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Past Events
March 2018
MSC presents pianist Mark Markham
Don’t miss a program of exciting, poetic and colorful piano music from the Romantic era brought to life by a pianist at the height of his powers! Mark Markham, a recital partner of the legendary soprano Jessye Norman for two decades, will perform music of Debussy, Rachmaninoff and Scriabin, as well as Liszt’s Sonata in B Minor, considered by many one of the most challenging works in the entire piano repertoire. The Baltimore Sun recently hailed his performance of this…
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet to perform Shakespeare’s Greatest Comedy on the Whitaker Center Stage! WORLD PREMIERE The moonlit forest realm of Oberon, the fairy king, and his queen Titania, provides the ideal setting for the magical story of mismatched lovers and a mischievous sprite. The lovesick Helena pines for the fickle Demetrius who in turn chases the charming Hermia who is in love with Lysander, a model of a devoted lover. When Puck — the impish, quick-witted sprite who enjoys…
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Theatre Harrisburg presents HAIRSPRAY
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning…
Find out more »May 2018
Taste of Jazz
4TH ANNUAL TASTE OF JAZZ 2018 PRESENTS RENOWNED JAZZ ARTISTS PIECES OF A DREAM! St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Harrisburg announces its 4TH Annual Taste of Jazz Fundraising Event scheduled for Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 2:00pm to 5:00 at the Whitaker Center for Science & the Arts located at 222 Market Street in downtown Harrisburg, PA. A pre-concert reception will begin at 1:30pm. A Taste of Jazz is a celebration of cultures, ethnicities, good food and great music that…
Find out more »October 2019
Justin Hayward-Vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues
Join us in Sunoco Performance Theater on October 6, 2019 to see Justin Hayward LIVE featuring Mike Dawes, one of a new generation of young, exceptional, and gifted guitar players. Having chalked up nearly fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward’s voice has been heard the world over. Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues, his is an enduring talent that has helped to define the times in…
Find out more »November 2019
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd
THE MACHINE, America's top Pink Floyd show, has forged a 31-year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. Over the years, The Machine has touched the hearts and souls of many, selling out theaters, premier rock clubs and casinos across North and Central America, Europe and Asia. They have also appeared at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, Gathering of the Vibes, Buffalo's Artpark, and Germany's Rock of Ages.
Find out more »January 2020
Thursday Afternoon Free Concert Series: THE DON JOHNSON PROJECT
Swing by Whitaker Center two Thursdays each month for Thursday Afternoon - a new, ticket-less, FREE live musical event designed to showcase exceptional local area and regional talent! Bring your lunch and enjoy the hidden, local musical treasures in the AMP Lobby or Kunkel Gallery! Come and go as you please! The Don Johnson Project - Funky Electric Blues, Motown and much more! Thursday, January 23, AMP Lobby
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Cinderella: A Ridiculous Retelling of a Classic Tale
The world premiere of Mary-Teresa Lee's play, Cinderella: A Ridiculous Retelling of a Classic Tale is sure to leave your family in stitches! This show is sure to tickle the funnybones of all ages with a cast of 3rd - 7th graders.
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Cuarteto Latinoamericano
Winner of two Latin Grammy Awards for the Best Classical Recording, Cuarteto Latinoamericano, performs vibrant and sophisticated music by Latin American composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. PROGRAM: Heitor Villa-Lobos: String Quartet No. 5 (1931); Manuel M. Ponce: Estrellita and Gavota; Gabriela Ortiz: La Calaca; Astor Piazzolla: Four for Tango for String Quartet (1987); and Alberto Ginastera: String Quartet No. 1. Concert Sponsor: John & Annie Standley Season Sponsor: The Carole DeSoto Foundation
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Stuart and Friends
MARKET SQUARE CONCERTS presents an annual “Stuart and Friends” program featuring maestro Malina at the piano joined by violinist Alexander Kerr, concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony; as well as violist Michael Isaac Strauss; cellist Julian Schwarz; and violinist Peter Sirotin. Zev Malina will perform his own composition as part of our (YAP) Young Artists Program. Program includes: Zev Malina: Schemin' an homage to Zez Confrey; Mozart: Sonata for Piano and Violin in B-flat Major, KV. 454; Ernest Bloch: Suite Hébraïque…
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