Upcoming Events
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April 23
Taylor 2
Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. Six dancers perform Paul Taylor’s legendary choreography. Funded by the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts. 7:30 p.m. $. 717-337-8200. www.gettysburgmajestic.org.
April 25-27
Friends of Gettysburg’s annual Spring Muster for Members and Guests
Hundreds of people gather in Gettysburg annually during this event for exclusive battlefield tours, special programs and a fundraising banquet. Registration required. $. 717-338-1243. www.gettysburgfoundation.org.
April 26
National Arbor Day at Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill Nature Center 1537 Mount Hope Rd., Fairfield. Celebrate National Arbor Day by planting new trees and plants in the butterfly garden. Wear appropriate clothes (bring gloves) and meet at the center parking lot. Register by April 23. 9 a.m.-noon. To register, call 717-642-5840 or e-mail yvonne@strawberryhill.org.
April 27
March for Gettysburg
Participants raise money for battlefield preservation. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. Registration required. 717-338-1243. www.gettysburgfoundation.org.
April 30
Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show
Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. Laugh along with Emmy-winning comedienne and her outspoken alter ego, Mama. 7:30 p.m. $. 717-337-8200. www.gettysburgmajestic.org.
Franklin County
May 2
A Taste of the Arts
Historic downtown. Chambersburg Visual and performing artists will appear live on the streets with easels and brushes, instruments and voices, dance steps and costume. Gallery and shopkeepers will feature live storefront mannequins, and restaurants and coffee shops will offer free samples. Kids can join in the fun too with Sidewalk Chalk Art and an advance drawing contest event, “Create-Your-Own-Sundae.” Fresh flowers and bedding plants will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Youth Arts Initiative. 5-8 p.m. www.chambersburg.biz.
Carroll County, Maryland
May 3, 4
39th Annual Flower and Plant Market
Union Mills Homestead 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster. The Union Mills Homestead will open its season with the Annual Flower and Plant Market, featuring a large variety of unusual and beautiful hanging baskets, a large selection of perennial and annual bedding flowers, hardy vegetable plants and shrubbery for spring planting. Food will be available for purchase. The historic Shriver Homestead and grist mill will be open from noon to 4 p.m. both days for tours for a small fee. The market takes place rain or shine. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3; noon-4 p.m. May 4. 410-848-2288. www.unionmills.org.
May 3
Brassroots Trio
Riegle Auditorium, Gettysburg Middle School 37 Lefever St., Gettysburg. This fusion of horn, piano, trumpet, and brilliant tenor blends the classical chamber music genre with contemporary American styles. Presented by the Gettysburg Community Concert Association. 3 p.m. $. 717-334-3788.
May 3-4
53rd annual Apple Blossom Festival
South Mountain Fairgrounds Route 234, Arendtsville. The festival features homemade arts and crafts, demonstrations, orchard tours, entertainment, children’s activities and more. Sponsored by the Adams County Fruit Growers Association. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $. 717-677-7444.
May 3, 10
Vanities
The Village Dinner Theatre 241 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg. Vanities is a laugh-out-loud comedy about the growth of a friendship among three small town women coming of age in the 1960s and ’70s. It’s an astute, snapshot-sharp chronicle look at their lives with witty dialogue that keeps the audience laughing throughout the production. 8 p.m. $. 800-570-4590, ext. 2. www.thevillagedinnertheatre.com.
May 4
Health and Safety Day for Kids Allstar Events Complex
2638 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg. This event features activities, entertainment, displays, games and food. Free to kids and families. 717-334-3101.
Seventh annual Make A Wish Truck Convoy for Wishes
L&H Trucking, 860 Gitts Run Rd., Hanover. Carnival rides, food, games and local mascots will be onhand at the Truck Convoy for Wishes, a fundraising event for the Make A Wish Foundation. National recording artist Kevin Sharp will perform at 10:30 a.m. The event is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; at 1 p.m., the trucks will go for a 50-mile ride, mainly through Adams County. www.truckconvoyforwishes.com.
MUSIC GETTYSBURG!
presents Felix Hell
Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel 147 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg. Organist Felix Hell performs at this free performance open to the public. 4 p.m. 717-334-6286, ext. 2100. www.musicgettysburg.org.
May 6
Wellness Talk
Gettysburg Lutheran Retirement Village and Lutheran Home Care Services, 1075 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg. “Strokes: warning signs and risks” is the topic of this talk. Talks are free and open to the public. 2 p.m. 717-334-6204.
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Spring Walking Parties
Various locations Join a group for a one-hour walk at various locations in and around Gettysburg. Walks led by Healthy Adams County’s Physical Fitness Task Force. Walks are free, and no registration is required. For full calendar and starting locations, call 717-337-4264.
May 8-11
Children of Eden
Eichelberger Performing Arts Center 195 Stock St., Hanover. Children of Eden is a joyous and inspirational musical about families and faith. Freely based on the story of Genesis, it is a heartfelt and contemporary examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Times vary. $. 717-637-7086. www.theeich.org.
May 9
St. Francis Xavier Golf Open- The Father Hilbert Cup
The Links at Gettysburg 601 Mason Dixon Rd., Gettysburg. Various sponsorship levels are offered. Morning and afternoon golf is available. Call Noreen Neitz at 717-334-4221. www.sfxs.org.
Mark Lunsford Dinner
The Pike Restaurant & Lounge, Gettysburg. Three years ago Mark Lunsford's 9-year-old daughter Jessica was taken from her Florida bedroom and killed. Since the tragic end to his story, Lunsford has worked tirelessly to implement Jessica's Law and change the system that allowed a registered sex offender to take his daughter's childhood and her life. Proceeds from this dinner event support the Adams County Children's Advocacy Center, an independent nonprofit that coordinates the investigation of local child abuse cases and helps child survivors of abuse. Tickets are $50 and available at Battlefield Harley-Davidson or by phone through the ACCAC. 6:30 p.m. www.adamscountypacac.org.
Carroll County, Maryland
May 10
Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival
Historic downtown Westminster. Enjoy a leisurely day of fun and jazz. Delicious food and great entertainment will be offered throughout the day. Local nurseries will have beautiful displays of unusual plants and shrubs. More than 70 craft vendors will display a wide variety of unique items. This event is free and open to the public. Moms can visit the information table for a free gift. No pets, please. 10 a.m.-4p.m. 410-848-9000. www.westgov.com.
Mason-Dixon Chapter American Rhododendron Show and Sale
Carroll County Agriculture Center, Bunny Barn, 700 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster. The annual show and sale of the Mason-Dixon Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will feature expert advice and educational materials. Rhododendrons, azaleas and numerous companion plants, such as hostas and other perennials, will be offered for sale by the chapter and select vendors. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 11. 410-848-9587. www.mdrhododendron.org.
May 10
Gettysburg Hospital Benefit Tennis Tournament
Gettysburg College Tennis Courts. The tournament is for players of all ages and ability, with prizes awarded for male and female divisions. Proceeds support the Annual Adams County Young Women's/Young Men's Leadership Conferences, an educational event for every seventh grade student in Adams County. $. 717-337-4175.
Tender Care Pregnancy Center's Annual Walk for Life
The center is celebrating 20 years of service to the community, and this annual fundraising event supports crisis pregnancy consultation services in York and Adams counties. Walkers obtain pledges and donations from sponsors. Register at Nicarry Meeting House, Cross Keys Village-The Brethren Home Community. Contact Wendy for information at 717-338-9500 or 717-637-9685.
Earth Day Celebration
Hundredfold Farm, 1668 Old Route 30, Orrtanna. This free event will feature speakers on a variety of topics, including food security; climate change; solar, wind & water energy; green building; and water & soil issues. There will also be a display of green vendors, a program for children, and tours of the community's solar homes and greenhouse wastewater treatment plant. 12-5 p.m. http://www.hundredfoldfarm.org/earthday.htm
Frederick County, Maryland
May 10, 11
Mother’s Day Brunch
Linganore Winecellars 13601 Glissans Mill Rd., Mount Airy. Set against the lovely backdrop of the Linganore estate, guests will enjoy brunch, Linganore’s wine and mimosas, a complimentary portrait sitting with Lidia Miller Photography (photos purchased separately) and soft jazz music by Mainstream Jazz. Reservations are required. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. $. For more information or a complete menu, call Vania Jacobs at 301-831-5889 or e-mail vania@linganorewines.com. www.linganorewines.com.
May 11
MUSIC GETTYSBURG! presents the Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra
Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg. The Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra will feature soprano Kathleen Sasnett, professor of music at the Sunderman Conservatory of Gettysburg College, singing Puccini arias and Strauss’ Four Last Songs. Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony is also on the program. This free performance open to the public. 4 p.m. 717-334-6286, ext. 2100. www.musicgettysburg.org.
Mothers Day Buffet
Carroll Valley Resort, 121 Sanders Rd., Fairfield. The buffet takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $. To make reservations, call 717-642-8211 or 800-548-8504. The menu may be viewed at www.carrollvalley.com.
May 15-17
Gettysburg Spring Bluegrass Festival
Granite Hill Campground, Route 116. Held annually, the festival features some of the country’s best stars of bluegrass music. $. 717-642-8749. www.gettysburgbluegrass.com.
Washington County, Maryland
May 17
Art on the Avenue
Benjamin Art Gallery 1303 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. This open-air art festival provides an opportunity for local artists from the tri-state region to display and sell their artwork in spaces in front of Benjamin Art Gallery. The festival will take place rain or shine. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 301-797-4475. www.benjaminartgallery.com.
May 17
41st Semi-annual Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show
Main streets of Gettysburg’s downtown business area. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Retail Merchants Association, this show features 150 dealers from 13 states. Show 7 a.m.-4 p.m. (rain or shine). 717-334-4510.
Spring Plant Sale
Corner of Baltimore and High streets, Gettysburg. Members of the Gettysburg Garden Club will offer a variety of perennial plants from their gardens as well as container gardens, birdhouse gourds, stepping stones, planters and colorful annuals. Proceeds benefit the Club’s Civil Development projects and two annual scholarship awards. 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 717-642-9776.
Evening in Paris for Two
Adams County Winery 25 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg. An enchanted evening with wine and food pairing, accompanied with softly played music. Reservations required. 6-8:30 p.m. $. 717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com.
Adams County SPCA Second Annual Open House and Yard Sale
11 Goldenville Rd., Gettysburg. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale spots (10 x 10) are available for $10, with set up at 8 p.m. 717-334-8876, ext. 29. www.adamscountyspca.org.
May 17-18
St. Ignatius PCCW Yard Sale
1095 Church Rd., Orrtanna. Yard sale items will include clothing, furniture, crafts, dishes, linens and more. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17; noon-5 p.m. May 18. 717-677-8012.
May 18
MUSIC GETTYSBURG! presents Choral Vespers for Trinity Sunday
Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel 147 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg. This performance is free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m. 717-334-6286, ext. 2100. www.musicgettysburg.org.
Mediterranean Tour Farewell Concert
Gettysburg College
South lawn of Pennsylvania Hall.
This performance features the Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble. 7 p.m. 717-337-6815.
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May 20
Partnership For Land Use
Education Spring Seminar Series, Adams County Ag and Natural Resources Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg. The free program features the topic "Citizen Engagement in Land Use Planning." 7 p.m. 717-334-6271, ext. 300.
Frederick County, Maryland
May 22
Alive @ Five
Along the banks of Carroll Creek, Downtown Frederick. Partnership presents Alive @ Five, a happy hour event in Downtown Frederick. Enjoy a music-filled celebration on the fourth Thursday of the month from May through September. Beer, wine, food and great live music all are featured. 5-8 p.m. $. 301-698-8118. www.downtownfrederick.org.
May 24
Totem Pole Playhouse Family Fun Fest
9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville. The fun fest is a free, community event featuring on-stage and backstage events including theatrical fencing, costuming, make up and face painting, set design and construction. Yard sale, concessions and bake sale benefit Totem Pole Playhouse. 888-805-7056. www.TotemPolePlayhouse.org.
May 25
Singles Dance
Carroll Valley Resort 121 Sanders Rd., Fairfield. Meet new people, mingle and dance. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a full cash bar with drink specials. 6:30 p.m. $. 717-642-7009 or 800-548-8504. www.carrollvalley.com.
May 26
141st Annual Memorial Day Parade and Observances
Parade is at 2 p.m., followed by a ceremony in the Soldiers' National Cemetery. 717-334-6274. www.gettysburg.travel.
May 30
Comedian Mickey Cucchiella
Carroll Valley Resort, 121 Sanders Rd., Fairfield. Come early and enjoy dinner in one of the resort's restaurants. Cash bar and light fare menu available. Show starts at 9 p.m. $. 717-642-8211 or 800-548-8504. www.carrollvalley.com.
South Mountain Friends NRA Annual Fundraising Banquet/Auction
Gettysburg Hotel, 1 Lincoln Sq., Gettysburg. Friends NRA is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization promoting the shooting sports via 160 programs, such as Youth Hunter Education, Eddie Eagle and Woman on Target. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner starts at 7 p.m. $. 717-337-9955. southmtnfnra@comcast.net.
May 30-31
The Booty of Gettysburg
The Village Dinner Theatre, 241 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg. Don't miss this interactive murder mystery. The show runs through June 21. 800-570-4590, ext. 2. www.thevillagedinnertheatre.com.
May 31
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville. This production opens the 58th Totem Pole Playhouse season. The famed Victorian London detective unravels plot twists involving a kidnapped damsel, scandalous letters and the seamy underworld. Times vary. The production runs through June 15. 717-352-2164. www.TotemPolePlayhouse.org.
June 1-21
The Booty of Gettysburg
The Village Dinner Theatre, 241 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg. Don't miss this interactive murder mystery. Check website for times. 800-570-4590, ext. 2. www.thevillagedinnertheatre.com.
June 3
Wellness Talk
Gettysburg Lutheran Retirement Village and Lutheran Home Care Services, 1075 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg. Restless Leg Syndrome is the talk topic. Talks are free and open to the public. 2 p.m. 717-334-6204.
June 4-7
Literary Readings
Gettysburg College. The Gettysburg Review will host three literary readings that are free and open to the public: Lee K. Abbott (fiction) and Peggy Shumaker (poetry) on June 4 at 6 p.m. in the Musselman Library; Suzannah Lessard (nonfiction) and G.K. Wuori (fiction) on June 5 at 8 p.m. in Joseph Theater/Breidenbaugh Hall; and Terrance Hayes (poetry) and Rebecca McClanahan (nonfiction) on June 7 at 8 p.m. in Joseph Theater/Breidenbaugh Hall. Light refreshments will be served.
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Spring Walking Parties
Various locations Join a group for a one-hour walk at various locations in and around Gettysburg. Walks led by Healthy Adams County's Physical Fitness Task Force. Walks are free, and no registration is required. For full calendar and starting locations, call 717-337-4264.
June 6-July 8
Gallery 30 Celebrating Adams County Art
30 York St., Gettysburg. Gallery 30 and the Adams County Arts Council are collaborating on a juried art sale featuring the work of arts council member artists. The opening reception is set for First Friday, June 6, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Partial proceeds from sales will benefit the arts council. 717-334-5006. www.adamsarts.org.
Frederick County, Maryland
June 7
First Saturday - I Art Downtown Frederick
Patrick and Market streets, downtown Frederick. The evening includes artists creating interactive works of art live and painters creating scenes right in front of visitors’ eyes. Enjoy an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists and live entertainment designed to showcase the best of downtown Frederick the first Saturday of every month. 5-9 p.m. 301-698-8118. www.downtownfrederick.org.
June 7
Friends Of Gettysburg Annual Volunteer Work Day
Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Hundreds of Friends’ members and their guests from all over the country descend on Gettysburg to help with the crucial Registration required. 717-338-1243. www.gettysburgfoundation.org.
June 8, 22
Singles Dance
Carroll Valley Resort, 121 Sanders Rd., Fairfield. Meet new people, mingle and dance. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a full cash bar with drink specials. 6:30 p.m. $. 717-642-7009 or 800-548-8504. www.carrollvalley.com.
June 10
T’ai Chi Chih Classes
La Petite Salon & Gettysburg Day Spa, 221 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg. T’ai Chi Chih is a set of movements completely focused on the development of an intrinsic energy called Chi. Classes are taught by Kristin Orwick, accredited Tai Chi Chih instructor, and run for eight weeks. Space is limited. 7 p.m. $. 717-334-8423. www.gettysburgdayspa.com; www.taichichih.org.
June 12-14
Delorean Car Show
Allstar Events Complex, 2638 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg. To learn more, visit www.deloreancarshow.com or e-mail Ken Koncelik at kkoncelik@aol.com.
June 13-15
Kustom Kemps Of America Car Show
Oakside Community Park, Biglerville. Experience more than 500 of the coolest customized cars and trucks of the ’50s & ’60s era on the East Coast. 717-637-5229. www.kustomkempsofamerica.com.
Pennsylvania Lavender Festival
Willow Pond Farm, 145 Tract Rd., Fairfield. Enjoy Willow Pond Farm's lavender fields and herb demonstration gardens, attend lectures and workshops by internationally acclaimed experts and shop at the "Lavender Tent" and at the dozen juried outside vendors. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 13, 14; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 15. $. 717-642-6387. www.palavenderfestival.com.
June 14
Cooking With Wine
Adams County Winery, 25 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg. Learn how to use wine in everyday recipes to add a little something to your meals. Reservations required. $. 717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com.
Gettysburg National Military Park Interpretive Summer Season Begins
Includes a full range of free ranger-conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children’s programs and battle walks offered every day through August 9. www.nps.gov/gett.
Fourth annual Car and Truck Show with Freedom Fest Event
Freedom Valley Worship Center, 3185 York Rd., Gettysburg. Custom cars, classic cars, muscle cars and others are welcome to register for this car show presented by Cumberland Valley Road and Custom of Waynesboro. Trophies and door prizes awarded. The show will feature a DJ, live entertainment, food and more. Registration is 9 a.m.-noon; the event is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain date is June 21. $. 717-334-6806.
June 16
Totem Pole Playhouse
Children’s Theatre Camp, 9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville. This two-week camp, on the playhouse grounds each weekday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., involves children ages 8-15 in the production and staging of their own show. Enrollment is limited. $ 717-352-2164. www.TotemPolePlayhouse.org.
June 17-29
Lying In State
Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville. Don’t miss this wonderfully wicked satirical comedy. Times vary. $. 717-352-2164. www.TotemPolePlayhouse.org.
June 19-22
11th Annual Gettysburg Brass Band Festival
Various locations throughout Gettysburg. This festival is a dynamic music festival featuring more than 20 free performances by some of the top brass bands in the country, as well as several highlight ticketed performances. Venues throughout Gettysburg have included the Cyclorama at Gettysburg National Military Park, The Outlets at Gettysburg, Gettysburg Alumni Park, the American Civil War Museum, Lincoln Square, Dobbin House and other historic sites. 717-334-0853. www.gettysburgbrassbandfestival.org; www.gettysburgfestival.org.
June 19-29
The Gettysburg Festival ~Celebrating America
America’s newest cultural festival is an extraordinary 10-day arts festival presenting world-class artists and performers in a variety of free and ticketed events. The festival celebrates American creativity in all genres of the arts, including: music (brass, jazz, orchestral, choral and chamber), theater and cabaret, visual arts, film, dance, culinary arts and children’s programming. 717-334-0853. www.gettysburgfestival.org.
Second annual HGAC BarnArt Show
GAR Building, 53 E. Middle St., Gettysburg. All works of art will feature a barn from within Adams County. Display times are 6-9 p.m. June 19 and 20; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21; noon-4 p.m. June 22. An artists’ reception will take place at 2 p.m. June 21, when prizes will be awarded. 717-337-2839.
Frederick County, Maryland
June 21
The Barns Of Catoctin
Various locations in Thurmont and Emmitsburg.
The Barns of Catoctin is a one-day tour of eight older and unusual barns in the Thurmont and Emmitsburg area along the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains. Docents provide tours of the barns and many include agricultural and educational displays. Admission includes the barn tour, the art sale and reception. This family event is a fundraiser to increase awareness and inspire a passion for the older barns of Frederick County.10 a.m.-5 p.m. $. 301-293-2215. www.frederickcountylandmarks
foundation.org.
June 21
52nd Annual New Oxford Outdoor Antique Show
The show takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the streets of New Oxford. 717-624-2800. www.newoxford.org.
Candlelight at Christ: Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital
Christ Lutheran Church,
30 Chambersburg Street,
Gettysburg.
On Saturday evening there will be a presentation of Candlelight at Christ: Songs and Stories of a
Civil War Hospital. Through authentic Civil War music, sing a longs, poetry and readings from various sources true stories are told of the many who worked valiantly to aid and provide shelter and comfort to the 140 wounded men who were treated in the church. There is no charge for the program which is open to all. 717 334-5212 www.christgettysburg.org.
June 24-28
Gettysburg Fireman’s Carnival
Gettysburg Rec Park. The carnival starts every night at 6 p.m. (weather permitting). Fireworks on June 27 at 11 p.m. 717-334-7548.
June 28-29
Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association’s Annual Civil War Collectors Show
Allstar Events Complex, 2638 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg. More than 250 displays, including accouterments, weapons and uniforms. Free parking. $. 717-334-2350. www.uniondb.com.
June 28
Cooking With Wine
Adams County Winery, 25 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg. Learn how to use wine in everyday recipes to add a little something to your meals. Reservations required. $. 717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com.
Candlelight at Christ: Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital
Christ Lutheran Church,
30 Chambersburg Street,
Gettysburg.
On Saturday evening there will be a presentation of Candlelight at Christ: Songs and Stories of a
Civil War Hospital. Through authentic Civil War music, sing a longs, poetry and readings from various sources true stories are told of the many who worked valiantly to aid and provide shelter and comfort to the 140 wounded men who were treated in the church. There is no charge for the program which is open to all. 717 334-5212 www.christgettysburg.org.