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British ensemble coming to sing in Happy Valley

British vocal ensemble Voces8 will return to Penn State with “After Silence,” a program of choral works inspired by Aldous Huxley’s thoughts on the essential force of music. The live ticketed concert will start at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 12, in the Penn State School of Music Recital Hall. Voces8’s varied a cappella program includes works by Benjamin Britten, Arvo Part, Thomas Tallis, Mumford & Sons and Al Jolson, among others. The Penn State Concert Choir, directed by Christopher Kiver, will join Voces8 in singing William Byrd’s “Sing Joyfully” and William Henry Harris’ ...

Duo to share music of Simon and Garfunkel

AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli will bring the music of Simon and Garfunkel to the Coolidge Theatre stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main St., Wellsboro, at 7 p.m., Oct. 9. This Nashville-based duo is on a mission to share the iconic music of Simon and Garfunkel with ...

Shutterbugs group to host ‘Night at the Museum’

The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs have set the opening night reception for their Annual “Themed” Photography Show from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 8 at the Thomas Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society in Williamsport. According to a news release, this year’s theme is “A Night at the Museum,” photographs featuring the Taber Museum. Photos may be taken inside or outside but must be taken at the Taber Museum. The public is invited to come and vote for their favorite photographs while enjoying wine, cheese and refreshments prepared by the members of the photography ...

Off-Broadway comedy coming to Mill Hall

MILL HALL — Some may call these Texas cheerleaders vivacious, but if they don’t know who J.F.K. is after his assassination, they might also be called airheads. A popular Off-Broadway comedy for community theatres and colleges in the late 70’s, 80’s and 90’s “Vanities” has been adapted into a musical. Producing Artistic Director David Leidholdt announces that “Vanities the Musical” will be presented on Millbrook’s Main Stage on Oct. 1 and Oct. 9. Leidholt calls the musical “.. a funny, sexy and poignant look at the journey of these All-American women … ...

Benefit concert to feature Elton John’s music

The Lycoming County United Way will host Live United in Music II at 7:15 p.m., Sept. 30 at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport “You don’t want to miss your only chance to sing along with the Music of Elton John, starring Michael Cavanaugh, backed by the LIVE UNITED in Music Pops ...

Auditions for ‘White Christmas’ coming

The Community Theatre League is holding open auditions for the musical Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” based upon the Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank. According to a news release, auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m., ...