Harry Zimbler
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The 1980s Return in ‘The Wedding Singer’
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Anyone who survived the days of big hair, shoulder pads, Rubik’s Cubes, fluorescent leg warmers, fingerless gloves and Day-Glo everything will relate to State College Community Theatre’s upcoming show, “The Wedding Singer.” The 1980s will return when veteran director Philip J. Vonada and his cast immerse themselves in the musical comedy, based on the…
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The 1980s return in ‘The Wedding Singer’
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STATE COLLEGE — Anyone who survived the days of big hair, shoulder pads, Rubik’s Cubes, fluorescent leg warmers, fingerless gloves and Day-Glo everything will relate to State College Community Theatre’s upcoming show, “The Wedding Singer.” The 1980s will return when veteran director Philip J. Vonada and his cast immerse themselves in the musical…
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Carroll drives interactive ‘Mission Implausible’ show
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STATE COLLEGE — In a world desperately in need of saviors, one woman has come to town ready to start saving the world one region at a time. Meet “Top Secret Agent Karen” — she sometimes moves about with mere mortals, all the while disguised as mild-mannered actor, educator, writer and director Sandi Carroll.…
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State Theatre Displays Exhibit of ‘Pure Imagination’ from Local Artist
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A current of the strange runs through Tom Mickle’s work. The area painter has, quite literally, spent his entire life creating art, much of it evocative of things many see only in dreams. “I come from a family of artists,” Mickle said, “we would take lessons on weekends, and go to art shows out…
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Saggese Artwork Featured at Mount Nittany Medical Center
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A black cat, a chicken, stained glass, a taco stand, a blue monk, broken windows and a blue moon make up a few of these compositions. Saggese calls the exhibit “Everyday Life,” indicating that he paints things commonly seen, but are usually not really studied.
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‘New Normal’ Recalls 9/11 Tragedy
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For the second consecutive year, FUSE Productions, under the direction of Richard Biever, will present “The New Normal,” an artistic response to the 9/11 terror attacks. Last year’s performance received an enthusiastic response, according to Biever. “We weren’t sure it people would want to go back and think about it this way,” he…
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‘Little Shop’ Ready to Delight Audiences
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Seymour becomes the proud owner of a carnivorous, blood-thirsty plant which demands human blood, body parts and, eventually entire human beings as its food. It also becomes more vulgar and difficult to live with, belting out R&B tunes and bellowing insults.
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Ballet Group Closes Out May With Spring Gala
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The Ballet Theatre of State College (BTSC) will close out the merry month of May with its annual Spring Gala at 3 and 7 p.m. on May 31 at Mount Nittany Middle School. A performance in two acts, the gala explores themes of childhood, fantasy and whimsical fun. Act One opens with a…
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State College Choral Society Puts ‘Passion’ on Display
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The 18th century work calls for an orchestra featuring flutes and oboes and a full string section. Considered an oratorio — a work of sacred text featuring characters, an ensemble, soloists and a choir — the piece requires vocal stamina and dramatic intensity from the vocalists.
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Fraser Street Art Gallery Hosts ‘Rite of Spring’
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A small space, this gallery manages to showcase some truly captivating work. Photography and sculpture, as well as oil and acrylic work make for some intriguing moments for art lovers, collectors and anyone simply wandering through town.