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Energy of cast helps film rise above hollow parts

It is difficult to put into words the effect that 1999’s “The Matrix” has had on popular film since its initial release. Bringing new technologies and filmmaking techniques to audiences, “The Matrix” has remained relevant for not only its technological achievements, but also its central themes and queries revolving around the topics of the ethics of a technologically motivated society, independent thought, free will and the choice between truth and fantasy (a choice which is laid out in the film’s now iconic “red or blue pill” scene. Looking back at how revolutionary and ...

If you’ve noticed an old station wagon with wood paneling and a “full” Christmas tree on top around the area, odds are it wasn’t being driven by Clark Griswold, but rather Williamsport resident Cody Conner and chauffeur, Jonathan Weaver. Formerly the car of a neighbor, Conner had ...

Repasz Band returns to Community Arts Center stage for holiday concert

The beat goes on for the historic Repasz Band, which will resume its regular Community Arts Center shows with a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. Originally founded in 1831 and now nearing its 200th anniversary, Williamsport’s renowned ensemble has played both spring and winter ...

Music Club presents 83rd Christmas Music by Candlelight

The Williamsport Music Club invites the community to attend its Music by Candlelight program, slated for 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. The Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., Williamsport, will host this event, which has been held annually — with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19 — since the club’s organization in 1937. Kay Huffman, longtime member, is chair of the program featuring beloved Christmas music. Soloists will include Scott Schell, baritone and guitarist, who will premier his composition, “The Shepard’s Surprise,” written for this event. Pianist ...

Pajama Factory to open doors for First Friday

The Pajama Factory will host an open studio event from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday to introduce Williamsport to its creative community. “It has been over a year and a half since The Pajama Factory has welcomed the community into our studios,” a news release from the Pajama Factory said. “Join ...

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to play wide-reaching set list

On Oct. 8, the Community Arts Center welcomes country-rock legends Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to the Dr. William J. Martin Theatre. Since their first gig in 1966 as a jug band in beautiful Southern California, Nitty Gritty has been evolving their sound and bringing their classic American Roots ...