Entertainment News
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Block Party to Kick Off East End Social Pocket Park in Downtown State College
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A ribbon-cutting and block party will celebrate the grand opening of East End Social, a new seasonal pocket park on Hiester Street in downtown State College. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Thursday with remarks from project organizers the Downtown State College Improvement District and Comet Properties followed by the ribbon-cutting. The block party will…
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Cole Swindell Headlines Sold-Out Bryce Jordan Center Show to Kick Off Pa. Concert Series Celebrating America 250
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A statewide concert series celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary kicked off Saturday night with country stars and the U.S. Army’s oldest band performing in a sold-out Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State. Headliner Cole Swindell was joined by Pennsylvania native Gabby Barrett and the West Point Band for the launch of the Commonwealth Concert…
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Knoebels President Had to ‘Pinky Swear’ the Famously Affordable Park Will Never Charge Admission
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The park will have been in operation for 100 years on July 4, and has managed to remain consistent as it’s grown into a full-on resort. Nine members of the family that founded it still work there.
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John Summit Bringing ‘CTRL ESCAPE’ Arena Tour to Bryce Jordan Center
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DJ and record producer John Summit will make a stop at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center on Oct. 30 as part of his “CTRL ESCAPE” tour, the venue announced on Wednesday. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 29. Penn State University Park students can begin…
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Rediscover State College’s ‘Townie Takeover’ Returns for 2nd Year at Champs Downtown
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Townie Takeover, a locals-first celebration to kick off summer in State College, will return for its second year on Friday, May 15. Free to attend and open to all ages, the event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Champs Downtown, 139 S. Allen St. Presented by Rediscover State College, a community initiative…
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Happy Valley Improv Hosts 5th Annual XL Improv Festival
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For the fifth year in a row, the XL Improv Festival is coming to State College, and bringing with it comedy performers and fans alike from all over the country. From Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17 at the Blue Brick Theatre, Happy Valley Improv hosts a series of workshops, in addition to 12…
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Swing Your Partner Again: State College’s Contra Dance Scene Is Back, Welcoming Beginners, Families and Musicians
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Contra dance is experiencing a rebirth in State College. The traditional, easy-to-learn form of American country dance is drawing 40 to 60 people per event, dancing to a caller and live music in the State College Friends School’s community room.
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Roots and Rise: Living Faith Acres to Host Spring Farm Event in Spring Mills
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A Spring Mills farm known for fall family fun is planting something new this spring with organizers hoping to bring neighbors together through hands-on learning, food and a day built around community
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Craig Finn and Patterson Hood Bringing ‘Devils in the Details’ Tour to State Theatre
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Songwriters and frontmen from two of the most revered bands in 21st century American indie rock will share the stage this summer at The State Theatre. Craig Finn and Patterson Hood will bring their “Devils in the Details” tour to State College for an 8 p.m. show on Saturday, July 11, during Arts Festival weekend.…
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Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna Bring Chilean Folk to Manny’s Live Performance Space
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Manny’s Live Performance Space in State College continues its run of internationally acclaimed programming with a special performance by Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna on Thursday, April 30. Pascuala Ilabaca is a Chilean singer, composer and accordionist whose work bridges traditional roots with modern experimentation. Drawing from Chilean folk, Latin American rhythms, jazz and global influences,…