Planning for the last weekend of 2011 in central Pennsylvania? We’re here to help. StateCollege.com highlights many of the State College area’s scheduled activities every Friday in Weekend Plans.
For even more suggestions, check out our calendar of events, weekly newsletter, yard-sale classifieds and open-house listings. The StateCollege.com holiday guide is available hereposted here. Or visit our weather page for the latest forecasts.
Friday, Dec. 30
Movies
In ‘Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol,’ the IMF is shut down when it’s implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin. Ethan Hunt and his new team go rogue to clear their organization’s name. This movie is showing this weekend at the College 9 Theatre and the UEC 12 Theater.
In ‘War Horse,’ young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his horse, Joey, is sold to the cavalry. This movie is playing this weekend at the College 9 Theatre.
In ‘The Skin I Live In,’ a plastic surgeon is haunted by past tragedies and creates synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. This film is showing at the State Theatre.
More complete movie listings throughout the weekend are available on StateCollege.com.
Bars and Clubs
The Autoport will host Bryan Grove at 8 p.m. Happy hour there is set for 5 to 7 p.m.
At Bar Bleu , happy hour will run from 9 to 11 p.m.
The Down Under Steakhouse will host Pure Cane Sugar from 7 to 10 p.m.
And at the Gingerbread Man, DJ Boner will entertain starting at 10 p.m.
For more complete bar specials and entertainment listings, visit StateCollege.com’s Bar Tour page.
Community Events and Performing Arts
Biscuit Jam is scheduled to play the Bar in Boalsburg at 10 p.m.
Ice-sculpting, part of First Night State College, will be ongoing in downtown State College. Check this earlier news report for details and relevant links.
Sports
The Penn State women’s basketball team will play Nebraska at 7 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Saturday, Dec. 31
Community Events and Performing Arts
First Night State College festivities, including live music and ice-skating, are scheduled through much of the day. StateCollege.com’s First Night guide is available hereposted here.
‘Under Milk Wood,’ a play by Dylan Thomas, will be performed at 2 p.m. at the State Theatre. It’s to be a fundraiser for the facility.
Sunday, Jan. 1
Community Events and Performing Arts
Callanish and Mary Coogan and Bruce Foley are scheduled to play at 2 p.m. at the Center for Well-Being in Lemont.
