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Travel Kit: Computer, paper and colored pencils
Your Destination: Explore Pennsylvania’s music venues by researching famous locations like the Met Philadelphia or Mr. Smalls Theatre and learning about the artists who’ve performed there.
On the Path: Create a mini-poster or digital slide highlighting one venue’s history, genre focus, and cultural impact.
Step 1: Visit music venues and listen to music from different musicians.
Step 2: Identify different music genres with a little online research.
Step 3: Design a T-shirt for your favorite bands or music venues.
Group Tour: Share your t-shirt and explain why you chose that band at #ArtSphereInc!
Extend the Journey: Connect music, geography, and local history to show how venues shape communities and sound.
Vocabulary: Venue
Resources and Visual Aides: Great Pennsylvania Music Venues to explore.
- Godfrey Daniels: (Bethlehem) This intimate listening room has been hosting folk, blues, and jazz artists since 1976, providing a cozy atmosphere for music enthusiasts.
- Keswick Theatre: (Glenside) This historic venue presents a variety of performances, including concerts, comedy shows, and community events, all within a beautifully restored setting.
- Sherman Theater: (Stroudsburg) This renovated theater features a wide range of concerts and community events, boasting a capacity of 1,377 seats.
- The Mauch Chunk Opera House: (Jim Thorpe) This historic venue hosts concerts and theatrical performances, offering an intimate setting with excellent acoustics.
- The Ware Center of Millersville University: (Lancaster) This performing arts center features a concert hall, art galleries, and classrooms, hosting a variety of cultural events.
- Tower Theatre: (Upper Darby) A historic venue with a rich legacy of hosting live music, theater, and comedy performances. Originally opened in 1927, it has been a major stop for touring acts across a variety of genres, from rock to pop and beyond. The venue has a seating capacity of 3,000, providing an intimate yet expansive experience for concertgoers.