Arts & Culture

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Continuing the momentum for film and film production

The sixth annual Centre Film Festival recently wrapped after bringing nearly 200 thought-provoking independent films spanning multiple genres and formats to audiences in theatres throughout Happy Valley, PA, as well as to virtual audiences throughout the Commonwealth.

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Penn State School of Music provides many Options in October

Though the weather outside has been comfortable, the Penn State School of Music is offering many opportunities for you to come inside and enjoy live music. May it be at the Pavillion Theatre, Recital Hall or Eisenhower Auditorium, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy!

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Let’s Twirl with the Touch of Blue!

The Penn State Blue Band celebrates 125 years this year, but the Blue Band is made up of more than just musicians. There is the Auxiliary, which includes The Silks, Majorettes, Feature Twirler and Drum Major. Today we celebrate the Blue Band Majorettes!

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Celebrate Arts and Humanities Month with Tempest Productions

As the crisp autumn air sets in and the leaves change colors, October in Downtown State College offers the perfect opportunity to come inside and enjoy a variety of entertaining events. From festive fun to spooky stories, Tempest Productions is ready to make Arts and Humanities Month a month to remember. Whether you're in the mood for a puppet show, a thrilling theatre performance, or haunting tales by Edgar Allan Poe, there’s something for everyone. Step into the warmth and charm of the arts scene this October and make lasting memories with these exciting events.

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The Penn State Blue Band: 125 Years of Raising the Song!

As the instrumentalists take the field, the Drum Major makes his flip, the Blue Sapphire throws her baton, the Silks wave their flags and the Majorettes twirl and dance this Saturday, the Blue Band will start to celebrate 125 years!

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Centre Stage Offering New Musicals for a New Generation

New Musicals for a New Generation celebrates ten years of commissioned musicals that have been created through the New Musicals Initiative at Penn State. Featuring seven Musical Theatre students and a four-piece live band, this musical revue of scenes and songs is directed by John Simpkins, music directed by Connor Crotzer Scartascini, and choreographed by Natalie Malotke, Madison Palmer and Johnny Fenton. Selections from each of the previous nine years of commissioned musicals will be featured on the program. Penn State Centre Stage hopes you will join us to celebrate some of the most exciting new voices and songs written for the American Musical Theatre!

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