January 3 from 5-7 pm – First Friday Art Exhibits Opening
Adams County Arts Council Featured artists for the month include Carol Williams “The Craftivist”, Barbara DeUgarte, and Heather Sefcheck. Stop by to meet the artists and enjoy their art. Free admission. www.adamsarts.org
January 3 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday Virtual Zoom Link
Start 2025 with a special labor-themed feature at the “Virtual” Ragged Edge. The Zoom link is below and the session begins with an open mic. Featured poets include Rosanna Young Oh from the City College of New York, Joshua Gottlieb-Miller from San Jacinto College, and Allison Pitinii Davis from the Rust Belt. All three are published, award-winning poets. Join at 7:00 pm with the following Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98656571252?pwd=FoKQ5bMVoPazBU2sJ5tY54b7JmDh5W.1
January 7 – 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, featuring prints, paintings, carvings, and photography. The Gallery is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm and admission is free. www.gettysburg.edu/gallery
January 10 at 7 pm – Dancing With the Local Stars Majestic Theater
Dancing With the Local Stars returns for another unforgettable night, where yet another group of Gettysburg’s favorite celebrities put on their dancing shoes to raise funds for the YMCA and the Arts Council. Tickets are $49/$45/$39. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
January 12 at 4 pm – GCO Baroque Ensemble United Lutheran Seminary
A smaller orchestra under the baton of Conductor Ryan Kozak performs old and new favorites from the 18th century. Special guest soloists are Margaret Folkemer, soprano and Elly Toyoda, violin. Admission and parking are free with a freewill offering received at intermission. www.musicgettysburg.org
January 24 at 7:30 pm – Mountainfilm on Tour Majestic Theater
Enjoy an evening of adventure-packed, culturally rich, and inspiring documentary short films curated from the annual Mountainfilm Festival held each May in Telluride, Colorado. Films explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art, and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
January 24 at 7:30 pm – Robert Burns Night United Lutheran Seminary
Celebrating the birthday of the national poet of Scotland with music and poetry, featuring Cormorant’s Fancy and Jeffrey Greenawalt. Haggis may be available. Admission and parking are free with a freewill offering received at intermission. www.musicgettysburg.org
January 24 through February 1 – 8 Track! The Sounds of the 70’s Gettysburg Community Theatre
Put on your leisure suits, halter tops, and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through ten years of groundbreaking music! Rediscover the heart and soul of the forgotten decade with this joyously rousing, moving, and often downright hilarious musical in concert with a LIVE BAND on stage. Directed by Carrie and Dave Conklin (who lived through the 70’s). Tickets and times available online. www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.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.