Gazette Arts & Entertainment
The Centre County Gazette is Centre County’s only weekly, independent newspaper covering the news, sports, entertainment and events throughout the area.
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Circus Stella takes center stage at First Night State College
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First Night State College is set to showcase numerous unique and exciting performances for the 2023 festival, and among them is Circus Stella—a traveling circus featuring trained rescue dogs alongside skilled human performers. This circus promises a night of laughter, skill and heartwarming celebration of canine companionship. Balance artist Dextre Tripp and his aerialist wife,…
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‘The Princess Bride’ – a timeless comfort film
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The world of cinema is ever-changing, but there is a timeless gem that continues to capture the hearts of viewers across generations – “The Princess Bride.” Rob Reiner’s 1987 classic is more than just a movie; it’s a comforting journey into a fairy tale realm filled with wit, charm and adventure. Because the film feels…
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CLSN announces community art project in honor of Pride Month
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Submitted by Centre LGBTQA Support Network STATE COLLEGE — Centre LGBTQA Support Network and the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania have come together to collaborate on an inclusive community-wide art project. In searching for ways to pay tribute to both the LGBT+ community and the local State College area community, Cat Cook, executive director of…
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Boalsburg Heritage Museum to reopen for tours
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BOALSBURG — The Boalsburg Heritage Museum, located 305 W. Main Street, Boalsburg, beginning June 5, is open for tours on Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m., and also by appointment. Tour the farmhouse built in 1825, the summer kitchen, the school room and exhibits, including “Historic Outbuildings and Forgotten Customs,” co-directed by Debra and Charles Nydegger.…
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Live music returning to The State Theatre this summer
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STATE COLLEGE — It’s been 15 months since audiences got to enjoy live music inside The State Theatre, but that is soon about to change. The downtown State College venue announced on June 1 rescheduled dates this summer for a pair of shows that were postponed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Other rescheduled…
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Fireworks to launch at ‘Philipsburg Festival’ this summer
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PHILIPSBURG — Pat Romano, owner of the We Are Inn in Philipsburg, has a message for the public: “We are … back!” Romano sought and was granted permission by the Philipsburg Borough Council to have a fireworks display on July 10. Fireworks are a beloved tradition of Philipsburg’s annual Heritage Days, which was canceled this…
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Bellefonte Cruise has conditional approval for event
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BELLEFONTE — As many other Centre County summer festivals have announced plans to sit out another year because of concerns about COVID-19, the Historic Bellefonte Cruise is moving forward with safety in mind. The popular event has been a Bellefonte Father’s Day weekend tradition since 1988 and features a car show, Friday night Sock Hop,…
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People’s Choice nixed; Bellefonte Cruise rolls on
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The summer festival season is again being shaped by the pandemic, as organizers of some community events have been forced to cancel them, while others say they are working to hold events safely. Organizers of the Historic Bellefonte Cruise said they are still planning for the event to occur in 2021 with safety measures in…
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Grange Fair announces grandstand performers for 2021
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CENTRE HALL — The Centre County Grange Fair and Encampment has announced its grandstand headliners for 2021. The annual fair, which is scheduled to be held Aug. 20-28 — after missing last year due to the coronavirus pandemic — announced the headliners on March 19, the day after another Centre County tradition, the Central Pennsylvania…
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State Theatre to start hosting events again
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STATE COLLEGE — On April 4, COVID restrictions will be eased in Pennsylvania, allowing greater capacities at restaurants and other public places. But while movie theaters can operate at up to 75 percent capacity, event venues like The State Theatre are considered different and will bump from 15 percent to 25 percent. That change, and…
