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Emily Wertz helps develop musical talent in the area

Although she was born in Concord, New Hampshire, the area’s music community should feel blessed that Emily Wertz now resides in Williamsport. She’s an adjunct professor of Voice and Choral Methods at Lycoming College, and artistic director for the Williamsport Youth Choir. And for a ...

Dirty Dozen Brass Band to kick off WCCA season

For the last 42 years, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band has brought audiences all around the world to their feet with unique and high-energy jazz performances. The group’s sound, which helped revitalize New Orleans brass band music in the ‘70s, is an enticing blend of bebop, swing, funk, soul and ...

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ coming to Millbrook Playhouse

MILL HALL — “Back by popular demand” is often unsubstantiated banter. But when the Millbrook Playhouse brings back “The Rocky Horror Show,” it’s absolutely true that there’s been a popular demand for its return. The cult classic returns to Millbrook’s Main Stage for 7:30 p.m. ...

BTE, Bloomsburg Players team up for ‘Remembered’ this weekend

BLOOMSBURG — In an unprecedented change of venue, the acclaimed Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is moving outdoors. After the opener of its 42nd season, BTE will now move from the Alvina Krause Theatre to the cemetery at 1 East First Street to present “Remembered: A Play Inspired by the Old ...

Despite weak script, ‘Gemini Man’ holds your attention

When the credits rolled on “Gemini Man” and I saw the name Ang Lee, something clicked. Lee is the two-time Oscar-winner who directed “Sense and Sensibility,” “Brokeback Mountain” and “Life of Pi.” His latest, a routine sci-fi actioner starring Will Smith, has a weak script, ...

LATW bringing ‘Seven’ to Bloomsburg University

BLOOMSBURG — Although documentaries are most often associated with the medium of film, “Seven” is billed as a “riveting documentary” — but is a play. L.A. Theatre Works presents “Seven” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Bloomsburg University’s Carver Hall in the Kenneth S. Gross ...