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Penn State Centre Stage reveals 2026–27 performance season

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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Centre Stage will produce five shows during the 2026–27 season, including a musical theater classic, a soccer-infused tale of adolescence, a laugh-out-loud farce and more. The season also will include a sneak preview event to kick off the year and the inaugural Centre Stage Theatre Festival in April 2027. Tickets start at $24 for an adult and $19 for students. Sneak preview tickets are $53. Purchase tickets at the Arts Ticket Center online or via the app; by calling 814-863-0255; or in person from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at Eisenhower Auditorium. Prices ...

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Marvin Dole, of Rauchtown! Word of the Day Quail — verb — to give way; to falter. Quote of the Day “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.” — Winnie the Pooh Rotary at LH Jams The Downtown Lock Haven Rotary Club will be selling soft pretzels at the LH Jams on Friday from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday from 12-6 p.m. They will be available until they’re sold out. Angel Lights bags are available to purchase and decorate and Bingo tickets for Sept. 20 will also be available for purchase. Garden ...

Princesses crowned at Clinton County Fair

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MACKEYVILLE — The 53rd annual Clinton County Fair earned even more royalty this week as multiple girls competed in the fair princess contests. The contest took place at the start of fair week on Sunday, and saw 21 girls running from ages 3 to 15 perform in front of a panel of ...

Patrons of the Year reflect on years supporting Millbrook Playhouse

Arts and Culture

(Editor’s Note: In celebration of Millbrook Playhouse’s first-ever Ovation Gala, The Express is highlighting the individuals being honored for their dedication to the theater.) MILL HALL — Millbrook Playhouse is gearing up to celebrate a number of its supporters during its first ever Ovation Gala. The gala, slated for Aug. 29 at the playhouse, will pay tribute to the community and serve as a kick off for a $20,000 fundraiser. The funding will be used to secure performance rights and updates to the barn. The gala will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and music by Eastern ...