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This week’s plans feature a rundown of entertainment for Arts Fest and the People’s Choice arts festival.
People’s Choice
Old Time Rock and Roll
Between Bill Haley’s Comets & The Comets’ Rock ’n Roll Show (6 and 7:15 p.m. Saturday) and Elvis Impersonator: Brad Crum (1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday), fans of classic rock should get their fill.
State High Thespians
The talented teens perform a “story theatre” show at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Friday
On the North Stage:
- 11:30 a.m., Heritage Brass
- 1 p.m., Summer Rock Camp with Matt Price & Jeff Gible
- 2:30 p.m., Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus
- 4 p.m., Tussey Mountain Moonshiners
- 6 p.m., Your Dad’s Friends
South Stage:
- 11:30 a.m., Black Coffee
- 1 p.m., JR & Sharon Band
- 2:30 p.m., Puffer Fish
- 5 p.m., David Zentner and Country Tradition (Set 1)
6–7 p.m. Intermission
- 7 p.m., David Zentner and Country Tradition (Set 2)
Saturday
North Stage:
- 12 p.m., Voxology
- 1:30 p.m., Black Cat Belly Dance & Friends
- 3 p.m., Dan & Galla Musical Show
- 4:30 p.m., Pure Cane Sugar
- 6:45 p.m., Centre County Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Program
South Stage:
- 11 a.m., Brio Dance Company
- 12:30 p.m., Andy Angel Quartet
- 2 p.m., Deacons of Dixieland
- 3:30 p.m., Singer-Songwriter ‘KJ’ – A song for all ages
- 6 p.m., Bill Haley’s Comets and The Comet’s Rock and Roll Show (Set 1)
6:45–7:15 p.m. Intermission
- 7:15 p.m., Bill Haley’s Comets and The Comet’s Rock and Roll Show (Set 2)
Sunday
North Stage:
- 10:30 p.m., St . John’s United Church of Christ & Zion Lutheran Church
- 12 p.m., Tree the Band
- 2:30 p.m., Keystone Society of Swing
South Stage:
- 11:30 a.m., Altoona Chorus of Sweet Adelines
- 1:30 p.m., Elvis Impersonator ‘Brad Crum’ (Set 1)
2:30–3:30 p.m. Intermission
- 3:30 p.m., Elvis Impersonator ‘Brad Crum’ (Set 2)
Arts Fest
Pennsylvania Civil War Road Show
This special exhibit will be at the Bryce Jordan Center Parking lot throughout the festival. It includes interactive exhibits and special programming — all to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
Friday
Allen Street Stage
- Smash the Windows, noon.
- Tarnished 6, 2 p.m.
- The New Students, 4 p.m.
- Ted McCloskey & The Hi-Fi’s, 6 p.m.
- The Ultra Kings, 8 p.m.
- The Nightcrawlers, 10 p.m.
Festival Shell Stage
- Andrew Jackson Jazz Ensemble, 1:30 p.m.
- Out of the Blue, 3:30 p.m.
- Callanish, 5:30 p.m.
- Bushmaster, 7:30 p.m.
- The Velveteen Playboys, 10 p.m.
Sidney Friedman Park Stage
- Zumba with Teresa Soler, 10 a.m.
- Pepper Lotus Tribal, 3:30 p.m.
- Joe Baione, 5:30 p.m.
- Mark DeRose and The Way Home, 8 p.m.
- J.P. Harris and the Tough Choices, 10 p.m.
State Theatre
- It’s a Wonderful Life, 2 and 5 p.m.
- Syncopation, 3 p.m.
Willard Plaza
- Jim Colbert, 2:30 p.m.
- Scott Mangene, 4:30 p.m.
State College Presbyterian Church
- Essence of Joy and Essence II, 7 p.m.
Schwab Auditorium
- Cartoon with Special Guest Jamie Rounds, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Allen Street Stage
- Rustical Quality String Band, noon.
- Eric Himan, 2 p.m.
- Bookends, 4 p.m.
- Deirdre Flint, 6 p.m.
- JD Eicher & the Goodnights, 8 p.m.
- Shake Shake Shake, 10 p.m.
Festival Shell Stage
- State College Area Municipal Band, 11:30 a.m.
- Burgess, Mitchell & Seal, 1:30 p.m.
- The Swingin Swamis, 3:30 p.m.
- Zeropoint Big Band, 5:30 p.m.
- Big Leg Emma, 7:30 p.m.
- Velveeta, 10 p.m.
Sidney Friedman Park Stage
- Outdoor Yoga with Mandy Sargent, 10 a.m.
- Penn State Karate Club, 11:30 a.m.
- Bollywood, 3:30 p.m.
- The Pennharmonics, 5:30 p.m.
- Christopher Dean Band, 9:30 p.m.
State Theatre
- It’s a Wonderful Life, 11 a.m., 2 and 5:00 p.m.
- Varsity Show, 3 p.m.
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
- New Zealand String Quartet, 1 p.m.
Willard Plaza
- Jim Colbert, 4:30 p.m.
State College Presbyterian Church
- Academy of Sacred Music Choral Institute Choir, 4:30 p.m.
State College Borough Municipal Plaza
- Scott Mangene, 5 p.m.
Schwab Auditorium
- Raleigh Ringers, 8 p.m.
Sunday
Allen Street Stage
- Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, 12:30 p.m.
- Pure Cane Sugar, 2:30 p.m.
- Matt Cermanski Band, 4:30 p.m.
Festival Shell Stage
- Penn State Taiji Club, noon.
- JT and The Denicats, 1:30 p.m.
- The Earthtones, 3:30 p.m.
Sidney Friedman Park Stage
- Bellefonte Community Band, 1:30 p.m.
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