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Contemporary cirque ensemble to perform at Weis Center next month

LEWISBURG — The Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University will welcome contemporary cirque ensemble Circa at 7:30 p.m. April 9, according to a press release. When at the Weis Center, they will present “Humans 2.0.” A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is ...

Williamsport Scottish Rite to host AC/DC tribute show

The Valley of Williamsport PA Scottish Rite will turn up the volume this spring with a special fundraising concert featuring “LIVE WIRE – The Ultimate AC/DC Experience” at 7 p.m. April 25, a press release said. “The event promises an electrifying evening of classic rock while ...

James V Brown Library resumes Community Book Club program

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has resumed its Community Book Club program, hosted by Phoebe Wagner, Lycoming College English Professor, writer, and editor of three Solarpunk anthologies. One of the many book club programs the Library offers, the Community Book Club focuses specifically on finding common ground, uniting Lycoming County residents, and preserving joy and hope through community engagement and advocacy. When the book club met on Saturday, March 14, attendees discussed the need for affordable public social spaces that provide community members a way to stay ...

Dushore martial artist named Grand Master

Master Clair Black, of Dushore, has been named Grand Master of Goshin Jutsu Karate (USA), an honor bestowed on March 16, 2026, recognizing decades of dedication to martial arts instruction and leadership. According to a news release, Black is only the third individual to hold the title of ...

Beavertown Museum’s display honors musician Davy Jones

BEAVERTOWN — The Beavertown Historical Society Museum could have chosen any number of musicians for its new music-themed display. Central Pennsylvania has produced its share of singers, small-town bands, and church-choir legends. But when the museum opens its doors this spring, visitors will find something more unexpected woven into the exhibit: a tribute to a global pop icon who chose this quiet Snyder County borough as his home. Davy Jones — the British-born star of The Monkees, one of the most recognizable faces of 1960s pop culture — spent nearly two decades living in ...

Couple celebrates 70 years

On March 17, 2026, James and Mary Beatty of Boerne, Texas will celebrate a truly rare milestone — their 70th Wedding Anniversary, known as the Platinum Anniversary. Fewer than 1% of married couples ever reach 70 years together. It is a milestone reserved for a steady, faithful, enduring ...