Evan Halfen
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Gravity & Other Myths Bringing Acrobatics Show to Eisenhower Auditorium
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An Australian physical theater troupe will bring a performance built around acrobatics, repetition and the pursuit of mastery to Penn State next week. Gravity & Other Myths will perform “Ten Thousand Hours” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Eisenhower Auditorium. Tickets are $52 for adults, $14 for University Park students and $19 for those…
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‘The Wiz’ Eases on Down the Road to Eisenhower Auditorium
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The hit Broadway musical “The Wiz” will bring its reimagining of “The Wizard of Oz” to Penn State next week, featuring performers from “American Idol” and “The Voice.” The national touring production will take the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Eisenhower Auditorium in University Park. Tickets cost $89 or $74 for adults,…
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Nittany Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ to Return to Eisenhower Auditorium for 30th Anniversary
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A State College holiday tradition will return to Eisenhower Auditorium in December as Nittany Ballet marks 30 years of “The Nutcracker.” The annual production, presented by dancers from the Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Eisenhower Auditorium at Penn State.…
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Community Health Clinic to Offer Free Flu Shots, Affordable Pet Vaccines
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Local residents can get free flu shots for themselves and low-cost vaccines and microchips for their pets at a community health clinic this weekend. State Rep. Paul Takac, D-College Township, is partnering with Centre County PAWS and several Penn State programs to host the People, PAWS and PSU health clinic from 11 a.m. to 2…
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Harlem Globetrotters Bringing New Rivalry Tour, Free Pregame Party to Bryce Jordan Center
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The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing a new lineup of rivals and interactive basketball challenges to Penn State in March as part of the team’s 2027 world tour. The exhibition basketball team is scheduled to play at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at the Bryce Jordan Center, with doors set to open at 6 p.m. Tickets…
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Centre County United Way’s Taste of the Town to Feature More Than 30 Restaurants
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Tickets are now on sale for one of Centre County’s largest food-focused fundraisers, with more than 30 local restaurants expected to participate when Taste of the Town returns in December. The Centre County United Way’s signature annual fundraiser is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference…
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‘The Price Is Right Live’ Returning to Bryce Jordan Center
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“The Price Is Right Live” is coming back to Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center next spring, giving State College-area fans another chance to “come on down” and compete for cash, prizes and a possible trip to Los Angeles. The interactive stage show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2027, at the Bryce Jordan…
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Penn State Introduces New Public Health Major
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Students interested in preventing illness, improving health care access and addressing health problems affecting entire communities now have a new degree option at Penn State. The university’s College of Health and Human Development has introduced a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, giving students a new path into careers in public health, health policy, research…
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Penn State Student Groups Hosting Events for Oct. 7 Anniversary
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Penn State Hillel and Penn State Students for Justice in Palestine are holding separate events this week in observance of the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks in Israel. The groups have scheduled events throughout the week, including a protest, film screening and vigil led by Students for Justice in Palestine and…
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Pumpkin Fest Will Bring Fall Fun to the Arboretum at Penn State
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The Arboretum at Penn State will bring its annual Pumpkin Fest back to University Park this month with two days of jack-o’-lantern displays, live music, food vendors, children’s activities and a pumpkin carving contest. The festival will be held Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, at the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens in the Arboretum.…