Weekender

Best bets Nov. 20-26

Theater

The Playhouse at McConnellstown will dish out humor with “Fruitcakes,” a Christmas comedy that closes the company’s 2015 season. The play, which features a local cast of children and adults, centers on a young boy who has run away from home to a nutty little town that he grows to appreciate and admire.

  • When: 8 p.m. Nov. 20-21, 27 and 28 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 29
  • Where: The Playhouse at McConnellstown, 11680 Raystown Road, Huntingdon
  • Info: www.littletheater.com

Art

The Gallery Shop’s annual holiday atrium show, “Holiday Treats and Treasures,” features work by all of the Gallery Shop members. Handcrafted artwork and ornaments for holiday decorating, entertaining and gift-giving are available for browsing.

  • When: Nov. 24-Dec. 26
  • Where: The Gallery Shop, 824 Pike St., Lemont
  • Info: www.gallery-shop.com

MUSIC

Central Pennsylvania hard rock fans will get a trio of bands when Shinedown and Breaking Benjamin with special guest Sevendust play at the Bryce Jordan Center. Shinedown, led by Brent Smith, recently released the album, “Threat to Survival.”

  • When: 7 p.m. Nov. 20
  • Where: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park
  • Info: www.bjc.psu.edu

EVENT

The Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania will present excerpts from its upcoming performance of “The Nutcracker.” Last year, tiny dancers learned some moves.

  • When: 2:30 p.m. Nov. 22
  • Where: Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
  • Info: www.schlowlibrary.org

This story was originally published November 20, 2015 at 1:04 PM with the headline "Best bets Nov. 20-26."

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