May 1-3 – Sally Struthers Visits Totem Pole @ Totem Pole Playhouse Hosted by John Putch, a Totem Pole favorite, the Emmy-Award-winning actress Sally Struthers joins him onstage for an intimate conversation that reflects on her remarkable career from “All in the Family” to “Gilmore Girls” – sharing personal stories, laughter, and behind-the-scenes memories. Their conversation will be followed by an audience Q and A. Tickets are $33-$42. www.totempoleplayhouse.org
May 1 from 5 – 7 pm – Art Exhibition and Reception @ Adams County Arts Council Artists exhibiting this month include students from Gettysburg Area High School, Mary Jane Schnurer and Nancy Rehm. Come meet the artists, view their artwork, and enjoy some delicious refreshments. Admission is free. www.adamsarts.org
May 1 – 17 – Peter Pan, Jr. @ Gettysburg Community Theatre Based on the classic children’s novel, Peter Pan, Jr. this musical transports audiences to a place where imaginations run wild and dreams take flight…Neverland! A beautiful story about believing in magic and refusing to grow up, this show is a spectacular treat for the entire family. Tickets are$23. www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org
May 1 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday @ Ragged Edge Coffeehouse It’s a First Friday Double Poetry Feature on May Day with the wonderful combination of Jerry Wemple and Marjorie Maddox, both professors at Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg. Program begins with an open mic followed by readings from the featured poets. Coffee, tea, and goodies are available downstairs. Admission is free. https://www.katygiebenhain.com/first-fridays.html
May 7 at 7:30 pm – Felix Hell, Organist @ United Lutheran Seminary Church This special concert will be part of the celebration of the Seminary’s 200th birthday. Hell, who is the seminary’s Distinguished Visiting Artist, will make the rafters ring on his favorite instrument – the chapel’s Mighty Andover. Admission and parking are free, with a freewill collection taken. www.musicgettysburg.org
May 7-29 from 1-5 pm – Frak-turing the Family: The Printed Art of the Pennsylvania Germans @ Gettysburg College Musselman Library Special Collections The exhibit explores the folk-art tradition of Fraktur, a distinctive printed art form developed by Pennsylvania-German communities. Fraktur prints were often used to document important life events like births and baptism and are known for their sharp gothic lettering, bright colors, and decorative motifs such as birds, hearts, and Biblical symbols. Admission is free. www.gettysburg.edu/musselman
May 12 at 7:30 pm – Neave Trio (violin, cello, piano) @ St. James Lutheran Church A trio of nations come together in this vibrant and highly talented ensemble, featuring American violinist Anna Williams, Russian cellist Mikhail Veselov, and Japanese pianist Eri Nakamura. This Grammy-nominated trio is known for its fiery connection, exuberance, and a shared sense of storytelling that reflects the deep human bonds at the core of chamber music. Tickets are $20 at the door. www.gettysburgcca.org
May 14-17 – 90th Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival @ Granite Hill Camping Resort This festival, founded in 1979, has grown into one of the most respected and longest-running bluegrass events in the country. Headliners include Dan Tyminski, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Seldom Scene plus many more. Check website for ticket prices, camping, and much more information. www.gettysburgbluegrass.org
May 24 at 3 pm – Gettysburg Choral Society “Celebrate America” @ United Lutheran Seminary Chapel Under the direction of John McKay, The Gettysburg Choral Society will present “Celebrate America,” a concert in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The program will feature a diverse selection of patriotic and sacred choral works spanning from the Revolutionary War era to the present, including William Billings’ “Chester”, Virgil Thomson’s “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”, and Mark Hayes’ “The Battle Hym of the Republic, along with the chorus favorite “The Gettysburg Address”. Admission is free and open to the public. www.gettysburgchoralsociety.org
May 29 – June 13 – A Night with Janis Joplin @ Totem Pole Playhouse The smash Broadway musical of the queen of rock and roll will have you re-living such favorites as “Piece of My Heart”, and “Me and Bobby McGee” during this powerhouse tribute. Tickets range from $61 – $71. www.totempoleplayhouse.org
May 31 at 4 pm – Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra @ United Lutheran Seminary Church The Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Conductor Ryan Kozak, begins the Beethoven Project! Over the next several years, it will perform all nine symphonies. This concert begins with Beethoven’s 4th and 7th Symphonies. Admission and parking are free, and a freewill offering will be collected. www.musicgettysburg.org
