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ART

November

Studio open house, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21-22 and 27-28, Shingletown. lavetapiemme@hotsheet.com.

Sugarcreek Festival of Arts and Crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 29, Rocky Grove, Volunteer Fire Department, Franklin. 432-4449.

“Holiday Treats and Treasures” exhibit, Nov. 30-Jan. 3, Gallery Shop, 824 Pike St., Lemont. www.gallery-shop.com, 867-0442.

Ongoing

“Gifts of Art in Fiber and Glass” exhibit by Pernille Sporon-Boving and Judith Finklestein, through Nov. 28, Gallery Shop, 824 Pike St., Lemont. www.gallery-shop.com, 867-0442.

“Leaded: The Materiality and Metamorphosis of Graphite,” through Nov. 29, Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. www.palmermuseum.psu.edu.

Painting exhibit by Farmland Preservation Artists, through Dec. 1, gallery, Foxdale Village Retirement Community, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College. 238-3322.

“Fiber Art: Three Perspectives” exhibit by Jennifer Bateman, Pernille Boving and Laurie Dill-Kocher, through Dec. 2, HUB-Robeson Center gallery, University Park. 865-2563, www.sa.psu.edu/galleries.

“Focus on the Landscape” exhibit by Susan Nicholas Gephart, through Dec. 6, HUB gallery, HUB-Robeson Center, University Park. 865-2563, www.sa.psu.edu/galleries.

Painting exhibit by Erica Harney, through Dec. 6, 210 Old Main, University Park. www.sa.psu.edu/usa/galleries.

“Jiang Lu and Chen Pu: Journey” works on paper exhibit, through Dec. 8, Samek Art Gallery, Bucknell University, Lewisburg. www.bucknell.edu.

“Splendor: West African Art From the Collection of Alfred Prince, Part 1,” through Dec. 8, Samek Art Gallery, Bucknell University, Lewisburg. www.bucknell.edu.

“Epic Painting” exhibit, through Dec. 8, Samek Art Gallery, Bucknell University, Lewisburg. www.bucknell.edu.

“Making Home: At Home and Abroad” headdress exhibit by Elody Gyekis, through Dec. 13, exhibit cases, HUB-Robeson Center, University Park. 865-0775, www.sa.psu.edu/usa/galleries.

“A World of Stitches: Applique Art From Benin, Panama and Pennsylvania,” through Dec. 20, Bellefonte Museum for Centre County, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. www.bellefontemuseum.org.

“Seven Pipes of Ambiguity” painting exhibit by Erica Harney, through December, Eisenhower Auditorium conference room, University Park. 863-6379.

“Sur la Table” exhibit, through Jan. 6, Gamble Mill, 160 Dunlop St., Bellefonte. 383-0039.

“Maniere Dawson: Engineer/Artist” exhibit, through Jan. 8, Diversity Studies Room, Pattee Library, University Park. www.firstthursdaystatecollege.org.

Photograph exhibit by Michelle Rogers, through Jan. 10, Art Alley, first floor, HUB-Robeson Center, University Park. 865-0775, www.sa.psu.edu/usa/galleries.

“Big Shot Shuffle: Photographs by Andy Warhol,” through Jan. 24, Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. www.palmermuseum.psu.edu.

“Old Master Drawings,” through Jan. 31, Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. www.palmermuseum.psu.edu.

“A Woman’s World in a New Century: Paintings by Lucy Lederer,” permanent display, Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College. 234-4779.

Lanny Sommese’s posters for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, permanent display, quiet study lounge, HUB-Robeson Center, University Park. 865-2563.

CAMPS & LEAGUES

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

November

“Restore and Rejuvenate” iyengar yoga workshop, 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 22, Center for Well-Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. www.centerforwellbeing.net, 237-3042. Registration required.

December

“The First Step of Starting a Small Business” workshop, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 1, Room 115A, 329 Innovation Blvd., State College. www.sbdc.psu.edu, 863-4293. Registration required.

Benefits check-up workshop for seniors, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Centre County Library, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. 355-1516.

Open drawing session, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. www.palmermuseum.psu.edu.

“Family Yoga” workshop, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, Center for Well-Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. www.centerforwellbeing.net, 237-3042. Registration required.

“The Second Step of Starting a Small Business” workshop, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10, Room 406, 329 Innovation Blvd., State College. www.sbdc.psu.edu, 863-4293. Registration required.

Ongoing

Registration for all-ages performance dramatics and performance and multimedia studies classes, Tempest Studios, 106 W. Bishop St., Bellefonte. www.tempeststudios.org, 353-0748.

Daily aquatic fitness classes, The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd., State College, Penn State natatorium, University Park. www.athletics.psu.edu/rec/nat/aquatics/asp, 865-1433.

Free University, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday of each month, Appalachian Outdoors, 123 S. Allen St., State college. www.appoutdoors.com, 234-3000.

Registration for classical ballet, guitar, piano and choir classes, Academy of the Performing Arts. www.academyperformingarts.com, 238-2361.

“Give Back” group fitness training, classes Monday through Saturday, One on One Fitness, 424 W. Aaron Drive, State College. www.fitnessconsultantsinc.com.

Registration for fall art classes for Penn State affiliates, Center for Arts and Crafts, 11A Grange, University Park. 865-9278, www.sa.psu.edu/usa/craftcenter.

Registration for fall art classes, Art Alliance, 818 Pike St., Lemont. www.artalliancepa.org.

Drop-in art session, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Art Alliance Art Center, 818 Pike St., Lemont. 234-2740.

Hatha yoga class, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Milesburg. 237-4005, www.mandysergent.com.

Registration for meridian stretch classes, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, The D-Stress Station, 111 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. 466-1020.

Registration for holistic cooking classes, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, The D-Stress Station, 111 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. 466-1020.

Open model art session, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Art Alliance Art Center, 818 Pike St., Lemont. 234-2740.

Registration for beginner’s tai chi, classes at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Moving Water Tai Chi Circle, University Baptist and Brethren Church, 411 S. Burrowes St., State College. 571-8726.

Hatha yoga class, 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Boalsburg. 237-4005, www.mandysergent.com.

Hatha yoga class, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Boalsburg. 237-4005, www.mandysergent.com.

Private art tutoring, by appointment, Veronica Winters’ Studio, 861 Willard St., State College. www.veronicasart.com, 235-9785.

Daily Iyengar yoga sessions, Center for Well-Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. 237-3042, www.centerforwellbeing.net. Registration required.

Registration for Italian and international cuisine cooking classes, Cooking with Grace, 524 S. Allen St., State College. 238-5828.

Registration for quilting, knitting, crocheting and felting classes, Stitch Your Art Out, 235 E. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills. www.stitchyourartout.com, 238-4151.

Weekend tai chi class, Young’s Tae Kwon Do, 219 W. High St., Bellefonte. 359-2380, www.taichiteacher.org.

Registration for Pilates, yoga, bellydance, hip-hop dance and children’s dance classes, Movement Arts Studio, 140 Kelly Alley, State College. 237-0037, www.movement-arts.net.

Guitar lessons with Chuck Mason, Music Mart, 227 E. Beaver Ave., State College. 280-7375.

Registration for children’s and adult dance classes, Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop, 101 S. Fraser St., State College. 237-2666, www.cpdw.org.

Registration for Jazzercize classes, Victory Sports Performance and State College Friends School, State College. 342-2525.

Registration for music, dance and theater lessons and classes, Arts Conservatory of Central Pennsylvania. 234-4961.

Private felt-making instruction and mixed-media art workshops by artist Ann Pangborn, by appointment. 234-1755, www.woolyblissfeltmaking.com.

Registration for dance and theater classes, Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts. www.pennacadarts.com.

Private painting and drawing art instruction with Russian fine artist Veronica Winters, 235-9785, www.veronicasart.com.

Private dance and theater instruction with Broadway veteran and international performer Sarah Mason, 280-7374.

Electric, acoustic and bass guitar lessons, Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts. www.pennacadarts.com.

COMEDY

November

December

Live broadcast of “Glenn Beck’s Christmas Sweater: A Return to Redemption,” 8 p.m. Dec. 3, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

January

Keigwin Kabaret, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Rosenberger Auditorium, Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts, juniata College, Huntingdon. www.juniata.edu, 641-5849.

Jeff Dunham’s “Identity Crisis Tour 2010,” 8 p.m. Jan. 29, Bryce Jordan Center, University Park. www.bjc.psu.edu, 865-5555.

Capitol Steps’ “Obama Mia!” with Jason Wilber, 4 and 8 p.m. Jan. 30, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

February

The Passing Zone, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

“Whirled News Tonight” improv comedy show, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

Ongoing

State College’s Top Comic, 8 to 10 p.m. Sundays, The Phyrst, 111 E. Beaver Ave., State College. 717-543-5883.

DANCE

November

“Ballroom With a Twist,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

Contra dance, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, State College. 234-1008, http://cpcda.org.

December

Centre Dance’s “The Nutcracker,” 2 p.m. Dec. 12-13, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

January

Keigwin Kabaret, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Rosenberger Auditorium, Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts, juniata College, Huntingdon. www.juniata.edu, 641-5849.

Capitol Steps’ “Obama Mia!” with Jason Wilber, 4 and 8 p.m. Jan. 30, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

February

The Passing Zone, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

“Groovaloo,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.cpa.psu.edu, 800-ARTS-TIX.

March

“Sleeping Beauty,” 7:30 p.m. March 12, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

“Stomp,” 7:30 p.m. March 30-31, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.cpa.psu.edu, 800-ARTS-TIX.

Ongoing

Dance Tribe freeform movement, 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Sunday of each month, Center for Well-Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. 861-5760.

Penn State Ballroom Dance Club’s “Tuesday Tango” Argentine tango event, 6 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, free lesson, open practice 7 to 8:30 p.m., Roly Poly Sandwich Shop, 107 E. Beaver Ave., State College. 861-3033.

EVENTS

November

Bread machine mashup for adults and teens, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. 364-2580.

“Be Good To You During the Holidays” de-stress retreat for women, 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 20, D-Stress Station, 111 Boal Ave., Boalsburg. www.joanieyanusas.com, 777-0410. Registration required.

A.R.T.S. sale, 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21, Art Alliance, 818 Pike St., Lemont. www.artalliancepa.org.

One Stop Shopping Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21, Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College.

Winter Reflections craft show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21, South Hills School of Business and Technology, 420 Waupelani Drive, State College. 234-7755.

December

Holiday art sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Surface Artist Cooperative, 201 Elmwood St., State College. www.surfaceartistcoop.com.

Centre Knitters Guild holiday party, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3, Wegmans Café, State College. 865-6600. Registration required by Nov. 30.

First Thursday State College event, all day Dec. 3, throughout State College and University Park. www.firstthursdaystatecollege.org.

Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 and 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 5, Park Forest Village United Methodist Church, 1833 Park Forest Ave., State College. 237-4864.

Stocking Stuffer Antiques, Art and Fine Craft Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4-5, Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College. www.centrecountyhistory.org.

Art Alliance Holiday Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 6, Art Alliance, 818 Pike St., Lemont. www.artalliancepa.org.

Holiday bazaar and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5, Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church, 179 S. Main St., Pleasant Gap. 359-3011.

Holiday bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5, Milesburg Museum and Historical Society, 205 Market St., Milesburg. 383-2103.

Central Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s 34th annual Winter Craft Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Mount Nittany Middle School, 656 Brandywine Drive, State College. 238-9579.

Friends of Palmer Museum of Art’s annual Holiday Art and Ornament Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. www.palmermuseum.psu.edu.

“Tour ReStore,” noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 5, ReStore, 1155 Zion Road, Bellefonte. 353-2390.

Weihnachtsmarkt holiday market, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Granary, 133 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. 235-1501.

January

“New Year, New You” women’s retreat, 10 a.m. Jan. 16 to 2 p.m. Jan. 17, The Inn of Edgewater Acres, Alexandria. www.joanieyanusas.com, 777-0410. Registration required.

For the Love of Art and Chocolate fundraiser, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 22, President’s Hall, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 innovation Blvd., State College. www.clearwaterconservancy.org.

Ongoing

Vigil for peace, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Penn State University Gates, University Park.

Pet adoption, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, Tractor Supply Co., 965 Benner Pike, State College, 867-3337.

Knotty Girls Knit Night, 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Cool Beans, 141 W. High St., Bellefonte. www.bellefontecoolbeans.com, 355-1178.

Quizzo, 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Otto’s Pub and Brewery, 2105 N. Atherton St., State College. 867-6886, www.jmquizzo.com.

Vigil for peace, 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Penn State University Gates, University Park.

Game night, 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday of every month, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Social Room, 780 Waupelani Drive Extension, State College. 466-3469.

EXHIBITS

Ongoing

“Victuals and Vicissitudes of Early New England,” through Nov. 22, Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College. www.centrecountyhistory.org.

“The Twelve Days of Christmas” exhibit, through Dec. 15, Boalsburg Heritage Museum, 304 E. Main St., Boalsburg. 466-3035, www.boalsburgheritagemuseum.org.

“The Stonewall Riots” exhibit, through Dec. 18, Social Sciences Library, Paterno Library, University Park. www.libraries.psu.edu/psul.socialsciences/stonewall.html.

“State College: From Rural Roots to Happy Valley” photography exhibit, through Dec. 31, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, 104 Paterno Library, University Park. 863-3791.

“Forces of Nature” environmental exhibit, permanent, Harsco Science Center, Whitaker Center, 222 Market St., Harrisburg. www.whitakercenter.org.

“The Geologic History of North Central Pennsylvania” exhibit, permanent, Thomas T. Taber Museum, 858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. 570-326-3326.

FAIRS & FESTS

November

FAMILY & KIDS

November

Parent’s Night Off, 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20, Park Forest Elementary School, State College. www.crpr.org, 231-3071. Registration required.

Weekend drop-in crafts, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and 28, Holt Memorial Library, 9 W. Pine St., Philipsburg. 342-1987.

Story time, 6 p.m. Nov. 23 and 30, Aaronsburg Area Public Library, 114 W. Plum St., Aaronsburg. 349-5328.

Story time, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 23 and 30, Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. 364-2580.

Story time, 6 p.m. Nov. 23 and 30, Aaronsburg Area Public Library, 114 W. Plum St., Aaronsburg. 349-5328.

Baby’s Morning Out, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24, Holt Memorial Library, 9 W. Pine St., Philipsburg. 342-1987.

Story time, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Aaronsburg Area Public Library, 114 W. Plum St., Aaronsburg. 349-5328.

Baby’s Morning Out, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24, Holt Memorial Library, 9 W. Pine St., Philipsburg. 342-1987.

Story time, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Aaronsburg Area Public Library, 114 W. Plum St., Aaronsburg. 349-5328.

Baby’s Morning Out, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24, Holt Memorial Library, 9 W. Pine St., Philipsburg. 342-1987.

Preschool story time, 10:15 a.m. Nov. 25, Holt Memorial Library, 9 W. Pine St., Philipsburg. 342-1987.

Preschool story time, 10:15 a.m. Nov. 25, Holt Memorial Library, 9 W. Pine St., Philipsburg. 342-1987.

December

Story time, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Aaronsburg Area Public Library, 114 W. Plum St., Aaronsburg. 349-5328.

Ongoing

Registration for Kindermusik fall classes for parents and children 7 and younger, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 851 N. Science Park Road, State College. www.makingmusik/Fen-Fen, 238-4657. Registration required.

Registration for preschool for children 2 years, seven months to 5 years, St. Andrew’s Preschool, 208 W. Foster Ave., State College. 360-7970.

FILM

November

December

Warren Miller’s “Dynasty,” 8 p.m. Dec. 5, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org.

“Artistic Horizon’s Exploring the Arts” documentary, 1 p.m. Dec. 6, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. 234-3441, 272-0606.

January

“National Geographic Series: Mireya Mayor,” 3 p.m. Jan. 31, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

February

“National Geographic Series: Mireya Mayor,” 3 p.m. Feb. 7, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

March

“National Geographic Series: Steve McCurry,” 3 p.m. March 7, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

April

“National Geographic Series: David Doubilet,” 3 p.m. April 18, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

FOOD & DRINK

November

“Under the Mayan Sun: Mayan Riviera” theme dinner, Nov. 19, Cafe Laura, Mateer Building, University Park. 865-1853. Reservations required.

Fall tea time, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall. 364-2580.

“Home for the Holidays” theme dinner, Nov. 30, Cafe Laura, Mateer Building, University Park. 865-1853. Reservations required.

December

“Caribbean-Mediterranean Fusion” theme dinner, Dec. 1, Cafe Laura, Mateer Building, University Park. 865-1853. Reservations required.

“Passage Through the Alps: A Taste of Switzerland” theme dinner, Dec. 2, Cafe Laura, Mateer Building, University Park. 865-1853. Reservations required.

“Seven American Wonders: Cuisine From Coast to Coast” theme dinner, Dec. 3, Cafe Laura, Mateer Building, University Park. 865-1853. Reservations required.

Madrigal Christmas Feaste, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Mount Aloysius College, Cresson. www.mtaloy.edu/madrigal. Reservations required.

“Southern Comfort: Southeast of the Mississippi” theme dinner, Dec. 7, Cafe Laura, Mateer Building, University Park. 865-1853. Reservations required.

“New York State of Mind: Cuisine of New York” theme dinner, Dec. 8, Cafe Laura, Mateer Building, University Park. 865-1853. Reservations required.

“This is Julia Child: Bon Appetit” theme dinner, Dec. 9, Cafe Laura, Mateer Building, University Park. 865-1853. Reservations required.

Hadassah’s Chanukah Food Fair, Dec. 10, Congregation Brit Shalom, 620 E. Hamilton Ave., State College, www.britshalompa.org.

“La Bayou: New Orleans Cookin’ at Its Finest” theme dinner, Dec. 10, Cafe Laura, Mateer Building, University Park. 865-1853. Reservations required.

Ongoing

Downtown farmers market, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Locust Lane, State College. www.statecollegefarmers.com, 355-0215.

Farmers market, 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Wednesdays, Centre County Courthouse, Allegheny Street, Bellefonte.

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL

November

December

Hometown Christmas, Dec. 4-6, Boalsburg. www.boalsburgcentreal.com.

Bellefonte Victorian Christmas, Dec. 11-13, throughout Bellefonte.

Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12, Ramada, 1450 S. Atherton St., State College. 238-3001.

Recreation’s “An Evening of Christmas,” 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. 272-0606, www.thestatetheatre.org.

LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS

November

“Big Shot Shuffle: Photographs by Andy Warhol” by Emily Schiller, 12:10 p.m. Nov. 20, Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. www.palmuermuseum.psu.edu.

December

“Developing Self-Regulation in Children” by Karen Bierman, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, State College Friends School, 1900 University Drive, State College. 237-8386.

“Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Permanent Collection” by Katrina Cevallos and Dan Winner, 12:10 p.m. Dec. 4, Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. www.palmuermuseum.psu.edu.

Humphrey Fellowship presentation about Senegal and Tanzania, noon Dec. 10, Foster Auditorium, 101 Pattee Library, University Park. 863-4240.

Ongoing

“Exploring Buddhism” discussion group, noon Fridays, East West Crossings, 201 Elmwood St., Lemont. www.eastwestcrossings.com, 234-8810.

LITERARY

November

“Arun Mitra at 100” poet celebration, 4 p.m. Nov. 20, East West Crossings, 201 Elmwood St., State College. www.eastwestcrossings.com.

Ongoing

State College Writer’s Group, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Webster’s Bookstore and Café, 128 S. Allen St., State College. 234-1949.

Open poetry forum, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, East West Crossings, 201 Elmwood St., State College. www.eastwestcrossings.com.

Adult Book Discussion Group, 6:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Centre County Library, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte. 355-1516.

MEETINGS

November

December

State College Bird Club meeting, 7 p.m. Dec. 9, meeting room, Foxdale Village Retirement Community, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College.

MUSIC

November

Brewster Competition, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Esber Recital Hall, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

“Gratitude” Christian concert with Kristin Fisher, Chris Dincher and Friends, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-21, Community Theatre, 100 W. Third St., Williamsport. www.ctlnet.org.

Acoustic Brew concert with Dala, Maria DuBiel, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Center for Well-Being, 123 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont. www.acousticbrew.org.

Masterclass with bassist Robert Nairn, noon Nov. 21, Esber Recital Hall, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

NY Funk Exchange, 9 p.m. Nov. 21, Bullfrog Brewery, 329 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.nyfunkexchange.com.

Percussion Ensemble I, 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

December

Jazz Combos, 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

Percussion Ensemble II, 8 p.m. Dec. 2, Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

Inner and Outer Dimensions jazz ensembles, 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

Tenor Richard Kennedy and pianist Steven Smith, 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

Mosaic School of Music Showcase, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

Nittany Valley Symphony’s Family Concert, 4 p.m. Dec. 6, State College Area High School South Building auditorium, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. www.nvs.org.

Family Chamber Recital, 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

Sinfonietta Orchestra and Campus Band, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

Symphonic Band and Concert Band, 8 p.m. Dec. 8, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

The Carillon Handbell Ensemble, 12:10 p.m. Dec. 9, Palmer Museum of Art, University Park. www.palmermuseum.psu.edu.

“Hansel and Gretel” by Opera Theatre and Philharmonic Orchestra, 8 p.m. Dec. 10, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

Essence of Joy, Gift in Song, 8 p.m. Dec. 11, Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming.

Simulcast of The Met Opera’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann,” 1 p.m. Dec. 19, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

January

Simulcast of The Met Opera’s “Der Rosenkavalier,” 1 p.m. Jan. 9, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

Simulcast of The Met Opera’s “Carmen,” 1 p.m. Jan. 16, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra’s “Le Matin,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. www.centreorchestra.org.

Nittany Valley Symphony’s “Musical Milestones,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.nvs.org.

February

Simulcast of The Met Opera’s “Simon Boccanegra,” 1 p.m. Feb. 6, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

Paquito D’Rivera, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Rosenberger Auditorium, Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts, juniata College, Huntingdon. www.juniata.edu, 641-5849.

State College Area Municipal Band’s Valetine’s Day concert, 3 p.m. Feb. 14, State College Area High School South Buidling auditorium, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. http://crpr.centreconnect.org/agency/MuniBand/band-intro.html.

14th annual Milennium Music Conference, Feb. 18-21, throughout Harrisburg and Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center, Camp Hill. www.mmc14.com.

Nittany Valley Symphony’s “Symphony on Stage,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.nvs.org.

Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra’s “Vienna Serenade,” 1 p.m. Feb. 28, Tavern Restaurant, 220 E. College Ave., State College. www.centreorchestra.org.

March

Cale Curtis, 7:30 p.m. March 18, Rosenberger Auditorium, Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts, juniata College, Huntingdon. www.juniata.edu, 641-5849.

Simulcast of The Met Opera’s “Hamlet,” 1 p.m. March 27, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

State College Area Municipal Band’s Pops concert, 3 p.m. March 28, State College Area High School South Buidling auditorium, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. http://crpr.centreconnect.org/agency/MuniBand/band-intro.html.

April

Nittany Valley Symphony’s “Phases of Love,” 7:30 p.m. April 6, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.nvs.org.

Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra’s “Le Midi,” 3 p.m. April 18, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, 780 Waupelani Drive Extension, State College. www.centreorchestra.org.

May

Simulcast of The Met Opera’s “Armida,” 1 p.m. May 1, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra’s “Le Soir,” 7:30 p.m. May 8, Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I, University Park. www.centreorchestra.org.

State College Area Municipal Band’s Mother’s Day concert, 3 p.m. May 9, State College Area High School South Buidling auditorium, 650 Westerly Parkway, State College. http://crpr.centreconnect.org/agency/MuniBand/band-intro.html.

Ongoing

Registration for Junior Baroque Music Festival “Handel in London,” event March 26-28, State College. www.juniorbaroque.org.

Live music, 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays, East West Crossings, 201 Elmwood St., Lemont. www.eastwestcrossings.com, 234-8810.

Country, bluegrass and gospel jam session, 2 to 6 p.m. fourth Sunday of every month, Yearick Center, state Route 26, Howard. 355-8091.

Tuesday Night Bluegrass Jam, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Pine Hall Lutheran Church, 1760 W. College Ave., State College. 883-0287, askrug@comcast.net.

Bach’s Lunch, 12:10 p.m. Thursdays, Eisenhower Chapel, University Park. www.music.psu.edu/upcoming/index.html.

THEATER & STAGE

November

Penn State School of Theatre’s “She Loves Me,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Citizens Bank Theatre, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 S. Allen St., State College. 863-0255, www.theatre.psu.edu.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular with The Rockettes, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Bryce Jordan Center, University Park. 865-5555.

State High Thespians’ “Sympathy Jones,” 8 p.m. Nov. 20-21, 2 p.m. Nov. 22, State College Area High School North Building auditorium, 653 Westerly Parkway, State College.www.scasd.org/schighschool.

December

“School House Rock Live!” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4; 11 a.m. and 1:30 and 4 p.m. Dec. 5, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. 272-0606, www.thestatetheatre.org.

Bald Eagle High School Drama Club’s “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, auditorium, Bald Eagle Area High School, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate. 355-4860.

No Refund Theatre’s “State and Main,” 8 p.m. Dec. 4-5, 111 Forum, University Park. http://norefundtheater.wordpress.com.

Class Act Productions’ “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12, Park Forest Middle School auditorium, State College. classactproduction@gmail.com.

Community Theatre League’s “Scrooge the Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 17-19; 2 p.m. Dec. 20, Community Theatre, 100 W. Third St., Williamsport. www.ctlnet.org.

Penn State School of Theatre’s “Charlie Brown Christmas,” 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Pavilion Theatre, University Park. 863-0255, www.theatre.psu.edu.

Auditions for Community Theatre League’s “Robin Hood,” 7 p.m. Dec. 20-21, Community Theatre, 100 W. Third St., Williamsport. www.ctlnet.org.

January

Singing Onstage’s “Sweeney Todd,” 7 p.m. Jan. 3, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. www.thestatetheatre.org, 272-0606.

Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

“Strega Nona,” 3 p.m. Jan. 17, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

Theatreworks USA’s “if You Give a Pig a Pancake,” 2 p.m. Jan. 24, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.cpa.psu.edu, 800-ARTS-TIX.

Broadcast of National Theatre’s “Nation,” 2 p.m. Jan. 31, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. 272-0606, www.thestatetheatre.org.

February

The Actors’ Gang’s “The Trial of Catonsville Nine,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.cpa.psu.edu, 800-ARTS-TIX.

“In the Heights,” Feb. 2-7, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. 412-456-6666.

“The Passing Zone” stage show, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

“CSI Live," 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

Penn State School of Theatre’s “Sunday in the Park With George,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 18-20, 23-27, Citizens Bank Theatre, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 S. Allen St., State College. 863-0255, www.theatre.psu.edu.

“Church Basement Ladies,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

Penn State School of Theatre’s “The Odyssey,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23-25, Pavilion Theatre, University Park. 863-0255, www.theatre.psu.edu.

March

Penn State School of Theatre’s “Sunday in the Park With George,” 7:30 p.m. March 1-3, Citizens Bank Theatre, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 S. Allen St., State College. 863-0255, www.theatre.psu.edu.

“Forbidden Broadway,” 7:30 p.m. March 6, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

“Le Grand Cirque,” 7:30 p.m. March 16, Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. www.caclive.com.

“Frog and Toad,” 2 p.m. March 27, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.cpa.psu.edu, 800-ARTS-TIX.

April

Penn State School of Theatre’s “Palmer Park,” 7:30 p.m. April 13-17, 19-24, Citizens Bank Theatre, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 S. Allen St., State College. 863-0255, www.theatre.psu.edu.

“Mamma Mia!” 7:30 p.m. April 13-15, Eisenhower Auditorium, University Park. www.cpa.psu.edu, 800-ARTS-TIX.

Broadcast of National Theatre’s “The Habitat of Art,” 2 p.m. April 25, State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. 272-0606, www.thestatetheatre.org.

TOURS, WALKS & RUNS

November

Ongoing

House tours, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily, Reynolds Mansion, 101 W. Linn St., Bellefonte. 353-8407. Call for appointment.

Nittany Nomads Volksmarch Club’s “Discover Our Neighborhoods” walk, 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays through March 28, 237-5759.