Weis Center for the Performing Arts Blog
Bringing the performing arts to Central Pennsylvania for more than 35 years
-
Review: Sounds of China Performance
With all the energy of a rock band and the synchronism of an orchestra, Sounds of China brought a magical performance to Bucknell University on Thursday, February 7th. The Sounds of China Neo-Folk Music Group was founded in 2014 by artistic director Ma Jiuyue, one of the pioneers and initiators of Chinese neo folk music. The group is made up of young instrumentalists from China’s top conservatories and state-owned performing arts companies. With strong roots in traditional Chinese music, Sounds of China creates a harmonious blend of…
Continue reading >: Review: Sounds of China PerformanceBy
-
Review: FROGZ! by Imago Theatre
FROGZ! is everything you could want from children’s theatre. The Imago Theatre brought on a spectacle of costumes, dance and comedy in their Weis Center performance on Thursday, February 5th. The ingenious masks, mesmerizing movement, outlandish costumes, and original music score created a fantastic carnival of the absurd. Kids of all ages (and their parents!) enjoyed free pre-show activities for Frogz!, provided by the Public Library for Union County. Featuring a selection of unique acts; including Orbs, Strings, Lizards and more, FROGZ! engaged with the…
Continue reading >: Review: FROGZ! by Imago TheatreBy
-
National Geographic Live: Ocean Photographer Brian Skerry Comes to the Weis Center
National Geographic ocean photographer Brian Skerry will present a multimedia presentation called “Ocean Soul” on Tuesday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. A book signing with Mr. Skerry will take place after the presentation in the Weis Center Atrium. Voyage across the oceans with one of National Geographic’s most seasoned photographers and discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves. Using his camera to communicate, Brian Skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater telling the oceans’ stories. His images celebrate the…
Continue reading >: National Geographic Live: Ocean Photographer Brian Skerry Comes to the Weis CenterBy
-
Mexican Folk Music Comes to Weis Center in Free Family Discovery Performance
View Sonia’s new video! Mexican folk music will be performed by Sonia De Los Santos and her multicultural band on Monday, February 18 at 2 p.m. at the Weis Center. Note that this takes place on a school holiday, President’s Day. The Family Discovery performance is free and tickets are not required. It is suggested for ages 4 and older and the run time is 60 minutes, no intermission. Attendees are asked to bring a canned food item, which will be distributed to local families…
Continue reading >: Mexican Folk Music Comes to Weis Center in Free Family Discovery PerformanceBy
-
Free World Music Performance at Weis Center Will Bridge Japanese and Indian Cultures
Koto visionary Yumi Kurosawa will be joined by world-renowned tabla player Anubrata Chatterjee for a performance that bridges the cultures of Japan and India on Sunday, February 10 at 2 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is free and tickets are not required. The performance illuminates the deep-rooted similarities of their craft while highlighting their affinity and respect for one another as virtuosic performers. Kurosawa and Chatterjee spin mesmerizing musical tales as they enchant the audience and reinforce the powerful idea of music…
Continue reading >: Free World Music Performance at Weis Center Will Bridge Japanese and Indian CulturesBy
-
Sounds of China to Blend the Traditional and the Modern
Sounds of China will perform on Thursday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. The 90-minute performance will feature new arrangements of traditional Chinese melodies and will coincide with Chinese New Year, which denotes the year of the pig. The performance will feature a special watersleeves dance by Bucknell University students Eva Munshower ’20 and Yili Wang ’21; choreographed by Er-Dong Hu. In conjunction with the performance, there will be a presentation on Chinese music and instrumentation, as well as the link between…
Continue reading >: Sounds of China to Blend the Traditional and the ModernBy
-
Imago Theatre brings family-friendly production, Frogz, to the Weis Center in evening performance and schools matinee
Imago Theatre will bring its kid-friendly production, Frogz, to the Weis Center on Tuesday, February 5 at 7 p.m. at the Weis Center. The family discovery performance is suggested for ages 4 and older. The run time is 1 hour, 25 minutes and includes one 15-minute intermission. The performance is sponsored, in part, by the Public Library for Union County. Patrons are encouraged to come early as there will be free kids’ activities from the Public Library for Union County in the Atrium from 6-7…
Continue reading >: Imago Theatre brings family-friendly production, Frogz, to the Weis Center in evening performance and schools matineeBy
-
St. Olaf Orchestra to perform free classical concert at Weis Center, Acclaimed violinist Sarah Chang featured
St. Olaf Orchestra, featuring Sarah Chang on violin, will perform on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. The performance is free and tickets are not required. The performance is family-friendly and is suggested for grades 5 and above. Named “one of the best college orchestras in the nation” by Time magazine’s Richard Ostling, the St. Olaf Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra known for its passionate music-making and professional-level performances. Founded in 1906, the ensemble has been heralded as one of the best collegiate…
Continue reading >: St. Olaf Orchestra to perform free classical concert at Weis Center, Acclaimed violinist Sarah Chang featuredBy
-
Jazz Vocalist Performs Free Concert in Weis Center Atrium
Jazz vocalist Charenée Wade will bring her classic jazz sound to the stage on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is free and tickets are not required. Charenée Wade is not one to hold back or let fear stand in her way. The first artist ever to enter two Thelonious Monk Vocal competitions, she walked away from the second one in 2010 with instant buzz, coming in second to her new friend Cécile McLorin Salvant. Known for expert…
Continue reading >: Jazz Vocalist Performs Free Concert in Weis Center AtriumBy
-
Parsons Dance to Kick Off Weis Center’s Spring Season with Modern Dance
Parsons Dance will kick off the Weis Center’s spring 2019 season with six unique and eclectic modern dance works on Friday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. Known for its remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance brings exuberance, joy and passion to any stage. Flawlessly fusing the gestures and movements that comprise modern dance with the discipline and precision of a classical dance company has led to Parsons Dance being internationally renowned. Stunning works, like the iconic “Caught,” exemplify this…
Continue reading >: Parsons Dance to Kick Off Weis Center’s Spring Season with Modern DanceBy