May 1-18 – Senior Capstone Art Exhibit @ Schmucker Art Gallery
Gettysburg College Art Majors will present an exhibition of their best work throughout their time at the College. Gallery is open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm and admission is free. www.gettysburg.edu/gallery
May 2 from 5 – 7 pm – ACAC First Friday Art Exhibit Opening @ Adams County Arts Council
Come see the new art and meet the artists! Always some beautiful art to enjoy created by local artists. In the Gallery is Wanda Snader DeHan, pastel artist; in the Reception Hall is Bruce Walsh, acrylics painter; and in the Studio is the ACAC Student Artist Show. Free admission. www.adamsarts.org
May 2 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday @ Ragged Edge Coffeehouse
Grab a baked good, some coffee and head upstairs for some great poetry. Open mic begins at 7 pm followed by readings from the featured poets at a “Barrelhouse Evening” with Tracy Dimond, Dan Brady, and Justin Marks. Free and open to the public. www.theraggededgecoffeehouse.com
May 2 at 7:30 pm – 360 ALLSTARS @ Gettysburg Majestic Theater
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming, and more! A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 Allstars connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champions and World Record-holding artists and athletes, 360 Allstars is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. Tickets are $50/$40/$35. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
May 2 – 11 – The Jungle Book – KIDS @ Gettysburg Community Theatre
The jungle is jumping with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, this show features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie. 7:00 pm shows are May 2,3,9, and 10. 2:00 pm shows are May 3, 4, 10, and 11. Tickets are $25 and available online. Tickets sell out quickly in this 85-seat theatre, so purchase them early. www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org
May 8 – 11 – Gettysburg Film Festival @ Adams County Historical Society / Gettysburg Majestic Theater
The Gettysburg Film Festival will return 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 programs, discussions, and screenings. The 2025 festival will honor the stories of those who served, as well as the impact of World War II on generations that followed. Tickets available online. info@gettysburgfilmfestival.org
May 11 at 4:00 pm – Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra @ United Lutheran Seminary Chapel
Under the direction of conductor Ryan Kozak, the Chamber Orchestra performs their spring concert with solo violinist Peter Sirotin returning to dazzle us with one of the greatest concertos in the violin repertoire, the Sibelius Violin Concerto. The concert, sponsored by Music Gettysburg, opens with a short tone poem also composed by Sibelius entitled Valse Triste. The second half of the program will be Dvorak’s Symphony No. 5, evoking pastoral scenes and the beauty of nature. Admission and parking are free with a freewill offering received at intermission. www.musicgettysburg.org
May 15 – 18 – Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival @ Granite Hill Camping Resort
Since 1979, presenting top-notch Bluegrass music and a great place to bring the entire family. Featured artists include The Seldom Scene, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam, The Appalachian Road Show, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Lonesome River Band, Blue Highway, and Donna Ulisse and more. Check the website to purchase tickets and for complete information. www.gettysburgbluegrass.com
May 19 at 12 and 7 pm – NT Live : Dr. Strangelove @ Gettysburg Majestic Theater
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue US general who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Ianucci and Olivier-Award winner Sean Foley, in addition to the fabulous acting of Steve Coogan. Tickets are $21 and $10 for students age 25 and under. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
May 25 at 3:00 pm – Gettysburg Choral Society Concert @ United Lutheran Seminary Chapel
The Gettysburg Choral Society, under the direction of John McKay, will present a pair of patriotic concerts entitled “God Bless the USA” on Memorial Day weekend, the first being May 23 in Hanover and the second one in Gettysburg on May 25. The concerts will honor America as the chorus pays tribute to our armed services and gives thanks for those who, in the words of Abraham Lincoln, “gave the last full measure of devotion.” Some of the program’s favorites will include “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, “God Bless America”, and “God Bless the USA”. Legendary bugler Jari Villanueva will be present to play Taps. Free admission and parking, donations gratefully accepted. www.gettysburgchoralsociety.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.