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WSO to be joined by celebrated pianist Byeol Kim at upcoming show

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The Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Gerardo Edelstein, will present its “Marvels of Majesty” performance at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth St, according to a press release. The concert will feature the dazzling Piano Concerto in G major by Maurice Ravel, with celebrated pianist Byeol Kim; and Anton Bruckner’s majestic Symphony No. 7 in E Major. A special highlight of the evening will be the use of Wagner tubas, a unique brass instrument designed by Richard Wagner that adds a distinctive richness to Bruckner’s symphony, the ...

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The Lycoming College Art Gallery’s first show of the year will pay tribute to retiring President Kent Trachte and his wife, Sharon Trachte, with a special art exhibition featuring works from alumni who have been inspired and supported by the Trachtes’ vision and leadership during their tenure at Lycoming. The show will run Feb. 14-March 21, with an artist talk slated for at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Alumni artists whose work will be displayed at the gallery include Sifa Blackmon, Rene Gortat, Brooke Long, Bill Mauro, Brian McGinniss, Christina Moliterno, Joe Troxler and Josh ...

South Williamsport students to present 'Cinderella'

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According to a press release, the South Williamsport Area School District theater department is set to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella: Enchanted Edition,” a timeless fairy tale brought to life with dazzling music, enchanting characters and magical storytelling. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella: Enchanted Edition” is a fresh and whimsical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, inspired by the 1997 television movie starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Featuring 100 South Williamsport Area School District students on and offstage, this enchanting musical ...

Weis Center to welcome dynamic a cappella quartet Kings Return

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According to a press release, the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University will welcome the dynamic and soothing four-piece vocal group Kings Return at 7:30 p.m. Feb 8. The group takes pride in crafting a diverse, yet supremely cohesive, a cappella sound. “The blend of ...

Church hosts Valentine luncheon for area widows

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The Lycoming Valley Baptist Church Widows Ministry invites area widows to its third annual Valentine Luncheon, “a heartfelt event designed to provide encouragement, connection, and hope,” a news release said. The luncheon will occur from noon to 2 p.m., Feb. 8, at Lycoming Valley Baptist Church, 4980 Lycoming Mall Drive. The event is free of charge and features a catered lunch, a speaker, and special gifts for all attendees. Reservations are required and can be made by calling or texting Shawna Hakes at 570-772-2961 or by emailing shawna.hakes@gmail.com. The church’s Widows ...

‘Chili and Chowder’ taste-off coming in February

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There will be 15 different types of chili or chowder to taste at 15 sites in downtown Wellsboro and an opportunity to win a basket of chocolate at each of the 15 locations during the “Chili and Chowder With A Chance For Chocolate Taste-Off,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 8. In addition, taste-off passport holders are welcome to stop in at Century 21 Gold Star Real Estate to spin the wheel for a surprise, a news release said. Only 400 passports will be sold, the news release said. Each passport has a unique number and includes the name of the businesses hosting the taste-off ...