Best bets: 4 things to check out this week

Pixels and Bristles, the photography and art of a Benner Township couple, is on display now at The State Theatre. The show consists of five pieces of art by Paulette L. Berner and five photographs by R. Thomas Berner.

• When: through Dec. 30
• Where: The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College
• Info: www.thestatetheatre.org

For many, it’s not the holiday season without “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and The State Theatre will give several options to watch the classic tale of an angel helping a frustrated businessman see what life would have been like if he never existed.

• When: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-23
• Where: The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College
• Info: www.thestatetheatre.org

“Jazz Night with Ronnie Burrage” will feature the acclaimed drummer performing at the Bellefonte Art Museum. Burrage will perform original music inspired by the history of the museum building, Linn House, along with a traditional jazz pieces.

• When: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 18
• Where: Bellefonte Art Museum, 133 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte
• Info: www.bellefontemuseum.org

The State College Community Theatre presents a murder mystery with a festive twist, “The Last Christmas of Doctor Disco.” Held at Duffy’s Tavern, each ticket includes choice of an entree — and suspense!

• When: 7 p.m. Dec. 19 and 27 and 7 p.m. Jan. 2
• Where: Duffy’s Tavern, 113 East Main Street, Boalsburg
• Info: www.scctonline.org

This story was originally published December 17, 2015 at 2:17 PM with the headline "Best bets: 4 things to check out this week."