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The Final Frame: Why Arts & Science are the Power Couple Central PA Needs

By Mary Oliveira, CEO of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts Think Barack and Michelle. William and Kate. Kobe and Shaq. Peanut butter and jelly. Some duos just work.…
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Theater

Sep 28, 2025

Late Nite Catechism

"Step back into your youth with Late Nite Catechism – a hilarious theatrical experience like no other! Join the irrepressible Sister as she leads her class through a riotous journey of laughter and nostalgia. From glow-in-the-dark rosaries to cheeky antics, every moment is packed with fun and surprises. Whether you're a model student or a bit mischievous, Sister's classroom is where you'll want to be. Don't miss out on the interactive theater event that The New York Times hails as 'full of laughs' – Late Nite Catechism awaits!"

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Science Center

Permanent Exhibit

Forces of Nature Exhibit

Through compelling stories of natural forces and environmental change, Forces of Nature is both an exciting thematic area and a relevant science topic that affects everyone’s daily life. The permanent gallery provides guests with the opportunity to experience a variety of extraordinary weather wonders featuring physical “phenomenon-based” exhibits.

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Cinema

Showing Through: Dec 31, 2025

Dream Big: Engineering Our World

From the world’s tallest building to underwater robots and a solar car race across Australia, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity and stories behind engineering marvels big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.

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Theater

Jul 12, 2025

Marc Broussard: “Time is a Thief”

Marc Broussard's new studio album, Time is a Thief finds the acclaimed singer/songwriter delivering an infectious ten-song set filled with gritty, rootsy hooks and dance-floor grooves, all wrapped around Broussard's fervent vocals. Produced by Grammy-winning guitarist/songwriter/producer Eric Krasno and Grammy-nominated producer/guitarist Jeremy Most, Time Is a Thief has a funky, soulful sound and is wonderfully layered with diverse sonic textures that distinguish it from his previous recordings. His first album of new music since 2017’s, Easy to Love, Time is a Thief arrives via his Artist Tone Label. Broussard will play Whitaker Center July 12, 2025.

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Cinema

Showing Through: Dec 31, 2025

Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West

The film chronicles a group of explorers - the Corps of Discovery - led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark into uncharted territory to find a water passageway to the Pacific Ocean and describe for science the wonders of the West.

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