Bringing the performing arts to Central Pennsylvania for more than 35 years
We have officially announced the events within the Trees series, which includes Tree Talks, performances, an art exhibition, an artist talk, student films, and a Crankiefest. Check out the calendar below for full details and bookmark the page!
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Thank you to the community members who have submitted photography, artwork, and poetry to our Trees series! View the Creative Expressions on the page below! Check back regularly – new items will be added weekly. Want to submit something? More info below.
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As part of the Weis Center’s 2025-26 Trees Series… We invite you to share a creative expression of your favorite tree — a leafy companion that has rooted itself in your memory, your backyard, or your imagination. Tell us about a tree that has meaning in your life — whether it sheltered you, inspired you, or simply made you pause and look up. Does your tree feed you? Or burst with beautiful blossoms in the spring?Is it a good listener? Accepting pics, short vids, selfies,…
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The 2025-26 season at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts includes 22 professional performances – including world music, classical, contemporary cirque, Americana/folk music, modern dance, world dance, jazz, and much more. When patrons return in the fall, they will notice a revitalization to the entrance, atrium, and side corridors. This summer, the Weis Center is receiving updated flooring to refresh the space, which has been in use for 37 years. The corridors and front entrances are also being updated. Tickets go on sale to the public…
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c A Night of Communion and Celebration: Ruthie Foster Closes the Weis Center Season There are evenings that entertain, and then there are evenings that stay with you quietly, completely, without asking for permission. Ruthie Foster gave us the latter. From the moment she walked onto the stage, there was a shift in the air. The audience, already pulsing with anticipation, rose to meet her energy, and she returned it with something even greater: presence. Ruthie wasn’t just here to perform; she was here to…
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Ruthie Foster at the Weis Center: A Night I Truly Needed Last night, I had the chance to see Ruthie Foster perform at the Weis Center at Bucknell University, and it was truly one of the most meaningful nights I’ve had in a long time. After taking a peaceful evening walk with a friend, the timing of the 7:30 p.m. show felt just right — like the perfect way to start the weekend. As soon as Ruthie began singing, I could feel how much heart…
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Pictured: Rebecca Dressler, Technical Director; Johanna Kodlick, Operations Director; Kathryn Maguet, Executive Director; Lisa Leighton, Marketing and Outreach Director; Rachel Martine, Artist Relations & Educational Programs Coordinator; Alec Engelman, Phoenix Filtration and Plumbing Owner; and Tea Jay Aikey, Central PA Chamber of Commerce CEO & President The Weis Center for the Performing Arts has received the 2025 Green Business Award from the Central PA Chamber of Commerce. The Central PA Chamber of Commerce’s Green Business Recognition Program has been created to showcase the environmental efforts…
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The Weis Center will end its spring 2025 season with Grammy Award-winning blues artist Ruthie Foster on Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Clayton and David Lightman and family. Collection for UCCYS: Patrons are encouraged to bring canned food items and/or toiletries to benefit local families; items will be distributed by Union County Children and Youth Services (UCCYS). ABOUT THE ARTISTIn January 2025, Ruthie Foster received a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary…
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Friday night at the Weis Center was truly unforgettable. Houston Ballet II took the stage, and it was amazing to see a crowd of 700–800 people from both Lewisburg and the campus community come together for the performance. The energy in the room was incredible—so many people gathering to experience the beauty of ballet made the night feel even more special. I especially enjoyed watching the young aspiring dancers in the audience, their faces lighting up with excitement as they took in every movement on…
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My First Classical Music Experience After a long and stressful week of classes, attending the Neave Trio’s performance at the Weis Center on a Sunday afternoon was exactly what I needed. The music was deeply relaxing, and as someone who had never attended a classical concert before, this was an unforgettable introduction to the genre. The trio’s performance was elegant and moving, filling the hall with melodies that felt both powerful and soothing. It was the perfect way to step away from the rush of…
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