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Thursday, September 18th, 2025

Ailey II Will Present Three Modern Dance Works on Weis Center Stage

The Weis Center will welcome modern dance company Ailey II, the second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, on Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. A free pre-performance talk will take place in the Atrium from 6:45-7:15 p.m. The performance is sponsored, in part, by The Standard Journal.    For more than five decades, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s best early-career dance talent with the passion and artistry of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded in 1974 as a bridge between The Ailey School and the professional dance […]

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Posted by on September 18, 2025

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

National Geographic Live Brings Explorers from the Field to Central PA

The Weis Center will host a multimedia presentation, National Geographic Live: From Roots to Canopy, on Tuesday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. Climb into the clouds with tree canopy ecologist Nalini Nadkarni to experience the worlds hidden in the treetops above our heads. The performance is sponsored, in part, by The Daily Item and WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital.   Trees have provided food, protection, and wonder for humans throughout history. We go on assignment in Costa Rica with tree canopy ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Nalini Nadkarni to climb into the clouds and dangle from the […]

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Posted by on September 16, 2025

Monday, September 8th, 2025

Weis Center Welcomes Brazilian Pianist and Composer to Atrium Stage

The Weis Center will welcome Brazilian pianist and composer André Mehmari and his Trio on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is sponsored, in part, by David and Clayton Lightman and family. Rooted in the Brazilian music of his homeland, where he is the most prolific and extraordinary musician of his generation, he glides with ease into the realms of jazz and classical music as his ideas call for them. He will debut a new trio with bassist Edward Perez and percussionist Rogerio Boccato as well as new repertoire inspired by nature. This […]

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Posted by on September 8, 2025

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

Weis Center Hosting Year-Long Trees Series as Part of Its Annual Performing Arts Season

As part of its 2025-26 season, the Weis Center for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with the Samek Art Museum, will host 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. Rachel Martine, Artist Relations & Education Programs Coordinator says of the series, “Much like the Coal Series we hosted in 2016-17, we see the Tree Series as an opportunity to connect the community to our performances and programs in […]

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Posted by on August 19, 2025

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

Weis Center 2025-26 Trees Series – Events Calendar

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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Posted by on July 30, 2025

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Call for Creative Expressions

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 videos, selfies, tree art, poems – use your imagination! Submit by email to: weiscntr@bucknell.edu

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Posted by on July 16, 2025

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

Weis Center Announces 2025-26 Season that Includes 22 Professional Performances

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 on July 7 for subscribers (5+ performances, 20% discount) and on August 13 for single […]

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Posted by on May 22, 2025

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