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Bang on a Can All Stars Performs David Lang Nature-Themed Piece with Bucknell Choir at the Weis Center on March 1
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Bang on a Can All Stars featuring the Bucknell Choir, under the direction of Professor Caleb Hopkins, on Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at the Weis Center. They will perform David Lang’s before and after nature with music and text by David Lang and video design by Tal Rosner. There will be a pre-performance talk with David Lang from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium led by Professor Hopkins. This performance is part of…
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Dance Theater Company Pilobolus Comes to Weis Center on Feb. 26 with “Other Worlds” Collection
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome innovative dance theater company Pilobolus on Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. The company will feature new works from the “Other Worlds” Collection, plus classic works, alongside a piece called Branches. This performance is part of the Weis Center’s year-long Trees Series. The runtime will be one hour and 30 minutes with an intermission. There will be a pre-performance talk from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. ABOUT PILOBOLUSPilobolus proves its…
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Drum Tao and the Pulse We Carried Home
Walking into the Weis Center for the Performing Arts to watch Drum Tao, I noticed the crowd before anything else. On a night when the cold felt especially unforgiving, when staying inside would have been easier, the hall was full. Families sat beside students. Faculty members greeted neighbors. Coats were folded over armrests. Programs were already open in people’s hands. Everyone had come ready to give the evening their attention. When the performance began, the sound moved through the room like a wave. It started…
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Ephrat Asherie Brings Thoughtful Street and Club Dance Styles to the Weis Center Stage, Live Latin Jazz Music by Arturo O’Farrill Accompanies
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Ephrat Asherie Dance with Arturo O’Farrill on Thursday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. They will present a new work called Shadow Cities. The performance is 60-minutes, without an intermission. There will be a pre-performance talk with Ephrat Asherie and Arturo O’Farrill from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. Ephrat Asherie collaborates with Grammy Award-winning jazz musician and composer Arturo O’Farrill in the company’s newest creation, Shadow Cities. Bringing together Ephrat Asherie…
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Weis Center Trees Series Continues, Spring Brochure Now Available
As part of its 2025-26 season, the Weis Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a series of programs including performances, creative projects, walks and lectures centered on the theme of trees.All events are FREE except where noted. The Trees Series brochure is available at the Weis Center, online at go.bucknell.edu/TreesSeries or by calling 570-577-3727. The Weis Center has curated an online creative space about Trees. Community members are encouraged to share a creative expression of your favorite tree with a selfie, poem, or artwork.…
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Beijing Guitar Duo will Grace the Weis Center Stage on Feb. 8 to Perform Works by Franck, Debussy, Piazzolla and Others
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome guitarists Meng Su and Yameng Wang, who are Beijing Guitar Duo, on Sunday, February 8 at 2 p.m. at the Weis Center. There will be a pre-performance talk from 1:15-1:45 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Martha and Alan Barrick and Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate. Praised by the distinguished Classical Guitar Magazine as “having the star potential to serve as inspiration for new generations of guitarists to…
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Bluegrass Music Returns to the Weis Center with East Nash Grass on February 5
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome IBMA-award winning bluegrass music ensemble East Nash Grass on Thursday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. The performance is sponsored, in part, by the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau and the News Item. East Nash Grass exemplifies the best of what bluegrass has to offer — as being named the 2024 IBMA [International Bluegrass Music Association] New Artist of the Year would suggest. But their breathtaking talent as singers, instrumentalists, and composers is…
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Japanese Taiko Drumming Sensation DRUM TAO Comes to Weis Center on January 30th
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome DRUM TAO on Friday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Service 1st Federal Credit Union. Direct from Japan, DRUM TAO returns to North America in 2026 with their all-new show – “The Best.” The internationally renowned ensemble will visit more than 40 cities as part of the highly-anticipated tour. DRUM TAO explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for…
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Happy Holidays from the Weis Center – Special $5 off FESTIVE5 Coupon Code
Treat yourself (or someone special!) this holiday season! Get $5 OFF Weis Center performance tickets with code FESTIVE5 online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice. This year, skip the generic gift card and give the gift of an unforgettable experience! Whether you’re looking for a perfect date night, a fun outing with family, or a unique present for the culture-lover in your life, our upcoming performances are the perfect ticket. From December 1st through December 31st, you can make your holiday plans a little brighter—and your budget a little…
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Jazz Saxophonist BIRCKHEAD to Perform in the Weis Center Atrium
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome BIRCKHEAD on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Teri MacBride and Steve Guattery and the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation. Saxophonist Brent Birckhead is an award-winning artist, whose aesthetic is an intersectional amalgam of traditional and popular styles. Unbound by genre, Birckhead’s approach to woodwind artistry is driven by his compulsion for creative risk and deep respect for legacy. His place in the continuum of…
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