Laurelton, PA. — Local illustrator and author Chris Ring is celebrating the release of his graphic novel with a book signing next month.
Lewisburg, Pa. — For her many contributions to our local arts community, the Lewisburg Arts Council has chosen Jane Albin as the Featured Artist for its 2023 Celebration of the Arts to be held April 29 through May 13.
Lock Haven, Pa. — The inaugural Fringe Festival in downtown Lock Haven is set for this fall and organizers are looking for performers, musicians, and creative artists to join the event.
Wellsboro, Pa. — The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce an opening reception for two new exhibits for April.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology instructor received a media spotlight in the Winter 2023 issue of Pastry Arts Magazine.
Wellsboro, Pa. — The Hamilton-Gibson Women's Project will host a wine tasting and discussion about the ways in which climate change could affect our region's vineyards on Saturday, April 15 in Wellsboro.
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Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week.
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On the evening of March 28, stargazers will be treated to a rare planetary alignment.
Explore the winter night sky, Orion's belt, and distant galaxies through a free opportunity at Commonwealth University's Mansfield campus.
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New York (AP) — Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a new report from the American Library Association being released Thursday.
April is National Poetry Month — a time to consider the role of poetry in our lives.
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Lindsay Harner's love for genealogy led her to start an ancestry business focused on Central Pa. — and now she's offering up her expertise in a free talk.
A recent decision by a Central Pennsylvania school board to prohibit high school students from performing “The Addams Family” musical has sparked controversy.
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Williamsport, Pa. — In recognition of National Quilting Day on Sat., March 18, the Clinton Piecemakers Quilt Guild donated a baby quilt to the first newborn at The Birthplace at UPMC Williamsport, part of UPMC Magee-Womens.
Williamsport, Pa. — An opportunity to work with 19th-century printing is coming to the Williamsport area.
Harrisburg, Pa. — Each year, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation host the Poetry Out Loud competition, which encourages students to memorize and perform poems for an audience.
Williamsport, Pa. — The Factory Works Photo Lab at the Pajama Factory is offering a one-day introduction to black and white film darkroom photography workshop on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lewisburg, Pa. — Irish fun doesn't have to end after St. Patrick's Day is over! The Weis Center for the Performing Arts is keeping the festive spirit alive by hosting the Trinity Irish Dance Company on Friday, March 24.
Loyalsock Twp., Pa. — Loyalsock Township High School will present "Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy" on March 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and March 19 at 2 p.m.
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Los Angeles (AP) — “The Last of Us” fans set another rating record for the season one finale of the apocalyptic, mushroom-infected zombie video game adaptation. Despite airing against the Oscars Sunday night, HBO said the season finale drew in 8.2 million viewers.
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New York (AP) — For her 100th book club pick, Oprah Winfrey relied on the same instincts she has drawn upon from the start: Does the story move her? Does she think about it for days after? In a work of fiction, do the characters seem real to her?
Lewisburg, Pa. — View poetry and natural art created with handmade inks and papers by local artist Heather Adams in Gallery 255 at the Public Library for Union County throughout the month of April.
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