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The Ware Center for the Arts presents We the People First Friday - free and open to the public! 6:30 PM • Binns Room • "Pride & Create," a one-hour community gathering focused on LGBTQ+ Pride, offers guided creative activities that celebrate Pride and self-expression, kick-starting a collaborative community art piece that will continue at […]
A gripping personal investigation that exposes the tangled web of moral dilemmas and profit motives surrounding assisted dying. Disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport uncovers shocking abuses of power while amplifying the voices of the disability community fighting for justice and dignity in a matter of life and death. 6:15 PM • Pre-show community panel Post-show • […]
This dynamic annual Veterans’ Day event celebrates and showcases the writings of veterans, their family members, and their caregivers—including songs written by veterans and performed by musicians as part of the Music for EveryVet Program. Presented in partnership with Music for Everyone and WriteFace.
Celebrate the rich heritage of Native American culture with Lakota grass and hoop dancer and flute player Delwin Fiddler Jr. of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and Samora Free, an indigenous singer, multi-instrumentalist, and soundscape artist from NYC. Derived from the Lakota word for “Tree of Life,” Paza symbolizes our connection to the Earth, ourselves, […]
Bassist, vocalist, and composer Mali Obomsawin scored the Academy Award-nominated Nat Geo documentary, Sugarcane, which investigates abuses at an Indian residential school that ignite a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve. During this unique fusion event, Mali and her band will perform live against the backdrop of the film. 6:30 PM • Pre-show panel discussion […]
Whether you’re brand new to dance or returning after time away, this class is designed to make modern dance fun, accessible, and empowering for adults of all backgrounds. Taught by Emmanuel Williams—Artistic Director of LUNA Dance Company and co-owner of Susquehanna Dance Center—this class brings professional-level training into a beginner-friendly environment. Emmanuel holds a BFA […]
Get ready for Halloween—and the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good—with a Wicked Singalong at the Ware! Dress up as your favorite character, warm up your vocal cords, and immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of Oz as you watch the film and sing along to the beloved tunes from this Tony Award-winning musical. […]
A night celebrating local music features two local award-winning groups: singer-songwriter pop duo DANDY, whose music evokes the nostalgia of listening to your very first album as a kid; and Corty Byron, a longtime fixture of the local music scene in Lancaster, whose Americana roots-driven sound is vintage, bluesy, soul-drenched, and authentic. Presented in partnership […]
Philomena and her big sister Helen love building miniature cities out of books, toys, and household objects. When her sister begins seeing a new boyfriend, Philomena retreats into building the biggest tiny city ever: a magic city only for her. Brought to life through Manual Cinema’s magical fusion of actors, puppets, miniatures, and live music, […]
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