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Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

Venezuelan-Born Vocalist to Present World Music and Jazz at the Weis Center

Venezuelan-born vocalist Nella will perform world music and jazz on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Seating for the spring 2022 season is socially distanced and general admission; specific seats cannot be reserved. Masks are required. There will be a free artist talk at 1 p.m. on the day of the performance in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Jazz at Bucknell, David and Clayton Lightman and family and The Anderson family. Remembering Neil R. Anderson. Born in Venezuela, Nella skyrocketed to international renown, fueled by her […]

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Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

Polish Philharmonic Orchestra Will Perform Works by Brahms, Chopin and Beethoven at the Weis Center

The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra will perform on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Wojciech Rodek serves as Principal Conductor and Tomasz Ritter will be featured as a piano soloist. Seating for the spring 2022 season is socially distanced and general admission; specific seats cannot be reserved. Masks are required. The performance is sponsored, in part, Martha and Alan Barrick and Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate.    The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in December 1944, but its beginnings go back to numerous chamber and solo concerts given by musicians […]

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Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

Circa Contemporary Circus Returns to Weis Center with New Work: Sacre

Australian-based Circa Contemporary Circus will return to the Weis Center on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. They will present a new work called Sacre. Seating for the spring 2022 season is socially distanced and general admission; specific seats cannot be reserved. Masks are required. The performance is sponsored, in part, by T-Mobile.   The performance is 65 minutes without an intermission and is suggested for ages 12+ due to theatricality and focus required. Please note: There are sections where the music is loud. This level is monitored throughout the performance. There […]

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Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

Della Mae to Bring Bluegrass Music to Weis Center Stage

Bluegrass ensemble Della Mae will perform on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Seating for the spring 2022 season is socially distanced and general admission; specific seats cannot be reserved. Masks are required. There will be a free artist talk at 1 p.m. on the day of the performance in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Glenn and Raquel Alexander and the Williamsport Sun Gazette. Since forming in Boston in 2009, Nashville-based string band Della Mae has established a reputation as a charismatic live act comprised of […]

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Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

Grammy-winning Chamber Choir to Perform at the Weis Center

Renowned chamber choir The Crossing will perform on Friday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Seating for the spring 2022 season is socially distanced and general admission; specific seats cannot be reserved. Masks are required. The 65-minute performance, which includes one 15-minute intermission, is sponsored, in part, by Viamedia. The Crossing is a Grammy-winning professional chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally and dedicated to new music. It is committed to working with creative teams to make and record new, substantial works for a choir that explore and expand ways of writing for choir, […]

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Tuesday, January 18th, 2022

Two New Videos: Spring 2022 Preview & Circa TV Spot

The Weis Center’s spring 2022 line-up includes a diverse schedule of 16 live performances designed to inspire your mind, energize your body and restore your heart. Tickets: Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or 570-577-1000 COMING SOON TO THE WEIS CENTER: SPRING 2022 (5 MINS) CIRCA CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS: TV SPOT (30 SEC)

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Monday, January 10th, 2022

Weis Center Kicks Off Spring Season with Performance by American Roots Ensemble

American roots ensemble American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) will perform on Sunday, January 23 at 4 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Seating for the spring 2022 season is socially distanced and general admission; specific seats cannot be reserved. Masks are required. As part of APQ’s residency, the Weis Center has produced a 30-minute video montage that showcases our community as a “melting pot” of America.  Members of the campus community share brief commentary about their diverse backgrounds and family heritage. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early to view the video from 3:20-3:50 p.m. in the Weis Center […]

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Monday, December 6th, 2021

Performing Arts Gift Certificates Now Available

Performing arts gift certificates make great gifts! We are pleased to announce that Weis Center gift certificates are now available online. Gift certificates can be used for any Weis Center performance, they do not expire, and they may be purchased in any amount. Once purchased, gift certificates are emailed to the purchaser. To purchase gift certificates: click here.

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Monday, December 6th, 2021

Weis Center’s Spring Season Includes 17 Diverse Performances

This spring, the Weis Center will host seventeen diverse performances including music from Venezuela, West Africa, Mexico, and Colombia, plus classical music, Americana and roots music, modern dance, jazz, and family-friendly performances. Four performances are free. Masks are required at all performances. Tickets for spring 2022 performances will go on sale on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. by calling 570-577-1000, online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or in-person weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Campus Box Office’s location in the Weis Center Atrium. The Weis Center will kick off the spring season with American roots ensemble American Patchwork Quartet on Sunday, Jan. […]

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Monday, November 22nd, 2021

The Hot Sardines Will Perform Timeless Classics and Original Tunes to Celebrate the Holiday Season

NYC-based hot swing jazz band The Hot Sardines will perform timeless classics and original tunes on Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Masks are required. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Jazz at Bucknell, Martha and Alan Barrick, and Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate. All attendees are asked to bring a canned food item, which will be distributed to local families in need through Union County Children and Youth Services. This raucous Christmas celebration features timeless classics and original tunes performed by the eight-piece Hot Sardines. Songs will include “La […]

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