Enjoy great jazz every First Friday in the Studio at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $10 in Advance, $15 day of performance, Students Free. (Follow this link for tickets: https://tickets.appellcenter.org/overview/8916) The lineup for December includes: Dred “Perky” Scott – vocals Matthew Monticchio – piano A.J. Myers – bass Jeff Stabley – drums Attorney Tom O’Shea is a current Board member and Frank and Rebecca Countess were past Appell Center Board members.
Canals, Stagecoaches, & Steam with the York County History Center
Matt Maris, high school history teacher, public historian, and owner of Local Historia LLC, will be presenting. Local Historia is a passion for local history, community, and preservation. He provides walking tours in Bellefonte and other communities in Central PA. The presentation will be on Pennsylvania Canals, elaborating on primary sources that illustrate canal life, a discussion of the PA canal journey of Charles Dickens in 1842, and some examples of canal remnants/remains. Fun Fact: Matt was even a volunteer with the York County History Center during his time in York. Follow this link: Program Registration Learn more about Matt’s… read more »
The Nutcracker at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts
Join Greater York Dance Company this holiday season for a beautiful ballet danced to the timeless music of Tchaikovsky “The Nutcracker”. Professional dancers will share the stage with York’s pre-professional regional youth ballet company, The Midstate Ballet. Tickets Start at $25.88. The tale of The Nutcracker, written by E.T.A. Hoffman in 1816, has fascinated artists and audiences for decades. The Nutcracker takes place in two acts and tells the story of a Christmas Eve in the 1800’s at the home of young Clara and her family, The Stahlbaum’s, during their holiday party. The mysterious magician, Drosselmyer, makes a surprise visit… read more »
York County History Center: Holiday Open House
Location: Historical Society Museum Time: 1pm-4pm Join YCHC for an afternoon of music, food and friends to celebrate the holiday season! Attorney Richard Konkel is Vice President of the South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society. Marketing Director Rebecca Countess is the Chair of the York County History Center Board.
The Appell Center for the Performing Arts: Jazz in the City
Enjoy great jazz every First Friday in the Studio at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $10 in Advance, $15 day of performance, Students Free. (Follow this link for tickets: https://tickets.appellcenter.org/overview/8916) The lineup for December includes: Dred “Perky” Scott – vocals Matthew Monticchio – piano A.J. Myers – bass Jeff Stabley – drums Attorney Tom O’Shea is a current Board member and Frank and Rebecca Countess were past Appell Center Board members.
York County History Center: Oyster Fest
Join us for a York County tradition, the 48th Annual Oyster Festival, a fundraiser for the York County History Center. The inspiration for our longest running fundraiser began with the discovery of oyster shells during an archeological dig behind the Golden Plough Tavern in the 1960’s. Today, Oyster Festival not only includes amazing food, but features family focused activities, live music, children’s activities and delectable baked goods. ADMISSION IS FREE and attendees are encouraged to bring their family to this community event and explore the Agriculture and Industrial Museum. Further Information Here: https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/events/event-calendar?oyster-festival&event_id=26330&fid=2 Director of Marketing, Rebecca Countess, is the… read more »
York County History Center Annual Meeting
The York County History Center will hold its 2022 Annual Meeting and Awards Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 Each year the York County History Center invites members to elect new and renewing Directors to the Board. To ensure all members can safely participate the organization has opted to host the Annual Meeting in a hybrid format- both IN PERSON and ONLINE via ZOOM. Doors open at 5 pm program starts at 5:30 pm. For a list of 2022 History Center Awards recipients, CLICK HERE! All members who wish to participate through ZOOM CLICK HERE! For those attending IN PERSON CLICK HERE!… read more »
Spring Brunch with the York County History Center
The Friends of the York County History Center invite you to attend their annual Spring Brunch at the Country Club of York (price is ($40.00). Featured speakers include Joan Mummert (President/CEO of the YCHC) and Rebecca Countess (YCHC Board President). The reservation deadline is April 15th, 2022. Go HERE to purchase tickets. For questions or additional information, please contact Bonnie Rothert at brothert@aol.com or 717-843-3170. Rebecca Countess is the Director of Marketing here at CGA Law Firm. She is an active member of the York community and an avid supporter of the arts and revitalization efforts.
