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Forget what you know. This is a new era of Penn State Hoops. A young, hungry roster, led by a generational recruiting class and a fresh international pipeline, is ready to RE-WRITE THE STORY. They’re talented. They’re fearless. They are Nittany Lions on the rise!
Stop by the Children’s Department for a fun craft or activity. Today we’ll be making: Air-powered vehicle with KidTech! Vehicles you see on the road today are powered by either gasoline or diesel engine, natural gas powered engine, battery, or hybrid of these. But in environments where explosion is a possibility (such as coal mines), […]
From the breathtaking Ice Sculptures lining the streets to the live music and puppet processions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re crafting your own resolution at a workshop or warming up with hot cocoa between performances, you’ll be surrounded by the warmth of our community.
First Night State College is well known for having one of the largest displays of ice sculpture in Pennsylvania. Our team of ice sculptors erect large ice walls on the 100 block of South Allen Street and carve them into a fantastic array of fun and creative designs. No visit to First Night State College […]
Stop by the Children’s Department to do an art activity to celebrate First Night! Recommended for ages 3 and upFirst come, first servedSupplies are limitedNo registration required
Join the State College Area High School Thespians for an enchanted New Year’s Eve ball, where the audience is part of the fun! Featuring everyone’s favorite princesses, princes and a few surprise guests, each scene has a whimsical, musical story to share. Prince and princess dress up encouraged! The program is especially suitable for children.A First Night […]
Step into the wonder of Cirque Celebration — a dazzling showcase of aerial artistry and acrobatic talent brought to life by two of Pennsylvania’s premier performance studios. From gravity-defying aerial silks to breathtaking acrobatic displays, Cirque Celebration blends strength, grace, and imagination in a family-friendly performance that captures the spirit of the New Year. A First […]
Michael and Ethan Rosman have performed together all over the world – from cruise ships in the Caribbean to ski resorts, hotels, The White House, and to a movie filmed in Sri Lanka. Audiences everywhere have laughed at their antics and been amazed by their skills. Their act blends high skill circus stunts and magic […]
Natascha & The Spy Boys play an eclectic mix of blues, jazz & swing, their musical stylings evoking the smoky atmosphere of a 1920s Berlin nightclub. With John “JT” Thompson on keys, Robert Gardner on bass, Doug McMinn on sax & clarinet, and Charlie Heim on drums. A First Night Button is required for this performance.
The Hartman & Goslin Duo presents a wide-ranging program of songs from the American Songbook, and popular music from the 20s up through the present. The duo also performs Latin, Brazilian, and Ragtime music, with a few surprises thrown in.
Hailing from a melting pot of influences, Kate & Jules blend classic rock, blues, and Americana into a sound that’s both timeless and effortlessly fresh. Their setlist is a journey through decades of music, while their onstage dynamic is the perfect blend of charisma, humor, and heart. Together, Kate Twoey and Julian Allatt draw crowds […]
Happy Valley Improv is State College’s premier longform improv company, bringing the art of improv comedy to Centre County through performances, classes, workshops, and community outreach. Started by four improvisers in the basement of a church in early 2017, the group now consists of over twenty local company members performing weekly at their new home […]
Jack is working on an invention that will solve all of the world’s problems while trying to run his great-great-great Grandma Punky’s Fix-it Shop. Join puppet and human characters for “S-t-e-a-m Punk” style fun as they use Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in a story inspired by the likes of Mary Shelley, Jules Verne, […]
Join us for a family-friendly concert with Mr. Music and his guitar! First Night Button NOT required.Recommended for ages 3-8Sponsored by 1Benefit SolutionsNo registration required
Guitar in one hand and his audience in the other, Lenny Tepsich greets children and they light up with anticipation. When he leaves, they never forget having met Mr. Music. He motivates kids with simple songs sung by children for generations as well as original tunes he writes just for them. In 1988, his daughter’s […]
