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Renew Arts Academy announces summer camp for aspiring artists, dancers and musicians

Through a local partnership between First Church Williamsport, Saint John’s School of the Arts and Lycoming College, the Renew Arts Academy in Williamsport is now accepting applications for its inaugural, week-long summer arts experience, July 13 to July 18. According to a news release, middle school students entering grades 6th to 8th can participate as commuters, while high school students entering grades 9th to 12th and recent graduates have the option to either commute or stay on campus. “All participants will have the opportunity to explore music, art and dance in a ...

SVC to perform ‘The Best of 30 Years’ pops concert

SELINSGROVE — The Susquehanna Valley Chorale will end its current performance season with its pops concert, “The Best of 30 Years (Part 1),” a press release said. The performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. May 2-3 at Susquehanna University’s Weber Auditorium. “This year’s program is a true cornucopia, with songs spanning several decades, featuring many eras and styles of music,” the press release said. The SVC is celebrating Bill Payn’s 30 years as conductor and music director by going through the archives and pulling out some of his — and audience — ...

Lewisburg Arts Council to present new exhibition

LEWISBURG — According to a press release, the Lewisburg Arts Council will present “Majestic Rural Pennsylvania,” an inspiring group exhibition by the Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania. On view from May 3-24, the show will be held at The Gallery, 15 North Water Street. This curated collection features artwork that celebrates the agricultural landscapes, working farms, and rural communities of Central Pennsylvania. The exhibiting artists work in a variety of media including oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and photography. Through their art, they promote ...

Lewisburg Arts Festival returns this month

LEWISBURG — Showcasing the work of more than 100 artists along six full blocks of Lewisburg’s main thoroughfare, this year’s Lewisburg Arts Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 26, according to a press release from the Lewisburg Arts Council. The event will be held rain ...

R&B Productions’ ‘The Sisters of Jesus’ aims to show relatability of Jesus

Easter is just days away, and while many will be celebrating His resurrection, it can often be a struggle to relate to Jesus’ life as a common man, something R&B Productions aims to help with when they present “The Sisters of Jesus” at 7 p,m. May 2 and 3, at the Agape Fellowship Church, 485 E. Third St., Williamsport. “When we look at Jesus today, we look at him as a perfect man, a humble man, the Son of God,” said promoter and Pastor Ron Johnson, of the Diamond Street Christian Church. “This is before his ministry, which he only had for three years before he was crucified. ...

Uptown Music Collective to close out season with ‘80s arena rock tribute

The Uptown Music Collective will close out its 2024-25 season at 7:30 p.m. April 25-26 at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth Street, with “‘80s Arena Rock: Power Ballads & Rock Anthems,” a press release said. The show will pay homage to some of the most iconic arena rock bands ...