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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of “Avengers: Endgame,” which debuted to $357 million in 2019. The film also made $572 million from over 73,500 screens internationally, with China contributing $121 million alone, adding up to a $927 million worldwide debut that is second only to “Endgame” ($1.2 billion). Tom ...

Millbrook to showcase, honor supporters at first-ever Ovation Gala Aug. 29

MILL HALL — Millbrook Playhouse is gearing up for its first-ever Ovation Gala, celebrating a number of supporters who have made the local theater a success over the decades. “As Millbrook Playhouse embarks on this thrilling new chapter, we recognize that our journey wouldn’t be ...

River Valley Film Festival celebrates independent films

WILLIAMSPORT — The River Valley Film Festival, presented by Lycoming Arts, concluded its second annual edition last weekend, capping three days of screenings, conversations and red-carpet energy as the Williamsport community turned out to celebrate independent films and the filmmakers who made them. The festival, held July 17-19 in downtown Williamsport, continued its mission of building a vibrant local film culture while welcoming stories and storytellers from beyond the valley. “The most exciting thing about year two was watching our audience lean into these films, carrying ...

Village Green concerts each Friday evening

LEMONT — The Lemont Village Green is the site of a free concert each Friday evening. On July 31, the concert will feature The John Wise Band playing piano-based classic rock and pop. John and his friends will share the music of Billy Joel, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Chicago, Electric Light Orchestra and others in a brand-new show for 2026. The band brings together friends from Pennsylvania and New York, for good music and fun for everyone! Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and run until 9 p.m. The concerts are outdoors, so bring your lawn chairs or a blanket. Picnics are encouraged as ...

Kopper & Kash make summer concert series return

LOCK HAVEN — This Friday, July 31, Kopper & Kash are making their return to the Summer Concert Series at Triangle Park, from 6-8 p.m. Kopper and Kash is composed of dad (Jeff Pennycoff) and two daughters with spectacular talents like their father, Mia and Ava Pennycoff. They share their ...

South Penn Dixie returns to floating stage Sunday

LOCK HAVEN — This Sunday, Aug. 2, South Penn Dixie are making their return to the Summer Concert Series at the Floating Stage, performing from 7-9:30 p.m. South Penn Dixie has carved a name for themselves as the premier country party band in the northeast. With high-energy performances, ...