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Sondheim on Sondheim
Sondheim on Sondheim
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM June 23 – June 26, 2022 | Mt. Gretna Playhouse Creator of such works as Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and even the lyricist for West Side Story, Stephen Sondheim is considered one of Broadway's, and America's, most legendary figures. Sondheim on Sondheim is an intimate portrait of the famed songwriter in his own […]
New Holland Band
New Holland Band
Patriotic and spiritual concert, directed by Dr. Kenneth Laudermilch. Formed in 1829, the New Holland Band is the second oldest municipal band in the nation. Freewill Offering will be received.
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Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Tour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
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Mt Gretna 5th Annual Photo Scavenger Hunt
See how many places you can identify this month in Mount Gretna. Clue sheet and details can be downloaded starting July 1st at pachautauqua.info or check our Facebook page or stop by the Visitors Center. Answers on or about July 30.
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Tour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
Gretna Music 4 Kids – What Sounds Better?
Gretna Music 4 Kids – What Sounds Better?
How has music changed over time? Violinist Ariel, violinist Jordan, and pianist Wynona show how music from the past differs from music today and what music of the future may sound like. Ariel will also share the evolution of Navajo music. Stay after to meet the musicians, make a musical Navajo toy, and more.
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Gretna Music Special – Gospel Worship Service
Gretna Music Special – Gospel Worship Service
Michelle Mayne-Graves and Lifeline Quartet will join Pastor John Overman of Fishing Creek United Methodist Church for a free, non-denominational service where everyone is welcome. Part of the collection will go towards a donation for homeless veterans. We will also be collecting items to be given to the local VA Hospital.
An Evening of American Music
An Evening of American Music
"An Evening of American Music" with locally renowned vocalists Amy Yovanovich and Christyan Seay. The program will include folk songs, spirituals, musical theater, and patriotic themes. Freewill Offering will be received.
Gretna Music – Time for Three
Gretna Music – Time for Three
The Emmy award-winning, ground-breaking, genre-defying trio has created a unique musical vocabulary that honors Americana, pop, jazz, and classical music while embracing new possibilities including their own original.
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Mt. Gretna Workshop – Eating to Avoid Inflammation
Mt. Gretna Workshop – Eating to Avoid Inflammation
Are your joints aching, red, swollen and not working as well as you'd like? Are you fatigued, perhaps dealing with digestive issues? The food you choose to eat can contribute to those issues. We'll discuss what foods are good for your joints, what you eat that may contribute to less than optimal function - and […]
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Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Tour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
Gretna Music – Eddie Palmieri
Gretna Music – Eddie Palmieri
One of the finest pianists of the last half-century, 10-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri is a legendary bandleader and composer of salsa and Latin jazz. A son of Puerto Rican immigrants, Eddie first surprised the critics in the 1960s by mixing American jazz with Afro-Caribbean rhythms. He did it again by merging what were considered “Black” and […]
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Chautauqua University for a Day
Chautauqua University for a Day
Register by July 4 Call (717) 964-1830 or register online. www.pachautauqua.info $50 fee includes programs, morning blueberry buckle and lunch. Please note there is a maximum of 50 people for this event, first come first served. 1. Honeybees and Beekeeping-The Basics Local resident and beekeeper, Jean Miller will show us the difference between honey bees […]
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Tour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
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Afternoon Garden Tea
Afternoon Garden Tea
Enjoy the Heirloom Garden at the farm, see a presentation on Natural Dyes from Plants by Suzanne Fry. Plus, learn about edible and medicinal plants, and organic gardening. Books, seeds and refreshments offered. Fee: $5.00 suggested donation
Gretna Music – The McGill/ McHale Trio
Gretna Music – The McGill/ McHale Trio
Brothers Anthony, principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, and Demarre McGill, principal flute of the Seattle Symphony, met Irish pianist Michael McHale at a residency and something just clicked. Since then, they have been creating a wonderful legacy of music for piano, flute, and clarinet.
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Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
"Room Enough for them All: The Settlers of Lancaster County" by Michael Showalter
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Middle Creek – PA Elk: Celebrating 100 Years of Conservation
Middle Creek – PA Elk: Celebrating 100 Years of Conservation
Pennsylvania Elk: Celebrating 100 years of Conservation at the visitor center at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Film Showing – To Have & Have Not (1944)
Film Showing – To Have & Have Not (1944)
In Vichy France, fishing boat captain Harry (Humphrey Bogart) avoids getting involved in politics, refusing to smuggle French Resistance fighters into Martinique. But when a Resistance client is shot before he can pay, Harry agrees to help hotel owner Gerard (Marcel Dalio) smuggle two fighters to the island. Harry is further swayed by Slim (Lauren […]
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Roald Dahl: Matilda The Musical
MATILDA, THE MUSICAL July 14th-17th, 22nd, 23rd, 2022 | Mt. Gretna Playhouse The Tony Award winning Broadway hit! From the marvelous mind of Roald Dahl comes the story of a most unlikely heroine. Unloved by her parents and belittled by her child-hating headmistress, Matilda boldly steps up to set things right with her cleverness, the support of her kind-hearted teacher, and […]
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Middle Creek – Raptors Over the Ridge
Middle Creek – Raptors Over the Ridge
Raptors Over the Ridge at the visitor center at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
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Roald Dahl: Matilda The Musical
Roald Dahl: Matilda The Musical
MATILDA, THE MUSICAL July 14th-17th, 22nd, 23rd, 2022 | Mt. Gretna Playhouse The Tony Award winning Broadway hit! From the marvelous mind of Roald Dahl comes the story of a most unlikely heroine. Unloved by her parents and belittled by her child-hating headmistress, Matilda boldly steps up to set things right with her cleverness, the support of her kind-hearted teacher, and […]
Free Outdoor Concert – Duo Parisienne
Free Outdoor Concert – Duo Parisienne
Duo Parisienne has been delighting audiences with its imaginative programs of music drawn from Paris and other cultural centers of the world and featuring music spanning four centuries. Nancy Bean has been a member of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 1983 and its Assistant Concertmaster since 1986, retiring in 2009 to devote herself to chamber music. She […]
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Young Villagers Colonial Workshop
Historic Schaefferstown presents - Young Villagers Colonial Workshop Children entering grades 4-7 can learn about early America. Get hands-on experience with flax, fraktur art, tin punching, wooden toys, cornhusk dolls, penny rugs, honey making, cooking, baking, and farm nature walks.
Gretna Music 4 Kids – Mr. Music Sing-Alongs for Families
Gretna Music 4 Kids – Mr. Music Sing-Alongs for Families
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS encourages everyone to sing along with him as he performs favorite children's songs and original tunes. In partnership with Chautauqua Summer Programs.
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LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Lebanon Community Theatre Presents - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph -- the favorite son of Jacob -- is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures […]
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Tipsy Treasures – Schoolhouse Antiques
Tipsy Treasures – Schoolhouse Antiques
The shop will open for special evening hours where customers can stop by and have a drink while they look around.
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Lebanon Community Theatre Presents - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph -- the favorite son of Jacob -- is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures […]
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LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Lebanon Community Theatre Presents - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph -- the favorite son of Jacob -- is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures […]
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LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Lebanon Community Theatre Presents - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph -- the favorite son of Jacob -- is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph […]
King’s Brass
King’s Brass
Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass present hymn classics with a contemporary flair. King's Brass is one of the premier brass groups in the country. These instruments blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations. Freewill Offering will be received.
Gretna Music – Pianist Einav Yarden
Gretna Music – Pianist Einav Yarden
C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven are on the program of this rising star of the classical world who was praised by the Washington Post for her "imagination and exceptionally vivid playing...sense of immense majesty, tempered by gentleness and quiet grace".
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Film Showing – The African Queen (1951)
Film Showing – The African Queen (1951)
After religious spinster's (Katharine Hepburn) missionary brother is killed in WWI Africa, dissolute steamer captain (Humphrey Bogart) offers her safe passage. She's not satisfied so she persuades him to destroy a German gunboat. The two spend most of their time fighting with each other rather than the Germans. Time alone on the river leads to […]
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LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Lebanon Community Theatre Presents - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph -- the favorite son of Jacob -- is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures […]
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Outdoor Concert
Outdoor Concert
A special musical program presented by Joe Martin, pianist/composer, and his wife Sue Martin, soloist at Disney World for 20 years, best known as Ariel in the stage show version of The Little Mermaid. A program of sacred and secular music: hymns, Broadway show tunes, film music, original Piano compositions, etc. Freewill Offering will be […]
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Lebanon Community Theatre Presents - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph -- the favorite son of Jacob -- is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures […]
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WWII Encampment
Historic Schaefferstown presents - WWII Weekend The Farm becomes a World War II infantry encampment. Live battle re-enactments, displays, demos, and tours of the bivouac areas. Restrooms and food available.
Schoolhouse Antiques – Palmyra Greenhouse & Jake Nguyen
Schoolhouse Antiques – Palmyra Greenhouse & Jake Nguyen
Visit Schoolhouse Antiques for this special event featuring live music by Jake Nguyen and build your own bouquet with Palmyra Greenhouse's flower truck! Jake will be performing both cover and original songs and Palmyra Greenhouse has a variety of flowers to choose from!
Gretna Theatre Kids Series – Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
Gretna Theatre Kids Series – Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
Based on the hit books by Mo Willems, an elephant named Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald is always worried about their friendship, but Piggie is not worried at all. But when they are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, who LOVE to have fun, their friendship is put to the test […]
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Lebanon Community Theatre Presents - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph -- the favorite son of Jacob -- is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures […]
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LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
LCT – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Lebanon Community Theatre Presents - Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes alive in the musical retelling. Joseph -- the favorite son of Jacob -- is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph […]
Massed Chior
Massed Chior
Massed Choir - Composer Joe Martin will direct over 150 voices in a joyous Sunday concert. Sponsored by Losers Music, Inc. and Cornwall Manor. Freewill Offering will be received.
Gretna Music – Quatuor Danel
Gretna Music – Quatuor Danel
In high demand in Europe, including a recent residency at London's Wigmore Hall, this quartet brings its bold, vibrant style to an extraordinary program, featured a rarely heard gem from Tchaikovsky.
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Gretna Music 4 Kids – Mr. Music Sing-Alongs for Families
Gretna Music 4 Kids – Mr. Music Sing-Alongs for Families
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS encourages everyone to sing along with him as he performs favorite children's songs and original tunes. In partnership with Chautauqua Summer Programs.
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Around The World In 80 Days
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS August 4th–7th, 2022 | Mt. Gretna Playhouse Stampeding elephants! Raging typhoons! Runaway trains! Unabashedly slapstick! Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant as they race to beat the clock! With his resourceful servant Passepartout, Fogg sets out to circle the globe in an unheard-of 80 days. But his every step is dogged by a detective who […]
Peacemaking Through Music
Peacemaking Through Music
Innovative Elizabethtown College Professor Kevin Shorner-Johnson applies his interests in ethics, spirituality and peace building to music, the universal language. Explore modern examples of music speaking the universal language of peace in prisons, at the U.S.-Mexico border and restoring ecologies.
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36th Annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes & Gardens
36th Annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes & Gardens
Mt. Gretna residents open their doors for a self-guided walking tour. Get a glimpse inside the cottages, homes, historic buildings, and gardens of our unique community. All proceeds benefit Gretna Music.
Gretna Theatre Kids Series – Go, Dog. Go!
Gretna Theatre Kids Series – Go, Dog. Go!
P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage in an exploration of movement, color and space. The dogs delve into life with gusto, creating a visual spectacle for the audience to feast upon. They snorkel. They howl at the moon. They ride a ferris wheel. They sing and dance and climb trees. This […]
Handbell Festival
Handbell Festival
Ringing to the praise and glory of God, under the direction of Dr. Shawn Gingrich. Sponsored by Albright Life. Freewill Offering will be received.
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