DRUM TAO Performs Jan. 30 at Weis Center; Member News Roundup

DRUM TAO, the internationally acclaimed Japanese taiko drumming ensemble, will bring its blend of traditional percussion, theatrical choreography and modern energy to the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 PM. The performance adds a high-profile cultural offering to Lewisburg’s winter arts calendar and provides a draw for area residents, students and visitors seeking a distinctive live music experience.

The appearance is significant for local arts programming and the regional economy. Touring ensembles such as DRUM TAO tend to attract out-of-town ticket buyers and bolster foot traffic for downtown restaurants and lodging. The Weis Center lists Lisa Leighton as the contact for more information and ticketing at 570-577-3727 or lisa.leighton@bucknell.edu. Local organizers and university staff expect the event to increase community engagement with the university’s cultural offerings and to broaden access to non-Western performance traditions for area schools and families.

Alongside the Weis Center booking, a member news roundup circulating this week includes several items of civic and business relevance. Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week is seeking volunteers to support its program operations; volunteers offer practical support that helps sustain a long-running youth entrepreneurship initiative in the region. Berwick Area YMCA will host Family Innovation Night on Feb. 6, an educational event aimed at local families and children focused on hands-on activities.

Regional businesses and nonprofit organizations also received recognition or made announcements. Craft Catering earned national honors within the wedding industry, a distinction that can raise the profile of locally based event vendors and draw bookings from a broader market. Susquehanna Kids released its 2026 high school musical guide, compiling schedules and program details that parents and students use to plan attendance and support performing arts programs across Union County and neighboring districts. Service 1st Federal Credit Union reported donations that benefit area initiatives, underscoring the role of local financial institutions in community support.

For readers, these items offer multiple avenues for participation and local investment. Attend DRUM TAO to experience a rare touring ensemble on the Weis Center stage, contact Lisa Leighton for tickets, consider volunteering for Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week to support youth programming, and consult the Susquehanna Kids guide for upcoming school productions. Recognition for businesses like Craft Catering and contributions from Service 1st Federal Credit Union signal economic and philanthropic activity that shapes community events and services in the months ahead.