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Songs on the Wind: March

My windows have been opened! Perhaps not every day, but even just some fresh air is very welcome after a long, stagnant winter. As a reminder of the format, I’m writing one of these columns and filling it with songs from a variety of genres of music. I don’t expect anyone to listen to all of these songs! Some months, you may even not be interested in any of them, and that’s fine! However, it is my sincere hope that some of you might find some new songs and artists that you like. All of these songs are widely available on streaming services and by doing some quick searching on ...

‘The Last of Us’ returns amid eager anticipation

When the first episode of “The Last of Us” aired on HBO/MAX on Jan. 15, 2023, many were skeptical about yet another “zombie apocalypse” type of show — especially in the wake of the hugely successful “The Walking Dead” franchise. But the skeptics soon faded as it quickly became ...

June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown to join the Country Music Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — June Carter, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown have been invited to join the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Association announced the new 2025 inductees on Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee. Carter, the Grammy-winning member of one of country music’s pioneering families and the wife of country giant Johnny Cash, joins as this year’s veteran era artist. Chesney, who has won the CMA Awards entertainer of the year four times, joins as the modern era artist. And Brown, a Nashville producer who has supervised a wide array of best-selling hits by Vince ...

Civic Chorus, Repasz Band present ‘Homeward Bound’ April 29

WILLIAMSPORT — Two of the longest-performing and most storied musical groups in the Lycoming Valley come together this Spring to present Homeward Bound at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at the Community Arts Center. The Williamsport Civic Chorus has been steadily performing since 1944 and ...

CPA launches app to simplify performance experience

UNIVERSITY PARK — If you’re a fan of the performing arts ready to simplify your life, there is an app for you. The Arts Ticket Center app, an official app of the Penn State College of Arts & Architecture, brings the ease of an all-in-one experience to your phone. Now you can purchase, store and manage tickets to all performances sold through the Arts Ticket Center. The Arts Ticket Center app offers a place for users to: — Browse events hosted by supported presenters. — Buy and manage tickets. — Plan your visit. — Capture and share photos from your arts ...