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Rich Robbins, associate dean of Bucknell University's College of Arts and Sciences and a certified parapsychologist, will present his annual "Ghosts and Hauntings: Decide for Yourself" talk on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in Trout Auditorium of the University's Vaughan Literature Building.  His talk is free and open to the public.

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Celtic storyteller Fiona Powell will present a holiday story hour to families in Bucknell Hall on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The annual free, public event is intended for children ages 4 to 11. The story hour will be followed by a cookie-decorating session, with all cookies and supplies provided to attendees.

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Imago Theatre will bring its kid-friendly production, Frogz, to the Weis Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. There will also be a special matinee for schools and homeschool families (groups of 10 or more) in the Weis Center on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. Tickets for the Feb. 5 public performance are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors 62+, $10 for youth 18 and under, $10 for Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2), $10 for Bucknell students (limit 2), and $10 for non-Bucknell college students (limit 2). Tickets for the matinee are $6 for students and chaperones are free.

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Contemporary Chinese folk ensemble Sounds of China will perform in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 62 and over and subscribers, $15 for youth 18 and under, $15 for Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2), $10 for Bucknell students (limit 2), and $15 for non-Bucknell college students (limit 2). They're available by calling 570-577-1000, online at bucknell.edu/boxoffice, or at any Campus Box Office location.

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Koto visionary Yumi Kurosawa will team up with world-renowned tabla player Anubrata Chatterjee for a free concert that brings together two expressive world musical traditions — bridging the cultures of Japan and India — on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts Atrium.

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Mexican folk music will be performed by Sonia De Los Santos and her multicultural band on Monday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. The Family Discovery performance is free and tickets are not required. Attendees are asked to bring a canned food item, which will be distributed to local families in need.

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National Geographic ocean photographer Brian Skerry will present a multimedia presentation called “Ocean Soul” on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Bucknell University's Weis Center for the Performing Arts. A book signing with Skerry will take place after the presentation in the Weis Center Atrium. Tickets for the engagement are $30 for adults, $24 for seniors 62 and over, $20 for youth 18 and under, $20 for Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2), $10 for Bucknell students (limit 2), and $20 for non-Bucknell college students (limit 2). Tickets can be purchased online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or by calling 570-577-1000.

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Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist René Marie will perform in concert on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium.…

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The Bucknell Symphonic Band will give a free, public concert in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

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Award-winning author Valeria Luiselli will present the free, public keynote address for the fourth annual Bucknell University Diversity Summit on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in Leanne Freas Trout Auditorium, Vaughan Literature Building.

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Jazz@Bucknell will present the Manuel Valera Trio on Tuesday, April 2 and 7:30 p.m. in Bucknell Hall. The event is free and open to the…

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World music from Mongolia will be presented on Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. A pre-performance talk will take place on the same day as the performance from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. in the Atrium. For more information about this event, contact Lisa Leighton, marketing and outreach director, at 570-577-3727 or lisa.leighton@bucknell.edu.

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The first night of Bucknell's annual Department Of Theatre And Dance Choreographer's Showcase is set for Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Tustin Studio Theatre. Tickets are $7 each and are available by calling 570-577-1000, online at bucknell.edu/boxoffice or at any Campus Box Office location.

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The Bucknell Symphonic Band will present a free, public concert in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m.

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Michael Mwenso and the Shakes will perform a unique blend of jazz, funk and soul on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is free and tickets are not required. A pre-performance talk with the artists will take place on the same day as the performance at 1 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium.

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Boston’s Lorelei Ensemble will join forces with members of the Bucknell University Choirs to present James Kallembach's new oratorio Antigone: the Writings of Sophie Scholl on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is free and tickets are not required.

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The Bucknell Theatre and Dance Department will present Blue Stockings by Jessica Swale Friday through Monday, April 12-15, in Tustin Theatre. The show times are April 12 at 7:30 p.m., April 13 at 7:30 p.m., April 14 at 2 p.m., and April 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 regular or $7 for students, senior citizens, and children and available by calling 570-577-1000, online at bucknell.edu/boxoffice or at any campus box office location.

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Underneath a Magical Moon, a reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling, will fly into Lewisburg on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the Weis Center performance are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors 62 and over, $10 for youth 18 and under, $10 for Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2), $10 for Bucknell students (limit 2), and $10 for non-Bucknell college students (limit 2). Tickets can be purchased online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or by calling 570-577-1000.

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Dreamers’ Circus, a new driving force in Nordic music, will perform on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the Weis Center performance are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 62+, $15 for youth 18 and under, $15 for Bucknell employees and retirees (limit 2), $10 for Bucknell students (limit 2), and $15 for non-Bucknell college students (limit 2). Tickets can be purchased online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or by calling 570-577-1000.

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