Reading, PA

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts - Thorn Alley Stage

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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading includes the outdoor Thorn Alley performance stage and a program of concerts, festivals, film, and community events. Rock, blues, acoustic, indie, and other eclectic local or regional styles fit naturally within the arts-center setting. For musicians, the outdoor stage provides a public-facing performance environment tied to a broader multidisciplinary campus. Bands should be comfortable with festival-style production and audiences that may be attending for multiple arts activities. GoggleWorks is best suited to local and regional performers that can deliver engaging public sets and complement a creative community atmosphere. It offers musicians a Reading stage where live music, visual art, and cultural programming intersect.

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610-374-4600

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic, Blues, Indie, Rock
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201 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601, United States
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610-374-4600
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