Doo-wop is a genre of music that was developed in urban Black communities in the 1940s, achieving mainstream popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. Built upon vocal harmony, doo-wop was one of the most mainstream, pop-oriented R&B styles of the time. Doo-wop features vocal group harmony, nonsense syllables, a simple beat, sometimes little or...

After returning from a tour of the Baltic States with the International Flute Orchestra, Judy Moore was inspired to form State College’s flute choir, Toot-in-Common. The group’s repertoire consists of popular and classical favorites arranged for flute choir and works written especially for flute choir. Instrumentation includes one piccolo, six to eight C flutes, two...

You may have seen Dave on NBC's "America's Got Talent" or on CBS’s "Late Late Show with James Corden". Dave presents a One Man Sideshow of juggling, comedy and vaudeville. Fun for the whole family with lots of audience participation. Dave presents a fun juggling show that entertains the children with his skills and keeps the...

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 or otherwise looking at their phones.        

Texas native Kristi Jean brings her acclaimed country-infused twang to bear on a collection of feisty songs that reflect the moment in time when country and rhythm and blues begat rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll. Like her heroes, Kristi was raised on traditional country music played through an AM radio; but her independent spirit drove...

The JANO Duo was formed in 2012 by flutist, Naomi Seidman, and cellist Jonathan Dexter who also happen to be married. Dedicated to expanding the repertoire for the flute and cello they have been a part of a number of commissions for the ensemble. Naomi and Jon both teach at Penn State University and enjoy Central...

Instruments that play the bass parts are often the unsung heroes of the symphonic band. The public can name famous trumpeters and flutists, but it’s pretty difficult to name a famous euphonium player, or even spell euphonium for that matter. The musicians of Below Centre might just change that, as they a play under the...

Li Liu was born in Shenyang in northeast China, and began acrobatic training when she was six years old. Shortly thereafter she was chosen to attend The Chinese National Circus School in Beijing. For many years Ms. Liu traveled extensively throughout Europe, Africa and Asia with The Liaoning Acrobatic Arts Troupe. She performed with Zirkus...

Light Up Downtown, sponsored by the Downtown State College Improvement District started on November 18 and continues through January 2. Look for the seasonal decorations in several downtown business district locations as you do your holiday shopping. A brief New Year’s Eve light show will be presented on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza on...