News from Gettysburg

02-25-2009

 

 

Liberty Mountain Resort to host Wounded Warriors

 

Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports (BRASS) is hosting a “Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project Snow Sports Weekend” at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, Pa. On Feb. 28 and March 1, 2009, BRASS will host 11 severely wounded service members, Wounded Warriors, from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict and the global war on terrorism. The military personnel are currently patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and will spend the weekend at Liberty Mountain Resort learning to ski and snowboard.

BRASS will be providing this snow sports opportunity to the Wounded Warriors free of charge, including transportation, lodging, meals, adaptive equipment and individualized instruction.  Fundraising efforts are underway to underwrite the cost of the Snow Sports Weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

The Majestic Theater season in full swing

 

Seussical brings the world of Dr. Seuss to the Majestic

 

Seussical, the musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss, will play at The Majestic on Saturday, March 14, at 3 p.m.

Join Dr. Seuss’s best-loved characters, including Cat in the Hat, as they collide in this unforgettable musical caper adapted from the Broadway version especially for young audiences. The works of one of the most prolific children’s authors of all time will literally come alive on stage at the Majestic.

The Cat in the Hat hosts and emcee’s this romp through classic Dr. Seuss tales recognizable by the lovable characters including Horton and his Who friend JoJo, Miss Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bord, and many more.

 

Legendary Dixie Hummingbirds to sing at Majestic

 

The Majestic Theater is proud to present the legendary performers The Dixie Hummingbirds on Thursday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m.

For more than 70 years, The Dixie Hummingbirds have entertained audiences with their soulful doo-wop gospel music that influenced and forever changed American music.  

“The Dixie Hummingbirds are an American institution,” said Jeffrey Gabel, Executive Director of the Majestic Theater. “Here you will see a group that has influenced countless performers over the decades and are members of American singing royalty. We are happy to have them here for a night of exceptional vocal music that is a treasured part of our musical history.”

 

 

 

Gettysburg to host Re-enactor’s Appreciation Weekend next week

 

The fourth annual Gettysburg Re-enactor Appreciation Weekend will be held March 6-8, 2009. The weekend-long event is open to re-enactors of all eras, not just Civil War.

Admission to the Re-enactor Appreciation Weekend is free to living historians in period attire, and many local businesses offer specials rates and discounts for re-enactors and their families.

This weekend is Gettysburg’s way of expressing gratitude to all the re-enactors and living historians who help bring the historic town to life. The event includes dances, receptions, teas, fashion and other entertainment.

In 2008, the event added a World War II Big Band Dance during the Welcome Reception and offered a Cigars and Brandy event and a Grand Ball.

 

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