March 2007

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Heritage Festival 2007 Set for September 16
by Jan Powers

Plans are already in the making for the 2007 Adams County Heritage Festival scheduled for Sunday, September 16, at the Gettysburg Recreation Park from noon until 5 p.m. Forms are ready to mail to prospective vendors, non-profits, craft demonstrators and performers. In the meantime, committee members have begun lining up performers for this year’s festival, which will again open with bagpiper Rodney Yeaple.

Many of us who heard Jessica Gondwe’s beautiful voice at the Unity Festival are thrilled to know that she will be singing African American spirituals at this year’s Heritage Festival. Another vocal treat will be Voxology, a trio with a wide range of musical styles, including Americana, bluegrass, country, and contemporary folk. Based in central Pennsylvania, they have released three recordings and sung at numerous festivals.

Early music from Latin America will be presented by Zorzal, a seven-member group led by composer Lynne Gummert and including local performers Catharine Roth, Tim Sestrick, and Marta Robinson. Their lively songs and instrumental music will definitely set our toes tapping. Young people from Generación Diez will return to the Heritage Festival stage this year to perform festive dances from south of the border.

Topping the list will be the Chinese Lion Dancers from Baltimore, who will bring their colorful East Asian “giant beast” to delight children of all ages. Although we don’t yet know whether there will be a children’s play or the possibility of additional performers, we can all surely plan ahead for a terrific afternoon of entertainment, ethnic food and craft demonstrations. It’s not too early to circle the date on your calendar.

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