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Live United In Music To Be Presented At Community Arts Center October 100
- Benefits, Local News, Music
- October 2, 2019
UPMC Susquehanna presents LIVE UNITED IN MUSIC, benefiting the Lycoming County United Way, on Thursday, October 10th at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. It is a great chance to sing along with the Music of Billy Joel, starring Michael Cavanaugh. Also appearing will be The Uptown Music Collective, The Strolling Strings and a very
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Callie’s Garden To Be Dedicated This Saturday, September 7th0
Callie Cavanaugh was a vibrant, caring, generous, and loving young girl who left us all too soon from a childhood cancer. She left behind a legacy of love. This lovely girl is going to be remembered and celebrated with a more lasting legacy when the project called “Callie’s Garden” is dedicated this Saturday, September 7th,
READ MOREUptown Music Collective Awards $19,575 in Scholarships0
- Arts, Local News
- August 14, 2019
On July 23rd, 2019, thirteen Uptown Music Collective students were awarded scholarships for the nonprofit school of music’s 2019-2020 school year, totaling a value of $19,575, with an additional $3,000 being added to the Collective’s Financial Aid Fund. Funding was made possible through the generous donations of the local community, including both individual and corporate
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Uptown Music Collective Summer Festival0
The Uptown Music Collective is set to present its annual free Summer Music Festival on Sunday, July 21st at Williamsport’s Brandon Park Band Shell. The day’s festivities will begin at 1 pm with free music performances all day, as well as food vendors, raffles, and more. The event will culminate with an exclusive, one-time-only performance
READ MORE149th Lycoming County Fair Takes Place July 10 to 200
Expanded activities in the Amelia Earhart Kids Fun Way, a one-day Country Music Festival and the usual array of motor-related events such as a Demolition Derby, tractor pulls and all kinds of other interesting free and paid entertainment will highlight this year’s 149th Lycoming County Fair at the fairgrounds in Hughesville from July 10 to
READ MORECommunity Arts Center 2019-2020 Season Announcement!0
The Community Arts Center proudly presents its 26th Season! Nearly one and half million guests have enjoyed events at the Community Arts Center since the spectacular re-opening in 1993, and millions more are on the way. Making sure that there is something for every taste and every age has become a Community Arts Center hallmark.
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Independence Day Activities are Plentiful Throughout the Area0
- Holidays, Local News
- July 3, 2019
This year Americans will be celebrating the 243rd anniversary of their independence from Great Britain and locally you can expect the usual array of celebrations as well, highlighted by the 24th Annual “Set the Night To Music” celebration in downtown Williamsport. In addition to the large fireworks display, there will be various food and craft vendors on
READ MORE30th Billtown Blues Festival Expands to Three Days This Year0
In a bid to expand its appeal and attendance the Billtown Blues Festival scheduled for June 14, 15 and 16 has expanded to a new three-day format. It is being billed as “Three Great Days of Music and Camping.” “After 30 years and being an all- volunteer organization, it is real easy to just “ ditto ”
READ MOREFirst Annual Beach Party To Be Held At Liberty Arena June 10
- Events, Local News
- May 29, 2019
The golden sands of Tahiti, Waikiki, Bora Bora, Malibu, Liberty Arena — LIBERTY ARENA?! Yes, Liberty Arena! On Saturday, June 1, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Liberty Arena in downtown Williamsport, the facility will host its First Annual Beach Party. The folks at the Liberty Arena are kicking off the summer with their ‘Epic
READ MOREWe’ve Been Cooped Up Too Long!0
- Editorials, Local News
- February 20, 2019
Y’all. For real though. It feels like it’s been the longest winter ever. It’s like Winterfell around here. And I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to get out of the house. Now, you know how much it bothers me when people say there isn’t anything to do around here. Just in case you’ve
READ MOREUptown Music Collective to Bring Women of Pop to the Community Theatre League0
Starting on Thursday, February 21st and running through Saturday, February 23rd, the Uptown Music Collective will bring its new show, Women of Pop: 21st Century Divas, to the Community Theater League in Williamsport for their now yearly three-night /four performance stand. This exciting performance will feature the music of outstanding female artists, including Adele, Alicia Keyes, Beyoncé, Amy
READ MORE14-Year-Old Local Bassist Gabriel Severn Releases Award-Winning Debut Music Recorded with World Class Musicians0
The year 2018 was a big year for one youthful musician from Loyalsock Township, 14-year old Gabriel Severn, who might be regarded as somewhat of a prodigy on the electric bass. His musical journey is comparable to an artist at least twice his age. In the past year alone, Gabriel has won multiple awards, performed
READ MORESong of the Week “Carry On Wayward Son,” by Kansas0
- Music
- December 19, 2018
Ah, it’s that time of the year again when Uptown’s post-show videos serenade the world of Facebook and YouTube. This time, we shredded “Carry On Wayward Son,” by Kansas, in our most recent show, More Than a Feeling: 70s Arena Rock. Personally, I love watching our post-show videos. It’s like a reward for the hard
READ MORESong of the Week… “Bleeding Hearts” by Kimberly Adair0
It’s funny how Williamsport was bare and deserted when I was a naivé child, and the arts had been hidden away in those old Victorian homes — afraid to come out and represent the talent that this small town holds within its heart. Today, the Port is well known for its music and a lady,
READ MOREUptown Music Collective to Host Open House0
- Open House
- December 5, 2018
On Saturday, December 8th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Uptown Music Collective will be holding an Open House at the school’s facility located at 144 West Third Street in Downtown Williamsport. The facility features 8 private lesson suites, 2 classrooms, 2 ensemble rooms, a computer lab, a recording studio, video studio, and more.
READ MOREThe 12th Annual Skip Hunsinger Children’s Christmas Spectacular Returns to the Community Arts Center as a Holiday Gift to the Community!0
- Events
- November 21, 2018
It’s that time again…The 12th Annual Skip Hunsinger Children’s Christmas Spectacular is scheduled for Saturday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. FREE Tickets will be given out at 10 a.m. on November 24th ONLY. Children’s tickets are for people 12 years old and younger. Everyone else will receive an adult ticket. Tickets will be given out
READ MOREGabe Stillman Band to Present Special Thanksgiving Eve Fundraising Performance0
Winners of the 2018 Billtown Blues Challenge, The Gabe Stillman Band, are presenting a fundraising concert for their trip to Memphis, TN in January of 2019 for the International Blues Challenge. The band will be representing the local Billtown Blues Association in a competition that includes the top blues acts from around the world. The
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Gabe Stillman Band to Present Special Thanksgiving Eve Fundraising Performance0
Gabe Stillman Band to Present Special Thanksgiving Eve Fundraising Performance Winners of the 2018 Billtown Blues Challenge, The Gabe Stillman Band, are presenting a fundraising concert for their trip to Memphis, TN in January of 2019 for the International Blues Challenge. The band will be representing the local Billtown Blues Association in a competition that
READ MOREUptown Music Collective Kicks Off Performance Season with a Tribute to 1970’s Arena Rock Bands0
On November 16th and 17th at 7:30 p.m. the students of the Uptown Music Collective will celebrate the school’s 30th Major Performance, by paying tribute to the big hair, big voices, and really big guitars of the style known as “Anthem Rock”, “Dad Rock”, “Corporate Rock”, or most commonly “Arena Rock”. The performance, More Than
READ MOREBilltown Blues Association Set to Present its Annual Fall Into the Blues Concert: To include a Special BBA Announcement!0
Billtown Blues Organizers have set Saturday November 3rd for their annual fundraising event, “Fall Into the Blues”. The event will be held in the Garden Terrace Room of the Genetti Hotel, starting at 4pm. General Admission is $15, and card-carrying BBA members receive admission for $10. The program this year will be divided into three
READ MOREWilliamsport Civic Chorus Will Be Launching 75th Anniversary In November0
- Local News, Music
- October 24, 2018
It was the fall of 1944, the United States and the world were deeply involved in fighting the forces of fascism in World War II, hardly an auspicious time to launch a new musical organization, but that is exactly what the Williamsport Civic Chorus did. They will launch their 75th anniversary season on November 18
READ MOREUptown Music Collective Announces Season Schedule0
Another year has arrived at the Uptown Music Collective and with that another exciting performance season on the horizon. Over the years the school’s performance program has become the public face of the non-profit school of music. Clearly demonstrating the success of its high-quality music education programs, by providing the community professional level entertainment at an
READ MOREThe Community Theatre League Announces 2018-19 season0
With more than 20 events, there’s something for everyone! The Community Theatre League, located in downtown Williamsport, is proud to announce its 2018-19 season! Affectionately known as “CTL,” the theatre company, entering its 42nd year, is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization which aims to educate, enrich, and entertain audiences in the greater Williamsport region. According to
READ MOREAnnual Williamsport Welcomes the World Set for August 24; 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Vladimir Guerrero to Attend0
The 9th Annual Williamsport Welcomes the World Street Festival in Downtown Williamsport will be held on Friday, August 24th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The streets in the Central Business district between Market and Hepburn streets on West Fourth Street will close to traffic in order to accommodate the four-hour celebration. There will be
READ MOREUptown Music Collective To Hold Open House For Fall Enrollment0
- Events, Local News
- August 8, 2018
On Saturday, August 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Uptown Music Collective will be holding an Open House at the school’s facility located at 144 West Third Street in Downtown Williamsport. The facility features eight private lesson suites, two classrooms, two ensemble rooms, a computer lab, a recording studio, video studio, and more. In
READ MOREAnnual LaFesta Takes Place August 3, 4 and 50
- Events, Local News
- August 1, 2018
The enjoyment of all things Italian is the outstanding feature of the annual LaFesta event that will take place this Friday, August 3, Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5 at the Sons of Italy in downtown Williamsport. If you look up LaFesta in a dictionary, you may get a couple of different meanings. One
READ MOREUptown Music Collective Presents: Summer Music Fest0
The Uptown Music Collective is set to present its annual free Summer Music Festival on Saturday, July 28th at Williamsport’s Brandon Park Band Shell. The day’s festivities will begin at noon with free music performances all day, as well as food vendors, raffles, and more. The event will culminate with an exclusive, one-time-only performance entitled The
READ MORE148th Lycoming County Fair Happens July 11 to July 210
- Local News
- July 11, 2018
A lowered admission price, and a special section of the fair set aside especially for children called the “Amelia Earhart Funway,” are among the new things that fair officials are proud to point out about this year’s 148th edition of the Lycoming County Fair.” “We’ve lowered the price of admission this year from $6 to
READ MORELots of Independence Day Activities On Tap Throughout Region0
- Arts, Entertainment
- July 4, 2018
Patriotic music, rock music and other music, the sound of fireworks and firecrackers will fill the air throughout the region as this area and the nation observes the 242nd anniversary of its independence. The flagship event of all these events in the area will take place in downtown Williamsport with the 23rd “Set the Night to
READ MORE29th Annual Billtown Blues Festival0
- Arts, Entertainment, Music
- May 30, 2018
Billtown Blues Association, BBA, organizers for the 29th Annual Billtown Blues Festival have set Sunday, June 10th as the day to celebrate this iconic art form, the blues. The lineup is secured for music to begin at noon and will continue until 11 p.m. at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville. Entrance gates will open
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Uptown Music Collective Presents the 10th Annual Blues-a-Thon0
Events that combine fundraising, educational activities, exciting musical performances, staying up all night, and the opportunity to meet, play music with, and learn from an internationally known musician don’t come along very often. Unless you are a student or a friend of the Uptown Music Collective, then they happen at least once a year at
READ MOREUptown Music Collective Wraps Up Performance Season With a Tribute to The Rolling Stones0
On April 27th and 28th the Uptown Music Collective will take the stage at the Community Arts Center to perform the music of the group frequently called the “The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World,” The Rolling Stones. The performance, Gimme Shelter: A Tribute to the Rolling Stones, will feature Uptown Music Collective students bringing some
READ MORE26th Annual “Billtown Blues Challenge” Festival0
- Entertainment, Music
- March 21, 2018
Audition Concert to be Held Saturday, March 24 The time has come again for the Billtown Blues Association, BBA, to hold their 26th annual “Billtown Blues Challenge” Festival Audition Concert where local and regional musicians compete for the coveted spot on the BBA festival stage performing along with confirmed national and international acts. The BBA
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