The Weis Center will welcome Ukrainian world music ensemble DakhaBrakha on Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Geisinger. DakhaBrakha is a world music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian “ethno-chaos” band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music. DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Dakh Contemporary Art Center by the avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi and given the name that means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language. Theatre work has left its mark on the band’s performances; their shows […]

The Weis Center will welcome bluegrass ensemble Henhouse Prowlers on Friday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Concert Hall. The performance is sponsored, in part, by The News Item. Founded two decades ago, this Chicago-bred quartet finds itself at the intersection of performance, diplomacy and education. Onstage, the group’s performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do. In recordings — including 2023’s Lead and Iron — the band explores their collective life experiences through songwriting and intricate instrumentation. While bluegrass is the undeniable foundation of the Henhouse Prowlers’ music, the band bends […]

The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Tab Benoit with Jesse Dayton on Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. Tab Benoit is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30-plus-year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta-swamp blues. He’s acquired a devoted legion of fans along the way as well as five Blues Music Awards, including B.B. King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He has recorded and/or performed with Junior Wells, George Porter Jr., Dr. John, Willie […]

The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will feature MAROONED! A Space Comedy on Saturday, November 16 at 4 p.m. at the Weis Center. The performance is sponsored, in part, by WBRE. This engagement is made possible through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The performance is 60 minutes without an intermission and is appropriate for all ages. The performance is an innovative new puppet show that features music from the Voyager Golden Record and takes place at the outer reaches of space. An astronaut traveling […]

The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome award-winning bluegrass ensemble Sister Sadie on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. The performance is sponsored, in part, by the Williamsport Sun Gazette. Sister Sadie is a wildfire of raging hot bluegrass combined with breathtaking instrumental drive and awe-inspiring vocals. Comprised of original members Deanie Richardson (fiddle) and Gena Britt (banjo and vocals), and newcomers Jaelee Roberts (guitar and vocals), Dani Flowers (guitar and vocals) and Maddie Dalton (acoustic bass and vocals), Sister Sadie has combined the varied talents of each woman in the lineup to create […]

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 classical ensemble Quartetto di Cremona on Sunday, November 3 at 4 p.m. at the Weis Center. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Service 1st Federal Credit Union and Sam and Nancy Craig. Winner of the 2019 Franco Buitoni Award, Quartetto di Cremona is among the world’s preeminent string quartets, noted for its lustrous sound, refined musicianship and stylistic versatility. According to The Strad, its Lincoln Center debut in 2022 “was distinguished by splendid balance, abundant color and a relaxed mastery of all the musical elements.” The quartet was established in […]

The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Contemporary Dance ensemble RUBBERBAND and their work “Ever So Slightly” on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. There will be a pre-performance talk with Artistic Director Victor Quijada from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Gary and Sandy Sojka, with additional support provided by the Québec Government Office in New York. This presentation was made possible by the Green Fund, an eco-touring initiative developed by RUBBERBAND in collaboration with Pentacle. Los Angeles-native Victor Quijada brings together classical dance composition […]

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 […]