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Quest for the Resolution Chest

Sidney Friedman Park 241 South Fraser Street, State College

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 there let the clues guide you on a journey to the Resolution Chest. Those who find the chest and complete the quest will get a...

Adam Swartz Puppets – Around the World in Five Folktales

Community Room, State College Municipal Building 243 South Allen Street, State College

Travel around the world without leaving your seat! Adam Swartz Puppets presents five different versions of a familiar story with a variety of puppetry styles, and lots of help from the audience.  Can you recognize this tale from China, Egypt, Ireland, Canada, and right here where you live?  Discover the differences and similarities that make...

Fraser Street Saxes

University Baptist & Brethren Church 411 South Burrowes Street, State College

The Fraser Street Saxes is an all-saxophone band directed by local saxophonist Rick Hirsch. The musicians in Fraser Street Saxes are in 8th through 12th grade and from throughout Centre County. Leaving few musical stones unturned, the Fraser Street Saxes play Bebop, Bach, Beatles, and beyond! A First Night Button is required for this performance.

Dextre Tripp & Circus Stella Acrobats

State Theatre 130 West College Avenue, State College

Dextre Tripp and his rescued canine companions perform amazing circus stunts in new, unexpected ways! Come see their hilarious presentation featuring ladder balancing, juggling, rope-walking, unicycles, and tricks for treats. Just guess who does what. Will Dextre get the chicken snack or will it all go to the dogs? Come find out at the Circus...

Enchanted New Year’s Eve presented by the State College High School Thespians

Faith United Church of Christ 300 East College Avenue, State

Join the State College Area High School Thespians for an enchanted New Year’s Eve featuring some princesses and princes and a few surprise guests. Each will have a musical story to share and will interact with all of the guests at the ball. The program is especially suitable for children. A First Night Button is required for...

Allegheny Ukulele Kollective

Sanctuary, State College Presbyterian Church 132 West Beaver Avenue, State College

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 on college campuses, in cafes, and at the local YMCA. The group meets nearly every Sunday for a jam and welcomes newcomers, especially beginning players....

Happy Valley Improv

Blue Brick Theatre 209 W. Calder Way, State College

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 in the basement of a church in early 2017, the group now consists of over twenty local company members performing weekly at their new home...

Altoona Brass Collective

St. Paul's United Methodist Church 250 East College Avenue, State College

The Altoona Brass Collective was formed in 2017 by musicians in the central Pennsylvania area sharing a love of brass instruments, quality music, and live performance. All of ABC’s repertoire has been written specifically for the ensemble.  The members of the band have strong local ties, having attended the music schools of Clarion University, Duquesne...

Tempest Productions presents The Great American Broadcast

Tempest Studios 140 Kelly Alley, State College

Comedy, drama, suspense, and music abound in this recreation of a vintage 1950s radio broadcast. Come join Buck Rogers, The Lone Ranger, Mystery Theatre, The Chase & Sanborn Comedy Hour, and other favorite characters from Old Time Radio. You might even find a prize in your Cracker-Jack Box! A First Night Button is required for this performance....

Peter Gross – Mentalist and Comedy Hypnotist – CANCELLED

Community Room, State College Municipal Building 243 South Allen Street, State College

Top rated entertainer, Peter Gross, has over 25 years of experience performing comedy magic and hypnosis around the world.  He has been seen on TV, at festivals and in theaters, and he’s often happiest performing for smart and innovative business groups. The 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. show will feature him as Boston’s top-rated Mentalist!...

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