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SUMMARY:Cirque Celebration presented by Dance on Air and Allison's Dance Company
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom 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. \nDance on Air\, based in Montoursville\, offers aerial acrobatics training for students of all ages — from children as young as four to adults of all experience levels — and has performed at venues and competitions across the United States. Allison’s Dance Company\, from Berwick\, specializes in youth acrobatics and has represented the U.S. on global stages in Poland\, Mexico\, and beyond\, with students training with the best in the industry\, including Cirque du Soleil professionals \nTogether\, these talented performers invite audiences to celebrate movement\, artistry\, and community in a spectacular start to 2026. \nDance on Air will present two additional performances at 12:30 & 5:00 p.m. \nA First Night Button is required for this performance.
URL:https://firstnightstatecollege.com/performances/cirque-celebration-presented-by-dance-on-air-and-allisons-dance-company-2/
LOCATION:State Theatre\, 130 West College Avenue\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Late Afternoon
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SUMMARY:Mr. Music\, Lenny Tepsich (free)
DESCRIPTION: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 kindergarten class nicknamed him Mr. Music (they couldn’t say Mr. Tepsich) and it stuck! \nFor over 30 years he’s been a featured performer at Hershey Park. He has performed at the Library of Congress\, the Smithsonian Institute\, Honolulu Academy of the Arts\, and festivals\, schools\, and libraries throughout the United States. \nThis event will take place in the Downsbrough Room of Schlow Centre Region Library.  It is free. \nThis performance is sponsored by 1Benefit Solutions.
URL:https://firstnightstatecollege.com/performances/mr-music-lenny-tepsich-free/
LOCATION:Downsbrough Room\, Schlow Centre Region Library\, 211 South Allen Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Late Afternoon
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SUMMARY:Ted & Veronica
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVeronica and her powerful\, distinctive voice have captivated crowds fronting the J.R. Mangan Band and the Nightcrawlers. \nTed has been telling compelling stories to local and national audiences for years. He’s an award-winning singer/songwriter and a multifaceted guitar player with sixteen records to his name alone. \nTogether\, they are one of the hardest working\, most diverse acts in the area. \nA First Night Button is required for this performance.
URL:https://firstnightstatecollege.com/performances/ted-veronica/
LOCATION:University Baptist & Brethren Church\, 411 South Burrowes Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Late Afternoon
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SUMMARY:PennSoulvanians
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA First Night Button is required for this performance.
URL:https://firstnightstatecollege.com/performances/pennsoulvanians/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, State College Presbyterian Church\, 132 West Beaver Avenue\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Late Afternoon
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SUMMARY:Singer/Songwriter Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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 an advocate for local performing singer songwriters and has organized and hosted numerous musical events throughout the past twenty years. Colbert was a Folk Radio DJ for over 18 years\, and a board member of the Acoustic Brew Concert Series for nearly two decades. www.jimcolbertmusic.com \n  \nMary Madigan has been playing her guitar since her first talent show in 6th grade. She began singing with her 5 siblings & her father as soon as she could speak! A large upright piano in the family foyer was always in use. Her early guitar skills were formed by watching her older siblings play & a gifted guitar from her big sister\, with a chord chart\, sent her on a wonderful musical life journey. She enjoys playing all types of music & also has become a part of State College’s singer songwriter community. She is grateful for all the support shown by her musical colleagues & so very happy to be returning to State College First Night to share her original music with all! \n  \nDoug Irwin hails from Bellefonte. He bought his first guitar a little over 20 years ago. He taught himself a few chords\, learned himself a few tunes & soon decided to try his hand at writing some songs of his own. He reasoned; how hard can it really be?\nHe’s come to realize that the creative process of song writing is what interests him the most. Constructing or channeling something that wasn’t there before\, striving to touch on the personal or the universal. That’s what keeps drawing him back in. In his spare time\, he fronts the itinerant Americana band\, Granma Ben. \n  \nJoe Pillot was strongly influenced by the storytelling\, singer/songwriters of the 60s and 70’s\, such as Guy Clark\, Jim Croce\, Harry Chapin and James Taylor. Passionate about meaningful song lyrics\, he crafts his songs about love\, life\, nostalgia\, the passing of time and road travel. Born in central Pennsylvania\, the self-taught musician and lyricist performed at festivals\, wineries\, listening rooms\, and the occasional county fair and carnivals perched upon a dusty flatbed trailer on a hot summer. \nA First Night Button is required for this performance. \n 
URL:https://firstnightstatecollege.com/performances/singer-songwriter-showcase/
LOCATION:Community Room\, State College Municipal Building\, 243 South Allen Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Late Afternoon
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SUMMARY:Happy Valley Improv
DESCRIPTION: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 in Calder Way\, The Blue Brick Theatre. Come experience joy and expect the unknown! \nA First Night Button is required for this performance. \nShows also at 2:30\, 8:30 & 10:30 pm. \nSponsored by Urish Popeck
URL:https://firstnightstatecollege.com/performances/happy-valley-improv-3/
LOCATION:Blue Brick Theatre\, 209 W. Calder Way\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Late Afternoon
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SUMMARY:Amazing Feats of Comedy
DESCRIPTION: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 with fresh\, original comedy that entertains audiences of all ages. \nA First Night Button is required for this performance. \nThere will be additional shows at 1:30 and 7:30 pm.
URL:https://firstnightstatecollege.com/performances/amazing-feats-of-comedy-2/
LOCATION:Penn State Downtown Theatre Center\, 146 South Allen Street\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Late Afternoon
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SUMMARY:Miss Melanie and the Groove Society
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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 Gamble on vocals and trombone\, Jordan Canner on trumpet\, Tom “Mugsy” Gallagher on vocals and saxophones\, and JT Thompson on vocals and keyboards. \nAll the Groovers have performed in various professional touring bands throughout the region\, making Groove Society a powerful explosive presence. \nThis band delivers high-energy tunes that will get your body jumping and your feet moving from start to finish at every show and venue!! \nC’mon out\, get down\, and properly welcome 2026 with Miss Melanie and the Groove Society!! \nA First Night Button is required for this performance.
URL:https://firstnightstatecollege.com/performances/miss-melanie-and-the-groove-society
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Methodist Church\, 250 East College Avenue\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Late Afternoon
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SUMMARY:Cirque Celebration presented by Dance on Air and Allison's Dance Company
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom 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. \nDance on Air\, based in Montoursville\, offers aerial acrobatics training for students of all ages — from children as young as four to adults of all experience levels — and has performed at venues and competitions across the United States. Allison’s Dance Company\, from Berwick\, specializes in youth acrobatics and has represented the U.S. on global stages in Poland\, Mexico\, and beyond\, with students training with the best in the industry\, including Cirque du Soleil professionals \nTogether\, these talented performers invite audiences to celebrate movement\, artistry\, and community in a spectacular start to 2026. \nDance on Air will present two additional performances at 12:30 & 3:00 p.m. \nA First Night Button is required for this performance.
URL:https://firstnightstatecollege.com/performances/cirque-celebration-presented-by-dance-on-air-and-allisons-dance-company-4/
LOCATION:State Theatre\, 130 West College Avenue\, State College\, PA\, 16801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Late Afternoon
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