Oscar & I
A Rodgers and Hammerstein Sing-Along
Friday-Sunday, February 24-26, 2012 : The State Theatre
Cost: $15
Oscar & I will perform at the upper studio in The State Theatre Feb 24-26. Join us in the intimate Upper Studio at The State Theatre for a celebration of the music and lyrics of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein-- with a twist: the audience performs the show! Audience members will be given the lyrics to songs from “the big 5”: Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music, while the character of Mrs. Anna, the impeccable teacher from The King and I, leads the audience in singing the best songs from this immortal team’s canon. At the end of Act Two, the audience is the show! (There’s even a cast party with cake and punch!) You won’t want to miss Oscar and I, conceived by and starring former State College resident and State High choral director, Jessie Barth. Directed and co-written by Singing Onstage’s Richard Biever. Only 60 seats available at each performance. Get your tickets now for an evening of theatre YOU help create!
*Produced by special arrangement with Rodgers and Hammerstein Library.
Only 60 seats available at each performance, so order your ticket now! For more information, visit The State Theatre's website or call 814-272-0606.
Website: http://www.thestatetheatre.org/Events/fullevent.php?id=1118
Tickets: https://www.choicesecure03.net/mainapp/eventschedule.aspx?Clientid=StatePA&prod=6011

The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD
Saturday, February 25, 2012 @ 1:00 PM: Friedman Auditorium
Cost: $22 Adult, $20 Senior, $18 Student, $15 Child
The Metropolitan Opera returns to State College October 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Friedman Auditorium. The opera will perform 11 transmissions, 7 of which are new, including a world premiere, a Met premiere, and a new Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle. For more information, visit The State Theatre website.
Saturday, Feb. 25th: Verdi’s Ernani
Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem. Marco Armiliato; Angela Meade (Elvira), Salvatore Licitra (Ernani), Dmitri Hvorostovsky (Don Carlo), Ferruccio Furlanetto (de Silva).
Run time: 3 hours 49 minutes / 2 intermissions
Programs and casting subject to change
Website: http://www.thestatetheatre.org/Events/fullevent.php?id=990
Tickets: https://www.choicesecure03.net/mainapp/eventschedule.aspx?Clientid=StatePA&prod=5680

Comedy At The Ramada
Saturday, February 25, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Ramada Conference Center State College
Cost: $12.00
The Ramada Inn and Conference Center, south Atherton Street State College will again feature some of the East Coasts best comics every Saturday night beginning at 8pm. Show run for 7 weeks beginning Jan 14 thru Feb 25th. Enjoy some of the best comedy in the region plus receive $2.00 of the $12.00 ticket price when you dine a PJ Harrigans before the show. The Comedy Club at the Ramada, the original comedy club of State College.
Feb 25 Headliner: Carol Pennington
Must be 21 years of age for entrance to Comedy Club.
Website: http://www.pjharrigans.com/promotions/entertainment.php

Nittany Lions vs. Northwestern
Saturday, February 25, 2012 @ 9:00 PM: Bryce Jordan Center
Cost: $5-$18
Your Nittany Lions host Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Subway Full Court 4-Pack is available. See website for details (under ticket promotions). It's PNC Bank Night - Fans can show a PNC Bank or Check card at the gates and receive admission for just $5. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate. Offer not valid by phone. It's also Penn State Alumni Association Day - Fans who present a valid Alumni Association Membership card can receive admission for just $5.00. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the game. (Offer not valid by phone) Giveaway: Roll Out Banner (while supplies last) Halftime entertainment by Russian Bar Trio
Website: http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-baskbl/psu-m-baskbl-body.html
Tickets: http://www.gopsusports.com/tickets/psu-tickets.html

Lady Lions vs. Ohio State
Sunday, February 26, 2012 @ 2:00 PM: Bryce Jordan Center
Cost: Adult - $12 Youth - $5 Penn State students - Free and Group Tickets available
Cheer on the Lady Lions when they host Ohio St., Sun., Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. Pink Zone - $3 from all single-game tickets benefit Pink Zone. It's 4-H Day! It's Girl Scouts Day - Fans associated with Girl Scout troops can purchase $8 adult tickets and $5 youth tickets. Call 1-800-NITTANY to purchase your ticket over the phone or tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate. Halftime: Cancer Survivor Presentation. Admission is as follows: Adult - $12 Youth - $5 Penn State students - Free and Group Tickets (Minimum of 15) Adult group tickets: $8; youth group tickets: $5. If you are interested in group tickets, please call 1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269)
Website: http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/w-baskbl/psu-w-baskbl-body.html
Tickets: http://www.gopsusports.com/tickets/psu-tickets.html

President’s Concert: A Sneak Preview
Monday, February 27, 2012 @ 8:00 PM: Eisenhower Auditorium
Cost: $12 Adult, $4 Student
Get a preview of the President's Concert Feb. 27 at 8:00 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium. The sixth annual concert returns to Pittsburgh’s Heinz Hall Feb. 28 with its performance of Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin Suite plus the 2012 concerto audition winner. For more information visit the Center for Performing Arts website or call 814-863-0255.
Website: http://www.cpa.psu.edu/events/som-pres.html
Tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/pack_home.htmI?l=EN&team=psuarts

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The IAH will hold an open house for Penn State department heads, faculty and graduate students February 22 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Ihlseng Cottage on campus.

The Warriors Mark United Methodist Church is having an Ash Wednesday service February 22 at 7:00 p.m. There will be the imposition of ashes and communion. All are invited to attend.

Centre Hall Council of Churches invites you to the Community Ash Wednesday Service, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at Grace U.M.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue in Centre Hall.

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pleasant Gap will hold an Ash Wednesday service in conjunction with Pleasant Gap UMC February 22 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call (814) 259-2522.

Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Philipsburg is selling pierogies each Wednesday during lent (until April 4) from 1:00-4:00 p.m. A baker's dozen is $5. Special pickup times can be scheduled by calling (814) 342-1700.

The film "Un Homme Qui Crie" (A Screaming Man) will be shown February 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Carnegie Cinema on campus. The film is part of the French Film Series. Free and open to the public.

Red Cross Blood Drives will be held February 23 at the following locations/times:
- Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road in State College, 12:00-6:00 p.m.
- Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church, 12:30-6:30 p.m.

The Columbia Fire Company of Osceola Mills is having a fish dinner from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Baked or fried fish is available, along with sides and dessert. A full salad bar is available for dine-in customers. Delivery is available on the day of the event before 4:00 p.m. by calling (814) 339-6601. Meals are $9 for adults and $6 for children. Take-out is available.