WILLIAMSPORT – From Ireland to the coast of Spain, music events will abound in the region this week. If you have a love for culture, spirits or kids performances, there is something for all.
Sunday, March 17
Live Music: Celtic Woods & Wires
Bastress Mountain Winery will host Celtic Woods & Wires for an evening of fun and spirits.
- When: 2 to 5 p.m.
- Where: 5451 Route 654, Williamsport
For more information, click here.
St. Patrick’s Day at The Bar on Market
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us! Listen to Celtic music and get that foot a stomping! We can’t wait! Wear your green! See you there! Slainte!
- When: 7 to 9 p.m.
- Where: 341 Market St., Williamsport
For more information, click here.
Tuesday, March 19
Yam-Jam at Lycoming Valley Intermediate School
Curtin and Lycoming Valley Intermediate schools will host their annual YAM-JAM events in March.
Together, the events will celebrate National Youth Art and Music in Our Schools month, but honor it separately through different themes. Curtin’s event ran on March 8.
Lycoming Valley’s YAM-JAM event will be held in the school’s gymnasium and cafeteria.
Through a This is Me! theme, the event will showcase student work in both art and music, student work from around WASD, and community. Interactive activities will be provided from local art and music vendors as well as LVIS faculty and staff.
Performances from LVIS and students will continue throughout the evening.
- When: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Where: 1825 Hays Lane, Williamsport
For more information, click here.
Thursday, March 21
Jon Mackey Quizzo
Jon Mackey Quizzo will be at Bastress Mountain Winery. Bring your friends out for wine, cocktails and food. Ages 21 and older. There will be six rounds with no more than six people per team.
- When: 7 to 9 p.m.
- Where: 5451 Route 654, Williamsport
For more information, click here.
Friday, March 22
Benise – Fuego! Spirit of Spain
A Romantic and Exotic Journey of Music and Dance That Celebrates the Spirit of Spain
Rarely is an artist capable of touching the hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures, and diverse musical backgrounds as Benise (pronounced Buh-nes-say). For Benise, music has always been a journey…from his humble beginnings as a street performer, to performing around the world. “I wanted to push the boundaries of traditional Nuevo Flamenco/Spanish guitar while combining the elements of dance and theater. This show is a celebration of Music, Love, and Life,” comments composer, virtuoso guitarist and creative force behind the event, Benise.
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Community Arts Center
- Cost: $35+
For more information, click here.
Indian Comedian Krish Mohan
The Comedy Shop presents Comedian Krish Mohan’s highly rated, award winning stand up comedy show comes to the Arthaus Projects in Williamsport.
Krish Mohan is a socially conscious, Indian standup comedian and writer who regularly tours the country. He performs at small theaters, bars, comedy clubs, colleges, DIY and house venues. With his quirky attitude, charming personality, and intelligent humor, Krish captivates and engages audiences of all backgrounds, tackling hot button topics like race, religion, war, immigration, while adding an optimistic, philosophical & sociological twist!
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Arthaus Projects, 104 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
- Cost: $10
For more information, click here.
Saturday, March 23
Billtown Blues Challenge
The 2019 festival audition concert for Billtown Blues will be held Saturday. All Billtown Blues Association members with current memberships can obtain a ballot for judging, but must do so before the first note of the challenge.
The winning act in each category will have a confirmed spot on the 30th annual Billtown Blues Festival stage, be eligible for the 36 annual International Blues Challenge in 2020 and have an opportunity to be a featured performer at destination blues in 2020 and the Exchange Listening Room in Bloomsburg during 2019.
- When:
- Solo/Duo Challenge: 4 p.m.
- Band Challenge: 6 p.m.
- Where: Genetti Hotel Ballroom, 200 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
- Cost: $10 for members/$15 for non-members
For more information, click here.
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