1. Shows and Tickets at Emmaus
2. Menu and Bar
3. Booking

Q: Are there any age restrictions at Emmaus Venue?
A: No. Emmaus is an all-ages venue all the time.

Q: How can I get updates regarding Emmaus shows?
A: Just sign up for our e-mail list, which regularly updates our visitors with upcoming events.

Q: Are you hiring? How old do I have to be to work at Emmaus?
A: Emmaus is a non-profit organization and always welcome volunteers to join the Emmaus team. You can email us for further information.

Q: Are you a smoking venue?
A: No. But smokers are welcome to step outside in our Gazebo. We do not tolerate any Drugs or Alcoholic substances any time.

Q: Is there a dress code at Emmaus?
A: Beyond "being dressed," no.

Q: Is the building handicap accessible?
A: Yes it is. We are wheelchair accessible. If you have other special needs or arrangements, please do not hesitate to call us in advance of the show, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Q: Are you on MySpace?
A: Yes we are! Befriend us on MySpace.

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Shows and Tickets at Emmaus Venue

Q: How can I purchase tickets?
A: There are three ways that you can purchase tickets. You can order tickets online at www.thisisemmaus.com. You can visit us in person and buy tickets at our register. You can call us at 717.337.1643 and place an order via the phone.

Q: Should I buy a ticket in advance?
A: We recommend buying tickets in advance for any shows that you plan to attend. While not all shows sell out, some many, and we are unable to guarantee that tickets will be available at the door.

Q: How much are tickets?
A: Our ticket prices vary depending on the show and the artist, but our range of prices is from $5-$15, with the majority of shows being in the $5-12 range.

Q: I ordered tickets online; now what?
A: You are set to go! We have a list of all preordered tickets at the door for every show. Please bring photo identification and the credit card you used to purchase the tickets along with you for verification the night of the show.

Q: Can I have preordered tickets mailed to me at home?
A: Sorry, but we do not mail out any advance ticket orders. Tickets must be picked up at the door the night of the show.

Q: What time do shows start?
A: All shows start at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Start times are available online and in the Emmaus e-mail newsletter. Please double-check all start times for events to avoid confusion.

Q: When should I arrive for an evening performance?
A: We recommend arriving one hour before the scheduled start time of the show. Come early and enjoy the cafe!

Q: Will there be a seat available for me at the show?
A: Our concerts vary. For particularly crowded shows, we are largely general admission, standing room only with some very limited seating. Patrons are urged to arrive early if they hope to sit at these shows. For other acts, we will have a fully seated show, with chairs in rows that can accommodate most of the crowd. For others, we will have some tables available along with chairs. We recommend calling ahead if seating is a priority for you to check and see what the arrangement will be for that particular evening.

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Menu and Bar

Q: Do I have to buy food or drinks at a show?
A: No, you don't have to, but with food and drinks as good as ours, why wouldn't you?

Q: Can I eat during a performance? Do you stop serving at any point during an evening?
A: You're more than welcome to eat or drink during a performance. Our cafe and menu is available throughout all evening performances; we do not stop serving at any point while Emmaus is open.

Q: What is on your menu?
A: Our menu includes a variety of pastries and baked goods as well as serving a full coffee bar with a wide variety of specialty and signature drinks.

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Booking

Q: How do you get to perform at Emmaus Venue?
A: There are basically three performance "roles" at Emmaus: Headliner, Co-headliner, and Opener. Headliners should be able to draw at least 100 people on a weeknight and at least 150 people on a weekend. Co-bills should be able to draw at least 50 people on a weeknight and at least 75 people on a weekend. Openers are generally unpaid and draw is not as much of an issue. These are not hard and fast rules, just general guidelines.

Please direct all booking inquiries to booking. Do not send unsolicited promo kits/CDs. E-mail correspondence is preferable to phone correspondence.

In your e-mail, please indicate how you'd fit best as a performer at Emmaus (Headliner, Co-Headliner, Opener), what date(s) you are interested in, and include a link to your web site. If you have not gotten a response to an e-mail, do not send angry e-mails to Jake. He is very busy and inundated every day. He will do everything he can to get back to you.

If a promo kit/CD is requested, please send to:

Emmaus
C/O Booking
49 York Street
Gettysburg PA, 17325

If you are booked to perform at Emmaus, we expect you to promote your show.

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