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New exhibit at Penn College showcases large graphite drawings

Large graphite drawings that intertwine the influences of traditional Japanese calligraphy with the techniques and aesthetics of Western drawing are on display in Mayuko Ono Gray’s exhibition, “This too, shall pass,” running now through April 17 at The Gallery at Penn College, a press release said. “My pieces typically feature images drawn from everyday encounters – people, animals and still life – paired with Japanese proverbs,” Ono Gray shared in her artist’s statement. “These proverbs are written in intertwining hiragana and kanji characters, forming a single, ...

Tumbleweed Trio to perform at the Taber Museum

According to a press release, The Tumbleweed Trio will appear at 2 p.m. March 30 in the Community Room at the Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth Street. The Trio will perform America’s cowboy songs, from the 1800s Old West to the 20th Century’s golden age of cowboy movie heroes. The performance is free and open to the public. For this special Taber Museum program, they will also tell some of the “stories behind the songs,” the press release said. The Trio is composed of Gary “Doc” Stoner, Richard Rupert and “Miss Alison” Rupert. The three are best friends and bandmates ...

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Williamsport Music Club to present women composers program

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Williamsport Music Club will present its “Beautiful Music Composed by Women” program at 7 p.m. on March 25 at Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., a press release said. Serving as program chairs are Kay Huffman and Laurel ...

Classical ballet coming to Weis Center this month

LEWISBURG — According to a press release, Bucknell University’s Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome classical ballet ensemble Houston Ballet II at 7:30 p.m. March 28 in the Weis Center Concert Hall, 525 Weis Drive. There will be a pre-performance Q&A from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in ...

Area musicians Ken Wittman and Scott Schell write new song

Ken Wittman and Scott Schell came together to write a love song this year, “True Love at First Sight,” dedicated to one unforgettable night 35 years ago when Ken met his wife- to-be, Dawn, as he was playing in a band at a local hotel on Feb. 2. “We met one Groundhog Day! So, we know ...