Critic's Pick — 'Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons'

Stardew Valley is probably one of the most triumphant stories in video game history: a Harvest Moon riff built entirely by one man that now sits atop the farming sim genre. And Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe, keeps pumping out new updates and content 10 years after its release, even if it means further delays to his follow-up, Haunted Chocolatier. (To learn more about his tortuous development journey, read the chapter about the game in Blood, Sweat and Pixels.) And when I say he built every part of the retro-style indie hit, that includes the infectious music: the jaunty summer theme, the melancholy autumn song, twangy store themes and more were produced by Barone with Reason music software. As far as video game soundtracks go, it’s an unexpected symphony concert entry in TPAC’s Tech & Arts series, but an appropriate one as we shake off an icy winter and head into spring. Take in wistful, adventurous and whimsical scores and contemplate whether you’ll try out the brand-new Sandy and Clint romance options on your next playthrough. 

8 p.m. at TPAC’s Jackson Hall

505 Deaderick St.