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Weis Center to host year-long ‘Trees Series’ as part of performing arts season

LEWISBURG — As part of its upcoming season, Bucknell University’s Weis Center for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with the Samek Art Museum, will host a series of programs centered on the theme of trees, a press release said. The events will include performances, creative projects, walks and lectures. “Much like the ‘Coal Series’ we hosted in 2016-17, we see the ‘Tree Series’ as an opportunity to connect the community to our performances and programs in a meaningful and poignant way,” said Rachel Martine, artist relations and education programs coordinator. “Who ...

WCJO to present multiple free performances this month

According to a press release, the Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra will host several free performances this month, on Aug. 20, 22 and 23. Those curious about how a big band rehearses for a concert are invited to the Trachte Music Center at Lycoming College on Aug. 20 for an evening of ...

Factory Works Photo Lab to hold workshops

The Factory Works Photo Lab at the Pajama Factory will hold a number of workshops this fall, according to a press release. They include two skill-building workshops and a vintage brownie camera workshop that utilizes a mid-century medium format camera. The intro classes, to be held on Sept. 7 and 21, focus on black-and-white film development and printing enlargements from black-and-white negatives, respectively. Each class is at a fee and participants need only bring an exposed, undeveloped roll of black-and-white film for the class on Sept. 7, and black-and-white negatives for the ...

‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ coming to Millbrook Playhouse

MILL HALL — According to a press release, Millbrook Playhouse is set to present “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” for nine performances, from Friday through Aug. 17, on the Ryan Main Stage. The fast-paced, laugh-out-loud reimagining of Bram Stoker’s gothic tale, written by Steve Rosen and ...

Williamsport Youth Choir to hold open auditions this month

The Williamsport Youth Choir, under the direction of Megan Cartwright, is gearing up for its16th season this August with open auditions, a press release said. The Williamsport Youth Choir offers three ensemble opportunities to students in the Lycoming County region. The Prep Choir is a ...

Millbrook Playhouse kicks up its heels with ‘Honky Tonk Angels’

MILL HALL – After opening last Friday, “Honky Tonk Angels” returns to the Ryan Main Stage at Millbrook Playhouse this week with four more rollicking performances, according to a press release. The foot-stomping and heartwarming musical will see showings at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Friday and ...