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Penn State Centre Stage Off-Centre presents award-winning musical 'Violet'

2/6/19

Penn State Centre Stage Off-Centre will present "Violet," with music by Jeanine Tesori, libretto by Brian Crawley, and directed by Wes Drummond, Feb. 12–16 at the Penn State Downtown Theatre. "Violet" is an exploration of what beauty is. An exploration of our flaws and what things we let separate us from the world.

John Sloan, "Red Kimono on the Roof"

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 7-14

2/6/19

Singer/songerwriter Tinashe, America's first African-American astronaut speaking at Penn State Harrisburg and the 27th annual Connoisseur's Dinner and Auction are among the cultural highlights happening at Penn State this weekend and next week.

Penn State Shenango students Shaughnesy Clark (pictured), Sabrina Breese, and Jasmine Day, recently completed the Disney College Program in Orlando, Florida.

For three Shenango students, dreams do come true

2/5/19

Anyone who has ever been to Disney World knows what a magical place it can be, and for three Penn State Shenango students who were accepted into the Disney College Program their experience was truly a dream come true.

Arts Business Ideas Competition

2019 Art Business Ideas Competition now accepting entries

2/5/19

In its fourth year, the Arts Business Ideas Competition is the College of Arts and Architecture’s annual showcase of arts entrepreneurship that asks students to present an arts-based business plan that could earn entrants up to $5,000 to develop the concept.

Voices Share Your Story Showcase

Penn State Libraries event to showcase unique storytellers in their own words

2/4/19

The third annual "(All In) Voices" human storytelling showcase may have a new title, but its commitment to diversity and inclusion through the unique storytelling of guest “voices” will be as powerful as ever. Previously called the Human Library, the event will be held on Feb. 13 and welcomes the participation of Penn State students, faculty, staff and local community members.

Roger Ideishi

Roger Ideishi counsels Center for the Performing Arts on sensory-friendly events

2/4/19

What are some of the challenges and needs that neuro-diverse families face when they want to partake in a cultural experience outside the home? Roger Ideishi, director and professor of occupational therapy at Temple University, shared insight into best practices and venue-patron expectations at a Jan. 29 visit to the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State.

Me, The "Other"

'Me, The 'Other'': Free film screening and discussion set for Feb. 19

1/31/19

The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development and the Bahá’í Campus Association will host a screening of "Me, The 'Other'" followed by a discussion with the director of the film, Shidan Majidi, at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in Freeman Auditorium of the HUB-Robeson Center.

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