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SUPPORT THE WEIS CENTER’S PROGRAMMINGDonations from businesses and individuals are an important part of preserving the vitality of the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. When you support the Weis Center, you make possible the power, beauty and joy of the performing arts in our community. Your gift helps fund the presentation and production of performances as well as education, outreach and residency activities. Your support makes it possible for you and hundreds of others like you to experience the magic and enrichment of live performance.

Donors to the Weis Center are acknowledged as contributors to Bucknell University and receive receipts for these tax-deductible donations from the University. Contributions of $100 or more will be listed in all Weis Center printed programs for one full year.

For information about personal and corporate giving levels and benefits, please contact Kathryn Maguet, Weis Center executive director, at 570-577-1670 or Kathryn.Maguet@bucknell.edu.

The Weis Center for the Performing Arts receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Thank you to Geisinger and the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau for sponsoring the Weis Center’s 2018–19 Family Discovery programs.

ABOUT THE WEIS CENTER Professional and campus music, dance and theater events, as well as lectures, convocations and other functions are held in the 1,200-seat Weis Center, an architecturally striking and acoustically exceptional performance hall. The Weis Center’s season features nearly 40 professional artists from around the globe. While on campus, visiting artists participate in a variety of residency activities including master classes, lecture demonstrations, pre-performance talks and post-performance receptions, all with a goal of increasing involvement in and knowledge of the arts within the University, local community and the region. The Weis Center for the Performing Arts has been presenting professional performances for more than 30 years.

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Fall 2018FRENCH POP / LATIN / JAZZBanda MagdaThursday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Weis Center PlazaFREE! Tickets not required.

MULTIMEDIANational Geographic Live: “When Women Ruled the World”Egyptologist Kara CooneyThursday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

WORLD MUSIC – IRISHDavid Power and Willie KellyThursday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.

WORLD MUSIC – EGYPTIANMohamed Abozekry & KarkadéFriday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.

AMERICANARed MollyWednesday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., Campus Theatre, downtown Lewisburg

WORLD MUSIC – EGYPTIAN VOCALISTDina ElwedidiThursday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

WORLD MUSIC – GALICIACristina PatoThursday, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

CLASSICAL – CHAMBER ORCHESTRALes Violons du Roy with Anthony Roth Costanzo, countertenorSunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., Weis Center

WORLD DANCE – INDIANrityagram Dance EnsembleThursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

THEATRETheatre Re: The Nature of ForgettingThursday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

AMERICANA / BLUEGRASS / ROCKABILLYMarty Stuart and His Fabulous SuperlativesThursday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

FAMILY DISCOVERYMermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: The Rainbow FishSaturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m., Weis Center

CLASSICALOrpheus Chamber OrchestraMandolin and Accordion Duo: Stars AlignedSaturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

EAST AFRICAN RETRO POPAlsarah & the NubatonesWednesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., Campus Theatre, downtown Lewisburg

FOLKKaia KaterWednesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Campus Theatre, downtown Lewisburg

HOLIDAY CONCERT – SOUTH AFRICAN GOSPELSoweto Gospel ChoirFriday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

Spring 2019MODERN DANCEParsons DanceFriday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

JAZZCharenée WadeWednesday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.

CLASSICALSt. Olaf Orchestra with Sarah Chang, violinThursday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., Weis CenterFREE! Tickets not required.

FAMILY DISCOVERYImago Theatre: FrogzTuesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Weis CenterSchools matineeWednesday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m., Weis Center

WORLD MUSICSounds of ChinaThursday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

WORLD MUSIC – JAPANESE KOTOYumi Kurosawa with guest Anubrata ChatterjeeSunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.

FAMILY DISCOVERY – MEXICAN FOLK MUSICSonia De Los SantosMonday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., Weis CenterFREE! Tickets not required.

MULTIMEDIANational Geographic Live: “Ocean Soul”Brian Skerry, photographerTuesday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

JAZZ VOCALISTRené MarieThursday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

WORLD DANCE – FLAMENCOFarruquitoThursday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

CLASSICALJasper String Quartet with pianist Qing JiangSunday, March 3, 2 p.m., Weis Center

MULTIMEDIA / FOLKJenny Scheinman: Kannapolis: A Moving PortraitWednesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m., Campus Theatre, downtown Lewisburg

MODERN DANCERirie-Woodbury DanceSaturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

CLASSICAL / CONTEMPORARY CLASSICALAizuri Quartet: Intricate MachinesSunday, March 31, 2 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.

WORLD MUSIC – MONGOLIAN THROAT SINGINGAnda UnionFriday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

JAZZ / FUNK / SOULDMichael Mwenso & The ShakesTuesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.

CONTEMPORARY CLASSICALLorelei Ensemble with members of the Bucknell University Choirs Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Weis CenterFREE! Tickets not required.

FAMILY DISCOVERYUnderneath a Magical MoonSaturday, April 13, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Weis Center

NORDIC FOLKDreamers’ CircusSaturday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

FAMILY DISCOVERYCompagnia TPO: Panda’s HomeFriday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, Weis Center Stage

Snapshot of the 2018-19 Season

Banda MagdaThursday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Weis Center PlazaFREE! Tickets not required.

Led by Greek-born composer, orchestrator, singer and accordionist Magda Giannikou, Banda Magda moves from samba to French chanson, from Greek folk tunes to Colombian French chanson and Afro-Peruvian landó. Drawing on the band’s global background (Greece, Argentina, Japan, Colombia and the United States), the group combines South American rhythms with jazz improvisation, cinematic arranging, sophisticated audience participation, mid-century classics and world chansons sung in six languages. BandaMagda.com

This engagement is made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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The Exchange’s Art Cart will be on-site with special all-ages activities related to this performance.

National Geographic Live: “When Women Ruled the World”EGYPTOLOGIST KARA COONEYThursday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m.Weis Center

Throughout history, powerful women have been called many things — witches, regents and seductresses. But there was a time in the ancient world when at least one was called “king.” Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, will discuss strong female leaders whose power was compromised from the start.Adults: $30Seniors 62+ & subscribers: $24Youth 18 & under: $20Bucknell employees & retirees (limit 2): $20Bucknell students (limit 2): $10Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $20

National Geographic Live in Lewisburg, PA is sponsored, in part, by Gary & Sandy Sojka.

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Friday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.

Mohamed Abozekry has that rare gift of combining limitless virtuosity with an unbridled imagination.

An oud master while still in his mid-20s, Abozerky’s ambitions to musically interpret the world around

him and “de-exoticize” his instrument mark him as a polymath of forms. With Karkadé, Abozekry evokes the hibiscus tea found everywhere in Cairo, and the

eponymous French café at which this project was born. He mixes Egypt’s popular and classical music

traditions, the Sufi calls and secular poetry to musically describe a path to an Arab world at peace

with its history and turned towards the future. MohamedAbozekry.com/en/

The presentation of Mohamed Abozekry & Karkadé is part of Center Stage, a public diplomacy initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts in cooperation with the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations, with support from the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art and the Trust for Mutual Understanding. General management is provided by Lisa Booth Management Inc.

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David Power and Willie KellyThursday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center Atrium • FREE! Tickets not required.

One of Ireland’s foremost uilleann pipers meets one of the most beloved fiddlers of the northeastern United States for this performance. David Power is an award-winning piper from County Waterford, Ireland, with a stellar career in concert performance and theatrical productions and is now teaching the next generation of players. Willie Kelly from New Jersey plays fiddle in the stately East Clare style. Their new album Apples in Winter has received rave reviews.

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Dina ElwedidiThursday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.

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Dina Elwedidi channels the heritage and contemporary identity of Cairo

to deliver “transcendent performances.” A sophisticated musical innovator,

her richly ornamented and detailed compositions, generous arrangements,

bell-clear voice and charismatic stage presence have established her as a global

cultural force. DinaElwedidi.com

Adults: $22Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $18

Youth 18 and under: $12Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $12

Bucknell students (limit 2): $10Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $12

Red MollyWednesday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Campus Theatre, Downtown Lewisburg

Known for their gorgeous harmonies, infectious songwriting and captivating stage presence, Red Molly (Laurie MacAllister, Abbie

Gardner and Molly Venter) weaves together the threads of American music — from folk to bluegrass, from heartbreaking

ballads to barn-burning honky-tonk — as effortlessly as they blend their caramel voices into their signature crystalline, three-part harmonies. Their brilliantly wrought a cappella

tunes are love letters to the art of the vocal blend, and their innovative instrumentation is perfectly suited for

foot-stomping, bluegrass-tinged barn burners and heartfelt ballads alike. RedMolly.com

General AdmissionAdults: $20

Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $16Youth 18 and under: $10

Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $10Bucknell students (limit 2): FREE

Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $10

The presentation of Dina Elwedidi is part of Center Stage, a public diplomacy initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts in cooperation with the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations, with support from the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art and the Trust for Mutual Understanding. General management is provided by Lisa Booth Management Inc.

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Cristina PatoThursday, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

Cristina Pato is a master of the Galician bagpipes, or gaita, a classical pianist and a passionate educator. Hailed as “a virtuosic burst of energy” by The New York Times and as “one of the living masters of the gaita” by the Wall Street Journal, her professional life is devoted to cultural exchange and to forging new paths for the Galician bagpipes. Pato has performed on major stages throughout the world and has released and produced six solo gaita albums and two solo piano recordings, and collaborated on more than 40 records as a guest artist. CristinaPato.com

Adults: $22 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $18 | Youth 18 and under: $12 | Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $12 | Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 | Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $12

Les Violons du Roy with Anthony Roth Costanzo, countertenorSunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., Weis Center

Les Violons du Roy with a core membership of 15 players specializes in the vast repertoire of music for chamber orchestra and performs in the stylistic manner most appropriate to each era. Although the ensemble plays on modern instruments, its approach to the works of the baroque and classical periods has been strongly influenced by research into 17th- and 18th-century performance practice — in this repertoire Les Violons du Roy uses copies of period bows. The orchestra also regularly delves into the repertoire of the 19th and 20th centuries. While at the Weis Center, they will perform works by G.F. Handel and Philip Glass. ViolonsDuRoy.com/en

CLASSICAL – CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Adults: $30 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $24 | Youth 18 and under: $20 | Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $20 Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 | Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $20

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Nrityagram Dance EnsembleThursday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

One of the premier Indian classical dance ensembles performing today, Nrityagram had the unprecedented distinction of making The New York Times’ “Best Dance of the Year” list in 2015 and 2016. More than a dance company, Nrityagram was founded as a village devoted to dance. The all-female ensemble’s daily life of intensive training and meditation brings to the stage compelling performances that are at once sensual and lyrical. In 2018–19, the company returns to the United States with special guest artists from Sri Lanka’s Chitrasena Dance Company for a tour of their critically acclaimed collaborative work, Saṃhāra. Nrityagram.org

Adults: $25Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $20Youth 18 and under: $15Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $15Bucknell students (limit 2): $10Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $15

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to our Lewisburg community.” — BILL METZGER, LEWISBURG, PA

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Theatre Re: The Nature of ForgettingThursday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., Weis CenterHealth and Wellness Fair, 5 – 7 p.m., Weis Center Atrium

At the intersection of art and science, The Nature of Forgetting bursts with creativity, joy and heartache. Collaborating with London neuroscientist Kate Jeffery, Theatre Re has created a moving articulation of the countless dimensions of memory and amnesia, linking science with real-life experiences. Through movement of great physicality and compelling live music, The Nature of Forgetting is the story of Tom, a middle-aged father struggling in the early stages of dementia. The piece and Tom’s memories are a life-affirming journey into a weakened mind, where broken does not have to mean defeated. Theatre Re’s productions examine the fragility of life in a captivating style that embraces mime, theatre and live music. ReTheatre.com

Sponsored, in part, by Bob and Dede Grondlund and family.

Adults: $22 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $18 | Youth 18 and under: $12 | Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $12 | Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 | Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $12

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This engagement is made possible through the ArtsCONNECT program of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Exchange’s Art Cart will be on-site with special all-ages activities related to this performance.

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous SuperlativesThursday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

While Marty Stuart’s too gracious to admit it himself, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician is living, breathing country-music history. He’s played alongside the masters, from Johnny Cash to Lester Flatt; been a worldwide ambassador for Nashville, Tenn., Bakersfield, Calif., and points in between and safeguarded country music’s most valuable traditions and physical artifacts, including its shoes. Stuart counts the brogan of Carter family patriarch A.P. Carter and an assortment of Cash’s black boots among his vast collection of memorabilia. But, most importantly, Stuart continues to record and release keenly relevant music that honors country’s rich legacy while advancing it into the future. Way Out West, his 18th studio album, hits both of these marks. The album is a cinematic tour-de-force with an exhilarating musical journey through the California desert that solidifies Stuart as a truly visionary artist. MartyStuart.net

Adults: $30Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $24Youth 18 and under: $20Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $20Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $20

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Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: The Rainbow FishSaturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m., Weis Center

The Rainbow Fish will enchant even the youngest child with his silver scales and heart of gold in a new adaptation of Marcus Pfizer’s award-winning books about the

beautiful fish who learned to share his most prized possession. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s striking puppetry production includes two delightful companion

stories, Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep and Opposites. MermaidTheatre.ca

Adults: $20 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $16 | Youth 18 and under: $10Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $10 | Bucknell students (limit 2): $10

Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $10

FAMILY DISCOVERY

Suggested for ages 3–7Run time: 60 minutes; no intermission

FREE kids’ activities from the Children’s Museum of Bloomsburg in the Atrium from 10–11 a.m.

CLASSICALOrpheus Chamber Orchestra MANDOLIN & ACCORDION DUO: STARS ALIGNEDSaturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

One of the world’s foremost chamber orchestras, Orpheus has recorded 71 albums, including the Grammy Award-winning Shadow Dances: Stravinsky Miniatures, and has commissioned and premiered 48 original works. The members of Orpheus rotate musical leadership roles for each work.

In Stars Aligned, Orpheus welcomes two innovative artists who are reinventing their time-honored instruments:

Latvia’s Ksenija Sidorova on the accordion and Israel’s Avi Avital on the mandolin. From a novel

rendition of Bach to a world premiere by Golden Globe, Grammy Award and Emmy-nominated

composer Benjamin Wallfisch, these trailblazing soloists showcase their enormous sonic spectrum.

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At the Weis Center, they will perform Waxman’s “Sinfonietta for Strings and Timpani;” Rota’s “Canzona;” Bach’s “Double Concerto for Mandolin and Accordion in

C Minor” (arr. Paul Chihara); Wallfisch’s “Concerto for Mandolin and Accordion” (commissioned by Orpheus)

and Rózsa’s “Hungarian Serenade, Op. 25.”

Sponsored, in part, by Sam and Nancy Craig

Adults: $35 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $28 | Youth 18 and under: $25 | Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $25

Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 | Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $25

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Alsarah & the NubatonesWednesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. Campus Theatre, Downtown Lewisburg

Alsarah is a singer, songwriter, bandleader and a somewhat reluctant ethnomusicologist. Born in Khartoum, Sudan, she relocated to Yemen with her family before moving to the United States, feeling at home in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she has resided since 2004. She is a self-proclaimed practitioner of East African retro pop music. Working on various projects, she has toured nationally and internationally. Alsarah.com

General Admission Adults: $20Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $16Youth 18 and under: $10Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $10Bucknell students (limit 2): FREENon-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $10

This engagement is made possible by a grant from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation as part of its Mid Atlantic Tours program with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Kaia KaterWednesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Campus Theatre, Downtown Lewisburg

Born in Canada of African-Caribbean descent, Kaia Kater grew up between two worlds: one her family’s deep ties to Canadian folk music in her Toronto home; the other the years she spent learning and studying Appalachian music in the United States. Her old-time banjo-picking skills, deft arrangements and songwriting abilities have landed her in the spotlight in North America and the United Kingdom, garnering critical acclaim from outlets such as Rolling Stone, CBC Music, No Depression journal and Uncut magazine. KaiaKater.com

General Admission Adults: $20Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $16Youth 18 and under: $10Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $10Bucknell students (limit 2): FREENon-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $10

Soweto Gospel ChoirFriday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

The spectacular and colorful two-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir returns to North America with Songs of the Free, a very special program celebrating the centenary of the birth of the father of their rainbow nation, Nelson Mandela. Songs of the Free will include South African classics as well as freedom songs and gospel music much loved by Mandela. Direct from South Africa, the choir is an awe-inspiring, 20-member ensemble that thrills audiences worldwide with a stunning blend of African gospel music, spirituals and American popular music. Earthy rhythms and rich harmonies sung in six of South Africa’s 11 official languages are combined for a moving performance that uplifts the soul through the music and dance of South Africa. SowetoGospelChoir.com

Sponsored, in part, by Martha and Alan Barrick

Adults: $35 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $28Youth 18 and under: $25 | Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $25 | Bucknell students (limit 2): $10Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $25

HOLIDAY CONCERT — SOUTH AFRICAN GOSPEL

COME EARLY! PRE-PERFORMANCE MUSIC

Eric Ian Farmer Trio6:30 – 7:15 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.Born in State College, PA and raised in North Carolina, Eric Ian Farmer has returned to his birthplace sharing his songs about relationships, social awareness, and finding one’s path in life while keeping alive classics by artists like Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and Bob Marley. His guitar playing is inspired by the percussive stylings of rock legend Bo Diddley.

As an educator and a 2016 graduate of Penn State’s educa-tional leadership program, Eric also uses music with high school students to facilitate both songwriting and conversa-tion related to identity and social issues. Eric will be joined by Josh Troup on drums and Denise Strayer on accordion. VocallyGrown.com

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Parsons DanceFriday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

Known for its remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance brings exuberance, joy and passion to any stage. Flawlessly fusing the gestures and movements that comprise modern dance with the discipline and precision of a classical dance company has led to Parsons Dance being internationally renowned. Stunning works, like the iconic “Caught,” exemplify this company’s innovation and huge audience appeal. ParsonsDance.org

Adults: $25Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $20Youth 18 and under: $15Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $15Bucknell students (limit 2): $10Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $15

Charenée WadeWednesday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.

Charenée Wade is not one to hold back or let fear stand in her way. The first artist ever to enter two Thelonious Monk Vocal competitions, she walked away from the second one in 2010 with instant buzz, coming in second to her new friend Cécile McLorin Salvant. Known for expert vocal improvisation and her seriously swinging groove, Wade evokes a classic jazz sound akin to Betty Carter and Sarah Vaughan, two of her musical touchstones. Her debut, Offering: The Music of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, pays tribute to another inspiration, the socially conscious poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron. ChareneeWade.com

Sponsored, in part, by David and Clayton Lightman and family.

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Named “one of the best college orchestras in the nation” by Time magazine’s Richard Ostling, the St. Olaf Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra known for its passionate music-making and professional-level performances. Founded in 1906, the ensemble has been heralded as one of the best collegiate orchestras in the country and was named the winner of the 2013 American Prize for Orchestral Performance among colleges and universities. StOlaf.edu/StOlaf-Orch

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St. Olaf Orchestra with Sarah Chang, violinThursday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., Weis CenterFREE! Tickets not required.

Recognized as one of the world’s foremost violinists, Sarah Chang has performed with the most esteemed orchestras, conductors and accompanists in an interna-tional career spanning more than two decades. Since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at age 8, Chang has impressed audiences with her technical virtuosity and refined emotional depth. SarahChang.com

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Free kids’ activities from the Public Library for Union County in the Atrium from 6–7 p.m.

Imago Theatre: FrogzTuesday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Weis Center

Since 1979, Imago has been creating transformative theatre that crosses boundaries traditionally associated with language, age and the physical realm. The company’s trademark style — which combines masks, dance and slapstick with witty social commentary on the human condition — is the direct result of more than 30 years of study, development and practice. Not easily pigeonholed, Imago has repeatedly proven unique in its ability to create both popular family-oriented fare as highly regarded as its critically acclaimed (and ambitious) productions for adults. ImagoTheatre.org

Suggested for ages 4 and olderRun time: 1 hour, 25 minutes (includes 15-minute intermission)

Adults: $20Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $16Youth 18 and under: $10Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $10Bucknell students (limit 2): $10Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $10

Schools matineeWednesday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m., Weis Center$6 for students; chaperones FREE

Suggested for ages 4 and olderRun time: 60 minutes

Groups of 10 or more only. Advance reservations and payment required. General admission seating. Indicate any accessibility needs at time of reservation. Contact Lisa Leighton at 570-577-3727 or Lisa.Leighton@Bucknell.edu.

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Sounds of ChinaThursday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

Led by artistic director and composer Ma Jiuyue, Sounds of China features an outstanding ensemble of contemporary Chinese folk musicians that blends the ancient with the modern by combining time-honored Chinese music with modern arrangements. The group incorporates traditional Chinese instruments like erhu (a two-stringed spike fiddle), liuqin (a four-stringed Chinese mandolin), xun (a globular, vessel flute), pipa (a plucked four-string lute) and guhzeng (a Chinese zither) with Western orchestral instruments. With critically acclaimed performances throughout the United States, Sounds of China has been recognized for increasing and cultivating the appreciation and understanding of traditional Chinese music and culture.Adults: $25 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $20 | Youth 18 and under: $15 | Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $15 | Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 | Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $15

Yumi Kurosawa with guest Anubrata Chatterjee

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.

Koto visionary Yumi Kurosawa teams up with world-renowned tabla player Anubrata Chatterjee for a program that brings together two expressive musical

traditions, bridging the cultures of Japan and India. The performance illuminates the deep-rooted similarities of their craft while highlighting their affinity and respect for

one another as virtuosic performers. Kurosawa and Chatterjee spin mesmerizing musical tales as they enchant the audience and reinforce the powerful idea of music as

a means to enhance the collaborative spirit of the global community. YumiKuro.com

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This presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund: China on Tour,

a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.

FAMILY DISCOVERY – MEXICAN FOLK MUSIC

Sonia De Los SantosMonday, Feb. 18 (school holiday: President’s Day), 2 p.m., Weis CenterFREE! Tickets not required. Attendees are asked to bring a canned food item, which will be distributed to local families in need.

Sonia De Los Santos was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and sings in English and Spanish, playing guitar, mandolin and jarana. With her own multicultural band, she shares songs from her celebrated album, Mi Viaje: De Nuevo León to the New York Island (Parents’ Choice Foundation Gold Award Winner), which is a collection of songs that reflect her experiences growing up in Mexico, moving to another country, learning about other cultures and in the process, feeling closer to her own heritage. This unique concert is filled with original songs, Latin American party tunes and new bilingual versions of American classics. De Los Santos has been hailed by Billboard as “one of the Latin children’s music artists you should know,” and her music has been featured on NBC’s Visiones, Sirius XM’s Kids Place Live and WXPN’s Kids Corner, among others. SoniaDeLosSantosMusic.com

Suggested for ages 4 and older. Run time: 60 minutes; no intermission

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Bucknell University acknowledges with gratitude generous funding from the family of Janet C. Weis which makes this performance possible.

National Geographic Live: “Ocean Soul”

BRIAN SKERRY, PHOTOGRAPHERTuesday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

Voyage across the oceans with one of National Geographic’s most seasoned photographers

and discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves. Using his camera to communicate, Brian Skerry has spent more than

10,000 hours underwater telling the oceans’ stories. His images celebrate the mystery of the depths and offer portraits of creatures so intimate they

sometimes appear to have been shot in a studio. Since 1998, Skerry has produced over 25 feature stories for National Geographic magazine. He was

named 2017 National Geographic Explorer of the Year and 2014 National Geographic Photography Fellow; is an 11-time award winner in the Wildlife

Photographer of the Year competition, and has received awards from Pictures of the Year International, Nature’s Best and Communication Arts.

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National Geographic Live in Lewisburg, PA is sponsored, in part, by John and Julianna Cooper and family.

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Adults: $30 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $24 | Youth 18 and under: $20 | Bucknellemployees and retirees (limit 2): $20 | Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 | Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $20

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FarruquitoThursday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

Farruquito, heir to the most renowned Gypsy flamenco dynasty, is the greatest flamenco dancer of this new century, according to The New York Times. He made his first international stage appearance on Broadway at age 4 alongside his grandfather El Farruco. He has created and directed over 15 works since the age of 11, and has not only been hailed by critics and audiences for his prodigious artistry, but also for his incredible personality, profound poetry and captivating beauty. Farruquito has made it his life’s mission to share the purest form of flamenco on stages around the world. Farruquito.com

Adults: $25 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $20 | Youth 18 and under: $15Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $15 | Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 | Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $15

René MarieThursday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

In a span of two decades, 11 recordings and countless stage performances, vocalist René Marie has cemented her reputation as not only a singer but also a composer, arranger, theatrical performer and teacher. Guided and tempered by powerful life lessons and rooted in jazz traditions laid down by Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington and other leading ladies of past generations, René Marie borrows various elements of folk, R&B and even classical and country to create a captivating hybrid style. Her body of work is an exploration of the bright and dark corners of the human experience and an affirmation of the power of the human spirit. ReneMarie.com

Adults: $25 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $20 | Youth 18 and under: $15 | Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $15Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 | Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $15

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This engagement is made possible by a grant from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation as part of its Mid Atlantic Tours program with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Five stars: What an amazing event. I was blown away by the talent and energy this group radiated! — PETRA LYNCH

Jasper String Quartet with pianist Qing JiangSunday, March 3, 2 p.m., Weis Center

The Jasper String Quartet matches “their sounds perfectly, as if each swelling chord were coming out of a single, impossibly well-tuned organ, instead of four distinct instruments,” according to the New Haven Advocate. Winner of the prestigious CMA Cleveland Quartet Award, this Philadelphia ensemble is the Professional Quartet in Residence at Temple University’s Center for Gifted Young Musicians. The Jaspers have been hailed as “sonically delightful and expressively compelling” by The Strad and “powerful” by The New York Times. JasperQuartet.com

While at the Weis Center, they will perform Haydn’s “Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 76 No. 4, Sunrise” and “Four Seasons for String Quartet” (commission by the Jasper String Quartet), and Dvořák’s “Piano Quintet No. 2, A major, Op. 81,” featuring Qing Jiang on piano.

Adults: $25 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $20 | Youth 18 and under: $15 | Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $15 | Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 | Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $15

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Jenny Scheinman: Kannapolis: A Moving Portrait

Wednesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. Campus Theatre, Downtown Lewisburg

In this new live music and film piece, acclaimed musician Jenny Scheinman presents the captivating visual world of H. Lee Waters,

who documentedmore than 118 small towns in the southeast between 1936 and 1942. Waters’ films are of regular people going

about their lives — mill workers streaming out of factories, a mother and daughter dancing on a dirt road, an old man reading

a war-time headline and children racing in slow motion toward a huge wooden teeter totter.

Scheinman and filmmaker Finn Taylor have re-edited these iconic images to Scheinman’s

music, creating a new movie that speaks to any community as much as to the

towns where it was filmed.

General AdmissionAdults: $20

Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $16Youth 18 and under: $10

Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $10Bucknell students (limit 2): FREE

Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $10

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Aizuri Quartet: Intricate MachinesSunday, March 31, 2 p.m., Weis Center AtriumFREE! Tickets not required.

Celebrating America’s compositional diversity and talent through one of the oldest musical mediums — the string quartet — Intricate Machines pairs the acclaimed Aizuri Quartet with five rising composers: Katherine Balch, Sky Macklay, Phil Taylor, Daniel Temkin and Nina C. Young. The program combines works of diverse stylistic perspective and range, creating an engaging dialogue between pieces. Together, the works are a statement on the vitality of contemporary music and its ability to poignantly touch on many differing aspects of the human experience — particularly when performed with the commitment, passion and musical depth for which the Aizuri Quartet is known. AizuriQuartet.com

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Ririe-Woodbury DanceSaturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company is in constant motion. The group is known both nationally and internationally for commissioning works by exceptional choreographers as well as performing dances by their own artistic director

Daniel Charon. Ririe-Woodbury is deeply invested in the language of contemporary dance and strives to be at the forefront, providing audiences with a variety of choreographic styles in a single evening.

The company’s repertory ranges from minimalist to multi-media dances. RirieWoodbury.com

While at the Weis Center, they will perform Suite du Danse by Murray Louis, The Opposite of Killing by Tzveta Kassabova, Strict Love by

Doug Varone and Storm by Daniel Charon.

Sponsored, in part, by Karl Voss and Chanin Wendling family.

Adults: $25Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $20

Youth 18 and under: $15Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $15

Bucknell students (limit 2): $10Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $15

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Anda UnionFriday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

As with all nomads, the Mongols have an oral culture, passed on generation to generation in stories, music and songs, and thus, Anda Union sing its history. The band’s thoroughly addictive combination of Mongolian musical styles is a reflection of the performers’ roots. The group have influenced a generation of young Mongolians as traditional music flourishes. Hailing from differing ethnic nomadic cultures, the 10-strong band unite tribal and music traditions from all over Inner Mongolia. AndaUnion.com

Michael Mwenso & The ShakesTuesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center Atrium • FREE! Tickets not required.

Whether fulfilling the role of vocalist, emcee, showman or impresario, Michael Mwenso conveys both the sophistication and spontaneity of hard-core jazz and the music’s folkloric roots with impeccable craft, creativity and communicative flair. Mwenso and

the Shakes are a unique troupe of global artists who present music that merges the highest form of entertainment and artistry, while commanding a formidable timeline of jazz and blues expression through African and Afro American music. Hailing from Sierra Leone, London, South Africa, Greenwich Village in New York City, Madagascar, France, Jamaica and Hawaii, the members of The Shakes now

call Harlem, N.Y., their home. MichaelMwenso.com

WORLD MUSIC – MONGOLIAN THROAT SINGING

Adults: $25 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $20 | Youth 18 and under: $15 Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $15 | Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $15

JAZZ / FUNK / SOULThis engagement is made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Lorelei Ensemble with members of the Bucknell University Choirs Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center • FREE! Tickets not required.

Boston’s Lorelei Ensemble joins forces with members of the Bucknell University Choirs to present James Kallembach's new oratorio Antigone: the Writings of Sophie Scholl. Kallembach weaves a striking narrative combining parallel lives across centuries: Antigone of ancient Greece, and Sophie Scholl of Germany's White Rose Movement. Featuring cello quartet and treble voices, Antigone combines Baroque form, modern lyricism, and a powerful libretto, in a powerful work of profound relevance. LoreleiEnsemble.com

Underneath a Magical MoonSaturday, April 13, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Weis Center

A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling, who gazes out at the night sky dreaming of blue lagoons, magical moons and, most of all, the stories. Audiences will fly with Wendy and her brothers as they create the world of Neverland, where time stands still and the impossible seems possible. Even everyday objects become extraordinary under the magical moon. This sparkling new production is by international award-winning writer Mike Kenny, scored with exquisite live music and songs that includes enthralling movement and a sprinkle of fairy dust. Produced by tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal from Leeds, England. Tutti-Frutti.org.uk

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Adults: $20 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $16 | Youth 18 and under: $10Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $10 | Bucknell students (limit 2): $10Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $10

Suggested for grades K–5. Run time: 60 minutes; no intermission

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Lewisburg in the Atrium from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

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Supported by funds from the Kushell Music Endowment and the Elizabeth T. and William D. Dearstyne, Jr. Endowment for Classical Music Appreciation, the Bucknell Humanities Center, and Offices of the Provost and the Dean of Faculty.This performance is part of a campus-wide reading of Antigone/Antigonick.

Dreamers’ CircusSaturday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Weis Center

A new driving force in Nordic music is the young Danish trio, Dreamers’ Circus. Contemporary and endlessly innovative in their approach, the group draws inspiration from regional folk music traditions and reshapes them into something bright, shiny and new. Dreamers’ Circus is comprised of Nikolaj Busk on piano and accordion, Ale Carr on Nordic cittern and Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen on violin. The trio views its traditional roots as a point of departure for its music. This adventurous attitude, coupled with outstanding musicianship, has brought the band to the forefront of the Nordic folk and world music scene. DreamersCircus.com

Adults: $25 | Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $20 | Youth 18 and under: $15 | Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $15Bucknell students (limit 2): $10 | Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $15

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“ This was my first time seeing a show at the Weis Center. My husband and I went along with friends. We truly enjoyed it and look forward to coming again to a different show. I thought the performers were amazing and I would go see them again. I can’t wait to see what the Weis Center brings next.” — ANGELA BLAKE, BLOOMSBURG, PA

Compagnia TPO: Panda’s HomeMay 10 – 11, Weis Center Stage

This enchanting and interactive performance allows audience members to take a journey to ancient China, following the footprints left by a panda. The panda’s “house” is in a forest as large as all of China. This imaginary journey explores China’s stories, traditions and culture. Along with the panda, the audience will discover and interact with the five elements of nature — wood, fire, earth, metal and water — encountering bamboo forests, fireworks, kites and more. In this sensory and interactive experience, the stage comes to life with innovative projection, colorful images and playful sound. TPO.it

For all performances: general admission on-stage seating will include padded floor seats and chairs on risers. Please communicate any accessibility needs at time of ticket purchase. Limited to 100 guests per performance. Because of this performance’s special setting and interactive nature, children and participating guardians will be asked to remove their shoes and place them in a designated location for the duration of the show.

FRIDAY, MAY 1010 a.m. — daycares only$6 for children; chaperones FREEGroups of 10 or more only. Advance reservations and payment required. General admission. Indicate any accessibility needs at the time of reservation. Contact Lisa Leighton at 570-577-3727 or Lisa.Leighton@Bucknell.edu.

2 p.m. — elementary schools/homeschool groups only$6 for children; chaperones FREEGroups of 10 or more only. Advance reservations and payment required. General admission. Indicate any accessibility needs at the time of reservation. Contact Lisa Leighton at 570-577-3727 or Lisa.Leighton@Bucknell.edu.

6 p.m. — sensory friendly public performance – FREETo give everyone in our community the opportunity to experience the joy of attending a live performance, we will present a sensory-friendly performance as part of this engagement. This performance is designed specifically for patrons with sensory sensitivity to enjoy with their families. What sensory friendly means:• Reduction of sound levels, particularly loud or startling sounds.• Reduction of overwhelming stage lighting.• Low ambient lighting in the theater throughout the performance so patrons are able to see should they need to

move around or exit the theater.• Patrons can talk and move around the theater as much as they wish during the performance.• Designated break spaces will be available for those who might feel overwhelmed and need a break from the performance.

The sensory-friendly performance is FREE and limited to 100 guests. Advance reservations are required and will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. General admission seating. Indicate any accessibility needs at time of reservation. Contact Lisa Leighton at 570-577-3727 or Lisa.Leighton@bucknell.edu.

FAMILY DISCOVERY

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public performancesAdults: $20

Seniors 62+ and subscribers: $16Youth 18 and under: $10

Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2): $10Bucknell students (limit 2): $10

Non-Bucknell college students (limit 2): $10

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TICKET INFORMATIONWhen to order ticketsSubscription orders by mail will be given priority until Monday, Aug. 13 at noon. Non-subscription orders by mail will be processed after that time.

Subscriptions“Make-Your-Own” subscriptions of five or more events may be purchased at a 20 percent discount off the full ticket price. Subscribers will receive priority seating until Monday, Aug. 13 at noon. Every effort will be made to seat subscribers in the same seats for all performances for which tickets are ordered, unless the subscriber requests otherwise or seat sections are blocked for certain performances.

Single ticketsSingle tickets are available for all ticketed Weis Center performances beginning on Friday, August 17 at 10 a.m.

Orders by phone or in person can be placed during normal box office hours beginning Friday, Aug. 17. Online orders will also be available at that time.

Tickets are not required for free events and seating is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Venue reserves the right to halt admittance once space has reached capacity.

Lost tickets replacedSubscription tickets are sent well in advance. If they are lost or misplaced, replacements will be provided, even minutes before a performance, by reporting lost tickets to the Campus Box Office counter.

How to order ticketsPayment by check, American Express, MasterCard, VISA and Discover is accepted. Bucknell University billing accounts also can be charged.By mail: Complete the enclosed order form and send to: Campus Box Office, Bucknell University, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837Online: Beginning Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m., visit the Campus Box Office web page at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice.By phone: Beginning Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m., call the Campus Box Office at 570-577-1000 during business hours (information under Campus Box Office Information).In person: Beginning Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m., come to a Campus Box Office location during business hours (information under Campus Box Office Information).

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appreciate the variety of music that you

bring to us. No other colleges compare to

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and interesting music. I know that the

group of people I [bring] to these shows

have expanded their musical horizons in

ways they never expected. I can honestly

say that not one of the shows I have seen

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Please keep doing what you do so well!” — VICKI BROUSE, NORTHUMBERLAND, PA

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CAMPUS BOX OFFICE INFORMATIONWeis Center AtriumMonday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Elaine Langone Center, Campus Activities & Programs CenterMonday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.The campus box office opens one hour prior to performance at the performance location.570-577-1000 or Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice

Subscriptions“Make-Your-Own” subscriptions of five or more events may be purchased at a 20 percent discount off the full price.

Single ticketsSingle tickets are available for all ticketed Weis Center performances. Tickets are not required for free events and seating is available on a first-come-first-served basis.Discounts on tickets to Weis Center season performances (only one discount permitted per purchase; discounts are not retroactive):• Senior citizens aged 62 and over are entitled to a 20 percent

discount (the dollar amount varies by show) on single tickets.• Youth 18 and under are entitled to tickets at $10 off the full

ticket price.• Bucknell employees with valid University IDs may purchase

two tickets for $10 off the full ticket price.• Bucknell students with valid University IDs may purchase

two tickets for $10 each, unless otherwise noted. Weis Center-sponsored events at the Campus Theatre are free for Bucknell students.

• Non-Bucknell college students may purchase two tickets for $10 off the full ticket price.

• Groups of 10 or more are frequently eligible for discounted rates, typically 20 percent off. Please call the Campus Box Office at 570-577-1000 for information on group discounts.

Please noteTickets will not be held without payment under any circum-stances. Seating is reserved for all Weis Center performances for which admission is charged, with the exception of performances at the Campus Theatre where seating is general admission.Tickets are contracts. There are no refunds or exchanges on ticket purchases. If you are unable to use your ticket and cannot find someone to use your ticket, you may contact the Campus Box Office to have your ticket donated to a Bucknell University student to use the night of the performance. All programs and artistic personnel are subject to change without notice. In the event of a cancellation or date change, the information will be announced as early as possible, and attempts will be made to contact all ticket holders in advance of the performance.

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocationThe Weis Center for the Performing Arts is located just off Route 15, one-half mile south of Route 45 in Lewisburg, on the Bucknell University campus.

Arrival for performancesThe Weis Center Atrium and Campus Box Office generally opens one hour prior to scheduled events and seating begins approximately one-half hour before the performance. Late arrivals are seated at appropriate intervals in the performance at the direction and discretion of the artists and Weis Center staff.

ChildrenThe Weis Center is pleased to present five Family Discovery performances during the 2018–19 season, spanning a variety of interests and age ranges. We are devoted to making the performing arts available to everyone, including children of all ages. Suggested ages are noted in promotional materials. Family Discovery events are noted as such. Children under 2 years of age and seated on a parent’s lap may enter the venue without a ticket. Children 2 years and older must have a ticket to attend any event. For events not specifically geared for young audiences, parents are asked to carefully consider whether a performance is appropriate for a child before planning to attend. Disruptive patrons, including children, will not be allowed to remain in the auditorium. If you have questions about the age appropriateness of a specific event, please call 570-577-3727.

AccessibilityPatrons requiring disability accommodation services for Weis Center performances should call the Campus Box Office at 570-577-1000. Please be sure to inform the Campus Box Office staff of any accommodation needs you may have when purchasing tickets. We will accommodate patrons to the best of our ability based upon availability at the time of your ticket purchase. The Weis Center ground floor is fully accessible; however, please be aware that there is no elevator to the balcony level. Our trained staff are available during events to assist patrons in finding their seats safely and comfortably.

Headphone SystemA headphone system of assistance for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing is available upon request. Please call 570-577-3720 at least two business days prior to the performance.

Sign Language InterpretingInterpreter services will be provided upon request. Although Bucknell University will make every attempt to fill requests for interpreter service, there is no guarantee for any request submitted less than five business days prior to the event. Please call 570-577-3727 at least 10 business days prior to the performance.

Programs in Alternative-Text Programs in alternative text are available for most Weis Center performances. For enlarged text programs, patrons should call 570-577-3727 at least three business days prior to the performance. For programs in Braille, please call 570-577-3727 at least 10 business days prior to the performance.

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Five stars: A very lively and entertaining evening. We enjoyed it immensely. — DIANE ZACKER

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“ I had an absolutely phenomenal time at the concert tonight. I brought my two parents who have never listened to mariachi and they loved it. I love that the Weis Center allows for extremely diverse artistic experiences right here in Central PA.”MATTHEW ANTHONY TIRAMANILEWISBURG, PA

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