Dillsburg Arts and Revitalization Council

Past programs provided by the Dillsburg Arts Council have included:

Rebel Hearts Irish Dancers
Polar Bear Singers
Northern String Quartet
Pigeon Hill Station- country music
The Eaken Trio- chamber music
Susquehanna Travellers
Pa. Woodwind Quintet- chamber music and popular
Reese Project- jazz
Free Spirit Watercolor Class (ongoing)
Dillsburg Watercolor Class art show
Summer Art Camp for elementary age students
Watercolor workshop by Yachiyo Beck
Creating a "bound journal" workshop
Art Journaling techniques
Harrisburg Mandolin Quintet
Dillsburg Brass
Carol Knisley- show tunes
Old Time Hymn Sing
Letters Home at Christmas- Civil War Soldiers ( a reading)
The Sea Dogs- pirates chants and songs
Irish Rovers- Irish music
Music assemblies at the local elementary schools
Occasional Saxophone Quartet

These cover a few of the performances and programs sponsored by the Dillsburg Arts and revitalization Council. It is our endeavor to feature local artists and youth whenever possible also to have programs for young people to inspire them to develop their talents in the arts.

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ARTS CAMP NEWSFLASH!

All classes are now filled

except for the 6-8th grade group.

June 26-30	Summer Dance Camp for Students grades 2-8 See the performing arts page
July 23, 2 pm	Hymn Sing at Historic Monaghan with homemade ice cream
Aug. 7-10	Summer Art Camp for Students grades K-8 See the visual arts page
Sept. 17, 2 pm	Ladies in the Parlor Traditional American fiddle tunes and songs reminiscent of hoedowns and house dances of a bygone era. The all female band is based in South Central Pennsylvania and features acoustic sounds of the fiddle, banjo, guitar, and upright base.
Oct. 29, dusk	The Ghosts of Dillsburg's Past Cemetery Tour Features the stories of the lives of six former residents and their impact on the history of Dillsburg and our nation.
Nov. 12, 2 pm	Mine Eyes Have Seen: When the Confederates Came to Dillsburg The story of a young farm girl and her family when the Confederate Cavalry passed through Dillsburg. Music accompaniment by the Susquehanna Travellers.
Dec. 10, 2 pm	Charlie Zahm Christmas Concert Charlie is one of the most popular performers on the Celtic festival circuit. More info on the Performing Arts page.
Dec. 16, 7 pm	Colonial Candlelight Service Features traditional carol singing. Refreshments immediately following at Dill Tavern. Co-sponsored by NYCHAPS.
Ongoing	Free Spirit Watercololor Class Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 a.m See the visual arts page

Fall Concerts sponsored by the Cultural Alliance of York County Creative Impact Grant.

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Here are the latest in what we have to offer in free classes, speakers, and performances.

Dillsburg is a thriving community offering many programs and learning opportunities in the arts. Explore this website to find out how you can participate!