Steve McElwee: Journalist?

2007 Penn State University Journalism grad's writings for the Centre Daily Times (State College, Pa.). I'm based out of Philadelphia, Pa.

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"The Nutcracker" Ballet Preview (14 December 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about  Centre Dance’s annual performance of “The Nutcracker.” This article features an interview with the dance studio’s founder and lead choreographer.

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State College Choral Society's Christmas Concert Preview (7 December 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the State College Choral Society’s annual Christmas Concert. This article features interviews with various members of the group.

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Uitwaaien Bushcraft Gathering Preview (15 September 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the  Uitwaaien Bushcraft Gathering taking place in Howard, Penn. This article features an interview with the event organizer and outdoorsman, Art Dawes.

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TanzTheater Dance Preview (31 August 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the TanzTheater’s latest production, “For the hills cannot hold back our sorrows forever...” This article features an interview with the dance company’s leader, André Koslowski.

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"Man of La Mancha" Play Preview (13 July 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the Nittany Theatre at the Barn’s production of “Man of La Mancha.” This article features interviews with various members of the cast.

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“The Art & History of Bicycles” Exhibition Preview (29 June 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about “The Art & History of Bicycles,” an interactive art show being held at Penn State’s  HUB-Robeson Galleries. This article features interviews with a rare bicycle collector and the Gallery’s publicity coordinator.

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“Home Economics” Art Exhibition Preview (21 June 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the art exhibition “Home Economics” being hosted at Penn State’s Woskob Family Gallery. This article features an interview with the show’s curator.

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Spring Colors Studio Tour Preview (4 May 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania’s spring art tour, “Spring Colors Studio Tour.” This article features interviews with the Alliance’s Executive Director and some of the participating artists.

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A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the Next Stage Theatre’s production of “Rain Dance.” This article features interviews with the director and two actors.

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DakhaBrakha Concert Preview (30 March 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the Ukrainian folk act DakhaBrakha. This article features an interview with one of the band’s singers and multi-instrumentalists.

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"From the Trenches" Photo Exhibition Preview (23 February 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the Penn State Libraries  “From the Trenches: The Great War in Sepia” photo exhibit. This article features an interview with the exhibit’s curator.

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Keepin' It Country Benefit Concert Preview (23 February 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about Hearts for Homeless and their benefit concert, Keepin’ it Country. This article features interviews with multiple performers.

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"The Battle of the Dreadnought" Film Screening/Panel (16 February 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the documentary "The Battle of the Dreadnought." This cover story about the iconic Martin guitar features interviews with two Martin Co. historians.

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Geoff Tate Concert Preview (16 February 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about Geoff Tate’s concert at The State Theatre. This article features and interview with the  Queensrÿche vocalist.

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"The Flicker" Dance Preview (2 February 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about dance troupe 3Names’ production, “The Flicker.” This article features an interview with one of the dancers.

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“Kaleidoscope of Color”  Exhibition Preview (27 January 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about the “Kaleidoscope of Color” exhibition at Penn State’s Palmer Museum of Art. This article features an interview with the exhibition’s curator.

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Wisecrackers Comedy Club Preview (12 January 2017)

A preview piece that I wrote for the Centre Daily Times about Wisecrackers Comedy Club’s Spring 2017 season. This article features an interview with the club’s owner/promoter.