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Endea Owens and The Cookout bringing jazz show to Weis Center

LEWISBURG — The Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University will welcome jazz ensemble Endea Owens and The Cookout at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, a press release said. Known as one of Jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists, Owens is a Detroit-raised Recording Artist, Bassist, and ...

According to a press release, contemporary artist Guadalupe Martinez’s solo exhibition, “Becoming River,” will be on display at the Lycoming College Art Gallery from Sept. 4 through Nov. 28. Curated by Marisa C. Sánchez, Ph.D., assistant professor of art history, in collaboration with ...

Rehearsals begin for Williamsport Civic Chorus’ season

A new season brings fresh leadership for the Williamsport Civic Chorus. “We welcome Michael Welch as the new director of our beloved Chorus in its 83rd year,” a news release from the chorus said. “A native of Kentucky, Michael brings a rich and varied background as a singer, conductor, and composer and currently directs non-traditional students in choirs across Pennsylvania as the founder of Cadence Music and Arts Programs.” “We look forward to presenting two fabulous concerts this season – Harvest Home, which will celebrate the season and Americana compositions in this, ...

Jazz orchestra plans 3 concerts

The Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra recently announced three free concerts this month: Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Brandon Park Bandshell, Friday Aug. 28 at Williamsport Welcomes the World, and Saturday, Aug. 29 at Central Oak Heights in West Milton. According to a news release, the historic ...

Couple celebrates 65 years

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Alansky, Montoursville will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept 23, 2026. They were married at St Mary of the Maternity Catholic Church in Wilkes Barre. They are members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Montoursville. Mrs. Alansky, the former Bette ...

Couple reaches 50-year milestone

Jeffery and Shirley Raisch will celebrate their 50th anniversary on August 24. They were married in 1976. Shirley, the former Shirley Elliott. Graduated from Towanda High and retired from Penn Wire Rope as chief quality inspector. Jeff is a native of Williamsport and received a ...