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River Valley Film Festival expanding its lineup with two industry panels

According to a press release, the River Valley Film Festival will expand its second-year lineup with the debut of two industry panels featuring award-winning filmmakers, leading entertainment journalists, and film publicity professionals whose work spans major studios, streaming platforms, and Academy Award-winning campaigns. The panels will take place 10:00 a.m. July 18-19 at The Otto Bookstore in downtown Williamsport and will also stream live on RVFF’s social channels.There is no admission fee and seating is first come first served. Hometown Filmmaking Panel (July 18) The ...

Great Lakes Wind Symphony to perform ‘Celebrate America’ show at Scottish Rite

Making their debut in their new home at the Williamsport Scottish Rite Auditorium, The Great Lakes Wind Symphony will perform its “Celebrate America” concert at 7:00 p.m. July 4, according to a press release. The GLWS is staffed by 44 professional musicians, with expansion of members as the music they perform requires. As a true wind ensemble, there is one player per part, with exception of some woodwinds where some doubling of players exists for balance with the brass and percussion. Though the ensemble carries a bass player, there are no other strings associated with this ...

Salt & Light Theatre bringing ‘Tuck Everlasting The Musical’ to Milton

MILTON – The Salt & Light Theatre for the Performing Arts recently announced in a press release that its summer Broadway show will be “Tuck Everlasting The Musical,” directed by Pastor Ryan Brosious. The show has performances on July 15-18. If you could live forever, would you? ...

‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ coming to CTL stage

Community Theatre League is turning up the pink this summer with “Legally Blonde The Musical,” with shows running June 19-21 and June 25-28 as part of CTL’s Season 49, a press release said. Based on the beloved film and award-winning Broadway musical, “Legally Blonde” follows Elle ...

Williamsport Civic Chorus announces new director hire

According to a press release, the Williamsport Civic Chorus is ready to begin a new chapter for the 2026-2027 concert season. Bidding a fond adieu to Caleb Hopkins, the ensemble has welcomed Michael Welch as its new director. Welch comes with a rich and varied background. Originally from Frenchburg, Kentucky, he is a versatile tenor soloist, conductor, and composer now residing in Jonestown. He has performed diverse roles ranging from opera and musical theatre to featured solos with the Kentucky Bach Choir. An experienced educator, Welch previously served as an adjunct instructor of ...