see concert features Dr. Elly Toyoda in a breathtaking performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic Violin Concerto, followed by the Bass Clarinet Concerto by contemporary Italian composer Michele Magnani, showcasing the extraordinary talent of student James Humphrey ’26. The program also brings to life William Grant Still’s Danzas de Panama, a dazzling tribute to the rich traditions of Panamian folk music. Don’t miss this exhilarating musical journey! Tickets are $5 or free with a Gettysburg College ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
Gail Jones has enjoyed a twenty-five-year career as a music educator in Pennsylvania and Maryland public schools as well as teaching music education methods at Gettysburg College for over a decade. She has also served as a guest conductor, French horn player, and private music instructor.
Gail has a deep appreciation for live music performances of all genres and encourages Adams County residents to attend the many concerts offered in our community.