Arts > Film
'13 Assassins' opens at the State Theatre
After receiving five stars from rottentomatoes.com, it was an easy decision for the State Theatre to bring “13 Assassins” to its silver screen, Marketing Director for the State Theatre Kristy Cyone said.
Arts > Music
Beyonce's new album '4' not up to par
Beyoncé has been a bit too quiet in the music world for the past year or so — except for the Lady Gaga collaboration and the announcement of Beyoncé becoming her own manager.
Finally, after all those months of waiting, we received the single “Run the World (Girls)” from the R&B songstress in April.
Arts > TV
'Pretty Little Liars' turns ugly
Somewhere, buried under the layers of inane twists and petty drama, is the main plot line of Pretty Little Liars.
Arts > Culinary
Cracker Barrel satisfies senses
Considering the closest Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to State College was in Altoona, I was happy that they finally put one in nearby.
Arts > Music
Rosanne Cash performs at the State Theatre
Rosanne Cash lived up to the expectations set by fans and wowed the crowd Sunday night at the State Theatre.
Arts > Culinary
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Arts > TV
TRANSFORMERS III: Third installment not perfect, but fun
According to Michael Bay, America went to the moon because of the Transformers. At least, that’s what the opening montage of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon”, the third installment in the Transformers series, will have you believe.
Arts > Music
Rosanne Cash set to make downtown stop
Rosanne Cash — daughter of country legend Johnny Cash — will perform at 7 p.m. July 3 in the State Theatre, playing songs from her recent album “The List.”
Arts > Performing Arts
Center for Peforming Arts receives $470,000 grant
With $470,000, the Center for the Performing Arts could do many things, and after receiving a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation last week, they can fund a classical music program.
Arts > Music
PSU student makes mix for NJ Devils
Penn State student Mike McCourt didn’t even know what a “mashup” was until he went to a friend’s high school party. But now, McCourt has made a name for himself with White Noise mashups and was recently hired to make the music mix for the 2012 New Jersey Devils 30th anniversary video.
Arts > Music
Dispatch to play BJC August 28
The independent rock band Dispatch will perform at 7 p.m. August 28 at the Bryce Jordan Center, according to a Penn State press release.
Arts > TV
Q & A with winner of America's Next Top Model, Brittani Kline
When Brittani Kline –– a 20-year-old, former Lock Haven University student –– auditioned for Tyra Banks’ reality TV competition America’s Next Top Model, she had no idea what she would accomplish during weeks of photo shoots and other challenges that would soon follow. Kline said she believes her personality is what led her to the final round of the competition and officially being announced the winner of America’s Next Top Model, cycle 16, on May 18. The Beech Creek, Pa. native said she is still in awe of her sudden fame and upcoming modeling excursions.
Arts > Performing Arts
Center for Performing Arts team looks forward to 2011-2012 lineup
Correction appended: 5/31/11.
This article incorrectly stated the date of monologist Mike Daisey’s show. He will perform Jan. 24, 2012.
John Mark Rafacz, editorial manager for the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, said he has always been thrilled to announce a new season at the center during his 20 years working there.
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Arts > Visual Arts
Area couple honored for contributions to arts
Two area patrons of the arts — Tom and Carolyn Schwartz — were awarded the Center for the Performing Arts’ 2011 Distinguished Service Award last week for their contributions to the arts at Penn State.
