Weekend Update – November 21, 2019

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Dear Neighbor,

 

Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County.

 

It’s a big weekend for civil-war activities, including costume balls, a parade, and an illumination ceremony, all part of Remembrance Day Weekend.

 

Please check the calendar for a full listing

 

Calendar of Current Art Exhibitions

 

Films


Friday
Harriet
4:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater
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Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter…

Friday
Jojo Rabbit
4:15 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater
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Young Jojo confronts blind nationalism after discovering his mother is …

Friday
Harriet
7:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Friday
Jojo Rabbit
7:15 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Saturday
Akhnaten – The Met: Live in HD
1:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Phelim McDermott’s stunning production employs a virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers to conjure a mystical reimagining of ancient Egypt. **Tickets on sale to …

Saturday
Harriet
4:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Saturday
Jojo Rabbit
4:15 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Saturday
Harriet
7:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Saturday
Jojo Rabbit
7:15 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Sunday
Harriet
2:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Sunday
Jojo Rabbit
2:15 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Sunday
Harriet
5:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Sunday
Jojo Rabbit
5:15 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Music


Friday
Live with SayLaVii
7:00 p.m. Knob Hall Gettysburg
A new crew to the Gettysburg area the group SayLaVii is composed of Solo artists Kayla Anderson (Vii) & Sydney Moon. The Ukulele duo encourages diversity through an array of artists and a variety of …

Friday
Gamelan Gita Semara Concert
8:00 p.m. Gettysburg College Schmucker Hall
Gamelan Gita Semara (heavenly sound) was founded in 2010 by Dr. Brent C. Talbot and is housed at Gettysburg College. The instruments are a gamelan angklung ensemble—one of more than twenty-five …

Friday
Jr Recital: Gyasu Bajracharya, piano
8:30 p.m. Schmucker Hall 222 Recital Hall

Saturday
Akhnaten – The Met: Live in HD
1:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

Phelim McDermott’s stunning production employs a virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers to conjure a mystical reimagining of ancient Egypt. **Tickets on sale to …

Saturday
After Hours

6:00 p.m. Jack’s Hard Cider features Skyla Burrell


Saturday
Nick Andrew Staver
7:00 p.m. Battlefield Brew Works | Spirits of Gettysburg Distillery
You don’t wanna miss this show. A pleasing blend of Blues & Roots to support his iconic vocal style, Nick Andrew Staver delivers humble servings of Otis Redding & Ray Charles with a hint of Ray …

Saturday
Mink’s Miracle Medicine at the Garryowen Irish Pub!
10:00 p.m. Garryowen Irish Pub
Mink’s Miracle Medicine formed in 2013 at the hands of songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Melissa Wright and Danny Zezeski. The duo draw on their respective backgrounds of old-timey country …

Sunday
Sr Recital: Brooke Maskin, clarinet
7:30 p.m. Schmucker Hall 222 Recital Hall


Theater


Friday
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
All Day Gettysburg High School Auditorium
The Gettysburg Goofballs partnered with Gettysburg Area High School to create an energetic student performance of Shakespeare’s raucous comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Sunday
The Midtown Men
3:00 p.m. Gettysburg Majestic Theater

The Midtown Men‘s Tenth Anniversary and final tour reunites stars from the Original Broadway Cast of the smash hit Jersey Boys.


Civil War


Friday

Remembrance Day Ball
All Day Gettysburg Hotel est. 1797
The theme of this year’s Remembrance Day Ball is a Tartan Ball to commemorate those of Celtic heritage who fought during the Civil War. This is an 1860’s fancy dress (costume) …

Friday
Gettysburg By The Book: A Multi-Author Book Signing Event
9:00 a.m. Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor
Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have an opportunity to meet the authors of a curated …

Saturday
Living History Encampments
All Day Gettysburg Heritage Center
Special weekends throughout the season the Gettysburg Heritage Center host living history encampments. These Civil War camps are free and open to the public. The reenactors who portray Civil War …

Saturday
Annual Remembrance Illumination
5:30 p.m. Soldiers’ National Cemetery
*New date this year. The illumination ceremony will be held on Saturday November 23rd.

The Gettysburg Foundation presents the Annual Remembrance Illumination at the …

Saturday
Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital
7:30 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church
This program brings to life the events which occurred in this Civil War hospital when 140 wounded and dying soldiers were sheltered in this beautiful church during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. …

Saturday
National Civil War Ball
8:00 p.m. GNMP Museum & Visitor Center
Come join us for a traditional Civil War Ball with a patriotic flair at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center! Feel free to incorporate flags cockades and other patriotic …

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