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Master of the mandolin opens Weis Center’s new season

LEWISBURG — According to a press release, Bucknell University’s Weis Center for the Performing Arts will kick off its new season with bluegrass music by Sierra Hull at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 13. Hull is widely regarded as a master of the mandolin. She’s a two-time Grammy-nominated artist ...

Josh Turner to perform at CAC next month

According to a press release, country music star Josh Turner will return to the area next month, when he performs at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth St. As a part of his “Greatest Hits” tour, the concert will feature Turner’s timeless songs like ...

SVC announces upcoming season

The Susquehanna Valley Chorale announced in a press release that its 2024-25 concert season will feature bluegrass, holiday traditions, the revival of a beloved piece, and a pops concert. To kick off the season, the SVC will present, for the second time, “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass” on Oct. 26-27 at Rusty Rail Brewery in Mifflinburg. “The 35-minute piece is a joyful affirmation of life expressed in sophisticated choral sound and jubilant bluegrass harmonies,” according to the press release. Minnesota-based bluegrass ensemble, Monroe Crossing, will join the SVC for the ...

Bloomsburg’s ArtFest returns this weekend

BLOOMSBURG — The 16th annual ArtFest will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday on Market Street in downtown Bloomsburg, according to a press release. ArtFest will showcase more than 50 artists’ original work, accompanied by seven hours of live music, local and regional food vendors, and fun and educational activities for people of all ages. “A summertime art party, ArtFest draws attendees from throughout the region, and draws artists from all across Pennsylvania,” said the press release. The exhibitors who will display and sell include painters, photographers, ...

‘Stones in His Pockets’ brings Irish flavor to Millbrook Playhouse

MILL HALL — “Stones in His Pockets,” the production on stage at Millbrook Playhouse’s Poorman Cabaret through Sunday, gives us a village full of notable Irish characters, as well as a production crew of equally notable Hollywood types, who come together to make a movie in Ireland’s ...