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 Main Gallery, an exhibit from the Historic Woodstock Art Colony celebrates the work of 50 women artists who were active in the art colony from the early 20th century through the 1970’s. In addition, an international college student from Bangladesh reimagines her beloved rickshaw art within the American cultural landscape. Admission is free and the Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. www.gettysburg.edu/gallery
February 2 at 3 pm – Sunderman Wind Quintet @ Musselman Library, Gettysburg College
The faculty woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn) will present a concert in the apse of the college library. Admission is free. www.gettysburgcollege/sunderman
February 3 at 7:30 pm – Martha Graham Dance Company: A Dual Centennial Event @ Gettysburg Majestic Theater
Martha Graham Dance Company is the oldest dance company in America and has been a leader in evolving contemporary dance since its founding in 1926. This program features iconic works of Graham’s company alongside newly commissioned dances by some of the most dynamic choreographers working today. Tony-Award winner John Rubinstein returns to the Majestic to narrate the iconic Appalachian Spring and perform Bernstein’s Simple Song. Pre-show dinner in the Gold Patron’s Lounge ($40) is also available. Tickets for the performance are only $65/$52/$35 – a bargain! www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 6 from 5-7 pm – New Art Exhibits Reception @ Adams County Arts Council
This month’s exhibits include Gettysburg Elementary School students, an All-County Art Show, and ACAC Instructors Show. Stop in to enjoy the new art exhibits, talk with the artists, and enjoy some free munchies. Admission is free. www.adamsarts.org
February 6 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday @ Ragged Edge Coffeehouse
Pick up some delicious baked goods and coffee, then head upstairs for an open mic poetry reading followed by guest poets Renee Nicholson and David Prather, based in West Virginia. Admission is free. www.theraggededgecoffeehouse.com
February 6 at 8:00 pm – Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Marc-Andre Hamelin, Piano @ Gettysburg Majestic Theater
Grammy-Award winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra returns to the Majestic to join virtuoso performer and composer Marc-Andre Hamelin in performing arrangements for piano and orchestra, including Liszt’s Wanderer Fantasy, Schubert’s Symphony in B-flat Major, Beethoven’s “Allegretto” from Piano Sonata No. 17, and Hamelin’s Passacaglia for piano and strings. Tickets are $46/$35/$24. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 13 at 7:30 pm – Brass of Peace Concert @ Schmucker Hall, Gettysburg College
Brass of Peace, from the greater Washington D.C. area, presents a joint concert with Sunderman Conservatory brass students, followed by masterclasses the following day. Admission is free. www.gettysburgcollege/sunderman
February 15 at 3:00 pm – Wind Symphony Annual Family Pops Concert @ Majestic Theater
Bring the whole family together for a fun afternoon filled with music! The Wind Symphony, the premier wind and percussion ensemble of the Sunderman Conservatory, is under the direction of Dr. Russell McCutcheon. This program features music that is especially relatable to children. Tickets are $5 at the door or free with Gettysburg College ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 16 at 12 and 7 pm – Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio @ Majestic Theater
Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography. Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognizable and this extensive film, five years in the making, reveals Caravaggio as never before. The intriguing self-depictions within his works offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Tickets are $18 or $10 for students 25 and younger. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 19 at 7:00 pm – Stuart Malina and Friends @ United Lutheran Seminary Chapel
Music, Gettysburg! presents the Tony-award winning music director of the Harrisburg Symphony, pianist Stuart Malina plus the HSO’s principal winds for a colorful and uplifting program of music by Prokofiev, Poulenc, Stephen Sondheim, and Gettysburg’s own Avner Dorman. Admission and parking are free. www.musicgettysburg.org
February 20 – March 8 – We the People, the Musical @ Gettysburg Community Theatre
There is no better way to celebrate America than with beautiful, patriotic music – from America’s favorite anthems to poignant and uplifting original compositions. We the People serves as a poignant reminder that the remarkable words written many years ago are still a living document, part of our lives each day. Tickets are $23. www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org
February 21 at 8:00 pm – Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble @ Majestic Theater
Under the direction of Dr. Amanda Heim, the Jazz Ensemble presents their winter jazz concert with the theme “Band’s Choice.” They will play favorite tunes and arrangements chosen by members of the ensemble including compositions by Thad Jones, Tito Puente, Skyler Tang, Maynard Ferguson, and Stan Kenton, among others. Admission is $5 at the box office. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 23 at 12 and 7 pm – National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step @ Majestic Theater
After years in the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. As Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Tickets are $21. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
February 26 – 28 at 7:30 pm – Twin Hearts, A World Premiere @ Kline Theatre, Gettysburg College
Written and directed by Dr. Susan Russell, this is a play about Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. Admission is free. www.gettysburgcollege/kline
February 27 at 8:00 pm – Sunderman Conservatory Symphony Orchestra Concert @ Majestic
Under the direction of conductor Dr. Cesar Leal, the Conservatory Orchestra presents its winter concert. Tickets are $5 at the box office. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
