Happy Valley is definitely a cultural hub in central Pennsylvania. From annual events like the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to world-class shows at the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State to the recently revamped Palmer Museum of Art, there’s nearly always some way to get up close and personal with myriad…

Noticing the full houses on opening nights for some of the hottest Broadway shows on the touring circuit, not the mention the full parking lots and long lines at the bars and merchandise tables in the lobby, one can see that The Bushnell is having a very good year. The Bushnell’s longtime president and CEO…

Robert and Bridget Townsend found each other and their lifelong calling at age 8. Growing up together in the same Flint, Michigan, Baptist church, they became friends as they worked in children’s and young adult ministry. He went on to study music and education in college and graduate school. She focused on marketing and management…

This holiday season, Ballet Vero Beach brings a delightful twist to a cherished classic with “Nutcracker on the Indian River.” This reimagined production transplants the story to 1919, the year Vero was founded. In this magical tale, Marie embarks on a holiday journey from New York to Florida, passing through iconic settings like Fifth Avenue…

Magic was in the air at this year’s Friends Fall Luncheon to benefit Riverside Theatre, which featured a mind-blowing show by renowned magician Michael Ammar, and outstanding performances by students starring in Riverside’s educational and outreach programs, followed by a delicious lunch at tables set up in the Orchid Lobby and Waxlax Theatre. “Today is…

The Laugh Lounge, a great time full of laughs appropriate for everyone, is set to take place Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. This event is a side-splitting evening of top-notch stand-up that is perfect for those who want a night of celebration without the late-night hassle.…

Daily Hampshire Gazette – Arts Briefs: Bach and rock in Northampton, cumbia in Amherst, and more <!– !function(n){if(!window.cnxps){window.cnxps={},window.cnxps.cmd=[];var t=n.createElement(‘iframe’);t.display=’none’,t.onload=function(){var n=t.contentWindow.document,c=n.createElement(‘script’);c.src=’//cd.connatix.com/connatix.playspace.js’,c.setAttribute(‘async’,’1′),c.setAttribute(‘type’,’text/javascript’),n.body.appendChild(c)},n.head.appendChild(t)}}(document); –> <!– –> <!– –> The volunteer theater company Valley Players will hold auditions for the play “Love Letters” by appointment only on Monday, Jan. 6, and Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m.…

Greenville’s performing arts community in 2024 saw major changes and enjoyed robust ticket sales but also mourned the loss of a prominent arts leader. Among the most significant arts events of the year was a major changing of the guard at the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Lee Mills began his tenure in September as conductor and music director of the…

Galveston early next year plans to launch a weeklong festival during the slow tourist season that will focus on a wide range of art and artists.