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Cirque Celebration presented by Dance on Air and Allison’s Dance Company

State Theatre 130 West College Avenue, State College

Step into the wonder of Cirque Celebration — a dazzling showcase of aerial artistry and acrobatic talent brought to life by two of Pennsylvania’s premier performance studios. From gravity-defying aerial silks to breathtaking acrobatic displays, Cirque Celebration blends strength, grace, and imagination in a family-friendly performance that captures the spirit of the New Year. Dance...

Mr. Music, Lenny Tepsich (free)

Downsbrough Room, Schlow Centre Region Library 211 South Allen Street, State College

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.  He motivates kids with simple songs sung by children for generations as well as original tunes he writes just for them.  In 1988, his daughter’s...

Ted & Veronica

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

Ted McCloskey and Veronica Auger are an acoustic duo known for their genre-bending diversity. From bangers to ballads to blues, they are equally at home playing a rockabilly stomp to a Dean Martin bossa nova, and everything in-between. Veronica and her powerful, distinctive voice have captivated crowds fronting the J.R. Mangan Band and the Nightcrawlers....

PennSoulvanians

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

The PennSoulvanians are an award winning 7-piece ensemble from Central PA playing all original music ranging from rock to R&B, reggae to hip-hop and more. A First Night Button is required for this performance.

Singer/Songwriter Showcase

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

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 and festivals from New England to Texas, including Godfrey Daniels, Court House Concerts, Borderline Folk Club, and at The Northeast Regional Folk Alliance. He is...

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...

Amazing Feats of Comedy

Penn State Downtown Theatre Center 146 South Allen Street, State College

Michael and Ethan Rosman have performed together all over the world - from cruise ships in the Caribbean to ski resorts, hotels, The White House,  and to a movie filmed in Sri Lanka. Audiences everywhere have laughed at their antics and been amazed by their skills.  Their act blends  high skill circus stunts and magic...

Miss Melanie and the Groove Society

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

With the irrepressible singer Miss Melanie now at the microphone, Groove Society (formerly Gill St. Band) remains a rockin’ 8-piece classic Funk/Soul/R&B band with a smokin' hot 3-piece horn section! The lineup for First Night features Miss Melanie Morrison on vocals, Charlie Halcomb on vocals and guitar, Charlie Heim on drums. Robert Gardner on bass, Chris...