State College
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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its new Centre County location at 1880 S. Atherton St in College Township on Wednesday, Mar. 18 with a drive-thru pickup lane replacing Chen’s Mongolian Buffet that closed in 2025. The store operates (10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.) daily and is hiring staff. StateCollege.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Big League Productions brings its national tour of ‘The Music Man’ to Eisenhower Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, offering a family-friendly performance with ASL & audio description services available. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Critically acclaimed musician Leah Wellbaum will visit Penn State on Tuesday, Mar. 24 for a conversation on music, communication and creativity at 62 Willard Building from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event welcomes students + the public. Penn State
- ➤ Kelli Anderson will deliver the Penn State University Libraries’ 2026 Mann Lecture titled “Moveable Books and Unblackboxing” on Friday, March 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. in a hybrid format at Foster Auditorium (102 Paterno Library), with a free paper engineering workshop at noon and a reception afterward. Penn State
- ➤ The Penn State neuroscience community will host Brain Awareness Week from Monday, Mar. 16 to Sunday, Mar. 22 with daily videos & local events. Residents can join a tour of the MRI facility on March 17 as part of a fundraising campaign with a donation match from alumna Kay Mooney. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State Extension will host a webinar on strengthening local food systems on Mar. 18 at noon. Claudia Schmidt (associate professor), Brian Moyer and Robin Perry-Smith will discuss community strategies, and registration is required to join the online session. Penn State
- ➤ Professor Xiaoyong Zheng will give a free public talk on the unintended effects of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax on beer purchases at noon on Wednesday, March 25 at 157 Hosler Building (Penn State University Park campus). Penn State
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ethan Tapper, forester and bestselling author, will host a guided forest walk and book reading on Monday, March 23 at Penn State and Webster’s Bookstore Cafe, then deliver a Sustainability Showcase keynote at Kern Building on Tuesday, March 24—events free and open to the public. Penn State
- ➤ Clearwater Conservancy will mark its 30th Watershed Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 18 from 8 a.m. to noon by inviting volunteers from across the region to remove trash along streams, roadsides and sinkholes. Registration (closes March 27) is available online. StateCollege.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study by Penn State published March 13 found that targeting flu virus proteins hemagglutinin and neuraminidase in ferrets significantly reduced airborne spread + kept viral levels low. The findings may shape future vaccine design. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State baseball won its Big Ten opener Friday afternoon at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park by defeating Iowa 11-6, snapping a five-game losing streak with strong starts by pitcher Colin Fitzgerald and relief from Ben DeMell. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State softball lost 8-2 to Oregon on Friday night in their Big Ten opener as Oregon built an early lead with strong pitching throughout the game. Game 2 is set for today at 7 p.m. as the teams aim to even the series. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State's men's volleyball team will face No. 5 USC today at 8 p.m. as the Nittany Lions try to break a two-game losing streak on the West Coast, with both teams featuring key NCAA-ranked players. Daily Collegian
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America at 250 Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Nittany Valley Symphony — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate a diverse musical heritage with American masterpieces across genres.
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2026 Penn State Bass Expo
March 20-21 — Penn State School of Music — Free entry — Celebrate double bass artistry with guest musicians and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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The Shawshank Redemption Screening
8:00-9:31 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless story of hope and friendship within the confines of a prison.
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Better Than Ezra Live
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket limit: 10 per customer — Experience legendary rock music with Better Than Ezra's engaging performance.
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Crafts & Cocktails at The Rivet
This adults-only, station-based evening gives you a punch card to enjoy craft activities *and* craft cocktails and mocktails. Every ticket sold supports STEM and maker programs for our community, so get your ticket (3/25 or 5/6) and let's craft for a cause!
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Peppa Pig Live - My First Concert
6-7 p.m. — Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State — Ticket prices vary — Engage with Peppa Pig and family in a delightful introduction to orchestral music for young children.
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Bab L'Bluz Concert
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — From $15 — Experience the soulful blend of Franco-Moroccan music with Bab L'Bluz's captivating Gnawa beats.
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Maurice Louca 'Fera' Quartet Live
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — $22 GA / $12 Students — Experience the intricate and hypnotic sounds of Maurice Louca's Fera in a captivating live performance.
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Tauren Wells Concert
7-10 p.m. — C3 Sports — Tickets available — Experience the uplifting vibes of Tauren Wells on the Take It All Back Tour with special guests.
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Alex Harding and Lucian Ban Duo
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience a night of soulful blues with the talented duo Alex Harding and Lucian Ban.
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