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State College Police Looking to Identify Suspect in Vehicle Damage
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State College police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in an alleged case of criminal mischief. The person pictured is suspected of damaging a vehicle parked on the 400 block of Locust Lane at around 3:24 p.m. on Sunday, according to a department news release. Anyone with information about the incident is…
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The Paradox Bringing Rock Back to Eisenhower Auditorium
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The Center for the Performing Arts Spotlight Collective will usher in the return of rock to Eisenhower Auditorium with online-viral band The Paradox. The pop-punk band will make its Penn State debut at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. Tickets are $29 for the general public or $14 for University Park students and are available over…
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Terri Lyne Carrington Pays Homage to the Spirit of Revolution With ‘We Insist! 2025’ at Eisenhower Auditorium
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Jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington will lead a live band in a reimagining of songs from the “free” jazz era and “Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite.” “We Insist! 2025,” starring the four-time Grammy Award-winning musician and featuring vocalist Christie Dashiell, is set fo 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in Eisenhower Auditorium. Tickets are $47 for…
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Witches Rallye Raises $1,500 for Jana Marie Foundation
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The Central PA Region chapter of the Sports Car Club of America raised $1,500 for Jana Marie Foundation and collected 230 pounds of food for the Faith Centre Food Bank in Bellefonte at its annual charity road rally. The 56th annual Witches Rallye held on Nov. 1 welcomed 29 teams that embarked on a driving…
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Arboretum at Penn State Invites Pa. Artists to Submit Proposals for New Outdoor Exhibition
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The Arboretum at Penn State is inviting Pennsylvania-based artists to submit proposals to be included in a new outdoor art exhibition that will celebrate the history, ecology and artistry of Pennsylvania’s forests. The Penn’s Woods Outdoor Art Exhibition will feature 10 works of art that will be on display throughout the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens from June through August. Artists are invited to create works for the exhibition that explore the relationship between people, place and…
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Centre LGBT+, Local Congregations Partnering for Art Exhibition
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Centre LGBT+ and several area faith communities are partnering for a new art exhibition called “Rainbow Creation” and are inviting local artists to submit their work exploring and celebrating LGBT+ identity. “We know that many LGBT+ people have experienced harm in some faith-based spaces, and we feel called to elevate their voices and celebrate their…
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Drum Tao Returns to Penn State with ‘The Best’ Synchronized Percussion Show
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Direct from Japan, big-drum percussion ensemble Drum Tao returns to North America with an all-new show, “The Best,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. Tickets are $52 for adults, $14 for University Park students and $19 for individuals 18 and younger and are available over the phone at 814-863-0255, in…
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Temporary Street Closures Planned in State College
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Work related to two housing construction projects will result in two temporary street closures this week in State College, according to releases from the borough. • On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Landmark Urban Construction PA, LLC will be occupying Sowers Street between East College Avenue and East Calder Way for overhead power line work for The…
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Centre Foundation Awards $183K in Field-of-Interest Grants to Community Programs Across Centre County
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Centre Foundation has awarded $183,130 in Field-of-Interest (FOI) grants to 41 local programs and projects, funded by 22 donor-established endowments that support specific causes, populations and geographic areas throughout Centre County and surrounding regions. Each September, eligible nonprofits are invited to apply for funding from these endowed funds. Volunteer committees carefully review all applications to ensure that each grant aligns…
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Centre Foundation Honors Community Leaders, Retiring President
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More than 100 supporters, donors and nonprofit leaders gathered on Dec. 9 at Centre Hills Country Club, for Centre Foundation’s annual Holiday Soirée, an event celebrating philanthropy and recognizing distinguished community leadership. The event featured a special tribute to Molly Kunkel, who recently retired after 17 years of leadership and service to the Centre County community.…