Gettysburg Update

06-09-2009

 

 

Culinary arts takes the state at second annual Gettysburg Festival

 

The second annual Gettysburg Festival has unveiled a one of a kind culinary arts lineup designed by former White House Chef Walter Scheib. This year, Culinary Arts takes center stage as the Festival recognizes this unique art form that has grown exponentially in popularity in recent years. The Festival honors the Culinary Arts by recognizing that as visual, musical and theatrical artists train to become masters in their fields, trained chefs similarly hone their craft to become artists.

“An artist is skilled with many tools and learns to use different mediums to create masterpieces,” said Festival Executive Director Alice Estrada.  “The same process applies to the artistry of a chef creating spectacular dishes based on his mastery of ingredients and development of his palate.  This art form is truly unmistakable, and we are thrilled to place the spotlight on it this year under the direction of Chef Walter Scheib.”  

 “This is an opportunity to experience the bounty of fresh and local Pennsylvania flavor,” says Artistic Director for Culinary Arts Walter Scheib, who served as White House Executive Chef from 1994 to 2005 and is now known as The American Chef™. “We have an incredibly talented group of chefs creating culinary delights for everyone.”

 

 

Kustoms of America to hold Lead Scene East car show near Gettysburg, Pa.

 

Kustoms of America is hosting the Lead Scene East car show on June 11-14 at Oakside Community Park in Biglerville, Pa., just outside the historic town of Gettysburg.

The show feature several categories including – Kustoms, Street Rods, Ole Skool Bikes, Choppers, Rat Rods, Imports and Mini Trucks.

Lead Scene East will also feature many major giveaways, awards and prizes. Awards will given to the Top 25 entries, specialty cars and a $500 Best of Show prize. Also featured at the show will be live music by “Big Cam and Lifters,” a 1950s and 60s band playing from 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday; and venders selling car parts and food.

The show will begin on Thursday, June 11 at the Early Arrival Kickoff Party for all pre-registered participants. Cars, however, can register through Saturday.

Kustoms of America began in 1949 and has since grown to more than 4,300 members worldwide. The organization has been recognized by many national automotive magazines as one of the best car clubs in America.

 

 

Pleine Aire Artists to participate in Pennsylvania Lavender Festival this month

 

Willow Pond Farm, home of the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival, announced today that three professional Pleine Aire artists will participate in this year’s Festival, June 19-21. They are Sharon Benner, Cathy Mabius, and Jon Tritt.

“We are very pleased to welcome these distinguished painters to the Festival,” said Tom Wajda, co-owner of Willow Pond Farm. “Lavender, especially in large fields such as can be found at the Festival, has long been a favorite subject for artists.”

Benner, who lives in nearby Hanover, Pa., has a passion is to paint in pleine air. The landscape paintings she creates have been called very loose and painterly and sometimes impressionistic.

“I try to explain the scene with light, shadow and color,” she said. “The beauty of the landscape inspires me. The lakes, mountains, woodlands, meadows or someone’s front yard can excite me into a ‘Painting Day.’”

 

 

Adams County Winery near Gettysburg to host “Cooking with Wine” event

 

Adams County Winery will host a “Cooking with Wine” seminar on Friday, June 26.

Marty Qually will be the head chef of the event. Qually is currently the Executive Catering Chef at the Carriage House Inn in Emmitsburg, Md. He will use his knowledge in both the culinary arts and wine in this seminar.

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