The Weis Center will welcome jazz ensemble Endea Owens and The Cookout on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. There will be a pre-performance artist talk from 6:45-7:05 p.m. in the Atrium, facilitated by Music Professor Wade Dean. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Teri MacBride and Steve Guattery.   The band includes: Endea Owens – Bass, Curtis Nowosad – Drums, Arco Sandoval – Piano/Keys, Alphonso Horne – Trumpet, Irwin Hall – Saxophone, and Nia Drummond – Vocals. Band members are subject to change. Known as one of Jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists, […]

The 2026-27 season at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts includes 26 professional performances – including world music, classical, contemporary cirque, Americana/folk music, contemporary dance, ballet, world dance, jazz, and much more. Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, July 13 for subscribers (5+ performances, 20% discount) and on Monday, August 10 for single tickets. At that time, patrons may call 570-577-1000, go online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or use a mail-order form available at Bucknell.edu/WeisCenter.   The full lineup is as follows: BLUEGRASS/AMERICANABronwynFriday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m.Weis Center Concert HallBronwyn Keith-Hynes is renowned as a prolific instrumentalist, earning […]

Some nights feel like a spark. Others, like a flame. And then there are nights that feel like a seed planted, something that roots itself quietly, grows inward before it grows outward, and promises to linger long after the final note. Kings Return gave us that seed. It could not have been more fitting that their performance marked not only their long-awaited return to Bucknell but also the beginning of a new year for the Weis Center, itself reborn through a complete renovation. With its theme of trees, an image both simple and immense, ordinary and eternal, this season began […]

A Night of Connection: Nate Smith and His Band Create Magic Through Music From the moment Nate Smith and his band took the stage, it was clear that this wouldn’t be just another performance. It wasn’t the typical, flashy spectacle that one might expect; instead, it felt like being gently guided into a world of sound, a space where every note invited you to settle in and find your rhythm. With Tim Lefebvre on bass and Jason Lindner on piano/keys, the trio was more than just a band—they were a force that embraced the magic of improvisation and audience connection. […]

The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome jazz pianist Sean Mason on Thursday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Teri MacBride and Steve Guattery. When Sean Mason speaks about music, the notes fall into place. The cadence of his ideas unfolds with deliberate tempo, each exploring and resolving tension like an inspired chord progression. On his debut album, The Southern Suite, he emerged as a guiding luminary, shining his introspective command as both a pianist and composer through the historic lens of jazz to create a work that […]

The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome award-winning jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin Quartet on Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. There will be a pre-performance talk with the artist from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is sponsored, in part, by the Centre Daily Times. One of the most sought-after and revered saxophonists in the world, Lakecia Benjamin was voted 2020 DownBeat Critics Poll’s Rising Star, alto saxophone, and Up and Coming Artist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. Known for her charisma and dynamism as a player and […]

The 2024-25 season at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts includes 23 professional performances – including world music, classical, contemporary cirque, Americana/bluegrass music, modern dance, and jazz. When patrons return in the fall, they will notice a revitalization to the Atrium. This summer, the Weis Center’s HVAC and architectural lighting systems are being updated with new LED lighting and energy-efficient heating and cooling systems to align with the university’s sustainability practices. As part of this project, the Atrium also received some aesthetic updates to refresh the space, which has been in use for 36 years. This exciting two-phased renovation will continue […]

Ryan Flannery Trio will perform their unique style of jazz music on Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium to kick off the Weis Center’s new 2019-20 season. The family-friendly performance is free and tickets are not required. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Gary and Sandy Sojka.  A native of Lewisburg, PA and a recent graduate of the College of Charleston School of Music, guitarist/composer Ryan Flannery is steadily building his name as one of the most compelling and impressive young jazz artists in the South East. Flannery possesses a strong technique, a warm […]

Michael Mwenso and the Shakes will perform a unique blend of jazz, funk and soul on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is free and tickets are not required. A pre-performance talk with the artists will take place on the same day as the performance at 1 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. Whether fulfilling the role of vocalist, emcee, showman or impresario, Michael Mwenso conveys both the sophistication and spontaneity of hard-core jazz and the music’s folkloric roots with impeccable craft, creativity and communicative flair. Mwenso and the Shakes […]

This Valentine’s Day, give your special someone the gift of the performing arts! On Thursday, Feb. 14 and Friday, Feb. 15, the Weis Center is offering a special Buy One, Get One (BOGO) ticket offer for Rene Marie’s jazz performance on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. AND Farruquito’s flamenco dance performance on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. More info about Rene Marie: https://www.bucknell.edu/about-bucknell/weis-center-for-the-performing-arts/weis-center-2018-19-season/ren%C3%A9-marie.html More info about Farruquito: https://www.bucknell.edu/about-bucknell/weis-center-for-the-performing-arts/weis-center-2018-19-season/farruquito.html Now is the perfect time to share your love of music or dance with your sweetheart. Buy one ticket, receive the second ticket free. Offer expires at midnight on Friday, […]