Community & Entertainment
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Comedian David Cross to Perform at State Theatre in June
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Comedian and actor David Cross is bringing his “Worst Daddy in the World” stand-up comedy tour to State College. Cross, perhaps best known for playing Tobias Fünke on “Arrested Development,” will perform at 8 p.m. on June 16 at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave. State College is one of 13 new dates announced…
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Parade and More Returning for Central PA 4th Fest
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Central PA 4th Fest is returning to an all-day celebration and bringing back some of its most popular events after three years of changes and downsizing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and declining numbers of volunteers. The annual Independence Day celebration in State College and on the Penn State campus will see the return…
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Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra to Present ‘Resilience’
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The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra’s annual family concert is created for families, children and the young at heart. This year’s program focuses on storytelling through music. Join guest conductor Timothy Farrand as he guides you through the stories of Lully, Debussy, Honneger and Ravel in “Resilience,” at 11 a.m. on March 25 at Good Shepherd Catholic…
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Women Leading the Tasting Trail
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Women have been leading the way along the Central Pennsylvania Tasting Trail since its inception.
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Chris Stapleton Bringing ‘All-American Road Show’ to Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center
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Acclaimed country music singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton will make a stop in State College this fall with his “All-American Road Show” tour. Stapleton, with special guests Margo Price and Nikki Lane, will perform on Oct. 6 at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center, the venue announced on Thursday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts…
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Meet Adam & The Armadillos: The Country Band Rocking Through State College
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When Adam Yarger, Brandon Deamer and Alex Sterbenz first talked about forming a band back in 2022, little did they know they would soon have a growing fan base of college students requesting classic country songs every week. Hailing from Central Pennsylvania, Yarger first met Deamer and Sterbenz through his wife, Lauren. Deamer and Sterbenz…
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Historical Novel Author Yaw Agawu-Kakraba to Speak at Nittany Valley Writers’ Meeting
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The Nittany Valley Writers Network will welcome guest speaker Yaw Agawu-Kakraba for its meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14 in the Community Room of Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Agawu-Kakraba is an author and Penn State professor of Spanish and African studies. He will speak about researching, writing…
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Pelican’s SnoBalls Opens in Bellefonte
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A shaved ice shop chain has opened its new location in Bellefonte. Pelican’s SnoBalls opened for business on Wednesday at 219 S. Water St., in the former Subway building next to Talleyrand Park. Serving colorful, New Orleans-style shaved ice born from “a tradition of combining smooth fluffy snow with bold flavors,” Pelican’s offers more than…
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Centre Stage Performance of ‘Into the Woods’ Explores Beyond Happily Ever After
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Penn State Centre Stage will return with its latest production, “Into the Woods,” opening Thursday in the Playhouse Theatre at University Park. Written by James Lapine, “Into the Woods” explores the grave reality behind the timeless notion of “once upon a time.” With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the comedic musical is notoriously difficult…
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Catering to the Toughest Crowd: ‘Yummy Toddler Food’
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How Amy Palanjian found success with a toddler-focused food blog, plus her top tips for feeding those family members you might consider your toughest critics.