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 evenings while watching a classic movie with friends on the big screen with some fresh popcorn.
Saturday July 1 at 7:30 pm – Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital Christ Lutheran Church
Enjoy authentic stories of how Christ Lutheran Church was used as a Civil War hospital during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. Through the years more than 20,000 people have attended this moving and solemn program filled with Civil War era music, letters, and poetry. Free of charge and goodwill donations gratefully accepted. Free parking available.
Sunday July 2 at 6:00 pm – Dearest Home United Lutheran Seminary Pavilion
Music from the Civil War home front and Pennsylvania folk songs performed by the Folkemer Family and friends. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic to enjoy this outdoor performance. Free of charge and goodwill donations gratefully accepted. Free parking available.
Sunday July 2 at 6:00 pm – GARA Summer Concert Series Amphitheater at Rec Park
If you enjoy acoustic rock and roll and country music, bring your lawn chair, blanket, and a picnic to hear Nick Mich perform on the amphitheater stage. Free of charge and free parking available.
Monday July 3 at 8:00 pm – Gettysburg Choral Society United Lutheran Seminary Chapel
The Gettysburg Choral Society, under the direction of conductor John McKay, performs their patriotic concert entitled “Let Freedom Ring!” The Flute Flock of Gettysburg will perform on the program as well. Free of charge and donations are appreciated. Free parking available.
www.gettysburgchoralsociety.org
Tuesday July 4 at 10:00 am – Flute Flock of Gettysburg Gettysburg Hotel Front Porch
Flute players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to gather on the steps of the Gettysburg Hotel to honor our great country with patriotic music. Registration is 8:00-8:30 am; rehearsal is 8:30-9:30 am; photo at 9:50 am and concert begins at 10 am in front of the hotel. Bring a stand if you are playing and be prepared to stand if you are listening. These flute players believe that tubas are not the only instruments that can generate an audience!
Tuesday July 4 at 8:00 pm – Gettysburg Civic Chorus Amphitheater at Rec Park
Celebrate our nation’s birthday with the Civic Chorus, under the direction of Bill Serfass, and the Flute Flock of Gettysburg. You will enjoy many patriotic songs! Bring a lawn chair and sing along.
Wednesday July 5 at 7:30 pm – Summer Classic Movies Majestic Theater
Filmed in 1996, Independence Daywas a summer blockbuster about an alien invasion that threatened to end the world until Will Smith slapped it down. Rated PG-13. Tickets are $8.
Thursday July 6 at 7:30 pm – Get the Led Out Majestic Theater
A celebration of “The Mighty Zep”, Get the Led Out captures the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brings it live to Gettysburg like you’ve never heard it before. This band brings a high-energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity. Tickets range from $75-$45.
Sunday July 9 at 6:00 pm – Kolodner Quartet ULS Pavilion
Baltimore’s premier folk group, featuring Ken and Brad Kolodner and friends, returns to Gettysburg bringing fiddle, banjo, dulcimer and vocals. Do not miss the opportunity to hear these fabulous musicians! Concert is free and goodwill donations are gratefully accepted. Free parking.
Sunday July 9 at 6:00 pm – GARA Summer Concert Series Amphitheater at Rec Park
Tonight’s band is The Caldwells. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket to enjoy this popular music concert free of charge. Free parking.
Wednesday July 12 at 7:30 pm – Summer Movie Classics Majestic Theater
The Blues Brothers became an instant classic when released to theaters in 1980. Dan Akroyd and John Belushi star in this beloved musical comedy about two musicians with performances by Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway, and James Brown. Rated PG-13. Tickets are $8 per person.
Sunday July 16 at 6:00 pm – 195th Army Reserve Concert Band ULS Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy patriotic and popular favorites performed by superb Army musicians hailing from Rochester, New York. This concert should evoke memories of the Brass Band Festival! Free of charge with goodwill offering accepted. Plenty of free parking.
Sunday July 16 at 6:00 pm – GARA Summer Concert Series Amphitheater at Rec Park
The band Mimic Music performs this evening. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket to sit upon. Free of charge and free parking.
Wednesday July 19 at 7:30 pm – Summer Classic Movies Majestic Theater
Alan Ladd stars in Shane, a scenic sagebrush classic about a gun fighter who rescues a farming family terrorized by free-range cattlemen. This 1953 western is not rated. Tickets are $8 per person.
Sunday July 23 at 6:00 pm – Keystone Brass ULS Pavilion
Music Gettysburg presents this stellar brass quintet that will make the pavilion ring! Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy a wide variety of brass music under the trees.
Sunday July 23 at 6:00 pm – GARA Summer Concert Series Amphitheater at Rec Park
Schizophonic is a four- piece rock band that faithfully recreates music from the classic rock era. If you enjoy listening to great rock and roll from the 1960’s to 1990’s – Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and the Doors for example – you need to check out Schizophonic! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit upon. This concert is free of charge and there is free parking. www.gettysburgrecpark.org
Wednesday July 26 at 7:30 pm – Summer Classic Movies Majestic Theater
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, starring comedian Don Knotts was released in 1966. Knotts stars as a timid typesetter who hasn’t a ghost of a chance to become a reporter until he solves a murder mystery. Rated G. Tickets are $8 per person.
Saturday July 29 at 8:00 pm – Iron & Wine Majestic Theater
Iron & Wine is the musical project of singer-songwriter Sam Beam. Born and raised in South Carolina, His home recorded debut, The Creek ate the Cradle, was released in 2002. Garnering both critical and popular acclaim, Beam was vaulted into the spotlight of the burgeoning indie-folk and Americana scenes. His music has captured the imagination of listeners with its distinctly cinematic songs. Ticekts range in price between $75 and $49.50.
Sunday July 30 at 6:00 pm – Buzz Jones Jazz Sextet ULS Pavilion
Buzz Jones and his sextet explore the Great American Songbook at this concert, featuring Tom Strohman on woodwinds and Dale Orris on trumpet and flugelhorn. Enjoy an evening of mainstream jazz. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic. Freewill donations accepted and plenty of free parking.
Sunday July 30 at 6:00 pm – GARA Summer Concert Series Amphitheater at Rec Park
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a concert by the South Central PA party band, Jalopy Deluxe. This band plays a mix of covers, original and acoustic music. Free of charge and free parking.
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.