volume 15 • number 4

fall 2010

Yes, we can!

3 Get ready to “Come as you aren’t!”

5 You definitely need one of these.

7 Add music, art, and drama to your life .

In February, with the leadership of Phillip Murray and William P. Monahan and a dedicated Capital Campaign Committee,the Arts Council began the “quiet phase” of a $1.1 million Capital Campaign. Pictured above are committee members MelShull, Advisor Nancy E. Petrisko, Sue Williams, Darlene Brown, co-chair Phillip Murray, Executive Director Chris Glatfelter,Megan Weikel, Jean LeGros, Sharon DeOms Geleta, Paul Ketterman, and Stuart Kravits. Not pictured are co-chair WilliamP. Monahan, Norris Flowers, Jennfier LeVan, Holly Purdy, and Jim Sixeas.

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Steven B. Wiley, President of the Lincoln LeadershipInstitute at Gettysburg, introduced guest speakerDr. Charles E. Glassick.

Former president of the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlantaand President Emeritus of Gettysburg College Dr. Charles E.Glassick, pictured here with his wife, Lois, reminded us ofthe importance of the arts in our culture and daily lives.

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The Arts Council launched the public phase of its Capital Campaign for a new community Arts Education Center with aSeptember 30 celebration at the Gettysburg Hotel. Senator Richard Alloway (center) presented a check for $200,000 toACAC president Holly Purdy, campaign co-chair Phillip Murray, secretary Stuart Kravits, and treasurer Darlene Brown.

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One for the booksWhat a night! On September 30, we went public with the Capital Campaign for our new

community Arts Education Center. Campaign co-chair and hotel manager Phillip Murray pulledout all the stops and donated a fabulous reception at the Gettysburg Hotel for 200 enthusiasticArts Council supporters who enjoyed food, drink, music, and speakers who reminded us what

the arts are all about.

Motivational speakerSteven B. Wiley warmedup the room for his father-in-law, Dr. Charles Glassick,former president of theWoodruff Arts Center andPresident Emeritus ofGettysburg College. Dr.Glassick inspired us withhis reflections on a lifelongpassion for the arts. Sena-tor Richard Alloway charac-terized the Arts EducationCenter as an anchor facilitythat will help revitalizeGettysburg’s Elm StreetDistrict and provide afterschool arts programs forat-risk students. AdamsElectric Cooperative’sDuane Kanagy talked

Robert C. Hoffman Chari-table Endowment Trust,and the Adams CountyCommissioners for majorgifts and to the generousdonors who have helpedus reach this milestone.

I also announced thatthe Hoffman Trust hadissued a challenge, a$25,000 “dollar-for-dollar” match when weraised that amount in newdonations. I can’t fullyexpress my gratitude forwhat happened next:People lined up to makegifts and pledges totalingmore than $32,000!

We celebrated aremarkable achievement

about his company’s longassociation with the ArtsCouncil and how the artsare good for business.Steve Niebler, director ofthe Adams County Officefor Aging, explained howthe center will serve seniorcitizens. Phil Murray andArts Council presidentHolly Purdy unveiled ourprogress “thermometer”showing that we’ve raised$621,111 toward our $1.1million goal.

We’re so grateful to theCommonwealth of Penn-sylvania, Senator Alloway,the Margaret Trew ClineFoundation, the Thomas L.Cline Foundation, the

that night. But we have along way to go to reach$1.1 million. We’ll needthe help of every ArtsCouncil member to reachour goal. Recently youreceived a mailer asking foryour support. Please respondwith a gift that’s meaning-ful to you. Without doubt,your gift will mean evenmore to the children andadults that we will serve inour new Arts EducationCenter.

Thank you for yourmembership in the AdamsCounty Arts Council.

Chris Glatfelter

Executive Director

expressions is a publicationof the Adams County ArtsCouncil, 18 Carlisle Street,Suite 201, Gettysburg, PA17325. If you are not receiv-ing your newsletter, are re-ceiving duplicate mailings, ifyour name is misspelled, youraddress incorrect, or if youwould like to be removedfrom our mailing list, pleasecall us at (717) 334-5006.ACAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profitcharitable organization; con-tributions are tax-deductibleas allowed by law. Officialregistration and financial infor-mation may be obtainedfrom the Pennsylvania Depart-ment of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania1 (800) 732-0999. Registrationdoes not imply endorsement.The mission of the AdamsCounty Arts Council is to cul-tivate an arts-rich community.Board members are HollyPurdy, President; WendyHeiges and Judie Butterfield,Co-Vice Presidents; DarleneBrown, Treasurer; StuartKravits, Secretary; BrendaMcCabe, Recording Secretary;Linda Atiyeh, Judie Butterfield,Louise Garverick, MaggieGladson, Jennifer LeVan,Leonard Loski, Phillip Murray,Larry Musselman, and KateRice. Christina Glatfelter, Ex-ecutive Director; Dan Zalewski,Development Director; JudyMarti, Arts in Education Coor-dinator; Nora Ivey, OfficeManager; Peggy Talbot, Ad-

ministrative As-sistant. Ouroffice is openMonday throughFriday, 9 TO 5.

Partial funding for ex-pressions is providedby the PennsylvaniaPartners in the Arts(PPA), the regional artsfunding partnership ofthe Pennsylvania Coun-cil on the Arts, a stateagency. State govern-ment funding comesthrough an annualappropriation by thePennsylvania GeneralAssembly and from theNational Endowmentfor the Arts, a federalagency. PPA is adminis-tered in this region bythe Chambersburg AreaCouncil for the Arts.

Bringing the arts into actionEvents subcommittee members Jennifer Statuto, Mel Shull, and LouiseGarverick coordinated our kickoff event. Thanks to Louise and teachersthroughout the county, every high school contributed to the eveningwith creative floral sculptures and musical ensembles—evidence ofthe positive influence of the arts on community life.

Wow!Campaign Committee co-chair Phil Murray and ACAC board presidentHolly Purdy reveal Capital Campaign progress. Total raised to date . . .well, see for yourself. Awesome!

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Bogie? Bacall? Maybe Britney.Be a celebrity when we welcome you to Hollywood for our 2010 Masquerade Party, presented in

partnership with CenturyLink, on Saturday, November 6, 8 p.m., at the historic Gettysburg Hotel.

ShowhouseprojectseekingvolunteersLast year we started con-sidering a major newfundraising event—aDesigner Showhouse—where designers unleashtheir imaginations totransform an emptyhouse into a stunningshowcase which will beopen to the public.

The Arts Councilwould benefit from thisevent through sponsor-ships, ticket sales, andancillary special events.

This concept has beensuccessful in other partsof the country. We’d liketo try it here.

If you’d like to learnmore about the project(planned for 2013) andavailable volunteeropportunities, pleasecontact event chairBrenda McCabe byphone at (717) 337-3568 or by email atbwiley_hh@yahoo.com.

Turn purchases into donations!Now you can support the Arts Council every time you buy groceries, gas, clothes, gifts—just

about anything!—through our new partnership with the Great Lakes Scrip Center. With theholidays fast approaching, this program can yield a good return for our organization if you’lltake a few moments to participate.

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Come as you aren’t

Don’t miss our eleventh annual Masquerade Party on Saturday,November 6, starting at 8 p.m. Last year these lovely

ladies had partiers seeing double.

The popular eight-piece Colgan-Hirsh Band with theSlammin’ Horns will perform as we roll out the red carpetfor a Tinsel Town night featuring a Conga Line CostumeContest with prizes for most creative, scariest, sexiest, bestcelebrity look-alike, couple, group (three or more) theme,and Best of Party. If costumes aren’t your thing, formalwear and a mask are requested.

According to event chair Darlene Brown, the SilentAuction has something for everyone. You’ll find theperfect holiday gift or something special for yourself. Itemsinclude two Virginia get-away packages, Majestic Theatertickets, fine dining at the Antrim Inn and Sheppard’sMansion, a Hershey Spa visit, Y membership, golf at TheLinks, artwork, pottery, gift certificates, jewelry, and more.

Adding to the star-studded evening’s fun will be aspecial guest appearance by Marilyn Monroe, photos byNanette Hatzes and Bert Danielson, and complimentarytarot readings by Julie Pelegrino, Dana Eynon, and MelShull. Mark Purdy of ACNB Bank will serve as emcee.

Start the evening in style with refreshments and canapés, Silent Auction preview, and tantalizing dinner withwine. Then proceed to your reserved seat in the Ballroom. Reception/Dinner/Reserved Seat tickets are $75 perperson. Party-only tickets are $300 for a table of 10, $35 for a reserved seat, or $25 for general admission. Ticketsare available online at adamsarts.org, by calling (717) 334-5006, or at the door.

We appreciate the support of our major sponsors—L&H Mechanical & Electrical Services, 3rd Idea, and BattlefieldHarley-Davidson—and all Party sponsors (listed on page 4).

It’s simple. Purchase prepaid gift or merchandise cardsfrom nearly 1,700 businesses locally and nationwide.We receive a percentage of the value of each card youbuy. For example, buy a $25 gift card for Ruby Tuesday,we get $2; a $100 gas card for Sheetz, we get $3; a$250 card for Walmart, and we get $5. Nationalbrands offer periodic specials which bring even higherpercentages to the Arts Council.

To participate, visit adamsarts.org, download a customized order form, and submit it to our office with yourpayment. You can also place orders online by going to www.shopwithscrip.com and setting up your family accountusing the Enrollment Code 84ECA83F261L7. The online ordering process gives you a chance to buy cards forcompanies throughout the country—cards you can use anywhere, anytime, or as gifts for family and friends.

As part of this program, you can “pay ahead” for everyday items at the same time you make a donation that helpscultivate an arts-rich community. If you have questions or need help with your order, contact Dan Zalewski, Develop-ment Director, development@adamsarts.org.

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Meet our newdevelopmentdirectorWe’re delighted to welcomedevelopment director DanielZalewski to our staff.

A native Pennsylvanian,Dan grew up in the Wilkes-Barre area and graduatedfrom Misericordia Universityin Dallas (PA).

In his nearly 20 years ofnonprofit, marketing, anddevelopment work, Dan hasserved organizations inMaryland, New York, andPennsylvania.

Dan lives in Hanover withhis wife, Melissa, and fourchildren—Daniel, Zachary,Adam, and Andrew.

Funding for this positionwas provided through agrant from the Robert C.Hoffman CharitableEndowment Trust.

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New web site plannedThe Arts Council is seeking Requests for Proposal (RFP) from graphic designers and/or web

developers for the redesign of our organization website.

Our current site, www.adamsarts.org, was designed in 1998 by high school students as a part of their communityservice graduation requirement. The site’s simplistic design was functional at the time, but advances in technologyand social marketing, combined with our organization’s growth, have rendered the site obsolete. With our recently

announced $1.1 million Capital Campaign to establish the AdamsCounty Community Arts Education Center, the new website must

do more to help us fulfill our mission and reflect the positionwe’ve attained over the past 17 years as a leading advocate

for the arts in this region.If you’d like to receive the RFP packet, contact Dan

Zalewski, Development Director, atdevelopment@adamsarts.org. If you plan to submit aRFP, please send us a nonbinding letter of intent sothat we know you are submitting a proposal. Mailyour letter to the Adams County Arts Council, 18Carlisle Street, Suite 201, Gettysburg PA 17325. Youmay also fax your letter to (717) 338-2041 or email itto development@adamsarts.org.

Letters of intent are due no later than end ofbusiness on Friday, November 5, 2010. Final RFP

submissions are due no later than Monday,November 15.

Many thanksTo all our Capital Campaign donors, whose names will appear in an upcoming edition of expressions • To PhillipMurray and the historic Gettysburg Hotel for sponsoring the Kick-Off Celebration • To the Robert C. HoffmanCharitable Endowment Trust for funding for a development position • To Rene and Jessica Staub and the ACTS ofKindness Theater Company for Wizard of OZ proceeds • The Adams County Commissioners for STAR Grantfunding • To the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts, the regional funding partner of the Pennsylvania Council on theArts for a grant for administrative support • To PNCBANK for Roots & Wings • To Borough of Gettysburg for STARGrant funding • To CenturyLink for lead sponsorship of the Masquerade Party • To David and Jennifer LeVan forsponsoring the summer theater program • To Norman and Carolyn Nunamaker for Roots & Wings • To theMasquerade Party sponsors: L&H Mechanical & Electrical Services, 3rd Idea Advertising and Marketing, BattlefieldHarley-Davidson, Members 1ST, TImes & News Publishing Company, Sheetz, ACNB Bank, Rice Fruit Company, JohnR. and Tonya White, Oscar F. and Barbara Y. Spicer, Hockley & O’Donnell Insurance Agency, CRS Insurance Inc., Judieand John Butterfield, Blue Parrot Bistro, Attorney Henry O. Heiser III, Carl E. Frantz, Inc., Gettysburg Pediatrics,Beauchat & Beauchat, Tipton’s Grill, Global Brokerage Services, Dave Heiges • To Judy Pyle and her committee forthe benefit party Patio Glow • To Times & News Publishing for in-kind donation and the Rack-a-Rama project • ToLeonard Loski and the Gettysburg Experience Magazine for in-kind donations • To Robert L. Bittick and William A.Bixler for sponsoring Patio Glow music • To Collaborating for Youth for sponsoring the summer theater program• To Wendy Heiges and Brenda and Jim McCabe for sponsoring music for Art at the Hauser Estate Winery • To ourcommittees and the volunteers who staff our events • To office volunteers Brandon Ingalsbe, Janet Streit, Don Ivey,Bert Danielson, Phyllis Hale, Judie Butterfield, Susan Thompson, Sue Bryant, Sandi Polvinale, Maylou Hatzes, NancyLocher, Nancy Whitman, Brenda and Jim McCabe, Stu and Paula Kravits, Sue Williams, Pat Crowner, Myra Recchia,Janet Hikes, Lila O’Brien-Milne, and Jordan Sanders who donated 225 hours from June 1 through September 30.Volunteers file, answer phones, make copies, prepare mailings, do computer work, and greet visitors. We couldn’tdo it without them! If you have some free time to volunteer, please contact Peggy Talbot at (717) 334-5006 oraa@adamsarts.org

In memoriamWe gratefully acknowledgea generous gift from JoanChick in memory of AnneScott. Anne was a valuedmember, volunteer, andfriend of the Arts Council.She is sadly missed.

Are you onour list?Between newsletters,stay up to date with e-press, our monthly e-newsletter.

To receive e-press,email Peggy Talbot ataa@adamsarts.org. Weinvite Arts Councilmembers to submit newsabout upcoming artsevents for e-press toPeggy by the 20th of eachmonth.

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Musicians on tour

Going, going . . .

Uniquely Adams County

Place your bid during our silent auction on Wednesday, November 17to win Bobbi Becker’s whimsical Gettysburg Times newspaper rack,or racks created by four other local artists. See all five atwww.gettysburgtimes.com.

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Jörg and Jonas Geschke

Jörg also organizes thebiennial Möllner Folksfestfeaturing folk and worldmusic, and is a member of theExecutive Committee of thefederal state council of musicfor Schleswig-Holstein.

The Arts Council wasdelighted to work with TomJolin, the German Departmentof Foreign Affairs, and theGoethe Institute in coordinat-ing and sponsoring theGeschkes’ American tour,which enriched our lives withmusic.

Jörg plays guitar and sings;son Jonas plays trombone. Athome in Germany, Jörg per-forms at clubs and festivals,and with the Saitenbaig Trio,specialists in guitar, accordion,fiddle, and vocal folk music.He is past chairman of theLandesarbeitsgemeinschaftFolk Schleswig-Holstein, anassociation for modern folkmusic based on traditionalmusic, and does freelancework for DeutschlandradioKultur, a German radio stationdedicated to cultural matters.

Thanks to the Gettysburg Times, our “Rack-a-Rama”fundraiser has been a huge success, and it’s not over yet!

With coordination by volunteer Janet Hikes, artists BobbiBecker, Erin Brown, Jim McCabe, Tony Messano, and SandiPolvinale donated their services and each transformed anorange Times paper rack into a work of art. The racks weredistributed across Adams County, and through October 15 theArts Council’s Capital Campaign benefited each time a paperwas purchased from one of them.

Now you can own one or more of these unique creations ifyou’re high bidder during our one-day-only silent auction onWednesday, November 17.

Here’s how it works. Visit www.gettysburgtimes.com andsee photos of all five racks, each with a number. On Novem-ber 17, call our office at (717) 334-5006 between the hours of9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and give us the rack number and your bid.The minimum opening bid on any rack is $200.

Mark your calendar and join the phone-bidding frenzy onNovember 17!

In July the Arts Council hosted Jörg and Jonas Geschke, whopresented concerts and lectures throughout the area. Their tourwas made possible with financial support from the GermanDepartment of Foreign Affairs and the Goethe Institute.

What’snew at theImaginationStation?See what we’re offeringthis winter and springin the 2011 ImaginationStation arts learningcenter schedule insertedin this newsletter. Andfall classes are still avail-able; check offerings atadamsarts.org.

Since the holidays arealmost upon us, keep inmind that an IS giftcertificate makes theperfect stocking stuffer.

The ACTS of KindnessTheatre Company’sannual summer produc-tion of The Wizard ofOZ raised more than$10,000 for the ArtsCouncil and the York/Adams Units of theAmerican CancerSociety.

Our sincere apprecia-tion to directors Reneand Jessica Staub, cast,crew, and orchestra foranother fantastic show.

Thank you!

Membershipactivity 5/1–9/15RENEWING MEMBERS BenefactorCharles Glatfelter • Sustainer John & JudieButterfield • C.S. Davidson Inc. & LindaDavidson • Bill & Mary Chantelau • LeslieHartman • Tina McBeth • Norman & CarolynNunamaker • Megan Weikel & Eddie Rankin •Sponsor Adams County Winery • DarleneBrown • Eric & Suzanne Flynn • GettysburgMotor Lodge • The Historic Gettysburg Hotel •Brian Kennell • Mark Oldenburg & Jill Schuman •Kathy Platzer • Patron Norma Calhoun &Wayne Belt • Judy Egloff • Alice Estrada &Robert Kornack • Jeffrey Gabel • MarionHarbaugh • Hockley & O’Donnell • Steve &Vicky Hollabaugh • Buzz & Gail Jones •George & Pamela Marguglio • Don & GeriMarkle • Jim & Brenda McCabe • Mary Oyler •Ed & Dorothy Puhl • RE/MAX of Gettysburg •John & Vanessa Rice • Jane Scott • BeckySmith • Paul Spehr & Susan Dalton • LoisStarkey & Bill Gilmartin • Dr. Susan Stone •Totem Pole Playhouse • Tom & Marla Weaver •Family Tom & Doris Cole • Jeff & NancyCook • Alexis & Matthew Crowner • Paul &Julie Davis • Suan Ditzler • Andrew & AmyDreves • Jennifer Eaton • Helen Ebersole •Kermit & Barbara Finstad • Fred & PeggyFisher • Sharon DeOms Geleta & Jim Geleta •Pam & Cliff Germano • Garret & KathyGilbert • Ron & Ann Gilbert • Ann Griffith &George Papachristo • Don & Karen Guise •William H. Hall • Brad & Kay Hoch • Leonard &Jean Holder • Brad & Kay Hollabaugh •Rosemary & Will Hutchison • William & ElaineJones • Ron & Wendy Krajewski • Jim &Celeste Lauritsen • Bill & Judy Leslie • Roger P.Lund, Jr. & William V. Patterson • Thom & JudyMarti • Karl & Marge Mattson • Tammy Myers •Steve & Noreen Neitz • Orville & June Nyblade •Ann & Tim Pagano • Alison Peterson • Jack &Bobbie Phillips • Tim & Susan Redding • Ken &Edie Reinhart • James & Susan Roach • Chet,Sally & Anne Schultz • Peter Scott • Gary &Susan Sterner • Gretchen Stuempfle • Patrick& Ruth Sullivan • Brian & Mary Svikhart •Robert & Marilyn Teeter • Kristine Witherow &Michael Hurwitch • Jim & Marietta Witt •Individual William Albanese, Sr. • TaraBaugher • Sarah Becker • Margaret Borock •Karen Bowling • Mark R. Brockman • ErinBrown • Robert Brown • Emelia E. Carrick • BillCollinge • Sue Currens • Melinda Davis • Dr.John Dodson • Lois Edwards • RobertEisenhauer • Sue Fehringer • Dorothy Fidler •Anne Finucane • Patricia Fisher • Bette Fissel •Fred Gantz • Louise Garverick • Terry Griffin •Ruthanne Haefka • Phyllis Hale • WendyHeiges • Sue Hudson • Teri Kuharske • JeanLeGros • Mary Lincoln • Amy Lindenberger •Chris Little • Suzanne Long • Carly Mayer •Suzanne Merkey • Eric Miller • Donald Moore •Anna Jane Moyer • Phyllis Netherland • DonnaNicholson • Carol Novak • Gail Picking • SuePowell • Holly Purdy • Carolyn Quadarella •Michele Quattrocchi • Jean Raffensperger • JillC. Rakowicz • Muriel Rice • Marta Robertson •Elizabeth Roby • Michael Rupp, Sr. • KatherineSchneider • Mary Ann Schwartz • Herb Sell •Thomas Starr • Judith Temme • Tom Watson •Jennifer Weaver • Fred Wentz • Linda Williams •Anne Marie Wypijewski • Deborah Yargar-Reed • Student Sandra Polvinale • NEWMEMBERS Patron Gilbert & SullivanAssociation of NA Inc. • Family Beverly Utz &Brock Fekken • Laurel Williams Wise •Individual Nana Bogis • Rose Briggs • ShawnHeiges • Kathy Rock • Nancy Slaybaugh •Donna White • Student Melissa Seideman •Missy Shupe •

Annual Fund donorsOur heartfelt thanks to the members listed below who donated to our Annual Fund fromMay 16 to September 15, 2010. At any time during the year, we appreciate Annual Fund

contributions which help us cover expenses that are difficult to otherwise underwrite. Wehope you’ll give generously to our 2010 appeal when you receive our letter later this month.

Lois Edwards • Dixie Lee Colgan • Millie & Dean Bankert • Rosemary & Will Hutchison • Phyllis Netherland •

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Peter Ferguson’s oil painting In the Studio captured Best ofShow honors at the juried exhibition.

Juried exhibition awardsJuror Gerald Ross selected the oil painting In the Studioby Peter Ferguson of Carroll Valley as Best of Show at ourSeventh Annual Juried Exhibition at Schmucker Art Gallery.Second prize went to Peter Smyth of Upper Darby for hisoil on panel, The Stiltwalker Triptych. Littlestown’s JoanneBast’s embroidery piece Three Apples took third prize.

Schmucker’s Director Award was presented byShannon Egan to Dean Bankert of Gettysburg for hisPattern Assemblage in wood. Honorable mention wentto works by William Albanese, Sr., Ethlyn Lehman, AlanPaulson, Thomas Watson, and Cynthia Lenz Widmer.The People’s Choice Award winner was Jessica Flax forher photograph Stagnant Reflections.

Louise Garverick, Judie Butterfield, and David Thomasare already hard at work planning the Arts Council’s 2011exhibition set for June 10 through 19, again in partner-ship with Schmucker Gallery and the Gettysburg Festival.

The Juried Art Exhibit offers attractive cash awards and an excellent opportunity for your work to be ondisplay during one of Pennsylvania’s most exciting new cultural festivals. Entry forms will be available the endof December on our web site or through our office.

Looking ahead

The Arts Council has estab-lished an endowment fundwith the Adams CountyCommunity Foundation.Please keep this investmentin the future in mind whenyou consider gifts throughyour will or living trust,securities, life insurancepolicies, or retirement plans.Contact Executive DirectorChris Glatfelter for moreinformation about howyour gift can bring the joyof the arts to childrenacross Adams County.

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Plan to take part in theseupcoming activitiesFirst Friday IS-style

Stop by the ImaginationStation at 18 Carlisle Street,Gettysburg on First Friday,December 3 from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. for an IS openhouse. Meet some of theteachers for our upcomingsemester of arts classes.(See the insert for ourwinter/spring schedule.)

Community concertsOn Thursday, November 4at 7:30 p.m., the Gettys-burg Community ConcertAssociation features theConverse Trio in theGettysburg High SchoolAuditorium. Admission is$15 or with a seasonmembership. Upcomingconcerts include theAtlantic Brass Quintet onApril 5 and the RepastBaroque Ensemble onMay 3, both at 7:30 p.m.at the Gettysburg MiddleSchool. For more informa-tion, call (717) 334-3788.

Tuba caroling

Tuba, euphonium, andbaritone horn players willhelp Adams County cele-brate the holidays at 7 p.m.Friday, December 10 onLincoln Square with theFifteenth Annual Gettys-burg Tuba Carol Fest.Registration for playersbegins at 5:30 p.m. atPrince of Peace EpiscopalChurch, Baltimore andHigh Streets, followed by a6 p.m. rehearsal.

The performance issponsored by the ArtsCouncil and directed byretired Biglerville andGettysburg band directorBen Jones. Ben notes thatthe music for the perfor-mance is Tuba Carols,published by Ludwig andavailable at most musicstores. In case of rain, theperformance will be heldat Prince of Peace. Formore information, call(717) 334-7719.

Celebrate!

On New Year’s Eve, drop inat the Imagination Stationfrom 8 to 9:30 p.m. for freeactivities for kids ages 4through 12. Make a funnyhat, paint, and listen tostories. On Lincoln Square,enjoy a full evening ofentertainment cappedwith a countdown tomidnight fireworks.

Holidaze

The Gettysburg Festival isplanning a GingerbreadHouse Celebration onDecember 3 and 4 at theGettysburg Hotel.

The Majestic Theaterwill offer a host of specialYuletide performances.Visit our partners-in-artsgettysburgfestival.org andgettysburgmajestic.org tofind out more.

Gilbert & Sullivan Festival returns in 2011

The International Gilbert &Sullivan Festival returns tothe Majestic Theater fromJune 24 to July 3, 2011.The 2010 Festival, part ofthe Gettysburg Festival,drew an internationalaudience to celebrate thecomic operatic works ofthe British dynamic duo ofW. S. Gilbert and ArthurSullivan.

Gilbert & Sullivan aremost recognized for theirworks The Pirates ofPenzance, The Mikado,and H.M.S. Pinafore, plusnine other operettas.

Enthusiasts from 24states and abroad came toGettysburg this summer tosee 10 American and oneEnglish Gilbert & Sullivanperforming groups. A well-received Festival YouthProduction of The Pirates

of Penzance, directed bytwo British professionals,featured youth from fivePennsylvania counties,Tennessee, and the UnitedKingdom.

In 2011 the G & S Festexpects to offer more showsin the Majestic Theater,including the youth produc-tion and a Festival produc-tion where individuals canrehearse and participatelocally.

Amateur groups fromWales, England, Ireland,and California have alreadyexpressed interest inperforming next year.America’s preeminentprofessional company, theNew York Gilbert & SullivanPlayers, will also return.

Tickets are expected togo on sale at the Majesticbeginning January 2, 2011.To find out more, contactRich Wiley at rich.wiley@gs-festival.co.uk.

18 Carlisle Street, Suite 201 • Gettysburg, PA 17325

717 334 5006 • adamsarts.org • info@adamsarts.org

Wish list

Paper ShredderIf you can help, call(717) 334-5006.

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Roots & Wings in our schools

Christopher R. Rockey, Vice President, CommunityDevelopment Banking, PNCBANK, presents

Executive Director Chris Glatfelter with a checkfor $4,500 for Roots & Wings as part of the

Commonwealth’s EITC tax credit program.To learn more about how your business and

the Arts Council can benefit from the EITCprogram, contact Chris Glatfelter.

The Eastern European Women’s VocalEnsemble Svitanya will wrap up its visit witha public performance for Music, Gettysburg!on November 7 at 4 p.m. at the LutheranSeminary Chapel. Funding for the multi-monthartist residency came from PennsylvaniaPerforming Arts on Tour, Liberty MountainResort, PNCBANK, York Water Company, andPeter and Gail Hull.

The National Endowment for the Arts’Shakespeare in American Communitiesinitiative is coming to Adams County nextyear. The Touchstone Theater Ensemble willengage high school students at Littlestown,Biglerville, Delone, and Gettysburg with thepower of live theater and the masterpieces ofWilliam Shakespeare.

Pending funding approval, we’re planningschool residency programs with percussionistOsubi I. Craig and his Prophecy Music

Project and the Renaissance band Piffaro.The Piffaro residency will include an instru-ment drive where your gently used clarinetsand trumpets will end up in the hands ofbudding young musicians.

The School Days Series in partnershipwith the Majestic Theater continues on May 9with Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing byTheatreworksUSA. Tickets for the 10 a.m.show are $8 for adults/children/students and$4 for teachers.

To reserve Majestic tickets or to learn moreabout any of these programs, contact Arts inEducation Coordinator Judy Marti at (717)334-5006 or aie@adamsarts.org.

Amid a worsening environment for the arts caused by standardized testing andbudgets cuts, the Arts Council, teachers, and community-minded businesses

continue to offer arts to our schools through our Roots & Wings program.