Whitaker Center Events Calendar
March 3 2012
Hot Tuna ─ Acoustic
Rock and Roll Hall alumnus, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have been performing together for the past 50 years. After creating the soundtrack of the ‘60s and originating from The Triumphs and Jefferson Airplane, the duo formed the iconic blues-roots band Hot Tuna.
March 7 2012
Cowboy Junkies with very special guest Joe Purdy
The Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band was formed in Toronto in 1985 by Margo Timmins (vocalist), Michael Timmins (songwriter, guitarist), Peter Timmins (drummer) and Alan Anton (bassist). The group's fame spread with their second album, The Trinity Session, which was recognized by the Los Angeles Times as “… one of the best albums of 1988.”
March 10 2012
Irish Rovers
For more than four decades, The Irish Rovers have charmed and entertained audiences around the world with their exciting stage shows. The Irish Rovers released their debut album, appropriately titled, The First Of The Irish Rovers, 45 years ago.
March 24 2012
An Evening with George Winston
Inspired by blues, rock, R&B and jazz, George Winston began playing the organ and electric piano in 1967 and continues to be one of the best known performers playing contemporary instrumental music.
April 22 2012
An Afternoon with Garrison Keillor
Best-selling author and host of A Prairie Home Companion returns to Harrisburg for an engaging live performance.
May 5 2012
Jason Bishop
As America’s Hottest Illusionist, Jason Bishop might have a person passing through his body one moment or make goldfish appear from nowhere the next. Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist who was the youngest person to win the Magician’s Alliance of Eastern States Stage Award and one of the youngest people to compete in the Society of American Magicians World-Class competition.
May 17 2012
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB), often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Music, continues to add to their legendary status.
