ZYDECOCorey Ledet & His Zydeco BandFriday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m. Weis Center Plaza FREE – tickets not requiredROOTSRanky TankyThursday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m. Weis Center Plaza FREE – tickets not requiredWORLD MUSICMariachi Flor de ToloacheThursday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Weis CenterAMERICANA TRADITIONSAnna & Elizabeth with the Bucknell University CamerataWednesday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. Campus Theatre, 413 Market St., downtown LewisburgMODERN DANCEAlonzo King LINES BalletThursday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. Weis CenterAMERICANA TRADITIONSMARTIN GUITAR GATHERINGA Celebration of the Legacy of C.F. Martin Guitars in American Roots MusicRory BlockSaturday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. Weis Center Atrium LobbyFREE – tickets not requiredDel McCoury BandOpener: Bill and the BellesSaturday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Weis CenterFAMILY DISCOVERY – THEATERMermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: Guess How Much I Love You and I Love My Little StorybookSaturday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. Weis CenterBLUEGRASS/AMERICANATim O’Brien BandSaturday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Weis CenterJAZZ/WORLD MUSIC VOCALISTSomiWednesday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Weis Center Atrium LobbyFREE – tickets not requiredFAMILY DISCOVERY – BALLET/JUGGLING/ CONTEMPORARY CIRQUEGandini Juggling: 4x4 Ephemeral ArchitecturesThursday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. Weis CenterCONTEMPORARY CLASSICALA Far Cry Orchestra: The Blue HourThursday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Weis Center

From the Executive DirectorDear Friends,

Welcome to the 2017–18 season at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. As we celebrate 30 years of creativity, collaboration and community-building, we are incredibly excited to share this season’s lineup. It’s brimming with some of the most vibrant, groundbreaking and compelling artists of our time.

We believe that art is for everyone, and we’re dedicated to creating life-changing experiences that shine light on our imaginations and our capacities for creative expression. Whether it’s the infectious zydeco grooves of Corey Ledet, the fiery percussive footwork of Che Malambo, the brilliance and majesty of the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, the gentle rhythms and subtle nuances of traditional hula dance, the kid hip-hop beats of Secret Agent 23 Skidoo or our loving tribute to Pennsylvania’s own Martin Guitar, the Weis Center promises to transport you to countries and cultures both near and far.

We wholeheartedly embrace the essential experience of sharing with people from different backgrounds, with different life experiences and alternative points of view. Underlying our commitment to diversity is mutual trust, respect and openness to many perspectives.

As always, our 2017–18 season is the synthesis of many cultures, styles and aesthetic points of view as we celebrate artistic expression from all over the world as well as from just down the road. The Weis Center for the Performing Arts is a shining treasure in central Pennsylvania, and we invite you to discover and re-discover its rich tradition of cultural exchange and artistic expression. Whether you’re exploring the center for the first time or if you’ve been a longtime friend, there’s never been a better time to experience the Weis Center. We look forward to enjoying the ride with you!

With warmest regards,

Kathryn Maguet

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 more than 30 professional artists from around the globe. While on campus, visiting artists participate in a variety of residency activities including master classes, lecture demonstrations, impromptu flash concerts, 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 30 years.

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CLASSICALShanghai Quartet with Qing Jiang, pianoSunday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m. Weis CenterHOLIDAY CONCERTSweet Honey in the Rock: Celebrating the HolydaysFriday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Weis CenterFAMILY DISCOVERY – THEATERLightwire Theater: A Very Electric ChristmasSaturday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. Weis CenterFAMILY DISCOVERY – KID HIP-HOPSecret Agent 23 SkidooTuesday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Weis CenterFREE – tickets not requiredCINEMATIC SHADOW PLAY/CONTEMPORARY PUPPETRYFeathers of Fire: A Persian EpicSaturday, January 20, 2 p.m. Weis CenterFAMILY DISCOVERY – PIANO MUSICChildren’s Corner by Qing JiangSaturday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.Weis Center Atrium LobbyFREE – tickets not requiredJAZZ VOCALISTAlicia Olatuja QuintetTuesday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. Weis Center Atrium LobbyFREE – tickets not requiredWORLD MUSICglobalFEST On the Road: The New Golden Age of Latin MusicSaturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.Weis CenterCLASSICALHelsingborg Symphony OrchestraFriday, February 16, 7:30 p.m. Weis CenterWORLD MUSICJoan SorianoWednesday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.Campus Theatre, 413 Market St., downtown LewisburgFAMILY DISCOVERY – THEATERMr. Popper’s PenguinsThursday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.Weis CenterCONTEMPORARY CLASSICALLorelei EnsembleThursday, March 1, 7:30 p.m.Weis CenterFAMILY DISCOVERY – CIRQUECirca: STuesday, March 6. 7:30 p.m.Weis Center

WORLD MUSIC AND DANCEChe MalamboTuesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.Weis CenterCLASSICALNational Symphony Orchestra of CubaThursday, March 22, 7:30 p.m.Weis CenterFAMILY DISCOVERY – CIRQUEAir PlaySaturday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.Weis CenterJAZZ GUITARFrank Vignola & Vinny RanioloWednesday, March 28, 7:30 p.m. Campus Theatre, 413 Market St., downtown LewisburgWORLD MUSIC AND DANCEHalau Hula Ka No’eauThursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.Weis CenterJAZZMelissa AldanaWednesday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. Weis Center Atrium LobbyFREE – tickets not requiredWORLD MUSICSilk Road EnsembleSaturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.Weis CenterWORLD MUSIC/JAZZSuite for Abu SadiyaWednesday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. Weis Center Atrium LobbyFREE – tickets not requiredCLASSICALXavier FoleySunday, April 22, 2 p.m. Weis Center Atrium Lobby FREE – tickets not required

ON THE RISEThe Weis Center works in collaboration with Bucknell University’s Department of Music to feature up-and-coming music students in the Atrium Lobby before most of the season’s performances. Student performances begin 45 minutes before the start of the featured performance. Join us for this free concert series the next time you are attending a Weis Center performance and support students who are “on the rise.”