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Fast Lane Art is a juried contest and exhibition presented by Berks Arts Council which celebrates and displays the work of student and professional artists on highways throughout Greater Reading. Creators of the top three high school artworks and top three professional artworks will see their winning entries larger-than-life on billboards throughout Berks County thanks to Land Displays. Winning artists also receive cash prizes.
Visit the Fast Lane Art website for more information and to submit your artwork! |
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Berks Jazz Fest tickets on sale now! |
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Missed the live show? CLICK HERE to see what you missed!.
Join Berks Arts Council Executive Director Karen Haver as she talks about the annual Berks Ballet Theatre production of The Nutcracker with Kelly Barber, Artistic Director, and Willis Rapp from Reading Pops, which will be providing accomapaniment the performaces. |
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Reading Civic Theatre presents
Fiddler on the Roof |
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DATES/TIMES:
Friday, December 15 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Miller Center for the Arts @ Reading Area Community College | 4 N. Second St. | Reading, PA 19601
Winner of nine Tony Awards,
Fiddler on the Roof
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is set in the little village of Anatevka. The story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," are just a few of the well-known songs found in
Fiddler on the Roof. Rich in historical and ethnic detail and requiring a cast of various ages, Reading Civic Theatre is honored to have the opportunity to bring this show to the Berks County area!
Tickets $25. Tickets can be purchased via the MIller Center website or by calling the box office at 610-607-6270. A 10% discount on each ticket is available for groups of 20 or more.
REMEMBER! Berks Arts Council members receive @ 20% discount on their tickets!!
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Reading Symphony Orchestra celebrates New Year's Eve with Time for Three |
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DATE: Sunday, December 31
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Santander Performing Arts Center | 136 N. Sixth St. | Reading, PA 19601
The innovative, category-shattering trio Time for Three (Tf3) transcends traditional classification. Fusing elements of classical, country western, gypsy, and jazz idioms, the trio creates a unique musical blend with cross-generational appeal. Praising their charismatic musicianship, NPR said, “with their staggering technique and freewheeling genre-crossing, it’s hard not to be swept up in the force of their contagious energy.”
Tickets: $20-$80. To purchase tickets or obtain more information, visit the RSO website. |
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THIS WEEK (FRIDAY 12/8/17 - Thursday 12/14/17)
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THIS WEEK: Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill |
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DATES: Wednesdays - Sundays (closed 12/24 & 12/25)
TIME: 6 - 9 p.m.
LOCATION: Gring's Mill Recreation Area | Wyomissing, PA 19610
Gring's Mill park is glowing with thousands of twinkling lights for the annual
Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill program. Each evening visitors can enjoy seasonal entertainment and visits with Santa in the barn, an HO scale model train display, as well as the walk-through light display around the park. Light refreshments available, and a $5 donation/car. For more information and a schedule of entertainment, visit the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department website.
Friday, Dec. 8: Reading Choral Society Chamber Choir (6:30-8:30 pm).
Saturday, Dec. 9: The Magic of Daniel Clements (shows at 6:30 & 7:30)
Sunday, Dec. 10: Polished Brass
Wednesday, Dec. 13: Classical Guitarist Thomas Shugar
Thursday, Dec. 14: Pagoda Brass |
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TONIGHT! KFMS presents Saul Broudy & Jim Dragoni |
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DATE: Friday, December 8
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: St. John's UCC | 257 W. Walnut St. | Kutztown, PA 19530
Saul's career spans almost 40 years of performance singing Country Blues, Bluegrass, and other traditional and contemporary forms of grassroots American music. He is know for his stunning harmonica playing. He will be accompanied by guitarist Jim Dragoni, a master of Blues, Jazz, Swing, and Rock. For more information, visit the Kutztown Folk Music Society website.
$7 donation at the door or $5 with student ID. Children 12 & under free. |
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SATURDAY: The Belsnickel at The Berks History Center |
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DATE: Saturday, December 9
TIME: 10 a.m.
LOCATION: The Berks History Center | 940 Center Ave. | Reading, PA 19601
Meet Belsnickel, the mysterious PA German Christmas character, in a lively presentation and performance by Patrick Donmoyer.
$5.00 members, $8.00 non-members. Light Refreshments served at 9:30AM Off street parking available at 160 Spring Street, Reading. For more information, visit the Berks History Center website. |
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SATURDAY: Artistry, Industry, Technology - a Choral Concert |
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DATE: Saturday, December 9
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Memorial Chapel at Albright College | 1621 N. 13th St. | Reading, PA 19604
Albright College Music Department presents
Sounds of the Season, featuring Albright's Choral ensembles: Mane-gels, Women's Chorale, and Concert Choir. For more information, visit Albright College's Facebook page. |
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SUNDAY: Annual Vesper Service with the Reading Pops Orchestra and St. Daniel's Church |
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DATE: Sunday, December 10
TIME: 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Conrad Weiser High School | 44 Big Spring Rd | Robesonia, PA 19551
Join the St. Daniel's Choir, soloists, and Reading Pops Orchestra for a beautiful Vesper Service. There will be a free-will offering. For more information about the Reading Pops, visit their website. |
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SUNDAY: Opus One presents
Carols & Lullabies |
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DATE: Sunday, December 10
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Nativity Lutheran Church | 1501 N. 13th St. | Reading, PA 19604
Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir will present a concert entitled
Carols & Lullabies. The featured work will be Conrad Susa's
Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest, a collection sung entirely in Spanish. Other repertoire includes works composed by Vaughan Williams, Ola Gjeilo, Eric Whitacre, and more! Come join Opus One to usher in the holiday season!
Tickets: $15 - purchased at the door / $10 - ordered in advance (email, phone) / $5 - students. For more information visit the Opus One website. |
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NEXT WEEK (Friday 12/15/17 - Thursday 12/21/17)
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DECEMBER 15: Senior Series presents a Planetarium show:
The Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel |
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DATE: Friday, December 15
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Reading Museum Planetarium | 500 Museum Rd. | Reading, PA 19611
You are never too old to learn! Come to the Reading Public Museum for this senior-friendly program to learn more details behind the exhibits at The Museum. This program will run the 4th Friday of the month, (*unless otherwise noted). All documentaries are held in The Neag Planetarium. Senior Series is FREE with Museum admission and FREE for Members. GUESTS OF ALL AGES WELCOME, reservations recommended for groups of 10 or more. Visit The Reading Public Museum website for information on future programs. |
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DECEMBER 16 & 17: Berks Ballet Theatre presents
The Nutcracker |
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DATES & TIMES:
Saturday, December 16 @ 1 & 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 @ 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Scottish Rite Cathedral | 310 South 7th St. | Reading, PA 19611
This year, experience the magic of Berks Ballet Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker like never before. The classic tale brings the story of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker to life through classical ballet and Tchaikovsky’s memorable, soaring score. Berks Ballet Theatre is no stranger to creating works that excite. Now in its 42nd year, the story of The Nutcracker reaches new heights. Come hear the sights and sounds of the season with the accompaniment of the wonderful Reading Pops Orchestra.
Tickets: $25 - $35. For tickets and more information, visit the Berks Ballet Theatre website. |
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COMING SOON (Friday 12/22/17 - Thursday 1/4/18)
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PMEA District 10 Band Read-Through |
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DATE: Tuesday, January 2
TIME: 7 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Ringgold Band |
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Schuylkill River Greenways calls for Artists |
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The Alliance for Watershed Education seeks to commission interdisciplinary high quality original works of art for its network of 23 environmental centers. The art at each center will serve as a focal point to inspire people to explore, enjoy, and engage with the watershed while creating awareness and advocacy for the protection and restoration of the Delaware River Watershed.
Deadline for submissions is December 15. Visit the AWE website for Request for Qualifications. |
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Call for Poetry Submissions! |
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Do you have holiday traditions, a certain playlist, or an extra special ornament that makes this time of year magical? Or maybe a shopping list that grinds your gears? Share your December-themed poem with Poets Pause on BCTV. Send up to 17 lines of poetry in the form of a holiday to-do or gift list to:
Klimcho@msn.com by midnight December 12. |
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Reading Theater Project Fringe Call |
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Take a creative risk with the Reading Theater Project. Performing artists are invited to submit an original piece for our upcoming five minute fringe festival,
FAIRY TALES: FACT OR FICTION. All submissions should connect to the theme. Weekly creative labs begin in mid-January. The performances will be at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education in February, 2018. All pieces should be a minimum of five minutes long and no longer than 10 minutes in length.
Submissions are due Monday, January 1, 2018. Visit the Reading Theater Project website for more information. |
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