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Flux of 1960s influences Greg Trooper’s country blues

The scope of American music changed forever with the arrival of the Beatles in 1964, along with numerous other British acts. The decade also was a time of experimentation with musical styles, such as folk, country and blues. Along the way, these groundbreaking achievements in music influenced many...
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L.A. Guns sustain link to 1980s hair metal heyday with tour

L.A. Guns, the predecessor to Guns ‘N’ Roses, far and away the most famous of the 1980s Sunset Strip bands, will bring the gluttony and decadence that has pockmarked their career to State College this evening when they perform at The Arena Bar and Grill.
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Penn State grads’ band to work with famed producer

Modern Colour, composed of Penn State alumni Tom Weir and Chris Boyle, and drummer Stephan Sirochman, recently exceeded their goal of raising at least $9,000 to help fund the recording of their debut album.
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Nature nurtures: Hameau Farm Studio retreat offers artists peace, inspiration

Regional artists who register for the 15th annual Hameau Farm Studio Artist Retreat in Belleville will have a week of peace and inspiration — the perfect opportunity for plein-air creatives to immerse themselves in their passion for painting.
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Film with local link to be released on DVD

“The Pact,” a film written, directed and produced by Penn State theater professor Matthew Toronto and his brother, Aaron, will be released on DVD May 11.
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Allegria Ensemble to play for chamber music month

The Allegría Ensemble will perform at four State College schools in celebration of National Chamber Music Month, a nationwide initiative to draw attention to small ensemble performance.
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Exhibit promotes conservation, appreciation of waterways

In a new exhibit, two local artists will display their love of nature through their artwork for an exhibition at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County.
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Free Comic Book Day returns with slew of titles for all ages

There aren’t many places that feature free comic books, comic book artists and people dressed as “Star Wars” Stormtroopers all at one time. But State College’s Comic Swap will be that place this weekend.
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Anxious, winded Iron Man still shows mettle

The third “Iron Man” movie, the finale to this trilogy of Marvel marvels, is the jokiest and cutest of them all. Iron Man/Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) gets a kiddie sidekick, for Pete’s sake.
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Snoop’s new identity works on reggae album

It’s not just a name change, but there’s a new take on life for Snoop Lion, who switched his stage name from Snoop Dogg after a trip to Jamaica where he embraced Rastafarian culture.