BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.31.0//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:The State Theatre, State College, PA X-WR-CALDESC:Come home to The State. X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=03;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-67b46df8fd1c23206e0572850ac213b5@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260127T115544Z RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T183000,20260411T130000,20260411T183000 CREATED:20260127 LAST-MODIFIED:20260326 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour DESCRIPTION:This year, we are pleased to announce that the Sierra Club Moshannon Group will host three unique film packages from the 50th anniversary of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival at the State Theatre.\nFamily packages are being offered this year at the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour at the State Theatre. All three unique film programs (Friday night at 6:30, Saturday at 1:00 pm and Saturday night at 6:30) include coarse language and some nudity. The suggested age of children is 8+. Come early and explore the attic where you can learn about other local groups in our area working on environmental issues. Visit all tables and get a chance to win a prize from the Sierra Club.\nBanff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour was born from Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival which began in Banff, Alberta. In 1976 a tight-knit group of climbers and outdoor enthusiasts conceived The Banff Festival of Mountaineering Films. This was a one-day gathering that became the renowned international Festival it is today.\nOver 30 years ago, Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival began an outreach program to bring the Festival to other communities. This has become known as Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour.\nLike the first festival in Banff, the tour began small – three cities across Canada. Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour now reaches over 40 countries and brings mountain films to an audience of over 550,000 worldwide in approximately 550 locations.\nJoin us in coming together to celebrate the spirit of adventure with Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour.\n\n\nFriday Night – Crevasse\nCheck Out The Films\n\n\n\nSaturday 1PM – Morraine\nCheck Out The Films\n\n\n\nSaturday Night – Icefall\nCheck Out The Films\n\n\n\nFriday Night – Crevasse\nCheck Out The Films\n\n\n\nSaturday 1PM – Morraine\nCheck Out The Films\n\n\n\nSaturday Night – Icefall\nCheck Out The Films\n\n\n\n\nJaunt\n2025, USA, 4 min\nDirector: Daniel Mitchell\nProducers: Blk Elk,\nNeiagha Thomas\nAdvisory: No Advisory\nIn a stark warehouse office, Justice is weighed down by mounting deadlines and an endless to-do list. But every day, he finds escape in a one-hour ritual that reignites his spirit.\n\nBridgers\nUSA, 2025, 12 min\nDirector: Joseph Fletcher\nProducers: Second Original, Joseph Fletcher\nAdvisory: No Advisory\nTwo Bozeman-based ski patrollers reflect on the rapid changes facing their home and the sport they love. With 50 seasons under his belt, Dene Brandt regards the future with an optimism that infects his younger co-worker.\n\nBeyond Parallels\nCanada, 2025, 45 min\nDirectors: Ariane Moisan, Laurent Poliquin\nProducer: Charlène Brochu\nAdvisory: Coarse Language\nAfter crossing Canada from North to South in 2021, the adventurers of AKOR expeditions set out on a new challenge: a crossing of the Canadian Far North from West to East, from the Yukon to Baffin Island. A 6,900-kilometre journey by bike, canoe, sailboat, and on foot.\nINTERMISSION\n\nOne Step Ahead\nCanada, 2025, 14 min\nDirector: Anthony Bonello\nProducers: Blank Collective Films, Alexi Godbout\nAdvisory: Coarse Language\nAfter losing his leg in an accident, Norwegian skier Bernt Marius gets back to doing what he loves best: skiing big lines in the Sunnmøre Alps.\n\nTrail to Bayanihan\nCanada, 2025, 22 min\nDirector: Cat Aeppel\nProducers: Steelhead Marketing, Martin Faubert-Smith\nAdvisory: No Advisory\nSam pedals through diverse landscapes in the Philippines, celebrating the joy of biking and the power of community. Riding with local groups like the Baguio crew, she discovers how biking bridges distances, connects cultures, and transforms her search for heritage into a celebration of shared humanity.\n\nReel Rock: Riders on the Storm\nUSA, 2025, 28 min\nDirector: Josh Lowell\nProducers: Reel Rock, Josh Lowell, Halle Johns\nAdvisory: Coarse language; Nudity\nBig wall climber Siebe Vanhee enlists Drew Smith and fellow Belgian countrymen Nico Favresse and Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll to attempt the first free ascent of the elusive Riders on the Storm route on the East Face of Patagonia’s Torre Central.\n\nFriday Night Tickets\nCrevasse\n\n\n\n\nJaunt\n2025, USA, 4 min\nDirector: Daniel Mitchell\nProducers: Blk Elk,\nNeiagha Thomas\nAdvisory: No Advisory\nIn a stark warehouse office, Justice is weighed down by mounting deadlines and an endless to-do list. But every day, he finds escape in a one-hour ritual that reignites his spirit.\n\nBridgers\nUSA, 2025, 12 min\nDirector: Joseph Fletcher\nProducers: Second Original, Joseph Fletcher\nAdvisory: No Advisory\nTwo Bozeman-based ski patrollers reflect on the rapid changes facing their home and the sport they love. With 50 seasons under his belt, Dene Brandt regards the future with an optimism that infects his younger co-worker.\n\nBeyond Parallels\nCanada, 2025, 45 min\nDirectors: Ariane Moisan, Laurent Poliquin\nProducer: Charlène Brochu\nAdvisory: Coarse Language\nAfter crossing Canada from North to South in 2021, the adventurers of AKOR expeditions set out on a new challenge: a crossing of the Canadian Far North from West to East, from the Yukon to Baffin Island. A 6,900-kilometre journey by bike, canoe, sailboat, and on foot.\nINTERMISSION\n\nOne Step Ahead\nCanada, 2025, 14 min\nDirector: Anthony Bonello\nProducers: Blank Collective Films, Alexi Godbout\nAdvisory: Coarse Language\nAfter losing his leg in an accident, Norwegian skier Bernt Marius gets back to doing what he loves best: skiing big lines in the Sunnmøre Alps.\n\nTrail to Bayanihan\nCanada, 2025, 22 min\nDirector: Cat Aeppel\nProducers: Steelhead Marketing, Martin Faubert-Smith\nAdvisory: No Advisory\nSam pedals through diverse landscapes in the Philippines, celebrating the joy of biking and the power of community. Riding with local groups like the Baguio crew, she discovers how biking bridges distances, connects cultures, and transforms her search for heritage into a celebration of shared humanity.\n\nReel Rock: Riders on the Storm\nUSA, 2025, 28 min\nDirector: Josh Lowell\nProducers: Reel Rock, Josh Lowell, Halle Johns\nAdvisory: Coarse language; Nudity\nBig wall climber Siebe Vanhee enlists Drew Smith and fellow Belgian countrymen Nico Favresse and Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll to attempt the first free ascent of the elusive Riders on the Storm route on the East Face of Patagonia’s Torre Central.\n\nFriday Night Tickets\nCrevasse\n\nAbout the Sierra Club Moshannon Group\nThe Sierra Club is a dedicated grassroots environmental organization inspired by and pursuing John Muir’s goals: to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the Earth’s ecosystems and resources; and to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment. The Sierra Club Moshannon Group serves eleven counties in Pennsylvania: Bedford, Blair, Cameron, Center, Clearfield, Elk, Huntington, Jefferson, Juniata, McKean and Mifflin Counties.\n\n\n\nCold Calls – Japan\nUSA, 2025, 6 min\nDirector: Alexi Godbout\nProducers: Blank Collective Films, Alexi Godbout\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nCold Calls is a ski film pieced together through conversations, memories, and whatever the season decided to offer!\n\nThe Hive Architect\nUK, 2025, 12 min\nDirector: Max Weston\nProducers: Fera, Sidney Hiscox\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nFor the last 14 years Matt Somerville has spent the winters creating his log hives before driving around all of England in the summer, erecting them as non-intervention habitats for wild honey bees.\n\nBest Day Ever\n*2025 Best Film: Mountain Sports\n2025 Audience Choice Award\nUSA, 2025, 47 min\nDirectors: Ben Knight, Berne Broudy\nProducers: Richmond Mountain Trails, Berne Broudy\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nBest Day Ever follows the stories of adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they navigate the relentless challenges of their disabilities with humour and attitude. Along the way, they embrace the tremendous support, friendship, and joy they find in their rural Vermont riding community.\nINTERMISSION\n\nDeluge\nCanada, 2025, 2 min\nDirector: Scott Secco\nProducers: Scott Secco, Chris King\nAdvisory: No Advisory\nGeorgia Astle, Casey Brown, Carson Storch, and Tom van Steenbergen battle the elements.\n\nDissidence\nFrance, 2025, 34 min\nDirector: Rama Dio Syahputra\nProducer: Rama Dio Syahputra\nAdvisory: No Advisory\nTwo unexpected names are emerging on the stage of the climbing World Championships: Ravianto and Raviandi Ramadhan, twin brothers from Indonesia. With nothing but their own resources, Dissidence retraces their extraordinary journey, from the training walls of Jakarta to a climbing route in Savoie, France.\n\nA Baffin Vacation, Love on Ice\nCanada, 2025, 26 min\nDirectors: Rush Sturges, Skip Armstrong\nProducers: River Roots, Rush Sturges, Sarah McNair-Landry, Erik Boomer\nAdvisory: Coarse language; Nudity\nJoin adventurers Erik and Sarah on yet another outrageous Baffin Vacation as they kiteski north along the remote coastline of Baffin. Over their 69-day holiday, they ski mountains, climb an epic big wall, and cross a glacier in search of new rivers to whitewater kayak.\n\nSaturday Matinee Tickets\nMorraine\n\n\n\n\nCold Calls – Japan\nUSA, 2025, 6 min\nDirector: Alexi Godbout\nProducers: Blank Collective Films, Alexi Godbout\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nCold Calls is a ski film pieced together through conversations, memories, and whatever the season decided to offer!\n\nThe Hive Architect\nUK, 2025, 12 min\nDirector: Max Weston\nProducers: Fera, Sidney Hiscox\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nFor the last 14 years Matt Somerville has spent the winters creating his log hives before driving around all of England in the summer, erecting them as non-intervention habitats for wild honey bees.\n\nBest Day Ever\n*2025 Best Film: Mountain Sports\n2025 Audience Choice Award\nUSA, 2025, 47 min\nDirectors: Ben Knight, Berne Broudy\nProducers: Richmond Mountain Trails, Berne Broudy\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nBest Day Ever follows the stories of adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they navigate the relentless challenges of their disabilities with humour and attitude. Along the way, they embrace the tremendous support, friendship, and joy they find in their rural Vermont riding community.\nINTERMISSION\n\nDeluge\nCanada, 2025, 2 min\nDirector: Scott Secco\nProducers: Scott Secco, Chris King\nAdvisory: No Advisory\nGeorgia Astle, Casey Brown, Carson Storch, and Tom van Steenbergen battle the elements.\n\nDissidence\nFrance, 2025, 34 min\nDirector: Rama Dio Syahputra\nProducer: Rama Dio Syahputra\nAdvisory: No Advisory\nTwo unexpected names are emerging on the stage of the climbing World Championships: Ravianto and Raviandi Ramadhan, twin brothers from Indonesia. With nothing but their own resources, Dissidence retraces their extraordinary journey, from the training walls of Jakarta to a climbing route in Savoie, France.\n\nA Baffin Vacation, Love on Ice\nCanada, 2025, 26 min\nDirectors: Rush Sturges, Skip Armstrong\nProducers: River Roots, Rush Sturges, Sarah McNair-Landry, Erik Boomer\nAdvisory: Coarse language; Nudity\nJoin adventurers Erik and Sarah on yet another outrageous Baffin Vacation as they kiteski north along the remote coastline of Baffin. Over their 69-day holiday, they ski mountains, climb an epic big wall, and cross a glacier in search of new rivers to whitewater kayak.\n\nSaturday Matinee Tickets\nMorraine\n\n\n\n\nRogatkin\nSwitzerland, 2024, 15 min\nDirector: Keenan DesPlanques\nProducer: Keenan DesPlanques​\nAdvisory: No advisory\nFrom the highs to lows, Nicholi Rogatkin has changed the sport of slopestyle mountain biking with countless world-first tricks. Through a 20- year career of pushing the sport, he has been a positive inspiration for his community.\n\nA Sense of Fight\nAustralia, 2025, 2 min\nDirector: Matt Raimondo\nProducer: Matt Raimondo\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nCallan Blanchknox reflects on the deeper meaning of climbing—beyond strength, it’s about movement, connection, and the sense of fight it brings—all while tackling the first ascent of an epic upside-down cave traverse.\n\nThe Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons\nUSA, 2025, 47 min\nDirectors: Julia Marie Campanelli, Drew Darby\nProducers: Singletrack LLC, Finn Alexander Melanson, Robert Fisher\nAdvisory: No advisory\nThe Finisher follows ultrarunner Jasmin Paris as she takes on the notorious Barkley Marathons, attempting to become the first woman to ever complete the race in its 38-year history. Through past failures and relentless perseverance, Paris pushes the limits of endurance and possibility.\nINTERMISSION\n\nThat One Friend\nUSA, 2025, 9 min\nDirectors: Sara Beam Robbins, Grant Robbins\nProducers: The Road West Traveled, Sara Beam Robbins, Grant Robbins\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nProfessional backcountry skier Sierra Schlag has built a career around focus, grit, and always chasing the next big line. She takes her job, and her skiing, seriously. But when Waverly Chin—aka Waves—her funky, free-spirited best friend shows up with snacks and silliness, it’s reminder not to take life (or skiing) too seriously.\n\nThe Book of George\nUSA, 2025, 15 min\nDirector: Danny Schmidt\nProducers: Pure Gold Pictures, Danny Schmidt, George McKenzie Jr, Clay Barron\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nFrom Brooklyn’s concrete jungle to the heart of the Everglades, meet George McKenzie Jr., a Black photographer transforming his lens into a beacon of change. Swapping the weight of a gun for the promise of a camera, George found his calling amid nature’s raw grandeur, capturing everything from city pigeons and rats to elusive panthers.\n\nArctic Alchemy\nUSA, 2024, 29 min\nDirectors: Colin Arisman, Zeppelin Zeerip\nProducers: Field Work Creative, Wild Confluence, Zeppelin Zeerip, Colin Arisman\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nTraveling by packraft and foot through Alaska’s mighty Brooks Range, Roman Dial and his team have a goal of finding the source of a mysterious phenomenon poisoning watersheds in the Arctic. Along the journey, Roman reckons with fatherhood, personal tragedy, and the power of wilderness to both break us and bring us fully alive.\n\nSaturday Night Tickets\nIcefall\n\n\n\n\nRogatkin\nSwitzerland, 2024, 15 min\nDirector: Keenan DesPlanques\nProducer: Keenan DesPlanques​\nAdvisory: No advisory\nFrom the highs to lows, Nicholi Rogatkin has changed the sport of slopestyle mountain biking with countless world-first tricks. Through a 20- year career of pushing the sport, he has been a positive inspiration for his community.\n\nA Sense of Fight\nAustralia, 2025, 2 min\nDirector: Matt Raimondo\nProducer: Matt Raimondo\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nCallan Blanchknox reflects on the deeper meaning of climbing—beyond strength, it’s about movement, connection, and the sense of fight it brings—all while tackling the first ascent of an epic upside-down cave traverse.\n\nThe Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons\nUSA, 2025, 47 min\nDirectors: Julia Marie Campanelli, Drew Darby\nProducers: Singletrack LLC, Finn Alexander Melanson, Robert Fisher\nAdvisory: No advisory\nThe Finisher follows ultrarunner Jasmin Paris as she takes on the notorious Barkley Marathons, attempting to become the first woman to ever complete the race in its 38-year history. Through past failures and relentless perseverance, Paris pushes the limits of endurance and possibility.\nINTERMISSION\n\nThat One Friend\nUSA, 2025, 9 min\nDirectors: Sara Beam Robbins, Grant Robbins\nProducers: The Road West Traveled, Sara Beam Robbins, Grant Robbins\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nProfessional backcountry skier Sierra Schlag has built a career around focus, grit, and always chasing the next big line. She takes her job, and her skiing, seriously. But when Waverly Chin—aka Waves—her funky, free-spirited best friend shows up with snacks and silliness, it’s reminder not to take life (or skiing) too seriously.\n\nThe Book of George\nUSA, 2025, 15 min\nDirector: Danny Schmidt\nProducers: Pure Gold Pictures, Danny Schmidt, George McKenzie Jr, Clay Barron\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nFrom Brooklyn’s concrete jungle to the heart of the Everglades, meet George McKenzie Jr., a Black photographer transforming his lens into a beacon of change. Swapping the weight of a gun for the promise of a camera, George found his calling amid nature’s raw grandeur, capturing everything from city pigeons and rats to elusive panthers.\n\nArctic Alchemy\nUSA, 2024, 29 min\nDirectors: Colin Arisman, Zeppelin Zeerip\nProducers: Field Work Creative, Wild Confluence, Zeppelin Zeerip, Colin Arisman\nAdvisory: Coarse language\nTraveling by packraft and foot through Alaska’s mighty Brooks Range, Roman Dial and his team have a goal of finding the source of a mysterious phenomenon poisoning watersheds in the Arctic. Along the journey, Roman reckons with fatherhood, personal tragedy, and the power of wilderness to both break us and bring us fully alive.\n\nSaturday Night Tickets\nIcefall\n\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/banff-centre-mountain-film-festival-world-tour-2026/ ORGANIZER;CN=Sierra Club Moshannon Group:MAILTO: CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WT-NA-Vert-9-16-1440x2560_25-e1769477865249.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-3348eb92c98456b4ef8930705f073148@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T220000 DTSTAMP:20260410T091502Z CREATED:20260410 LAST-MODIFIED:20260410 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Blue & White Film Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Blue & White Film Festival is a yearly film festival sponsored by the Penn State Bellisario College of Communications and hosted by the Penn State Student Film Organization (SFO). It is the largest student film event held at Penn State and aims to bring our community together for the art of filmmaking and celebrate the best student film work over the past year at Penn State.\nInstagram\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/blue-white-film-festival-2026/ ORGANIZER;CN=The Penn State Student Film Organization:MAILTO: CATEGORIES:Local,Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BWFF26-2-Large.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-7b1ba3d66d351e68ac0cf45dcf429147@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T210000 DTSTAMP:20260316T153354Z CREATED:20260316 LAST-MODIFIED:20260316 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Idiocracy DESCRIPTION:“There’s a good chance that Judge’s smartly lowbrow Idiocracy will be mistaken for what it’s satirizing, but good satire always runs the risk — of being misunderestimated.”\n―The A.V. Club\nMeet Joe Bowers (Luke Wilson), the first subject for the army’s top secret human hibernation experiment. When the trial run goes awry, this “average Joe” awakens in the year 2505 only to discover that he is the smartest person in the world, stuck with the dumbest people in history. Now it’s up to him to get human evolution back on track!\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/idiocracy/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THUMB-Idiocracy.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-a2bf57c3aee957f2aaf75aa84717b3be@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T212500 DTSTAMP:20260316T154702Z CREATED:20260316 LAST-MODIFIED:20260316 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:The Avengers DESCRIPTION:“Tasked with meeting the many requirements necessary for any Avengers movie to work, Whedon checks off all the boxes, then sets about creating new expectations for what a big superhero movie ought to be.”\n―The A.V. Club\nMarvel presents Marvel’s The Avengers, the Super Hero team-up of a lifetime. Iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America assemble for the first time ever in this new action-packed Marvel saga, starring Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself needing a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Marvel’s The Avengers is packed with action, adventure and spectacular special effects that’ll knock your socks off.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/the-avengers/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THUMB-Avengers.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-2d821f9d210b3b0ec98f18bf84253c0f@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T220000 DTSTAMP:20260204T115558Z CREATED:20260204 LAST-MODIFIED:20260316 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Melt DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nPulsing with the energy of their hometown, New York City, ‘If There’s a Heaven’ (2024) is the debut album from indie band Melt. Hear the band simultaneously at their most airtight and freewheeling—evoking the raw, communal spirit of Fleetwood Mac as well as the modern, danceable hooks of MUNA. Recorded live to tape with producer Sam Evian (Big Thief), the eleven tracks span existential, feel-good pop (“Plant the Garden”), classic love ballads (“Your Name”) and lush, soulful rockers (“Heaven”). Melt’s debut is a joyous, timeless soundtrack for coming of age and finding oneself and one’s community.\nMelt formed in 2017 and cut their teeth touring on the heels of their viral single “Sour Candy.” Called “one groovy superorganism” by NPR, the band’s ecstatic live set has led them to supporting slots with a wide array of artists from Grouplove, Lawrence, My Morning Jacket, and Grace Potter.\nBack with their first release since ‘If There’s a Heaven,’ the band’s new single “Stay for the High” is 2025’s “Yellow”—an early aughts heartbreaker with the edge of a queer rock band.\n\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nTiktok\n\n\nLink\n\nClaire Ernst, a singer songwriter native to New Jersey and currently based in Nashville, has been captivating audiences since her debut at 14 years old. With over 6 million streams on Spotify alone, Claire has developed a strong listener base with her dynamic and always evolving sound. She has stumbled upon a fresh combination of country songwriting and pop hooks over groove heavy R&B chords. She is currently rolling out her debut album ‘Oh, Hello!’, a vibrant introduction of her artistry to the world. She also is super kind super cute and smells super good if you ever meet her and also is not writing this rn.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/melt/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1080x1080_Melt_THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-50944271f670c03e921a91a8bb616d29@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T220000 DTSTAMP:20260316T164714Z CREATED:20260316 LAST-MODIFIED:20260316 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Boogie Nights DESCRIPTION:“While it’s very funny, Boogie Nights taps into something much deeper with its on-target depiction of the shifting political and social tides of the ’70s and ’80s and thoughtful relationships between characters. It’s a deeply satisfying movie.”\n ―The A.V. Club\nIn the San Fernando Valley in 1977, teenage busboy Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg) gets discovered by porn director Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds), who transforms him into adult-film sensation Dirk Diggler. Brought into a supportive circle of friends, including fellow actors Amber Waves (Julianne Moore), Rollergirl (Heather Graham) and Reed Rothchild (John C. Reilly), Dirk fulfills all his ambitions, but a toxic combination of drugs and egotism threatens to take him back down.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/boogie-nights/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THUMB-Boogie-Nights.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-523a9ae9c20387fe0507793338aa7593@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000 DTSTAMP:20250114T093745Z CREATED:20250114 LAST-MODIFIED:20251209 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:4 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Jeffrey Gaines DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nX-twitter\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nLink\n\nJeffrey Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer, entertaining his audiences worldwide.\nThroughout his three-decade recording career, Gaines has maintained an impressive standard for soul-searching, introspective lyrics and catchy, uplifting melodies. Since bursting on the scene with his self-titled 1992 debut album, the charismatic singer-songwriter-guitarist has built a beloved body of recordings that’s won him a large and deeply devoted international fan base. He has sold out theaters and clubs throughout North America and Europe, and has earned high respect from his peers, Gaines was featured as Special Guest on tours with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow, among many others.\nGaines has been pursuing musical transcendence for much of his life. Raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by soul-music-loving parents, he began his musical life playing guitar in local cover combos, before his songwriting muse became too insistent to ignore. He soon landed his first record deal shortly after graduating from high school, and in 1992 released his widely acclaimed debut album Jeffrey Gaines. The eponymous disc won massive amounts of critical and audience acclaim, spawning the hit “Hero in Me.” Somewhat Slightly Dazed (1994) and Galore (1998) further expanded his audience. Interview magazine described Gaines’ work as “soul-searching” and “refreshingly free of jargon, sentiment or cliché.”\nIn 2001, Gaines’ release Always Be yielded a surprise hit in his deeply felt interpretation of Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes”; 2003’s Toward the Sun attracted even more critical accolades, with Mojo praising the “soul-folkie’s sexy growl” and The Boston Globe declaring that “Gaines’ soulful, wounded vocals make a case for his being one of pop’s finest singers.” Toward the Sun was followed by a pair of live albums, the 2004 CD/DVD Jeffrey Gaines Live and 2012’s Live in Europe, which reflected the deep and abiding rapport that Gaines has with his fans. In 2018, Gaines released his eighth studio album, Alright. The album was recorded in Los Angeles with Chris Price, Val McCallum and Elvis Costello’s Imposters, Pete Thomas and Davey Faragher.\n“The biggest pleasure I derive from this is playing live,” Gaines notes. “There’s nothing more satisfying for me than a good live gig. I’m in control, but the audience can take it to a place that’s higher than I can imagine. When I show up for a live gig, I don”t need much, there’s no rider. It’s just, turn it on, let the audience in, and we’ll do the rest. It’s the best job anyone could ever have.”\nWith more than a quarter-century of recording and performing under his belt, Jeffrey Gaines is enjoying life and music more than ever. “Nowadays, I know what the job is about so there’s nothing to stress about, he says. “I know that there’s people out there who want it, so I have the opportunity to extend their experience. I guess I could lay my albums all out and see that they tell a story, but personally I prefer to keep looking forward.”\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/jeffrey-gaines/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1080x1080_Jeffrey-Gaines_THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-36165c62f7b7df72863d470d73302627@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T215500 DTSTAMP:20240322T115556Z CREATED:20240322 LAST-MODIFIED:20260326 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Picture Show DESCRIPTION:Start Halloween week off right with the ultimate cult classic on the big screen! Join us for an evening of fishnets, time warps, and fabulous cocktails. We’re kicking things off with a pre-party featuring a live DJ, themed drinks, and plenty of chances to show off your Rocky-inspired looks. Then, head into the theatre for a wild ride with Brad, Janet, and Dr. Frank-N-Furter.\nEvent Begins: 7:00 PM\nScreening: 8:00 PM\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/THUMB-Rocky-Horror.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-ff89e8ee1db049c810a2da86c84c6bd5@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T210000 DTSTAMP:20260317T123504Z CREATED:20260317 LAST-MODIFIED:20260317 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ready or Not DESCRIPTION:“The tone management in this film is remarkable, and the blur of the absurd and the real is such that both the horror, the drama, and the comedy is kept on a dizzying high wire.”\n ―The Film Stage\nReady or Not follows a young bride (Samara Weaving) as she joins her new husband’s (Mark O’Brien) rich, eccentric family (Adam Brody, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowell) in a time-honored tradition that turns into a lethal game with everyone fighting for their survival.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/ready-or-not/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THUMB-Ready-or-Not.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-5ec89c93544667a23507e34238fc74a7@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T220000 DTSTAMP:20251113T095511Z CREATED:20251113 LAST-MODIFIED:20251202 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Killer Queen – A Tribute To Queen DESCRIPTION:\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nX-twitter\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nLink\n\nKiller Queen’s first public shows were at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had played their first shows there decades earlier.\nKiller Queen’s UK popularity grew to such an extent they soon secured a residency in London’s Strand Theatre attracting nationwide BBC coverage – the first tribute to have a show in the West End.\nThe band’s reputation continued to grow both in the UK and abroad leading to an awards ceremony in Leicester Square, hosted by Suggs from Madness who presented them with the award for “Worldwide Best Tribute Band”. They also scored a number one hit when they they were asked to recreate Queen’s harmonies for “The Real Life” with Fatboy Slim.\nBy now they were in demand in European arenas playing Ahoy and Forest National Arena where Queen filmed the concert set piece videos such as Hammer To Fall and Don’t Stop Me Now.\nKiller Queen then joined forces with Bjorn Again and The Bootleg Beatles for a Waverley Stadium show in Edinburgh. It was this performance that led to the band being selected to represent Queen in a re-staged tribute Live Aid concert held by Sir Bob Geldof in Malta. They performed with him at his arena charity concert to raise funds for the young homeless people.\nKiller Queen set their sights on America including the awe inspiring Red Rocks Arena in Colorado – one of the countries most prestigious venues. The Beatles, Springsteen, U2 have all played there and the band are delighted it’s become a regular sell out fixture on Killer Queen’s tour sheet.\n2023 saw the band play packed arenas across Europe : Stavangar in Norway and Cardiff, Nottingham, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Leeds in the UK.\n2024 includes an arena tour of Lithuania, UK arena shows in Liverpool, Newcastle and Liverpool as we as more sell out shows in Red Rocks and Austin City Limits.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/killer-queen/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1080x1080_Killer-Queen_THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-2e71e53e5d5315b15a4c18f100a15227@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000 DTSTAMP:20260223T115547Z CREATED:20260223 LAST-MODIFIED:20260325 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:MARIS DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nTiktok\n\n\nLink\n\nMARIS is a Los Angeles–based, Montana-born singer/songwriter, emerging as “pop music’s next Mega Star” [Los Angeles Times]. A playful DIY ethos animates her songs, social content, and live shows. Blending heartland rock with glam-pop bombast, MARIS crafts arena-sized, sugar-rush choruses built around elastic vocals and diaristic songwriting.\nHer breakout collaboration with Caroline Kingsbury, “Give Me A Sign,” earned praise from PAPER as “anxious and electric,” landed on Spotify’s Best Pop Songs of 2025, and helped fuel her first sold-out headline show at DC9. FLOOD calls “Body Is On Fire” a “cathartic” kickoff to her “vibrant” new phase.\nMARIS has performed at Boston Calling alongside Ed Sheeran, Chappell Roan, and Reneé Rapp; placed #4 on Stereogum’s Top Pop Songs of 2025 with “SUPER F★CKING MEGAST★R”; and been included in Spotify’s Fresh Finds Class three times. Elton John featured “Mary + I” on his Rocket Hour radio show, comparing MARIS to both Lady Gaga and Freddie Mercury.\nBest experienced live, MARIS ensures audiences feel free to be their happiest, truest selves. She told the Los Angeles Times, “At my show, you’re gonna jump. You’re gonna dance. You’re gonna be involved, whether or not you want to.” She has toured nationally with The Wrecks, Maude Latour, A R I Z O N A, Anna of the North, and Caroline Kingsbury.\nShe has also been featured in Rolling Stone, LADYGUNN, Ones to Watch, Under the Radar, and Wonderland, and launched her latest single, “Body Is On Fire,” with a Vevo DSCVR performance.\n\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nTiktok\n\n\nLink\n\nThe band Just is an indie/alternative band, based in the heart of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2017, the band is comprised of a four piece unit featuring Dylan Sarkozy (guitar and vocals), Jordan Shames (bass and vocals), Aadam Ameerally (lead guitar), and Tyler Lahman (drums). Their sound derives from the early 2000s rock anthems, with inspiration from The Strokes, as well as the later modern indie works of Car Seat Headrest and Catfish and the Bottlemen.\nJust is an active member of the Lehigh Valley’s thriving DIY music scene. The band has also been expanding their playing horizons outside of their hometown since 2017. Their energetic live performances have become a staple at local venues like The Icehouse, The Flying V, and the legendary Musikfest. Whether headlining or sharing a stage, Just brings the raw energy that has captivated audiences from Bethlehem and beyond.\nThey recently performed at Archer Music Hall in Allentown, PA opening for Dublin’s own, Inhaler.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/maris/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1080x1080_Maris-THUMBNAIL-4.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-06a86f0e78a16e1a8628128cf1fd3a9f@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000 DTSTAMP:20251029T095938Z CREATED:20251029 LAST-MODIFIED:20251113 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Joe Pug DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nA singer-songwriter known for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica style, Joe Pug dropped out of college and moved to Chicago where he worked as a carpenter before breaking into the city’s music scene. Since 2008 he has released a string of critically-acclaimed albums and toured heavily in the U.S. and abroad. Paste Magazine wrote of his music: “Unless your surname is Dylan, Waits, Ritter or Prine, you could face-palm yourself to death trying to pen songs half as inspired.”\nHe has toured with Steve Earle, Levon Helm, The Killers, Justin Townes Earle, Sturgill Simpson, and many others. He has appeared at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and The Newport Folk Festival. His music has appeared on NPR’s “Prairie Home Companion” and “Mountain Stage”. His music has been released by Lightning Rod Records, which features an alumni roster of Jason Isbell, Billy Joe Shaver, and James McMurtry.\nAdditionally, he is the creator and host of the popular podcast The Working Songwriter.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/joe-pug-2026/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/800x800_SQUARE-THUMBNAIL-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-13250c4462cc3e960d24f5fc585c7b87@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T220000 DTSTAMP:20251118T095518Z CREATED:20251118 LAST-MODIFIED:20251209 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:4 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nX-twitter\n\n\nLink\n\nDuane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock, blues, and some improvisational jamming, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience. With top-tier musicianship, a connection to rock ‘n’ roll history, and the desire to make every performance a true experience, a Palmetto Motel show is an unforgettable journey that no music lover should miss.\nPalmetto Motel is…\nJohnny Stachela (guitar, vocals)\nPedro Arevalo (bass, vocals)\nVincent Fossett Jr. (drums)\nMax Butler (B-3 organ)\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/duane-betts-palmetto-motel/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1080x1080_duane-betts_THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-d6df8e50c3cc76ab487e51448cc1c57f@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T213000 DTSTAMP:20241029T110633Z CREATED:20241029 LAST-MODIFIED:20260317 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:La La Land DESCRIPTION:“Like a gift from the movie gods, here comes Damien Chazelle’s dreamy La La Land, right when a lot of us are in desperate need of some light. It’s a valentine to cinema, splashed with primary colors and velvety L.A. sunsets.”\n Moira Macdonald ( https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-la-land-review-get-lost-in-this-dreamy-musical/ )\nThe Seattle Times Movie Critic ( https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-la-land-review-get-lost-in-this-dreamy-musical/ )\nSebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/la-la-land/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/la-la-land-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-5a9fa2197c5e405543c00bd501751082@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260317T140044Z CREATED:20260317 LAST-MODIFIED:20260317 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Footloose DESCRIPTION:“It’s very, very silly, but, ahem, kind of fun.”\n―The Times (UK)\nFootloose jumps with spirit, dazzling dance numbers and an electrifying musical score. It portrays the timeless struggle between innocent pleasure and rigid morality, when city-boy Ren McCormick (Kevin Bacon) finds himself in an uptight Midwestern town where dancing has been banned. Ren revolts with best friend Willard (Chris Penn) and the minister’s daughter (Lori Singer). A treasury of Top 10 songs – Kenny Loggins “Footloose,” Shalamar “Dancing In The Sheets,” Deniece Williams “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” Bonnie Tyler “Holding Out for A Hero,” and the Footloose love theme, “Almost Paradise.”\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/footloose/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THUMB-Footloose.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-ac4f918b7c447a64707cb5c1567ea878@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T220000 DTSTAMP:20251217T125552Z CREATED:20251217 LAST-MODIFIED:20260113 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:4 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Will Hoge DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nWill Hoge will release Sweet Misery, the Grammy-nominated artist’s 15th studio album on Friday, August 22.\nOn Sweet Misery, Hoge reminds listeners that he isn’t afraid to break new ground – all while giving a keen nod to his rock and roll roots with the kind of grace and purpose that only comes with experience – without the baggage of predictability.\nIn Will’s own words – “Following the re-recording and re-releases of Carousel and Blackbird On A Lonely Wire I found myself really wanting to make a louder, hooky, rock-n-roll band record again. Good stories, big choruses, shit to make you play it loud and drive fast with the windows down. I was without a band so I enlisted a crew of folks who I love – folks that I believed could really help bring out the bigger ideas in the songs. I hope folks will find some headphones and give it a good, loud listen. Top to bottom, the way albums should be listened to.”\nWill Hoge has a career whose milestones include Number One hits, Grammy nods, major-label record deals, and hard-won independence. Years before Americana music received its own category at the Grammy Awards, Hoge was on the frontlines, helping to pilot and popularize the genre’s blend of American roots music. In the current digital era dominated by influencers seeking shortcuts to stardom, Will Hoge proudly treads the scenic route, immersing himself in the journey rather than fixating on the destination.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/will-hoge/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1080x1080_hoge_THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-b331255031b0f8e8d15360850e445151@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170500 DTSTAMP:20250716T164406Z CREATED:20250716 LAST-MODIFIED:20260323 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Eugene Onegin DESCRIPTION:Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide on May 2. Baritone Iurii Samoilov is the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph). This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.\nEnglish StreamText captioning is available for the Met’s transmission of Eugene Onegin here ( https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=MET_Opera_Live_in_HD ). A transcript of the transmission will also be available to view after the live performance.\nPre-Show Performance & Lecture\nPresented by Penn State Opera Theatre\nJoin us at 12:30pm for a pre-show performance and lecture by the Penn State Opera Theatre program.\nSpeaker: Aiden Phillips, M.A. Musicology candidate & Abigail Conklin, M.A. Musicology candidate\nPianist: Carolyn Barr\nPerformances:\nКуда, куда вы удалились from Eugene OneginNic Stark\nThe Lark, Glinka, and Dark EyesSasha Guerra\nOlga’s aria from Eugene OneginDawn Pierce\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/eugene-onegin/ CATEGORIES:Opera LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/800x1200_Eugene-Onegin-Individual-Web-Thumbnail-1000x1480-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-41c3edcf6af07a5578bdb68b05c67564@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T213000 DTSTAMP:20260325T151344Z CREATED:20260325 LAST-MODIFIED:20260325 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:4 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Our Amazing Planet DESCRIPTION:See the students of the Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop (CPDW) in “Our Amazing Planet” at 7:30 PM, Saturday, May 2nd, at the State Theatre in downtown State College. Please join us as we explore the many wonders that can be seen on and around our planet. From birds (Robins and Mourning Doves) and bugs (Fireflies and Lanternflies) to natural phenomena (Geysers and Volcanos) and the elements (Fire and Water), selections include a variety of ages and dance styles.\nChildren from the creative movement, preballet, ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, tap, and musical theatre dance classes will participate, along with adult ballet, pointe, lyrical/jazz, tap, and hip hop classes. The production will be choreographed by the CPDW faculty, Jill A. Brighton, Director, Loie Cristali, Christina Ford, Emma Gould, Ruth Packard, and Karen Stoner.\nAbout Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop\nThe Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop (CPDW) is located at 101 South Fraser Street in downtown State College, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1969 by LaRue Allen, the Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop has provided the highest caliber dance training to our students in a broad range of classes for over 50 years.\nAt CPDW, our goal is to provide our students with a well-rounded dance education. Students take classes, perform in a variety of venues, and may choose to develop new skills in dance instruction and choreography.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/our-amazing-planet/ ORGANIZER;CN=Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop:MAILTO: CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Friendly,Local LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Web-Page-Thumbnail.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-7bd4fd545ca2f255550a8fd6a4722446@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260203T095540Z CREATED:20260203 LAST-MODIFIED:20260223 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Lucy Kaplansky DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nShe started out singing in Chicago folk music clubs as a teenager. Then, barely out of high school, Lucy Kaplansky took off for New York City. There she found a fertile community of songwriters and performers—Suzanne Vega, Steve Forbert, The Roches, and others. With a beautiful flair for harmony, Lucy was everyone’s favorite singing partner, but most often she found herself singing as a duo with Shawn Colvin. People envisioned big things for them; in fact, The New York Times said it was “easy to predict stardom for her.” But then Lucy dropped it all.\nConvinced that her calling was in another direction, Lucy left the musical fast track to pursue a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Upon completing her degree, Dr. Kaplansky took a job at a New York hospital working with chronically mentally ill adults, and also started a private practice. Yet she continued to sing. Lucy was often pulled back into the studio by her friends, (who now had contracts with record labels) wanting her to sing on their albums. She harmonized on Colvin’s Grammy-winning “Steady On,” and on Nanci Griffith’s “Lone Star State of Mind” and “Little Love Affairs.” She also landed soundtrack credits, singing with Suzanne Vega on “Pretty in Pink” and with Griffith on “The Firm,” and several commercial credits as well—including “The Heartbeat of America” for Chevrolet.\nThen Shawn Colvin—who was itching to produce a record—hooked up with Lucy, her ex-singing partner. They went into the studio, and when Lucy’s solo tapes got into the hands of Bob Feldman, president of Red House Records, he was blown away. Suddenly, Lucy was back in the music business. She signed with Red House Records and started playing gigs. Red House released The Tide in 1994 to rave reviews, and within six months Lucy signed with a major booking agency—Fleming Artists—and began touring so much it required leaving her two psychologist positions behind.\nLucy’s second album, Flesh and Bone (1996), emphasized her development as a gifted songsmith. Then Lucy’s success took flight with back-to-back hit albums Ten Year Night (1999) and Every Single Day (2001). Both received the AFIM award (Association For Independent Music) for Best Pop Album of the year. Lucy also contributed her story to a unique book, SOLO: Women Singer- Songwriters in Their Own Words, which includes some of the best known women on the music scene today: Ani DiFranco, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Sarah McLachlan and others. She was also featured in Lipshtick, a collection of essays by NPR commentator Gwen Macsai, published in the fall of 1999.\nIn 1998 Lucy teamed with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell to form supergroup Cry Cry Cry, and recorded some of their favorite songs written by other artists. The resulting album, Cry Cry Cry (which The New Yorker dubbed “a collection of lovely harmonizing and pure emotion,” and to which Entertainment Weekly gave an “A” rating), was an astonishing success in stores and on radio. A national tour of sold-out concerts by the trio served to introduce Lucy’s luminous voice to a new audience. In 2017 and 2018, the trio celebrated their 20th anniversary with a sold out national tour and the release of their first recording in 20 years, a single of Jump Little Children’s “Cathedrals.”\nThe Red Thread followed the commercial and critical hit Every Single Day, weaving together themes of motherhood, home and the family with stunning production. Lucy’s 2007 release Over the Hills as well as her 2012 release Reunion explored universal themes of love, joy, loss, and dreams for the future, through reflections on family.\nIn 2009 and 2010 Lucy had two songs commissioned by the international cosmetics company La Prairie to help launch their new fragrance line “Life Threads.” As part of that marketing campaign, Lucy was featured in a music video, as well in as in a variety of marketing appearances and materials, including a feature story in “Women’s Wear Daily.”\nIn 2010 Lucy joined up with acclaimed singer-songwriters John Gorka and Eliza Gilkyson to record an album as part of new folk super-group Red Horse. Awash in gorgeous harmonies and stripped down production, the album features the singers performing each other’s songs. Red Horse received rave reviews and was the number one album on Folk Radio for several months in 2010. Since the album’s release, the trio were interviewed on NPR’s “Weekend Edition” with Liane Hansen and appeared on NPR’s “Mountain Stage.”\nIn 2011 Lucy released an EP, Kaplansky Sings Kaplansky, featuring songs written by her father, famed University of Chicago mathematician Irving Kaplansky, including live performances of the two of them performing together in California. This is Lucy’s first venture into 1940’s style swing, reminiscent of the work of Kaplansky’s former student Tom Lehrer.\nLucy’s September 2018 release, Everyday Street, was somewhat of a departure sonically: stripped down, spontaneous, acoustic, with the feel of one of her concerts. The songs were recorded over four days with her long-time collaborator Duke Levine. These are genuine performances, many were captured in one take.\nLucy’s ninth solo album, Last Days of Summer, was released in 2022. Ranging from folk to rock to bluegrass, the album features a stellar band: Duke Levine (Bonnie Raitt, Mary Chapin Carpenter), on acoustic and electric guitars, National guitar, mandolin and mandola; Mike Rivard (Shawn Colvin, Aimee Mann) on bass; and Lucy’s longtime producer and drummer Ben Wittman (Sting, Paula Cole) on drums and percussion. John Gorka and Richard Shindell add gorgeous harmonies.\nThe songs on Last Days of Summer, co-written with Lucy’s husband Rick Litvin, weave themes of family, community, and loss, as well as reflections on our times as reflected in the evolving story of New York City. Most of the songs were penned during the pandemic when their family left their home in New York City for many months. Scott Simon of National Public Radio described the album as “Utterly beautiful and affecting” and added “Lucy sings songs from her life that resonance in ours.”\nIn January 2025 Lucy released her tenth album, “The Lucy Story,” a collection of mostly unreleased tracks that form a kind of retrospective/history of her musical life, from her bedroom at age 16, all the way to major venues, clubs and recording studios across the U.S. and Europe. When she moved to New York at age 18, she suddenly became part of an incredible, unique community of singers, songwriters and musicians centered around Folk City in Greenwich Village. The collection of songs on “The Lucy Story” grew out of Lucy’s life in that world and reflects the combustion of music and energy of those times, as well as showcasing the astonishing breadth of Lucy’s vocal artistry, in songs that range from jazz to bluegrass, from traditional and contemporary folk to country and pop. The album includes songs by Richard Shindell, Robbie Robertson, Townes Van Zandt, John Lennon, Lyle Lovett and Jack Hardy, and features live recordings with some of Lucy’s favorite collaborators, including Dar Williams, Richard Shindell, and Shawn Colvin. “The Lucy Stor”y also features demos and album outtakes with stellar musicians including Larry Campbell, Andy Statman, Tony Trischka, Matt Glaser, and Duke Levine.\nLucy’s version of Roxy Music’s “More than This” was featured on a Spotify playlist, “Your Favorite Coffeehouse,” and to date her recording has over 12 million streams. She has appeared on the CBS Morning Show, NPR’s Weekend and Morning Editions and All Things Considered, Mountain Stage, and West Coast Live. Her voice has remained in high demand by her peers. Lucy’s song “Guilty as Sin” was featured in the NBC television show Ed. In addition, she can be heard on releases by Bryan Ferry and Nanci Griffith, and on the Greg Brown tribute album Going Driftless (also featuring Ani Difranco, Iris Dement, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams and others).\nLucy continues to tour and receive airplay both nationally and internationally. Her CD Ten Year Night is the #1 selling album of all time at Red House Records.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/lucy-kaplansky/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lucy-Kaplansky-THUMBNAIL.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-ec04b828851594e2a860ce40bc363855@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T220000 DTSTAMP:20260113T095518Z CREATED:20260113 LAST-MODIFIED:20260204 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:4 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:The Steel Wheels DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nTiktok\n\n\nLink\n\n20 years is a long time to spend doing anything at all. It’s an age for any group of people to sustain a collective effort. For a band on the road, 20 years can be more than a lifetime. Yet, after 2 decades of making music together in living rooms, listening rooms, clubs, theaters, and festival stages, The Steel Wheels are still growing, still pushing, still at it, and they’re marking the occasion with the release of their 9th studio album, “The Steel Wheels”.\nFollowing the release of “Sideways” in 2024, their 3rd record with producer Sam Kassirer at his Great North Sound Society studio in interior Maine, the band felt it was time for a change of scene. As the group began to select songs for a new album, they also had to find an answer to the question of where they would get down to the work of record-making. They didn’t know that answer was going to knock on their back door.\nAt the band’s 2024 Red Wing Roots festival, held each summer near the group’s home base of Harrisonburg, VA, banjo player and songwriter Trent Wagler spied producer and engineer D. James Goodwin (Goose, Bonny Light Horseman, I’m With Her) in the crowd and later reached out to learn what he was doing so far from his home turf of New York. It happened that Goodwin, who mixed the band’s 2019 album “Over The Trees”, had just pulled up stakes for the Shenandoah Valley and was setting up a new studio on the band’s doorstep. Several months and one video call later, Wagler, fiddler Eric Brubaker, multi-instrumentalist Jay Lapp, drummer/percussionist Kevin Garcia, and bass player Jeremy Darrow gathered in the new space, The Isokon, snug against the snowy Virginia winter, to begin recording their next album.\nThe process that Goodwin cultivated was fluid and swift. Demo listening in the morning flowed into tracking the whole band live in one room. The session was punctuated by peals of laughter and occasional tears as the group kept themselves in the moment, leaning in to every emotion and embracing that vulnerability. As they worked, the music took shape in the moment, right in front of the microphones, each participant listening and responding as the songs flickered to life. By dinner time the songs of the day were complete and talk moved to the next day’s work.\nThe album that resulted from this process captures the multifaceted band in full-flight, pivoting effortlessly between the folk rock band they’ve grown into over 20 years, and the harmony-centric acoustic ensemble that they’ve been since the beginning.The band puts their impressive range on display throughout “The Steel Wheels”; energy, insight, and humor, balance with tender, highly personal moments of masterful restraint and expression as the album unfolds. As ever, the band challenges themselves to find new ways through the music, using space and, at moments, reinventing their approach to the string band format.\nAs usual, Wagler’s keen lyrics provide insight by posing big questions. At first blush “Easy” sounds like the song of the summer, but a deeper listen asks the audience to consider whether it’s worth the cost to have the world waiting for us on the other side of our screens. “Everything is easy”, but is it really?\nBeyond our glowing devices “Go Back” studies the complexity of our relationships and the time we spend with those close to us. It’s easy to say that we must take the bad with the good, it’s a challenge to seek to understand how our joy and sadness are entwined; that they are not opposing feelings, but sibling emotions.\n“Keep On Dancing” offers the listener a greater challenge; to take a step back from distraction and our self-imposed tasks, to look beyond the static of the day, and to see the beauty all around us. The song gently implores us to take a breath and be still so that we can glimpse the things that are actually important.\nThe Steel Wheels have kept their stride for longer than most bands survive. After 20 years hard at work “The Steel Wheels” is an album of creative maturity with a restless sense of adventure. Here’s to 20 more.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/the-steel-wheels-2026/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1080x1080_steel-wheels_THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-53ac2d01e41ff949c11c916309ae17b7@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T213000 DTSTAMP:20230418T145959Z CREATED:20230418 LAST-MODIFIED:20260331 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Star Wars: A New Hope DESCRIPTION: URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/star-wars-a-new-hope/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/new-hope-poster-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-8292c2c5afbab7549123a2640e22044a@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000 DTSTAMP:20260401T125456Z CREATED:20260401 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:American Pie DESCRIPTION:“In addition to being extremely funny, the film has a warm spirit and respect for the characters.”\n―San Francisco Chronicle\nA riotous and raunchy exploration of the most eagerly anticipated — and most humiliating — rite of adulthood, known as losing one’s virginity. In this hilarious lesson in life, love and libido, a group of friends, fed up with their well-deserved reputations as sexual no-hitters, decide to take action.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/american-pie/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/THUMB-American-Pie.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-6a7385573f4916df503a45dcbd289845@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T220000 DTSTAMP:20260310T115520Z CREATED:20260310 LAST-MODIFIED:20260331 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Alice Howe & Freebo DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nTiktok\n\n\nLink\n\nAlice Howe & Freebo have undeniable chemistry. Rock bass legend Freebo weaves his fretless stylings into Alice’s soulful, impeccably-tuned vocals for a harmony-driven performance showcasing two uniquely compelling songwriters.\nFreebo is a genuine folk, rock, and blues icon who has toured and recorded with some of the greatest artists of his generation, and is best known for his ten years as bassist with Bonnie Raitt. His fretless bass can be heard on records by John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Crosby Stills & Nash, Maria Muldaur, Joe Walsh, Dr. John, and many more. Freebo is also a multi award-winner and finalist in numerous songwriting contests, was recognized as Best Folk Artist by the Los Angeles Music Awards, and has appeared on Saturday Night Live, The Muppet Show, The Midnight Special, and in concert with the Legendary Spinal Tap.\nAlice Howe had the honor of being named Best Female Artist at the International Acoustic Music Awards. To hear her sing is to be enraptured by the natural, unaffected beauty of her voice. There’s no artifice, no histrionics — just honest, authentic, emotionally resonant singing in the tradition of the roots music that shaped her. Her poetic lyrics and melodic sensibilities take center stage on her latest solo album Circumstance, produced by Freebo and recorded at legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL. Americana Highways writes of Circumstance: “One of 2023’s best albums. This isn’t just a singer – this is an artist.”\nAlice & Freebo have been working as a duo since 2017, and together they tour relentlessly, playing over 85 shows annually in both 2024 and 2025 across US and Europe. “A beguiling blend of folk, rock, blues, and soul,” their collaboration reveals a deep musical kinship that transcends their generational divide. Their latest album Alice Howe & Freebo Live debuted as the #1 Most Played Album on the Folk Radio Charts, and also landed on its Top Ten Albums of 2025.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/alice-howe-freebo/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1080x1080_THUMBNAIL-Alice-Howe-Freebo.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-dfead17f4721422bc9e1eaf97556b4a0@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T213000 DTSTAMP:20240103T114537Z CREATED:20240103 LAST-MODIFIED:20260403 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Jurassic Park DESCRIPTION:“As a flight of fantasy, Jurassic Park lacks the emotional unity of Spielberg’s classics (“Jaws,” “Close Encounters,” “E.T.”), yet it has enough of his innocent, playful virtuosity to send you out of the theater grinning with delight.”\n ―Entertainment Weekly\nIn Steven Spielberg’s massive blockbuster, paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park’s mastermind, billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), assures everyone that the facility is safe, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/jurassic-park/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jpark-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-cb5666b1bfdbab58ec037fb9800f5ae1@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T213000 DTSTAMP:20260401T140421Z CREATED:20260401 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Crazy Stupid Love DESCRIPTION:“Nothing more (or less) than an enchanting light comedy of romantic confusion… It’s a movie that understands love because it understands pain.”\n ―Entertainment Weekly\nWhen a middle-aged man is dumped by his wife, a ladies’ man offers to help him brush up on his dating skills. Will the womanising man change his own ways when he meets a sweet law student?\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/crazy-stupid-love/ CATEGORIES:Movies LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/THUMB-Crazy-Stupid-Love.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-51676091c6366bd05da30f9e0fe59aa0@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T220000 DTSTAMP:20260317T115542Z CREATED:20260317 LAST-MODIFIED:20260316 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Code: Blue DESCRIPTION:Code: Blue is a homegrown 8-piece roots blues/soul/R&B band whose members – Jerry Zolten, Richard Sleigh, Terri Parker, Rene Oakman, John Raiser, Chris Younken, Harry Werner, and Barb Neumuller – have a long and distinguished track record of making music, each in his or her own right and in various combinations making an indelible mark on the regional music scene.\nCode: Blue made their first local splash in 1993 with Stages/Then and Now, an album that showcased the band’s exceptional musicianship and originality. In the wake of that release, their fanbase exploded and doors opened to engagements statewide. Code: Blue would tour the entire Penn State Commonwealth Campus system, share stages with Mark Ross’s Queen Bee and the Blue Hornet Band at The Chameleon in Lancaster and with the great Otis Clay and Billy Price at The Decade in Pittsburgh, and perform alongside national touring acts at prestigious festivals including Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing Jambalaya Jam, Harrisburg’s Riverfront Arts Festival, and the Johnstown Flood City Music Festival.\nCode: Blue reunited in 2023 and since then has been performing their unique blend of R&B, soul, blues, and a touch of gospel at top line venues, festivals, and community events throughout the region.\nFacebook >> ( https://www.facebook.com/p/CODE-BLUE-61558499099639/ )\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/code-blue/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Code-Blue-THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-a376ac5ee112e4c8553fc20504bdbc3c@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T220000 DTSTAMP:20251202T115536Z CREATED:20251202 LAST-MODIFIED:20251209 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:4 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Willie Nile DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nThe New York Times called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” Uncut Magazine called him “A one-man Clash” and “the unofficial poet laureate of New York City”. His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “a platter for the ages” by Uncut. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the “Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011” and BBC Radio called it “THE rock ‘n’ roll album of the year.” His single from that album, “One Guitar,” was the “Top Pick of the Week” in USA Today.\nBono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises.\nHis album, American Ride, won “Best Rock Album of the Year” at the Independent Music Awards. It appeared on dozens of year-end Top Ten lists for 2013 and was voted “Album Of The Year” by Twangville Magazine. Bono called it, “One of the great guides to unraveling the mystery that is the troubled beauty of America.”\nIn November 2014 he released an album of piano-based songs, If I Was A River, to great critical acclaim.\nMOJO wrote about his 2016 album World War Willie, “Four Stars! The real thing…stomp-‘til-ready rock’n’roll…timeless fare.” It won Album of the Year Reader’s Poll from Twangville Magazine and made numerous top ten lists for Album of the Year.\nHis album Positively Bob: Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan from 2017 was hailed as “one of the best Dylan tribute albums ever made.” Powerpop Magazine wrote: “Astoundingly great…must be heard to be believed. If this doesn’t get your blood flowing, seek medical help.” And the Associated Press said his 2018 album Children Of Paradise, which also won Twangville’s Album of the Year Reader’s Poll, “Might be the best album of his career!”\nWillie has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and Ringo Starr. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: “His live performances are legendary.” His 2020 album New York At Night got rave reviews, with The Associated Press calling it: “As sharp and guitar-driven as ever…the fire within Nile, once a peer of The Replacements and The Clash, continues to light a similar torch…anthemic…custom made for these times.” Downbeat Magazine calling it a “sonic love letter to Gotham.”\nHis recent studio album The Day The Earth Stood Still features a duet with Steve Earle on the song “Blood On Your Hands.” The London Times called him “A man who embodies the true spirit of rock n’ roll.” The New Yorker wrote that Willie Nile is “One of the most brilliant singer-songwriters of the past 30 years.”\nIn the fall of 2022 Willie released a single, “Wake Up America”, a duet with Steve Earle. It’s a call for the better angels of the country to stand up and be counted.\nHis live album “Willie Nile – Live At Daryl’s House Club” released in April 2024 was listed as one the “Best Rock Albums of the Year’ in Classic Rock Magazine. PowerPop magazine wrote: “A life-changer — recorded at a moment when Willie & Company happened to be the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world!”\nWillie is currently working on a new studio album for a June 2025 release. He will be touring in Europe and in North America this year and lives in New York City.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/willie-nile-2026/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/willie-nile-thumbnail.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-b2edc81d693b1dff6b2be80a70294a43@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260113T095552Z CREATED:20260113 LAST-MODIFIED:20260120 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:4 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:The Pout-Pout Fish DESCRIPTION:\nTurn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout.\nThis colorful adaptation of The New York Times bestseller is co-conceived, directed, and designed by the acclaimed puppeteers of AchesonWalsh Studios, whose work was featured in Broadway’s The King And I, On the Town, and Radio City’s New York Spectacular. Writing team includes New Victory LabWorks Residency recipients Christopher Anselmo, Jared Corak, Matt Acheson, and Fergus Walsh.\nApproximate Running Time: 50 Minutes\nRecommended Grades: PreK-2\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/the-pout-pout-fish/ CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Theatre LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1080x1080_pout-pout_SQUARE.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-ea344d40ba4d83dcb5e08328b1789614@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T220000 DTSTAMP:20260410T091932Z CREATED:20260410 LAST-MODIFIED:20260410 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Cris Jacobs DESCRIPTION:\n \n Spotify\n \n \n Music\n \n \n Youtube\n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Instagram\n \n \n Link\n \nFrom Baltimore comes Cris Jacobs — an unexpectedly gritty soul-blues singer and guitarist with outlaw country ethos. Blending a variety of musical traditions, Jacobs creates a distinctive voice and sound of his own punctuated by emotive songwriting and explosive guitar playing. Equally at home playing heartfelt Americana ballads or funky blues rockers, Jacobs is known for his mesmerizing live shows, where his improvisational guitar playing, powerhouse band, and deep reservoir of songs make each night a unique experience.\nNamed one of Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know” in 2017, Jacobs has collaborated with the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh and Dumpstaphunk’s Ivan Neville, and earned opening slots on tours with Sturgill Simpson and Steve Winwood.\nIn his early days coming up in Baltimore, Jacobs spent 10 years as a member of eclectic rock band The Bridge before making his debut as bandleader and sole songwriter with 2012’s Songs for Cats and Dogs, emerging with renewed focus and a refined sound.\nWith three solo albums to his name, a collaborative record with Ivan Neville aptly titled “Neville Jacobs”, songwriting credits that include bluegrass artists Audie Blaylock and Frank Solivan, New Orleans funksters Dumpstaphunk, and gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama, Jacobs continues to evolve and display his wide range of writing and performing prowess. “No matter the song”, he says, “I just like to keep it soulful and let the music speak for itself”.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/cris-jacobs/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1080x1080_THUMBNAIL-CRIS-JACOBS-copy.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-82aa20a74dbe3e0e85c23ba8d645d3ce@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T220000 DTSTAMP:20260310T115542Z CREATED:20260310 LAST-MODIFIED:20260331 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:May Erlewine DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nMay Erlewine has dedicated her life to writing songs for the human heart’s existence.These songs have the relentless ability to find the tender places within us. Her body of work stands as a reminder that our greatest strengths come from allowing ourselves to be courageously vulnerable.\nIt’s evident that her career in the music industry has been service-oriented. She uses her platform to fight for positive change. Stressing the important, necessary work of advocacy, justice and empowerment in our world. This community building message has touched people all across the globe.\nHer new album, What It Takes, culminates decades of hard work and perseverance. Produced by Theo Katzman and recorded in the north woods of Michigan, the record offers a fresh and electric sound supporting May’s soulfully familiar songs.\nHer calling is to share this music. Her words have held solace for weary hearts. They offer a light in the darkness and leave space for the pain and joy of being alive. When she starts to sing, everyone is invited, come as you are.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/may-erlewine/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1080x1080_may-erlewine_THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-a83304491a44720e81aac47511de0d02@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T220000 DTSTAMP:20260224T095501Z CREATED:20260224 LAST-MODIFIED:20260331 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Samantha Fish DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nTiktok\n\n\nLink\n\nWith an esteemed career that includes and sharing stages with giants like The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, SLASH, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Eric Johnson on the legendary Experience Hendrix Tour, Samantha Fish offers a concert experience unlike any other.\nPrepare to be captivated by one of the most formidable guitarists of her generation as Samantha Fish embarks on her 2025 Paper Doll Tour. Samantha and her all-star band bring a relentless energy and emotional depth to every stage they grace.\nFollowing her multi-award-winning success and a Grammy-nominated album, *Death Wish Blues*, in collaboration with rocker Jesse Dayton, which soared to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, Samantha Fish is back with her new album, *Paper Doll*. The album’s nine powerful tracks that come alive on the Paper Doll Tour along with fan favorites.\nJoin Samantha Fish on the Paper Doll Tour for an electrifying night of masterful guitar work, raw soul, and songs that resonate deep within. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to her music, Samantha Fish is sure to leave you awestruck with her passionate performance and undeniable talent. Get your tickets fast!\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/samantha-fish/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/THUMBNAIL-WXPN.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-7cbb793c46d7cad3981035cf922bd3f1@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T220000 DTSTAMP:20260223T095528Z CREATED:20260223 LAST-MODIFIED:20260310 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:4 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Hot 8 Brass Band DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nThe New Orleans-based Hot 8 Brass Band draw on the traditional jazz heritage of their hometown, alongside more modern styles, including elements of funk, hip hop, rap, and its local variation, “bounce.” The collective earned a win in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards 2022 for their feature on John Batiste’s ‘Album of The Year’, following the nomination of ‘The Life & Times Of…’ for ‘Best Regional Roots Album’ in 2013.\nTranscending genres and trends, Hot 8 have performed and collaborated with the likes of Jon Batiste, Blind Boys of Alabama, Basement Jaxx and Alice Russell, and provided live support for Mos Def, Lauryn Hill and Mary J Blige. Since forming they have established a decade-long affiliation with actor/BBC 6Music DJ Craig Charles, among other tastemakers, DJs and journalists worldwide. After a festive appearance Live at Maida Vale for Lauren Laverne (BBC 6 Music), the Hot 8 Brass Band performed for Jools Holland’s annual Hootenanny on BBC Two to welcome in 2019. Later that year, after taking to the stage at the BRIT awards in February, Hot 8 Brass Band were invited on the European leg of George Ezra’s tour.\nWith multiple sell-out shows at London’s Roundhouse and Brighton’s Dome, Hot 8 continues to share their acclaimed releases. Albums such as ‘Vicennial…’, ‘On The Spot’ and ‘Take Cover’, are brought to the stage, honoring their city’s musical traditions, while forging their own powerful legacy. Mixing an old-school street brass approach with funkier currents and hip hop vocals, Hot 8’s magnificent originals are juxtaposed with fresh versions of Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, The Specials and of course their anthemic take on Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing”.\nThe recent passing of Bennie Pete, the beloved co-founder and sousaphone player for the outfit, was honored in true New Orleans fashion with ‘The Bossman Tour 2023’, paying tribute to his “galvanizing force” as a “leader, teacher, and mentor”. Fellow bandmates added that “Bennie was an inspiration to [the] band and to many other musicians, and the entire musical and cultural community.” The dates celebrated the late Bennie’s “greatest wish… that New Orleans culture lives on for future generations”. This parade followed the success of the Mardi Gras 2020 and ‘Take Cover’ 2019 tours. In 2024, the band hit the road again for the “Big Tuba Tour,” featuring dates across the West Coast of the United States.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/hot-8-brass-band/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1080x1080_hot-8_THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-99efe6e00320edb6fac7ab90e845bb3e@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T170500 DTSTAMP:20250716T164427Z CREATED:20250716 LAST-MODIFIED:20260204 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego DESCRIPTION:On May 30, the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met-premiere staging of Frank’s opera, a “confident, richly imagined score” (The New Yorker) that “bursts with color and fresh individuality” (Los Angeles Times). The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego’s paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.\nEnglish StreamText captioning is available for the Met’s transmission of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego here ( https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=MET_Opera_Live_in_HD ). A transcript of the transmission will also be available to view after the live performance.\nPre-Show Performance & Lecture\nPresented by Penn State Opera Theatre\nJoin us at 12:30pm for a pre-show performance and lecture by the Penn State Opera Theatre program.\nSpeaker: Abigail Conklin, M.A. Musicology candidate\nPianist: Bryan O’Lone\nPerformances: TBD\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/el-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego/ CATEGORIES:Opera LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/800x1200_El-Ultimo-Sueno-de-Frida-y-Diego-Individual-Web-Thumbnail-1000x1480-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-48f878c04b5815a87f9421ca27d6b49c@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T220000 DTSTAMP:20260331T115529Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260410 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Shannon McNally DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nGrammy nominee Shannon McNally’s live music career began on the jam band circuit of the 1990s with bands like Derek Trucks and Railroad Earth. Since then, her catalog has grown to span the whole of the Americana music spectrum, both writing original songs as well as interpreting the songs of others. She brings a soul-stirring musicality to her craft. Her honest and, at times, elegant voice immediately grabs one by the heartstrings. Not to mention as it turns out, she is also an exceptional electric guitar player.\nMcNally has fourteen albums to her name and a string of single self-releases on her personal label, Queen Maeve Records. Her latest album, “Live At Dee’s,” is a career retrospective song list captured over four nights in September of 2022 with a revolving band of Nashville musicians. Showcasing McNally’s wonderful storytelling and sense of wry humor, the 18-song disc captures her at her most relaxed in her natural habitat of neighborhood Honky Tonk.\nFor those who have followed McNally’s twenty-plus-year career, the thing that sticks with listeners the most about her is the timeless effortlessness she brings to all she does. With an impressive catalog and extensive list of collaborators with whom she has written, recorded, and toured; McNally continues to turn out great music across wide-flung ends of the spectrum, defying genre-fication. At home on any stage, from Lincoln Center to the juke joints of Mississippi—she always brings the house down.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/shannon-mcnally/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1080x1080_McNally_THUMBNAIL.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-48e9381c73959cfa96f0f580b9b15f9f@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T220000 DTSTAMP:20260323T102905Z CREATED:20260323 LAST-MODIFIED:20260331 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Alicia Blue DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nX-twitter\n\n\nLink\n\nAlicia Blue’s path to music didn’t follow a straight line. Born along the San Bernardino line in California and raised between Southern California and South Texas, she grew up between cultures, rhythms, and stories—mariachi on her dad’s stereo, West Coast soul in her headphones, and notebooks full of poetry in her backpack. Music wasn’t the plan, but life had other ideas. A chance run-in with an aging soul singer changed everything—he saw something in her, and she leaned in. The poems turned into songs, and the guitar—barely more than a few chords at the time—became her tool for survival and connection.\nShe played her first open mic in 2016, armed with heart and raw talent. Just a few years later, “Magma,” one of her earliest songs, landed on Starbucks’ flagship Spotify playlist and played in stores around the world. Word started to spread: there was something different about this voice. Honest. Haunting. Unafraid.\nBy 2020, Alicia had carved out a name for herself in LA’s songwriter scene, blending Americana, folk, and alt-country with an emotional depth that felt both timeless and refreshingly current. A brief trip to Nashville in 2021 to write with some local legends turned into a full-blown relocation the following spring. It didn’t take long for her to find her people—and her place—in Music City.\nIn 2024, she released a run of powerful singles, including “Tennessee,” a soul-stirring duet with Lucinda Williams that garnered critical buzz and introduced Alicia to a whole new audience. By 2025, her sound had evolved again, digging deeper into the classic country she grew up on, colored by the mariachi melodies her Mexican father once played for her. Think Dolly meets Emmylou, with a little Waylon at the edges.\nNow, Alicia’s gearing up to record her debut country album with none other than Shooter Jennings, who’s called her “the voice of a generation” and “as rare as they come.” With new music on the horizon, label talks in motion, and a voice that feels both familiar and completely her own, Alicia Blue is poised for a breakout year—and she’s just getting started.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/alicia-blue/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THUMB-Alicia-Blue-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-00275937100699204a3d5ae3caf7190d@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T220000 DTSTAMP:20260217T125503Z CREATED:20260217 LAST-MODIFIED:20260331 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:The Wood Brothers DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nDubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years. Chris already had legions of devoted fans for his incomparable work as one-third of Medeski Martin & Wood, while Oliver’s band King Johnson built a loyal following in the South. With drummer Jano Rix added as a permanent third member, The Wood Brothers have evolved into one of roots music’s most revered acts, playing sold out shows across North America, garnering a Grammy Award nomination and releasing nine studio albums, including their forthcoming release, Puff of Smoke, out August 1.\nThe Wood Brothers have partnered with American Friends of Canadian Conservation so that $1 per ticket will support The Nature Trust of British Columbia (NTBC) in their efforts to conserve ecologically-rich wetlands and protect irreplaceable land from development. Every $1 donated will be matched by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with $2 so more endangered wetlands can be saved. If you’d like to learn more, please visit this link.\nPlease Note: There is a 6 ticket limit per customer. Ticket delivery and ticket transfer will be delayed until 30 days from show date.\nAll presales end at 10pm EST on Thursday, February 19th.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/the-wood-brothers/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WOOD-BROTHERS-WXPN-THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-54ba2d06c11229826ca8143a2933df73@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T220000 DTSTAMP:20260331T115556Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260331 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nJim Lauderdale embodies the sound of American roots music for listeners around the world. A 2025 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Lauderdale will release his 38th and 39th albums in 2026: Country Super Hits Volume 2 and a bluegrass collection, The Birds Know. His major label debut, 1991’s Planet of Love, opened the door to international touring and established him as an A-list songwriter on Music Row. His songs have been recorded by George Strait, Patty Loveless, George Jones, the Chicks, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lucinda Williams, Charley Crockett, Dave Edmunds, Solomon Burke, and many others. Between 2004 and 2013, Lauderdale wrote and recorded six albums with Grateful Dead songwriter Robert Hunter. His many other collaborators include Buddy Miller, Elvis Costello, Donna the Buffalo, North Mississippi Allstars, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, and Ralph Stanley. In 2016, Lauderdale received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association; he’s also won two Grammys in the Best Bluegrass Album category.\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/jim-lauderdale-the-game-changers/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Attic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1080x1080_Jim-L_THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-8c98ec1d4947ca23fbf9ed07c8adbfa5@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T220000 DTSTAMP:20260217T095539Z CREATED:20260217 LAST-MODIFIED:20260331 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez Trio DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nAmazon\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nLink\n\nBanjo. Drums. Harp. Huh?\nTo be sure, the new all-star trio of Béla Fleck, harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer Antonio Sánchez features instrumentation that might safely be called uncommon. Unless, of course, you’re already familiar with 19-time Grammy-winner Fleck — the genre-blurring virtuoso who has done more to expand the possibilities of the banjo than any other player in the instrument’s history. From his bluegrass beginnings through his otherworldly Flecktones, his duo with Chick Corea and his reimagining of Rhapsody in Blue, Fleck’s work never fails to surprise. What doesn’t surprise is the impeccable caliber of his collaborators — and this new trio includes two of the most gifted musicians of their generation. The harpist, Castañeda, hails from Bogotá, Colombia, and has led his own bands in addition to sharing projects with such masters as Hiromi, Paquito D’Rivera and Grégoire Maret. 5-time Grammy-winner Sánchez grew up in Mexico City and built a reputation as one of the great jazz drummers through his work with guitarist Pat Metheny. He’s also been a visionary bandleader, helming progressive groups like Bad Hombre, and collaborated with Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Charlie Haden, Michael Brecker and other giants. His Golden Globe-nominated drum-set score for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 2014 film Birdman earned him renown far outside the jazz world.\nPlaying original repertoire, much of it collaboratively written, this trio embarks nightly on fearless explorations that audiences will find irresistible — rich with strong melodies, gorgeous harmony and grooves that twist and turn while feeling fantastic.\nArtist Bios\n\nBéla Fleck\nJust in case you aren’t familiar with Béla Fleck, there are many who say he’s the premiere banjo player in the world. Others claim that Fleck has virtually reinvented the image and the sound of the banjo through a remarkable performing and recording career that has taken him all over the musical map and on a range of solo projects and collaborations. If you are familiar with Fleck, you know that he just loves to play the banjo, and put it into unique settings.\nA nineteen-time Grammy Award-winner, Fleck has the virtuosic, jazz-to-classical ingenuity of an iconic instrumentalist and composer with bluegrass roots. For over 30 years, he has led Béla Fleck and The Flecktones, the groundbreaking quartet inspired by jazz, funk, bluegrass and beyond. From writing three banjo concertos for full symphony orchestra to exploring the banjo’s African roots with the award-winning 2009 documentary Throw Down Your Heart, many tout that Béla Fleck is the world’s premier banjo player. As Jon Pareles wrote for The New York Times, “That’s a lot of territory for five strings.”\nCollaborators include Abigail Washburn, the Brooklyn Rider String Quartet, Chris Thile, The Blind Boys of Alabama, McCoy Tyner, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia (their latest album As We Speak won two Grammys in 2024). Fleck’s album Rhapsody in Blue was released February 12, 2024 on the centennial of the work’s premiere in New York City, and he debuted it at Carnegie Hall with orchestra in May. His Grammy-winning project My Bluegrass Heart, is named in honor of his friend, mentor and hero Chick Corea (My Spanish Heart). Béla and Chick toured for many years as a duo and released three acclaimed albums, including their latest and final duo project, Remembrance (2024), which won the 2025 Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\n\n\nEdmar Castañeda\nUpon arriving in the United States in 1994, Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda made a name for himself as the preeminent jazz harp virtuoso. Castañeda brings forth a brilliance that beautifully merges the jazz tradition with a diverse set of styles and genres while bringing unbridled attention to a somewhat unfamiliar instrument: the harp. He was ushered into the jazz community by Paquito D’Rivera, who recognized Castañeda’s passion and took the young harpist under his wing. Castañeda has cemented the harp’s place in jazz with innovative technique and heartfelt creativity from a wealth of formidable collaborations with music titans such as Wynton Marsalis, Bela Fleck, John Scofield, Ricki Lee Jones, Hiromi, Pedrito Martinez, Marcus Miller, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ivan Lins, The Yellowjackets, and Paco De Lucia.\nIn the same breath as the Yo-Yo Ma’s of the world, Castañeda fearlessly stuns audiences, musicians, and critics alike with his incredible talents as a player and composer. NPR’s “Fresh Air” touts, “…his technique is the real astonishment. Castañeda juggles lead, rhythm and bass lines, using a variety of hard and soft string attacks to keep those voices distinct — all without giving up the groove…His amazing technique…raises the bar for every harpist.” The New York Times notes, “…Castañeda… engage[s] modern jazz in ways that honor…cultural origins, and [he has] the capacity to astonish by virtue of [his] fingerstyle technique.” Moses Sumney highlights his “5 Favorite NPR “Tiny Desk Concerts” and says, “My brain cracked open when I first saw this. Some classical instruments are so ingrained in our heads for sounding one way; Edmar restructures what we know of harp, defiantly expanding the bounds of the instrument.”\nCastañeda follows up seven acclaimed albums with his latest recording project, Viento Sur, with a nine-person ensemble of acclaimed global musicians from Switzerland, Brazil, Cuba, Israel, Chile, USA, Argentina, and Colombia. An array of compositions on Viento Sur are commissioned by American Chamber Music from the “New Jazz Works Grant.”\nCastañeda’s renowned albums as a bandleader are interchanged with awe-inspiring symphonic and big-band works with Wynton Marsalis Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Clássica de Espinho and the São Paulo Jazz Symphony Orchestra, as well as chamber pieces for the Israel Camerata Jerusalem and the Orquestra Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia.\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\nAntonio Sánchez\nBorn in Mexico City, 4-time Grammy Award winner Antonio Sánchez began playing the drums at age five and performed professionally in his early teens in Mexico’s rock, jazz and latin scenes.\nHe pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and in 1993 enrolled in Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in Jazz Studies.\nSince moving to New York City in 1999, Sánchez has become one of the most sought-after drummers on the international jazz scene. Following 18 years and 9 albums as one of the most revered collaborators with guitarist/composer Pat Metheny, he also has recorded and performed with many other most prominent artists like Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden and Toots Thielmans.\nIn 2014 Sánchez’s popularity soared when he scored Alejandro Gonzá lez Iñáritu’s Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) which ended up fetching 4 Academy awards (including best picture) and for which Sánchez won a Grammy award. Additional film/tv projects include EPIX network’s Get Shorty and Hippopotamus among others.\nWith more than a dozen recordings as a leader or co-leader, Sánchez’s recent projects include the acclaimed epic The Meridian Suite and the star studded Three Times Three. He turned his upset over social injustice into a tribute to every immigrant’s journey in his epic musical statement Lines in the Sand.\nSánchez is the recipient of five Grammys, three Echo Awards, Golden Globe & BAFTA nominations and has been thrice named Modern Drummer’s “Jazz Drummer of the Year”. He has been featured on the covers of DownBeat, JazzTimes, JAZZIZ, Modern Drummer, Drum! and Musico Pro — among others.\nSánchez’s new album SHIFT (Bad Hombre Vol. II) on Warner Music features Sánchez playing virtually every instrument on the album — in addition to being its producer. SHIFT features Trent Reznor, Dave Mathews, Kimbra, Ana Tijoux, Meshell Ndegeocello and more.\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\n\nJust in case you aren’t familiar with Béla Fleck, there are many who say he’s the premiere banjo player in the world. Others claim that Fleck has virtually reinvented the image and the sound of the banjo through a remarkable performing and recording career that has taken him all over the musical map and on a range of solo projects and collaborations. If you are familiar with Fleck, you know that he just loves to play the banjo, and put it into unique settings.\nA nineteen-time Grammy Award-winner, Fleck has the virtuosic, jazz-to-classical ingenuity of an iconic instrumentalist and composer with bluegrass roots. For over 30 years, he has led Béla Fleck and The Flecktones, the groundbreaking quartet inspired by jazz, funk, bluegrass and beyond. From writing three banjo concertos for full symphony orchestra to exploring the banjo’s African roots with the award-winning 2009 documentary Throw Down Your Heart, many tout that Béla Fleck is the world’s premier banjo player. As Jon Pareles wrote for The New York Times, “That’s a lot of territory for five strings.”\nCollaborators include Abigail Washburn, the Brooklyn Rider String Quartet, Chris Thile, The Blind Boys of Alabama, McCoy Tyner, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia (their latest album As We Speak won two Grammys in 2024). Fleck’s album Rhapsody in Blue was released February 12, 2024 on the centennial of the work’s premiere in New York City, and he debuted it at Carnegie Hall with orchestra in May. His Grammy-winning project My Bluegrass Heart, is named in honor of his friend, mentor and hero Chick Corea (My Spanish Heart). Béla and Chick toured for many years as a duo and released three acclaimed albums, including their latest and final duo project, Remembrance (2024), which won the 2025 Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nUpon arriving in the United States in 1994, Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda made a name for himself as the preeminent jazz harp virtuoso. Castañeda brings forth a brilliance that beautifully merges the jazz tradition with a diverse set of styles and genres while bringing unbridled attention to a somewhat unfamiliar instrument: the harp. He was ushered into the jazz community by Paquito D’Rivera, who recognized Castañeda’s passion and took the young harpist under his wing. Castañeda has cemented the harp’s place in jazz with innovative technique and heartfelt creativity from a wealth of formidable collaborations with music titans such as Wynton Marsalis, Bela Fleck, John Scofield, Ricki Lee Jones, Hiromi, Pedrito Martinez, Marcus Miller, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ivan Lins, The Yellowjackets, and Paco De Lucia.\nIn the same breath as the Yo-Yo Ma’s of the world, Castañeda fearlessly stuns audiences, musicians, and critics alike with his incredible talents as a player and composer. NPR’s “Fresh Air” touts, “…his technique is the real astonishment. Castañeda juggles lead, rhythm and bass lines, using a variety of hard and soft string attacks to keep those voices distinct — all without giving up the groove…His amazing technique…raises the bar for every harpist.” The New York Times notes, “…Castañeda… engage[s] modern jazz in ways that honor…cultural origins, and [he has] the capacity to astonish by virtue of [his] fingerstyle technique.” Moses Sumney highlights his “5 Favorite NPR “Tiny Desk Concerts” and says, “My brain cracked open when I first saw this. Some classical instruments are so ingrained in our heads for sounding one way; Edmar restructures what we know of harp, defiantly expanding the bounds of the instrument.”\nCastañeda follows up seven acclaimed albums with his latest recording project, Viento Sur, with a nine-person ensemble of acclaimed global musicians from Switzerland, Brazil, Cuba, Israel, Chile, USA, Argentina, and Colombia. An array of compositions on Viento Sur are commissioned by American Chamber Music from the “New Jazz Works Grant.”\nCastañeda’s renowned albums as a bandleader are interchanged with awe-inspiring symphonic and big-band works with Wynton Marsalis Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Clássica de Espinho and the São Paulo Jazz Symphony Orchestra, as well as chamber pieces for the Israel Camerata Jerusalem and the Orquestra Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia.\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\nBorn in Mexico City, 4-time Grammy Award winner Antonio Sánchez began playing the drums at age five and performed professionally in his early teens in Mexico’s rock, jazz and latin scenes.\nHe pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and in 1993 enrolled in Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in Jazz Studies.\nSince moving to New York City in 1999, Sánchez has become one of the most sought-after drummers on the international jazz scene. Following 18 years and 9 albums as one of the most revered collaborators with guitarist/composer Pat Metheny, he also has recorded and performed with many other most prominent artists like Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden and Toots Thielmans.\nIn 2014 Sánchez’s popularity soared when he scored Alejandro Gonzá lez Iñáritu’s Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) which ended up fetching 4 Academy awards (including best picture) and for which Sánchez won a Grammy award. Additional film/tv projects include EPIX network’s Get Shorty and Hippopotamus among others.\nWith more than a dozen recordings as a leader or co-leader, Sánchez’s recent projects include the acclaimed epic The Meridian Suite and the star studded Three Times Three. He turned his upset over social injustice into a tribute to every immigrant’s journey in his epic musical statement Lines in the Sand.\nSánchez is the recipient of five Grammys, three Echo Awards, Golden Globe & BAFTA nominations and has been thrice named Modern Drummer’s “Jazz Drummer of the Year”. He has been featured on the covers of DownBeat, JazzTimes, JAZZIZ, Modern Drummer, Drum! and Musico Pro — among others.\nSánchez’s new album SHIFT (Bad Hombre Vol. II) on Warner Music features Sánchez playing virtually every instrument on the album — in addition to being its producer. SHIFT features Trent Reznor, Dave Mathews, Kimbra, Ana Tijoux, Meshell Ndegeocello and more.\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/beatrio/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/THUMBNAIL-e1771344379534.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-a6bec25b47dcde568dfeef21fea8e5f2@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220000 DTSTAMP:20250218T095548Z CREATED:20250218 LAST-MODIFIED:20260409 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:5 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:EagleMania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band DESCRIPTION:\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLink\n\nEagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as select Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh solo efforts.\nIf you like The Eagles you simply must experience the world’s greatest Eagles Tribute, EagleMania!\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/eaglemania-the-worlds-greatest-eagles-tribute-band/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1080x1080_THUMBNAIL-Eaglemania.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-92664de43e5721bc5c0cfd1c31f08f30@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T220000 DTSTAMP:20260331T115526Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260330 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nX-twitter\n\n\nTiktok\n\n\nLink\n\nRemember Jones to present 20-Piece Band Revival of Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen\nRecreating the 1970 concert experience including full choir, horn section, and band members from national touring acts\nCelebrate Joe Cocker’s groundbreaking live album and tour, MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN! Serving as a dedication to Joe Cocker and Leon Russell, the show will be recreated with a 20-piece band in similar style of the original tour including, for your delight, Cosmic Kiddies, English Roadies, Children with the Answers, Cooking Italians, Presidents of Recording Companies, Acrobatics and Displays, The Odd Sane Dog, The Space Choir, Assorted Sound Freaks, and All Elements of the Truth.\nThis event will feature guests and full choir, including all songs from the entire tour beyond those on the original album release, with large interpretations of songs by rock and soul greats including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Leonard Cohen, Traffic, Leon Russell, and more. Songs from the original tour include: “With a Little Help from My Friends,” “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window,” “Let It Be,” “Feelin’ Alright,” “Honky Tonk Women,” “Cry Me a River,” “Darling Be Home Soon,” “Delta Lady”, “The Letter”, and many other favorites.\nTaking on lead vocals is national song-stylist and showman Remember Jones, called “high-energy… Broadway-ready…” by ROLLING STONE Magazine, who is on the rise while sharing stages with notable acts such as Bruce Springsteen, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes, Dionne Warwick, Darlene Love, Buster Poindexter, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Low Cut Connie, and more. He has been a member of the acclaimed Everyone Orchestra alongside Robert Randolph, Steve Kimock and members of Ween, moe., The Roots, The Revivalists, and more. He has been mentioned in Rolling Stone, Variety, Paste, Relix, and more with his original music, high energy, show-band staging, and creative, theatrical events playing to packed and sold-out clubs and theaters throughout the United States.\nThe band, horn section, PLUS 10-person choir will comprise touring artists crossing many genres including international rock acts, soul tours, Broadway, and more.\nFor more information, visit rememberjones.com, @RememberJones on Instagram, or each of the venue’s websites!\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/mad-dogs-englishmen/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-edc11ad645bab544e01f77d9d4e7cff3@thestatetheatre.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105547Z CREATED:20260409 LAST-MODIFIED:20260409 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:St. Paul & The Broken Bones DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nX-twitter\n\n\nLink\n\nSt. Paul & The Broken Bones are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals. Formed in Birmingham in 2011, the band features Paul Janeway (vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone), and Amari Ansari (saxophone).\nTheir new self-titled sixth album marks a creative renewal—melding the band’s adventurous spirit with a return to soulful, song-focused roots. Recorded at the legendary FAME Studios and produced by Eg White (Adele, Celine Dion), the record blends psych-funk grooves, gospel-tinged ballads, and cinematic rock flourishes. Tracks like “Sushi and Coca-Cola” and “Going Back” reflect both personal introspection and the band’s deepened identity after a decade of evolution.\nSt. Paul & The Broken Bones have shared stages with The Rolling Stones, Lizzo, and Black Pumas, and performed at major festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. Even Sir Elton John took notice, inviting them to perform at his Oscar party. Blending rock & roll, soul, R&B, and more, the band continues to captivate audiences around the world.\n\n\nSpotify\n\n\nMusic\n\n\nYoutube\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nTiktok\n\n\nLink\n\nOnce every millennia, the forces of nature and the stars above, align to give the human race a gift from the Gods. For this chapter in our existence, that gift is The Psycodelics.\nThe group embodies and glorifies Black American Music. Elements from Funk, Blues, Gospel and R&B leave the audience in awe with sounds that hit you like a freight train. Audience members and fans have compared the band to the likes of Parliament Funkadelic, Prince and Morris Day & The Time. Their debut album “Please Keep Off The Grass” has already garnered Grammy Recording Academy attention and is set to release Easter Sunday, April 20th.\nThe band has already established a buzz amongst the festival scene by capturing audiences at Peach Fest, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Jam Cruise and many more. The Psycodelics have traveled the country supporting Neal Francis, Fearless Flyers and Durand Jones and the Indications. .\nThe Psycodelics are Cameron Wescott (bass, vox), Sean Bing (drum, vox), Noah Jones (keys), Whitt Burn (guitar) and Chris Barnwell (percussion).\n URL:https://thestatetheatre.org/events/st-paul-the-broken-bones/ CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:The Friedman Auditorium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:https://thestatetheatre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/St.-Paul-THUMBNAIL.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR