2019 summer calendar of events
Click on the link above to access the file for download or scroll down to view calendar.
Introduction to Mount Gretna
If you are visiting Mt. Gretna for the first time, you will find a special community.
Throughout the summer, cultural activities flourish. Despite its small geographic area, Mt. Gretna has six distinct areas with their own governing bodies: Pa Chautauqua, Mt. Gretna Campmeeting Association, Stoberdale, Mt. Gretna Heights, Conewago Hill, and Timber Hills.
Pennsylvania Chautauqua
Since the Pennsylvania Chautauqua’s founding in 1892, its summer activities have been an integral part of Mount Gretna summers. In keeping with its Mission to promote a program of the arts, religion, culture and recreation, the Pennsylvania Chautauqua offers a wide variety of summer activities
Mt. Gretna Campmeeting Association
The Mt. Gretna Campmeeting Association originated in 1892 as a tent site. The tents were replaced by closely packed “gingerbread” style cottages. The meeting area became the site for the Tabernacle which is the focus point for the summers activities. Today, many of the homes in the Campmeeting section of Mt. Gretna retain the heritage and appearance of the original cottages of a hundred years ago.
Stoberdale
At the Boulevard Avenue entrance, the Heights’ north end, is another tiny section of Mt. Gretna called Stoberdale, location of about a dozen homes, the Fire Company, and the Hide-A-Way Restaurant. Stoberdale may contain examples of Gretna’s largest and smallest homes, literally almost side-by-side, and two small hidden ponds.
Mt. Gretna Heights
After the turn of the century, Abraham Kauffman purchased a tract of land to the east of the Campmeeting Association. He established a commercial-resort complex, including a general store, a three-story hotel, an icehouse, and a small mansion. Additional lands to the east were purchased and developed into residential cottages. Today, the former “Kauffman Heights” residential area is known as “The Heights.”
Conewago Hill
In 1909 the majestic, five-story, 125 room, Conewago Hotel was built on the western slope overlooking Mt. Gretna’s Lake Conewago. Unfortunately, the stock market crash of October 1929, and the ensuing depression that lasted through World War II, led to the closing of the Conewago Hotel. Today, the hotel grounds are now the site of the lovely Conewago Hills residential homes, and many of these homes enjoy that same gorgeous view of the Lake.
Timber Hills
North of the Conewago Lake is a tract of land once used by the Pennsylvania National Guard for summer military exercises, and for mobilization of Pennsylvania forces starting with the Spanish American War in 1898. Today it is the site for residential homes, and the Timbers Dinner Theater sits on the spot formerly occupied by the Commanding General of the 28th Division and his staff.
Mt. Gretna 2019 Calendar of Events
Events Listed by Date
At the end of each event listing will be a pair of codes for the location of the event, and the sponsoring organization of the event.
Location Codes: (two letters)
BR Board Room
CG Chautauqua Grounds
CP Chautauqua Playground
FH Mt. Gretna Fire Co. Hall or Parking Lot
HC Heights Community Building
HP Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy
PH Playhouse
TB Campmeeting Tabernacle
TC Tennis Courts
Organization Codes: (three letters)
ACN Arts Council
BBF Bible Festival
CFN Chautauqua Foundation
CHP Chautauqua Summer Programs
CIC The Original Mt Gretna Cicada Musical Festival, Inc
CMP Campmeeting Association
GTH Gretna Theatre
HER Heritage Festival
HIS Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society
MAG Music at Gretna
OAS Outdoor Art Show
SOA Mt. Gretna School of Arts
VFC Volunteer Fire Company
For all Programs Donations are appreciated unless a fee is listed. All information is current effective 18 April
Saturday, May 25
8:00 am Campmeeting Porch Sale. Map provided, 8-2. CMP
8:00 am Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. FH/VFC
10:00 am Coffee & Conversation. Opening of the Library
See recurring page. LB/LIB
1:00 pm MGAHS Open. 5/25-9/1 See recurring page.
964-1105 HIS
3:30pm
Mt. Gretna Summer Premiere & Art Auction.
Reception. $20 HP/ACN
7:30 pm Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts: Crooners: From Nat King Cole to Michael Buble’. Andy Boettcher, Tim Russell, Darryl Thompson, Charis Duke, & the band “The Heat.” TB/CMP
Sunday,May 26
1:00 pm MGAHS Open. 5/25-9/1 See recurring page. 964-1105 HIS
2:00 pm Mt. Gretna Community Library open. See recurring page. LB/LIB
Wednesday, May 29
4:00 pm Yoga. Stephanie Bost. $8. 5/29-9/11 964-1830. See recurring page.
Friday, May 31
9:00 am Mt Gretna Bird Club meets every Friday morning at 9:00 in the large parking lot on route 117 in
Mt. Gretna. We bird from 9-11. Please bring binoculars. All are welcomed.
See recurring page.CG
Recurring Page: (Located before phone numbers) Lists repeating weekly entries.
Saturday, June 1
2:00 pm Mt. Gretna Art Gallery at The Porch and Pantry Café. See recurring page. CG
7:30 pm 18th Annual Heritage Festival: TNT, live, acoustic pop duo from Harrisburg.
Donations are welcomed. TB/HER
Monday, June 3
1:00 pm Mahjong on the porch. 964-2299 6/3-9/9 See recurring page.
HP/CHP
Wednesday, June 5
4:00pm Yoga. Stephanie Bost. $8 964-1830 See recurring
page. HP/CHP
6:00 pm Wire-wrapped earrings. Sharon Carlucci (Photo on Chautauqua web site & Facebook page.)
Class includes all materials. $30 Register by 5/ 31. 717-964-1830. HP/CHP
Friday, June 7
5:00 pm First Friday: The Gallery at LaCigale : Bill Fleisher, oil painting.
First Friday : Mt. Gretna Art Gallery at The Porch and Pantry Café. CG
5:30 pm First Friday : Library. LB/LIB
First Friday : Tennis Grounds. Food, music & beverages. Open to the public
7:00 pm Tabernacle Ecumenical Program. “GOD WORKS In Us His Character”, Rev.
Lumi Nichols, First Baptist Church,
Lancaster, PA TB/BBF
7:00 pm Discover One Bird; Save a Thousand. In 1997, the discovery of an odd bird led scientists in a race to save it & establish reserves conserving both resident and migratory birds from North
America. Doug Wechsler. HP/CHP
Saturday, June 8
2:00 pm Mt. Gretna Art Gallery at The Porch and Pantry Café.
CG See Recurring Page.
7:30 pm 18th Annual Heritage Festival: Teen Town. A powerhouse jazz fusion trio with
music spanning multiple decades. Donations are welcomed. TB/HER
Sunday June 9
10:00 am 1910 Worship Service: Based on Worship in the early days. HP/CHP
Monday, June 10
7:00 pm Book Review: Tony Morrison, The Source of Self-Regard. Yasmin Brown
LB/LIB
Tuesday, June 11
10:00 am Book Review: Stephen Greenblatt, The Rise of Adam and Eve: The Story That Created Us. Jeffrey Robbins,
Professor of Religion, LVC. HP/CHP
6:00 pm Carve your cares away: Create a comfort bird (google it). Jack Miller. Bring your own knife
or purchase one at 717-637-6963. $22. Register by 6/ 4. 717-964-1830. HP/CHP
Wednesday, June 12
7:00 pm Organ Recital. Alexander Pattavina, Julliard School. Minimum $5 donation requested. HP/CHP
Thursday, June 13
10:00 am Religious History of PA. Dr. Steven Nolt’s Amish
research has focused on community formation, history &
economic social change in Amish life. HP/CHP
2:00 pm Irving Berlin’s I love a Piano. $39/36 PH/GTH
7:30 pm Irving Berlin’s I love a Piano. $39/36 PH/GTH
Friday, June 14
7:00 pm Feathered Hunters: Hawks & Owls. Many of you have already seen the species of birds of prey that naturalist
Jack Hubley will be bringing. Weather permitting bring your lawn chair. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Tabernacle Ecumenical Program. “GOD WORKS In the Storms of Life”, Sr.
Pastor Tony Hunt, Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, Lititz, PA TB/BBF
7:30 pm Irving Berlin’s I love a Piano. $39/36 PH/GTH
Saturday, June 15
10:00 am History on the Porch: Join us on the MGAHS porch for an informal Q & A session & sharing of photos and stories, of our beloved community. HIS
11:00 am Kids Series: The Brave Little Tailor. $8/$5 PH/GTH
7:30 pm 18th Annual Heritage Festival: Celtic Marlins, high-energy, fiddle-driven
Celtic music& Irish dance. Donations are welcomed. TB/HER
7:30 pm Irving Berlin’s I love a Piano. $39/36 PH/GTH
Sunday, June 16
2:00 pm Irving Berlin’s I love a Piano. $39/36 PH/GTH
7:00 pm Mt. Gretna’s own Andy Roberts Jazz Quartet will praise God with the original jazz song stylings. TB/BBF
Monday, June 17
6:00 pm Create a glass-fusion mosaic dish. Kathleen Forney.
$23. Register by 6/11. 964-1830. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Book Review. Lukianoff & Haidt, The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting up a Generation for Failure. Susan Wood. LB/LIB
Tuesday, June 18
10:00 am Book Review. Matt Simon, The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar. Stacy Goodman, Professor of Biology, LVC. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Healing Essential Oils. Explore the historical significance of Holy oils and their therapeutic potential for us today with Deacon Marsha Roscoe. HP/CHP
Wednesday, June 19
7:00 pm Organ Recital: Alexander Ashman, Rutgers University. Minimum $5 donation requested. HP/CHP
Thursday, June 20
7:00 pm “My Life in ‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Band” James Erdman. Jim had a distinguished
career as a USMC musician in “The President’s Own,” founded by John Philip Sousa. Jim will talk about life as
a musician for the White House, on concert tours, and the many famous people he encountered. HP/CHP
Friday, June 21
10:00am Seven Dirty Words with News York Time Op-Ed writer Bari Weiss. Since George Carlin rocked the ‘70s with his language, it seems nothing is sacred, and everything can be said and seen. Weiss proposes a new set. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Tabernacle Ecumenical Program: “GOD WORKS with Our Hands”, Pastor Gretchen Lerien, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon, Pa.TB/BBF
7:00 pm History of the American Intelligence Community. Dr. Hatch is the senior historian at a major component of the Intelligence Community. HP/CHP
Saturday, June 22
11:00 am Gretna Music for Kids: Ahn Trio.
They’ve played Carnegie Hall and MTV’s Unplugged. Ages six & up $1-5. PH/MAG
7:30 pm Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts: Double Treble: Two Belting Blondes from New York City. Jenna Pastuszek, Ashley Sweetman, Gina Giachero & the Double Treble Band. TB/CMP
Sunday, June 23
7:00 pm Amy Yovanovich is a well-known and accomplished Christian singer who will bring us an inspiring evening of music.TB /BBF
7:30 pm Ahn Trio and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. A Quest for Freedom, live music and dance performance. $27/22 in advance, $30/25/PWYW day of concert. PH/MAG
.
Monday, June 24
10:00 am Mindfulness: Introduction to Sitting Meditation. Pat Larish. Part 1 / 7. $12. Questions call 717-964-1830. HP/CHP
5:30 pm Mt. Gretna Supper Club: Join neighbors and friends across Mt. Gretna for dinner by Chef
on the Go. Entertainment by pianist Andy Roberts. Register by June 17, 717-964-1830. $25. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Book Review. Richard Powers, The Overstory. Mike Sherman.LB/LIB
Tuesday, June 25
10:00 am Book Review: David Wallace-Wells, The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming. Owen
Moe, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, LVC. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Wonders of the Night Sky. Join Planetarium Director Rich Fried for a tour of the summer
night sky.
Meet Rich at the main entrance of Cedar Crest H S (facing Evergreen Road) at 6:50 PM. Register 717-964-1830.
7:00 pm The Lebanon Valley Conservancy is engaged in protecting wildlife, bird migration routes, feeding grounds and
waterways. Speakers will talk about their vital stopover at Middle Creek. HP/CHP
Wednesday, June 26
10:00 am MGSoA Lecture: Barbara Grossman. “The Segue Between Observation and Intuition.” HP/CHP
7:00 pm Organ Recital: Aaron Patterson, Curtis Institute. Minimum $5 donation requested. HP/CHP
Thursday, June 27
10:00 am Lies We Believe about God. Kathy Snavely will lead an exploration of William Paul Young’s book which
exposes 28 commonly uttered things we say about God. HP/CHP
10:00 am Yoga for Kids. Pat Steeley. Grades 1& above. Stacey’s
Place Gazebo. 6/27-8/15 Under 10 needs an adult. CHP
2:00 pm Rounding Third. $39/36 PH/GTH
7:30 pm Rounding Third. $39/36 PH/GTH
Friday, June 28
10:00 am Work, Life and Happiness after 50: How to go from Strength to Strength. Economist, Author and President of the American Enterprise Institute Arthur Brooks spoke to just that in his lecture which closed the Week Six
theme: The Changing Nature of Work. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Tabernacle Ecumenical Program. “God Works In The Dark.” Rev. John Overman, Mt. Zion UMC, Enola, Pa. TB/BBF
7:00 pm Living in Space. Jim O’Leary. Learn about early NASA and Soviet space programs.See a video tour showing life in the International Space Station. HP/CHP
7:30pm Rounding Third. $39/36 PH/GTH
Saturday, June 29
9:30 am Fairy Tale Morning. Ice Cream Breakfast. HP/CHP
10:00 am Fairy Garden Story /Fairy Tale Parade. Ages10 and under Should to be accompanied by an adult. HP/CHP
11:00 am Kids Series: Rainbow Fish the Musical. $8/$5 PH/GTH
7:30 pm Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts: Parrothead Party: The Music of Jimmy Buffett. Larry McKenna, Rachel Dalton, Nora Fitzgerald, Abby Mosconi, Dennis Matthews, & the band “The Heat.” Put on your Hawaiian shirt and join us. TB/CMP
7:30pm Rounding Third. $39/36 PH/GTH
Recurring Page: (Located before phone numbers) Lists repeating weekly entries.
For all Programs Donations are Appreciated unless a fee is listed.
Sunday, June 30
11:00 am Jazz Worship Service: Alicia Olatuja and Pastor John Overman. PH/MAG
2:00 pm Rounding Third. $39/36 PH/GTH
7:00 pm New Holland Band returns with a patriotic and spiritual concert, directed by Dr. Kenneth Laudermilch. TB/BBF
Monday, July 1
10:00 am Mindfulness. Being with the Mind during Meditation: Attention, Intention,
Attitude. Pat Larish. Part 2 / 7. $12. 717-964-1830. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Book Review. Meredith Wadman, The Vaccine Race. Margaret Hopkins. LB/LIB
7:15 pm MGSoA. Michael Allen: “Observation Memory and Invention.” HP/CHP
Tuesday, July 2
10:00 am Book Review: Peter Frankopan, The Silk Roads: A New History of the World. Kevin Pry, Associate Professor of
English,LVC. HP/CHP.
6:00 pm Mosaic Fairy Garden Stepping Stone. Create a beautiful mosaic stepping stone with Patti Reichenbach using stained glass and other embellishments. $25. Register by 6/25. 717-964-1830 HP/CHP
Wednesday, July 3
10:00 am MGSoA Lecture: Brian Rego, “The Unexpected Knock” HP/CHP
7:00 pm Brigadoon. (1954) Two Americans on a hunting trip in Scotland become lost. They encounter a small village,
not on the map, called Brigadoon. Popcorn. HP/CHP
Thursday, July 4
7:00 pm 4th of July Celebration & Band Concert. Keystone
Band of Rehrersburg 60th year. Donation. PH/CHP
9:00 pm Grand Illumination. Follow the luminaries. Smores at the tennis gazebo. TC/CHP
Friday, July 5
9:00 am Mt Gretna Bird Club. We meet every Friday in
the Chautauqua parking lot (weather permitting).
See recurring page. 717- 964-3412 CG
10:00 am Overcoming Political Tribalism and Reclaiming American Democracy. Yale University law professor Amy Chua contends in her book, Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations. HP/CHP
5:00 pm First Friday: The Gallery at La Cigale: Jonathan Frazier,oil plein air. Live
music on porch with Mowie Freeman.
5:00 pm First Friday: Open Studio MGSoA. HC
First Friday: Mt. Gretna Art Gallery at The Porch and Pantry Café. CG
5:30 pm First Friday: Library. LB/LIB
7 :00 pm Our Pennsylvania Dutch U.S. Presidents. Jean-Paul Benowitz will share
how Pennsylvania Dutch culture, traditions and philosophy formed the
domestic and foreign policies of U.S. presidents. HP/HIS/CHP
Saturday, July 6
11:00 am History Walk: “Abraham Kauffman’s Mount Gretna.” Meet at firehouse parking lot. Led by Ron Hontz. HIS
7:30 pm The Nutcracker and I. A retelling of the classic story. $40/30/24/18 in advance, $43/33/27/21/PWYW day of
performance. Contact Gretna Music for special family pricing. PH/MAG
7:30 pm 18th Annual Heritage Festival: Colebrook Road string band & bluegrass powerhouse. All donations welcome.TB/CMP
Sunday, July 7
10:00 am Worship Service: Dr. A. Herbert Smith, Professor of Religious Studies McPherson
College, Kansas. Ann & Cris Dinsmore. PH/CHP
6:45 pm First Listen with young local artists. PH/MAG
7:00 pm Piercing Word is presenting a new 2019 drama titled “One Story.” They have been bringing the Bible to life
since 2007. TB/ BBF
7:30 pm Francisco Fullana, Violin. Ravel, Turina, Sarasate, Granados, Poulenc. $26/20 in advance, $29,23,PWYW
day of concert. PH/MAG
Monday, July 8
10:00 am Mindfulness: Stress: Responding vs. Reacting. Pat Larish. Part 3 / 7. $12. 717-964-1830. HP/CHP
6:00 pm Painting the Mt. Gretna Woods. Ellen Nicholas. A hands-on acrylic painting session (2 hours). All
supplies provided. $25. Register by 7/ 1. 717-964-1830. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Book Review: James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time. Nadeen Van Tuyle.LB/LIB
Tuesday, July 9
10:00 am Book Review: Pietra Rivoli, The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade. Kimberlee Josephson, Assistant Professor of Business, LVC. HP/CHP
6:00 pm Create a glass-fusion mosaic dish or small coral bowl. $25 (large bowl, $40) Kathleen Forney. Photos on
Chautauqua web site. Register by 7/ 2. 717-964-1830. HP/CHP
Wednesday, July 10
10:00 am MGSoA Lecture: Catherine Lepp, “Figures in the Landscape: Color and the Human Form” HP/CHP
7:00 pm Gigi. (1958) Gaston is a restless Parisian playboy, while also spending time with Gigi , a precocious younger friend learning the ways of high society. Popcorn provided. HP/CHP
Thursday, July 11
10:00 am Pennsylvania Mennonites, Brethren and the Politics of World War I.
Elizabethtown College Anabaptist scholar, Steve Nolt. HP/CHP
10:00 am Yoga for Kids. Pat Steeley. Grades 1& above. Stacey’s Place Gazebo. 6/27-8/15 Under 10
needs an adult. See recurring page. CHP
7:00 pm Theme and Variation: Musical Notes by a Neurologist. Dr. Carl
Ellenberger addresses why we like certain kinds of music and why playing
and listening can exercise the brain at all ages. HP/CHP
Friday, July 12
10:00 am The Art of Play: Jill Vialet believes that playing is essential to human development and addresses significant
education reform issues by encouraging greater creativity and problem-solving skills. HP/CHP
7:00 pm The View Below: Amazing Sights in the Loyalsock Creek. Underwater “snorklehead” and naturalist Keith
Williams shares his adventures of exploring and discovering the underwater world of the River of the Year, the
Loyalsock Creek. HP/CHP
Saturday, July 13
8:30 am Chautauqua University for a Day: Michael Long, Stephanie Gromek, Dr. Marlene Arnold, & Kevin Pry.
Wine & cheese tasting @ 4:00 with Dr. Jody Dosh. 964-1830 $50 fee. Register by 7/6. HP/CHP.
10:00 am History on the Porch: Join us on the MGAHS porch for an informal Q & A
session & sharing of photos and stories of our beloved community. HIS
11:00 am Gretna Music for Kids: Havana Hop, with Paige Hernandez. An interactive
musical tale of culture and confidence. Ages 6 and up. $1-5. PH/MAG
7:30 pm George Cables, piano. Presented in collaboration with Central PA Friends of
Jazz.
$30/25/20 in advance, $33/28/23/PWYW day of concert. PH/GM
7:30 pm Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts: The Devil Came Down to Gretna. Vocalist
and fiddler extraordinaire Jessika Brust brings her own band to the Tabernacle
featuring a wide range of music with something for everyone. Also featuring
Abby Mosconi and Maria Panvini. TB/CMP
Sunday, July 14
10:00 am Worship Service: Rev. William F. Murphey, Retired Episcopal Minister, Harrisburg.
The Susquehanna Chorale Quartet.PH/CHP
1:00 pm MGSoA Art Exhibit. HP/SOA
6:45 pm First Listen with young local artists. PH/MAG
7:00 pm Men in Harmony will present a concert titled “Our God is. . .” TB/BBF
7:30 pm Julian Bliss, clarinet, with the Wister Quartet, and Bradley Moore, piano. Prokofiev, Brahms,& Mozart
$26/20 in advance, $29/23/PWYW day of concert. PH/MAG
Monday, July 15
10:00 am Mindfulness: Lovingkindness Meditation, Part One. Pat Larish. Part 4/7 $12. 717-964-1830. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Book Review: Michelle Obama, Becoming. Elaine and John Feather.LB/LIB
7:15 pm MGSoA. Josephine Halvorson, “Josephine Halvorson: On the Ground.” HP/CHP
Tuesday, July 16
10:00 am Book Review: Shaun Tam, The Arrival. Liz Sterner, Assistant Professor of Chemistry,LVC. HP/CHP
6:00 pm Make a butterfly or heart suncatcher for tweens. Kathleen Forney. Photo on Chautauqua web site. Fee $15.
Register by 7/ 9. 717-964-1830. HP/CHP
Wednesday, July 17
10:00 am MGSoA Lecture: Ken Kewley, “Ken Kewley – Stills & Animations” HP/CHP
7:00 pm Paint Your Wagon. (1969) In this musical Ben Rumson happens upon a wrecked wagon containing a dead man and his surviving brother, Pardner in the wilds of California during the Gold Rush. Popcorn provided. HP/CHP
Thursday, July 18
10:00 am Vijay “Jay” Deshpande, Esq. will speak about the origin and history of Hinduism and its major festivals and traditions. Learn how Hindus pray and the gods to whom they pray. HP/CHP
10:00 am Yoga for Kids. Pat Steeley. Grades 1& above. Stacey’s Place Gazebo. 6/27-8/15 Under 10 needs an adult. CHP
2:00 pm Oliver! $39/36 PH/GTH
7:30 pm Oliver! $39/36 PH/GTH
Friday, July 19
10:00 am Orders to Kill: The Putin Regime and Political Murder. Dr. Amy Knight. This is the latest book on Russia authored by Dr. Knight, an expert in Russian history and culture at the Library of Congress. HP/CHP
7:30 pm Oliver! $39/36 PH/GTH
Saturday, July 20
9:00 am 3rd Annual Photo Scavenger Hunt. Identify 20 images around Mt. Gretna. Call 717- 507-2667. Pickup clue sheets at the Visitors’ Center between 9 – 10 am or have sheet e-mailed to you. For all ages! HP/CHP
9:00 am Chautauqua New Resident Reception. Light breakfast plus meet and greet your neighbors and representatives from the Board of Managers. HP/CHP
10:00 am Chautauqua 101. Find out what initiated the Chautauqua movement and its inception in Mt. Gretna. HP/CHP
11:00 am Kids Series: Aladdin $8/$5 PH/GTH
4:00 pm Reveal Reception. (see 9:00 am) HP/CHP
7:30 pm Oliver! $39/36 PH/GTH
7:30 pm Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts: The Music of James Taylor & Carly Simon. Andy Boettcher, Lauryn Obozian, Olivia Perrin, Jessika Brust, Larry McKenna, & the band “The Heat.” TB/CMP
Sunday, July 21
10:00 am Worship Service: Rev. Dr. J. Stewart Hardy, Retired,
Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill. Christyan Seay,
Soloist, Harrisburg.PH/CHP
2:00 pm Oliver! $39/36 PH/GTH
7:00 pm Ron Susek, an evangelist, will preach and his wife, Diane, will lead us in
worship through music TB/BBF
Monday, July 22
10:00 am Mindfulness: Lovingkindness Meditation, Part Two Pat Larish. 5 / 7. $12 964-1830. HP/CHP
5:30 pm Mt. Gretna Supper Club: Dinner by Chef on the Go. Barbershoppers, The Catoctones. Register by 7/15.
717-964-1830. $25 HP/CHP
7:00 pm Book Review: Cathy O’Neill, Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy. Kristi Donahue and Bob Rader.
LB/LIB
7:15pm MGSoA. Erin Raedeke, “Making Sense of Things” HC/CHP
Tuesday, July 23
10:00 am Book Review: Gary Gallagher, The Union War. Jim Broussard, Professor of History, LVC.
HP/CHP
Wednesday, July 24
10:00 am MGSoA Lecture: Thaddeus Radell, “The Painter as Alchemist.” HP/CHP
4:00 pm Laughter Yoga (Hasyayoga), Laughter Yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter
provides the same benefits as spontaneous laughter.
Tammy and Jack Bray of Joyful ViBRAYtions. $10 at the door. HP/MAG/CHP
7:30 pm Yamato, the Drummers of Japan. A thrilling Gretna debut for the entire family! $40/30/24/18 in
advance, $43/33/27/21/PWYW day of performance. Contact Gretna Music for special family pricing. PH/MAG
Thursday, July 25
10:00 am Shining Light, has a unique program working with the incarcerated. Jeff Bohn, Founder and Executive Director, will be sharing photos and stories. HP/CHP
4:00 pm Mens’ Tennis Tournament. Food sales benefits the tennis club. Bring a chair and enjoy some great tennis. TC
7:00 pm Classical Asian Indian Music. John Protopapas, Professor of World Music at York College will demonstrate several prominent Indian musical instruments, speak about the historical, structural and spiritual roots of Indian classical music. HP/MAG/CHP
7:30 pm The Summer Club. $30. PH/GTH
Friday, July 26
10:00 am Unbelievable. Bishop John Shelby Spong presents a summation of his findings after many years of scholarship, publishing and church leadership. He ends with his 12 theses in the spirit of modern church reformation. HP/CHP
4:00 pm Mens’ Tennis Tournament. Food sales benefits the tennis club.
Bring a chair and enjoy some great tennis. TC
7:00 pm Engagement and Innovation in Genomic Medicine with Old Order Amish and Mennonite throughout North America. Karlla Brigatti, Clinic for Special Children’s genetic counselor and Research Operations Director. HP/CHP
Saturday, July 27
9:00am National Guard Returns to Mount Gretna! Stop by Soldiers Field to see volunteers bring elements of Camp
Hastings back to life. You will see many elements of a soldier’s daily routine carried out in 1898. HIS
10:00 am Dedication Ceremony for Soldiers Field. In case of inclement weather dedication will be held at HOP.
11:00 am Kids Series: Goldilocks and the Three Bears. $8/$5 PH/GTH
12:00 pm Mens’ Tennis Tournament. Food sales benefits the tennis club. Bring a chair & enjoy some great tennis. TC
7:30 pm Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts: One Fine Night: The Music of Carole King. Abby Mosconi, Ansley Livingston, Jessika Brust, Jen Buono, & the band “The Heat.” TB/CMP
Sunday, July 28
9:00 am National Guard Returns to Mount Gretna! Stop by Soldiers Field to see volunteers bring elements of Camp Hastings back to life. HIS
10:00 am Worship Service: Rev. Richard Gardner, Retired,
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Lana
Walmer,Soloist, Harrisburg. PH/CHP
12:00 pm Mens’ Tennis Tournament. Food sales benefits the tennis club. Bring a chair and enjoy some great tennis. TC
1:00 pm Annual MGSoA Student Show. Open to the public. HP
5:30 pm Indian Buffet Dinner by Namaste. $20, reservations required. HP/MAG
6:45 pm First Listen/Look. Students from the Rasika School of Dance. PH/MAG
7:00 pm The Massed Choir. Mary McDonald of Knoxville, TN returns to direct 175 voices in a joyous Sunday evening concert. TB/BBF
7:30 pm Amjad Ali Khan and Sons. The world’s premier sarod virtuoso $26/20 in advance, $29/23/PWYW day of concert. PH/MAG
Monday, July 29
10:00 am Mindfulness: Mindfulness and Communication. Pat Larish. 6 / 7. $12 Register 964-1830. HP/CHP
4:00 pm Mens’ Tennis Tournament. Food sales benefit the tennis club. Bring a chair and enjoy some great tennis. TC
7:00 pm Book Review: Shane Bauer, American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment. Margaret Hopkins. LB/LIB
7:15 pm MGSoA Lecture. Bill White, “Translating Light into Color”. PH/CHP
Tuesday, July 30
10:00 am Book Review: Errol Morris, The Ashtray: (Or the Man Who Denied Reality). Philip Benesch, Associate Professor of Politics, LVC. HP/CHP
4:00 pm Mens’ Tennis Tournament. Food sales benefit the tennis club. Bring a chair and enjoy some great tennis. TC
Recurring Page: (Located before phone numbers) Lists repeating weekly entries.
For all Programs Donations are Appreciated unless there is a fee.
Wednesday, July 31
10:00 am MGSoA Lecture: Kimberly Trowbridge, “Into the Garden.” HP/CHP
4:00 pm Mens’ Tennis Tournament. Food sales benefit the Tennis Club. Bring a chair and enjoy some great tennis.
TC
7:00 pm Camelot. (1969) Camelot is a castle and court associated with the legendary King Arthur. Camelot first appeared in 12th-century French romances. Popcorn provided. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Brothers in Grace is a premier local quartet that is known for quality inspirational spiritual music. TB/BBF
Thursday, August 1
10:00 am Religious History of PA. Horse & Buggy Mennonites in PA. Jean-Paul Benowitz. HP/CHP
2:00 pm Murder For Two. $39/36 PH/GTH
4:00 pm Mens’ Tennis Tournament. Food sales benefit the Tennis Club. Bring a chair and enjoy some great tennis. TC
7:30 pm Murder For Two. $39/36 PH/GTH
Friday, August 2
5:00pm First Friday : Open Studio. MGSoA. HC
5:00 pm First Friday :The Gallery at La Cigale: Rachel Coughlin,Sculpture. Jim Arthur Davis,digital imaging. Music on the porch with Scott Galbraith.
5:00 pm First Friday : Mt. Gretna Art Gallery at The Porch and Pantry Café. CG
5:30 pm First Friday: Library. LB
7:00 pm When Cowboys Wore a Derby. Bob Baer. Explore the many myths around the Old West. How accurate is Hollywood’s portrayal of cowboys, gunslingers, Indians and Western characters? HP/CHP
7:30 pm Murder For Two. $39/36 PH/GTH
Saturday, August 3
10:00 am 35th Annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes &Gardens.
Self-guided walking tour of homes and historical buildings. $20 in advance, $25 day of tour. MAG
11:00 am Kids Series: Pinocchio. $8/$5 PH/GTH
11:00 am House Tour Café. Stop by for light snack & drink until 3:00 pm. Donations benefit Gretna Music & Chautauqua Summer Programs. HP/CHP
7:00 pm A Festival of Handbell Choirs will ring music to the Praise and Glory of God under the direction of Michael Joy. TB/BBF
7:30 pm Murder For Two. $39/36 PH/GTH
Sunday, August 4
10:00 am Worship Service: Dr. D. Darrell Woomer, Retired, United Methodist, Cornwall, Pa.
Carl Iba Violinist, Harrisburg, Pa.PH/CHP
2:00pm Murder For Two. $39/36 PH/GTH
5:00 pm Edible Landscape farm-to-table fundraising gala 14 Muhlenberg Ave.(find tickets at mgsoa.org/edible)
7:00 pm The National Christian Choir returns for their fourth presentation of superb Christian music. Hear them Sundays at 3 on WDAC.TB/BBF
Monday August 5
10:00 am Mindfulness: Review and Moving Forward with Meditation in Your Life. Pat Larish 7/ 7 $12. Register 964-1830. HP/CHP
7:15 pm MGSoA Lecture. Bill Scott, “Bill Scott, Leaf and Line. The Reasons for
Painting an Imaginary Paradise.” HC/CHP
7:30 pm The Original Mt. Gretna Cicada Music Festival Inc. Concert. Phil Dirt & The Dozers. A Beach Party Concert. $20 reserved seating. PH/CIC.
Tuesday, August 6
10:00 am Book Review: Tara Westover, Educated: A Memoir. Reviewed by Diane Johnson, Professor of Politics, LVC. HP/CHP
7:30 pm The Original Mt. Gretna Cicada Music Festival Inc. Concert. CSN Songs. This group of seven seasoned musicians performs all the timeless “Crosby Stills Nash & Young” hits just as they were originally written, recorded and performed. $20 reserved seating. PH/CIC.
Wednesday, August 7
10:00 am From the Schuylkill to the Hudson – Landscapes of the Early American Republic. A look into Philadelphia’s contribution to America’s landscape tradition at PAFA. Gloria Mast. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Stop the Bleed. Sandy Moritz, RN, National Certified School Nurse. This Homeland Security campaign aims to train bystanders and health professionals in the basics of bleeding control. Register by 8/ 1.717-964-1830. HP/CHP
7:00 pm The Hymns of Charles Wesley is led by Rev. Bob Kettering and Dr. Rod Shearer. Charles Wesley has accepted our invitation to attend. TB/BBF
7:30 pm The Original Mt. Gretna Cicada Music Festival Inc. Concert: Arrival. The music of Abba. From Sweden, the world’s number one Abba tribute band. $20
reserved seating. PH/CIC.
Thursday, August 8
10:00 am Yoga for Kids. Pat Steeley. Grades 1& above. Stacey’s Place Gazebo. 6/27-8/15 Under 10 needs an adult. CHP
7:30 pm The Original Mt. Gretna Cicada Music Festival Inc. Concert: Shirelles and The Tokens. The Shirelles with lead singer Shirley Alston Reeves and The Tokens with lead singer Jay Siegel will take you on an amazing ride down memory lane. $20 reserved seating. PH/CIC
Friday, August 9
7:00 pm 150 Years of Harper’s Bazaar. Elizabeth Hummer, Design Director at Harper’s Bazaar and Creative Director of the recently published book takes us through the greatest moments of America’s first fashion magazine. HP/CHP
Saturday, August 10
10:00 am History on the Porch: Join us on the MGAHS porch for an informal Q & A session & sharing
of photos and stories of our beloved community. HIS
11:00 am Gretna Music for Kids: Akropolis Reed Quintet. Be ready for fast-paced musical fun with this group of wonderful woodwinds! Ages 6 and up. $1-5. PH/MAG
7:30 pm 18th Annual Heritage Festival: The Youngers American musical storytellers . . . a combo of country, rock and ringing guitars. Donations are welcomed. TB/HER
7:30 pm James “Blood” Ulmer, guitar. Blues guitar at its vital, gritty best. $26/20 in advance, $29/23/PWYW day of concert. PH/MAG
Sunday, August 11
10:00 am Worship Service: Rev. Fred Opalinski, Retired Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Salem Lutheran Church Choir, Mark Dimick, Director. PH/CHP
6:45 pm First Listen with young local artists. PH/MAG
7:00 pm Pastor David Kieffer, of Lancaster’s Westminster Presbyterian Church will lead the worship service, assisted by the church choir. TB/BBF
7:30 pm Akropolis Reed Quintet. An evening of musical fun with five of today’s most vibrant young reed musicians $26/20 in advance, $29/23/PWYW day of concert. PH/MAG
Monday, August 12
7:30 pm The Original Mt. Gretna Cicada Music Festival Inc. Concert: Gary Lewis and The Playboys. These guys remain one of the hottest acts around. What great songs they had. $20 reserved seating. PH/CIC.
Tuesday, August 13
10:00 am Book Review: Ross Gay, The Book of Delights: Essays. Holly M. Wendt, Assistant Professor of English, LVC. HP/CHP
7:30 pm The Original Mt. Gretna Cicada Music Festival Inc. Concert. “Shadows of the 60’s.” – The superstars of Motown. $20 reserved seating. PH/CIC.
Wednesday, August 14
10:00 am The Ancient Near East Nearby. A look at the reinstallation of the Ancient Near East collection at the Penn Museum. We will look at the career of Leonard Woolley and one of his mysterious guests. Gloria Mast. HP/CHP
7:00 pm Heimlich Heroes Sandy Moritz, RN, National Certified School Nurse. A class for children and parents to learn the Heimlich Maneuver created for children ages 7 and up. Register by August 7 at 717-964-1830. HP/CHP
Thursday, August 15
10:00 am Yoga for Kids. Pat Steeley. Last Day. Playground
Saturday, August 17
9:00 am Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show. $12 Children under 12 Free. CG/OAS
7:30 pm Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts: Burt Bacharach Songbook. Rachel Hendrickson, Nerissa Wolfson, Kendyll Young, Jessika Brust, & the band “The Heat.” TB/CMP
Sunday, August 18
9:00 am Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show. $12 Children under 12 Free. CG/OAS
10:00 am Worship Service. Rev. Dr. George G. Kinney, Retired,
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Joseph Sobel,
Soloist, Salem United Church of Christ, Harrisburg, PA
PH/CHP
7:00 pm Susquehanna Chorale, a premier choral group in the nation, directed by Linda Tedford, makes its traditional summer appearance. TB/BBF
Tuesday, August 20
6:00 pm Art Show Picnic for volunteers of the Mt Gretna Art Show. HP/OAS
Wednesday, August 21
10:00 am The Ten and Lancaster’s Wolf Museum of Art and Music. A look at this hidden gem in Lancaster City and its connection to a group of women artists known as “The Ten.” Gloria Mast. HP/CHP
Thursday, August 22
2:00 pm USO Show Troupe. $39/36 PH/GTH
7:30 pm USO Show Troupe. $39/36 PH/GTH
Friday, August 23
7:00pm The Life of a Collier. Rick Brouse. Hard work in the hills defined the life of colliers, men who made the charcoal that fueled the iron furnaces of the 18th and 19th centuries. HP/HIS/CHP
7:30 pm USO Show Troupe. $39/36 PH/GTH
Saturday, August 24
7:30 pm USO Show Troupe. $39/36 PH/GTH
7:30 pm Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts: Broadway’s Greatest Hits: A New Revue. Andy Boettcher, Jessika Brust, Maria Panvini, Darryl Thompson, Marie Anderson , & the band “The Heat.” TB/CMP
Sunday, August 25
10:00 am Community Service at the Campmeeting Tabernacle. William Kepner, Soloist, Lancaster, Pa.
TB
2:00 pm USO Show Troupe. $39/36 PH/GTH
6:45 pm First Listen with young local artists.PH/MAG
7:00 pm The QuintEssentially Brass quintet with their engaging personalitiesand sparkling instrumental performances end another season. TB/ BBF
7:30 pm Song of the Earth. Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano, John Matthew Myers, tenor, and Christopher Cano,piano. Britten and Mahler. $26/20 in advance, $29/23/PWYW day of concert. PH/MAG
Monday, August 26
1:00 pm Mah Jongg on the Porch. 964-2299. HP/CHP
5:30 pm MG Supper Club dinner. Chef on the Go, Anything but Quiet.Register by 8/ 19. 717-964-1830. $25 HP/CHP
Tuesday, August 27
6:00 pm Caputo Brothers return to show us how to make provolone cheese. $35.Register by 8/20. 717-964-1830.
HP/CHP
Wednesday, August 28
4:00 pm Yoga. Stephanie Bost. 5/29-9.11 $8. 964-1830 HP/CHP
Friday, August 30
7:00 pm Play Readings: Kevin Pry. HP/CHP
Saturday, August 31
Sunday, September 1
10:00 am Worship Service: Rev. Derek Wadlington, Chaplain, Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pa. The Eaken Trio: John Eaken, Violin: Andrew Rammon, Cello; Gary Boerckel, Piano. PH/CHP
5:00 pm End of Summer picnic & lowering of the gavel.
964-1956 for reservations by 8/29. Leave name, # in
party & if bringing salad /entrée/dessert. HP/CHP
6:45 pm First Listen with young local artists. PH/MAG
7:30 pm Jeremy Denk, piano. Bach, Ligeti, Liszt, Berg, and Schumann. $26/20 in advance, $29/23/PWYW day of concert. PH/MAG
7:30 pm Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts: Divas Through the Decades with the Girls of Summer. Rachel Hendrickson, Kate Nice, Maria Panvini, Jessika Brust, Larry McKenna, & the band “The Heat”
TB/CMP
Monday, September 2
1:00 PM Mah Jongg on the Porch. 6/3-9/9 964-2299. HP/CHP
Recurring Events Page
Sunday
1:00 pm Historical Society Museum Open. 964-1105 5/25-9/1 HIS
Monday
1:00 pm Mahjong on the Porch. 6/3-9/9 964-2299. HP/CHP
Wednesday
4:00 pm Yoga. Stephanie Bost. 5/29-9/11 $8. 964-1830 HP/CHP
Thursday
10:00 am Yoga for Kids. Pat Steeley. Grades 1& above. Stacey’s
Place Gazebo. 6/27-8/15 Under 10 needs an adult. CHP
Friday
9:00 am Mt Gretna Bird Club. Meet at Chautauqua parking lot year-round. Bring Binoculars. Weather permitting. 964-3412 CG
Saturday
10:00 am Coffee & Conversations. 5/25-8/31 LB/LIB
1:00 pm Historical Society Museum Open. 5/25-9/1 964-1105 HIS
2:00 pm Mt. Gretna Art Gallery at The Porch and Pantry Café. 6/1-8/31(Saturdays)
CG
Mt. Gretna Community Directory
Governments and Services:
Mt. Gretna Borough (*) 964-3270
(*) 24-hr emergency & answering service 964-3231
Mt. Gretna Campmeeting 964-3040
Mt. Gretna Heights 964-3108
Mt. Gretna Volunteer Fire Company 964-3511
Mt. Gretna Water & Sewer Authority (*) 964-3270
PA Chautauqua (*) 964-3270
Police Dispatch Cornwall Borough 272-2054
(Emergency — 911)
US Post Office, Mt. Gretna 964-3804
Additional Mt. Gretna Services:
Becky Briody Chef-on-the-Go 964-3541
Brownstone Realty 304-0248
Colebrook Tavern and Restaurant 964-3551
Collins Grocery 964-3166
Diana Lynn’s Hair Salon 964-2062
Gretna Computer Consulting 964-1106
La Cigale 964-3313
Mt. Gretna Hide-A-Way 675-7987
Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach 964-3130
Mt. Gretna Miniature Golf 964-1308
Mt. Gretna Pizzeria 964-1853
Mt. Gretna Realty 964-2100
Mt. Gretna Roller Rink 964-3631
Penn Realty 964-3800
Porch & Pantry 964-3771
The Jigger Shop 964-9686
Timbers Restaurant & Dinner Theatre 964-3601
Organizations/Groups/Clubs:
Governor Dick Park 964-3808
Gretna Theatre Box Office 964-3627
Mt. Gretna Bible Festival 371-1725
Mt. Gretna Cicada Festival 389-6306
Mt. Gretna Historical Society 964-1105
Mt. Gretna Tennis Club 269-3989
Mt. Gretna Methodist Church 964-3241
Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show 964-3270
Music at Gretna 361-1508
Misc. Contacts:
Lawn Fire Company 964-2369
Rental of Hall of Philosophy 571-0330
Rental of Fire Company Social Hall 964-1106
Rental of Heights Community Building 813-3380
Rental of Playhouse 964-3270
Rental of Tabernacle 964-3040
Gretna Community Volunteer Fire Company
All events at the Fire Hall.
May 25 8:00 am Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
Sept 21 4:00 pm Pig Roast
Oct 20 11:00 am Bingo
Oct 25 7:00 pm Halloween Parade
Nov 3 8:00 am Breakfast
Nov 9 12:00 pm Soup Cook Off
Nov 30 9:00 am Craft Show
Dec 14 10:00 am Cookies with Santa
Calendar Credits and Information
2019 Calendar Committee of the Mt. Gretna Arts Council:
Project Coordinator Jeff & Deborah Hurst
Editor Deborah Hurst
Advertising Coordinator Jeff Hurst
Cover Art Coordinator Jennifer Besse
Accounts Payable Cindy Myer