November 1 at 8 pm – Gettysburg College Choir Concert Schmucker Recital Hall
The choir of the Sunderman Conservatory presents choral music under the direction of Professor Rob Natter. Enjoy hearing these talented students singing the best of choral literature. Admission is free. www.gettysburg.edu/sunderman
November 1 at 7 pm – Poetry First Friday Ragged Edge Coffee House
Featured poets this month are Jim Daniels and Kristin Kovacic from Pittsburgh. Mr. Daniels has authored over thirty collections of poetry in addition to works of fiction, screenplays, and editing anthologies. Ms. Kovacic’s essays have won numerous prizes and she has taught nonfiction writing at every level. Pick up a beverage and a baked good downstairs, then head upstairs for an open mic at 7 followed by the reading. www.theraggededgecoffeehouse.com
November 1 from 5-7 pm – Art Exhibit Opening Adams County Arts Council
People Project 2024 will be exhibited in the Reception Hall this month with Elizabeth Wilson in the Gallery and Emily Seils in the Studio. Come out to enjoy seeing the art and meeting the artists! www.adamsarts.org
November 1 at 7:30 pm – Halloween Classics: The Nightmare Before Christmas Gettysburg Majestic Theater
Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion. Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. Directed by Tim Burton and rated PG. Tickets are $9 at the door. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 8 -17 – Standing Ovations Gettysburg Community Theatre
A musical revue variety show that brings famous actors from the silver screen together on stage in a musical comedy show perfect for the young at heart. Tickets are in the $20-25 range and may be purchased online. www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org
November 9 at 8 pm – Sunderman Conservatory Jazz Ensemble Gettysburg Majestic Theater
Gettysburg College’s Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Amanda Heim, presents their annual autumn concert. Enjoy hearing America’s musical gift to the world performed by these talented students. Tickets are $5 at the door or free for those with a college ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 10 at 4 pm – Tempesta di Mare United Lutheran Seminary
This premiere Baroque ensemble from Philadelphia is brought to us by Music, Gettysburg! The ensemble performs self-led – no conductor – just as they did when the music was new. To experience Tempesta is to experience discovery of the Baroque composers both famous and forgotten, in new ways. Admission and parking are free with a freewill offering collected at intermission. www.musicgettysburg.org
November 11 at 12 and 7 pm – Art: A Cinematic Experience Gettysburg Majestic Theater
Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh – Poets and Lovers allows us to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on Van Gogh’s unique creative process, this film explores the artist’s years in the south of France where he revolutionized his style. Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery in London, which is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Tickets are $18 and $10 for students with ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 12 at 7:30 pm – Lorraine Min, Piano and Terence Tam, Violin St. James Lutheran Church
Gettysburg Community Concert Association presents this virtuosic duo who have performed around the world at many of the premier concert halls and with the finest international orchestras. Do not miss the opportunity to hear these artists right here. Tickets for this series are $50 at the door for all four local concerts. Free parking in the St. James parking lot. www.gettysburgcca.org
November 15 at 8 pm – Wind Symphony Concert Gettysburg Majestic Theater
Sunderman Conservatory wind and percussion players will perform their autumn concert under the baton of Dr. Russell McCutcheon. The concert will showcase a diverse and exciting program, featuring a special performance by Master Sergeant Aaron Scott, clarinetist from the US Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” Scott will perform Scott McAllister’s X Concerto, a piece that is heavily influenced by grunge music. The Wind Symphony will also present the world premiere of Cosmos, composed and conducted by senior music education major Penelope Michua-Brooks. Mendelssohn’s Overture for Woodwinds, Opus 24 and Bernstein’s Slava! will round out the program. Tickets are $5 at the door and free for those with a college ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 17 at 4 pm – Sunderman Goes Russian United Lutheran Seminary
Music Gettysburg presents an afternoon of Russian music performed by Sunderman Conservatory faculty. Admission and parking are free with a freewill offering collected at intermission. www.musicgettysburg.org
November 17 at 5 pm – Gettysburg Children’s Choir Christ Lutheran Church
Under the direction of Dr. Kyle Weary, the Gettysburg Children’s Choir presents a delightful program of music featuring both the Children’s Choir and The Chorale. While admission is free, a freewill offering is gratefully accepted. www.gettysburgcc.org
November 18 at 12 pm – Notes at Noon Musselman Library, Gettysburg College
The Sunderman Woodwind Quintet presents a program of “Faculty Celebrations and Student Collaborations!” The faculty quintet will be joined by students as featured performers on several pieces during the concert. Pack your lunch and enjoy drinks and dessert provided by the library. Free. www.gettysburg.edu/Musselman
November 22 at 8 pm – Symphony Orchestra Concert Gettysburg Majestic Theater
Celebrate the vibrant sounds and rhythms of Latin American musical traditions with the Sunderman Conservatory Symphony under the baton of Dr. Cesar Leal. The program brings together beloved classics, popular canciones, and new works, showcasing boleros, dances, and new compositions. Featured pieces include Rhythm Dances by Brian Balmages, Estampas by Jose Elizondo, Danza No. 4 by Ludovic Lamothe, the timeless bolero Besame Mucho by Consuelo Velazquez, and Estrallita by Manuel Ponce. Tickets are $5 at the door and free admission with a college ID. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
November 23 and 24, 10 am to 5 pm – Foothills Artists Studio Tour
For the 17th year, the Foothill Artists open their studios to share with you their art, which has been inspired by the natural beauty of the area. Come, visit, meet the artists, and enjoy the rich range of painting, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodworking, jewelry, enamels, fiber, and textile arts. Bookbinding, illustration, and other beautiful art forms. To view the artists’ biographies and galleries of work, please visit www.foothillsartists.net
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.