BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Lancaster City - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Visit Lancaster City X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Lancaster City REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20260406T200340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T200341Z UID:57314-1777665600-1777667400@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Organic Reflections: Celebrating American Composers DESCRIPTION:Lancaster trumpeter Doug Albert will join organist Larry Hershey in a concert “Celebrating American Composers” at First Reformed Church of Lancaster on Friday\, May 1 at 8 PM.  The free 30 minute concert  will include Aaron Copeland’s “At the RIver”\, Joseph Brackett’s rendition of the Shaker song\, “Simple Gifts”\, and Carmen Dragon’s beloved arrangement of “America\, the Beautiful”. \n\n\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ.  Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.   URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-celebrating-american-composers/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday,Free Events and Activites,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Doug-Albert-Larry-Hershey.gif ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20260309T183134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T183136Z UID:56808-1775246400-1775248200@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Organic Reflections: Palms to Passion DESCRIPTION:Resident Organist Larry Hershey will perform a concert\, “Palms to Passion” on the Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Organ at First Reformed Church of Lancaster on Friday\, April 3 at 8 PM.  For the free 30 minute Good Friday concert\, Mr. Hershey has selected “Piece Heroique” by Cesar Frank\, a jazz work on “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Joe Utterback\, the Bach/Virgil Fox arrangement of “Come\, Sweet Death”\, and “Father\, Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit” by Paul Sifler. \n\n\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ.  Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.   URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-palms-to-passion/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday,Free Events and Activites,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Memorial-Organ-2-Large.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T173000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20260209T133635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T133646Z UID:56470-1771776000-1771781400@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:SOUL & SPIRIT: A Gospel • Jazz • Spoken Word Experience DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Black History month\, First Reformed Church of Lancaster will present Soul & Spirit\, a sacred arts experience celebrating Black history\, faith\, resilience\, justice\, and hope through Gospel music\, Jazz\, and the Spoken Word on Sunday\, February 22 at 4 PM in their sanctuary at 40 E. Orange Street in downtown Lancaster. Soul & Spirit is not a traditional concert—it is worship through art. Through sound and story\, the program honors the past\, speaks truth to the present\, and imagines a hopeful future. Hosted by Dr. Dominique Denman\, Soul & Spirit invites the community into a meaningful Black History Month celebration rooted in faith\, creativity\, and collective memory. The program also features Dr. Kellie Turner\, and Ms. Alanna Piper. All are warmly invited to experience Soul & Spirit where you can expect a 90-minute curated sacred arts program of Gospel music\, Jazz\, and Spoken Word performances\, a welcoming\, reflective\, and celebratory atmosphere with a diverse audience from across the Lancaster community. Come as you are. Bring your spirit. Leave inspired. This event is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be received during the program to support the ongoing care\, repair\, and sustainability of First Reformed Lancaster’s historic sacred space. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/soul-spirit-a-gospel-jazz-spoken-word-experience/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events and Activites,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Dr-Domi-1-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20260109T153640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T153641Z UID:56065-1770408000-1770409800@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:“Organic Reflections: Celebrating Black Composers” DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of Black History month\, First Reformed Church of Lancaster will present a free 30 minute concert by resident organist Larry Hershey on First Friday\, February 6 at 8 PM. The program\, “Celebrating Black Composers” will feature Adolphus Hailstork’s “Toccata on ‘Great Day’” and Carl Haywood’s “Improvisation on ‘We Shall Overcome’” as well as works by several other distinguished composers. The concert on The Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Organ in the historic 1854 sanctuary at 40 E. Orange Street in downtown Lancaster\, will also include The Rev. Dr. Dominique Denman singing the African-American spiritual\, “Give Me Jesus”. The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-celebrating-black-composers/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/February-6-2026-Concert.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20251211T154508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T154509Z UID:55880-1767384000-1767385800@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:“Organic Reflections: Moments of Majesty” DESCRIPTION:The Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Organ will be featured in a free 30 minute concert by organist Larry Hershey on First Friday\, January 2 at 8 PM at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. The program\, “Moments of Majesty” will include Handel’s “Grand Choeur”\, and the famous “Coronation March” by Giacomo Meyerbeers. The organ’s chimes will be featured in Purcell’s “Bell Symphony” and the program will conclude with William Walton’s “Crown Imperial.” The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-moments-of-majesty/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday,Music Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Memorial-Organ-2-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20251208T133344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T133345Z UID:55857-1766172600-1766178000@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:27th Annual MS Benefit Concert With QuintEssentially Brass DESCRIPTION:The historic 1854 domed sanctuary of First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, Lancaster\, will be the site for the 27th Annual Christmas concert with the QuintEssentially Brass Quintet on Friday\, December 19\, at 7:30 PM. There is no charge for the concert\, but an offering will be received to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. This also marks the final farewell concert for QuintEssentially Brass\, the popular and talented local quintet\, who will retire at the conclusion of the concert. The concert will feature carols arranged for brass\, including “O Come\, O Come Emmanuel\,” “ Over the River and Through the Woods\,” and “Jesu\, Joy of Man’s Desiring\,” as well as other beloved sounds of the season\, continuing their tradition of playing music that has touched hearts over the years. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/27th-annual-ms-benefit-concert-with-quintessentially-brass/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/qeb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20251124T153032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T153033Z UID:55751-1765123200-1765130400@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Heritage Chorale of Lancaster: Winter Concert DESCRIPTION:The historic 1854 domed sanctuary of First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, Lancaster\, will be the site for The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster’s concert “In the Bleak Midwinter” on Sunday\, December 7th\, at 4:00 PM. The concert will include In the Bleak Midwinter\, arr. Dan Forrest\, Sussex Carol; arr. Elaine Hagenberg; Silent Night\, Philip Stopford; Glow\, Eric Whitacre; African Noel\, Andre J. Thomas; All Bells in Paradise\, John Rutter; Sing We Now of Christmas\, arr. Fred Prentice; Light the Legend\, Michael Isaacson; What Is This Lovely Fragrance\, arr. Healey Willan; Deck the Halls\, arr. Parker & Shaw; The Little Road to Bethlehem\, Michael Head; The Yearning\, Craig Courtney\, as well as other beloved sounds of the season. Jessica Kistler\, a well-known local flautist\, and Andrew Pickett\, percussionist and chorale member\, will accompany the chorale on several pieces. The Heritage Chorale\, now in its 31st year\, strives to promote and preserve the choral art form through performance excellence. Their mission is to inspire their listeners to a renewed appreciation of the rich and varied choral legacy that has been an integral part of their heritage. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/heritage-chorale-of-lancaster-winter-concert/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Heritage-Chorale.png ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20251114T142025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T142026Z UID:55716-1764964800-1764966600@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Organic Reflections: O Come\, Emmanuel DESCRIPTION:The Hill Byrne/Christiansen Memorial Organ will be featured in a free 30 minute concert by organist Larry Hershey and trumpeter Doug Albert on First Friday\, December 5 at 8 PM in First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. The program\, “O Come\, Emmanuel” will include “Sleepers\, Awake!” by Johann Sebastian Bach\, and the well-known “Ave Maria” by Franz Schubert. The audience will join in “O Come\, O Come Emmanuel” and the program will conclude with Christina Harmon’s arrangement of “Joy to the World” highlighting Mr. Albert playing the piccolo trumpet. The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-o-come-emmanuel-2/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday,Free Events and Activites,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Doug-Albert-Larry-Hershey.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20251126T131618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T131619Z UID:55770-1764617400-1764622800@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Vigil DESCRIPTION:A World AIDS Day Vigil will be held at First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, on Monday\, December 1 at 7:30 PM. The Rev. Dr. Dominique Denman will host. This gathering will be a space for remembrance\, healing\, solidarity\, and hope as we honor those we’ve lost\, uplift those living with HIV\, and confront stigma with compassion and truth. World AIDS Day is not only a time to look back\, but a time to recommit ourselves to justice\, equity\, and community care. Lancaster deserves a space where every story\, every struggle\, and every life is honored. All are welcome. Whether you’ve been personally impacted or simply want to stand in support\, your presence matters. Let’s show our community that no one walks this journey alone. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/world-aids-day-vigil/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/World-Aids-Day-Simple-Red-and-White-Flyer-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T220000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20251103T165022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T165022Z UID:55620-1763226000-1763244000@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ & ALLIES SOCIAL NIGHT DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ & Allies for a meal and movie Social Night at First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster. The fun begins at 5 PM on Saturday\, November 15. Admission is $15. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/lgbtq-allies-social-night/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Blue-Retro-Movie-Night-Poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20251016T161322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T161323Z UID:55332-1762855200-1762862400@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Honoring All Who Served DESCRIPTION:The Reverend Dr. Dominique Denman\, pastor of First Reformed United Church of Christ\, will host a special Veteran’s Day service on Tuesday\, November 11 at 10 am. The program in the historic 1854 church sanctuary at 40 East Orange Street\, will include music\, prayers\, and a reading by 96 year-old Korean War era Veteran Bill Sloyer. Mr. Sloyer\, a Lancaster native\, is a lifetime member of First Reformed Church. Others participating include Vietnam Veterans Don Markley and Jim Chryst\, reading “American Creed” and “Old Glory” respectively. Baritone Rick Weinhold will sing “In Flander’s Fields” and additional music will be provided by Doug Albert\, trumpet\, and Larry Hershey\, organ. Veterans and all who wish to honor them are invited to the service at 10 am. Light refreshments will follow the service. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/honoring-all-who-served-2/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Dominique.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20251007T193049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T193050Z UID:55232-1762545600-1762547400@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:“Organic Reflections: Thanksgiving Delights” DESCRIPTION:Organist Larry Hershey will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday\, November 7 at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. The program\, “Thanksgiving Delights” will include “Fanfare and Processional” by Keith Chapman\, former organist of The Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia\, “Folk Tune” by Percy Whitlock\, and Richard Elliott’s arrangement on “Shall We Gather at the River?”. The program will conclude with the Virgil Fox arrangement of Bach’s “Now Thank We All Our God” (Cantata 79). The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-thanksgiving-delights/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Memorial-Organ-2-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20250908T123703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T123704Z UID:55068-1759521600-1759523400@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Organic Reflections: Autumn Shades DESCRIPTION:Organist Larry Hershey will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday\, October 3 at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. The program\, “Autumn Shades” will include Debussy’s “Claire de lune” transcribed for organ by Daniel Ficarri\, and “Toccata in D minor” by Bach. The program will conclude with Boellmann’s “Toccata” from Suite Gothique. The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-autumn-shades/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/2G3A9848.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20250821T125244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T125245Z UID:54930-1757102400-1757104200@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Organic Reflections: Pomp and Pipes DESCRIPTION:Lancaster organist Ken Krause will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday\, September 5 at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. The program\, “Pomp and Pipes” will include Louis Vierne’s “Kyrie Eleison” from Mass in C# Minor and “Choral Dorien” by Jehan Alain. The program will conclude with Vaňhall’s Fugue in C# Major. The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-pomp-and-pipes/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Memorial-Organ-2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20250616T182124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T182124Z UID:54558-1751659200-1751661000@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Organic Reflections: Musicals\, Movies and Medleys! DESCRIPTION:Lancaster organist Ken Krause will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday\, July 4\, at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster.  The program\, “Musicals\, Movies\, and Medleys!” will include music from Hello Dolly\, Mame\, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg\, Very Warm for May and Pirates of the Caribbean\, \nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ.  Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.   URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-musicals-movies-and-medleys/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/krause.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20250630T141225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T141226Z UID:54769-1751644800-1751659200@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Art in the Garden DESCRIPTION:On First Friday\, July 4\, the public is invited to stroll through the gardens and watch local artists at work or shop for a work of art that catches the eye at a free plein air event in the courtyard of First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster.  The event will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm.  You may enter the courtyard from Orange Street to the left of the church\, or from Christian Street to the rear of the church.\n\n \n\nFirst Reformed Church is a diverse congregation with a continuing commitment to engaging downtown residents and guests\, including serving more than 16\,000 free meals each year for those confronting food insecurity. Art in the Garden is one way we share our urban garden with the community\, while supporting local artists.\n\n \n\nLocal artists are invited to join by contacting Theresa Rettig at 717-682-2240.  Bring your paints\, brushes\, easels\, table or pottery equipment\, and work on a piece\, or display your work for sale. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/art-in-the-garden-2/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5983.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20250508T134017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T192209Z UID:54262-1749240000-1749241800@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:“Organic Reflections: Sounds of Summer” DESCRIPTION:Organist Larry Hershey will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday\, June 6 at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster.  The program\, “Sounds of Summer\,” will include “Wedding Processional” (Te Deum) by Marc Antoine Charpentier\, “Fountain Reverie” by Percy Fletcher\, and “Fanfare in D” by Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens.  Mr. Hershey will be joined by Lancaster pianist Debbie Botham for a piano and organ rendition of the complete suite of “Royal Fireworks Music” by George Frideric Handel.\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ.  Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-sounds-of-summer/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/2G3A9823-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20250523T123151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T123152Z UID:54334-1749225600-1749240000@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Art in the Garden DESCRIPTION:On First Friday\, June 6\, the public is invited to stroll through the gardens and watch local artists at work or shop for a work of art that catches the eye at a free plein air event in the courtyard of First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster.  The event will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm.  You may enter the courtyard from Orange Street to the left of the church\, or from Christian Street to the rear of the church.\n\nFirst Reformed Church is a diverse congregation with a continuing commitment to engaging downtown residents and guests\, including serving more than 16\,000 free meals each year for those confronting food insecurity. Art in the Garden is one way we share our urban garden with the community\, while supporting local artists.\n\nLocal artists are invited to join by contacting Theresa Rettig at 717-682-2240.  Bring your paints\, brushes\, easels\, table or pottery equipment\, and work on a piece\, or display your work for sale. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/art-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5989.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20250408T150117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T150118Z UID:53914-1746216000-1746217800@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:“Organic Reflections: Seasonal Encores” DESCRIPTION:Organist Larry Hershey will perform a program of “Seasonal Encores\,” a free 30 minute concert celebrating events in May\, at 8 PM on First Friday\, May 2 at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. The program will include “‘The Riders’ from Suite in E Major” by Georg Muffat\, “‘La Bamba’ from Triptico Mexicano” by Ramón Noble and Enrico Bossi’s “Ave Maria”. Memorial remembrance will feature “Irish Air from ‘County Derry’” (Danny Boy) arranged by Edwin Lemare and “Prelude on ‘Eternal Father\, strong to save'” arranged by Carlo Curley.\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-seasonal-encores/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:ADA Accessible,First Friday,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/2G3A9819.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20250401T184633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T184634Z UID:53765-1743796800-1743798600@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Organic Reflections: Majesty of the Organ DESCRIPTION:Organic Reflections welcomes guest organist Ken Krause to the console of the Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Organ for a free 30 minute concert “Majesty of the Organ” at 8 PM on First Friday\, April 4\, featuring a program of music including “Trumpet Voluntary” by Henry Huron\, and “Suite for Organ” by Charles John Stanley\, at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. \n\n\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ.  Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-majesty-of-the-organ/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20250304T172035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T172106Z UID:53608-1741377600-1741379400@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:First Friday Concert – “Invocation for the Soul” DESCRIPTION:Organist Larry Hershey will play a free 30 minute concert in commemoration of the World Day of Prayer at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster on First Friday\, March 7 at 8 PM.  The program\, “Invocation for the Soul” will include Denis Bedard’s “Dialogue on Te Deum” along with “The Good Shepherd” by Dom Paul Benoit\, “Prayer” (Suite Gothic) by Leon Boellmann and “Adagio” in E Major” by Frank Bridge. \n\n\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series on the Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Pipe Organ is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ.  Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.   URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/first-friday-concert-invocation-for-the-soul/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20250207T162355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162356Z UID:53576-1738958400-1738960200@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:First Friday Concert – “Romantic Flourishes" DESCRIPTION:Organist Larry Hershey will play a free 30 minute concert of “Romantic Flourishes” at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster on First Friday\, February 7 at 8 PM.  Selections will include Felix Mendelssohn’s “Allegro maestoso e vivace” from Sonata No. 4\, “Canon in B Major” by Robert Schumann\, and “Rhosymedre” (My Song is Love Unknown) by Ralph Vaughan Williams.  Other works include “Grand Choeur in B-Flat” by Theodore Debois\, and “Choral in E Major” by Joseph Jongen. \n\n\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series on the Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Organ is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ.  Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.   URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/first-friday-concert-romantic-flourishes/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20241220T214959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T215000Z UID:53504-1735934400-1735936200@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:First Friday Concert – "Epiphany: Season of Light” DESCRIPTION:Organist Larry Hershey will play a free 30 minute concert at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster on First Friday\, January 3 at 8 PM.  Selections will include “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star” by Max Drischner\, “Praeludium in E Minor” by Nicolaus Bruhns\, and Bruce Simmond’s “Prelude on “lam sol recedit igneus” (As fades the glowing orb of day).  The concert will conclude with “Grand Choeur in D Major – Alla Handel” by Alexandre Guilmant. \n\n\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ.  Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.   URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/first-friday-concert-epiphany-season-of-light-2/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Memorial-Organ-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20241212T195540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T195541Z UID:53460-1735934400-1735936200@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:First Friday Concert – "Epiphany: Season of Light” DESCRIPTION:Organist Larry Hershey will play a free 30 minute concert at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster on First Friday\, January 3 at 8 PM.  Selections will include “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star” by Max Drischner\, “Praeludium in E Minor” by Nicolaus Bruhns\, and Bruce Simmond’s “Prelude on “lam sol recedit igneus” (As fades the glowing orb of day).  The concert will conclude with “Grand Choeur in D Major – Alla Handel” by Alexandre Guilmant. \n\n\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ.  Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert.  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.   URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/first-friday-concert-epiphany-season-of-light/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,First Friday,Free Events and Activites,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Memorial-Organ-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20241031T152335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T152335Z UID:53136-1731862800-1731873600@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Morrison to Play Pipe Organ Dedication DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed concert organist\, Alan Morrison\, will play the dedicatory concert for the recently completed Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Pipe Organ at First Reformed Church\, 40 East Orange Street in downtown Lancaster on Sunday\, November 17 at 3:00 PM. The organ\, in loving memory of Rita Jane (Barton) Hill Byrne and The Reverend Ronald and Darlene Christiansen\, is a rebuilt Sebastian Gundling organ that was repaired\, restored\, and enhanced under the craftsmanship of Larry Pruitt at Columbia Organ Works. Mr. Morrison enjoys a versatile career and his concert performances throughout North America\, South America\, Europe\, and Russia have all been received with enthusiastic praise for his quality programming\, colorful use of the organ and interpretive integrity. He is a regular performer at Marian Anderson Hall in Philadelphia\, where he performs as soloist\, concerto soloist\, with choral and brass groups\, and with The Philadelphia Orchestra. The concert in the historic 1854 First Reformed sanctuary is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will follow the recital. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/morrison-to-play-pipe-organ-dedication/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/AMorrison11X9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20241022T175123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T175124Z UID:53043-1730491200-1730493000@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Organic Reflections: For All the Saints DESCRIPTION:Organist Larry Hershey will play a free 30 minute concert\, “For All the Saints” on the majestic Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Organ at 8 PM on First Friday\, November 1\, in the historic 1854 First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. The program includes “Rejoice in Celebration of St. Michael” by Grimoaldo Macchia and “Solemn Melody” by Walford Davies. Pianist Debbie Botham will join Mr. Hershey for “Salut d’Amour” by Edward Elgar\, “Sicilienne” by Gabriel Faure and “March of The Priests” by Felix Mendelssohn. \n\n\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-for-all-the-saints-2/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday,Free Events and Activites ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Memorial-Organ-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20240923T185114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T185115Z UID:52927-1728072000-1728073800@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Organic Reflections: Graveyard Gems DESCRIPTION:Organist Larry Hershey returns to the console of the Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Organ for a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday\, October 4\, featuring a program entitled “Graveyard Gems” at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. The program includes Johann Sebastian Bach’s most famous work\, “Toccata in D Minor”\, “Funeral March for a Marionette” by Charles Gounod (popularized as the theme for Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense thriller TV show)\, and “Twilight” by Carol Williams\, and concludes with Leon Boellmann’s “Toccata from Suite Gothique”. \n\n\n\nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-graveyard-gems/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Memorial-Organ-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20240708T213713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T213713Z UID:52312-1722628800-1722630600@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:Organic Reflections Returns: Historic Organ Debut DESCRIPTION:The inaugural concert on the Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Organ will be held at 8 PM on First Friday\, August 2\, featuring organist Larry Hershey in a concert that will include “Prelude on ‘Sine Nomini’” by Leo Sowerby\, “Elegy” by John Ireland\, and “Resurrection” from Symphonie-Passion by Marcel Dupre. The historic instrument is a restored and enhanced pipe organ built by the late Sebastian Gundling of Lancaster that is now installed in the balcony of the 1854 First Reformed Church at 40 E. Orange Street\, Lancaster. \nThe First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/organic-reflections-returns-historic-organ-debut/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:ADA Accessible,Arts and Culture,First Friday,Free Events and Activites,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/2G3A9823.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20240625T132557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T132557Z UID:52166-1720209600-1720211400@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:First Friday Concert: Jazz Piano DESCRIPTION:Lancaster jazz pianist Colin Mekeel\, will be featured in a free 30 minute First Friday concert on July 5\, 2024 at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. Mekeel is the founder of the Temple Avenue jazz combo. A graduate of HACC Lancaster\, the Manheim Township resident cites jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis as his biggest musical influence. His program will include Duke Ellington’s “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore”\, “I Mean You”\, by Thelonious Monk\, and Chick Corea’s “Windows.” \nThe First Friday concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of inspiring music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/first-friday-concert-jazz-piano/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:ADA Accessible,Arts and Culture,First Friday,Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Colin-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T011352 CREATED:20240503T144052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T140750Z UID:50949-1717790400-1717792200@archive.visitlancastercity.com SUMMARY:First Friday Concert: Classical Guitar DESCRIPTION:Award-winning classical guitarist\, Andrew Oswinkle\, will be featured in a free 30 minute First Friday concert on June 7\, 2024 at First Reformed Church\, 40 E. Orange Street\, in downtown Lancaster. A native of Baltimore\, Andrew has advanced degrees in classical guitar from Peabody Conservatory\, and is an enthusiastic performer\, bringing his music to formal concert stages as well as local events and non-traditional venues. His program will include selections from Bach’s “Cello Suite No. 1”\, “Vals” Opus 8 No. 4 by Agustin Barrios\, “Asturias” by the Spanish composer\, Isaac Albeniz\, and his own arrangement of the hymn “Be Thou My Vision”. \nThe First Friday concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church\, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length\, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of inspiring music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit. \n For more information\, contact the church office at 717-397-5149. URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/first-friday-concert-classical-guitar/ LOCATION:First Reformed Church\, 40 E Orange Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/wp-content/uploads/Andrew-Oswinkle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Reformed Church":MAILTO:richardweinhold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR