Kristine Allen / WPSU-FM Producer

Kristine Allen

Julie and Wil Snyder in “Much Ado About Nothing”

Stories
08-20-2010

The Nittany Valley Shakespeare Festival

All the lawn’s a stage, as the Nittany Valley Shakespeare Festival presents free outdoor performances of “Much Ado About Nothing”. WPSU’s Kristine Allen speaks with Susan Riddiford-Shedd, founder and Artistic Director of the festival.

The altar of the Columbus Chapel in Boalsburg.

Stories
08-05-2010

History in Your Back Yard: The Boal Mansion Museum, Part II

As part of the occasional series History in Your Back Yard, WPSU’s Kristine Allen brings you part two of a visit to the Boal Mansion Museum in Boalsburg.

The Boal Mansion in Boalsburg

Stories
08-04-2010

History in Your Backyard: The Boal Mansion Museum, Part One

As part of an occasional series, History in Your Backyard, we’ll visit the Boal Mansion Museum in Boalsburg. There we’ll find a family with connections to some famous names in history. WPSU’s Kristine Allen takes a tour with Christopher Lee, a descendant of David Boal.

Charles Dumas cooking gumbo in his kitchen.

Stories
07-23-2010

Charles Dumas Directs A Streetcar Named Desire

“A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams is now playing at the Boal Barn Theatre in Boalsburg, produced by State College Community Theatre. WPSU’s Kristine Allen speaks with the show’s director, Charles Dumas, about the play and what makes this production unusual.

Webster’s Bookstore Cafe on Allen Street in Downtown State College.

Stories
07-09-2010

Webster’s Bookstore Cafe in State College Loses Lease

For fans of Webster’s Bookstore Cafe in State College, the economic downturn has hit home in a big way. The locally-owned used bookstore has learned that its lease will not be renewed at the end of July. Webster’s customers have mobilized to support the store. WPSU’s Kristine Allen Reports.

Katie Kensinger and Maggie Lee star in “Wonderful Town”

Stories
07-02-2010

“Wonderful Town” at State College Community Theatre

State College Community Theatre perfroms one of the more rarely-seen musicals by Leonard Bernstein. Kristine Allen listened-in on a rehearsal.

Svetlana Rodionova (photo courtesy of the artist)

Stories
06-25-2010

A Russian Pianist’s Journey to Central Pennsylvania

Russian pianist Svetlana Rodionova calls Central Pennsylvania home. She tells us how she made a new life here, and talks about playing a romantic Russian piano concerto with the Penn’s Woods Festival Orchestra. WPSU’s Kristine Allen reports.

vintage planes at Lock Haven Airport (special thanks to Carmen Banfill)

Stories
06-18-2010

The 25th Annual Sentimental Journey to Cub Haven Fly-in

Pilots from around the country gather each year at the William T. Piper Memorial Airport in Lock Haven for the “Sentimental Journey to Cub Haven Fly-in”. WPSU’s Kristine Allen visited the event on opening day.

Singers from Penn State’s Musical Theatre program perform in The Brew Revue

Stories
06-02-2010

Brew Revue: a Musical Tribute to Coffee

“Broadway on Allen” Street in State College begins this week in downtown State College. During the month of June, singers form Penn State’s Musical Theatre programwill give free lunchtime performances in the Downtown Theatre Center. Kristine Allen serves-up the story.

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