Haitian-born artist T.J. Philippe is set to exhibit 13 of her works, reflecting her diaspora experiences, at the Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts throughout August.
Kira Schlechter
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Dan Weschler, Palmyra native, co-writes Tony-nominated “Water for Elephants”
“Water For Elephants,” a Broadway musical co-written by Dan Weschler and his PigPenTheatre Company, is nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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Addi Grace debuts first song on streaming platforms, defying doubters
Fourteen-year-old singer-songwriter Addi Grace has released her first song, “Not Gonna Make It,” on various streaming platforms, showcasing her soulful voice and songwriting talent.
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KISSNation keeps KISS legacy alive with tribute shows at Annville’s Allen Theatre
KISSNation, a tribute band to the iconic rock group KISS, is set to perform at the Allen Theatre, following KISS’s final show in early December.
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Lebanon native Alex Stanilla releases ‘Savior,’ his latest retro-pop single
Singer-songwriter Alex Stanilla has released his new retro-pop track “Savior,” inspired by a psychedelic dream and out today.
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Travis Shirk’s Cave Paint shows Lebanon continues to be hotbed for ambient rock
Lebanon is unexpectedly turning into a hub for ambient rock music, with bands like Phase Materia, Soporus, and Cave Paint, led by Travis Shirk, setting the stage for this evolving musical landscape.
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A corporate guy with a side musical life? Or a musician with a side corporate life?
Most working local musicians have day jobs. And some grumble about them, wishing they could make a living doing what they really love. Annville’s Ffej Herb, though, has the best of both worlds.
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St. James Players prepare to move into new theater space in Lebanon Valley Mall
The St. James Players are preparing a new theater space inside the Lebanon Valley Mall.
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Cedar Crest grad nominated for Grammy Award in album packaging category
Cedar Crest grad Will Stichter is nominated as art director for Best Recording Packaging for “Divers,” the album he and longtime friend Matt Stone (a Mt. Gretna native and 1996 Cedar Crest graduate) released last year as their ambient/experimental band Soporus.
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Aspirations, self-doubt, and moving forward: A conversation with Lebanon native and rapper Michael Wavves
Lebanon native, local teacher, and rapper Jordan Bleyer, who’s been performing and touring as Michael Wavves for several years, discusses self-doubt, career goals, and the mood of the current moment.
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Tower to Town returns Oct. 4; relay, afterparty dropped for year and new loop course to be used as COVID precautions
Registration has just opened for this year’s event, slated for Sunday, Oct. 4.
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Allen Theatre plans to celebrate eventual victory over COVID-19, now welcoming submissions for community film festival
“Together, We Did It!” will feature uplifting COVID-19 spots submitted by members of the community.
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Girls on the Run launches GOTR at Home
A virtual version of the empowering program “Girls on the Run” is in place so these up-and-coming runners don’t lose a step.
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Meet Greer Leggat, the Lebanon artist behind popular ‘Be Kind’ shirts
The 22-year-old artist is the new face of Vanity Fair’s “Universal Design and Inclusion Program,” aimed at hiring workers with disabilities.
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With Lebanon roots, Lancaster’s Phase Materia shoots for stars with new album
Myerstown-born Phase Materia makes pop music in the tradition of artists like Donovan, the Beatles, and T. Rex – very evocative of the ’60s.
