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Go on a self-guided quest for the perfect New Year’s Resolution! The adventure begins at the ClearWater Conservancy - Centred Outdoors hiking boot ice sculpture in Sidney Friedman Park. From...
Li Liu was born in the city of Shenyang in The Northeast of China. At the age of six she began her acrobatic training with her father. The following year...
Gorinto Productions and 3 Dots Downtown's Baby Rave is a child and family-friendly dance party guaranteed to get your body moving! Bring your dancing shoes and get all generations on...
Penn State Extension Centre County 4-H was selected to start a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC ®) Team in 2012, when it earned a “highest rookie Seed” award. During the following...
The date is December 9, 1944. The studio of WTMP, a 5000 watt local radio station is on “location” traveling from sea to shining sea and broadcasting from the hometowns...
Join the State College Area High School Thespians for an enchanted New Year’s Eve ball, where the audience is part of the fun! Featuring everyone's favorite princesses, princes and a...
Anchor & Arrow is the musical collaboration of husband and wife, Matt Dashem and Jennifer Henry-Dashem. Their unique sound is an upbeat mix of soul, funk, rock, and jazz: a...
The Queen of Hoops dazzles audiences across the country entertaining for a wide array of events, including corporate parties, Renaissance fairs, town festivals, and private occasions, performing an array of...
Founded in 2010, the Allegheny Ukulele Kollective is a ukulele enthusiast-slash-evangelist club based in Altoona and State College. Over the years, people of all ages and abilities have jammed together...
Li Liu was born in the city of Shenyang in The Northeast of China. At the age of six she began her acrobatic training with her father. The following year...
Happy Valley Improv is State College's premier longform improv company, bringing the art of improv comedy to Centre County through performances, classes, workshops, and community outreach. Started by four improvisers...
Calling all adventurers! Join puppets and people on an exciting quest in this interactive show created by the audience. Work together to tell a unique story that changes with each...
The Hartman & Goslin Duo presents a wide-ranging program of songs from the American Songbook, and popular music from the 20’s up through the present. The duo also performs Latin,...
Host Jim Colbert is an award-winning songwriter from Bellefonte. Dubbed “the Poet Laureate” of the Local Groove radio show, Colbert has performed his original songs across the country, playing venues...
Ridiculous Nicholas (Nick Polini) is so funny he must have been born with two funny bones… That’s 2 humerus! A goofball as a child, he always loved making people laugh...
Come celebrate the old, say goodbye (even good riddance) to the old, and create poetry to share our traditions, hopes, fears, and resolutions. Designed for all ages, we’ll write, talk,...
Guitar in one hand and his audience in the other, Lenny Tepsich greets children and they light up with anticipation. When he leaves, they never forget having met Mr. Music. ...
Ted McCloskey and Molly Countermine have been performing together around Central PA for 20+ years. From basement bars with their full band to brew pubs, restaurants, and private parties as...
Cat’s Eye is a duo featuring Jay T. Vonada on trombone and Melanie Morrison on vocals. They feature songs from the Great American Songbook as well as original songs. The...
Natascha & The Spy Boys play an eclectic mix of blues, jazz & swing, their musical stylings evoking the smoky atmosphere of a 1920s Berlin nightclub. With John "JT" Thompson...
Li Liu was born in the city of Shenyang in The Northeast of China. At the age of six she began her acrobatic training with her father. The following year...
Happy Valley Improv is State College's premier longform improv company, bringing the art of improv comedy to Centre County through performances, classes, workshops, and community outreach. Started by four improvisers...
The Queen of Hoops dazzles audiences across the country entertaining for a wide array of events, including corporate parties, Renaissance fairs, town festivals, and private occasions, performing an array of...
Instruments that play the bass parts are the unsung heroes of the symphonic band. They support the trumpets, flutes, and others with the melody, but seldom get to shine on...
Live jazz with world-class musicians living right here in State College: Joshua Davis, Rick Hirsch, and Charlie Heim. Dr. Joshua Davis has devoted his career to pushing boundaries as a...
An acoustic rock duo comprised of Jonathan "Hops" McVerry and Christie "Vines" Clancy. Their shows are a collection of classic songs and new tunes from nearly all genres peppered with...
The State College High School Thespians perform as live mannequins in the window as they demonstrate, in a theatrical performance at least, that teenagers can go for minutes without texting...
Ridiculous Nicholas (Nick Polini) is so funny he must have been born with two funny bones… That’s 2 humerus! A goofball as a child, he always loved making people laugh...
Callanish traditional Celtic band has performed during First Night in State College for over 2 decades! Their repertoire includes lively jigs and reels, haunting ballads and rollicking songs from Ireland, Scotland, and elsewhere in...
Described as daring and innovative, this vivacious husband and wife violin duo fuses pop, jazz, classical, rock, folk, and even hip hop styles in a way entirely their own. They...
Quiz shows first appeared on American televisions in the 1950s. These shows allowed bookworms and nerds to share in the excitement of spectator sports as viewers shouted answers at their...
Tussey Mountain Moonshiners is a progressive bluegrass/Americana band from central Pennsylvania. A Moonshiners performance features dynamic songwriting, singing, and strong improvisational musicianship from all five members, as the band creates...
The date is December 9, 1944. The studio of WTMP, a 5000 watt local radio station is on “location” traveling from sea to shining sea and broadcasting from the hometowns...
The Queen of Hoops dazzles audiences across the country entertaining for a wide array of events, including corporate parties, Renaissance fairs, town festivals, and private occasions, performing an array of...
The Pines are an upcoming band from Blair County who were named 2022 and 2023 Central Pennsylvania Hometown Favorite Musicians/Band and recognized as The Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame’s...
Ady Martinez and friends will perform a beautiful recital where the diversity and musical styles from different places in Latin America and the world mix to offer you a show...
Happy Valley Improv is State College's premier longform improv company, bringing the art of improv comedy to Centre County through performances, classes, workshops, and community outreach. Started by four improvisers...
Ridiculous Nicholas (Nick Polini) is so funny he must have been born with two funny bones… That’s 2 humerus! A goofball as a child, he always loved making people laugh...
Across the Pond is a multi-instrumental four-piece band performing their own high-energy arrangements of Irish, Scottish and a few Appalachian tunes and songs. While very passionate about their traditional roots,...
Come celebrate the old, say goodbye (even good riddance) to the old, and create poetry to share our traditions, hopes, fears, and resolutions. Designed for all ages, we’ll write, talk,...
Playing in various ensembles together 2003, guitarist Andy Tolins and piano player JT Thompson concoct a musical roux flavored by classic Blues & Jazz. A First Night Button is required for this...
Happy Valley Improv is State College's premier longform improv company, bringing the art of improv comedy to Centre County through performances, classes, workshops, and community outreach. Started by four improvisers...
Buy a Button! A First Night Button is required for performances. It’s only $15!
