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Grammy-Nominated Singer, Songwriter and Virtuoso Guitarist Raul Midón to Perform in the Weis Center Atrium
The Weis Center will welcome soul-jazz guitarist Raul Midón on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is sponsored, in part, by the Standard Journal. Raul Midón is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist celebrated for his singular fusion of soul, jazz, Latin and acoustic music. As The New York Times noted, his music suggests “a three-way fusion of Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, and José Feliciano.” Blind since birth, Midón has been hailed by The New York Times as a “one-man band”…
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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will Present American Soundscapes Program at the Weis Center on Sunday, October 4
The Weis Center will welcome the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center with their American Soundscapes program on Sunday, October 4 at 4 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. The performance is in memoriam of Alan Barrick. Celebrating the rich voices of American composers, this American Soundscapes program explores a range of musical expressions that define the nation’s cultural landscape. William Bolcom’s lively rag infuses playful energy into the quartet, while Amy Beach’s Piano Quintet, a cornerstone of American chamber music, blends lyrical…
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World Music Duo from Colombia Performs in Weis Center Atrium, First of Seven Atrium Performances this Season
The Weis Center will welcome Las Áñez, a world music duo from Colombia on Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. This engagement of Las Añez is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts in collaboration with Ibermúsicas. Las Áñez is a twin-sister duo combining Colombian traditional and folk with pop and electronic music. The music of the Áñez twins is designed to be performed…
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Trio Will Perform Works By Schubert, Dvorak, and Smetana at the Weis Center
The Weis Center will welcome classical ensemble Trio Bohémo on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. The performance is sponsored, in part, Sam and Nancy Craig. Trio Bohémo, with Jan Vojtek (piano), Matouš Pěruška (violin), and Kristina Vocetková (cello), has swiftly emerged as a force on the international chamber music scene. Within just five years, the ensemble has garnered prestigious accolades including First Prize and the Audience Prize at the “International Joseph Haydn Competition” in Vienna, “International Parkhouse…
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Jazz Artist Endea Owens Performs with her Ensemble at the Weis Center on Sept. 17
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.…
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Grammy Winner and IBMA “Fiddler of the Year” Kicks Off Weis Center’s New Season
The Weis Center will kick off its new season with bluegrass and Americana artist Bronwyn on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. The performance is sponsored, in part, by the Columbia Montour Visitors Bureau. Bronwyn is renowned as a prolific instrumentalist, earning two International Bluegrass Music Association Fiddle Player of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for her work with Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway. As a child, music lessons gradually transitioned into public performances, with a…
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Weis Center Announces 2026-27 Season that Includes 26 Professional Performances
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,…
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Orchestra of Indigenous Instruments and New Technologies (OIANT)Concludes Weis Center’s 2025-26 Season
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts wraps up its 2025-26 season with world music ensemble Orchestra of Indigenous Instruments and New Technologies (OIANT) on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. This performance is part of the Weis Center’s year-long Trees Series. Hailed by the international press as “a shamanic orchestra for a technological age”, the Orchestra of Indigenous Instruments and New Technologies (OIANT) brings to life long forgotten indigenous instruments. Its show Hidden Sounds of the Americas is a musical…
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Performance Review: Goitse
I didn’t fully realize how excited I was for Goitse until the performance actually began—but from the very first moments, it was clear this was going to be something special. Goitse’s performance felt genuinely magical. It was, without a doubt, my favorite show of the entire year. The music was not just beautiful—it was alive. It had this reviving energy that filled the room and made it impossible to sit still. But what made the performance truly unforgettable wasn’t just the music—it was the musicians…
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Circa Contemporary Circus Returns to Weis Center to Present Humans 2.0
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome contemporary cirque ensemble Circa on Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. When at the Weis Center, they will present Humans 2.0: a symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is next level circus by Circa. The work was created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble. The performance is 70 minutes, without an intermission and is suggested for ages 8+. Please note: Parts of this performance will include strobe lighting and haze. …
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