Entertainment News
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Nittany Ballet’s Annual Performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ Brings Fresh Perspectives, Enhancements
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The battle between a toy nutcracker and a giant mouse is stuff of legend in the dream-like world of “The Nutcracker.” And if you thought the holiday classic couldn’t get any more magical, the ballet returns to the Eisenhower Auditorium stage with new costumes, fresh perspectives and more dancers. “Audiences will also notice new choreography…
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Penn State School of Music Students Share the Spotlight in Holiday ‘Mosaic’ Concert
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The Penn State School of Music will hold its annual “Mosaic” concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, in Eisenhower Auditorium. The production highlights the school’s student talent in a one-of-a-kind showcase featuring a variety of seasonal songs. Tickets are $37 for adults and $14 for students if purchased online. Patrons can avoid the $4…
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Centre Film Festival Announces 2025 Award Winners
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The Centre Film Festival concluded its seventh year on Sunday with a Closing Night Awards Ceremony at the Rowland Theatre, honoring filmmakers across 13 categories andhighlighting collaborations between the global creative community and the region’s arts and cultural organizations. This year’s festival showcased films and guests from more than 25 countries, representing stories that spanned…
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6th Annual Light Up Night to Ring in Holiday Season in Downtown State College
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Downtown State College will transform into a winter wonderland once again on Thursday for Light Up Night to kick off the holiday season. The Downtown State College Improvement District’s sixth annual event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on South Fraser Street, the 100 block of…
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Bringing ‘Bigger & Weirder’ Tour to Bryce Jordan Center
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“Weird Al” Yankovic is returning to the Bryce Jordan Center for the first time in more than 26 years. The comedy music legend will bring his “Bigger & Weirder” tour to the Penn State arena for a 7:30 p.m. show on Oct. 11, 2026. It’s one of 90 new dates for Yankovic’s massive 2026 tour…
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie to Perform at Bryce Jordan Center in 2026
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Rapper A Boogie Wit da Hoodie is returning to Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center for a concert in the spring. The Bronx-born performer will take the stage at 8 p.m. on April 24, the venue announced on Monday. Tickets go on sale to the general public at noon on Friday through Ticketmaster, with several presales…
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Rivet Winter Market Celebrates Local Makers and Science
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The Rivet at Discovery Space will host its sixth annual Winter Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at 1224 N. Atherton St., State College. Featuring dozens of local vendors, food trucks and more, the event offers shoppers a chance to find unique gifts and home goods while supporting local makers…
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Centre Film Festival Marks 7th Year With Biggest Lineup Yet
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The 2025 Centre Film Festival will begin in State College on Nov. 9 with a search for a lost slice of pizza and end on the Nov. 16 at Philipsburg’s Rowland Theater on a journey with a Palestinian boy in an Oscar nominated foreign feature film.…
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Journey Bringing Farewell Tour to Bryce Jordan Center
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Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Journey will bring the first leg of their farewell tour to the Bryce Jordan Center in 2026. The “Final Frontier” tour will stop at the Penn State arena for a 7:30 p.m. show on May 27, one of 60 initial dates announced by the band on Thursday. Tickets, starting…
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Taste of the Town Returns to Benefit Centre County United Way
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A signature fundraiser for the Centre County United Way returns in November with an evening of flavor and philanthropy. Taste of the Town will feature food, wine and spirits from dozens of local restaurants and vendors from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. More than…