Thursday, Dec. 11
What: Girl Talk
When: 7 p.m.
Where: HUB-Robeson Center
Details: Admission is free.
What: Reader's Theater: Tall Tales for Long Nights
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
Details: University Readers present stories to spark your imagination.
What: New York Cool: Painting and Sculpture from the NYU Art Collection
When: Museum Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Palmer Museum of Art
Details: Admission is free. The exhibition continues through Dec. 14.
Friday, Dec. 12
What: Essence of Joy
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Esber Recital Hall, Music Building I
Details: Tickets are $4.99 for adults and $2 for students. They are available at the door before the performance.
What: CLC Drama Club presents:You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown!
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Centre Learning Community Charter School, 2643 West College Ave.
Details: Tickets are $5. Admission is free (donations accepted).
Saturday, Dec. 13
What: State College Jingle Bell Run/Walk
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Spike's Stadium at Lubrano Park, 112 Medlar Field
Details: $20 pre-registration, $25 day of. Wear a holiday-themed costume.
What: The Nutcracker Remixed: Under the Sea
When: 2 p.m.
Where: State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave.
Details: Tickets are $10.
Sunday, Dec. 14
What: "Fantasy Film" Series: The Chronicles of Narnia,: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College.
Details: The last fantasy film of the year takes you through the musty old wardrobe into a land of enchantment.
What: The Nutcracker Remixed: Under the Sea
When: 2 p.m.
Where: State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave.
Details: Tickets are $10.
What: Etchings by Mark Leithauser
When: Museum Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Palmer Museum of Art
Details: Admission is free. The exhibition continues through Feb. 1, 2009.Monday, Dec. 15
What: Holiday Lights On The Lake
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Lakemont Park
Details: Admission is $8 per car and season passes can be purchased for $28.99 per car.
What: Tough Times and Lasting Legacies: The Great Depression, the New Deal and Centre County.
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 East College Ave., State College.
Details: Admission is free.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
What: Book Discussion: The Notebook
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
Details: Nicholas Sparks is a masterful author, as proven in this romantic story of love lost and found.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
What: Fashion Fever: Holiday Style
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
Details: Learn how to dress at this season's holiday parties.

