Dana Carvey Playing State Theatre Thursday

SNL/Wayne's World comedian returning to Easton Thursday night.

Steve Martin Plays Bluegrass at State Theater Sunday

Martin and his band The Steep Canyon Rangers will perform a bluegrass show April 28 at the State Theater in Easton.

Actor, author, comedian and musician and Steve Martin returns to the State Theatre later this month to perform with The Steep Canyon Rangers in an evening of Bluegrass and Banjo, Sunday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. The show was originally scheduled for November 2012, but was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. Tickets from that show will be honored. Martin will perform bluegrass and banjo tunes from his Grammy-winning album "The Crow” as well as his second full-length bluegrass album "Rare Bird Alert" that was released in March 2011. Tickets are $60-80 and can be purchased by visiting the theater box office, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org.

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Tony Winning 'Dreamgirls' Coming to Easton

Musical inspired by The Supremes will have one-night run at State Theatre.

Dreamgirls, the Tony winning Broadway musical that inspired a popular, Oscar-winning movie, will play for one night next month at Easton's State Theatre. The play, which tells the story of a Supremes-like 1960s pop group called The Dreams, goes on stage May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway in 1981. In 2006, it was turned into a film  starring Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy. You can get tickets—which are $55-60—at the theater box office, or by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org.

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Steve Forbes, Frank Valli and Other Music This Week in Easton

Five things to look out for this week in Easton.

With a new week almost here, it's time to take a look at what's happening between now and Friday. 1. Former presidential candidate and Forbes Magazine editor-in-chief Steve Forbes speaks at the State Theatre Thursday at 8 p.m. 2. Also at the State this week: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Wednesday at 8 p.m. 3. Wednesday's actually a pretty musical night: The Easton Area Public Library is hosting classical pianists Matthew Harrison and Vlada Yaneva at 7 p.m.... 4. ...while Porter's Pub has an open mic night at 9 p.m. 5. The Easton Zoning Hearing Board will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m at city hall.

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Steve Martin Headed Back to State Theatre

Martin and his band the Canyon Rangers will perform a bluegrass show April 28.

Actor, author, comedian and musician and Steve Martin returns to the State Theatre later this month to perform with The Steep Canyon Rangers in an evening of Bluegrass and Banjo, Sunday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. The show had been originally been scheduled for November 2012, but was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. Tickets from that show will be honored. Martin will perform bluegrass and banjo tunes from his Grammy-winning album "The Crow” as well as his second full-length bluegrass album "Rare Bird Alert" that was released in March 2011. Tickets are $60-80 and can be purchased by visiting the theater box office, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org.

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Bad Boys of Dance Heading to Easton

New dance troupe, the Bad Boys of Dance, will perform at State Theatre April 26.

The Bad Boys of Dance, a new dance troupe that mixes elements of tango, hip-hop, ballet, Broadway and contemporary dance, is coming to the State Theatre April 26. The group, led by Rasta Thomas of the Kirov Ballet and Twyla Tharp's Movin' Out, is "comprised of the most talented and versatile young male dancers in the world today," the theater said in a news release. Tickets for the show—which starts at 8 p.m.—are $40 to $45, and on sale at the theater box office, or by calling 1-800-999-STATE and 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org.

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Art Show Goes 'To the Edge of Awkward'

Also this weekend in Easton: jazz night at the Lafayette, Billy Joel/Elton John tribute at the State Theatre.

The Arts Community of Easton's gallery at the Quadrant has moved from shocking to "awkward." In February, ACE held its first show at the new, experimental gallery, focusing on works that were often more extreme than what you'd find at most gallery shows. On Saturday at noon, ACE will debut its new show, "At the Edge of Awkward," a show made up of "fiber arts with a leaning towards the awkward." Saturday's show runs from noon to 4 p.m., and runs until April 27. There will be studio tours April 13 and 14. Also happening this weekend:

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Jimmy Madden

5:28 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013

Jazz Night is awesome. What is even better about Jazz Night now is the fact there is a great hot dog spot open till 3 am on the same street. Looking forward to enjoying the Saturday night in downtown.   more ›

Steve Forbes to Speak at State Theatre

Forbes Media chairman coming to Easton April 18.

'Blue Collar' Comic Returning to Easton

Ron White will play two shows at the State Theatre April 12.

Platinum-selling comedian Ron White will return to Easton next month for two shows at the State Theatre. White, who was one of four members of the popular "Blue Collar Comedy" tour, is scheduled to perform Friday, April 12. "His routines relay tales from his real life; ranging from growing up in a small town in Texas to joining the ranks of some of the most successful comedians in America," the theater said in a news release. In 2000, White joined Bill Engvall, Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cableguy for a nationwide tour that eventually became a hit movie. Tickets for his show in Easton are $45-50. To get seats, call 1-800-999-STATE or 610-252-3132, visit the theater website www.statetheatre.org or head to the box office at 453 Northampton …

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5 Things to Do in Easton This Weekend

Mark Russell at the State Theatre, two egg hunts, and more...

Easter's not until next weekend, but that doesn't mean it's too early for your kids to hunt for Easter eggs. They'll get two chances this weekend: first on Satuday at 3 p.m. at Richards Field at Easton Area High School. The hunt—sponsored by the high school baseball team—is open to all children up to grade four. Then on Sunday, the city of Easton sponsors its annual egg hunt at Cottingham Stadium. That hunt—for kids 4 to 7—will begin at 11:30 a.m., rain or shine. You can also learn how to dye Easter eggs with natural ingredients Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Bachmann Publick House. Also happening this weekend:

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