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Time for Tango – world debut concert!
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PASpanish-born violinist Francisco Fullana, Argentinean bandoneonist JP Jofre, and American guitarist Grammy winner Jason Vieaux look forward to sharing their love of Argentinean tangos and Spanish dances. For the first… Read More »Time for Tango – world debut concert!
Build-an-organ! Free event
Mt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy 212 Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. Gretna, PA, PAYou may have built a bear or built with blocks and Legos, but have you ever built an organ? Help build a real pipe organ and then learn to play… Read More »Build-an-organ! Free event
Free World Premiere for Mandolin and Guitar
Clarence Schock Environmental Center 3283 Pinch Road Mt. Gretna, PA 17545, United States 3283 Pinch Road, Mt. Gretna, PennsylvaniaGuitarist Allen Krantz raved about his Temple University mandolin student Gabriel Locati so much we invited Gabe to perform for us on Zoom, and then in person as part of… Read More »Free World Premiere for Mandolin and Guitar
Drum Circle with Matthew Woodson – Free event
Mt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy 212 Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. Gretna, PA, PAIf you have a heartbeat, you can play drums. Matthew believes that, and he is on a mission to makes sure everyone else does, too. Drumming offers a great foundation… Read More »Drum Circle with Matthew Woodson – Free event
Free Jazz Worship Service
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAJoin Pastor John Overman from the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Enola for a free non-denominational service where everyone is welcome. In partnership with PA Chautauqua Summer Programs. Free.
BBQ with local craft beer and cider tasting
Mt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy 212 Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. Gretna, PA, PABBQ buffet catered by Mt. Gretna's Chef on the Go Becky Briody with beer tastings supplied by Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery and cider by Under the Bridge. Two samples and bbq… Read More »BBQ with local craft beer and cider tasting
Timberdale Brass
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAPhiladelphia's shiniest new brass quintet is led by Mt. Gretna native and veteran of over 600 performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eric Schweingruber. Eric and his talented friends will fill… Read More »Timberdale Brass
Entienne Charles, jazz trumpet
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PATrinidad born Entienne uses his unique sound to engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized performances while wearing the snazziest of outfits. Joined by piano, sax, bass, and drums,… Read More »Entienne Charles, jazz trumpet
Peking Acrobats
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAThey defy gravity with their daring maneuvers atop a precarious tower of chairs, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, and somersaulting. An extravaganza of fun for the whole family! All tickets $15… Read More »Peking Acrobats
Romantic Piano with Natasha Paremski
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PARussian-born American pianist Natasha Paremski makes her Gretna Music debut in this spectacularly romantic program. Known for dynamic performances, she continues to win over audiences with her powerful, flawless technique.… Read More »Romantic Piano with Natasha Paremski
Mr. Music Mondays free family sing-alongs
Mt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy 212 Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. Gretna, PA, PAIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS Kids, aka Lenny Tepsich, encourages everyone to join in as he performs favorite children’s songs… Read More »Mr. Music Mondays free family sing-alongs
Chanticleer
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAThe Grammy Award-winning Chanticleer has been hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus,” and is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices.” Founded and based in San Francisco,… Read More »Chanticleer
Jazz with living legend bassist Buster Williams
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAPerforming with: Steve Wilson, sax; Lenny White, drums: and Brandon McCune, piano. Imagine hanging out with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, hearing them jam together, trading riffs, then riffing with words and trading stories. Bird and Diz are gone, but giants still… Read More »Jazz with living legend bassist Buster Williams
World Music – Sona Jobarteh, kora player and vocalist
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAEric Appapoulay, guitar; Andi McLean, bass; Mamadou Sar, percussion, Wes Joseph, drums The men in her family have been musicians for over 700 years but she "didn't want to be… Read More »World Music – Sona Jobarteh, kora player and vocalist
Mr. Music Mondays free family sing-alongs
Mt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy 212 Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. Gretna, PA, PAIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS Kids, aka Lenny Tepsich, encourages everyone to join in as he performs favorite children’s songs… Read More »Mr. Music Mondays free family sing-alongs
37th Annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes & Gardens
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAMt. 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. $20 in advance, $25… Read More »37th Annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes & Gardens
Take 6
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAHeralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet”, Take 6 is the most awarded a cappella group in history. With 10 Grammy awards, the sextet continues… Read More »Take 6
Chuchito Valdés, jazz piano
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAFollowing in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho Valdés and grandfather Bebo Valdés, Chuchito continues the legacy of great piano players from Cuba. With influences of Caribbean rhythms and… Read More »Chuchito Valdés, jazz piano
Wunderkinds! – 2 talented teens
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PA15 year-old Amaryn Olmeda is a fast-rising star who's already soloed at Carnegie Hall and has been a featured soloist with major symphonies including the Philadelphia Orchestra. Her program includes… Read More »Wunderkinds! – 2 talented teens
Mr. Music Mondays free family sing-alongs
Mt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy 212 Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. Gretna, PA, PAIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS Kids, aka Lenny Tepsich, encourages everyone to join in as he performs favorite children’s songs… Read More »Mr. Music Mondays free family sing-alongs
Hello Cello! Free event
Mt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy 212 Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. Gretna, PA, PAJoin the Galvin Cello Quartet on an exploration of the second largest member of the string family. The musicians will show how the cello works, how it’s used in music… Read More »Hello Cello! Free event
International Make Music On Your Porch Day – Free event
Mt. Gretna is joining citizens of over 70 countries and all 50 states for the 10th annual Make Music On Your Porch Day. Wander around and hear talented musicians and… Read More »International Make Music On Your Porch Day – Free event
Teens Talking – Free event
Mt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy 212 Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. Gretna, PA, PACalling all young, aspiring musicians: The youthful Galvin Quartet are ready to answer your questions on what it’s like to study music and carve out a career in music. They… Read More »Teens Talking – Free event
4 Cellos, 4 friends: Galvin Cello Quartet
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAFour cello-playing friends from four different nations (Brazil, China, South Korea, and the United States) joined forces and, after only 12 days of intense rehearsing, won the silver medal at… Read More »4 Cellos, 4 friends: Galvin Cello Quartet
Wister Quartet with pianist Marcantonio Barone
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAThe Philadelphia based Wister Quartet are beloved regulars at Gretna Music. They'll perform works of Handel and Mozart, and be joined by pianist Marcantonio Barone, for Brahms' heaven-storming Piano Quintet… Read More »Wister Quartet with pianist Marcantonio Barone
Bach’s Beloved Brandenberg Concertos with the Sebastians
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna, PAA dynamic ensemble specializing in music of the Baroque and Classical eras, the Sebastians have been praised by the New York Times as “everywhere sharp-edged and engaging." Vivaldi features on… Read More »Bach’s Beloved Brandenberg Concertos with the Sebastians