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First Thursday March: Half the Sky
March 4 is International Women's Day, and through this program, we will be standing with AAUW branches across the country, in support of women and girls across the world, many who are struggling under dire circumstances.more infoFebruary First Thursday: Hope from Haiti
Paul Confer, a local realtor, was visiting Haiti on a mission trip when his world was shaken both literally and figuratively on January 12th. Within a matter of minutes, the world around him crumbled and buildings fell as the ground shook in one of the worst earthquakes in recorded history. His story, though, is one of hope, faith and solidarity. Please come to the community room for this special First Thursday presentation made possible by the Friends of Schlow Centre Region Library.more infoNovember First Thursday - Tussey Mountain Moonshiners
November is a HUGE month for First Thursday activities and Schlow Library has an awesome offering. The Tussey Mountain Moonshiners will be coming 'round the mountain to show us how to get down and enjoy traditional Pennsylvanian folk music. It's a hootenanny and a hoe-down, all ages are welcome! We dare you to stay sitting during this lively presentation.more infoFirst Thursday: Penn State Opera Theatre
more infoSchlow Library and the Friends of Schlow Library are proud to present the Penn State Opera Theatre group who will perform various selections including a portion of their upcoming performance of "Hansel & Gretl" - if you thought you knew opera, you may be surprised at what you hear and learn here!
Special thanks go to the Friends of Schlow Centre Region Library for making this presentation possible.
First Thursday: "Huzzah!"
more infoAfter a month off, First Thursday kicks off the second half of the year with an eclectic mixture of klezmer, swing, and latin jazz music. Strap on your toe-tappers and get down to the library for this free event!
This and all First Thursdya Events are made possible through the generosity of the Friends of Schlow Centre Region Library.
FIRST THURSDAY EVENT: Alexandra Day
more infoAlexandra Day is an extremely talented Musician who will treat us with her unique, original and melodious music during June's First Thursday appearance.
This and all First Thursday events are sponsored by The Friends of Schlow Centre Region Library
First Thursday - Westminster Handbell Ensemble
Handbell performance group from Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church celebrating dance music. This and all First Thursday events are made possible by the Friends of Schlow Centre Region Library.more infoFirst Thursdays - where did they come from?
more infoHave you heard of our local First Thursdays? These monthly celebrations of the arts in downtown State College and on the Penn State campus follow a pattern adopted in a number of cities across America to devote one day a month to the arts. Our First Thursdays were started three years ago by the Friends of Schlow Library Board! Katie O'Toole, program chair of the Friends of Schlow Library, brought together representatives of downtown businesses and Penn State and communty arts groups to create First Thursday State College.
FIRST THURSDAY EVENT: Allegria Ensemble
more infoThe Allegria Ensemble was formed in 2006 by violinist Debbie Trudeau with cellist Claudia Koide and Flutist Cathy Herrera. They have performed at Juniata College, Music at Penn's Woods, Bellefonte Historical Society and many more venues.
Allegria performs baroque selections as well as unusual and contemporary pieces. They have forged relationships with living composers who, in turn have created music specifically for them.
Cure the winter blahs by attending this great First Thursday event!
First Thursday Event: Little German Band
more infoYou've gotta love State College's own Little German Band! They're here at Schlow on Thursday, February 5th as part of our First Thursday Celebration.
