For the seventh year in a row, UPMC will be the Performance Series sponsor for the Community Arts Center’s new season. A consistent supporter of the cultural venue in downtown Williamsport, UPMC has played an integral role in bringing arts and entertainment to the region. “The CAC plays a large role in supporting the vibrant arts community in the region,” said Kari Kurtz, director of community relations, UPMC in North Central Pa.
WVIA News has postponed its "Listening Tour" event, originally scheduled for Aug. 2, to Friday, Aug. 30. WVIA is conducting a “Listening Tour” by visiting various communities and asking residents for input on story ideas.
More than 150 students have petitioned to graduate from Pennsylvania College of Technology following the Summer 2024 sessions. A commencement ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Community Arts Center, with 100 students expected to march in the proceedings. The ceremony is for graduates and ticketed guests. A livestream broadcast will be offered on the commencement website.
WVIA News is conducting a “Listening Tour” by visiting various communities and asking residents for input on story ideas. Community members are invited to visit the WVIA radio studio in the lobby of the Community Arts Center from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. As space is limited, reservations are encouraged on the WVIA site. WVIA's Williamsport/Lycoming County reporter, Chase Bottorf, will be on hand to engage visitors.
The Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport will host Blues Traveler on Saturday, Oct. 19, as part of the band’s fall tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of its iconic, award-winning album, “Four.” Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. concert are available at the CAC site.
The Community Arts Center, owned and operated by Pennsylvania College of Technology, will be known as Journey Bank Community Arts Center for at least a decade, beginning July 1, 2025. The Penn College Board of Directors approved the naming action during its June 27 meeting, authorizing senior administration to negotiate a contract that will include a 10-year, temporary renaming of the renowned regional performing arts venue.
The Community Arts Center is pleased to announce it is the recipient of $20,000 from C&N, a leading community-oriented financial services institution, through the Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit program. The contribution will be used to support the arts center's Educational Series programming.
The video “A 30-Year Anniversary Nearly 100 Years in the Making: The Community Arts Center” won a bronze Telly Award in the 45th annual competition. The Pennsylvania College of Technology entry earned its Telly in the Non-Broadcast – Arts & Culture category. Penn College owns and operates the Community Arts Center, a cultural cornerstone for the region, located on West Fourth Street in downtown Williamsport.
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