Events are subject to change without notice. Please call numbers listed with the event you wish to attend in case of changes or cancellations.

JANUARY EVENTS

Tuesday, January 26 Laura Ingalls Wilder. The story of one of America’s best loved authors. At the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 337-8200 for ticket information.

Friday, January 29 Hauser After Hours. Includes musical entertainment by the Al Parsons Band. Food and wine available. From 5-8 p.m. At the Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. Call 334-4888 for details.

Friday, January 29 Murder Mystery Dinner. A period-dressed Civil War dining affair will be held at The Farnsworth House, 401 Baltimore Street. Dinner and mystery begin at 7 p.m. Reservations required. Call 334-8838 for details.

Saturday, January 30 Winter Lecture Series. At the Ford Education Center, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. Lecture begins at 1:30 p.m., and lasts approximately one hour. Free to the public. Call 334-1124, ext. 8023 for details.

Saturday, January 30 Nicaragua Night 2010. At the Hauser Field House, Gettysburg College. The annual auction supports the Gettysburg-Leon Sister City Project. Doors open at 5 p.m. Event includes dinner and both live and silent auctions. Call 337-6490 for ticket information.

Saturday, January 30 15th Annual Innkeepers’ Civil War Grand Ball. At The Gettysburg Hotel, One Lincoln Square. Doors open at 7 p.m. Ticket includes three course dinner. Call 334-6274 for ticket information.

Sunday, January 31 Music, Gettysburg! Soprano soloist Kathleen Sasnett. At the Seminary Chapel, 4 p.m. Free to the public. Call 338-3000, ext. 2197 for details.

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Wednesday, February 3 Operation Thank-You. At Liberty Mountain Resort, 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley. A tribute event for all active military, EMS, fire fighters and law enforcement. Call 642-8282 for details.

Friday, February 5 First Friday. Includes receptions, book signings, special sales, and later business hours (until 8 p.m.) Look for the First Friday banner at participating Gettysburg area shops, galleries, restaurants, and businesses.

Friday, February 5 Meet Author Matt Pinsker. At the David Wills House, Lincoln Square. Call 866-486-5735 for more information.

Friday, February 5 Blue Grass Jam Session. At The Arrow Horse, 49 Chambersburg Street. Session begins at 7:30 p.m. Free to the public. Held every Friday in February. Call 337-2899 for more information.

Friday, February 5 Murder Mystery Dinner. At the Farnsworth House, 401 Baltimore Street, 7 p.m. Held every Friday in February. Call 334-8838 for reservation information.

Saturday, February 6-Sunday, February 7 Weekend Lecture Series: The Battle of Gettysburg. Held at the Ford Education Center, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. Lecture is free to the public, and begins at 1:30 p.m. Held each weekend through February 28. Call 334-1124, ext. 8023 for details.

Thursday, February 11 The Moscow Circus. At the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, 7:30 p.m. Featuring a company of 25 amazing artists, staged by Emmy winner Sasha Vosk. Call 337-8200 for ticket information.

Friday, February 12 Lincoln’s Birthday.

Friday, February 12-Saturday, February 13 Fretwork. The jazz and blues band “Fretwork” performs at the Wyndham, Gettysburg, 95 Presidential Circle. Call 339-0020 for more information.

Saturday, February 13 Hauser After Hours. A special Valentine’s evening of food and music at 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. From 6-9 p.m. Call 334-4888 for more information.

Saturday, February 13 Annual Lincoln Ball. At the 1863 Inn of Gettysburg (formerly the Holiday Inn), 516 Baltimore Street. From 8-11 p.m. Sponsored by the Civilians of Gettysburg, 1861-1865. Period attire requested. Tickets are $20 per person. Call 642-6540 for ticket information.

Saturday, February 13 Valentine’s Weekend Ghost Tour. Sponsored by Ghostly Images of Gettysburg. Listen to haunting tales of love and loss, including the ill-fated love of Jennie Wade and Jack Skelly. Tour departs the Jennie Wade House at 778 Baltimore Street at 7 p.m. Call 334-6296 for ticket information.

Sunday, February 14 Valentine’s Day.

Sunday, February 14 Music, Gettysburg! At the Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Featuring the Gettysburg Big Band, highlighting big band music of the 1930s and 1940s. Free to the public. Call 338-3000, ext. 2197 for details.

Sunday, February 14 Biglerville Community Variety Show. Sponsored by the Biglerville High School Band Boosters. At the Biglerville High School Auditorium, 2 p.m. Now accepting participants. Call 528-8297 for those who are interested in performing (all ages welcome) and for more information.

Monday, February 15 Presidents’ Day.

Tuesday, February 16 Church Basement Ladies. At The Majestic Theatre, 25 Carlisle Street. Program begins at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. Call 337-8200 for more information.

Friday, February 19 Winter Jazz Concert. At The Majestic Theatre, 25 Carlisle Street, 8 p.m. Call 337-8200 for details.

Friday, February 19-Sunday, February 21 Mark Nesbitt’s Supernatural Summit: A Virtual Paranormal Gathering. Held in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Ghosts of Gettysburg, 271 Baltimore Street. Call 337-0445 for more information.

Saturday, February 20 North, South, East, & Jim West. A multi-cultural puppet show at The Majestic, 25 Carlisle Street. Performance begins at 3 p.m. Call 337-8200 for ticket information.

Saturday, February 20 Presidents’ Weekend Ghost Tour. Sponsored by Ghostly Images of Gettysburg. Tour includes stories of many Presidents who are connected with Gettysburg, including Abraham Lincoln and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bus departs the Jennie Wade house at 778 Baltimore Street at 7 p.m. Call 334-6296 for ticket information.

Saturday, February 20 Strike Up The Band. A celebration of 1940s music. At the Nicarry Meetinghouse, Brethren Home Community, Rts. 30 and 94, New Oxford. Program begins at 5 p.m. Call 624-5208 for ticket information.

Saturday, February 20-Sunday, February 21 Cabin Fever February. At Yesteryear Antiques, 441 Pine Street, Hanover. Call 637-1612 for details.

Sunday, February 21 Music, Gettysburg! At the Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Featuring harpsichordist Gretchen Dekker-Elicker. Free to the public. Call 338-3000, ext. 2197 for more information.

Monday, February 22 Washington’s Birthday.

Thursday, February 25 Evening Forest Walk. At the Strawberry Hill Nature Center, 1537 Mount Hope Road, Fairfield. Walk begins at 6 p.m. Call 642-5840 for details.

Friday, February 26 A Woman’s Purse. At the Grand Ballroom, Gettysburg Hotel, One Lincoln Square, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by The United Way of Adams County. Entry fee includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit Adams Countians in need. Call 334-5809 for ticket information.

Friday, February 26 Hauser After Hours. A special evening of fun, food, and music at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road, Biglerville, from 6-9 p.m. Call 334-4888 for details.

Friday, February 26 Gettysburg College Wind Symphony Concert. At The Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, 8 p.m. Call 337-8200 for more information.

Saturday, February 27 An Evening With the Painting. Study the historic Gettysburg Cyclorama and hear behind-the-scenes stories about this amazing painting. At the Gettysburg National Park and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. From 5-7:30 p.m. Call 877-874-2478 for ticket information.

Saturday, February 27 Kick the Winter Blues Ghost Tour. Hear fascinating stories of the Gettysburg area. Tour departs from 778 Baltimore Street. Sponsored by Ghostly Images. Call 334-6296 for reservation information.

Sunday, February 28 Gettysburg College Symphony Orchestra Concert. At The Majestic Theatre, 25 Carlisle Street. Concert begins at 3 p.m. Call 337-8200 for details.

Sunday, February 28 Music, Gettysburg! At the Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 7 p.m. Featuring organist Felix Hell. Free to the public. Call 338-3000, ext. 2197 for more information.

Sunday, February 28 Ballroom Dancing. At the Gettysburg American Legion, 528 East Middle Street. From 7-9 p.m. Featuring live music by the Gettysburg Big Band. Buffet dinner offered at 5:30 p.m. Open to the public. Call 677-7198 for more information

MARCH EVENTS

Friday, March 5 Sunday, March 7 5th Annual Reenactor Appreciation Weekend. Free events, guest speakers, a period dance, and ladies fashion show in historic Gettysburg. Special discounts to reenactors and living historians dressed in period attire at participating shops and restaurants. Visit the website at www.reenactors.com for details.

Thursday, March 11 Annual Dinner and Silent Auction. At The Gettysburg Hotel Grand Ballroom, One Lincoln Square. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Events begin at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Land Conservancy of Adams County. Call 334-2828 for ticket information.

Saturday, March 13 Abba: The Music. At The Majestic Theatre, 25 Carlisle Street. Featuring the music of the Swedish band, Abba, a rock legend from the 1980s. Performance begins at 8 p.m. Call 337-8200 for ticket information.

Saturday, March 13 Fine Arts Concert Series. At The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford. Featuring jazz guitarist Robert Banks. Call 624-5203 for more information.

Sunday, March 14 Daylight Savings Time Begins. Remember to set clocks ahead one hour.

Wednesday, March 17 Saint Patrick’s Day.

Thursday, March 18 Cinderella. Performed by the Moscow Festival Ballet. At The Majestic Theatre, 25 Carlisle Street. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 337-8200 for ticket information.

Friday, March 19-Sunday, March 21 Spring Open House. At Conewago Creek Forks, 1255 Oxford Road, New Oxford. Call 624-4786 for details.

Friday, March 26-Sunday, March 28 Gettysburg Bike Show. Call 337-9005 for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, April 3 Winter’s Palette. At the historic Gettysburg Hotel, One Lincoln Square. Sample wares some of the area’s finest restaurants, wineries and caterers. Sponsored by the Gettysburg/Adams Chamber of Commerce. Call 334-8151 for ticket information.

Sunday, April 4 Easter Sunday.

Thursday, April 8 The Temptations. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Motown Records, the world famous singing group will perform at The Majestic Theatre, 25 Carlisle Street. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Call 337-8200 for ticket information.

Friday, April 9 Deadline for Arts Council Juried Art Submissions. All Adams County residents, age 18 and older, are invited to submit their artwork for consideration for the 7th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Call the Adams County Arts Council, 334-5006 for details.

Saturday, April 10-Sunday, April 11 “Gettysburg, The Aftermath”. A seminar sponsored by the National Park Service. At Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. Pre-registration requested. Call 717-334-1124, ext. 8023 for more information.

Saturday, April 17-Sunday, April 18 Victory in Sight. A World War II Living History Event and Encampment. At Granite Hill Camping Resort, Rt. 116 West, between Gettysburg and Fairfield, Pennsylvania. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission to all veterans, $5 for the public. Dinner and dance included in Saturday events. Call 717-338-1776 for more information.

Monday, May 31 Memorial Day Observed. Gettysburg hosts one of the oldest Memorial Day commemorations, with an historic parade, beginning at 2 p.m. followed by wreath-laying by school children in the Soldiers National Cemetery. Guest speaker to be announced. Sponsored by the Sons of the Union Veterans. Call 334-1124 for more information.

Friday, June 25-Sunday, June 27 History Meets the Arts. Held in conjunction with the Gettysburg Festival. Call 334-7950 for details.

Friday, July 2-Monday, July 5 147th Annual Gettysburg Reenactment. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Anniversary Committee. Call 717-338-1525 for details.

Thursday, July 8-Sunday, July 11 Gettysburg Bike Week. Includes the Parade of Chrome on Saturday, July 10. More information TBA.

Saturday, July 10-Sunday, July 11 Rose Hill Manor Park’s 6th Annual Civil War Encampment. At 1611 North Market Street, Frederick, MD. Call 301-600-1646 for more information.